Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-10-03 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2194.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 3, 1799.
[VOLUME XVI.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
For LIVERPOOL. The British letter-of-marque ship, THE LONDON, Samuel Roper, commander, Burthen 300 tons, coppered to the bends and mounting 16 six-pounders. A great part of her cargo being ready to go on board, she is intended to sail as soon as possible. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, FOR EUROPE. THE BRIG ENTERPRISE, A staunch good Vessel, well fitted, about three years old, and will carry about 1500 Barrels—can be sent to sea immediately. For terms apply to Wharton and Lewis in Germantown, near the Market house. Sept. 5, 1799.
JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Belvedere, John Frankford, commander, from Alicante and Gibraltar. 308 PIPES BRANDY, 27 pipes } Strong bodied RED WINE, 34 hogheads, 32 quarter casks, 15 butts, 60 quarter casks } SHERRY, 100 quarter casks Malaga Wine, 290 kegs Raisins, 450 boxes do, 94 jars do. FOR SALE BY NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, Who also offer for sale, THE SAID SHIP BELVEDERE. SHE is New-York built, coppered to the bends, mounts 14 six-pounders, with small arms in proportion, and sails fast. august 13 m w & i tf
FOR SALE. TO GRAZIERS. In pursuance of the last will and testament of General David Forman, deceased, will be exposed to sale, at public vendue, (on the premises) on Wednesday the 25th day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of that day. THAT very valuable FARM and PLANTATION, lying on the Long Marsh in Queen Anne's county, State of Maryland, containing about five hundred acres, about fifteen miles from Chester town, six from Church hill, and twelve from the head of Chester. This property is an object of very great speculation, particularly to any person in the grazing line, and in fact to any person wishing to sell their money in lands. There is a very large proportion of laid farm laid down in timothy, and will cut grass sufficient, I doubt not, to pay a neat profit of 500 dollars a-year. There are also about twenty acres more cleared and fit to lay down in grass; and what renders it more valuable is, that when once the timothy is well set, it will last any person's life time: And what is called the bed of the Marsh, (of which there is a considerable part belonging to this farm) the soil is from four to six feet deep, of a black rich loam, and will average from two and an half to three tons of timothy an acre; and for two years past all the hay which could be spared from the farm, has sold at the rate of five pounds a ton. The arable land is calculated for wheat, rye, Indian corn, and particularly for what is called kite-foot or bright tobacco; it is well timbered, and contains maple swamps, that when cleared, will make meadows equal to any on the farm. Any person wishing to purchase, can view the premises on application to Mr. Stephen Forman, on said farm. The conditions of sale will be, one half the purchase money on the first day of January next, and the remainder on the first day of May following. WILLIAM G. FORMAN, Surviving Executor. Sept. 17, 1799. 2awt25O.
By JAMES KINSEY, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme court of New-Jersey. Notice is hereby given, THAT upon application to me by Joseph P. Minnick, and John W. Bloomfield for themselves, by John W. Bloomfield in right of Ann his wife, William Bullus, John Moore, in the right of his wife Mary, John Bullus and Ruth Bullus, who claim an undivided sixth part of all that tract of land situate, lying and being in Springfield, Burlington county, containing eleven hundred and eighty-eight acres and a half of an acre or thereabouts, formerly devised by Mary Ludlam to Francis Bullus, who by his last will and testament devised the same to William Bowler, and John Turner in trust for Samuel Bullus his son in law, which said Samuel Bullus by his deed bearing date on or about the 5th day of March 1796, conveyed the same to his children Francis Bullus, and the same Ann Bloomfield, formerly Ann Bullus, William Bullus, Mary Bullus, now Mary Moore, John Bullus and Ruth Bullus, I have nominated and appointed Job Lippencott, Esq. of Springfield aforesaid, Abraham Stockton and Charles Ellis, both of the city of Burlington, commissioners, to divide the said tract into six equal shares or parts, and unless proper objections are stated to me on the 21st day of Nov. next, at my office in the city of Burlington at ten o'clock in the morning of that day, the said Job Lippencott, Abraham Stockton and Charles Ellis, will then be appointed the Commissioners to make partition of the said tract of land, pursuant to an act, entitled, "An act for the more easy partition of lands held by Co-partners, joint tenants, and tenants in common" passed the eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. Given under my hand the 30th day of August A. D. 1799. JAMES KINSEY. d6w.
140 barrels Green COFFEE, FOR SALE, By SIMON & HYMAN GRATZ, No. 232, Market Street. WHO HAVE ALSO ON HAND, 150 qr. chests Hylon Skin TEA, } of latest 30 qr. chests Hylon ditto, } importation. 10 chests Bohea ditto, } ditto. Sept. 18.
120,000 wt. COFFEE, Chiefly prime quality, in bags and barrels, AND 17 hhds. SUGAR, Just arrived at New Castle, In the Schooner Adventure, Capt. Devoreaux, from Port Republic, and for sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. September 17, 1799. d12t.
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale, Coffee, Bales, Mammodies, Taffaties, Colicoes, Paxos, Romal and Handkerchiefs, Mulmul. The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES, N.B. Many of these Goods may be printed to advantage in this country. may 16 3awtf
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers, Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon, } TEAS. Southong, Canton and Garden Fans, Nankens, China Ware, assorted. Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Perfumes, Choppa and Pulicat Romals, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo 26
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal } COSSAS, 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. } HUMHUMS. april 11
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in Pipes, Hhds. and quarter casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. june 25
THE STORES Of the Subscribers are continued open as usual. THEY HAVE FOR SALE 70 hogheads Molasses, 20 bales Surinam Cotton, 40,000 pounds green Coffee, 10 pipes Old Port Wine, 100 boxes Claret, 50 kegs Pearl Barley, 30 boxes Tumblers, (assorted) 200 boxes 8 by 10 Window Glass, 40 tons Hemp. Also an extensive variety of Silesia and other German Linens, Checks, &c. all which they will sell at reasonable prices and generous credits. * * * Application by letter or otherwise, will be immediately attended to. PRATT and KINTZING. Philadelphia, 5th Sept. 1799. mwf.9t
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkley and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress caes Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. flades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle fine rosettes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange scraps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N.B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26 cots.
CATTLE. About Sixty-Six Head for disposal. Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDLEY, at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Maryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799. TO BE LET. Until the 15th of November next, A safe Retreat from Philadelphia, In a pleasant situation, about three miles from town. Application left at the Printer's addressed to A. B. will be attended to. august 22 cf.
SAMUEL POTTER, WM. PAGE, AND THOMAS PRICE, HAVE removed to GERMANTOWN, between the five and six mile stone, where they have for sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, a great part of which they have just received by the ship Boyne from London, via New York. N.B. Letters (Per Post) addressed to them Philadelphia, will be regularly forwarded. Sept. 3, 1799. daw&uthfa tf
ROBERT KID'S COPPER WAREHOUSE, NO. 201, MARKET-STREET. Late ALEXANDER BILSLAND & Co. HAS JUST RECEIVED 31 Tons Patent Improved sheathing Copper & Nails, viz. 20, 22, 24, 26, & 28 oz. per foot, 1 & 1 1/8 inch Polished & unpolished Sheathing Nails, 80 boxes of Tin. LIKEWISE ON HAND, A Large assortment of Raised and Copper bottoms and sheets for Copper-Smiths, Lead & Block Tin. And a General assortment of Ironmongery for sale as above. august 15. w&fif.
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumber-ton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast-iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and can 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 rawtf
THE PARTNERSHIP TRADING under the Firms of HARTSHORNE, LARGE & Co. and JESSE & ROBERT WALN, was dissolved 1 mo. 18, 1798, and the partnership trading under the firm of HARTSHORNE & LARGE, was dissolved 15th of the 4th month last, all persons indebted to either of the above firms are requested to make immediate payment, and those that have demands to present their accounts. 7 mo. 13th d3m
THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond. John Brooks. april 1
Samuel Miles, jun'r. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorized to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIUS COMEGYS, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, feb. 14. 3awtf
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Martia, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country seats, not excelled by any within the same distance of the City, other Lots are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture, &c. a third description is well calculated for buildings fronting upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth streets continued to the German Town Road and also on Cross Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Turfers Lane, to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 july dcf.
A beautiful Country Seat for Sale SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Sipes and Mr. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—to acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water flags for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land flags for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-street, or No. 161, South Second-street. june 1.
