Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-02-09 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1691.
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 9, 1798.
VOLUME XIII.
Valuable Real Estate for Sale.
By virtue of the last Will and Testament of Thomas May, deceased, will be sold at Public Vendue...
No. 1. A lot of ground and improvements in Wilmington, situated on the north-west corner of Hanover and West Streets...
No. 2. An unimproved lot of ground in Wilmington, fronting 36 feet on Shipley Street, between Hanover and Broad Streets...
No. 3. Three equal undivided fourth parts of the ELK FORGES, and of about 1750 acres of land, situated in Cecil County, State of Maryland...
No. 4. A plantation containing 132 acres, situated on the main branch of Elk River, where the date line crosses...
No. 5. A lot of ground situated on the tide at the lower landing of Elkon, fronting on the water 75 feet...
No. 6. One equal undivided third part of Joanna Furnace, and of about 132 acres of land thereunto belonging...
No. 7. The whole of the above property is free of encumbrance, except the ground rent mentioned No. 1.
Numbers 1 and 2, will be sold at Mr. Branton's Tavern in Wilmington, on Friday 9th of March...
Further information respecting No. 1 and 2, may be had of JOHN HAYES, Esq. in Wilmington...
JOHN BROOKE, } Surviving ROBERT MAY, } Trustees.
January 9.
Cochrane & Thursby, No. 28, north Front-Street, Have imported by the Sundry vessels from London, Liverpool, Bristol and Greenock...
A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF MERCHANDIZE. Among them are the following, which they will dispose of on the most reasonable terms...
HATS in small packages, assorted Striped, Point and role blankets...
Superfine and low-priced cloths London and Yorkshire kerseymere...
Twill'd grey and striped coatings Flannels, baizes, and fanklins...
Moretas, durants, and callimancoes Crapes, bombazets, and wildovers...
Nankinees, mulmets, and dimities Irish linens, sheetings, and diapers...
Checks, bedticks, and cotton tripes Table cloths and cotton counterpases...
Silk, cotton and thread hosiery A variety of fancy waistcoats, consisting of Printed kerseymere, dimity and marcellus...
Long and short pile plushes of most colours Velvets, thickets and corduroys...
Printed calicos, chintzes and shawls Linen, cotton, and bandanna handkerchiefs...
Plain and fancy mullins and mullin shawls Lutrings, periams and fatins...
Cambrics, Lawns and Gauzes Laces, edgings, pins and threads...
Sundry cutlery and hardware London pewter in casks, pins, &c. June 2.
FOR SALE, One or two elegant houses Three Story Houses, SITUATED on the west side of Front, below Lombard Street...
JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE, AT W. YOUNG'S BOOK-STORE.
Corner of Chestnut and Second Streets, Causes qui se sont opposées aux Progres du commerce...
ETATS-UNIS DE L'AMERIQUE. Avec les Moyens de Pacifier l'Europe; Et la comparaison de la Dette Nationale de l'Angleterre...
de la France, et des ETATS-UNIS. En six Lettres, adressées à Monsieur le Marquis de la Fayette.
Traduit sur le Manuscrit Anglais du Colonel SWAN, ancien Membre de la Législature de la République du Massachusetts.
Le Commerce est la portion la plus importante des Richesses Nationales. —Le Trident de Neptune, est le Sceptre du Monde. LEXIRRE.
Or causes that have been opposed to the PROGRESS OF COMMERCE between FRANCE and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. With the means of accelerating it; And a comparison of the National Debts of England, France, and America.
In Six letters, directed to the Marquis de la Fayette. Translated from French with the original English Manuscript of Col. Swan...
Commerce is the most important portion of the Wealth of Nations. —The Trident of Neptune is the Sceptre of the world. LEXIRRE.
AT a juncture when the question of a Commercial Treaty with France may soon become an object of discussion...
This work is principally distinguished by the richness of the observations, the perspicuity of the ideas, and the modesty of the theory which it contains.
At Paris, a man of wit observed, that this work was like a rich farmer's barn, heaped up to the very roof with useful produce.
General view of the obstacles, created in France, to prevent the extension of commerce, with the United States.
Observations made in a tour, taken for that express purpose, upon some French manufactures.
Examination and refutation of the prejudices existing in France, against the quality of certain productions of the United States.
Demonstration of the bad policy of laying duties on their importation, principally on provisions in general, and on salt provisions, and in particular—Considerations on the regulations of the French custom-houses.
Obstacles to the extension of trade with France, proceeding from circumstances and individuals in the United States.
Observations on the money, weights and measures. LETTER III. Essay in the form of a tableau, to appraise the importations into the United States from France and England united.
The author examines at each article, whether it can be better furnished from France or England.
It is principally on this subject (which would have afforded a more theoretic) that the author appears to evince great commercial experience.
These kind of tables, unluckily as difficult to obtain as they are much to be desired, are the only true guides the statesman can take for the policy of treaties.
We cannot too much admire the apparent exactness of Colonel Swan's calculations; and although the prophecies of Lord Sheffield have already been contradicted by experience, and by several able men...
It is curious to see the author of the present work, dispute with him the only ground on which he has not been hitherto attacked, by proving that France, under the required condition, will be better able than Great Britain to supply us with several articles...
which the English author allows exclusively and forever to the latter; the author's partiality effect on (if he has any) does not appear to have at any time created a partiality of judgment.
The result of this calculation is that in 1789, that is to say, at a period when arts and manufactures did not exist in France the will means and probability of extension which they now possess, that even in 1789, it was probable, that France would not only have the means to supply one half of any given quantity of the productions of France and England united, but also to enter into competition with Great Britain for the remainder, in proportion to the wisdom of her government, and the industry of her inhabitants.
LETTER IV. Calculation of the exportations of the United States, and particular examination of their furnishings to France.
This is one reason why, notwithstanding the excellent work of Mr. Tench Cox, Mr. Swan's tableau is by no means superfluous.
The principle of the advantages which would result to France from the importation of provisions and raw materials, is every where applied; and it is upon this argument, that the author establishes his demands to the French government, for the limited admission of the productions of his country into France.
LETTER V. Tableau of the debt of the United States at that time—Opinions of the author on the finances, on the credit of national debt, on circulation, &c. as more amply detailed in his National Arithmetic printed at Bolton in the year 1786...
The whole calculated to strengthen in France, the public and private credit of the United States—the happy condition of America, and the miseries arising from the public debt in Europe, are contrasted in the ablest manner, and under the most striking relations, by every due calculation.
Observations on the wisdom and economy which preside over the public expenses in Manufactures. In this place the patriotism of the author appears, with all the elevation which a just national pride inspires. The ancient governments of Europe,
say he, will learn from us the art of economy in recompensing the services which the country receives.
Amongst us it will be seen, that men are chosen for places and not places for men. This letter concludes with a general view of the public property, deposited in the hands of the government of the United States.
LETTER VI. General examination of the defects of the commercial policy of France with regard to the United States; many of these observations have produced the effects for which they were intended.
Others still remain, pointing out the reforms to be made in future, as a poor chart marks the shoals and rocks. The author concludes his work, by fixing his attention on his country, and the great men who have rendered it illustrious.
And we take a pleasure in quoting what he says of the present chief of our government. To praise a man when he exercises a distinguished employment, is common, and may be taken for flattery; but whilst he is in private life, it is the homage of sincerity.
Note, page 36 of the work. * Les habitans des Etats-Unis, suivant dans leur choix le bien public, & excités par un principe de reconnaissance, choisirent M. John Adams pour vice-président du nouveau congrès.
Ses efforts, pour préserver le peuple des intrigues formées par le gouvernement Anglais contre la liberte, le rendirent tres-suspect à ceux qui étoient en pouvoir. Le peuple, convaincu de son merite, le choisit, pour un des representans dans le premier congrès.
Dr. Smith, qui avoit soutenu M. Samuel Adams, persiste aussi intrepide, qu'insatiable. La revolution Americaine doit beaucoup à la perseverance de ces deux hommes, & a ses talents distingues.
Ceux que M. John Adams a developpes dans le traite de paix, qui s'est fait à Paris en 1783, ont prouve qu'il étoit aussi habile que grand politique. Et dans son ouvrage sur la defense de la constitution Americaine, il a monté toutes les consequences qui tenent les vrais jugemens.
Les hommes de l'Etat, connoissent necessairement, pour remplir honorablement les fonctions de president du senat des Etats-Unis.
Thirty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Elizabeth town, in New-Jersey, a mulatto man, named Montgomery, about 20 years old, 5 feet 6 ins. high, well made, has bushy hair which comes to a point, low on his forehead, and drawn in a small queue behind, he has a down look, rather modest, has remarkable red cheeks, good teeth, wears tobacco and is fond of drink.
It is supposed he is in Philadelphia, as he was seen within a few miles of the city. Whoever will take up said man, and secure him, that his master may get him again, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges paid. Apply to the Office of this Gazette. All persons are forewarned not to employ or harbour said servant man. Dec 23—tutshif
Musical Instrument. MANUFACTURED. No. 167, Arch Street. Harper, harpsichords, grand, portable grands, side boards, square table and square piano forte makers, from London, returns thanks to his friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hopes that by his ability and attention to every branch of his business, to merit a continuance of their favours.
Piano fortes made on the newest and most approved plans, with pedals, patent, swell, & French harp stops, which he flatters himself will be found on trial by unprejudiced judges, to be equal if not superior to any imported, and cheaper.
Any instrument purchased of him, if not approved of in twelve months, he will exchange. N.B. All kinds of Musical Instruments made, tuned and repaired with the greatest accuracy, dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms, for ready money only. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange.
The American Ladies Pocket Book for 1798, JUST PUBLISHED. By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH. No. 47, South Second Street—Containing An elegant frontispiece of the Marquis de la Fayette and his family in the castle of Olnitz, with an illustration, being an account of the principal events in the public life of the Marquis, with a sketch of the sufferings of himself and his unfortunate family.
A complete almanac—104 ruled pages for memorandums, observations &c. also for accounts of money paid and received for every day in the year. A marketing and other useful tables.
