Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-01-16 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119, CHESNUT-STREET.
NUMBER 1975.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 16, 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.
JAMAICA RUM.
THE CARGO, Of the ship CHARLES, Captain Salter, From the North side of JAMAICA, Near 200 hhds. of fine high proof JAMAICA RUM. Now Landing at South Street Wharf. PETER BLIGHT.
THE SHIP CHARLES, Captain SALTER, Coppered, mount twelve 6 pounders and thirty-five men—returns immediately to JAMAICA, for Passage apply as above. dec 17. dsm
For sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL
OF A NEW SHIP, 80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 5 to between decks; about 330 tons; with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good found seasoned timber and plank; launched in November, 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time. Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMPSON, dec 27. 3aw.tf.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow MARI A, HANS OLOF KOCK, commander. A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf: dec 17. $
For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN. Who has For Sale, TWO Sloops,
Well calculated for the river trade—The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Ced. frames, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The SALLY, about 30 tons, fails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldthwait & Baldwin, W. B. Goldthwait, Goldthwait & Moore, or the subscribers, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. august 3. $
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. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10. 2aw
English wrought Nails.
Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn tharps—also 1, 3, 4, and 6 cleats—sprigs—tucks—feupper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
NOTICE.
THE share-holders of the Lehigh Coal Mine, are hereby notified, that the election for a President, eight Managers and a Treasurer for the ensuing year, will be held at the house of Joseph Hardy, Esq. of the Golden Swan in Third Street, Philadelphia, on the third Monday in January next, at four o'clock in the afternoon. ISAAC WAMPOLE, Sec'y. december 29. raw.jw. fa.
United States. Pennsylvania district } ss. IN pursuance of a Writ to me directed, from the Honorable Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania district, will be exposed to sale at the Merchants' Coffee-House, in the city of Philadelphia, on Thursday, the 24th day of January, inst. at 6 o'clock in the afternoon.
THE SLOOP, Called, THE YAME S, With all and singular, her tackle, apparel and furniture, as the same now are: The said Sloop having been condemned to pay Mariner's Wages, &c. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal.
Marshall's Office, at Philadelphia, 14th January, 1799. N. B. The inventory may be seen at my office. jan. 14. dts
AUGUSTUS FRICKE, Woollen Draper & Men's Mercer No. 7, South Third Street, HAS RECEIVED, per the last arrival from Europe, a large assortment of the fashionable Goods in his line, And has constantly for sale a general assortment of
First rate London superfine Broad Cloths Cassimeres Vest Patterns of all kinds And every other article in the gentleman's line by wholesale and retail. december 10. def
ADVERTISEMENT.
TODD & MOTT, Of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having assigned over their effects, real, personal, and mixed, to the subscribers for the benefit of all their Creditors—
Notice is hereby Given, To all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts to either of the assignees, or to WILLIAM MOTT, No. 62, Dock-street, their agent duly authorized; in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged without delay. John Waddington } Assignees. John Rhodes } John Allen. nov. 26. tm.th&fat.Fi
T E A, A Few Casks of IMPERIAL TEA, For sale, on reasonable terms, at No. 42, South Second-street. december 22. 2awtf
To be Let, for one or more years IN FEAR, NEAR THIRD-STREET A new Brick Coach-House, Will contain two carriages and a chair, with a complete STABLE for four horses—apply to PETER BLIGHT, Dock-street. december 26. diot
FOR SALE, AT NO. 9, SOUTH WATER-STREET, Lith Linens, 7-8 and 4-4, well assorted, in whole and half boxes Checks, in ditto Drogheda's, and Brown 7-8 bected Linens Irish Hacked Flax Scots Thread Men and Womens Combs Russia Duck, of an excellent quality, and 100 hhds. Aux Cayes Molasses. By ISAAC HARVEY, junr. 12th. mo. 17. d4w.
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 14th of January next, at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashr. Dec. 8, 1798. dtel
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia. Enquire of William M. Biddle no. 147, Chesnut-street. nov. 22. $
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Russia Duck, 50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine 1 pair nine pound Cannon A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs 40000s Fine Flax Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis. Penn-street, } November 28. $
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jesse & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the first quality in bags, 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in canisters. nov. 23. dtf
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second Street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he affirms those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5. $
Nicklin & Griffith, HAVE FOR SALE, Sail Cloth by the bale or piece, (No. 1 & 8) One bale of femming-twine Copper in sheets, from 24 by 48 to 48 by 60 inches Two tubs raised copper still bottoms Queens' ware, assorted in crates London porter in bottles, contained in cases Empty port-wine bottles Yellow ochre in casks Cochineal in frons Indigo in do. & cakes 35 cases and trunks of muslins, ginghams, dimities, mullinettes and pulicat handkerchiefs, in small assorted packages, calculated for the West India market 12 trunks printed calicoes 4 bales calicoes; assorted 1 do. coarse woolens Old Madeira wine Sheathing paper English nails in casks, assorted The Brig AMAZON, FOR SALE OR CHARTER. December 19. m.w.&fatf
THE CARGO, Of the SHIP INDIA, Captain ASHMEAD, from BATAVIA, Consisting of JAVA COFFEE, Of the First Quality—to be Sold, by MORDECAI LEWIS. dec 11. d3w
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, BY WILLIAM YOUNG, Corner of Chesnut and Second-streets, JOAN OF ARC, AN EPIC POEM, By Robert Southey; with notes. "WE do not hesitate to declare our opinion that the poetical powers displayed in it are of a very superior kind—Conceptions more lofty and daring, sentiments more commanding, and language more energetic, will not easily be found:—nor does scarcely any part of it sink into languor, as the glow of feelings and genius animates the whole. The language is, for the most part, modelled out of that of Milton; and not unfrequently, it has a strong relish of Shakespeare." Monthly Review, vol. 19, p. 361.
A HISTORY, OR ANECDOTES OF THE REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA, IN THE YEAR 1762. Translated from the French of M. de Rulhiere; With an elegant Head of the late Empress. [The second edition, price 75 cents.] "The grounds of M. de Rulhiere's information seem indisputable, and his readers appear to have every reason to be satisfied with his discernment, in unfolding the motives and circumstances that concurred in bringing about this striking event. "We shall only add, that we have seldom met with more interesting original anecdotes, than those that are contained in the little work which we have now reviewed." Appendix to Monthly Review, vol. 22. dec 19. wfdm&fm
LARENCE SECKEL, No. 155, Market-Street. First quality London Particular } Wines. Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon } Cognac Brandy, 1st to 4th proof. Spirits. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. dec 3. mw&fzw
NOTICE, PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset county, Maryland, authorizing WILLIAM POLK, Esq. majors SAMUEL WILSON, and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to procure a principal teacher for said Academy—NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qualified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Geography and the Mathematics, and such other branches of Literature as is customary to reach in such Schools, will meet with liberal encouragement and it is presumed will be well accommodated in taking charge of this Academy. The building is spacious and will accommodate at least sixty Students. Proposals may be addressed to John Davis, No. 161 Arch-street, or William Winder, accountant in the Navy department, Walnut Street, Philadelphia, or to either of the three gentlemen above mentioned, near Princess Anne, Maryland. dec 17. $
R. TAYLOR, MUSIC PROFESSOR, NO. 96, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he continues to teach Ladies the Piano Forte as usual. Nov. 6. tuthea
NOTICE, ALL Persons indebted to the estate of JANE DAVIDSON, widow, deceased, are requested to make payment; and those who have any demands against the said estate to render their accounts duly attested, to WM. DAVIDSON, or } Executors JAMES DAVIDSON. dec 31. 3aw3w
NOTICE, SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentlemen Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers—Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the said building, which makes it perfectly convenient. november 6. thaw
THE CREDITORS, OF JOHN M'DONALD, OF PHILADELPHIA. ARE hereby notified, that application to the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Philadelphia, for the benefit of the Act of the General Assembly, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing that the person of a Debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt, after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, &c.—passed the 4th day of April, anno domini, 1798; and that the Judges of said Court have appointed Wednesday, the second day of January next for a hearing of said John M'Donald and his Creditors, where you may attend. JOHN M'DONALD dec 19. wedgt
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Dock, near Third-street. WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF COSSAS Baftas. Mamoodies Humhums Taftates Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. 1awtf
To RENT, A GENTEL THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, IN Fifth, near Spruce Street.—Enquire at No. 12, North Third Street. jan 7. dtw
Just Published BY THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone-house, no. 41, South Second-street, PHILADELPHIA. ENCYCLOPEDIA: OR, A DICTIONARY OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE, On a PLAN entirely new. BY WHICH THE DIFFERENT SCIENCES AND ARTS Are digested into the Form of Distinct TREATISES or SYSTEMS COMPREHENDING THE History, Theory, and Practice, of each, according to the latest discoveries and improvements: and full explanations given of the Various Detailed Parts of Knowledge, whether relating to natural and artificial objects, or to matters ecclesiastical, civil, military, commercial, &c. Including elucidation of the most important topics relative to religion, morals, manners, and the economy of life: together with a description of all the countries, cities, principal mountains, seas, rivers &c. throughout the world; a general history, ancient and modern, of the different empires, kingdoms and states; and an account of the lives of the most eminent persons in every nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Compiled from the writings of the best authors, in several languages; the most approved dictionaries, as well as general science as of particular branches; the transactions, journals, and memoirs, of learned societies; the MS. lectures of eminent professors on different sciences; and a variety of original materials, furnished by an extensive correspondence. The work is now completed in eighteen large quarto volumes, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two copperplates. The few copies which remain on hand are offered for sale at 135 dollars for the 18 volumes in boards 162 dollars neatly bound in sheep leather 180 dollars handsomely bound in Calf 207 dollars in Russia or Morocco.
