Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-12-11 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2252.]
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11, 1799.
[Volume XVI.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
The American Ladies POCKET-BOOK, FOR 1800, PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, No. 17, So. Second Street.
CONTAINING an elegant engraving of Ladies fashionable head dress. An Almanack, ruled pages for memorandum, &c. New country dances; moral and entertaining pieces, in prose and verse; new games; marketing table, and several other useful tables. ALSO, THE GENTLEMEN'S POCKET REMEMBRANCER, FOR 1800. Containing an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandum, and cash accounts, an abstract of an act passed the last session of Congress, relative to the collection of duties on imports and tonnage, duties on goods imported, stamp duties, duties on domestic articles; list of Congress, Departments of State, Treasury, Judiciary, Federal Courts of Law, list of the army and navy, postal tables, and other useful and interesting matter.
W. Y. BIRCH, has for sale, English and American writing paper, merchants account books, playing cards, pen knives, portable writing desks, and a general assortment of Stationary goods. Dec. 2. 13w4w.
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE, Coffee, Mammies, Taffeties, Striped Doreas, Tangies, Patna and Santipoor Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales. ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg. October 26.
JOSEPH D. DRINKER BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public that he has taken into partnership DANIEL BARTOW. Their Mercantile Concerns will, in consequence, be conducted under the firm of DRINKER AND BARTOW, Who have just imported, per the Well Point, arrived at New York, the Amiable Creole, and other late arrivals at this port from Hamburg.
A VARIETY OF GERMAN GOODS, Consisting of the following Articles, viz. Ticklenburgs, Creas, a la Marquise, Dowlas, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 & 9-8ths wide Flanders Sheeting, Silesia ditto, Rouen ditto, Brown and white Plutillas, Britanias, Weisgarbe Linens, 7-8 & 4-4 Silesia Sheeting, assorted, Diaper and Damask Table Cloths, Clouting Diapers, Diaper Zwillich, Oil Cloths, Glass Tumblers, Quarts, Pints and Half Pints, ALSO, Per the Eliza from London, Russia Sheeting, Ravens Duck, Men, Women and Children's Welsh yarn Hose. All which they offer for sale at their Store, No. 67 North Front Street, either by the package or smaller quantity, at the most reasonable rates, for cash or notes at short date. November 20. 212w6w
The Subscribers HAVE FOR SALE at their Store, No. 5, Chestnut street, the following articles, viz. Russia Hemp and Duck, First quality, Boston do. no 1 and 2, A small invoice of well assorted cordage, First and fourth proof Brandy, in pipes, Madeira Wine in pipes and half pipes, Claret in cases, New England Rum in hds. Winter strained, Spermaceti Oil and Candles, and a few quarter chests of HYSON Tea, of a superior quality, lately importation. JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. November 16. 3w1m
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN, Old Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25. $
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Assignee at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. June 25.
PRATT & KINZING, No. 95, north Water Street, HAVE RECEIVED By the ships Wilmington, Connecticut, Fair American, and other late arrivals, from Hamburg and Bremen, A great variety of GERMAN GOODS, Among which are Plutillas, Britanias, Etouailles, Creas a la Marquise, Round Creas, Dowlas, Rouen, Patterbornes, Bielefeld Linen, Waarendrops, Table Linen, Ticklenburgs, Oznabrigs, Hefen Rolls, Brown ditto, Polish ditto, Coffee Bags, Lissado, Carrandoles, Checks and Stripes, Arabias, Bedarantees, Caffarillox, Coontie, Cholets, Gingham, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Siamois, Bedticks, Oil Cloths, Slippers, Window Glass, Tumblers, Yellow Ochre, Quills, States and Pencils, Pearl Barley, Claret in cases, Coffee Mills, Nails and Ironmongery, Demijohns, Lentils, Glue, Hoss Bristles, Looking Glasses, Toys, Anchors, A few tons Hemp, &c. &c. ALSO, 10 hhd. Mucovado Sugar, Roll Brimstone, a few pipes old Port Wine, a parcel of foil and upper Leather, men's coarse Shoes in trunks, a few low priced Silver Watches, &c. &c. All which they offer for sale at the lowest prices and most extensive credit. Nov. 7. 13d4w
UNSEATED LANDS. THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WILKINS, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Ebenezer Denny, William Dunning, James Robinson, Commissioners. Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799. 3m.
NOTICE. THE Subscribers having been appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Trustee to the estate of GEORGE B. DAWSON, all persons indebted thereto, prior to the 28th March last, are desired to make payment, and the creditors are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, to THOMAS & PETER MACKIE, Trustees. November 23. d1m
LAST NOTICE. ALL persons to whom the estate of the late William Beauchamp, deceased, is indebted, are requested to send their accounts properly attested, to the subscriber, before the first day of January next, or they will be excluded from the benefit of a final dividend, which will there be made and immediately paid. SAMUEL PRICE, Executor, No. 71, South Front Street. November 18, 1799. ditj
NOTICE. TO the owners of unseated lands in the county of Huntingdon, to come forward and pay the taxes assessed and due thereon, within three months from this date, there being one or more years taxes due on the unseated lands in the said county of Huntingdon. WILLIAM STEEL, HUGH MORRISON, JOHN STEEL, Commissioners. Huntingdon, Commissioners Office, Sept. 25, 1799. October 4. d3m
TAKE NOTICE, THAT application is made to the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, which were lost in the brig Peggy, Captain Fluyer, on her passage from America to London. No. 2959 For Eight Shares of Bank Stock 2962 in favour of Samuel Ethridge. 2967 WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 23. d3m
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment. All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front Street, Southwark. Who was to let, A BRICK STABLE, Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. ALSO, For Sale or to Let, A New FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799. ditj
WILL BE LANDED, To-morrow Morning, from on board the brig Sally, at Stumpers Wharf, 83 pipes, 60 qr. casks, 160 barrels, MALAGA WINE, For Sale by the subscribers, The Murgatroyd & Sons, WHO HAVE ON HAND First proof Brandy, Claret in Cases first quality, London White Lead. November 26. d1w
CANAL OFFICE, November 28, 1799. Notice is hereby given, TO the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal, and Susquehanna and Schuylkill Canal companies, that their annual Election will be held at the Companies Office, on Monday the 6th of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of Electing One President, Twelve Managers and One Treasurer to each Company, for the ensuing year. GEORGE WORRALL, Secretary. November 29. m16h
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF THOMAS AND JOHN KETLAND Being Dissolved, By the death of Mr. JOHN KETLAND, ALL persons who have demands against said Firm are requested to bring in their accounts for payment, and those indebted to the same are solicited to make payment to THOMAS KETLAND. October 21.
Just Imported, 125 Hogsheads, 191 barrels, Prime SUGAR. 50 do. Green Coffee, 25 Boxes brown, 25 do. white, Havanas SUGAR. 12 hds. James River Tobacco, 30 Packages well assorted German Linens Russia Cordage, assorted, 400 Pipes Barcelona Brandy, 4th proof, Hazelnuts in sacks, Brown Stout Porter, draught and bottled, 40 Casks Shot, No. 1 to 6, Lead in Pigs, 8 hds. ground Lead, assorted, 4 Casks Glauber Salts, Cream Tartar, &c. Black quart wine bottles in crates, 1 gross each, Queens ware in Crates, Cannon, 4, 6, and 9 pounds calibre, with shot, round, grape and canister, Swivels, Corks in bales, 1st quality, ditto in Sheets, Claret in cases, superior quality. Port Wine, ditto. Horsemen's Swords, Hangers, &c. Fowling pieces and pistols in cases, Ship Mallets and Blunderbusses, in do. Bath Stove Grates, for chambers, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY THOMAS KETLAND, Walnut Street wharf. Nov. 1. d1f
FOR SALE, SEVERAL VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS, Near the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets. ALSO, To be Sold or Let, A number of excellent Pasture Lots, On the Wiltshire road, about half a mile from the city. * Enquire at No. 39 North Sixth Street. November 15. d6t4w
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES, November 15, 1799. NOTICE. THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of the United States are informed, that according to the Statute of Incorporation, a General Election for twenty-five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 6th of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the eleventh section of the by-laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are also notified to assemble in general meeting, at the same place, on Tuesday the 7th of January next, at six o'clock in the evening. G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
Second Fundamental Article. Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President shall be eligible for the next ensuing year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected. November 15. e1f
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise GUDYO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman, Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a sailors jacket and pantaloons, printed fancy cord, a fowling piece striped under stick; a rory hat; one fine and one coarse furo one muddin' handkerchief, sprigged, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring States shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if brought home. JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5.
Lodging and Breakfast. FOR one or two single Gentlemen, in a genteel private family, with the use of a neat front Parlour, and Board for Servants may be had at No. 23 north Fifth Street. November 26.
