Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-09-14 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1565]
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 14, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
For DRY GOODS. Monday—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-Street, Auction, No. 73 South Front-Street. Tuesday—John Connelly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-Street. Wednesday—Peter Benfon, No. 74 South Third-Street. Thursday—Edward Fox, Auction, No. 73 South Front-Street. Friday—William Shannon, Auction, No. 73 South Front-Street. Saturday—Peter Benfon.
For HAMBURGH.
THE Copper Bottomed Ship FAVORITE, JOHN THOMPSON, Master, now at Bright's wharf, and will be ready to take in on Monday next, part of her cargo being engaged and ready to go on board. The ship is so well known, that it is needless to describe her. She is now in complete order. For Freight or Passage, please to apply at Mr. Jeremiah Warder's Compting House, No. 12, North Third Street, or to the Master on board. August 30.
For SALE.
On board the said Ship, Swedish Iron, assorted Hollow and Window Glass, Demyjohns, Wrapping Paper for Sugar Refiners, Rugs of 1 & 2 Quality. Please to apply as above. wfs&14w
White Havanna Sugar.
1401 boxes of very superior quality now discharge 75 hhs. from the ship Hamburg Packet, at Walnut Street wharf—and for sale by Philip Nicklin & Co. N. B.
THE SHIP Hamburg Packet, SILAS SWAIN, Master, For Sale, or Charter. Aug. 24. cotf
COMMISSIONERS' SALES.
THE Commissioners of the counties of Lycoming and Northumberland, have given notice that they intend to proceed to the sale of lands, for the arrears of taxes, on the 7th of September next. The different printers in this city will render an essential service to a great number of individuals by publishing this notice. Aug. 18.
FOR SALE.
BRETAGNES in cases / German Checks in do. Cambricks / Plattillas / Ozanbrigs / Gold and Silver Watches / Window Glass to by 8 / Glass Tumblers in cases / Linseed Oil in cases, &c. &c. George Pennock, 103, High-Street. July 5. 32w
NOTICE.
IF THEODY O'HARA, who some years since kept School at the Nine Bridges, Queen's County, Eastern Shore, Maryland, be living, he is hereby reminded to call on, or write to, the Rev. Ambrose Marshall, near Warwick, Cecil County, Eastern Shore, Maryland, from whom he will receive interesting information. August 4. mw&f4w
THE SUBSCRIBERS.
ASSIGNEES OF JAMES GREENLEAF, HEREBY give notice, that they have disposed of the property assigned to them for the securing the payment of the notes, acceptances, and endorsements given by Edward Fox, for the use of the said James Greenleaf; and the holders of such notes, acceptances, and endorsements, are hereby notified that the subscribers will settle with them for the amount of their respective claims, both PRINCIPAL and INTEREST, at any time before the 26th day of October next; after which day, the holders not applying, will be excluded, agreeably to the terms of assignment. Applications to be made at South-east corner of Dock and Second Streets (the Dock-Street side), between the hours of eleven and one o'clock every day, Sundays excepted. Henry Pratt, Tho. W. Francis, John Miller, Jun. John Abney, Jacob Baker. Philadelphia, August 18, 1797. d
The Inhabitants of the District of Southwark.
ARE informed that a Coachhouse provided, to be kept at the Constables' office, the north east corner of Front and Almond Streets, where the friends of those sick persons who desire to be removed to the City Hospital, are requested to make application—Also, a Hearse, will be kept in readiness for the removal of the dead. JONATHAN PENROSE. N. B.—The Poor, who wish to remove to the Tents on Schuylkill, may be furnished with orders by applying as above. Aug. 29
Imported in the latest arrivals from
Amsterdam and Hamburg, and for sale by B. & J. BOHLEN, A large assortment of fine French Cambricks, Plattillas / Britannias / Rouanes / Brown Holland / Checks and Stripes / Ticklenburgs / Ozanbrigs / White Sheetings / Diaper / Brown rolls / Umbrellas / Hair ribbons / Black and white laces / Best Holland Gin in pipes / London particular Madeira Wine. July 24. m&thff
This Day Published,
And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, Price 3-8ths of a Dollar.
Observations on certain Documents
Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796," in which the charge of speculation against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED.
WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the facts means practiced by the Jacobins of the United States toasperse the characters of those persons who are considered as hostile to their organizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlenburgh and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the connection between him and Reynolds, was the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25.
The Norfolk Mail STAGE.
THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE TAVERN, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Dover the first day, at Snowhill the second day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk.
A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, spots up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and arrives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day. The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 80 miles less than on any stage route between those places. Too much cannot be said in favor of the road, which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, for good a road in America. August 11. dym. cotf.
NOTICE
IS hereby given, that separate proposals with sealed covers will be received at my office until the eleventh day of September next, to furnish by contract the following articles for the use of the Army of the United States in the year 1798.
First Contract for 8 Sergeants coats 2 Musicians, do. 10 Sergeants vests 126 Privates coats 126 Privates vests 64 Sergeants coats 32 Musicians, do. 96 Sergeants vests 193 Woolen overalls 192 Linen overalls 936 Privates coats 936 do. vests 1872 Woolen overalls 1872 Linen do. 144 Sergeants coats 72 Musicians, do. 216 Sergeants vests 432 Linen overalls 432 Woolen do. 1893 Privates coats 1893 do. vests 3784 Woolen overalls 3784 Linen do. 1st Contract, for 1288 Sergeants shirts 11816 Privates do. 12600 Socks 2d Contract, for 272 pair leather breeches 3d Contract, for 272 pair boots 4600 pair shoes, No. 1 8000 pair do. No. 2 4th Contract, for 1032 Artillerists and Engineers hats 2108 Infantry do. 136 Dragoon caps
The whole to be delivered at the city of Philadelphia, viz. One fourth on or before the 15th day of February next. One fourth on or before the 15th day of April next. The remaining half on or before the 15th day of June next. The articles are to be agreeable to such patterns as shall be directed by the Secretary for the Department of War. Payments to be made as soon as the article shall be delivered, and passed inspection. TENCH FRANCIS, Purveyor. cotf11Sep.
Young Hyson Tea.
40 chests of a superior quality—Also, 100 do. of Hyson, Imported in the Woodrop Sims, and for sale by the subscribers, corner of Second and Pine Street. C. Haight. June 27. cotf
Chocolate and Mustard
Manufactured as usual, Ginger and Pepper ground Shelled or Pearl Barley Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder London Porter Taunton and Burton Ale Red Port and other Wines, either bottled, or by the pipe, quarter-cask or gallon—suitable for exportation or home consumption— For Sale by John Haworth. No. 98 South Front Street
Five Hundred Dollars Reward.
A ROBBERY!
THE subscriber's dwelling house, in Chestnut-Street, was broken open some time since Friday last, and plundered of property, the value of which cannot as yet be ascertained. The robbers gained admission by breaking open a window shutter in the second story of the back part of the house, and afterwards forced almost every lock therein. The above reward will be paid for the restoration of such property as may have been taken, or proportionally for any part thereof, and a prosecution of the person or persons concerned to conviction. JONATHAN MEREDITH. Sept. 12. dtf
LOST.
