Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-09-17 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2180.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17, 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.
The Office of "The Gazette of the United States" is removed to the first three-story brick house in Eleventh, above Arch street, where this paper will continue to be published during the prevailing sickness.
Subscribers in Germantown and its vicinity, will receive their papers from Mr. Kitchen.
Those at Frankford, from the Store of John McClellen, Esq.
NOTICE.
THE different corresponding committees of the county of Philadelphia, formed for the purpose of supporting Mr. Ross's election, are requested to meet on THURSDAY next, at three o'clock P. M. at the sign of the Columbus in Frankford. September 17, 1799.
NOTICE.
THE Freemen of the City of Philadelphia, friends to the Election of James Ross, Esq. of Pittsburg as Governor, are requested to meet at the Union School-House, in Germantown, on Saturday the 21st of September, at 3 o'clock, in order to fix on a general ticket, to be balloted for at the ensuing election, in the City of Philadelphia. By order of the Committee of Correspondence. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH. Sept. 16.
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. Devoreux, from Port Republic, and for sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. September 17, 1799.
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 blackish 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. 2awt250.
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 Bulfus, John Moore, in the right of his wife Mary, John Bulfus and Ruth Bulfus, 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 Bulfus, who by his last will and testament devised the same to William Bulfus, and John Turner in trust for Samuel Bulfus his son in law, which said Samuel Bulfus by his last will and testament conveyed the same to his children Francis Bulfus, and the same Ann Bloomfield, formerly Ann Bulfus, William Bulfus, Mary Bulfus, now Mary Moore, John Bulfus and Ruth Bulfus, I have nominated and appointed Job Lippencott, Esq. of Springfield aforesaid, Abraham Stockton and Chas. Ellis, both of the city of Burlington, commissioners, to divide the said tract into six equal shares or parts, and unless proper objections are filed 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 1799—Given under my hand the 30th day of August A. D. 1799.
JAMES KINSEY. Sept. 2.
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. Sept. 5, 1799.
For terms apply to Wharton and Lewis in Germantown, near the Market house.
FOR LIVERPOOL. The British letter-of-marque ship, THE LONDON, Samuel Roper, commander, Burthen 300 Tons, coppered to the heads and mounting 16 six-pounders. A great part of her cargo being ready to go on board, she is intended to sail as soon as possible. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. august 15
FOR CHARTER, The British Letter-of-Marque SHIP LONDON, Samuel Roper, commander, Burthen 330 Tons, coppered, sheathed, mounting Twenty guns, and will be ready to receive a cargo in about 14 days, for terms apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
WHO HAVE FOR SALE ON BOARD SAID SHIP, 40 Tons Patent Sheathing COPPER, assorted from 18 to 32 ounces to the square foot. Composition Nails, Spikes and Bolts of various descriptions. 20 4lb. guns of 4 cwt. each, 40 6lb. do. 6 cwt. do. 12 12lb. do. 12 do. do. with carriages, 12 cwt. each, 240 crates Queen's Ware, assorted, 800 Tons Fine Stoved Salt, 45 do. Houle Coal, and a quantity of Paints codf august 3
THE STORES Of the Subscribers are continued open as usual. THEY HAVE FOR SALE 70 hogheads Molasses, 50 bales Surinam Cotton, 20,000 pounds green Coffee, 10 pipes old Port Wine, 100 boxes Claret, 50 kegs Pearl Barley, 30 boxes Tumblers, (assorted) 200 boxes 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.g
VINEGAR. CYDER VINEGAR, one and two years old, fit for pickling, For sale by the Cask or Gallon, at No. 191, North Third Street. ALSO A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES, As usual, by— RICHARD B. JACKSON. Sept. 12.
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable Millinery, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress caps Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe rocs Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange craps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26
NOTICE. Bank of North America, SEPT. 9, 1799. THOSE Persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank, are informed That regular Notices will be put under sealed covers, directed to the respective payers and lodged in the Post-Office, every Monday until the return of the citizens. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. dist
CATTLE. About Sixty-Six Head for disposal. Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDLEY, at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Maryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799.