T. DOBSON, HAS JUST OPENED A SUBSCRIPTION, For Publishing a Supplement to the Work. The object of which is to correct such mis-statements as have been found in the Work, and to give an account of the most important discoveries and improvements which have been made for the last ten years. It is expected this Supplement will consist of three volumes; on such paper and type as the Encyclopedia, at Six Dollars per volume, in boards Six Dollars of which to be paid on subscribing. dec 15. 2awow
NOTICE, THE COPARTNERSHIP OF HUDSON & YORK, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands are requested to present them for settlement to WILLIAM HUDSON, who is duly authorized to adjust the same. dec 15. 2awow
REMOVAL, WILLIAM HUDSON, Has removed from No. 54, north Front street, to No. 80, Chesnut, near the corner of Front, (to the store formerly occupied by Mr. JOHN MILLER, junr.) Where he has for sale on his usual low terms, an extensive assortment of DRY GOODS. december 28. d3w
Bank of Pennsylvania, DECEMBER 27th, 1798. NOTICE is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania, that an Election of Nineteen DIRECTORS, to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the fourth of February next, at 10 o'clock. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extra from the seventh Section of the Act of Incorporation. "Article 2d. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected." dt 4F
WHEREAS the Certificate of Two shares of the Bank of the United States in the name of SAMUEL AMORY, of London, banker, No. 3182, issued in lieu of 11,593, 11,594, were forwarded from London by the British packet Countess, of Leicester, capt. Dodd, bound for New-York, which packet was captured by the French, and the said certificate lost; and for the renewal of which, application is made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. Phila. Oct. 26, 1798. d3m
The Subscribers, Have received by the Clothier from Liverpool A CONSIGNMENT OF TEN CASES OF Well Assorted Buttons, About 501. sterling each Case, which they will dispose of per package, on liberal terms. Medford & Willis, No. 78, North Front near Arch street. WANTED, ABOUT fifty Casks of Flag Annatto or Rocca, Apply as above. dec 22. $
NOTICE, THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Kock, master. dec 29. $ 14 Pipes Madeira Wine, FOR SALE BY Crooke Stevenson, No. 4, South Water-street. dec 22. $
NOTICE, THE public are desired to take notice, that the partnership of SAMUEL BENNETT and SAMUEL CAREY Jun. trading under the firm of BENNETT & CAREY, has dissolved. SAMUEL BENNETT BIRD WILSON Attorney for SAMUEL CAREY Jun. jan. 4. d2w. TO BE RENTED, The dwelling house No. 153, South Water street, together with a flock of stores and wharf adjoining, enquire of JOSEPH SIMS. Dec. 29. qd2w
THOMAS MURCATROYD, Has entered into partnership with his two Sons, UNDER THE FIRM OF Thomas Murcatroyd & Sons, WHO HAVE FOR SALE At No. 35, Dock-Street, 1st and 4th proof Brandy in Pipes and Burs Irish Market } Wines, in Casks. Medoc Latour, } Lunelle Two Trunks Umbrellas. dec 31. dtw
NOTICE, Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient: thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs;—and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, } Assignees WILLIAM BUCKLEY, } JOHN HALL. } J. Thomas. dec. 31. dtf
Black India Lustring. A quantity just received and of the first first quality, TO BE SOLD LOW FOR CASH At No. 55, north Third, street by SAMUEL C. COX. dec. 28. dtw
NOTICE, ALL persons indebted to the Estate of SAMUEL WALLIS, Esq. of Muncy township, in the county of Lycoming, lately deceased, are hereby required to come forward immediately and pay their respective debts.—And all persons having legal demands against the Estate, are requested to produce their accounts, properly authenticated, for settlement. JOHN WALLIS, } Administrators. WILLIAM ELLIS, } DANIEL SMITH, } JOHN ADLUM, december 13. 31aw4w
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment;—And all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement. JOSIAH HEWES, } Executors. JOHN MORTON, } JOSEPH ANTHONY, } december 26. dtf
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber; and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market street Philadelphia, dec. 4, 1798. coif
Insurance Company of the state of Pennsylvania. THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Company's Office on Monday the fourteenth day of January next at Eleven O'clock. JAMES S. COX, President. 17. dt14.1
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank stock, funding in the name of Hudson Atkinson of London, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2424, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS M'EUEN & Co. nov. 28. d3m
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Carronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. $

CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY.
THE Subscribers are informed that the BALL, in compliment to the President of the United States, will be given at the New Theatre on Wednesday the 16th instant.
Managers. Thomas W. Francis, Thomas Keeland, Matthew Pearce, Wm. Macpherson, James Gibson, Jonathan Williams, Stephen Kingston, Samuel Murgatroyd.
N. B.—Carriages are to set down with their horse heads to the well, and take up facing the east.
Subscribers who may not have received their cards, will please to send for them to O'Ellers Hotel.—No lady or gentleman admissible without delivering the card at the door.
NEW THEATRE.
The Managers respectfully acquaint their Subscribers, and the Public, that the Theatre will be opened immediately after the Ball to be given on the 16th Inst.
WIGNELL & REINAGLE.
jan. 11
This day Published,
AND FOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE,
The Essays under the Signature of
VIRGINIENSIS,
ON THE ALIEN AND SEDITION LAWS.
(Price 25 cents, 12mo.)
IT is perhaps futile to expect to work conviction in the minds of so inveterate and vicious a class of men, as the Democrats of America, by any arguments however forcible; or any display of truth, however irresistible: These writings are, however, calculated to produce a more important and useful effect, by placing the subject in its true light before honest men, who are uninformed, or have been misinformed as to the nature and objects of those bills.
jan. 15
6t
TO LET,
THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton.
jan. 11
6t
Insurance Company of North America.
A MEETING of the Stock-holders is to be held at their office on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. agreeably to adjournment. Eben. Hazard, sec'y.
jan. 15.
dt17
JOHN SHIELDS,
MOST earnestly solicits all his Creditors, prior to the 23d day of August, 1797, that have not furnished their accounts, to render them to him before the 20th instant, as after that day they will be excluded from his first dividend.
January 2
d 121 Jy.
Bank of Pennsylvania,
December 31, 1798.
The Stockholders of the Bank of Pennsylvania are hereby notified that their Annual meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 1st day of February next at 10 o'clock.
By order of the Board, JONA. SMITH, cashier.
jan. 12
dt17 F.
Lost, this Morning,
A CHECK, No. 873, on the Bank of the United States, for 175 dollars, dated the 11th and drawn by Bond and Brookes, in favor of J. B. Bond: Also a five dollar note of the Bank of the United States:—Payment of the check is stopped. Whoever will deliver it to the subscribers at the corner of Market and Sixth Street, shall receive the five Dollars in reward.
BOND & BROOKES.
jan. 12.
6t
WILL BE SOLD,
At Public Vendue, on the 17th Instant, in the evening,
Two Tracts or Pieces of Land, SITUATE in the state of Tennessee, one of them lying and being in the county of Sumner, on the Head-waters of Flinn's creek, containing one thousand seven hundred and fourteen acres, and the other situate in Hawkins county, in the same state, containing five thousand acres.
Conditions of sale will be cash, to be paid on the execution of the deed. Information, relative to the titles, may be had on application to Joshua B. Bond, no. —, corner of High and Sixth Streets, Philadelphia.
Shannon & Polk, Auc'trs.
jan. 8
dt17 Jy.
NOTICE.
THE public are hereby cautioned against purchasing two Tracts of Land in the state of Tennessee, advertised for sale on the evening of the 17th of January by Shannon and Polk. The conditions of trust by which Joshua B. Bond became in anywise interested in them not having been complied with, he can have no farther title, claim, or demand to them.—The subscriber is determined, therefore, to contest his, the said Bond's right in every stage.
jan. 15.
SAMUEL MINNICK
dt17 Jy.
January 14th, 1799.
AT a meeting of the President and Managers of the Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company, a dividend of five dollars per share is declared for the last six months, which will be appropriated agreeable to a resolution of the Stockholders the 12th of June, 1797.
Extract from the minutes.
WILLIAM GOVETT, Sec'y.
WANTED.
Genteel Board & Lodging,
FOR two single Gentlemen, in a respectable private family, where they can be accommodated with a sitting room, the situation must be in South Second or Third Streets, between Walnut and Pine Streets.—Enquire No. 17, South Second-Street.
jan. 14.
93t
ALL PERSONS
Who have any demands against the Estate of ALEX ANDER ROSS, House Carpenter, late of this City, deceased, will please to exhibit their accounts, properly attested, and those who are indebted to said Estate will please pay the same to
ALEXANDER LEE, Administrator.
No. 86, Christian Street.
jan. 14.
3t
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 16
The following is from the CRITICAL REVIEW, a Democratic publication.
NORTH-AMERICA.
THE negotiations between the American and French republics have excited so much attention, that our readers will not be displeased if we enter into some detail upon the subject.
An important message from the president of the United States, was communicated, on the 19th of March, to the two legislative assemblies. The substance of it may thus be stated. Though the exertions of the American envoys for the adjustment of all differences were sincere and unremitted, there was no ground of expectation that the objects of their mission would be accomplished on terms compatible with the honor or safety of the nation. It was therefore necessary that the two councils should adopt such measures as would tend to the protection of seafaring and trading citizens, to the increase of the stores of war, and the defence of exposed portions of territory; and should provide supplies for defraying extraordinary expenses, and compensating the deficiencies which might be occasioned by depredations on commerce. They were particularly conjured by the president to manifest, in all their proceedings, such zeal, vigor, and concert, in defence of the national rights, as might be proportioned to the danger with which those rights were threatened.