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH & JAMES CRUKSHANK, No. 87 High Street Philadelphia, A FEW COPIES OF THE HARLEIAN MISCELLANY, BEING a Selection of Tracts which principally regard the English History, and of which many are referred to by Hume. The scarcity and high price of the Harleian Miscellany induced the editor to offer the present abridgement to the public, which is composed of a narration of those highly interesting events which have occurred in the History of England, and which are chiefly arranged in chronological order. The volume contains in quantity one fifth of the original work, and the price of it is one guinea, being only one twelfth of what the original book now sells for. November 21. 13w2m
Now Ready for Sale, At GEORGE DAVIS'S Law Book Store, No. 319, HIGH STREET, A very valuable and extensive Assortment of Law Books, IMPORTED this fall and immediately before the late sickness, comprehending almost every Book in use, of the latest London and Irish editions. They will be disposed of from a single volume, to an entire Library at the same prices as have heretofore given such general satisfaction. By Jundry vessels daily expected from London and Dublin, his stock will as usual be kept up, so that gentlemen will seldom be disappointed when applying at his store. N. B. This day is published, Davis's Law Catalogue for 1799, of books for sale, which may be had gratis, on application as above. November 8. tuth&fam
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal COSAS HUMHUMS. 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. April 11.
One Thousand Five Hundred DOLLARS WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the POST-OFFICE, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—as the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED. Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward. WILSON & SWANN, Frederickburg, (Virg.) Sept. 10. All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
FOR SALE, And possession given the 1st of December, 1800, A Tract of most valuable Land, Situated in Maryland, About 18 miles from Baltimore, 7 from Annapolis, and 40 from the Federal City, on navigable water for vessels of almost any burthen. The soil is as good as any in the State. THERE is on the premises a convenient house for a tenant, with two rooms on a floor; a good corn house; stables for 12 or 15 horses, and a cow house, with as many stalls for cattle, on the best plan; all complete and in good repair. There is also on said plantation a new brick dairy, which, with a good flock, will produce from 40 to 60 lbs. butter per week; with a pump of excellent water at the door and a kitchen neatly built, with apartments for 12 hands. This tract contains from 900 to 1000 acres, more or less, and is well calculated for a grazing farm. Also, another tract within a few miles of Annapolis, with a large commodious two story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a well of excellent water at the door. This tract contains about 600 acres of good land, the most of it heavily timbered, of white oak, hickory and walnut. The purchasers may be accommodated with flock of horses, cows and sheep, already on the place. The terms of sale is, for both or either of the aforesaid places, one third cash, the other two thirds in six and twelve months, with bonds and good security. As the proprietor of these valuable lands (which is equally worth the attention of the gentleman or farmer) is about removing from the state, there will be a generous discount made for cash, and an indispensible time given. For further information enquire of the printer. N. B.—Goods suitable for the West-India market will be received in part pay. The advertiser will also have a house and lot for sale in this city, for which goods will be received in pay, if speedily applied for—Enquire as above. Also, a number of negro men, women, and children, for sale, or will be exchanged for goods. November 26. 2w6t
FOR SALE, A Tract of most valuable Land, Situated in Maryland, About 18 miles from Baltimore, 7 from Annapolis, and 40 from the Federal City, on navigable water for vessels of almost any burthen. The soil is as good as any in the State. THERE is on the premises a convenient house for a tenant, with two rooms on a floor; a good corn house; stables for 12 or 15 horses, and a cow house, with as many stalls for cattle, on the best plan; all complete and in good repair. There is also on said plantation a new brick dairy, which, with a good flock, will produce from 40 to 60 lbs. butter per week; with a pump of excellent water at the door and a kitchen neatly built, with apartments for 12 hands. This tract contains from 900 to 1000 acres, more or less, and is well calculated for a grazing farm. Also, another tract within a few miles of Annapolis, with a large commodious two story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a well of excellent water at the door. This tract contains about 600 acres of good land, the most of it heavily timbered, of white oak, hickory and walnut. The purchasers may be accommodated with flock of horses, cows and sheep, already on the place. The terms of sale is, for both or either of the aforesaid places, one third cash, the other two thirds in six and twelve months, with bonds and good security. As the proprietor of these valuable lands (which is equally worth the attention of the gentleman or farmer) is about removing from the state, there will be a generous discount made for cash, and an indispensible time given. For further information enquire of the printer. N. B.—Goods suitable for the West-India market will be received in part pay. The advertiser will also have a house and lot for sale in this city, for which goods will be received in pay, if speedily applied for—Enquire as above. Also, a number of negro men, women, and children, for sale, or will be exchanged for goods. November 26. 2w6t
FOR SALE, A Tract of most valuable Land, Situated in Maryland, About 18 miles from Baltimore, 7 from Annapolis, and 40 from the Federal City, on navigable water for vessels of almost any burthen. The soil is as good as any in the State. THERE is on the premises a convenient house for a tenant, with two rooms on a floor; a good corn house; stables for 12 or 15 horses, and a cow house, with as many stalls for cattle, on the best plan; all complete and in good repair. There is also on said plantation a new brick dairy, which, with a good flock, will produce from 40 to 60 lbs. butter per week; with a pump of excellent water at the door and a kitchen neatly built, with apartments for 12 hands. This tract contains from 900 to 1000 acres, more or less, and is well calculated for a grazing farm. Also, another tract within a few miles of Annapolis, with a large commodious two story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a well of excellent water at the door. This tract contains about 600 acres of good land, the most of it heavily timbered, of white oak, hickory and walnut. The purchasers may be accommodated with flock of horses, cows and sheep, already on the place. The terms of sale is, for both or either of the aforesaid places, one third cash, the other two thirds in six and twelve months, with bonds and good security. As the proprietor of these valuable lands (which is equally worth the attention of the gentleman or farmer) is about removing from the state, there will be a generous discount made for cash, and an indispensible time given. For further information enquire of the printer. N. B.—Goods suitable for the West-India market will be received in part pay. The advertiser will also have a house and lot for sale in this city, for which goods will be received in pay, if speedily applied for—Enquire as above. Also, a number of negro men, women, and children, for sale, or will be exchanged for goods. November 26. 2w6t
FOR SALE, A Tract of most valuable Land, Situated in Maryland, About 18 miles from Baltimore, 7 from Annapolis, and 40 from the Federal City, on navigable water for vessels of almost any burthen. The soil is as good as any in the State. THERE is on the premises a convenient house for a tenant, with two rooms on a floor; a good corn house; stables for 12 or 15 horses, and a cow house, with as many stalls for cattle, on the best plan; all complete and in good repair. There is also on said plantation a new brick dairy, which, with a good flock, will produce from 40 to 60 lbs. butter per week; with a pump of excellent water at the door and a kitchen neatly built, with apartments for 12 hands. This tract contains from 900 to 1000 acres, more or less, and is well calculated for a grazing farm. Also, another tract within a few miles of Annapolis, with a large commodious two story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a well of excellent water at the door. This tract contains about 600 acres of good land, the most of it heavily timbered, of white oak, hickory and walnut. The purchasers may be accommodated with flock of horses, cows and sheep, already on the place. The terms of sale is, for both or either of the aforesaid places, one third cash, the other two thirds in six and twelve months, with bonds and good security. As the proprietor of these valuable lands (which is equally worth the attention of the gentleman or farmer) is about removing from the state, there will be a generous discount made for cash, and an indispensible time given. For further information enquire of the printer. N. B.—Goods suitable for the West-India market will be received in part pay. The advertiser will also have a house and lot for sale in this city, for which goods will be received in pay, if speedily applied for—Enquire as above. Also, a number of negro men, women, and children, for sale, or will be exchanged for goods. November 26. 2w6t
MRS. GROOMBRIDGE RESPECTFULLY informs her numerous friends, acquaintance and the public, that she has agreed to the request of many persons, concluded to reside in town during each winter, and has taken a large convenient house in Walnut Street, No. 106, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, where she proposes removing her School the 21st of November. English and French grammatically taught, Writing, Geography, the Use of the Globes, Arithmetic, History, Dancing, with all kinds of useful and ornamental Work; Drawing in various branches, History, Landscape, Flowers, &c. Due attention to Vocal as well as Instrumental Music, with requisite Masters of repute and ability. Columbia House, Boarding and Day School, October 19, 1799.
The Friends and Guardians of the Ladies under Mrs. Groombridge's care are particularly assured, that an eligible situation in the country will be engaged for each ensuing Summer, though no epidemic may affect the city. d3w&f1m
ROBERT KID'S COPPER WAREHOUSE, No. 201, MARKET STREET, Late ALEXANDER BILSLAND & Co. HAS JUST RECEIVED 31 Tons Patent Improved Sheathing Copper & Nails, viz. 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 oz. per foot, 1 1/2 to 3 inch Polished & unpainted Sheathing Nails, 80 boxes of Tin. LIKEWISE ON HAND, A Large assortment of Raised and Copper bottoms and sheets for Copper-Smiths, Lead & Block Tin, And a General assortment of Ironmongery for sale as above. August 15. w&f1f.
JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Friendship, Capt. Brown, from New Orleans, About 7 tons KENTUCKY CORDAGE. For sale by ELISHA FISHER & Co. Nov. 27.
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, No. 134, MARKET STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkley and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crane, full dress cases Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle face roves Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange craps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26. eoff.
MUSIC. R. TAYLOR, BEGS leave to inform the Ladies of Philadelphia, and the public in general, that he still continues teaching the Piano Forte, Singing, Guitar, &c. as usual. Application to be made to him, No. 96, north Sixth Street, between Arch & Race Streets. Nov. 20. 2w3t
To the Holders of MILITARY LAND WARRANTS. THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary of War, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the priority will admit. He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, claim them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be required at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next. For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3. Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES F. SMITH. September 2. m16h.
BOARD AND LODGINGS. MRS. HAND RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public in general, that she has just removed to the mansion house, in Franklin Court, formerly occupied by Dr. Franklin, and lately by the Portuguese Minister, the Chevalier De Briere. A family may be accommodated with a suit of rooms, and single gentlemen with separate apartments, or Board only. Has also a good Coach House and stables for four horses, to let. Nov. 20. w&f1f.

DR. ANDREWS Of the University of Pennsylvania. Proposes to receive a few Private Pupils to be instructed in the rudiments of THE LATIN LANGUAGE. HE confines himself to beginners; because he would not incur the danger of having many Classes, or being obliged to build on an insufficient foundation. And as he will require their attendance but two hours in the day (from eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to one); there will be no need of removing them from the Schools to which they have hitherto gone, or may be intended to be sent, for their improvement, in reading, writing, ciphering, and other usual branches of literature, not usually taught in a Latin School. December 5. 1799. diw
Drawing School. MR. BECK having been solicited by many of his friends to engage in a Drawing School, takes the liberty of informing them and the public that he intends opening one at his house in Fifth Street, opposite the State House yard, on Monday the 4th of November, on the following terms: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ladies from three till five, per quarter, 9 Gentlemen, from half past 5 till half past 7, 9 Private Lessons, at home or on a tour, 1 From home, two hours, 3  PERSPECTIVE. The essential ground work of all kinds of drawing, taught by a much more simple and short method than hitherto practiced. WANTED, A person to do house work; also a boy to attend the family and take care of a horse. November 27. diw
JUST PUBLISHED, AND FOR SALE By H. & P. RICE, No. 16 S. Second street, (Price 1 Dollar)  GALATEA, A PASTORAL ROMANCE. Embellished with Five Engravings. A few Copies of Miss Seward's Monody on Major Andre, May be had as above, price 12 1/2 cents. December 3.
MATTHEW MCCONNELL Having opened an Office in Chestnut street, (A few doors above Fourth) At No. 141, AND again commenced the Business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession. The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in and near the City will be attended to, and also of Lands, when that business again revives. November 19. diw (D 4f)
Bank of North America. THE STOCKHOLDERS ARE hereby notified that an Election for Twelve Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the 13th January next, at 10 o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Dec. 2, 1799. diw
POST OFFICE. November 30, 1799. THE Post Office will be Removed this day at Sun set, to No. 27 South third Street. diw
LANCASTER STAGES. THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, Driver and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia. Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30. diw
CAUTION. ALL persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing or receiving in payment, two Drafts of Thomas Truitt on William Patterson, in my favor, dated 17th September last, endorsed by the Commissioners of the Federal building in the city of Washington and myself, one payable at five months after date, for 67 dollars 71 cents, the other payable at six months after date, for 175 dollars 85 cents, the same having been forwarded from the Post Office in this city on the 6th instant, enclosed in a letter from the Commissioners aforesaid, (the proprietors of said drafts) to David Harris, Baltimore, who has not yet received them. Mr. Patterson being apprised of the misfortune of these drafts, will not pay them to any person or persons without hearing further from the Commissioners. THOMAS MUNROE. Washington, 2d December 1799.
AT a Court of Common Pleas held at Union Town, (or the county of Fayette, the South Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, before the Judges of the same court, on the petition of John Wilson, praying that the said John Wilson, providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt after delivering up his estate for the use of his creditors, may be extended to him. The Court appointed the first day of next term, to hear the petitioner and his creditors, and order that he give his creditors public notice hereof, in Penna's Philadelphia paper, and in Yandell and Brown's Baltimore paper, for one week, ending at least four weeks before the day of hearing; and that he also give to John Gillette and Jacob Everhart personal notice in writing, to be served on them, at least fifteen days previous to the hearing. At September term, this order was continued to the first day of December term. By the Court, EPHRAIM DOUGLASS, Prothonotary.
ACADEMY FOR DANCING. MR. FRANCIS OF THE NEW THEATRE, BEGS leave to inform his Scholars and the public in general, that his Academy will open for the season, on THURSDAY the 12th, at Mr. O'ELLER'S. TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance. For further Particulars apply to Mr. F. 70, north Eighth Street. December 3.
CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY. THE Subscribers are informed that the first Assembly will be held at Mr. O'ELLER'S Hotel, on Thursday the 12th instant. December 3. diw
TWO TRUNKS PRINTED COTTONS, Suited to the West-India Market, and entitled to drawback—For sale by GEORGE WILLIAMS, No. 103, High Street. ALSO, Nine hundred pair of American Strong made SHOES, together with sundry other articles. Dec. 4. diw
LAWRENCE SECKEL, HAS FOR SALE, At No. 155, Market-Street, Superior London Particular, Madeira, } WINES, Old Sherry, Port & Lisbon, Best flavored old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits and Holland Gin—By the pipe, quarter cask or gallon. ALSO, A few Tons of excellent Hay. Nov. 30. diw —co2w
WILLIAM SHEAFF HAS FOR SALE, At No. 168 High Street, wholesale & retail, FIRST QUALITY Madeira of the vintages of '92 to '97 } WINES, Old Sherry, Port and Lisbon First and fourth proof old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits. ALSO, A few Tons of Upland and Meadow Hay. December 2. diw
LOGWOOD FOR SALE, On board the brigantines Five Sisters. Enquire of JOSEPH DONALDSON. November 27. diw
FOR SALE. THE CARGO Of the ship Rebecca, John M'Keever, master, from BATAVIA, Consisting of 350,000 wt. of COFFEE } first qualities 20,000 wt. of SUGAR } Apply to JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155, South Water Street. Nov. 27. diw
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, For Europe or the West Indies, THE SHIP PERKINS BELLER, Master. She is a staunch good Ship, well fitted, burthen about 3000 barrels, and ready to receive a cargo on board. For terms apply to WHARTON and LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street, WHO HAVE FOR SALE, A parcel of Havana Molasses, Old Madeira Wine, Ground Ginger, Burlington Pork, &c. &c. November 21. diw
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE DANISH SHIP LITTLE MARTHA, Olea C. MARK, master, Burthen 300 tons. THE principal part of her cargo being now ready to go on board, she will sail with all possible dispatch. For Freight apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Nov. 27, 1799. diw
DESERTED, ON the night from the Marine Barracks, HUGH DUFFIELD, a private in the Marine Corps, a native of Ireland, aged 35, five feet five inches high, dark hair, light complexion. He has resided for some time past in this city, where his family now are. Whoever apprehends said Deserter and delivers him at the Marine Barracks, or lodges him in goal, will be paid a reward of ten dollars, and reasonable charges. JAMES M'KNIGHT, Capt. commanding Marine Barracks. December 3. diw
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Colebrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down ill look, squints, he is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Nankien; (some money). It is expected he has shaped his course for Philadelphia or New York. The above reward will be paid for securing him in any goal in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS, Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799. diw
MEDFORD AND WILLIS. Have received since their late Advertisement— 282 Crates Queens Ware, 200 Casks Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatto, 2 Cales Glover, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloaths, 16 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, ON HAND, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Ginghams, 11 Tons Peterburg Hemp. Orders remittances or communications for the following Houses, for whom Medford and Willis are agents, may still pass through their medium, viz. John and Robert Holt and Co.—Rochdale, William D. Lbs.—Leicester. Claud Johnson—Birmingham. Enquire of JOHN DORSET. December 10. diw
THE REV. ROBERT ANDREWS Has opened a SCHOOL No. 110, Walnut Street, IN WHICH YOUNG GENTLEMEN will be instructed by him in the different branches of Classical and Polite Literature, viz. the English, Latin and Greek Languages, History, Antiquities, Geography, the Use of the Globes, Arithmetic, and the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. Unquestionable testimonials can be given of Mr. A.'s experience and qualifications as a Teacher. November 7. diw