General notices of Friends—List of birth, deaths, &c.—New country dances, poetry, songs, enigmas, &c. &c. ALSO, THE GENTLEMEN'S ANNUAL POCKET REMINDER for 1798—Containing, An Almanac—104 ruled pages for Memorandums and Cash account, Duties payable on goods imported into the United States, Custom-house fees, &c. &c. Stamp Duties, to take place after the 31st December last, of 15 to 20 dollars and 37 1/2 cents in the United States; a variety of useful tables, and other interesting matter.
W. Y. BIRCH constantly keeps for sale a general assortment of Merchants' Account Books, and other stationery goods and makes to order books of any size and ruled to any pattern. ELLEGANT MAPS ON ROLLERS, and a large CHART OF THE WEST INDIES. Hair and Leather Trunks—Playing Cards, English 11 to 11 1/2.
100 Dollars Reward. TAKE NOTICE. WAS LOST last night at Edward Pole's auction room, a Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing the following promissory notes, viz. John Duffield's note dated the 27th November last, at 60 days, for 50 dollars and 57 cents; Montgomery and Newbold's two notes dated 28th November last, one at 90 days for 1550 dollars, and the other at 100 days for 1543 dollars 42 1/2 cents; Watson and Paul's two notes dated 16th December last, each for 250 dollars, one at 60, the other at 90 days; George Albridge's note dated the 18th inst. at 60 days, for 350 dollars. The above notes are all payable to the subscriber.
William Rogers to Francis Barker, and by him endorsed, dated 25th November last, at 60 days, for 280 dollars 92 1/2 cents. Ward Culp's draft on Hallowell and Rhoads, at 60 days, for 1000 dollars, and by them accepted, and endorsed by Ricketts and Newton, payable to the order of the subscriber.
The subscriber's note to George Albridge, dated the 18th inst. at 60 days for 175 dollars, and by him endorsed. Four notes drawn by John Nicholson, and endorsed by Robert Morris. Three dated 15 January 1795, at three years, for 2000 dollars each, the other dated 10 January 1795, at three years, for 2000 dollars, all due and regularly protested, by Peter Bolter, notary public, with a number of other valuable papers that can be of no use to any but the subscriber; payment being stopped on all the notes.
If the person who has found the above pocket book will forward it with the contents, to the subscriber, on Chestnut Street wharf, shall receive a reward of one hundred dollars, and no questions asked. CHARLES SHOEMAKER. Jan 21—25.
FOR SALE, A WOMAN just arrived from England, wants a place as a Nurse or attendant on the sick, either on a Gentleman or Lady—For further information apply at No. 10, South Fourth Street, near Market Street. Feb. 6.
FOR SALE, The time of a young Mulatto Girl, about twelve years old, has about eleven years to serve. She is very capable of taking care of a child, and understands house work. Enquire at No. 97, North 5th Street. Jan. 22.
OVAL BOTTLES. Quart and half gallon in crates—and a quantity of Claret Bottles of a right size—For sale. No. 13, Church Alley. JOHN DORSEY. January 12.
Bank of Pennsylvania.
AT a meeting of the Stockholders, held at the Bank on Friday, the 2d February, 1798, pursuant to public notice—
On motion, Resolved, That, this meeting being impressed with a due sense of the extraordinary services and attention of SAMUEL M. FOX, Esq. President of this Bank, in the execution of the duties of his office; which have been much increased by the peculiar situation of the institution, at the period of his appointment; and by the difficulties occasioned in consequence of the recent calamity in this city;—
A committee of three gentlemen be appointed to prepare a piece of Plate, of a value not exceeding five hundred dollars, with suitable emblems and devices, to be presented to Mr. Fox, in the name of the Stockholders, as an evidence of the high sense they entertain of his late official services.
William T. Smith, Peter Wikoff, and Charles Biddle, Esqrs. were appointed a committee for the above purpose. Ordered, that the preceding resolution be published. Extract from the minutes. WILLIAM T. SMITH, Chairman. Attest—JOHN SITGREAVE, Secretary.
Fresh Fruit.
To-morrow morning will be landed, at Morris's Wharf, just above the Draw-bridge, the cargo of the Schooner Frederickburg Packet, Captain Pearce from Malaga, viz.
Bloom Raisins in kegs. Do. Do. in boxes. Muscatel do. in do. Figs in kegs. Almond kernels in casks and boxes. Soft shelled almonds in sacks. Prunes in boxes. Grapes in jars. Anchovies in kegs, &c. The whole of the articles shipped as of the first qualities. For Sale by Peter Kuhn. February 5.
Fresh Fruits and Wine.
EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149, South Front-Street, Has remaining of the cargo of Johanna, from Malaga—
99 kegs Raisins. 133 Jars Bloom do. 135 Boxes Do. do. 101 ditto Muscatel do. 15 kegs Figs. 20 qrs. casks fine old Coleman Wine. A few pippins hogheads of Celania Wine, and Malaga and Mountain Wines in hds and quarter casks.
He has also for Sale— A few packages of Madras and Calcutta goods, viz. Tickery—Humhums. Barbary Handkerchiefs. Black and coloured Tamias and Persians. Bandannoes—Choppa Romalls—Pullicet hdk. Patna Chintz. Likewise a few boxes of Spermaceti Candles, and bags of Black Pepper. Feb. 1.
FOR SALE.
THE Subscriber offers for sale the property now occupied by him in the town of West-Chester and county of Chester. It consists of a well-finished two story Stone house, 43 feet front, by about 42 deep, four rooms on a floor, with celled garrets, and a cellar under the whole.
A very good Stone Stable and Coach house—And a lot of Ground, three perches wide, by twenty perches depth. The house stands on the Main Street; its situation is high and very judicious; the lot extends to a back street, on which the Stable and coach house stand. The lot is in a high state of cultivation, and there is in the yard a pump of excellent water, which has, at no time, been known to fail.
The situation of the town is high, and remarkably healthy—the country round it, fertile and beautiful. The terms of payment will be made to suit the purchaser. They, and the price, will be settled, upon application to Mr. JONATHAN SMITH, at No. 149, South Third-Street, Philadelphia, or to ROBERT FRAZER. February 5.
The cargo of the West-Indian from Jamaica, landing at South Street wharf, 136 Hds. and 350 barrels choice Coffee. 98 Hds. of prime Sugar. 29 Hds. of Rum. For Sale by Peter Blight. WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, 500,000 Lbs of Java Coffee. 800 Bags do. Sugar. Cloves and mace in boxes. A quantity of Hispaniola Cocoa. Red Port Wine in pipes and hogheads. Medeira do. in pipes. February 6.
Prison Manufactory. FOR SALE.
At the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia. Cut Nails of all sizes, from 3 1/2 to 20 d. Flooring Brads, Sprigs, Saddle and card Tacks. Oakum and chipped Logwood. Shoemakers and Saddlers Thread. Also—Sawned Marble, suitable for currier's tables, round and hexagonal, hearths, chimney pieces, platforms, Babs, lads, window sills, &c. All which may be had on reasonable terms. Shoes made and Weaving done at said Prison at a moderate price. Orders from a distance, directed to Daniel Thomas, agent for the prison, will be attended to. December 26.
A Nurse's place wanted.
A WOMAN just arrived from England, wants a place as a Nurse or attendant on the sick, either on a Gentleman or Lady—For further information apply at No. 10, South Fourth Street, near Market Street. Feb. 6.
FOR SALE.
The time of a young Mulatto Girl, about twelve years old, has about eleven years to serve. She is very capable of taking care of a child, and understands house work. Enquire at No. 97, North 5th Street. Jan. 22.
Canal Office, February 7, 1797.
AN adjourned meeting of the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation Co. will be held, at the Company's office, on Friday next, at 7 o'clock, P. M. GEO. WORRALL, Secretary. February 7.
Lost—Yesterday in the Market.
AN ORDER drawn by Capt. Richard O'Brien, favor of John Larkum, on Mr. Tench Francis, Purveyor of Public Supplies. Whoever has found the same, is requested to leave it at Thomas Larkum's, 280 fourth Front-street, or at this office. Payment being stopped, it can be of no use to any one but the owner. Feb. 7—23.
Stop the Runaway.
ABSCONDED from his master's employ, in the city of Philadelphia, on the 5th of this instant February, a Negro Man, named Mentor, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches in height, and of rather a spare make; his phisionomy is vacant but not disagreeable; his age is supposed to be about 40. He had on when he went away, a short blue cloth coat, striped calimere vest, corduroy breeches, and yarn stockings of a blue and white mixture, the top of which is edged with yellow binding; a long brown cloth coat; a short blue cloth coat with buff coloured cape and cuffs; also, a pair of blue cloth breeches; the other clothes he took with him cannot be particularly described.
It is supposed, he intends going to the eastern shore of Maryland. Whoever will apprehend, and secure the said negro in any goal, so that his master may get him again, oblige him home, shall have a reward of twenty DOLLARS. Apply to the Printer. February 7.
Wanted.
An active, cleanly, industrious woman to cook and do the business of the kitchen. Such a one will be allowed good wages, and no other need apply.—Enquire of the Printer. February 7.
Just Published,
And to be had at the Book-Stores of Messrs. DODSON, CAMPBELL, YOUNG and ORR, in Philadelphia. OBSERVATIONS On the Causes and Cure of Remitting or Billious Fevers. To which is annexed, AN ABSTRACT of the opinions and practice of different authors; and an APPENDIX, exhibiting interesting facts and reflections relative to the Synochus Intermitens, or Yellow Fever, which has occasioned so much distress and mortality, at different periods, in several of the seaport towns of the United States of America. BY WILLIAM CURRIE, Fellow of the Philadelphia College of Physicians, and Member of the American Philosophical Society. Feb. 1—3ms.
IN THE PRESS,
And Speedily will be Published, For the benefit of the MARINE SOCIETY of the UNITED STATES, A general plan and system of Regulations therein: Written at Sea, in the year 1794: And now printed. BY THE AUTHOR. A NEW WORLD be maintained, but to an almost useless purpose which taking the common kept the merchantmen idle in port, and trading vessels would be as unprofitably employed, if they took all those men whose skill and courage on board ships of war, would give them protection and secure their safety. We have enough for both purposes, and the cultivating hand of attention alone is wanting to multiply their number. Money may buy all naval Ropes, except mariners; but, unless a supply of them is preserved, no wealth will be able to procure them. February 7.