MILLY ANDRE & Co. HAVE not removed out of town, and they have for sale at their healthy store, No. 38, Market-street corner of South Third street, A general assortment of DRY GOODS, ALSO, Just received from Virginia, 19 hogheads of best Virginia TOBACCO they will dispose of on reasonable terms. Sept. 23. 3teod
Mr. Spence, Dentist, has removed to his house in St. Andrew's Square, 2 Squares N.W. of Bush Hill. august 28 2awtfm.
OFFICE FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATES, AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS NO. 14, CHESWOUT-STREET, Between 2d & Front-streets, Philadelphia. THE SUBSCRIBER, Being solicited thereto by a number of his friends, takes this method to acquaint the Public, that he has this day opened the above Office, and has for sale the following property, viz. TWO excellent well built frame houses, two rooms on a floor, completely finished in Christian, between Third and Fourth streets, Southwark; two frame houses at the corner of Fifth and Christian streets; one three story brick, and one two story frame house in Queen street; one good accustomed tavern in German street, between Third and Fourth streets, Southwark, known by the name of Weeks's Tavern. One Plantation and tract of Land in Salem County, New Jersey, containing 70 acres, with a frame dwelling house, and other improvements thereon, together with a good proportion of wood land—the above lies near a public landing. Also 25 acres of wood land in Cumberland county, New Jersey; a number of valuable lots to be let on ground rent, in the district of Southwark. Ground rents and debts collected with promptness and address, by the Public's Most obedient Humble servant, JOSEPH H. FLEMING. N.B. A smart LAD wanted, of good connections, who writes a tolerable hand. august 15 tu.th.fat. 3w
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths,—principally Dark Blue, and printed Cassimere—Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-street. april 29
Received by the ship Adriana, captain Carlton, from London, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR SEATINGS, Suitable for chair and sofa covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, july 8 cotsf
DUTY ON CARRIAGES. Notice is hereby given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America passed at Philadelphia the 28th day of May, 1796, laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveying of passengers, the several duties and rates following to wit:
 For and upon every coach 15  upon every chariot 12  upon every post chariot 12  upon every post chaise 12  upon every phaeton with or without top 9  upon every coachette 9  upon other carriages, having pannell work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains 9  upon four wheel carriages, having framed poles and tops, with steel springs 6  upon four wheel top carriages with wooden or iron springs on jacks 3  upon carriages with tops 3  upon chaises with tops 3  upon chairs with tops 3  upon sulkies with tops 3  upon other two wheel top carriages 3  upon two wheel carriages with steel or iron springs 2  upon all other two wheel carriages 2  upon every four wheel carriage, having framed poles and tops, and resting upon wooden spars 2 
The Collector of the Revenue of the 1st division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 20th day of September next for the purpose of receiving the duties on carriages, at No. 49, North 3d Street, in the city of Philadelphia, of which all persons possessed of such carriages are desired to take notice. Notice is also given, To all real dealers in wines and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licences will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of wines in a less quantity, or in less quantities than twenty gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by JAMES ASH, Collector of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania. Office of inspection at Philadelphia, august 16, 1799. N.B. THE STAMP OFFICE AND OFFICE OF INSPECTION IS REMOVED TO GERMANTOWN, the first house above the sign of the King of Prussia. Every denomination of Stamped paper to be had at said office. August 15 rawt30S.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes. FOR SALE BY ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. N.B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted out larger than 18 by 14 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered, and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water-street, as above. july 8 dff
Notice. ALL persons having claims against the Estate of Col. Edward Oldham (deceased) late of Cecil County, Maryland, are hereby warned to exhibit the same immediately, with vouchers thereof, to the subscriber. EDWARD OLDHAM, Jun. Attorney for Mary Oldham, Ex'rx. Bohemia Manor, Cecil County, Maryland, Sept. 1, 1799. 3tawtfm.
NOTICE. To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewis town, in the county of Milfin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania; who was a partner of the firm of Johnson & Alexander, I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Milfin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the second Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewis town, in said county, of which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. august 23 THIS is to give notice, that the Subscriber, of Elkton, hath obtained the Orphan's Court of Cecil County, in Maryland, letters of Administration, on the personal estate of SAMUEL NEWETT, late of said County deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber, at or before the first day of March next. They may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1799. JOHN MILLER, Adm'r. d5w
WILL BE SOLD, BY PUBLIC VENDUE, On the 21st October next, On the Premises, In the town of Dover, Kent County, Delaware State, EIGHT LOTS OF GROUND adjoining each other, on the west side of King-street, containing in front about 505 feet, and extending in depth wellward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story brick dwelling-house, and another brick building, suitable for a store or office, together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the fourth part of the lot, where a tan yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. September 24, 1799. d21O.
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL, A LOT of ground, about 11 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Berge subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut street, next door to the premises. march 5 tu.th.fatf
TO BE SOLD, TWO new frame two Story Houses, pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post Tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and coach house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN MCCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13 cotsf
SALE OF The Springettsbury Grounds. ON Thursday the 26th September, at two o'clock P. M. at the Upper Ferry on Schuylkill, will commence, the sale of the remaining lots of the Springettsbury Estate. Purchasers paying one fourth of the money down, may have credit for the remainder as follows: Six months from the day of sale for one fourth, Nine months from ditto one fourth, Twelve months from ditto one fourth, J. CONNELLY, and Co. Auctioneers. $
HALF A CENT REWARD. RAN AWAY from the subscriber on the 8th inst. an apprentice lad, named Joseph Barnes, paper maker by trade, about 20 years of age five feet eight or ten inches high, light complexion, down look, wore his hair queued, remarkable for being a noted liar, had on when he went away a hat half worn, brown mixture cloth coat, striped velvet waistcoat, and many other clothes. Any person that will take the said apprentice up and bring him home shall receive the above reward and no charges paid. PETER BECHTEL. Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, September 10, 1799. 2awtfm.

ADDRESS TO THE FREEMEN OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Friends and Fellow Citizens,
WHEN a numerous meeting of our most respectable fellow citizens assigned to us the duty of endeavoring, as a committee, to promote the election of James Ross, it was far from being the wish of any, or the expectation of most, of our number, to become involved in the unpleasant task of commenting on the conduct of the opposite candidate, or that of his advocates. The sentiments we entertained on this subject have already been expressed to you, and we may safely challenge the most inveterate of our opponents, to point out a single instance in which we have deviated from our professions, by making invidious comments on the character or conduct of either; we should have beheld with pleasure, that, in this at least, we had not been considered unworthy of their imitation.
An artful insinuation will frequently produce more pernicious effects, in the minds of the unwary, than a direct charge, while those by whom it has been made, may consider its ambiguity a sufficient shelter to their characters, from any imputation of inaccuracy and falsehood. These reflections will naturally arise on a candid perusal of the second paragraph of an address to the Republicans of Pennsylvania, dated the 7th of August last, and published under the signatures of Messrs. Peter Muhlenberg, Samuel Miles, A. J. Dallas, Michael Leib, William Penrose, and Tench Coxe, a committee on behalf of Mr. M c Kean, in which it is asserted, that "some of the press, whether conducted by foreign emissaries with a view to influence and control the operation of our government, or employed by domestic agents with a view to encroach the emoluments of certain aristocratical persons, who deceive and mislead the federal party, have seemed with the grossest slander; the intention of the committee evidently is to impress on our minds a belief, that press of the above description, and supported for the purposes stated, exist among us, and are used and encouraged by the party who support Mr. Ross, than which nothing is more remote from truth. If there are any presses among us conducted by foreign emissaries, those from whom the insinuation originated must be more intimately acquainted with their purposes and conductors than we can justly pretend to be.
The meetings opposed to Mr. M c Kean, are charged with having assumed to themselves, the exclusive right of thinking and acting in the politics of our country, and proscribing as traitors to it all the citizens who differ from them in relation to public men or public measures; with respect to ourselves, we utterly deny the truth of the charge, and believe it would be difficult to substantiate it in a single instance; who it is that has been charged as a traitor, and what are the proofs of the charge, are so well known that Mr. M c Kean's committee will never make any enquiry into them, whilst they have any regard for the character and feelings of a very distinguished member of their body.
