Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-02-01 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 1989.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
FOR SALE, At 7 o'clock on Tuesday evening the 5th February, at the Merchants' Coffee House The Foreign Built SHIP GEORGE. Coppered to light water mark, burthen about 33 tons Customs House measurement, now lying at Wilcox's Wharf, is well found, as per inventory to be seen at the Auction Room—Conditions of sale approved endorsed notes at 90 days. FOOTMAN & Co. Auctioneers. jan. 29
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow HANS OLOF KOCK, 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
For sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL OF A NEW SHIP, 80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 to 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, 32w.1f. december 21
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 Goldthwaite & Baldwin, W. B. Goldthwaite, Goldthwaite & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. august 3
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET. Next door to the Customs House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10
INSURANCE OFFICE. THE Subscribers respectfully inform their commercial friends in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the Insurance of shipping will be opened on Monday next, 18th inst. at No. 95 South Front-Street—where a share of the public patronage is solicited. N. & J. FRAZIER. jan. 25
For Savannah, To sail the first opening, The well accommodated and fast sailing SHIP SWIFT PACKET, PATRICK GRIBBIN, Master, Now lying at Latimer's wharf.—For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, or N. & J. FRAZIER, No. 95, South Front Street. January 22.
DANCING. Mr. & Mrs. BYRNE, First Dancers of the NEW THEATRE, INFORM the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that they intend opening an ACADEMY at Four Dollars per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, and mean to teach every fashionable Dance now in use in the polite circles of Europe.—Mr. & Mrs. Byrne having spent their whole lives in the acquirement of their profession, and it being their only employment, encourages them to 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 Oeller's Hotel, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from ten till twelve in the morning for Young Ladies, and in the evenings of the same days from six till nine for Gentlemen.—To commence on Saturday the 26th January. january 11.
FOR SALE, AT NO. 9, SOUTH WATER-STREET, Linen Linens, 7-8 and 4-4, well assorted, in whole and half boxes Checks, in ditto Drogheda's, and Brown 7-8 beated Linens Irish Hackled Flax Scots Thread Men and Womens Combs Russia Duck, of an excellent quality, and 100 hhds. Aux Cayes Molasses. By ISAAC HARVEY, junr. 12th. mo. 17
The Subscribers, Have received by the Clothier from Liverpool A CONSIGNMENT OF TEN CASES OF Well Assorted Buttons, About 501. sterling each Case, which they will dispose of per package, on liberal terms. Medford & Willis. No. 78, North Front near Arch-Street. dec 21
WANTED, ABOUT fifty Casks of Flag Annatto or Rocca, Apply as above. The owners of the ship NEW-JERSEY from Canton expect in a few days part of the Cargo of that vessel in town, consisting of— A general assortment of Silks & Sattins, Nankeens, White and Yellow, Calico China Ware assorted Bohemian Souchong } TEA, Hyson Skin } Of excellent quality, and Young Hyson } in Large and Small packages. Hyson, and Imperial } For terms of Sale—apply at the Stores of Nicklin & Griffith, Archibald M c Call, Wm. Read & Co. George Plumsted, dec 26
FOR SALE By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24lbs. or by the quantity. Willings & Francis. nov. 24
Just Arrived, In the Brig ELIZA, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Brimstone. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, CONSISTING OF Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Essences of Lemon and Bergamot Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olives, anchovies and capers Juniper berries ALSO—Italian Lute strings Satins Crapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & 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. THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Kock, 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. Bidwell, no. 147, Chesnut-Street. nov. 22 TEA. A Few Casks of IMPERIAL TEA, For sale, on reasonable terms, at No. 42, South Second-Street. december 22
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Russia Duck, 50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine 1 pair nine pound Cannon A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs 4000 lbs Fine Flota Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Penn-street, } Willings & Francis. November 28
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jesse & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the best quality in bags. 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in canisters. nov. 23
NOTICE. THE public are desired to take notice, that the partnership of SAMUEL BENNETT and SAMUEL CAREY Jun. trading under the firm of BENNETT & CAREY, has dissolved. SAMUEL BENNETT BIRD WILSON Attorney for SAMUEL CAREY Jun. jan. 4.
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient; otherwise 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 of JOHN HALL. } J. Thomas dec. 31.
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested 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, } Executors. JOHN MORTON, } JOSEPH ANTHONY, } dec 26.
Bank of Pennsylvania, DECEMBER 27th, 1798. NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania, that an Election of Nineteen DIRECTORS, to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the fourth of February next, at 10 o'clock. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extra from the seventh Section of the Act of Incorporation. "Article 2d. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected." dt 4F
Sales of valuable Property. A CREABLE to the last will and testament of JOSEPH ANTHONY, senior, deceased, will be sold at public sale, on Thursday, 14th February, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in Second Street, the following REAL ESTATES.
An elegant three story brick house, situated at the north-east corner of Ninth and High Streets, twenty eight feet front, with three story brick buildings, extending on Ninth Street, two hundred feet to a 26 foot wide court, on which is erected a brick stable and coach house, the whole finished in the best manner. Also three Twenty-five feet Lots bounded by Filbert and Ninth Street extending back from Filbert Street seventy-five feet to the 26 foot Court before mentioned with the privilege of the said Court. Also a Lot with the Buildings thereon situated consisting of a New Four Story Brick Building on the east end and a two Story Brick Building on the west end situated in Water Street between Chesnut and Market containing in breadth Twenty-three feet and extending Eastward into the River Delaware Two hundred and fifty feet bounded eastward by the River Delaware southward by James Pemberton, westward by Water Street and northward by Mary Fox's Estate with a reservation of a Cart way across the east end of said lot. The Conditions will be made known at the time of Sale, and immediate possession of the House and Lots on High and Ninth Streets will be given and of the floor and Lots in Water Street the first of May next. JOSIAH HEWES } Executors. JOHN MORTON } JOSEPH ANTHONY } BENSON & YORKE, Auctioneers. jan. 9.
TO LET, THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. jan. 11
Bank of Pennsylvania, December 31, 1798. The Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania are hereby notified that their Annual meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 1st day of February next at 10 o'clock. By order of the Board, JONA. SMITH, cashier. jan 12
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 Hodgdon Atkinson of London, which were lost from on board 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, 5562 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS M c EVEN & Co. nov. 28
Nicklin & Griffith, HAVE FOR SALE, Sail Cloth by the bale or piece, (No. 1 & 8) One bale of seam-twine Copper in sheets, from 22 by 48 to 48 by 60 inches Two tubs raised copper still bottoms Queens' ware, assorted in crates London porter in bottles, contained in cases Empty port-wine bottles Yellow ochre in casks Cochineal in feros Indigo in do. & cakes 35 cases and trunks of muslins, ginghams, dimities, muslins and pullicate handkerchiefs, in small assorted packages, calculated for the West India market 12 trunks printed calicoes 4 bales calicoes, assorted 1 do. coarse woollens Old Madeira wine Sheathing paper English nails in casks, assorted, The Brig AMAZON, FOR SALE OR CHARTER. December 19.
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESNUT, To the Free Stone Building, in Dock, near Third-Street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF Cossas Bafas Mamoodies Humhums Taffaties Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1
An elegant Chariot, With plated Harness, For SALE at the Merchant's Coffee House, On Saturday next, at 10 o'clock. FOOTMAN & CO. jan. 23
MADEIRA WINE FOR SALE, At the late dwelling-house of HENRY HILL, Esq. On Saturday morning next, precisely at 11 o'clock. FOOTMAN & CO. Approved endorsed notes, at 60 days, will be received in payment. jan 23
Henry Zantinger, SURVIVING PARTNER OF THE HOUSE OF Kepple & Zantinger, Will dispose of all their Stock in Trade, upon moderate terms, consisting of the following articles, in packages and open, Bread and narrow Cloths Sewing Silks, Twilt Caffemeres, Swandowns Ginghams, Bengal Stripes Plains Beveretts Beaver Gloves and Bindings Coatings, Elastic Cloths inges Flannels, Swanskins Coloured and Scotch Baizes Threads Ref. Blankets } in Bales Men's and Women's Cot. Striped do. Hosc Thickets, Velvets, Cor. do. do. Silk do. Fancy Cords, Vest Coar. Men's Beaver Hats Jeans, Fustians, Nankeens Barlow and other Pen- Cott. Baizes, Romall. knives Linen and Cotton pocket- Scissors, Knives, Butch- & Handkerchiefs ers Knives Pulicket and other ditto Scissors, Shears, Razors Silk Hdkfs Ferrers Ivory, horn, and other Olive, purple and chiniz Combs Shawls Needles, Spectacles, and Apron Checks } in Spoons. Calicoes } in Thimbles, Curry Combs Chintzes } Trunks &c. &c. Furnitures N. B. A large assortment of Pearl, Steel and other Buttons. jan 22
AUGUSTUS FRICKE, Woollen Draper & Men's Mercer No. 7, South Third Street, HAS RECEIVED, per the last arrival from Europe, a large assortment of the fashionable Goods in his line, And has constantly for sale a general assortment of First rate London superfine Broad Cloths Caffemeres Veil Patterns of all kinds And every other article in the gentleman's line by wholesale and retail. december 10
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD M c CALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second Street, —V12— assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens Calico, silk umbrellas an assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Lutestring do. do. fatiens do. do. senhawes do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. sewing files Black Taffeties ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fitter for immediate use, jan 24
AT PRIVATE SALE, Several very elegant Situations for SUMMER RETREATS, Three and an half miles from the court-house near Frankfort road. THESE Situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city; commanding a very extensive view of the Delaware, the shipping in the harbor, the city, Harrogate, Frankford, and several elegant country seats. Any person desirous of viewing the grounds will please apply to HENRY HAINES, on the premises, and for terms, which will be made easy, to ABRAHAM SHOEMAKER, no. 124, South Fourth Street, and for title, to BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, Esq. Arch, between Second and Front Streets. jan. 8.
