Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-06-20 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2106]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, JUNE 20, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
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.
FOR HAMBURG, The Danish Brig AURORA, Capt. Schlichting. Will be ready to receive a cargo in a few days...
FOR ST. CROIX, THE SCHOONER HARRIOT, Isaac DaCosta, master. Now lying at Wilmington, Delaware; to sail on the 20th this month.
FOR ST. CROIX, The Brigantine, ARIEL, John Crisfield, master. For freight or passage, apply to John Nixon & Co.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT. NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of a writ to me directed from the Hon. Richard Peters Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States...
THE SHIP or vessel CALLED THE ELIZA. With all and singular her guns, Tackle, apparel, and Furniture and the cargo found on board the same consisting of one Trunk Umbrellas, two hundred and forty-three cases of Claret...
FOR SALE, The fast sailing SHIP SWIFT PACKET. She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern states, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker.
FOR SALE, A Handfome New House, Within 5 miles of the city. TWO stories high, together with a grass lot, it is a very good situation for business.
FOR SALE, TWO three story Brick Houses, situated on the corner of King and Columbus Streets, being equal to any situation in Alexandria, for the wholesale or retail business.
FOR SALE, A Handfome New House, Within 5 miles of the city. TWO stories high, together with a grass lot, it is a very good situation for business.
WILLIAM BONNAR INFORMS the public that business of importance calling him to Europe, he is obliged to decline his trade in Market Street.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck. 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels.
TEAS. Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, Souchong, Canton and Garden Fan, Naukeus, China Ware, assorted. Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks.
The subscribers have on hand, and for sale at reduced prices, the following articles, viz. Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '96, since when they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement.
Freight to be had. THE Subscribers have 3000 bushels of SALT to ship to the Havana or New Orleans. Any person who will take it at a moderate freight will please apply at No. 95, North Water-street, to PRATT & KINTZING.
Who have for Sale, 70 tons Hemp, 14 pipes choice Old Port Wine, Claret, Roll Brimstone, Havana Segars, Demyjohns, Window Glass, Glue, Ticklenburghs and Oznaburghs, Checks, Stripes, &c. &c.
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths, principally Dark Blue, and printed Cambric. Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-street.
TO BE LET, FOR FIVE MONTHS OR LONGER, GENTLEMAN'S convenient three story BRICK HOUSE situated in Eighth between Market and Arch streets; has lately been papered and painted.
MAIL COACHEES Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M.
At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound.
WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, May 1.
FOR SALE, That beautiful and healthy Farm called SUNBURY, ON Neshannoy creek, one mile from the bridge and three miles from Bristol. It contains 232 acres, 73 of which are good woodland, a proportion of meadow on which was cut 50 tons good hay last year.
FOR SALE, A few young Men can be accommodated with Gentle Board on reasonable terms, at No. 8 Cherry Alley—the situation is pleasant and healthy.
FOR SALE, That beautiful and healthy Farm called SUNBURY, ON Neshannoy creek, one mile from the bridge and three miles from Bristol. It contains 232 acres, 73 of which are good woodland, a proportion of meadow on which was cut 50 tons good hay last year.
FOR SALE, A few young Men can be accommodated with Gentle Board on reasonable terms, at No. 8 Cherry Alley—the situation is pleasant and healthy.
Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Office, Philadelphia, May 9, 1799. IN pursuance of a resolution of the president and managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the Stock-holders are hereby notified and required to pay, on each of their respective shares, to the Treasurer of the Company, at the Company's Office in this city, 15 dollars on the 15th June next.
Old French Brandy in large and small cases. 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass 20 chest pint & half pint Tumblers, assorted 225 whole & 6 half-pieces Rice. FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith.
NEILL & SMITH, No. 159 MARKET STREET, Have Received by the Ship Stockport from Liverpool A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Suitable to the present season, which they will dispose of on moderate terms for Cash or the Customary Credit.
FOR SALE, At No. 246, High-street, A Handfome Coach, Coachbox, Phaeton, & Pair of Horses, Either separately or together. Also—a handfome Narragansett Mare and Grey Horse, very easy gaited.
Just Received, By the late arrivals from London and Hamburg, and for sale by the subscribers, 89 tons best St. Petersburg Hemp 599 pieces English sailcloth 2 trunks containing Satins Ribbons Silk Handkerchiefs Persian and Gauze 3 cases fashionable Ladies' Hats, &c. 10 cases Bristles 8 bales Ticklenburghs, and A few packages of Dowlas Creas a la Morlaix Checks and Stripes Bretagnes 25 Hhds Bourdeaux Brandy 10 pipes Spanish do 40 Hhds Bourdeaux Claret. Erick & Lewis Bollmann.
TO BE LET, A large and commodious three story HOUSE, Situated at the corner of Second and Union streets. There are 4 rooms on a floor, and back buildings three story high, with excellent cellars under the whole—Also a large Yard with Stables and Coach House. Apply to ARCHIBALD M'CALL, No. 187 South Second street.
Three or four gentlemen may be accommodated with Board and Lodging, at Mrs. M'CREA's, no. 49, north Eighth street.
UNSEATED LANDS. THE owners of Unseated lands in FAYETTE COUNTY (Penn.) are hereby notified, that unless the taxes due on said lands for the years 1796, 1797 and 1798, are paid into the hands of General Ephraim Douglass, County Treasurer, on or before Thursday the 19th day of September next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
Caleb Mounts, James Allen, John Fulton, County Comm'rs Union Town, June 5, '99. (14) $3m To Bricklayers and Masons. Proposals will be received for executing the rough stone work, and laying the Bricks of an Engine house in Center Square according to plans to be delivered to the Contractor, and under the direction of the Engineer of the city.
BOARDING. A few young Men can be accommodated with Gentle Board on reasonable terms, at No. 8 Cherry Alley—the situation is pleasant and healthy.
FOR SALE, That beautiful and healthy Farm called SUNBURY, ON Neshannoy creek, one mile from the bridge and three miles from Bristol. It contains 232 acres, 73 of which are good woodland, a proportion of meadow on which was cut 50 tons good hay last year.
FOR SALE, A few young Men can be accommodated with Gentle Board on reasonable terms, at No. 8 Cherry Alley—the situation is pleasant and healthy.
FOR SALE, That beautiful and healthy Farm called SUNBURY, ON Neshannoy creek, one mile from the bridge and three miles from Bristol. It contains 232 acres, 73 of which are good woodland, a proportion of meadow on which was cut 50 tons good hay last year.