The general unanimity manifested in favor of Mr. Ross by the grand juries in different parts of the State, as it affords the strongest evidence of the public sentiment, could not fail to excite the deepest chagrin in his opponents; it is nevertheless somewhat extraordinary, in those who have hitherto contended, that the exercise of the rights of the individual should not be suspended or destroyed by his functions as a public officer, to mention the conduct of the individuals composing the several grand juries as a subject of complaint, especially when it is considered, that they are generally men the most respectable in their several counties for virtue and understanding, and selected by the sheriff—an officer of popular appointment.
We submit to you the candor manifested in the general charge of intercepting, treating with insult, and destroying the letters of the committee who style themselves republicans, and substituting others teeming with sedition, disrespect and indecency; we know of no such transaction—if some solitary instance of this kind has even occurred, it is not surprising that even among the friends of the federal government, to whom so many of its former supporters have recently attached themselves, some unworthy characters may be found.
"That arts of detraction, intrigue and falsehood have been assiduously practised to expose the republican candidate to odium, and to bring the republican principle itself into discredit and contempt with the people," is another of the charges, doubtless intended to apply to some or all of the supporters of Mr. Ross, as the calumniators, intriguers, &c. and to Mr. M c Kean as the republican candidate. We know of no foundation for any such charge, nor are we acquainted with any just ground on which these gentlemen distinguish themselves, and their candidate, by the exclusive appellation of republicans. We profess ourselves real republicans, although we have never arranged ourselves among the supporters of royalty, democracy, or jacobinism.
The committee have taken some pains to exculpate their candidate from the charge of being a native of Ireland and a member of the catholic church. We believe him to be neither; and, had he been both, should have been far from regarding it as a subject of censure or reproach: our excellent constitution affords to the natives of every country an opportunity to become citizens, and declares every person, otherwise qualified, equally eligible to office.
That Mr. M c Kean is a friend to France is a charge to which we cannot refuse our
assent. We believe him to be so to a degree that, adopted in our public councils, or sanctioned by the voice of the people, would have a tendency prejudicial, if not ruinous, to the honor, independence and interest of our common country; his friends must acknowledge, that he was privy to the embarkation of Dr. Logan, on his assumed embassy to the Directory, and that he furnished him with a letter or certificate, calculated to insure his favorable reception, and which, from the known character and station of the writer, gave some color of authority to his insolent interference in the negotiations of our government.
That Mr. M c Kean is friendly to France, that he defends and justifies most of her measures towards this country, and republishes those of our own government, is too generally known to admit of controversy; among his numerous declarations of sentiments of this kind, made publicly and without reserve, which might be referred to and established, we shall only lay before the public the following extract of a letter from Chas. Smith, Esq. of Lancaster, a gentleman of character and integrity, who, after stating the wish expressed by Mr. M c Kean, "that twenty thousand United Irishmen would come into this country," goes on in the following words—"These expressions did not stand alone—his abuse of the federal government was repeated and violent, so as to shew a marked dislike, and decided opposition; the great characters who conduct it were branded with the epithet of conspirators, wishing to introduce a monarchy; and his approbation of French measures, and their present ambitious pursuits, was unequivocal." Few of the citizens of Pennsylvania, are at this time so uninformed, or so misled, as to be blind to the projects meditated by France against the United States—to the varied and unwearied efforts with which she has prosecuted our ruin—to the violence, perfidy, falsehood and intrigue, by which she has endeavored to accomplish her infamous ends, and sink us into disgrace and misery. How then can we be willing to receive as our governor, one who has justified their measures, applauded their conduct and principles, and exalted the blessings of their system of liberty?
You cannot, Fellow Citizens, be ignorant, that they have made Liberty and Equality the pretences, whilst plunder and dominion have been their objects; that their philosophic enthusiasm has not been satisfied with spreading uproar and wretchedness over a great portion of the globe, and drenching its surface with blood, but that they have attempted to change the moral, as well as the political, state of man; with this view the Christian Sabbath has been abolished, religious obligations treated with ridicule and contempt, and national rights, alike inconsistent with the precepts of natural and revealed religion, have been established. Dupont, one of the members of the French Convention, has thus expressed himself—"What! Thrones are overturned! Scepters broken! Kings expire! And yet the Altars of God remain! A single breath of enlightened reason will now be sufficient to make them disappear. Nature and Reason, these ought to be the gods of men! These are my gods! For myself, I honestly avow to the Convention, I am an Atheist." Such have been the sentiments openly promulgated and adopted by the Representatives of the nation to whom Mr. M c Kean has not hesitated to avow his attachment.
Although our country has withdrawn a little from the precipice towards which she was not long since rushing with wild and unconsiderate steps, and our government, supported by the rising spirit of the people, has opposed a more manly attitude to the insulting aggressions of an implacable foe, we must not yet consider our safety to be insured, or the hour of danger past, if men who either are, or are believed to be, attached to France, and opposed to the system of energy and defence which has hitherto preserved us from the rapacious grasp of her Directory, should be excited by the people to places of trust and power, our danger will be renewed; a nation ever expert in intrigue, boasting of her diplomatic skill, will not fail to avail herself of so unhoped for an advantage.
We know nothing of the charge, that Mr. M c Kean is desirous of provoking a war with Great Britain. The answer to this supposed accusation, if not introduced for the purpose, has at least afforded his committee an opportunity of pouring forth their censures on the treaty with that nation. They observe, "that it has been so construed and acted upon as to entail upon this country the payment of two enormous classes of debts," and speak of the secession of the American Commissioners—"shrinking from the task of announcing to the public the extent of British demands." The committee certainly was not aware that one of the most offensive and exorbitant demands which has been made on that Board is for almost half a million of dollars by the Agent of the Penn family, who has accompanied his memorial with a pamphlet under the signature of Mr. M c Kean, in which he defends and justifies the claim. One of the points of difference in the cases on which the Commissioners have separated is the date of our Independence—the General Agent for the United States contended, that we became a free and independent nation from the fourth day of July, 1776—the General Agent for the British Claims asserts, that we were not so until the peace of 1783, when we received our independence from the King of Great Britain.
In the Aurora of February 22, 1798, an opinion is published with the signature of Thomas M c Kean, agreeing with that now maintained before the British Commissioners, —It expressly declares, that the civil war continued until the definitive treaty with Great Britain in 1783. Americans, if this
doctrine, corroborated by Mr. M c Kean, is true, you have been mistaken in observing the fourth day of July, 1776, as the birth day of your Independence—you must have been (according to Mr. M c Kean's opinion) in a state of civil war, and, of course, rebels until King George the third granted you, in the year 1783, the rights of an independent nation. What are we now to say of the secession of the American Commissioners to which which they were driven by exorbitant demands justified by Mr. M c Kean's opinion. If he is right great sums of money will indeed be necessary.—Many persons, hitherto considered as deserters, refugees, and traitors, were in fact (according to Mr. M c Kean's doctrine) loyal subjects, and must be paid for all they have suffered by this mistake. We pretend not to give any opinion on these questions, but leave them where the government has placed them—satisfied that they will ultimately receive a proper decision and that what in justice ought to be paid will be paid, and no more; but surely Mr. M c Kean's committee should not have told us of the enormity of British demands.
Mr. M c Kean's committee say, that he had been "charged with being a Disorganizer, a Jacobin; but that in truth there does not exist a firmer advocate, a more successful supporters of law, of public tranquility, of private property and public credit." How far his conduct respecting the disturbance that took place on Sunday the tenth of February last, in the yard of St. Mary's Church in Philadelphia, corresponds with these assertions of his committee, we submit to the public on the following statement of the part Mr. M c Kean took on that occasion. Whilist Robert Wharton, Esq. Mayor of the city, was engaged in taking the recognizances of J. Cummins and Dr. Reynolds, two of the persons accused as authors of the riot, some person knocked violently at the door and demanded admission; the constables refusing to open it, Mr. M c Kean called out "I am Chief Justice of the state." The Mayor upon hearing that the Chief Justice was there ordered the constables to open the door and give Mr. M c Kean admittance. No sooner had he entered than he called out with a loud voice, accompanied by a menacing air, "What is the reason, Mr. Mayor, of all this fuss, that you keep the city in uproar with a mob marching these gentlemen up one street and down another, hand-cuffed and tied, for half the day together."