ON the Passyunk Road, between the Blue Ball and the city, a Bowling Piece, with a brass barrel and silver fight; on the part of the butt are the letters "Jamaica, 1799"—and on the barrel near the lock "London" and the Tower Ramp. Whoever will return the said piece to John Barnard, at the sign of the Blue Ball on the Passyunk Road, or the office of this Gazette, shall receive a reward of Four French Crowns, Sept. 12. *3t
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia, the 28th day of May, 1796; laying duties on Carriages, for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveyance of passengers, the several duties and rates following, to wit: For and upon every Coach, 15 dols. upon every Chariot, 12 dols. upon every Post Chariot, 12 dols. upon every Post Chaise, 12 dols. upon every Phaeton, with or without top, 9 dols. upon every Coach, 9 dols. upon other Carriages, having panel work above, with blinds, glasses or curtains, 9 dols. upon four wheeled Carriages, having framed posts and tops with steel springs, 6 dols. upon four wheeled Carriages, with wooden iron springs or jacks, 3 dols. upon Curricles with tops, 3 dols. upon Chaises with tops, 3 dols. upon Chairs with tops, 3 dols. upon other two wheel top carriages, 3 dols. upon two wheel carriages, with steel or iron springs, 3 dols. For and upon all other two wheel carriages, 2 dols. upon every four wheeled carriage, having framed posts and tops, and resting upon wooden springs, 3 dols. The Collectors of the Revenue for the first Survey of the District of Pennsylvania, will attend daily, until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on Carriages, at Germantown; at the house of Daniel St. Clair, Esq. in the County of Montgomery; and at the house of James Chapman, Esq. in the County of Bucks; of which all persons possessed of such Carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given,
To all retail dealers in Wines, and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licenses will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of Wines, of Wines, in a less quantity, or in less quantities than thirty gallons—and one licence for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than 20 gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by the officers legally authorised to grant such licences. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Inspector of the Revenue of the first Survey of the District of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection at Germantown, 12th Sept. 1797. dym
IMPORTED
In the ship America, James Ewing, master, from Hamburg, Brown Holland / White Plattillas / Ticklenburgs / Coaric Linens / Tapes / Looking Glasses / Glass Tumblers FOR SALE BY George Pennock. August 14. 32w
An elegant House in Arch Street.
TO be let and entered on immediately a large and elegant house at the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets. There are two drawing rooms and one dining room—the largest is 31 feet by 6—and two are so connected by folding doors as to make but one. Also, five bed rooms, besides 5 in the garret, well finished for servants. There are stables and a coach house, with every convenience for a family. Enquire at No. 29, in North Seventh Street, or at No. 218, Arch Street. August 15. 22w3w.
PETER BORGER,
INFORMS his friends and the public in general that he has removed from No. 129, corner of Arch and Fourth, to No. 105 North Front, between Arch and Race Streets. July 27. 22w4w
Rose & Simson,
—HAVE FOR SALE— Hogheads, Tiers, and Barrels. Excellent Coffee in Tiers, and Barrels. A small parcel of nice cocoa in bags A few puncheons Jamaica Spirit, fourth proof Superior Teneriffe wine, old and in Madeira pipes An invoice of jewellery, and hosiery to be sold by the package A few hampers best English cheese. July 27. dtf.
Insurance Company of North America.
THE Stockholders in this company are hereby informed, that, pursuant to the fifth clause of their Charter, and at the request of a "Number of Stockholders, who, together, are proprietors of Six Thousand Shares, and upwards," a general meeting of the Stockholders will be held at the Company's Office, on Monday the 24th day of September next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. for the purpose of filling up a vacancy in their Directors; and taking into consideration such Regulations or Bye Laws as may be presented in conformity with the Charter of Incorporation. EBEN. HAZARD, Sec'y. July 29. w&lt525
Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania.
THE OFFICE will be kept until further notice at the School House in Germantown. The Company will retain the room in Chestnut, above Seventh Street, where a person will attend to receive and give answers to applications, every day from 10 until 1 o'clock. Sept. 13. dtf
Bank of North America,
September 8th, 1797. ON Monday next the Notices for all Notes or Bills payable at this Bank, which fall due on that and the ensuing 6 days, will be served on the Payers: And the like Notices on every Monday, till the further orders of the Directors—Persons wishing to deposit Notes or Bills for Collection, which are to fall due within the week, must themselves undertake to give notice to the Payers. dtf
TO BE SOLD,
And immediate possession given, A Convenient well finished Brick Tenement, with a cook house and other out houses, situated in a pleasant part of the borough of Wilmington, in the State of Delaware—The lot of ground has forty feet front on West-Street, and extends through the square to Pasture-Street, on which is crected a stable and carriage house. ALLEN M'LANE. Wilmington, Aug. 30.
Red Port Wine.
Just arrived, by the brig Iris, capt. Rhodes, from Oporto, Red Port Wine in pipes, hds. and quarter casks 6c cwt. Cork, for sale by Philips, Cramond, & Co. July 27. 5
The Partnership,
UNDER the firm of FREEMAN & Company, is dissolved by mutual consent. All persons having any demands against the said House are desired to render the same to T. B. Freeman; and those indebted to the House are desired to make payment to him—By whom business will in future be carried on at his Store, No. 39, South Front-Street. August 7. eod4w
NOTICE.
ALL those who have any claims against the estate of JOHN COLE, Umbrella Maker, late deceased, will apply within a month from the date hereof, to Mrs. Cole, at the fourth east corner of Green and Second Streets, for their arrangement. N. B. If all demands are not sent in before the expiration of the abovementioned time, they will not be allowed, as his property will be disposed of. Sept. 9. *3t
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER,
BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11. Walnut Street. Bourdeaux Brandy / Irish market claret in cases / Medoc wine, in do. / Sauterne, do. Entitled to Drawback. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE. Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks / Rota do. / Pimento in bags / 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. August 24. tut&stf.
HEALTH OFFICE.
June 6th, 1794. Extract of an act for securing the city and port of Philadelphia from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases. Sec. 7. And he is further enacted, that every master or captain of any ship or vessel coming from sea (vessels actually employed in the coasting trade excepted) and bound to any port or place within the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, shall cause his ship or vessel to be brought to anchor, or otherwise stay in the stream of the river Delaware, opposite to the Health-Office on State-Island aforesaid, and there to remain until he shall have duly obtained a certificate or bill of health from the Resident Physician. And if, previously to obtaining such certificate or bill of health, any master or captain shall suffer his ship or vessel to approach nearer than the said Health-Office to the city of Philadelphia, or shall land, cause or suffer to be landed, or brought on shore, at any place or port within this Commonwealth, or at any other port or place, with the intent of being conveyed into this Commonwealth, any person or persons, or any goods, wares or merchandise, or, if after receiving such bill of health or certificate, he shall neglect, or refuse to deliver the same to the Health-Officer, such master or captain shall forfeit ten dollars, for each and every such offence, the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. And the captain or master of every ship or vessel shall send a safe and commodious boat to bring the physician on board, and shall in like manner convey him back to the Health-Office, after he has concluded his official examination; And while he is making such examination, or in case any subsequent examination by the Health Officer or Consulting Physician, agreeably to the directions of this act, the master or captain shall expose or cause to be exposed to the search of the Resident Physician, or of the Health Officer and Consulting Physician (as the case may be) each and every part of the ship or vessel, and shall present to his view each and every person or persons on board thereof, and shall also true and satisfactory answers, make to all such questions as the Resident Physician, &c. at the time of examination shall ask relative to the health of any port or place from which the ship or vessel failed, or has since touched at—the number of persons on board when the ship or vessel entered on her voyage—the number of persons that have since been landed or taken on board, and when and where respectively—what persons on board—if they have been during the voyage, or shall, at the time of examination, be infected with any pestilential or contagious disease—and what is the present state and condition of the persons on board with respect to their health or diseases. And if any master or captain shall refuse to expose as aforesaid, to the search of any of the officers aforesaid, or if he shall conceal any sick person, or in any other manner deceive the proper officers aforesaid in his answers, such captain or master, for every such offence, shall forfeit and pay the sum of FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. Sec. 8. And if any person or persons whatsoever (the Resident Physician, &c. excepted) shall go on board any vessel, before the master thereof has received a certificate of health in the manner directed, every person so offending, shall pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. IT being absolutely necessary that the foregoing sections should be punctually complied with, the subscriber, in compliance with his duty, must exact a rigorous observance of the same, or else be under the necessity of putting the laws in force. W. M. ALLEN, Health Officer of the Port of Philadelphia. July 14. d3w
A PERSON OF INGENUITY,
lately arrived from Europe, wishes to find here a place in the quality of a Director of a Glass-house, Crystal of all kinds, having particular means for the construction of the kilns, pots, &c. and possessing likewise the articles used in the Glass houses of England and France, having worked a long while in most of them. Every exertion will be made to render the manufacturing deserving of public approbation—He, who wishes to speak to him, will find him at No. 275 Front-Street. August 24. *4t
For sale or to be let on ground-rent,
A valuable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut Street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth Street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water-Street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water Street fifty-four feet, and continuing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 27. m&wtff
The Subscriber has for Sale,
A large assortment of India Mullins, coarse and fine India Calicoes / Sooty Romalls / Blue Cloths and Checks / Bandanna Handkerchiefs / Blue red and Gilli Handkerchiefs An invoice of Irish Linens and Sheetings, well assorted A box of Diapers / Silk Umbrellas / Mace and Cloves / Two boxes of fine Spices, containing Nutmegs, Black Pepper of first quality / East India Ginger / Java Sugar / A quantity of Madeira Wine / Ditto of Gin / Roll Brimstones. August 12. 32w1m
Cedar Shingles.
