Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-04-08 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2044.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 8, 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.
UNITED STATES, } ss. Pennsylvania District, } ss. Notice is hereby given, THAT a special District Court of the United States will be held at the City Hall in the city of Philadelphia, in and for the Pennsylvania district, on Tuesday the 16th day of April next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon of the said day, for the Trial of an Information filed by William Rawle, Esquire, Attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against The Brigantine AMABLE ADDELE, with her tackle, apparel and appurtenances, and cargo, consisting of Sugar, Coffee, Oranges and Limes. The said brigantine Amable Addele being a vessel owned by persons residing within the United States, and employed in traffic with persons residing within the jurisdiction of the French Republic, contrary to the act of Congress, in such case made and provided and seized therefor, &c. By order of the Court. DAVID CALDWELL, Clerk of the District Court. march 29
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 procuring 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 19
This Day will be Landed, AT CUTBEAT'S WHARF, From on board the ship Townsend, capt. Lovering from St. Kitts, 124 Puncheons Rum, 24 ditto Molasses, 1200 Bushels Salt, FOR SALE, BY Jebu Hollingsworth, & Co. No. 47, Penn-street. SAID SHIP IS ALSO FOR SALE. Apply at above. march 20
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store, No. 136, Market-street, will in future be carried on by Mr. Wm. Bonnar, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public. ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN W. BONNAR & Co. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co. WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. jan. 29.
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient; 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, } of JOHN HALL. } J. Thomas. dec. 21.
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. 22.
NOTICE. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Subscriber has applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Northumberland, for the benefit of the act of Assembly passed on the 4th day of April last for the relief of insolvent debtors, and that the said Judges have appointed the fourth Monday in April next, to hear him and his creditors at the Court House, in the town of Sunbury in the said county. ROBERT GRAY. march 28.
NOTICE. THE Following certificates of shares of the Bank of the United States have been lost or destroyed at sea, to wit 13 shares in the name of Peter Blight, of which 5 shares No 4185, 5 shares No 4186, and 3 shares No 4187, and 6 shares in the name of John Barker Church, No 2038, which were forwarded by the Countess of Leicester packet from Falmouth for New-York—and ten shares of said stock in the name of Stadnicki & Son, of Amsterdam, No 1796, which were forwarded by the Packet from Falmouth for New-York in November 1794; and for the renewal of which application is made at the said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. march 12.
Take Notice That I have applied to the Judges of the court of common pleas for the county of Northumberland, for the benefit of the insolvent act, and they have appointed Monday the 22d day of April next, to hear me and my creditors at the court house in Sunbury, where they may attend if they think proper. To all my Creditors. James Towar. march 20.
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, stock standing in the name of DUGAS DE VALLON, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Abraham Van Beuren. march 26.
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Cartridges, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each. Round, double-headed, and canister shot. Patent sheathing copper, 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. Gunner's stores of all kinds. Tin-pipes No. 1—1-2 cross boxes. Patent shot in cases of 5000. each. London porter and brown stout, in cases of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. October 29.
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, 15 pipes Old Madeira Wine, 1 pair of 9 pound Cannon 5 packages of Gun Guano 2 bales of St. Domingo Cotton 100 boxes of Wax Candles, of 24 lbs. each. Willings & Francis. Penn-street, } February 19. } w&f
A HOUSE and Lot in Trenton, THE house is of brick, two stories high, four rooms on a floor, and in good order. For further particulars enquire of Ab. Hunt, in Trenton, or of JOHN E. CRESSON, No. 54, Market-street. march 9.
FOR SALE, TEN or twelve Tons, Clever & Timothy H A T, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-street. jan. 8.
IMPORTED, In the British ship Douglas, capt. Walker, from London, just arrived, Cannon—Woolwich proof 9 lb. caliber, bored from the solid wighting 16 cwt. 2 qrs. and 2000. each. Ditto of 6 lb. caliber, wt. 11 cwt. 2 qrs. each, Ditto Swivels, mounted. Cannon shot, viz. Canister, cross bar and round. 30 cases ship-muskets, fowling pieces and musketoons. Ship Store, Horsemen's and Saddle Pistols, 150 cases Porter, Brown Stout in Bottles, Pantheon Stoves assorted from 20 to 40 inches diameter. 40 Casks Shot, No. 1, to 6, 3000 Bushels Coals, 50 Crates Window Glass 100 Crates and 10 Hds. Queens ware adapted to the West India Market, 6 bales Whitney blankets 3-4 and 4-4 For sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND, Walnut Street Wharf. March 16.
Who have also on hand, Claret in cases, first quality, Old Port Wine, Horsemen's Swords, hangers, &c. Dry White Lead, Ironmongery and webbing by the package, Boston Beef, A case of best roll arnotts, Painted floor cloths, English quart bottles in crates of 12 dozen each, Russia bar iron, Hemp and cordage, Cables from 7 to 16 inches, Planchas and Bitanges, A few trunks bell kid and morocco skins, Basket salt in bds. The subscribers have on hand, and for sale at reduced prices, the following articles, viz. Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '96, Since which they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement; 25 Casks of Young Hylon Port. An Invoice of well-assorted China—original cost between 3 and 900 dollars in Canton. HIGBEE & MILNOR. march 21.
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, Chestnut-street. nov. 20.
Red Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Herds Grass and White Clover } SEEDS, All warranted fresh and free from all foul seed. FOR SALE, BY C. ROBERTS, No. 97, Market, between Second and Third streets, Wholesale & Retail. March 2.
Who has also on hand, a general assortment of Ironmongery, fadlery, cutlery and brass wares; T. Crowley Millington Steel, pig-lead, block-tin, red lead, Spanish brown, Venetian red, Vermilion, &c. &c. March 2.
Pursuits of Literature. In a few days will be put to press and published without delay, by J. ORMEROD, No. 41, Chestnut street, The Pursuits of Literature. A Satirical Poem. In four Dialogues, with Notes. This celebrated work will form one large octavo volume, will be printed from the last London edition, with the Notes translated by the author, on a fine paper and good type, and will be delivered, handsomely bound and lettered to subscribers at two dollars. March 18.
FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24.
Sheathing Copper, 25 Pipes of the finest particular Madeira Wine For Sale by JOSEPH S. LEWIS, No. 25, Dock Street, 32awm March 22.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscribers, living in Somerset county, state of Maryland, on the 26th of December last, two Negro Men, George and Randel—George is about six feet high, twenty-two years of age, and of a yellow complexion—had on when he went away a dark cloth coat, kersey breeches and white yarn stockings; he is a pretty good player on the fiddle—Randel is about five feet two inches high, twenty years of age, and of a yellow complexion, has a loud hoarse voice, and is a good deal bow-legged; he pretends to be something of a cobbler;—had on when he went away, a fustian coat, home-made kersey breeches and white yarn stockings. There is no doubt, but they will change their clothes as well as their names—they having been taken up on the 29th of December last at Duck-creek, in the state of Delaware, and committed by John Coles, Esq. (by the names of Stephen and Charles) to the care of John M'Whorter and Thomas Kerker, from whom they made their escape.—Whoever apprehends the above negroes, and has them secured in jail, so that the subscribers may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or fifty dollars for either. John Nelson. William Bowers. Salisbury, Somerset county } Maryland, February 15, 1799 } d2m
Mount Pleasant on Schuylkill. THE subscriber is willing to sell the estate on which he lives, at the end of the new canal, and about three and a half miles distant from this city. A pleasant place adjoining is also for sale. The situation is so well known to require description, especially as it is presumed the purchaser would choose to judge for himself.—It will not fold before the first of May, the tenant in house is engaged to be let. Enquire on the premises. JON. WILLIAMS. codiam April 1.
WHEREAS ISAAC PAINTER having made an assignment of all his property for the benefit of all his creditors who sign their discharge;—the assignee wishing to arrange the business as soon as possible, and likewise to give the said Isaac Painter an opportunity of doing something for himself and family; therefore those creditors who have not signed their discharge are informed that unless they come forward and sign the same discharge on or before the first day of May next ensuing, they will be excluded the benefit of a dividend; and all those who are indebted to the said firm are requested to make immediate payment to prevent further trouble. JACOB CLARK, Assignee. march 3.
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the estate of MORDECAI LEWIS, late of this city, merchant, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, and those who have demands against it to produce them for payment to Thomas Morris, Samuel Coates, } executors. Joseph Morris, at the Counting House of JOSEPH S. LEWIS, no. 25, Dock-street. march 23.