The Mayor attempted to state the nature of their offence—the evidence of their having insulted the congregation at the Church, and that one of them had presented a loaded pistol to the breast of one of the Members, that the prisoners had been treated with all possible attention and civility—had been neither handcuffed nor tied, but, in as polite and tender a manner as the nature of the case would admit, had been permitted to walk with the peace officers in search of bail; to the Mayor's statement of the manner in which they had been treated Dr. Reynolds candidly assented; but Mr. M c Kean would hearken to nothing from the Mayor or Gentlemen present, and charged the Members of the Congregation with having committed an assault on the prisoners, and said "that they, and not the prisoners, were the aggressors, that he would have dismissed the matter in a quarter of an hour, for the prisoners had a right to take up their hats and go about their business." The Mayor proceeded to take the recognizances and Mr. M c Kean soon afterwards left the room apparently in great passion.
Many of the supporters of Mr. M c Kean are men who profess their attachment to an equality of rights and their abhorrence of political distinctions founded on wealth or family; it would be well for these to consider, how far the principles advocated by their candidate, and opposed by Mr. Ross, in the Convention that formed the state constitution, are consistent with their opinions. In page 72 of the minutes of the body, they will find the following motion made by Mr. M c Kean—"No person shall be capable of being chosen a Senator who is not seized, in fee simple, of five hundred acres of land within this commonwealth, or possessed of real and personal estate to the value of five hundred pounds;"—In page 162, they will find him (Mr. M c Kean) seconding a motion. "That the Governor shall be legally seized and possessed of a clear real and personal estate, within this commonwealth, of the value of four thousand dollars, six months before his election; and in page 171, renewing, at an adjourned meeting, his first motion, in which it appears, from the Yeas and Nays, he was opposed by Mr. Ross and supported by but eight members of the Convention. Of the merits of these several propositions we do not consider it necessary to express our opinion; but when of two candidates for the first office in our government, one is branded with the imputation of aristocracy, and the other held up to the people, in the words of his committee, as "a friend of equal rights, under the freest of governments," as one who "advocates no distinction among his fellow-citizens, but the distinction of the good and the bad," it is just to measure them by some public and known standard, established at a time when it cannot be fairly presumed that either party had any expectation of becoming a candidate for the office of Governor.
The committee has thought proper to deny, in positive terms, Mr. M c Kean's having ever expressed a wish, "that twenty thousand United Irishmen would come over to the United States, for that, in his opinion, they were the only men who understood true liberty." To us who oppose the letter of Mr. Smith already recited, and the annexed certificate of Mr. Watts of Carlisle, both men of known character, independence and integrity. If any further proof
of the conversation, stated by Messrs. Smith and Watts, were necessary several other Gentlemen, who were present, are ready to corroborate their testimony. The inaccuracy of the information on which the committee ground their denial of the charge, and the assertion, that Mr. M c Kean "advocates no distinction among his fellow citizens, but the distinction of the good and the bad," is a fair test by which you may judge what weight is due to the other parts of their statement.
Several other charges have been stated and replied to by the committee, some of them probably unfounded and others of little importance if true; on these we deem it superfluous to make a single observation—to those who made the charges we cheerfully resign the task of supporting them.
We have deemed it unworthy of ourselves, either as a committee or individually, to make any anonymous attacks on the public or private character of Mr. M c Kean; and it may, perhaps, be considered as unnecessary for us to notice any of the unproved slanders circulated respecting Mr. Ross.—One accusation, however, has been so frequently made, so strenuously insisted on, and if true, is of so serious a nature, that we cannot forbear to notice it.—Mr. Ross is charged with being a Deist.—Some of us have known him from his outset in life, and never before heard such a suggestion. When he was chosen a member of the State Convention, and when he was elected into the Senate of the United States, he was warmly opposed—many objections were urged by some who had long known him, but this charge was reserved for the present occasion.—Believing, as from all these circumstances we were justified in doing, that there was no foundation for it, we have been happy to be able to refer you to the annexed certificates which we have received from the Rev. John Smith and Messrs. A. Swearer, Robert Stockton, Joseph Wherry, John Cotton, James Brice, James Mitchell, John Mercer, James Allison, Craig Ritchie, and Alexander Cunningham, pious and devout men—the former a Minister of the Gospel, and the latter Elders of the different Presbyterian Congregations in whose neighbourhood he has for many years last resided, which will be found to contain a complete refutation of this malicious calumny.
Thus, fellow-citizens, we have considered the observations of the adverse committee in reply to the charges they suggest to have been made against their candidate; and, in so doing, have found it necessary to travel into a more personal enquiry than was agreeable to us; much of what has been said would have been avoided had not the task been imposed on us by our opponents. To whom the appellation of a defamatory inquisitor, which they have politely bestowed on us, most properly belongs you can determine.—We are now both before you—judge between us.
With respect to Mr. Ross it is almost superfluous to remind you of his just and uniform principle.—his unexceptionable deportment and unquestionable qualifications. His manners are simple, but his understanding is profound—his accomplishments plain, but his talents brilliant. He is not tainted with the novel philosophy of France, which alike sets morality and religion at defiance, but is content with being an upright and conscientious Christian as his fathers were before him. His usefulness, integrity and capacity, in the important public stations to which he has been called, have placed him beyond the reach of injury from the shafts of envy and slander. He is not, he cannot be, doubted on these points. He is yet in the prime and vigor of life, with a mind and constitution capable of encountering every difficulty and fatigue to which his office may expose him. It is true he is not a resident of the city—he is, if you please, a countryman; but, surely this can in no degree disqualify him from being your Governor, or render him less valuable and respectable.
Fellow Citizens?
We have endeavoured to place before you the two Candidates as they appear to us upon our best knowledge and information. We have sincerely endeavoured "nothing to extenuate or aught set down in malice." We are actuated by a pure and unmixed anxiety for the peace and welfare of our country, which has been, and is even now, struggling with an inveterate enemy, who can neither be awed by justice or conciliated by humiliation. Let us, therefore, earnestly unite in this important work—exert all your influence—call into action all your energies to bring it to an happy issue; and bear constantly in mind, that you are striving in the cause of your constitution—your country—your religion—yourselfs and your children; in a word—for all that is dear to MAN.
Levi Hollingsworth. Samuel Morris. Robert Barton. Benjamin R. Morgan. Henry Pratt. Michael Kepple. Zachariah Poulson, jun. Daniel Smith. John Wall. Lawrence Sacket.
Documents referred to in the preceding Address.
Certificate of Mr. Watts.
I DO hereby Certify, That I heard Thomas M c Kean, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, declare, "That he wished Twenty Thousand United Irishmen would come into this Country, that they were a People who understood true Liberty and the Rights of Man," which I am willing to attest upon oath, if it should be necessary. DAVID WATTS.
August 10, 1799.
N. B. A dozen affidavits can be procured to the above fact, if necessary.
The Letter from the Committee of Correspondence for the County of Washington which accompanied the Certificates alluded to in the preceding Address.
Washington, August 28, 1799.
SIR, THE committee in this county for promoting the election of Mr. Ross, have learnt where Mr. Ross is less known than here, currency is given by the enemies to his election, (the same conscientious men who supported the election of Mr. Jefferson,) to a report, that Mr. Ross is a Deist.
To prevent the effect of this report, one of the committee in this town, where Mr. Ross lived more than ten years, and until about five years ago, applied to such elders and other persons, noted for their piety and regard for religion, as have known Mr. Ross during the whole of this time; and as easily could be applied to, and they cheerfully signed the enclosed certificate. It was regretted that the absence of the Rev. John M c Millan, (who is the minister nearest to this place, is intimately and has been about twenty years well acquainted with Mr. Ross, and is zealous for his election,) and of the other Presbyterian ministers in this neighbourhood, who are now sitting in Presbytery, more than sixty miles from this town, prevented the obtaining of their contradiction to this false and malicious report. But it was not tho't prudent for the sake of this, to suffer the report to gain force, by the delay of another week's post: especially as, those who have signed, are distinguished characters, for good sense, honesty and piety, and respectable for their stations in society. Mr. Allison is judge of this county, Mr. Swearer, Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Ritchie are justices of the peace, and the last has been a member of assembly. Mr. Cotton and Mr. Brice, are county commissioners, and the last has been a member of assembly. Mr. Cunningham is a substantial merchant and Mr. Mercer a substantial farmer. These gentlemen being all in town at the time, were readily applied to, and you may be assured, that the certificate of any one of them, is sufficient to outweigh the report. Many more names could have been obtained, but to seek numbers was thought to be giving too much respect to the slander, and a selection of a few unquestionable characters was thought best.
