Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-10-11 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN W. FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1893.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 11, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 11.
DONATIONS,
Received at the Encampment at Mather's place, for the use of the poor.
October 7.
Forty dollars from Mr. Joseph Sansom. One hundred dollars from Mr. J. M. Benois of Burlington, per the hands of Messrs. Robert Smith, junr. and John Griscom. Two hundred and sixty dollars from sundry inhabitants of Burlington and its vicinity, forwarded by the same gentleman. Eighteen pieces of warm cloathing, newly made, from a lady in Germantown. Four bushels apples; four bushels potatoes; two jars excellent pickles and some honey from Mr. Philip Myers, of Bristol town. Fifty bushels potatoes from Mr. Samuel Richardson.
October 8.
Five pair new blankets, from our worthy friend I.E.H. of Haddonfield. A bundle of cloathing for children, from a lady, by the hands P. Baynton, Esq. A bundle of cloathing, from an unknown hand.
October 9.
Thirty-nine yards kersey and baize; 57 pair shoes, and several other articles, from sundry inhabitants of Frankford, per Mr. Nathan Harper. 714 lbs. rye flour, two cheeses, some peas, and 14/3, collected by Messrs. Thomas, Enoch, and Isaac Healy, and Isaac Healy, from the inhabitants of Mullica Hill. One dollar from a person unknown.
October 10.
A bag of shoes from Mr. W. Twenty covers from John Johnson, junr. of Germantown. Twelve bushels potatoes from Mr. Justice Sheed of Montgomery county, by the hands of Mr. Dull. Five dollars from an unknown person. Five do. do.
October 10.
Two large cart loads of potatoes, from John Nixon, Esq. Twenty dollars from Mr. George Peddle. A bundle of linen from a lady. One hundred dollars from Mr. Thomas W. Francis. A fat cow from a gentleman near the falls of Schuylkill. One hundred and seventy-one cabbages and a quantity of carrots from Mr. Thomas Dodd.
October 11.
John Inskip, } Com- Jonas, Robeson, } mittee. Isaac W. Morris, }
October 11.
Masters' Place, Oct. 11. DONATIONS, Received at the Tents near Schuylkill, for the use of the Poor.
October 8.
Six sets of new babe cloaths, and one parcel of new boys' cloathing, from a person whose signature is S. B. Twenty dollars from Mr. Isaac Austin. One hundred and nine dollars from Mr. Frederick Hubley, in behalf of several of the inhabitants of Dauphin county, Lebanon.
October 9.
Three large quarters of pork, 8 pound of butter, and a bag of Indian meal from Mr. Jesse Darlington, Middletown, Chester county.
October 10.
A waggon load of straw from Mr. George Seitz, Frankford road. Four boys jackets from Mrs. Kearns. A bundle of cloathing from a person unknown in Coates's alley.
October 10.
Sixty three pieces of new babe cloaths, six papers of pins, and a bundle of old linen, from Mrs. James Prime of Philadelphia, at present in Newark. Three bundles of very serviceable cloathing from several ladies, inhabitants of the town and vicinity of Columbia, Lancaster county, forwarded by Mr. Peter Thompson.
October 11.
Six bundles of do. from several of the ladies of Reading. One bundle of do. from Mrs. Bond. One do. do. forwarded by Mr. Caspar W. Haines.
October 11.
One hundred bundles straw, 12 bushels potatoes, and a bundle of serviceable cloathing from Hugh Lloyd, Esq. Twelve gowns and 12 petticoats for children, from Mrs. Elizabeth Travers.
October 11.
One bundle cloathing forwarded by Mr. Caspar W. Haines. Six suits of new babe cloaths and a quantity of old linen from a lady and her daughter in Germantown.
October 11.
One bundle of comfortable warm cloathing from Mrs. Ann Lively of Roxborough. Two bundles of do. from Mrs. E. H. Morris, Fairhill.
October 11.
Fifty dollars from Mr. William Tighman. By order of the Committee. PETER MIERCKEN, Southwark, Oct. 11. Chairman.
AURORA OFFICE,
October 10, 1798.
Reports having been circulated that the AURORA was not to be re-published, the public are hereby respectfully informed that the work of the press alone has prevented its re-publication several days ago; but that such arrangements are now making as will assure the appearance of the paper in the course of the present, or the first week of the next month.
BY THIS DAY'S MAIL.
BOSTON, October 6.
The late prevailing sickness, may be said to be far dissipated, that no fears need be entertained by any one of returning to town. Few new cases occur; and the town is as cleanly as ever it was. Several families have returned; and others are coming in.
From Amsterdam, July 10.
“On account of the difficulties subsisting between your States and France, which will most likely tend to a final rupture, it is lately reported that a general embargo will be laid in the French ports on all American vessels, as also on all those that might put into the harbour of Flushing, in Zealand, which latter has been resigned to the French government by our treaty with the same.” [We did not know before, that the cession of Flushing to France was to be added to the long list of degradations which the Batavian Republic have experienced from their “dear friends and good allies,” the French.]
