Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-12-06 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2248.]
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6, 1799.
[VOLUME XVI.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE,
Coftas, Mamoodies, Tuffatics, Striped Doreas, Tangibs, Patna and Satinpoor Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg. October 25.
JOSEPH D. DRINKER
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public that he has taken into partnership DANIEL BARTOW. Their Mercantile Concerns will, in consequence, be conducted under the firm of Drinker and Bartow, who have just imported, per the West Point, arrived at New York, the Amiable Creole, and other late arrivals at this port from Hamburg.
A VARIETY OF GERMAN GOODS, Consisting of the following Articles, viz.
Ticklenburgs, Creas, a la Morlaix, Dowlas, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 & 9-8ths wide Flanders Sheetings, Silefia ditto, Rouan ditto, Brown and white Platillas, Britanias, Weisgarige Linens, 7-8 & 4-4 Silefia Sheetings, assorted, Diaper and Damask Table Cloths, Clouting Diapers, Diaper Zwillich, Oil Cloths, Glass Tumblers, Quarts, Pints and Half Pints, ALSO, Per the Eliza from London, Russia Sheetings, Ravens Duck, Men, Women and Children's Welsh yarn Hose. All which they offer for sale at their Store, No. 61 North Front Street, either by the package or smaller quantity, at the most reasonable rates, for cash or notes at short date. November 20. jlaw6w
The Subscribers
Have for sale at their Store, No. 5, Chesnut street, the following articles, viz. Russia Hemp and Duck, First quality, Boston do. no. 1 and 2. A small invoice of well assorted cordage, First and fourth proof Brandy, in pipes. Madeira Wine in pipes and half pipes. Claret in cases. New England Rum in hds. Winter strained, Spermaceti Oil and Candles, and a few quarter chests of Hyson Tea, of a superior quality, lately imported. JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. november 16 gawm
TO BE SOLD BY
JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks, Also Landing at their Wharf. From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. june 25
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex,
are to meet the Assignees at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. june 25
To be Sold,
Agreeably to the last Will and Testament of Joseph Knight, deceased, AT PUBLIC VENDUE, On the Premises, the seventh day of December next,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, or tract of Land, containing about 280 acres, pleasantly situated in the township of Middletown, county of Bucks, and State of Pennsylvania, adjoining lands of Samuel Watson and others; about 6 miles from Newton, 5 from the borough of Bristol, and 23 from Philadelphia. There are on the premises a two story dwelling house, with three rooms on the lower and four on the second floor, a kitchen adjoining, milk house at a small distance, and a pump of good water, a good stone barn, hay house, wagon house and some other out-buildings; a good bearing apple orchard, containing about 250 trees; about 70 acres of good timber land, and about 30 acres bottom meadow. Two never failing streams of water run through the farm. The conditions will be made known on the day of sale, when attendance will be given by WILLIAM HULME, } Executors. SAMUEL HULME, } Nov. 16. eot7D
N. B. Any person inclining to view the premises will be shown them by applying to either of the Subscribers at Millard's mills. nov. 16. eot7D
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, north Water street,
HAVE RECEIVED
By the ships Wilmington, Connecticut, Fair American, and other late arrivals, from Hamburg and Bremen, A great variety of
GERMAN GOODS,
Among which are Platillas, Britanias, Ellipailles, Creas a la Morlaix, Round Creas, Dowlas, Rouans, Patterbornes, Bielefeld Linen, Wasendorns, Table Linen, Ticklenburgs, Oznabrige, Hellen Rolls, Brown ditto, Polish ditto, Coffee Bags, Lillado, Carraudeles, Checks and Stripes, Arabias, Branderans, Cassuvillas, Coutils, Cholets, Gingham, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Siamois, Bedticks, Oil Cloths, Slippers, Window Glass, Tumblers, Yellow Ochre, Quills, States and Pencils, Pearl Barley, Claret in cases, Coffee Mills, Nails and Ironmongery, Demijohns, Lentils, Glue, Hogs Bristles, Looking Glasses, Toys, Anchors, A few tons Hemp &c. &c. ALSO,
10 hhd. Muscovado Sugar,
Roll Brimstone, a few pipes old Port Wine, a parcel of seal and upper Leather, men's coarse Shoes in trunks, a few low priced Silver Watches, &c. &c. All which they offer for sale at the lowest prices and most extensive credit. Nov. 7 thkfa 4w
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WILKINS, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Ebenezer Denny, William Dunning, } Commissioners. James Robinson, Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799. 3m.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers having been appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Trustees to the estate of GEORGE B. DAWSON, all persons indebted thereto, prior to the 18th March last, are desired to make payment, and the creditors are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, to THOMAS & PETER MACKIE, Trustees. November 23 d1m
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons to whom the estate of the late William Beauchamp, deceased, is indebted, are requested to send their accounts properly attested, to the Subscribers, before the first day of January next, or they will be excluded the benefit of a final dividend, which will there be made and immediately paid. SAMUEL PRICE, Executor, No. 71, South Front Street. November 18, 1799. dtfj
NOTICE
TO the owners of unseated lands in the county of Huntingdon, to come forward and pay the taxes assessed and due thereon, within three months from this date, there being one or more taxes due on the unseated lands in the said county of Huntingdon. WILLIAM STEEL, HUGH MORRISON, } Commissioners. JOHN STEEL, Huntingdon, Commissioners Office, Sept. 25, 1799. d3m. October 4.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT application is made to the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, which were lost in the brig Peggy, Captain Fluyer, on her passage from America to London. No. 2959 For Eight Shares of Bank Stock 2962 } in favour of Samuel Erbridge. 2967 WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 25, d3m.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment. All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the Subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front Street, Southwark. Nov. 1, 1799. dtfj
LODGINGS WANTED,
For a single Gentleman and his Servant, In a genteel private family. Where he can have the use of a parlour, breakfast for himself, and board for his servant. Apply to the printer. Nov. 12. d3w
WILL BE LANDED,
To-morrow Morning, from on board the brig
Sally, at Stamer's Wharf, 83 pipes, 60 qr. casks, 160 barrels } MALAGA WINE, For sale by the Subscribers, Th. Murgatroyd & Sons.
WHO HAVE ON HAND
First proof Brandy, Claret in Cases first quality, London White Lead. November 26, d1w
CANAL OFFICE,
November 28, 1799.
Notice is hereby given,
TO the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company; that their annual Election will be held at the Companies Office, on Monday the 6th of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of Electing One President, Twelve Managers and One Treasurer to each Company, for the ensuing year. GEORGE WORRALL, Secretary. November 20. m16hj
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP
OF
THOMAS AND JOHN KETLAND
Being Dissolved,
By the death of Mr. JOHN KETLAND,
ALL persons who have demands against said Firm are requested to bring in their accounts for payment, and those indebted to the same are solicited to make payment to THOMAS KETLAND. October 21.