At the desire of the house of representatives, the president submitted the dispatches of the envoys to the inspection of the legislative body. The contents of these papers are curious.
From these documents it appears, that general Pinckney and his diplomatic associates (Marshall and Gerry) were treated, on their arrival at Paris, with great disrespect; that some observations made by the president in a speech to the congress had given offence to the directory;
and that an apologetic explanation was demanded, as a preliminary to negotiatory conferences. The person who intimated this demand, added, that a sum of money would be necessary to secure a favorable reception from the directory, and that a considerable loan would also be expedient. Another agent, the confidential friend of the minister Talleyrand, informed the envoys, that, when an explicit apology should have been made, the French republic would prepare for the completion of a treaty, which should place the two states in the the same predicament with regard to each other, in which they stood in the year 1778; or, in other words, a treaty which would allow the French the same advantages that were enjoyed by the English in their trade with the subjects of the United States; but that an essential part of the agreement would be the advance of money. This loan, he observed, might be so disguised, that the British court, which might otherwise consider it as a breach of neutrality, would not be offended. When he was asked whether the directory might not be induced to recede from the demand of an apology, he replied, that he knew only one mode of application which would tend to remove it—that was, the offer of money. The spirit of forbiddity, rapacity which was thus exhibited, disgusted the envoys; and having expressed their surprise at such demands, they requested time for consulting their employers, promising, that, if the French would desist from all captures of American ships, one of the three should make an immediate voyage for additional instructions. The agent was dissatisfied with this proposal, and reverting to the requisition of an apology, he desired to know whether the ministers were ready to comply. They answered, that they had no power to invalidate any part of the President's speech: that such an attempt would expose them to the risk of recall; and that even if they should disavow the offensive passages, the public opinion respecting the public opinion respecting the truth of the imputations would still remain the same.
The former of the two agents, in an interview which took place soon after the signature of the definitive treaty with the emperor, affirmed, that the directory had, since that peace, assumed a higher and more decisive tone towards neutral powers than had before been used, and intended to treat as enemies all nations which should refuse to assist the French. He therefore urged the expediency of submission; but Mr. Pinckney declared that he could not acquiesce; and that if the French should attack his countrymen, they must have recourse to the best means of self defence. The agent now renewed the demand of pecuniary advances; and he did not scruple to say, that the rulers of France had no regard to justice, and that money alone could influence them. The envoy still resisted; and when the Frenchman warned them of the danger of refusal, and boasted of the power of his country, they replied that they were fully sensible of those points, and wished to be on friendly terms with the nation; but that America would not purchase the friendship of any state by the surrender of her independence; that she had a right to be neutral; that to advance money to a belligerent power would be to
deviate from her neutrality; that to agree to such a loan, under the lash and coercion of France, would be to relinquish the government of herself, and submit to a foreign government imposed by force; and that, if she could tamely suffer her rights to be invaded, her reputation would be irretrievably lost.
A private conference followed between Mr. Gerry and M. Talleyrand. The French minister proposed, that 50,000 pounds sterling should be given without delay by way of douceur; and that one of the envoys should return to America to procure the assent of the congress to a loan; but he declared, that, in the mean time, the directory would not receive the two other ministers, and that the commercial depredations were not to be discontinued. This arrogant and domineering behaviour could not be expected to prove successful.
The friend of Talleyrand afterwards made an attempt which he termed a last effort to serve the envoys, though it tended to the enforcement of ignominious terms. He called their attention to the situation of the United States, and to the power of France. He hoped that they would not deceive themselves with the idea of a full ability of resistance, on the part of their countrymen, but would reflect on the fate of Venice, which might soon be that of the American republic. They might perhaps trust, he said, to the probability of a league with Great-Britain; but such confidence would be fallacious. An army of 150,000 men, commanded by the gallant and able Buonaparte, might be enabled to invade this island; in which event a complete conquest would ensue: or, if the invasion should not take place, the alarm which the menace of a descent would diffuse through the realm, would occasion such enormous expenses as would drive the ministry into a peace. But, even if the English should be able to continue the war, and the Americans should join them, they would not have any opportunities of inflicting much injury upon France. On the other hand, the advantages which the United States might derive from an acquaintance in the desires of the French, would be very considerable, and, in case of the destruction of the British government, would be particularly great, as the wealth and arts of the English would pass over to America.
The delegates of the congress were unmoved by these representations, and disdainful of the thoughts of submission. They replied, that the treatment received by the Americans from the French proved an ill return for that friendship of which the former had given unequivocal testimonies, at a time when the latter were threatened with ruin by a confederacy so powerful and so decidedly hostile, that it was even dangerous to be on terms of amity with them.
To a state thus friendly, what (said the envoys, in a style of manly, indignant, and just reproach) is the conduct and the language of France? Wherever our property can be found, she seizes it, unprovoked, she determines to treat us as enemies; and our non-resistance produces no diminution of hostility against us; her abuses and insults our government, endeavors to weaken it in the estimation of the people, recalls her own minister, refuses to receive ours; and, when extraordinary means are taken to make such explanations as may remove misunderstandings, and such alterations in the existing relations of the two countries as may tend to produce harmony, the envoys who bear these amicable wishes of their country; but it is intimated to them, in the haughty style of a master, that unless they will pay a sum to which their resources scarcely extend, the United States may expect, like Venice, to be erased from the list of nations; that France will annihilate the only free republic upon earth, and the only nation in the universe which has manifested for her a cordial friendship! This short statement exhibits a striking picture of French insolence, ingratitude, and iniquity.
In this unrelenting state the negotiation remained during the winter. At length the envoys being again desired to declare, whether they would accept or reject the offered terms, Messrs. Pinckney and Marshall chose the latter part of the alternative. Their departure from France was the consequence of their refusal; but Mr. Gerry, it is said, has been permitted to remain. All parties must unite in condemning the conduct of the French on this occasion. Disgusting haughtiness, unprincipled rapacity, and gross injustice, mark their proceedings. The Americans, on the contrary, have testified a regard both to prudence and honor. They have studiously labored to avoid a war; but, if they should be driven to that extremity, they have both the spirit and the power to defend themselves.
deviate from her neutrality; that to agree to such a loan, under the lash and coercion of France, would be to relinquish the government of herself, and submit to a foreign government imposed by force; and that, if she could tamely suffer her rights to be invaded, her reputation would be irretrievably lost.
A private conference followed between Mr. Gerry and M. Talleyrand. The French minister proposed, that 50,000 pounds sterling should be given without delay by way of douceur; and that one of the envoys should return to America to procure the assent of the congress to a loan; but he declared, that, in the mean time, the directory would not receive the two other ministers, and that the commercial depredations were not to be discontinued. This arrogant and domineering behaviour could not be expected to prove successful.
The friend of Talleyrand afterwards made an attempt which he termed a last effort to serve the envoys, though it tended to the enforcement of ignominious terms. He called their attention to the situation of the United States, and to the power of France. He hoped that they would not deceive themselves with the idea of a full ability of resistance, on the part of their countrymen, but would reflect on the fate of Venice, which might soon be that of the American republic. They might perhaps trust, he said, to the probability of a league with Great-Britain; but such confidence would be fallacious. An army of 150,000 men, commanded by the gallant and able Buonaparte, might be enabled to invade this island; in which event a complete conquest would ensue: or, if the invasion should not take place, the alarm which the menace of a descent would diffuse through the realm, would occasion such enormous expenses as would drive the ministry into a peace. But, even if the English should be able to continue the war, and the Americans should join them, they would not have any opportunities of inflicting much injury upon France. On the other hand, the advantages which the United States might derive from an acquaintance in the desires of the French, would be very considerable, and, in case of the destruction of the British government, would be particularly great, as the wealth and arts of the English would pass over to America.
The delegates of the congress were unmoved by these representations, and disdainful of the thoughts of submission. They replied, that the treatment received by the Americans from the French proved an ill return for that friendship of which the former had given unequivocal testimonies, at a time when the latter were threatened with ruin by a confederacy so powerful and so decidedly hostile, that it was even dangerous to be on terms of amity with them.
To a state thus friendly, what (said the envoys, in a style of manly, indignant, and just reproach) is the conduct and the language of France? Wherever our property can be found, she seizes it, unprovoked, she determines to treat us as enemies; and our non-resistance produces no diminution of hostility against us; her abuses and insults our government, endeavors to weaken it in the estimation of the people, recalls her own minister, refuses to receive ours; and, when extraordinary means are taken to make such explanations as may remove misunderstandings, and such alterations in the existing relations of the two countries as may tend to produce harmony, the envoys who bear these amicable wishes of their country; but it is intimated to them, in the haughty style of a master, that unless they will pay a sum to which their resources scarcely extend, the United States may expect, like Venice, to be erased from the list of nations; that France will annihilate the only free republic upon earth, and the only nation in the universe which has manifested for her a cordial friendship! This short statement exhibits a striking picture of French insolence, ingratitude, and iniquity.
