Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-09-12 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1869.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 12, 1798.
VOLUME XIV.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
BOSTON, September 7.
Capt. Plumber from Cadiz failed July 30 - has obligingly shown to us a copy of a letter which was written by a respectable merchant at Carthagena...
After capt. Plumber came out of Cadiz, he went on board Lord St. Vincent's ship - was well treated, and informed that the admiral had received advice from Don Mafardo...
Advice of every transaction almost to the adjournment of Congress, was published in London as early as the 17th of July, and must soon afterwards have reached France.
THE FEWER.
The Selectmen state, that from September 3 to 5, there were three deaths only. Remained sick twenty, four of whom were on the recovery.
Yesterday we heard of two new cases.
NEW-YORK, September 11.
Number of Burials, in this city, for the 24 hours ending Sunday evening - Adults, 25 - Children, 7. Twenty three of the above of the prevailing fever.
The Generalissimo of the Irish insurgents is a person of the name of Kew.
Amongst the leaders of the Irish rebels, a Miss Redmond is said to head those of Wexford. She is reported to be ever where the battle is most violent; frequently on horseback, and generally to ride a hunter.
By a fisherman who came from the Hook yesterday morning, we learn that he saw a large ship of war standing in from sea.
Loss of the brig Dolly, of N. York.
The brig Dolly, capt. Andrew Simpson, from Jamaica bound to N. York, was upset on the night of the 7th Sept. by a sudden gust of wind, in lat. 38 10, long. 73 - Capt. Simpson and his crew after being at sea for 35 hours in a leaky boat, they were fortunate enough to fall in with the sloop Aurora, from N. Providence bound to this port, where they arrived yesterday.
Ship Hope. Dovan, from Trinidad to the Havana, is taken into N. Providence.
Extract of a letter from Algeciras, dated July 6.
As to the case of our own ship (Hunter) I cannot inform you, we have been in daily expectation of getting clear; but now, after being detained near four months, and cleared by the tribunal of Spain, and by the French consul at Cadiz, that same consul yesterday took our sails on shore, and is after getting our rudder hung. The only talk is about war between France and America, and where it will end, God knows!
Latest Foreign News - continued.
FLORENCE, June 1.
The Roman consuls and French commissaries and generals at Rome, have consented to the Pope's remaining in Tuscany; but they have desired that his royal highness would remove him to some part of the Grand Duchy more distant from the confines of the Roman Republic; in consequence of which, his royal highness invited his holiness to take up his abode at the earthstation convent, distant only two miles from his metropolis, where his holiness arrived yesterday evening in tolerable good health, and was received with all the attention and respect due to his rank and character, by his royal highness' special orders, who sent offers of every thing that could be serviceable and magnificent, for his holiness's accommodations.
The Pope would have arrived at this convent some days sooner, had he not been obliged to fly to Siena, and take refuge in a nobleman's country house, near this city in consequence of a dreadful earthquake which took place there on the 25th ult. which threw down a considerable part of the convent in which his holiness resided.
The earthquake has been attended with fatal consequences, and has been continued by repeated shocks, and trembling of the earth; and even yesterday the earth was occasionally perceived to move.
Some lives have been lost, and a great number of the inhabitants maimed, and there is not a house in the whole city which has not suffered more or less, and some are actually levelled with the ground.
The town is entirely deserted. Those who have not country houses to retire to have made temporary tents and coverings in the adjacent fields, to which they are retired. Even mules are said in a public garden adjoining to the city.
ITALY, June 1.
The Milan Gazette contains a report, that a new insurrection has broken out at Rome, after the departure of the French troops.
At Genoa an insurrection of the populace is greatly apprehended. The malcontents shout publicly "Live St. Mary - Death to the Patriots." Several persons have been arrested at Genoa.
Tranquility is again restored in the vicinity of Perugia. The palace of the knights of Malta at Rome, has been seized, and their effects sold for the benefit of the French republic.
MUNICH, June 5.
The Nuncio of the Holy See resident here, has received, we learn the following intelligence:
"The French general St. Cyr, who commands at Rome, wrote some time since to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, that as the troubles which had broken out in Italy, and principally at Perugia, had been occasioned by the Pope, he prayed his highness to take such measures as should prevent his holiness from making any longer stay within his territories. The Grand Duke having declined, it is said, to take any steps in consequence of this demand, the general sent him a second letter, the contents of which resembled a declaration of war. Soon after a detachment of French troops entered Siena, seized the person of the sovereign Pontiff, as well as several cardinals and conveyed them to Leghorn, where a flotilla was ready to receive them, which immediately set sail for Cagliari in Sardinia.
GENOA, June 8.
War between our republic and the King of Sardinia is now nearly declared. It is known that a short time since, about 500 Piedmontese rebels seized the town of Carosio, which is entirely surrounded by our territory. The king of Sardinia after some fruitless application to our government, for a passage for his troops, thought proper to order 4000 men to march thro' the Ligurian republic and attack the town. The rebels immediately evacuated Carosio, which was taken possession of by the Sardinian troops. Shortly after a battle took place on the Ligurian territory, near Gavi, the commandant of which town fired on the contending parties. The skirmishing continued two days longer, without any decisive advantage on either side. The loss of the Royal troops in killed and wounded was much greater than that of the rebels. This inroad into the territory of the Republic caused the great council to come to the following resolutions.
1st. That the directory should take such measures as should render the Ligurian territory respected.
2d. That all Ligurian citizens should receive notice of the present situation of the Republic with respect to the court of Turin.
