Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-02-25 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 2009.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 25, 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.
INSURANCE OFFICE. THE subscribers beg leave to inform their commercial friends in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the INSURANCE OF SHIPPING, is now opened at No. 95 South Front-street, where a share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. N. & J. FRAZIER.
For sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL
OF A NEW SHIP, 20 feet keel, 27 feet beam, 12 feet hold, 10 between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good sound seasoned timber and plank; launched in November, 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time. Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMPSON, december 21 32w.t.f.
For Sale, The Schooner, THREE SISTERS
Is almost a new vessel, carries between six and 400 barrels and sails remarkably fast, when loaded draws about 8 or 8 1/2 feet water, she is in complete order, having all the fittings that can be used to advantage, the greater part of them are new. In short she may be sent to sea at a small Expense, and in three or four days notice. For terms apply to Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co. No. 47, Penn-street. feb. 6.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow MARIA, HANS OLOF KOCH, commander. A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf: dec 17
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 place their favor with him. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10 22w
For Sale. THE Subscriber, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN. Who has For Sale, TWO Sloops,
Well calculated for the river trade—The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The SALLY, about 30 tons, sails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Morris, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Morris, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. august 3
Madras Handkerchiefs. An elegant assortment, just received, and for Sale, by ISAAC LLOYD, Next to No. 44, South Wharves. feb. 7
To be Let, A House and three Acres of Land, Pleasantly situated at the Falls of Schuylkill—enquire at the office of the United States Gazette. feb. 7
A quantity of Russia Hemp Cordage and bar Iron 25 hogheads Tallow Plankton, Royal Britannias Checks &c in cases Now landing from the ship Four Friends, Capt. Hubber, from Hamburg, at Jeffs and Robert Waln's wharf, and for Sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND, Who have on hand, Crates of Earthen Ware Cannon and Cartridges of various sizes Dry white Lead Guns and Pistols assorted in cases Gun Flints in kegs Ships' Mallets Claret of a superior quality in cases of 1 to 3 dozen each. feb. 13. dtf
Just received per ship Juno, Capt. Walters, from Hamburg, Creas la Morlaix, Dowlas, whole pieces Do. half do. Brown Plankton. Also on hand, Russia Horse Hair, curled and uncured, Do. Deck nail rods, Brandy 4th proof, and Rice. For Sale by ISAAC HAZLEHURST & SON. feb. 15. dzw
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD MCALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second street, —VIZ— An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens Cassia, silk umbrellas an assortment of china-ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Luteestring do. fattins do. do. lenthaws do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. sewing silks Black Taffeties ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store, No. 136, Market-street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONNAR, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public. ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN WHITSEDEN & Co. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co. WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. jan. 29.
NOTICE. THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Koch, master. dec 29 FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chesnut-street. nov. 22 TO LET, THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. jan. 11 FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Cartridges. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. For Sale in Germantown, Two valuable Estates adjoining each other, near the Market place. The one containing a modern stone house adapted for a general family coach house, stable and other buildings, with six acres of land, more or less: there is a beautiful garden with a variety of fruit trees adjoining the house; the other containing a large convenient stone house, stone barn, coach house, stable and out houses for servants, cyder mill and press, with 15 acres of land more or less; part of which is a good bearing orchard, the rest in winter grain & prepared for clover; the land is in good order and of an excellent quality: there is a constant run of water through both places. The great house of both estates are on the main street, commanding a view from both front and back, well calculated for building lots. For further particulars apply to the proprietor James Chambers, on the premises. The above estates will be sold together or separate as may suit the purchasers, and immediate possession given. feb. 18 m.w.&f3t
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient; thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs:—and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, Assignees WILLIAM BUCKLEY, of JOHN HALL. J. Thomas, dtf
MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. feb. 7
Dancing
MR. FRANCIS HAVING taken Mr. Warren's class, respectfully informs his friends and the public in general, that they propose opening their school immediately on their arrival from Baltimore, of which due notice will be given in this paper. Private tuition in families as usual. Terms and time of beginning will be made known in a future advertisement. feb. 7 dtf
JAVA COFFEE, ABOUT 22,000lb. of Java Coffee in bags, entitled to the drawback, FOR SALE, At No. 119, Market-street, Where also may be had as usual, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Hardware, Paints, Glass, &c. of RICHARD WISTAR. feb. 15. 2awtf
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf.—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-street. feb. 11 2awtf
To be Let, A genteel, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, IN SPRUCE STREET, (No. 41) THIS house has been newly papered and painted, and was not occupied during last fever. feb. 12. dtf. af. co tf.
ALL Persons having any Demands against the estate of the late Robert Hardie, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON, JOHN CRAIG, Walnut-street. No. 12, Dock-street. Executors jan. 14 3awtf
A Farmer Wanted. WANTED a married Man capable of managing a Farm (of 60 acres within 10 miles of the city) having some knowledge of gardening, and whose wife would undertake the charge of a Dairy, &c.—Such persons, on producing sufficient recommendations of their honesty, industry and sobriety, will meet with liberal encouragement; for particulars apply to the printer. feb. 6. 2awtf
Pasture Lot. To be rented for one or more years, a Pasture Lot in Fourth street, continued, about half a mile above the city—it is in a good state of cultivation, well fenced, contains THREE ACRES, and has the benefit of a run of water passing through it—apply to the printer. feb. 6 2awtf
To be Sold at Public Sale, On the 25th of this month, at the house of William Anderson, in the borough of Chester, Delaware county, A Lot of Ground situated on Chester Creek, 180 feet on said creek, and 100 feet deep, there is on said lot a good stone dwelling house and kitchen, two good stone store houses, two good wharves, and an excellent place for a lumber yard. It is at present occupied by Margaret Moulder. Also, about 36 acres of good Land in the township of Ridley, and county aforesaid. There is on said premises two small tenements, a good young apple and peach orchard, and an excellent good stone quarry on Crum Creek, at present occupied by Charles Ramsay. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. February 9. JOHN WALL, 32w125th F.
Notice. THOSE who have demands against the Estate of Mr. GEORGE KEPPEL, deceased, in his private or individual capacity, are requested to present their accounts to the subscriber for adjustment and liquidation; and those who are indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment to the Rev. JOSEPH TURNER, no. 362, South Second street, or to THOMAS RYERSON, no. 177, Market-street, Attorney in fact for Mrs. Ann Keppel. N.B.—To be let, a good House, with convenient Stores, &c. in a most eligible situation for business in the Dry Good line, or otherwise. In this house there were no inhabitants during the prevalence of the late malignant fever; and the whole has been well repaired very lately. For terms apply as above. Also to be disposed of on very moderate terms, part of the library of the late Mr. Keppel, consisting of from three to four hundred volumes of valuable Books written by the most respectable authors on their respective subjects. These are to be seen at the house of the said Mr. Turner, and to whom application for them must be made. feb. 14 22w4w
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, HAS removed to No. 126, South Front street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured Ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS. Canada Beaver & Musk-rat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale.—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. jan. 29 1aw6m
PRINTING WORK, Of Every Kind, EXECUTED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. At the OFFICE of the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Phila. Feb. 6, 1799 eodjw
White Oak Logs—or White Oak Pipe—WANTED.
PROPOSALS, WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 10th day of March, For the Delivery, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia, or their agent, at any part within the said City of the WHOLE or PART of 104,000 feet, running measure, of WHITE OAK LOGS, In lengths of ten or twelve feet, Or of the same quantity, of LOGS, Bored into pipe, counterbored and tapped, as under: 24,000 feet to measure 13 inches at the thickened end, if bored, 4 1-2 inch pipe. 16,000 feet to measure 12 inches at the thickened end, if bored, 4 inch pipe. 64,000 feet to measure 11 inches at the thickened end, if bored, 3 inch pipe. The Logs must be straight and free from shakes and knots; no faulty logs will on any account be received. Those who deliver proposals for bored logs, are requested to mention the price at which they will deliver the logs unbored, in case it should be found proper to bore them in Philadelphia. Proposals in writing will be received by B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South Twelfth-street, the first House from Market-street. feb. 8
Bricks Wanted.