By an arrival yesterday, we received the “Madrid Royal Gazette,” to 27th July. In the latest, the expedition of Buonaparte is spoken of as having the English possession of India, as its prime object. The embarkation of the French troops at Alexandria gives uneasiness to the Grand Signior; but the advancement of the staff of the army to the Persian Gulph, from whence they are to proceed by water to the Malabar coast, is considered as within the reach of the General's enterprize. Admiral Nelson was in the wake of Buonaparte before he reached the African coast; and will render a good account of the French shipping, whatever may become of the army.
COMMUNICATIONS.
Notwithstanding the doubts which have perplexed the minds of some of the best men in our country, respecting the conduct of Mr. Gerry while at Paris, we can assure our readers, from pretty direct authority, that Mr. Gerry's conversation is such as to comfort the heart of every genuine federalist. It is said that he declares in the most unequivocal terms, that every thing depends on the union of the people in supporting the energetic measures of President Adams. In short the whole tenor of his conversation is staunchly federal, so that the Jacobins, who had marked him for their own, are again disappointed. Their prophecies concerning him, are like all the rest of their prophecies. If Mr. Gerry's popularity has been impaired it is a matter of no great wonder; for so long as he was considered the favorite of the French and the chosen one of the Directory, how could it be otherwise? It is probable that Mr. Gerry had a more favourable idea of the French and their cause, than his colleagues, but he has been long enough among them, to see them as they really are; and now like a true patriot and honest man, he utters his sentiments without reserve, and with joy be it spoken, they are the very same which have pervaded every state in the union, as expressed in the numerous addresses to the President, they breathe a devotedness to the exclusive cause of his native country, a zeal for supporting with one voice, the constituted authorities, and a determined resolution to resist the destroying angel of foreign influence.
Mr. Gerry, has, we learn, given the President of the United States, ample documents of the whole course of proceedings, in France; and we are told, when the American public are put in possession of all the facts respecting the negotiation, they will display such a scene of arrogant demands, insidious overtures, canting means, and hypocritical whining, as will confirm every American in everlasting hatred of French measures and Frenchmen. Talleyrand, now appears an angel of light, to what he then will.
The EMBARGO on American vessels in France, is enforced with great severity; and our sailors are imprisoned. RETALIATION on Frenchmen in the United States, ought immediately to be adopted.
From the Columbian Centinel.
Expressions of the Public Will.
In a free republic, the public Will ought to be the general guide. To ascertain that will, always has been a desirable object; that object has been attained in the United States. It is seen to be a devotion to the administration of our country; and is evidenced in the immense chain of Addresses, which has united the Northern with the Southern States, and closely connected the people bordering on the Atlantic, with those who form the frontier line, on the most extended land board. In every place the same fire has elicited the same heat animated; and the process has exhibited similar enthusiasm, all pointed at one end and aim—the vindication of American principles.
[FROM THE ORIGINALS.]
The inhabitants of the county of Kanawha, having assembled at Point Pleasant, on the 25th day of June, 1798, took into consideration, the present state of the commerce of the United States, together with the threats of a foreign invasion, and thought proper to choose a committee, who produced the following Address, which was unanimously agreed to.
To the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES. SIR,
WHILE we, (the inhabitants of the county of Kanawha) feel our ourselves highly interested in the peace and prosperity of our country; we think it a duty incumbent on us at the present crisis, to express to you a sense of our readiness to step forward with our lives and fortunes, against any hostile invaders, in support of the laws and independence of the United States of America.
Although a frontier country, remote from the seat of government, the happy consequences, resulting from a judicious administration, we have and do experience;—with it may continue; and we wait but the opportunity to convince you, Sir, of our unanimous determination to support and defend, (as far as in our power) that Constitution which hitherto has been productive of so salutary effects. The insults offered to the American flag by the French nation—the depredations committed by them on our commerce, and a continuation of their nefarious practices, we view with the highest indignation, and whenever it may be deemed necessary by the Executive, we the people, of this county, pledge ourselves to you, Sir, that we will grasp the avenging weapon, against those enemies of our country;—nor will we quit the grip until death obliges, or victory proclaims it unnecessary.
We have the satisfaction to inform you, Sir, that from the unanimity of sentiment here existing, the flag of the French nation, the emblem of Democratic phrensy, will never be erected in this country, (or any other part of the United States) if our utmost efforts can prevent it.
Accept, Sir, our most fervent wishes for your health, happiness, and continuance in that exalted station, the fulfilment of the duties of which, render you so dear to your country.
THOMAS LEWIS, Chairman.
William Clendenin, } Allen Brion, } Jesse Bonnet, } Charles Donnelly, } George Moore, } Anselm Tupper, Sec'y. Committee.
ANSWER
OF THE PRESIDENT of the United States to the GRAND JURORS of the county of Ulster, in the State of New-York.