THE subscriber has a quantity of 3 feet Cedar Shingles of a superior quality, for sale at 13 dollars per thousand. William Hallowell, No. 193 North Third-Street. July 27. cotzt

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 14.
Burlington, Sept. 12th, 1797.
MR. FENNO, OBSERVING in Brown's paper of the 9th, and Claypoole's of the 7th inst. a false and unfounded publication, reflecting on the people of this city...
There was no rising of the people; and if the captain or owners are men of truth, they will not say to the contrary. No doubt the people here were uneasy...
A PHILADELPHIAN.
AUTHENTIC.
Letter of the Mayor of Burlington to Governor Mifflin, and the Governor's answer.
Burlington, Sept. 4th, 1797.
SIR, THE anxiety of the inhabitants of this town has been for some days considerably excited by a circumstance which they cannot but consider as contrary to the intention of the legislature...
Two vessels, now lying at our wharves, have arrived in this port, without complying with the directions of your proclamation. The brig Pilgrim, one of those vessels from Port au Prince...
At the same time that a faithful discharge of our duty dictates the propriety of adopting every prudent measure for the safety of our fellow citizens, be assured, Sir, that we are affected by the most lively sympathy...
With the highest respect, I have the honour to be Your excellency's most obedient servant, By order of the corporation, JOSEPH BLOOMFIELD, Mayor of the city of Burlington.
Captain SMITH, I send you a letter from your owner, Mr. Gerard: he desires you will proceed to Burlington immediately, and he will go on board at Kensington, if the tide carries you
so far; you may, therefore, get under way. If you do not reach the city, you are not to land any of your passengers on the Pennsylvania side, as that will subject you to a fine. Yours, JAS. MEASE, Resident Physician of the Port. August 31, 1797.
SIR, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated yesterday, and to lament the occasion of the alarm, which it very justly expresses, in consequence of a conduct on the part of the Resident Physician of the Health Office of Philadelphia...
Accept my best thanks for the sympathy with which you deplore the affliction of the citizens of Philadelphia, and believe me to be, with great consideration and esteem, Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant, THOMAS MIFFLIN, Philadelphia, 5th Sept. 1797. To Joseph Bloomfield, Esq. Mayor of the City of Burlington.
A BYE LAW of the corporation of the city of Burlington, ORDAINS, "that every captain or master of any vessel coming to the port of Burlington from sea, (vessels actually employed in the coasting trade excepted) shall on his arrival, cause his vessel to be brought to anchor, or otherwise stayed in the stream of the river Delaware, and there remain, until the physician of the port shall have examined into the state of the vessel, her crew and passengers, and permission shall be given to approach the wharves of said city."
I certify the foregoing to be a true extract from the ordinance passed Sept. 6, 1797, for the security of the city of Burlington against the introduction of contagious diseases. AS: GARDINER, Clerk of the Corporation.
MR. FENNO, With a view of inspiring confidence in blood-letting, in the cure of the yellow fever, I take this method of informing my fellow citizens, that I lost during my late attack of that fever, 176 ounces of blood by twenty-two bleedings in ten days.
I cannot conclude this short communication to my fellow citizens without expressing my obligations to my kind friends Dr. Ruth and Dr. De Wees, for their affectionate and vigilant attendance upon me; Also to Dr. Coxe and Dr. Otto, for their occasional and friendly visits; and to my pupils, Mr. May and Mr. Chalwill, for the singular tenderness and care with which they nursed me, night and day, during the whole of my illness.
PHILIP SYNG PHYSICK. 12th Sept. 1797.
From the Philadelphia Gazette. MR. BROWN, As there are various exaggerated reports in circulation in the city, and as there is considerable alarm created in the Northern Liberties, relative to the existence and rage of the Yellow Fever on board of the frigate United States, we request that you will publish the following true statement:
One marine died on the morning of the 10th inst. one seaman was sent to the Hospital on the 11th, and Mr. Lockwood, sailing master died on the morning of the 12th. Lieutenant M'Crea is in a state of convalescence, and we trust that in a few days he may be pronounced perfectly free from danger.
We feel no solicitude relative to the speedy and perfect establishment of health in the other three men on board, who are indisposed; no person has been attacked since Sunday morning, nor have we been able to ascertain one instance on board in which the disease can be traced with accuracy to have been communicated from one person to another.
JOHN GILLASPY, Surgeon. JOHN C. OTTO, Consulting Physician. Frigate United States, September 13.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
LONDON, July 15-16.
The disputes which have for some time existed between the courts of Berlin and Vienna seem to be approaching to a crisis. The sentence of the Aulic Council, by which certain claims of the king of Prussia have been set aside, the conclusion against the elector of Cologne, as master of the Teutonic order, and against the Imperial city of Nuremberg...
A company of patriots to the number of 1000 in the Valais, a frontier country of Switzerland, have taken an oath to live free or die in union with the Cisalpine republic.
Letters from St. Marino, dated on the 12th ult. mention, that some degree of aristocracy had always prevailed in the little republic, and that this had hitherto been supported by the neighboring powers.
The council was occupied in deliberating on the subject, and there was every reason to believe their resolutions would be conformable to the wishes of the people.
Letters from Rome, of the 16th, say, that the Pope was then still alive, but that he had for some days lost the use of his speech, and the physicians no longer prescribed for him, but only paid him visits of ceremony.
On Monday Lord Bridport, with the fleet under his command, failed for Torbay.
A letter from the Hague, dated July 8, says, "All the troops destined on the intended expedition are now embarked, and we understand that the fleet is to set sail in eight or ten days."
Mr. Major is the messenger who was despatched on Thursday evening with the answer of the British cabinet to the contre-projet of the French Directory.
In the higher circles, it is reported the Earl of Hardwicke will shortly succeed as viceroy in Ireland; a designation wherein his lordship's character and abilities will reflect credit upon administration.
General Clerke, we are informed by respectable authority, is the son of a tradesman in Kilkenny, in Ireland, the tenant of a gentleman now in England.
The state of Portugal in 1766, one of the best works of our days, having been much sought after lately, and now not to be had in London, a hint has been given to General Dumourier at Hamburg, and a splendid new edition, with continuations, notes, &c. is advertised by the author.
His Majesty invited Lord Howe on Wednesday, in a very pressing manner, to spend three or four days with him at Windsor, which invitation was accepted by his Lordship.
The plays at Botany Bay, it has been observed, are all cast with much strength. How can it otherwise be considered, when it is recollected that the Dramatis Personae consists of well known tried performers, and who have long boasted much ability in their line.
A subscription has been raised by the inhabitants of Yarmouth, for the laudable purpose of rewarding the loyalty of the people belonging to the ship Venerable and Adamant, which were the only two belonging to the North Sea fleet that took no part in the late mutiny.
A French row-boat captured a small vessel within sight of Dover yesterday morning. Three cutters immediately put to sea in pursuit of her; but she out-sailed them, and got safe with her prize under the French batteries.