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 21st day of the present month, FOR DELIVERING, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia or their agent—on any part of Chestnut-street, George-street, Broad-street, or Center-Square, between the Schuylkill and Center-Square, as shall be directed, the WHOLE, or PART of One Million of sound, hard burned BRICKS. No Sammel or place Bricks will be received—One half of this quantity will be required to be delivered before the 21st of March next—the other before the 1st of May. It is desired that the proposals may mention the Yard from which the bricks are intended to be delivered, and that they be sent in writing to B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South Twelfth-street the first house from Market-street. feb. 8
Just Received, By the ships Juno, Walters, and Four Friends, Hubber, from Hamburg, AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 460 pieces 6-4 quadruples filets 35 do. 8-4 do. 139 do. creasa la Morlaix 34 do. 9-8 coutils 3 do. 4-4 do. 44 do. 6-4 guingas 250 do. Russia sail-duck 10 pipes Ricarlo wine 25 hogheads French brandy 80 do. claret 100 cases, at 4 doz. bottles each 3 claret of superior 228 do. at 1 doz. do. do. for quality. Also on Hand, 11 bales ticklenburgs, at 23 to 28 cents pr. ell 12 do. Weller linnen, at 16 to 20 cents pr. yard 1 box paterbornes 5 boxes hollow glass ware 3 cakes bullia bristles (first quality) Erick & Lewis Bollmann, no. 100, Spruce-street. feb. 13
For Sale, Deliverable at Norfolk, A CARGO OF Honduras Mahogany, & Logwood. For terms apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND, & CO. February 9.
For Sale, TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy HAY, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-street. jan. 8. 1awtf
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET-STREET, ROBERT KID, HAVING purchased the Stock of the above firm, Solicits the patronage of the public and their friends; where they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods:—A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Co. per Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead, Block Tin and Crowley Steel, Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nets, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 16
JOHN DOBBIN, ROOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No. 99 South Second-street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N.B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of WILLIAM HEYSHAM, late of the city of Charleston, and formerly of this city, mariner, deceased, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands against said Estate, will please exhibit them to ROBERT HEYSHAM, Adm'r. Phila. Feb. 6, 1799 eodjw
ABNER BRIGGS, Of the City of Philadelphia, STOREKEEPER.
HAVING resigned over all his affairs, real, personal and mixed, to the subject of all his creditors, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, TO all persons who are indebted to the said Estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to either of the assignees; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged without further delay. GEORGE PENNOCK, WILLIAM FRENCH. January 2 wed & f. b.w
English wrought Nails.
Imported in the Ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the Southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn barps—also 3, 4, and 6 clouts—sprigs—tacks—leupper nails—beathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 137 Market-street.
THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Centre Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give NOTICE, THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y. 2d mo. 12.
N.B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing, 30 dollars at the expiration of the first month, 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months, 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months, of Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Shareholders, that an assessment of Eight dollars is levied on each share, payable, one half immediately, and the remainder in 60 days from the 14th instant, which they are requested to pay to the Treasurer of the Company at the Company's Office, No. 53 North Fourth-street, agreeably to the times above mentioned. The proprietors will please to recollect the necessity of being punctual, otherwise the forfeiture of their shares will be incurred agreeably to the constitution. By order of the board, SOL. MARACHE, sec'y. feb. 16 32w1m
NOTICE. Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evens, John B. Evens, & Co. Evens & Bullock, Wharton, Evens & Co. and John B. Evens, THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 20th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-street. feb. 2 cod6w
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE Plantation, containing 63 Acres situated in Newton Township, Delaware county, about 15 miles from Philadelphia, and one half from Friends Meeting. House: there are on the premises a Dwelling-House, Barn and Stable, and several springs of water; also an apple orchard and several hundred peach trees, a meadow well watered and ten or twelve acres of good woodland For terms apply at No. 8, White Horse Alley; or to the subscriber on the premises. ABNER MOORE. 2d mo. 6, 12w3w
PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS the honorable JOHN D. CUXE, esq., President of the Court of Common Pleas, and of the Justices of the Oyer and terminer and General Goal Delivery, in the first Circuit, consisting of the city and county of Philadelphia, and the counties of Bucks, Montgomery and Delaware, Wm. Robinson, the younger, Jonathan Bayard Smith, and Reynold Keen, esquires, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, and Justices of the Courts of Oyer and terminer and General Goal Delivery, in the said county of Philadelphia, have issued their Precept bearing date the 18th day of January, 1799, and to me directed, for holding a Court of Oyer and terminer and General Goal Delivery, at the State-House in the said City of Philadelphia, on the 18th day of February next. Notice is hereby given to the Mayor, Recorder and Aldermen of the City of Philadelphia, and to all the Justices of the Peace, the Coroners, and Constables within the said City and Counties of Philadelphia, that they be then and there, in their own proper persons, with their Rolls, Records, Inquisition, Examinations and other Remembrances, to do those things which to their offices in that behalf appertain, to be done. And also all those who will prosecute against the Prisoners that are or shall be in the Goal of the City and County of Philadelphia, to be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just. JONATHAN PENROSE, sheriff. God save the Common-Wealth. jan. 24. 22w
AT an adjourned Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh, for the county of Alleghany, State of Pennsylvania, the 24 day of January 1799, before the honorable JOHN M'DOWELL and JOHN GIBSON Esquires, Judges of said Court. On the petition of David Jones, a prisoner in the jail of said county, praying to be discharged according to the provisions of the act of assembly made for the relief of insolvent debtors, the court orders, that the said prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh, on the first Monday of March next, that his petition and his creditors may be then heard, and that his creditors have due notice thereof by publishing in the United States Gazette, that they may then cause, if any they have, why he should not be discharged. By the Court, JAMES BRYSON, Proth'ly. February 1 12w3w

FOR BOSTON. The Schooner FAIR AMERICAN, JOHN CHOATE, Master, lying at the first wharf below Cheapside, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to the captain on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Co. Feb. 20
For Charleston, THE SHIP JOHN BULKLEY, WILLIAM L. in about ten days. For freight or pas- sage apply to JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Feb. 18
FOR ST. CROIX. The armed Brig, ARIEL, JOHN GARDNER, master, lying at Albert- son's wharf, will sail in ten or twelve days. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to John Nixon & Co. Feb. 21
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business— For particulars enquire at no. 68, south Fourth street. A person who has some knowledge of paint- ing or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. Jan. 11
B A L L. Mr. & Mrs. BYRNE, First Managers of the NEW THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that their first Ball will be on Thursday next, 14th Feb. at Celler's Hotel—Ladies tickets may be obtained of Mrs. Byrne, or of their Scholars. Mr. and Mrs. Byrne, having opened their Academy at Four Dollars per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, mean to reach every fash- ionable Dance now in use in the polite circles of Europe—and relying on their attention to their pupils, hope for the generous patronage of a discerning public. Please to enquire of Mr. & Mrs. Byrne, the corner of Dock and Second streets, or during the hours of Tuition, at Celler's Hotel, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from ten till twelve in the morning for Young Ladies, and in the even- ings of the same days from six till nine for Gen- tlemen—To commence on Saturday the 26th January. February 11.
White Plaitillas. A few boxes of White Plaitillas, Just arrived and for sale by the subscriber, GIDEON H. WELLS, No. 135, Market-street. Feb. 21
To be Sold, or Let ON GROUND RENT, FOREVER, A NUMBER of very handsome Building Lots, on the South side of Arch-street, near Ninth street, and on Ninth-street, between Arch and Race-streets. A L S O, A few Lots of four acres each; on a high, dry, and elegant situation, within three miles from the city—Enquire at No. 218 Arch-street. Jan. 30
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situated on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all ex- cellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious breeding floor under cover, a gran- ary, two Dweller's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a Smock house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold to- gether or divided into smaller farms (for which the build- ings are conveniently situated) as may suit the pur- chaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Hor- ses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. December 12.
Weekly Magazine. THE Patrons of the WEEKLY MAGAZINE, lately published by Mr. James Watters and the public, are respectfully informed, that it is intended to re-commence the publication of it in a short time. The present proprietor hav- ing obtained the assent of Mrs. Watters, (the late Editor's mother) and purchased from her all the numbers on hand, informs the former publishers to that work, that those numbers published by Mr. Watters which remain to be delivered, shall shortly be sent to them with the Index and Appendix to the second volume, which is also nearly ready for delivery to those who take the work in volumes. The present proprietor assures the public that the work shall be conducted on the same princi- ples, and upon the same terms that it was by the former editor; and that no exertion shall be spared to render it worthy of the public regard, he confidently hopes the same liberality which heretofore countenanced, will still continue to support it. Subscriptions, upon the original terms will be received by the principal Book-sellers. February 2.
At a Court of Common Pleas held a Union Town the 20th day of Decem- ber, in the year of our Lord 1798, (L. S.) before the Hon. Alexander Addison, Esq., President, and his associates, Judges of the same Court, ON the petition of Jeremiah Cook, an insolvent debtor, confined in the jail of Fayette county, praying the benefit of the laws for the relief of insol- vent debtors, the Court appointed the first day of next Court to hear the petitioner and his creditors, and or- der that he give notice thereof for one week, in Fen- ner's daily paper ending three weeks before the day of hearing, and also forthwith successive weeks in the Fav- orite Gazette, the last of which to be two weeks pre- vious to the hearing. By the Court, EPHRAIM DOUGLASS, prothonotary. Feb. 16.