GENTLEMEN,
I HAVE received, with great pleasure, your address of the 14th of this month, and I know not whether any that has been published, contains more important matter or juster sentiments. It must be great perverseness and depravity in any, who can represent the late acts of government, and the necessary measures of self-defence taken by Congress, as a coalition with Great Britain. It may be useful, however, to analyze our ideas upon this subject. If by a coalition with Great Britain we meant a return as colonies under the government of that country, I declare I know of no individual in America who would consent to it, nor do I believe that Great Britain would again receive us in that character. Sure I am, it would be in her the blindest policy she ever conceived; for she has already the most incontrovertible proof that she cannot govern us. If by a coalition we meant a perpetual alliance, offensive and defensive, can it be supposed that two-thirds of the Senate of the United States, would advise or consent to it without necessity? Besides is any one certain that Britain would agree to it if we should propose it? I believe Americans in general have already seen enough of perpetual alliances. Nevertheless, if France has made or shall make herself our enemy, and has forced or shall force upon us a war in our own defence, can we avoid being useful to Britain while we are defending ourselves? Can Britain avoid being useful to us while defending herself or annoying her enemy? Would it not be a want of wisdom in both to avoid any opportunity of aiding each other? Your civilities to me are very obliging, and deserve my best thanks.
(Signed) JOHN ADAMS. Quincy, Sept. 26th, 1798.
CHARLESTON, Sept. 22.
The United States brig General Pinckney, will be launched this morning, between the hours of 6 and 7 o'clock, from the wharf of Mr. William Pritchard.
Yesterday arrived the Schooner Three Friends, capt. Cook, in 52 days from Malaga.
We are indebted to Mr. Joshua Baker, a passenger and a very intelligent gentleman, for the following information.—Eight days before he left Malaga, a Greek Polacre arrived there from Malta, in 9 days passage. The Polacre was at Malta prior to its surrender to the French and was detained there after they got possession of it until they left it, as was understood there, for Cagliari in Sicily.
The Greek capt. related that when Buonaparte's fleet appeared off Malta, three of his ships were admitted into their harbor on the request of the French Buccaneer, as friends in a neutral port by permission of the Grand Master, and after they were in, the remainder forced their way. A cannonade commenced, which lasted seven hours when the Maltese colours were struck, and the French substituted in their place by the treachery of their own soldiers.
As soon as the island was in their possession liberty and equality commenced its usual course of pillage and plunder, and without trouble transferred the wealth of honest labour to its vile invaders.
About the 14th or 15th of July, the French fleet failed from Malta for Sicily, Buonaparte having garrisoned there 5000 of his troops, as the security of his conquest and to enable the traitors of Malta, to determine the weight of the chains of the despotator of Italy.
The Greek polacre left Malta with the French fleet, and parted with them the same day, and the day after fell in with and spoke Admiral Nelson's fleet, of 15 sail of the line, to whom he gave information of the bearings and distance, which he supposed to be fifty leagues and he had no doubt of their falling in with them. The English fleet went immediately in pursuit.
The reports at Malaga some days after, were much varied, but all the accounts stated the meeting of the two fleets and the success of the British—seven sail of the line were said to have been taken from the French.
Five French pirates which were at Malaga came out immediately before the Three Friends, and a number of other American vessels, with intent of making prizes; but the American vessels kept under the guns of the Triton, capt. Holterman, a Danish frigate, having under convoy about 30 sail of Danish vessels, and upon the approach of the pirates, they received a salute that nearly hulled one of them. Upon which they ran along side of the frigate, and promised faithfully that they would molest none but the Americans, and received as answer from the Dane, that he would sink all those that came among the fleet.
In consequence of the embargo upon American vessels in France; the French privateers out of Spain, had increased their exertions.—The suhr. Peggy, Tucker, belonging to New-York, after having been acquitted at Malaga by the French consul, was stripped and had two additional prize masters placed on board—and will without doubt be condemned.
The French are so supreme and dreaded in Spain, that no minister or governor dare even oppose the bare dictum of a French consul in their own territory. The French themselves declare, that peace would be the death blow to their prospects, and that war with all the world is their wish and hope.
All that is necessary in the ports of France and Spain for the condemnation of American property is to prove it is so. Extract of a letter from Mr. O'Brien, the American consul at Algiers, dated May 20.
“On the 13th in the morning, Hassan Baisan bid us adieu, after a reign of six years and a half; he was immediately succeeded by the prime minister Baba Mustapha, who was proclaimed by the Divan on the 9th.
“On the same day, we the Consuls, waited upon him, and were well received. The new Dey said the Americans were friends to the Algerines, and might rely upon his friendship, but he must have presents to make it lasting.
“On the 17th the American treaty was renewed, and the treaty with Tripoli and the United States, was renewed and guaranteed by the Dey.”
Arrived, Schooner Friendship, Rea, Tenneriffe 31 days.
Capt. Rea informs, that accounts were received at Teneriffe, of the surrender of the island of Malta, to Buonaparte. He mentions also, that there were three or four British frigates, cruising off Teneriffe, and two days before he failed from Maratava, a boat from one of them, with a lieutenant landed with some French prisoners. The lieutenant informed, that admiral Nelson had captured 7 sail of the line from the French.
The incredulous Jacobins will not however give credit to any account that must materially injure their cause, but let them tarry a little and they will get it straight in their teeth; for some of Buonaparte's fleet are certainly taken, and very probably himself with them.
The letters which were received from gen. Pinckney by the mail of Tuesday, were dated at Lyons, May 31. They mention that the health of Miss Pinckney was nearly restored—that gen. Pinckney would proceed to Bourdeaux immediately, take passage for either Bolton or New-York, and pursue his route home by land.