A fleet of merchantmen was to sail from Lisbon for England about the 9th inst. under convoy of the Inconstant frigate, and a sloop of war. The Raven sloop of war is to sail for England at the same time, and is to convoy to the British shore the very rich Manillaman, taken from the Spaniards.
Lord St. Vincent being lately informed that several of the Spanish sailors, who had been taken by him in the late engagement with the fleet under Cordova, and liberated with the fleet under Cordova, and liberated on their parole, on condition of not serving
in any manner during the course of the war against England, were actively employed in preparing the Spanish fleet for sea, and that some of these were serving on board their ships, he sent to Madrid, to tell him, that if any of these men so employed were taken in arms, they would be treated in the severest manner prescribed by the laws of war.
Commodore Phillips has been despatched with eight sail of the line, of which five are Portuguese, to cruise off the Straits of Gibraltar, with the view of preventing the French ships which failed from Toulon from coming out of the Mediterranean.
A letter from on board Admiral Duncan's fleet, dated the 15th inst. states that a flag of truce had been sent into the Texel, in consequence of the Dutch having captured one of our fishing boats, which was afterwards recaptured by the Ganges.
Great preparations appear to be making in the Texel for the sailing of the armament in the harbour, but the transports still lie in the inner basin, where there are also several large merchant ships, supposed to be in Indiamen.
The Westmoreland, Jamaica packet, on her outward bound voyage, fell in with a cutter privateer of 18 guns, and, after engaging her for a considerable time, obliged her to sheer off in a very damaged condition.
A Court Martial on the mutineers of the Montague commenced at Portsmouth, on Thursday, on board the Hector, in the harbour.
The mutineers of the above ship are now on trial on board the Cambridge, of 80 guns. J. Cole, quarter-master, was brought before the court on Wednesday, and wished to be admitted to King's evidence, but from his account of the proceedings on board the Saturn, and various other circumstances, it is supposed he will be tried with the rest of the mutineers.
That our readers may form some idea of the importance of the trade of Jamaica, we subjoin the following account of its produce brought by the last fleet, and entered at the custom-house:
16,474 hogsheads, 2,198 tierces, and 301 barrels of sugar—4430 puncheons, and 208 hogsheads of rum—4,159 cwt. coffee—474 bags ginger—404 bags pimento—600 tons of logwood—148 ditto fustic—and 16 do. lignum vitae.
By this day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, September 13.
It is said that General Kosciusko is arrived in town.
Yesterday was married at Richmond Hill, by the Right Rev. the Bishop of New-York, WILLIAM PALMER, Esq. Captain in the 18th regiment of British Dragoons, to Miss AUGUSTA TEMPLE, daughter of Sir John Temple, Baronet, his Britannic Majesty's Consul General to the United States of America.
PARIS, July 21.
Truguet has received a letter from the directory, acquainting him, that it was with the utmost concern they saw themselves obliged to remove him from a station he had filled with as much zeal as abilities, and that as a reward for his services, he might demand any other place he chose.
As for Cochet, it is difficult to withdraw from a public station with more glory than he has done. The directory, on intimating to him his dismissal, requested him to assist with his knowledge and experience his unexperienced successor, since they were fully convinced that a man who had given so many pledges of his attachment to the revolution, would certainly give this new proof of patriotism.
Cochet, in compliance with this request, held two conferences with his successor Leonor Laroche, wherein the latter learned more in point of police than he ever had thought of before.
Tiriet, head clerk in the department of police, a man generally respected for his talents and probity, has given in his resignation. He is succeeded by Mathieu, ex-member of the convention and of the ci-devant committee of general welfare, and president of the revolutionary tribunal of the 17th of August.
Rumor says, that Legarde, secretary of the directory, will be dismissed, and succeeded either by Honore Bioult, author of the "Memoires d'un Detenu," (Memoirs of a Prisoner), or by Benjamin Constant.
General Hoche not having yet attained the age requisite for a minister of state, Pictet remains at the head of the war department.
The present ministers of finances and justice are, we understand, to be replaced by Montefquiou and Vieillard, late national accuser at Vendome.
Buonaparte has issued a proclamation, addressed to his army, which throws some light on the alarming circumstances wherein we find ourselves. It is as follows:
"SOLDIERS, This day we celebrate the anniversary of the 14th of July. You see before you the names of our brethren in arms, slain in the field of honor for the liberty of our country. They have set you the example;
it is for you to secure the happiness of 30 millions of Frenchmen; it is for you to preserve unsullied the glory of that name; which you have rendered more illustrious by your triumphs.
"Soldiers, I know you are deeply moved by the misfortunes which threaten our country; but the country cannot run any danger. The men who made her triumph over coalesced Europe will exit. Mountains separate us from France, but in case of need, you will pass them with the rapidity of the Eagle, to maintain the constitution, defend liberty, and protect both the government and the republicans.
"Soldiers, government watches over the execution of the laws entrusted to its care. The royalists will perish the very moment they make their appearance. Be without uneasiness, and let us swear by the names of the heroes who have fallen by our side in the defence of liberty; let us swear, under our new banners, eternal war against the enemies of the republic, and of the constitution of the third year.
(Signed) "BUONAPARTE."
LONDON, July 22.
His majesty's armed cutter Telemachus, commanded by lieutenant Newton, has taken La Hardi French privateer lugger, of 4 carriage guns and 30 men, and retaken two merchant brigs captured by her, and carried them into Portsmouth.
The trial cutter, lieut. Garret, has captured le Courier de la Mer, a French privateer of 12 guns and 21 men, and retaken a brig captured by her and carried them to Spithead.
The Hind revenue cutter, of Falmouth, has captured and sent into that port L'Incrovable French privateer, of two carriage guns and 21 men, and also retaken a sloop captured by her.
July 28.
The Spanish fleet is in the same predicament with the Dutch, and durst not venture out. What a mortification this is to the French republic and its allies! Commodore Phillips, in the Swiftsure, of 74 guns, and 5 Portuguese ships, watches the Gut of Gibraltar.
Yesterday morning, at 10 o'clock, Mr. Brookes, a king's messenger, arrived in town with dispatches from Lord Malmesbury at Lille. He left that place on Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock, reached Calais at four the next morning, and embarked in an open boat; but the tide being adverse, he returned, and re-embarked in the Prince of Wales Packet, and arrived at Dover at one o'clock yesterday morning.
As soon as circular letters could be sent round to the ministers, the cabinet met, and sat near two hours. There will be another meeting this day.
Late last night we received the Paris Gazettes down to the 23d inst. inclusive. Strange to say, they contain no one article, nor even surmise, respecting the progress of the negotiation at Lille; the most certain proof this, of the secrecy with which it is conducted. There are some very long observations on the difficulties that arose in forming the new Administration, and that Barthelemy and Carnot publicly protested against several of the new nominations. There was a division in the Directory on each nomination of 3 to 2, excepting in the persons of Truguet and Delacox, for whose dismissal all the Directors were of one opinion. It is understood that Ramel and Merlin will also be dismissed; the former is to be succeeded by Montesquieu. "If this change really takes place, says the Royalist Journal La Quotidienne, our fears ought to cease respecting the hostile disposition of the Directory." Hoche appears not of sufficient age to accept the place of Minister of War. He is only 29 years of age, and the Constitution requires he should be 30. Pictet, the former Minister, has been requested to continue in his former situation, and the Directory is much pleased for this proof of its concession to the public opinion. Previle Le Pellay is arrived at Paris from Lille, and has entered on his new office for the marine department. Talleyrand and Perigord are reported to have very pacific dispositions. Having lost his character in the early part of the French Revolution, he cannot so effectually retrieve it as by facilitating a general peace for Europe.
Two of the deputies, Willot and Quirot, attended by Pichegru and Tallot, as seconds, have been out to fight a duel in the Bois de Boulogne, but were prevented by the interposition of the police.