CHINA GOODS, Just received from the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD M'CALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second Street, —viz— An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankens Cassia, silk umbrellas An assortment of china ware, and a variety of silks, consisting of Black and colored Lurellring do. do. fatims do. do. senhawms do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. sewing silks Black Taffeties ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24.
To be sold by private sale, A NUMBER of Lots for building, of different size and situation, on the Bristol road, adjoining that well known stand called the Walnut tavern, between the 9 and 10 mile stones, where the mail and a number of public stages are passing continually. The situation is high and healthy and easy of access both by land and water, within a few rods of the Pennsylvania creek, where there is safe navigation and good landing, where grain and merchant mills are carrying on a considerable trade; the above road being the best at all seasons of the year of any coming out of the city.—A plan of the said lots may be seen, and the conditions of sale made known by the subscriber near the premises. JOHN HOLME. tu. th. fa. tf. march 19.
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.
Sheathing Copper, 25 Pipes of the finest particular Madeira Wine For Sale by JOSEPH S. LEWIS, No. 25, Dock Street, 32awm March 22.
FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24.
Sheathing Copper, 25 Pipes of the finest particular Madeira Wine For Sale by JOSEPH S. LEWIS, No. 25, Dock Street, 32awm March 22.
FOR large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24.
CHINA GOODS, Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, CONSISTING OF BOHEA } TEAS. Young hyson Hyson and Imperial White nankens Lurellrings, colored and black Senhawms do. do. Handkerchiefs do. do. Sewing silks do. do. Black hair ribbon Black fatims Coffin in small bales China ware in dining and tea sets On Hand, 50 trunks and cases dimities, mullins, ginghams, mullins and pullicat handkerchiefs, in small packages, for the West-India market. 25 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced. Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches. Railed copper bottoms in tubs. A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought mullins in cases. Sheathing paper. New-Orleans indigo Paints of different colors, dry in cases. Old Madeira wine fit for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. feb. 11.
The Subscribers have for Sale, AT THEIR COUNTING HOUSE No. 35, Dock-street, White and Red Lead, Patent shot No. 1 & 8 & 13, Bordeaux Brandy 1st & 4th proof, Claret in cases—first quality. Thos. Murgatroyd & Sons. march 29.
NOTICE. GOOD encouragement will be given to a person who understands the Tanning business in all its branches—unto a person who understands making of Tin-Ware, to move into the Western Country.—Persons who have small families would be preferred.—For further particulars enquire at No. 53 North Fourth-street. None need apply but those who can bring good recommendations. march 12.
FOR SALE, A smart, active Bay Horse, BETWEEN fifteen and sixteen hands high, rising five years, would suit very well for a gentleman in any of the troops of Horse, he is perfectly sound, the price is 220 dollars.—For a view please to apply at No. 10, North Eighth street, or at Gifferson's Stable, in 4th between Lombard and Cedar or South-streets. march 23.
A Pleasant Retreat. To be sold at public vendue. By order of the Orphan's Court of Montgomery County on the 17th day of the fourth month next, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants Coffee-house, in Philadelphia. The following described capital house and lots situated in Ritten's Town, about 36 miles from Philadelphia, being part of the estate of Thomas Maybury, deceased. The Mansion house standing on the Main street, built with stone and the best materials, commodiously divided into rooms and well finished throughout—with an airy entry and good cellar, forty-two feet in front and thirty six feet in depth—adjoining is a Stone Barn, a room and kitchen with lodging rooms over them—a well of good water in the yard—and a stone milk house with a smooth house over it—a good garden, &c. on the fourth end of the lot are a new house, carriage house and a large stone barn—with extensive stables for horses, cows &c. This estate would accommodate a large general family inclining to retire into the country. Potts Town being one of the cheapest places for provisions within the same distance from Philadelphia—and for healthy situation, conveniences of stages, &c. is equal to most inland towns in Pennsylvania. With the foregoing premises will be sold, a Lot of excellent Crops or Land, adjoining the Barn, containing about three Acres, in which are a number of Apple Trees. Further particulars may be known on application to Rebecca Maybury, on the premises, John Warder, or James Vaux, in Philadelphia. 3d Month 29.
JACOB PERKINS, HAVING invented an effectual check for detecting counterfeit Bank Paper, which has received the sanction of one Bank, and the approbation of the underlined eminent artists, and having obtained a patent, securing to him, and to his assigns, the exclusive right of the invention, hereby offers to his fellow citizens the privilege of using it upon terms, to be agreed on between him and any person disposed to avail themselves of a guard against counterfeiters. THE underlined having examined Jacob Perkins's new-invented method to detect counterfeit Bank paper, do approve of the plan, it being impossible to engrave or sink two plates perfectly alike, without the original die or hub, the counterfeiter would find it impossible to make an impression which would perfectly gage with the check from the original die. ROBERT SCOTT, Engraver & Die sinker JAMES SMITHER, Engraver. JAMES AKIN, Engraver. The terms may be known by applying to No. 11, South 3d street. March 23.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF PETER & HENRY MIERCKEN, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to Peter Miercken, and those having demands, to present their accounts to the same for settlement. Peter Miercken, Henry Miercken, march 21.
THE Creditors of the Subscriber are desired to take notice, that application has been made to the Court of Common Pleas of Mifflin County, in the State of Pennsylvania, in order that the applicant may receive the benefit of the several laws passed for the relief of insolvent debtors, and the said court have appointed the second Monday in April next, to hear him and his creditors at the court house in Lewis Town, in the said county. WM. ARMSTRONG, jun. march 18.
Just Received, By ship DOUGLASS, from LONDON, And for sale, by JOSEPH & JAMES CRUKSHANK No. 87, High-Street, Philadelphia. An account of two cases of the Diabetes Mellitus; a general view of the nature of the Disease and its appropriate treatment; and a detail of communications on the subject, By JOHN ROLLO, M. D. Surgeon General, Royal Artillery. With the results of the trials of various Acids and other substance in the treatment of the Lues Venerea; and some observations on the nature of Sugar, &c. By Wm. Cruikshank, Chemist to the Ordnance, and a Surgeon of Artillery. Dr. Johnson's Table Talk; Containing Aphorisms on Literature, Life, and Manners; with anecdotes of distinguished persons; selected and arranged from Mr. Boswell's life of Johnson. march 25.
Goods supposed to have been stolen. The following articles, which, it is believed, have been stolen, were brought from the late mayor's office and deposited with the present mayor, at no. 157 South 3d street, where they are open for the inspection of any persons who may think themselves interested therein, to wit: 3 blankets 1 white cashmere waistcoat 1 coverlid 18 yards of black fustian 3 hats 2 remnants of cotton 2 blue cloth coats 1 do. Bengal 1 spotted nankens coatee 1 do. Levant Linens 2 grey plain coats 1 do. muslin 3 sailors jackets 1 roll of black trimmings 2 striped pique de mar 1 string of violet do. 1 do. half worn do. 1 bunch of gun chain 1 dark cross striped do. 1 pair of knee buckles 1 green silk laced do. 1 set with hose 1 white embroidered do. 1 mariners compass 1 striped winter do. 1 pair of new shoes 1 flannel do. 1 silver tea spoon 1 pair black fustian breeches 1 do. table do. 3 pair nankens do. 3 groce of plated buttons 1 pair trowsers inlaid with pearl Several pair of Silk and cotton hose 1 gold thimble 1 white and check shirts 2 do. rings, one whereof with a miniature, 1 silver flock buckle 1 box of white platillas 6 do. tea spoons 1 roll of coarse sheeting 1 do. of white dowlas 1 piece of striped calico 1 coarse mullin sheet 3 legs of flints And sundry other articles of small value. Mayors Office, march 23.
NOTICE. THE creditors of the late William Compton, deceased, who have not rendered to the Administrators accounts of their claims properly attested, are hereby informed, that if they do not exhibit such accounts on or before the seventeenth day of April next ensuing, their claims will be forever excluded, as a dividend will then be struck and paid by S. Wilcox, at No. 145 Chestnut-street, on any day proceeding. And all those who are still delinquent in discharging the debts due from them to the estate of the late Wm. Compton deceased, aforesaid, will be pleased to take notice, that suits at law will be commenced against them, without respect to persons, if not discharged before that day. Isaac Cuthrall } Administrators. John Hazworth } Samuel Wilcox } march 23.
NOTICE. THE Following certificates of shares of the Bank of the United States have been lost or destroyed at sea, to wit 13 shares in the name of Peter Blight, of which 5 shares No 4185, 5 shares No 4186, and 3 shares No 4187, and 6 shares in the name of John Barker Church, No 2038, which were forwarded by the Countess of Leicester packet from Falmouth for New-York—and ten shares of said stock in the name of Stadnicki & Son, of Amsterdam, No 1796, which were forwarded by the Packet from Falmouth for New-York in November 1794; and for the renewal of which application is made at the said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. march 12.