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, —viz.— ON HIGH-STREET, A LOT of ground on the fourth side thereof, between 7th and 8th Streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 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 four genteel 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 adjoining, westward to the one above described, contains in front, on Market Street, 30 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated 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 hath the privilege of a passage into Eighth-Street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the lane from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial 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 CHESNUT STREET, A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between 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 described 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 505 feet, and extending in depth westward 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 fourth part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. jan 11
No. 128, The south-east corner of Market and South Streets, JACOB COX, HAS just received by the late arrivals from Europe, a large, general and elegant assortment of the most Fashionable Merchandise, (in the gentlemen's line)—The whole of which will be disposed of, wholesale and retail, at reduced prices for cash. dec. 19
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
NOTICE. THE Creditors of Ponteus Delle Stelle, of Trenton, who have, or shall, by the first of March next, sign the discharge of the said Stelle, will please to present their accounts to either of the subscribers, made up to the first of August 1797, as there will be a dividend made on the first of April next. The discharge will be in the possession of W. Mott, No. 62 Dock-Street, until the first of March next. JAMES W. CLEMENT, } Acting WILLIAM MOTT, } affignees. jan. 10.
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, 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 or 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 tools of all kinds Tin-plates No 1—1-3 erois boxes Patent shot in casks of seven. each London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th Street, October 29. For Sale, TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy HAY, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-Street. jan. 8.

Lots on Ground Rent. SEVERAL advantageous Lots for Building, on Germantown Street, between the 5 and 6 mile stone, to let on ground rent—Enquire at No. 120 North Second-Street. jan. 30. twu&f
** Sale of Madeira Wine at the late dwelling house of Henry Hill, Esq. is postponed until Saturday next, at 11 o'clock. jan. 28 diSat.
POST-OFFICE. Philadelphia, Jan. 28, 1799. LETTERS for the British Packet, for Falmouth, (England) will be received at this office, until Tuesday the 5th February, at 12 o'clock, noon. N. B. The inland postage to New-York, must be paid at this office.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Two unfurnished rooms, and the use of a kitchen for a small family; a front parlour on the first floor will be preferred. Apply to No. 18, Branch Street. jan. 29. ¶ 3t
ANY Persons wanting passage to France, can obtain it in the Swedish Barque Neptune, Daniel Jaderhorn, master, lying at New-York, by applying to Mr. Letombe, or to Richard Soderstrom, Consul General of Sweden, in this city. jan. 24 $
TO-MORROW, WILL BE LUNDED, From on board of the Brig SUSANNA, Captain Hunt, from Cadiz, SHERRY WINE, In Quarter Casks. For sale, by PHILIPS CRAMOND & Co. jan. 28 3t
50 Hhds. Santa Cruz Sugar, IN Stores of John Nixon, Esq. & Co. a quantity of Irish Sall Canvass and a Box of Mace, For sale by STEPHEN KINGSTON; 46 Walnut-Street. jan. 29. ¶ cod3t
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 produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market Street Philadelphia, dec. 4, 1798 codf
TO BE LET, A COMMODIOUS THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, in Walnut near Fifth Street, and adjoining the subscriber. BENJAMIN W. MORRIS. January 26. cod3t
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 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. 26. 2aw&w
THE PARTNERSHIP OF John & James Poulton, 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 POULTON, JAMES POULTON, 18 mo 30 w&f
THE Book for Subscriptions to the Company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at, or near the City of Philadelphia, continues open at the house of the Treasurer of said Company, No. 13, Church Alley. January 8, 1799. aod6w
Two Dollars Reward. ELOPED on the 12th instant, an indentured Black Lad, named James Matthews, between 16 and 17 years old, and has 4 1/2 years to serve, his time was lately purchased of Micajah Churchman, of Cecil County, Maryland:—He is about 5 feet 3 inches high, of grim countenance, has a remarkably flat large nose, wide mouth and thick lips; had on a blue coating jacket with a scarlet collar, a drab color waistcoat blue coating trowsers, yarn stockings, a good pair of shoes tied with leather strings, and a round black hat. It is suspected that he is either harbored by his mother Katharine Sands, a black woman who lives in an alley between 6th and 7th, Cherry and Race-Streets, or is loitering about WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. The above reward will be given for bringing him before the Mayor of this City, or for securing him in any jail. Housekeepers, Masters of Vessels and others are forbid harboring or employing him. EDWARD DUNANT. No. 35, Union-Street. jan 31 ¶ 3t
ADVERTISEMENT.
TODD & MOTT, Of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having assigned over their effects, real, personal, and mixed, to the subscribers for the benefit of all their Creditors—
Notice is hereby Given, TO all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts to either of the assignees, or to WILLIAM MOTT, No. 62, Dock-Street, their agent duly authorized; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged without delay. John Waddington } Assignees. John Rhodes } John Allen } twu&f&f
TO THE PUBLIC. As divers reports have been circulated prejudicial to my character, particularly relative to my medical abilities, I beg leave to inform those who dispute my capacity in the art of medicine, that I am willing at any time in the presence of respectable persons to produce my credentials, from good authority in support of my medical capacity; certifying when and where I passed a regular examination before a board of the king's physicians and surgeons—signed by his Britannic majesty's governor, at the Castle of Saint Lewis, in Quebec. J. KINLAID. jan 25. ¶ 3t
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1.
To the Representatives of the United States in Congress, the following thoughts are respectfully submitted by the subscriber.
GENTLEMEN, FROM my knowledge of the North-Western Territory, I had fixed my sentiments, and finding them contrary to the measures of congress, I intended not to trouble you on this subject, supposing that events would make evident the mistakes of past measures; by conversing lately with some members of Congress, I have been induced to convey my mind through the medium of Mr. Fenno's Paper. I am interested on the subject in no other point of view than any other citizen, for I have not one foot of land in the territory, and it is probable I shall remain so; but it gives me pain to see the United States materially suffer either by neglect, or mistaken policy. Must it not affect every good citizen who knows that multitudes of people are, and have moved into the British dominions in Upper Canada, and also into the Spanish territory west of Mississippi? Yet this is the case, and if Congress remain inactive a little longer, none can calculate on the consequences.
It is granted that the first emigrants to Canada consisted of persons disaffected to our revolution; but this is not the present case; for when I left the army at Detroit in '96, I returned through part of Upper Canada, and I observed good farms, good houses, and multitudes of people from the United States, there living in plenty, who were not Tories. This induced me to enquire the reason, and I found it to be the good policy of England, who gave a trust of land to every emigrant, consequently their land was well cultivated, while on our side there was nothing but a howling wilderness.
The wisdom of the Spanish court has in a few years drained us of good citizens beyond any thing commonly conceived in the United States. I have good authority to assert that we have already lost near 30,000 inhabitants; which loss is chiefly to be ascribed to the mistaken policy of the United States. The Spaniards give every head of a family 400 acres of land, besides a suitable proportion to other parts of the family—they pay no taxes to church or state, and only four and half per cent. on all imports and exports; and every inhabitant has a right to import or export. They take an oath of allegiance; and that is not the worst, they are the most inveterate enemies of the United States, considering themselves as driven by bad measures to a foreign land, to seek what they could not obtain in their native land. Gentlemen are mistaken if they suppose any charm in the words United States . Man will pursue his own happiness; and if the United States load the good people with heavy and odious taxes, they will see the inhabitants prefer liberty in a foreign land to slavery in their native country.