The most marked ill humour manifests itself on all occasions in the council of Five Hundred, where the members have entered a very violent protest, and called the Directory to account for having dared to order the march of the troops of the line nearer to Paris than the constitution permits. The Directory was necessitated to shelter itself, by throwing the blame on some unknown commissary, though there can be no doubt but it was itself which gave the order.
The address of general Buonaparte to this army is very interesting, as it proves that he acts in concord with the Directory, and is ready to march to his assistance.
No communication was at first permitted to take place between the people on board the packet which arrived early yesterday morning at Dover, and those on shore. The Paris papers were not allowed to be taken out for twelve hours after the landing of the messenger. The dispatches brought by him are kept a profound secret, even from persons who are very intimately connected with government.
From the LONDON GAZETTE.
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, July 29, 1797. Extract of a letter from the right hon. lord Bridport, K. B. Admiral of the white, to Evan Nepean, Esq. dated on board his majesty's ship Royal George, at sea, July 24, 1797.
I acquaint you, for their lordships' information, that I this day joined the ships under the orders of Sir John L. Warren,

Philadelphia, September 12 1797. THOMAS MIFFLIN, Esq., Governor of the State of Pennsylvania.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, September 14.
Extract of a letter from our correspondent in New-York, dated 12 o'clock yesterday.
“We have just received London advices to Aug. 5—New obstacles arise to peace—no hopes of it—France in commotion—troops are marching from the Rhine towards Paris—Buonaparte has proposed marching to France—The Dutch fleet, in our last papers, is said to be out.”
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT,
Table with columns for 'Admitted since last report', 'Discharged', 'Died', and 'Remain in Hospital'. Rows include names like Samuel Ogle, Jacob (a Mulatto), Molly Roberts, and various medical conditions.
HAVING been appointed by you to carry into effect the law for alleviating the distresses of our fellow-citizens in this time of general calamity; and conceiving that the best method to pursue is to give publicity to our proceedings, as well for the purpose of procuring advice in time, as to prevent running into difficulties.
From 4th to 9th inst., relieved two hundred and eighty four persons, chiefly heads of families, with two hundred and sixty nine dollars and sixty five cents, besides a quantity of bread, account of cost not yet received.
PRICES OF STOCKS, Philadelphia, 8th Sept. 1797. Table with columns for stock types (e.g., 6 per Cent., 3 per Cent.) and their respective prices.
NOTICE. Is hereby given to the inhabitants of the District of Southwark, that a meeting will be held at the Commissioner's room, on Friday evening the 15th inst. at 7 o'clock.
WANTED. Bills on Amsterdam, at a sight not exceeding sixty days, and with approved indorsers, to the amount of five hundred thousand guilders.
The Health-Office. Is removed to the City-Hall, and is kept open night and day, where persons having business may apply.
NOTICE. THE OFFICE of the Department of War are for the present removed near to the Falls of the Schuylkill, on the Ridge Road.
Post Office, September 5th, 1797. The Post Office will be removed tomorrow at 3 o'clock, P. M. to Mr. Dunlap's Coach house, 12th street, between Market and Chestnut street.
MRS. GRATTAN. INFORMS her friends and the public in general, that her house, No. 102, Market-street, will continue open during the sickness. COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMAS, and CONSUMPTIONS. Genuine Balsam of Honey.
can station, that a French privateer was on the coast, she dispatched two sloops of war in quest of her.
A trial of a very interesting nature is before the supreme judicial court now sitting. Five very respectable citizens of the island of Nantucket, are indicted of having robbed the bank of that place, in June, 1795, of about 20,000 dollars.
PROVIDENCE, Sept. 9. On Wednesday last was celebrated the anniversary commencement of Rhode Island College. The procession train was formed as usual, and at 10 o'clock moved to the Baptist meeting house.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. 1. An oration on the advantages of mental improvement—by Drury Fairbank. 2. An oration, on the indignities offered America by France—by Samuel Ervin.
The degree of bachelor in the arts was conferred on the following young gentlemen: Alumni of the college: Benjamin Allen, John Baldwin, Liberty Bates, Horatio G. Bowen, Nathan Cary, William Collier, Joseph Buelin Cook, Paul Dodge, Abijah Draper, James Ervin, Samuel Ervin, Horace Everett, Drury Fairbank, Richard George, Nathan Holman, Francis Howard, Job Morton, Calvin Park, Abel Richmond, John Sabin, John Simmons, Jarius Ware, and John Witherspoon.
The degree of master in the arts was conferred on the following young gentlemen: Alumni of the college: Jeremiah Bailey, Samuel W. Bridgham, Paul Allen, jun., John Miles, John P. Little, Joseph Rawson, John W. Richmond, and Samuel Watson.
The degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on the rev. Clark Brown, of Machias. The honorary degree of master of arts was conferred on the rev. Isaac Backus, of Middleborough. The degree of Divinity was conferred on the rev. Hezekiah Smith, of Haverhill. The degree of doctor of laws was conferred on John Adams President of the United States.
boats and an armed launch remained in our possession. I feel myself particularly indebted for the successful termination of this contest to the gallantry of caps. Freemantle and Miller, the former of whom accompanied me in my barge, and to my coxswain, John Sykes, who in defending my person, is most severely wounded, as was capt. Freemantle, slightly in the attack; and my prides are generally due to every officer and man, some of whom I saw behave in the most noble manner, and I regret it is not in my power to particularize them.
I must also beg to be permitted to express my admiration of Don Miguel Tyrason, the commander of the gun boats, in his barge; he laid my boat alongside, and his resistance was such as to honor a brave officer, 18 of the 26 men being killed, and himself and all the rest wounded. Not having a correct list of the killed and wounded, I can only state that I believe 6 are killed and 20 wounded. I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, (Signed) HORATIO NELSON. Sir John Jervis, K. B.
Copy of a letter from the Earl of St. Vincent, commander in chief of his Majesty's ships and vessels employed on the Coast of Portugal, to Evan Nepean, Esq. Ville de Paris, off Cadiz, July 9. I enclose, for the information of the Lord's Commissioners of the Admiralty, letters I have lately received from capt. Elphinstone, of his Majesty's ship the Hamadryad, and the hon. Courtney Boyle, commander of his Majesty's ship the Kangaroo, relating to the capture of some of the enemy's vessels.
Mr. Lord, I have the honor to inform your Lordship, that on my passage from Plymouth, with the Boyne transport under my convoy, in his Majesty's sloop Kangaroo, on the 22d inst. lat. 26. deg. 25 min. N. long. 7 deg. 12 min. W. I fell in with and captured, La Surprise French lugger Privateer of 47 tons, 6 guns, and 48 men; had been 6 days out of Croisic (entrance of the Loire,) and made no capture. I have further to inform your Lordship, that on the 3d inst. Cadiz bearing E. by S. distance 27 leagues, I fell in with and captured La Purissima Concepcion, a lugger sent out from Cadiz with a King's officer, and 9 men, under orders to cruise for a brig from the Havanna, having dispatches for her.
I am, &c. BOYLE. The right hon. the lord of St. Vincent. Hamadryad, in Gibraltar Bay, July 13, 97. Sir, In obedience to your orders, I proceeded to sea on the 29th of June, light airs and a strong current set us a little to the eastward. On the 30th I fell in with 2 Xebecs, one of which we took, and the other, which was a Spanish privateer, we drove on shore; the crew of the former made their escape. After seeing her safe into Gibraltar, yesterday morning, I stretched across to Ceuta, and at 2, A. M. I fell in with and captured L'Action French cutter privateer of 6 guns, coppered, and 30 men. I have anchored, for the sole purpose of putting the prisoners on board the prison ship, and getting my people out of the prize, add shall weigh again in a few hours.
