Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-10-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2193.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 2, 1799.
Volume XV.
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
For LIVERPOOL. THE LONDON, Samuel Raper, commander, Burthen 300 tons, coppered to the bends and mounting 16 six-pounders. A great part of her cargo being ready to go on board, she is intended to sail as soon as possible. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. August 15
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, FOR EUROPE, THE BRIG ENTERPRISE, A staunch good Vessel, well fitted, about three years old, and will carry about 1500 Barrels—can be sent to sea immediately. For terms apply to Wharton and Lewis in Germantown, near the Market house. Sept. 5, 1799.
JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Belvedere, John Frankford, commander, from Alicante and Gibraltar 308 PIPES BRANDY, 27 pipes } strong bodied RED WINE 34 hogheads } 32 quarter casks } 15 butts } SHERRY 60 quarter casks } 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine 290 keys Raisins 450 boxes do. 94 jars do. FOR SALE BY NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, Who also offer for sale, THE SAID SHIP BELVEDERE. STATE is New-York built, coppered to the bends, mounts 14 six-pounders, with small arms in proportion, and fails fast. August 13
FOR SALE. TO GRAZIERS. In pursuance of the last will and testament of General David Forman, deceased, will be exposed to sale, at public vendue, (on the premises) on Wednesday the 25th day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of that day, THAT very valuable FARM and PLANTATION, lying on the Long Marsh in Queen Anne's county, State of Maryland, containing about five hundred acres, about fifteen miles from Chester town, six from Church hill, and twelve from the head of Chester. This property is an object of very great speculation, particularly to any person in the grazing line, and in fact to any person wishing to visit their money in lands. There is a very large proportion of said farm laid down in timothy, and will cut grainless sufficient. I doubt not, to pay a neat profit of 500 dollars a-year. There are also about twenty acres more cleared and fit to lay down in grass; and what renders it more valuable is, that when once the timothy is well set, it will last any person's life time. And what is called the bed of the Marsh, (of which there is a considerable part belonging to this farm) the soil is from four to six feet deep, of a black rich loam, and will average from two and a half to three tons of timothy an acre; and for two years past all the hay which could be spared from the farm, has sold at the rack for five pounds a ton. The arable land is calculated for wheat, rye, Indian corn, and particularly for what is called kite-foot or bright tobacco; it is well timbered, and contains maple swamps, that when cleared, will make meadows equal to any on the farm. Any person wishing to purchase, can view the premises on application to Mr. Stephen Forman, on said farm. The conditions of sale will be, one half the purchase money on the first day of January next, and the remainder on the first day of May following. WILLIAM G. FORMAN, Surviving Executor. Sept. 27, 1799.
By JAMES KINSEY, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme court of New-Jersey. Notice is hereby given, THAT upon application to me by Joseph P. Minnick, and John W. Bloomfield for themselves, by John W. Bloomfield in right of Ann his wife, William Bullus, John Moore, in the right of his wife Mary, John Bullus and Ruth Bullus, who claim an undivided sixth part of all that tract of land situate, lying and being in Springfield, Burlington county, containing eleven hundred and eighty-eight acres and a half of an acre or thereabouts, formerly devised by Mary Ludlam to Francis Bullus, who by his last will and testament devised the same tract to William Bowler, and John Turner in trust for Samuel Bullus his son in law, which said Samuel Bullus by his last will and testament devised the same to his children Francis Bullus, and the same Ann Bloomfield, formerly Ann Bullus, William Bullus, Mary Bullus, now Mary Moore, John Bullus and Ruth Bullus, I have nominated and appointed Job Lippencott, Esq. of Springfield aforesaid, Abraham Stockton and Chas. Ellis, both of the city of Burlington, commissioners, to divide the said tract into six equal shares or parts, and unless proper objections are stated to me on the 24th day of Nov. next, at my office in the city of Burlington at ten o'clock in the morning of that day, the said Job Lippencott, Abraham Stockton and Charles Ellis, will then be appointed the Commissioners to make partition of the said tract of land, pursuant to an act, entitled, "an act for the more easy partition of lands held by Co-partners, joint tenants, and tenants in common" passed the eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine—Given under my hand the 30th day of August A. D. 1799. JAMES KINSEY. Sept. 2.
140 barrels Green COFFEE, FOR SALE, By SIMON & HYMAN GRATZ, No. 232, Market Street. WHO HAVE ALSO ON HAND, 150 qr. chests Hylon Skin TEA, } of latest 30 qr. chests Hylon ditto, } imporation. 10 chests Bohea ditto, } dim. Sept. 18. 120,000 wt. COFFEE, Chiefly prime quality, in bags and barrels, AND 17 hhds. SUGAR, Just arrived at New Castle, In the Schooner Adventure, Capt. Devereux, from Port Republic, and for sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. September 17, 1799.
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale, Coffees, Bafas, Marmodics, Taffaties, Colicoes, Patas, Romal } Handkerchiefs. Mulmul The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES, N.B. Many of these Goods may be printed to advantage in this country. may 16
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers, Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon, } PEAS. Souchoong, Canton and Garden Fans, Nankons, China Ware, assorted, Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Persians, Choppas and Pulicat Romalis, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo 26
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal } COSSAS HUMHUMS. 1100 butts St. Martins Salt. April 11
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in Pipes, Hhds. and quarter casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25
THE STORES Of the Subscribers are continued open as usual. THEY HAVE FOR SALE 70 hogheads Molasses, 20 bales Surinam Cotton, 20,000 pounds green Coffee, 10 pipes Old Port Wine, 100 boxes Claret, 50 kegs Pearl Barley, 30 boxes Tumblers, (assorted) 200 boxes 3 by 10 Window Glass, 40 tons Hemp. Also an extensive variety of Silesia and other German Linens, Checks, &c. all which they will sell at reasonable prices and generous credits. ** Application by letter or otherwise, will be immediately attended to. PRATT and KINTZING. Philadelphia, 5th Sept. 1799.
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue craps, full dress caes Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe rocs Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange craps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N.B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26
CATTLE. About Sixty-Six Head for disposal. Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDLEY; at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Maryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799.
TO BE LET. Until the 15th of November next, A safe Retreat from Philadelphia, In a pleasant situation, about three miles from town. Application left at the Printer's addressed to A. B. will be attended to. August 22
SAMUEL POTTER, WM. PAGE, AND THOMAS PRICE, HAVE removed to GERMANTOWN, between the five and six mile stone, where they have for sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, a great part of which they have just received by the ship Boyne from London, via New York. N.B. Letters (Per Post) addressed to them Philadelphia, will be regularly forwarded. Sept. 3, 1799.
ROBERT KID'S COPPER WAREHOUSE, NO. 201, MARKET-STREET. Late ALEXANDER BILSLAND & Co. HAS JUST RECEIVED 31 Tons Patent Improved Sheathing Copper & Nails, viz. 20, 22, 24, 26, & 28 oz. per foot; 1 & 2 & 3 inch Polished & unpolished Sheathing Nails, 80 boxes of Tin. LIKEWISE ON HAND, A Large assortment of Raised and Copper bottoms and parts for Copper-Smiths, Lead & Block Tin, And a General assortment of Ironmongery for sale as above. August 15.
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have ordered them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expence and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought irons and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon State of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. July 17
THE PARTNERSHIP TRADING under the Firms of HARTSHORNE, LARGE & Co. and Jesse & Robert WALN, was dissolved 1mo. 10, 1798, and the partnership trading under the firm of HARTSHORNE & LARGE, was dissolved 15th of the 4th month last, all persons indebted to either of the above firms are requested to make immediate payment, and those that have demands to present their accounts. 7 mo. 13th
THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond. John Brooks. April 1
Samuel Miles, jun'r. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscriber, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, to all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorized to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIUS COMEGYS, JOHN ALLEN, Assignees. Feb. 14.
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Martin, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country seats, not excelled by any within the same distance of the City, other lots are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture &c. a third description is well calculated for buildings fronting upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth Streets continued to the German Town Road and also on Cross Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Turken's Lane, to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 July
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Sipler and Mr. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—to acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water flages for Burlington pails every day in the summer season, and the land flages for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-street, or No. 161, South Second-street. June 1.