TO BE LET. Until the 15th of November next, A safe Retreat from Philadelphia, In a pleasant situation, about three miles from town. Application left at the Printer's addressed to A. B. will be attended to. august 22
SAMUEL POTTER, WM. PAGE, AND THOMAS PRICE, HAVE removed to GERMANTOWN, between the five and six mile stone, where they have For Sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, a great part of which they have just received by the ship Boyne from London, via New York. N. B. Letters (Per Post) addressed to them Philadelphia, will be regularly forwarded. Sept. 3, 1799. daw&ruthia tf
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers. Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, Souchong, Canton and Garden Fans, Nankins, 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 Romales, 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 HUMHUMS. 1100 buthels St. Martins Salt. april 11
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in Pipes, Hhds. and quarter casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. june 25
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. 131 Market-Street. april 29
THE PARTNERSHIP TRADING under the Firms of HARTSHORN, LARGEE & Co. and JESSE & ROBERT WALN, was dissolved 1 mo. 11, 1793, and the partnership trading under the firm of HARTSHORN & LARGEE, 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
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, CORNELIS COMEGYS, JOHN ALLEN, } Assignees feb. 14.
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Martin, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country seats, not excelled by any with in 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 Grosf Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Purser's Lane, to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 july
TO BE LET, Possession to be given on the 26th August, A convenient Three Story Brick House, SITUATE in Spruce between Second and Third Street; apply at No. 110 South Second Street. july 18
FOR SALE, A COUNTRY SEAT. CONTAINING about Ten acres of Land, situated at the 5 mile stone, on the Ridge Road, being near the Falls of Schuylkill. The Dwelling-House has lately received a thorough repair, and consists of a Dining Room, nearly 30 feet long, a Breakfast Parlour, a Housekeeper's Room and a Kitchen, with 5 Bed rooms, and Garret's over the whole. Adjoining the house is a good Garden, Ice-House, Spring-House, Eight stall Stables, and Coach-House, with a large Orchard. Apply to the Printer. august 23
Ten Dollars Reward. STRAYED or conveyed on Thursday night last from off the premises, about 2 1/2 miles from Philadelphia, on the Ridge road, a handsome dark bay HORSE in good condition, about 14 hands high, with black legs, black mane and bushy black tail, cut straight at the end; has several long scratches on his back, occasioned by playing in the fields. Whoever can give information of him so that the owner may have him again, shall receive the above reward by applying at No. 46, South Fifth Street. Philadelphia, August 19
John J. Parry, WATCH-MAKER, INFORMS his friends and the public, he has removed for the season from his shop in Second-Street to the next house to the post-office in Trenton, opposite the Market, where all orders in his line will be executed with particular care and attention. An excellent assortment of Silver Ware and Jewellery, and Gold and Silver Watches, for Sale as above. Trenton, Sept. 4, 1799. 3taw2w.
Oeller's Hotel in Germantown. THE Subscriber begs leave to inform the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has opened his Hotel in Germantown, just above the Market House; he has provided the best of liquors of all kinds, he will prepare dinners at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms; refreshments of every kind to be had at all times, as well as soups every day from 12 to 3 o'clock. His ordinary will be as usual at half past three o'clock. A COACHER, will start from the said Hotel in the morning at 6, for Germantown, and return from thence at 9. In the afternoon at 3, and return at 5 o'clock, where good accommodations will be provided for passengers. N. B. The Hotel in the city of Philadelphia, will remain open as usual. august 26
JAMES OELLERS. d3w
John Miller, Jun. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale. Coffees, Bales, Memmoodies, Taffeties, Colicoes, Panama, Romal and Handkerchiefs. Mulmul. The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES, N. B. Many of these Goods may be pointed to advantage in this country. may 16
35 casks of 6d. and 8d. NAILS, and 4, 2 1/2 and 3 inch SPIKES, entitled to drawback, for sale by PETER BARKER, & Co. No. 149, High-Street. 8 mo. 2
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
SEABORN, TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and customers in general, that he has removed from his house No. 76, Mulberry Street, for the present season, a little above Riter's tavern, Germantown, the sign of Gen. M'Pherson, where he intends to carry on business as usual. september 2.