I have the honor to be &c. THO. ELPHINSTONE. Admiral Sir John Jervis, K. B. Copy of another Letter from the Earl of St. Vincent to Evan Nepean, Esq. Ville de Paris, off Cadiz, July 10. Sir, I desire you will acquaint the Lords Commissioners of the admiralty, that Rear Admiral Nelson ordered a second bombardment of Cadiz, on the night of the 5th, under the direction of Captain Bowen, of the Terpsichore, capt. Miller of the Theseus, and capt. Waller, of the Emerald; and appointed Mr. Jackson, master of the Ville de Paris, to place the Thunderer, Terror, and Strombolo, and that the bombardment produced considerable effect in the town, and among the shipping. Ten sail of the line, among them the ships carrying the flags of admirals Mazzaredo and Gravina, having warped out of the range of shell with much precipitation the following morning; and it is with great satisfaction I inform you, that this important service was effected with very little loss on our side—[3 killed. 11 wounded.] The Rear admiral meditated another operation on the night of Saturday the 8th, under his own direction; but the wind blew so strong down the Bay, he could not get his bomb vessels up to the point of attack in time.
Mr. Hornsby, master's mate of the Sea Horse, distinguished himself in a very remarkable manner. J. JERVIS.
RATISBON, July 12. Already the Austrians are making great preparations to open the campaign against the Prussians. A new corps, consisting of 10,000 men from the armies of the Upper and Lower Rhine, who were cantoned between Franckfort and Heilbronn, are marching into the environs of Wurzburg; the troops encamped in the Upper Palatinate are reinforced; the fortresses of Ingolstadt, Ulm and Wurzburg, are fortifying with all possible dispatch, so that the Prussian possessions in Franconia are surrounded on all sides. The Prussian cabinet, foreseeing this threatened danger, have marched a corps of 10,000 men, who are now in the Duchy of Magdeburg, in the circle of Franconia. We are assured that the celebrated general Kalkreuth is going to that part of the country. BOSTON, September 9. Immediately on its being known by the British commanding officer, on the Ameri-
who has transmitted to me the inclosed letters and papers, which are copies of originals he sent to me at Torbay, which did not arrive there till after I had quitted the anchorage. La Pomone, at sea, July 18, 1797. My Lord, I beg leave to acquaint your lordship, that in obedience to your command, I continued off Ushant with his majesty's squadron under my orders, consisting of the following vessels, (La Pomone, Artois, Anson, Sylph and Dolly cutter) until the 16th inst., when hearing the report of many guns to the southward, I stood round the west end of the Saints, and at day break in the morning of the 17th, I discovered a frigate, with a ship, corvette and brig, having fourteen sail of vessels under convoy, in Hodierne bay, eight of which were captured.
I am sorry to add, that the ship, corvette and brig escaped round the Penmarks, and the frigate, by cutting away her masts, and being otherwise lightened, ran on shore; a brig laden with ordnance and naval stores, came to an anchor near her, where it was impossible for the Anson and Sylph to follow. The brig, however, was sunk, and the frigate (La Calliope) much damaged in her hull by the shot of the above mentioned ship, whose officers and men behaved with the greatest zeal and activity, which induces me to hope that the enemy will not be able to get her off, as the wind soon after changed to the south west, with a great swell upon the beach. I was obliged to burn La Freedom, a large ship armée en flute, laden with squared timber, as the enemy had run her on shore at high water, and the crew, with their wounded, got away in their boats. I have inclosed to your lordship a list of the vessels captured and destroyed on the 17th inst., with a return of the wounded on board his majesty's brig Sylph. I have the honour to be, &c. J. WARREN.
[A list of eight vessels, of different descriptions, (one of which is a transport laden with a large anchor, 6000 lbs weight, a purchase crane, flour, bread, beef, pork, brandy, soldiers' clothing, &c.) taken—of two destroyed—and one (La Calliope frigate) run on shore, and a return of five seamen and a marine, belonging to the Sylph, wounded in engaging La Calliope, here follow.] La Pomone, at sea, July 24, 1797. My Lord, I have the satisfaction of acquainting your lordship, that I had an opportunity of seeing that La Calliope republican frigate, of thirty-six guns and two hundred and fifty men, that was left on shore on the 17th by the Anson and Sylph, is totally destroyed, having separated in the midship body, and part of her funk. The crew are encamped near her to save such stores as may be driven on shore. I am particularly indebted to captain White, of the Sylph brig, who having anchored with springs on his cable, within pistol shot of the said frigate on the above day, for some hours kept up an incessant and well directed fire, which was at every convenient opportunity returned by her. I perceived likewise the wrecks of La Freedom, armée en flute, laden with timber, and the brig with ordnance, which were driven on shore the same day and destroyed. I have the honor, &c. J. WARREN. The right hon. Lord BRIDPORT.
ADMIRALTY OFFICE, August 1. The following dispatches have been received at this office, by E. Nepean, Esq. Ville de Paris, off Cadiz, July 5. Sir, I desire you will acquaint the lords commissioners of the admiralty, that the Terpsichore, with the Thunderer, having a detachment of artillery on board, and the Urschin gun boat, from Gibraltar, joined on the 2d inst. and the night following, rear admiral Nelson having made his dispositions, the bomb, covered by the gun boat, launches, and barges of the fleet, was placed near the tower of San Sebastian, and fired some shells into the town, when an attempt was made by the gun boat and launches of the enemy to carry her. The rear admiral, who is always present in the most arduous enterprizes, with the assistance of some other barges, boarded and carried two of the enemy's boats, and a large launch of one of their ships of war, with the commandant of the flotilla. In this short conflict 18 or 20 Spaniards were killed, the commandant and several wounded; he and 25 men made prisoners; the rest swam ashore. This spirited action was performed with considerable loss on our part, as per inclosed—1 killed and 20 wounded.] The launch of the Ville de Paris was sunk by a raking shot from the enemy's gun boats; but by the active intelligent mind of capt. Troubridge, got up yesterday morning, and repaired on board the Cullolen.
Rear admiral Nelson's actions speak for themselves, any praise of mine would fall very short of his merit. I am, Sir, your most obedient humble servant, J. JERVIS. Evan Nepean, Esq.
Sir, Theseus, July 4, 1797. In obedience to your orders, the Thunderer bomb was placed by the good commandment of lieut. Gourlay, her present commander, affixed by Mr. Jackson, master of the Ville de Paris, who volunteered his able services, within 2500 yards of the walls of Cadiz, and the shells were thrown from her with much precision, under the direction of lieut. Baynes of the royal artillery; but unfortunately it was soon found that a large mortar was materially injured from its services; I therefore judged it proper for her to return under the protection of the Goliath, Terpsichore and Fox, who were kept under sail for that purpose, and for whose actual service I feel much obliged.
The Spaniards having sent out a great number of mortar gun boats and armed launches, I directed a vigorous attack to be made on them, which was done with such gallantry, that they were drove and pursued close to the walls of Cadiz, and must have suffered considerable loss; and I have the pleasure to inform you, that two mortar-
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RAN away from the subscriber, an indentured Servant Girl, named NANCY ANDERSON, about twenty years of age, short, thick set person, with short black hair, had on when she went away, a dark calico gown, an old black silk cloak, and a black hat. Whoever will procure said girl, and give information thereof to the subscriber, No. 2, Greenleaf alley, or to the office of this Gazette, shall receive the above reward.
All persons are forbidden harboring said girl, as they will be dealt with as the law directs. MARY ANDERSON, N.B. Said Girl is from Ireland, and has been in this country but a short time; she was sent to the work-house for misconduct, where she was taken sick and removed to the city-hospital, from which place she made her escape.
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To the highest bidder, at the house of Mr. William Evans, the sign of the Indian Queen, in the city of Baltimore, on the 25th day of October next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. About seven thousand acres of land, the property of William Bell, of Philadelphia, lying between Reister's-town and Westminster, commonly called Little Winchester, (the turnpike road runs through a considerable part of these lands) the tract begins about 17 miles from Baltimore, within a few hundred yards of said Reister's-town, and extends to the distance of about twenty-three miles from Baltimore, and lies on the main falls of Patapsco river, from three to four miles thereon. Will be sold in tracts of one hundred and fifty to three hundred acres. There is a large proportion of meadow and wood land on each tract, some of them highly improved, with excellent buildings and fine grist-mills.