The presence of the Rev. John Smith, of Canoughburgh, a learned and respectable Seceder minister, who, about three years ago, removed to this country from Octorara, in Lancaster county, enabled us to procure his certificate also, and upon this we are content to rest the character of Mr. Ross and of ourselves.
We could with as much ease have obtained as positive a denial of all the other malicious reports lately propagated against Mr. Ross, and we do pledge ourselves that they are false. But we thought it not of consequence to do so, as they are, we trust, generally known to be false; and as such reports from unprincipled and designing men are usually expected on such occasions. But there are so few means of ascertaining the credit due to a report of infidelity and a respect for religion is of such importance in public stations, that we thought it a duty to our fellow citizens to disprove the aspersions of deism .
Leaving, therefore, this aspersions should mislead good people, unacquainted with Mr. Ross, the committee here request that you will publish, if you think proper, these documents in the newspapers or in hand bills, as you think best, and in such manner as you think most fit. The original of these certificates is in the hands of the committee of Franklin county.
A. ADDISON, Chairman of the committee of Washington co.
Washington, (P.) Aug. 26th 1799.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
WE the subscribers, regular members of sundry Presbyterian congregations in the county of Washington, have heard with surprise and regret, that among the many slanderous reports propagated against the respectable character of James Ross, Esq. of Pittsburgh, who has been proposed to be chosen governor of Pennsylvania, one is that he is a D i st .
We trust that we have a sincere regard to truth and religion, and we feel ourselves bound by the duties we owe to both, so far as our testimony can go to remove from our fellow citizens, this obnoxious to the free exercise of our votes in favour of Mr. Ross. God forbid that we should assist in placing in such an important a station, a man defective in respect for religion. And we but obey the dictates of our own consciences in making the following declaration of what we know of Mr. Ross, from our own observation and indubitable information.
Mr. Ross was born of respectable and pious parents, of the Presbyterian church in York county in this state, and received from them a religious education. He is well instructed in the scriptures and the doctrines of christianity as held by our church; and we are persuaded believes and respects them. He lived long in this town, and longer in this county, and we have had good opportunities of knowing him. Where he has lived, there has not been any stated minister, and only occasional supplies for public worship. But he has contributed to the support of public worship where he lived, and attended it regularly and there is nothing known to us to justify the imputation that he is an infidel or deist , and we think this imputation false and malicious.
In witness whereof we have hereto set our hands.
A. Swearer } Elders of Washington Robert Stockton } Congregation. Joseph Wherry } John Cotton } Elders of Buffalo Congregation. James Brice }

James Mitchell, Elder of Peters Congrega- John Mercer } Elders of Chartiers James Allison } Congregation. Craig Richie Alexander Cunningham. Since I lived in Washington county, I have had opportunity of conversing and being well acquainted with James Rofs, Esq. of Pittsburgh, and of knowing his character from serious and respectable persons well acquainted with his opinions and conversa- tion, and I am well persuaded that he is fin- cerely respectful of the Christian Protestant Religion, and do verily believe that the re- port of his being an infidel or deist is alto- gether without foundation. JOHN SMITH, Minister of Associated Congregation Chartiers.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 3.
THE approaching GENERAL ELECTION, for the City of Philadelphia and the townships of Blockley and Kingsess- ing, will be held at the CENTRE HOUSE Tavern, on the south side of Market-street, to the westward of Broad-street.
COMMUNICATION.
THE Jacobin Committee, ever indefa- tigable in the pursuit of mischief, have printed another address, which although not yet published in Philadelphia, is sent to every part of the State. In this curious work they loudly complain that the federal- ists have given them no opportunity to reply to their address: And upon what principle were they entitled to the last answer? to another opportunity of circulating their abo- minable slanders against the character of Mr. Rofs and his supporters. The federal com- mittee immediately after Mr. Rofs's nomi- nation, published an address, in which they carefully abstained from all personal reflec- tions on the conduct of Mr. McKean or the action by whom he is supported. About the same time came forth the first address of the Jacobins, couched in the most insolent language, and filled with "sedition," "dis- respect and indecency." Soon after came forth, from the same poisonous source, ano- ther address, in which our government was charged with the most flagrant abandon- ment of its trust; its supporters were fly- ing the dupes of foreign emissaries and domestic traitors, and Mr. Rofs was in effect charged by these atrocious libellers, with all the guilt attached to rebellion. Our commit- tee, aware that an almost endless contro- versy would be the consequence of an imme- diate reply, deferred it until the moment when its facts would be least forgotten, and its reasoning produce the most impressive effect. What was there uncaused or unfair in a proceeding of this kind?
The six illuminati state, that a representa- tion of the bar was indeed made against the arbitrary conduct of Mr. McKean, but that it was thought most prudent to suppress it. Yes, it was suppressed; but only in con- sequence of the mean supplications of the "republican" candidate. Unfortunately, the gentleman under whose control it was placed, did not think himself authorized to suffer its publication, or the citizens of Penn- sylvania would have seen that it was signed by all the most respectable practitioners in our courts, and by many who are not so, among whom was Mr. Dallas himself.
As the committee knew that no opportu- nity would exist for a reply to this stupid production, they have made it even more false, more scurrilous, indecent, and sedi- tious than those which had before immor- talized the infamy of their names. But the characters of the authors render their works more than sufficiently odious.
WHIG & TORY.
Tench Coxe, Esq. says that the election of Mr. Rofs is advocated by old tories, and that of Mr. McKean, by "the whigs of 76." It is true that many who were formerly styled tories, are now federalists, and conse- quently friendly to Mr. Rofs, and it is also true, that many who formerly called them- selves whigs, now entertain a most violent enmity against the federal government, and deeming the election of Mr. McKean an es- sential step in their opposition to that go- vernment, are found strenuous partisans for him. There are some federalists who show an evident embarrassment, when charged with acting in conjunction with old tories; and find no relief but in the retort that at the head of their opponents is the old tory and traitor Tench Coxe. The bitterness of party spirit, during the revolutionary war, took to deep an effect in their minds, that they cannot even yet divest themselves of their resentments. It becomes necessary, there- fore, for every man to enquire what is the true state of this question; and whether the connection with which the federalists are charged, is not honourable, rather than matter of reproach.
The two parties of whigs and tories, dur- ing the revolutionary war, divided the whole community; but by the numerous changes and successions of party, since that period, they have now become nearly blended, and the distinction ceases to exist, except amongst a few whose unchristian disposition permit them neither to show forbearance to those of different opinions, nor to extend forgive- ness to enemies. The distinction is at this day brought into view, not for the purpose of exciting a spirit of unanimity amongst the people, but of enflaming the torch of discord. The attempt ought to be repelled by every friend to the peace and happiness of the country.
These parties, as is generally the case in all combinations of men, were, on each side, divided into two classes, and were composed
of conscientious and unprincipled men. On the other side, there were found amongst the projectors, the conductors and the support- ers of the independence of the country, the same great and good men, who planned and now administer the federal government. On the other side, were found many who from the most conscientious persuasion of their be- ing right, thought our independence contra- ry to their duty and allegiance to the crown of Great-Britain, contrary to the oaths which they had taken to support the crown, and al- so to the best and true interests of the coun- try. On all subjects, and especially on po- litics, the wisest and best men differ in opi- nion: It is fair, therefore, to say, that ma- ny very wise virtuous and valuable men were opposed to our revolution. The fact is so, and is within the knowledge of every man of the smallest observation. Very many of those who were the first, most eager and de- termined opposers of the encroachments of Great-Britain on the liberties of this coun- try, revolted from the idea of independence, and upon its being declared by Congress, immediately seceded (as they had a right to do) and either withdrew from the country altogether, or retired from public notice, and remained inactive spectators of the contest. Both parties were disgraced by adherents who cared not at all for the merits of the cause which they supported; but being im- patient of the calm of regular government, envious of the prosperity of the industrious, naturally fond of change and of a state of confusion, calculated only to live in a state of uproar and of crimes, or led by the prospect of advantage, attached themselves to the one side, or the other, as chance or hope of plun- der directed. To whom these descriptions at present apply, no one is at a loss to say.