UNITED STATES, } II. Pennsylvania District. } II. BY virtue of an alias writ of venditioni exponas to me directed by the honorable Richard Pe- ters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants' Coffee-house in the City of Philadelphia, on Mon- day the 4th day of March next, at 7 o'clock in the evening,—All that certain two-story brick Mes- suage, with the lot or piece of ground thereunto belonging, situate on the fourth side of Chestnut- street, between Sixth and Seventh-streets from the river Delaware, the lot containing in breadth on Chestnut-street one hundred and one feet, and in depth two hundred and thirty-five feet to George- street, with tea house, garden, &c.—Two three- story brick Messuages nearly finished, and the lots thereto belonging, situate on the east side of Sixth-street, between Walnut and Spruce-streets; each lot containing in breadth on Sixth-street twenty- two feet, and in depth one hundred and seventy- seven feet; the whole clear of all encumbrances— And also a ground rent of thirteen pounds eight shillings and nine pence, clear of taxes, issuing out of a three-story brick house and lot situate on the east side of Sixth-street aforesaid from the river Delaware, adjoining the last above mentioned houses. Seized and taken in execution as the property of John Swanwick, Esquire, deceased, and will be sold by WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal.
Marshall's Office, Philadelphia, Feb. 21. } d41Mar This day is Published, In one volume 8vo. neatly bound and lettered, (Price Two Dollars) And for sale at No. 41 Chestnut-street, by J. OSMOND.
SERMONS, On a variety of interesting subjects, By SAMUEL STANHOPE SMITH, D. D. President of the College of New-Jersey. Nothing, from the publisher, can possibly add to the high reputation of the learned au- thor of the present work. In the perusal of it, readers of every class will be gratified. It will be a valuable companion for the aged and the young, in the parlor, the closet, the coach, or the shade. Subscribers are requested to send for their volumes. Feb. 23.
Iron Works, Mills, & Valuable Lands FOR SALE. THE subscriber offers for sale the well known Malbro' Iron Works, situate in Frederick county, State of Virginia, adjacent to which are 8500 acres of Land which he will also sell with or without the works. The said Mills and Iron Works are situated on Cedar Creek a large and ne- ver failing stream which is applied to working the Forge. The Furnace, Merchant, Grist and Saw Mills are worked by the water of the big spring which arises at the distance of about 1-4 of a mile from the Mills and Furnace and is more than suf- ficient for the aforesaid purposes. The command of water from these two streams is so advantageous and abundant as to admit of the erection of any other branches of manufacturing which may be thought eligible. On a part of the lands is an in- exhaustible bank of Iron ore, equal, or superior in quality to any on the continent. The Iron Works are at present out of repair but might in a short time and at small expense be put in blast. The Manufacturing Grist and Saw Mills are lately re- paired, and are now in complete order for business. The titles of sale will be made known and docu- ments authenticating the title to the property with a plot of the lands and certificates of the quality of the ore will be shown on application to Joseph Watson, jun. No. 43 North Third-street, Philadel- phia, or the subscriber in Alexandria. JOSEPH WATSON, Feb. 22. d6t.
TAKE NOTICE, THAT I am to be sold on such terms, that the purchaser need not advance any cash, unless he pleases, till it is earned by my services, provided no accident happens me; or, if you please, I am to be farmed out for two years, and not less. I am a bright bay, full 15 hands high, of noble descent, my name is TRIMMER. —I was got by Hall's imported horse Eclipse, my dam, purchased by Doctor Hall, was got by the imported horse Slinn; my grand dam was got by Old Figure; my great grand dam by Tatters Othello out of Selima, &c. &c. as will more fully appear by William Lyle's attested certificate who raised me. My character as a racer is well established: I won the colt's purse at Bladensburg of twenty guineas; I won a fifty guinea purse at Baltimore, a fifty guinea purse at Annapolis and a fifty guinea purse at Hagerstown. I never lost a race but the last I run at Alexandria, which was owing to my being badly shod, as I lost all my plates before I got in. I am in fine plight, sound in every respect; my offspring are in great repute, some of which are now in training for the turf—pro- cure me good stands and entertainment and I am able to earn one thousand dollars per an- num. Any person inclining to buy or rent may know the terms by applying to John Carnan (Lovehall) Cecil county and state of Mary- land, eight miles south of Elkton. Feb. 21. d6w
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are re- quested to make immediate payment:—And all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement. JOSIAH HEWES, JOHN MORTON, } Executors. JOSEPH ANTHONY, } December 26. d6t
TO BE LET, And immediate possession given, THE Stores and Wharf lately occupied by Ro- bert Thomas, between Chestnut and Walnut-street, for terms apply to WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 168, High-street. Feb. 19. d5t
NOTICE, PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Som- erset county, Maryland, authorising WILLIAM POLK, Esq. majors SAMUEL WILSON, and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy— NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qual- ified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Ge- ography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as it is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encourage- ment and it is presumed will be well accommod- ated in taking charge of this Academy. The build- ing is spacious and will accommodate at least sixty Students. Proposals may be addressed to John Dennis, No. 168 Arch-street, or William Winders, Accountant in the Navy department, Walnut street, Philadel- phia, or to either of the three gentlemen above mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. Dec 17.
FOR SALE, A Small Plantation, Of about 116 acres, whereof 34 acres are under Clover of one and two years, including an orchard of ten acres; 26 acres of excellent bottom and upland watered meadow, and about 25 acres of wood land. The remainder is now under the plough, to acres of which are in the best order to receive grass seed next spring. It is situated in the manor of Moreland, Mont- gomery county, and distant 14 miles from Phila- delphia. The improvements are a Stone Dwelling-House, Kitchen and pump; a Stone Spring-House and Wash-House; a Stone Tenant's House; a large Stone Barn and many other useful out buildings, and a good Garden fenced round with boards. For further particulars apply to P. THOMPSON, Conveyancer. No. 43, Mulberry-street. B. BONSALL, Dock-street, or J. LAUMONT, on the Premises. Feb. 4. sawtf
Land, Town Lots, &c. LAND in the Township of Cambria and lots in the Town of Beula, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, for sale at a moderate price and upon a reasonable credit; any quan- tity may be obtained from 100 acres to 10,000 —and good mechanics and laborers may have land or lots for their work. The situation is healthy and the soil good;— the present settlers are sober, industrious and well informed. A seminary of learning, pub- lic library and other useful institutions have been among the first objects of their attention. Roads have been cut, and new ones are contemplated in different directions—The distance from Phila- delphia is about 235 miles; from Pittsburgh 65 miles and from Fort Franklin 85 miles. The best route is through Harrisburgh, Lewistown, Huntingdon, &c. For further particulars, enquire of MORGAN RHEES, No. 177 South Second-street, Philadelphia, or of Messrs. JONES & MOORE, Surveyors, Beula. Feb. 13. saw6w
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, —viz— ON NICHOLSON ST. A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 22 feet 6 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two gentle parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next ad- joining, westward to the one above described, con- taining in front, on Market street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calcu- lated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot has the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley ex- tending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and east- ward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, contain- ing in front 32 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substan- tial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings, of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESTNUT STREET. A Lot of Ground on the north side, and be- tween Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above de- scribed alley.
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 on the same 502 feet, and extending in depth west- ward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the south part of the lot, where a ran-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at in- terest for a number of years by giving the pre- mises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. Jan. 11. diw 24wtf.
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to pro- duce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, No. 139, Market street Philadelphia dec. 4. 1798. cost
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of the late JAMES WILSON, Esq. are desired to present their accounts, properly authen- ticated, to either of the subscribers. The creditors whose debts are secured by mortgage, are particu- larly requested to present their accounts, as soon as convenient, in order to enable the subscribers to make a statement of the situation of the property. A meeting of the creditors is requested on Mon- day the 11th of March, at 7 o'clock in the even- ing, at the City Tavern. Bird Wilson William Nichols } Adminis- John Adlum } trators. Feb. 4. eosdtmar
Country Seats for Sale. TWO Seats at convenient distances from Phi- ladelphia, each comprising perfect accom- modation and conveniences of every kind for a gentle family—For particulars enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. No. 64, Dock-street. 311 mo. 21. saw6w
WAS FOUND, ON FRIDAY, the 8th inst. Below SOUTH-STREET, in Front-street, A SILVER WATCH, With a STEEL CHAIN. The Owner on proving his property and pay- ing charges may have the same, by applying to No. 188, South Front-street. Feb. 13. wfs&m
THE Book for Subscriptions to the Company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the ri- ver Schuylkill, at, or near the City of Philadel- phia, continues open at the house of the Treasurer of said Company, No. 13, Church Alley. January 8, 1799. eosdw
CONGRESS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Suspension of Intercourse with France. (Continued.)