Take Notice That I have applied to the Judges of the court of common pleas for the county of Northumberland, for the benefit of the insolvent act, and they have appointed Monday the 22d day of April next, to hear me and my creditors at the court house in Sunbury, where they may attend if they think proper. To all my Creditors. James Towar. march 20.
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, stock standing in the name of DUGAS DE VALLON, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Abraham Van Beuren. march 26.
THE Creditors of the Subscriber are desired to take notice, that application has been made to the Court of Common Pleas of Mifflin County, in the State of Pennsylvania, in order that the applicant may receive the benefit of the several laws passed for the relief of insolvent debtors, and the said court have appointed the second Monday in April next, to hear him and his creditors at the court house in Lewis Town, in the said county. WM. ARMSTRONG, jun. march 18.

Sales at Auction. On Saturday the 20th April, at 2 o'clock P. M. on the premises,
Sunday Building and Garden Lots, Some of them contiguous to, and others at a small distance from the city, containing from about one quarter of an acre to about four acres each. The small lots front on Vine and Callowhill Streets, near Schuylkill—the large lots front on the south side of Francis Street, on the east side of Schuylkill river, on the west side of Schuylkill, Second Street, and on intermediate streets—the whole containing about 140 acres, being part of the tract known by the name of Springett's.
The situation of many of the lots is on high ground, commanding views of the Schuylkill, and supposed to be so much detached from the built parts of the city, as to be out of danger in case of an unhappy return of the fever.
Maps showing the division of the ground, may be seen at the Coffee-house, at Ogden's tavern in Chestnut Street, at Sybert's tavern in the Northern Liberties, and at the Middle and Upper Ferries on Schuylkill.
The abundance of stone, for building, on part of the ground, will prove very advantageous to purchasers, as it is proposed to sell at the same time those large quarries on the east side of the Schuylkill, near and above the bridge.
The terms will be cash for the lots of 49 T-2 and 50 feet front, and for those of a larger size one half cash immediately, and the other half to be paid in six months from the day of sale.
CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. April 4.
New Philadelphia. THE proprietors of the high ground in the neighbourhood of this city, known by the name of Springett's Manor, (bounded on the west by the river Schuylkill, on the east by Fourth Street, from Schuylkill, on the north by Francis's lane, and on the south by Callowhill Street) have agreed to appropriate it for the purpose of building a new city as a summer retreat.
The plan in two sections may be seen at the Coffee-house. The main street, 100 feet wide, runs nearly east and west along the top of the ridge, striking Schuylkill a little above the upper ferry, where nature has placed everlasting abutments, and stone in abundance to form a permanent bridge of one arch, that cannot be approached by ice or floods.
A street of 66 feet wide, is laid out on each side of, and parallel to the Main Street. These are crossed by five new streets at right angles, and by the continuation of Front, Second, Third and Fourth streets from Schuylkill.
The situation is high, airy and healthy, and commands an extensive prospect. The water is good. The canal runs obliquely through it.
It is just a sufficient distance from the Delaware for a pleasant walk, to give an appetite to dinner after the business of the day is over.
April 3. t Sat.
To be sold at Public Vendue, On Saturday next the 13th inst. at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises, One hundred and eleven of the highest and best situated Lots in the New Town, Each containing 30 feet front and about 200 deep. The whole is situated on the west side of Fourth Street from Schuylkill, on the high ground opposite Bush Hill gardens, agreeably to a plan at the Coffee House, and at the old city Auction Store.
To accommodate purchasers, one lot will be put up at a time, and the buyer will have the right to take as many additional, as he may think proper, at the same rate. The terms are, one third cash, approved notes at three months for the remainder, when deeds are all in hand. The remainder, will be given.
Connelly & Co. Auctioneers. April 3. t S.
For Charleston, (S. C.) THE MAIL PACKET YEATMAN, Capt. LOUGHEAD, with good accommodation for passengers, will positively sail at 8 o'clock on Friday morning the 12th inst. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board at Smith's wharf, the first below Race Street.
March 5. defri
FOR LONDON. The British armed ship DOUGLAS, James Walker, captain. NOW ready to receive a Cargo—for freight or passage apply to Thomas & John Kelland.
April 3. t S.
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Douglas from London, A prime assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins, of various colours. A handsome supply of MILITARY ARTICLES, And a few cases of the most fashionable Straw Hats and Bonnets. For sale at No. 87, Chestnut-Street. MICHAEL ROBERTS.
March 30. daw
Just Received, From HAMBURG by the JASON, VISSER, and via Baltimore and for sale by the subscribers Platillas, Creas à la Morlaix, Dowlas Checks and Stripes, Lisadoes Bretagnes, Tickenburgs, Barcelons Brandy in Pipes. Port Wine in quarter casks. On Hand, Claret in Hogheads, Bordeaux Brandy, Ruffia Bristles. Erick & Lewis Hollman. No. 108, Spruce-Street.
April 1. t S.
NOTICE. THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond. John Brooks.
April 1. t S.
WANTED To go to the West-Indies, in the capacity of a Clerk, a Gentleman, an American or Englishman by birth (the former of whom would be preferred) He must be a good accountant, well recommended, and capable of writing an appealing French language—such a person, on application to the printer, may learn further particulars. Philadelphia, April 5, 1799.
Philadelphia, April 5, 1799.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 8.
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 8.
COMMUNICATION.
The Directory of France had concerted a plan of operation for Hedouville their special agent at St. Domingo, against the people of that Island, and also for invading the United States from thence with an army of blacks. The plan, in a very fortunate manner became known to Toussaint, the commander of a very large army of black people there. He made a treaty with the British general, whereby all hostilities ceased on each side, and a mutual commerce between that island & the British dominions was stipulated; and he seized the first opportunity to compel Hedouville to quit the island and to return to France. Thus that part of the project of sending a black army to America for the purpose of exciting a rebellion among the black people in the southern states, and of laying waste the country, has been most happily frustrated, without the agency of the United States. The plan was so combined, that the failure of one part led to the defeat of the other. Having two objects in view, the weakening Toussaint's army, that his power in the island might be reduced, and the invading of the southern states for the most wicked of purposes; the French have been disappointed in both, and in a manner that should impress every American with the most devout gratitude for this remarkable instance of divine favour.
MR. FENNO,
By publishing the following extract of a letter dated March 13th, just received from a gentleman of respectability in Frederick county, Virginia, you will oblige one of your CUSTOMERS.
"I cannot conclude without touching upon politics, with a view to rescue the people of Virginia, and this part of the state in particular, from the imputation of anti-federalism, sedition, &c. &c. which the conduct of the Legislature during the last session, gives good grounds to lay to their charge. You may rest assured notwithstanding the apparent declaration of the public sentiment, that the most numerous, and most respectable class of people reprobate the conduct and proceedings of the majority, and coincide in sentiment with the minority, expressed in their counter appeal to the people; on this side of the Blue Ridge, the people, in particular, are federal, in the proportion of nine tenths; and should attempts be made in the lower counties to resist the general government, would join immediately in the suppression of them. They are determined to support the union against internal as well as external foes. The conduct of the last assembly has opened the eyes of the democratic party, that is, of the virtuous part, who have heretofore been misled by a few hot headed, ambitious men. I am assured from the best authority, that even the Madisons are changing their sentiments, since the above proceedings took place."
EXTRACT.
"But there was in the end of Charles the Second's reign, another Species of French intrigue, an intrigue with members of parliament, which the opposition thought fit to pass over in total silence. I know that I tread upon dangerous ground; I remember the indignation which Sir J. Dalrymple's discoveries excited on their first appearance, "However, of late years, I believe no one has gone so far as to deny the authenticity of Barillon's letters to Lewis the 14th. If any desperate republican would still support such a paradox, the answer is obvious. The papers still exist at Paris, let him apply to his republican friends, and see who is hardly enough to assert their falsification. Another opinion has been started by those who cannot bear the idea that so many English patriots, and especially Algernon Sydney, took money of France; that Barillon deceived his master, and under the pretence of corrupting others, detained the money for his own use. I will not enter into the probability of this supposition, but will frankly allow it to be possible, because politicians are not accustomed to give receipts under their own hands for a bribe. It is enough for my argument, if it may depend upon Sydney's political opinions, as described by Barillon, for he could have no interest to represent them falsely. This important dispatch of Barillon, is dated September 30, 1680, and some of its most material paragraphs are (closely translated) as follows:
"There are some who have applied themselves for some time to make me understand that it is an old error to believe that it is against the interest of France to suffer England to become a republic. They endeavor to prove by good reasons and the example of the past that the re-union of England under a protestant authorised as the Prince of Orange would be, is much less conformable to the true interest of France than a Republic, which would be more occupied with trade than with any other thing, and would believe as Cromwell did that it should gain rather at the expense of Spain than of England as a republic, and that of Holland governed as it is, could not easily agree, whereas the Prince of Orange could re-unite in his person the power of the States General and of England together."