Gen. Pinckney expected to leave Bourdeaux early in July; but extending the time of his departure to the middle of July.
NORFOLK, October 2.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Grenada, dated September 3.
“The following intelligence is just come to hand, it may not have reached America, August 11, '98, lat. 40, N. boarded by his majesty's ship Aurora, capt. Digby, 3 days from Lisbon, who informed us of admiral Nelson's falling in with the French and capturing 4 sail of the line, 5 frigates, and destroyed their fleet of transports, with 70,000 men, from Malta; he further says, that Buonaparte has made his escape in an armed ship—The above intelligence, was brought by a vessel arrived at Martinique and sworn to before gen. Keppell.”
PROCLAMATION.
BY virtue of a precept from JOHN D. COKE, Esquire, president of the court of Oyer and terminer and general goal delivery for the trial of all capital and other offences in the county of Bucks; and HENRY WINWOOD and FRANCIS MURRAY, judges of the same court—A court of Oyer and terminer, and general goal delivery, will be held at Newtown, in the said county of Bucks, on Monday the 5th day of November next. All those who will prosecute against the prisoners in the goal of said county, are required to be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just—and all the justices of the peace, coroners and constables, within the said county, are required to be then and there, in their proper persons, with their rolls, records, inquisitions and examinations and other their remembrances, to do those things which to their offices belong, in that behalf to be done, &c. DANIEL THOMAS, sheriff. Oct. 4, 1798.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 11.
At the late annual commencement of Princeton College, the degree of D. D. was conferred on the Rev. Uzal Ogden, bishop elect of the State of New Jersey.
The degree of L. L. D. was conferred on the honourable Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State to the United States; and also, on the honourable Jonathan Dayton, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States.
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT.
For 11th October.
ADMITTED.
Joseph James Julius Yost Ann Gay Mary Chandler Francis Callender Wm. Goldsmith John Evans
DIED.
Nancy Armstrong, Robert Clandinin, Sarah Davis. Remaining in the Hospital 82, of whom 41 are on the recovery. Interred from city and suburbs 20 City Hospital 3 Total 23
PHILIP S. PHYSICK.
CHRISTOPHER DARRAH, Steward. By order of the Board of Managers. WILLIAM JONES, President. Attest, TIMOTHY PAXSON, Clerk.
FORTY-SEVEN new cases of the prevailing fever, reported by 16 Physicians, for the last 24 hours.
List of all the Burials in the several Grave Yards of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, as taken from the books kept by Clergymen, Sextons, &c.
Table with 2 columns: Names of the Burial Grounds, Adults, Children. Rows include Christ Church, St. Peter's, St. Paul's, First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Third Presbyterian, Scots Presbyterian, Associate Church, St. Mary's Church, Trinity Church, Friends, Free Quakers, Suedes, German Lutheran, German Reformed Presbyterian, Moravians, Baptists, Methodists, Univeralists, Jews, City Hospital, Kennington, Coates's. Total for the last 24 hours: 27 Adults, 6 Children.
Ten Dollars Reward.
ABSENTED from the Guard House in New-Castle, this morning, STEPHEN BOWDEN, a private Marine, belonging to the Frigate United States. He is about 36 years of age, five feet ten inches high, fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes, born in England, and by trade a Bricklayer. Prior to the 5th of June, the date of his enlistment, he resided in Philadelphia, where it is probable he will endeavour to go. Any person who will apprehend the said deserter, and secure him in any jail within the United States, shall be entitled to the above reward. F. WHARTON, Capt. Marines. New-Castle, Oct. 8.
A Quarterly Meeting of the Carpenter's Company will be held at their Hall on Monday evening next at 6 o'clock. JOSEPH WORRELL, War. ten.
SOUTHWARK.
October 8, 1798.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Commissioners of the District of Southwark have removed their Hall to the usual place, commonly known by the name of James Little's School House, in consequence of the rapid decline of the Epidemic Fever, especially in the vicinity thereof. By order of the Board of Commissioners Wm. LINNARD, President. Attest, WILLIAM PENROSE, Clerk, pro tem. October 9 6t
Select & Common Council.