ONE hundred Pipes and quarter Casks Wine Vinegar, London Porter in Casks of 6 and 8 Doz. Brown Stout do. do. Spanish Segars in Boxes, Dried Peaches in Barrels, FOR SALE BY BENJAMIN W. MORRIS, WHO HAS A Commodious Warehouse, In Pear Street, To let by the Month or Year. November 29. diw
Fifty Barrels Pippin Apples, In good order for Shipping, AND A few Barrels Dried Peaches FOR SALE At the corner of Dock and Pear Street. December 4. diw
FOR SALE. BY SIMON WALKER, No. 78 Walnut Street, ENGLISH PORTER and Brown Stout, in casks of 6 dozen each. The Plates, Sheet, bar and pig Lead, Cannon with carriages complete, 4, 6, 9 and 12 pounders, Shot, round, double headed and canister, Iron Crow Bars, Castings, boarding Pike, Muskets and Pistols, Rough Brimstone, Cream of Tartar, Porter, Wine and Claret Bottles, Six Invoices of East India Ware, each about thirty crates, assorted, White and red Lead, yellow and black Paint, and Spanish Brown, Russian Bristles, Hardware and Saddlery, assorted in casks, An Invoice of German Platillas and Britannia Ware. December 3. diw
THE SUBSCRIBER Having entered the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain, PROPOSES to bestow Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 4000 acres can be registered or located, will receive any number of warrants less than that amount, and class them with others so as to make up the quantity required. The subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and show any section in which he may be employed. Letters or warrants addressed to Alexander Addison, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 1st day of January next, or to the subscriber at Washington, Pennsylvania, any time previous to the 17th Dec. and from that day until the 12th day of February next, at the Post Office, Philadelphia, will be attended to. WM. M'CLUNEY. December 4. diw
Sebuyill Permanent Bridge. THE STOCKHOLDERS ARE hereby notified, that an Election for a President, twelve Directors and a Treasurer, will be held at their office, No. 23 North Fifth Street, on Monday the 6th day of January next, at 10 o'clock. JOHN DORSEY, Secretary pro tem. December 4, 1799. diw
REMOVAL. SAMUEL REYNOLDS, TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY acquaint those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom, and his friends generally, that he has removed to his Shop, No. 46, South Third Street, where he will be glad to serve them. N.B. All orders attended with the usual punctuality. Dec. 3. diw
TWO or three Gentlemen with their servants, may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No. 83 north Fifth Street. November 27. diw
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11. Justum et tenacem propositi virum, Non divitias ordo juvens jubentum, Non valus infantis tyranni, Mente quait folia.
communication. THE state of New Jersey exhibits at this moment a shining place for patriotic contemplation: her citizens brave and loyal; her legislature liberal and discerning: she wanted nothing to give her superior rank and importance in the confederacy, but a digested code of civil law, and an improved constitution. The first is completely accomplished, and the last is brought forward with such a weight of opinion that no doubt exists of a revision. A pamphlet has lately been published addressed to the Legislature and people of that state, which exhibits the necessity of this radical measure, in a series of numbers under the signature of Eumenes , written with the ability of a statesman and the skill of a logician. The writer proposes a practical illustration of the defects and errors of the existing charter; and he has accomplished it in a manner which must carry complete conviction to the minds of his fellow-citizens. But his book is written upon a scale which must give it a place among the scientific productions on American jurisprudence. He not only develops the general theory of distinct departments in a manner clear and satisfactory, but he has fortified his principles by an irresistible chain of proofs deduced from actual experience. In short, it is a work that ought to be consulted by the legislators of every state; and though in some particulars its locality may render it inapplicable, yet it affords a wide discussion on subjects of general economy, and cannot otherwise than prove of great public utility. Its particular merit consists in the exhibition of the actual evils which result from an improper distribution of constitutional powers, as experienced in New Jersey; and there is scarcely an existing form of state government in the Union which will not read its imperfections and recognize the remedy in these ingenious papers. The writer's quotations are judicious, frequent and full in point, and it must give pleasure to find that a man who appears to possess such a mind, has drawn much of his knowledge from the political writings of the illustrious author of the "Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America." Speaking of that work he says, "I shall begin with the authority of John Adams, now President of the United States, because it deserves the highest consideration from the knowledge we possess of his singular virtues and integrity; and because his opinion is the result not only of more experience than perhaps any other man ever had in the practical formation of government, but affords a conclusion drawn from the completest investigation and comparison of the various forms, principles, vices and perfections of ancient and modern constitutions, that ever the industry and talents of any one man has accomplished." And in a note he adds, "No one who has his reason, is a citizen of the American Union, and has arrived to man's estate, ought to be without this book." It will prove the safeguard of his virtues, and an antidote to all the poisons of democracy, anarchy and atheism; it will moreover prove to him (if it were possible to doubt it) that this great man has not spent his life and labors in the establishing an independent republic for the purpose of traducing its principles, and recommending in the place of it a monarchy; and yet there are men so extremely depraved as to represent this virtuous and ever intrepid defender of the American revolution and governments as endeavoring to subvert and bring into contempt those very institutions which it has been the labor of his life and his greatest glory to establish and defend. Adams' Defence.
A Professor of Music from that cheerful and harmonious country, France, proposes to instruct ladies in his art every evening with the pious exception of Sunday and Saturday, in judicious compliance to the prejudices of our forefathers. The Professor however is not so much of a puritan, as to abandon all thoughts of love and gallantry, for after directing his fair pupils to enquire for him in adarkalley in Night's court, he engages with great sincerity, we doubt not, and a more perfect good faith than was ever manifested by his nation "to conduct every lady to their respective places of abode." What amazing powers must this "supple Gaul" possess to conduct all that variety of ladies, who frequent his school, and how fine and snug, and warm and happy must every "Musical Lady" be under the fostering influence of so courtly a musician.
A Teacher of the French language in this city informs all such of his pupils as are in the dark that "for the better convenience of the evening scholars, a light is kept in the entry of his house, which adjoining a certain fruit tree, lighted every night, will be more easily seen." A more agreeable and easy specimen of French philosophy is hardly to be found than is contained in this precious advertisement of the Amante . This is the new and true light indeed, which, assisted and supported by another light, will be easily seen to shine more and more unto the perfect day of glorious illumination. What a lantern to the feet of the stumbling scholars of this Frenchman must be this light under the bushel, and "in the entry." "How far his little candle throws its beams."
[OFFICIAL.] Spanish Official Account of the Demise of the Pope Pius VI. (Translated from the Madrid Gazette.) MADRID, 10th Sept. 1799.
ON Tuesday the 5th current, the King received with the greatest grief the unhappy intelligence of the decease of our most holy father Pius VI, which happened on the 29th of August last at Valence of the Drome in France, at half past one of the day, aged 81 years 8 months and 2 days. He held the pontificate 24 years, 6 months and 14 days. At his death, as well as in all the critical circumstances which surrounded him, he always manifested that serenity of mind which springs from real virtue, and alone accompanies the soul of the just. During the 11 days of his illness his lips were opened only to pour forth praises of the Creator, to protest the most humble submission to the decrees of Providence, or to implore its benedictions upon the Church, upon all its members, and particularly upon their Majesties and all the royal family. These are the only consolatory reflections, left to their Majesties, by a loss which has penetrated their compassionate hearts, and which will be felt by all Catholic Christians and all virtuous men of whatsoever country and belief. An equal cause of consolation is offered to their Majesties by the satisfactory conviction left them, of having omitted no practicable effort, or means, as well to preserve his holiness in the tranquil possession of his holy see, as that he might every where find at hand their Ministers to afford him all the assistance necessary to alleviate his afflictions; their Majesties being left, alone in the care of rendering efficacious comfort to them, not content with the barren compassion felt for him by others. In this manner his holiness viewed the subjects who did not cease to manifest his gratitude to their Majesties, expressing himself therein very significantly in his letters, shortly before his death: and by his last benedictions upon their Majesties it is seen that he preserved it until the end of his life. Very great was the consternation which the death of his holiness caused in the city of Valence of the Drome, the inhabitants of which paying to his holiness the due attentions, strove to excel each other in their duty and in the care of his health. All deplored his death, and as if with it, all difference of opinion had vanished, those who did not feel the loss of his holiness as that of a Viceroy of Jesus Christ and head of his church, deplored him as a pattern of virtue and one of those extraordinary personages which heaven sends upon earth to be the ornament and glory of the human race.
The Catholic heart of the King, always vigilant of the spiritual and temporal welfare of his subjects, has for the present, provided for so heavy a loss by the following royal decree directed to his council and chamber.