3d. That 500,000 livres should be assigned to the directory to enable it to take such measures as would repel any hostile attack of the Piedmontese troops.
The frontiers of the Republic have been in consequence occupied by the troops of the line, volunteers and artillery, and a proclamation published, addressed to the citizens of the Republic. We are very desirous to know how the French will act in consequence of this affair.
It is said that 7000 French troops have already marched to Alessandria and Novi, to watch the motions of our troops, and those of Sardinia.
Another letter, same date.
Yesterday and to-day several corps of troops marched for the Piedmontese frontiers. Our patriots flatter themselves that they will soon return crowned with laurels, after having dethroned the king of Sardinia; though this latter event is certainly much to be doubted. Some observed, that the French Republic has promised the king of Sardinia an enlargement of his dominions, and that he is the ally of France. They likewise remind us that it was not long since reported, that the French Republic would extend its boundaries to Savona, and even to Genoa. But on the other side, our directory appears to have acted in concert with the agents of France. It is said that a battle has already taken place between our troops and those of the king of Sardinia.
LONDON July 16.
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, July 14, '98. Copy of a letter from the right honourable lord Bridport, K.B. to Evan Nepean, esq. dated on board the Royal George at sea, July 11, 1798.
The inclosed copies of letters will inform their lordships of the taking La Seine, and the loss of his majesty's ship La Pique. On both these events I can add nothing more than to express my satisfaction on this important capture, and real concern for the accidents that have attended it. Captain Milne, with all his officers and people are on board La Seine.
I am, &c. BRIDPORT.
Jason Partis vs Preston, July 25, 1798. My LORDS, On Friday last, at seven A. M. his ma-
jesty's squadron under my command, consisting of the ships named in the margin, gave chase to a frigate of the Saintes, at eleven at night. The Pique brought her to action and continued a running fight, till the Jason passed between the two. At this instant the land near the Point de la Trenche, was seen close on our labour'd bow, and before the ship could answer her helm, she took the ground close to the enemy, which we immediately perceived had grounded also, most unfortunately, as the tide rose we hung only forwards, and therefore swung with our stern close to the enemy's broadside, who, although he was dismasted, did not fail to take advantage of his happy position; but a well directed fire was kept up from a few guns abaft, and at half past two she struck. Our opponent, called La Seine, was commanded by le capitaine Brisset, her force 42 guns, eighteen and nine pounders, with cannonades, and 610 men including troops, she sailed from L'Orient de France three months ago bound to L'Orient.
In the early part of the battle, I had the misfortune to be wounded, and was obliged to leave the deck; but my misfortune is palliated by the reflection that the service did not suffer by my absence, for no man could have filled my place with more credit to himself, and benefit to the State than my first lieutenant, Mr. Charles Inglis; whom I beg to recommend in the strongest manner for his bravery, skill, and great exertions.
I come now, my lord, to the painful part of my narrative, which I am necessitated to make more prolix than I otherwise should, from the peculiar circumstances attending the engagement; and I first mention the loss of the Pique, whose officers and crew deserved a better fate. Captain Milne had led her to fight in an officer like manner, but it was his misfortune that the main topmast being carried away, he was obliged to drop a stern. Ardour urged him on to renew the combat, he did not hear me hail him to anchor, and the ship therefore grounded on our off side, near enough to receive the enemy's shot over us, although very awkwardly situated for returning the fire. In the morning every attempt was made to get the ship off, but the Jason was alone successful. I therefore, on finding the Pique was bilged, directed the captain to destroy her, and to exert his abilities and activity to save the prize; which he with great difficulty got afloat yesterday evening, after throwing her guns, &c. overboard.
The carnage on board La Seine was very great; 170 men were killed, and about 100 wounded, many of them mortally. I inclose a list of the sufferers on board the Jason; and it is with great concern that among the killed I place the name of Mr. Anthony Richard Roboter, my second Lieutenant, who died fighting gloriously, and by whose loss is lost a most amiable man and excellent officer. Lieutenant Ribouleau commanded on the main deck afterwards, and behaved with great spirit, as did Mr. Lockwood, the Master, and lieutenant Symes of the Marines; my other officers of every description behaved valiantly well, and the bravery and excellent conduct of the crew deserve much praise.
The Pique was exceedingly shattered in her rigging, and the Jason has not one mast or yard but what is much damaged, nor a shroud nor rope but what is cut, with all the sails torn to pieces. If our ship could have remained in her first position, or our companion could have occupied the situation he wished, the business must have been sooner finished, without so much injury being done at all. It is but justice to observe that every effort was made on board the Mermaid, during our long chase, to approach the enemy, and I feel much indebted to Captain Newman for having this ship off, as that was the only possible means to save her. So soon as we were afloat, the squadron under Captain Stopford was seen in the offing, and being called in by signal, was of infinite service. I have the honor to be &c. CHARLES STIRLING. [Killed, first Lt. 1 corp. mar. 5 seamen; and 12 wounded.] Jason, Pique and Mermaid.
VIENNA, June 6.
In the course of the preceding week a courier arrived here from Berlin, whose dispatches contain some new conventions between the courts of Austria and Prussia, relative to important objects. They appear to be very satisfactory to our ministry.
Transports of artillery, ammunition and field requisites of every kind still continue to be sent to Italy, tho' not in such quantities as some weeks since. Sixty pieces of heavy artillery have been sent. The Austrian frontier places have been put in the best state of defence.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 10.
The Constitution frigate, capt. Nicholson, was on the 3rd ult. by the British ship Hope, arrived on Friday last, in lat. 39, 48, long. 73, 47, all well.