The principal reason of the inhabitants leaving the United States, is the law for the sale of the lands North-West of Ohio; to which the uncertainty of the titles of Kentucky lands, has contributed a share, for many have purchased there, and lost their all; consequently, were obliged to go where they could obtain lands without money. It is surprising that a body of men possessing common prudence could ever pass a law of the complexion of the present land law; for it has not one good feature. Indeed if it had been designed to prevent settling the country, it is extremely well calculated for that purpose; and it has had in a great measure the effect. There is a material defect in the quantity proposed for sale; for the least tract, except in a fraction, must consist of 640 acres. Could congress suppose a poor man could pay 1280 dollars in two payments? If not, he must become the vassal of the rich, or go to the Spaniards. The latter he prefers, and every wise and honest man must justify his choice.
What is still worse, it is only in some places, where tracts of so small a quantity can be obtained. The law seems calculated for land jobbing in a singular manner in the military lands. I remember well, these lands were held out as an encouragement under difficulties, in the last war; and I often told the poor soldiers, they should be rewarded with lands to live on at the end of the war;—but if any worthy veteran has retained his warrant, must he not stand astonished when he reads the law, which makes no provision for him to obtain his land. What can he do? He must sell to those worthless harpies, who have monopolized the warrants, who had influence enough in congress to make a law, contrary to all that was expected. To what disadvantage must officers be exposed, by such unsuitable public arrangements? It is well known their quantity is generally small; some 200 and others 300 acres, and no way to lay it, without joining in bodies not easily accomplished.
Pennsylvania found no difficulty in framing a law on the broad basis of justice, by which they discharged their stipulations. This law, gentlemen, must be revised and suited to discharge the benevolent designs of the old Congress, or the honor of the United States will suffer. I am not personally interested in the subject; for I have not a warrant for one acre, nor do I expect any; but I am of opinion that I as well as all the chaplains of last war, ought to have been treated with the same liberality as surgeons, however it is otherwise; yet we have this consolation that we hope to have a portion in heaven, notwithstanding Congress have given us none on earth.
From these observations, I hope Congress will amend this law, and give longer time to pay for a quarter of a section; but with the whole money going on interest, and if the
money and interest is not paid at the fixed time, the land should revert to the United States. A plan of this nature might prevent some going to the Spanish dominions.
There is another great mistake in the land law, and that is the mode of sale. The manner of selling at vendue answers no purpose only for a few speculators, for not one in a thousand can attend, that would purchase in a year. I would therefore recommend a plan something like the following, (viz.)
Congress should make a law for appointing three agents to sell the lands of the United States in N. W. territory. One to remain at Cincinnati, another at Hochockin, and the third in the most convenient place in the seven ranges. The agent at Cincinnati should have his district from our west line to Siota. This district will include Judge Symms's grant, to which I would call your attention a moment, to consider the necessity of selling the reserved sections, for two reasons.—One as they impede the settlement; but a material reason is, they are liable to be much injured by neighbors, who cut off the best timber for building, and in some places this is a damage that cannot be repaired, for good building timber is scarcer in that country, than what is commonly imagined. There is another circumstance which obstructs the prosperity of this grant, and that is the dispute that exists about the extent of this purchase; for notwithstanding the patent made to the judge and company extends only a little into the 4th range, yet I am informed he has sold beyond the 10th range. I have been at a town at Mad River. I am persuaded that Judge Symmes believes he has not forfeited his contract. Something ought to be done also on the subject of the lands between the Little Miami and Siota, called the Virginia reservation, to induce the holders of Virginia warrants to close their surveys so that the remainder might be sold by order of congress.
This plan is proposed to create no expense, for the applicant should pay the agent 2 dollars for signing a certificate describing the township, and the number of the lot, and price given or engaged to be given. Also, as the lot might be at a distance from the agent's residence, I would propose that the applicant should maintain him while on the business, and pay him one dollar a day for his service. Congress should furnish the agent with printed certificates, to be filled up by the agent, but never suffer him to receive any money, or it may miss the road to our treasury. Let the applicant transmit the money to some place of safety, and take a receipt, which being presented at the war office, or other secretary, as the case may be, and a patent issued. The district for the agent at Hochockin should extend to the 7 ranges, and then the 7 ranges would compose the third district. These observations are only designed as rough sketches, which Congress in their wisdom may modify at pleasure; and I am sure they are equal to the task.
There is another object of great importance to which I wish to call the attention of Congress, and that is, not to let the session close without forming some plan to work their Salt Springs.
Salt is a very heavy article in all the western country. The best allum salt is commonly six dollars a bushel, and that made at the springs about three dollars, more or less according to demand.
People are obliged to use more salt for their cattle in that country, than in our old settlements, and where this cannot be obtained the cattle are in danger of dying. In passing through the North Western Territory, I found the people impelled by the neglect of Congress, to work the salt springs without authority from Congress. This was one reason why I made application for liberty to work one on the terms which Congress in their wisdom might think proper. The answer was only an evasion, for the reason why I could not have my request granted, was, that Congress had made no dispositions for the subject, which was no real reason; or I might have been permitted to begin my works on condition of complying with the conditions which afterwards should be agreed on.
The last subject, which at present I shall mention, is a settlement on the Illinois river above and below it as far as may be thought proper. It is well known that there has been an old settlement at Kaskaskia. This has extended far towards Wood creek. It is never good to allow people to go before law, because few orderly and good people will settle in such circumstances. A treaty should be held, a purchase should be made, and by these means, we may hope to stay our citizens from crossing the Mississippi. On these subjects I have communicated my mind to freely, that you may be sure I am not fishing for an office. If the hints may be of any use, they will answer the wishes of your humble servant,
DAVID JONES, late Chaplain L. U. S. January 24, 1799.
Patent Ploughs.
TO be sold for each by Joseph Salter at Atkinson 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 expence and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought 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. Charles Newbold. july 17 2awtf
CONTINUATION OF Late Foreign Articles
Received by His Britannic Majesty's Packet, which arrived at New-York on Monday afternoon.
LONDON, November 26.
Yesterday a mail arrived from Hamburg. The foreign Journals are full of reports respecting Buonaparte, and though somewhat contradictory, most of them concur in stating that his situation in Egypt is highly critical. The Arabs and Mamelukes incessantly harass his army, and he finds it extremely difficult to procure supplies. Some of the accounts state, that a very large army is gathering round him, and that it will soon be impossible for him to have the smallest hopes of extricating himself, or receiving reinforcements or supplies of any kind. If the Turkish force keeps hanging constantly on his outposts, continually harassing him with alarms, they must in the end exhaust the spirit & break down the energy of the French troops; but if gathering confidence from their numbers, they hazard a general action this may be the very means of extricating Buonaparte from his present difficulties, in consequence of the superiority of European tactics.
At present, if the reports said to be founded on dispatches intercepted by the Turkish government be well founded, Buonaparte's principal force is encamped on the heights above Cairo; all communication between Cairo, and Alexandria, and Rosetta, is nearly cut off, and is soon expected to be completely closed, and the army suffers greatly by every kind of privation and fatigue.—Success are earnestly demanded, and the Commander of Alexandria despairs of his being able to maintain himself during the winter without aid from France.
It appears that supplies have already been forwarded from France. They ought not to have been allowed to reach Egypt, had a proper look-out been kept. The Gazette of Saturday states, that Captain Hood had succeeded in cutting out of the road of Damietta eight of these vessels.—This is well, but how came they to get there?
By an article in the mail it likewise appears that a fleet of 25 vessels, conveyed by three frigates, was seen in the latitude of Cyprus, steering for Alexandria. Perhaps, however, the vessels cut out of Damietta may have composed part of their convoy.—At all events, we have sufficient proof that the enemy are endeavoring to reinforce and to succour the Egyptian expedition, and from the superiority we have gained in these seas, we are entitled to expect that Buonaparte shall now receive no aid from without to enable him to accomplish his enterprize.
The state of the Continent remains still the same: great military preparations are going on upon both sides, while some think the war will not be renewed. At Rastadt nothing new has occurred. The mail on this head was anticipated by the French papers.