"Mr. Sidney is one of those who talks to me with the most force and the most openness on this matter." "Let the whole original letter be impartially studied, and it must be gathered from it that Sydney was a deadly foe to the house of Nassau, a warmer friend to France than to the protestant religion, and willing to sacrifice the independence of all Europe to the ambition of Lewis, so he could set up his idol of a republic in England. I have long thought it a great misfortune, that the illegal condemnation of Sydney included the whigs to rank him amongst their martyrs along with Russell, from whom his principles divided him far as the poles asunder. They might both be honest men in the abstract sense, for they might both follow the dictates of conscience; but Russell's principles in a better reign would have made him a most useful English citizen; Sydney's sentiments would have always rendered him a most dangerous citizen in any monarchy whatsoever. Let his republican imitators in the present age consider what discoveries some future Dalrymple may bring forth, and stop their licentious tongues on the subject of corrupt intrigue. This noxious vice will flourish in other soils besides that of courts."
that affecting picture, never allows to place them but upon the happy future which prevents itself before you.
Place, I repeat it, entire confidence in the general in chief, the agent of the Directory, and the civil and military authorities of your respective cantons: continue, with security, your occupations and your labors. Continually bear in mind that you have the happiness to be French citizens, members of the great nation; and that your rights, guaranteed by the constitution of the 2d year, place you on a footing with our 30 millions of brothers, who yet contend for the cause of liberty and equality, against the expiring remnant of the tyrants of Europe.
If you experience a stagnation of commerce, if you endure privations of every kind, you owe it only to the last efforts of machinavism of our enemies: they have acknowledged the impotence of their arms: you have obliged them to fly: they will to slave us: but the supreme being will protect, and we will convince them that we are no less invulnerable by the shafts of their malice than by the steel of their soldiers.
Long live the French republic:—peace and prosperity to the department of St. Domingo.
Port Republican [Port-au-Prince] the 4th Pluviose, 7th year of the French Republic, one and indivisible [23d January 1799.]
The Special Agent, (Signed) ROUME.
By the Secretary general ad hoc. (Signed) F. H. JEVERDAT, Grand champ.
Extract of a letter from Capt. ALEXANDER MURRAY, dated on board the ship of war Montezuma, March 9, 1799, to the Secretary of the Navy.
"The next day we fell in with the French brig les Amis capt. Mallett, pierced for 16 guns, but had only 6 on board and 16 men, which I captured, and from the condition of her sails and rigging, and little provisions on board, I was obliged to order her for Lucea, on the north side of Jamaica, where I intend to call on my route to America. She was from Porto Rico bound to St. Thomas, laden with lumber and a few bales of cotton. She is a well coppered and a fine looking brig, has been a guineaman. We value the whole property at 9000 dollars."
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia,
ARRIVED
Ship Woodrop Sims, Hodgson, Canton 160 Schr. Hannah, Barlow, Charleston 18 Roba, Martin, N. York 10 Sally, Tabor, Charleston 11 Sally, Haley, New Orleans 12
Ship Boston Packet, Cowperthwait, from hence, has arrived at Charleston.
Brig American, Venn, from hence, has arrived at Gibraltar in 24 days and proceeded from thence up the Straights, in company with the ship Herald, of Boston, all well and armed.
By letters from Curacoa, we have good reason to believe that the following vessels from hence have arrived at La Guira:
Ship Alexander, Hall, Brig Maria, and sloop Dependence.
Capt. Haley of the Sally informs that he left at N. Orleans, 12th ult the brig Gayosa, and for this port, to sail in 4 days, and sloop Friendship, not discharged. Captain Haley came out in company with the Schr. Anne Maria, for Baltimore and the sloop Bradbury for New York. In the Mississippi met two Schooners and a sloop bound up, from New York. 13th east of the river spoke the sloop Minerva, 27 days from New York, in a leaky state, bound to New Orleans.
The ship Woodrop Sims Hodgson, failed from Canton the 27th of October, in company with the ship Betsey, Fannings, from N. W. coast; parted of Java head.
Left there the following vessels:
Ship Concord, Thompson of this port, arrived 24 Aug.
Delaware, Swords, 12 Sept.
Ontario, Wheaton, of N. York 16th
[Sept.
Northern Liberties, Asque, of N. York
Elizabeth, Sage of Salem,
Neptune, Green from N. W. coast.
Swift, —, from Batavia.
Brig Mercury, —, from N. W. coast.
A brig had just arrived there, name unknown, when the Woodrop Sims failed.
Dec. 5, Passed through the Straights of Sunds, was there informed, that two French frigates had left that place for the eastward.
March 25, spoke the brig William and Thomas from Antigua, bound to Boston, who informed that a fleet of American vessels had left St. Kitts the 10th of March for the continent.
28, spoke the sloop Romeo, of Charleston, from New York, bound to St. Thomas.
Ships Brothers, Four Friends, Terriffe, and Jefferson, with the brigs Fair American, Flora, and several others went to sea on Friday last. The Four Friends lost her anchor at Reedy Island.
NEW-YORK, April 6.
INFANT NAVY—INCREASING.
Capt Jones, of the brig Anna Maria, 20 days from Curacoa—failed in company with four Schooners, all for Baltimore, under convoy of the United States sloop of war Montezuma, Capt Murray, who accompanied the above vessels as far as the latitude of 20.
Capt. Murray informed capt. Jones, that a few days before, on his cruise from the Windward Islands, he had fallen in with, and captured a French privateer, of 16 guns which, after landing the prisoners at Curacoa, he had sent down to Jamaica—for which place he failed after he left the above convoy.
Late Foreign Articles CONTINUED.
Received by the late arrivals at Charleston.
LONDON, January 10.
Although the Executive Directory insists on the most rigorous compliance with its orders to prohibit the exportation of French papers, yet some few irregular numbers find their way into this country by every parcel that arrives at Dover. The papers received yesterday reach down to the 6th inst.
The principal news by these papers relate to the state of the army of Buonaparte in Egypt, and to the war which has recently broken out in the Roman territories. Although there is nothing official respecting the insurrection which was stated in the last advices from Vienna to have broken out at Cairo, it appears that the Directory has at length allowed the information to transpire, that the meeting of the Convocation at Cairo had not been attended with the expected success; that an insurrection took place, in which two generals, whose names are not mentioned, were killed, and that Buonaparte at the head of the troops quartered at Cairo and at an adjacent camp consisting of 6000 men, attacked that city, and made a dreadful slaughter among the assassins. We doubtless must understand by the word assassins, the whole people of Cairo, who were desirous to oppose the system of plunder adopted by the Republicans. We also learn, that Buonaparte renewed the massacre on 11,500 of these unfortunate persons, who had taken refuge in a mosque. Notwithstanding the success with which these horrible cruelties were executed, the French commander in chief was compelled to retreat to his camp.
The impious fanaticism of the French soldiers, and the insatiable spirit of pillage and devastation by which they were actuated, appear to have been the two causes of this terrible insurrection, which was principally directed against the Institute National, and broke out in consequence of a new duty of about two guineas imposed upon the house of each inhabitant.
It would be useless to hazard an opinion on the dispositions of the Emperor with respect to the hostilities which have taken place between the French and the king of Naples; but in consequence of the measures adopted by government to re-establish the correspondence between the continent and this country, we cannot be long unacquainted with his imperial majesty's determination. We are still inclined to believe, notwithstanding the statements contained in the Paris Journals, that the Emperor who came forward with such promptitude to protect the Grifon, will not hastily abandon the king of Naples and the grand duke of Tuscany.
The message of the Directory, on the subject of its victories in Italy, merely contains a recapitulation of the advantages obtained by the French over the Neapolitans. The necessary result of these advantages has been the retaking of Rome on the 13th of December, 17 days after the Neapolitans had possession of it. The message certainly gives an authenticity to the details previously received, which they did not before possess, though some allowance must be made for the customary exaggerations with which the official articles of the French government are generally filled.