THE Select Council and the Members elect of the Select and Common Councils are EARNESTLY requested to meet on Friday next, precisely at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the Middle Ferry on Schuylkill, in order to receive the returns of the judges of the Election, pursuant to the directions of the act of incorporation. It will be necessary that a quorum of the two Councils be formed on that day.—It is therefore expected that members will be punctual in their attendance, agreeably to this Notice. By order, Wm. H. Tod, Clerk S. C. Ed. J. Coale, Clerk C. C. October 10
Guardians of the General
The adjourned meeting the 11th instant, is Board to Thursday consequence of the continued prevalence of the prevailing fever. PETER MIERCKEN, President. Alms House, Oct. 8. 3t

IN THE NAME and by the Authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, By THOMAS MIFFLIN, Governor of the said Commonwealth, A PROCLAMATION. WHEREAS, it has been stated to me by the President and Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania, That on the night of Saturday the first instant, the House now occupied by the said Bank, commonly called Carpenter's Hall, was burglariously entered by some villian, or villians unknown, and therefrom a considerable number of Bank Notes of various descriptions and denominations were stolen and carried away: TO THE INTENT that the perpetrator, or perpetrators of so great a crime, and the accessories thereto, may be discovered and brought to condign punishment, I have deemed it expedient to issue this Proclamation, hereby offering and promising a REWARD of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS to any person, or persons, who shall discover the perpetrator, or perpetrators of the said crime, or any of them, or any accessory thereto, before or after the fact, to be paid on the conviction of all or any of the offenders: AND I do hereby further offer and promise a FREE and ENTIRE PARDON unto any one of the perpetrators, or accessories aforesaid of the commission of the said crime, who shall make a full and satisfactory disclosure of all the circumstances relative to the contriving and accomplishing the same, and of the names and places of abode of his or her associates, so that such associates may be apprehended and convicted: AND all the Judges, Justices, Sheriffs, Constables, and other Public Officers of this Commonwealth (according to the duties of their respective stations) are hereby required and enjoined to use all lawful means to detect and bring to justice each and every person concerned in contriving, or perpetrating the crime aforesaid.
GIVEN under my hand and the Great Seal of the State, at Germantown, the third day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight, and of the Commonwealth the twenty-third. THOMAS MIFFLIN. By the Governor: A. J. DALLAS, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
New Encampment. The Committee who superintend the encampment at Miffler's place near the Mill Pond on the Germantown Road, about two miles from the city, respectfully inform their country friends that they stand in need of an immediate supply of vegetables and straw for the use of those distressed citizens who are flying from the present calamity. The committee flatter themselves that the same liberality will be found in the farmer, and others, to supply this Encampment, as has been to that on the Commons near Schuylkill, both having the same laudable object in view. John Inkeup Jon. Robeson Isaac W. Morris } COMMITTEE. Camp Miffler's Place, September 10, '98.
THE Committee are happy in having it in their power to inform those citizens who are not in a situation to provide for themselves and are desirous to remove from the city or liberties, that they are now prepared to receive from 6 to 700 persons at the Encampment on Miffler's Place, in the Northern Liberties where such persons will be furnished with comfortable apartments and necessary provisions during the present calamity.
TENTS. The committee of the guardians of the poor, appointed for the superintendence of the tents on Schuylkill, acknowledge with gratitude and sincere satisfaction, the generous liberality of donations they have experienced. It is with deference to public opinion, and public compassion, that they inform their feeling fellow citizens, that they have near seventy pregnant women, who will, ere they leave the encampment, stand in not only need, but necessity of clothing for their infants. To mothers, whose hearts can beat with tenderness to their offspring—To those amiable young ladies, whose best and benevolent affections are extended to the smiling babe—To fathers who have it in their power, this respectful request is addressed. By order of the committee, PETER MIERCKEN, Chairman. October 3, 1798.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On the Premises, on Thursday the 11th inst. at 1 o'clock, P. M. three elegant situations for COUNTRY SEATS. COMMANDING views of several Gentlemen's Country Seats, the river Delaware, and all the adjacent country; fronting on the road leading from Frankford to Germantown; about three quarters of a mile N.W. from Frankford, and three from Germantown. One of the lots contains thirteen, the other two sixteen acres each; or, if a larger quantity of land should be wanted, the purchaser can add to each as may best suit the purchaser. Little need be said respecting the situation of these lots, as no description that can be given of them will be equal to a view of the lots themselves. The Land is in high order, chiefly in clover; and the terms of payment will be rendered easy to the purchaser, and made known at the day of sale. All materials for building can be had very handsomely, and at cheap, if not cheaper, than any where else. The subscriber will contract to deliver Rone of a superior quality to any in the country, for one dollar per perch, to the purchaser of the above lots. Any gentleman wishing to view them before the day of sale, will please apply to the subscriber at his farm adjoining the lots to be sold. WM. DAVIDSON.
N. B. Will be sold at private sale, a handsome small FARM, containing from 20 to 30 acres, with commodious stone dwelling-house, carriage-house, and other necessary buildings. Andimpo EE LET, A Large convenient possession given; 215 High-Street, well finished house, No. ter Witter, with Coach-house occupied by Doc- Bouquet of WILLIAMS & STABLES. July 31
Relief of the Poor. The undermentioned persons are appointed by concurrent resolutions of the boards of managers of the Marine and City Hospitals and guardians of the poor, for the purpose of relieving such of their fellow citizens whose situations render it improper for them to remove to the encampments. John Kebr, Peter Barker, Peter Miercken, John Hutchinson, Alexander Steele, William Stevenson, Thomas Allibone, John James, Edward Garrigues, Thomas Savery, Stephen Maxfield, Rhea King, Nathan A. Smith, Paystall Hollingsworth, Daniel Dougherty, John Travis. By order of the board of Managers of the Marine and City Hospitals. WM. JONES, President. Attest Timothy Paxton, Clerk. By order of the board of Guardians of the poor. PETER MIERCKEN, President.