THURSDAY, January 24. The house being in committee of the whole on the above bill, and Mr. Spaight's amendment under consideration, Mr. Hartley said, the general policy of this bill had been considered at the last ses- sion, and he had no doubt that when any parts of the French dominions cease to de- predat upon our commerce, we might, with propriety, open our intercourse with them. If for instance, the Isle of France had fitted out privateers, and depredated upon our commerce, and chose to forbear to do so in future and leave our passage to the indian seas clear, it would be a good reason for opening our commerce with that place. The case of St. Domingo is still stronger, and has, as has been shown, the power of do- ing us great mischief, should we refuse to furnish them with the necessary supplies; if they call in their privateers, therefore, it would certainly be right to open our inter- course with that valuable island, especially since they appear to be abandoned by France who has withdrawn all her troops from the island. After some other observations, Mr. H. concluded with hoping the amendment would not be agreed to, as it would only tend to embarrass the bill by making it ne- cessary to ascertain the legality of the go- verning authority of the places to which we might open our intercourse.
Mr. Brace was opposed to this amend- ment, as it came round to the same point with that which the gentleman from Pen- sylvania had proposed. It struck him, that in the course of the debate, gentlemen have forgotten the ground on which we stand. Our treaties with the French government have been declared void, on account of the con- duct of that government. We have pro- ceeded further, and suspended all our com- mercial intercourse with France and her de- pendencies. It would be well to consider what kind of connection now exists between the United States and France, and whether a measure of the kind proposed can injure our present prospect of peace. By the ar- guments of some gentlemen, it would seem that we are under some obligation or con- tract to that government; whereas we ought to consider ourselves, with respect to it, in no other light than we consider ourselves with respect to the governments of the world with which we have no connection. We have, therefore, said he, no object to pursue, but what, in a dignified national view, it is our duty and our interests to pursue.
This separation having been effected by the wrong acts of the French government, she can have no claim upon us; we have ta- ken our stand upon such ground as can al- ways be justified, whenever a spirit of justice shall return. There is no man, said Mr. B. in this house, who does not wish for peace, whenever it can be obtained on a fol- id foundation. But it was well observed yesterday, by his colleague (Mr. Goodrich) that this question is wholly a commercial one. The declaration gave offence to the gentlemen from Pennsylvania. He was surprized that any one could suppose this to be the case. Mr. B. said, he was equal- ly surprised at the arguments of that gen- tleman. What connection had we with the French government? or what connection had we with any other, besides commercial? He had heard much clamour out of doors about other connections—about treaties of- fensive and defensive. He hoped no such connection ever would exist betwixt this country and any nation whatever. What, said Mr. B. was the original inten- tion of the act, which this bill is meant to continue? It was to suspend our commercial intercourse, leaving a power, however, with the President, to repeal the suspension, whenever the French shall cease from their depredations. If we follow this course, said Mr. B. and these depredations are dis- continued in any of the West India islands, we have a right to relax this suspension with respect to them. And it is a strange idea to suppose that such a step can give offence. Gentlemen suppose that some kind of treaty is to be made, though no such thing is pro- vided for. The commerce is to be opened, the moment depredations cease, without any agreement being entered into whatever. It is therefore a simple proposition, and has nothing to do with the government of France; indeed, so far from being matter of offence to that government, he supposed they would be gratified by the circumstance. But it had been said, that the independ- ence of St. Domingo would have had ef- fects upon this country. He could not see that this would be the result; nor had he heard sufficient reasons to convince any man's mind that this will be the case. If persons in power in St. Domingo shall find it to be their interest to cease from plunder, how are we to ascertain that they do act according to instructions from the mother country? If they do refrain from doing us injury, it will be sufficient for us. It is a strange idea, that because we chose to serve the inhabitants of St. Domingo with pro- visions, of which they will not deprecate on our commerce, that in doing this we pro- mote the independence of the country. But suppose this should be the consequence; the French government must allow that it is an effect produced by their own acts, and not by the conduct of this government. To talk in this way, Mr. B. thought, was to shew a false complaisance towards France. He wished to treat that nation with jus- tice; but could never consent to prostrate the dignity of the country, by supposing that in doing an act merely to regulate our commerce, we are about to give offence to the French government, and that therefore, we ought not to adopt it. Mr. B. would advise gentlemen to take a view of the ag-
gressions we have received from France, and also of our resources, in order to see whe- ther the latter are such as to warrant our giving up the independence of our nation; if this was not the case, and he was sure it was not, we ought to take a firm and dig- nified attitude. But if this amendment is agreed to, it will render it necessary to en- quire whether the authority exercised is un- der the French government, before we can permit our vessels to carry on commerce with any of the islands, how well disposed soever they may be. He hoped, therefore, it would be negatived. Mr. Spaight said, he wished to have gi- ven the reasons which induced him to make this amendment yesterday, but a motion be- ing made for the committee to rise, prevent- ed him. Having been a member of the com- mittee who formed this bill, and having given his consent to it, he trusted it would not be believed that he brought forward this motion to defeat the bill; his object was to make it more palatable to many gentle- men, if an amendment something like the present, was not adopted, would vote against the bill. The gentlemen from Mas- sachusetts and Connecticut have said, that if this amendment is adopted, it will destroy some of the most important principles of the bill. He believed they had, mistaken the effect of the amendment. They state that it will be necessary for the President to en- quire whether the commander of any island with which he was about to open our inter- course, had his authority from the French government? On the contrary, it appeared to Mr. S. that so long as the citizens of any island acknowledged France as the mother country, whatever authority may exist there, the place must be under the government of France. If an open rebellion took place, it would alter the case entirely. And if con- quered by any of the belligerent powers, it would not then come under the bill; so that, in either case, the amendment could have no bad effect. The principal motive with him for moving the amendment, was, in order to take away the objection made to it by many gentlemen, that the bill is calcu- lated to produce the independence of St. Do- mingo; for he himself had no such view, nor did he think any other members of the committee who reported the bill, had. He believed, if the wants of these people are supplied from this country, it will be better that they should remain under the govern- ment of France; but, if we refuse to supply them with provisions, they may act as free- booters, or do still worse; throw themselves into the hands of Great-Britain, in order to procure supplies. These reasons had induced him to make the amendment, and he should be glad to see it adopted. Mr. Champlin could see no difference be- twixt this and the former amendment which had been negatived. The design of this selection is, to authorize the President to open the intercourse with any of the islands and the United States, whenever he shall deem it consistent with the honor and dig- nity of this country, without enquiring whether such place is under the French gov- ernment. Frequent decrees are past in France, said Mr. C. for revoking the com- missions of these officers, which are not ea- sily forced; and yet, if this amendment passed, such a person could not be treated with, and it would always be difficult to ascertain whether an officer acted under the French government, or not. If the islands chose to cease from their depredations, he would open our trade with them; for the intercourse was originally suspended, not with a view of starving the islands, but to prevent de- predations being committed upon our com- merce. He was astonished to find, that no- thing could come before this house, and gentlemen are ready to object to it on ac- count of the effect it may have on France. For his part, if the measure be beneficial to this country, he cared not what effect it has upon France. It was said this provi- sion would have a tendency to provoke in- surrection or the independence of the island; on the contrary, he believed, if this law does not pass, they will throw themselves into the hands of Great-Britain, or become plun- der- ers of our property. He hoped to see the intercourse opened not only with St. Domingo, but with the Isle of France. Mr. Harper said, when this amendment was first made, he considered it as making no considerable change in the section, and was therefore inclined to vote for it; but the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Varnum) of whose discernment he had a very high opinion, having said that he con- sidered it as making a very considerable change in the section, and declared that he would, on that account, vote for it, he was induced to take a farther view of it, and he found, upon re-consideration, that it would indeed make a very material change in the section, and because he found this would be the case, he must vote against it. Mr. Gallatin said, it appeared to him, that this amendment goes no further, than to prevent any stipulations with persons who have usurped the power of a country. It was yesterday stated by the gentleman from Massachusetts, and repeated to-day by the gentleman from North Carolina, that it did not extend to cases where men's com- missions are doubtful. If a man has once held a commission as an agent in any French colony, he may be recognized as their agent, so long as he has not been publicly declared to be otherwise. His exercising the power will be sufficient proof that he has it; and unless this principle is admitted, it must be evident that the bill is intended to operate in favor of revolution. There is a great difference, said Mr. G. betwixt this amendment, and the one which had been negatived by the gentleman from Virginia, the gentleman from New-York, or that which he had himself moved. It was the opinion of the gentleman from Vir- ginia, and it was his also, that the President ought not to be authorized to open a trade with St. Domingo, unless the constituted authorities of France had disavowed their former aggressions, and refrained from them;

they did not think it right to permit a trade with particular parts of the possessions of France, considering that the measure was originally taken to distress the French government and bring it to terms; but this section gives the power of opening a partial intercourse with St. Domingo, though the government of France should not disavow any of her former illegal acts; and the present amendment only proposes to except cases of insurrection. Nor could he see what possible objection can be made to it, except that it will prevent a lure from being held out to promote the independence of St. Domingo; for in nothing else does the amendment differ from the bill as it now stands.