The circumstance which is related of two English frigates and transports with 2,000 troops on board, having been run aground and taken in the Mediterranean, is too ridiculous a falsehood to require comment.
Yesterday arrived a mail from Dublin, by which we have received the following outline of the plan to be proposed for an union between Great Britain and Ireland, which is stated to be as follows, and we have reason to think that it is tolerably correct:
Thirty-two Irish peers to sit in the imperial parliament. Twenty-eight temporal peers to be elected for life; four spiritual peers by rotation. Irish peers, not elected, may sit in the imperial house of commons for British counties and boroughs only, as at present. The crown to retain the power of creating peers of Ireland, in order to preserve the peerage from extinction.
The Irish commoners who are to sit in the imperial parliament, not to exceed one hundred. One to be chosen for each county; one for each of the great commercial cities and towns—this arrangement would give 42; half of the 108 boroughs to send one member each for one parliament, the other half one member each for the next parliament, and so on alternatively. The capital and Cork might send two members each. Thus the representation would amount to 98 members.
The lord lieutenant and his court; the lord chancellor; the speaker; the great officers of state; and all the present establishments, to be continued precisely as at present, without any diminution of salaries or patronage. Appeals from the courts to be made to the resident parliament.
Irish subjects to enjoy at all time the same commercial privileges as English. The duties between the two countries to be equalized, regard being had to the temporary protection of the infant manufactures in Ireland. The present advantages enjoyed by the linen manufactures to be secure.
The exchequer of Ireland to continue separate, Great Britain to be responsible for her own debt and its reduction. Ireland to be responsible for her own debt and its reduction.
The future expenses of Ireland in war and in peace to be in a fixed ratio to the expenses of Great Britain.
When the revenues of Ireland shall exceed her proportion of expense, the excess to be applied to local purposes of improvement, or the reduction of Irish debt; or if not required for the above purposes, the taxes producing the excess to be taken off.
January 18.
At length, after an interval of many weeks, we yesterday morning received regular sets of Paris papers from the 27th of December to the 13th inst. inclusive. They

are singularly important, as they serve to clear up many of the doubts which have existed for some time past concerning the actual state of affairs on the continent.
We were well justified in regarding as very equivocal the news of the pretended pacification between the German empire and France, to which Prussia and Austria were total strangers. A new incident which has been so long talked of its consequences were foreseen, namely the arrival of the Russian troops on the territories of the German empire, which is now no longer a matter of doubt, since the French plenipotentiaries at Rastadt have made it the ground work of an official complaint, will soon put an end to the waverings and condejections of the deputation of the empire. All the notes which the French ministers may address to the empire, or to the emperor who called them to his assistance, will not be able to stop the march of the troops. One column of this army has taken the route to Brunn, the capital of Moravia, which indicates that it is destined for Upper Suabia; and another column marches by Bilita, which confirms what we have stated, that it was intended to protect Bohemia and Franconia, where the French plenipotentiaries have declared that the entry of any of the troops on the territory of the empire shall be considered as a declaration of war.
It is easy to foresee what will be the immediate result of hostilities to the southern parts of the German empire, viz. for those parts which are not situated behind the line of neutrality. Every part which is within reach of the French armies will be invaded by them; whilst, on the other hand, the Austrian armies will force into action the countries of Bavaria, Upper Suabia, and Franconia, now occupied by their troops. It is thus that the states of the empire, in detaching themselves from the political body of which they formed an integral part, have placed themselves in the situation of experiencing all the miseries of war, without enjoying any of the advantages of peace.
Although the French papers contain the news of the armies of Italy and of Rome down to a very late period, it does not appear that they have obtained any great successes since the Neapolitan army was repulsed in repeated attacks to dislodge the French from their strong position near Civita Castellana, and since it evacuated Rome. All that the Paris journals say about Naples is only a repetition of the reports before in circulation of 80,000 Neapolitans being destroyed, 12,000 prisoners taken, besides 99 pieces of cannon, &c. &c. accompanied with inuendoes against all crowned heads, and particularly against the king of Naples and his general. But inattentively examining all the French accounts, it appears that on the 11th inst. a courier arrived at the Luxembourg from the army of Italy, the contents of whose dispatches did not transpire. Another courier had arrived two days before, who reported that the French were marching against Leghorn, to drive the Neapolitans from thence. It is however probable that they will have previously evacuated that place, and have gone to assist in the defence of Naples.
From the silence of the Directory in publishing the news by the last couriers, it is to be presumed at least that the progress of the French army has been stopped, until preparations are made for forcing the passages between Rome and Naples, which it appears the Neapolitans are determined to defend. It consequently follows, that the republican army occupied at that period nearly a line extending from one sea to the other; the right wing supported at Pescara by the Adriatic, the center by Aquila, and the left wing by the Mediterranean, on this side of Terracina. Pescara is situated at the distance of twelve leagues from the frontier of the Roman state, at the mouth of the river of the same name; Aquila is in the mountains, about seven or eight leagues from the same frontier; and Terracina is also in that territory. Such a position afforded sufficient time for the king of Naples to receive assistance from the Austrians, as well as support from the Russians at Corfu. The body of 3000 men embarked at Venice were probably destined for his relief, and the troops in Dalmatia, of whose operations no intelligence could have been yet received, where from proximity of their situation to the kingdom of Naples, still more capable of forming a junction with the Neapolitans.
The state of affairs in Italy; the impossibility in which the emperor is placed of preserving the kingdom of Naples and the duchy of Tuscany from the invasion of the French without taking up arms: the recent movements among his troops; the difficulty which he would find in defending himself ultimately against a perfidious and ambitious enemy, who might be enabled to add to the strength of France, of Holland, of Belgium, of Germany on this side of the Rhine, and of Switzerland, the entire and absolute possession of Italy, have uniformly appeared to us sufficient motives to induce the Emperor, sooner or later to recommence hostilities. The march of the Russian troops, a measure evidently originating from his own application, removes every doubt on this head; and although the inconstancy of the season may perhaps occasion for some time an armistice, between the armies of Switzerland and Suabia, we can no longer entertain any doubts with respect to his imperial majesty's determination of prosecuting the war. It is even to be presumed, that the first intelligence which we shall receive, will announce the commencement of hostilities in Italy. The removal of general Joubert's head quarters, from Milano Modena, tends to confirm this opinion. It more particularly points out the apprehensions entertained, left the Austrians, confining themselves to act on the defensive against the formidable barrier of the Mincio, should attempt transfer the scene of hostilities to the right bank of the Lower Po, although some time would be necessary to penetrate that way into the kingdom of Naples, such a diversion must, by retaining
the French forces in the Citadine republic, necessarily retard the progress of their army in the Neapolitan territory.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 3.
COLLOT D'HERBOIS.
My readers have no doubt become as tired of this odious and detestable name, as they have long been of the nefarious devices of its most impudent and most infamous wearer; but the picture I have begun, however disgusting, must be finished; and I flatter myself, that in those shades of it, the most replete with disgust it will not be found the least useful. It is not always ours to work in the delicate and vivid tints of glowing fancy; the deep sombre of vice must but too often shade the fairest and most beautiful picture we can draw. The levers, the often disregarded voice of public duty, loudly calls on us, at an hour of unexampled depravity, to leave the lash and the goad, and the leviora crimina for which they are the atonements, to descend, in the mail of truth, with the spear of justice, into the cave of Cacus, and the dens of Lernae. The time has too long been out of joint—daring villains have too long passed unpunished, by means of that very superiority in daring, which should have drawn down weightier chastisement, while the small fry have been devoured by a vengeance, which, though just, has been too limited, and because limited, has been but imperfectly useful. The good old fashion of plucking vice by the beard, however high and however powerful, is once more reviving, and the emblems of its revival are being held with rapture, and cherished. I am proud and happy to say, with gratitude: Indeed, the connection is indissoluble and immortal—Every stroke that falls upon a villain, adds something to the flock of disinterested justice, something to the encouragement and comfort of virtue.
From what has been premised, it follows, that the public will hear with great complacency, of the afflictions, defeats, mortifications, and disasters, of one of the most abominable miscreants that ever polluted the pale of a decent community, or sunk into utter ignominy and shame an office of honor and trust. Cacus has been dragged from his cave; and the red-hot iron of public scorn, momentarily sears his trituated heart. Those who suppose it impossible to make such a scoundrel feel any sense of his own baseness and depravity, are thus clearly proved to be mistaken. A mere fungous excrescence as he is, a wart upon the earth, accursed of good men and blasted of Heaven, he yet could rise to eminence (such as it was) and figure in his chariot. Had his crimes deposited him in a work-house, or a dungeon, for the remainder of his otherwise venomous life, then, indeed, would he have been an object for different emotions; but being ordered otherwise, it became necessary to call in extraneous means in aid of the deficiency of public virtue and public justice. These have not been appealed to in vain. The chamberlain has interposed his veto against the repetition of the puppet-show, and this odious Punch, retires with a weighty load of reproach, from his ridiculous and contemptible mockery of authority. But his occupation is not gone; all we have been able to effect is, to strip it of its enticing qualities, and to dull the false gloss with which invidious art had varnished it. What remains for us, is to see that it shine no more.