In this unrelenting state the negotiation remained during the winter. At length the envoys being again desired to declare, whether they would accept or reject the offered terms, Messrs. Pinckney and Marshall chose the latter part of the alternative. Their departure from France was the consequence of their refusal; but Mr. Gerry, it is said, has been permitted to remain. All parties must unite in condemning the conduct of the French on this occasion. Disgusting haughtiness, unprincipled rapacity, and gross injustice, mark their proceedings. The Americans, on the contrary, have testified a regard both to prudence and honor. They have studiously labored to avoid a war; but, if they should be driven to that extremity, they have both the spirit and the power to defend themselves.
The Senate and House of Representatives at a joint meeting, have appointed Peter Baymou, Esq., Treasurer of this Commonwealth for the ensuing year, by an unanimous vote.
Circuit Courts of Nisi Prius are to be held by the Judges of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, as follows, to wit: By Chief Justice McKean and Judge Shippen, On Monday 15th April, at York, for York county— 22d „ Lancaster, Lancaster 29th „ Carlisle, Cumberland Tuesday, 7th May, Huntingdon, Huntingdon Monday, 13th „ Lewis Town, Mifflin 20th „ Sunbury, Northumberland. 27th „ Lycoming, Lycoming By Judges Yeates and Smith. On Monday 15th April, at Bedford, for Bedford County 22d „ Greenburgh, Westmoreland 29th „ Pittsburgh, Allegheny 6th May, Washington, Washington. 13th „ „ „ 20th „ Union Town, Fayette 27th „ Chambersburg, Franklin Tuesday 8th „ „ „
The Senate and House of Representatives at a joint meeting, have appointed Peter Baymou, Esq., Treasurer of this Commonwealth for the ensuing year, by an unanimous vote.
Circuit Courts of Nisi Prius are to be held by the Judges of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, as follows, to wit: By Chief Justice McKean and Judge Shippen, On Monday 15th April, at York, for York county— 22d „ Lancaster, Lancaster 29th „ Carlisle, Cumberland Tuesday, 7th May, Huntingdon, Huntingdon Monday, 13th „ Lewis Town, Mifflin 20th „ Sunbury, Northumberland. 27th „ Lycoming, Lycoming By Judges Yeates and Smith. On Monday 15th April, at Bedford, for Bedford County 22d „ Greenburgh, Westmoreland 29th „ Pittsburgh, Allegheny 6th May, Washington, Washington. 13th „ „ „ 20th „ Union Town, Fayette 27th „ Chambersburg, Franklin Tuesday 8th „ „ „
The Senate and House of Representatives at a joint meeting, have appointed Peter Baymou, Esq., Treasurer of this Commonwealth for the ensuing year, by an unanimous vote.
Circuit Courts of Nisi Prius are to be held by the Judges of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, as follows, to wit: By Chief Justice McKean and Judge Shippen, On Monday 15th April, at York, for York county— 22d „ Lancaster, Lancaster 29th „ Carlisle, Cumberland Tuesday, 7th May, Huntingdon, Huntingdon Monday, 13th „ Lewis Town, Mifflin 20th „ Sunbury, Northumberland. 27th „ Lycoming, Lycoming By Judges Yeates and Smith. On Monday 15th April, at Bedford, for Bedford County 22d „ Greenburgh, Westmoreland 29th „ Pittsburgh, Allegheny 6th May, Washington, Washington. 13th „ „ „ 20th „ Union Town, Fayette 27th „ Chambersburg, Franklin Tuesday 8th „ „ „
The Senate and House of Representatives at a joint meeting, have appointed Peter Baymou, Esq., Treasurer of this Commonwealth for the ensuing year, by an unanimous vote.
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DUBLIN, Oct. 25.
Lord Cornwallis has at length determined to act vigorously against the rebels. His last amnesty expired yesterday, and to-morrow, 1000 men march towards Wexford, to settle that miserable country.
In an address presented to him on Thursday from the Nobility and Gentry of that county, the following strong fact was stated: "Of 530 persons relieved by the Commissioners for aiding the suffering loyalists, 482 have been the widows of murdered county of Wexford Protestants." His Excellency assured them that such measures had been taken, as promised to relieve that unhappy country.
The daring and desperate ravager Holt, after having so long defied the powers of government at defiance—and rioted in the blood and plunder of the loyal inhabitants of the Counties of Wicklow, Wexford, Carlow, and Kildare, has, we hear, recently had the audacity to send proposals of capitulation to Government, for the pardon of himself and his gang, finding such measures are on foot, as to render his destruction utterly inevitable; but those proposals have been treated with the contempt they deserve.
Such decisive steps will be immediately taken towards this sanguinary miscreant and his rapacious followers, as well as towards the numerous petty gangs who have for some time past perpetrated numberless murders and robberies in his name, as must by a terrible example convince wretches of their delusion, that the justice of the country cannot long, with impunity, be trifled with.
VIENNA, Oct. 17.
According to the latest intelligence received from Malta, it is reported that the French were still occupying the castle St. Elmo, though they offered to capitulate, which was refused by the Maltese, and requested to surrender at discretion. Their number which amounted to 5000 men according to the declaration of General Buonaparte, is at present greatly decreased. The national cockade is at present every where torn off from the French, and the arms of Malta again reinstated; it is however for the present without foundation, that the Russians landed, or were even seen before Malta with the English, or conquered Valetta, though it is expected that it will take place before long.
The news that forty thousand Russians which are to serve as English auxiliary troops against Holland, were embarked at Revel, was also in circulation.
When this paper went to press it was reported that intelligence was received that general Buonaparte had surrendered himself with his troops to capitulation. This wants special confirmation.
ITALY, Oct. 11.
The declaration of war on the part of England against Genoa, has caused the greatest sensation, as it is certain that the Genoese trade will greatly suffer by it.
It is reported that an English squadron has already blockaded the port of Genoa, and the port of Spezzia is garrisoned by French troops for its protection.
LONDON, October 17.
The river is at present unusually crowded with merchant ships.—Their number is computed to amount to upwards of five thousand.
Our naval force for the protection of the Western coast of Ireland consists of the Triumph, Saturn, of 74 guns, and the Polyphemus and Lancaster, of 64 guns, and twelve stout frigates.
Government have entered into a contract with Russia to victual our navy with pork; this is owing to the extreme low price of that article throughout England.
Sir Sidney Smith went down yesterday to Droppmore on a visit to Lord Grenville. He takes leave in the course of this week for his intended expedition; a beautiful model of a first rate man of war is to be sent out with him as a present to the Emperor of Morocco.
The price of salt-petre has lately advanced near 60 per cent. Several articles of drugs are also increased lately beyond all precedent.
The ship Fame, of 80 from Baltimore, last from Greenock, bound for Liverpool, in ballast, commanded by Nathaniel Tupper, struck on the Long Rock off Ballywater, at two o'clock on Saturday morning, in a gale of wind at E. S. S. where she lies a wreck with her bottom out.
October 21.
The Hamburg mail due on Sunday last, arrived yesterday. It states, orders had been issued by the Ottoman government for 18 sail of the line and a proportionate number of frigates, immediately to sail from Sivas-topoli, to act in concert with the Russian fleet in the Mediterranean. They are to take on board 8000 troops. The Russian squadron under Admiral Ushakow, comprised 10 sail of the line.
The Grand Signor has manifested in his recent conduct, extraordinary decision and activity. One hundred thousand recruits are now raising to reinforce the armies in Europe; and considerable levies are carrying on in Asia. The late Vizier has been banished to Scio, for his attachment to France. His successor is the avowed and implacable enemy to the republic.
The Hamburg Gazette of the 9th contains the following article:
By accounts from Italy of the 24th ult. it appears, that advice was received at Florence on the 18th ult. by letters from Rome, that the war between Naples and France, has already commenced without any declaration. The French troops are said to have passed the Neapolitan frontiers on the 12th ult. (The latest letters from Vienna mention however, nothing of this.)
The French commander in chief, Brune,
arrived on the 21st ult. at Turin, from Milan. His journey is thought to have for its object, the bloody scenes which took place on the 16th ult. between the French and Piedmontese troops, in which the latter were supported by the inhabitants.—The city of Turin has caused 5000 livres to be distributed among the Piedmontese soldiers who contributed to the restoration of tranquillity. The fortress of Alessandria, and several more on the Piedmontese frontiers, are supplied with provisions, and, and put farther in a state of defence.
The States of Bavaria have voted provisions for the establishment of an army of 25,000 men, which is to be commanded by Count de Sedwitz.
Letters from Frankfort of the 2d instant date, on the morning of that day, general Joubert had set off for Paris, in consequence of peremptory orders from the directory to that effect.
General Staader, the commander in chief of the army of the Empire, has ordered the whole train of artillery, removed to Braunau, to join him without delay at Friedburg, and that 20,000 Austrians have received orders to advance towards Ulm.
The Dublin mail of the 17th arrived this morning; it is singularly barren of news. The following articles are all we could collect from it:
Early on Thursday morning a detachment of the Duke of York's Highlanders, commanded by major Meredith, fell in with Holt and his party, at a village near the Glen of Fimal. The darkness of the morning favored the escape of the rebels, except 17 who were killed and one wounded:—from the latter, who was made prisoner, some useful information has been obtained. Holt was shot through the thigh, and wounded in the foot, but contrived to crawl to some distance from the scene of action, when meeting with a horse, he was just able to mount, and thus for the present eluded the punishment that awaits him.
Neill, one of the leaders of Holt's banditti, has been apprehended in a house near Baltinglass, concealed between two beds—he was dressed in the coat taken from the Cork mail guard, and had about 40l. in cash and notes.
The Dublin mail of the 18th continues due. The Waterford Mail of the 17th arrived, but did not bring any intelligence worthy mention.