WANTED
A young Gentleman to go Doctor of a ship to the East-Indies. Enquire at No. 25 Do. St. Feb. 6.
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars.
Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797.
The situation is perfectly healthy; and made more agreeable by an extensive garden and lot of ground adjoining the house. Canal Lottery—No. II. WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-Street—Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for registering and examining in these, the City of Washington, No. II. and Patterson Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had in any of the States of the Union.
N.B. The business of a BROKER, in buying and selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities, discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by WM. BLACKBURN. November 15.
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-Street.
Monday Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65 South Front-Street.
Forenoon—John Connolly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-Street.
Tuesday Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 133 High-Street.
Wednesday Afternoon—Peter Benton, No. 74 South Third-Street.
Forenoon—Edward Fox.
Thursday Afternoon—John Connolly.
Forenoon—William Shannon.
Friday Afternoon—John Connolly.
Saturday Afternoon—Peter Benton.

   WASHINGTON LOTTERY—No. 15.   LIST OF PRIZES AND BLANKS.   154th Day's Drawing—December 23.   No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols. No. Dols.     3 10816 x 25532 x 34914   285 11296 684 927   586 802 x 799 35108   648 977 x 26210 20743 50   1209 12549 257 37216   357 879 388 217   448 13186 658 345   938 833 667 966   2164 258 x 720 x 38360 x   508 451 27282 372   3016 524 752 703   921 14127 x 28105 x 813   481 441 416 100 39003   964 x 15634 442 944   4085 700 x 749 40280   322 16157 937 x 850   653 x 295 x 29087 41077   3281 20 441 x 699 341   543 873 222 43289 x   6232 x 17124 x 945 x 805   878 x 215 x 30527 886 x   7434 12273 558 996   447 x 442 31298 44552   736 x 49183 333 x 501 x   810 292 x 344 833   8318 x 516 275 20 979   220 25 777 719 43230   292 808 903 921 x   810 20952 32322 46121   9068 21592 x 357 x 47905   250 x 863 725 48797 x   926 22793 749 49105 50   998 950 910 585 500   10247 20 23298 33228 x 601 x   395 500 x 750 924 x   429 x 24179 20 34190 x 927 x   539 x 471 238 x   817 20 25189 423 x  
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, No. 21, Penn-street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Bassas, of various qualities and prices, Coffees Sanas Humbums Blue Cloth Chinta and Calicoes Mamoodys Maharagonges Ginghams Guzzanas Gurras Pinafoes Salgateches Gillie Romals Mock Pullicats
Punjum Cloths Guzzeys do. Charconna Dorea Tanjibs Mulmuls Checks Patna Hkfs. Mulmul do. Bandannoes Silleroes Choppa Romals Sooty do. Persians of various col.  100 tons SUGAR 99,000 lb. PEPPER. Willing & Francis.  The Piece Goods Of the Ganges are now open to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth-streets. Also—A few Bales of Madras Hkfs. of elegant patterns and best colours. February 8. df
A Roman Catholic Clergyman, Who has been a considerable time on the mission in the country parts of the State of Pennsylvania, gives this notice to any extensive proprietor of land within the said State, and bordering on either the Potomac, Susquehanna, or Juniata rivers; that he is enabled to make a settlement from fifty to one hundred and fifty families, if due encouragement be offered — For further information, apply to the Rev. Leonard Neale, Willing's Alley. Feb. 8. jt
IN THE PRESS, AND SPEEDILY WILL BE PUBLISHED, Reflections on Monroe's View OF THE CONDUCT OF THE EXECUTIVE, As published in the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Under the signature of SCIPIO, In which the commercial warfare of France is traced to the French fashion in this country as its source, and the motives of the opposition to the measures of the United States are exposed. Feb. 8.
The holders of Certificates ac- ceptances, endorsements and other engagements of Edward Fox, for account of James Greenleaf, are hereby notified, that Wednesday, the 14th February next, is the last day, on which they can admit subscriptions to the fund assigned for the payment of said engagements; and that those holders, who do not on or before that day make their subscriptions, will be excluded from the benefit thereof. Henry Pratt, T. W. Francis, John Miller, jun. John Abbley, Jacob Baker. January 29. §
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, At their Store on Walnut Street Wharf— HAVE FOR SALE, 58 hds. of Jamaica Rum Madeira Wine in pipes and hds. Teeriffie do. in pipes Old Port do. in hds. Imperial Tea in quarters and eighths of chests Sail Canvas, No. 1, to 8 Dimities, Ginghams, and Mullinets, in packs. Gees suitable for the West-India market Nails assorted Black quart bottles Queens ware in hds. and crates Yellow ochre dry in casks; And at New-York, on board the ship Diana, from Liverpool, expected round as soon as the navigation is open, Fine Liverpool Salt Coals
Spanish Brown Venetian Red Purple Brown Patent White White Lead Red Lead Colcothar vitriol 160 bundles Sheathing paper Seizing Twine  Ship DIANA, For Sale or Charter. A L S O, Brig AMAZON.  N. B. The late firm of Philip Nicklin & Co. is now changed to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. January 1. codf
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 9.
Extra of a letter from an inhabitant of Pittsburgh.
"In the notes of the debates in congress, on the subject of making a further provision for the daughters of the late Count de Grasse, it is observed by a member that there are claims of equal or superior right amongst derelict widows and orphans of American citizens who have yielded important military services in the course of our revolutionary contest. The widow and family of the late general Butler are particularly mentioned. I am not about to compare the services of general Butler with those of the Count de Grasse, being distinct in their nature; the one with the command of a fleet, yielding an important service on a single great occasion when perhaps he could have avoided it, with less risk to his reputation and responsibility than by supporting his station in our favour: a foreigner also, and from an enthusiasm in our cause, to risk a great deal was not to be demanded. Nor shall I compare the situation of the daughters of the late Count de Grasse with that of the widow of general Butler; being also so materially different, these thrown upon our coasts I may say totally destitute, and calling for the feelings of humanity to themselves as well as gratitude to their father. Nevertheless at the same time that I approve of the provision made for the daughters of the late Count de Grasse, I think it a shame to the American republic not to have taken some notice of the family of general Butler. I always well knew, and perhaps was the first that acquainted Mrs. Butler with the circumstance of the fall of the General, that she was not within the legislative provision of Congress for the widows of officers that lost their lives in the service, for that respected only the revolutionary war; and I saw clearly the embarrassment of Congress in extending that provision to the establishment since the war, as it was no part of the terms on which commissions were given or retained in the course of that service. And it was more than I expected when I heard that a bill making that provision had passed nearly both houses of Congress, and was lost only by one vote."
My idea always was, that, of making a special provision, ex gratia, not for the widow of the general, for she does not absolutely stand in need of it; but the sons of the general. His estate was small but not embarrassed; and his widow though not in affluence, is above indigence, from her distributive share of the estate; but the delicacy of her situation is that she is not able to give her sons an education worthy of their name. She has struggled hard, and by great economy, and the sale of property has been able hitherto to continue their education, but must shortly give it up. The eldest is fourteen, and the younger about eleven years of age. A small matter would enable her to continue them at an academy, and save some real property, with which they might begin the world when they are of age; say three thousand dollars. What would this be to the fund of the United States; and how much to their glory? At the same time that it would be honourable to the public, it would be a delicate compliment to the memory of general Butler, to have this notice taken of his sons; adopting them in a degree by the state, and taking that care of them, which the fortune of war put it out of their fathers power to do.
The general was certainly a deserving officer; and distinguished himself on many and great occasions, particularly at Saratoga, at Stoney point and at Monmouth, where the bayonets of his regiment checked the British horse and covered the retreat of the troops under general Lee. At the siege of York town also, in running the second parallel: The battle of the second of November 1792 where he fell, was the 20th in which he had been present; and his conduct on that day, though unsuccessful, did not disgrace his former reputation.
I should think that under all the circumstances of this case, it is hard that his children should not be provided for in such a manner as to introduce them into life with some respectability. The son of General Mercer who fell at the battle of Trenton has been taken care of. On the same principle I would have something done for the sons of General Butler.
Shall monarchy have this advantage over republics; that there is a greater capacity, or at least greater habit in the government to compensate individual services, by the special interposition and munificence of the Prince? The history of Greece and Rome affords at least some instances where the indigent worthy, who had fought glory and despised wealth, was buried, at the public charge; and his daughters endowed in marriage and his sons educated after his death. It is impossible by a general law to reach particular cases. The danger is that applications will be frequent. Better this, than what would in fact be injustice; or if not injustice, at least a great impeachment of national honour and generosity, and which must sap that very virtue in the bosom of the public man which is the principle of a republic, who will serve in the field at least with enthusiasm where life is most uncertain, when he reflects that extra courage and extra service if I may so express it, will not be able after his death to procure the babes which he leaves behind more attention from the parent state, than those of him whose mind has never risen beyond the idea of mercenary pursuits, and the augmentation of his estate?
FROM THE AURORA. Remarks on the piece signed "An admirer of the true American character" in Monday's Gazette of the United States.
What distinction does our constitution make between foreign born citizens and the native born? Only that such of the former class as have come to this country since its adoption cannot be chosen to the office of President of the United States; all other offices are as much within their reach, as within that of native citizens. The constitution is then arraigned, when attacks are thus made upon that class of citizens. In reason and in fact, what is the distinction between the foreign born, and native citizen? Truly it is in favor of the former; he is a citizen of the United States from choice the latter from chance.
Again; is not Mr. Lyon a representative of the people as well as Mr. Harper or any other? And is it not against the professed principles of the United States Gazette to attempt to discredit one of the organs of the people's voice, a member of one of the constituted authorities of the Union.