Just Imported,
135 Hogsheads, } Prime SUGAR. 191 barrels, 50 do. Green Coffee, 25 Boxes brown } Havannah SUGAR, 25 do. white, 12 hds. James' River Tobacco, 20 Packages well assorted German Linens Russia Cordage, assorted, 400 Pipes Barcelona Brandy, 4th proof, Hazelnuts in sacks, Brown Stout Porter, draught and bottled, 40 Casks Shot, No. 1 to 6, Lead in Pigs, 8 hds. ground Lead, assorted, 4 Casks Glauber Salts, Cream Tartar, &c. Black quart wine bottles in crates, 1 gross each, Queens ware in Crates, Cannon, 4, 6, and 9 pounds calibre, with shot, round, grape and canister, Swivels, Corks in bales, 1st quality, ditto in sheets, Claret in cases, superior quality. Port Wine, ditto. Horsemen's Swords, Hangers, &c. Fowling pieces and pistols in cases, Ship Musquets and Blunderbusses, in do. Bath Stone Crates, for chambers, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY THOMAS KETLAND, Walnut Street wharf. Nov. 1 dtfj
FOR SALE,
SEVERAL VALUABLE
BUILDING LOTS,
Near the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets.
Also,
To be Sold or Let,
A number of excellent Pasture Lots, On the Wissahickon road, about half a mile from the city. Enquire at No. 39 North Sixth Street. November 15. dtfjwtf
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
November 15, 1799.
NOTICE.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of the United States are informed, that according to the Statute of Incorporation, a General Election for twenty-five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 6th of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the eleventh section of the by-laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are also notified to assemble in general meetings, at the same place, on Tuesday the 7th of January next, at six o'clock in the evening. G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
Second Fundamental Article.
Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President shall be eligible for the next ensuing year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected. November 15. eptE
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a sailors jacket and pantalettes printed fancy card, a fawn-down striped under shirt; a rumrum hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one molton handkerchief, fringed, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring counties shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if brought home. JOHN BREN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5
NOTICE.
N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their Stores on Walnut Street Wharf, Patent Sheathing Copper, 24 ounces to the square foot, Composition Spikes of various lengths, Still Copper, and raised Copper Bottoms, Ten 4lb. Guns with Carriages, Forty 6lb. Guns, 6cwt. each, Twelve 9lb. Guns, 12cwt. each, Sixteen 9lb. Guns with Carriages, Gunpowder, 150 crates Queen's Ware, assorted, A quantity of Sheathing Paper, English Sail Canvas, No. 1 to 8, 20 trunks of printed Callicoes, 1 bale low priced Woolen Cloths, 87 puncheons St. Kitt's and Antigua Rum, 220 pipes 4th proof Brandy, uncolored and well flavored, 27 pipes, 34 hogheads and 32 qr. casks of strong bodied red Wine, suited to the West Indies, 15 butts 60 qr. casks old Sherry, 290 kegs Railings, 150 boxes ditto, 94 jars ditto, Cassia in Bales, Old Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, And a quantity of black quart Bottles. Philadelphia, October 12. 1&ffj
FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH & JAMES CRUKSHANK,
No. 87 High Street Philadelphia,
A FEW COPIES
OF THE
HARLEIAN MISCELLANY,
BEING a Selection of Tracts which principally regard the English History, and of which many are referred to by Hume. The scarcity and high price of the Harleian Miscellany, induced the editor to offer the present abridgement to the public, which is composed of a narration of those highly interesting events which have occurred in the History of England, and which are chiefly arranged in chronological order. The volume contains in quantity one sixth of the original work, and the price of it is one guinea, being only one twelfth of what the original book now sells for. November 21. g1awm
THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATES,
Of the debt of the United States, in the name of James Donatians Le Ray, to wit—
No. 11020—5437 dollars. 65 cents } of deferred 11021—5000 dollars. } debt. 10241—3733 dollars. 33 cents. of 6 pr. ct debt 12814—7052 dollars. 71 cents } of 3 per 12813—8000 dollars. } cent. debt. All bearing date the 15th February, 1799, were forwarded by the Chesfield packet for Falmouth, which has been captured, and the certificates lost—Application is made for the renewal thereof at the Treasury; of which all concerned are to take notice. october 17 d6w
CLEMENT BIDDLE.
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE,
3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal } COSSAS HUMHUMS. 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. april 11
TO BE SOLD,
BY THE SUBSCRIBERS,
NINE undivided tenth parts of a tract of LAND, in the State of Georgia; either together or in such parts as may suit the purchaser. The whole tract is bounded as follows, viz. beginning on the Millippi river, where the latitude of thirty-two degrees, forty-nine minutes, forty seconds north of the Equator intersects the same river; thence running along the same parallel of latitude a due east course to the Tom Bigby river; thence up the middle of the said Tom Bigby river to the place where the latitude thirty-two degrees, fifty-nine minutes, twenty seconds north of the equator intersects the same; thence a due west course on the same parallel of latitude to the Millippi river; thence down the middle of the said Millippi river to the place of beginning; together with all the privileges, immunities and appurtenances thereof, including all islands within the said bounds, and containing at least One Million acres, more or less. The premises if not before disposed of by private sale, will be sold by Public Vendue, on Thursday the twenty first day of November next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. at Concert-Hall, kept by Mr. James Vial in Boston. For further particulars and terms, apply to either of the subscribers. CHARLES CUSHING, GEORGE LANE, M. M. HAYS, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799. iwt
One Thousand Five Hundred
DOLLARS
WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the Post-Office, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—as the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED. Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward. WILSON & SWANN. Frederickburg, (Virg.) Sept. 10.
Mrs. GROOMBRIDGE
RESPECTFULLY informs her numerous friends, acquaintance and the public, she has agreeable to the request of many persons, concluded to reside in town during each winter, and has taken a large convenient house in Walnut Street, No. 106, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, where she proposes removing her School the 21st of November. English and French grammatically taught, Writing, Geography, the Use of the Globes, Arithmetic, History, Dancing, with all kinds of useful and ornamental Work; Drawing in various branches, History, Landscape, Flowers, &c. Due attention to Vocal as well as Instrumental Music, with requisite Masters of repute and ability. Columbia House Boarding and Day School, October 19, 1799.
The Friends and Guardians of the Ladies under Mrs. Groombridge's care are particularly assured, that an eligible situation in the country will be engaged for each ensuing Summer, though no epidemic may affect the city. d3w&fjm
ROBERT KID'S
COPPER WAREHOUSE,
No. 201, MARKET STREET.
Late ALEXANDER BILSLAND & Co.
HAS JUST RECEIVED
31 Tons Patent Improved sheathing Copper & Nails, viz. 20, 22, 24, 26, & 28 oz. per foot, 1 & 1/2 & 1 3/4 inch Polished & unpolished Sheathing Nails, 80 boxes of Tin. LIKEWISE ON HAND, A Large assortment of Rolled and Copper bottoms and sheets for Copper-Smiths, Lead & Block Tin, And a General assortment of Ironmongery for sale as above. August 15. w&ffj
JUST ARRIVED,
In the Sloop Friendship, Capt. Brown, from New Orleans, About 7 tons
KENTUCKY CORDAGE.
For sale by ELISHA FISHER & Co. Nov. 27.
Fashionable Millinery.
ELIZA M'DOUGALL,
No. 134, MARKET STREET,
HAS just received per ship Thomas Chabley and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz.
Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress caps Do. do. do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe rosettes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange crape Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26. coifj
To the Holders of
MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at war, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnston, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that country, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous location the priority will admit. He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, claim them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be registered at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next. For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3, Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. Septemper 2. mwtlf.