FOR SALE, A few young Men can be accommodated with Gentle Board on reasonable terms, at No. 8 Cherry Alley—the situation is pleasant and healthy.
FOR SALE, That beautiful and healthy Farm called SUNBURY, ON Neshannoy creek, one mile from the bridge and three miles from Bristol. It contains 232 acres, 73 of which are good woodland, a proportion of meadow on which was cut 50 tons good hay last year.
FOR SALE, A few young Men can be accommodated with Gentle Board on reasonable terms, at No. 8 Cherry Alley—the situation is pleasant and healthy.
PROPOSALS, For carrying the Mails of the UNITED STATES, On the following POST-ROADS, WILL be received at the General Post Office, in Philadelphia, until the 12th day of August next, in July.
IN MAINE. 1. Scoddy by Machias, Chandler's river, Columbia and Narragansett to Gouldsboro, once a week, estimated eighty eight miles. From April 15th to October 15th—Leave Scoddy every Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Gouldsboro the next Tuesday by 6 P. M.
From October 15th to April 15th—Leave Scoddy every Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Gouldsboro on Wednesday by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Gouldsboro every Wednesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Scoddy on Saturday by 10 A. M.
From October 15th to April 15th—Leave Gouldsboro every Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Scoddy on Wednesday by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Scoddy every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Gouldsboro on Sunday by 10 A. M.
From April 15th to October 15th—Leave Gouldsboro every Wednesday, at 5 A. M. and arrive at Ducktrap on Saturday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Ducktrap every Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Gouldsboro the next Tuesday by 6 P. M.
From October 15th to April 15th—Leave Gouldsboro every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Ducktrap on Sunday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Ducktrap every Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Gouldsboro on Wednesday by 6 P. M.
From Machias to Passamaquoddy, once in two weeks. Leave Machias every other Friday noon and arrive at Passamaquoddy on Saturday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Passamaquoddy every other Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Machias on Monday at 10 A. M.
From August 15 to April 15—Leave Machias every other Saturday noon and arrive at Passamaquoddy on Sunday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Passamaquoddy every other Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Machias on Monday at 10 A. M.
From Augusta by Readfield and Chelsea to Farmington, once in two weeks. Leave Augusta every other Wednesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Farmington on Thursday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Farmington every other Monday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 P. M.
IN VERMONT. 5. From Windsor, by Royalton, Randolph, Williamson and Montpelier to Burlington, once in two weeks. Leave Windsor every other Thursday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Burlington on Saturday by 4 P. M. Returning—Leave Burlington every other Monday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Windsor on Wednesday by 4 P. M.
From Fishkill to Newbury, once a week. Leave Fishkill every Friday at 4 o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Newbury by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Newbury every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Fishkill at 4 P. M.
From Canandaigua by Hartford to Niagara once in two weeks. Leave Canandaigua every other Monday, at 8 A. M. and arrive at Niagara the next Thursday by 9 A. M. Returning—Leave Niagara every other Thursday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Canandaigua on Sunday by 6 P. M.
IN PENNSYLVANIA. 8. From Lewisburg by Millersburg, Aaronburg, Milroy, Bellefonte and Centre Furnace to Alexandria once a week. Leave Lewisburg every Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Friday by 1 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Lewisburg the next Tuesday by 10 A. M.
From Harrisburg by Clark's ferry, Millerstown, Thompsontown, Millersburg, Lewistown, Custerstown's mills and Huntingdon to Alexandria, once a week. May 15 to October 15—Leave Harrisburg every Sunday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the next Tuesday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Harrisburg on Saturday at 4 P. M.
From October 15 to May 15—Leave Harrisburg every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Wednesday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Harrisburg on Sunday by 4 P. M.
IN VIRGINIA. 10. From Morgantown by Petty John to Clarkburg, once in two weeks. Leave Morgantown every other Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Clarkburg by 5 P. M. Returning—Leave Clarkburg every other Tuesday by 8 A. M. and arrive at Morgantown by 7 P. M.
11. From Petersburg by Suffolk c. h. and Southampt. c. h. to South Quay, once every month. Leave Petersburg the first Tuesday in each month by noon, and arrive at South Quay on Wednesday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave South Quay the first Thursday in each month by 8 A. M. and arrive at Petersburg on Friday by 1 P. M.
IN VIRGINIA AND NORTH-CAROLINA. 12. From Norfolk by Kempville, Great Bridge, New Lebanon and Jonesboro' to Elizabeth city, once in two weeks. Leave Norfolk every other Wednesday by 2 P. M. and arrive at Elizabeth city on Friday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Elizabeth city every other Monday at noon and arrive at Norfolk on Wednesday by 10 A. M.
13. From Suffolk by South Quay to Murfreesboro' once in two weeks. Leave Suffolk every other Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Murfreesboro' by 5 P. M. Returning—Leave Murfreesboro' every Wednesday at 9 A. M. and arrive at Suffolk by 6 P. M.
14. From Wythe court house, by Austinville, Grayson court house, Flower Gap and Bethania to Salem once in two weeks. Leave Wythe court house every other Tuesday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Salem the next Thursday by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Salem every other Saturday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Wythe c. h. the next Monday by 6 P. M.
IN KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE. 15. From Mollers in Tennessee by Col. Orr's, Powell's Valley, Cumberland Gap and Stamford to Danville, once a week. Leave Mollers every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Danville the next Monday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Danville every Tuesday by 5 A. M. and arrive at Mollers the next Friday by 10 A. M.
16. From Knoxville by South West Point, and Craig's fort to Nashville once in two weeks. Leave Knoxville every other Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Nashville the next Saturday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Nashville every other
Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Knoxville the next Saturday by 7 P. M.
Note 1. The Post Master General may alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contract, he previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. Half an hour shall be allowed for opening and closing the Mail at all Offices where no particular time is specified.
Note 3. For every hour's delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continue until the departure of any succeeding Mail, whereby the Mail is delayed for such succeeding Mail, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred.
Note 4. Newspapers as well as Letters are to be left in the Mails; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry Newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument.
Note 5. Should any person making proposals defer an alteration of the times of arrival and departure as above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract.
Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of January, April, July, and October.
Note 7. The contracts for the routes Numbered 1 to 9, are to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and are to continue in force until the 1st of October 1801. Contracts for the routes Numbered 10 to 16 are also to be in operation on the 1st day of October next, and are to continue in force until the 1st of April 1802.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Postfa Jter General. General Post Office, [14] Phila. June 10, 1799. d'w. af. ca. 13 4
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following Certificates of six per cent. and Deferred funded Stock, standing in the following names, the property of JOHN CLARK, Esq., of Yorkshire, in England: the said Certificates having been lost on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York.