The state prisoners in Ireland have received notice to prepare for their departure for America.
Enniscorthy, in the county of Wexford, is reported, but we hope without foundation, to be now in the hands of the Rebels.

PORTSMOUTH, Oct. 19. A cutter is just arrived from St. Marcou, being the third which within a few days have come here with dispatches; from which, and a combination of other circumstances, we are strongly of opinion, that the ill success of their former visit has not deterred the French from again, and immediately, attacking those Islands. It appears that in the 8th and 10th inst. six more powerful gun vessels, and a Schooner, went from Cherbourg to La Hogue, from whence they occasionally pass to Ligny river, apparently full of troops. A French gentleman came here from Normandy with an assertion, accounts of encroached, or organized disaffection against the Directory, and other intelligence of much importance. I learn that the Beauvais, of 40 guns, Capt. Fayman, has received orders to prepare to immediately proceed for the West Indies. Sir Sidney Smith is arrived from London, in, I am concerned to hear, but indifferent health. He, however, soon as the wind permits, fails for the Mediterranean, to add to his distinguished reputation, and the already unparalleled glory of his country.
PLYMOUTH, October 22. Arrived the Frigate of 48 guns, commanded by Thomas Bham Martin, with the Immortalite French frigate of 42 guns, having a commodore's broad pendant, which she captured on Saturday the 20th inst. a few leagues from Ulant, after a desperate action of 2 hours and an half, in which the former had about 40 killed and wounded, and the latter 153. The Immortalite carries 24 four pounders on her main deck, and four 44 pound carronades on her quarter; the others 12 and 9 pounders, her complement of men was originally 300—she is very much cut in her hull, her mizen mast is carried by the board, and her fore and main-masts severely wounded—she is an exceeding fine frigate, four years old and sails remarkably fast. She is one of the three frigates which appeared in Dogeal bay, on the coast of Ireland some days since—300 troops were embarked in her from France, 7000 stand of arms and a large quantity of horse equipage on board. The 1st and 2d captains, and the general commanding the troops, with several of the latter were killed in the action. When met with by the Frigate, she was on her return to France without landing any of the troops, having received intelligence of the disastrous fate of the army under Gen. Humbert, which induced them to relinquish the favorite project of invasion. An Irish-revenue boat went along side, conceiving she was an English ship from having false colours, the crew of which were detained as prisoners, and obliged to act as pilots. About 50 Irish gentlemen went on board her whilst she continued on the coast, seven of whom are said to be in iron on board the Frigate, who, from the friendly intercourse that appeared to subsist between them and the enemy, may naturally be considered as no very good friends to their own country. Previous to falling in with the Frigate, she was said to have engaged and beat off an English frigate of superior force! but this, as it is bare assertion of their own, needs confirmation.
The Immortalite was one of the squadron which sailed from Brest, consisting of one ship of the line and 8 frigates; they proceeded a great way to the westward, and then tacked and stood for Ireland, but the Immortalite and another frigate, separated in a gale before they reached the place of destination. She brings intelligence that her consort has also been taken by an English frigate, but knows nothing of the general action that has taken place near Tory island. P. S. General Monge, second in command, and also the French captain, were both killed at the same moment, near the wheel by a cannon shot. The French officers express their doubts of their being able to succeed in an expedition against Ireland, and seem to think that further attempts on that country, are likely to prove as fruitless as the preceding ones. The French soldiers appear to be picked men, being mostly stout fellows, dressed in green Hussar uniforms, flowered with pink, having a stand on board of a green ground, with a harp composed of yellow bunting in the middle, which was displayed when they came on the Irish coast, as a signal to their friends on shore. The ships of war which arrived here yesterday from the channel fleet, are the Queen Charlotte of 110 guns, Formidable, and Atlas, of 98 guns each, under the command of Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Thompson. The Shannon frigate of 32 guns, captain A. Fraser, in coming into the harbor this morning, ran ashore at the entrance of the harbor of Hamoaze, but was got off without material injury.
LONDON, Nov. 1. It is with much pleasure we have to add another naval capture to the numerous catalogue which our brave heroes have of late afforded us an opportunity of presenting to our readers. Advice was yesterday received of the capture of a Dutch frigate with 200 troops on board, by his majesty's ship Sirius, of 36 guns, captain King, belonging to admiral O'Callaghan's squadron. The Sirius fell in with the captured ship to the northward of the Texel: On coming up with her, she struck without firing a shot. Captain King no sooner took possession of her, than he went in pursuit of another vessel of the same description, with every probability of being able to come up with her. It is conjectured that they were both going the northern voyage to Ireland, under the idea that the British squadron had effected a debarkation of its troops in that country. This pleasing intelligence was brought to Yarmouth by one of his majesty's cutters.
DOMATERRE, Dec. 18. William Annison, esq. arrived here on Sunday last from Martinique, he left Falmouth on the 15th November, in the second October packet, and had a passage of 20 days to Barbados. We have been favoured with London papers to the 1st of November; one of the 27th October says, That a treaty of alliance, offensive and defensive, between England and America, is reported to be at this moment on the tapis.
Arethusa, off La Hogue, Oct. 17. In consequence of having received intelligence, off Havre, that considerable preparations were making in this quarter to attack the Isles of St. Marcou, we came here yesterday, and have reason to think that the report was not wholly without foundation. Several gun vessels came round Cape Barfleur from Cherbourg, and had been for some days parading about this bay; but they disappeared just before our arrival, and, 'tis said, are gone for Havre, where a considerable force is already assembled. A few nights ago four marines, who were contiguous sentries on the West Island of St. Marcou, with an extraordinary unexampled, got the guard to launch a six oared cutter, asserting that Captain Price had so ordered it; and, with their arms, &c. accompanied by a sailor, made off to the French coast, part of which was but four miles distant. The ill consequences of possessing the enemy of the exact state of that island, in particular, considerable as they are, cannot be put in competition with the apprehended disaffection of many of the late comrades of these villains. Fourteen of whom were on the point of following them, when the plot was happily discovered.
NAPLES, October 4. The Maltese have been supplied with arms and ammunition by the English, and continue to oppose the French. The arrival of the French minister La Combe St. Michel, has revived the prospect of peace with France. Our war preparations continue with redoubled vigour. General Mack is expected here momentarily; report says, that the combined Austrian and Turkish fleets have arrived at Naples di Romania, in the island of Morea. It is said that the French garrison at Malta have offered to leave it and to depart on board the Portuguese squadron. The city of Genoa is under great apprehensions of a bombardment by the English.
The revenue of the Cisalpine republic amounts at present to 74 millions 223,980 livres, viz. military establishment, 21 millions 707,100 livres, tribute to France, 23 millions 250,000 livres, &c. the sums required for next years establishment, amounts to above 29 millions imperial guilders; and the population of the Cisalpine republic amounts to 3 millions.
REGENSBURG, October 21. A report gains ground that an English and Russian ambassador are to make their appearance at Rastadt with a prospect for a general peace; and that if not accepted the coalition, with increased numbers, will have recourse to arms.
CADIZ, September 28. Within 3 weeks we have seen several American vessels with sugar, Cocoa, &c. arrive in this port from our colonies. It is supposed that the English who blockade our harbours, have, in consideration of the alliance subsisting between England and America, allowed them to pass, while other neutrals, as Swedes and Danes, are daily turned off and refused.
PARIS, November 1. It having been discovered that the enemies squadrons, privateers and other vessels, are partly manned with foreigners, the directory by an ordinance of 29th October decrees:—each person a native of countries connected in friendship, alliance, or neutral, who bears a commission from the enemies of France, or who belongs to the crew of armed ships or other vessels; shall by this very act be considered as pirates, and as such he dealt with, without any regard to allegations of having been forced, threatened or otherwise compelled to enter that service—the directory of the Batavian, Ligurian, Cisalpine and Roman Republic shall be notified of this determination; as also all the powers in Alliance with France, and also the neutrals.
November 5. To day an answer to the War Manifesto of the Porte, has made its appearance, which the Propagator files an indirect official answer of the government; the following remarks are noticed: those that accuse, ask, by what right we have unexpectedly attacked a country belonging to the Grand Seigneur, our ally, to exercise against the Egyptian Beys, great vengeance? It is true this expedition was a secret, but only from the British government; the Porte was well acquainted with the views of the French government; its ambassadors had conferences about it with the directory, and the Porte did confer with citizen Ruffin in Constantinople. The object of the expedition was not concealed from the Porte. Buonaparte began by conquering Malta—the Porte was informed that this was his errand; this appears from a letter of its ambassador Ali Effendi, wherein, he advises, that the minister Talleyrand had told him that Buonaparte was to take Malta, which would prove an agreeable occurrence to every Muselman. Will they say that this is the only proof confided to the Porte? Its Manifesto will give an answer to it—it is said in that, that citizen Ruffin had delivered copies of letters, wherein the Directory communicates to it, that Buonaparte had orders to enter Egypt, to punish the Beys, and injure the English, of course, there is,
no doubt, all has been done to the certain knowledge of the Porte, since, at the intimation of the British, the tone is altered, and now only complaints be in to appear. She does not complain of the French government, but only of Buonaparte, who made this inroad without permission of the Directory, and only, but after the battle of Abukir, appeared the Turkish Manifesto.
The Gazette.
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The following letter from the well known Paris youth, to the medallion Logan, would merit attention at this time, if it went only to show that this impudent pretender to patriotism actively co-operated, heretofore, with the very worst men in society, in laboring to "stop de veels of his government."