"Divine Providence has been pleased to take to itself on the 29th of August last the soul of our most holy father Pius VI, and from the present circumstances of Europe, and the disturbances by which it is agitated, it is not to be expected that the election of a successor to the pontificate can be made with that tranquillity and peace which are so necessary, nor perhaps even so promptly as the church requires: to the end that in the mean time my subjects of all my dominions may not be deprived of the indispensable aids of religion, I have resolved, that until I inform them of the new appointment of a Pope, the Arch-Bishops and Bishops shall exercise all their faculties, in all their plenitude, conformably to the ancient discipline of the church, for matrimonial dispensations and whatever else is competent to them: that the tribunal of the inquisition shall continue, as heretofore, the exercise of its functions, and that of the Rota decide the causes which, until now, were committed to it in virtue of the commission of the Popes, and that I will it should now continue of itself. On other points of the consecration of Bishops and Arch-Bishops, and other subjects of great importance which may arise, the Chamber will consult me through my first Secretary of State and Dispatch, and then, with the opinion of the persons whom I may think proper to consult, I will determine what is proper, that Supreme Tribunal representing the affair to me, and to which all the prelates of my dominions will address themselves, until I give new orders. This decree is to be read in my Council and Chamber, which will give the corresponding orders to the said ecclesiastical prelates for its fulfilment." St. Ildefonso, 5th Sept. 1799.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Philadelphia, March 6, 1799. Sir, I inclose a commission constituting you in conjunction with the chief justice Ellsworth and Patrick Henry, Esq. of Virginia, Esq. Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary to the French Republic. By the

President's direction I include for your information copies of his messages to the Senate of 18th and 25th of March, by the latter of which you will see the motives inducing the nomination of a commission for the purpose of negotiating with France, instead of resting the business wholly with you. This will doubtless be agreeable by relieving you from the weight of a sole responsibility in an affair of such magnitude.
It is the President's desire that you by letter to the French minister of foreign relations, inform him "that Oliver Ellsworth, Chief Justice of the United States, Patrick Henry, late Governor of Virginia, and yourself are appointed Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States to the French Republic, with full power to discuss and settle by a treaty, all controversies between the United States and France." But, "that the two former will not embark for Europe, until they have received from the Executive Directoire, direct and unequivocal assurances, signified by their Secretary of Foreign Relations, that the Envoys shall be received in character to an audience of the Directoire, and that they shall enjoy all the prerogatives attached to that character by the law of nations, and that a minister or ministers of equal powers shall be appointed and commissioned to treat with them."
The answer you shall receive to your letter you will be pleased to transmit to this office.
You will also be pleased to understand it to be the President's opinion, that no more indirect and unofficial communications, written or verbal, should be held with any persons whatever, Agents on behalf of France, on the subjects of difference between the United States and the French Republic. If the French government really desires a settlement of the existing differences, it must take the course above pointed out: unless the executive Directoire should prefer sending a Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States.
I have the honor to be, very respectfully, Sir, Your obedient servant, TIMOTHY PICKERING. William Vans Murray, Esq. Minister of the United States, at the Hague.
(Copy.) The Hague, 5th May, 1799. Citizen Minister,
IT is with the greatest pleasure that I hasten to fulfil the instructions, which I have just had the honor to receive from the government of the United States of America, by informing you that the President has appointed Oliver Ellsworth, Chief Justice of the United States, Patrick Henry, late Governor of Virginia, and William Vans Murray, minister resident of the United States at the Hague, to be envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary of the United States to the French Republic, with full powers to discuss and settle by a treaty all controversies between the United States and France; but that the two former (Mr. Ellsworth and Mr. Henry) will not embark for Europe until they shall have received from the Executive Directoire, direct and unequivocal assurances, signified by their minister of foreign relations, that the envoys shall be received in character to an audience of the Directoire, and that they shall enjoy all the prerogatives attached to that character by the Law of Nations, and that a minister or ministers of equal powers shall be appointed and commissioned to treat with them.
I request you citizen minister, to lay this subject before your government, and as the distance is so great and the obstacles so numerous in the Atlantic voyage, that you will favour me, as speedily as possible, with the answer which is to lead to such happy and important consequences.
Accept, citizen minister, the assurances of my perfect and high esteem. (Signed) WM. V. MURRAY. To the Citizen Talleyrand, Minister of the Exterior Relations of the French Republic, &c. &c. PARIS.
The Hague, 7th May, 1799. DEAR SIR,
On the 4th inst. late in the evening, I had the honor to receive your No. 22, containing the commission of envoys.
On the 5th I addressed, precisely agreeably to your instructions, as I conceived, the enclosed letter to Mr. Talleyrand, the minister of exterior relations. You will perceive, Sir, that I did not think myself at liberty to go, not only not out of the commas, but beyond them—in one word alone I deviated, in the word, "Minister" instead of "Secretary" of Foreign Relations. No direct nor indirect and unofficial communications written or verbal will be held by me with the French agents on American affairs.
I accept the appointment which it has pleased the President to cloath me with, under a grateful sense of the high honor conferred upon me, so unexpectedly, by this mark of his confidence—I may be allowed to say, that though I was deeply sensible of the honor conferred by the first nomination, and shall always I hope retain a most grateful recollection of it; yet Sir, the new modification of that nomination gave me great pleasure, always conceiving as I thought, that any negotiation with France would be full of anxieties and political perils to the envoys that should be employed by our government. I had no wish to be engaged in it, and no expectation that should be: To have a share in it was by me unthought: you will excuse this declaration
because I was instrumental in certain preliminary steps relative to the advance of France which produced the basis of the appointment.
I send the original of the inclosed to Mr. Talleyrand by post, another, a copy, to Major Mountfort to be handed to him, a third to a Mr. Griffith for Major M. in case the other failed, to be opened by Mr. G. if Major M. should have been out of Paris, and directed Mr. G. to follow the instructions which he would find in the letter to Major M. which were to deliver the inclosed to Mr. Talleyrand and take his letter, answer for me, and to send it to me.
As soon as I have the answer of the Directoire, I shall have the honor of transmitting copies to you Sir, by different ways.
I am, with the greatest respect, And sincere esteem, Dear Sir, Faithfully your most obedient servant, WILLIAM V. MURRAY.
Paris, 23rd Floreal [12th May, 1799.] 7th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible.
The Minister of Exterior Relations, To Mr. William Vans Murray, Minister Resident of the United States, at the Hague.
I augur too well, Sir, from the eagerness you display in fulfilling the instructions of your government, not to hasten to answer the letter I received from you dated the 15th of this month.
The Executive Directoire being informed of the nomination of Mr. Oliver Ellsworth, of Mr. Patrick Henry and of yourself as Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary of the United States to the French Republic, to discuss and terminate all differences which subsist between the two countries, fees with pleasure, that its perseverance in pacific sentiments has kept open the way to an approaching reconciliation. It has a long time ago manifested its intentions with respect to this subject. Be pleased to transmit to your colleagues, and accept yourself, the frank and explicit assurance that it will receive the Envoys of the United States in the official character with which they are invested; that they shall enjoy all the prerogatives which are attached to it by the law of nations, and that one or more ministers shall be duly authorized to treat with them.
It was certainly unnecessary to suffer so many months to elapse for the mere confirmation of what I have already declared to Mr. Gerry, and which after his departure I caused to be declared to you at the Hague. I sincerely regret that your two colleagues await this answer at such a great distance. As to you, Sir, whom it will reach in a few days, and who understand so well the value of time, when the restoration of harmony between two Republics, which every thing invites to friendship, is in question, be assured that as soon as you can take in hand the object of your mission, I shall have the honor immediately to send you my reports.
Accept, Sir, the assurances of my very sincere consideration. (Signed) CH. MAU. TALLEYRAND.
Letter from Patrick Henry, Esq. to the Secretary of State. Charlotte county, Virginia, April 16, 1799.
SIR, YOUR favour of the 25th ult. did not reach me till two days ago. I have been confined for several weeks by a severe indisposition, and am still so sick as to be scarcely able to write.
My advanced age and increasing debility compel me to abandon every idea of foreign country, where the scene of operation is so distant, and her interests call for incessant and long continued exertion. Conscious as I am of my inability to discharge the duties of envoy, &c. to France, to which, by the commission you sent me, I am called, I herewith return it.
I cannot, however, forbear expressing on this occasion, the high sense I entertain of the honor done to me by the President and Senate in the appointment:—and I beg of you, Sir, to present me to them in terms of the most dutiful regard, assuring them, that this mark of their confidence in me, at a crisis so essential, is a very agreeable and flattering proof of their consideration towards me, and that nothing short of absolute necessity could induce me to withhold my little aid from an administration, whose abilities, patriotism and virtue deserve the gratitude and reverence of all their fellow citizens.
With sentiments of very high regard and unfeigned esteem, I am Sir, your most obedient, and very humble servant, P. HENRY.
The Hon. T. Pickering, Esq. Secretary of State.
PRICES OF STOCKS. PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER 9.
Six per Cent. 16/ Three per Cent. 9/8 Deferred 6 per Cent. 14/9 8 per Cent Stock—funded—Interest from 1st Oct. 24 to 3 per Cent. advance. BANK United States, 84 Pennsylvania, 16 North America, 50 Insurance comp. N.A. shares 7 1/2 Pennsylvania, shares, 22 East-India Company of N. A. par. 240 Warrants, 32 dolls. per 100 acres.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE London, 51 at 30 days 50 at 60 & 90 days Amsterdam, 35 37 1/2-100 per florin Hamburg 30 23 3/4-100 per Mark Banco.
Our curious and classical Correspondent the Rev. Doctor MARTIN MILDWAY, to whom we hope our readers will one day be able to attribute large and judicious examinations of wit and genius, has transmitted us the following second-hand Ode, in the Sanscrit dialect, which by the aid of Sir William Jones's Lexicon, we have indifferently done into English—much-bated, long-persuaded, still-suffering English.
ODE TO THE FRENCH DIRECTORY.
Who now from Naples, Rome, or Berlin, Creeps to thy blood-stain'd Den, old Merlin To buy Resurrections? now, to whom Dost thou give audience en costume?
None now from Naples, Rome or Berlin, Creep to thy blood-stain'd Den, O! Merlin! None now call on an infolent Whom Justice to his place hath sent.
Ferocious regicide, Barras, Whom shall thy vengeance next harras? Who next shall come with cowl'd hide, To offer incense to thy pride?
Beneath thy foppish, curst, Sleyes, Vile lying Abbe, who by lies Dost fawl thy neck, and fold thy soul, Who next shall quaff the poison'd bowl?
[His brain's, equis ignota valde defendus.] King-citizen! how sure each State, That bribes thy love, shall feel thy hate; Shall see the Democratic form Her Commerce, Laws and Arts deform.
How credulous, to hope the bribe, Could purchase Peace from Sleyes' tribe! Whom faithless as the waves or wind, No oaths restrain, no treaties bind.
Not EDITOREALTS. Not having it in our power to boast of a personal acquaintance with Doctor Mildway, whom, "procul negotiis," "gelidum lucus, nemorosa quies, secretum" newsmaneronibus, we are unable to furnish the anxious reader with anything like a key to the above masterly Ode. How it came to be written in Sanscrit, when it was written, how it came into Doctor Mildway's hands, what is the nature and import of the hallucinated passage, and several other objects of laudable inquisitiveness, with no less impatience and indecorum on the mind of the Editor, than they must do on that of the sagacious reader. If we might offer a conjecture, it would be, that this Ode, was written by the Persian Lyric, HAFEZ; that it alludes to certain bloody-minded tyrants, to whom truly great, free, powerful and independent nations were found cowardly enough to barter away their honor and manhood, for peace and safety. This, however, we would have understood to be more vague conjecture.
The Ode, as it stands in the Sanscrit, appears evidently to be an imitation of that beautiful Ode of Horace, Quis multa gracilis te puer in rosa, &c. Whence it may be inferred, that the works of that polished Roman were not wholly unknown in Persia. To enable the learned reader to judge, so far as he can do from the English translation, whether this idea be correct or not we subjoin some passages from the ode in question.
AN EPIGRAM. Quis multa gracilis te puer in rosa Perfusus liquidis urget odoribus Grato, Pyrrha, sub antro? Et favam religas comam Simplex Munditiis? Lieu quoties fidem Mutaverit deus! et spera Falaces gaudens petiit.
Quis nunc te fruitur credulus aucto? Quis temerarius temper amabilem Secretum vacuus aures Falacis Misit quibus Pudentia nitem.
Dr. Mildway's Mss. is expressed in his indolence in idiomatic Sanscrit; and we could not hope to represent even faintly, the fineness of the actual idea, without this indigrammaty, so offensive to the chaste American ear.
SAVANNAY, November 22. Died, on the 19th inst. major John Haverham, aged 45 years. In the late revolution he early defended the rights of his country, and was promoted to the rank of Major in the first continental regiment of this state. Since the peace he served seven years in the former Congress, and on the organization of the Federal Government he was appointed Collector of this port, in which office he continued till his death. The safe, affable, and obligingness of disposition with which he executed his public functions, and the amiable and endearing manner in which he conducted himself in his private relations, will long render his death a subject of general regret in this community, and of embittering recollection to those whose intercourse of life were sweetened by an intimate acquaintance with him. He bore a long and painful illness with that equanimity which was peculiarly characteristic of him, and passed through the last trying scene with a correspondent composure. Thus have we lost, in the space of a few months, two brothers, of dispositions the most angelic with which Heaven is pleased to bless mankind.
Port of Philadelphia. ARRIVED. Days. Brig Lovely Lass, Shields. Cadiz 64 Sch. Eancy, Windlow, Nassau, N. P. 22 Lydia and Polly, Jenkins, Boston 14 Sloop Eliza, Parker, St. Kitts 25 Betsey, Helms, New York 7
PERMANENT BRIDGE.
For the information of the Stockholders in the company, incorporated for the erection of a Permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, and others of our fellow citizens who are desirous that this useful undertaking should succeed, it is thought expedient and proper, by the President and Directors of that company to state the present situation of its affairs.
THE company was incorporated on the 27th day of April, 1798; and by a clause in the law authorizing this incorporation, the legislature may resume the rights, &c. granted to the company, if they do not "proceed to carry on the work" in two years, and complete the bridge in five years, after they had been incorporated.
As soon as practicable, the company proceeded to the choice of the officers required by law; and the President and Directors have been constant in their endeavours to encrease the number of subscribers to the stock. The number of shares subscribed when the company was organized, was 516. With all the exertions made since, it is now only 5638; though of the 15,000 contemplated by law, 12,000 (at ten dollars each) are allotted for the active capital of the company.
As the public opinion, coinciding with that of the President and Directors, appeared to be fixed on the site at the well end of Market street, it was deemed a primary object to obtain from the corporation of the city, their right to the ferry at that place. Negotiations were accordingly commenced for the purpose. These ended in a contract with the city corporation, to the following effect:
1. 5000 dollars to be paid to the city corporation when the subscriptions to the bridge stock amount to the value of 11,000 dollars—a like sum in four months thereafter with interest—5000 dollars further in eight months—and the like sum in twelve months, with interest.
2. The city corporation take, as payment for 20,000 dollars, (to make the whole consideration monies 40,000 dollars) two thousand shares in the bridge stock, on terms detailed in the contract.
3. The 11,000 shares being subscribed, and the first installment of the purchase monies paid, the right to the ferry, and its enumerated appurtenances, with certain parts of the site and the brick tavern, to be conveyed to the bridge company, on their mortgaging the premises, in the contract mentioned, for 15,000 dollars, the residue of the pecuniary payments, with interest.
4. If the erection is not completed in the period fixed, on which may be fixed by the legislature, the property and rights are to revert in the corporation of the city, on terms prescribed in the contract; which contains other subordinate arrangements, too lengthy to be herein particularly detailed.
The sum agreed to be given was unavoidably less. We found the councils of the city inflexibly determined not to take less. We deemed it eligible to make some sacrifices (if any we have made) to avoid competition injurious and embarrassing, both in the commencement and progress of our intended enterprise.
Warned by experience of the fatal consequences of beginning works, requiring extensive pecuniary support, without a certainty of its being within our power, we agreed to that part of the contract requiring 11,000 shares to be actually subscribed, before it takes effect. We do not desire to conceal our indisposition to embark in this undertaking, until the number of shares subscribed shall, at least, equal that required by this contract. Nor shall we engage in the business until the installments directed by law shall be in the treasurer's hands, to an amount sufficient to encourage us to begin the work, with solid prospects of complying with our engagements to those with whom we may contract.
We have received a number of plans in consequence of our advertisement for the purpose, but have made no selection. We shall prefer that which unites economy with stability, and accommodation to all circumstances attached to the place of erection. The site must be fixed before the plan is adopted. It must be perceived that a deficiency of subscriptions to our stock prevents our obtaining the lease provisionally contracted for, which, however expensive it may appear, is certainly the most eligible and productive.
We have not called for the second installment, from those who have already subscribed, because we did not think ourselves warranted, from present appearances, to commence the work. The monies already paid (one dollar on each share subscribed, deducting our necessary expenditures, which will appear in our accounts) be useless to us in the bank. They must remain inactive, till by further subscriptions, we are enabled to proceed in the execution of our trust; as we have no authority to employ them for any other purposes, than those directed by the act of incorporation. Our minutes and accounts will be laid before the stockholders, at the next meeting for the annual election of officers. They are always open for the inspection of the members of the company.