James Alex. Dallas, Esq. Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, called at my office some two or three weeks since, accompanied by three persons, two of whom I did not at that time know. The Secretary told me that his name was Dallas, asked me if the paper which he held in his hand was my paper, and if I meant him by the paragraph, quoted in the Bill of Indictment. To the first question, I had no hesitation in replying in the affirmative; to the second, I answered, that I was not author of the paragraph in question, and therefore should not pretend to say who or what was meant by it. In order to throw me off my guard, by leading me to suppose that I had been completely betrayed, he then rejoined, that he asked me this question merely for form's sake—that he had with him a witness whose testimony would sufficiently establish the point. Whatever amazement this might have excited in my mind, it did not answer the end proposed. He again, very formally and solemnly repeated his question, with a labored appeal to my feelings. I told him, that his appeal was thrown away, for that I was callous to any thing that could come from him—my first answer was repeated. "Jesus God!" exclaimed he, "and is a man to be put off, in this way?" I again ask you, "Do you, or do you not, by the term Collot d'Herbois, in this paragraph, mean J. A. Dallas?" On the impudent repetition of this question, I should most assuredly have kicked him, had he not entered my house, under the sanction of a gentleman's presence whom I was bound to respect; instead of this species of reformatory, so well merited, I again repeated my answer—that I was not the author of the paragraph, and of course had nothing to say as to its meaning and object—that I, therefore, could not be supposed to mean any body or any thing: this answer, by consent, was written down, in doing which the scribe occupied more than half an hour,—whether owing to the miry state of his intellects, or to his desire of interlarding some quirk or quibble, which might serve his master, is not now worth enquiry. The Secretary illumined this tedium by continued flashes of merriment, to the great amusement of his two friends. He damn'd a certain Mr. Stock by the most hyperbolical encomiums, and injured a gentleman of whom I had a good opinion, by his praise of him as a clever fellow and a very modest young man. The half hour having expired, and the few lines
having been completed by the scribe, the Secretary, with a vast deal of mildness, deliberation and composure, uttered the following truly curious declarations,—that he was no chevalier, and of course should not challenge with regard to single combat—that he was not a ruffian, and of course should not attempt a boxing match with me,—no, no, he should take a far different course. He should not, indeed, hire braves to assassinate me, but, if ever I published any personal attack upon him, he would hire a negro to beat me with a cudgel, and he would stand by to see that he performed his work faithfully. He immediately withdrew himself.
The following result was a matter of course:
In the MAYORS' COURT, Of the CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, April term, 1799. City of Philadelphia, vs. THE Grand Inquest of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, inquiring for the city of Philadelphia, upon their oaths and affirmations respectively, do present, that John Ward Fenno, late of the said city, printer, maliciously, deceitfully and wickedly contriving and intending, Alexander James Dallas, of the said city, esq. to deprive of his good name, fame and credit, and him the said Alexander James Dallas to bring to the greatest hatred, scandal, contempt and infamy with all the citizens of this commonwealth, on the 13th day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, at the city aforesaid, and within the jurisdiction of this court (the said John having before that declared, to wit in the city aforesaid, that by the name, title, and designation of Collot d'Herbois which he the said John before that time, in a certain newspaper by him printed and published, in the said city, called, "Gazette of the United States and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser" had caused to be used, printed, and published, he the said John meant and intended the said Alexander James Dallas) with force and arms did falsely, wilfully and maliciously print and publish and cause to be printed and published in the said newspaper, called, "Gazette of the United States and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser," the following false, slanderous and malicious words, to wit, "We are informed, that the price" &c. to the great scandal and infamy of the said Alexander James Dallas, to the evil example of all others in the like case offending and against the peace and dignity of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
JARED INGERSOLL.
Witnesses. Alexander J. Dallas, Peter Miercken, Joseph B. McKean, Thos. Wignell, Chas. Swift.
IGNORAMUS.
Not being versed in the doctrine of libels, as the Secretary observed to me, (which, by the bye, as here practiced, would puzzle Thomas Aquinas, and all the deep doctors of the last three centuries to expound) I cannot know who drew up this bill of indictment; but that it is admirably done, I may think, and say, though my law knowledge, unlike that of the profound Secretary, be not so wide as a church door nor so deep as a well. Am I to complain of having such intentions as this attributed to me—"contriving and intending, Alex. J. Dallas, of the said city, Esquire, to deprive of his good name, fame, and credit, and him the said Alex. J. D. to bring to the greatest hatred, scandal, contempt and infamy, with all the citizens of this Commonwealth?" An exception might indeed be taken at the term scilicet . Some modern language maker, I believe it is Dr. Webster, tells us that, "along with" is a vulgarism, and that the same idea, is fully expressed without the thus redundant word, "along;" ergo "with" means "along with;" and thus a sense is given to this passage, which, I judge will be deemed utterly preposterous, to say the least of it. For it is certainly not very equitable, that all the good citizens of this Commonwealth should be "deprived of their good name, fame and credit, and they, the said good citizens of this Commonwealth brought to the greatest hatred, scandal, contempt and infamy, with [or "along with"] him the said James Alexander." Behold besides a reductio ad absurdum ! All the good citizens of this commonwealth, along with the said Alexander, (who, I am authorized to conclude from the peculiarity of the wording, is not himself one of those aforesaid good citizens) being brought to the greatest hatred, scandal, contempt and infamy, I am at a loss to conceive in whom all these horrid emotions are to be excited towards them the good citizens aforesaid. If it is meant, that each man was to hate, scandalize and despise not only himself but every other, I deem the whole to be bottomed on wrong grounds; for I am well persuaded, he, the said James Alexander, would never have attempted to impede my progress in such a work. This being a point, however, of small note, I repeat my general approbation of the composition.
The "good name" of Dallas has long since taken its departure from those regions wherein I have ever attempted to soar or to delve; of course my endeavors now further to elaborate it, would be in vain. But as it may have entered into the imaginations of some people, that he has actually sustained a wrong, it is proper to add here some few remarks, which to the generality of those I have any respect for might justly be deemed superfluous.
However infamous a man may believe another to be, however low, mean, despicable and grovelling, and however boldly and openly he may utter these his opinions, it behoves him to be at all times, the more particularly therefor guarded, against doing him a wrong; because, out of the very abundance of his evil deeds, grows an abhorrence at that exaggeration, which passing bounds sufficiently extensive, goes to represent him an inconceivable monster. In whatever I have written or published on the subject in hand, will be found some fair, proper and honorable object for pub-
lic reprobation; and how any man but the one named could suppose himself alluded to, by such a paragraph as that above, is difficult to account for on any other ground, than the accidental existence of a similar fact with regard to him. Of this I nothing know, and nothing care. Whether the fact ever took place with regard to him or not, or with regard to any other of his family or name, I never enquired.
When Dallas came to me, I told him, that if he supposed himself alluded to, the author was his proper object, if he really was in search of reparation for this real or supposed injury. A suit or a prosecution may procure a man revenge; but never yet yielded satisfaction. The best reputation is tarnished by too much handling. But revenge, not justice, was the object he had in view—other fates, circumstances actually opprobrious, the real grounds of his mortification—this far-fetched, hard-strained application of an extremely remote circumstance, only the Falking-horse to his design. In pursuing this design, how low, abject, and base do we find him! One Swift, who is either a taylor or a pettifogging attorney, somewhere in the precincts of Irish town, having gained, for a wonder, the ear of a gentleman, by the most insidious and abominable deceit and duplicity, spunged up some expression that fell from him, and carried it, good dog! with additions and distortions, to his master. Together they go, overjoyed as two thieves on discovering a rich boot. The last dresses up a pitiable tale, too weak, and too palpably false to require refutation,—weeps, sobs and sighs—enveigles this gentleman, by deceiving him with regard to his errand, to accompany him on an expedition the absurd object of which was, to ensnare a man into acknowledgments to be applied to his injury or if possible to his ruin. Was ever such baseness, meanness, insolence and folly before displayed! Here, he displays nothing of the indignant resentment of an injured man—polite to affecation, pleasant, gay and jocular, he relates with glee an humorous anecdote, and eulogizes with perfect nonchalance the comedy of the day. He makes no demand for the author, until after he has acquainted me of his resolution to prosecute me; and then tells me, that he wishes to know the author, in order to prosecute him also. Finding, notwithstanding the depth of his craft, and the profound snare he had laid, that I was out of the reach of his subtlety, not because I was too cunning for him, but because I had nothing to conceal, he then closed his proceedings with the threat before related. This could come only from a coward and a fool;—it is too mean for our indignation—and contempt is the strongest emotion it excites. To that contempt I bequeath him—Being already in the full enjoyment of it, I can with him no added afflictions to those he endures. I will rather hope, so remarkable an instance of a deep, designing and depraved demagogue, overreaching himself by his own folly, may operate as a warning to deter others from cursing the country by similar crimes.