But Mr. Lyon underwent a term of service as the price of his passage from Europe. He was poor. This a dreadful stigma. But are not many of the honorable federalists now poor, though they live in splendor at the expence of their honest creditors? It surely is to the honor of Mr. Lyon, that from a low beginning, he has raised himself to competency by industry and acquired such a standing among those he lives with, as to be appointed to one of the first stations in their gift. None but a proud, prejudiced and selfish being, an aristocrat in grain, will quarrel with a man because he did not draw his first breath on the same spot with himself, or will reproach him, because the consequence he has acquired in wealth and station, was not bequeathed to him by his ancestors, but earned by his own industry and merit.
Answer to the above. MR. TENNO. In the Aurora of this morning, Mr. Bache very much disapproved of my vindication of the national character of the United States.
I mentioned that "Mr. Lyon was born in Ireland and sold in the United States, for his passage hither," not as a fault in him; but in order to account, from his education, for the indecency with which he is charged—It is probable, from the manner in which he came to this country, that he was among the lower class in his native country.
Neither ought what I said, to be considered as a reflection upon foreigners generally, who come here. Upon all, who turn demagogues the moment they are landed; upon all, who profess a supernatural affection for this country and hatred to their own. I am willing it should be so considered. But I know of many foreigners, who are not of this description; men of modesty; men of worth; men, who, for the value of the numerous advantages this country yields, are willing to submit to the very few restraints, its government imposes.
But why does Mr. Bache wish that Mr. Lyon's indecency should be thought characteristic of this country? Is it because he wishes to see his country sunk in ignominy? If Mr. Bache wishes that Mr. Lyon's conduct should be thought characteristic of the editor of the Aurora, I believe all the people will say amen; but he must excuse the great mass of Americans from believing, that such infamy is attached to their character.
An admirer of the true American character. Feb. 8, '98.
TRANSLATION. The history of arts has made a valuable acquisition by the raising of an excellent iron-bridge over the Strigow creek at Laalan in Upper Silesia, which has been finished last summer. All the iron requisite for the execution of this undertaking, was furnished by the forge of Malapan, belonging to Count de Burghausen, viz.
   Cast iron 93191 1-2lb.   Forged do. 1459   weight of the bridge 94650 1-2lb    This work was completed in ten weeks by sixty persons who were employed forging and casting iron, transporting the materials to the spot and in raising the fabric. The whole expenses amount to 5,210 dollars and 20 cents.  The bridge is 52 (Rhenish) feet long and 13 feet wide. The arc in its greatest width contains 40 feet and is 9 feet high. The ground work of the bridge consists of ten iron half-circles, the painted end of which, on one side fit into holes made for that purpose, in the pedestals, and on the other, they enter into a kind of a key-bar of cast iron, which forms the center of the bridge and weighs 2,400lb. The name of the forge Malapan and from which all the iron was taken and the date of the erection are inscribed on the elegant front pieces of this centre-bar. The pedestals are of free-stone, covered with iron plates, into which holes are made for the reception of the pointed ends of the half circles. The latter are covered with iron plates 18 feet long, & having each on the inside five notches, which fit to the edged backs of the half circle, & keep them at the proper distance from each other. Certain cross bands of cut iron, which are fastened by means of screws & form a kind of a net on the concave side, prevents the bridge from inclining towards either side. The sides of the bridge, have the shape of a cornish supporting elegant ballusters and lamborn palls, with handsome iron baskets, on which rest globes of glass for the reception of lamps. The surface of the bridge, is covered with sand and gravel eighteen inches deep. On each side is a foot-way paved with free stone. The beautiful wagons and artillery pass over this bridge without making any sensible agitation.  We have been thus particular in giving an account of the structure, cost &c. of the above bridge, because it is possible that some hints on the subject, added to a proof of the practicability may excite some of our country men to imitate, or even improve the European plan, and render the invention useful to the United States. It seems that a thing of this kind might be undertaken with advantage in parts remote from the sea, and in the vicinity of forges.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY—FEBRUARY 8.
Mr. Bayard, from the committee appointed to prepare and report an uniform system of bankruptcy, reported a bill, which was committed for Monday week.
Mr. Dwight Toller from the committee of claims, made an unfavourable report on the petitions of John Connor and William Hughes, who prayed for depreciation.—Concurred in.
The house again resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the report of the committee of privileges, Mr. Dent in the chair; when Mr. Van Cortlandt was called upon to give an account of what he knew of the subject.
Mr. Van Cortlandt said he knew nothing about the business except what he had learnt from Mr. Lyon since the affray happened. Mr. Gordon observed that as the gentleman (Mr. Brooks) who wished his colleague to be sworn, was not then in the house, he hoped the other gentleman who had been sworn would be examined.
Mr. Lyon said, the reason which had induced him to request some gentlemen to be sworn who were present at the conversation betwixt him and the Speaker, was, that he did not think it had been related to his advantage; but he had since thought it was unnecessary to examine them. If the committee wished their examination, he should not oppose it, but he had then no desire to have it.
Mr. Brooks having come into the house he said, what he wished his colleague to prove was, that this was not the first time Mr. Lyon had had fracas with Members of a Legislature.
Mr. Lyon said, gentlemen wished to blow hot and blow cold. At one time it was said he received affronts with impunity, and at others that he was very irritable. He supposed the committee were already clear he was irritable enough; if not, he was ready to confess it.
Mr. Harper did not think this sort of testimony proper; as it would be introducing particular facts to impeach a man's character, which he was not prepared to meet, which was not admitted in any court of justice.
The testimony of Mr. Van Cortlandt was not heard.
The clerk then proceeded to read over all the evidence which had been given to the committee; in the course of which, some additional questions were put and answered.
The reading of the evidence by the clerk being finished, and all the questions put upon it which occurred to gentlemen,
The Chairman read over the resolution which had been reported by the committee of privileges, for the adoption of the house; which was in the following words:
"Resolved, That Matthew Lyon, a member of this house, for a violent attack and gross indecency, committed upon the person of Roger Griswold, another member, in the presence of the house while sitting, be for this disorderly behaviour expelled therefrom."
Mr. Lyon rose, and spoke as follows: Mr. Chairman, I feel myself extraordinarily circumstanced, and accidentally drawn into a very serious situation, merely by my ignorance of the house of representatives being likely to take cognizance of an affair that happened when the members of the house were at their amusement and recreation; when every one was doing that which was right in his own eyes. How much I was supported in this opinion by the conduct of the speaker, every gentleman may see by his testimony. He sat in a chair within the bar facing me as I stood without it. He spoke to me of my country, and the conduct of some people there concerning the stamp act; it appears, I turned the conversation towards Connecticut; it appears I had four or five other gentlemen's wit and raillery to bear, and this in the hearing of the speaker.
Does this look like the house being sitting? How could I imagine this house was sitting, when the speaker suffered me to be interrupted when speaking to him by the remarks and jokes of four or five gentlemen?
How could I imagine the house was sitting, when the speaker was joking me about an embassy to Kimchatka amongst the fur tribe?
How could I imagine the house was sitting, when I heard, and knew the speaker heard Mr. Griswold insult me, without checking him?
How could I imagine the house to be sitting, when the speaker suffered Mr. Griswold to proceed a second time with the most provoking insolence?
Had the house been sitting, I should not have been called on by Mr. Dana, with respect to something Mr. Williams had said, consequently I should not have entered into any conversation about Connecticut—the speaker would not have spoken to me of Vermont, and I should not have again turned the subject to Connecticut, and Mr. Griswold would have postponed his predetermined insult: premeditated I say, because it has been proved that he had notice of my feelings and my determination on this subject.
Is it proper to say this house was sitting, while half the members were standing round the bar, the speaker engaged in a jocular conversation, and the few who remained in their seats, either in private conversation or writing letters?
But, Mr. Chairman, it seems by the course this business has taken in the committee, that I am to be criminated for holding an inchoate or unpolished conversation within the hearing of the gentleman from Connecticut. Every one knows that there are two different opinions entertained in this country with respect to the management of the government, and every one who knows me, knows that I am very free in speaking my opinion on these subjects. There are many, and I believe some in this house, who know something of the rough, illiberal manner in which I have been treated in the New England newspapers, an account of my political opinion; and I believe there are many persons in this house who are well acquainted with the kind of politeness which the gentlemen from Connecticut make use of towards their opponents; and some are acquainted with the share
of politeness which those gentlemen believe from me.
If the house are at a loss on this subject, they will, I hope, turn to the language made use of by Mr. Cois and Mr. Dana, in their testimony; and the house, I believe, will recollect a speech from a gentleman who sits behind me, in which he told the committee twice or three times, that I was no gentleman.
Again, I say, Mr. Chairman, I am very extraordinarily situated. Evidence has been introduced into this house, to induce the members to believe that I left Col. Warner's regiment with dishonor; that I am a person of dispute; that I have been in the habit of receiving insult with impunity. Here I am 350 miles from home, and from the evidence who are able to testify to the contrary. Had I a reasonable opportunity, I could prove, by the lieutenant colonel, who is now general Safford, and several other officers of that regiment—that when I left it, I left it with the regret of much the greater part of the officers, and all the soldiers. I mention the lieut. colonel, because colonel Warner is not living.
My certificate of having settled my accounts, which is at home, would prove my having done my duty well.
I could prove my having taken my musket, and marched to the lines every day, during the siege of Burgoyne. I should not have mentioned this circumstance, had not the speaker mentioned his having done so when paymaster.
I could also prove, that when an officer offered me an insult, I chastised him before the officers of that regiment.
Mr. Champlin asked whether the gentleman said he had chastised an officer, or would chastise him?
Mr. Lyon answered, that I had chastised him. I could prove that I took the commission in Colonel Warner's regiment, when I was driven from my plantation by Burgoyne's invasion; that I resigned my appointment, and left the regiment for the care of my family, for preferment, for honor, for superior office; and to serve the people of the state of Vermont.
I could prove, had I opportunity, that I was immediately appointed deputy secretary of the State, paymaster of the troops of Vermont, assistant to the treasurer, assistant to the commissioner of loans, and captain of the militia, besides being called on to act as private secretary to the governor.