If we are to hold out this lure, said Mr. G. it must be, because we have the right, and it is our interest to do it. When he asserted that we have not the right to do it, he would remark upon the word right. Gentlemen say we have a right to do this, because we are an independent nation. No doubt. But when he said we have not a right to do it, he meant that we could not do it without infracting the law of nations, or those rules which we have declared ought to govern every nation. And though the gentleman from Connecticut had said, that there is no connection of a political nature between us and France, and therefore considered this as merely a commercial regulation, Mr. G. said he had mistaken his meaning, by making use of the word connection, instead of a relation. We have no connection either commercial or political, with France; but we stand, as a nation, in a political and commercial relation with France and other nations. There is no connection between us; but there is the relation, both political and commercial, that there is betwixt all other nations. And, said Mr. G. it is doubtless an insurrection on the law of nations, to offer any lure, to promote the independence of a colony. We certainly have a right to give assistance, in case of a rebellion, by running the risk of becoming a party in the war, but not without infracting the law of the nations; still less could we do it without breaking that morality in politics, the breach of which we have often complained of. We may suppose the government of France radically wrong and the people exercising it corrupt, but neither would justify the overturning, or holding out any encouragement to others to overturn the government of any part of her dependencies. A conduct of this kind could only be justified in time of war.
In this country, in our speeches, at least, we have gone farther, and said, that even in case of war, it would not be right to fow the seeds of insurrection; for, on what other grounds could we account for the pillippies which have been pronounced, on this floor, against France, for her conduct, not only against countries with whom she was at peace, but also against those with whom she was at war. This was the case with respect to all the charges made against France with respect to Holland, or the Milanese (now Cisalpine Republic) with whom she was at war when the attempts condemned were made. But we have said, war is at best an unfortunate state, and it is not right to heighten its evils by exciting insurrections and commotions. If this principle is right, and Mr. G. believed it correct in most cases, it is clear we shall not be justified in promoting insurrections, even in war, much less in this state, which is a state of hostility, but not of war.
Notwithstanding the respect which he paid to the opinion of the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Pinckney) he could not be persuaded that the independence of St. Domingo could be a desirable object. To say it had been avowed, in what fell from his colleague (Mr. Hartley) that this was the ground upon which the clause was founded, all the French force being withdrawn. He gave credit to the candour of his colleague for the declaration, and it was in this point of view which he had always considered it, because he had stated, that no doubt an agent from that quarter had come with propositions to our government.
Mr. G. repeated some of his former reasons against the policy of promoting the independence of St. Domingo. He heard the gentleman from Rhode-Island, with regret, repeat one of those illiberal ideas that had been so frequently introduced here, by saying that gentlemen seemed opposed to this measure because it would be injurious to France. Some remarks had been made on the probability of peace being made with France. He did not mean now to consider this subject, because he did not consider it as connected with this bill. In the course of the session he supposed questions would come before the house, in which it would be proper to touch this point. At present, he wished to make no change in our situation.
Mr. Champlin observed, he did not allude to anything the gentleman from Pennsylvania had said, when he spoke of a common interest betwixt this country and France. He drew this from what fell from the gentleman from Virginia, that we are interested in the preservation of the French marine.
Mr. Pinckney wished to make a single observation upon what fell from the gentleman from Pennsylvania. In order to defeat all that has been said about this section holding out a lure for the establishment of the independence of St. Domingo, it need only be said, that it is confined to the colonies which are under the jurisdiction of France. The language of this clause is, "so long as you continue dependent we will treat with you," but not a word is said about independence. Mr. Nicholas explained.
Mr. Sprague observed, that the gentleman from Pennsylvania insisted upon it, that without this amendment, this bill would hold out a lure to insurrections in St. Domingo, and that if gentlemen did not wish to encourage what, they must agree to the amendment. That is this encouragement it is, "if you will forbear committing the depredations which we have heretofore experienced from you, we will open our trade with you." Then, according to the gentleman's reasoning, acts of hostility against the commerce of this country, are favourable to France; or rather ceasing to commit them is an act of rebellion against the mother country; and to hold out a lure on our part to stop these depredations is so contrary to the views of France, as to give an high offence to that country.
Mr. McDowell remarked, that gentlemen opposed to this amendment, all agree, that the section as it stands, holds out no lure to insurrection in the French West India islands; if not, why should they object to this amendment, which is only calculated to make certain what is at present doubtful to some members. He wished gentlemen to consider what might be the consequence of authorizing the President to treat with unauthorised persons. Gentlemen have stated that he supposed truly, that the trade of this island of St. Domingo is a gold mine to the merchants of this country; and he was afraid the richness of this trade had too much attraction to be resisted by those who are concerned in it, though it might be dearly purchased by the nation at large. He differed widely differed in opinion from the gentleman from South Carolina, with respect to the effect which the independence of that island would have on this country; he believed it was by no means a desirable event to this country.
[To be continued.] Saturday, Feb. 23. The Speaker laid before the house a communication from the Treasury Department, including a report relative to the damages awarded in respect to the armed ship Niger, which was referred to the committee of ways and means. Mr. J. Parker from the Navy committee, reported a bill authorizing the augmentation of the Marine Corps, which was committed. The two following bills were read the third time and passed. A bill making appropriations for the support of the government for the year 1799; and A bill making appropriations for the support of the Military establishment, for the year 1799. Mr. Varnum called up the resolution which he laid upon the table the other day, for re-enacting the law which directs 80,000 militia to be held in readiness. Mr. Sewall wished to know whether his colleague meant to come to an immediate decision on this resolution. There are two bills from the Senate before the house; and his vote upon this question would depend upon the decision of the house with respect to them. If these passed this would be unnecessary. Mr. Varnum consented to the resolution being committed to a committee of the whole. Some debate took place as to the day for which it should be made the order. Monday and to-day were proposed. After a few observations, the motion for Monday was withdrawn, and it was made the order for this day. The house afterwards resolved itself into a committee of the whole on this resolution. Considerable debate took place. It was opposed by Messrs. Allen, Dayton, Dana, Sewall, and J. Williams; and supported by Messrs. Varnum, McDowell, Gallatin, W. and T. Claiborne, Harper, Nicholas, Venable and S. Smith. The resolution was finally agreed to, 48 to 49, and Messrs. Varnum, McDowell and Harper, were appointed a committee to report a bill, in pursuance of it. The amendments of the Senate to the bill for amending the act providing for the valuation of lands and houses in the U. States and for the enumeration of slaves, where taken up. One of these, which was a renewal of the principle which was formerly agitated in this house, of authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury, where he shall think it necessary, to increase the pay of the assessors, so far as the allowance does not exceed two dollars a day, occasioned considerable debate. Mr. Gallatin first moved to amend the amendment, by inserting the words, "in order to procure proper assessors where the same may not have been appointed." This motion was negatived, 27 votes only appearing in its favour. The question then returned upon the amendments, which was supported on the ground of its necessity in order to carry the land tax law into effect in some parts of Maryland and South-Carolina, as the assessors had positively refused to serve at the present compensation of 13 dollars a day; and opposed on the ground of the present allowance being found sufficient in every other part of the Union; that if an advance was made it ought to be general, otherwise it held out a bounty to officers to refuse to do their duty; and also a vesting an improper power in the hands of the Secretary of the Treasury. The amendment was finally carried by yeas and nays, 57 to 36. Mr. Craik, from the committee on post-offices and post-roads, reported a bill to alter and discontinue certain post-roads, and to establish others which was committed. On motion of Mr. S. Smith the house went into a committee on the bill for erecting a Beacon on Boon Island which was agreed to, and ordered for a third reading.
WELCH SOCIETY. The members of the Welch Society are requested to attend the annual meeting on the first of March next, at one o'clock, at Ogden's Tavern, No. 86, Chestnut-Street, to choose officers for the ensuing year—a dinner will be provided and on the table at 3 o'clock precisely. OWEN POULK, Secretary. feb 25 dtimer
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PRICES OF STOCKS. PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 2. Six Per Cent. 1 7/8 to 9 Three Per Cent. 9/8 to 9 Deferred 6 Per Cent. 14f. BANK United States. 23 per cent. — Pennsylvania. 20 to 21 — North America. 46 ditto Insurance comp N. A. shares 35 1/2 Dividend off Pennsylvania, shares, 35 COURSE OF EXCHANGE On Hamburgh 33 1/3 cents per Mark Banco. — London, at 30 days 56 1-2 — — at 60 days 54 — — at 90 days 52 1-2 Amsterdam, 60 days, pr. guild. 35 to 37 1-2 cents
SOME ACCOUNT OF A MANUSCRIPT, ENTITLED, "TALLEYRAND'S DESCENT INTO HELL." (Continued.)