On Saturday evening last a detachment of the cavalry of this city arrived in town from the camp near Sellers's, on the Bethlehem road, 31 miles from Philadelphia, having in custody the noted Fries and John Eberhart, committed by Judge Peters for high treason.
Fries was taken on Friday afternoon, about five miles from the camp, by a detachment of cavalry dispatched for the purpose. He was holding a false at vendue, when the troops approached; and made no attempt to escape until they appeared in sight, when he ran through some fields into a wood, and was taken after a pursuit of near two miles. Eberhart was taken at his own house, by another detachment, which left the camp about sunset the same evening, and after a very long ride, (between 40 and 50 miles) returned to camp before day-break, having called at the houses of several of the Insurgents, without finding them at home, they having, most probably, fled at the approach of the troops.
The prisoners were lodged in the jail of this city. The several troops of horse from the city were quartered on Thursday night at different houses near the spring-house tavern, and on the next evening pitched their tents near Sellers's.
The troops were on the point of moving further up, on Saturday at noon, and were to encamp at Quaker Town on that evening. They were in high health and spirits.—A company of artillery and several companies of infantry were encamped near the cavalry; forming together a very respectable force.
Lieut. Williams, of the first troop of volunteer cavalry, and Robert Goodloe Harper, Esquire, are appointed aids to the commander in chief.
Judge Peters arrived at head quarters on Saturday morning, at eleven o'clock.
Departed this life, on Wednesday the 3d instant, after a short but severe illness, Mrs. Ann Fisher, wife of Doctor James Fisher—universally beloved and universally regretted—in her grave he buried the hopes of her family—the happiness of her husband—the affection and admiration of her acquaintances. Young, beautiful and virtuous—dying under the most interesting circumstances, the heart finds it difficult to reconcile the inscrutable decree, and sinks on viewing the untimely dissolution. But who shall dare dispute the justice or the wisdom of Heaven? that power who afflicts, can support—may it shed the balm of consolation on the soul of the forlorn partner, and preserve the infant pledge of their affection. A friend whose heart is deeply impressed whole tears fall in honor of her memory, and who will never cease to cherish the recollection of her virtues, pays to her this small tribute. Kent County, Delaware, April 3d 1799.
Ore McMahon, a fellow who arrived in this country from Ireland, about 3 months ago, was this morning, by the verdict of twelve independent jurors, declared guilty of having assaulted and challenged, N. Andrew Brown of this city, to fight with pistols.
Baltimore, April 5. Arrived yesterday, the Schooner Bedford, captain Gold, 21 days from Curacao.
Ship Montezuma appeared off Curacao the 9th March, after taking a French letter of marque brig, commanded by captain Mallet, and sending her down to Jamaica; the prisoners were put on shore at Curacao, where captain Murray got a supply of fresh provisions, &c. being off the island until the 13th March, sent orders on shore to the American vessels that were ready, that he would convoy them thro' the passage.
The Milford came out in company with the Schooner Brothers, Nimrod, and Little John, of Baltimore; and brig Jane Maria, of New-York. On the 17th, at three P. M. the Montezuma boarded a Danish barque and Swedish brig. On the 18th, fell in with an English sloop of war brig; sent her boat on board of the Montezuma, but did not detain her more than half an hour; did not board any of the merchantmen. On the 19th, at two P. M. off the island of Soana, fell in with an English frigate, who sent her boat on board of the Montezuma, but did not detain her more than half an hour. At six A. M. our convoy took leave of us in lat. 19, 30, for Jamaica: on the 23d of March, in lat 27, long. 72, 34' parted with the fleet.
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE.
Philadelphia, April 6, 1799.
For sale at public auction,
At the Custom House, on Tuesday the 7th May, 1799, the following Merchandise, which remain in the Custom House Stores more than nine months unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof. RS No. 26 one trunk containing linen, muslin and dimity. FIW 2 one case containing pluck. C&Co. 1 one box containing tapes. P 1 one box music books. PD one box sewing needles. four chests of Chinese cutlery, &c. large paintings. Mrs. Boulton, one box indigo. LM one box containing shoes and cotton. Joshua Gilpin one box garden seeds. one box containing cotton stockings, shirts, pocket handkerchiefs & shoes. IQT three boxes containing six hundred and sixty one numbers of Winterbottom's general description of America. ca one box soap. X four hds. beans. W one bag coffee. M two barrels walnuts. one barrel pimento. one box sugar. P&C 188 eight cases guns. PD 1 one case containing a forte piano one box artificial flowers. april 6 dt7M
One Hundred Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the Subscriber, on Tuesday the second of this inst. April, living in Kent county, Maryland, near Chesser Town, the following described Negroes, viz. William, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, a yellowish complexioned fellow, about thirty years of age, formerly the property of doctor William Matthews, he has been very much given to running away, and has been so often described in the public papers within this twelve months that any further description of him serves needless.—Jacob, about 6 feet high, and about 32 years of age, of a common Negro complexion, down look, his little finger of his left hand stands straight, occasioned by the cut of a knife. Patt, the wife of said Jacob, about 27 years of age, a small light made woman of a yellowish complexion, with thick lips for an American of her stature, she is a very good needle woman, and spins on either small or great wheel, and is very handy in any common house work.—Two children of the said Jacob's and Patt's, the one a male child about four years old, the other a female child about two years old. The above described Negroes took with them, besides their own wearing apparel, three coats, two of which were linsy cloth of a light grey color, beth new; one of the two was a great deal too large for either of the said fellows; the other coat of brown cloth, half worn; three under jackets, one a velvet, another a drab, the other a light colored linsy cloth do, one new pair of Calf skin shoes, lined with linen and bound with leather, one pair of boots remarkably large in the legs, several pairs of stockings and a silver watch, all stolen: their own wearing apparel as follows—William had on a light horse regimental coat worked with silver twill, (which coat he had when he was brought home to me the first of February last) a round sailor jacket (blue) thickset breeches, patched with corduroy in the stride, with other necessary clothing. Jacob, two linsy cloth coatees, lead colored, one new the other half worn, blue linsy cloth jacket, half worn, two pairs of linsy cloth trowsers, of a lead colour, the one new the other half worn, tolerable good shoes and stockings. Patt has every day clothing, and her children wore home-made linen and linsy, her other clothing not so well known; it is uncertain which course they may take, as William is such an experienced coaster. Any person or persons apprehending said negroes or founding them, so that their master may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward, or in proportion for either of them, that is to say, 40 dollars for each of the fellows, and twenty dollars for the wench and children, and if brought home, all reasonable charges paid by BENSON GEARS. N. B.—All masters of vessels and others, are forbid harboring them at their peril. B. G. april 8, 1799 d3w
Landing at Pine-street wharf,
From on board the Schooner Hannah, captain Barlon, from Charleston, 150 tiers } RICE 76 half ditto } 55 bales cotton, 34 of which are entitled to drawback, FOR SALE BY Robert C. Latimer. april 8 d5t

PROPOSALS, BY THE Insurance Company of North America.
FOR INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
1. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra-hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some instances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra-hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra-hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and partitions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra-hazardous buildings and occupations in their neighborhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value.
Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra-hazardous kind, in casks, bales, or packages, deposited in such buildings, to an amount not exceeding 4000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one instance, an additional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
II. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra-hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying the application.
Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the site of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and hasty removal, or to be stolen in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
III. The following conditions are to be understood by the parties.
1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed effected from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not.
2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further notice than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were when the insurance was made; but the payment of the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insurance may nevertheless be open to treat for a new insurance.
3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void.
4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise.
5th. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of like kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured.
6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement.
7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount: One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years.
8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid within thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction.
A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility.
With respect to Houses and other Buildings.