I could also prove that within two years from the time of that resignation, I was appointed secretary to the governor and council, a member of the legislature, clerk of the house of assembly, one of a committee for the collection and revision of the laws, and to a number of other offices under the authority of that state, beside a considerable number of offices in the municipal establishment of the town in which I lived, as well as my promotion to the command of a regiment, and all this before I formed a connection with one of the most respectable families in the state. I could prove also, that I have been a member of the legislature of the state of Vermont, except two years, ever since, that I have been appointed to many other important offices which I did not think proper to serve, such as auditor of the treasurer's accounts, and judge of the county where I live.
By these things, and my standing in this house, I could prove that I have always been respected in the country I represent; and where I have lived these twenty-four years.
The free electors of my district have given me a preference to a gentleman of very great respectability, one who served six years with unimpeachable fidelity in this house, and is now chief justice of the state of Vermont, yet evidence has been adduced to show that I am a person of dispute.
As to my being in the habit of receiving insults with impunity, for which it seems Mr. Chipman's testimony was introduced, were I allowed to call testimony from Vermont, I could very easily prove so much on this head as, perhaps, to draw in question in the minds of some gentlemen, that respectability which, in every other respect attaches to my character. Among other things, I could prove that the gentleman from Vermont, who was called to give testimony against me, has, with the politeness peculiar to a certain country which I will not now name, insulted me and received due chastisement from me for it.
Mr. Harper called to order. The gentleman from Vermont had already spoken very improperly of witnesses, and he now spoke in a very reprehensible way of Mr. Chipman. He hoped he would be admonished.
Mr. Otis differed in opinion from the gentleman from S. Carolina. If the gentleman thought it would be of service to him to inform the committee that he had chastised an officer in the face of his regiment, or beaten a Judge of the Supreme Court, or was right in stating the circumstances.
Mr. Harper said, if he wished to see the gentleman disgrace himself, and the house, he should not object to this mode of proceeding; but he did not.
Mr. Lyon. It would be folly in me to state any thing to this committee, that I cannot prove. Nor should I have mentioned that circumstance had I not been charged with receiving injuries with impunity. I never did receive injuries with impunity; nor did I come here to do so,—I would sooner leave the world. Mr. L. then proceeded.
Were I to be allowed time to bring forward testimony from Vermont, I could prove that my character, as a man of spirit, stands on such ground in my country, that I had no need to defend it, by entering into a squabble with such a chief justice in court time.
If the proof of these things be considered of importance, I hope I shall be allowed time to send to Vermont to obtain it; for my own part I cannot so consider it. I must think that the House of Representatives ought never to have taken up the matter, of the difference between Mr. Griswold and myself, circumstanced as it was; and that if the House thought otherwise, the due submission to their authority which I have always stood ready to pay, and the sorrow which I have expressed, and am continually

expressing; for my apprehension, might serve as some mitigation of an offence against the dignity of this House, which I never could have knowingly been guilty of.
Mr. Lyon having finished reading his defence.
Mr. Champlin rose and said, it was expressly declared by the constitution, that "each house may determine the rule of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two thirds, expel a member." And he thought, they were called upon to exercise the constitutional power of expulsion, in the present instance, by the respect due not only to themselves as legislators, but to their constituents. And as they valued the reputation of the national legislature, both at home and abroad, as they regarded the American character, uninfluenced by the spirit of party, without taking into view the relative characters of the person who offered, and the person who received the insult, without attending to the infinite distance there was, between the one and the other, they were bound to give their votes, upon the present occasion, under the influence only of an high sense of duty and of honor. And under these impressions, he said, he had attentively and impartially considered all the circumstances of the present case, as they had appeared in evidence. And he found, it was fully proved, that an offence of a gross and injurious nature had been committed by the member from Vermont (Mr. Lyon) against the person of the member from Connecticut (Mr. Griswold) that the conversation which produced an altercation between them originated with the member from Vermont; that it was a violent and groundless attack upon the public character of the member from Connecticut; inasmuch as he was represented to be regardless of the public good, and entirely actuated by selfish sordid views; that this indecent attack upon his political integrity was repelled by a retort that the occasion fully justified; that in consequence of that retort, the member from Vermont committed within these walls, and whilst the house was sitting, the gross indecency stated by the committee of privileges, and of which the very Speaker of the house was an eye witness. And that the member from Connecticut, whose cheek glowed with indignation, and whose arm was nerved by the desire of vengeance, recollecting the place in which he stood, and the respect due from him to that house repressed his resentment.
Mr. C. then observed, that the passions of some men, had their feelings been thus outraged by the member from Vermont, would have made him expiate the injury upon the spot. For this outrage committed by him bid defiance to order and decorum, tended to degrade the members of that house from the rank of men, and to reduce them to a level with the meanest reptile that crawled upon the earth.
He was therefore compelled to declare, that, in his opinion, nothing short of a vote that would deprive the member from Vermont of a seat in that house, could vindicate the honour of it; which had been deeply wounded through one of its members. He was aware, he said, that the punishment of expulsion was a severe one. And there was no man, who had the feelings appropriate to that character, and whose mind was formed of common materials, but would be deeply affected by it. It must fix a stain upon him, who suffered it, for a gross and scandalous offence, that the waters of the ocean could not wash away. It should, however be recollected, that it was no farther disgraceful, than as an unquestionable evidence of the gross indecency that gave occasion to it. And if a sacred regard to justice, to the representative character they sustained, and to their own honour, required that they should inflict that punishment upon a member of that house, they ought not to start at the effects of it. For if the member from Vermont should be compelled to return to his constituents, loaded with the opprobrium necessarily attached, in the present instance, to the punishment contemplated, they would have only to regret the disgraceful circumstance, the painful necessity that had led to it. They would have discharged their duty, and the honour and dignity of the house would be preferred.
On motion resolved, that a committee be appointed to take into consideration the expediency of making provision by law "for
filling the vacancy of State Treasurer during the recess of the Legislature, if such vacancy should happen by death or otherwise." Ordered to lie on the table.
A bill supplementary to an act entitled "An act for incorporating the society formed for the relief of distressed and decayed Pilots, their widows and children," was read, and the further consideration of it postponed in order to introduce an additional section. Adjourned.
February 6.
Mr. Scott presented a petition from a number of the citizens of Lancaster county praying that a law may be passed to prevent the removal of obstructions by persons not citizens of this state in the river Susquehanna from Columbia to the Maryland line, which was read and referred to the committee on roads and inland navigation.
Mr. S. Maclay presented a remonstrance from a number of the citizens of Northumberland county, remonstrating against any measure to prevent the removal of obstructions in the river Susquehanna, which was read and referred to the committee on roads and inland navigation.
Mr. Scott presented a petition from a number of the citizens of Lancaster county praying that a law may be passed authorizing them to erect fish baskets and fish dams on the river Susquehanna, which was read and referred.
Mr. W. Maclay reported a bill to provide for unsatisfied warrants, which was read and made the order of the day for Friday next.
Dr. Leib called for the second reading of the report on the health laws, which was read and adopted and the committee who brought in the report was appointed to bring in a bill that part of the report which related to watering the city was referred to a committee already appointed on the same subject.
The bill for regulating fences &c. was read a third time and passed.
The bill supplementary to the act for incorporating the pilots was read a third time and passed.
The bill for the relief of David Jones was read a third time and passed.
The bill to authorize the trustees of lower Dublin academy to raise 5,400 dollars by way of lottery was read a second time and agreed to.
The bill to authorize Archibald McGuire to erect a wing dam on Conemaugh river in Westmoreland county was read a second time and agreed to.
The amendments by the Senate to the bill for the erection of a House for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Chester were read a second time and agreed to.
Mr. Bonnett called for the second reading of the resolution for the removal of the seat of government, which was read and made the order of the day for this day fortnight.
The bill to provide for recording the several roads heretofore laid out and which hereafter may be laid out in the county of Philadelphia was read and agreed to. Adjourned.
Flax Seed for sale. Apply to GEO. DOBSON, No. 25, South Third-Street. January 27
Boston Glass Manufactory. The citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston. It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is so well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe. It will be cut to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to Charles F. Kasper, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. Samuel Gove, Court-Street, Boston. Two or three good Glass-makers are wanted at the above works; such as can produce recommendations for good behavior, may be sure of employ, by application to Mr. George L. Linds, at the works. Men without families will be preferred. However unacquainted with the method of making Crown Window Glass, they will meet with the same encouragement. Boston, January 16 2-224W
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet in front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon executing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may chuse. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 144, Market-Street. December 2 324W
Princeton—New-Jersey. To be Sold, THAT neat and convenient House in which the late Mrs. Ann Witherspoon, now Mrs. Ann Walker lived; together with all the appurtenances. The house is two stories high, of frame work and painted. There are four rooms and an entry on the lower floor, and five rooms on the second floor. The cellars are dry, and the garret spacious. The back yard is paved with stones. In it are a well of excellent water, an oven, a smoke house, and house for alms—and behind it a carriage house, hay loft, granary, and convenient stables, with four stalls for horses, and four for neat cattle. The lot is 60 feet wide upon the street, and 254 feet deep, somewhat more than half of which is made into a kitchen garden of an excellent soil. For terms, which will be made very reasonable, apply to the reverend Samuel S. Smith. January 19. 224W
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE. House of Representatives. February 5.
Mr. Bonnett presented a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the counties of Bedford and Huntingdon, praying that a law may be passed appointing commissioners to revise a part of the division line of the said counties, which was referred to the members from the said counties.
Another petition was presented by the same member, from the inhabitants of the county of Bedford, praying relief to Dickinson College.
Mr. Kennedy presented another from several inhabitants of Cumberland and Franklin counties, to the same effect.
Mr. Evans presented two petitions on the subject of election districts.
Mr. Leib presented a petition from the justices of the peace and the superintendents of the public markets in the Northern Liberties praying that the powers of the clerks of the several public markets in the said Liberties, be extended so as to enable them to detect and make seizures for frauds in articles sold by weight or measure.
Mr. Preston presented a petition from a number of the inhabitants of the state, praying that a law may be passed, prohibiting any person from selling spirituous liquors by the quart or gallon who is not well recommended by the inhabitants of the vicinity and Court of Quarter Sessions.