Sir Edward Pellew has captured nine vessels belonging to a convoy of French coasters. The Melpomene has also carried into Plymouth, a fine brig privateer of 18 guns.
A private letter from Hamburg, dated the 10th instant, states a dangerous insurrection to have taken place in South Prussia; to which point several strong columns of troops from Pomerania and other parts were proceeding by forced marches. This revolt is said to implicate some of the first families in the kingdom, and, amongst others, Prince Radzivil, who lately married a Prussian Princess, and who is stated to have been arrested at Berlin. We know not upon what authority these statements are founded.
General Mack has been appointed captain general and commander in chief of the Neapolitan Army.
The Russian troops on the 27th October arrived at Troppau, and were to reach Eggra on the 7th instant. They are either to join the Austrian army in the Empire or proceed by Saltzbourg to Italy.
The following is the latest advice received in Paris of the progress of the French army in Egypt.—The copies of these letters came with the papers received on Friday, and are considered as tolerably authentic:
Extract of an authentic letter from Cairo, dated the 26th Bructidor, 6th year (Sept. 12, 1798,) from an aid-de-camp of the French army, to his brother.
"This letter will be delivered to you by citizen Julien, commissary at war, who returns to France for the recovery of his health: he has been so kind as to inform me of his intended departure, and so offer me his services for Paris. I avail myself of the opportunity to acquaint you with my situation, and that of our victorious army. Every thing takes the most advantageous turn; we have completely got rid of the Mamelucks; Ibrahim Bey is in the deserts of Syria, and Mouafid Bey in Upper Egypt, where he has been defeated by general Desaix.—Preparations are making to celebrate, in the most solemn manner, the anniversary of the foundation of the Republic. This festival is to be celebrated in the very place where the general in chief resides; he intends that day to give a dinner of 100 covers, to which all the generals, all the commanders of corps, and a great number of Turks of distinction are to be invited. The festival is to be given very early in the morning. At eight in the evening, several horse and foot regiments will be given, and at night a fire work. The Nile has actually reached its utmost height, and the greatest part of the country is inundated, and the utmost breadth of Egypt measure eight leagues; for where the inundation ends the desert begins. I am to set out this moment to join general Desaix, about 60 leagues from hence, up the Nile. The commander in chief has
charged me with a commission for that general."
(N. B. This letter, which arrived at Paris on the 27th of Brumaire, (Nov. 17,) was accompanied by another as follows:)
"Lazaretto, at Leghorn, 13th Brumaire, Nov. 3, 7th year.
"Citizen Julien, commissary at war with the armies of the east, coming from Alexandria, to citizen ***"
"The moment I reached the European shore, after a passage of 21 days from Alexandria to Leghorn, I made it my business to transmit to you a letter your son entrusted me with, but as I left Egypt a month after the date of this letter, I am to inform you, as a great number of couriers dispatched for government have been taken by the English, while I have had the good fortune to escape, I think it incumbent on me to send you a brief detail of the most interesting facts which have come to my knowledge. You are perfectly acquainted with the circumstances of our arrival and operations in Egypt, until the unfortunate action of Aboukir; others who were present at this event, will give you a better account of it than I can do. I shall therefore confine myself to inform you, that a great number of our seamen survived the loss of our ships—Of the disembarked seamen, a nautical legion have been formed, which does duty on land. Our transports, two sail of the line, and seven or eight frigates, are lying safe in the port of Alexandria, which is blocked up by the English, who however, do us no other harm than that they render the communication between our armies and France more difficult. We have constantly proved victorious in all the battles; we have lost but few men, though we should not do justice to the Mamelukes, if we did not say that their intrepid valor, renders them superior to all the enemies we have had to combat in Europe, but the assassinations committed by the Bedouin Arabs have often renewed the horrors of La Vendee, and we have to regret the loss of several of our countrymen, murdered singly in the most cruel manner. At present we enjoy in peace the tranquil possession of Egypt and on our departure a speedy expedition into Syria was intended, of the success of which there can be no doubt.
"On the 22nd of September the tri-coloured standard was planted on the Column of Pompey, on the Pyramids, on the ramparts of the ancient famous city of Thebes, and on the shores of the Red Sea. All the inhabitants wear the French cockade. The young Mamelukes, who remained in Egypt, of the age of 16 and 24, have been incorporated with our battalions. The commands in the different provinces are distributed among our generals, who have appointed Divans, or administrative bodies, composed of the natives of the country. Religion has been inviolably respected, and our soldiers often join in the Egyptian festivals, instituted in honor of Mahomet, or destined to celebrate the rise of the waters of the Nile. The same respect has been paid to national prejudices, and to the customs relative to women, for women and religion are two things which inspire the inhabitants of this country with true heroism. The moment the representatives of each province are assembled at the general's in chief, the new Government it seems will be soon organized.
"You are not ignorant of the existence of a National Institute, composed partly of the most distinguished men of letters sent on the expedition.
"Our army which has severely suffered from the excessive heat and forced marches, begins now to enjoy the finest season of the year, both autumn and winter being very mild in this climate, where the summer alone is truly insupportable. I shall make no general remarks on the prodigious fertility of the Delta, on the abundance of grain, rice, oranges, and olives, and on all the resources which may be drawn from Egypt, on routing the inhabitants from that state of indolence and inactivity, in which they vegetated under the yoke of Mamelucks; and fill less shall entertain you with projects relative to the navigation of the Red Sea, which are afloat, and which our play at Suez seems to announce.
"The last interesting events, of which I think we bring the first news, are the full success of our endeavors to re-establish the canal which conducts the water from the Nile to Alexandria, and the dismissal of all the transports belonging to the convoys of Toulon, Marfeilles, Corsica, Genoa, and Civita Vecchia. The Swedish, Danish, Greek, Imperial, Ottoman, Ragusan, Neapolitan, and Tuscan vessels have received leave to sail, but the French, Spanish and Ligurian ships are detained until the movements of the enemy, or the season affords them some chance of returning safe home.—Upwards of 20 Neapolitan vessels, which formed a part of the convoy of Civita Vecchia, set sail at broad day light, trusting that the English would let them pass unmolested. But the enemy burnt every vessel, and sent the crews back on board two Greek vessels, which are now performing quarantine.
"I saw myself the burning of the Neopolitan ships, and the following evening I made my escape in a small tartan of Leghorn, which is arrived safe at her port of destination.
"I have only to add a few particulars respecting our passage:—Obliged to put into Terra-Nova, a small port in Sicily, to take in fresh water and provision, every article, even water was refused us; on this ground, that our captain, coming from Alexandria, had a French passport, and was suspected of having Frenchmen on board. Two days after we were more fortunate in the port of Mazzone, where we obtained water and bread at the usual excessive prices, in consequence of our captain having assured the inhabitants that he had no Frenchmen on board. The hatred and contempt which the Neapolitan Agents in Sicily, affect to entertain against our nation and government exceed all belief.
(Signed) "JULIEN."

VIENNA, Nov. 4. The principal port of the Island of Malta has for some time been blockaded by a squadron of Portuguese ships consisting of five ships of the line and two frigates. The archduke Charles has obtained permission of the emperor to chuse his own staff and his military operations to be independent of the council of war. Several corps of Austrian troops in Bohemia received orders to march on the 10th inst. towards Scharding; and the advanced guard of the army of the empire had advanced to Ulm and Guntzburg. The Russian general Rosemberg, who conducted the Russian auxiliary troops to the frontiers of Galicia, will not come further. He is succeeded in command by the prince of Wurtemberg.
LONDON, November 28. Advices received at Constantinople, viz. Persia, state that Zemaun Shaw had conquered Herat, driving Mohamed Shaw from his dominions, and making his wife and children prisoners. A pestilential fever had occasioned great mortality in Mountan; the principal people were obliged to abandon the city. November 29. From the preparation making in the Isle of Wight, there cannot remain a doubt but that England is to make a powerful diversion, early in the ensuing campaign, opposite to this part of the coast. Barricks, to receive a formidable army are erecting, with astonishing expedition, in Newport and other parts of the island. From our decided superiority at sea, troops may easily be landed in France; but how they will be received there, or get back again, is a matter which requires some consideration. M. Volney, the celebrated Philosopher, has published some curious ideas on the Egyptian expedition. He advises Buonaparte to leave the task of driving the English from India to Zemaun Shaw and Tippoo Saib, and to content himself with the conquest of Constantinople, the humiliation of Russia, the expulsion of the English from the Mediterranean, and several other achievements, of equal practicability. After such wholesome and prudent advice, who will presume to question the deep political penetration of M. Volney?