THE committee appointed by the above resolution for the relief of such persons, whose situations render it impracticable to remove their families to the tents, being ready to enter upon the important duties of their appointment; inform the public that they will meet on the 23, 24, and 25 days of each week from 3 to 6 o'clock, at the Senate Chamber in the State House, where the indigent of the above class will be relieved, upon producing certificates from one or more respectable inhabitants who continue to reside in the city or Suburbs, that their families are in such a situation as to render it improper to remove them to the Tents. The committee being sensible that no encampment will be lacking in the committee's who superintend the encampments, to make the temporary residence of the poor as inhabitants who removed to them as comfortable as possible; and believing that the removal of them from the city, may, under Providence, be the means of stopping the prevailing disorder; are desirous as much as possible to encourage it; and therefore most earnestly request their fellow citizens to recommend none to them, but such families, who from sickness or other important considerations, are improper objects to receive the public benevolence at the encampments. ED. GARRIGUES, President. PETER BARKER, Secretary. Philadelphia, 9th mo. 19th, 98.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN. NO. 8, CHESTNUT STREET, 100 hogheads RUM, Of high proof and fine flavour July 19
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Schr. Sincerity Benjamin Moulteth Master, from Laguira, CONSISTING OF 945 Pengees of Cocoa 4000 lb. of Flora Indigo 210 Bales of Cotton 4 Packages of Goat Skins By Willings & Francis. No. Eleventh street. July 2
Madras and Ventapalem HANDKERCHIEFS, Seersaukers and Carradarians, of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. J. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street. May 18.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, NO. ELEVENTH-STREET, 18 Bags Fresh Cloves. Willings & Francis. June 29.
LANDING, At South Street wharf, the cargo of the Ship Connecticut, from Batavia— About 300 tons of Java Coffee, of the growth of 1794 and 1795 60 tons of Java Sugar, In canners—for sale by PETER BLIGHT, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, 150 hhd. choice Jamaica Sugars Jamaica rum in hhd Brandy 1st and 4th proof in pipes, hhd. and quarter casks Madeira in pipes Old Batavia Arrack July 2
CAUTION. WHEREAS a certain person swindled from me on the first inst. by giving me in lieu thereof a forged check on the Bank of North America, a note of that date, drawn in my favour by Mr. John Travis; and payable in six months, for three thousand four hundred and fifty seven dollars and forty-six cents. ALL persons are desired not to receive any transfer of it, as it will not be paid by either the drawer or endorser unless recovered by law. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Race Street. August 6.
The Public are hereby informed, THAT I did not mean to authorise Col. William Nichols to declare, that I would not pay, unless recovered by law, my note alluded to in his caution of the 6th of August, published in the Gazette of the United States of last evening. I sincerely lament his loss, and told him I would do all I could do consistently with my credit to serve him, but went no further. JOHN TRAVIS. August 7
Wanted—A situation in a Public or Merchants Office, or to go as Supercargo, by a person regularly brought up to the Mercantile and Insurance business in London, he has lately been a voyage from hence to the West-Indies as Supercargo, can be well recommended, —Please to enquire at the Printer's. August 11
To be Sold, at private Sale, A Plantation and Tract of Land CONTAINING 145 acres, situate in White-marsh township, in the county of Montgomery, about 15 miles from Philadelphia, and on the public road leading from Plymouth by the Broad-Ax tavern toward Horsham, and about one quarter of a mile from said tavern, all about the same distance from the Skippack road and about the same distance from the late residence of James Morris esq. deceased. It is bounded by lands of Anthony Morris esq. Jacob Neff and Detweiler. About ten acres are good watered meadow, about 15 or 20 are under clover, and about 35 acres are well timbered. The buildings on the above farm consist of a two-story stone dwelling-house, a large stone barn and stone spring-house. There is also on the premises a young orchard of about 150 apple trees. This farm has great advantages of water, as there is an excellent never-failing stream passing by the house and barn, in such a manner as to supply the same as well as every field with a sufficient quantity. The spring over which the spring-house is built, is excellent water, and is also very near and convenient to the dwelling-house. The situation of this place is healthy and in a good neighborhood, and is near to several different places of worship, and within the distance of half a mile from two grist and saw mills, also near lime-kilns. This farm will be sold together or divided into two parts, as may suit the purchasers. Also a two-story stone house with a barn and carriage house and lot of land situate on Chestnut-hill. It is a very high and healthy situation, and commands a very extensive and beautiful prospect—Possession of part of the house may be had immediately. For further particulars apply to Henry Pratt, No 94 North Water-Street Philadelphia, or to CHRISTOPHER HETDRICK, on Chestnut-Hill. Cheapside-hill, august 14th, 1798.