All the books and forms required for the progress of the business are prepared and we are otherwise completely ready to proceed, if the most essential requisites were in our possession. It will be seen that there is a deficiency of 3362 shares, to give validity to our contract with the city corporation, and to justify us in commencing the work.
We have a strong persuasion, founded on accurate information of the progress of bridges in other states, and calculations of profit here, that investments in our stock will be equal, in point of emolument, with the best made in any other permanent funds in this city. The company may divide, in biennial dividends, 15 per cent. annually during twenty years; and if the bridge be made free, they are to receive its value on a fair estimate. The Charles River Bridge (near Boston) (1500 feet long and 42 wide) cost 50,000 dollars, and yields from 20 to 24 per cent. clear of all expenses. The bridge at Cambridge (7000 feet long and 42 wide) cost 50,000 dollars; and yields from 12 to 15 per cent. Some deductions have been made, to remedy defects in the timber originally used, but these expenses will no longer be necessary. Immense bodies of ice assail these bridges without injury. Neither of them are better situated to command toll, than that we contemplate over the Schuylkill, which is only 400 feet wide. Whether we shall proceed or not, depends on the disposition of our fellow citizens to encourage the undertaking. We cannot help fostering the
meriting expectation, that, from motives of public spirit and private emolument, we shall yet be supported in our ardent wishes to completion, eminently promotive of the interest as well as the credit of our city.
The stock being in itself invariably of a great public utility, as well as our own, our policy, we more confidently solicit subscriptions.
By order, RICHARD PETERS, President. Philadelphia, Dec. 6. (11) sawjw.
NEW THEATRE.
This Evening, December 11, Will be preferred, a celebrated Tragedy, called TANCRED and SIGISMUNDA, (Written by Thompson, the admired Author of the Seasons.)
Tancrand, Mr. Cain Sigismunda, Mrs. Munda, Mrs. Macey To which will be added the Musical Farce of THE PRIZE, Or, 2, 3, 3.
Lemine, Mr. Wignell Caroline, Mrs. Oldmixon (Being her first appearance here these two years.)
Box, one Dollar, Pit, three quarters of a dollar, and Gallery half a dollar. The doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock, precisely.
Places in the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Wells, at the Office in the front of the Theatre, from 11 till 1 o'clock, and from 11 till 4 on the days of Performance.
Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Bookstore, No. 16, South Second-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
VIVAT RES PUBLICA.
FOR SALE, By the subscriber, No. 148 South Second street,
4 3/4 & 7/8 wide Irish Linen, 1/4 do. do. brown Linen, JAMES GAMBLE. December 11. wksf 2t
Just arrived and for sale,
A few barrels Pickled and common MACKE-RELL, in whole and half barrels; and a few barrels CRANBERRIES, on board the Schooner Lydia and Polly at Chestnut-street wharf.
Enquire of the master on board. Dec 11. 9 2t
FOR SALE, Or to be exchanged for a good Vessel, AN ELEGANT New Two Story Frame House,
Twenty-seven feet front by thirty-four in depth, with a commodious piazza and kitchen, together with a coach house and stable, situate in the flourishing village of Frankford. The house, which may be entered the 1st of June next, will be finished in the neatest style with many conveniences; and will be well adapted to a large genteel family who may wish to reside in the country during the summer season. In exchange, it will be valued low, if a useful offer that may be suitable.
Further particulars will be made known by application to MOORE WHARTON. Dec. 11. dwt
MADEIRA WINE.
THE Subscriber, has just received a quantity of HILL'S First Quality London Particular Wine,
In Pipes, Hds and Quarter Casks. GIDEON HILL WELLS. Philadelphia, Nov. 12. sawjw
Public Notice,
IS Hereby Given, that I have applied by petition to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland county, for the benefit of the act of Assembly made for the relief of Insolvent Debtors, passed the fourth day of April, 1798, and the said Court have appointed the first Monday of January next at the Court House in the borough of Carlisle for a hearing of me and my creditors, at which time and place they may attend if they think proper.
ANDREW CULBERTSON. December 6. sawjw
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
ON Thursday, 22nd October, deserted from the encampment, near Bristol, Pennsylvania, HENRY WEST, an enlisted Musician, belonging to the company of Captain Matthew Henry of the tenth regiment of United States Infantry. He was 26 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, grey eyes, fair complexion, born in the county of Tyrone, Ireland, he is a little stoop shouldered and speaks in a low tone of voice.
ALSO, Deserted from the company of captain Hugh Brady, on Saturday, 26th October, four privates, JOHN DENNIS, aged 34, 5 feet 8 inches high, born in New York, grey eyes, brown hair, brown complexion, was much addicted to liquor, and when intoxicated very talkative. SOLOMON SMITH, aged 27, 5 feet 7 inches high, born in New York, grey eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, a notorious offender, this being his third desertion. SIMEON DUN, aged 21 years, and 6 months, 5 feet 5 inches high, born in New Jersey, grey eyes, fair hair, brown complexion.
CHARLES McLEYS, aged 26, 5 feet 6 inches high, born in Ireland, grey eyes, black hair, dark complexion—he is supposed to be in Norristown, or its neighbourhood—it is known what clothing, &c. had when they deserted; but the probability is that they have changed their military habits. Whoever shall take up the above deserters and lodge them in any jail to that their officers may get them again, or shall deliver them to the subscriber at his quarters in Elbert, between Ninth and Tenth streets, shall receive the above reward and for either of them a proportionate reward of ten dollars and all reasonable expenses. BENJAMIN GIBBS, jun. Captain, 12th U. States Regiment Infantry. November 11. dwt
LODGINGS WANTED,
For a single Gentleman and his Servant, In a genteel private family, Where he can have the use of a parlour, breakfast for himself, and board for his servant.—Apply to the printer. Nov. 11. dwt

Just Published, A COMPENDIOUS SYSTEM Of Practical Surveying and deciding of land; being comprised under the following heads, viz.
TWENTY-THREE Geometrical Definitions, eleven Geometrical Positions, exhibiting to view the properties and dependencies of triangles; followed by problems and examples necessary to calculating a Survey successfully by seven surveys, the area of the four first is found geometrically, and of the whole number by difference of latitude and departure, showing how to take an inaccessible boundary, find the bearing and distance of the closing line without running it, also the distances to an inaccessible corner from the two adjacent corners, followed by examples of offsets to winding streams of water, showing how to ascertain the area without the trouble of measuring the windings with chains and instruments—a crooked water course straightened, and a quantity of land on each side found by these offsets.
Ten examples of dividing land, with many subdivisions, leading into the most critical circumstances that can occur in practice; an example of Intersections, and an example showing how the bearings of a field may be truly taken where the needle is attracted, also the attraction may vary in quantity and denomination at every station; examples showing the method of measuring by the chain only. All the rules are clear and explicit. This work contains the tables of difference of latitude and departure and of logarithms.
Orders sent to Joseph and James Cruickshank, Booksellers, No. 37, High-street, Philadelphia, Bonfall and Niles, 173, Market Street, Baltimore, or the Subscriber in Wilmington (Del.) will be duly attended to.
Those who have the care of subscription papers for this work, are requested to send their respective numbers as soon as possible, to whom the quota's will be sent agreeably to the proposals.
ZACHARIAH JESS. Wilmington, 9th 11 mo — 16. 32w2m.
JUST RECEIVED, From the Boston Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN.
N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 14 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any order that may be left for that purpose. Anno at No. 9, South Water-street, as above. July 8. dit
Valuable Property for Sale, in Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite Congress Hall.
A LOT of ground, about 22 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, wherein is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benner subject to a ground rent of 25s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GRIVAN, no. 198, Chestnut street, next door to the premises. march 5. tenth factf
WHEREAS,
An attachment was lately issued out of the inferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, to the state of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes at the suit of William Wells , in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars. And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the return of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Meeker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty four warrants.
Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear and give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided.
Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1791 (11) 12w1m
TO BE SOLD,
THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good situation for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the high hill ground between the Schuylkill and Pogeulien creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the old road.
FOUR LOTS,
Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a yard, and has a small frame house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Snider's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 30 acres on the Pennsylvania—Enquire of Jonathan Clift who lives on the premises or of Mr. Gilpin.
Possession will be given in the spring, but building materials may be collected sooner. November 8. 2w1f
Taxes of Lycoming County.
JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, By Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county, at ends at Philadelphia to receive the Taxes assessed upon unseated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Commissioners, statements of their Lands, are requested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, before his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agreeably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their lands with the Commissioners, and are desirous of having it done, to prevent sales without previous personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their lists, stating the quantities returned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they held their lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Hardy's No. 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th instant. November 9.