TO BE SOLD,
On Saturday the 7th day of December,
At seven o'clock in the evening,
AT THE MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE,
SEVERAL
Very Elegant Situations
FOR
SUMMER RETREATS,
ABOUT three miles and a half from the city. These situations command a very extensive view of the city and river, and are remarkably healthy; one tract which joins lands of W. Poyntell, Esq. and others, contains fifty acres, more or less, about fifteen acres of which is fine young Wood, and is well watered. Two other tracts, on each of which are very elegant sites for buildings, containing from eight to fourteen acres. Any person disposed to purchase at a private sale, will please to apply to E. BONSALL, or to WILLIAM MACPHERSON, the proprietor. The terms of payment will be made known at the time of sale, and a clear and indisputable title given. John Connolly, Auctioneer. December 2.

Foreign Intelligence.
PARIS, September 17.
Yesterday the Directory sent a message to the Council of 500, in which it is said, "The activity and boldness of citizen representatives, of the royal conspirators, becomes alarming; the directory watches with redoubled vigilance; the streams of bribery and seduction flow through all the parts of the republic. In Paris, citizen representatives, was already fabricated the royal proclamation, which exhorted Frenchmen to the restoration of the throne and power of Louis XVIII. In Paris these monarchical circular letters know their origin, they are intended as forerunners of royal dignity; patricide presses have distributed many thro' the departments, and this very moment many thousands of them are completed. The directory ordered these proclamations to be seized, of which a specimen is here presented. All those who are concerned in this work are in the hands of justice; their sentence awaits them; their guilt, does it not exceed that of others? May not such a proceeding be called the murder of the republic? Ought they not to be delivered up to the military commission?" This message was referred to a committee of five members. The persons who in conformity to the above message, were apprehended and confined in the Temple, are the printer Lottier, Brothers Delisle, Dar and his wife—Two proclamations were found with them; one of the Prince de Condé, an address to the conspirators; and 3000 copies of an address to the French soldiery.
Our prints say that the military commission to which the directory has delivered the royal printers (as stated in the above message) may finally become the revolutionary tribunal. "The mis-use of military commissions has been the downfall of James the Second in England—in France, Jurieu ought to decide. "
A Courier from Berlin has arrived here; according to our public prints here, a good understanding continues to exist between Prussia and France.
Since the resignation of Bernadotte, minister of war, requests have been made by Marchand (formerly regulator of the Jacobin Club) Chretien, Raiffon, and many other Jacobins; to be dismissed from their several offices.
The dismissed minister of war, Bernadotte, made use, in one of his last proclamations which he made to the army, of the following sentence, "I long for the arrival of that moment, which may bring me into your bosom again,"—in consequence of which the directory resolved on the 14th "that the resignation of Bernadotte, minister of war, be accepted." In a letter therefore directed to him on that occasion, it was notified to him, that it would be deemed a great degree of satisfaction, if during his stay in Paris, he would meet the directory for the purpose of concerting the most salutary measures, respecting the command which they had decreed to him: thereupon general Bernadotte wrote the directory on the 15th inst. the following letter:
Citizens Directors. "This instant I received your decree of yesterday, and the conclusive letter accompanying the same. You accept a resignation which I did not intend to make. Deeply impressed with the importance of the measures adopted for the support of the war department, I wished to be extricated from the certain consequent difficulties. This no doubt has caused your resolve to send me back to the army again. The moment at which I am ready to give you a statement of my administration up to the 22d inst. you are pleased to announce to me that you have appointed me to a command. I leave it for you to judge, whether, after an interrupted series of twenty years fatigue and labour, I have deserved a pension. I declare to you without hesitation that I now stand in need of that as well as of a retired life." Yesterday it was reported that Quinette minister of the interior, had resigned; the office devolved upon Fouche, (minister of police) and commissary Maine was appointed to the office of minister of police in the room of Fouche.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
On Thursday, 22d October, deserted from the encampment, near Bristol, Pennsylvania, HENRY WEST, an enlisted Musician, belonging to the company of Captain Matthew Henry of the tenth regiment of United States Infantry. He was 26 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, grey eyes, fair complexion, born in the county of Tyrone, Ireland, he is a little stoop shouldered and speaks in a low tone of voice.
ALSO, Deserted from the company of captain Hugh Brady, on Saturday, 26th October, four privates, JOHN DENNIS, aged 34, 5 feet 8 inches high, born in New York, grey eyes, brown hair, brown complexion, was much addicted to liquor, and when intoxicated very talkative. SOLOMON SMITH, aged 37, 5 feet 7 inches high, born in New York, grey eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, a notorious offender, this being his third desertion. SIMEON DUN, aged 21 years, and 6 months, 5 feet 5 inches high, born in New Jersey, grey eyes, fair hair, brown complexion. CHARLES McLEAY, aged 26, 5 feet 6 inches high, born in Ireland, grey eyes, black hair, dark complexion—he is supposed to be in Norristown, or its neighbourhood—it is not known what clothing they had when they deserted; but the probability is that they have changed their military habits.
Whoever shall take up the above deserters and lodge them in any jail so that their officers may get them again, or shall deliver them to the subscriber at his quarters in Pilsburt, between Ninth and Tenth streets, shall receive the above reward and for either of them a proportionate reward of ten dollars and all reasonable expenses.
BENJAMIN GIBBS, jun. Captain, 10th U. States Regiment Infantry. November 21. dwf
THE REV. ROBERT ANDREWS Has opened a SCHOOL
No. 110, Walnut Street, IN WHICH
YOUNG GENTLEMEN will be instructed by him in the different branches of Classical and Polite Literature, viz. the English, Latin and Greek Languages, History, Antiquities, Geography, the Use of the Globes, Arithmetic, and the Practical Branches of the Mathematics.
Unquestionable testimonials can be given of Mr. A.'s experience and qualifications as a Teacher. November 7. wklif
One hundred Pipes and quarter Casks Wine Vinegar, London Porter in Casks of 6 and 8 Doz. Brown Stout do. do. Spanish Segars in Boxes, Dried Peaches in Barrels,
FOR SALE By BENJAMIN W. MORRIS, WHO HAS A Commodious Warehouse, In Pear Street, To let by the Month or Year. November 29. 12teod
MADEIRA WINE.
The Subscriber, has just received a quantity of HILL'S First Quality
London Particular Wine, In Pipes, Hds. and Quarter Casks. GIDEON HILL WELLS. Philadelphia, Nov. 12. 31wam
WILLIAM HUDSON, No. 8 Chesnut Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, in addition to his former Stock, A complete Assortment of Goods, which are now opening, suitable for the approaching season;
Among which are— Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Double milled Drab Cloths, Superfine Nap Cloths, assorted colors, Blue and Drap Plains, Swansdowns and Swanskins, Draperies, Baftas, assorted colors, Blue, green, white and spotted Bockings, Blue and grey Coatings, Scarlet, white, red and yellow Flannels, Velvets, Thicksets, Corduroys, and fancy Cords. Striped elastic Cloths and Coatings, Fancy Marseilles Waistcoatings, Mens' and Womens' fine worsted Hose, Do. do. worsted Gloves and Mitts. Mens' Socks. Calimancoes, Durants & Joans Spinnings, 6 bales of Rose Blankets, completely assorted, by the bale, &c. &c. Nov. 6. 12teod
BOHEA TEA, Of the Camilla's cargo,
Will be Sold at Auction, at No. 116, South Front Street, on a liberal credit, on Monday morning next, at 10 o'clock.
CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. December 1. d3t
AT a Court of Common Pleas held at Union Town, for the county of Fayette, the fourth Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, before the Judges of the same court, on the petition of John Wilson, praying that the act of Assembly, providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt after delivering up his estate for the use of his creditors, may be extended to him. The Court appoints the first day of next term, to hear the petitioner and his creditors, and order that he give his creditors public notice hereof, in Fenn's Philadelphia paper, and in Yundt and Brown's Baltimore paper, for one week, ending at least four weeks before the day of hearing; and that he also give to John Gillespie and Jacob Everhart personal notice in writing, to be served on them, at least fifteen days previous to the hearing. At September term, this order was continued to the first day of December term. By the Court. EPHRAIM DOUGLASS, Prothonotary.
TO BE SOLD,
TWO new frame two Story Houses, pleasantly situated near the Jelly Post-Tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three, on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and coach house. Fair goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN McCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13. eotf
LOST OR STOLEN,
On the 28th instant, A New single case Silver Watch, With a band, showing the day of the month on the face, and marked on the inside of the case, A C C 13773 with a light blue silk string and a gilt key fixed thereto. Whoever will deliver the said watch at No. 13 South Third Street, shall receive Four Dollars reward. N. B. Watch makers and others are requested to stop the said watch if offered for sale, and give information as above. Nov. 29. st
DESERTED,
On the 18th inst. from the Marine Barracks, HUGH DUFFIELD, a private in the Marine Corps, a native of Ireland, aged 35, five feet five inches high, dark hair, light complexion. He has resided for some time past in this city, where his family now are.
Whoever apprehends said Deserter and delivers him at the Marine Barracks, or lodges him in jail, will be paid a reward of ten dollars, and reasonable charges.
JAMES MCKNIGHT, Capt. commanding Marine Barracks. December 5. dwf
DR. ANDREWS Of the University of Pennsylvania;
Proposes to receive a few Private Pupils to be instructed in the rudiments of
THE LATIN LANGUAGE.
He confines himself to beginners; because he would not incur the danger of having many Classes, or being obliged to build on an insufficient foundation.
And as he will require their attendance two hours in the day (from eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to one) there will be no need of removing them from the schools to which they have hitherto gone, or may be intended to be sent, for their improvement, in reading, writing, ciphering, and other useful branches of literature, not usually taught in a Latin school. December 5, 1799. dwf
Drawing School.
MR. BECK having been solicited by many of his friends to engage in a Drawing School, takes the liberty of informing them and the public that he intends opening one at his house in Fifth Street, opposite the State house yard, on Monday the 4th of November, on the following terms:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Ladies from three till five, per quarter, 9 Gentlemen, from half past 5 till half past 7, 9 Private Lessons, at home for one hour, 1 From home, two hours, 3
PERSPECTIVE,
The essential ground work of all kinds of drawing, taught by a much more simple and short method than hitherto practised. WANTED, A person to do house work; also a boy to attend the family and take care of a horse. November 27. 3tawf
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE
By H. U. P. RICE, No. 16 S. Second street, (Price 1 Dollar)
GALATEA,
A PASTORAL ROMANCE. Embellished with Five Engravings.
A few Copies of Miss Seward's Monody on Major Andre, May be had as above, price 12 1/2 cents. December 3. eotf
FOR SALE,
By SIMON WALKER, No. 78 Walnut Street,
ENGLISH PORTER and Brown Stout, in cases of 6 dozen each, Tin Plates, Lead and pig Lead, Cannon with carriages complete, 4, 6, 9 and 12 pounders, Shot, round, double headed and canister, Iron Crow Bars, Cutlasses, boarding Pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Rough Brimstone, Cream of Tartar, Porter, Wine and Claret Bottles, Six Imitations of Earthen Ware, each about thirty crates, assorted White and red Lead, yellow and black Paint, and Spanish Brown, Ruffian Bristles, Hardware and Sadlery, assorted in cases, An Invoice of German Platillas and Britannia. December 3. eotf
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having explored the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain,
PROPOSES to locate Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 4000 acres can be registered or located, will receive any number of Warrants less than that amount, and class them with others so as to make up the quantity required.
The Subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and show any section in which he may be employed. Letters or warrants addressed to Alexander Addison, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 31st day of January next, or to the Subscriber at Washington, Pennsylvania, any time previous to the 17th Dec. and from that day until the 18th day of February next, at the Post Office, Philadelphia, will be attended to. Wm. M'CLUNEY. December 4. eotf
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF LAND,
Containing between twelve and thirteen acres, Situate on the College road, Leading from Schuylkill to the Market house in Germantown, Adjoining lands of John Dorsey & James Moyes.
It is nearly as high as any part of the city town-ship of Roxborough, and has the advantage of a good road—the soil is good, part of which has been well manured last season, and an excellent piece of watered meadow which may be put under water, at pleasure; a good prospect—There has been erected last summer an excellent stone barn; a well is nearly completed, and a cellar dug for a tenant's house—About 70 perches stone quarried on the premises preparatory for further improvement. The whole under new cedar post and rail fence. The purchaser can be accommodated with a strong light waggon calculated for two horses to haul manure, &c. with excellent harness entirely new. Apply at No. 103, High street. 11 mo. 24th, 1799. dwf
TO LET,
A DWELLING HOUSE,
Range of Stores, and a Counting House, On Mifflin's wharf, Water street, between Race and Vine streets.
Enquire of Patrick Hartborne, no. 119 north Front street. December 3. sawjm
BOARD AND LODGINGS.
MRS. HAND
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public in general, that she has just removed to the mansion house, in Franklin Court, formerly occupied by Dr. Franklin, and latterly by the Portuguese Minister, the Chevalier De Friere. A family may be accommodated with a suite of rooms, and single gentlemen with separate apartments, or Board only. Has also a good Coach House and Stables for four horses, to let. Nov. 20. wklif
ACADEMY FOR DANCING.
MR. FRANCIS
OF THE NEW THEATRE;
BEGS leave to inform his scholars and the public in general, that his Academy will open for the season, on THURSDAY the 12th, at Mr. O'ELLER'S.
TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance.
For further Particulars apply to Mr. F. 70, north Eighth Street. December 3.
CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY.
THE Subscribers are informed that the first Assembly will be held at Mr. O'ELLER'S Hotel, on Thursday the 12th instant. December 4. d121b.
TWO TRUNKS
PRINTED COTTONS,
Suited to the West-India Market, and entitled to drawback—For sale by
GEORGE WILLIAMS, No. 103, High Street.
ALSO, Nine hundred pair of American strong made SHOES, together with sundry other articles. Dec. 4. d1w.
For Sale,
At the Merchant's Coffee House, on Monday, 9th inst. at half past 12 o'clock,
THE SHIP
ORONO,
As she came from sea, and now laying at the wharf of John Ross, Esq. burthen 332 tons register, about 3 years old, completely fitted, and ready to proceed to sea, mounting twelve, six and nine pound cannon, small arms, boarding netting, &c. as per inventory left with the Auctioneer. Terms, approved indorsed notes at 2, 3, 4, and 6 months. R. S. FOOTMAN, Auctioneer. December 3. d5t.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER,
For Europe or the West Indies,
THE SHIP
PACIFIC,
PERKINS SALTER, Master. She is a staunch good Ship, well fitted, burthen about 3000 barrels, and ready to receive a cargo on board.