Thus released from the jaws of Cerberus, Talleyrand hurried on his way, supported by some unseen power, which still urged him forward. Scarcely had he passed the tribunal of Midas, when he saw at some distance before him, a sullen, discontented spectre, apparently waiting his approach: this was no other than the shade of his friend Egalité, the murderous Orleans, who, as Talleyrand drew nigh, thus addressed him. "I am permitted to a momentary respite from agony, that I may disclose to thee, Talleyrand, the miseries of Hell: follow." Though an unnatural courage was given to the minister, that his intellect might not be overpowered by the lighter horrors of the place; yet there were moments, when this sustaining influence forsook him, and all that can blast the sense, or harrow up the soul, was suffered to have its full effect upon the guilty adventurer. He had, during the laconic speech, surveyed the features of his departed brother in evil, and scarcely recognized a single trait, so distorted were they with the anguish of his sufferings. But when the phantom ceased, and with an awful and mysterious wail of his withered hand, beckoned him away, his soul died within him.—Another summons was repeated before he was enabled to proceed: He muttered an ejaculation of remorse, and went on.
They had now reached the borders of Phlegethon, and the adamant gates of the Vast Profound were displayed. The confused din of tortured souls rushed upon their ears; scenes of gorgon terror flashed on Talleyrand's sight; and he was again well nigh sinking into that state of mental suffocation from whence he had so lately emerged. As they stood on the portal, and their eyes wandered through the gloom, suddenly the groans and lamentations of the agonized wretches within, were hushed; a pale illumination shot up from below; and from the middle of the unfathomable abyss was seen slowly to rise a vast and fiery globe, upborne, like a bubble, on the vapours, which perpetually ascended from the nether regions of the deep. Fluctuating from side to side, it rose higher and higher, till it became stationary, directly opposite the place to which Talleyrand had been conducted by his unsubstantial guide. He had now fortitude sufficiently imparted to him, to survey with tolerable composure this fearful apparition; and he discovered it to be a shell of transparent, but solid fire, through which every thing passing in its capacious concavity was perfectly visible. Thousands of wretched forms, goaded by a thousand deadly impulses, were seen tumultuously rushing on each other, with a fury never to be appeased; hate, discord, envy, malice, jealousy, revenge, anarchy, and murder, directed with demoniac exultation their frantic deeds; and it seemed to be a world, in which every dreadful passion and propensity that disturbs the repose of mankind, was turned loose to riot in ineffectual slaughter and eternal misery.
[To be continued.]
*** The unexpected length of Major Lewis's Defence, occasions a postponement of it till to-morrow. †† Captain Bainbridge's communication, in answer to Regis Leblanc, was received too late for this day's paper. It shall appear to-morrow.
BOSTON, February 16. A gentleman from Martinico, informs us, that the American fleet of eight sail, had looked into Guadalupe, but had taken nothing; the French privateers being remarkably shy. Of the fleet was the Commodore's ship of 44, the Constellation, 39, the George Washington, 24, &c. They had not heard of the Constitution. We have letters before us, from Martinique, the 8th January;—They mention, that a fresh supply of troops was expected momentarily by the fleet, when it was said an expedition against Surinam would take place; as vast quantities of produce were deposited there;—That Commodore Barry, was then at Martinique, reciprocating civilities with the British admiral Harvey; and that perfect harmony subsisted between the officers of the two fleets.
Public Thanksgiving have been held throughout Canada, for the victory of Lord Nelson over the French. In the Roman Catholic churches the Te Deum, and the Domine saluum fac regum was sung after the celebration of Grand Mass en actions de graces. WANTED, A Middle aged woman, of good character, in the capacity of Child's maid. Enquire of the Printer. feb. 25. 3t The members of St. Andrew's Society are requested to attend their quarterly meeting on Thursday the 28th inst. at seven o'clock in the evening. DAVID WALKER, wdy. feb. 25.
once the murderer and the victim; and to feel, while they dispense, all the varieties of cruelty which their abandoned spirit had suggested, ere they were precipitated from the world above. Philosophers who all their lives have been pursuing an imaginary something, a delusive phantom, are here plunged into the dreadful reality; and are continually suffering the pangs of dissolution, without the alleviating hope of eternal sleep. Woefully are those mistaken who imagine that death is no more than a state of quiet forgetfulness; who suppose no after-reckoning will call them to a strict and awful question on their earthly career. Life is the allotted state of purification, wherein the soul must divest herself of the evils of human nature, subject her propensities to the incorruptible will of divine affection, and so harmonize her wishes as to be herself her own heaven of never-failing delight. But if she passes the irrepressible gates, "with all her imperfections on her head;" if the burning tooth of accursed desire continues unquenched and hungers after its forbidden morsel, in this place it rages with increasing fury and is her never-dying worm of torment: for all things entering here are eternal, and change is never known."
During this discourse, Talleyrand had withdrawn his eyes from the terrifying prospect, and fixed them with stupor horror on the void of darkness: he now lifted them to the mangled countenance of his conductor, and beheld it, in all its ghastliness, tinged with the sulphurous emanations of the infernal orb. He shrunk into himself, and the ghost of Orleans proceeded. "Miserable fool that I am, I too have been the slave of passion, and the consummator of my own destiny—Yes, Talleyrand, to the bosom of that perdition am I doomed to return, when at your departure, the date of my respite shall expire. Wonder not to hear these sentiments from the mouth of Orleans. A perfect consciousness of the pleasures they have sacrificed, and the heinous nature of the crimes they have committed, is among the sharpest curses which hell has awarded to the wicked. In the midst of all my frantic outrages, remorse is my constant companion. She preys on my quivering vitals which grow beneath her devouring fangs." He had scarcely uttered these words, when Talleyrand observed himself to be involved in shadow, and heard the whizzing of wings in rapid flight above his head. The fiends were conveying another ghost to la place de la revolution. The flame closed over him forever; and he was instantly welcomed with an hundred burning daggers in his bosom. Pained to madness, he returned the salutation, and mingling in the uproar, was soon lost in the indistinguishable rout. "What you have just witnessed," said Orleans, "was the apothéosis of Tone the Irish rebel; he has contrived to make his way here without the hangman's aid; and, as a French citizen and a laborer in the cause of destruction, is now finally deposited among his brethren." S.
By Authority. APPOINTMENTS.
Cavalry. Lieutenant James V. Ball—Captain; vice Van Rensselaer appointed Major. First Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. Major Henry Burbeck—Lieutenant Colonel Commandant; vice Roebuck appointed Captain. Major Mahlon Ford—Major; vice Burbeck promoted. Lieutenant Piercy S. Pope—Captain; vice M'Ree resigned. Do. Ebenezer Malley—Captain; vice Ford promoted. Do. John M'Callen—do. vice Peirce dec'd Do. Nehemiah Freeman—do. vice Mitchell deceased. Samuel Fowles, Massachusetts—Lieutenant. James Houle, Pennsylvania, ditto. David Meredith, ditto, ditto. Ebenezer Beebe, Connecticut, ditto. States Rutledge, South-Carolina, ditto. William Yates, New-York, ditto. Warham Shepard, Massachusetts, ditto. James P. Heath, Delaware, ditto. Second Regiment of Artillerists & Engineers. George Waterhouse, R. Island, Lieutenant. Robert Heaton, junr. New-York, ditto. David Evans, junr. North-Carolina, ditto. Leonard Williams, Vermont, ditto.
New Theatre. Never performed here. THIS EVENING, Feb. 25,
Will be presented, a celebrated COMEDY, called CHEAP LIVING, [Written by the Author of the Dramatist, Notoriety, the Rage, &c.—And performed at the Theatre Drury Lane, London, two successive Seasons, and now performing with distinguished applause.] End of the Comedy, A BALLET DANCE, composed by Mr. Byrne, called Auld Robin Gray. Taken from the favorite Scotch Ballet of that name. To which will be added, A FARCE, (in two acts) called All the World's a Stage.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely. ** Places in the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Wells at the office of the Theatre, from ten till one, and on the days of performance, from ten till four.
Bicketts' Circus. MRS. M'DONALD'S BENEFIT, IS FIXED FOR TO-MORROW EVENING, February 26.
A great variety of HORSEMANSHIP, A HORNIPE, by Mrs. Rowson. TWO COMIC SONGS, Murtough Delaney's description of Ireland, and the Old Commodore; By a Young Gentleman from England, His first attempt in Public. A pastoral Scotch Pantomime ballad, called Jockey and Jenny. A HORNIPE, by Mr. Durang. The Song of "My Bonny Bold Soldier," By Mrs. M'Donald. The whole to conclude, with A HARLEQUIN PANTOMIME, called The SHIPWRECK; Or, Neptune's Favor.