By accounts from Brussels, it appears that the inhabitants are not yet suppressed. They have fought many severe actions, and have suffered great defeats; but they are not discouraged, and when beaten at one place, soon appear in strength at another. The rulers of the Roman republic have sent a letter to the French minister, complaining of the conduct of the King of Naples; and if the French are disposed to defend their new allies, a rupture between them would soon find a pretext. There is nothing in these Journals which throws the least light on the situation of the Continent, or the probability of peace or war. Nothing new has occurred at Rastadt nor has any thing taken place by which we can at all judge of the temper of the different powers. Ehrenbreitstein is still closely blockaded.
December 1. No event has happened in the history of the present war, of more interest to the cause of humanity, or to the permanent interests of Great Britain, than the treaty which General Maitland has made with the Black General Toussaint, upon the evacuation of St. Domingo. By this treaty the independence of that most valuable island is, in fact, recognized, and will be secured against all the efforts which the French can now make to recover it—not merely without the expence to England, of fortifications or of armies, but with the benefit of securing to us its exclusive commerce. Toussaint is a Negro, and in the jargon of the wars has been called a Brigand; but according to all accounts he is a negro born to vindicate the claims of his species, and to shew that the character of men is independent of exterior colour. The late events in St. Domingo will soon engage the public attention; they are such as are calculated to please all parties. It is a great point to rescue this formidable Island from the grasp of the Directory, from whence, if they had regained their footing, they might have incessantly menaced, and perhaps assailed, the most favourite of our West-India possessions; and on the other hand, it is a great point gained to the cause of humanity, that a Negro dominion is, in fact, constituted and organised in the West Indies, under the command of a negro Chief or King; that the black race, whom the Christian world, to their infamy, have been accustomed to degrade and trample upon, are now acknowledged as brothers, and are treated with equal terms. Every virtuous man will rejoice to hear that a Negro-standard is now floating. Every liberal Briton will feel proud that his country brought about the happy revolution.
The treaty that General Maitland so wisely made with M. Toussaint, the government have ratified; and Col. Grant is appointed to go out to St. Domingo to be our resident and agent in that island, with very extensive powers.
Yesterday an express, overland from India, was received at the India House, by which the Directors are informed that the Earl of Mornington is arrived at Bengal. That every thing is quiet in all parts of our extensive possessions in the East, and that there are no appearances of any extraordinary preparation on the part of Tippoo Saib.
The express brings advices from the Company's Agent, at Constantinople, respecting Buonaparte. His head quarters were still at Grand Cairo, but Berthier was advanced with a strong body of troops towards Syria. No subsequent action had taken place, nor any new attempts had been made by the
Beys to harass him in his situation, where he was proceeding to organize a Government upon the French model. The transports have not been burnt, nor even attempted. It is found that the cannot be so without troops. ADMIRALTY OFFICE, November 24. Copy of a letter from capt. Thomas Thompson, of his Majesty's late ship the Leander, to Evan Nepean, Esq. dated on board the Lanzarette, at Trieste, the 14th of October, 1798. SIR, UPON my arrival at this place, I immediately acquainted Sir Horatio Nelson with the capture of his Majesty's ship Leander, under my command, and beg leave to enclose you a copy of my letter to the rear-admiral, for the quicker information of my lords commissioners of the admiralty. I have the honor to be, &c. THOMAS THOMPSON.
Copy of a letter from captain Thompson, late commander of his majesty's ship Leander, to rear admiral Sir Horatio Nelson, K. B. dated Trieste, the 13th October.
IT is with extreme pain I have to relate to you the capture of his majesty's ship Leander, late under my command, by a French seventy-four gun ship, after a close action of six hours and a half. On the 18th of August last, being within five or six miles of the west end of Goza, near the island of Candia, we discovered at day break a large sail on the S. E. quarter, standing directly for the Leander; we were then becalmed, but the stranger bringing up a fine breeze from the southward, we soon made him to be a large ship of the line. As the Leander was in officers and men upwards of eighty short of complement, and had on board a number which were wounded on the 18th, I did not consider myself justified in seeking an action with a ship that appeared of such considerable superiority in point of size; I therefore took every means in my power to avoid it; I however soon found that our inferiority in sailing made it inevitable, and therefore with all sail set, steered the Leander a course which I judged would receive our adversary to the best advantage, should he bring us to battle.
At eight o'clock the strange ship (still continuing to have the good fortune of the wind) had approached us within a long random shot, and had Neapolitan colours hoisted, which he now changed to Turkish: but this deception was of no avail, as I plainly made him to be French. At nine he had ranged up within a half gun shot of our weather quarter; I therefore hauled the Leander up sufficiently to bring the broadside to bear, and immediately commenced a vigorous cannonade on him, which he instantly returned. The ships continued nearing each other until half past ten, keeping up a constant and heavy firing. At this time I perceived the enemy intending to run us on board, and the Leander being very much cut up in rigging, sails, and yards, I was unable, with the light air that blew, to prevent it. He ran us on board on the larboard bow, and continued alongside us for some time: A most spirited and well-directed fire, however, from our small party of marines (commanded by the serjeant,) on the poop and from the quarter-deck, prevented the enemy from taking advantage of his good fortune, and he was repulsed in all his efforts to make an impression on us. The firing from the great guns was all this time kept up with the same vigor, and a light breeze giving the ships way, I was enabled to steer clear of the enemy, and soon afterwards had the satisfaction to huff under his stern, and passing him within ten yards, distinctly discharged every gun from the Leander into him.
As from henceforward was nothing but a continued series of heavy firing within pistol-shot without any wind, and the sea as smooth as glass, I felt it unnecessary to give you the detail of the effects of every shot, which must be obvious from our situation; I shall therefore content myself with assuring you, that a most vigorous cannonade was kept up from Leander, without the smallest intermission, until half past three in the afternoon. At this time the enemy having passed our bows with a light breeze, and brought himself on our starboard side, we found that our guns on that side were nearly all disabled by the wreck of our own spars that had all fallen on this side. This produced a cessation of our fire, and the enemy took this time to ask us if we had surrendered? The Leander was now totally ungovernable, not having a thing standing but the shattered remains of the fore and mainmasts and the bowsprit, her hull cut to pieces, and the decks full of killed and wounded; and perceiving the enemy, who had only lost his mizen-topmast, approaching to place himself athwart our stern; in this defenceless situation, asked captain Berry if he could do more! He coincided with me that further resistance was vain and impracticable, and, indeed, all hope of success having for some time vanished, I therefore now directed an answer to be given in the affirmative, and the enemy soon after took possession of his majesty's ship.
I cannot conclude this account without assuring you how much advantage his majesty's service derived during this action from the gallantry and activity of captain Berry of the Vanguard; I should also be wanting in justice, if I did not bear testimony to the steady bravery of the officers and seamen of the Leander in this hard contest, which, though unsuccessful in its termination, will still I trust, entitle them to the approbation of their country. The enemy proved to be the Generaux of 74 guns, commanded by M. Lejolais, chef de division, who had escaped from the action of the 18th August, and, being the rear most of the French line, had received little or no share of it, having on board 900 men, about 100 of whom we found had
been killed in the present contest, and 188 wounded. THOMAS THOMPSON. A return of officers and men killed and wounded on board his majesty's ship, Leander, on the 18th August, 1798. Officers killed—Mr. Peter Downs, midshipman, Mr. Gibson, midshipman of the Carbine; Mr. Edward Haddon midshipman. 24 Seamen killed. Marines killed—Serjeant Dair, and 7 privates. Total—3 officers, 24 seamen, 1 serjeant, 7 marines, killed. Officers wounded—Captain Thompson, badly; lieutenant Taylor; lieutenant Sweeney; Mr. Lee, malter; Mr. Mathias, boatswain, badly; Mr. Lacky, malter's mate; Mr. Nailor, midshipman. 41 Seamen. 9 Marines. Total—7 officers, 41 seamen, 9 marines, wounded. THOMAS THOMPSON.
OPPOSITION In England, seems, by the following articles, to be a little confused in their ideas. —NELSON's cannon appears to have stunned them very nearly as much as the French Despot. Indeed, I believe there is a much closer relationship between the two than the honest people of Great Britain imagine. Porcupine.
Mr. Fox and Mr. Erskine are now the only obdurate Seceders of opposition. The plan originated with the latter, and has been adopted by the former partly from a love of ease, and partly from chagrin and shame.