On motion resolved, that a committee be appointed to take into consideration the expediency of making provision by law "for
THE GAZETTE. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 9.
CHARLES JOLLY, esquire, is elected a Director in the Bank of Pennsylvania, in the room of WILLIAM MILLER, esquire, resigned.
The sloop Ann, William Baxter master and owner, from Virginia to this port, loaded with 450 bushels of Oysters, 2000 Terapins, and 3000 Staves, was lost last Saturday night, two miles below Chester, in five fathoms water. The sloop was drifting in the ice, when she was run foul of by a brig, which had parted her cable, and drove in the sloop's quarter deck, rails, stem, &c. The sloop then made sail to a Schooner which lay attern of her, by which means the people saved their lives. The sloop sunk in about half an hour afterwards. By this misfortune Mr. Baxter has lost his all, as he had no insurance. It is a hard case, and will doubtless arrest the attention of the benevolent.
MR. TENNO. That the constituents of the friends and supporters of Lyon, may know the language he uses in public debate; I send you the following specimen exhibited in the close of his defence of this morning. February 8.
Mr. Lyon at the close of his defence said, gentlemen were willing to represent him as a person who would suffer himself to be kicked in the Arse.
COMMUNICATIONS. In a last no less singular than true, that every attack by the "exclusive patriots" against the government of their country, has receded with dire vengeance upon their own heads. A ci-devant secretary of state, under the cover of a vindication of himself, avowed his design to be an attack upon the government. A ci-devant minister to a certain republic, has written a book, swelled to an enormous size by treacherous communications, which honor, a sacred regard to duty, and the best interests of his country should have forbid a disclosure of, and with the avowed design of attacking the government. I ask of you, well meaning citizens, who have no double design, and love your country, what has been the result of their attacks—have they not convicted before your tribunal the very ingenious authors, themselves—have not those colossian statemen, who would forcibly have possessed themselves of all rule, who had dared to reject the control of the authority you had appointed to control and induct them—hung up themselves on the unrusting wires of public indignation?
From the New-York Gazette. Messrs. M'LEAN & LANG, LIBERTY is the agony of the day—the rage for it is universal, and every thing Divine and Human must be new modelled to suit the public taste. Politicians, Infidels, and Enthusiasts, are united, (or appear to be united) in accelerating the arrival of HALEY'S DAYS. Tyranny, civil and ecclesiastical, and indeed all old fashioned Restraints upon the freedom of Free Born and Noble MAN, will most likely be soon destroyed. The Golden age must be commencing, and the era of no government, must be at no great distance. Reason and Philosophy are about to achieve wonders—Reason and Common Sense will soon be discarded as useless triflers! No species of slavery shall disgrace the annals of our approaching philosophical age. Every man shall do what is right in his own eyes! Magistrates and Priests shall be considered as usurpers! We shall require no Laws, as we shall all be Philosophers—we shall all be strictly moral, and consequently will do no wrong! Huzza! Huzza! May every citizen exclaim! May all the thoughtful in the United States cry out Ga Ira! and every rational inhabitant of the same unite in an Hymn to VENUS. No Religion! No Priests! No Magistrates! What an happy period! Every individual's heart will be changed into a temple! His conscience be a perfect Counsellor, and his opinions his GOD! Indeed we shall require no Teachers of any description. The air will be impregnated with Science! and all who breathe it, will become scholars of established eminence! Industry may then lay aside her various instruments no longer needful! Commerce unshut her sails, and the Farmer destroy his plow and harrow! The scythe may be changed into a pot-hook or trammel; and the hoe be converted into a frying pan or gridiron! But it is uncertain whether food will be expedient in the polished age I am describing! Perhaps we shall be too refined to require any species of nourishment—perhaps we shall be full fed with philosophy—and our food and drink be the contemplation of her nutritive maxims. Those buildings once called Churches shall be changed into Theatres, &c. Plays comic and farcical, shall be acted, where we once met for what we once called Divine Worship! We will assemble to dances and sing where we once assembled to pray. No Sabbath shall disgrace our happy calender—We will unanimously accord to aabolish it forever. Matrimony shall be unknown, We will declare it an useless ceremony, and condemn it nemine contradicente. We will decree, and our decrees must surely be irreversible! That no man shall be more wise more virtuous, more wealthy than another. No titles, and other odious distinctions shall be known amongst us. The servant shall take the lead of his master, and when, ever he pleases, be permitted to insult and abuse him. But upon our plan, there can be no such thing as servant—The NAME shall be era-
zed from our list of things—equal in rank, abilities and merit! The foolish custom now called decency, and good manners, shall be entirely laid aside. We will respect no man and honor none. To remove our hats to a fellow being shall be declared Lolsatry. To bow, with our bodies, kiss our hands in passing, or any such practice, shall be perfect exclusion from all the rights of citizenship. The words Sir, Madam, &c. shall be denounced! and should any dare to use them, he shall be esteemed an out-law. The book called the Bible, shall be immediately burnt, and Mr. Paine's Age of reason, with a few other admirable works, (bound together) shall be substituted in its place. The Creeds, Peter Noster, with all Prayer Books and Psalm Books, shall also by a public decree, be forever abolished should any individual presume to use, nay even mention them, he shall be called Blockhead, and guillotined at the Tribunal of LIBERTY. Should any member of our refined Commonwealth, dare to lisp the words, King, Queen, Lord, Lady, Worship, Honour or Excellency—He shall be tried at the judgement seat of EQUALITY, and murdered at the throne of JUSTICE! Previous, however, to the condemnation, he shall be made to deliver an Oration in favour of Liberty; and if he executes this business satisfactorily, he shall escape diffusion, which otherwise shall be his portion. If the Liberty some men dream of, and the Equality, they appear to pant for, is not related to the ideas communicated in this paper—The writer is greatly deceived. The opinions of their votaries, may not to them appear equally chimerical. But reduced to practice, would prove equally destructive of all order, harmony and subordination. The age in which we live is highly speculative, and much folly, and no little cruelty is engraven upon the corner-stone of our proceedings—all extremes are alike dangerous, and unite in one centre—Excessive Liberty is the consummation of Tyranny. MIRROR.
PRICE OF STOCKS. Philadelphia, Feb. 3. 1798.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Type, Price. Six Per Cent. 16/8, Three per Cent. 19/1, Deferred 6 per Cent. 13/9, BANK United States 20, Pennsylvania 23 per cent, North America 50 per cent, Insurance Co. Pennsylvania 20, N. A. shares 41 dividend off.
In St. Paul's Church, Discourses will be delivered next Sunday in favour of the poor, and charitable contributions made.
The Eastern Mail had not arrived when this Paper went to Press. The Southern Mail brought nothing new.
HARRISBURGH, Jan. 31. There never was, since our prison has been built, a greater number of criminals at one time, to discharge it—Last week another candidate of Belzebub was added to the infernal crew, charged with setting fire to a dwelling-house, near the borders of this county, while the people were gone to meeting.
Last Friday night, an attempt was made to burn the goal in this town, supposed by some of the criminals; but after the fire had penetrated through the floor, and the coals dropping on one confined in the dungeon below, who finding his situation rather critical, was obliged to give the alarm—when the fire was in a short time extinguished.
Much praise is due to captain Henry Connolly, and Berrymill, and the gentlemen belonging to their companies, who voluntarily formed a sufficient guard each night, to prevent the criminals from having any opportunity of making their escape.
To Persons desirous of investing money to great advantage.
AN opportunity is offered to purchase a very valuable concern in certain Lands (situated in the District of Maine) which were conveyed to William Bingham, Esq., by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the 28th January, 1795, and which are at present held by Mr. Bingham, Messrs. Hope and Co. of Amsterdam, and Messrs. Baring and Co. of London.
Particulars respecting the lands, and terms of the present sale, will be made known by applying at the office of this Gazette. February 9. 324W
FOR SALE, BY WHARTON & LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street.
A quantity of Tanner's Oil, 4th proof Jamaica Rum, 1st and 2d proof Brandy, Madeira Wine, Juniper Berries, &c. &c. Feb. 9. cod-f
St. Croix Sugars. 26 hogsheads best ST. CROIX SUGAR. FOR SALE BY JOHN NIXON & Co. im wiff
To Cabinet Makers, Joiners, &c. Cavanagh & Hearn, Pine Street, near the New-Market. RETURN thanks to their friends and the public, for their liberal encouragement, and hope, by their unremitting attention, to merit a continuance of their favors. The partnership between them and Joseph B. Barry, has been dissolved by mutual consent. Cavanagh and Hearn have just received a quantity of St. Domingo and Honduras Mahogany, which they intend to sell on very reasonable terms for cash. Orders from the country most punctually executed. Veneers of all kinds cut as usual. Jan. 15. 224W
Hylton and Young Hylton Tea. A few chests of excellent quality, for sale, corner of Second and Pine Streets. Dec 26—cod-f
NEW-THEATRE. FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 9.
Will be presented, a celebrated TRAGEDY, called Alexander the Great; Or, THE RIVAL QUEENS.
Alexander, Mr. Pennell (being his first appearance in that character) Hephestion, Warrell, jun. Lysimachus, Hardinge Callander, Fox Polyperchon, Taylor Philip, Hunter Clytus, Warren Thessalus, Warrell Perdiccas, Bissett Eumenes, T. Warrell Slave, Matthew Roxana (first time here) Mrs. Merry Sisygambis, Mrs. L'Estrange Parisatis, Miss L'Estrange Statira, Mrs. Marshall In A A II. The Grand Triumphal Entry of Alexander into Babylon; The vocal parts by Messrs. Marshall, Darley, Warrell, Warrell, jun. and Lavaney—Mrs. Oldmixon, Mrs. Warrell, Miss Milbourne, Miss Anderson, &c. &c.
To which will be added, a COMIC OPERA, called The Poor Soldier.