NEW-Castle. SALES at AUCTION. The Cargo of the brig Diligent, capt. Crouen, just arrived from Jamaica—upwards of 100 hhd. high proof Jamaica Rum, Two hhd. of Sugar. The cargo of the brig Diligent will be put up at Public Sale on Saturday, 13th October, the present month at New Castle, and will be sold in lots of 1 to 5 hogheads to suit the purchasers—for approved notes, or drafts, payable in Philadelphia, at a months after date. PETER BLIGHT. Harmony Hall, near Germantown. october 3
Bank of Pennsylvania. THE Bank of Pennsylvania is removed to Germantown—where the business will be transacted to-morrow, in the Union School House. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier. September 4
Bank of North America, August 28th, 1798. THOSE Persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank are informed, That regular Notices will be put under a sealed cover directed to the respective payer and lodged in the Post-Office every Monday until the return of the citizens. RICHARDWARD WELLS, Cashier. august 29
WILLIAM M'LAWS, SADLER & HARNES MAKER, HAS Removed to the Corner of Chestnut and Twelfth-streets, on the Commons, where he will receive and execute the orders of his friends and wholesale customers, with usual attention & expedition during the prevalence of the present Epidemic, where it has not made its appearance this season, nor during any of the years. August 25
To be Sold, at Public Sale, On the Premises, On Tuesday the 23rd day of October, 1798, at half past two o'clock, in the afternoon, Several very elegant Situations for SUMMER RETREATS, Three and an half miles from the Court house near Frankford road, being part of the Subscriber's estate. These situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city; commanding a very extensive view of the Delaware, the shipping in the harbour, the City, Harrowgate, Frankford, and several elegant country seats. Any person desirous of viewing the grounds, will please apply to HENRY HAINES on the premises, or to the subscriber, at Mr. Richardet's coffee house, Germantown. The terms, which will be easy, will be made known at the time of sale. Should the weather prove bad on the above mentioned day, the sale will take place on the next fair day, at the same hour. W. MACPHERSON. october 9
Pennsylvania Hospital, 9 mo. 1, 1798. NO person with an infectious disease, can be admitted into this house; it is therefore earnestly recommended to the citizens, not to send or bring any such patient to the gate, who is ill with the prevailing fever. Several persons having been sent here improperly, is the reason of giving this caution. By Order of the } FRANCIS HIGGINS, Steward. Sitting Managers } FOR SALE, A FARM on the road leading to State Island, within four and an half miles of Philadelphia, containing 45 acres in the highest state of cultivation—95 acres of which is meadow, the remainder upland. There are on the premises, a new frame House and Barn, with an excellent kitchen garden, containing a great number of fruit Trees.—Immediate possession will be given. For terms apply to Thomas W. Francis, No. 48 South Third Street July 18.
FLOUR FOR SALE By the Subscribers, Deliverable at any of the ports on the Delaware—who have also on hand at their stores, a quantity of Bar Iron, Pork and Corn—Letters by the post will be attended to. Levi Hollingsworth & Son. august 28.
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY, FENNO, 110, CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. June 11
Public Notice is hereby Given, THAT Proposals under sealed covers, will be received on the behalf of the United States until the twentieth day of October next, by Jonathan Jackson, Esq. at Boston, Massachusetts; Tench Francis, Esq. at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and John Swann, Esq. at Baltimore, Maryland, for supplying the following articles of clothing, for the army of the United States, viz. FOR INFANTRY. 8,448 Hats, 304 Serjeant Coats 304 ditto vests 1,008 pairs do. woollen overalls 1,008 ditto do. linen ditto 2,016 ditto shirts 264 Musicians coats 7,680 Privates coats 7,944 ditto vests 15,888 ditto woollen overalls 15,888 ditto linen ditto 31,776 ditto shirts 33,792 pairs of Socks 33,792 pairs of shoes 8,448 blocks of black leather 8,448 Stock claps 8,448 blankets.
FOR CAVALRY. 6 Musicians coats 26 Serjeant coats 26 ditto vests 104 ditto shirts 348 Privates coats 354 ditto vests 1416 ditto shirts 760 pair of Leather breeches 760 pair of Stockings 760 pair of boots 380 Stocks of black leather 380 Stock claps 380 Blankets. 11. Every article shall be made of materials, equally good, and in form, or fashion, conformably to patterns for the same, sealed with the seal of the War-Office, and which will be deposited with the several gentlemen, empowered to receive the proposals, as above mentioned. 2d. Sworn Inspectors shall be appointed on the part of the United States, to examine and determine upon the several articles aforesaid, when the same shall be ready for delivery, with full power to reject every article, which shall not equal, in goodness of materials, or to be made conformably to, the fashion of the standard pattern for the same; and no allowance shall be made, for any article which shall be rejected by them, for the causes aforesaid. 3d. The proposals must specify the number of articles, and their kinds, which the party is willing to furnish, together with, the lowest prices for immediate payment in money, and also to the prices, on the longest credit term, or terms of credit. One third of each, and every of the several kinds of the above articles, to be delivered on the fifteenth day of December, one third on the fifteenth day of January, and the remaining third on the first day of March next; and the public will not be considered as bound to receive any of the aforesaid articles of clothing, which shall not be ready for inspection, and delivery, at the periods agreed upon. 4th. The clothing aforesaid will be received in the several states, at the places, and in the proportions following, viz. One third part of the whole at Springfield, Massachusetts, one other third at Philadelphia, state of Pennsylvania, or at Lamberton, state of New-Jersey, and one third at Baltimore, Maryland. 5th. No contract will be made, for a less number of each of the aforesaid articles of clothing, than is requisite for a company, viz
FOR THE CAVALRY. 4 Serjeant Coats 4 ditto vests 16 ditto shirts 1 Musicians Coat 38 Private coats 59 ditto vests 236 ditto shirts 63 flocks 63 Stock claps 126 pair of leather breeches 126 pair of Stockings 126 pair of boots 63 blankets
FOR THE INFANTRY. 70 Hats 4 Serjeant coats 4 ditto vests 8 ditto woollen overalls 8 ditto linen ditto 16 ditto shirts 2 Musicians coats 64 Private coats 66 ditto vests 132 ditto woollen overalls 132 ditto linen ditto. 264 ditto shirts 280 pair of Socks 280 pair of Shoes, 70 Stocks, 70 Stock Claps, 70 Blankets. JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. War Department, } 21st Sept. 1798.