Since the last performances the Circus has undergone a thorough repair; with the addition of many useful and superb decorations, in carvings gilding, painting, &c. for the celebration of Genl. Washington's Birth Day, which Mrs. M. truly will add to the comfort, as well as gratify the curiosity of such ladies and gentlemen who had not an opportunity of attending the Ball. ** Box, One Dollar—Pit, Half a Dollar. ** Tickets to be had at the usual places—of Mr. Stam, No. 10, South Fifth Street, and Mrs. M'Donald, No. 1 Greenleaf's alley.
NOTICE To the Creditors of William Richards, Deceased. THE real estate of William Richards having been recently sold, the creditors of said estate are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, as a dividend will be struck on the first day of May next and paid at any time afterwards, on application to WILLIAM BELL. Philadelphia, 25th Feb. 1799. m.th. May
George-Town, Potomac. I WILL sell one Two Story Brick House and Lot on High-Street—One Two Story new Frame House on the same street—One Two Story Frame House in a beautiful situation for a private family—his lot will admit of improvement, being 75 feet front by 150 feet back.—For further particulars enquire of THOMAS T. SPROGELL. George-Town. feb. 25. 3aw3w
Volunteer Grenadiers. THIS Corps is ordered to assemble at the House of Wm. Ogden, in Chestnut-Street, at 6 o'clock on Friday evening next, on business of importance. By command, G. K. HARRISON, 1st mjt. feb. 25.
January 23d, 1799. IN pursuance of a resolve of the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, The Stockholders are hereby notified and required to pay ten dollars on each of their respective shares of stock, on or before the first day of March next, to the Treasurer of the Company at their office near the Bank of Pennsylvania. Extract from the minutes, GEORGE WORRALL, Sec'y. WILLIAM GOVETT, Treasurer. jan. 25. fsla4w.

For sale by, PETER BLIGHT, At his Store—South Street wharf, A quantity of Jamaica Rum, do. Brandy, Gin, Proof, Red Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and gr. casks, Madeira, in pipes fit for use, Catalonia White Wine in pipes, Hazelnuts in barks, Cattle-ropes, Old Arrack—in casks and cases of 3 dozen each, feb. 19.
IMPORTED, By late arrivals from HAMBURGH, 9-8 wide Brown Kulla Sheeting generally, German 6-4 wide Dowlaties } Foreign export draw-back, Bregattages, Ticklenburgs, FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, feb. 19.
FOR SALE, Eighteen Acres and twenty-six Perches of LAND, In a fine healthy situation, with a small stone house upon it, some meadow and woodland, a run of water, and a good spring; situated in the Manor of Moreland, Montgomery County, on the Southampton and Wright's Town road, 14 miles from Philadelphia, adjoining the lands of W. Deane, Esq. W. Roberts, and J. Laumoy. Apply to J. LAUMOY. * Possession will be given on the first of April, february 19th, 1799 32awtf
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, 13 pipes Old Madeira Wine, 1 pair of 9 pound Cannon, 5 packages of Gun Guaiacum, 2 bales of St. Domingo Cotton, 100 boxes of Wax Candles, of 24lbs each. Willings & Francis, Penn-street, } february 19. w&f it
CHINA GOODS, Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, CONSISTING OF BOHEA } TEAS, Young hyson, Hyson and Imperial, White nankeens, Lucestrings, colored and black, Senhawes do. do. Hankeuchiefs do. do. 4-4 Sewing silks do. do. Black hair ribbon, Black fustins, Cassia in small bales, China ware in dining and tea sets, On Hand, 50 trunks and cases, dimkies, muffs, gingham, muslinets and pullack handkerchiefs, in small packages, for the West-India market, 25 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market, 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced, Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 3, Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches, Railed copper bottoms in tubs, A small invoice of queens ware assorted, English wrought malleable castings, Sheathing paper, New Orleans indigo, Paints of different colors, dry in cases, Old Madeira wine fit for use, NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, feb. 11 m.w.raf.
Just Imported, from Canton, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders, Caronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders, Cannon powder in kegs of 25lbs. each, Round, double headed, and canister shot, Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons, Copper nails, bolts and spikes, Boarding Pikes, Common cutlasses, Gunners stores of all kinds, Tin-plates No 1—13 3/8 boxes, Patent shot in cases of 500. each, London porter and brown stout, in cases of 7 doz. bottled, Earthen ware in cases, assorted, For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street, October 20. costf.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF JOHN & JAMES POUTNEY, BEING dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement, JOHN POUTNEY, JAMES POUTNEY, 1st mo 30 w&f it
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, TO THE FREE STONE BUILDING, IN DOCK, NEAR Third-street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF COSSAS, Baftas, Mamoodies, Humhums, Taffaties, Striped Doreas, Calicoes, Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions, January 1 rawtf
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank stock, standing in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost from the ship the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice, No. 2424, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 3662 and 16640, for 4 shares, No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares—7 shares, THOMAS MEUEN & Co. nov. 28 d3m
THE Constitution for receiving subscriptions to a Loan for supplying the City of Philadelphia with wholesome water, give NOTICE, That they will call on the citizens for their subscriptions in the following districts, William Town will receive from Vine to South side of Pine-street, Lewis Hall's parish will receive from the North side of Pine to the South side of Spruce-street, St. John's will receive from the north side of Spruce to the south side of Walnut-street, Edward Tylman will receive from the north side of Walnut to the south side of Chestnut-street, John T. Sharp, and } will receive from the north side of Jonathan Robeson, } Chestnut to the south side of Market-street, Stephen Girard, and } will receive from the north side of Jacob Shoemaker, } Market to the south side of Arch-street, Thomas Hopkins will receive from the north side of Arch to the south side of Race-street, Leonard Jacobi will receive from the north side of Race to the south side of Vine-street, Joseph Grant Bank, } will attend at the office of Jared Jacob, } Esq. in the City Hall, opposite the State House, with the book hitherto kept at the City Hall, By order of the board, JACOB SHOEMAKER, sec'y, 2d mo 18th
A Farm for Sale, WILL be sold, in pursuance of an order of the Orphans Court of Delaware county, on Monday the 25th February next, at the house of W. Anderson, in the Borough of Chester, at one o'clock, P. M. THE PLANTATION, Late the property of Raper Hopkins, deceased, situate in the said Borough, containing about 220 acres, of which between 43 and 50 acres are excellent upland and marsh meadow; about 40 acres of woodland; the remainder is arable land, of a good quality—The whole has been used for many years as a grazing farm and is under an almost new cedar fence; there are on the farm a good two story stone dwelling house and kitchen in good repair; the dwelling house has four rooms on a floor, with a convenient entry; there is a good kitchen garden, two good apple orchards, one containing about six acres young and healthy; a good tenant's house, barn, stables and chair house. The banks are in good repair, and walled in front with stone. Also at the same time and place will be sold 15 acres of marsh meadow, in the neighbourhood of the farm, under good bank, and in high cultivation. Any person desirous of viewing the premises, will be shown them by applying in Chester to ELEANOR HOSKINS, Admin'x. January 18, 1799. Who desires all those indebted to the late R. Hopkins, to make immediate payment, and those who have demands against his estate, to present them to her for settlement, 1639wdf
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo 8th, 1799. rawtf
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, An Excellent three story Brick House, situate at the corner of 7th and Race-streets—the house is about 35 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep; the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz Esq. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factory, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibery Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquell Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grame Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers' horses; the house is now occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business; the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation: there is fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL, feb. 7 th&f it
Advertisement, THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportionable division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases," Edward Henry, executor, feb. 19. dt8Mar
TO THE Promoters of Literature, THE managers of the Beula Seminary, impelled by motives of pure morality, having resolved to dispose of the following property by way of LOTTERY, in order to assist them in erecting a convenient building for the accommodation of the hundred students, and the necessary professors in the different departments of science—do offer for sale three hundred and fifty lots in BEULA, each fifty-eight feet by one hundred and twenty-five, at twenty dollars per ticket, each ticket entitled to a lot to be determined by ballot; ten dollars to be paid on receipt of the ticket, and the remaining ten on the delivery of the deed. The ballot to take place before impartial men, as soon as the whole number of tickets are sold. The managers, anticipating the difficulty of obtaining cash for the whole, have resolved to receive an equivalent, for some of the lots, in select books; philosophical apparatus, or in produce and materials for building, delivered on the spot. It may be observed, that the value of prizes in this lottery will be more than double the amount of all the tickets; for 350 lots, would at their average estimation, produce at least 15,750 dollars; whilst, according to the present proposals, the sum obtained for them will be only 7,000 dollars. Tickets may be had during this winter, of Morgan J. Rhea, president of the board of managers, no. 177, South Second-street, Philadelphia; who will receive proposals and plans for the erection of the building. It is intended to be of brick or stone; its situation on the summit of a gradual rising eminence, commanding an extensive prospect of the surrounding country; an observatory to be on its top. Land and out lots in the vicinity of the Town may be had on moderate terms by applying as above. Mechanics and laborers, of good morals will meet with encouragement. jan. 19. 3aw2m
FOR SALE, A SMALL Farm of Fifty-four acres, within five miles and a half of Philadelphia and one mile from Frankford on the river road, fourteen acres of wood-land, five acres of good meadow, the residue thirty five acres, excellent arable land and which will make the best of meadow. On the premises are a decent two story Brick House and Brick Kitchen, a good garden & orchard with a variety of fruit trees and a well of very good water. For terms apply to Thomas Benger, near Bristol Bucks County, or William Walm, No. 144, South Second street, Philadelphia, A L I S O, A Lot of eight or nine acres, Of very good land in good order or clover feed with or without a large frame Barn as good as new, enquire as above, feb. 14. 3aw2w