Captain Fitzroy, with the favourite Hunting Song of the Twinsof Latona, Mr. Darley Father Luke, Warrell Dermot, (first time) Fox Patrick, Ha-dinge Darby, (first time on this stage) Edward Bagotelle, (with a long in character) Marshall Boy, Master Warrell Sarah, Mrs. Warrell Kathleen, Miss Oldmixon
Box, one Dollar; Pit, three quarters of a Dollar; and Gallery, half a Dollar. The doors of the Theatre will open at five, and the curtain rise precisely at six o'clock. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the Theatre, from 10 till 4 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance. Tickets to be had at H. and P. Rice's Book-store, No. 50 Market-Street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre. VIVAT RESPUBLICA!
City Commissioner's Office, January 11th, 1798. FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE CITIZENS.
THE following arrangement is made by the said commissioners, for cleansing the streets, &c.
District No. 1.—From the north side of Vine Street, to the fourth side of Mulberry Street; to be under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks.
2. From the fourth side of Mulberry Street, to the south side of Chestnut Street, to be under the superintendence of William Moulder.
3. From the fourth side of Chestnut Street to the north side of Spruce Street, to be under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole.
4. From the north side of Spruce Street, to the fourth side of Cedar Street, to be under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts. now in
Lately Published, And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, (Price 3-8ths of a dollar) Observations on certain Documents contained in No. V. and VI. of "The History of the United States for the year 1796."
In which the charge of sedition against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late Secretary of the Treasury, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication contains a concise statement of the false means practised by the Jacobins of the United States toasperse the character of those persons who are considered as hostile to their organizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Mullenberg and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. February 9.
Baskenridge—for sale. It consists of 920 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Potomac.
There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres. The dwelling house is a very convenient one and a small expense would put it in complete repair.
The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of said tract near 300 other Apple Trees—as also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries of the best and most delicious kinds.
Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 16 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 do. from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—it is wooded and watered. To save trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deed. Please to enquire of T. McEuen & Co. No. 78, Chestnut Street. February 2. cod-f
For sale or to be let on ground-rent. A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut Street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth Street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, Two three story Brick Houses. With convenient stores, wharf, &c. Situate on Water Street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water Street fifty-four feet, and containing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are very desirable for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. m&w?

Public Sale of Real Estates. On THURSDAY Evening, the 15th of February next, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee-house, in Second-street, at 6 o'clock in the evening, the following
ESTATES. No. 1. A two story brick House, with a two story frame Building, on a lot 20 feet front and 100 feet deep; also, a vacant Lot of 40 feet square, with the privilege of an alley to go thereto. This interest has lately been let for 200 dollars per annum, and is situated in Christian-street, between Front and Second streets, the second house from Mr. Caleb Ash.
No. 2. A three story brick House, situated at the north east corner of Chestnut Streets, being 14 feet on Second-street, and 20 feet on Chestnut-street, now in the tenure of Mr. Morange, at the yearly rent of 400 dollars, and is deemed one of the best stands for the sale of dry goods in this city.
No. 3. A handsome well finished three story brick House, 20 feet front and 100 feet deep, situated in Fifth-street, between Market and Arch-streets, No. 40. This house is built and finished in the modern style, is in complete repair, with double cellars under the whole. There is a cistern of rain water in the yard; and the house is at present let for 600 dollars per annum with the taxes.
No. 4. A three story brick House, situated in Plum-street, between Second and Third street, being 20 feet front and 130 feet deep, at present occupied by Robert Kenny.
No. 5. A three story brick House, on the bank side of Front-street, No. 171 North, going thro' to Water-street, where it is five story. It is 20 feet front and 48 feet deep, in complete repair, and is rented for 600 dollars per annum.
The conditions of Sale are, one quarter cash, one quarter in 6 months, one quarter in 9 months, and one quarter in 12 months. Philadelphia, Jan. 12, 1798. 3awt25F
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of casting Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellence of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably equal to any in the world; for not one of fifty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The iron is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a piece of arm lying in the state of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the tools and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the meantime for going into Blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq.; one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the p-miles, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NELSON. 3awt
Recently Published,
And just imported from England, by WILLIAM GRIFFITH, No. 177, South Second Street, and may be had of M rs M ary J. RAE, 3awt
Illustrations of Prophecy:
In which are elucidated many predictions, which occur in Isaiah, Daniel, the writings of the Evangelists, and book of Revelation; which are they to be regarded among other great events, a revolution in France, favorable to the interests of mankind, the overthrow of the papal power and of ecclesiastical tyranny, the downfall of civil despotism, and the subsequent restoration of the Bate of the world: together with
A large collection of Extracts,
lately extracted through the work, and taken from numerous commentators, particularly from Joseph Mede, Sir Isaac Newton, Mr. William Lowth, Dr. Th. Goodwin, Fleming, Dr. Henry More, Bengelius, Dr. John Owen, Daubuz, Dr. Cressener, Whitby, Peter Jurieu, Lowman, Bishop Burnet, and Bishop Hurd. 3awt
By JOSEPH LOMAS TOWERS.
Besides various other inquiries treated of in this work, and numerous illustrations of prophecy; it contains a considerable number of facts or observations on the symbolic language of prophecy, the authenticity, uses, and obscurity of the apocrypha, and the genuineness of the Hebrew prophet; on the rapid conversion of christianity in the fourth century; on the dispersion and restoration of the Jews, the history of the false Messiahs who have appeared among them, and the reasons in support of the conjecture that the Althamas are the descendants of the ten tribes; on the right of resistance to oppression; on the irruptions of the northern nations, and the causes of the decline and fall of the Roman empire; on the customs of the Tartars, and the independence of the Arabs; on the conquests of the Moors, and those of the Turks; on the usurpation of the Mamalukes, and the pill history and present state of Egypt; on the character and conduct of Constantine, Justinian, Clovis, and Lewis XIV; on the scarcity of books in the dark ages, and the causes of the decline of literature; on the rapid rise of the French monarchy, and the causes of its fall; on the inconsistencies in the political characters of bishops Newton and Hurd; on the peculiarities of Dr. Th. Burnet's theory of the earth; on the beneficial effects which christianity has produced in favor of learning and civil liberty, and its tendency to promote the establishment of equal governments. Independent of the large proportion of original matter contained in these volumes, those who are interested in the subject will, it is presumed, wish to peruse or consult them, because the extracts introduced in them, which are accurately cited, and marked with inverted commas, are taken from a greater number of writers on the prophecies (at least if the roman catholic commentators are excluded) than are easily accessible to any one individual even in Europe, or are probably to be found in any one library in the world. They are furnished with indexes, and a copious table of contents. Jan. 22—2awt2w
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER,
BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut Street. 3awt
Bordeaux Brandy Irish market claret in cases } Entitled to Medoc wine, in do. } Drawback. Sauterne, do. } do. Thomas Murgatroyd.
WHO HAS FOR SALE.
Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. tut&stf.
Aug. 24.
W. HAYDON Delineator of Drawing—from London; (Where he has studied several years under one of the most eminent masters in that science) INFORMS his friends, that he has re-commenced his private tuition—Terms, as usual, Six Dollars per month, for attendance three times a week. Likewise, all kinds of Ornamental Painting, fruit, flowers, &c. taught on the above terms. W. H. flatters himself his terms will be particularly advantageous to those that employ him, as he makes no additional charge if there are two pupils in one family. A line directed to W. H. left at the office of this Gazette, will be immediately attended to. January 9. 5aw
TO BE SOLD,
A GREEABLY to the last will and testament of WILLIAM HAYNAM, deceased, and possession given immediately, a valuable property in Arch-street, between Third and Fourth Streets, consisting of the house, No. 107, with the lot on which it is erected, a stable, and other improvements. The house is 20 feet front, and contains ten good apartments. The lot is of the same breadth as the house and 200 feet deep, with a well of water and a very capacious walled cistern, both with pumps in good repair. The stable stands on the rear of the lot and will accommodate four horses and a carriage. This property enjoys the perpetual privilege of a 25 feet court and an alley, 8 feet wide, extending to Cherry Street. Its central position and the advantages it possesses with respect to free ventilation, renders it well worthy the attention of any person wishing to possess an eligible property in Philadelphia. For further particulars enquire at No. 28, Vine Street—of ROBERT HEYSHAM, or FRANCIS BOWES SAYRE, } Acting Executors. January 11. 5aw
The Subscriber
INFORMS those whom it may interest or concern, that the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas have appointed Monday, the twenty-fifth day of February next, to hear him and his Creditors, at the Court-house in this city, on the subject of his petition for the benefit of the Insolvent Law—and that their attendance is desired. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 16. 3awt25F
The Subscriber intends to make
application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 604, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond, Dec. 1. 5aw
The Subscriber,
Informs those to whom he is indebted, that his books, which have been kept open for their inspection since December 1796 are balanced to the 31st ult. and will during the present month remain open at his Counting-house in Chestnut Street for their further investigation and settling. JAMES GREENLEAF. Philadelphia, Jan. 18 1798. 5aw
All Persons
Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the full day of January next ensuing and those who are indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. Nov. 29 1797. 5aw
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FLEETWOOD, of Liverpool, late of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, are requested to exhibit their accounts, properly attested; and those who are indebted to the estate, are desired to make immediate payment, to GEO. DOBSON, } Administratrix No. 25, So. Third-street. 3awt
Surveyor General's Office,
December 23, 1797. On a release of survey of 433 acres, 68 perches of land, situate in lower Smithfield township Northampton county, surveyed to William Wills, per warrant of 2d March, 1786, the Deputy Surveyor hath made the following note, viz. This land claimed by heirs of Lewis Gordon and George Taylor, not known by what right. Certified for Daniel Broadhead, Esq. Surveyor General—William Parker. The first Monday in March next is appointed for a hearing of the parties on the above caveat, or any others interested or concerned therein, they having at least thirty days notice for John Hall, Secretary of the Land Office. N. Lufborough. January 26. 5awt2w
Copper for Sheathing,
For Sale, by SIMON WALKER, Pine-street, near Fifth. January 29. 5aw
Genteel Boarding and Lodging
To be had at a moderate price—Enquire a No. 138, Arch-street. Jan. 27. 5aw
To be sold,
AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. Situate on the Irlott road, one mile from the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivaled. December 1. 5aw
PROPOSAL.