For terms apply to WHARTON and LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street, WHO HAVE FOR SALE, A parcel of Havana Molasses, Old Madeira Wine, Ground Ginger, Burlington Bark, &c. &c. November 21. d1f
FOR LIVERPOOL,
THE DANISH SHIP
LITTLE MARTHA,
OLEA C. MARK, master, Burthen 300 tons,
THE principal part of her cargo being now ready to go on board, she will sail with all possible dispatch. For Freight apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Nov. 27, 1799. 6
MARSHAL'S SALE.
United States, Pennsylvania District, } ss.
In pursuance of a writ to me directed, from the honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants Coffee House, in the City of Philadelphia, on Saturday the 9th of December next, at 12 o'clock, at noon;
The armed French vessel,
LA MAGICIENNE,
With all and singular her apparel, guns and appurtenances, as the same now are, having been lately seized and taken on the high seas, and within the jurisdiction of the said Court, libelled against, prosecuted and condemned, at the suit of Mosen Brown, Esq. commander of the public armed vessel called the Merrimack, in behalf of himself and the other officers, and crew thereof.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's Office at Philadelphia, 29th day of December, 1799. N. B. An inventory may be seen at the office. Dec. 1. d1f.
Genteel furnished Apartments,
To Let in Chestnut Street, Suitable for
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, Enquire at the Office of this Gazette. Nov. 30. 3t—Dec. 2 & 4
Lodging and Breakfast,
FOR one or two single Gentlemen, in a genteel private family, with the use of a neat front Parlour, and Board for Servants may be had at No. 28 north Fifth Street. November 26.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Colebrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down ill look, squints, he is a cunning drifil fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Nankens; (some money). It is expected he has jumped his course for Philadelphia or New York.
* * * The above reward will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Colebrook Furnace, July 26, 1799. d6m
MATTHEW McCONNELL
Having opened an Office in Chestnut street, (A few doors above Fourth)
At No. 141, AND again commenced the Business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession.
The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in and near the City will be attended to, and also of Lands, when that business again revives. November 19. d2w(D5 1w)
FOR SALE,
Holland Linens, German Linseys, fil depreuve, Gingham, Ladies Kid Gloves, by the dozen or quantity. Apply at No. 17 South Fourth Street, near the Indian Queen. November 27. 96t
WILLIAM SHEAFF
HAS FOR SALE, At No. 168 High Street, wholesale & retail,
FIRST QUALITY Madeira of the vintages of '92 to '97 } WINES, Old Sherry, Port and Lisbon First and fourth proof old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits. ALSO, A few Tons of Upland and Meadow Hay. December 2. d6t
LOGWOOD
FOR SALE, On board the brigantine Five Sisters.
Enquire of JOSEPH DONALDSON. November 27. 910t
FOR SALE,
THE CARGO
Of the ship Rebecca, John McKeever, master, from BATAVIA, —Consisting of—
350,000 wt. of COFFEE & } first qualities 20,000 wt. of SUGAR, }
Apply to JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155, South Water Street. Nov. 27. d10t
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE, By WILLIAM YOUNG,
S. W. corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, No. 1, Of Recreations in Agriculture, Natural History, Arts, and Miscellaneous Literature, By James Anderson, L.L.D. F.R.S. & F.S.A. Price half a Dollar.
Subscriptions for this work will be received by William Young. Nov. 30. 4t
POST OFFICE,
November 30, 1799.
THE Post Office will be Removed this day at Sun set, to No. 27 South third Street. d1f.
Bank of North America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS
ARE hereby notified that an Election for Twelve Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the 13th January next, at 10 o'clock.
RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Dec. 2, 1799. d1E
LANCASTER STAGES.
THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, sober and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia.
Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30. 2t—5
Fifty Barrels Pippin Apples,
In good order for shipping,
AND
A few Barrels Dried Peaches,
FOR SALE, At the corner of Dock and Pear Street. December 4. d6t
REMOVAL.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6.
Justum et tenacem propositi virum, Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus instanti tyranni, Mente quatis solida.
The fanfaronne Prince, in the Journal des Hommes Libres, of the 4th September, says, that the King of Prussia is determined to furnish his quintuple contingent, in men, to the army of Italy...
[Ami des Lois, Sept. 5.]
The Ami des Lois (Paris journal) of September 5, contains an account of a victory gained by the army of the Danube, over the Archduke Charles, on the 28th thermidor, at night, during a violent storm...
In the course of the domiciliary visits ordered by the central administration of the lower Rhine, there were seized many church ornaments, which a few days before had been sold as national moveables...
There are other characteristics pertaining to this kind of income, besides its novelty and inexhaustibility. A thief finds in each passenger he encounters on the road a novel source of revenue...
It is a fact, the evidences of which will one day appear, that the French Directory, little more than a year since, offered to the British Government, to conclude a peace, on condition of their receiving £1,000,000 sterling for their private purges...
The audacious falsehoods and impositions with which the various Republican rulers of France, have abused, no less their own miserable subjects, than the rest of mankind...
Anon, it is concluded upon that England shall be invaded, and droves of slaves are marched down to the sea-coast, a butcher of the first note is appointed to lead them, and rafts built to convey them to the destined scene of their repugnancy.
When, lo! after keeping the deluded populace in monthly expectation of seeing England invaded, they dispatch the whole drove of fanfaronnes, with Buonaparte at their head, to Egypt.
The French revolution has been often compared to the eruption of a volcano, which it seems now to resemble more completely than ever: Its embers of discord and destruction, having been dispersed from the orient to the setting sun, and raged till they have burnt out, the original fire still burns in its crater, with a slow, steady, sullen flame.
Were not the effrontery of the French Nemoys out of all bounds, they would hardly dare, to affect sensibility at the death of any man previous to the year 1793. Their Resident at Rome one Bullelle, a low-lived Russian, for some pranks he played with citizen mob, got shot by him...
It might afford not a little curious speculation to philosophize on the different substances of which the Aurora is at different times composed, and by analyzing them to assign every effect to its legitimate cause.
The French Mountebanks talk loud and long about REACTION: it is no longer royalism, anarchy, or terrorism, but re-action, re-action, that threatens the foundation of the Republic.
"Well Mr. Paine, what do you think of the news? The Duke of York has got a drubbing: I declare things look black: Don't you begin to think it was wise in this country to pull in her horns?"
America is a young damsel of so great allurements, that they say the old and corrupt lovelies of Europe are all hankering after her...
It has been said by certain sapient sectaries of expediency, that if we have an antislavery Governor, we have at least a Federal majority in the Legislature, to check him.
Though Jasper certainly stands among the most deserved candidates for the gallows, yet the Jacobins, true to their cause, have resolved not to let his long services pass unrewarded...
Mr. Weaver of Greene county, is elected Speaker of the Assembly of Pennsylvania.
Late Failures at Hamburg. Sept. 6, T.H. & T.H. Milton, for 761,571 M. bco. Sept. 7, Peter Gottfried Behn, for 7,400 M. bco.
One of the first houses in Baltimore, has failed in the amount of six hundred thousand dollars.
JEMIMA AND FANNY.
The Jemima and Fanny, of Baltimore, slated to have been lately released, after capture by a French privateer, was commissioned as the property of JOHN SMITH of Baltimore, and a Mr. Bias or Byas of Fell's Point...
Tuesday, at New York, the singular circumstance occurred of eight different Courts of Justice being held on one day in the City Hall.