MILLY ANDRE & Co. HAVE not removed out of town, and they have for sale at their healthy store, No. 88, Market-street corner of South Third street, A general assortment of DRY GOODS, ALSO, Just received from Virginia, 19 hogheads of best Virginia TOBACCO they will dispose of on reasonable terms. Sept. 23.
Mr. Spence, Dentist, has removed to his house in St. Andrew's Square, 2 Squares N W of Bush Hill. August 28
OFFICE FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATES, AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS, NO. 14 WESNUT-STREET, Between 2d & Front-streets, Philadelphia. THE SUBSCRIBER, Being solicited thereto by a number of his friends, takes this method to acquaint the Public, that he has this day opened the above Office, and has for sale the following property, viz. TWO excellent well built frame houses, two rooms on a floor, completely finished in Christian, between Third and Fourth Streets, Southwark; two frame houses at the corner of Fifth and Christian Streets; one three story brick, and one two story frame house in Queen Street; one good accustomed tavern in German Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, Southwark, known by the name of Weeks's Tavern. One Plantation and tract of Land in Salem County, New Jersey, containing 70 acres, with a frame dwelling house, and other improvements thereon, together with a good proportion of wood land—the above lies near a public landing. Also, 25 acres of wood land in Cumberland county, New Jersey; a number of valuable lots to be let on ground rent, in the district of Southwark. Ground rents and debts collected with promptness and address, by the Public's Most obedient Humble servant, JOSEPH H. FLEMING. N.B. A smart LAD wanted, of good connections, who writes a tolerable hand. August 15
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths, principally Dark Blue, and printed Callimeres Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-street. April 29
Received by the ship Adriana, captain Carlton, from London, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR SEATINGS, Suitable for chair and sofa covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 33 inches. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, July 8
DUTY ON CARRIAGES. Notice is hereby given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America passed at Philadelphia the 28th day of May, 1796, laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveying of passengers, the several duties and rates following to wit:
Table with 2 columns: Carriage Type, Duty. Columns include: upon every coach (15), upon every chariot (12), upon every post chaise (12), upon every phaeton with or without top (9), upon every coach (9), upon other carriages, having panel work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains (9), upon four wheel carriages, having framed poles and tops, with steel springs (6), upon four wheel top carriages with wooden or iron springs on jacks (3), upon carriages with tops (3), upon chaises with tops (3), upon sulkeys with tops (3), upon other two wheel top carriages (3), upon two wheel carriages with steel or iron springs (2), upon all other two wheel carriages (2), upon every four wheel carriage, having framed poles and tops, and resting upon wooden spars (2).
The Collector of the Revenue of the 1st division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 30th day of September next for the purpose of receiving the duties on carriages, at No. 49, North 3d Street, in the city of Philadelphia, of which all persons possessed of such carriages are desired to take notice. Notice is also given, To all real 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 twenty gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by JAMES ASH, Collector of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania. Office of inspection at Philadelphia, August 1st, 1799. N.B. THE STAMP OFFICE AND OFFICE OF INSPECTION IS REMOVED TO GERMANTOWN, the first house above the sign of the King of Prussia. Every denomination of Stamped paper to be had at said office. August 15
JUST RECEIVED From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE BY, ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. N.B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 12 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water-street, as above. July 8
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of Col. Edward Oldham (deceased) late of Cecil County, Maryland, are hereby warned to exhibit the same immediately, with vouchers thereof, to the subscriber. EDWARD OLDHAM, Jun. Attorney for Mary Oldham, Ex'rx. Bohemia Manor, Cecil County, Maryland, Sept. 1, 1799.
NOTICE. To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania; who was a part of the firm of Johnson & Alexander, I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Mifflin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the 10th day of Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewistown, in said county, of which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. August 23
THIS is to give notice, That the Subscriber, of Elton, has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil County, in Maryland, letters of Administration, on the personal estate of SAMUEL HEWETT, late of said County deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber, at or before the first day of March next—They may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1799. JOHN MILLER, Adm. Aug. 17.
WILL BE SOLD, BY PUBLIC VENDUE, On the 21st October next, On the Premises, In the town of Dover, Kent County, Delaware State, EIGHT LOTS OF GROUND adjoining each other, on the west side of King-street, containing in front about 305 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story brick dwelling house, and another brick building, suitable for a store or office, together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the fourth part of the lot; where a tan yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. September 24, 1799.
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL, A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Berge subject to a ground rent of 200 per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198. Chestnut street, next door to the premises. March 5
TO BE SOLD, TWO new frame two Story Houses pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post-tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and coach house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN MCCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13
SALE OF The Springettsbury Grounds. ON Thursday the 26th September, at two o'clock P.M. at the Upper Ferry on Schuylkill, will commence, the sale of the remaining lots of the Springettsbury Estate. Purchasers paying one fourth of the money down, may have credit for the remainder as follows: Six months from the day of sale for one fourth, Nine months from ditto one fourth, Twelve months from ditto one fourth. J. CONNELLY, and Co. Auctioneers.
HALF A CENT REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 8th inst. an apprentice lad, named Joseph Bannet, paper maker by trade, about 20 years of age five feet eight, or ten inches high, light complexion, down look, wore his hair queue, remarkable for being a noted liar, had on when he went away a hat half worn, brown mixture cloth coarse, striped velvet waistcoat, and many other clothes. Any person that will take the said apprentice up and bring him home shall receive the above reward and no charges paid. PETER BECHTEL. Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, September 10, 1799.

Foreign Intelligence.
VIENNA, July 17.
Field Marshal Kray writes under the 10th instant, that Field Marshal Ott on the 9th, after a severe bombardment of three hours, took the fort of Urbano, in Bologna.
Within these few days, two Spanish couriers have arrived here: one is from the Spanish minister at Paris, chevalier Agaza, and it is said that he brings proposals for peace.
HAMBURGH, July 23.
By a particular opportunity we have received letters from Copenhagen, of the 19th inst. which mention that the preceding day 20 English ships of the line of 64 and 74 guns, arrived at Elsinore; they are to go to Revel in order to take Russian troops on board.
From Stockholm we hear that the Duke of East Gotia, who was dangerously ill, is perfectly recovered.
It is reported here that the king of Prussia means to extend the line of demarcation.
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 25.
At the recapture of Jaffa (formerly called Joppa) a number of French officers fell into the hands of Ghazir Pacha and commodeur Sir Sidney Smith. Buonaparte, who has but few troops left, is closely pursued by them, and it is expected that the war against him will soon be at an end.
It is this day reported here, that the Egyptian Pacha Murat Bey, has entered Cairo.
On the 22d inst. two Russian ships of line arrived here; they are looked upon as the van of the Russian fleet, which is expected from the Black Sea with troops.
AOSTA, June 30.
A French corps posted on the mountain called the little St. Bernard, attempted yesterday to surprise the corps under the command of the Prince de Rojan; but they were repulsed with the loss of some hundred killed, wounded and taken prisoners. The mountain is now occupied by the Imperialists, who likewise took some cannon.
LONDON, July 30.
French counter-revolutionary plan.
The Mercury of Europe (Hamburg paper) under the head of Paris, has an article bearing the following title, and which is said to be in general circulation through France:
"PROPOSITIONS"
Which are already popular, and are daily becoming more and more so, here;
"1. The re-establishment of monarchy in France, on national terms.
"2. The king shall grant a general amnesty, without any exceptions or exemptions whatever.
"3. Property which, according to the existing laws of the Republic, has been legally acquired, and is now legally held, shall be respected as legal property.
"4. Such of the army who shall join the standard of the King, shall be continued in their respective ranks, advancements, and pay.
"4. The king shall renounce all claim on territorial acquisitions of the republic; and the king as well as the powers at war with the republic, shall solemnly guarantee the integrity of ancient France, and shall proclaim a general peace.
"6. Every species of vassalage, tithes, corvées, forage, or bound service, and all other contributions in kind, shall be forever abolished.