It seems plain that there is now nothing concerted in the proceedings of those who oppose the measures of government, for otherwise there would be some appearance of consistency; but, on the contrary, Lord Lansdown recommends a general confederacy between Great Britain and the continental powers of Europe, as most likely to bring French ambition within due bounds, and prepare the way for a safe and honorable peace. Lord Holland, on the other hand, vehemently declaims against all alliances, as hollow and ruinous. "Wh shall decide when doctors disagree?"
WILD IRISHMAN.
Soon after their majesties arrived at Windsor from Weymouth, a wild Irishman got into the Queen's Lodge, and wanted to deliver a letter, saying he came from admiral Nelson, and would not give it to any person but his majesty. On being denied admittance, he went to the town-hall, and requested to be let into the ball-room, among the nobility; he was taken by Mr. Jealous, before the mayor, who sent him to prison for the night. He was brought up this day before the justice, who again remanded him to prison. He says his name is Mannings , and that he keeps a public house in Whitechapel.
He was well dressed and had plenty of money about him. [This wild Irishman differs somewhat from those we have caught in this country, who, to do them justice, are seldom guilty of the sin of dressing well or having plenty of money. I have no doubt, however, but any one of them would willingly do his majesty the same service that their fellow creature intended to do him.] Porcupine.
NEWBURYPORT January 12.
NAVAL CONSPIRACY. A plot was discovered a few days since to fire the Portsmouth. Seven of the principals are in irons, and most of them will dance at the yard arm, the moment that Capt. M'Neill joins the American squadron. He is determined to make an awful example of these villains for the benefit of the service.
The American government having made application to our ministers that such American seamen as are on board the English fleet be discharged and sent home to man the ships of their nation; the lords of the admiralty gave order to that purpose. London Paper of November 20.
LEGISLATURE OF NEW JERSEY.
Yesterday, in the House of Assembly of New-Jersey, the Massachussetts amendments to the Constitution of the United States were adopted, 26 to 10—and immediately afterwards, sundry Resolutions from Morris and Essex Counties, in favor of a popular election of Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, were dismissed, 28 to 8. February 1.
A stated meeting of the American Philosophical Society, will be held at their Hall, at 6 o'clock this Evening, Friday, February 1st.
Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania. February 1, 1799. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of seventy-four dollars on each share of the Stock of this company for the last six months which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th instant. JAMES S. COX, President. feb 1
NOTICE. ALL persons are hereby requested not to trust my way Sarah Fiss, from this date, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting. WILLIAM FISS. jan 31.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 1.
To the Citizens who compose Capt. Morrel's Troop of Horse.
GENTLEMEN, YOUR zeal for the support of order and good government, having on a former occasion aroused itself into action, I trust the liberty I now take in addressing you needs no apology, when you perceive it to be for the purpose of again exerting that patriotic spirit which justly entitles you to the thanks of every well disposed citizen. The law of Congress, imposing a tax on houses, being now about to be put in force, the democrats have commenced their usual opposition, and have stirred up many honest, but illiterate people obliquely to oppose the apportioning and collection of this fair and equitable tax, and in consequence of their artful insinuations, the usual emblems of rebellion to government are already displayed; there is at this moment erected on the ridge road, about 9 miles from this city, a very lofty Liberty Pole, with a red and white pennant flying at its head, and a board nailed to it, exhibiting the following inscription HEAD YOUR LIBERTY, 1799. This gunnel of defiance was raised by the subscription of several inhabitants of Roxbury township, well known to be inimical to the measures of government, and friends only to that species of liberty, which oppoſe no check to their vicious inclinations. I leave this hint to be improved as you may think proper; but least the truth of this information should be doubted, I have left my address with the Printer of this paper, and will be happy to accompany any of you to the above described spot, for the purpose of demolishing this detested sign of anarchy and jacobinism. A FEDERALIST. January 30, 1799.
Extra of a letter from Virginia, dated January 20, 1799.
"I have just read Dr. Logan's letter republished from the Aurora of the 2d of January—his name as pseudo-ambassador to France, I have never been made use of by any of our officers of State; if he bring the allusions home to himself, he himself appropriates them.—The letter is in my opinion one of the most unadvised that ever was published: I am a man of no party, connected with no man of any official situation, nor known to any; but I do declare I never saw a paper that more clearly proves all that his political adversaries would wish to prove against an opponent, than this piece of the Doctor's own composition. I have not time to criticise paragraph by paragraph, but, I appeal to any impartial man, who takes it in toto, if it do not prove that his object in going to France was of a political nature, such as only an accredited minister, in the relative situation of the two countries, ought to jactitate; that he could only have gained access to Merlin from a knowledge of his political sentiments highly inculcating the official authorities of the United States; and of his connection with a party which serves the cause of France against these states, as faithfully and effectually, as though they had been deputed representatives from a department of that republic; from such adherents to their cause in this country, well may the French boast of their diplomatic skill! The agency of this gentleman must prove to them the zeal of their partisans, and shew them the strength they possess here in our divisions; by such demonstrations of decisions, have this rapacious country gained dominion over the nations in Europe; they first decide, then subjugate, then plunder. Merlin would not have given to an infatuated character, a farmer now, formerly a physician in Pennsylvania, such a reception as is only given to friend and partisan, or to one highly accredited by a friendly nation, if he had not perfect knowledge of the man and of his object: would he, at his instances and remonstrances, raise embargoes and release prisoners without such a knowledge? Impossible! no arguments of reason or policy could be adduced, that could influence Merlin; one must be an idiot to give into such a supposition—no, Sir, the very reception of this man, after the treatment of our Envoys, is an anti-theſis too strong to pass unmarked by the most superficial observer of our political affairs. He tells the public he was the cause of the embargo's being raised; he tells them he was the cause of the releasement of their sailors, and yet he never conversed with any man in France in his official capacity. Sir, he could have been introduced to Merlin in no other; no man in so elevated a situation in Europe as Merlin is in, at such a crisis, has any man introduced to him merely as an acquaintance and to receive civilities; it is only business, intrigue, services, that are sought for, when you put this man in his cabinet, admitted almost to the recesses of his bureau, you can consider him in no other light than as one of the initiated, who has gone through his noviciate, and has approved himself; he is admitted into the temple of Holies, and become an Hierophant under the patronage of the Quinquaginta—Read, Sir, read his letter, and, if you do not say the comments I have hastily made on it, are just, I will confess my inability to judge of the most common pieces of writing, which any man may wish to impose on the public, either to excite their passions, or deceive their judgment."
Macpherson's Blues. Friday February 1, 1799. THE Horse, Artillery and Infantry of the Blues will parade, in front of the Commanding officer's quarters, No. 9, North Eighth-street to-morrow at 3 o'clock P. M., in uniform with side arms—in order to join in the procession at the funeral of GEORGE HUGHES, Esq. deceased—late a member of the First City Troop of Light Dragoons, and an officer in the Navy of the United States. ROBERT HEYSHAM, Adj. p. t.
The Members of the First City Troop are requested to attend the Funeral of GEORGE HUGHES, Esq. late of that Corps, to-morrow afternoon, at three o'clock, from the house of Mrs. White, No. 9, North Eighth street, in uniform and with side arms. February 1.
Second City Troop of Cavalry. THE Members of the Troop are requested to attend the Funeral of Geo. Hughes, Esq. late a member of the First Troop—in uniform, from the house of Mrs. White, No. 9, North Eighth-street, to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock. feb 1
Volunteer Greens. THE Gentlemen composing the Troop of Volunteer Greens, are requested to attend the funeral of Geo. Hughes, Esq. late a member of the First Troop from the house of Mrs. White No. 9, North Eighth street at 3 o'clock to-morrow afternoon, in uniform with side arms. JOHN MORRELL, captain, feb 1
Alexander J. Miller, No. 64, 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 Allisbald Baftas Tandah Coffees Fine Long Cloths Moories and Short Cloths. feb 1
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 McDowell 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 provision 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 show cause, if any they have, why he should not be discharged. By the Court, JAMES BRYSON, Proth'y. february 1
Law of the United States. By Authority.
Fifth Congress of the United States At the Third Session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the third of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight.