The Constellation, capt. Truxton, and Baltimore, capt. Phillips, were lying in Hampton roads on Monday evening last.
CHARLESTON, Aug. 30.
The ship Thomas, Brown, of Philadelphia, 24 days from St. Bartholomews, anchored last evening at Fort Johnson.
The schooner Massachusetts, and brig Harriet, mentioned in yesterday's paper amongst the arrivals from the Havana, were
not amongst the vessels which arrived; the Massachusetts did not sail with the fleet.
Aug. 31.
Yesterday arrived the schooner Harriet, Lawson, New-York, 17 days; sloop Hope-kill, Bent, New York, 23 days; ship Rebecca, Russell, Malaga, 70 days; schooner Lovely Lass, Sweetzer, Philadelphia, 19 days; ship Thomas, Brown, St. Bartholomews, 25 days.
The following information was given to Capt. Doane, by the gentleman who acts as American consul at the Havana. Two days before he failed, a French sloop, a privateer, arrived at the Havana, from a cruise, having on board fourteen American sailors, which the captain detained on board as prisoners; as soon as the consul was informed of the fact, he made application to the Governor of the Havana, to have them released; his answer was, that he could not interfere in the affair, as he had no instructions on the subject. These men were detained on board of the sloop, when Capt. Doane left the Havana.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 12.
DIED - In the township of Blackley, yesterday, after a lingering indisposition, Mrs. HAMILTON, relict of the late Andrew Hamilton, Esq. of Third street.
On Monday evening, WILLIAM WOOD, merchant, No. 8, North Second street.
At Mount Holly, New Jersey, of the present epidemic, ANTHONY TAYLOR, of the house of Taylor and Newbold of this city.
JAMES STERLING, jun. eldest son of James Sterling, Esq. of Burlington. On Wednesday last, in the 18th year of his age, Mr. HASENCLEVER SHAL-LUS.
On Saturday, of the prevailing disorder, Miss KITTY DALLY, daughter of the late Gifford Dally, Esq. of this city.
In Lower Dublin Township, at the seat of Samuel Breck, Esq. his daughter, Miss LUCY BRECK; also, Miss BETSEY WESCOTT, of this city.
At Lancaster, on the 2d inst. after an illness of 5 days, Mr. GEORGE EVANS, of this city.
At New York, of the prevailing epidemic, JOHN ANDERSON, Esq. attorney at law, in the 23d year of his age; also, Mr. SAMUEL ANDERSON, jun. only son of Mr. Samuel Anderson of this city.
At New London, of a malignant fever now prevailing there, the Hon. JOSHUA COIT, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress, from the state of Connecticut.
DONATIONS.
Received at the Tents near Schuylkill, for the use of the Poor.
Sept. 11. Cash, one hundred dollars, from Mr. Franklin Davenport, in behalf of the inhabitants of Welberry, New Jersey, and delivered by Maj. Wescott.
One shallop load of straw, near six hundred bundles, from Mr. Peter Crim. Timber Creek, delivered by Mellis Johnson and Ferren.
Fifty loaves bread, from Mr. Isaac Warren, Strawberry street, being his second donation.
A half acre potatoes from Mr. Samuel Brooks.
1 bag onions, 3 do. apples, 1 do. beets, and 15 bushels potatoes, from Mr. John Garrett, in the neck.
8 bushels potatoes, and 2 1/2 do. onions, from Mr. Wm. Hulton, near Bristol.
25 bushels potatoes, from a person unknown.
1 large cart load potatoes, from Mr. Ruth, in the Neck, by Nicholas Pickett.
Also, one cart load potatoes and apples, from Messrs. Samuel Baker, Meyers and Kucher.
By order of the Committee.
PETER MIERCKEN, Chairman
Sept. 12
DONATIONS.
Received at the encampment at Master's place, for the use of the poor.
Sept. 11. From Frederick Augustus Muhlenburg, Esq. a bbl. molasses, a quantity of cabbage, onions and red beets.
John Inskip, Jonas Robeson, Isaac W. Morris, Committee.
New Encampment.
The Committee who superintend the encampment at Master's place near the Mill Pond on the Germantown Road, about two miles from the city, respectfully inform their country friends that they stand in need of an immediate supply of vegetables and straw for the use of those distressed citizens who are flying from the present calamity. The committee flatter themselves that the same liberality will be found in the former, and others, to supply this Encampment, as has been to that on the Commons near Schuylkill, both having the same laudable object in view.
John Inskip, Jonas Robeson, Isaac W. Morris, COMMITTEE.
Camp, Master's Place, September 10, '98.
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT.
FOR SEPTEMBER 11.
ADMITTED.
Jane Mofs Capt. Singleton Joseph King Martha Kentfinger Peggy Ihoire Alex. Kerr Abraham K. Joseph Kuze Judith Mofs Betsey Cook Duncan O'Connor Mary Bennet John Bowle Thos. French
Catharine Kerr.
DIED.
A D ne, unknown Ann M'Hughin Wm Lawrence Sally Rofs Elizabeth Boby James Toy Joseph King Rebecca Peale Betsey M'Laughlin James Kerr. Remaining in the Hospital 122; of whom 35 are on the recovery.
Interred in the Hospital Ground; From City Hospital 18 City and Liberties 26
Total 36
PHILIP S. PHYSICK.
Christopher Darrah, Steward, By order of the Board of Managers. WILLIAM JONES, President. Attest - TIMOTHY PAXON, Clerk.