INTERCEPTED LETTER. MONROE to LOGAN. PARIS, June 24, 1795.
DEAR SIR, I GIVE you within a short sketch of the actual state of things here, a copy of which, I likewise send to one or two other friends, of whom Mr. BECKLEY is one. If you and Mr. BECKLEY, if in Philadelphia, deem it worthy the attention, I have no objection to your inserting it in BACHE's paper, the first paragraph excepted, and if you likewise approve, I will hereafter keep you regularly apprized of the course of events whereby the community at large may be more correctly informed of the progress of the revolution than they have heretofore been, or can be, from the English prints. The character will be, "from a Vous at Paris , to his friend in Philadelphia,"—occasionally varied as from some other quarter, as Bourdeaux, that it may not appear to be a regular thing: though in that respect, act as you please, for as truths only will be communicated and with temperance, it is immaterial what the conjecture is, provided it be only conjecture. You promised me a visit: cannot you yet make it, as we shall be very happy to see you and Mrs. LOGAN, and will certainly make your time as comfortable as possible. In your absence, Mr. BECKLEY can attend to the little object of my communications, for I wish you and him to act in concert whilst he is in that neighborhood, and indeed if you are both absent, you will arrange matters confidentially with Mr. B. himself, who likewise possesses mine. I beg you to present my respects to DOCTORS RITTENHOUSE and RUSH, and that you believe me sincerely, Your friend and servant, JAMES MONROE. By the studied provisions made for this object of concern, it is evident he looked upon it to be a scheme of no "little" consequence.
From the N. T. Commercial Advertiser. By the fchr. Ajax, Capt. Wheeler, from St. Kitts we have positive accounts that Victor Hughes was arrested by the new Governor at Guadaloupe, and close confined on board of a frigate there; as soon as he could make out his account current with his American Agents, was to sail for France. This was brought by a Cartel vessel from Guadaloupe the day before capt. Wheeler failed; a few days previous to which, the Pedrix sloop of war of 18 6 pounders, brought in Victor Hughes's privateer ship, No. 1 of 18, 12, and 10 pounders, and 175 men, which she took after an action of 40 minutes; and that there were 5 others carried into St. Kitts and Antigua from 16 to 8 guns each.
From the Courier, October 23. Saturday night some dispatches for Mr. Liston his majesty's envoy to America, were made up at the secretary of state's office, in Downing-street, and sent to Falmouth where they are to be put on board the Lady Harriott, a new packet, which has the American mails on board, which is ordered to sail immediately for New-York. The packet goes no further than New-York till April next (according to custom during the winter months.) The Halifax and Quebec Mails will be forwarded from New-York over land.
It is understood that the new Packet, which carries on the American Mail, and is now under orders for sailing, will also convey to America a treaty of offensive and defensive alliance between the two countries. Times, Oct 24.
AT the Annual Meeting of the Society for alleviating the miseries of Public Prisons, &c. held on the evening of the 14th inst. the following members were chosen officers for the present year. Dr. William White: President. Dr. Samuel Magaw } Vice Presidents. Dr. William Rogers } Caleb Lowries } Secretaries. Dr. Samuel P. Griffiths } Benjamin W. Morris—Treasurer. ACTING COMMITTEE. Joseph Budd Charles Marshall Ebenezer Large Benjamin Thaw Wm. Garrigues Thomas Wilfar Christopher Marshall Thomas Morris Isaac Parrish Thomas Harrison.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, January 15.
Mr. Otis moved that the report made at the last session on the petition of Thomas Cox and others, be referred to a committee of the whole house.—Agreed. Mr. Harper, from the committee of ways and means, said, that that committee having received from the Secretary of the Treasury, a plan for digesting and arranging into one act all the laws imposing a duty on spirits distilled within the United States, and on hills, think it would be advisable to have it printed, and had desired him to ask leave to do so.—Granted. Mr. Harper, from the same committee proposed the following resolution: "Resolved that the committee of ways and means have leave to report a bill to authorize the reimbursement of money advanced by our consuls, for the aid of sick and destitute seamen in foreign countries." Mr. H. said, that twelve cents a day were allowed by law to our consuls for every seaman who shall be found in need of support; but this had been found an inadequate allowance for the present times. Last session 30,000 dollars were appropriated for this object for the last year; he supposed 20,000 might be wanted for this; but the committee thought it necessary to have the expenditures authorized, before the appropriation was made. The resolution being agreed to, Mr. H. reported a bill for this purpose, which was read and committed. Mr. H. from the same committee, asked leave to report a bill making appropriations for the support of government for the year 1799.—Granted. Mr. H. also proposed the following resolution: "Resolved, That so much of the report of the committee of revial and uninished business as relates to the act or acts respecting the compensation of Clerks, be referred to the committee of ways and means." The compensation of the clerks here referred to had been made a renewal of this act at every session. In order to prevent this trouble, the committee think it will be best to pass a permanent law upon the subject. The resolution was agreed to.
Mr. Gallatin presented the petition of Richard Gerson, praying for relief on account of a vessel of his which was detained at Bourdeaux, by embargo, and by that means prevented from returning to this country within the time stipulated by the law suspending the commercial intercourse betwixt this country and France.—Referred to the committee of the whole to whom has been committed a bill farther to suspend the commercial intercourse betwixt this country and France.
Mr. Varnum, from the committee of elections, reported that Robert Brown, was duly elected and entitled to his seat. Ordered to lie on the table.
The Speaker having declared, that the business first in order was the Bankrupt bill, on its third reading, Mr. Bayard rose in its favor, and spoke at considerable length. Mr. Sewall and Mr. Otis spoke on the same side. Mr. Gordon and Mr. Baldwin delivered their sentiments against it. Mr. Harper and Mr. Nicholas were both on their feet to have spoken upon the subject; but before they had uttered the words "Mr. Speaker," those of "Mr. Allen" had been called by the clerk, for the purpose of taking the yeas and nays; of course (according to the rules of the house) the debate closed.
The yeas and nays were taken as follows: YEAS.
Messrs. Allen, Messrs. Hofmer, Bartlett, Imlay, Bayard, Kittera, Brace, Livingson, Brooks, Machir, Champlin, Matthews, Chapman, McClernahan, Cochran, Morris, Craik, Otis, Dana, Parker, Dennis, Pinckney, Dent, Rutledge, Edmond, Schureman, Evans, Sewall, A. Foster, Shepard, Gillespie, Sinnickson, Glen, S. Smith, Goodrich, Thatcher, Grifwold, Thomas, Hana, V. Cortlandt, Harper, Wadsworth, Hindman, Waln,
NAYS.
Messrs. Baer, Messrs. Holmes, Baldwin, Jones, Bard, Locke, Blount, Lyman, Brown, Macon, Bullock, McDowell, Catel, New, T. Claiborne, Nicholas, W. Claiborne, J. Parker, Clay, Reed, Clopton, Skinner, Dawson, M. Smith, Eggleston, W. Smith, Elmendorf, Sprague, Findley, Spiers, D. Foster, Stanford, J. Freeman, Thompson, Gallatin, A. Trigg, Gordon, J. Trigg, Gregg, Varnum, Grove, Venable, Harrison, I. Williams, Havens, R. Williams, Heister,
Consequently, the bill is lost.
THE SALE OF A smart NEGRO LAD, TO BE SOLD.
He is about sixteen years of age, has between 17 and 18 years to serv— is here at this office, and a good and useful work—enquire this office. jan. 15.
The protest of Monsieur Beaulieu, and the rest of the minority in the Pe. Legislative, against the late Address to the President of the United States, as published in the vehicle of sedition, contains this remarkable passage: viz— "We hold as sedition in our vices," &c. Supid blunder! they affect to tell us something new. How sedition they are to their vices, we knew long before. But, confident as they seem, they may find themselves less sedition in another sense, than they appear to imagine.
What ought we to think of the honorable provision made for the heirs of Benjamin Franklin Bache, when the Compositors and Pressmen refuse to be concerned in the dirty business?
It is reported that a dispute took place, some few days since, among the writers in the Aurora, on the subject of the merits of their respective essays; and that, upon their appealing to the proprietor, the very modestly decided in favor of the Irishman's performance.
Gazette Marine List. Port of Philadelphia,
CLEARED. Ship Perseverance, Williamson, Batavia Cleopatra, Naylor, Canton Betsey, Phelps, Cork Lenox, Lark, Havanna Thomas, Willison, Newry Fox, Penniston, Charleston Brig Lit le John Butler, Smith, St. Thomas Abigail, Hughes, Hamburg Schr. Mary, Sadler, Jamaica Thomas Brown, Martinique Liberty, Bushkirk, New-York Sloop Mary, Gamble, from hence has arrived at the Havana.
Letter bags up at Coffee-House. Ship Cloothier, capt. Gardner, for Liverpool, to be taken away on Thursday the 17th inst. Ship Wilmington, capt. Blair, for Hamburg, to be taken away on Saturday the 19th inst.
The Adventure, and Nancy, Davison, for Virginia, and the Mary, Sherry, for New-York, sailed from Gravelend on the 16th October.
Vessels up at New-York. FOR HAMBURGH,
The Danish Ship Speculation.—Also, the Hamburg Ship Amelia. Apply to Henry Sadler & Co.
FOR LONDON,
Ship Chesapeake, to sail in all this month. James & Samuel Watson. FOR NEW-ORLEANS. Schooner Paragon, to sail in 10 days. T. S. Norton.