COPPER, Proper for sheathing vessels, and for Coppersmiths use, FOR SALE, By JOHN ALLEN, No. 122 SPRUCE STREET.
ALSO, A few Crates Glass Ware, afforded. November 14. 1010
By Virtue of an Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, appointing us auditors in a Domestic attachment on the property of William Marshall, will be sold at public sale on Seventh day the 21st of next Month at the Pothouse of Edward Fell in Springfield Township.
A large quantity of Earthenware, consisting of Pots, Pans, Plates, Jugs, Mugs, Bowls, &c. also a quantity of unburnt ware, Potters' implements, sundry articles of household furniture and a Ten Plate Stove. The sale to begin at 12 o'clock, when attendance will be given and conditions made known by JOSEPH RHOADS, W. PENNOCH, DAVID PRATT, } Auditors. 11th Month 19th 1799.
All persons having any demands against said Marshall, are desired to authenticate and produce them, on or before the 21st of next Month, that they may be liquidated and all those who are indebted, to make immediate payment to said Auditors. November 20. 32w122D
The following Certificates
OF THE STOCK OF THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES In the names of Nicholas Van Staphorst and Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, to wit,
No 29,160 for 5 shares, 29,160 for 2 shares, 29,162 for 2 shares, 29,163 for 1 share, 29,115 for 4 shares, and 29,116 for 5 shares; and the following certificates of the debt of the United States, on the books of the Treasury, to wit, No 12,823, dated February 22, 1799, for 4000 dollars three per cent, in name of Nicholas Van Staphorst of Amsterdam; No. 12,824 same date for 4000 dollars three per cent, in name of Jacob Van Staphorst of Amsterdam; No. 16,348 dated 19th February 1799, for 783 dollars 35 cents of six per cent, and No 12,813 same date, for 633 dollars 23 cents of three per cent, in the name of Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, and No. 12,817 dated 19th February 1799, for 3200 dollars three per cent, in the name of Jan Hendrick Kingma, knight of the Russian military order of St. George, were sent by the British packet Cheltenham , Captain Jones, which vessel was captured, and the said certificates lost, therefore application is made for the renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. October 12, 1799. 43m
ALL PERSONS
INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHARTON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, deceased, are requested to pay the same and those having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111, Spruce street. November 11. dit
WANTED,
A NEWS CARRIER.
An active, steady and faithful MAN, who can give satisfactory reference as to character, will meet employ in the above capacity, on applying at the office of this Gazette. November 20. dit
Horses to Winter.
HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill , at the 12 mile stone on the Bristol Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good. Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises. N. B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12. 32w1f
40 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY, on the night of the tenth inst. from the subscriber, living in the townships of East and West Bradford, in the county of Chester, and state of Pennsylvania, two apprentices, one named EMMOR THOMAS, 18 years of age, by trade a Taylor, fair complexion, light hair; had on and took with him, a light coloured coat, lined with white flannel, a dark broadcloth waistcoat, lined with Lindsey, a striped callimacoe coat and trowsers, three shirts of home made linen, two pair of stockings, two pair of shoes, 3 d two hats. The other named AARON PATTERSON, turned of 18 years of age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dark complexion, long black hair which he usually wears tied, black eyes, has lost one or two of his fore teeth, long flat feet which bear the marks of being badly scalded, by trade a hatter; had on and took with him a dark coloured cloth coat, one dimity and one corduroy waistcoat, two shirts, one of them mouselin, two pair of trowsers, one plain nankeen the other corduroy, two pair of blue woollen stockings, two pair of cotton, do. one blue and white checked, the other white, two pair of shoes, and a rum hat. Whoever takes up and secures the above said apprentice lads, in any goal in the United States, so that their masters may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward, or Twenty Dollars for either of them. DAVID LEWIS, ASIAH TAYLOR, junior. nov. 22. 31f
CATTLE.
About Sixty-Six Head for disposal.
Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDLEY, at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Maryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799. 5
WANTED A COOK.
A WHITE WOMAN to serve in the capacity of cook in a small family—None need apply who does not perfectly understand her business, and cannot produce an unexceptionable character. Apply to the printer. october 18. dit
TO BE SOLD, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
NINE undivided tenth parts of a tract of LAND, in the State of Georgia either together or in such parts as may suit the purchaser. The whole tract is bounded as follows, viz. beginning on the Mississippi river, where the latitude of thirty-two degrees, forty-nine minutes, forty seconds north of the Equator intersects the same river; thence running along the same parallel of latitude a due east course to the Tom Bigby river; thence up the middle of the said Tom Bigby river to the place where the latitude thirty-two degrees, fifty-nine minutes, twenty seconds north of the equator intersects the same; thence a due west course on the same parallel of latitude to the Mississippi river; thence down the middle of the said Mississippi river to the place of beginning; together with all the privileges, immunities, and appurtenances thereof, including all islands within the said bounds, and containing at least One Million acres, more or less. The premises if not before disposed of by private sale, will be sold by Public Vendue, on Thursday the twenty-first day of November next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. at Concert-Hall, kept by Mr. James Vaux in Boston. For further particulars and terms, apply to either of the subscribers. CHARLES CUSHING, GEORGE LANE, M. M. HAWS, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799. 1w1f
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 31st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuckahoe branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the said line to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four hundred acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immutably after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 13th day of February, in the year 1800, or the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lots aforesaid, personally or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships claimed by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four hundred acres each, shall, at any time after Monday the 13th day of February, 1800 and prior to the 12th day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to locate locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Gives under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates;—No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. CLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
WAR DEPARTMENT. Trenton, September 2, 1799.
ALL officers of the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, and of the first, second, third and fourth regiments of Infantry in the service of the United States, who are, from whatever cause, absent from their commands, are required with all possible expedition to report themselves by letter to Major General Alexander Hamilton. The officers thus called upon, will be held amenable for any avoidable delay in reporting themselves, and those who do not report in four months from the date of this notification, will be presumed to have resigned their commissions. JAMES M'HENRY.
The Printers in the several states, who published the proposals for the supply of rations during the year 1800, are requested to insert the above once a week in their papers, till the 1st of January next. may 29. 12w1f
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, OR EXCHANGED,
For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it. A PLANTATION or tract of Land, in Milam County and State of Pennsylvania, within six miles of the river Juniata, containing about 300 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is a rich bottom watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grit mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain further information by applying at the office of this gazette. N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799. dit
NOTICE.
To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, late of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania; who was a partner of the firm of John & Alexander , I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Mifflin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the second Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewistown, in said county, of which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. august 23. 5
TERMS
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FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE
JOURNALS OF CONGRESS,
FROM THE COMMENCEMENT Of the American War, in 1774, to the present time, INCLUDING The Reports of Heads of Departments of Committees, and other Official and Private Papers of that Body, now first permitted to be made public.
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The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the progress it has already acquired: "Philadelphia, June 15, 1798."
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia, Respectfully represents,
"That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folswell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he hath obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies, that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that our Memorialists may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves."
"True copy from the original Memorial, presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798:"
WILLIAM LAMBERT, for JONATHAN W. CONDY, CLERK."
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorised and directed, to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem dignified, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for four hundred Copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Folswell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the sets now in print, as may be necessary to complete the sets.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore.
Approved, March 2d, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 24th inst. a bond servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Bowel, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had 2 years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 19. august 6. 32w1f
The Swift-Sure,
A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN
PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK,
By the short and pleasant road of Buffalo, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populousness of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thoroughfare from Philadelphia to New York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained. There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is amongst the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in traveling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It prevents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The fall, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little dust in summer, which is a circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, will always render traveling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The Swift Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Bullion, where it stops to Breakfast; from Bullion it goes through Newtown to Pennypack; from Pennypack through Hopwell, Millstone, Boundbrook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Edward Bardis, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John Streets; to B. Many, no. 48, Courtland, corner of Greenwich Streets, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad Street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars.
Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on talis, of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions: The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent, and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will, however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on suitable places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped furnished with seat and footstools, and committed to the care of intelligent and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ is continually an object of their attention. They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicanery or influence is practised upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America.
The line has now run nearly a month, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to surpass very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the Proprietors of the Swift Sure are extremely happy to hear the behaviour of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoken of with the highest satisfaction.
JOHN MCALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL, } Bullion JOSEPH THORNTON, } NICHOLAS PITKNOOP, } Newtown JACOB KESLER, } JOHN MOREHEAD, } Pennypack T. KILLMAN, } Scotch Plains ELIAS COMBES, } Bound Brook R. SANSBURY, } ISAAC RAWLE, } Springfield ROBERT PEARSON, } June 22. 2w1f
PRINTED BY T. W. FENN.