ONE HUNDRED and FIVE new cases of the prevailing fever, reported by 18 Physicians, for the last 24 hours.
BURIALS in the City and Hospital burying grounds, for the 24 hours, ending yesterday at noon - Adults, 61 - Children, 12.
City Hospital, Sept. 6, 1798.
A good Cook and faithful Nurses will find immediate employ and generous wages by applying to
CHRISTOPHER DARRAH, Steward of the City Hospital.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
Newcastle, Sept. 10.
Arrived. Days Ship South Carolina, Garman, Charleston, 7 Margaretta, Felger, La Guira, 21 Sloop Peggy, Hoosbrough, Havana, The Margaretta left at La Guira the brig Maryland, Roxborough, for Baltimore, to sail in ten days.
The brig Maria, Sherer, failed from Charleston in company with capt. Garman - left there the schooner Lovely Lass, Sweetzer, to sail for Philadelphia in 4 days.
The packet Maria, capt. Pryor, left this place yesterday at noon with the mail for Charleston.
Pursuant to the Act of Congress, passed on the ninth day of July, 1798, entitled "An Act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling houses and the enumeration of slaves within the United States" - NOTICE is hereby given, that the first meeting of the Commissioners under the said Act, for the state of Pennsylvania, will be held on Monday, the twenty second day of October next, at the borough of Reading, in the said state.
C. READ,
Commissioner first named. Reading, Sept. 8, 1798. To the Creditors of John Dickson, of Milton, in the County of Northumberland, and State of Pennsylvania.
GENTLEMEN. TAKE NOTICE, that I have applied to the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Northumberland for the benefit of the several laws made for the relief of insolvent Debtors, and that the court have appointed the last Monday in October next to hear me and my creditors at the said Court in the town of Sunbury, at which time and place you are desired to attend. Milton 4th Sept. JOHN DICKSON.
Guardians of the Poor.
A MEETING of the General Board will be held at the Alms House on Monday next, the 17th inst. precisely at 10 o'clock in the morning.
PETER MIERCKEN, President.
Remote Subscribers for this Gazette are requested to forward pr. post, the arrearages due from them respectively. Postmasters who may have received subscriptions are earnestly desired to remit the same. At this interesting and distressing crisis, attention to this notice will peculiarly oblige the Editor.
FLOUR FOR SALE
By the Subscribers, Deliverable at any of the ports on the Delaware - who have also on hand at their stores, a quantity of Bar Iron, Pork and Corn - Letters by the post will be attended to. Levi Hollingsworth & Son. august 28. dit
FOR SALE.
The Cargo of the Schr. Sincerity Benjamin Monteth Master, from Laguira, consisting of 945 Fenegs of Cocoa 4000 lb. of Flora Indigo 210 Bales of Cotton 4 Packages of Goat Skins By Willings & Francis, No. Eleventh street. july 2: dit
FOR SALE.
A FARM on the road leading to State Island, within four and an half miles of Philadelphia, containing 45 acres in the highest state of cultivation - 25 acres of which is meadow, the remainder upland. There are on the premises, a new frame House and Barn with an excellent kitchen garden, containing a great number of fruit Trees - Immediate possession will be given. For terms apply to Thomas W. Francis, No. 98 South Third Street july 18. dit

NORTHUMBERLAND, Sept. 18.
To the PRINTER.
Sir, I beg leave, through the channel of your paper, to give what satisfaction I can to many persons in this country, who are alarmed at the publication of an intercepted letter addressed to me by Mr. J. Stone at Paris, and inclosing an other which I was to transmit to M. B. P. (which means a Member of the British Parliament) at Kennebec. They were first printed in England, with a view to render me obnoxious here. Whether they ought to have this effect, let any impartial person judge from the following circumstances.
Mr. John Stone (not the person who was tried for high treason, and acquitted, in England, but his brother) was a member of my congregation at Hackney, and a zealous friend of the American and French revolutions, which sufficiently accounts for his correspondence with me. But I am not answerable for what he, or any other person, may think proper to write to me.
The letter inclosed to me is for Mr. Benjamin Vaughan, formerly a pupil of mine, and son to Mr. Samuel Vaughan, who sometime ago resided in Philadelphia. He, like me, thought it necessary to leave England, and for some time is said to have assumed a feigned name. This he does not do here, and he is a man that any country may be proud to possess; having for ability, knowledge of almost every kind, and the most approved integrity, very few equals. He is well known to, and probably corresponds with, the President, who will smile at the formless that have been thrown out on the subject. He has fixed his residence at Kennebec because his family has large property there. If he or I had been a spy in the interest of France, we have made a very strange choice of situations in which to do mischief.
But trifles light as air, Are to the jealous confirmations strong, As proofs of holy writ.
I am, &c. JOSEPH PRIESTLEY.
PENNSYLVANIA, &c. In the Name and by the Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, BY THOMAS MIFFLIN, Governor of the said Commonwealth.
A PROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, it has been stated to me by the President and Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, That on the night of Saturday the first instant, the House now occupied by the said Bank, commonly called Carpenter's Hall, was burglariously entered by some villain, or villains unknown, and therefrom a considerable number of Bank Notes of various descriptions and denominations were stolen and carried away: TO THE INTENT that the perpetrator, or perpetrators of so great a crime, and the accessories thereto, may be convicted and brought to condign punishment, I have deemed it expedient to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering and promising a REWARD of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS to any person, or persons, who shall discover the perpetrator, or perpetrators of the said crime, or any of them, or any accessory thereto, before or after the fact, to be paid on the conviction of all or any of the offenders: AND I do hereby further offer and promise a FREE AND ENTIRE PARDON unto any one of the perpetrators, or accessories aforesaid of the commission of the said crime, who shall make a full and satisfactory disclosure of all the circumstances relative to the contriving and accomplishing the same, and of the names and places of abode of his or her associates, so that such associates may be apprehended and convicted: AND all the Judges, Justices, Sheriffs, Constables, and other Public Officers of this Commonwealth (according to the duties of their respective stations) are hereby required and enjoined to use all lawful means to detect and bring to justice each and every person concerned in contriving, or perpetrating the crime aforesaid.
GIVEN under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at Germantown, the third day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Commonwealth the twenty-third. THOMAS MIFFLIN. By the Governor: A. J. DALLAS. Secretary of the Commonwealth.
HEALTH OFFICE, 11th September, 1798.
FELLOW-CITIZENS, OUR address of the 1st inst. was intended to present to your view the deplorable state of our city, and to excite into active exertion the philanthropy and benevolence so eminently characteristic of the citizens of Pennsylvania. The same generous sentiments which you have displayed has influenced the worthy and benevolent citizens of Baltimore; who always alive to the feelings of humanity, have, it appears by the public papers, agreed to a subscription for the relief of our distressed fellow citizens.
We return them all the gratitude and respect to which dispositions so amiable are entitled; but it becomes our duty publicly to state that a fund has been provided for the purpose, upon the principal of a loan in anticipation of the liberality and justice of our Legislature, which precludes the necessity of donations in money from the humane citizens of our sister states. Contributions of provisions from our fellow-citizens in the country, as well in New Jersey as in our own State, have been forwarded for the use of the distressed, with a liberality which does honor to the donors.
We flatter ourselves that similar donations will be continued by those generous individuals, who are contiguous to the city, and can with convenience spare a part of their produce for the relief of suffering humanity. By order of the Board of Managers. WM. JONES, President.
Attest. TIMOTHY PAXSON, Clerk.
Agrable to notification in several of the newspapers of the City of Philadelphia, requesting a meeting of the merchants, trad-
ers, mechanics and other citizens, at the Union School House in Germantown, on Wednesday 29th August, at 4 o'clock P. M. in order to fix on a suitable character to be offered at the ensuing election to represent the City of Philadelphia in Congress, in the vacancy occasioned by the decease of John Swanwick, Esq. and also in the next Congress. A senator, to represent in the state senate, the city of Philadelphia and County of Delaware; and six persons to represent the city in the house of assembly. A numerous and respectable body of the free men of the city attended. The business of the meeting being opened, a letter from captain Joseph Anthony, addressed to the chairman of the meeting was read, expressing a decided opinion on the necessity of uniting the interest of the friends of the constitution and government in the choice of their representative, that he concurred with Mr. Robert Waln well qualified for a seat in Congress, and soliciting his fellow citizens that his name may not be offered in competition with that gentleman, who has his full concurrence and approbation. ROBERT WALN, was nominated and unanimously carried as the Candidate for Congress.
FRANCIS GURNEY, as first Senator for the district composed of the City and County of Philadelphia and County of Delaware; and as members to represent the City in assembly— Jacob Hilsheimer, Lawrence Seckel, Andrew Payson, William Hall, printer, Samuel W. Fisher, John Clement Stocker.
The question being put, will this meeting support the foregoing ticket? it was unanimously agreed to, and it was also recommended to the free men of the City of Philadelphia attached to the federal government for their support, and to those of the County of Philadelphia and County of Delaware in support of the Senator. Ordered, that the minutes of the meeting, signed by the chairman and secretary, be published in the newspapers of the City, for the general information of the electors. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH, Chairman. DANIEL SMITH, Secretary. Germantown, 29th August, 1798.
At a meeting of a number of Citizens of the Northern Liberties, at the house of Mr. Samuel Gano, sign of President Adams, on Wednesday evening, the 22nd of August, 1798— Mr. JAMES SWAIN, in the Chair, and Mr. ANDREW SHUSTER, Secretary.
The Committee appointed on the first instant, made report, that they have had a conference with the several deputations from the meetings of the district of Southwark, Germantown and Bullock-town—and taking into consideration the critical situation of our country, at present, it was Resolved unanimously, That from our knowledge of the several candidates, and their being attached to the Federal government and the known patriotism, integrity and abilities of the following gentlemen, we beg leave to recommend them to our fellow citizens, as suitable persons for their support at the ensuing election. Senator.— FRANCIS GURNEY, For the District composed of the city and county of Philadelphia and county of Delaware. Representative in Congress, THOMAS MIFFLIN, For the county of Philadelphia; and For Representatives in the Assembly for the County of Philadelphia, Richard Threlkeld, Samuel Wheeler, Charles Swift, Thomas Forrester, Frederick Augustus Thomas Paul, Muhlberg, Published by order of the meeting, JAMES SWAIN, Chairman. Andrew Shuster, Secretary. Germantown, September 18, 1798.