Table with 3 columns: Dols. Cts. No. Description. Includes entries for 12731, 15070, 14823, 3536, 14235, 14678, 13242, 3249, 3305, 13860, 3316, 13793, 13237, 13798, 11963, and 36,014.
Table with 3 columns: Dols. Cts. No. Description. Includes entries for 7997, 7000, 1000, 1500, 12000, 700, 10783, 5000, 5000, 8352, 4000, 3618, 2634, 5000, 7458, and WILLING'S & FRANCIS.
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of 6 p. cent funded Stock the said certificates having been lost on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York:
Table with 3 columns: Dols. Cts. No. Description. Includes entries for 3072, 2964, and WILLING'S & FRANCIS.

wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commandants of fortified places, or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses, sustained, by the depredations of an enemy, or by reason of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of creditable character, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is to be understood to be referred to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea-board or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months. JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. merch 29 Troop of Volunteer Greens. The gentlemen composing the Troop will meet at Hardys Inn, Market-street, On Thursday evening next at 8 o'clock in order to make arrangements for the 4th of July. JOHN MORRELL, Capt. June 17th 1799. WANTED, BY A SINGLE GENTLEMAN, A WOMAN who understands Cooking, and will undertake a part of the other work of the House; also a MAN SERVANT, who is accustomed to wait at Table, and master of his business—any persons suitable, with an unexceptionable character would find a very comfortable situation—Enquire of the Printer june 19 d3t WILL BE SOLD, At the Merchants' Coffee House, on Thursday Evening next, at 8 o'clock, for approved endorsed notes at 60 and 90 days. THE SNOW ABIGAIL, Burthen 180 tons per register, Now lying at the Still-house wharf Inventory to be seen at the Auction-Room, and at the Coffee-house BENSON & TORKE, Auctioneers. june 18 d1t FOR SALE, The remarkable fast sailing coppered SHIP S P Y, RICHARD WEST, master, has six 18 pounders, and four swivels, small arms and ammunition, and two suits of sails. For terms apply to Stephen Kingston, 46 Walnut-street. N. B. If not sold before Friday next, will then be disposed of at Public Sale at 12 o'clock at the Coffee House. june 18 d4t St. Croix Sugar, OF THE FIRST QUALITY, WILL be landed To-Morrow, at South-street wharf, from on board of the brig James arrived at the Port; FOR SALE BY PRAGERS & Co. june 18 JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Stockport, from Liverpool, And for sale at No. 90, The corner of Market and Third-Streets, A PARCEL OF BEST CHESTER, And Double Gloucester Cheese, By the Hamper or larger Quantity at reduced prices. JOHN FRIES. june 17 d1w 61 Hds of Richmond TOBACCO, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE BY Peter Barker & Co. No 148, High street 6 mo. 18 cost IRISH LINENS. Just received, via New-York, also by the ship Stockport from Liverpool, a good assortment of 4-4 wide Irish Linens, in half boxes, Which will be disposed of by the package on reasonable terms by JAMES CLIBBORN & ENGLISH, No. 13, South Front Street. june 14 tu th ft TO LET, A genteel three story brick house with extensive back buildings, and many conveniences. The proprietor would exchange rents upon a lease, for a small farm within 9 or 10 miles of this city. ALSO —A lot on Passyunk Road containing 10 acres, about three quarters of a mile below South-street. Enquire at the office of this Gazette. june 17 d1t TO RENT, The HOUSE lately occupied by the British Commissioners, No. 7, North Eighth Street. THOS. MIFFLIN, junr. june 17 saw3w A VENDRE, (Si l'on se presente sans retard.) DES TERRES EXCELLENTES, situées dans le comté d'Arundel, près de la Ville d'Annapolis, et à environ 30 milles de la cité de Washington. Une de ces Terres a une superbe maison en brique, 3 trois étages, contenant 4 chambres pour chaque étage. La situation est charmante, l'air y est bien sain, et le voisinage est des plus agréables—Ces Terres se vendront au petit lot ou en bien gros, comme il pourra convenir aux acheteurs. Il y a aussi plusieurs petites habitations pour les fermes, les baux, le loyer en argent, et une somme considérable. Si l'on vendroit une description plus particulière, il faut adresser l'imprimerie de cette feuille. 8 juin saw6w
THAT private proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1799, to the thirtieth day of September, 1800, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the first day of January in the year 1800, to the thirty-first day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several states herein after mentioned, viz: First —Proposals to supply all rations, that may be required, at Oswego; at Niagara; at Presqu'isle; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Le Boeuf; at Cincinnati; at Picque town, and Loramie's stores; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Quatanaw on the river Wabash; at Maysville; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river. Second —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South West Point; at Tellico Block-house; at St. Stephens on the river Tombigby and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States. Third —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point-Peure; at Coleraine; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha, and at all other places in the Creek Nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed. Fourth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnston; at Fort Pinckney, at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Carolina. Fifth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beaufort Island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville, at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina. Sixth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk, at Portsmouth, at Kempville, at Charlottetown, at Winchester, at Staunton, at Waynesboro, at Alexandria, at Leesburg, at Fredericksburg, at Carteretville, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, in the state of Virginia. Seventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M'Henry, at Baltimore, at Annapolis, at Frederick town, at Leonard town, at Hagerstown, at Bladensburg, at George town, at Harper's ferry, at Eastown, at the Head of Elk, or at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland. Eighth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin, at Philadelphia, at Darby, at Lancaster, at Wilkesbarre, at Reading, at Bristol, at Yorktown, at Carlisle, at Lewistown (Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greensburg, at Washington, at Easttown, at Wilmington, at Christiana, at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware, except the posts within the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid. Ninth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackensack, at Elizabeth town, at New-Brunswick, at Burlington, at Woodbury, at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Jersey. Tenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New-York, at West-Point, at Flushing, at Haulem, at West-Chester, at Poughkeepsie, at Kenderhook, at Stillwater, at Newburg, at Albany, at Conesjoharie, at Cherry Valley, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New-York, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid. Eleventh —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford, at Hebron, at New-London, at Brooklyn, at Windham, at Litchfield, at Guilford, at New-Haven, at Fairfield, at Danbury, at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Connecticut. Twelfth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Branton's Point, at Newport, at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island. Thirteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine, at Gloucester, at Cape Ann, at Salem, at Marblehead, at Boston, at Springfield, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts. Fourteenth —Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at Windsor, at Bennington, at Rutland, or at any Fort, place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of New-Hampshire and Vermont. The Ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz: Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or hulled indian meal. one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted Pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt, at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations, keep at the rate of four pounds, and continue at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations. It is expected that the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a gallon per ration, and Vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contract, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good