Samuel Miles, junr. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, 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 subscribers, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised 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, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, feb. 14. 3awtf
Patent Ploughs, TO be sold for cash by Joseph Satter at Atson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron 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, july 17. 2awtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, JUNE 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. That the principal sum of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the act, making provision for the debt of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury, OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury, june 28. 1awtf
TO BE SOLD, On Thursday the 1st March, next, At the Merchants' Coffee House, In the evening, at 7 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, A LOT in Arch-street between Sixth and Seventh-streets, containing in breadth on Arch-street, 32 feet and depth 120 feet, on which there is two frame tenements which rent for 60. per annum—free of all taxes & rates. One Lot in Trotters Lane in the Township of Moyamensing, between Front and Second-street, about half a mile from the city, containing one acre of land, on which is erected a one story Brick tenement and a stable, the said lot and appurtenances rents for 21. per annum. One Lot, containing 34 acres of Land adjoining Captain's estate in the township of Moyamensing, on which is a two story Brick tenement, two rooms on a floor, a good Brick kitchen, a good Orchard of the best grafted fruit Newtown Pippins, a very large and a berry patch and the Land all in good order and well adapted for a garden, now in tenure of Rebecca Golner, and rents for 60. per annum. The above three lots possession can be given in April next, A beautiful COUNTRY RETREAT, Situated in Turner's Lane, known by the name of Gravel Run, on which is a handsome Brick Building two stories high, two rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, and cellars under the whole, an excellent well of water, a good Tennants House; also a good Barn, a garden, good orchard, &c the whole in complete repair, and containing from 13 to 15 acres of land—subject to a lease to Richard Wells, Esq for 5 years to come from the last for which period the rent has been paid. A Ground Rent on a lot on the east side of Third Street, a little below Spruce Street, on which is a handsome three story brick house—the Ground Rent £32 per annum, out of which £3. 5. is to be deducted leaving a ground rent for sale of £28. 15. per annum—also a ground rent on the west side of George street, adjoining the above lot on which there is no building—the ground rent is £7. 10. per annum out of which £3. 5. is to be deducted, leaving a rent for sale of £4. 5. per annum—the house joining said lot in George street is subject to the ground rent. The terms and conditions shall be made known at the time of sale and for further particulars enquire of Footman & Co. Auctioneers, feb. 12. dtMar.1
ALL PERSONS having any demands against the Committee appointed to distribute the Donations received for alleviating the Distresses of those who are suffering in consequence of the late Calamity, are requested to bring in their accounts previous to the 20th instant. By Order of the Committee, PETER BARKER, Clerk, 2d mo. 12, 1799. FOR SALE, In the healthy and pleasant village of BORDENTON, A HANDSOME, well finished, and convenient two story Frame House, and lately occupied by Colonel John Vanemburgh—the House is 36 feet in front on the main street, and 30 feet deep—four rooms on a floor, with a kitchen 18 by 15 feet, two good rooms over the same and one with a fire place—a very excellent cellar under the whole house; the lot two fifths of an acre, enclosed with a high board fence; the garden in high cultivation, and contains a variety of best grafted fruit—Good stables, carriage house, smoke house and a pump of good water in the yard, the whole in complete repair. The healthiness and pleasantness of the village of Bordentown, and the neighborhood are too well known to require any commendation. For terms apply to James H. Imlay, Esq. now in Philadelphia, or to the subscriber now in the premises, MART VANEMBURGH, executor, Bordentown. feb. 12. d6w
For Sale by the Subscriber, No. 145, Market-street, Very low for Cash, or a short Credit, The remaining stock of the late House of TODD & MOTT, Cloths, Kerseymeres, a few printed Cottons, Printed handkerchiefs and shawls, Printed dimities, Hosiery, threads, twisk and sewing silks, A small amount of hardware, WILLIAM MOTT, Agent for the assignees of Todd & Mott, to Whom, all persons indebted to that concern, are requested to make immediate payment. W. MOTT, Having commenced business in the Commission line, his Store is now open for the reception of Dry Goods of all descriptions. Philadelphia, February 4, 1799. Alexander J. Miller, No. 44, SOUTH FRONT-STREET, HAS JUST RECEIVED, By the ATLANTIC, Capt. READ, arrived at NEW-YORK, from MADRAS, THE FOLLOWING WHITE GOODS, Which will be ready for Sale on Monday next, viz. Gauzees, Aliababad Baftas, Tanabah Calicoes, Fine Long Cloths, Moorie, and Short Cloths, feb. 1. 6
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration, nov. 30. 6am
PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania for the renewal of a Certificate for a share in the said Bank, No. 1282, dated July 24th 1797, standing in the name of JOSEPH REED, the same having been accidentally lost or destroyed, Philad. Jan. 25. d6w
Stray Horse, WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Paffyunk, in the county of Philadelphia, a grey Horse, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or fourteen years old, blind of his right eye, and shod before. Whoever has lost him, by proving property and paying charges, may have him again on applying to the subscriber, JOHN SINK, On the Banks of Schuylkill, jan. 19. 6
WHEREAS, BY an Act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, the President of the United States is authorised to borrow on behalf of the United States from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimbursing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such loan. And whereas, it is declared by the said Act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledged and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms which may be fixed, pursuant to the authority aforesaid—And whereas the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent Revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, of any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, authorise and empower, the Secretary of the Treasury, to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole, five millions of dollars and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the interest of the United States, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above recited. Now therefore, the undersigned, Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, and the authority from the President of the United States, above mentioned, doth hereby on behalf of the United States of America, contract and engage in manner following, to wit.
1st. A book for receiving subscriptions to a Loan of five millions of dollars for the use of the United States shall be opened in the city of Philadelphia, at the Bank of the United States on Thursday the twenty eighth day of February ensuing, which book shall continue open for the purpose of receiving subscriptions, until the whole of the said five millions of dollars shall be subscribed. It more than five millions of dollars shall be subscribed on the first day of opening the said Loan, the surplus shall be deducted in proportion to the sums subscribed by individuals, exceeding four thousand dollars. 2d. For every hundred dollars which may be subscribed there shall be forthwith deposited and paid the sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents, and like payments of two dollars and fifty cents, shall be made within the first ten days of the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October ensuing. The Secretary of the Treasury however reserves the right of reducing the number of installments by special agreement, with the individuals who may become subscribers. 3d. On the failure of payment of any installment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second article, the next succeeding installment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid, for every hundred dollars subscribed shall be forfeited to the United States. 4th. The sums subscribed shall and may be paid to the credit of the United States, at the Bank of the United States, or at the offices of discount and deposit of the said Bank at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, or Charleston, or at either of the Banks of Salem, in Massachusetts, Newport and Providence in Rhode-Island, Hartford in Connecticut, Albany in New-York, or Alexandria in Virginia, for which payments, the receipts of the Cashiers of the Offices of Discount and Deposit, and of the Banks aforesaid shall be received at the Bank of the United States as equivalent to money; but no payment of any subsequent installment shall be received at any other place than that where the first installment was paid, except at the Bank of the United States; in each any deposits shall be made at the offices of Discount or Deposit, or at either of the Banks aforesaid, which shall not be applied to the payment of the first installment of subscriptions to the Loan aforesaid, the said deposits shall be forthwith refunded by directions from the Treasury. 5th. For the sum or number of shares of one hundred dollars, which may be subscribed, certificates shall be given by the Cashier of the Bank of the United States, which shall be assignable by indorsement, and delivery of the parties in whose favour the said certificates may be issued, until the completion of the payments required by the tenor of the second article preceding. 6th. The sums subscribed and paid in pursuance of the tenor of the second article preceding, shall after the said payments have been completed, constitute a funded capital stock divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, which capital stock shall bear interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum from the time fixed for the payment of the respective installments payable quarterly yearly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited, until the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight. 7th. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public newspaper, printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed; and which may constitute the said capital stock either at the treasury of the United States or at the loan offices where the same may stand credited. 8th. The credits for the said capital stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their assignees, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been, or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded stock of the United States. 9th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on Imports and Tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, together with the faith of the United States are hereby pledged for the fulfillment of this contract, in pursuance of the act, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited. Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States at Philadelphia, this twelfth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury, jan. 12. 6