The subscriber, master of the ship Perseverance of Philadelphia, lately arrived to Batavia, conceives it a duty, he owes, as well to the conduct and character of his excellency Gov. Brooke of St. Helena, as to all Americans trading beyond the Cape of Good Hope...
On our passage from Batavia we found it necessary to put into St. Helena, and on anchoring in the roads we were boarded by two armed boats from the Belvidere, capt. Christie, and the Earl of Wycombe, capt. Meadows...
"St. Helena, 23rd Sept. 1799. Resolved, That on consideration of the ship Perseverance having been illegally seized in this harbour, and in direct contradiction to the orders of government and the port regulations established at St. Helena...
The commodore (Christie) and some of the inferior officers of the two ships, were ordered under arrest, to be sent to England for trial, for contempt of the governor's authority in seizing the Perseverance under the guns of the forts.
DAVID WILLIAMSON. Philadelphia, December 5, 1799.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5.
A letter from the Secretary of the Treasury was read, in being a report from the Commissioners appointed to superintend the public buildings in the City of Washington.
On motion of Mr. Livingston, the house ordered the appointment of the following Standing Committee, viz. Committee of Election. Committee of Claims. Committee of Commerce. Committee of Revision and Unfinished business.
A message was received from the President of the United States, and read, in the words following, to wit:
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives.
I herewith transmit to Congress, certain documents which relate to the late insurrection in Pennsylvania—the opening of trade and intercourse with the island of St. Domingo—and the mission to the French Republic...
JOHN ADAMS. United States, December 5, 1799.
The following are the documents which accompanied the above message:
1st. Insurrection in Northampton. A letter from the Hon. Richard Peters, to the Secretary of State, including a declaration of William Nichols, Esq. Marshal of the District of Pennsylvania; a deposition of Valentine; and the deposition of Jacob Eyerly, Esq.
A proclamation of the President relative to the Northampton insurrection. (Already published.)
A letter from the Secretary of War to the Governor of Pennsylvania, designating the different companies of troops required from this state to march upon the expedition. (Already published.)
Instructions, from the Secretary of War, to brig. gen. Macpherson, commanding the expedition.
2d. St. Domingo. A proclamation of the President of the United States, for opening trade and intercourse with the island of St. Domingo. (Already published.)
3d. Mission to the French Republic. A letter from Patrick Henry, Esq. to the Secretary of State, declining the appointment of Envoy, owing to his indisposition, and the distance of the scene at which the negotiations were contemplated to take place.
Copy of a letter from Citizen Talleyrand, dated Paris 11th Fructidor, to the citizen Pichon, Secretary of the French Legation, at the Hague, approving the conduct of that agent, in communicating to Mr. Murray the pacific disposition of the French republic towards the United States. (Already published.)
Another letter from Talleyrand to Pichon, dated Paris, 28 September 1798, authorizing him to communicate the pacific sentiments contained in the preceding, to Mr. Murray; and of the sincere disposition of the directory to accelerate an amicable adjustment of all existing differences; and the respect with which an American envoy would be received. (Already published.)
A letter from the Secretary of State to Mr. Murray, inclosing his appointment as envoy to the French republic, in conjunction with Mr. Elsworth, chief justice of the United States, and P. Henry, Esq. of Virginia; and the conditions (to be expressed to the Directory) on which the envoys would repair to Paris; or, if more agreeable to the directory, a minister from the French republic, would be received at Philadelphia.
A letter from Mr. Murray, to the Secretary of State, accepting the appointment of envoy to the French republic.
A letter from Mr. Murray to the minister of foreign relations, dated at the Hague, acquainting him with the nomination of the envoys, and the stipulations expressed in the letter from the Secretary of State to Mr. Murray.
A letter from the minister of foreign relations, in a few to the above, dated 12th May 1799, containing assurances that they shall enjoy all the prerogatives attached to the mission, by the laws of nations, and a minister of equal quality be appointed to treat with them; and that passports would be granted for their safe conveyance to Paris.
On motion of Mr. Bayard, the following resolution was agreed to by the house:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to prepare and bring in a bill for the establishment of an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States.
A message was received from the Senate, informing the house, that the right Rev. Bishop White had been chosen on their part, as chaplain to Congress.
Mr. Otis moved the following resolution, which was agreed to by the house:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to consider whether it be expedient to make any, and if any, what provision for persons confined for debt, and that they report by bill or otherwise.—Adjourned.
THIS DAY.
General Marshall, Chairman of the Committee appointed for that purpose, reported an answer to the President's Speech, which was read, committed to a Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union and made the order of the day for Monday. After which the House adjourned.
NEW YORK, December 5.
[OFFICIAL]
The Frigates Congress, capt. Sever, and Essex, captain Preble, will proceed from Newport, where they are to rendezvous by the 15th inst. with whatever vessels may want convoy, all the way to Batavia. They will leave Batavia in the course of the month of May next, to return to the United States.
NEWBERN, November 22.
On Saturday last arrived the Schooner Gull, Captain Brightman, from Anguilla, who has favored us with the particulars of the following important victory:
About the 18th ult. off Point Petre, a battle was fought between the United States brig Pickering, of 14 guns, four pounders and 70 men, and the French privateer L'Egypte Conquerre, of 18 guns, 14 nines and 4 fives, and 250 men; in which after an engagement which lasted nine hours, the Frenchman struck and was carried into St. Kitt's.
Captain Brightman, with many other Americans, had been previously captured by the above privateer; and it appears that she was one of the best vessels belonging to the French in the West Indies. She was completely fitted out, and double manned, on purpose to take the Pickering; but not being able to stand the fire of American cannon, she was obliged to strike to a force not much more than one third her equal, in number.
The Pickering, a few days before, had a running fight with a French lugger; and Captain B. informs us, that she would have taken her if the Pickering had not sprung her masts in the chase.
Captain B. also brings news that two American armed vessels and an English Schooner, were in pursuit of a French vessel, and run her so close to St. Eustatia, that the lower fort fired on them. The Americans and English drove them from their posts, when they were attacked by the upper fort. In the action some of the wadding from the forts fell into the town and set it on fire, which consumed considerable part of the place.
BOSTON, November 27.
Yesterday arrived at Salem, the ship Fanny, capt. Boden, 52 days from Bilboa: A passenger, belonging to this town, informs us, that letters had been received there from very respectable sources, acquainting, that the king of Prussia, in consequence of overtures made him by the allied powers, had determined to join the coalition against France, and had already marched 40,000 men towards Holland, to reinstate the Stadtholder. This measure was deemed of importance in Europe.
ADDRESS
OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE POOR. TO THE PUBLIC. FELLOW CITIZENS,
THE exhausted state of our Treasury, the enormous arrearages of poor tax, and the accumulated difficulties occasioned by the repeated calamities with which our city has been afflicted, all conspire to render an immediate and efficient remedy indispensably necessary for the support of the unfortunate objects consigned to our care.
The remedy we trust will be the result of a candid appeal to your reason, justice and humanity: we ask not a boon! we solicit only the prompt payment of a tax of inevitable necessity—equitable in its operation, benevolent in its object, and upon the due collection of which, the economy and welfare of the institution, so essentially depend. A deficiency in the collection of the poor tax has superinduced the practice of obtaining loans at Bank, supplies on credit and of delaying the purchase of wood and other articles until the prices are greatly enhanced, thereby unequally encroaching the public burthen: Whereas a due collection of the taxes will enable us promptly to meet all our existing engagements and purchase future supplies in due season with cash, to the great saving and reputation of the institution.