"7. The impositions or revenues necessary for maintaining the government, shall be raised upon the produce of the fixed and moveable property of the state, without any exceptions or exemptions whatever.
"8. The French people shall all be governed by the same publicly defined and determined laws, both civil and municipal.
"9. Honesty and capacity shall be the criterion whereby the public functions in the state shall be filled.
"10. When these preliminaries are agreed upon the king shall invite the French nation to elect or nominate, from among their age and discreet men, a representative body, to meet the king, at such part or place, in ancient France, as the king may point out, there to consult with him and assist him with their wisdom; to arrange, draw up, and settle a national code or charter, whereby the French people shall be governed, upon the before stated principles.
"The members of the present republican government, or other functionaries of the Republic, being otherwise qualified, shall be eligible to sit in the representative body."
EDINBURGH, July 31.
A letter from a gentleman in Lerwick to his friend in Leith, of date 25th July, says, "You will have heard of the capture of the Elizabeth and another vessel from Leith to Lerwick, which occasion a very great loss to every person in Lerwick. We have also lost in the same way, two vessels from Liverpool with salt for the fishery, which cannot now be replaced. There is only salt sufficient for the week, and if no supply arrives, the fishing for the subsequent weeks will be lost. The crop is far on here, and the fishing more abundant. We have been French prisoners here; five were taken in a ship from Edinburgh, bound to Liverpool; she had been taken by a privateer who put six men on board to navigate her to Bergen, and when within 15 leagues of that port, the mate, and a black man who had been left on
board, attacked the six Frenchmen, and after killing the prize-master, and wounding one of the prisoners now here, in a combat which lasted 20 minutes, the Frenchmen surrendered to these two men, who steered immediately for this island; the mate's name is Clarkson, and ship's name Latona of Liverpool."
A shower of herrings! On the 20th instant, a great quantity of young herrings fell, during a very heavy shower of rain, in a field near Whithorn, about three miles from the sea! It is supposed they were taken up by a water spout!
To the Electors of the City and County of Philadelphia
ENCOURAGED by my friends, and grateful for your favours last year, when you placed me within five votes of the fortunate candidate, I take the liberty of again offering myself as County Commissioner.
MATTHEW HALE.
Philadelphia, Sept. 24th, 1799.
co80.
JUST ARRIVED,
From London, in the brig Almary , Capt. Yardley, and intended to be loaded in a few days, on Walnut-street wharf.
 50 Hds. Draught Porter,  96 Casks Brown Stout, do. in bottles,  40 Casks Stout, No. 1 to 6, chiefly 3 & 4,  20 Hds. Superfine Whiting,  10 Casks Green Copperas,  8 Hds. Ground Lead, viz. Red, White, Spanish Brown and Ground Paints,  Black Yellow and Venetian,  4 Casks Glauber Salts,  1 do. each of Gude Antimony, Cream Tartar and Sal Carthartanae,  1 do. Allum com.  20 Half barrels Gun Powder, FF—C Sec. 
ALSO,
Said BRIGANTINE , As she came from sea, just coppered in London, with the best quality copper, armed with 12 eighteen pound carronades, and 4 long fives, small arms, boarding netting, &c. This vessel is completely equipped, and in a superior style, burden above 1700 barrels—Sails remarkably fast. For sale by
THOS. & JOHN KETLAND.
Sept. 23. dit
TO BE LET.
From the 1st of October next, THE STORES & WHARF, Adjoining the Drawbridge, now occupied by Mr. Joshua Gilpin—The terms may be known by applying at No. 258, Market-Street July 29
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Notice is hereby given, To the OWNERS OF MEADOW LAND, Within the District of Schuylkill Point, THAT an Election for Five Managers and a Treasurer for the ensuing year, will be held at Benner's Tavern, sign of the Blue Ball, on Tuesday the 8th of October next, between the hours of three and five in the afternoon.
LAWRENCE SECKEL, Treasurer.
September 28, 1799. Lawg.
On Tuesday the 15th of October next, at the Robin Hood tavern, on the Falls road, at 11 o'clock A. M., will be sold by public auction, About eighty acres of Land,
LAYING 4 miles from Philadelphia, on the east side of the Falls road, which bounds it on the west, and contiguous to lands of Mr. Clement Biddle, Mrs. Elsbrey, Mr. Thomas Ketland, Mr. Montmollin, Mr. Thomas Clifford, Mr. Wilson and others. A road of two perches, leading from the Falls road, at the top of the Robin Hood hill, runs east through this land, and gives an easy access to the whole, which will be divided into lots of 7 to 10 acres, to suit the purchasers. The number of beautiful sites on this land, its healthy situation and pleasant neighbourhood, will no doubt attract the attention of the public. The whole now lies open, and a plot of it may be seen at the Robin Hood tavern after the 10th inst. The terms will be made known at the time of sale.
CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers.
September 14. dts.
Philadelphia, Sept. 24th, 1799.
SALES
of the following Lots, advertised the 20th inst. postponed in consequence of unfavourable weather, until
FRIDAY, the 27th instant,
At one o'clock, AM.
At which time will be Sold,
On the Premises,
ONE TRACT, containing about 50 acres, lying in Springfield township, Montgomery county, fronting on a public road leading from Abingdon, distance thereof from four miles, and one mile and an half from Flour Town. The country is remarkably healthy, and situation for a farm or country seat beautiful, soil good, and lime stone plenty.
Also upwards of fifty acres, choice young chestnut timber land, divided in convenient lots, situate in Upper Dublin township, nearly opposite to the above. To be sold as part of the estate of the late Caleb Emlen, deceased, by
JAMES VAUX,
CHARLES PLEASANTS,
Attorneys in fact to M. Emlen sole Executrix. dtz78.
Philadelphia, September 25, 1799.
THE Court for the appointment of Guardians of the Poor for the ensuing year, met this day according to law, at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia, but a sufficient number of county magistrates not appearing, and the new members of the Board of Guardians returned to serve, not being present, the Mayor, Aldermen and Justice Wheeler, adjourned the Court to the Almshouse, in the city of Philadelphia, at eleven o'clock the same day; when being assembled, together with ten members of the old Board of Guardians, including four members of the old Board of Managers, of the Almshouse, and none of the new members appearing, it was thought advisable to adjourn the Court to Monday the eleventh day of November next ensuing, then to meet at the City Hall, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to which time and place the said Court is adjourned, of which all persons concerned are to take notice.
ROBERT WHARTON, Mayor. JOHN JENNINGS, } Alder. MICHAEL HILLEGAS, } men. SAMUEL WHEELER, } of the Judges of the Peace for the county of Philadelphia. twi11N.
To BOTANISTS, GARDENERS and FLORISTS.
AND to all other ladies and gentlemen, curious in ornamental, rare exotic or foreign plants and flowers, cultivated in the green house, hot house, or in the open ground—A large and numerous variety of such rarities is now offered for sale, being the acquirement of many years earnest application, great assiduity, and considerable expense.
The present proprietor having, from the natural growth and successful increase of his plants, as well as from frequent other acquirements and additions to his collection, so far increased it as to render the allotted apartments not sufficiently large and commodious, is induced to make this offer, or sacrifice. After reserving a general and suitable stock, he has to spare a well assorted and great variety of those things, comprising a beautiful collection, sufficient to decorate, furnish, and ornament a spacious or handsome green-house AT ONCE. The whole collection, for that department, will be sold on very moderate and easy terms; or the proprietor may be inclined to divide it into two equal lots; but he does not on any account intend to allow them to be selected or culled out by separate selling single plants or small lots in any thing like a retail way.
The whole is a truly valuable collection, such as is very rarely to be met with for sale on this side the Atlantic—indeed a moiety of them would comprise a very desirable and extensive variety, consisting of many or most of the tropical fruits, and other rare and curious finely ornamental trees, shrubs, and plants, with a numerous and abundant assortment of choice bulbs, tubers, and fibrous rooted flowering and ornamental plants in mixtures; all of good or superior kinds, as may be seen by the catalogue. For which, and for any further necessary information, please to apply to John Cummins, at the Almshouse, Messrs. David and Cathbert Landrich, gardeners and nursery-men, in High-street, above Twelfth-street, Philadelphia, Mr. William Booth, in the same line of business, Baltimore, or Mr. David Williamson, Greenwich-street, New-York.