The subject, therefore, is fairly stated thus: At the commencement of the dispute between Great-Britain and these States, those who from their talents, their learning or their wealth, were fitted to lead, differed about the course that was to be pursued. The whigs were eventually successful, and their opponents submitted. As neither had been actuated but by the most virtuous mo- tives, both parties were willing that their contention should be buried in oblivion. And it is remarkable, that as soon after the war as the vindictive passions which it en- gendered had time to subside, both these classes of men, comprising, with a few unim- portant exceptions, all the virtue, all the talents, all the knowledge, and all the wealth of the community coalesced, and have ever since gone hand in hand in promoting the interests of the country. The whigs who now are federalists, are those who by their energies in the cabinet and in the field, ef- fected our deliverance from the yoke of Great-Britain. The tories who are now federalists, are those citizens who from con- scientious motives seceded from the declara- tion of independence, and retired from the noise of war with the sincerest prayers for the future prosperity of our common coun- try. During the conflict they held a neutral and inoffensive conduct, and since its ter- mination have been found on all occasions, ready and able assertors of their country's rights.
Not such were either the whigs or tories, who compose the party now called anti-feder- alists. The whigs who belong to that par- ty, had not for their object during the revo- lution, to give this country a free and per- manent government, but to oppose the oper- ations of the government of Great-Britain under which they then lived. Their object appears still to be, to give opposition to the existing government. They are neither ca- pable of forming, nor would they sit down quietly under any regular government, even of their own naming. They were men who sought for the vain splendor of office—for the power of oppressing and extorting from those who might become subjects of their rapaci- ty; and were buoyed upon the hope, that when all order should be prostrated, their favorite principle of "Equality" would be realized, and the property of their indus- trious neighbours pillaged with impunity. The tories of the revolution, who now rank with the anti federalists, were men who joined the arms of Great-Britain through motives of revenge, or from hopes of confis- cation and plunder. They composed those necessary appendages to the British army, the guides, the spies and informers, who di- rected their marches, and who marked out the victims of their cruelties. They are worthy of the men to whom they have at- tached themselves: And both together, con- stitute a mass of villainy, not to be surpassed in any part of the world.
These things are facts within the know- ledge of every one who can recollect the pe- riod and the progress of the American revo- lution; and now chooses to look around him, and see who are at present the actors on the stage. It is matter of the highest praise to the federalists, that they have been able to bury their animosities, and to join heartily in their mutual endeavors to further the interests of their country. It is the strongest evidence of the rectitude of their views, that they are opposed only by the unprincipled of the former parties.
A WHIG OF '76.
Citizen Rey, who lately denounced the government of France, for driving this country to declare war against her, must have derived no benefit from the embassy of the brave Logan. He could have learnt from this honest husbandman, that the con- duct of France to America had procured her the admiration of, and was the theme of constant panegyric, to all the democrats of America.
An account of the flour inspected in the city of Baltimore, for the last quarter ending the 30th September, as returned to the mayor by the inspectors:— 43 878 whole, and 4 270 half barrels.
For the Gazette of the United States.
MR. FENNO, The annexed paragraphs are a copy of a short statement I have just addressed to the edi- tor of the Aurora, with a request that he will publish the same as early as may be. And as I deem it but just to give the statement general publicity, I request you will cause it to be inserted in your paper as soon as may be convenient, and you will oblige your obedient servant, JOHN RYERSON. September 28th, 1799.
To the Editor of the Aurora.
SIR, A FEW days ago, a gentle- man of my acquaintance came to my house, and informed me that my name had been used in an anonymous publication in the Aurora of the 23d instant, attached to the signature of Michael Servetus, with a view to substantiate the charge of infidelity against Mr. Rofs, of Pittsburgh, one of the can- didates for the Governorship of this State. The acquaintance above mentioned not bringing with him the paper referred to, a day or two elapsed before I procured it.
I find it therein stated, that Mr. Rofs said in my presence, that "he hoped if ever he should be so weak as to believe in the christian religion, that he might have strength enough left to cut his own throat." I never did, Sir, hear Mr. Rofs make the foregoing expression, nor use words to the same effect; />nor did I ever tell any person or persons />whatsoever that I did hear Mr. Rofs to ex- />press himself.
If Michael Servetus has ever heard me say />any thing at all about Mr. Rofs's religion, />he has my entire approbation (if he chooses />to do so) to state with precision my words, />the sense in which he understood them, and />the occasion, with his proper name affixed />thereto. If he should do this, he will find />that I will not shrink from the truth, but />reply to his statement as becometh a man of />veracity and candour. As my present resi- />dence is a considerable distance from Phila- />delphia, I request the favor of you, Sir, should />any matter be offered for publication in the />Aurora, as a consequence hereof, and au- />thenticated as I have proposed above, that />you will send to the Post-office for me, a pa- />per containing the same.
I am, Sir, />Your most obedient servant, />THOMAS RYERSON. />Lower Chichester, Delaware county, />28th September, 1799.
From the Philadelphia Gazette.
COMMUNICATION. />It reflects great honor on the Federalists />of Pennsylvania, that they have selected and />nominated James Rofs, Esq., as their favorite />candidate, for the chief magistracy of the />State. From the respectable and numerous />documents which have recently been publish- />ed, all, even his political enemies, must ac- />knowledge, that as a man, a citizen, a po- />litical man and a christian, his character is ir- />reproachable, and, in every respect, worthy />their choice and confidence, and that he is a />man fearing God and hating covetousness.
His honest interference in favor of two in- />jured and oppressed Africans, who were un- />mercifully treated, and unlawfully held in />bondage, in the western country, though />last, is not the least "plume in his cap," />and must endear him to every friend of jus- />tice and humanity.
At a time when it was hazardous to a />man's interest, and unfavourable to his re- />putation, to be friendly to the abolition />of slavery, Mr. Rofs stood alone, and tho' />not a member of the society established for />that purpose, no sooner saw their misery />and heard their groans, than he flew to />their relief. Unfolicited he undertook their />cause, instituted a suit against their pretend- />ed master, and in an eloquent and impres- />sive address to the court and jury, and hun- />dreds of surrounding spectators, depicted />the horrid deformity of petty tyranny and />debasing slavery in such striking and lumin- />ous colours, as to faith conviction even on />the minds of the slave-holders themselves, />obtain a verdict in favour of the oppressed, />and turn the tide of popular opinion into />its proper channel, the true, equal, and />inherent rights of man.
Deeply sensible of the important service />Mr. Rofs voluntarily rendered them, the />Abolition Society of Pennsylvania, I under- />stand, tanfmitted him a vote of thanks, />for his benevolent and successful exertions in />the cause of suffering humanity.
"He has done good by health, />And will bind to find it true."
COMMUNICATION.
We are happy to inform our Fellow-Citizens />that comfortable accommodations are />provided for the reception of Orphan Chil- />dren, at the encampment on Malters's />Ground; under the immediate inspection />of Luke W. Morris. Such of these unfor- />tunate objects as have already fallen under />public notice, were this day removed to the />encampment, and as it is expected their num- />ber will be daily encreasing, we have no />doubt of the charitable assistance of the bene- />volent—whose aid in suitable clothing for />children from 2 months to 12 or 14 years, />will be thankfully received.
Donations of the above description may />be sent to Luke W. Morris, on the ground; />to John Evans, No. 58, South Second />street; or to Thomas Harrison, No. 72, />South Third-street, two of the Committee />appointed by the General Board of Guardians />for the relief of the poor.
10th month 1st, 1799. />N. B. The different printers are requested />to publish the above in their papers.
SEVEN deaths were reported at the />Health-Office, New York, ending Tuesday, />12 o'clock.
FOREIGN AUXILIARY ARTICLES.
All the Roman territory, except Ancona, />is purged of the French. />Naples was entered by Card. Ruffo, June />13.—He has taken from St. Elmo, Capua />and Gaeta.
The Senate of Florence has resumed its />functions, and invited the Grand Duke to />return.
Alessandria is besieged by General Melas, />who on the 7th July, finished the third bat- />tery, against the citadel; and would speed- />ily open the trenches against it.
Mantua—General Kray is carrying on />the siege with great vigor. He has been />strongly reinforced—has summoned the />French Commander to surrender, which he />has refused. He has carried by assault the />gate and tower of Cercola.
Moreau, we understand, has left Italy, />and is to command an army on the Rhine.
Suwarrow in one of his dispatches says, />"I have defeated Macdonald, and I will />completely route Moreau."
BALTIMORE, October 1.
AMERICAN GALLANTRY.