AN ACT, For the punishment of certain crimes therein specified.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That if any person, being a citizen of the United States whether he be actually resident, or abiding within the United States, or in any foreign country, shall, without the permission or authority of the government of the United States, directly or indirectly, commence, or carry on, any verbal or written correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government, or any officer or agent thereof, with an intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government, or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or defeat the measures of the government of the United States; or if any person, being a citizen of, or resident within the United States, and not duly authorized, shall counsel, advise, aid or assist in any such correspondence, with intent, as aforesaid, he or they shall be deemed guilty of a high misdemeanor, and on conviction before any court of the United States having jurisdiction thereof, shall, be punished by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars, and by imprisonment during a term not less than six months nor exceeding three years: Provided always That nothing in this act contained shall be construed to abridge the right of individual citizens of the United States to apply, by themselves, or their lawful agents, to any foreign government, or the agents thereof, for the redress of any injuries in relation to person or property which such individuals may have sustained from such government, or any of its agents, citizens or subjects.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. January 30th 1799, Approved, JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.

AN ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF Madras Handkerchiefs, FOR SALE BY Merdecia Lewis. jan. 26. d2w 40 Boxes of Fresh Citron Just arrived via New-York, and for Sale by JOHN CRAIG, Who has also for Sale, Old Madeira Wine of the first quality, India Mullins, coarse and fine, &c. A quantity of the best English large leaf Clover Seed. jan. 21. d2w
TO BE SOLD, A two story Stone House, LATELY built, with two acres of land, on the Bristol road, about a mile above Frank- fort. The situation is high and healthy, and the water excellent. For terms apply to Mr. John McClelland, or Mr. Richard Whitehead, No. 62, Vine-street. Jan. 21. d2w
PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Penn- sylvania 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 de- stroyed. Philad. Jan. 25. d6w
FILTERING STONES. Of an excellent quality for Ships or Families FOR SALE BY Thomas & Joshua Fisher, No. 5, Dock street. jan. 25. d2w
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN PENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make pay- ment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD PENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30. d2w
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Apply at Stores on the Wharf, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, BRANDY, 12 and 4th proof Madera and Port Wines, &c. &c. Nov. 2. d2w
Five Dollars Reward. STOLEN yesterday morning, between 10 and 12 o'clock, from No. 68, South Fourth Street, A Single case Silver Watch, the maker's name Markable—number not known. The letters W. H. are scratched on the rim of the case—a steel chain and key, gilt seal with a cypher W. H. engraved on it. Whoever will give me information so that the thief may be brought to justice shall receive the above reward. W. HAYDON. jan. 21. d2w
Stray Horse. WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Pottstown, 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 him again on applying to the subscriber. JOHN SINK, On the Banks of Schuylkill. jan. 19. d2w
WHEREAS ISAAC PAINTER having made an assignment of all his property to the subscriber for the benefit of his creditors, this is to request all per- sons indebted to the said Isaac Painter, to prevent further trouble, to make immediate payment to me the subscriber; and all those having any de- mands against him to render in their accounts to JACOB CLARK, Assignee. jan. 26. d2w
NOTICE, PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somer- set county, Maryland, authorizing 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 quali- fied 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 is presumed will be well accommodat- ed 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. 161 Arch-street, or William Winder, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut street, Philadel- phia, or to either of the three gentlemen above mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. dec 27. d2w
NOTICE. THE co-partnership of JOHN GREEN & Co is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said Firm are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands to present them for settlement to any one of the Subscribers—each being duly authorized to adjust the same. JOHN GREEN. EDMUND DARCH. SAMUEL DARCH. N. B.—They have the remainder of their stock of Goods—consisting of Ironmongery, Hardware, &c. At No. 16, North Second Street, which they are selling on very low terms to close the business. jan. 18. taw3w
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to JAMES EMLEN, late of Middletown, in the county of Delaware, deceased, are requested to make payment to either of the subscribers, whom they shall find it most convenient to call on: and all persons having de- mands, will be pleased in like manner, to furnish them, that they may be paid. All rents, which fell due on or before the fourth day of the 10th month last are payable to the sub- scribers and those which accrued after that day will be payable to the guardians of his children, who will duly notify the tenants where to pay the same. MIERS FISHER, of Philadelphia, } Exec- ABM. PENNELL, of Middletown, } utors. dec 28. saw3w
WHEREAS, By an Act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thou- sand seven hundred and ninety eight, the Presi- dent of the United States is authorized 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 advan- tageous 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 reimburs- ing 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 Tonn- age beyond the permanent appropriations here- tofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledg- ed 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 afore- said— And whereas by the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent Revenues for making up any deficien- cy that may hereafter appear in the provisions before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, of any mon- ies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act or Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, au- thorize and empower, the Secretary of the Treas- ury, to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole, five mil- lions of dollars, and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the in- terest 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 Amer- ica, 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 de- ducted 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 twelve 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 Secre- tary of the Treasury however reserves the right of reducing the number of installments by spe- cial agreement, with the individuals who may become subscribers.
3d. On the failure of payment of any install- ment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second article, the next preceding installment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid, for every hundred dollars subscribed shall be forfeited to the Unit- ed 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 ei- ther of the Banks of Salem, in Massachusetts, Newport and Providence in Rhode-Island, Hart- ford in Connecticut, Albany in New-York, or Alexandria in Virginia, for which payments, the receipts of the Cashiers of the Offices of Dis- count 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 a 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 case 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 subscrip- tions to the Loan aforesaid, the said deposits shall be forthwith refunded by directions from the Treasury.
5th. For the sums or number of shares of one hundred dollars, which may be subscribed, cer- tificates 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 pursu- ance 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 times fixed for the payment of the respective install- ments payable quarterly 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 news- paper, printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be re- deemable 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 attorneys, 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 con- tract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein be- fore recited. Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States at Phil- adelphia, this twelfth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety- nine. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. jan. 17. d2w
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water street. 215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hempens linens and osnabrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown heffians 40 do. brown rolls suitable for cof- fee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chests platillas 2 do. sealing-wax 3 do. dowlas 3 packages oil-cloth 30 do. creas a la Morlaix 4 do. sail-twine 12 do. esopailles 1 do. watches 15 do. Bielefeld linen 14 pipes Port wine 90 do. pattenborines 92 cases claret 45 do. Brittanias 130 do. fine long corked 1 do. Holland canvas claret 1 do. Ruffa do. 1620 butts fine salt 3 do. Ruffa sheetings 400 casks of naval stores 1 do. raven duck 100 casks of roll brimstone 2 do. Ruffa drills 50 logs prime mahogany 1 do. brown holland 4 hds. coffee mills 2 do. Silesia reams 6 bundles German steel 1 do. Wahrendorp linen 10 shells of plates and 1 do. Caraudoes pencils 1 do. Flemish linens A package of skates 1 do. cambricks and lawns 4 do. woolen caps, &c. 1 do. diaper 4 chests of Nurenberg 12 do. stripes toys 18 do. checks 40 kgs of yellow ochre 20 do. flannels 3 hds. Glue 1 do. Arabia stripe 3 barrels of Lentilles 1 do. Bunting for colors 5 chests of prime red 1 pack. Madras hand- craft Holland cheese kerchiefs 30 kgs of pearl barley 1 do. Turkey yarn 400 boxes of capers 6 bales empty bags 400 sides of upper and 1 chest hair ribbon 100 boxes window glass 3 boxes tapes, assorted 800 Demijohns 2 do. bobbin, assorted 50 boxes glass tumblers 1 do. fine blue filaments assorted 3 chests men's slippers 2 hds. pumice stone 3 do. bed ticks 1 box of mill saws 2 casks hog's bristles 1 case of cutlery 6 chests writing paper A quantity of stone jugs 4 do. quills and pickling pots november 12 A few ships anchors, &c. tu&f
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 2, 3, 4, and 6 clouts—springs— tacks—leupper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
THE SUBSCRIBER LATELY OF THE HOUSE OF LANE, GODFREY & Co. INFORMS his friends in particular and the public in general, that he continues in the same line of business as formerly at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Morgan and Price, on Stampe's wharf, below the Drawbridge, where he has for sale a general assortment of bar, rod, sheet and hoop iron, country and English steel, open and ten plate stoves, a few pair of double fortified 4 and 6 lb. iron cannon, cannon ball and grape shot, forge hammers and anvils, a quantity of cast iron ballast for vessels, chimney backs and irons on a new and improved plan. Hollow ware assorted. Orders for any kind of casting will be received at the store and executed at the air furnace at the shortest notice.
A small House to let, Above Fifth street—Enquire of the Subscriber. WM. LANE. jan. 3. eod3t
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER, HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut-streets; where he will thank- fully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respecta- ble parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov. 24. saw3t
To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Tukorora Valley, Milford county, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing stream, that has fall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market street. november 20. taw
NOTICE. THE creditors of George Johnston, late of Queen Ann's county, in the state of Mary- land, deceased, are hereby requested to appear at Church Hill, in the county and state afore- said, on Thursday the 21st day of January next, with their claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time a propor- tionable division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made among the creditors ac- cording to law; and those who do not appear on the said day, will be forever precluded from their claims on the said estate. REBECCA JOHNSTON, Executrix. Church Hill, Dec. 22.