N. B. It is now a good time and proper season to build a green-house, and to remove plants. Sept. 24. dit.
THIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE,
That As subscriber living at George Town, cross roads in that county and state of Maryland, hath obtained letters of administration on the personal estate of William Dinsmore, late of Kent County, merchant, deceased.
All persons having any claims against the said deceased, are requested to exhibit them properly authenticated, either to the subscriber or to William Barroll, Esq. her attorney, living in Chester Town Maryland.
All persons indebted to the deceased, either on Bond, Bill, note or account, are earnestly requested to discharge the same without delay, otherwise suits will be commenced against them.
ISABELLA DINSMOORE, Administratrix of William Dinsmore deceased. George Town Cross-Roads Kent County. August 31, 1799. dam.
One Thousand Five Hundred
DOLLARS
WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the Post-Office, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—and the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED.
Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward.
WILSON & SWANN.
Fredericksburg, (Virg.) Sept. 10.
All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
SPECULATION.
TO BE SOLD,
At Public Vendue, on Monday the 23d of September next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. at the house of the Subscriber, living in the town of New-Castle, State of Delaware, a number of valuable
LOTS,
suitable for building on, being the South square of the flourishing town of New-Castle aforesaid, distant from Philadelphia thirty-three miles.
This valuable property is highly capable of improvement, being immediately on the river Delaware, having a number of wharf lots on it; and from the depth of the water (earth and materials for wharfing being easily procured) there is no doubt but wharves would bring a handsome interest.
This property consists of five acres more or less, in one body; lays high, and is divided into lots to suit every description of persons.—New-Castle is one of the most healthy and flourishing towns on the continent; and from the increase of trade it has raised property to four times the value it was seven years past—The number of vessels bound out and in, which stop for supplies of fuel, &c. &c. and the whole carriage of goods between Philadelphia and Baltimore, is now through this place. The packets and stages from the aforesaid cities, &c. &c. make it very lively: there is not, at this time, one house to be rented in the place; and the number of applications for houses make it an object for persons to improve. There are a number of elegant and useful buildings now going on, a Public Academy and several private Schools. The Malignant Fever has never made any progress, and the Ague scarcely known; the number of children in this place is a convincing proof of the healthiness of it. The prospect of the river Delaware, up and down is delightful; as far as the eye can distinguish you may view the vessels in different attitudes. There is reason to suppose that public piers for the Navy will be built here, as vessels can sail from this place when the river is fast at Philadelphia.
The conditions of sale will be easy and made known on the day of sale. Places of public worship, market and mills are very contiguous.
JOHN DARRAGH.
N. B.—A plot of the above will be exhibited any time previous, as well as on the day of sale. August 26. goim.
ALMS-HOUSE.
September 25, 1799.
AT a meeting of the General Board of the Guardians of the Poor,
PRESENT,
Charles Swift, Jacob Greble, William Preston, William Holdernesse, Luke W. Morris, Samuel Gatliiff, Charles Pleasants, Matthew Vanduzen, Geraldus Stockdale, James Engle.
Whereas the distressed situation of many of the inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia arising from the present calamity, requires immediate relief; and whereas, from the general absence of the freeholders, and other taxable inhabitants, it has become impracticable to continue the collection of the taxes appropriated for the support of the poor.
Therefore resolved, That Samuel Gatliiff and Charles Pleasants shall be a committee from this Board, to negotiate a loan from either of the Banks in this city, amounting to ten thousand dollars, five thousand of which to be advanced immediately, and the other five thousand, when in the opinion of this Board it shall become necessary.
Resolved, That such part of the buildings at Masters' Place, as belong to the Guardians of the Poor, be appropriated for the reception of such children, as may become orphans in consequence of the present calamity, and that Luke W. Morris be appointed to procure Nurses, and other proper attendants for them, and generally to superintend that part of the Encampment.
Resolved, That William Holdernesse, William Preston, James Engle, and Matthew Vanduzen, Guardians of the Poor, in conjunction with Dr. Samuel P. Griffiths, John Evans, Thomas Harrison and John James; shall be a committee for granting relief to the poor and distressed inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia, the District of Southwark, and the Northern-Liberties, which committee shall keep an account of the persons relieved, and the sums expended; having also power to appoint such persons as they may deem qualified to assist in visiting all and every house in which sick or distressed persons are resident, in order that full and effectual relief may be afforded.
Resolved, That Luke W. Morris be the Treasurer of the above committee, and that the money which may be borrowed from the Banks, agreeably to a resolution of this day, be lodged in his hands to defray the expenses of the above committee, and such as may be incurred in maintaining the orphan children at Masters' Place. CHARLES SWIFT, President. drw.
THIS is to give notice, that the
Subscriber, living in Warwick, Cecil County Maryland, hath obtained letters of Administration on the personal estate of JOHN MORTON, late of Warwick, in Cecil County, deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber, at or before the first day of March next—They may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1799. REBECCA MORTON, Adm'trx. aug. 17. Lawgw
THIS is to give notice that the
Subscriber, living in Warwick, Cecil County, Maryland, hath obtained letters of Administration (Debonas Noni) on the personal estate of JOHN FANCE, late of Warwick, in Cecil County, deceased—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber at or before the first day of March next—They may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of August 1799. REBECCA MORTON, Adm'trx. aug. 17. Lawgw
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE,
And Commission Store,
NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET,
Next door to the Custom House.
THE
Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker—He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom-House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters, —From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10 22w
FOR CHARTER,
The British Letter of Marque
SHIP
LONDON,
SAMUEL ROPER, commander.
BURTHEN 330 Tons, coppered, sheathed,
mounting Twenty guns, and will be ready to
receive a cargo in about 14 days, for terms apply
to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
WHO HAVE FOR SALE
ON BOARD SAID SHIP,
40 Tons Patent Sheathing COPPER
afforded from 18 to 32 ounces to the square
foot.
Composition Nails, Spikes and Bolts of various
descriptions.
20 albs. guns of 4 cwt. each,
40 6lb. do. 6 cwt. do.
12 9lb. do. 12 do.
16 do. do. with carriages, 12 cwt. each.
240 crates Queens Ware, assorted,
400 tans Fine Stayed Salt,
45 do. House Coal, and a quantity of Paints
august 2 codt
AN INVOICE OF DRY GOODS
FOR SALE.
Consisting of broad and narrow Cloths, Cashmeres, Linens, &c. &c.
Apply to WILLIAM PARKER, Post Hall, on the Ridge road, two miles from the city.
Sept. 30, 1799. cod2w.
The Owners or Consignees of GOODS,
On board the brig Mercury , J. Yeardsley, master, ARE requested to furnish their Permits, the said vessel having begun to discharge at Walnut Street wharf.
THOMAS & J. KETLAND.
September 28. dgt
Just imported, In the ship Wilmington , Captain Blair, FROM LONDON,
3 cases Creasilla Morlaix, 11 ditto Welsphalia Linens, assorted, 4 ditto ditto finer quality,
FOR SALE
By THOMAS & J. KETLAND.
September 28. d15t
FOR SALE, IN GEORGE TOWN, TOGETHER OR SEPARATE,
Two handsome Dwelling Houses.
THEY contain five rooms with fire-places, four bed chambers, two closets, and have two handsome piazzas, a kitchen near the houses, a bake house, two rooms for domestics, a stable and coach house, a beautiful garden ornamented with terraces well grassed, a large fish pond, a well and a spring of water, 150 young fruit trees.
The whole finished and done in the neatest and strongest manner, under a handsome and excellent enclosure, containing three lots and a half, extending 130 feet on Fayette street, and 192 feet on Third street.
For terms apply to John Threlkeld, George Town on Potomack. august 27, 1799. egthdgt.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, notified,

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 2.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes entries for Six per Cent, Deferred 6 per Cent, Three per Cent, BANK United States, North America, Pennsylvania, Insurance comp. N.A. shares, 8 per Cent Stock, Do. Scrip with the six Installments, Do. the 5th and 6th Installments, East-India Company of N. A. par, Land Warrants.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE
Table with 2 columns: Location, Rate. Includes entries for On London, 31 at 30 days, 30 at 60 & 90 days, Amsterdam, Hamburg.
THE approaching GENERAL ELECTION, for the City of Philadelphia and the townships of Blockley and Kingsessing, will be held at the CENTRE HOUSE Tavern, on the south side of Market-street, to the westward of Broad-street.
LITERARY VANITY.
At a late sitting of the National Institute in Paris, citizen Mercier, author of the "Picture of Paris," in the year 2440, mounted the tribune to read a fragment upon Cato of Utica. The length of this morcean, which many members of the institute perceived to have been greatly augmented since it had been read to them in private, the smothered voice of the orator, the tardiness of his utterance, and the impossibility of hearing him at the distant parts of the hall, produced a most marked impatience both on the part of the assembly, and of the members of the institute. The president found it necessary to invite the citizen Mercier to cede his place and his turn to the citizen Lebrun, who would recite a most beautiful ode on the existing circumstances. The author of the long fragment, feeling his vanity wounded, proved refractory, resisted the wishes of the president and the auditory, and after a scene, which the editor declares to have been truly scandalous, the president dissolved this College of Savans, in the midst of the most lively disorder.
The French National Institute offer a Prize Medal of the weight of Five Hectogrammes, to the author of the best Ode, Poem, or Discourse in verse, upon the Foundation of the French Republic. Any gentleman of a Poetical turn, who is inclined so write acceptable on this subject, and to put five Hectogrammes in his waistcoat pocket, may have an opportunity of forwarding his lucubration through the medium of the Gazette of the United States, which, Mr. Barlow lays, is read in Paris every day.
The Citizen REX, ex agent diplomatique, in the Council of Five Hundred, on the 15th July, "denounced the ex directors as the authors of the most dangerous conspiracy which had ever been blown up against the Republic. He accused them of having forced the Turks and the Americans to declare war against us, and he demanded that they be brought to judgment for it." Sent to the Committee of Five. The Turks and the Americans! Ubi lapit! quid fecimus!
This citizen ex-agent diplomatique will find himself in the vocative, should he urge this prosecution much farther. He is seizing the Five Headed Monster by his Proboscis, with one fist of which he will soon teach Mr. ex-agent Rex the old lesson, noli me tangere.
There seems to be but one way of pushing men from their stools in France, and that is, by undermining and fair y blowing them up. They fall to the ground crippled and shattered in every limb, no longer objects but of contempt to their enemies. Every fellow that has set himself about a change, otherwise than in this thorough-going manner, has turned out, Sutor ultra crepidam.
As mankind have not grown wiser, nor the world holter, than we were wont to find them, malgre all the speculations of dreamers, whofoever proceeds on the belief that they have, is sure to become an evidence of one fact, and a prey to the other.
Peace on Earth, and good will to Men, are not to be brought about by a thirst for repose, arising from cowardice or indolence, or an ardent pursuit of traffic, founded in sordid avarice.
The government which bears on its front "Peace to all Men," is sure to be at peace with no man. The motto of a wise government would be "nemo me impune lacesset."
At Paris, lately, in the garden of the Thuilleries, a ferment took place amongst the Sovereign people, in the course of which some fellows cried out Vive le Roi! A poor newsmonger of the name of Brofflard, was arrested and imprisoned on suspicion of having been one of these. He has published a justification of himself against the charge, wherein he observes that two men near him had occasioned his arrest, one of whom having cried Vive le Roi, he concludes to have been a Dutchman; the other, who cried goddam vive le roi, an Englishman.
The Executive Directory has ordained that the artist who obtained the first prize of painting at the last meeting of the Nation-
al Institute, shall take for the subject of his next picture, which must be delivered to the Government, the assassination of the French Ministers Plenipotentiary by the Austrian troops. The same subject shall also be engraved by the artist who obtained a prize for Engraving.
The citizen Girodet having first obtained the two first prizes of painting, finds himself charged with the execution of this picture. The eminent talents of that artist are known: we may be sure that he will fulfil worthily the honorable task which is confided to him.
It will not be after this picture that the engraving will be done: the citizen Vernet has been charged to compose a design on the subject. Nobody could better designate those assassin butchers who attacked the carriages. Vernet has made himself a great reputation by the almost inimitable manner in which he has drawn his troopers, his horses, &c.
Berwick, who obtained the first of the prizes of engraving, will engrave the design of Vernet. It is to him that we owe the fine print of the education of Achilles.
Thus the memory of this crime, adds the Paris Editor, will not perish. All the arts will contribute in perpetuating even to ages to come, the horror which it has caused us to undergo.
And of all these, none will so largely contribute as the art of Lying. This famous print should have a companion; and I know of none more fit, than that of the massacre of Bonnier and Roberjon, by Jean Debry.
COMMUNICATION.
ON you, Gentlemen Managers and Directors of the Polls at the ensuing election, lays an important charge to fulfil. It is a duty you owe your country, that the most severe scrutiny should mark all your examinations, with respect to the right of the person who presents his vote, whether he is entitled to it.
This hint I have been induced to throw out from an idea that at some former periods, your polls were not sufficiently rigid; and as violence is I believe much the wish of, and not only that but the aim of the party infamously opposed to their country, I warn you to be on your guard.
A Friend to good Order and Justice.
The following are the candidates who will be supported by the friends of government, for the several offices prefixed to their names:
GOVERNOR, JAMES ROSS, of Pittsburg. SENATORS, JOHN JONES, JOSEPH BALL. ASSEMBLY, RICHARD TITTERMARY, SAMUEL WHEELER, ABRAHAM DUFFIELD, THOMAS LLOYD, JOSHUA COMLEY, JOHN JOHNSON.
The life of a Commonwealth, said Maximilian Robespierre, is Public Virtue. Make M c Kean governor, Dallas chief-justice, Tench Coxe Secretary, &c, &c, and where would be a more lively Commonwealth than ours.
The last sentence of the citizen Dallas's last Phillips, presents a most happy instance of what is denominated by Longinus, "a conspiracy between the dignity of harmony and beautiful sublimity." Here it is: "The friends of the republican candidate would ill deserve the prospect of success, which daily brightens and expands, could they be enabuled by the cabals of faction, or terrified by the spectres of detraction."
The citizen Dallas, when he perceives that Mr. Rofs is elected by a majority of five or six thousand, in spite of the cabals of faction and the spectres of detraction, will, if he is wise, cry out, with his accustomed non-chalance, vel jam satis est . After which, he may beg in good Italian, the retiring distich of the ancient Pistol.
Si Fortuna me tormenta, Spero mi contenta.
It is palpable, that most of the adherents of Mr. M c Kean, look up to his election as a means of restoring their ruined fortunes. Like the bladder-man, in the Arabian Nights, he is to pour his wine of consolation down their throats; but like the miserable dupes of the man of bladders, on awaking from intoxication, they will find their prize wrested from them.
The life and adventures of that once singular man, Mr. Facing Bothways, as recorded by the immortal Bunyan, would be well worth publication in a separate volume, at the present time. The title of the episode might be "Living characters drawn by the dead."
Mr. Adams, the American minister, has left Berlin and proceeded to Dresden.
The report of three Philadelphia vessels, bound to Cape Francois, being carried into Porto Rico, proves unfounded.
Brig Little John, Butler, from hence to the Havanna, is taken by a French privateer.
DIED—Lately in England. Lord Howe, Admiral of the Channel fleet: he is succeeded by Sir Peter Parker.
Died, lately in the country, THOMAS SHOEMAKER, of this city.
THREE deaths were reported at the Health-Office New-York, for the 24 hours ending yesterday at 12 o'clock.
BALTIMORE, September 30.
The city was yesterday alarmed with a fire, which broke out between 4 and five o'clock, P. M. in a carpenter's shop belonging to Mr. M c Conkey, on Windmill hill, at the corner of High-street and Pratt-street continued. Never was destruction more rapid—in about 15 minutes the shop wherein it caught, and three adjoining houses (frames) were enveloped in flames, and consumed. The wind was strong at N. E. and as the greater number, as is too commonly the case, ran without buckets, Mr. Hannan's and a number of other houses, were saved with the greatest difficulty. The fire is said to have been occasioned by a cigar.