Extract of a letter from the supercargo of />the ship London Packet, to his owner, />Mr. H. Goldsborough, of this city, dated />28th September, off the Capes.
"On the 10th of this month we had a />very severe engagement with a French pri- />vateer of 16 guns and 150 men. She en- />gaged us one hour and three quarters, one />half of which time she was close along side. />A little before she attempted to board us />they hoisted the bloody flag, which proved />a bloody one to them, as every man who at- />tempted to board suffered instant death. Con- />sidering the desperate attempt they made, />we got off well. I am sorry to inform you />we had three men killed, one of whom was />our second mate, Mr. Lindsay, a spirited />and active officer; and two wounded, one />of whom was captain Aderfson, who received />a ball in his right breast. It was eight />o'clock at night when the privateer sheered />off from us, unable to effect her point. Some />of her sails were on fire from the wads from />our guns; and some of our own sails being />likewise on fire from a similar cause, prevent- />ed our capturing her. Had it not been for />that circumstance, we should have lashed her />to the ship and made a prize of her."
"On the whole we had a providential es- />cape from being blown up, as several of the />wads of their guns were blown into our cabin />which was in a blaze of fire, and would have />reached the magazine, had it not been for />the exertions of those who attended to it."
From the COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.
The Packet, Captain Trott, has arrived />since our last from Liverpool. Although />the furnishes London dates to August 12th, />seventeen days later than before received, />the intelligence they communicate is not />of that interesting and important nature, />which expectation had almost realized.
The accounts from Asia, are official and />pleasing.—The conqueror of Italy and />Egypt, covered with chagrin and disap- />pointment, and followed by disaster />and defeat, has been forced to retrograde />through the deserts of Syria, leaving his />cannon and stores in the sand; and his wound- />ed to the mercy of his rival in arms.—He />will endeavor to retrace his steps into />Egypt, or turning to the left allay the fever />of his mortification by the capture of Suez, />etc.—if the British Squadron in the Red Sea />should not previously force him to re-act the />tragedy of Ithaca and his host.
In Italy we hear of the junction of Mac- />donald with Moreau: It may be an indi- />vidual meeting; but we see no traces of the />march, even of the remnant of an army, />from Tuscany to the Genoise.
In Switzerland things remain still in statu />quo.
In England the preparations for the expe- />dition to Holland increase in number and in />vigour. The Duke of York is to command />in chief. An embargo had been imposed />on the ports of the channel and river; a fe- />vere impress had taken place; and the first />division of the troops had sailed. Near />90,000 men, will be employed in this expe- />dition.
In France the Jacobins are vociferous, />powerful and vindictive. Denunciation is />their alpha, and execution the omega of all />their speeches and resolutions. The Coun- />cil of Elders is the only barrier that which />prevents their inundating the Republic with />all the horrors of the Robespierrean regime.
THE ENVOYS.
We can assure the public that the En- />voys to the French Republic have received />orders, and are now preparing, immediate- />ly to embark for Europe;—any thing in />the Salem Gazette, of yesterday to the con- />trary.
The Hon. Mr. Swift, of Connecticut, />goes out Secretary of the Embassy.
FOR SALE.
120 qr. casks of SHERRY WINE. />Apply to PHILIPS CRAMMOND and Co. />October 2, 1799. d3t.
The Owners or Consignees of
GOODS, />On board the brig Mercury, J. Yeardley, master.
ARE requested to furnish their Permits, the />said vessel having begun to discharge at />Walnut Street Wharf. />THOMAS & J. KETLAND. />September 28. d3t.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
ARRIVED.
Brig Sally, Guian, Lagura, from the Fort. />Schr. Antelope, Whelen, 11 days from />Cape Francois.
Schooner Peggy, Nicholson, from hence />to Cape Francois, was captured by a French />privateer from Porto Rico, and through />mistake of the prize master, was carried to />Monte Christo (St. Domingo) where />he was instantly released and the prize crew />imprisoned.
Captain Nicholson, together with the />crews of several other vessels the privateer />had captured, were put on board a brig />from Norfolk, loaded with lumber, (the />not being valuable enough to carry into port) />and sent for Cape Francois, Captain Nich- />olson, went up to Monte Christo, to />claim his vessel, the day before the Ante- />lope sailed.
Brig Gayola, Remington, from the Ha- />vanna, is below.
Brig Amiable Creole, Foster, from hence />has arrived at Hamburg.
Ship Roebeck, Hefs, from this port has />arrived at Surinam.
Brig Amiable Adeel, Gilman, has ar- />rived at Port Republican.
Baltimore, October 1.
A pilot who arrived this morning gives />information of having spoke the following />vessels in the bay.
September 27, spoke brig Lydia, from />Savannah to Baltimore.
Brig Nancy, from do. to do.
Ship Fidelity, from Port-au-Prince to do.
September 28, brig Rover, of Beverly, />from Petersburg to do.
Ship Rebecca, of Newburyport to Nor- />folk.
Ship London Packet, from Surinam to />Baltimore.
Brig Amelia, from do. to do.
REPORT
Of the Sextons of the different grounds, of />the number of Funerals at their grounds.
   FOR THE 24 HOURS, ENDING THIS DAY AT 12 O'CLOCK.   Names of the Burial Grounds. Number of Persons.     Christ Church, - - - - - 0 0   St. Peters, - - - - - 1 0   St. Pauls, - - - - - 0 0   1st Presbyterian, - - - - - 0 0   2d do. - - - - - 1 0   3d do. - - - - - 0 0   Scots Presbyterian, - - - - - 0 0   Associate Church, - - - - - 0 0   St. Mary's, - - - - - 1 0   Trinity, - - - - - 0 0   Friends, - - - - - 0 0   Free Quakers, - - - - - 0 0   Swedes, - - - - - 0 0   German Lutheran, - - - - -</

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WHEREAS Matthew McConnell, Esq.
By deed dated the 16th of May, 1799, granted and assigned to the subscribers, 55,518 acres of land on the waters of Su- gar creek, in the county of Luzerne and state of Pennsylvania, upon trust, to sell and dispose of the same, and apply the proceeds (after satisfying all such just and legal claims as may be due on said lands) to the payment of such notes as the said Matthew McConnell has drawn in favor of a certain Joseph Thomas, or that the said Joseph Thomas has drawn in favor of, and which are endorsed by the said M. McConnell, and which are mentioned in the schedule annexed to the deed of trust, aforesaid:-
Provided, That the holders of said notes shall, on or before the 16th day of Novem- ber next, execute to him a full discharge and acquittance, or render up the said notes, and the balance, if any, to the holders of any of the said notes who shall not have made such discharge or rendered up said notes, as aforesaid, pro rata, according to their re- spective claims and demands.
This public notice is given of the said assignment, that those who are interested may avail themselves of the terms therein contained.
William Buckley, } Assignees. Thomas M. Wilton, } William Davison, Philadelphia, 14th Sept. 1799.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th day of June, one thousand, seven hun- dred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulat- ing the grants of land appropriated for mili- tary services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and nine- ty nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after de- scribed, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto ri- ver; thence up the Main Branch of the said ri- ver to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same;—thence along the said bound- ary line to the Tuckaroas branch of the Mus- kingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line so run to the place of be- ginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of town- ships; and that plats and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspec- tion of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services perform- ed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner afo- resaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immedi- ately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of loca- tion shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, per- sonally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particu- lar quarter townships selected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be al- lowed to register the said warrants in manner a- foresaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
To the Freemen, Electors for the city and county of Philadelphia.
GENTLEMEN, ACKNOWLEDGMENT with thanks, all former favors, I request a continu- ance of your friendship, by your Votes and Interest, at the ensuing Election for the Coroner's office, which will add an addi- tional obligation and shall be held in grate- ful remembrance by your friend and humble servant, JOHN LEACOCK, Coroner.
This day is published, By W. YOUNG, BOOKSELLER, Institutes of Natural Law.
THE THIRD EDITION. Being the substance of a course of lectures, read in St. John's college, Cambridge. By T. RUTHERFORTH, D.D. F.R.S.
THE 1st vol. explains the rights of mankind, considered as individuals: I. Law in general. II. Rights and obligations. III. Of property. IV. Limitations of property. V. Of our common right to things. VI. Of derivative acquisitions by the act of man. VII. Of derivative acqui- sitions by the act of the law. VIII. Of prescription. IX. Of the obligations aris- ing from property. X. Of the right which a man has in his own person. XI. Of pa- rental authority. XII. Of promises. XIII. Of contract. XIV. Of oaths. XV. Mar- riage. XVI. Of the right of defence.— XVII. Of reparation of damages done. XVIII. Of punishment. XIX. Of war. XX. Of slavery.