HAVING met with a liberal patronage, the Subscriber is emboldened to issue proposals for printing by subscription, the JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, from their first meeting in 1775, to the present time. This work shall be printed with a new type, made for the purpose; and on good paper. It will be delivered at one dollar per volume (octavo) in 6 vols.—cash to be paid on delivery. It is needless to say anything of the merits of this undertaking—the scarcity of the Journals throughout the United States, is sufficient to justify the printer in his hope of meeting with that success, which he is certain the enterprise deserves. JOHN PARKER. Jan. 27. 5aw
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in whole and half tiers Bordeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one baghead of paint brushes. N. & J. Fraser. No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7. 5aw
PROPOSALS, FOR PRINTING BY SUBSCRIPTION. A NEW AND INTERESTING WORK, ENTITLED, A TREATISE ON THE POLICE OF LONDON, Containing a detail of the various crimes and misdemeanors, by which public and private property, are at present, injured and endangered: And suggesting remedies for their prevention. BY A MAGISTRATE. Acting for the counties of Middlesex, Surrey, Kent, and Essex; for the city and liberty of Westminster; and for the liberty of the Tower of London. To those who have read this curious and valuable work, it will need no recommendation—they know its solid merit—but as it has hitherto got into very few hands in this country, it will not be amiss to observe—its great value the approbation and demand in London, that it passed through three large editions in the course of twelve months. As a detail of the ingenious varieties of fraud, that enchanter, property in London, and most other opulent and opulent cities, it cannot fail to afford the reader great entertainment as well as instruction; but as the author treats all these matters in a clear, and in themselves, incontestable manner, many of which actually exist in all the large capitals of the United States, the balance is brought home to our own doors; and the work has an increasing claim to our attention. To assist the legislator and the magistrate in the humane office of preventing crimes, and their consequent punishments, was the patriotic design of the author. Private offenses, he says, are the source of public crimes, and the best method of guarding society against the latter is, to make proper provision for checking the former. "Those men are necessarily seduced from their loyalty who are expelled from virtue." CONDITIONS. This work will be printed in a large octavo, on an excellent English paper—it will be delivered to subscribers, bound in boards, at the moderate price of One Dollar and a half; although the last London edition, on inferior paper and meanly bound, is now sold at two dollars and a half. To non-subscribers the price will be raised. Whatever encouragement may be given by subscription, it will be committed to the press without delay; and, barring accidents, will be ready for publication early in April. Subscriptions will be thankfully received at BENJAMIN DAVIES's book-store, No. 68, High-street, and by most of the other booksellers in the city; by George Hill, in Baltimore; and by Samuel Campbell, and A. Drummond, in New-York. January 31. 2awt2w
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, } RUM. St. Vincent, } and Bengal } 300 casks RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. 5aw
To be Exchanged for
British, German, or India Goods, IN THE PACKAGE; A tract of valuable Land In Lycoming, joining that of the Holland co. and containing 10,000 Acres. Inquire of the Printer. Jan. 15. 5aw
NOTICE.
To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF, and EDWARD FOX's Engagements. IN consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within sixty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. December 13. 5aw
FOR SALE, AT
WM. YOUNG's Book Store, No. 52, Second-street, the corner of Chestnut-street. REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached; and who are the parties and abettors therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives December 20. 5aw
French Circulating Library.
JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street. INFORMS those who with to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1500 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch. com. Nov. 15. 5aw
Samuel Pleasants & Sons,
No. 74, South Second-street. HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct. 27—4w
This Day is Published,
BY M ss rs. Dobson, Carey, Campbell, Rice, and the other Booksellers. Price One Dollar and twenty-five cents. Elegantly printed on Wove paper, and Hot-pressed. By John Thompson, A COMPARATIVE VIEW OF The Constitutions Of the several States with each other, and with that of the United States: exhibiting in Tables, the prominent features of each Constitution, and classing together their most important provisions, under the several heads of administration; with Notes and Observations. By WILLIAM SMITH, Of South-Carolina, L. L. D., and member of the Congress of the United States. Dedicated to the People of the United States. N. B. A few Copies printed on an inferior paper, at 34-ths of a dollar. A Gardener wanted. A person well acquainted with gardening, and who would occasionally attend market, may hear of a place by applying at the 12 mile stone, on the Bristol road, or No. 109, Arch-street, Philadelphia. A single man would be preferred. Jan. 20. 2awt2w
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. AT THEIR STORE, No. 13, corner of Arch and Front streets. HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, offered A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannel Ditto forty nominal Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicat silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurras Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankies, and Few challa belt Hyson Tea. Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 hds. Glass Ware assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. Nov. 18. 3awt2w
Imported (via New York) on the
ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut-street, between Second and Third streets, the following articles: Maharaganes Charconna Dogons Chintz and Calicoes Dacca-worked muslins Gillis Romals Bandannoes Millas & Pennafacs Challa Romals Blue cloth Hair ribbon Mall Mulmukherchiefs Palampores Patna do. Banares Opium Lesser Cardinum Seeds. Samuel Wilcox. November 27. tut&stf
Valuable Books,
Just received by the FAIR AMERICAN from London, and now opening and selling by J. ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut Street. CATALOGUES Of the newly imported books may be had gratis. These added to O's usual stock, form an extensive and elegant collection of ancient and modern literature, and comprise books in sundry languages and on various subjects. This Day is Published, By J. ORMROD, (Price 75 cents, handsomely bound and lettered, and embellished with an elegant frontispiece and seventy three cuts.) The Looking Glass for the Mind, OR, The JUVENILE FRIEND; Being a valuable collection of interesting and miscellaneous incidents, calculated to exhibit to young minds the happy effects of youthful innocence and filial affection—In prose and verse. Designed to improve and amuse the rising generation. In the Press, and will be speedily published, Dr. DARWIN'S Plan of Female Education. Subscriptions for this incomparable work will be thankfully received by the printer. The book will contain about three hundred pages, will be printed with a new type on fine paper, and delivered to subscribers neatly bound, lettered and embellished with an elegant frontispiece, for one dollar. January 3. 5aw
FOR SALE, BY
WILLIAM PRIESTMAN, 129, South Front-street, next door to the Custom-house. A large assortment of Gold and silver Watches A Time Keeper, by Arnold Some plated Candlesticks Double barreled Guns, by Mortimer, maker to the King of England Ditto, by Parker Pair duelling Pistols, by Knuble, Charing Cross Reflecting Telescope, by Ribright Box of patent Medicines 60 lb. Scotch Thread Small collection of valuable Books, and Books of Prints 30,000 acres of Land in one lot, upon the Big Sandy, in Mason county, Kentucky, patented by Percival Butler, in 1787. Also, 54 Lake Erie Lots Invoices or parcels of Watches bought. January 4. 5aw
School Books and Stationary.
W. YOUNG, No. 52, Second-street, corner of Chestnut-street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Great SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. $7. 50. price 3 dols. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dols. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dols. 50 cts. All fogs of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinder's Boards, Patchboards, Sheathing, and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24—3awt2w
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second-street, the corner of Chestnut-street, (Price, in boards, $7 1-2 Cents.) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper. A VIEW Of the Science of LIFE; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta. By WILLIAM TATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application for the cure of diseases of indirect ability. And a dissertation on the sources of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases; in which an attempt is made to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. Nov. 21. 5aw
Wanted, to Hire,
A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year; or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. 5aw
Tin Plates,
FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth Street. December 28. 5aw
For Savannah, The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET, (a regular trader) PATRICK GIBBEN, master, WILL sail on the 10th inst. (ice permitting) has handsome accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at Bickley's wharf, above Market-street, or N. & J. Fraser, No. 95, South Front-street. February 2.
For Amsterdam,
The Ship FARMER, JOHN MCCOLLOM, Master; WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE, Who is landing, out of the said Ship, from Bourdeaux, and for sale, Claret in hds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in cases, of a superior quality Fontinac, } Wines in cases Santene, } Lunille, } Prunes in boxes November 24.
For Sale or Charter,
The Schoon GOOD HOPE Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co. No. 151, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madera, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine. November 7. 5aw
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE Ship Sally Butler, Captain CHISHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers; Sails on the 10th December. For Freight or Passage, apply to ROSS & SIMPSON. Who has to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. November 18. 5aw
FOR SALE,
By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. No. 8, Chestnut-street. One hundred and eighty bales BENGAL GOODS, Among which are, Gurras Mamoodies Baltas Sannas Guzze-nahs Tanda Coffas Guzze-nahs Bunteries Blue Cloths Calicoes Palampores Romall Handkerchiefs Among them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. December 2. 5aw
Insurance Office of the State of Pennsylvania.
February 1, 1798. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of seventy dollars on each share of the stock of the company, for the last six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th inst. JAMES S. COX, President. February 1. 5aw
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and } Jamaica RUM, 12 pipes } FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. November 9. 5aw
60 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 24th of December, 1797, a Negro Man, about 23 years old, by the name of Cato, he is about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, making well proportioned; he has a very coarse voice, his fore teeth stand very far apart; there were one or two with him—he cannot rightly describe the clothes he took with him, for he took two or three suits; he had on when he went away, a pair of leathern trowsers, a half worn drab coat, a red coat, a half worn wool hat; he took with him four very good shirts—I expect he has made for Philadelphia or the Jerseys. Whoever takes up said negro and secures him, so that the owner may get him again, shall have the above reward, paid by me, JOHN MOORE, Living in St. Ill Pond, Kent county, Maryland. January 2. 5aw
Chocolate and Mustard,
of a superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder; Taunton and Burton Ale; London Porter; red Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard-Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baies, a variety of colors; a bale of Fustians, Shawls, &c. for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, South Front-street. Nov. 27. m. & h. t. j. w.
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock Street, a fresh assortment of Woollen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrivals from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon Teneriffe } In pipes, hds. and quarter casks Sherry, and } Port Wines, } Assorted queen's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo 23d. 5aw
Employment for the Poor.
FLAX FOR SPINNING, To be given out every second, fourth, and sixth day morning, between the hours of 10 and 12—back of no. 52, South Fifth-street, above Spruce-street. 5aw
Just Published,
And to be had of M ss rs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Carey, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. 5aw