The unexampled number of helpless orphans, which the hand of pestilence has thrown upon your bounty—the aged, infirm and diseased who look for support and protection from the increment of the approaching season, earnestly demand the exalted charity! which you have so often and so conspicuously displayed.
By order of the General Board of Guardians of the Poor. WM. JONES, President. Nov. 21. 3aw2w.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes entries for Six per Cent (16 3/4), Three per Cent (9 1/2), Deferred 5 per Cent (14 1/2), 8 per Cent Stock (33 to 3 per cent advance), BANK United States (20 to 21), Pennsylvania (14), North America (10), Insurance Comp N.A. (15), Pennsylvania (28), East-India Company (N.A. par), Land Warrants (30 dollars per 100 acres).
From the Augusta [Georg's] Cen incl.
MR. M'MILLAN.
I observed in your last paper, a piece published by particular request from the Augusta Chronicle, respecting Mr. Jefferson, who is called "one of the most enlightened and honourable statesman that ever lived." Not having before seen any recent observations relative to him, I do not know the particular objects of this republic, or why at this period it is wished to bring him before the public, when there is no prospect of his being in any respect a gainer thereby. I believe Mr. Jefferson is esteemed fully as much as he ought to be, and has credit for all the good qualities he possesses; his talents are generally acknowledged, and his political principles are not at this day to be questioned. Why, then, this needless solicitude to prove facts not disputed, or to attempt to disprove those which are incontrovertibly established?
Mr. Jefferson, while Secretary of State, certainly expressed handsome and correct language, the sentiments of the Executive of the United States, in his communications with the French ministers—but could your correspondent prove what he asserts, that "his head and heart composed the matter that then he wrote," it would only tend to prove the wavering inconsistency of his character, as his "head and heart" have ever since evinced different feelings and sentiments.
As to the extract of the letter to Mr. Morris, the language of it is such as every American must acknowledge to have been just; and if it be any qualification I will admit (what I do not believe) that it contained Mr. Jefferson's personal feelings in the expressions of indignation at the unpardonable effrontery and misconduct of Mr. Genet, "his gross usurpations and outrages of the laws and authority of our country—his endeavours to excite discord and distrust between our citizens and those whom they have entrusted with their government, between the different branches of government," and his efforts to induce our citizens to shed each other's blood. But it will be observed, that the indignation is levelled at an individual only—at Mr. Genet himself, and not at the government he represented, because it is suggested, that he acted unadvisedly and without authority. Subsequently, however, to the writing of this letter, it has appeared by unquestionable evidence, that Mr. Genet's conduct resulted from the instructions of his government—that he "in no respect, especially in his own influence, departed from their wishes: The line he had marked out was followed by his successors, has been invariably pursued and continued to the present day. How happens it then, that the conduct so much censured by Mr. Jefferson, when considered as proceeding from individual presumption, and enthusiastic impertinence, should become the object of commendation, or even of excuse, when known to proceed from the French government? It is intimated that Mr. Jefferson spoke his own sentiments when censuring and condemning the conduct of the French minister, Genet—whose sentiments then did he, or does he speak, when commending the same kind of conduct in Genet's successors? Does his great man act inconsistently, or has he been uniformly a Frenchman from the time of his leaving Paris? And did he lay off his American character with his American dress? Or, did his apostasy commence when he made the important discovery, that the conduct he had censured in Genet, had the unequivocal sanction of the great and terrible republic he represented?
The literary talents of Mr. Jefferson being known and acknowledged, his friends would do well to let him rest with the degree of fame he has acquired—Nothing flattering can be added thereto by further investigating his character.
ZENAS.
Public Notice,
Is Hereby Given, that I have applied by petition to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland county, for the benefit of the act of assembly made for the relief of Insolvent Debtors, passed the fourth day of April, 1798, and the said Court have appointed the first Monday of January next at the Court House in the borough of Carlisle for a hearing of me and my creditors, at which time and place they may attend if they think proper.
ANDREW CULBERTSON. December 6. 2aw1J.
CAVALRY.
HP Second Volunteer Troop of Cavalry of the United States, are ordered to meet at the Menage, in Chestnut Street, on Saturday next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. in complete uniform. December 5.
LAWRENCE SECKEL, HAS FOR SALE.
At No. 155, Market-Street, Superior London Particular, Madeira, } WINES, Old Sherry, Port & Lisbon, } Best flavored old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits and Holland Gin, —By the pipe, quarter cask or gallon. ATABO.
A few Tons of excellent Hay. Nov. 30. dtw—enaw
A POINTER
WAS carried away on Sunday the 10th inst. from No. 163 Vine Street—He is about 9 months old, spotted nose, lion colored ears, with a spot of the same color in his forehead, a long tail having never been cut—He is called Gift. A reward of two dollars, with reasonable expenses, will be paid to any person who will return him to No. 163. Vine Street; and ten dollars more, if stolen, for such information respecting the thief as may produce legal punishment. Nov. 30. 2awf

Just Published, A COMPENDIOUS SYSTEM Of Practical Surveying and dividing of land; briefly comprehended under the following heads, viz.
TWENTY-THREE Geometrical Defini- tions, eleven Geometrical Propositions, ex- hibiting to view the properties and depend- encies of triangles; followed by problems and examples preparatory to Trigonometry, heights and distances. Then fifteen problems and ex- amples necessarily previous to calculating a Sur- vey succeeded by seven surveys, the area of the fourth is found geometrically, and of the whole number by difference of latitude and de- parture, showing how to take an inaccessible boundary, the bearing and distance of the closing line without running it, also the dis- tances to an inaccessible corner from the two adjacent corners, followed by examples of of- fsets on winding streams of water, showing how to ascertain the area without the trouble of measuring the windings with chains and in- struments—a crooked water course frightened, and a quantity of land on each side found by the offsets.
Ten examples of dividing land, with many sub-divisions, leading into the most critical cir- cumstances that can occur in practice; an ex- ample of Intersections, and an example show- ing how the bearings of a field may be truly taken where the needle is attracted, altho' the attraction may vary in quantity and denomi- nation at every station; examples showing the method of measuring by the chain only. All the rules are clear and explicit. This work con- tains the tables of difference of latitude and de- parture and of logarithms.
Orders sent to Joseph and James Cruckshank, Booksellers, No. 87, High-street, Philadelphia, Bonsall and Niles, 123, Market Street, Balti- more, or the Subscriber in Wilmington (Del.) will be duly attended to.
Those who have the care of subscription pa- pers for this work, are requested to send their respective numbers as soon as possible, to whom the quota's will be sent agreeably to the prop- osals.
ZACHARIAH JESS. Wilmington, 9th mo 16— 3aw2m.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN.
N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 14 can be had from said manufac- tory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for their purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water Street, as above. July 8
Valuable Property for Sale, in Chester, near Sixth Street, directly opposite Congress Hall.
A LOT of ground, about 11 feet front in Ches- ter Street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, new in the tenure of Samuel Berge (who died) to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property re- quires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchase. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 193 Chestnut Street, next door to the pre- mises. March 5
WHEREAS, An attachment was lately issued out of the in- ferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, in the state of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars;— And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Meeker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty land warrants;— Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided.
Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) 1aw12m
TO BE SOLD, THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good situation for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the highest ground between the Pennypack and Poguemuck creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 12 mile stone on the said road.