From the following it appears that a violent epidemic is raging in Charleston
CHARLESTON, September 16.
We understand that his excellency governor Rutledge, has written to major Freeman commanding the federal troops stationed in the different garrisons in this harbor, to recommend to the captains of vessels arriving from Europe, as well as from the different ports in the United States, to remain at anchor in the roads until the epidemic disease which now prevails in this city, and which has proved so fatal to strangers, shall subside.
We also learn, the lazaretto will be fitted up for the reception of the crews of the vessels.
Gazette Marine List.
Boston, September 25.
This day arrived in the Roads, ship Packet, Trott, Liverpool, 40 days.
Aug. 21. Spoke ship Camilla, Seward of Boston, 35 days out from Amsterdam; left her on the 23d in lat. 56, long. 9.
Aug. 22. Spoke brig Polly, Hathaway, of New-Bedford, for Belfast, in lat. 56, long. 16.
Sept. 10. Spoke brig Nancy, Johnston, from New-York for Liverpool, in lat. 46, long. 44. Spoke on the Banks of Newfoundland, Captain Calfel, from the Bay of Honduras, for London, 63 days.
Sept. 20. Spoke prize schooner to the Camilla, lat. 42, 15, long. 63.
Captain Trott has very obligingly furnished the following lists of vessels. At Liverpool, August 14th, America, Sands, for Philadelphia; Severn, Sheffield; Swan, Woodham; Suffolk, Whipple; and Sally, Coffin, for New-York; Nancy, Dear; Harriot, Orr and Fame, Rogers, for Baltimore; Venus, Jameson; William and Jane, Nickels; John and Phebe, Dyer; Henson; and Sarah, Williams, for Boston; Commerce, Whippy; and Herald, Mason, for New-Bedford; Gumberland, Scott, for Portland: Two Sifers, Knights.
At Cork, Orion, Farmer, New-York. At Limington, Faxon, Kemp, do. At Yarmouth, Four Sisters, Waters, of Boston, for Embden, detained.
At Bremen, Aurora, Barkman, Boston. At Dover, Sarah, Moore, New-York. Passed Gravesend, July 28, Brothers, Waterman, for New-York.
Sound List from July 24, to August 4.
Polly and Ann, Dockray, for Rhode island Success Davis, Gloucester, for Copenhagen; Dispatch, Bennis, for Philadelphia; Grace, Edwards, do. Aligator, Williams, Gloucester, for Copenhagen; Celia, Martin, for Providence; Neptune, Wells, do. Joseph, Grimes, for New-York; Atlantic, Connell, do. (was spoke August 24, in lat. 56.) Pene-lope, Fields, do. Clothier, Cleves, of Salem, Eunice, Hodges, do. Francis, Belfson, of and for Salem; Beiley, Bryant, do. American Hero, Lindley, do. for Copenhagen; Vincent, Clement, do. for Salem; Washington, Murphy, of do. for Copenhagen; Cincinnati, of do. for do. Favourite, Ruff, of do. for Salem; Adventure, Barr, of do. for do. Aurora, Beckford, do. do. Lydia, Nicholson, do. do. Iris, Snow, of and for Boston; Tom, Bailey, for Peter-sburg; Indultry, Roundy, for Boston; Atlantic, Taylor, for Copenhagen; Reliance, Webbe, of Boston, for Copenhagen; the Reliance, funk a brig on the 23d June on the banks of Newfoundland, crew saved, Sally, Elkin, for New-York; Nancy, Joy, of Boston; Rising States, Putnam, of and for Boston; Sally Grafton, do. Arethula, Smith, do. do. Franklin, Chaffee, do. do. George, Salter, for Portsmouth.
Baltimore, September 30.
ARRIVED, The Danish ship Eolus, Capt. Christopher Jantzen, from Hamburg.
Brig Dorsey, captain Starbuck, 23 days from Port Republic.
List of American vessels left there:
Schr. Charles, Mountain, Baltimore Eagle, Peale, do. to sail the first convoy. Polly, Bruges, do. Ranger, Bacon, Boston Nancy, Carber, do. Brig Abby, Fisher, New-York Little Maria, Biar, Wilmington Daniel and Mary, Farly, Boston Molly, Harding, Philadelphia Paragon, Hulton, do. Hetty, Vaneman, do. Morning Star, Reily, do. Amiable Adeel, do.
Caroline Wilmans, M c Kee, Baltimore, to sail on the 4th for Gonaves.
Ship Fidelity, captain Weems, 69 days from Hamburg.
Brig Littler, capt, Driscoll, 22 days from the Havanna.
Ship Mary, captain Burton, 27 days from New-York.
Schooner Julia, captain Stock, 20 days from Cape Francois. Left about 90 sail of American vessels there.
The ship Hampton, Lee, from Baltimore for Bremen, was spoke August 21, lat. 58, 20, long. 15, W. out 35 days.
BOSTON, September 26.
FROM EUROPE.
Captain Trott, in the ship Packet, arrived here yesterday from Liverpool, in 40 days. The London papers received by this vessel are to Aug. 12, which, altho' seventeen days later than before received in this town, furnish us with no events of "great pith and moment." Of the grand fleets recently from the Mediterranean, beyond what we have before received in America, but one article is traced, that the combined fleets were seen on the 11th Aug. at the entrance of the Bay of Biscay; and that the English fleet under Lord Keith, was still augmenting, and pursuing them.
A decisive victory has been gained over Tippoo in the East-Indies.—Further official confirmation of the flight of Buonaparte from before Acre, have been received, stating that he attacked the place eleven times over the dead bodies of his unfortunate countrymen, in the last of which he was badly wounded.—Lord Nelson's fleet with 12,000 troops on board, was off Genoa—Naples in possession of the royal troops—Mantua and Alexandria closely besieged with such immense bodies of troops as to promise the capitulation of both places in a short time. Genoa on the point of being besieged. The Austrian forces in Switzerland, under the Archduke Charles, being much inferior in numbers to the Republicans under General Massena, had retrograded a few leagues towards the Rhine, but had not been followed; he was waiting for the reinforcement of Aufrio-Russians on the march to join him.
In France the Directory, the Elders, the Council of Five Hundred, and the Club at the Menage, assume, alternately, the privilege of dictating public opinion, each is afraid of the other, they all deceive and are deceived—so stands the blest republic, tho' its administration talk of raising conscripts to the amount of 300,000 men. The secret expedition from England was on the eve of its commencement; an embargo was laid on all vessels in the channel on the 7th August, to continue till the sailing of the armament, which will consist, besides the 35,000 English troops, of 45,000 Russians, and 12,000 Germans; the British officers are, Field Marshal Duke of York, Generals Knox, Moore, Doyley, Lord Pager, and Duke of Somerset.
LONDON, August 10.
Yesterday a court of Directors was held at the East India House, for the purpose of reading overland dispatches, confirming the account of the victory over Tippoo, on the 5th of March, at Seederfere: and also the recapture of the Otterby by the Nonsoh.
Advises from Constantinople, dated June 25, confirm the flight of Buonaparte from Acre, and state that the French General was mortally wounded. Above 1000 French were found dead in the camp before Acre.
Captain Davis, aid de camp to Mornington, who had volunteered his services fell very early in the action between La Sybille, and La Porte, Captain Cook is stated to be severely wounded. Our loss was three killed and nineteen wounded.
This morning the Hamburg mail due on Wednesday last reached town. It brings an account of the evacuation of Tuscany by the French, in the night between the 16th and 17th ult. they having left behind them all heavy ordnance and magazines.
The Vienna Court Gazette of the 24th ult. states the reported junction of the remains of Macdonalds defeated army with Moreau, in the environs of Genoa. The siege of Mantua is pushed with great vigor by General Kray, and the commandant had been summoned to surrender, which, however, he had refused. As the fire of the besiegers however had, from their near approach to the garrison, become extremely effective, there is a prospect of the speedy surrender of that important place.