Mr. FENNO, Please to publish the following tickets for Select and Common Councils, at the approaching election, and oblige one of your fellow citizens. SELECT COUNCIL. Godfrey Haga Thomas Witting, jun. Daniel Smith Joseph Magoffin. COMMON COUNCIL. Lawrence Herbert Henry Drinker, jun. Gideon H. Wells Casper W. Morris Thomas P. Cope George Pennock Thomas Parker Michael Kepple Joseph Hopkinson Kearney Wharton Conrad Gerhard George Fox John Rugan Edward Randolph Malcolm McDonald Joseph North (Union-street) Levi Hollingsworth George Witting Edward Pennington Jonathan Jones. Just Received and for sale by WILLIAM TOUNG, Corner of Second and Chestnut Street—and at the Office of the Editor, price 1 1/2d. a dollar, AN ORATION, Spoken at Hartford, on the anniversary of Independence, July 4, 1798. BY THEODORE DWIGHT.
For Sale, THE time of an indentured NEGRO MAN, Who is an excellent Cook, has about eight years to serve— A L S O, The time of an indentured Negro Boy, Who is a good House Servant, and has about nine years to serve, they are both perfectly honest and sober— For terms apply to No. 166 South Front-street. august 7
Just Received and for sale by WILLIAM TOUNG, Corner of Second and Chestnut Street—and at the Office of the Editor, price 1 1/2d. a dollar, AN ORATION, Spoken at Hartford, on the anniversary of Independence, July 4, 1798. BY THEODORE DWIGHT.
For Sale, THE time of an indentured NEGRO MAN, Who is an excellent Cook, has about eight years to serve— A L S O, The time of an indentured Negro Boy, Who is a good House Servant, and has about nine years to serve, they are both perfectly honest and sober— For terms apply to No. 166 South Front-street. august 7
Just Received and for sale by WILLIAM TOUNG, Corner of Second and Chestnut Street—and at the Office of the Editor, price 1 1/2d. a dollar, AN ORATION, Spoken at Hartford, on the anniversary of Independence, July 4, 1798. BY THEODORE DWIGHT.
For Sale, THE time of an indentured NEGRO MAN, Who is an excellent Cook, has about eight years to serve— A L S O, The time of an indentured Negro Boy, Who is a good House Servant, and has about nine years to serve, they are both perfectly honest and sober— For terms apply to No. 166 South Front-street. august 7
Just Received and for sale by WILLIAM TOUNG, Corner of Second and Chestnut Street—and at the Office of the Editor, price 1 1/2d. a dollar, AN ORATION, Spoken at Hartford, on the anniversary of Independence, July 4, 1798. BY THEODORE DWIGHT.
For Sale, THE time of an indentured NEGRO MAN, Who is an excellent Cook, has about eight years to serve— A L S O, The time of an indentured Negro Boy, Who is a good House Servant, and has about nine years to serve, they are both perfectly honest and sober— For terms apply to No. 166 South Front-street. august 7
Just Received and for sale by WILLIAM TOUNG, Corner of Second and Chestnut Street—and at the Office of the Editor, price 1 1/2d. a dollar, AN ORATION, Spoken at Hartford, on the anniversary of Independence, July 4, 1798. BY THEODORE DWIGHT.
For Sale, THE time of an indentured NEGRO MAN, Who is an excellent Cook, has about eight years to serve— A L S O, The time of an indentured Negro Boy, Who is a good House Servant, and has about nine years to serve, they are both perfectly honest and sober— For terms apply to No. 166 South Front-street. august 7
Just Received and for sale by WILLIAM TOUNG, Corner of Second and Chestnut Street—and at the Office of the Editor, price 1 1/2d. a dollar, AN ORATION, Spoken at Hartford, on the anniversary of Independence, July 4, 1798. BY THEODORE DWIGHT.
For Sale, THE time of an indentured NEGRO MAN, Who is an excellent Cook, has about eight years to serve— A L S O, The time of an indentured Negro Boy, Who is a good House Servant, and has about nine years to serve, they are both perfectly honest and sober— For terms apply to No. 166 South Front-street. august 7
Just Received and for sale by WILLIAM TOUNG, Corner of Second and Chestnut Street—and at the Office of the Editor, price 1 1/2d. a dollar, AN ORATION, Spoken at Hartford, on the anniversary of Independence, July 4, 1798. BY THEODORE DWIGHT.
For Sale, THE time of an indentured NEGRO MAN, Who is an excellent Cook, has about eight years to serve— A L S O, The time of an indentured Negro Boy, Who is a good House Servant, and has about nine years to serve, they are both perfectly honest and sober— For terms apply to No. 166 South Front-street. august 7
Just Received and for sale by WILLIAM TOUNG, Corner of Second and Chestnut Street—and at the Office of the Editor, price 1 1/2d. a dollar, AN ORATION, Spoken at Hartford, on the anniversary of Independence, July 4, 1798. BY THEODORE DWIGHT.
For Sale, THE time of an indentured NEGRO MAN, Who is an excellent Cook, has about eight years to serve— A L S O, The time of an indentured Negro Boy, Who is a good House Servant, and has about nine years to serve, they are both perfectly honest and sober— For terms apply to No. 166 South Front-street. august 7
Just Received and for sale by WILLIAM TOUNG, Corner of Second and Chestnut Street—and at the Office of the Editor, price 1 1/2d. a dollar, AN ORATION, Spoken at Hartford, on the anniversary of Independence, July 4, 1798. BY THEODORE DWIGHT.
646 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: one 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 water business. All parts indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscribers, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, jun. august 3
Ship & Insurance Broker, THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, 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. Philadelphia, august 24th, 1798.