OFFICE FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATES, AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS NO. 14 CHESTNUT-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 Publics' Most obedient Humble servant, JOSEPH H. FLEMING. N. B. A smart LAD wanted, of good connections who writes a tolerable hand. august 15
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
NOTICE. The subscribers being duly authorised to receive all the debts and effects of James Wilkins, of Philadelphia, all those indebted to him are cautioned against making payment to any other persons. DANIEL SMITH, GIDEON H. WELLS, August 26th, '99.
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 larger than 18 by 12 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water-street, as above. july 8
Wanted to Employ, A PERSON of Judgment and Integrity to occasionally attend Vendues to purchase Wet and Dry Goods for an extensive Country Store. Proposals sealed, directed to A. B. with the name of some other person mentioned, to whom reference may be had, if necessary, for information relating to the qualifications of the agent, and left with the printer, will be duly attended to. The applicant will mention the No. of the house where he, or she, resides, that a letter directed by post may be regularly received. august 20
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 Subscribers. EDWARD OLDHAM, Jun. Attorney for Mary Oldham, Ex'rx. Bohemia Manor, Cecil County, Maryland, Sept. 1, 1799.
NOTICE. To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania; who was a 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 Mifflin 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 Lewistown, in said county, of which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. august 23
THIS is to give notice, That the Subscriber, of Elkton, has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil County, in Maryland, letters of Administration, on the personal estate of SAMUEL HEWETT, late of said County, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber, at or before the first day of March next. They may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1799. JOHN MILLER, Adm'r. august 17.
TO BE LET, From the 1st of October next, THE STORES & WHARF, Adjoining the Drawbridge, now occupied by Mr. Joshua Gilpin. The terms may be known by applying at No. 258, Market-Street. july 29
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL, A LOT of ground, about 42 feet front in Chestnut Street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge 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 GIVAN, no. 198, Chestnut Street, next door to the premises. march 5
TO BE SOLD, TWO new frame two Story Houses, pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post Tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and coach house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN MCCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13
SALE OF The Springettsbury Grounds. ON Thursday the 26th September, at two o'clock P. M. at the Upper Ferry on Schuylkill, will commence, the sale of the remaining lots of the Springettsbury Estate. Purchasers paying one fourth of the money down, may have credit for the remainder as follows: Six months from the day of sale for one fourth, Nine months from ditto one fourth, Twelve months from ditto one fourth. J. CONNELLY, and Co. Auctioneers.
HALF A CENT REWARD. RAN AWAY from the Subscriber on the 8th inst. an apprentice lad, named Joseph Barnett, paper maker by trade, about 20 years of age five feet eight or ten inches high, light complexion, down look, wore his hair quenched, remarkable for being a noted liar, had on when he went away a hat half worn, brown mixture cloth coarse, striped velvet waistcoat, and many other clothes. Any person that will take the said apprentice up and bring him home shall receive the above reward and no charges paid. PETER BECHTEL. Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, September 10, 1799.

CONTINUATION OF LATE Foreign Intelligence.
OFFICIAL.
Report of Commodore Sir Sydney Smith to the Ottoman Porte, respecting the siege of the town of Acre by the Army of Buonaparte.
Constantinople, May 23.
"Buonaparte, after quitting Salahi, employed eight days in crossing the desert. In this march he lost a great many men and horses by bad provisions and the want of water, as well as by the sword of the Arabs, who never ceased to harass him. On leaving the desert he took possession of Larissa, and afterwards of Gaza, Lidda, and Ramle, which were very ill defended by the Troops of Ghezzi Pacha. On the 3rd of March he was close to Jaffa, which he took by assault on the 7th, after having battered in breach. The Turks made a vigorous resistance, and the French were in a manner obliged to lay siege to every house. The whole Garrison were put to the sword; but this affair cost Buonaparte almost 1200 men. On the 17th of March the General entered Caïffe, and on the 18th he invested St. John of Acre. Commodore Sir Sydney Smith left Constantinople on the 19th of February, arrived at Alexandria on the 3rd of March, after stopping some days at Rhodes and taking on the passage a French gun-boat la Marianne. On the 3rd Commodore Trowbridge failed for Sicily, and Sir Sydney Smith took upon him the chief command of the Naval Forces. On the 7th, Sir Sydney proceeded towards the coast of Syria, and on the 11th arrived before Caïffe; on the 13th he steered for St. John of Acre, to concert with Ghezzi Pacha, having got the start of the French by two days, which he employed in making preparations for the defence of that place. On the 16th about eight in the evening, after a chase of three hours, the Commodore took off Cape Carmel, the whole French flotilla, under the command of Ey-doun, Chet de Division, laden with heavy cannon, ammunition, plat-forms, and other articles necessary for Buonaparte's Army to undertake the siege. This Artillery consisting of 44 Pieces, was immediately mounted on the ramparts of Acre, against the lines and batteries of the Enemy, as well as on gun-vessels. The latter were employed with the greatest success against the enemy's flank, and forced them to slacken their fire. The nature of the ground, however, permitted the French to carry their trenches within half a musket shot at the ditch of the place."
"On the 14th of April, Commodore Smith took a chebec from Damietta, laden with rice, flour, and biscuit, for Buonaparte."
"On the 30th of March, the French having formed a breach in the north-east part of the town, endeavoured to take it by assault, but were vigorously repulsed by the garrison with considerable loss. The troops of Ghezzi Pacha afterwards made three successful sorties: the object of the last was to destroy a mine, which the Enemy had constructed under the covered way to the north east, in order to fill up the ditch near the old breach. The English took charge of this enterprise, and while 2000 Turks effected the sortie, they jumped into the mine, and finding that the works were not quite finished tore down the supports, and destroyed the construction. The English in this bold attempt lost only major Oldfield, of the marines, and one private; Lieuts. Wright and Jauverin, of the navy, Mr. Beatty, an officer of the marines, and twenty-one soldiers, were wounded. After that an uninterrupted fire was kept up from that place, the artillery being served by the English and Turkish artillery men, who had set out from Constantinople on the 5th of March. The enemy's fire then ceased entirely, as Buonaparte wished to reserve his ammunition for a last effort, which gave no uneasiness to col. Phillippeaux, the chief engineer in the place."
The following copy of a letter written by Buonaparte to Ghezzi Pacha, dated March 9, is circulated here:
"Since my arrival in Egypt, I several times informed you that I had no design to make war against you, and that my only object was to expel the Mamelukes. You returned no answer to the overtures which I made you. I announced that I desired you would drive Ibrahim Bey from the frontiers of Egypt, but instead of that you sent troops to Gaza: you formed there large magazines, and gave out that you intended to march against Egypt. You indeed began to put this plan in execution, and you threw two thousand of your troops into the fortress of Arifen, which is only six miles from the frontiers of Egypt. I was obliged then to depart from Cairo, to direct in person the war which you seemed to invite. The districts of Gaza, Ramel, and Jaffa, are already in my power. I have treated with generosity such of your troops as surrendered at discretion; but I have been severe towards those who violated the rights of war. In a few days I shall march against Acre; but why should I go to deprive an old man, with whom I am not acquainted, of the few remaining years of his life? What are a few miles more of territory in comparison of those which I have already conquered. And as God grants me victory, I will, like him, be clement and merciful, not only towards the people, but towards the great. You have no solid reason for being my enemy, since you were that of the Mamelukes. Your government is separated from that of Egypt, by the districts of Geza, Ramle, and impassable marches. Become my friend, be the enemy of the Mamelukes and the English, and
I will do you as much good as I have already done you hurt, and I can still do you more; send me a short answer by some person invested with full powers, that I may know your views. He needs only present himself to my advanced guard with a white flag, and I have given orders to my staff to send you a pass of safety, which you will find here annexed. On March 21, I shall march against Acre, I must therefore have an answer before that day."
"BUONAPARTE."
Verbal Answer of GHEZZAR PACHA:
"I have not written to you, because I am resolved to hold no communication with you. You may march against Acre when you please. I shall be prepared for you, and will bury myself under the ruins of the place, rather than let it fall into your hands."
On the above answer, the French Editor of La Clef du Cabinet makes the following observations.
"It appears that such, indeed, would have been the fate of Acre and Ghezzi Pacha, had not the English Commodore Sir Sydney Smith thrown himself very opportunely into the place, to direct the defence of it, and above all, had not his Squadron taken Buonaparte's artillery and ammunition, which were employed in defending the place they had been destined to reduce. This event gave reason to believe that Buonaparte was obliged to raise the siege of Acre, and to fall back on Gaza."
TURIN, June 29.
Yesterday a courier from F. M. Suwarow arrived here for our commandant Gen. Kaim with the following dispatch: "Dear General! March immediately against Coni, whither I will send you a reinforcement of 10,000 men. Besiege that fortress and take it. Meantime I pursue the remains of Morau's army, who has retreated into the Genoese." Hereupon Gen. Kaim put immediately 300 wagons in requisition, and was preparing to break up.
MODENA, July 2.
The 2d Russian auxiliary corps, of 11,000 men, has for the most part joined the armies of Generals Ott, Klenau, and Hohenzollern, who are all in pursuit of Macdonald. Fort Urbano, near Bologna, still holds out, but is expected to surrender soon.
Near Samoggia, between Modena and Bologna, the Austrians yesterday surrounded a French corps of 800 men; 400 were made prisoners, the rest killed or wounded, and very few escaped.
Gen. Macdonald is collecting his troops between Pistoja and Lucca.
AMERICAN VALOUR.
The following is taken from the Star, a London paper of 18th July.
I failed from Hampton Roads, June 18, in company with the ship Merchant, loaded by J. Brown, of Richmond, and consigned to Lamb and Younger, London, bound for your place. We out failed her much, lost sight of her the same day. Nothing particularly occurred for 24 days; but when in the lat. of 29, 2, and long. 17, 30, on the 10th of July, at 2 P. M. espied a lofty ship to the southward in chase of us. By her appearance we were all fully convinced she was an enemy, and being likewise certain we could not outrun her, at 4 P. M. had all ready for action, down a l m all sails up courses, spread boarding netting, &c. at half past 5 P. M. we packed our main top-sail, and laid by for her; all hands giving her 3 cheers; she then bore down under our starboard quarter, fired one gun into us, and shewed national colours; we found her to be a privateer of 22 guns, twelves, nines, and sixes, with small arms in the tops, and full of men. We immediately rounded to, and gave her a broad side, which commenced action on both sides; the first broad side we received cut away all our stays, top sheets and braces, and killed 3 men on the quarter deck.
We kept up a constant fire for two glasses and a half, when she sheered off to repair damages, and in about one glass returned to board us, with her bloody flag hoisted; we were all in readiness to receive him, got our broadsides to bear upon him, and poured in our longrange and grape shot with great success. A heavy fire kept up on both sides for three glasses this second time, in all, the engagement continued for 5 glasses; at last he found we would not give out, and night coming on, sheered off and stood to the south west. His loss no doubt was considerable, as the last 2 glasses were so nigh each other, and our well directed fire must have done great damage. My brave ship's company acted with a degree of undaunted courage which no doubt does credit to the flag. I cannot help mentioning the good conduct of my passengers during the action: Mr. M c Kenon, and Mr. Hodgson, with small arms, stood to their quarters with a degree of noble spirit; my two lady passengers, Mrs. M c Dowell, and Miss Mary Harley, kept conveying the cartridges from the magazine to the deck, and were very attentive to the wounded, both during and after the action, in dressing their wounds, and administering every comfort the ship could afford, in which we were none the less deficient for a merchant ship.
When she sheered off, saw him heaving the dead bodies overboard in abundance. Our ship is damaged in the hull, one 12 pound shot under the starboard cat-head, splintered the sides much; one double headed shot through the long boat; sails, rigging, spars, prodigiously injured.
I here give you a list of the killed and wounded:
John Leetch, Killed Samuel Huffman,
William Johnston, William Chester.
Wounded W. M c Kenon, passenger, Daniel Comb, 2d mate, D. Gordon, seaman, Henry Malon, do. William Bagnale, do. John Baron, do. Goodwin Hill, do. John Brown, do.
The force of the Planter was twelve 9 pounders, and six 6 pounders, 43 men.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17.
The following is one of the publications at which that scoundrel wagabond, Dallas, displays such horrible irritation in his late compendium of vulgar libels and sordid abuse, addressed to Robert Wharton, Esq.
Montgomery County, July 27.
FELLOW CITIZENS, IN consequence of the importance of the ensuing election for Governor of this State, a large number of the citizens of Montgomery county, have assembled at the house of Nicholas Sneyer, in Whitepaine township; and upon due deliberation think it advisable to give their support to James Ross, of Pittsburgh, for that dignified office. His integrity—his disposition—his eminent abilities—his patriotism and unshaken firmness, conspiring to render him a judicious selection, for that high and responsible station.
Committees consisting of persons attached to their country's best interests, and consequently most likely to exert themselves on that behalf, have been appointed for the several Townships, to promote Mr. Ross's election.
The Gentlemen composing the several committees, by turning their attention to what passed before the last general election, will feel themselves at no loss respecting one of the objects of their appointment—To them an unfaithful son has been taught, by the conduct of those who lost to every principle of public and private virtue, have set morality aside, and with the tongue of falsehood, traduced the government, slandered their officers, and with the foulest calumnies between their lips, rode from house to house, misrepresenting the laws, and poisoning the minds of the citizens, in so as to lay the foundation of that insurrection, which ranked the county of Montgomery, amongst those in rebellion against the United States—Of conduct like this, the members of the several committees will be upon their watch; and by a vigilant attention to such disturbers of the public peace, will detect their falsehoods, expose their calumnies, and where the public good requires it, report their names to the other committees, that those traducers of our laws, and the characters of our most valuable citizens, may be held up to public view as men devoid of truth, and unworthy of the confidence of their neighbours and fellow citizens.
It is of importance that particular notice should be taken of the arts that are practiced to injure Mr. Ross's character—anonymous pamphlets and papers are in circulation, containing charges against him which are totally unfounded, and which there is no doubt were believed to be so by the authors themselves, and were intended to mislead the unwary and unsuspecting citizen, for the purpose of carrying a favourite measure. For if this was not the case, why did not the authors give their names—and why do they circulate their pamphlets in a manner which evinces, that they are unwilling an investigation should be had, and that their names should be publicly known—When the infamous aspersions contained in these pamphlets—the object of the lying arts, the low and scandalous devices of certain persons who have no character to lose, but that which they have gained by conduct that every American citizen ought to despise, and which would (if possible) disgrace even a French Jacobin; are considered, the necessity of being vigilant will be obvious.
Mr. Ross's parentage, his possessions, his religious and moral character are called in question—To men acquainted with him, and informed of the arts of those in opposition to his election, the slightest notice of such reports would appear unnecessary, but those who are unacquainted with him may think otherwise—It will therefore be advisable to make a fair representation of his character, by stating, facts as they really are. And with truth it may be said, that he has descended from a Farmer of respectable character, who is a native of, and now resident in the county of York in this state—that Mr. Ross by his extraordinary abilities, integrity and industry, has become conspicuous amongst the most distinguished members of the Senate of the United States—ranks with the most valuable and highly esteemed citizens of his country, and possesses that portion of property, which although it is sufficient to secure his independence and attachment to his country; yet its amount is not such as to raise him above his fellow citizens, or render him dangerous to the public—That in religion he is found, and has been a constant advocate—and that even his opponents in politics who reside in his own neighbourhood, and are acquainted with him; acknowledge his morals to be unimpeachable.
It is particularly recommended to the members of the several committees, to use their best industry to convince their neighbours of the necessity of exerting themselves to promote Mr. Ross's election; as upon it our country's future prosperity and happiness very much depends. Every man in the several townships should be visited, excepting only such as are notoriously governed by French principles, and are under
French influence; these are believed to be incorrigible, and from them no good is to be expected; but the other citizens ought to be coolly reasoned with—arguments and facts stated to them with candor, that their judgments may be convinced of the necessity of turning out to the election, and using their utmost exertions in support of the candidate herein recommended.
It will be advisable for the committees to take to their assistance such of their fellow citizens as are willing to be aiding on this important occasion.
These measures are recommended from an assurance that unless the evil practices spoken of are checked, we must fall a prey to those calamities which are the sure consequences of vice, so subversive of that public confidence which is all essential to the support of a Republican Government."
If we turn our eyes to the revolution in France we shall find, that deception, fraud and violence, have formed the ladder, by which the different factions have raised themselves into power, and that under their influence the people have been stimulated to acts of violence and cruelty to each other, which would be a disgrace to a nation pretending even to the smallest degree of civilization. Now if the people of this country who are opposed to our government, and who seem to be imitating the conduct of France should become sufficiently strong, and should persevere in their vilifying practices, have we not reason to fear that civil discord, which was fomented by the enemies of our government, and which lately rose into rebellion against the United States, will again appear with redoubled fury—Neighbour will be in danger of personal violence from neighbour and citizen from citizen—the dreadful horrors of civil war, will be our unhappy lot. And we, when it is too late, shall have to reflect upon ourselves, for neglecting that duty, which as men, as neighbours, as American citizens, was assigned us to perform. With the example of France and the late insurrection before our eyes, can we hesitate to set our faces against the authors of civil discord, or will we refuse to rally round our Government as the place of our refuge, and as the only means under providence of our political salvation—It has hitherto preserved us from the fangs of France, and if we give it our support, we may with confidence rest satisfied, that under its banners we shall be safe.
Signed by a great number of the Citizens of Montgomery county.
At a meeting of the Guardians of the Poor, at the Alms House, on Monday, the 16th September, 1799. RESOLVED, that
Basil Wood, } For the Northern
Peter Keyler, } Liberties.
Charles Pleasants, } For the City,
Samuel Gatlis, }
Wm. Holdernesse, }
Wm. Preston, and }
John Hart, }
Jacob Greble, } For Southwark.
James Engle, }
be committees in their respective district for examining applicants and granting relief to the poor, during the prevalence of the prevailing fever; and the said committees do appoint, the Court House in the Northern Liberties, State House in the City, and the house of James Engle, corner of Second and Shippen streets, Southwark, as places where the poor are directed to attend on Saturday next, the 21st instant, at 10 o'clock, in the mean time application will be made for present relief to
Peter Keyler, No. 28, Callowhill street, Northern Liberties.
William Holdernesse, No. 76, Market street.
James Engle, corner of Second and Shippen streets, Southwark.
By order of the Board, BASIL WOOD, President.
Gazette Marine List.
New-York, September 16.
ARRIVED, DAYS
Ship Betsey, Peacock, Liverpool 49
Hope, Hyer, Honduras 48
Brig Atlantic Sweat, Port Rico 15
Nymph, —, Curacao 13
Fox, Beebee, Port au Prince 12
Schr. Betsey, Barnett, Virginia 12
Cat, Tobey, St. Croix 20
Sloop Experiment, Rock, Charleston 18
Patience, Montgomery, Philadelphia
Schooner Caty, capt. Tobey, from St. Croix. In lat. 37, 20, long. 72, 00, N.
spoke the Schooner Jaref, from Norfolk bound to Grenada, out 5 days, all well. capt. Tobey and a passenger on board inform us, that a few days before he failed the ship Guernsey had taken a French Schooner in sight of the harbour, laden with coffee, valued at 9,000 dollars.
Brig Sully, capt. Clapp, 17 days from Martinique, failed in company with an English brig bound to Greenock, consigned to Wm. Kenyon.
By the brig Fox, captain Beebee, in 12 days from Port Republican, we learn, that Rigaud had attacked and taken Petit Guave and that he had put all the white inhabitants to death.—Toussaint had caused 700 mulattoes to be apprehended and confined in gaol at Port Republican, on suspicion of their entertaining treasonable designs against the government of the island.
When the brig Fox passed Cape Nicola Mole, a salute of 21 guns was fired from the fort, and the armed vessels of Genl. Toussaint entered the harbour.
Charleston, September 4.
The Frigate U. States, Commodore Barry, was off the Bar last evening; she has been on a cruise to the Southward, for three weeks past; has seen nothing.
The Fanny Allen, capt. Drummond, arrived last evening, in 12 days from Cape
Francois. We have been able to collect but little information by this arrival, as the captain brought no newspapers.
Upwards of 100 sail of American vessels had arrived at the Cape, since the inter-course, was opened; they generally arrived at a bad market, in consequence of which many of them had left the Cape for other ports.
Flour was on the rise; it was selling at 12 dollars, when captain Drummond left it. Coffee was at 32 sous, and 2 sous duty.
Rigaud and Toussaint were still at war, but capt. Drummond could not learn any particulars respecting their disputes.
A French ship arrived from Bourdeaux, three days before captain Drummond failed; he understood that the brought news of an engagement having taken place between the French and English fleets, in which the former had the advantage; but he heard no particulars. The ship had a passage of 22 days from Bourdeaux.
There were no English vessels at the Cape. It was said that the government of Jamaica would not consent that they should sail as flags of truce.
Sept. 5. The United States brig South-Carolina, capt. Paine, anchored yesterday in Rebellion Road, from a cruise off the Havana.
The brig General Pinckney; Hayward, was at the bar last evening, also from a cruise off the Havana.
Gore's Liverpool paper of the 25th July, has the two following paragraphs:—"The Lydia, Henderdon, from New-York for this port, is re-taken, and arrived at Plymouth."
"The Fanny Braine, from New-York for Greenock, is retaken and arrived at Plymouth."
The Harriot, Orr, from Baltimore, and eth William and Jane, Nickels, from Maffachusetts, arrived at Liverpool about the 26th July.
Baltimore, Sept. 14.
Arrived, the armed ship Sally, Captain J. Holbrook, from Liverpool.
Brig Juliana Charlotte, capt. Helmers, 70 days from Bremen.
Schr. Lucinda, capt. M c Candley, 14 days from Port Republican.
Ten sail came out in company with her under convoy of the United States ship General Washington.
The United States sloop of war Montezuma, John Malloney, Esq. commander anchored below the fort last evening.
The armed ship Sally, capt. J. Holbrook, from Liverpool.
Weighed anchor yesterday, from below the fort, the MARYLAND sloop of war, of 26 guns, John Rogers, Esq. commander, destined we understand, on a cruise off Surinam.
REPORT
Of the Sections 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. Children.   City Suburbs     Choir Church, - - - - - 0 0   St. Peters, - - - - - 0 1   St. Pauls, - - - - - 0 0   1st Presbyterian, - - - - - 0 0   2d do. - - - - - 0 0   3d do. - - - - - 1 1   Scots Presbyterian, - - - - - 0 0   Associate Church, - - - - - 0 0   St. Mary's, - - - - - 0 0   Trinity, - - - - - 0 0   Friends, - - - - - 0 0   Free Quakers, - - - - - 0 0   Swedes, - - - - - 0 0   German Lutheran, - - - - - 1 0   German Presbyterian, - - - - - 0 0   Moravian, - - - - - 0 0   Baptist, - - - - - 0 0   Methodist, - - - - - 0 0   Universalist, - - - - - 0 0   Jews, - - - - - 0 0   African Episcopal, - - - - - 0 0   do. Methodist, - - - - - 0 0   Kennington, - - - - - 0 0   Total 2 2  
The above list comprehends all the burials from the City and Liberties of every disease
By order of the Board of Health.
WILLIAM ALLEN, Health Officer.
CITY HOSPITAL.
ADMITTED.
Jane Brice, from Spruce bet. 5th & 6th ft. Rebecca, Sufan, and Jane Brice, not sick but admitted as distressed Children.
Alexander Girvan, from the street.
William Jefferys, 2d ft. below Mead alley.
Peggy McCloud, 3d ft. between German & Plumb ft.
John Mead, No. 45 South ft.
Benjamin Weckerly, from Germantown.
Nancy O'Neal, & Child, between Lomvard & South ft. near 5th ft.
DIED.
Alexander Ginvin, dying when admitted.
Eliza Martin ill 6 days previous to admission.
Benjamin Weckerly dying when admitted.