This mail has brought us the particulars of the evacuation of Le Horn by the French. The French minister who fled by sea in an American vessel, was taken by one of our cruisers.
FOR SALE,
120 qr. casks of SHERRY WINE. Apply to PHILIPS CRAMMOND and Co. October 2, 1799. d3r.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER,
The fast sailing Brig TWO BROTHERS. ELIJAH STODDART, masters; Now laying at Cobnut Street Wharf. She is in complete order, and ready to receive a Cargo. For terms apply to the Captain on board, or to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. October 2, 1799. cod2w.
Wants a Place,
AS A WET NURSE, A WOMAN of good Character. Apply at the Sorrel Horse Tavern, eight mile stone, on the Lancaster road. October 2, 1799. d3r.
BROKE into the inclosure of the subscriber, living on the Turnpike road near the two mile stone, on the 27th of September, A YOUNG RED COW, with some white streaks about her face. The owner is desired to come, prove property, pay charges, and take her away. NATHAN SUFFLE. October 2. fend1w.
POST-OFFICE,
Philadelphia, October 2, 1799. LETTERS for the British Packet for Falmouth, via Halifax, will be received at this office, until Friday the 4th inst. at 12 o'clock noon. N. B. The inland post ge to New-York must be paid.
REPORT
Of the Sections of the different grounds, of the number of Funerals at their grounds.
Table with 3 columns: Names of the Burial Grounds, Number of Persons, Section. Rows include Christ Church, St. Peters, St. Pauls, 1st Presbyterian, 2d do., 3d do., Scots Presbyterian, Associate Church, St. Mary's, Trinity, Friends, Free Quakers, Swedes, German Lutheran, German Presbyterian, Moravian, Baptist, Methodist, Universalist, Jews, African Episcopal, do. Methodist, Kensington, Public Ground, Total.
The above list comprehends all the burials from the City and Liberties of every disease By order of the Board of Health.
WILLIAM ALLEN, Health Officer.
CITY HOSPITAL.
For the last 24 hours, ending 12 o'clock A. M. ADMITTED.
Catharine Connell German, between 3d and 4th street. Richard M c Gee, Catherine between Front and 2d street.
William Sachs from the street. Paul Courtney South street near Lebanon.
DIED.
Jefferys junr. ill 4 days previous to admission, John Bradford, ill do. do. Sent to Masters encampment and delivered to Luke W. Morris, 14 children.
Interred the last 24 hours, in the PUBLIC GROUND,
1 Man from Bloody lane. 2 From the Hospital. 3 Total. Remaining in the Hospital 50, of whom 30 are convalescents.
PETER HELM, Steward.
THE Annual Election of Trustees and Treasurer of the Mutual Assurance Company, for Insuring Houses from loss by fire, will be held at the City Hall, on Monday the 7th day of October next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, where the Members of the said Company are requested to attend.
By order of the Trustees, JOHN JENNINGS, Clerk. September 28th, 1799.
NOTICE.
Bank of North America,
SEPT. 9, 1799.
THOSE Persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank, are informed.
That regular Notices will be put under sealed covers, directed to the respective payers and lodged in the Post-Office, every Monday until the return of the citizens.
RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. d1t
Joseph H. Fleming, has removed his Agency and Commission Office, from No. 14, Chestnut Street, to his house at the Rising Sun village, on the Germantown road, near the 4th mile stone, where he still continues his business.
Several persons having already applied to him for the purpose of collecting debts, looking out lands, recording deeds, &c. in different parts of this and other States—he solicits the further patronage of the public before he proceeds on his journey. N. B. He would have no objection against travelling to the British or Spanish territories, to transact business for Gentlemen. august 28. 1aw3w.
Oellers's Hotel in Germantown.
THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has opened his Hotel in Germantown, just above the Market House; he has provided the best of liquors of all kinds, he will prepare dinners at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms; refreshments of every kind to be had at all times, as well as soups every day from 12 to 3 o'clock. His ordinary will be as usual at half past three o'clock.
A COACHEE, will start from the said Hotel in the morning at 6, for Germantown, and return from thence at 9. In the afternoon at 3, and return at 5 o'clock, where good accommodations will be provided for passengers.
N. B. The Hotel in the city of Philadelphia, will remain open as usual. JAMES OELLERS. august 26. d3w.
SAMUEL REYNOLDS,
TAYLOR.
RESPECTFULLY acquaints those gentlemen, who pleased to favour him with their custom, and his friends generally, that he has removed from No. 20, South Third street and taken up a temporary residence near the sign of Gen. M c Pherson (Rice's Tavern) at Germantown, where he will continue his business until the return of the healthy season, all orders attended to with the usual punctuality. August 29. cod 3w.
TO BE LET,
Possession to be given on the 26th August. A convenient Three Story Brick House, SITUATE in Spruce between Second and Third Street; apply at No. 110 South Second Street. july 18. d1t.

JUST RECEIVED,
Per the MARIA, from HAMBURG, and At Wilcock's wharf, from on board the IRIS, from BREMEN. And for sale by the subscriber, 353 PACKAGES LINEN,
 Bielefeld Linen  Warendorf do  Rouen do  White Plaitillas  Brown do  Craes à la Morlaix  Dowlas  Brecagnes  Buccadillas  Quadruples Silefias  Bed-ticks  Pocket Handkerchiefs.  Also for Sale,  400 boxes Claret  40 hds. do  70 Tons St. Petersburg Hemp  3 Casks Brules  200 pieces Saldack  7 Bales German Cloth  800 Demijohns  80 Liquor Casks  ERICK & LEWIS BOLLMANN. No 113 South 3d Street at 2nd
WHEREAS
Matthew McConnel, Esq.
By deed dated the 16th of May, 1799, granted and assigned to the subscribers, 55,018 acres of land on the waters of Sugar creek, in the county of Luzerne and state of Pennsylvania, upon trust, to sell and dispose of the same, and apply the proceeds (after satisfying all such just and legal claims as may be due on said lands) to the payment of such notes as the said Matthew McConnel has drawn in favor of a certain Joseph Thomas, or that the said Joseph Thomas has drawn in favor of, and are endorsed by the said M. McConnel, and which are mentioned in the schedules annexed to the deed of trust, aforesaid:—
Provided, That the holders of said notes shall, on or before the 16th day of November next, execute to him a full discharge and acquittance, or render up the said notes, and the balance, if any, to the holders of any of the said notes who shall not have made such discharge or rendered up said notes, as aforesaid, pro rata, according to their respective claims and demands.
This public notice is given of the said assignment, that those who are interested may avail themselves of the terms therein contained.
William Buckley, Thomas M. Wilting, William Davidson, } Assignees.
Philadelphia, 14th Sept. 1799.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
March 11th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-five, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," and the act supplementary to the said act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges,—thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same,—thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscarora branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the 8th day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Gives under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned.
OLIVER WOLCOTT.
Sec. of the Treasury.
To the Freemen, Electors for the city and county of Philadelphia.
GENTLEMEN, ACKNOWLEDGING with thanks, all former favors, I request a continuance of your friendship, by your Votes and Interest, at the ensuing Election for the Coroner's office, which will add an additional obligation and shall be held in grateful remembrance by your friend and humble servant,
JOHN LEACOCK, Coroner.
This day is published, By W. YOUNG, BOOKSELLER, Institutes of Natural Law.
THE THIRD EDITION. Being the substance of a course of lectures, read in St. John's college, Cambridge.
By T. RUTHERFORTH, D.D. F.R.S.
THE 1st vol. explains the rights of mankind, considered as individuals: I. Law in general. II. Rights and obligations. III. Of property. IV. Limitations of property. V. Of our common right to things. VI. Of derivative acquisitions by the act of man. VII. Of derivative acquisitions by the act of the law. VIII. Of prescription. IX. Of the obligations arising from property. X. Of the right which a man has in his own person. XI. Of parental authority. XII. Of promises. XIII. Of contract. XIV. Of oaths. XV. Marriage. XVI. Of the right of defence.—XVII. Of reparation of damages done. XVIII. Of punishment. XIX. Of war. XX. Of slavery.
The 2d vol. explains the rights and obligations of mankind, considered as members of civil societies. I. Of societies in general. II. Of civil society its nature and origin. III. Of civil power. IV. Of different forms of civil government. V. Of the changes produced. VI. Of civil laws. VII. Of interpretation. VIII. Of civil subjection, and civil liberty. IX. Of the law of nations. X. Of the changes that are made in States and in their civil constitutions.
The merits of this work, so justly extolled by experienced judges, and appreciated by the lovers of science, renders it unnecessary for the editor to publish the numerous and honorable testimony, that might be produced in its favour. It is with much pleasure he informs his customers and the public, that the American edition (not inferior to the British in paper and print) is now offered for sale, in two 8vo. vols. at 4 dollars and 50 cents in boards, and five dollars when neatly bound. The imported copies of the same size, are sold at 7 and 8 dollars.
W. YOUNG, has for sale, as usual, Stamps, Stationery, custom house Blanks of every denomination, Writing and Printing Papers, Blank & Printed Books, wholesale and retail. N. B.—Orders transmitted through the Post-office or otherwise, are immediately executed.
Philadelphia, 12th Sept. 3taw2w.
DONATION LANDS.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the subscribers authorized by law will sit as a Board at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the afternoon, to hear and determine all unsatisfied Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next.
JOHN DONALDSON, Com't'r SAMUEL BRYAN, Reg't'r PETER BAYNTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of ? Pennsylvania, May 15, '99. } (16) dtw (m.w.f.t.f)
United States, } District of Pennsylvania. } To the Marshal of the Pennsylvania District of the United States.
WHEREAS in my opinion a contagious sickness in the city of Philadelphia, renders it hazardous to hold the next stated Session of the Circuit Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District of the middle Circuit of the said city, the place appointed by law at which to hold the stated Session of the said Court—There are by virtue of the powers and authorities vested in me, RICHARD PETERS, Judge of the Pennsylvania District of the United States, in the name and by authority of the United States, to order and direct you to adjourn the session of the said circuit court, directed to be held at Philadelphia, on the eleventh day of October next, to Norris Town, in the county of Montgomery in the same district, being a convenient place within the same for holding the said court; and you are to make publication hereof in one or more public papers printed at the said city, that the said court as adjourned as it is hereby directed to be; and you are accordingly to adjourn the said court to the said place hereby appointed from the time you shall receive this order to the said eleventh day of October next, the time by law prescribed for commencing the said session.
(L.S.) Given under my hand and seal at Belmont in the said district this sixth day of September in the year of our Lord 1799, and in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States.
RICHARD PETERS. WHEREFORE I, the said Marshal, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the above order and directions from the honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, judge of the Pennsylvania district of the United States, and in the name and by the authority of the United States, do adjourn the session of the Circuit court of the said United States, which was to have been held at Philadelphia, on the eleventh day of October next, to the court house in NORRIS TOWN in the county of Montgomery in the same district, there to meet on the said eleventh day of October next at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day of which all persons bound by Recognizance or have otherwise to do thereat, are desired and required to take notice and give their attendance accordingly.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's office at Philadelphia, September 7, 1799 dt 11th O.
FOR SALE,
The brig MARY, Capt. JOHN TARRIS, Now lying at Marcus Hook—a live oak and cedar vessel—will carry 2000 barrels, and has been newly sheathed. She is armed with 10 four-pounders, muskets, pistols, cutlasses, boarding pikes, &c. For terms, apply to GURNEY & SMITH. Sep. 3. cotf
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street,
WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 61 3 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 51 2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Cartridges on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 61 2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Boiling Pans and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 18 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 18 and 24 lb. Canner Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles, Taunton ale in casks of 7 dozen each. march 8. saw tf
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Assignee at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A. M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. june 23
MAIL COACHEES
Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, Leave Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M.
Returnings. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M.
Between NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New York the next morning, by 8 o'clock.
Returnings. Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock.
Seats in the Mail Coachees to be taken in New-York.
At Butman's Office, No. 5, Cortland-street. In Philadelphia.
At John Danwoody's, Market-street, Spread Eagle, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second street.
In Baltimore.
At Evans' Tavern.
Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
All baggage over 14lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound.
The Proprietors are not responsible for Baggage.
LEVI PEASE, Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore.
WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & CO. Proprietors of the Mail Lines, from Philadelphia to New-York.
General Post-Office, } May 1. }
At a meeting of the visitors and governors of St. John's college in the State of Maryland, on the 13th day of July 1799.
Resolved, That on the first day of October next, this board will proceed to elect a Professor of English and Grammar, who shall receive, for his services, at the rate of £200 per annum, to be paid quarterly; and that public notice thereof be given, &c. &c.
Test, A. C. HANSON.
N. B. This office aforesaid hath just become vacant, by the resignation of a gentleman, whose affairs require, the immediate undertaking of a voyage by sea.
It is the duty of the said Professor (to whom is allowed an assistant) to teach the English language grammatically, and to prepare students for a superior school, by teaching them the Latin grammar the Vocabulary, and Cordery. Writing is to be taught to all his scholars at stated hours; and to those students who are not destined for the superior school, are to be taught, at the discretion of their parents, or guardians, Arithmetic, and other branches of science usually taught in English schools.—A complete knowledge of Latin, Arithmetic, &c. is considered indispensable in the professor; and it is expected, that candidates who are not known to the Board, will submit to an examination, as well as produce satisfactory testimonials of their good morals, and fair characters.
The Printers within the United States are requested to insert in their papers the foregoing resolution and remarks, and to repeat the publication, as often as convenience will admit, until the 20th day of September next. july 22 sawtf
To the Holders of MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at war, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the priority will admit.
He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, claim them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be registered at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next.
For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3, Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2. sawtf
WILLIAM COBBETT
HAS JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE 1 DOL. 50 CENTS) THE BAVIAD AND MAEVAD. By WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQUIRE. To which is prefixed, A POETICAL EPISTLE TO THE AUTHOR By an American Gentleman.
[In introducing this celebrated work to the Gentlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavored to give it a dress proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amusement and delight it is intended. No expense has been spared in the publication; and I flatter myself that the work does not yield, either in paper or print, to any one ever published in America. This edition has an advantage over some former ones, as it contains by way of notes, the minor productions of the author; and, it has an advantage over every other edition, in the Poetical Epistle, which is prefixed to it, and which must be extremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it is a proof that there are Americans who have the taste to admire, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Geniuses of other nations.]
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IN all countries, the proceedings in the commencement of their government, are left in darkness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public records, and the attention of the nation, in these rude ages, being called. From their domestic concerns, to engage in wars and conquest. Of what infinite value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days? Time, that destroys every thing, enhances the value of well authenticated public records, and renders them almost incalculable. It is hoped, that Americans will, therefore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in transmitting to posterity the labours of their ancestors—founders of the Columbian nation.
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"Philadelphia, June 15, 1798."
"To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States."
"The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia,"
"Respectfully represents,"
"That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies, that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves."
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"WILLIAM LAMBERT, for
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"RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorised and directed, to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for four hundred Copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Folwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the sets now in print, as may be necessary to complete the same."
JONATHAN DAYTON,
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JAMES ROSS,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
Approved, March 2d, 1799.
JOHN ADAMS,
President of the United States. may 20. sawtf
Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 25th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howick, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had 2 years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Gollen Township, Chester County, July 29. sawtf
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES,
NOW RUNNING BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK,
By the short and pleasant road of
Burlington, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populousness of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thoroughfare from Philadelphia to New-York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained.—There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is among the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in travelling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It prevents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little dust in summer, which circumstances, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, render it always a pleasant travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The Swift Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Burlington, where it stops to Breakfast; from Burlington it goes through Newtown to Pennypack to dinner; from Pennypack through Hopewell, Millstone, Bound-brook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New-York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Edward Bardim, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John streets, to B. Many, no. 48, Courtland, corner of Greenwich street, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars.
Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on 14lb. of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent. on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent. and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped with fleet and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent sober and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ is continually an object of their attention.—They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicanery or influence is practised upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to