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS JAMES CUMMING & Co. late of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, have assigned over all their effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all their creditors, who shall subscribe the said assignment within six months from the date hereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to all persons who are indebted to the said Cuming, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to the Assignees, at their office, No. 62, Dock-street, in failure whereof actions will be instituted for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged accordingly. John Travis, John Waddington, James Taylor, Cornelius Coneygys Affignees. august 18
Territory of the United States north-west of the River Ohio. Washington County, ss. WHEREAS a Writ of Attachment hath issued out of the court of Common Pleas in said county, directed to the Sheriff of said county, returnable to June term 1797, at the suit of Gillen Greene, Esq. against the Goods and Chattels, Lands, Tenements, Effects, Rights and Credits of a fair Barret, of Seventy Dollars, and whereas, the said Sheriff hath by virtue of said Writ attached a Lot of Land lying in said county, containing one hundred acres, the property of the Defendant. NOTICE is therefore given to the said Afs Barret that unless he doth appear and give Special Bail to the Action, Judgment will be entered by Default, and the land above-mentioned will be sold as the law directs. Benjamin Ives Gilman, Prothonotary. Marietta, July 30th, 1798. PETER BLIGHT
HAS removed his Counting House to his House in the Northern Liberties near Nice Town, Germantown road. august 21. MR. LENTZ, Teacher of the Piano Forte, RESPECTFULLY offers his services to attend his scholars and others at Germantown should as many as Twelve request his attendance he will wait on them immediately—Please to direct to the Printer of the Gazette of the United States. august 20
The following Certificates OF Funded Debt and Bank of United States Stock, were forwarded from England per the Countess of Leicester Packet, in the 11th month, 1797, which vessel has been captured, and the Certificates supposed to be lost. 4000 dollars 4 1/2 per cent. Stock, standing on the books of the Treasury, in the name of Bird Savage and Bird Certificate no 189, dated July 19th, '96. Ten shares Stock of the Bank of United States in the name of Miller, Hart & Co. of London, in one Certificate, No. 26067, dated the 1st day of January, 1797. For the renewal of which certificates, application is intended to be made at the Office of the Treasury of the United States, and at the Bank of United States; of which all persons interested therein, are desired to take notice. JOHN WARDER. Philadelphia, 5 mo. 26, 1798. NOW LANDING, From on board the brig Annabelle Matilda, from Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, 88 casks CLARET 72 do. do. of a superior quality 2 trunks green PARASOLS. Thomas Murgatroyd, No. 11, Walnut-street. WHO HAS ON HAND, White Wine in half Casks Sweet Oil of a superior quality, in Boxes and barrels Lunelle Santarine Irish Market Marcary and Medoc Rota Wine in hds. Pimento in bags. may 29. FOR SALE. A THREE Story Brick House, on the north side of Spruce-street near Second-street, adjoining the wall of Mr. Jones's garden and formerly occupied by David Lenox, Esq.—This house is incomplete repair with back buildings, consisting of a Piazza, Kitchen and a handsome Dining Room over the Kitchen. As any Person inclined to purchase will view the premises, a more particular description is considered unnecessary. The terms of payment will be one third cash, one third in 6 months and the remainder in 12 months with interest. For further information, Enquire of JOHN CRAIG, No. 12 Dock-street. may 16
Bank of Pennsylvania. THE Bank of Pennsylvania is removed to Germantown, where the business will be transacted to-morrow, in the Union School House. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier. september 4
NOTICE. Bank of the United States, September 4, 1798. THE Public are informed that after the 10th inst. this Bank will be opened at 9 o'clock in the morning, and for business until noon. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. september 4
NOTICE. Bank of the United States, August 28, 1798. THOSE persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank, are informed, That regular Notices will be put under a sealed cover directed to the respective payers and lodged in the Post Office every Monday until the return of the Citizens. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. august 28
Pennsylvania Hospital, 9 mo. 1, 1798. NO person with an infectious disease, can be admitted into this house; it is therefore earnestly recommended to the citizens, not to send or bring any such patient to the gate, who is ill with the prevailing fever. Several persons having been sent here improperly, is the reason of giving this caution. By Order of the Sitting Managers. FRANCIS HIGGINS, Steward.
NOTICE. Bank of North America, August 28th, 1798. THOSE Persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank are informed, That regular Notices will be put under a sealed cover directed to the respective payers and lodged in the Post Office every Monday until the return of the citizens. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. august 29
The Inhabitants of the City and County of Philadelphia are hereby notified, that the REGISTER'S OFFICE for the Probate of Wills, &c. for the said City and County, will be opened at the house of John Doyer, at Frankford, the 4th of September inst. from nine till three o'clock, and on every Tuesday following, during the present prevailing fever in Philadelphia. GEORGE CAMPBELL, Register. september 1
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE, PHILADELPHIA, August 30, 1798. THE business of the Custom House will from this day be transacted at Chester, during the continuance of the fever which now prevails in this city and in consequence thereof, the merchants are hereby notified, that payment of all bonds for duties to the United States, payable at this office, may be made either at the Custom House in Chester, or at the Bank of the United States. Collector's Office, Philadelphia, Aug. 30.
REMOVAL. THE Office of the Secretary of the Commissioners for carrying into effect the twenty first Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation, between His Catholic Majesty and the United States of America, is for the present removed from No. 54, South Second street, to a large two story brick house on the right hand going up the Germantown road, just above the Globe Mill, usually called Mattern's house, being a very airy and healthy situation; to which persons having claims to exhibit, or enquiries to make, may come or send with the greatest safety. Letters, post paid, Bills and Notes, to be noted or protested, and directions respecting any kind of Notarial business, inclosed and left at the Post Office, will be duly attended to, by PETER LOHRA. Philadelphia, august 30
MR. SPENCE, DENTIST, HAS removed to his House, two squares north-west of Bush Hill. sept. 4
WALKER & KENNEDY, HAVE removed their Counting House (for the present) to the corner of Chestnut and Twelfth-streets. september 4
Removal to Germantown, From 136, Market-Street. RICHARD BAYLEY & Co. for the accommodation of their friends during the prevailing sickness in the City, have opened a store opposite to Doctor Martins, where they will find an extensive assortment of Chinzees, Mullins, Table Linen, and every other article in the Linendrapery and Haberdashery line. august 29.