A tract of seven hundred acres of
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A tract of land of about three hundred
and thirty acres, within about two miles and a half of the President's house in the Federal City. It is nearly all wood land, and a fine high prospect, from which may be seen the city of Washington, Bladensburg, Alexandria and a part of George-town, and many miles down the Potomac river. Mr. Richard Pensonby, of Bladensburg, will also show this land. A liberal credit will be given for the greatest part of the purchase money. The terms will be made known on the day of sale. May 8
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From Batavia (via Providence) a few Boxes of Spices, consisting of Nutmegs, Cloves and mace For sale by WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Penn-street.
Davis's Law Book Store,
No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS,
BEING busied for some time past in preparations for removing into his present house, has been under the necessity of postponing until this day informing the gentlemen of the Bar generally thro' the United States, that his spring importation of law books is now arranged and ready for take, on terms that he trusts will entitle him to the like preference he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, combining the most varied collection ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27
City Commissioners' Office,
June 22, 1797. IN pursuance of an ordinance from the Select and Common Councils, passed the 22nd day of May last, appointing the city commissioners, and prescribing their duties, section 9th,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That the city is divided into five districts, each to be under the superintendence of one of the city commissioners, who is to be individually responsible for the cleanliness of the same, and are as follows:
 1. From the south side of Cedar-street, to the north side of Spruce-street, under the superintendence of Nathan Boys.  2. From the north side of Spruce-street, to the north side of Walnut-street, under the superintendence of Hugh Roberts.  3. From the north side of Walnut to the south side of High-street, under the superintendence of Joseph Claypoole.  4. From the north side of High-street, to the north side of Mulberry-street, under the superintendence of William Mouler.  5. From the north side of Mulberry-street to the north side of Vine-street, under the superintendence of Nicholas Hicks.  The cleaning of High-street to be in common. A stated meeting of the city commissioners is held at the Old Court House, in High-street, every Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock. July 14
Stands for Draymen, &c.
In pursuance of an Ordinance from the Select and Common Councils, bearing date the 22nd day of April, 1797, providing for the appointment of City Commissioners, &c. Sect. 15th.
THE following places are fixed upon by the said City Commissioners for Stands for Draymen and their Horses.
 In Vine-street, eastward of Front-street, on both sides.  Sassafras, High, Chestnut and Walnut-streets, eastward of Front-street, on the north side only.  Mulberry-street, south side from Front to Third-street.  Front-street, east side from Vine-street to Elith's alley.  Front-street, from opposite to Black Horse-alley to Hamilton's stores, east side.  Water-street, west side from the north end of Stomper's or Moore's stores to Pine-street.  Penn-street from Pine to Cedar-street, west side.  Drawbridge, north side, east of Front-street.  Spruce, Pine and South streets, east of Front street, south side.  Dock-street, between Walnut-street and the Bag Bone crossings, east side, opposite George Oakley's.  Second-street, between Sassafras and Vine streets, west side.  Fifth-street, east side from Chestnut to Mulberry streets.  Sassafras-street, from Third to Fourth-street, east side.  No dray or horse to stand within ten feet of any pump.  STANDS FOR HACKNEY COACHES. Pine-street, north side from Lowth to Fifth streets. Fifth-street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets, west side. Branch-street, north side, between Third and Fourth streets. July 14
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Lancaster, Harrisburgh Carlisle, Shippensburg and Sunbury.
STAGES.
THE public are requested to take notice, that the partnership which has for some time subsisted between Mathias Slough of Lancaster, and William Geer, is now dissolved; but, not as M. Slough insinuates to the public without just cause; as will more fully appear by a letter on the subject from M. Slough to W. Geer, dated the 29th December last. A recital of which is not now deemed necessary. Any gentleman who wishes to be more circumstantially informed of the merits of this business, by applying to W. Geer may have the perusal of M. Slough's letter, and then can be at full liberty to determine whether or not W. Geer is not perfectly justifiable in attaching himself to any other person in the prosecution of the Stage conveyance from Philadelphia to Shippensburg, or any other place.  Now from the liberal and generous support the public were pleased to confer on the first effort in this business, William Geer, in conjunction with Messrs. Reily, Weed and Witmer, is determined to prosecute and carry it on, with every care, attention and dispatch that a zeal to oblige the public can possibly exert.  The above company, who are amply provided with carriages, horses, and every appurtenance to render the passage safe and commodious, inform those who wish to patronize and encourage the undertaking, that they can take their seats at George Weed's, the sign of the White Horse, Market Street, Philadelphia, on every Monday and Friday, to proceed to Lancaster, Harrisburgh, Carlisle and Shippensburg. The fare as hitherto established.  For the further accommodation of the public, a Stage will start every Wednesday from the house of Samuel Elder, in Harrisburgh, arrive at Sunbury in Northumberland county, every Thursday, and return from thence and arrive at Harrisburgh every Saturday, so that passengers destined for Lancaster or Philadelphia, may proceed on Mondays.  WILLIAM GEER. Lancaster, Jan. 27, 1797.
WILLIAM GEER.
N.B. This Line of Stages starts from the house of William Ferrée, in Lancaster, on every Tuesday and Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, proceeding to the westward; and from the house of Mr. Samuel Elder in Harrisburgh every Wednesday morning, on the same evening arrives at Patrick Cochran's in Shippensburg, and returns from thence on every Thursday; performing the same routine daily as in its tour from Philadelphia. mwf
City of Washington.
SCHEME
Of the Lottery, No. II, For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are   1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 50,000  1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000  1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000  1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000  1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000  1 cash prize of 10,000  3 do. 5,000 each, are 15,000  10 do. 1,000 10,000  20 do. 500 10,000  100 do. 100 10,000  200 do. 50 10,000  400 do. 25 10,000  1,000 do. 10 10,000  15,000 do. 5 75,000  15,739 Prizes. 159,000  33,261 Blanks.  50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 
N.B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the last drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one.
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
This Lottery will afford an elegant Specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings, as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A nett deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington.
The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery.
SAMUEL BLODGET.
Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Walls, Cooper's Ferry. mwf
From the Oscego Herald.
CAUTION.