Late Foreign Articles NEW-YORK, June 19. [We briefly mentioned in our paper a few days ago that a naval engagement had taken place off L'Orient early in April. The following particular and official account of it are found in the Belfast News-Letter, of the 30th of that month.] ADMIRALTY OFFICE, April 23. Extract of a Letter from Sir Harry Burrard Neale, to Lord Bridport. St. Florenzo, at Sea, April 16. MY LORD, I have the honour to inform your Lordship that on the 9th inst. after reconnoitering two French frigates at anchor in the port of L'Orient, I stood towards Belle Isle. On our approach I saw some ships at anchor in the great Road, but as the weather was hazy, and the ships under the land, I could not sufficiently ascertain their strength until we had run the full length of the island, when I clearly distinguished them to be three French frigates, and a large sailing gun vessel, with their top-sails yards ready hoisted to come out to us. At this instant a heavy and sudden squall of wind from the N. W. carried away the Amelia's main top mast, and her fore and mizen top-gallant masts; the fall of the former tearing a great part of the main-sail from the yard. The enemy, who was apparently waiting our near approach, got under weigh immediately, and made sail towards us in a line ahead. Circumstanced as we now were, I felt we had but one duty to perform, and that we could do nothing more than resist our readiness to meet them; I therefore made the signal to prepare for battle: and when they had advanced a little to leeward of us I shortened sail, so as for the Amelia to keep under command, with her fore and mizen topsails only, and made the signals to bear up, preserving the weather gage and keeping good order. The enemy tacked to meet us, and we instantly commenced action, receiving the fire from one of the batteries on the island at the same time. The enemy were so little disposed to close quarters, we were under the necessity of bearing down upon them the tides, until they were close upon the islands of Poul and Hedic. After engaging them one hour and fifty minutes they wore ship and stood from us. I am extremely sorry we had it not in our power to do any thing more with the enemy (who had a port close on each side of them) than compel them to relinquish an action which, from their superiority, and the crippled state of the Amelia previous to the action had inspired them with the hope of success. Soon after the action ceased they bore up for the Lare, two of them apparently much shattered, and the gun vessel returned to Belle Isle. It is with peculiar satisfaction I acquaint your Lordship that the active and spirited conduct of Captain Herbert is deserving of the highest applause; and I feel that no encomiums of mine can do justice to his merit. The Officers and ship's companies of both ships conducted themselves with the greatest order and most determined courage; they are entitled to every commendation I can bestow. I take the liberty of naming in particular, Lieutenants Farnall and Holmes, the First Lieutenants of each ship; as very deserving Officers. The damage sustained by His Majesty's ships is principally confined to the masts, sails, and rigging. By a vessel captured since the action, I learn the frigates we engaged were La Corniche, La Vengeance, and La Semaille: they have been lately stationed at Belle Isle to guard the coast. Enclosed is a list of killed and wounded in each ship. I have the honour to be, &c. H. NEALE. Right Hon. Lord Bridport, K. B. Return of killed and wounded on board his Majesty's ships St. Florenzo and Amelia, on the 9th day of April 1799. St. Florenzo—One seaman killed. Eighteen seamen wounded; two of them dangerously. Amelia—Mr. Bayley midshipman and one seaman killed. Seventeen seamen wounded: one of them, dangerously. Total—Three killed and thirty five wounded. [This Gazette also announces the capture of a French brig from St. Domingo, bound to L'Orient, with sugar and coffee; and a French brig in ballast, by the St. Florenzo, and Le Coverant, French lugger privateer of 4 guns, by the Phoenix lugger, Captain Hamon.] From a London Paper. The Cossacks who constantly attend the Russian armies, and who are the more attached to Suwarrows, as from experience they have the strongest confidence in his success, are amongst the fiercest people on the globe. They consist of hardy tribes of Tartars, whose custom is to rush in upon a broken enemy, and who have no conception of any thing like quarter. They are extremely well mounted on strong and swift horses, bearing lances couched as in days of ancient chivalry, and drive with such impetuosity as with ease to lift a Hussar from his horse.
Domestic Articles. BOSTON, June 13. This day at 12 o'clock, the Senate and House convened together, and His Honor the Lieut. Governor, entered and delivered the following SPEECH: Mr. PRESIDENT, and Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, THERE is nothing in the concerns of the Commonwealth, which renders it particularly necessary that I should request a meeting with you at this time and place. The usage, as well before the revolution as since the establishment of our happy constitution, seems to demand this interview. Although there is nothing special to communicate to you from the chair, nevertheless the reciprocation of sentiments between the branches of government, cannot fail to have a salutary effect in promoting the peace and good order of the commonwealth, and consequently the happiness of the people, which is the great end of all. This can be done, consistently with the forms of our government, in no other way, so conveniently and so well, as by those communications between the executive and legislative departments, which are contemplated in the constitution. But here, gentlemen, the melancholy event, which has rendered it my duty to perform this part of governmental business, urges itself upon us, and irresistibly demands a moment's pause. A few days, only, have passed away since the public eye was attracted with the warmest expectations, upon the character of a man, as filling this department; who was remarkably dear to his country. If the ardent prayers and ready tears of the multitude of his brethren could have arrested his seemingly untimely fate, he would now have addressed you from this place. We have performed our duty to our constituents, and complied with the feelings of our own hearts, in paying all the respect within our power to his funeral solemnities. The badges of sorrow, with which we now appear, give evidence to the world in as forcible a manner as it can be done by external signs, of that unaffected grief, which cannot be fully expressed. It is not suitable to the present interview, that I should attempt an eulogy on the character of the late Governor SUMNER; but it may be proper for me to observe, that the dignity of his person, his quantity and mildness of his temper, his real unaffected piety, his natural and governmental talents, rendered him an ornament to society, and a blessing in the world. We must kiss the rod, and while our tears are flowing, under a sense of a grievous calamity, we must adore that being, whose ways, though dark and intricate to us, are directed by unerring wisdom. Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, The spirit of our Constitution of Government, points to the principles on which the prosperity of our Republic depends. Those being attended to and carried into execution will continue to promote the public and private happiness of the people. An intelligent virtuous people cannot be miserable; and those who neglect to cultivate the faculties of the human mind, by the due means of education, can have no claim to public or private felicity. Public worship may, with propriety, be considered as an important part of education; as the genuine principles of Christianity meliorate the heart, and urge to the performance of social and private duties. You will therefore, Gentlemen, employ all the means given you by the Constitution, to maintain and extend those Religious Institutions which were peculiarly dear to our pious ancestors, and from which we, at this day, in great measure, derive our public happiness. To this end, you will give every encouragement to our university at Cambridge, that Religion and Learning may continue to flow from that Fountain. Gentlemen, The state of the Treasury is under your eye, from that you will find whether new supplies are necessary, and for what purposes and, to what amount they may be wanted. From that we may learn, that our Government maintains its reputation and supports its respectability, without being a burden to the People, by whom it was established, and by whose authority it is upheld. The promotion of the Arts and Sciences and those useful inventions by which the labor of man is lessened, are worthy the attention of every Government. The encouragement of Agriculture, as the sure and substantial source of wealth, takes rank of all other considerations. With this natural branch of business, Commerce is immediately connected; so that when one of them flourishes the other cannot languish. I recommend to you, Gentlemen the revision of the Laws, as far as is consistent in a summer Session. Those Acts which are useful, and are now expiring, will be revived, and the whole, as a system, by continued attention, be reduced to such a state of plainness and simplicity as will be congenial to the nature of our Government. Gentlemen, While we contemplate, with pleasure and satisfaction, the happy situation of our Commonwealth, we cannot forget that all our prosperity, and all our hopes, depend, under GOD, upon ourselves. Unless we consider ourselves as part of the Nation, we shall soon become the object of Rapine and Plunder from without, and the seat of Discord and Contention within. To prevent an evil of such a magnitude, we are to cherish and cultivate those feelings which result from an idea of our National Character. Sensible of the hazardous situation we are in, a Body of authorized Patriots complied, and the People established, a National Constitution, which, in its principles, is mild,
safe and equal, and in its mode of execution, wise and efficient. We have had at the head of the General Government, men who could have no honor but what they derived from the performance of their duty, and no interest but that of their fellow-citizens. Hence it is, that, from the Administration of a WASHTON and an ADAMS, we have derived National Respectability and Private Security and Prosperity. To counteract the Constitutional Measures of the President or Congress, is an attempt to subvert the Sovereignty of the Whole, and to prostrate the Nation; and if divisions and internal animosities shall take place, if an uneasy and groundless jealousy shall prevail, the measures, from which alone we can expect to be defended, must be rendered inefficient. My Fellow-Citizens will realize, that the Federal Government is as much their Government as is that of the Commonwealth, and their interest in it is as invaluable as their National Existence; and therefore, every idea of its being a Foreign Government, ought to be treated as dangerous and contemptible; but I am persuaded, that our enlightened Nation will yield obedience to the Laws, reverence and respect their Rulers and Magistrates, which proceed from themselves and then we shall continue a united and happy People. Gentlemen, I shall communicate to you, by separate Messages, whatever may be necessary in the present Session; and shall attend with affidavits to such Acts as you may lay before me. Should I consider it to be my duty to disapprove of any of them, and to lay my objections before you, I have no doubt you will believe my conduct to proceed from a sense of duty, and consider it with candour. The appointment of such Civil Officers as is devolved on me by the Constitution, shall be done with a view to the public good alone. The men whose characters are fair, and whose morals are pure, whose patriotism is tried, and whose abilities are equal to the duties of their office, shall be the subjects of my nomination. MOSES GILL. Council-chamber, Boston, June 13, 1799. His Honor then withdrew, the Senate returned to their Hall, the Speech was read, and committed to Messrs. LOWELL, TITCOMB, PICKMAN, SKINNER, and STORER of Portland. In the Senate the Speech was committed to the Hon. Messrs. DWIGHT, BIGELOW, and MASON. Answer to His Honor's Speech. Friday, June 14. Ordered —That Messrs. Lowell, Titcomb, Pickman, Skinner, and Storer, of Portland, be a committee to wait on his honor the Lieutenant-Governor, and present him with the following ADDRESS, In answer to His Honor's Communications. EDWARD H. ROBBINS, speaker. May it please your Honor, THE House of Representatives have received with sensibility and respect the communications which your Honor has been pleased to make to them, in conformity to established and almost immemorial usage. Those practices and usages, which have been fashioned by long experience, demand our respect, unless the most powerful and cogent reasons can be opposed to them. In an age distinguished by its rage for innovation, our respect for ancient institutions should be redoubled. The reciprocation of sentiments between the different branches of the government, produces harmony, advances the public interest, and tends to promote good order and the happiness of the People; which is the end and ought to be the aim of every free government. We sincerely sympathize with your honor in the grief occasioned by the death of our late excellent chief magistrate. In advertising to this melancholy event, we cannot refrain from pausing, and dwelling for a moment on those qualities of the deceased, which so remarkably endeared him to his fellow citizens. In him were singularly united all those virtues which conciliate affection and command respect. To an uncommon mildness of temper, and a disposition to promote the happiness of all, were joined unshaken firmness, and an unyielding sense of duty. His knowledge and discernment enabled, and his regard for the public good prompted him to make the most judicious appointments. A correct and enlightened understanding, and a long and intimate acquaintance with the science of jurisprudence, qualified him to form just opinions of the expediency and constitutionality of such legislative acts as were submitted to his consideration. The whole tenor of his life evidenced the sincerity of his piety, and his unaffected patriotism. Surely the death of such a magistrate, and, at such a crisis, must be considered as a most serious public calamity, and if the ardent prayers of his fellow-citizens could have prolonged his most valuable life, long, very long would he have continued a blessing, and an ornament to his country. Nor will his death be lamented by the citizens of this State alone—the friends of the federal government throughout the union will deeply regret the loss of a man, who in discharging the important duties of his high office, gave on every proper occasion his decided support to the measures of that government. The excellent principles of our Constitution, founded wholly on the basis of equal representation and rational liberty, if properly attended to, and duly executed, cannot fail, under the blessings of Divine Providence, to promote the happiness of the people, and to ensure the prosperity of the Republic. Intelligence and virtue are essential ingredients in the character of Republicans;—without them nations may fancy themselves free, while they are loaded with fetters, and with them a brave people can never be enslaved, although they may be occasionally oppressed. The general means of education therefore cannot be too highly encouraged, and the University at Cambridge, as well as all other Seminaries of Learning,
Notice. THE subscriber, having been appointed Administrator of the estate of Mr. John Adton, late of this city, merchant, deceased, requests those who are indebted to said estate to make payment and those who have demands against the estate to exhibit them to him without delay. W. MEREDITH, No. 16, South Fourth Street. April 26 d1m

merit our special regard, not only from the solemn sanctions of the Constitution, but from the important and distinguished benefits which have flowed from those literary fountains. The Christian Religion is the grand basis of public and private virtue. While we lament the introduction of modern philosophy, the spreading of atheistical principles, and the consequent decline of religious worship, we fully accord, with your honor, that it is our incumbent duty to support, maintain and extend those public institutions of Religion, so dear to our pious ancestors, and which we justly estimate, as the foundation of our national glory and public happiness.
The state of the Treasury is grateful to our feelings, and honorable to the financial policy of our predecessors. The promotion of the arts and sciences which adorn and improve, and the encouragement of agriculture and commerce, which enrich a nation, are certainly important objects of legislation. To revise and to adapt our laws to the present improved state of our country, will continue to be the subject of our attention.
While we contemplate with pleasure, the tranquil and happy situation of this Commonwealth, we cannot forget that our future prosperity in a great measure depends under God, upon our own exertions. Our Federal Constitution was the result of a common sense of public danger, and of a general conviction of the total insufficiency of our old confederation. In its formation it was the work of the whole American people. In its execution it has been upheld by their virtue, and supported by their affection. In its principles, it was therefore naturally mild, safe and equal. In its administration, it has been uniformly wise, patriotic and efficient. If there have been any deluded citizens who have looked upon the Federal Government with a jealous and with a jaundiced eye, if they have regarded as a foreign power the common guardian of our national rights, their numbers must at this moment be too inconsiderable to be dangerous. We regret that any past humiliating events in our country, should have rendered such remarks necessary, but we are happy in the full conviction, that the American people are fast returning to a just sense of their national character.
Without spirit Nations, like individuals, will be trampled upon. Without a just and becoming sense of National Character, we fully agree with your Honor, that we should soon become tributaries, as we have long been the objects of the rapine and lawless plunder of a Foreign Nation. Internally we must cultivate a spirit of obedience, and cheerful support to the laws, and to those who administer them; for no axiom in politics is better founded than the one advanced by your Honor, that to counteract or calumniate the measures of the Federal or State Constituted Authorities, is a direct and alarming blow, aimed at the Sovereignty of the People themselves.
Any communications which may be made from the Chair, will merit our respect, and shall receive our serious and deliberate consideration. The assurance which your Honor has been pleased to make, that in such appointments as shall unavoidably devolve upon you, in the course of the present year, you will have a view only to the public good, merits our highest approbation. If fair characters, pure morals, tried patriotism, and competent abilities, shall be the only recommendations to office, the Magistrates of Massachusetts, will in truth, "become a terror to evil doers, and a praise and encouragement to such as do well."
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Sharp Delany deceased are required to make payment to the subscribers. Those having claims are desired to present them properly authenticated. DAN S DELANY } Administrators. THOS. R. DELANY } June 19. codym.
Valuable Lands FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ON Tuesday the 23rd day of July next, at the Tontitine Coffee-House, in the City of New-York, 48,000 acres, of very valuable Land, situate in the county of Tioga, state of New-York, Southerly of the military tract and Northerly of the town of Chemung, being part of the tract, commonly known by the name of Watkins and Flint's great tract; this tract is surveyed, and divided into Townships and quarter Townships, and the premises hereby advertised for sale, consist of the North East and North West quarters of Township No. 1, the South West quarter of Township No. 6, the North East quarter of Township No. 7, South East quarter of Township No. 8, the North West quarter of Township No. 9, and two lots, in Township No. 11, and 12, adjoining the Owego River, or Creek, containing together upwards of 3000 acres. Two of the above mentioned quarter Townships are divided into lots of from 250 to 300 acres; there are a number of settlers on the tract, and several good roads pass through it, and the surrounding country is in a rapid state of improvement. These lands will be sold in quarter Townships, or smaller quantities to accommodate the purchasers, on the following easy terms.—One fourth of the purchase money to be paid on the execution of the Deed, and the Residue in three equal annual payments, with interest to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, or other good security. The title is indisputable, and the maps and field books containing a description of the lands, may be seen, by applying to Colonel Aaron Burr, Henry Rutgers, Alexander Roberston, or Marinus Willet of the city of New York, who will treat with any person, inclining to purchase, previous to the above day of Sale. New-York, May 23, 25 Sts
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BOSTON, June 15. The whole tonnage of the United States in 1792, fell short of 200,000 tons—it now falls but little short of 900,000. The exports of these States reported in the beginning of that year, amounted to twenty millions of dollars, they now amount to sixty millions.
NEW-YORK, June 19. In transcribing from our Marine Minute on Monday evening, we omitted an article of news which we think of considerable importance. It is this: Capt. King, of the Brandywine Miller, from Oporto informs us, that since the Decree of the French Directory, calling in their privateers, they have generally carried their prizes into the small ports in Spain. Here they refit for their cruises. They say, if they go into French ports, they will be either embargoed or dismantled. By this it would seem that the Spaniards, who are co-operating with France, function what the Directory appear to condemn.
Capt. King further informs that the coast of Portugal swarms with French and Spanish privateers and piratical gun-boats; and that all defenceless vessels that come in their way, are sure to be made prizes of.
By arrivals yesterday. In the afternoon of yesterday, the Pilot Boat Commerce came up from below the Hook. By her we learn, that on Monday last the John Jay Cutter, Capt. Leonard, took possession of the Schooner Maria, under Danish colours, from St. Domingo, and put a prize-master on board. The commerce boarded this Schooner last Sunday, and, as the Captain did not wish to come up, engaged the Commerce to bring down men! water! and provisions! which was complied with; but Capt. Leonard having possession of the Maria, did not permit her to receive these supplies.
The mate of the Maria came up in the Commerce—He tells us this story: That for some time since she sailed from Philadelphia to St. Thomas—from St. Thomas to Martinico and St. Domingo—thence to the place where she was captured. There, he said, she was to wait for orders from the owner's correspondent in New-York, and then she was to proceed to Hamburg!
The Maria is commanded by one Brown, and has one gun lashed to the mast.
The brig Lydia, Capt. Sprague, failed from Antigua, May 24. Left there the fchr. Peggy, Martin, of Virginia; fchr. Atlantic, West, of Baltimore, and a number of other American Vessels.
May 25 in lat. 18, long 63, was boarded by the United States sloop of war Ganges
June 15, spoke a Schooner from Virginia bound to Boston. The ship Eagle, 11 days from St. Mary's, was coming up last evening.