** THE Members of the Society of St. George, established at Philadelphia, for the advice and assistance of Englishmen in distress, are requested to attend a quarterly meeting of the Society, at the City Tavern, on Wednesday the 23d inst. at 6 o'clock in the evening. GEO. DAVIS, Sec'y. The annual election of officers and several new members are to be ballotted for. Jan. 16, 1799. dt23jv.
ARTILLERY!
THE ARTILLERY BATTERIES are requested to meet at GEORGE HILL'S, (sign of the Buck) North Second Street, on Saturday evening next, at six o'clock. GEORGE TAYLOR, Captain. The different Batteries are requested to insert the above. January 15.
WILLIAM COBBETT, HAS RECEIVED FROM LONDON, (By the Amiable of Philadelphia, and the Editor of New-York)
And has just opened for sale, A CATALOGUE OF
ENGLISH BOOKS, CONTAINING the most extensive assortment
of new, valuable, and elegant works ever imported into this country at one time; there being upwards of two hundred publications never before received in America, and even those which have not novelty of title to recommend them, being all of the very latest editions, and rendered novel by the fineness of the paper, the beauty of the type, the richness of the engravings, and by the general style of superior elegance in which they appear. N. B. As no man in America has a more regular supply of books from London than myself, I think proper to notify, that any orders in this way, which may be left with me, shall be carefully attended to, unless coming from a Democrat. When the books come, the person who orders them will be told the price, and it shall be left at his own option either to take them or leave them. Anyone who wants an order completed by the Spring Vessels, must send it me on or before the 18th of this month. jan. 15. eodgt
NOTICE.
THE creditors of George Johnston, late of Queen Ann's county, in the state of Maryland, deceased, are hereby requested to appear at Church Hill, in the county and state aforesaid, on Thursday the 24th day of January next, with their claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time a proportionable division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made among the creditors according to law; and those who do not appear on the said day, will be forever precluded from their claims on the said estate. REBECCA JOHNSTON, Executrix. Church Hill, Dec. 23.
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM
DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 3. h. 1799. } jan. 2. 22w4t

ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of M c LELLAN late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET , Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO , Agent to the administration. Nov. 30
BOND & BROOKS, CORNER OF MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS, HAVE RECEIVED, by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool and Hull, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Which they are now opening for sale, at the most reduced prices, for cash or the usual credit. Nov. 17 The owners of the ship NEW-JERSEY from Canton expect in a few days part of the Cargo of that vessel in town, —CONSISTING OF— A general assortment of Silks & Sattins, Nankeens, White and Yellow, Cassia China Ware assorted Bohea Souchong Hyson Skin Young Hyson Hyson, and Imperial For terms of sale—Apply at the Stores of Nichlin & Griffith, Archiebald M c Call, Wm. Read & Co. George Plumsted, Dec. 26
FOR SALE By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24lbs. or by the quantity. Willings & Francis, Nov. 24
Just Arrived, In the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Brimsstone. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, CONSISTING OF Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Essences of Lemon and Bergamot Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olives, anchovies and capers Juniper berries ALSO—Italian lute strings Satin Crapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3
Just Imported, Iron-cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25lbs. each Round, double-headed, and canister shot Percussion caps, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons Copper nails, bolts and spikes Boarding Pikes Common cutlasses Guns, Pistols of all kinds Tin-plates No 1—1—3 crows boxes Percussion caps in cases of 500. each London porter and brown stout, in cases of 7 doz. bottled. Earthenware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. Oct. 29.
TO LET, And may be entered on in about two entered on in about two weeks from the date, TWO Ranges of stores and Compting Houses lately erected by the subscriber, just below Market-street wharf;—The stand for business equal to any in the city. For terms apply to PAUL BECK, Jr. No. 11 South Water-street. Who has in store several boxes, chests and packages merchandise received from New-York per the Schooner Weymouth , Henry Aljen master,—the owners are requested to call for them. Dec. 31.
THE SUBSCRIBER LATELY OF THE HOUSE OF LANE, GODFREY & Co. INFORMS his friends in particular and the public in general, that he continues in the same line of business as formerly at the store lately occupied by Messrs. Morgan and Price, on Stamps's wharf, below the Drawbridge, where he has for sale a general assortment of bar, rod, sheet and hoop iron, country and English steel, open and template stoves, a few pair of double fortified 4 and 6lb. iron cannon, cannon ball and grape shot, forge hammers and anvils, a quantity of cast iron ballast for vessels, chimney backs and jams on a new and improved plan. Hollow ware assorted. Orders for any kind of casting will be received at the store and executed at the air furnace at the shortest notice. A small House to let, Above Fifth street—Enquire of the Subscriber. WM. LANE. Jan. 3.
TO BE LET, A NEAT, convenient two-story frame HOUSE and BAKE-HOUSE, situated in South Fourth street, below German street—The house is in complete order, having two rooms on a floor, with a spacious garage; the lot is 19 1-2 feet front on Fourth street, and 122 1-2 feet deep. Apply to CHRISTIAN BETZ, No. 125, Mulberry-street. N B—As the property belongs to orphan children, it is expected that good security will be given for the rent. Philadelphia, December 11, 1798
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Who also offers for sale, BRANDY, RIT and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1.
GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319 HIGH STREET, Latest London & Irish Editions. GEORGE DAVIS'S Fall Importation is now arranged of which a more capital collection he believes was never offered for sale either in this City, London or Dublin. It combines almost every book in, with several valuable books out of print. Davis's confining himself to the sale of Law-Books only, it will appear obvious to professional Gentlemen, the advantages they have both in selection and price by purchasing from him. His Catalogues being ready, gentlemen will particularly oblige him by calling for them—and to those residing at a distance, by favoring him with their address (post-paid) they shall be sent. Nov. 26
For Sale, Several Interesting Files of Newspapers, Published in this City, for the year 1798, —VIZ— The Philadelphia Gazette. The Gazette of the United States. The True American. The Aurora. The above Files are complete, and in the best order. Enquire at No. 21, North Seventh-street, near Sugar Alley.
A Convenient two-Story Brick House Suitable for a small Family. TO LET Apply as above. Jan. 3. ws6t POCKET BOOKS, for the year 1799. THIS DAY WAS PUBLISHED, By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, No. 17, South Second-street. THE AMERICAN LADIES POCKET-BOOK; FOR THE YEAR 1799. Embellished with miniature likenesses of the President of the United States and General Washington; containing an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, and for an account of monies received, paid or lent, for every day in the year new country dates, miscellaneous pieces in prose and verse, new songs, a marketing table, and other useful tables.
THE GENTLEMAN'S ANNUAL POCKET REMEMBRANCER, FOR THE YEAR 1799. Embellished with the same miniature likenesses, containing an almanack, ruled pages for memorandums and a cash account, a list of the members of Congress, the departments of State, War, Navy, Treasury and Judiciary, with an account of what is material in each; the federal courts of law, Mint establishment, heads of all the most important acts of last session of Congress, a list of the stamp duties, of duties payable on goods imported and on domestic articles, a list of the British navy several useful tables, and other interesting matter. The above books are neatly bound in red leather with tucks and pockets. Sold also by G. Hill, Baltimore; Somerville, New-York; Bailey and Waller, Charleston; and by the principal booksellers in Boston. WHERE ALSO MAY BE HAD, [price 12 1-2 cents.] Heads of the most important acts of the last session of Congress, printed in a pocket size, and neatly done up in marble paper. W. Y. BIRCH has for sale, a good assortment of merchants' account books, paper and other stationery goods, playing cards, hair and leather trunks. Dec. 19 w4w
All Persons indebted to the Estate of SAMUEL COOPER, late of this city, Physician, deceased, are requested to make payment to the subscribers:—And those persons who have any demands against the said Estate, are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement to SAMUEL COATES, THOMAS MORRIS, MORDECAI LEWIS, or ELLISTON PEROT, of the Will of the said Samuel Cooper. Phila. 12 mo. 26, 1798. co12t
Several of the Doctor's books are missing, in particular five or six volumes belonging to sets. It is supposed they have been lent to some of his friends who will oblige the Executors by returning them without delay. NEW NOVELS, PLAYS, MAGAZINES, &c. Chalk's Circulating Library. No. 75, North Third-street.