WHEREAS a combination of men in this county have undertaken to enrich themselves, by fabricating titles to sundry valuable tracts of land, the property of gentlemen living in New York, Philadelphia, London and Paris, for which tracts of land large sums of money have been paid to those fraudulent men, by innocent purchasers. It is therefore just that public information should be given, to the end, that the injured may seek redress while the men have property, and are to be found. Those who have been discovered are Truman Harrison, Joseph Witcomb, said now to reside in the county of Saratoga; Thomas Kelly and several others who go under fictitious names. It is supposed that the lands offered for sale on those fabricated titles, are at least worth fifty thousand dollars. Such as we have actual knowledge of are as follows: Lots No. 11 and 12, Oscego patent, thousand acres each, the actual property of William Dellwyn, now of London; lots No. 58 and 64, same patent, thousand acres each, the property of Mr. Chaumont, now of Paris, and James Averill and others, of this State. There is some ground to suppose that the lands of Richard Wells and Charles Wharton, of Philadelphia, are under their management. The Printers will do well to give this place in their papers, as well to caution the public against purchasing those lands, as also to deprive those men in future from imposing on individuals, which their education and address have enabled them to do heretofore. Witcomb has been a shopkeeper of some note in this country.  The following affidavits will fit in a clear point of view the wickedness of those men, which when the public have perused, will induce them to exclude the interference of Wm. COOPER.  Oscego, July 28th, 1797. I Thomas Kelly, of the County of Oscego, having been misled into an error, by John Witcomb and Truman Harrison, of the same County, to sign a deed to them, for lot No. 58, Oscego patent, which was the property of William T. Franklin now Mr. Chamon's and others; and further the said Joseph and Truman did persuade me to do this against my inclination, which was made out on the 16th day of November, 1796; or for back two years so as to bring it to that time; and further the name of Pardon Starks to that deed was a fictitious name, there being no such person there. To this I make voluntary oath. THOMAS KELLY. 19th July, 1797.  On the 29th July, 1797, same personally before me, Thomas Kelly, the subscriber to the above affidavit, and made solemn oath that it contains nothing but the truth. ELIHU PHINNEY, Justice of the Peace.  On the 18th July, 1797, same before me Jacob Kibbey, a person by me well known and worthy of good credit, who on his solemn oath did say, that two of the parties above mentioned did make application to him this deponent, some time in the winter of 1796, to make them a deed for two thousand acres of land in the Oscego patent, and promised this deponent a share of the profits, on the sale of said lands, for his so doing; and that they made application several times for the same purpose, which services this deponent as often refused, declaring to them that he had no right to lands, and could do no such thing; which during attempt on this deponent's integrity he had related among his friends several times, previous to making this affidavit. JACOB KIBBEY.  Sworn before me, ELIHU PHINNEY, Justice of the Peace. Aug. 3.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
ELONED from the service of the subscriber, on the 19th instant, a negro man by the name of DICK, about twenty-five years of age, and five feet nine or ten inches high; by trade a carpenter, and is a very lively brisk workman. His countenance is very good—When spoken to, he converses with ease and confidence, and is pretty loquacious. I purchased the said fellow of Mr. Dubney Minor, in whose name he has been advertised in the Richmond newspapers. During his last runaway trip (last summer) he was employed a considerable length of time, by some person near Dumfries, from which circumstance, I conjecture, he has taken another northern route. I forewarn all persons from giving him employment, of any kind whatever, and masters of vessels and others, from carrying him out of this State. The above reward will be given if he is taken within forty miles of this city; and an additional sum, in proportion to the distance he may be brought, or the trouble and expense the apprehender may be at, in bringing him to this place. AUG. DAVIS.  N.B. His apparel was of the usual negro kind, but he had more cloaths than is customary for them to possess. A.D. Richmond, June 11, 1797.
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia, and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797.
Just Published.
And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Bookfellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards. New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M.D. June 20.
Will be Landed,
From on board the ship Active, Capt. Blair, from Hamburg, 20 bales white Russia clean Hemp 2 cakes Clover Seed For Sale by Thomas Herman Leuffer, North Fifth Street, No. 34. June 26.
William Blackburn,
LOTTERY AND BROKER'S OFFICE
No. 64 South Second-Street. TICKETS in the Canal Lottery, No. II, which commenced drawing the 29th May, FOR SALE. The price of tickets will rise in proportion as the drawing advances, particularly on account of the five first drawn tickets, prizes of four thousand dollars each, on the last day of drawing. Check Books kept for examination and registering, in the Canal, No. 42, City of Washington, No. 2, and Paterson Lotteries. Also, tickets for sale in the Schuylkill bridge and Perkiomen Bridge lotteries, which will begin drawing in the course of the summer. The business of a Broker in all kinds of Stock, Bills, Notes, Lands, &c. &c. transacted with the utmost attention. June 2
Erskine's View of the War.
JUST PUBLISHED, By ROBERT CAMPBELL & Co. No. 40 South Second Street, [Price 31 Cents]
A View of the Causes and Consequences of the present War with France.
By the Honorable THOMAS ERSKINE. May 15
STATE TRIALS.
Sold by W. Young, Bookfeller, No. 52, South Second-Street.
The Pennsylvania State Trials,
Containing the impeachment, trial, and acquittal of Francis Hopkinson, Judge of the Court of Admiralty, and John Nicholson, Comptroller General—in one large 8 vo. vol. Price, in boards, 3 dollars. W. YOUNG has for sale, a general assortment of Books. Also, Stationary, retail and by the package, well assorted, and entitled to the drawback if exported. July 7.
THE SUBSCRIBER
having been appointed by the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of his Britannic Majesty, General Agent for all British creditors, and such particular agents as they may specially authorize, in prosecuting their claims before the commissioners for carrying into effect the sixth article of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America, hereby gives notice that he has opened his office at his house the fourth east corner of Chestnut and fifth Streets, Philadelphia, where he is ready to receive all claims or instructions for claims with the vouchers and documents thereof, for the purpose of bringing forward the same agreeably to the rules and orders which the board may think proper to prescribe.
And as it will be for the interest of all concerned, that the several claims be so stated, and supported, as to prevent the delay which would arise from the necessity of obtaining further information, or additional materials, from persons residing at a distance, the general agent thinks it his duty to add, (for the direction chiefly of those, who, not having employed particular agents, may leave the prosecution of their claims to his charge and management) that all such claims ought in particular to set forth—
1st. The proper description and situation of the creditor or claimant, and original debtor, respectively.
2d. The date and nature of the original contract or debt.
3d. When, in what manner, and to what extent, the creditor or claimant was prevented or impeded, by the provision, operation or defect of law, the decisions and practice of courts, or restraint of execution, from recovering payment of the debt in question.
4th. The loss and damage incurred or sustained, in consequence of such impediments, whether the same may have arisen from the insolvency, change of situation, or death of the debtor, the loss of legal remedy from lapse of time, or other causes impairing the value and security of the debt, which would not have operated if such impediments had not existed.
5th. The particular grounds and reasons on which the claimant maintains, in the terms of the treaty, that "by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, the creditor cannot now obtain and actually have and receive full and adequate compensation" for the losses and damages so sustained.
The general agent thinks it his duty further to suggest that the several claims ought to be accompanied and supported by the affidavits of the claimants duly sworn and regularly attested, both as to the existence of the debts claimed, and such other circumstances as may be within their own knowledge respectively. And wherever the claimants in stating the nature of their evidence (which must in every instance be the best of which the case is capable) have occasion to refer to the testimony of witnesses, it will be proper to apprise the general agent of the names and places of residence of such witnesses and the facts to be established by their testimony. Wm. Moore Smith. Philadelphia, June 8th, 1797.
For Sale,
That well known place, called VANDERKIST'S FERRY, ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story house house occupied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kitchen; a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentleman's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber. MORDECAI LEWIS. May 24.
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia, and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797.
Just Published.
And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Bookfellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards. New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M.D. June 20.
No. 183.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit:
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the fifteenth day of June, in the twenty first year of the Independence of the United States of America, JAMES WOODHOUSE, of the said district, has deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit: "The Young Chemist's Pocket Companion, being a Description of a Portable Laboratory, containing a Philosophical apparatus, and a great number of Chemical Agents, by which any person may perform an endless variety of amusing and instructing Experiments, designed for the use of ladies and gentlemen, and intended to promote the cultivation of the Science of Chemistry in the United States of America. By JAMES WOODHOUSE, M. D. Professor of Chemistry, in the University of Pennsylvania; President of the Chemical Society of Philadelphia, &c." At present every thing that is not denominated Chemistry, is but a small part of a system of natural knowledge. Priestly on Air."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled, "An act for the encouragement of Learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned."
SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. July 18.
No. 188.
District of Pennsylvania, to wit:
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the twenty sixth day of July, in the twenty second year of the Independence of the United States of America, JOHN FENNO, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit: "Observations on certain documents contained in No. V. and VI. of "The History of the United States for the year 1796," in which the charge of speculation, against Alexander Hamilton, late Secretary of the Treasury, is fully refuted—Written by himself." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled, "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned."
SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. July 27.
Public Notice is hereby given,
THAT at June term, 1797, a petition was presented to the Court of Common Pleas, held at York Town, in the State of Pennsylvania, at the instance of James Short, praying the Court to supply a lost deed made by him certain Andrew Hickenlooper, to Hugh Morrison, James Morrison, and John Sample, executors to Hans Morrison, deceased, for six hundred acres of hundred