A letter from Rotterdam of April 28, says, the Emperor, of Russia has embargoed all Hamburg vessels in his port, and demanded of the Imperial City, 60,000,000 marks banco; menacing in with an army in case of refusal. It is thought to be a political manoeuvre to bring the King of Prussia to some decision; as he lately acted as the guardian of Hamburg.
CHARLESTON, May 24. The British frigate Melcanger, capt. Sir Charles Ogle, anchored off the Bar yesterday morning; several officers belonging to her came up to town yesterday. Five days ago, the Melcanger fell in with the United States brig General Pinckney, capt. Heyward.
June 10. The United States sloop of war Herald, —Sever, Esq. commander, anchored in the Roads yesterday.
BALTIMORE, June 18. During the last week upwards of sixty brave Americans, were enrolled on the federal roll by lieutenants Sterrett and Edwards, whose exertions deserve the highest encomiums. The rendezvous, is now broke up for a while, and a detachment of lieutenant Edwards's marines are placed to guard the two sloops of war at Fell's Point.
The United States have now ten stout frigates afloat, of from 32 to 44 guns; besides about 30 vessels of war, of from 10 to 24 guns, each.
NORFOLK, June 13. The ship Roba and Betsey, captain Nimmo, (the first of the spring convoy) arrived in Hampton Roads last Tuesday. Left Cork the 12th April, under convoy of the Boston frigate, and parted with the fleet off the Western Islands. Was boarded by an English frigate, who took the latest papers.
Just Published, And to be sold by the Proprietor, JEREMIAH PAUL, No. 35, South Fourth Street; By Isaac Pearson, No. 169, Market-Street; Benjamin Davis, No. 68, Market-Street; John Ormrod, No. 43, Chestnut-Street; William Jones, No. 90, North Fourth-Street; and by Joseph Moore, No. 3, White-House Alley, —TAXE
CHILD'S ASSISTANT; Containing the first principles of Arithmetic, adapted to the capacities of Youth.
A COLLECTION OF COPIES For the use of Schools. Alphabetically arranged, with directions prefixed for holding the Pen. To which is added, approved forms of Receipts, Bills, Orders, Bills of Exchange Bonds and Condonations, Award, &c. Also, the common Tables used in Arithmetic. The Table may be had separately for the use of children at leisure hours. A good profit will be allowed to Retailers. 6th mo 18, 1799, 25 at 6w.
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WHAT is the meaning of the multiplied, and never ending accounts, given by the Aurora, and other like new-papers, of the prodigious strength, military power, inexhaustible resources, skill, and courage of the French Nation? Do the Editors by such abominable exaggerations, hope to induce the People of the United States through fear, to draw themselves within their shell, to use the favorite expression of their leaders in and out of Congress? The fact is, there has not been more vile or wicked arts, practiced in any of the countries which have been conquered, and received a French constitution from the Directory, than in the United States; nor more bare-faced attempts made, under various pretexts, to prevent all preparations for defence or war, by sea and land. Is it not apparent as the sun at noon day, that had the advice of these exclusive patriots, or real republicans been followed, we should perhaps, at this time, have been as much under the power of France, as the United Netherlands, or any other of her republicanized conquests? On reviewing the fate of other states and nations, let us be grateful to providence, first, That we have by many preparations for war escaped the snare which had been laid, to throw us into the grasp of France, under some new-fangled form of Government, administered by the worshippers of her power, superior military tactics, and inexhaustible resources. 2d. That by a fair and rational comparison of the strength and means of the respective countries for war, joined to the space of sea France must traverse to attack the United States, with the difficulties and expenous expence she must encounter, to transport and maintain an army at such a distance, requiring as it would, continual reinforcements of men to repair its losses, which must happen, alike from victories or defeats, it is as demonstrable as any proposition in Euclid, that the United States, according to relative circumstances, are vally an over-match, for this praised, proud, insidious and ambitious nation. We may safely therefore, confiding in the superintending care, of a beneficent, and all wise Providence, call up and marshal the strength he has bestowed upon a people, who still worship him in their hearts on his altars, and in his temples.
If ever this country is conquered by France or, which is the same thing republicanized (according to the meaning attached to this word, by our exclusive patriots) and brought under her councils, it will be owing to indecision in its executive, and to the prevalence of that system, recommended by the party opposed to the army and navy, and not by a fair and open contest of arms, superior courage and resources.
Let us do nothing; let us lie upon our ears; let us creep into our shell; was the perpetual cry of Gallatin, Nicholas and Giles. There never was, and never will be, but one sure way of obliging a powerful nation to act honestly; and that is, by armed preparations, to resist her unjust pretensions, and oppose with effect force to force.
CANNOT speaking of the liberty of conscience, and the press, in his reply to Bailieu's report; observes "I have often made these observations to the Directory, but it would have been, as easy to have persuaded the Grand Turk to have opened his Seraglio, to all the youth of Constantinople, as to have persuaded them, to have given freedom to religion and the press." "Our Republican Directors," he adds page 49, "with to see France one huge political inquisition, or vast cemetery of living souls, like the prisons of Genoa, upon the gate of which, was written through derision, the word Libertas."
A captain, belonging to this port, said to be a Frenchman, states, in a letter to his owner, published a few days since, that he had been captured by the French, and carried in—that they had treated him politely; and in short, that he cannot say too much in their praise. To hear a plundered-man founding forth the praises of his plunderers, is something truly curious; and, one would think, must excite no very high idea of the means by which he came in a situation to experience all this politeness.
The Navy-office has been removed from Walnut street to the house formerly occupied by Dr. Rushton, the corner of Chestnut and Eighth streets.
The frigate United States we understand, will be ready to sail early next week. The recruits which she has lately enlisted, are mostly composed of native Americans. The Constellation, we learn is to proceed to New-York.
A letter received in town this day from N. York, confirms the account of the loss of the ship Star, George of and from this port to N. Orleans; the ship is supposed to be totally lost and only a small part of her cargo saved.
The confagration by which the citizens of Baltimore have recently so greatly suffered, rendered it indispensably necessary to guard against similar misfortunes in future. None appeared so well adapted as the measure they have taken, viz. that of preventing the erection of Wooden Buildings within certain limits of the city, except such as had been heretofore contracted for. The Mayor, however, refused his assent to the measure, in the following message. Upon a re-consideration in the first and second branches of the City Council, it was, notwithstanding, adopted unanimously.