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. PENNO, 110, CHESTNUT-ST. REET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the pre- sent year, by a Member of the House of Represen- tatives. june 11. d2w
BREAD TO be delivered to the Poor of the City and Liberty of Philadelphia, at the Friends Meeting House in Mar- ket, the corner of S. Broad street, on Fri ay the 12th of February, at 10 o'clock, agreeable to the will of Petty and Carter. The guardians of the poor are requested to give their attendance agreeable to a resolve of the Gen- eral Board of the 24th instant. Jonathan Robeson, President of the General Board of Guardians Philadelphia, January 28, 1799. d2t
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that their 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 WITTIERS & Co. for 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. 20. d2w
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. d2w
POCKET BOOKS, for the year 1799. THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED, By WILLIAM T. BIRCH, No. 17, South Second-street. THE AMERICAN LADIES POCKET-BOOK; FOR THE YEAR 1799. Embellished with miniature likenesses of the President of the United States and General Wash- ington; containing an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, and for an account of monies re- ceived, paid or lent, for every day in the year; new country dances, miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse, new songs, a marketing table, and other useful tables.
THE GENTLEMAN'S ANNUAL POCKET REMEMBRANCER, FOR THE YEAR 1799. Embellished with the same miniature likenesses, containing an Almanack, ruled pages for memoran- dums and a cash account, a list of the members of Congress, the departments of State, War, Navy, Treasury and Judiciary, with an account of what is material in each; the federal courts of law, Mint establishment, heads of all the most impor- tant acts of last session of Congress, a list of the stamp duties, of duties payable on goods imported and on domestic articles, a list of the British navy several useful tables, and other interesting matter. The above books are neatly bound in red leather withucks and pockets. Sold also by G. Hill, Baltimore; Somerville, New-York; Bailey and Waller, Charleston; and by the principal booksellers in Boston. WHERE ALSO MAY BE HAD, [price 12 1-2 cents.] Heads of the most important acts of the last ses- sion of Congress, printed in a pocket size, and neatly done up in marble paper. W. Y. Breaux has for sale, a good assortment of merchants' account books, paper and other station- ary goods, playing cards, hair and leather trunks. dec 19. w4w
ABNER BRIGGS, Of the City of Philadelphia, STOREKEEPER, HAVING assigned over all his effects, real, per- sonal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit 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. & taw. 6w
LANDING, From on board the Brig EXPERIMENT, WHILAN, from Surinam and the Ich. FRIENDSHIP WALLACE, from the Havanna, At Millin's Wharf, 81 Bales best Surinam Cotton, 40 Hogsheads COFFEE. 91 Barrels 54 Hds. Surinam Molasses. 46 do. Havanna ditto 130 Boxes white and brown Havanna Sugar 64 M. best Spanish Segars. HAVE ON HAND, Queen's Ware, in Crates, assorted, Irish Linens and Checks, in Boxes, And an assortment of German Goods. For Sale by SMITH & RIDGWAY, No. 47, North Water-street. jan. 29. eod3t
A handsome compensation will be given to a person of unexceptionable moral char- acter, and who has received a liberal education, for instructing a select number of young persons in Geography, Arithmetic, Writing, and Reading. His attention only will be required part of the day, unless his wishes would be to engage in a more general plan—Enquire at the office of this Gazette. january 26. eod3t
ALL Persons having any De- mands 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, No. 12, Dock-street. } Executors. jan. 14. saw3t
MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. jan. 23. d2w
Just Published BY THOMAS DOBSON. At the Stone-house, no. 41, fourth Second street, PHILADELPHIA. ENCYCLOPEDIA: OR, A DICTIONARY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE, On a PLAN entirely NEW.
BY WHICH THE DIFFERENT SCIENCES AND ARTS Are digested into the Form of Distinct TREATISES OR SYSTEMS COMPREHENDING THE History, Theory, and Practice, of each, according to the latest discoveries and improve- ments; and full explanations given of the Various Detached Parts of Knowledge, whether relating to natural and artificial objects, or to matters ecclesi- astical, civil, military, commercial, &c. Includ- ing elucidation of the most important topics rela- tive to religion, morals, manners, and the economy of life: together with a description of all the countries, cities, principal mountains, seas, rivers and modern; the different empires, King- doms and states; and an account of the lives of the most eminent persons in every nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Com- pared with the writings of the best authors, in se- veral languages; the most approved dictionaries, as well as general science as of particular branch- es; the transactions, journals, and memoirs, of learned societies; the MS. lectures of eminent pro- fessors on different sciences; and a variety of ori- ginal materials, furnished by an extensive corre- spondence.
The work is now completed in eighteen large quarto volumes, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two copperplates. The few copies which remain on hand are of- fered for sale at 135 dollars for the 18 volumes in boards 162 dollars neatly bound in sheep leather 182 dollars handsomely bound in Calf 207 dollars in Russia or Morocco.
T. DOBSON, HAS JUST OPENED A SUBSCRIPTION, For Publishing a Supplement to the Work The object of which is to correct such misstate- ments as have been found in the Work, and to give an account of the most important discoveries and improvements which have been made for the latter ten years.
It is expected this supplement will consist of three volumes, on such paper and type as the En- cyclopedia, at Six Dollars per volume, in boards. Six Dollars of which to be paid on subscribing. dec 13. saw3w
Is there an American, young or old, not in- terested in the History of the first Rise and Progress of his native Country, and from so celebrated a pen as that of Doctor Robertson?
Just Published, AND TO BE SOLD BY JAMES HUMPHREYS, No. 59, South Third street, opposite the Bank of the United States, (Price one dollar neatly bound and lettered, in boards, six shillings.)
Dr. Robertson's History of (BRITISH) AMERICA, Containing The history of Virginia to the year 1685, and the history of New-England to the year 1652, be- ing what the Doctor had completed pre- vious to his death. It has lately been given to the public with a pre- face by his son at Edin- burgh, has already pass- ed through three or four editions, and has been transla- ted and pub- lished in French at Paris.
Mr. Robertson in his preface observes, "During the course of tedious illness, which he early forelaw would have a fatal termination, Dr. Robertson at different times destroyed many of his papers. But after his death, I found that part of the History of (British) America which he had wrote many years before, and which is now offered to the public. It is written with his own hand as all his works were; it is as carefully corrected as any part of his manuscripts which I have ever seen; and he had thought it worthy of being pre- served, as it escaped the flames to which so many other papers had been committed. I read it with the utmost attention; but, before I came to any resolution about the publication, I put the MSS. into the hands of some of those friends whom my father used to consult on such occasions, as it would have been rashness and presumption in me, to have trusted to my own partial decision. It was pers- uaded by some other persons also, in whose taste and judgment I have the greatest confidence; by all of them I was encouraged to offer it to the public, as curious and interesting in itself, and not inferior to any of my father's other works." The Editor of the Paris Edition apostrophizes the above work in the following manner. "Every thing ensures success to this volume the talents and reputation of the author, and the impression still recent in the minds of all who have read the excellent work of which this is the com- pletion—all conspire to give it an extensive spread. The history of America was the master-piece of one of the two ablest, or rather one of the two only modern historians. He has created this part of history, distinguished this chaos of the New World, distinguished with the hand of a master the part of genius, fortune, courage and crime, and conquer- ed as it were, America, for literary, commercial, and political Europe." "To ensure this last volume circulation, it is necessary only to name its author, and to remark, it possesses all that acuteness of observation, that periphrasy of exposition, the art of referring ef- fects to causes, and of mingling with the account of events, the wholesome and most approved principles of morals and politics, for which this writer was so eminently conspicuous—in short, that it exhibits the talents of ROBERTSON." jan. 19. f3t
SAMUEL PARKER, BRASS AND BELL FOUNDER, No. 137, MULBERRY-STREET. CONTINUES to carry on the Brass-founding Business as usual, where his former customers and the public may be supplied with castings for machines to any pattern, rudder braces, bolts, &c. for ships.
It may be proper to add, that, as it has been re- ported he had declined the business, S. P. takes this means of informing the public that he is making arrangements to carry it on still more extensively, hoping thereby to comply promptly with such or- ders as he may have to execute. Bells, of any size, case for churches and other institutions; printers rules, &c. jan. 23. eod3t