Arrived in the ship Pennsylvania, Capt. Williamson, from Elamburg, now lying at Chester. A Number of GERMAN SERVANTS, men, women, boys and girls, amongst whom are Gunsmiths, Carpenters, Turners, Tailors, Blacksmiths, Gardeners, Masons, Coachmen, Huntsmen, &c. &c. whose time of servitude is to be disposed of on board the Ship, by GURNEY & SMITH. august 28.
Bengal Goods, CONSISTING OF BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, Chintz Coffas Maharazunguy Chintz Guzzimas Tookereys Eliabad Baftas Wrought Muslins Long Drawers Coarse Sugars in bags, fit for the European markets ALSO, Carolina Indigo Coffee in hogheads A few pices of very old and very choice Madeira WINE. For Sale, on reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock-Street. July 14
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following Certificates of Six Per Cent Funded Stock, standing in the name of John Carbone, of London, the said Certificates having been left on board the Swallow Packet, Captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. No. 3072 1 Cert. for 2000 dolls. 2064 1 do. 5000 10,577 1 do. 3000 Willings & Francis. Philadelphia, august 30.
TO BE SOLD, THE time of an intended Dutch Servant BOY, who has ten years to serve. He has had the small-pox and measles, is active, hearty and strong, and fit for house work in town or country. For further information, enquire of the printer. August 4
CASTOR OIL Is much wanted; Those who have it to dispose of will find a ready sale by applying to any of the Apothecaries. POST-OFFICE. Philadelphia, September 26. THE Mail for New-Castle, Castwell bridge, Duck creek, Dover, Frederica, Milford, Georgetown and Delaware; Trop and Snowhill, Maryland, Horn Town, Accomack court-house, and Northampton court-house, Virginia; will be closed at this office every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at half past eight o'clock, A. M. until 1st day of April, 1799. ROBERT PATTON. september 26
Bank of the United States. Philadelphia, September 21, 1798. The public is hereby informed, that an Office of Deposit and Discount will be opened on Monday next, at the house lately occupied by Samuel Richardson, near the Market House in Germantown—where the business of this Institution will be transacted during the continuance of the malignant fever now prevailing in Philadelphia. HENRY KUHL, Assistant Cashier. september 22
Wanted; a Person WHO will contract to supply the Marine Corps, with rations, &c. Apply to W. W. BURROWES, Major Commandant of the Marine Corps. Sept 29
Wanted to purchase. APPROVED bills on Amsterdam, for which cash will be given at the rate of thirty seven cents per Guilders. Apply to the Cashier of the Bank of the United States. September 22d. '98.
For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. &c. The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN. Who has For Sale, two Sloop,
Well calculated for the river trade— The Peggy, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The Sally, about 30 tons, fails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. august 3
Skip & Insurance Broker, THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker.—He proposes to buy and sell vessels and everything relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters—From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. Philadelphia, august 24th, 1798.
City Commissioners' Office, August 30, 1798. IN pursuance of an ordinance of the Select and Common Councils, passed the 22nd day of May 1798. Proposals in writing will be received by the City Commissioners for one month from the 1st of September next, for letting to rent on lease for one year, to commence the 1st day of January next, the following public property of the city— The wharf and landing on Vine Street, Also on Schuylkill, Miffler's, And High-street, Chestnut and Walnut streets, Draw bridge, with the Scale and Fifth houses, Spruce, Pine and Cedar streets. The Cellar under the City Hall. The Tavern at the middle ferry on Schuylkill, with the lots contiguous thereto (except so much thereof as shall be occupied by any buildings erected for the use of the Collector of the Tolls, or be necessary for the toll gates.) A stated meeting of the City Commissioners will be held at the City Hall on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, during the present epidemic.
James C. & Saml. W. Fisher, No. 13 ARCH-STREET, Have for Sale 200 Casks best refined Salt Pease Best London Window Glass from 10 by 8 to 12 by 10 Ditto Glass Ware in Casks assorted consisting of pint and half-pint Tumblers, Wine Glasses, Goblets, &c. A few Bales of Red, White and Yellow Flannels, Baizes and Kendall Cottons. June 27
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS JAMES CUMMING & Co. late of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, have assigned over all their effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all their creditors, who shall subscribe the said assignment within six months from the date hereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to the Assignees, at their office, No. 63, Dock Street, in failure whereof actions will be instituted for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged accordingly. John Travis, John Waddington, James Taylor, Cornelius Comegy } Assignees August 18