City of Baltimore, June 19, 1799. Gentlemen of the First Branch of the City Council, I approved and signed all the ordinances passed by the council at their last meeting, except the ordinance entitled "an ordinance to prevent the erection of wooden buildings within certain limits of the city of Baltimore," which appears to me to comprehend too great an extent of the city for the first essay, and includes some parts, as yet but thinly settled: And although I am persuaded from experience, that wooden buildings, when completely finished, are more expensive than brick, yet I believe there will be found many persons within the limits of this ordinance, who from particular circumstances of title or situation, will be deprived of the present use of their property, if not permitted to erect temporary wooden buildings.—Had the prohibition been confined to the principal streets, or a more limited and central part of the city, I would have given it my signature; as it is, I have returned it for your reconsideration, being the first opportunity afforded since the bill was presented.
JAMES CALHOUN. From the Farmer's Register. The credulity of many has been put to the test in accounting for a phenomenon which is stated to have taken place in Bedford county. Near to the Suaky Spring, a race has been cut thro' gh a piece of meadow out of the sides of which there has lately issued, at seven or eight different times, a quantity of matter which bore a strong resemblance to blood. This singular circumstance, which had been exaggerated by report was viewed by the superstitious as portentous of some impending evil. A gentleman of this place wrote to the owner of the land enquiring into the reality of the fact to which he received the following answer: "At different times, the amount of eight times and at so many different places, red matter precisely the appearance of blood has issued forth out of a race which I have to convey the water into my meadow where there was never, to my knowledge, a spring rose before. The red matter is about as thick as the blood, out of the vein of an ox; it has been seen to boil up above the surface of the water more than an inch, and continue from one to ten minutes, and the water afterwards bore every appearance of blood for two or three hours. I had caught some of the matter, and kept it in a bottle, three or four days; but every hour it became more pale, and therefore not worth sending. I have given you a short history of literal facts, and you will please to think of it as you may deem meet. I am tired of making conjectures."
Mineralists tell us that mines frequently cleanse themselves by a discharge of extraneous matter. The most probable conjecture is that this phenomenon is a circumstance of this nature.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia, CLEARED.
Brig Betsey, Wicks, Havanna Sloop Penelope, Wood, Martinique Franklin Berry, Newburyport Came up from the Port, Brig Eliza, Peterloo, Leghorn, Capt. Thomas, of the Clarissa, on the 12th inst. 160 miles S S E. of Cape Henlopen, spoke the ships Connecticut and Delaware, the Old Tom and Fame in company. Ship Neptune, Lake, of this port, a cartel, sent into Kingston on her passage home from Port au Prince, has been libelled.
June 20. Arrived at the Port, Brig Nancy, Cooke, Havanna 17 days. Brig Lydia, Sprague, of this port, has arrived at New-York, from Antigua. Brig Sea Nymph, Greene, for Hamburg, lay at New Castle yesterday morning. Brig Amiable, Eldridge, for Hamburg, left New-Castle yesterday. Ship Ann and Hope, Page, 126 days from Canton, has arrived at Narraganset bay (Rhode-Island).
Hamburg, April 6. Arrivals from the United States.
March 9. Weltrefreeden, Mahlmann, Charles-ton. Pallas, Hutchinson, Philadelphia Hooper, Hooper, Boston Nordische Lowe, Janlen, New York Henry, Laufen, Charleston Nancy Young, Boston Polly, Makins, Philadelphia April 3 Cleopatra, Connor, Baltimore.
ARRIVED. New-York, June 19.
Days. Ship Pomona, Perenechef, Bermuda Brig Union, Burke, New-Orleans 19 Lydia, Sprague, Antigua 25 Sloop Aurora, Sloan, Charleston 5 The fchr. Jenny & Hannah from Honduras is captured by the French, and the capt. and crew sent on shore on Cuba. The ship Star, from Philadelphia to New-Orleans is lost in the mouth of the river and a part of her cargo saved, now selling for the underwriters. Sch'r. Eglantine has arrived at Havanna.
Baltimore, June 18. Arrived yesterday, Brig William, captain Luthwait, 17 days, from St. Thomas—Ballast—Jacob Adams.
Schooner Polly, captain Harris, 17 days from Cape-Nicholas-Mole—Coffee—Jonathan Harrison. Left there, brig Delaware White; Schooner Clara, Edwards, both of this port, to sail in 12 or 15 days.
Ship Louisa, captain Champlin, 22 days from Havanna—Sugar—Robert Gilmore and Sons.
Left the following vessels at Havanna: Ship Halcyon, White, do. Sally, Smith, do. Active, Creighton, do. Brig Industry, Trawrie, do. Betsey, do. Schm. Polly, do. Sloop Lavender, do. The Schooner Lark, captain McKee, 31 days from Surinam, with coffee and sugar, belonging to Smith and Buchanan, is in the river coming up, in a wrecked condition, having had her foremast carried away about ten days ago in a gale of wind. Left Surinam, the ship Caroline, captain Clark; brig Dubouche, captain Stone; and Schooner Nymph, captain Boyd.
The Schooner Mary, captain Johnson, failed in company with the Lark.
Arrived this day, Schooner Aurora, Brown, 6 days from Charleston. Capt. B. has furnished us with Charleston papers to the 8th inst. which contain nothing new.
On Saturday night, about 40 miles to the southward of Cape Henry, spoke brig Betsey, captain Whitmarsh, 13 days from Havanna, bound to Baltimore.
Capt. Small, of this ship Hannah, failed from New Orleans the 22d ult. left there, ship Paulina, Brooks, of New-York, Schooner Hopewell, Brent, do. a ship belonging to Charleston, and brig Commerce, Childs, Baltimore; failed in company with a sloop, captain Levering, for New-York, and several other Americans.
Spoke in the Mississippi, fchr. Volunteer, from Baltimore, bound to New Orleans, and belonging to Alexandria; all well.
June 12, lat. 33, 50, N. long. 77, 30, W. spoke the Brigantine Rising Sun, capt. Homer, from Boston, bound to Savannah, out 22 days—had been in a heavy gale of wind, which have her on her beam ends and shifted the cargo. Among other things lost was his water, which we supplied him with.
Capt. Small was boarded by the British men of war Thunderer and Hannibal, the officers of which broke open a number of letters, took out several of his hands, and committed other insults; but o capt. Small behaving himself with the dignity of an American, they released his hands, and suffered him to proceed.
Capt. Small informs us that the ship Star of Philadelphia is cast away near the mouth of the Mississippi—cargo considerably damaged, but saved; vessel lost.
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