THE PROPRIETOR, in compliance with his promise to render this Institution a complete source of rational amusement and instruction, by repeated acquisitions of entertaining and interesting publications, has now added to his former collection Four Hundred Volumes of miscellaneous works, comprising nearly all the latest published Novels and Dramatic Productions ; catalogues of which are ready for delivery to subscribers. N. B. Subscribers, and others, who will retain Books taken from the Library previous to the sickness, are requested to return them immediately: the fines will be charged from the 14th of November. For sale, Fine flavored Imperial, Young Hyson, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong TEAS. Dec. 13. t6m8w
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of THOMAS BROOKS, late of the city of Philadelphia, Brats-Founder, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment and those who have any demands against said Estate to bring in their accounts properly attested for settlement to DAVID BROOKS, administrator. Jan. 2 4qd3t Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Road Company. THE STOCKHOLDERS, ARE hereby notified that an Election for President, Managers and other officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Company's Office on Monday the 14th January next at ten o'clock. WM. GOVETT, Secretary. Dec. 22 m&tu.fw
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-street. 215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hempen linens and oxnabrige from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown hollans 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chuffs platillas 2 do. sealing-wax 3 do. dowlas 3 packages oil-cloth 40 do. creas a la Morlaix 4 do. sail-twine 12 do. etopailles 1 do. watches 15 do. Bielefeld linen 14 pipes Port wine 90 do. pattenbornes 92 cales claret 45 do. Britanias 130 do. fine long corked claret 1 do. Holland canvass 1 do. Russia do. 1620 buthels fine salt 3 do. Russia sheetings 40 caskroll brimstone 3 do. ruffs duck 200 casks of naval stores. 1 do. Ruffia drillers 50 logs prime mahogany 1 do. brown holland 4 hds. coffee mills 2 do. Silesia rouans 10 bundles German steel 1 do. Wahrenbrod linen 100 chuffs of plates and pencils 1 do. Caracoles 1 package of skates 1 do. Flemish linens 1 do. woolen caps, &c. 1 do. cambricks and lawns 4 chuffs of Nuremberg toys 1 do. diaper 400 kegs of yellow ochre 12 do. stripes 3 hds. Glue 12 do. checks 3 chuffs of Lentils 2 do. famois 5 chuffs of prime red 1 do. Arabia stripe 1 do. Holland cheie 1 do. buating for colors 30 kegs of pearl barley 1 pack. Madras handkerchiefs 60 boxes of capers 1 do. Turkey yarn 400 fides of upper and sole leather 6 bales empty bags 300 boxes window glass 1 chuff hair ribband 800 Demijohns 3 boxes tapes, assorted 50 boxes glass tumblers assorted 2 do. bobbin, assorted 1 do. blue flasks 1 do. fine blue flasks 2 hds. pumice stone 5 chuffs men's shippers 1 box of mull saws 3 do. bed ticks 1 cask of cutlery 2 chuffs men's britches 1 quantity of stone jugs and pickling pots 6 chuffs writing paper 1 few ships anchors, &c. 4 do. quills November 12 tu&f
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Smith Barton, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America"—By Benjamin Smith Barton, M. D., Correspondent Member of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History, and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania. In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors, of such copies during the time therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the tenth day of December, in the twenty third year of the Independence of the United States of America, JOHN LAMBERT of the said District, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author in the words following, to wit: "A short and practical Essay on Farming; being the experience of a farmer of about sixty years of age, near forty years of which were spent in England, Essex county, on land where farming is done in the greatest perfection, and near seven years on three hundred and twenty acres of worn-out land in Potomac and Alloway creek, in Salem county, New-Jersey." "Shewing the means whereby these worn-out lands may be improved, and that the means are in the power of almost every farmer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the term therein mentioned." D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. Dec. 13 t4w4w
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought irons and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. July 17 2awtf
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER. HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut-streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN, ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. Nov. 24 3awtf
PROPOSALS, FOR CARRYING Mails of the United States, On the following roads, will be received at the General Post-Office, until the 13th day of February next, inclusive. FROM Philadelphia by Bristol, Trenton, Princeton, New-Brunswick, Woodbridge, Raraway, Elizabethtown and Newark to New-York six times a week. From May 1 to November 1. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at New-York in nineteen hours, the next day (Sunday excepted) by 8 o'clock, A. M.—Returning; leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at 1 P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia in eighteen hours the next day (Sunday excepted) by 7 A. M. From November 1 to May 1. The mail is to be taken from Philadelphia at the same hour and delivered at New-York by 9 A. M. in 20 hours; and is to be taken from New-York at 1 P. M. and delivered at Philadelphia at 8 A. M. in nineteen hours. 2d. From Philadelphia by Chester, Wilmington, New-port, Christiana, Elkton, Charlton, Havre-de-Grace and Harford to Baltimore, six times a week. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 9 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore in 27 hours, the next day (Sunday excepted) at noon. Returning; leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day by 9 A. M. in 27 hours. 3d. From Baltimore by Blade-shurgh, Washington and Georgetown, to Alexandria six times a week. From April 1 to November 1. Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the same day by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Baltimore the same day by 4 o'clock P. M. From November 1 to April 1. Leave Baltimore every day (Sunday excepted) at 4 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the next day (Sunday excepted) at 8 A. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every day (Sunday excepted) at 5 P. M. and arrive at Baltimore the next day (Sunday excepted) at 4 P. M. 4th. From Philadelphia by Downingtown, Lancaster, Columbia, York, Carlisle, Shippensburg, Strasburg, Bedford, Somerset and Greensburg to Pittsburgh once a week. Leave Philadelphia every Saturday at 4 A. M. arrive at Lancaster in the evening, arrive at York on Sunday noon, at Shippensburg on Monday, at 6 P. M. Leave Shippensburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Pittsburgh the next Friday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Pittsburgh every Friday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Shippensburg the next Monday by 6 P. M. Leave Shippensburg on Tuesday at 4 A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next Thursday by 8 P. M.
NOTE 1. The contracts for the above routes are to be in operation on the first day of April next. The contracts for the routes No. 1, 2, 3, are to continue in operation until the first day of October in the year 1800; and the contract for the route No. 4 is to continue until the first day of October in the year 1801. NOTE 2. Fifteen minutes shall be allowed for opening and closing the mail at all offices on the routes where no particular time is specified. NOTE 3. For every fifteen minutes delay (the impassability of rivers excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed, in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar; and if the delay continue till the departure of any depending mail, whereby the mails destined for such depending mail be delayed a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. NOTE 4. If any persons making proposals desire an alteration of the times specified he must state in his proposals the alteration desired and the difference it will make in the terms of his contract. NOTE 5. The usual penalties for misconduct in the carriers will be stipulated in the contract. NOTE 6. The mail on the route No. 1, shall be carried in a Sulkey during three months of the winter season, having a box or chest to secure the mail from rain. The mails on that route during the rest of the year and the routes No. 2 and 3 shall be always carried in a light box sufficient to defend it from the rain, or a box within the body of the stage. JOS. HABERSHAM, P. M. General. General Post Office, } Philad. Jan. 1, 1799. } co6w
AN ACT, Limiting the time within which claims against the United States, for credits on the books of the Treasury, may be presented for allowance BE IT enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That all credits on the books of the Treasury of the United States, for transactions during the late war, which, according to the course of the Treasury have hitherto been discharged by issuing certificates of registered debt, shall be forever barred and precluded from settlement or allowance, unless claimed by the proper creditors, or their legal representatives, on or before the first day of March, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. And the Secretary of the Treasury is hereby required to cause this Act to be published in one or more of the public papers of each State. (Signed) JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THEODORE SEDGWICK, President of the Senate. Pro. Tem. Approved July 9, 1798. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. Dec. 13. w t 18 Mar.
To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Lancaster Valley, Milford county, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing stream, that has full and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market-street. November 20 taw
DRIED PEACHES, In barrels Demijohns Claret Porter, and } BOTTLES. Port Wine And Corks in Bales—For sale by BENJ. W. MORRIS, Dec. 20 co6t MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. 92w
DANCING. MR. & MRS. BYRNE, First Dancers of the New Theatre. INFORM the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia, that they intend opening an ACADEMY at Four Dollars per Month, or Ten Dollars per Quarter, and mean to teach every noble Dance now in use in the polite circles of Europe.—Mr. & Mrs. Byrne having spent their whole lives in the acquirement of their profession, and it being their only employment, encourages them to hope for the generous patronage of a discerning public. Days of Tuition, at Oellers's Hotel, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from ten till twelve in the morning for Young Ladies, and in the evenings of the same days from six till nine for Gentlemen—To commence on Saturday the 26th January. January 11. df
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 68, South Fourth street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let: Jan. 11 5
FLOUR, FOR SALE, DELIVERABLE at New-Castle or Port Penn, by LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH & SON. Dec. 19 d4w AT PRIVATE SALE, Several very elegant Situations for SUMMER RETREATS, Three and an half miles from the court-house near Frankford road. THESE situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city; commanding a very extensive view of the Delaware, the shipping in the harbor, the city, Harregrave, Frankford, and several elegant country seats. Any person desirous of viewing the grounds will please apply to HENRY HAINES, on the premises, and for terms, which will be made easy, to ABRAHAM SHOEMAKER, no. 124, South Fourth Street, and for title, to BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, Esq. Arch. between Second and Front streets. Jan. 8 d2w
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, —VIZ— ON HIGH-STREET, A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, wellward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot has the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESTNUT STREET, A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley. In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the south part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. Jan. 11 drw 2awtf
Sales of valuable Property. A GREEABLE to the last will and testament of JOSEPH ANTHONY, senior, deceased, will be sold at public sale, on Thursday, 14th February, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee House on Second street, the following REAL ESTATES, An elegant three story brick house, situated at the north-east corner of Ninth and High streets, twenty eight feet front, with three story brick buildings, extending on Ninth street, two hundred feet to a 26 feet wide court, on which is erected a brick stable and coach house, the whole finished in the best manner. Also three Twenty five feet Lots bounded by Filbert and Ninth Street extending back from Filbert Street seventy-five feet to the 26 feet Court before mentioned with the privilege of the said Court. Also a Lot with the Buildings thereon erected consisting of a New Four Story Brick Building on the east end and a two story Brick Building on the west end situated in Water Street between Chestnut and Market containing in breadth Twenty-three feet and extending Eastward into the River Delaware Two hundred and fifty feet bounded eastward by the River Delaware southward by James Pemberton, westward by water Street and northward by Mary Fox's Estate with a reservation of a Cart way across the east end of said lot. The Conditions will be made known at the time of Sale, and immediate possession of the House and Lots on Ninth and High Streets will be given and of the store and Lots in water Street the first of May next. JOSIAH HEWES JOHN MORTON JOSEPH ANTHONY BENSON & YORKE, Auctioneers. Jan. 9 dr4p