The 2d vol. explains the rights and ob- ligations of mankind, considered as members of civil societies. I. of societies in general. II. of civil society its nature and origin. III. of civil power. IV. of different forms of civil government. V. of the changes produced. VI. of civil laws. VII. of interpretation. VIII. of civil subjection, and civil liberty. IX. of the law of nations. X. of the changes that are made in States and in their civil constitutions.
The merits of this work, so justly extolled by experienced judges, and appreciated by the lovers of science, renders it unnecessary for the editor to publish the numerous and hon- ourable testimony, that might be produced in its favour. It is with much pleasure he informs his customers and the public, that the American edition (not inferior to the British in paper and print) is now offered for sale, in two 8vo. vols. at 4 dollars and 50 cents in boards, and five dollars when neatly bound. The imported copies of the same size, are sold at 7 and 8 dollars.
W. YOUNG, has for sale, as usual, Stamps, Stationery, custom house Blanks of every denomination, Writing and Printing Papers, Blank & Printed Books, wholesale and retail. N. B.—Orders transmitted through the Post-office or otherwise, are immediately executed. Philadelphia, 12th Sept. 3taw2w.
DONATION LANDS.
Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Offi- cers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the subscribers authorised by law will sit as a Board at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the af- ternoon, to hear and determine all unadjusted Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next.
JOHN DONALDSON, Com't SAMUEL BRYAN, Reg't. PETER BAYNTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of Pennsylvania, May 15, '99. (16) dtw (m.w.fatf)
United States, District of Pennsylvania. } ss. To the Marshal of the Pennsylvania Dis- trict of the United States.
WHEREAS in my opinion a contagious sick- ness in the city of Philadelphia, renders it hazardous to hold the next stated Session of the Circuit Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District of the middle Circuit of the said city, the place appointed by law at which to hold the stated Session of the said Court—These are by virtue of the powers and authorities vested in me, RICHARD PETERS, Judge of the Penn- sylvania District of the United States, in the name and by authority of the United States, to order and direct you to adjourn the session of the said circuit court, directed to be held at Philadelphia, on the eleventh day of October next, to Norris Town, in the county of Montgomery in the same district, being a convenient place within the same for holding the said court; and you are to make publication hereof in one or more public papers printed at the said city, that the said court is ad- journed as it is hereby directed to be; and you are accordingly to adjourn the said court to the said place hereby appointed from the time you shall receive this order to the said eleventh day of Octo- ber next, the time by law prescribed for commenc- ing the said session.
(L.S.) Given under my hand and seal at Bel- mont in the said district this sixth day of September in the year of our Lord 1799, and in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the Uni- ted States.
RICHARD PETERS. WHEREFORE I, the said Marshal, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the above order and directions from the honorable Rich- ard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the Pennsylvania district of the United States, and in the name and by the authority of the United States, do adjourn the session of the Circuit court of the said United States, which was to have been held at Philadelphia, on the eleventh day of Octo- ber next, to the courthouse in NORRIS TOWN in the county of Montgomery in the same dis- trict, there to meet on the said eleventh day of October next at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day of which all persons bound by Re- cognizance or have otherwise to do thereat are desired and required to take notice and give their attendance accordingly.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's office at Philadelphia, September 7, 1799. dtitth O.
FOR SALE. The brig MARY, Capt. JOHN TARRIS, Now lying at Marcus Hook—a live oak and cedar vessel—will carry 2000 barrels, and has been newly sheathed. She is armed with 10 four-pounders, muskets, pistols, cutlasses, boarding-pikes, &c. For terms, apply to GURNEY & SMITH. Sep. 3. cotf
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street, WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 61-2 feet long, 25 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 51-2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed. Cartridges on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 61-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Boarding Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 12 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 12 and 24 lb. Canner Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles. Taunton Ale in casks of 7 dozen each. march 8. 22w tf
THE CREDITORS OF Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Assignee at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A. M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. june 25
MAIL COACHEES Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday except- ed) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadel- phia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M. Between New-York and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday except- ed) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New- York the next morning, by 8 o'clock. Returning. Leave New-York every day (Sunday except- ed) at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock. Seats in the Mail Coaches to be taken in New-York, At Butman's Office, No. 5, Cortland-street. In Philadelphia. At John Dunwoody's, Market-street, Spread Eagle, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second street. In Baltimore. At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadel- phia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadel- phia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14 lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound. The Proprietors are not responsible for Bag- gage. LEVI PEASE, Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore. WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, } May 1. }
AT a meeting of the visitors and governors of St. John's college in the State of Maryland, on the 13th day of July 1799. Resolved, That on the first day of October next, this board will proceed to elect a Professor of Eng- lish and Grammar, who shall receive, for his ser- vices, at the rate of £200 per annum, to be paid quarterly; and that public notice thereof be given, &c. &c.
A. C. HANSON. N.B. The office aforesaid hath just become va- cant, by the resignation of a gentleman, whose affairs require, the immediate undertaking of a voyage by sea.
It is the duty of the said Professor (to whom is allowed an assistant) to teach the English language grammatically, and to prepare students for a supe- rior school, by teaching them the Latin grammar the Vocabulary, and Cordery. Writing is to be taught to all his scholars at stated hours; and to those students who are not destined for the interior schools are to be taught, at the discretion of their parents, or guardians, Arithmetic, and other branches of science usually taught in English schools —A complete knowledge of Latin, Arith- metic, &c. is considered indispensable in the profes- sion; and it is expected, that candidates who are not known to the Board, will submit to an exami- nation, as well as produce satisfactory testimonials of their good morals, and fair characters. The Printers within the United States are re- quested to insert in their papers the foregoing re- solution and remarks, and to repeat the publica- tion, as often as convenience will admit, until the 25th day of September next. July 22. 12wtf20
To the Holders of  MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropri- ated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at war, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an in- telligent inhabitant of that country, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber pre- vious to the period for locating, thereby ena- bling him to make the most advantageous lo- cations the priority will admit.
He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, class them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be registered at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next. For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be re- quired, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3, Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2. m.wtf.
WILLIAM COBBETT HAS JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE 1 DOL. 50 CENTS) THE  BAVIAD AND  MEVIAD. By WILLIAM GIFFORD, Esquire. To which is prefixed, A POETICAL EPISTLE TO THE AUTHOR By an American Gentleman.
[In introducing this celebrated work to the Gen- tlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavored to give it a dress proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amuse- ment and delight it is intended. No expense has been spared in the publication; and I flatter myself that the work does not yield, either in paper or print, to any one ever published in America. This edition has an advantage over some former ones, as it contains by way of notes, the minor productions of the author; and, it has an advan- tage over every other edition, in the Poetical Epistle, which is prefixed to it, and which must be ex- tremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it is a proof that there are Ameri- cans who have the taste to admire, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Geniuses of other nations. Some Copies have been sent on to Mr. Som- ersville, Maiden Lane, New York, also to Mr. Hill, Baltimore, and to Mr. Young, Charleston. Copies will be sent to Boston and other places, as soon as occasions offer.] may 28
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The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired: Philadelphia, June 15, 1798.
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States.
The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia,
Respectfully represents, "That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Con- gress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed protect- ing the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies, that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase co- pies of that record for themselves.
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True copy from the original Memorial, pre- sented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798.
WILLIAM LAMBERT, for "JONATHAN W. CONDY, CLERK."
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Three Cents Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant Girl, named Elizabeth Howack, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any per- son apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had 2 years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 19. august 6. 3awtf
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Buxton, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Spring- field and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populou- sness of the country through which it pas- ses, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thorough- fare from Philadelphia to New-York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained.—There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is amongst the least of its advantages, because daily expe- rience proves to us, that dispatch as well as com- fort in travelling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It prevents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little dust in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a con- siderable proportion of shade, must always ren- der travelling in the latter season peculiarly a- greable. The Swift Sure starts from PHILADEL- PHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Buxton, where it stops to Breakfast, from Buxton it goes through Newtown to Penny-town to dinner; from Penny town through Hopewell, Millstone, Boundbrook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New- York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia