Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-02-18 00:00:00

STATE OF THE ACCOUNTS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL,
ADJUSTED BY THE MANAGERS,
Being a Summary of the Receipts and Payments for the Year ending the 28th Day of the 4th Month, 1798, and laid before the Contributors at their Annual Meeting.
PAID THIS YEAR.
  Balance due Francis Higgins, Steward, this year, £ 169 13 3   Provisions.   19,687 lb. beef, veal and mutton, 5031. 13. 4d.—Fish and poultry, 211. 17. 5. £ 525 10 4   166 barrels of flour, 5031. 16. 5d.—Baking ditto, 451. 1. 5. 555 1 5   Biscuit, 11. 18. 7d.—Meal, 31. 13. 5d.—Rice, 251. 53. 8d. 32 17 8   286 lb. butter, 21. 35. 6d.—19 lb. lard, 11. 28. 5d.—71 lb. cheese, 41. 18. 9d. 26 7 8   28 cwt. 22 lb. sugar, 1771. 22. 9d.—779 lb. coffee, 841. 17. 6d.—650 lb. chocolate, 661. 6s.—104 lb. tea, 241. 1. 5. 353 3 3   Eggs, vegetables, fruit, salt and spices, 20 14 9   Liquors.   169 gallons wine, 881. 28. 10d.—103 gallons brandy, 741. 18. 11d.—212 bts. beer, 261. 1. 7s. 9d.—3 gal. lons vinegar, 31. 7s. 6d.—999 gallons molasses, 1471. 19. 1d. 341 16 1   Total amount of provisions and liquors bought in Market, 2025 12 4   Cows, horses and calves, 18 tons 3 cwt. 3 grs. hay, 1321. 17. 5d.—Oats, bran, grains and corn, 1441. 19. 11d. 23 3 4   Stable man, 301. 5. 7d. 308 11 7   Glaze, earthen and tin ware, 261. 19. 7d.—Utensils, 291. 5. 6d.—Furniture, 41. 13. 6d. 331 6 3   179 cords of wood, hauling and wharfage (sawing done by convalescent patients) 60 17 7   Soap, flax and candles, 317 18 2   Beds and bed cloathing, 1281. 18. 5d.—Cloathing for patients, 161. 17. 7d. 24 3 9   Carpenters, Smiths and glassiers, 145 16 0   Lime, glue and sand, 46 13 11   Gardener, 721. 17. 5d. and feeds and utensils for lots and garden, 211. 19. 11d. 16 17 11   Nurses, 1041. 3. 3d.—House-maids, 311. 18. 11d.—Cooks, 271. 1. 7d.—Cellar-keepers, 261. 19. 1d.—Washing, 691. 17. 2d.—White-washing, 121. 18. 5d.—Gate-keeper, 111. 1. 5d.—Cleaning wells, 161. 13. 6d. and sweeps, 81. 19. 5d. 94 17 2   Apothecary's Shop.   Medicine, 941. 16. 7d. Instruments, 241. 13. 8d. Chalk, sponges and pill boxes, 31. 5. 5d. 122 18 0   24 lb. tint, 11. 35. 6d. Phials, 61. 18. 9d. Barley, 29. 9d. 105 lb. lard, 101. 16. 11d. 28 11 11   Skins, soap, splints, pins, ropes, thread, glue and tow, 8 3 6   Sweetoil, 181. 13. 2d. 243 yards mullin, 161. 18. 11d. 20 yards flannel, 21. 14. 5d. Wax, 81. 13. 2d. 46 3 4 46 3 4   Medical Library.   Printing, 41. 10. 3d. Stationary, 41. 0. 4d. Books, 51. 11. 6d. 14 9 12   Paid Susannah Abington 18 months annuity, due 28th 4 mo. 1798, for the anatomical preparations of her father the late Doctor Abraham Cheyney, at 501. per annum, 75 0 0   Incidental Charges.   Paid for two lots of ground bought of the executors of Joseph Hensey, and drawing deeds, &c. 1462 7 6   Lent on certificates and notes, 135 0 0   Raised on the lots and consumed in the house, 5262 8 4   510 0 4   Balance in the hands of the treasurer, due to the hospital, 4 mo. 22d, 1798, 5772 8 8   482 15 5   £ 6255 4 12 
RECEIVED THIS YEAR.
  Balance in the hands of Mordecai Lewis, treasurer, from the last year, £ 2368 7 7 1/2   For the board of pay patients, £ 1038 14 1   Medical Library.   From students for the privilege of attending and use of the library, £ 147 0 0   From sundry persons viewing the anatomical museum, 7 17 6   From students for certificates and catalogues, 6 16 10   161 14 4   For 36 bushels of barley, 2526 1 11   Funeral charges received, 15 11 2   Jury fees received by Samuel Coates, 19 4 2   Managers fines by Israel Pleafants, 5 14 4   Rents and ground rents received, 3 0 6   By charity boxes at the gate and in the hall, 849 6 10   Contributions by list, 81 3 8   Principal of money paid in, 215 0 0   Interest of money paid in, 36 16 6   By fines received by James Read, inspector, recovered by him from millers who mixed Indian meal with flour, contrary to law, 757 7 0   By cash from the charity-box of Alderman Keen, 41. 28. 9d. and Alderman Wharton, 21. 6s. 7d. 94 10 0   6 9 4   By sundry articles sold, 5669 16 4   Raised on the lots and consumed in the House, viz. 17 0 1   2671 gallons of milk, at 2s. 6d. 333 17 6   643 lb. of butter, at 2s. 4d. 75 10 4   665 lb. tallow and tacks, at 3d. 16 12 0   1400 bushels of corn, at 2s. 45 0 0   16 barrels of soap, 30s. 15 0 0   510 4 4   Balance due to Francis Higgins, Steward, 4 mo. 28th, 1798, 6196 16 3   58 7 3 1/2   £ 6255 4 12 
CAPITAL STOCK.
  Bonds and Mortgages for money lent on interest, £ 10,210 0 2   Promissory notes from sundry persons, 410 16 6   Ground rents, 5831. 4s. 4d. at 104 years purchase, 9720 5 6   A certificate for ten shares in the Insurance Company of North-America, 37 10 0   20,378 12 1 
Real Estate.
  A lot of ground in the Northern Liberties, on the Germantown road, £ 24 0 0   One half the square westward of the hospital, with the buildings, 448 17 6   The square next eastward of ditto, 1400 0 0   A lot on Pine-street, opposite the south front of the hospital, 1000 0 0   Two ditto, late belonging to the estate of Joseph Hensey, 1457 10 0   4329 7 6   £ 24,703 19 8 
The lot on which the hospital stands, with improvements. Doctor Fothergill's present of anatomical casts and paintings, valued at 3501. And the anatomical preparations of the late Doctor Abraham Cheyney.
OUT PATIENTS attended, and supplied with Medicines, gratis, from the Pennsylvania Hospital, whose cases were not proper to be admitted into the said hospital, on account of infectious diseases and for other reasons; all of whom were poor.
ABSTRACT.
   Total attended. Cured. Died. Relieved. Remained. Total.    32 Inoculated small-pox, 24 0 0 8 32  8 Natural small-pox, 7 0 0 1 8  2 Measles, 2 0 0 0 2  22 Fevers, 18 4 0 0 22  14 Yellow fever, 12 2 0 0 14  2 Convulsion fits, 1 1 0 0 2  2 Epileptic fits, 1 1 0 0 2  1 Apoplectic fits, 1 0 0 0 1  1 Hysteria fits, 1 0 0 0 1  12 Sores and inflammations, 8 0 0 4 12  6 Swellings, 5 0 0 1 6  1 Piles, 1 0 0 0 1  10 Pleurisy, 10 0 0 0 10  8 Wounds and bruises, 6 0 0 2 8  1 Wounded negro by a bullock rolling over him, 1 0 0 0 1  1 Fractured limbs, 1 0 0 0 1  1 Dislocated shoulder, 1 0 0 0 1  1 Carious jaw-bone, 1 0 0 0 1  4 Consumption, 1 1 1 1 4  13 Catarrh, 1 0 0 12 13  4 Ditto, a child of four years old, 1 0 0 3 4  10 Rheumatism, 5 1 1 3 10  1 Dropsy, 1 0 0 0 1  20 Cholera, 23 7 0 0 30  1 Leucocy, 0 0 0 0 0  2 Lunacy, 1 0 0 1 2  1 Child bed, 1 0 0 0 1  2 Obstructed menses, 1 0 0 1 2  11 Dysentery, 10 1 0 0 11  5 Scarletina anginosa, 5 0 0 0 5  2 Drinking cold water, 2 0 0 0 2  2 Diarrhea, 2 0 0 0 2  1 Cramp, 1 0 0 0 1  1 Head-ache, 1 0 0 0 1  2 Worms, 1 0 0 1 2  3 Strangury, 3 0 0 0 3  13 Venereal, 3 0 1 9 13  220 167 19 12 22 220  
Out patients admitted this year, 220. Of whom 167 were cured, 19 relieved, 12 died, 2 remained, and 20 remain under care, eight of whom were inoculated for the small pox.
Examined, 4 mo. 28, 1798.
SAMUEL COATES. JAMES SMITH, JUN. ELLISTON PEROT. ISRAEL PLEASANTS.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE YEAR.
  Andrew Wood, per Mordecai Lewis, treasurer, 45 0 0   Peter Brown, per ditto, 10 0 0   Samuel Blodget, per Samuel Coates, 37 10 0   Doctor Charles Caldwell, ditto, 37 10 0   Doctor Benjamin Smith Barton, ditto, 22 10 0   Doctor John Redman Coxe, ditto, 22 10 0   Miners Fisher, ditto, 85 0 0   Doctor Samuel Cooper, ditto, 15 0 0   Josiah L. Coates, ditto, 10 0 0   £ 215 0 0 
ABSTRACT OF CASES
In the Pennsylvania Hospital, from the 4th Month 22d, 1797, to the 4th Month 28th, 1798, inclusive.
<     CASES. Admitted. Of whom cured. Died. Sent to House of Employ. At his own Request. Remained. Total.   Relieved. Taken by friends. Eloped. Dis. St. Remained.    Lunatics, 108 10 10 6 12 0 52 108 0 0 0 108  Lunatic and fits, 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1  Sores and ruptures, 31 23 1 0 0 0 7 31 0 0 0 31  Venereal, 32 21 4 0 0 0 7 32 0 0 0 32  Fractured Limbs, 15 12 0 0 0 0 3 15 0 0 0 15  Rheumatism, 10 2 1 0 0 0 7 10 0 0 0 10  Cough, 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1  Pleurisy, 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2  Schrophula, 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2  Dropsy, 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1  Epileptic fits, 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 3  Diarrhea, 12 0 1 0 0 0 11 12 0 0 0 12  Schyrrous viscera, 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 3  Obstructed menses, 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1  Palsy, 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2  Swellings, 3 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 3  Asthma, 5 1 2 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 5  Deafness, 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1  Lameness, 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1  Indigestion, 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

Law of the United States.
By Authority.
Fifth Congress of the United States
At the Third Session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the third of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight.
AN ACT
Respecting balances reported against certain States, by the commissioners appointed to settle the accounts between the United States and the several States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That if any state against which a balance was reported by the Commissioners appointed to settle the accounts between the United States and the several States, shall, on or before the first day of April, one thousand eight hundred, by a legislative act, engage to pay into the Treasury of the United States, within five years after passing such legislative act, or to extend, within the time last mentioned in erecting, enlarging or completing any fortifications for the defence of the United States at such place or places the jurisdiction whereof, having been, previously to such expenditure, ceded by such state to the United States, with reservation that process civil and criminal issuing under authority of such state, may be served and executed therein, and according to such plan or plans as shall be approved by the President of the United States, a sum in money or stock of the United States, equal to the balances reported as aforesaid, against such state, or to the sum assumed by the United States in the debt of such state, such payment or expenditure when so made, shall be accepted by the United States as a full discharge of all demands on account of said balance; and the President of the United States shall be, and hereby is authorized to cause credit to be given to such state on the books of the Treasury of the United States accordingly: Provided, however, That no more than one third part of the whole payment or expenditure that may be made by any such state shall be made in three per cent stock, nor more than one third part of the remaining two thirds shall be made in deferred stock: And provided also, That any such state may obtain a full discharge, as aforesaid, by the payment or expenditure of a sum of money, sufficient in the opinion of the Secretary of the Treasury, to purchase, at market price, the different species of stock, the payment or expenditure of which would be accepted as a full discharge, as aforesaid.
Sec. 2. Provided always, and be it further enacted, That if any such state as aforesaid, shall have ceded since the establishment of the present government of the United States, any sum of money in fortifying any place since ceded by such state to the United States, or which may be so ceded, within one year after the passing of this act, such expenditure having been ascertained and proved to the satisfaction of the Secretary of the Treasury, shall be taken and allowed as part of the expenditure intended by this act.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, February 15th, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
For the Relief of Thomas Lewis.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury be, and they are hereby directed to settle the accounts of Thomas Lewis, a Captain in the army of the United States, and to allow him a sum not exceeding eleven hundred and fifty seven dollars in full for his extra services and expenses during the time he acted as additional Aid-de-Camp to the late Major General Wayne.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, February 15, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Deposited among the Rolls in the Office of the Department of State. TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
For Sale in Germantown,
TWO valuable Estates adjoining each other, near the market place—The one containing a modern stone house adapted for a genteel family, coach house, stable and other buildings, with six acres of land, more or less: there is a beautiful garden with a variety of fruit trees adjoining the house; the other containing a large convenient stone house, stone barn, coach house, stable and out houses for servants, cyder mill and press, with 15 acres of land more or less; part of which is a good bearing orchard, the rest in winter grain prepared for clover: the land is in good order and of an excellent quality: there is a constant run of water through both places. The great houses of both estates are on the main street, commanding between them 400 feet front ground, much calculated for building lots.—For further particulars apply to the proprietor James Chambers, on the premises. The above estates will be sold together or separate as may suit the purchasers, and immediate possession given. Feb. 28 m.w.&fjt
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, October 23.
All the accounts lately received from the Continent, both by the way of Hamburg and France, seem to announce that a Peace will soon be concluded between France and Germany, wherein the emperor, as archduke of Austria and king of Hungary and Bohemia, is not to be included. It appears to us, however, that this arrangement is not likely to take place, as the interest of the French Republic would be more committed by such a peace than Austria. The republican armies would not be able to march to the emperor's dominions but through the territories of princes with whom in that case they would be at peace; and where, consequently, they could not maintain their armies by pillage and contributions as they did in former campaigns, without the least expense to France. Several of the Paris prints accordingly observe, "that in case of a renewal of the Continental War, France will certainly not make Peace with the Empire, but on conditions which shall not allow her to be duped by vain appearances." The emperor would also in that case no longer be obliged to keep an army on the Rhine, and might consequently concentrate his whole force on the Danube, and in Italy. It is on these grounds we think it extremely improbable that a separate peace will be concluded between the German Empire and the French Republic, especially if the report should be true, that the Northern Powers intend to oppose the conclusion of any partial peace.
On the other hand, the march of Russian troops into Germany gives the French government, as well as the cabinet of Berlin, great uneasiness. Whether this march will produce any alteration in the political system of the Prussian cabinet, we know not; but this is at least certain, that the remonstrances made by Prussia on this head, have not produced the suspension of the march of the Russians through Galicia.
The Directory is the more alarmed at this new coalition, as the Ottoman Porte has acceded to it. The mad enthusiasm which the successes of former years had inspired in the Directory, led it foolishly to believe that it could persuade the Divan that the invasion of a vast province of the Turkish empire by a French army, would ultimately prove beneficial for the Porte. Now that it finds itself disappointed as to the disposition of the Turkish government, there is no stratagem which it does not employ, no humility to which it will not stoop, in order to check the hostility of the Turks. The Paris papers affect to suppose that Boutigny, the Spanish envoy at Constantinople, has obtained from the Grand Seigneur the promise of not committing hostilities against France, until the arrival of the new ambassador Delcorches. But we do not find that the embarkation of the troops destined to act against Buonaparte, has been countermanded, nor that the measure of arresting all the French agents and inhabitants throughout the Turkish dominions is discontinued. On the contrary, we know, that the Grand Seigneur is determined to pursue that hostile system against the Great Nation which he has of late adopted.
The country is so much indebted to the enterprise and vigilance of Sir Borlafe Warren, and his colleague Sir Edward Pellew, that however any admiral or admirals may take offence at their having separate commands, no consideration of such a nature should deprive the nation of such officers.
Independent of the difficulties which the military conscription meets with from the disposition of the nation at large, the French Government is also obliged to admit of several local modifications, which, by giving relief to some communes, must over-burden others. Thus the departments of Maine and Loire, and of Ile and Vilaine, have been exempted, on account of their depopulation in consequence of the war of the Chouans; and it will be necessary to adopt, for similar reasons, the same measure in regard to La Vendee and several departments in Brittany and Normandy.
The adjutant-general Collin, late commandant of the Citadel of Turin, has been ordered to Paris, and general Menard has directed all the officers, who were the authors of the late excesses committed at Turin, to be arrested and conducted to fort Briancon to take their trial.
The central administration of the Rhone, has ordered four schools to be shut up, the masters of which did not comply with the laws respecting the public instruction.
Intelligence has been received at Amsterdam, that the Portuguese governors of Goa and Mozambique have broken off all connection with the Ile of France Reunion, and seized four French ships belonging to that quarter.
It appears by the last Paris papers, that by the overflowing of several rivers in the departments of Drome, Vaucluse, and Gard, much mischief has been done in that part of France, and a great part of the harvest has been destroyed.
It is not extraordinary that a revolution in terms should follow a revolution in politics, philosophy, and morality. It appears from the Rastadt conferences, that a conclusion means the commencement of a negotiation.
Nothing could be more natural than Sir John Warren's conclusion that the brig which ran away in the beginning of the action off Tory Island, had the gallant Napier Tandy on board.
Every tenth day in France, is now a day of revelry and relaxation. The business of the merchant, manufacturer, and mechanic is thus bounded by the very exhilarating term—DECADY.
Although the French reject the authority of the Bible, yet, if we may judge by a late decree, their salvation depends on the book of Numbers.
The gallant Nelson has obtained the Freedom of our principal Corporations by courtesy.
—but of the House of Peers by service.
France has it still in contemplation to make a cut across the Isthmus of Suez, which in imitation of the English, is to be called The Grand Junction Canal .
NEW-LONDON February 13.
Arrived, fehr. Polly, Benjamin, from Guadalupe; had been taken and condemned. Came passenger Capt. Charles Hazard who has favored us with a printed copy of the following Letter, published at Guadalupe in French and English and distributed in great profusion thro' that Island.
LIBERTY EQUALITY. AGENCY OF GUADALOUPE
CONSTITUTION, Art. 156.
"The particular Agents will exercise the same functions as the Directory, and will be under their direction."
Basse Terre, Guadalupe, Frimaire the 25th. Dec. the 15th.
The particular Agent of the Executive Directory for Guadalupe and its Dependencies, to
JOHN ADAMS.
President of the U. States of America
Sir.
ARRIVED at the post intrusted to me by the Executive Directory, I think proper to inform you of the dispositions of the French Directory, towards the Neutrals and Allies, of which America is a part.
You will find them mentioned in the Decree of the 18th of Thermidor last (12th August) the copy of which I add to this.
The privateers fitted out in the ports of Guadalupe, shall cruise against all the enemies of the Republic, but shall pay every regard to Allies and Neutrals who shall not be found in contravention with the laws respecting them.
The citizens of the United States may come, and exchange their produce for the productions of the island of Guadalupe. They will dispose of their property freely. The laws will protect them, and will punish with vigor whoever shall dare to infringe them, or to suspend their effect.
I hope that many proofs of the loyalty which will never cease to be the character of my actions, will be sufficient to restore the confidence and connections mutually useful.
I left France the 7th of Vendemaire last. (28th, Sept.) with a division. The 16th of the same month, being in lat. 36 d. 16 m. long. 21 35. the commodore of the division spoke the American vessel Arianna, Capt. Daniel Prior, belonging to Joseph and John Dorr, citizens of the United States, merchants in Boston.
The papers and especially the role of equipage being in proper order, the whole proving to be American property, the vessel was released. It was also offered the captain, that if he would follow till day light the vessels of the division, they would give him a fair to repair his fore-top-mast, carried away in a storm. The vessels of the division shortened sail to let the American keep up, but whether the vessel could not keep way, or the captain thought proper to change his course, we lost sight of him.
The 30th Brumaire last (20th October) being to windward and in sight of the Island Desfrade, we perceived four vessels of war, sailing for us, being so close that we could plainly distinguish them hostile English colors. At the first the order was given to chase them, but immediately they tacked about, and stood from us.
The frigate l'Insurgente having overtaken the schooner Retaliation, commanded by Lieut. Bainbridge, we were convinced the vessels chased, were Americans.
The necessity of arriving at our destination, and to avoid the pursuit of the English forces superior to ours, of which we had knowledge, every thing prevented me from taking a true view of our situation with the United States. In consequence, I gave orders for the schooner to follow the division.
After having spent the first moments to make my powers known, I occupied myself with the affairs of the Retaliation; and if circumstances and political reasons had not obliged me to lay an embargo I should immediately have let her go to the United States.
These obstacles do not now exist. I leave lieutenant Bainbridge at liberty to sail for the United States, giving him the charge of the packets for you, and recommending him to make his way with the vessels in which I send back all the American citizens made prisoners before my arrival in this island.
I conclude sir, in repeating to you that, the citizens of the United States, will be considered and treated like allies; that in every circumstance they will obtain justice, and will be well received.
Receive the assurance of my consideration.
Signed, DESFOURNEAUX.
Capt. Charles Hazard, of this port came passenger in Capt. B.—he was taken on his passage out, carried into Guadalupe, and condemned without being questioned where from, or where bound; 15 days after Desfourneau's letter was made public.
Capt. Bainbridge in the Retaliation, was daily expected to sail, (when Capt. B. left Guadalupe,) in company with two cartels, with all the American prisoners remaining at Guadalupe.
Capt. B's men were kept in irons 36 hours. The Americans, captains and people, are confined in the most loathsome prison at Bassetterre, among negroes condemned for all kinds of crimes; and kept on half a pound of bread and a quarter of a pound of fish per day; and in every respect treated much worse than the English prisoners.
Mr. John Clark, 2d mate, and Elijah Roath, seaman, belonging to Capt. Benjamin's vessel, were impressed on board La Penfe, a French frigate, bound to France; 5 other Americans were impressed on board his ship at Point Petre and Bassetterre. Petitions in their favor had no effect.
La Penfe frigate, in Victor Hughes was
sent to France, failed from Bassetterre during a dark stormy night, and eluded the vigilance of the English ships which blockaded the port. The embargo was next day taken off.
Beef sold at Guadalupe for 24 dollars per bbl. fish at 16 dols. per quintal; great discontent prevailed there; produce in large quantities lying on hand, and no purchasers. The letter from Desfourneau was supposed to be a mere expedient to quiet the murmurs of the populace.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 18.
Extract of a letter from Connecticut, dated February 11th, 1799.
" PARSON OGDEN , one of the Editors of the Aurora , is imprisoned in Litchfield for debt. He has the liberty of the yard, and Ephraim Kirby, Esq. is his bondman. The same Ephraim Kirby, Esq. has been sedulously circulating the above Parson Ogden's vile publications, accompanied with billets in his (Kirby's) hand-writing and signature, recommending them to his friends, as works highly meritorious and well worth their perusal. The parson, in return, is damning Kirby to everlasting fame in the Aurora . Thus you see a reciprocity of good services takes place between these two martyrs to Jacobinism, and for what motives the world will judge. Should the Parson, in the true spirit of his principles, take the liberty of the yard and go back to Philadelphia, who would not laugh? The present mail carries letters from the same Parson Ogden to Messrs. Jefferson, Gallatin, Nicholas, &c.—for his hand-writing is well known."
The Aurora of Saturday morning says that Ogden "has suffered with General Wooster's widow in the wreck of her affairs." The fact is Ogden has been always an idle vicious spendthrift, and as long as the worthy old lady could be affected by his acts "the wreck of her affairs" was much owing to him. This fellow's excellent wife has maintained herself and her family by her severe labour and economy for many years past, while he never goes home but to plunder her of any little saving she may have made. It is right the Aurora should uphold a character that is despised and blasted among all honest men. Ogden is not suffered to enter the company of GENTLEMEN where he is known; and the Episcopalian clergymen of Connecticut will not suffer him to enter their pulpits at all.
MR. FENNO,
I am informed the agent lately arrived from Guadalupe, has declared since his arrival in this city, that the Isabella and Ann, and another American vessel carried into that island were not condemned, but that the Government had taken their cargoes at liberal prices to be paid in colonial produce.
As a proof that the diplomatic skill which governs all the departments and agencies of the terrible Republic has been in the present instance displayed, I annex a short extract from the protest of Captain Duer, of the Isabella and Ann, which with his condemnation was lodged this day at the Insurance Office of North America.
"Captain Duer sets forth that when taken by the privateer Democrat he was plundered of almost every thing, and by the prize-master of his quadrant, wearing apparel, &c. That he asked the captain of the Democrat , his reasons for thus plundering his vessel, without knowing whether he would be condemned or not—he answered it was none of my business, that I was a prisoner on board, and he would do as he pleased, adding that he had orders from France to capture all American vessels he came across, and that there would be a war commenced with France and the United States of America."
LEGISLATURE OF MASSACHUSETTS. BOSTON, FEB. 11.
In the Senate, on Friday last, the committee to whom was referred the report of the joint committee, in answer to the disorganizing resolutions of Virginia and Kentucky, made their report, which contained additional reasons in support of the constitutionality of the alien and sedition laws of the United States. These reasons were adopted by way of amendment to the original report, and upon the question Shall the original report pass, as now amended? The Yeas and Nays were as follows: YEAS, Hon. Messrs. Phillips, Bridge, Sexton, Fowler, Dane, Thompson, Campbell, Thayer, T. Davis, Reed, Bullard, Long, Fellow, Towne, Jones, Hayward, D. Davis, Dwight, Norris, Bingham, Thacher, Hunt, Taft, Bigelow, Hale, Dummer, and Coffin. NAYS, Messrs. Bacon and Wells.
In justice to the Hon. Mr. Wells, it must be observed, that he was not opposed to the spirit of the measure; but objected to the propriety of the following sentence, in the report.
"This legislature are persuaded that the decision of all cases arising under the Constitution of the United States, and the construction of the Constitution, and of all laws made in pursuance thereof, are exclusively vested by the people in the judicial courts of the United States."
On Saturday it was moved to reconsider the report, and the subsequent amendment of the above sentence was proposed, viz.
"That this legislature are persuaded that the decision of cases in law and equity, arising under the Constitution of the United States, and the construction of all laws made, in pursuance thereof, are exclusively vested by the people in the judicial courts of the United States."
With this amendment, the question was again called, and passed, with but one dissentient—Mr. Bacon standing alone in the negative.
DIED. —yesterday, Mrs. ANTHONY, relict of the late Mr. Joseph Anthony, Merchant, of this City.
LEGISLATURE OF NEW-YORK.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
Thursday, February 7.
Mr. Swartwout gave notice, that on Tuesday next he would move the following recital and resolution.
Whereas, great inconveniences are experienced by the good people of this state, by reason of the districts being so extensive, that it is impossible for the people to have a sufficient knowledge of characters, who are, from time to time, held up as candidates for seats in the Senate of this State: And whereas the present law for appointing electors for electing of President and Vice-President of the United States of America, appears (by the preamble) to have been intended as a temporary arrangement, until the legislature could make provision to authorize the people to choose said electors. Therefore,
Resolved, That a committee of be appointed to prepare and report a bill to subdivide the four great districts of this state into as many districts as there are Senators; also to divide this State into as many districts as there are electors to be chosen, so that each district shall choose one elector for electing a President and Vice President of the United States of America.
Friday, February 8.
The resolutions from the Legislature of New Hampshire, respecting amendments to the federal constitution, passed the Senate, Mets L'Hommedieu, T. Morris, J. Schenck, Tappan and Tillotson, only voting in the negative.
NEW THEATRE.
THIS EVENING, Feb. 18, WILL BE PRESENTED, (for the second time)
The celebrated COMEDY of the HEIR AT LAW.
To which will be added, A new, grand, Pantomimical Ballet dance, never performed here, composed by Mr. Byrne, called, DIANA and ACTAEON. Taken from Ovid, and adapted to representation, with new music, scenery and decorations.
The Doors of the Theatre will open a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely.
** Places in the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Wells at the office of the Theatre, from ten till one, and on the days of performance, from ten till four.
WATER LOAN.
THE Commissioners for receiving subscriptions to a Loan for supplying the City of Philadelphia with wholesome water, give
NOTICE,
That they will call on the citizens for their subscriptions in the following districts
 William Jones will receive from Vine to South side of Pine-street.  Levi Hollingsworth will receive from the North side of Pine to the South side of Spruce-streets.  Jesse Walm will receive from north side of Spruce to the South side of Walnut-streets.  Edward Tilghman will receive from north side of Walnut to the South side of Chestnut-streets.  John Inskeep, and } will receive from north side of Jonathan Robin, } Chestnut to the South side of Market-streets.  Stephen Girard, and } will receive from north side of Jacob Shoemaker } Market to the South side of Arch-streets.  Thomas Haskins will receive from north side of Arch to the South side of Race-streets.  Leonard Jacobi will receive from north side of Race to the South side of Vine-streets.  Joseph Cruckbank, } will attend at the office of Jared } Jared Inskeep } Inskeep, opposite the State House, with the book hitherto kept at the City Hall.  By order of the board. JACOB SHOEMAKER, sec'y. 2d no 18th
For Charleston,
THE SHIP
JOHN BULKLEY,
WILL in about ten days, for freight, or passage apply to JESSE & ROBERT WALN Feb 18 dict
TO BE LET,
Until October next,
The Elegant Ball-Room,
In Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut-streets. Enquire of Wm. McDougall, No. 134 Market-street. Feb 18 3t
THE CREDITORS.
OF the late General WALTER STUART , are requested to meet at the City Tavern, on Wednesday evening next, at 7 o'clock. Business of importance requires their immediate attention. Feb 18 dgt
Notice.
TO BE SOLD,
Or exchanged for property in or near Philadelphia.
A FARM of one hundred and forty two acres of Land on the road from New-Port to Lancaster, near London Grove, Meeting House, Chester county, the Farm House was formerly used as a Store and Tavern, for further information apply to CHARLES WHARTON , at his house No. 136, South Second-street. Feb. 18 1awgw
City Dancing Assembly.
THE subscribers are informed that the Ball in compliment to LIEUTENANT GENERAL WASHINGTON, will be given at Ricketts's Circus, on Friday next, 22d inst. Feb. 18 dist
Notice to the Creditors of John Shields. SUCH as have proved their accounts and have signed the release, may receive a Dividend after the 10th instant, at the Compting-house of Nicklin and Griffiths, on Walnut-street wharf.
JOHN TRAVIS, SIMON WALKER, ROBERT E. GRIFFITH, Assignees. Feb. 18. dat
To be Sold at Public Vendue, At the Merchant's Coffee House, 18 May, 1799, The following promissory
NOTE OF HAND.
Philadelphia, April 19, 1798. Ninety Days after date, I promise to pay to JOHN GOVER, or order (without defalcation) Two Hundred and Thirty Dollars. Value received.
ALGERNON S. MAGAW, No. Arch Street. N B The above Note has been duly noted and protested. JOHN GOVER. Feb. 18. Ta & S 12

TO BE SOLD. On Thursday the 18th March, next, At the Merchants' Coffee House, In the evening, at 7 o'clock, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, viz. A LOT in Arch-street between Sixth and Seventh-streets, containing in breadth on Arch-street, 32 feet and depth 120 feet, on which there is two frame tenements which rent for 60. per annum—free of all incumbrances.
One Lot in Trotters Lane in the Township of Moyamensing, between Front and Second-streets, about half a mile from the city, containing one acre of land, on which is erected a one story Brick tenement and a stable, the said lot and appurtenances rents for 20. per annum. One Lot, containing 3 1/2 acres of Land adjoining Carlin's estate in the township of Moyamensing, on which is a two story Brick tenement, two rooms on a floor, a good Brick kitchen, a good Orchard of the best grafted fruit Newton Pippins, a very large strawberry patch and the Land all in good order and well adapted for a garden, now in tenure of Rebecca Gofner, and rents for 60. per annum. The above three lots possession can be given in April next.
COUNTRY RETREAT. A beautiful Situated in Turner's Lane, known by the name of Gravel Run, on which is a handsome Brick Building two stories high, two rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, and cellars under the whole, an excellent well of water, a good Tenant's House; also a good Barn, a garden, good orchard, & the whole in complete repair, and containing from 14 to 15 acres of land—subject to a lease to Richard Wells, for 5 years to come from the last for which period the rent has been paid. A Ground Rent on a lot on the east side of Third Street, a little below Shippen Street, on which is a handsome three story brick house—the Ground Rent is £2. per annum, out of which £5. 5. is to be deducted leaving a ground rent for sale of £7. 13. per annum—also a ground rent on the west side of George Street, adjoining the above lot on which there is no building—the ground rent is £7. 10. per annum out of which £5. 5. is to be deducted, leaving a rent for sale of £2. 5. per annum—the house joining said lot in George Street is subject to a lease to the ground rent. The terms and conditions shall be made known at the time of sale and for further particulars enquire of Footman & Co. Auctioneers. Feb. 12. dm-t-1
Sales of valuable Property. WILL BE SOLD, At the Merchants' Coffee house, in Second-street, on SATURDAY, the 16th instant, at 7 o'clock in the Evening, ALL that valuable property, situate in Front-street, between Walnut street and the Drawbridge No. 114, late the property of Daniel Tylton, deceased; consisting of a large three-story Brick House, two-story brick Kitchen, with cellars under the whole—Also a two story brick Store on Dock-street, No. 23; the lot is nineteen feet front on Front-street, and extends 145 feet to Dock-street, on which the above store is erected; the whole now in the tenure of Cladius F. Roffet; the yard is paved with bricks; with a pump of good water by the kitchen door. Possession to be given the 6th of June next. The above property is clear of all incumbrance. Any person wishing to view the premises, may see it by applying to Mr. C. F. Roffet. Conditions will be made known at the time of sale. SHANNON & POLK, Au'ts. February 12.
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Committee appointed to distribute the Donations received for alleviating the Distresses of those who are suffering in consequence of the late Calamity, are requested to bring in their accounts previous to the 20th instant. By Order of the Committee, PETER BARKER, Clerk. 2d mo. 12, 1799.
FOR SALE, In the healthy and pleasant village of BORDENTON. A HANDSOME, well finished, and convenient two story Frame House, and lately occupied by Colonel John Vanemburgh, the House is 36 feet in front on the main street, and 30 feet deep—four rooms on a floor, with a kitchen 12 by 15 feet, two good rooms over the same and one with a fire place—a very excellent cellar under the whole house; the lot two fifths of an acre, enclosed with a high board fence; the garden in high cultivation, and contains a variety of best grafted fruit.—Good stable, carriage house, smoke house and a pump of good water in the yard, the whole in complete repair. The healthiness and pleasantness of the village of Bordentown and the neighborhood are too well known to require any commendation. For terms apply to James H. Imlay, esq. now in Philadelphia, or to the subscriber now on the premises. MARY VANEMBURGH, executrix. Bordentown. Feb. 12. d6w
NOTICE. THE Creditors of Ponteus Deleire Stelle, of Trenton, who have, or shall, by the first of March next, sign the discharge of the said Stelle, will please to present their accounts to either of the subscribers, made up to the first of August 1797, as there will be a dividend made on the first of April next. The discharge will be in the possession of W. Mott, No. 62. Dock-street, until the first of March next. JAMES W. CLEMENT, } Agents WILLIAM MOTT, } assignees. Jan. 12. 3aw1m
Land, Town Lots, &c. LAND in the Township of Cambria and lots in the Town of Beula, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, for sale at a moderate price and upon a reasonable credit; any quantity may be obtained from 100 acres to 10,000—and good mechanics and laborers may have land or lots for their work. The situation is healthy and the soil good;—the present tenants are sober, industrious and well informed. A feminary of learning, public library and other useful institutions have been among the first objects of their attention. Roads have been cut, and new ones are contemplated in different directions—The distance from Philadelphia is about 235 miles; from Pittsburgh 65 miles and from Port Franklin 85 miles. The best route is through Harrisburg, Lewistown, Huntingdon, &c. For further particulars, enquire of MORGAN RHEES, No. 177 South Second Street, Philadelphia, or of Messrs. JONES & MOORE, Surveyors, Beula. Feb. 12. 2aw6w
NOTICE. Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, No. 139, Market Street Philadelphia. dec. 4, 1798. cotf
NOTICE. THE co-partnership of JOHN GREEN & Co is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons indebted to the said Firm are requested to make immediate payment, and those having any demands to present them for settlement to any one of the Subscribers—each being duly authorized to adjust the same. JOHN GREEN. EDMUND DARCH. SAMUEL DARCH. N. B.—They have the remainder of their stock of Goods—consisting of Ironmongery, Hardware, &c. At No. 16, North Second Street, which they are selling on very low terms to close the business. Jan. 18. 1aw3w
IN pursuance of a resolve of the President and Managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, The Stockholders are hereby notified and required to pay ten dollars on each of their respective shares of stock, on or before the first day of March next, to the Treasurer of the Company at their office near the Bank of Pennsylvania. Extract from the minutes. GEORGE WORRALL, Sec'y. WILLIAM GOVETT, Treasurer. Jan. 25. fisa-gw.
THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give NOTICE, THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive Subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y. 2d mo. 12.
N. B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing. 30 dollars at the expiration of the time of two months } from the time of subscribing 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months } 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months }
CHINA GOODS. Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, consisting of BOHEA } TEAS. Hyson skin Young hyson Hyson and Imperial White nankeens Lutefskins, colored and black Senhawes do. do. Handkerchiefs do. do. 4-4 Sewing silks do. do. Black hair ribbon Black fatins Cassia in small bales China ware in dining and tea sets
On Hand, 50 trunks and cases dimities, muffs, n's, ginghams, mouselins and pulicat handkerchiefs, in small packages, for the West-India market. 25 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced. Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches Raised copper bottoms in tubs. A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Sheathing paper. New Orleans indigo Paints of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine fit for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Feb. 11. m.w.f. tf.
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each Round, double-headed, and canister shot Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons Copper nails, bolts and spikes Boarding Pikes, Common cutlasses Guns, stores of all kinds Tin-plates No 1—1-3 gross, boxes Patent shot in casks of 25 lbs. each London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. Oct. 29. eo.tf.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF John & James Poultony, BEING dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement. JOHN POULTNEY, JAMES POULTNEY, w&ttf 1st mo 30
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CRESNUT, To the First Story Buildings, in Dock, near Third-street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; consisting of COSSAS Baltas Mamoodies Humhums Tassies Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. 1awtf
Valuable Property for Sale. THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow Houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseeer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a smoke house, &c. &c.—The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam.—The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of.—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. December 12. m. tf.
To be Sold, or Let ON GROUND RENT, FOREVER, A NUMBER of very handsome Building Lots, on the South side of Arch-street, near Ninth street, and on Ninth-street, between Arch and Race-streets. ALSO, A few Lots of four acres each; on a high, dry, and elegant situation, within three miles from the city—Enquire at No. 218 Arch-street. Jan. 30. 2aw3w
WAS FOUND, On FRIDAY, the 8th inst. Below SOUTH-STREET, in Front-Street, A SILVER WATCH, With a STEEL CHAIN. The Owner on proving his property and paying charges may have the same, by applying to No. 188, South Front-street. Feb. 23. wism
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 63, South Fourth street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. Jan. 11. $
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. PENNO, 130, CRESNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. June 21. $
BALL. Mr. & Mrs. BYRNE, First Dancers of the New Theatre, RESPECTFULLY inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that their first BALL will be on Thursday next, 14th Feb. at Sellers' Hotel—Ladies tickets may be obtained of Mrs. Byrne, or of their scholars. Mr. and Mrs. Byrne having opened their ACADEMY at Four Dollars per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, mean to teach every fashionable Dance now in use in the polite circles of Europe—and relying on their attention to their pupils, hope for the generous patronage of a discerning public. Please to enquire of Mr. & Mrs. Byrne, the corner of Dock and Second Streets, or during the hours of tuition, at Sellers' Hotel, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from ten till twelve in the morning for Young Ladies, and in the evenings of the same days from six till nine for Gentlemen—To commence on Saturday the 26th January. February 11. dtf
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, viz. ON HIGH-STR. 7. A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, containing by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plats and a number of fruit and fruit trees growing thereon. Each lot has the privilege of a passage into Eighth Street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CRESNUT STREET. A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley.
In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King Street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth well-ward about 400 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the fourth part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. Jan. 11. dtw 2awtf
AT an adjourned Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh, for the county of Alleghany, State of Pennsylvania, the 24 day of January 1799, before the honorable John M'Dowell and John Gibson Esquires Judges of said Court. On the petition of David Jones, a prisoner in the jail of said county, praying to be discharged according to the provision of the act of assembly made for the relief of insolvent debtors, the court orders, that the said prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh, on the first Monday of March next, that his petition and his creditors may be then heard, and that his creditors have due notice thereof by publishing in the United States Gazette, that they may there appear, if any they have, why he should not be discharged. By the Court, JAMES BRYSON, Proth'y. February 2. 1aw3w
FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow Houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Overseeer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a smoke house, &c. &c.—The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam.—The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of.—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. December 12. m. tf.
TO be Sold, or Let ON GROUND RENT, FOREVER, A NUMBER of very handsome Building Lots, on the South side of Arch-street, near Ninth street, and on Ninth-street, between Arch and Race-streets. ALSO, A few Lots of four acres each; on a high, dry, and elegant situation, within three miles from the city—Enquire at No. 218 Arch-street. Jan. 30. 2aw3w
WAS FOUND, On FRIDAY, the 8th inst. Below SOUTH-STREET, in Front-Street, A SILVER WATCH, With a STEEL CHAIN. The Owner on proving his property and paying charges may have the same, by applying to No. 188, South Front-street. Feb. 23. wism
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 63, South Fourth street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. Jan. 11. $
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. PENNO, 130, CRESNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. June 21. $
FOR SALE, A Small Plantation, Of about 116 acres, whereof 34 acres are under Clover of one and two years, including an orchard of ten acres; 46 acres of excellent bottom and upland water-meadow, and about 25 acres of wood land. The remainder is now under the plough, 10 acres of which are in the best order to receive grass seed next spring. It is situated in the manor of Moreland, Montgomery county, and distant 14 miles from Philadelphia. The improvements are a stone Dwelling-House, Kitchen and pump; a stone Spring-House and Wash-House; a stone Tenant's House; a large stone Barn and many other useful out buildings, and a good Garden fenced round with boards. For further particulars apply to P. THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-street. B. BONSALL, Dock-street, or J. LAUMOY, on the Premises. Feb. 4. 3awtf
For Sale by the Subscriber, No. 143, Market-street, Very low for Cash, or a short Credit, The remaining stock of the late House of TODD & MOTT, Cloths, Kerchiefs, a few printed Cottons, Printed handkerchiefs and shawls Printed dimities Hosery, threads, twist and sewing silks A small amount of hardware. WILLIAM MOTT, Agent for the assignees of Todd & Mott, to Whom, all persons indebted to that concern, are requested to make immediate payment. W. MOTT, Having commenced business in the Commission line, his store is now open for the reception of Dry Goods of all descriptions. Philadelphia, February 4, 1799. $
Alexander J. Miller, No. 64, SOUTH FRONT-STREET. HAS JUST RECEIVED, By the ATLANTIC, capt. READ, arrived at NEW-YORK, from MADRAS, THE FOLLOWING WHITE GOODS, Which will be ready for Sale on Monday next. viz. Gaunjees Allabadi Baftas Tandah Coffees Fine Long Cloths Moories and Short Cloths. Feb. 1. $
PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania for the renewal of a Certificate for a share in the said Bank, No. 1282, dated July 24th 1797, in the name of JOSEPH REED, the same having been accidentally lost or destroyed. Philad. Jan. 25. d6w
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLADGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. Nov. 30. $3m
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Who also offers for sale, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1. dtf
Five Dollars Reward. STOLEN yesterday morning, between 10 and 12 o'clock, from No. 68, South Fourth Street, A Single case Silver Watch, the maker's name Marknoble—number not known. The letters W. H. are scratched on the rim of the case—a steel chain and key, gilt seal with a cypher W. H. engraved on it. Whoever will give me information so that the thief may be brought to justice shall receive the above reward. W. HAYDON. Jan. 21. $
Stray Horse. WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Pottstown, in the county of Philadelphia, a grey Horse, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or fourteen years old, blind of his right eye, and shod before. Whoever has lost him, by proving property and paying charges, may claim him on applying to the subscriber. JOHN SINK, On the Banks of Schuylkill. Jan. 19. $
NOTICE, PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset county, Maryland, authorizing WILLIAM POLK, esq. majors SAMUEL WILSON, and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy—NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qualified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Geography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as it is customary to teach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encouragement and it is presumed will be well accommodated in taking charge of this Academy. The building is spacious and will accommodate at least sixty students. Proposals may be addressed to John Dennis, No. 161 Arch-street, or William Windler, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, or to either of the three gentlemen above-mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. Dec. 17. $
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 63, South Fourth street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. Jan. 11. $
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. PENNO, 130, CRESNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. June 21. $
WHEREAS, BY an Act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, the President of the United States is authorized to borrow on behalf of the United States from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding five millions of dollars, so however that no contract or engagement be made which shall preclude the United States from reimbursing any sum or sums borrowed at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such loan. And whereas, it is declared by the said Act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations herefore charged upon them by law, shall be pledged and appropriated for paying the interest, and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed, according to the term or terms which may be fixed, pursuant to the authority aforesaid—And whereas the said Act, the faith of the United States is pledged to establish sufficient permanent Revenues for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provision before-mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, of any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said Act. And whereas the President of the United States did by an Act or Commission under his hand dated the ninth day of January in this year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, authorize and empower, the Secretary of the Treasury, to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole, five millions of dollars and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the interest of the United States, in pursuance of the Act of Congress above recited. Now therefore, the undersigned, Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the Act of Congress, and the authority from the President of the United States, above mentioned, doth hereby on behalf of the United States of America, contract and engage in manner following, to wit. 1st. A book for receiving subscriptions to a Loan of five millions of dollars for the use of the United States shall be opened in the city of Philadelphia, at the Bank of the United States on Thursday the twenty eighth day of February ensuing, which book shall continue open for the purpose of receiving subscriptions, until the whole of the said five millions of dollars shall be subscribed. If more than five millions of dollars shall be subscribed on the first day of opening the said Loan, the surplus shall be deducted in proportion to the sums subscribed by individuals, exceeding four thousand dollars. 2d. For every thousand dollars which may be subscribed there shall be forthwith deposited and paid the sum of twelve dollars and fifty cents, and like payments of twelve dollars and fifty cents, shall be made within the first ten days of the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October ensuing. The Secretary of the Treasury however reserves the right of reducing the number of installments by special agreement, with the individuals who may become subscribers. 3d. On the failure of payment of any installment of the sums subscribed according to the tenor of the second article, the next preceding installment of twelve dollars and fifty cents, which shall have been paid, for every hundred dollars subscribed shall be forfeited to the United States. 4th. The sums subscribed shall and may be paid to the credit of the United States, at the Bank of the United States, or at the offices of discount and deposit of the said Bank at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, or Charleston, or at either of the Banks of Salem, in Massachusetts, Newport and Providence in Rhode-Island, Hartford in Connecticut, Albany in New-York, or Alexandria in Virginia, for which payments, the receipts of the Cashiers of the Offices of Discount and Deposit and of the Banks aforesaid shall be received at the Bank of the United States as equivalent to money; but no payment of a subsequent installment shall be received at any other place than that where the first installment was paid, except at the Bank of the United States; in case any deposits shall be made at the Offices of Discount or Deposit, or at either of the Banks aforesaid, which shall not be applied to the payment of the first installment of subscriptions to the Loan aforesaid, the said deposits shall be forthwith refunded by directions from the Treasury. 5th. For the sums or number of shares of one hundred dollars, which may be subscribed, certificates shall be given by the Cashier of the Bank of the United States, which shall be assignable by indorsement, and delivery of the parties in whose favour the said certificates may be issued, until the completion of the payments required by the tenor of the second article preceding. 6th. The sums subscribed and paid in pursuance of the tenor of the second article preceding, shall after the said payments have been completed, constitute a funded capital stock divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, which capital stock shall bear interest at the rate of eight per centum per annum from the times fixed for the payment of the respective installments payable quarterly yearly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited, until the last day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and eight. 7th. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public newspaper, printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said capital stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed, and which may constitute the said capital stock either at the treasury of the United States or at the loan offices where the same may stand credited. 8th. The credits for the said capital stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded stock of the United States. 9th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations herefore charged upon them by law, together with the faith of the United States are hereby pledged for the fulfillment of this contract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited. Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States at Philadelphia, this twelfth day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. Jan. 12. $