FOUR LOTS, Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a tan-yard, and has a small stone house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Snider's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 30 acres on the Pennypack.— Enquire of Jonathan Clift who lives on the prom- ises or of Mr. Gilpin.
Possession will be given in the spring, but build- ing materials may be collected sooner. November 8
Taxes of Lycoming County. JOHN KIDD, Treasurer,
By Direction of the Commissioners of Lyco- ming county, at ends at Philadelphia to re- ceive the Taxes affixed upon unseated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Com- missioners, statements of their Lands, are re- quested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, be- fore his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agree- ably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their Lands with the Commissioners, and are desirous of having it done, to prevent sales without pre- vious personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their lists, stating the quantities re- turned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they hold their lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Hardy's No. 93, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th instant. November 9.
COPPER, Proper for sheathing vessels, and for Coppersmiths use, FOR SALE, By JOHN ALLEN, No. 122 SPRUCE STREET.
ALSO, A few Crates Glass Ware, assorted. November 14.
By Virtue of an Order of the Court of Com- mon Pleas of Delaware County, appointing us auditors in a Domestic attachment on the property of William Marshall, will be sold at public sale on Seventh day the 21st of next Month at the Posthouse of Edward Fell in Spring- field Township.
A large quantity of Earthenware, CONSISTING OF Pots, Pans, Plates, Jugs, Mugs, Bowles, &c. also a quantity of unburnt ware, Potters' im- plements, sundry articles of household furniture and a Ten Plate Stove. The sale to begin at 12 o'clock, when at- tendance will be given and conditions made known by
JOSEPH RHoads, W. PENNOCH, DAVID PRATT, } Auditors. 11th Month 19th 1799.
All persons having any demands against said Marshall, are desired to authenticate and produce them, on or before the 21st of next Month, that they may be liquidated and all those who are indebted, to make immediate payment to said Auditors. November 20 1aw12mD
The following Certificates OF THE STOCK OF THE BANK of the United States In the names of Nicholas Van Staphorst and Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, to wit,
No. 39,160 for 5 shares, 29,161 for 2 shares, 29,162 for 2 shares, 29,163 for 1 share, 29,115 for 4 shares, and 29,116 for 5 shares; and the following certificates of the debt of the United States, on the books of the Treasury, to wit, No. 12,833, dated February 22, 1799, for 4000 dollars three per cent, in name of Nicholas Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 13,524 same date, for 4000 dollars three per cent, in name of Jacob Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 16,348 dated 19th February 1799, for 752 dollars 23 cents of six per cent, and No. 12,838 same date, for 633 dollars 23 cents of three per cent, in the name of Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, and No. 12,817 dated 19th February 1799, for 3000 dollars three per cent, in the name of Jan Hendrick Kinghsber- gen, knight of the Russian military order of St. George, were sent by the British packet Chester- field, Captain Jones, which vessel was captured, and the said certificates lost, therefore applica- tion is made for the renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT RIDDLE. October 12, 1799. d3m
ALL PERSONS INTENDED to the Estate of JOHN WHAR- TON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Mer- chant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and those having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111, Spruce street. November 11. df.
WANTED, A NEWS CARRIER.
An active, steady and faithful MAN, who can give satisfactory reference as to character, will meet employ in the above capacity, on apply- ing at the office of this Gazette. November 20. df.
Horses to Winter.
HORSES will be taken to winter at Propriet Hill, at the 12 miles stone on the Bristol Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good. Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises. N. B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12 3aw12f
40 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, on the night of the 10th inst from the subscriber, living in the town- ships of East and West Bradford, in the county of Chester, and state of Pennsylvania, two ap- prentice lads, one named EMMOR THOMAS, 18 years of age, by trade a taylor, fair com- plexion, light hair; had on and took with him, a light coloured coatee, lined with white ban- nel, a dark broadcloth waistcoat, lined with lindsey, a striped calico coat and trousers, three shirts of home made linen, two pair of stockings, two pair of shoes, a d two hats. The other named AARON PATTERSON, aged 18 years of age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dark complexion, long black hair which he usually wears tied, black eyes, has lost one or two of his fore teeth, long flat feet which bear the marks of being badly lashed, by trade a hatter; had on and took with him a dark coloured cloth coat, one dimity and one corduroy waistcoat, two shirts, one of them mouselin, two pair of trousers, one plain ranken the other corduroy, two pair of blue woollen stockings, two pair of cotton, do. one blue and white clouded, the other white, two pair of shoes, and a rum hat. Whoever takes up and secures the above said apprentice lads, in any goal in the United States, so that their masters may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward, or Twenty Dollars for either of them. DAVID LEWIS. ABIAH TAYLOR, junior. nov. 22. 3t
CATTLE.
About Sixty-Six Head for disposal.
Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDLEY, at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Mar- yland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799.
WANTED A COOK.
A WHITE WOMAN to serve in the capacity of cook in a small family—None need apply who does not perfectly understand her business, and cannot produce an unexceptionable character. Apply to the printer. October 18
FIFTY BIPS TENERIFFE WINE, Of an excellent quality, JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE, By JOHN MILLER, Jr. Nov. 11.
DONATION LANDS.
Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Offi- cers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the subscribers authorised by law will sit as a Board, at the said Office on every Monday from 10 o'clock in the forenoon until one in the after- noon, to hear and determine all unadjudged Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next.
JOHN DONALDSON, Com'r SAMUEL BRYAN, Reg'r. PETER DAYTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of Pennsylvania, May 13, '99. (16) dtw (m.w.fat)
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 18 day of June, one thousand, seven hun- dred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulat- ing the grants of land appropriated for mili- tary services, and for the Society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and nine- ty nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after de- scribed, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence five miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto ri- ver; thence up the Main Branch of the said ri- ver to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said bound- ary line to the Tulpacorawa branch of the Muf- kingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of be- ginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of town- ships; and that plots and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspec- tion of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services perform- ed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner afore- said, prior to the 12th day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, will immedi- ately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of loca- tion shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, per- sonally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships selected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be al- lowed to register the said warrants in manner a- foresaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, this day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for sub- scriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums ex- pressed in the subscription certificates;—No cer- tificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars.
Such subscription certificates as may be pre- sented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in con- sequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be adorled and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Trenton, September 2, 1799.
ALL officers of the first regiment of Artiller- ists and Engineers, and of the first, second, third and fourth regiments of Infantry in the service of the United States, who are, from whatever cause, absent from their commands, are required with all possible expedition to report themselves by let- ter to Major General Alexander Hamilton. The officers thus called upon, will be held amenable for any avoidable delay in reporting, themselves, and those who do not report in four months from the date of this notification, will be presumed to have resigned their commissions.
JAMES M'HENRY. The Printers in the several states, who published the proposals for the supply of rations during the year 1800, are requested to insert the above once a week in their papers, till the 1st of January next. 1aw12f.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH,
OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it.
A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Millin County and State of Pennsylvania, within six miles of the river Juniata, contain- ing about 300 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is a rich bottom, watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain fur- ther information by applying at the office of this Gazette.
N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799. df.
NOTICE.
To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mif- flin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania; who was a partner of the firm of Johnson & Alexander, I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Mifflin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the second Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewistown, in said county, of which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. august 23
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Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bond servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howarth, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and in-pudent, a noted liar; any per- son apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid.
N. B. She had 2 years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Geffen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6 3aw12f
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