The Office of the Committee, Appointed to superintend the building of the Frigate to be launched to the United States, is removed to No. 112 Spruce street—of which those gentlemen who have not already come forward with their subscriptions will please to take notice. ROBERT RITCHIE, Sec'y. august 7
FOR SALE, For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut street Wharf, 195 casks of nails assorted 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8 53 casks yellow ochre 15 tiers bottled porters, 6 to 14 doz. each London particular } Madeira Wines India market } Teneriffe do. in hogheads and pip Old Port do. in hds. Empty Claret bottles 6 cases of Gingham, Dimities, Mullinets &c. assorted, for the West-India market 4, 10, and 9 inch cables and coils of cordage Writing slates, ink stands and presses 20 puncheons Jamaica rum 1 bale leaming swine 160 bundles sheathing paper Nicklin & Griffith. ruth & Est
This Day Published, And for sale at the Office of the Editor, No. 117 Chestnut-street, (Price 1 1/2d. a Dollar,) AN ORATION, Pronounced July 4, 1798. At the request of the Inhabitants of the Town of BOSTON, in commemoration of the anniversary of American Independence. BY JONATHAN QUINCY. "The intrusions upon our public liberty, call for reparation—The wrongs we have sustained, call for Justice. That Reparation and that Justice, may yet be obtained, by Union, Spirit, and Firmness. But to divide and conquer was the maxim of the Devil in the garden of Eden, and to disunite and enslave hath been the principle of all his votaries from that period to the present." Observations on the Boston Port-Bills, &c. p. 78 by the late J. Quincy, jun. august 12
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following Certificates of Six Per Cent Funded Stock, standing in the name of John Carrawell, of London, the said Certificates having been lost on board the Swallow Packet, Captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York No. 3072 1 Cert. for 2000 dollrs. 2064 1 do. 5000 10,577 1 do. 3000 Willings & Francis. Philadelphia, august 30. Arrived in the ship Pennsylvania, Capt. Williamson, from Hamburg, now lying at Chester. A Number of GERMAN SERVANTS, men, women, boys and girls, amongst whom are Gunsmiths, Carpenters, Turners, Taylors, Blacksmiths, Gardeners, Masons, Coachmen, Huntsmen, &c. &c. whose time of servitude is to be disposed of on board the Ship, by GURNET & SMITH. august 28.
Bengal Goods, CONSISTING OF BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, Chintz Coffas Maharezgangy Chintz Guzzimas Tookereys Elibadaz Bafas Wrought Mullins Long Drawers Coarse Sugar in bags, fit for the European markets ALSO, Carolina Indigo Coffee in hogheads A few pipes of very old and very choice Madeira WINE For Sale, on reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock-street. july 14
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. NO. 8, CHESTNUT STREET, 100 hogheads RUM, Of high proof and fine flavour july 16
Madras and Ventapalem HANDKERCHIEFS, Searlaukers and Carradarries, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. F. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street. may 18.
WILLIAM M'LAWS, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, HAS Removed to the Corner of Chestnut and Twelfth-streets, on the Common, where he will receive and execute the orders of his friends and wholesale customers, with usual attention & expedition during the prevalence of the present Epidemic, where it has not made its appearance this season, nor during any of the years past. august 25
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, NO. ELEVENTH-STREET, 18 Bags Fresh Cloves. Willings & Francis. june 29.
Doctor GOURDES, No. 28, Pine-Street; Late SURGEON in the armies of St. Domingo, OFFERS his services to the inhabitants of Philadelphia in the line of his profession. He flatters himself that his long successful experience in the West-India Islands, will procure him the confidence of the citizens of this city; particularly those attacked by the present Epidemic. august 25
The Subscribers have removed for the present from Penn-street to Eleventh-street, between Filbert and High-streets. Willings & Francis. august 9
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia the 28th day of May, 1796, laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former act for that purpose—That those shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveyance of passengers, the several duties and rates following, viz. For and upon every coach upon every chariot upon every post chariot upon every post chaise upon every gig, with or without top upon every coachman upon other carriages, having panels or curtains upon four-wheeled carriages, having frame poles and tops, with leather springs upon four-wheeled carriages, with wooden or iron springs on jacks upon chariots with tops upon chairs with tops upon fulties with tops upon other two wheeled carriages upon two wheeled carriages with steel or iron springs For and upon all other two wheeled carriages upon every four wheeled carriages having framed poles and tops and resting upon wooden springs The Collector of the revenue of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on carriages, at Germantown, on the Main street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia, of which all persons possessed of such carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given, To all retail dealers in wines and foreign distilled spirits, liquors, that licences will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of wine in a less quantity, or in less quantities, than 30 gallons; and one licence for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than twenty gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by JAMES ASH, Collector of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection at Germantown, 22d August, 1798. Every declaration of stamps to be had at said office.
The Stamp Press is removed to the Office of Inspection in Germantown, on the Main-street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia, where attendance will be given for the accommodation of those who with any instruments stamped, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; august 22