1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighborhood.
2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes.
3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other; and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground.
4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way: what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise: whether any and what trade or manufacture is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra-hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind.
Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c.
1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves.
2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in casks or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole
pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular minuteness of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra-hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind, open-cased Glass, china ware or porcelain, especially unpacked; looking glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by moieties, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire.
Letters post paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be immediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered.
By order of the Board, Ebenezer Hazard, sec'ry. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1799.
Superfine Writing Papers, Just received by the Adventure from London, FOR SALE By WILLIAM YOUNG,
No. 52 Second, the corner of Cheyney-street,
CONSISTING OF IMPERIAL, super-royal, slate, wove and plain, 1 royal, medium, thick post; extra large vellum, and plain folio post; extra large plain and wove post; quarto gilt and plain superfine hot-pressed, W. Young has also on hand, a large assortment of the best American manufactured writing and printing papers; all sorts of papers made on short notice agreeable to patrons.
Consignment for sale at prime costs and charges:
 5 Trunks of books assorted;  120 Reams large royal printing paper;  100 Reams London brown royal do.  113 Reams foolscap do. 
The above are entitled to the drawback.
1 Case black leather and Morocco pocket books. April 1. 75
THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give NOTICE,
THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the Commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive Subscriptions.
By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y.
2d mo. 12. N.B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing, 30 dollars at the expiration of the time of two months 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months
TO LET.
THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell apply to Isaac Wharton. Jan. 11
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY.
AN Excellent three story Brick House, situated on the corner of 4th and Race-streets; the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 83 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it.
Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situated in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the fourth 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steimetz's lot, on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant.
A large elegant two story Stone House, situated on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or it more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it.
A plantation in Biberly Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone-quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises.
A final plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grange Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers's horses; the house is now occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation: there is fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state.
The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb. 7
Weavers. SEVERAL WEAVERS may find employment by applying to Isaac T. Hopper, No. 39, Pine-street. 3mo. 15th, 1799.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Cartridges. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
Capital Wharf, Lot & Stores, ALSO, SUNDRY GROUND-RENTS.
To be Sold, at Public Vendue, at the Merchants' Coffee-House, on the 17th day of the 4th month, at 7 o'clock in the evening.
If not previously disposed of at private sale, THAT valuable estate 71 feet on Water Street, bounded on the North by Sassafras Street, and extending into the river Delaware; on which are erected very extensive stores and wharf, in good repair—Plenty of water for the largest ships to lay at the wharf. In every respect a capital situation for any business requiring extensive ware houses and the convenience of a wharf; or for any person wishing to invest money in real estate, that produces a handsome income.
A L S O, The following Ground-Rents, well secured, on Sassafras, Seventh & Cherry-streets:
   Dolls. Cts. per ann. payable by     205 90 do John Nicholson,   35 do do Robert Evans, Gen.   37 do do William Powell,   40 do do William Bell,   40 do do John Evans, Jun.   39 do do Andrew Beamer,   63 do do Maurice Moynihan   33 60 do Henry Pepper,   19 80 do Thos. Newby & wife   36 90 do John How,   39 60 do The Pennsylvania Society for the abolition of Slavery,  
   19 83 do Adam Zantzinger,   23 75 do Ellis Fry,   31 35 do William Rinchart,   46 67 do Peter Fritz,   45 do do Valentine Hoffman,   45 do do Valentine Umbelhead   42 38 do Jacob Colloday,   120 27 do Frederick Heiss,  
On Brown, between Second and Third-streets, Northern Liberties:
   20 per ann. payable by Jacob Houfer,   20 do do Joseph Etch.  
For further particulars, enquire of JOHN WARDER, No. 208, North Front-street. mw Kit7A
3d month, 29
Now landing at messrs. Willings & Francis' Wharf the Cargo of the ship George B. relay, Charles McAlister, commander, from Calcutta,
consisting of—  Course and fine Muslins  Madras Handkerchiefs  Bandanna ditto  Tafties  Heavy Black Pepper  Sugar in hogsheads and bags  Jalloon Cotton, &c. 
For sale, by Phillips, Cramond & Co. march 26
FOR SALE,
On Monday, the eighth day of April next, At the house of John Dover, in Frankford, BY PUBLIC AUCTION,
FRANKFORD MILLS,
SEVEN dwelling houses and about twenty-five lots of land, fifteen of which are excellent landings on tide water, and a lock inclosed by a good bank that will admit, by a light simple gate, near 200 casks of rails, and enclose them so as to be secure against freshets.
The grist-mill is a large stone building, enclosed within its walls two water wheels, has four pair of stones, three of which are new French burrs, and room for another pair; one for grinding Plaster of Paris, besides stamper all on the best construction, two boiling chests, and one very large merchant-work, a very convenient and safe corn-mill on account of fire; the inside of the mill nearly all new, and in the best order, future on tide water, so that shallows can lay along side to discharge and take in cargoes.
The saw-mill is all new, in good order, and also on an excellent construction, it is supplied with logs by means of a large canal, out of which they are hoisted into the mill, with machinery worked by water, a whole raft can enter the canal and come up to the tail race of the mill, adjoining is a small counting house, and a work-shop for the sawyer. With the mills will be sold a large lately repaired two story Stone dwelling house with a handsome new piazza, kitchen, new coach house and stable, enclosed by a light palisade, and well surrounded by fruit and other trees, and above 300 feet of landing, upwards of 100 of which is a stone wharf. All the other dwelling houses will be sold separately, three of which are well adapted for the retreat of private families during the summer, being pleasant, airy and cool. The lots which will be sold separately, are beautifully situated for building in such a part of that flourishing village as will always hereafter encircle in value, and command a great price.
The sale will begin at 10 o'clock in the morning, but should the weather be very bad, it will commence the next fair day, at the same hour, at which time the terms of sale will be made known. march 28
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET-STREET,
ROBERT KID, Having purchased the Stock of the above firm, Solicits the patronage of the public and their friends; where they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods:
Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1
A Summer Retreat.
FOR SALE,
Sixteen Acres of Land, About half a mile from the city of Philadelphia,
THERE are on the premises a one story brick house 38 feet front, a stable and corn crib, a well of excellent water, and a few fruit trees, the situation is perhaps superior to any within the same distance of the city, and commands one of the most beautiful and picturesque prospects of the city, Kensington, the Delaware and Jersey's, Enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. march 4
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL,
A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street and 72 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground-rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comment, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 293, Chestnut Street, next door to the premises. march 5
Philadelphia, March 1799. PROPOSAL, By THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone House, No. 41, South Second Street, for furnishing by Subscription ENCYCLOPEDIA; OR A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, 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 Various Detached parts of Knowledge, whether Relating to Natural and Artificial Objects, or to Matters Ecclesiastical, Civil, Military, Commercial, &c. Including Elucidations 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 of General Science as of Particular Branches; the Translations, Journals, and Memoirs, of learned Societies, both at home and abroad; the MS. Lectures of eminent Professors on different Sciences; and a variety of original Materials, furnished by an extensive Correspondence.
The Publisher having been solicited to furnish sets of this valuable and important work by one volume at a time, which by dividing the payments, might make the acquisition of the work more convenient to purchasers, proposes to dispose of the few remaining copies on the following:
CONDITIONS.
The Work being already completed in Eighteen large Quarto Volumes in boards, Elegantly printed on Superfine paper, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two Copper plates: I. A volume in boards will be delivered to each Subscriber in the first week of every month till the whole be delivered, which will take a period of eighteen months.
II. Every Subscriber on receiving the first Volume, to pay Twenty Dollars. On receiving the Second 15 Dollars The Third, 12 Dollars The Fourth, 10 Dollars The Fifth, 10 Dollars The Sixth, 8 Dollars and five dollars for each of the succeeding volumes, till the whole is delivered, which will amount in the whole to One Hundred and Thirty-five Dollars, being the present price for complete sets.
Any Subscriber who may chuse to have the whole in a shorter time than 18 months, may have any number of volumes that may be agreeable at the same time at the above prices. To prevent any misunderstanding it is proper to express that no volume will be delivered to any person without the money, and as the sets on hand are but few in number, it will be requisite that such as choose to become Subscribers should apply as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Complete Sets may be had as above, or bound in various manners. march 6. wks 6w.
FOR SALE,
50,000 Acres of LAND,
LYING in the county of Ruffel, State of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Guft, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 23 from the town of Abington, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 10, 5 and 1500 acres each, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchasers, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in possession. The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the right, to which the patents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to F. & A. TUBBEUF. Peterburg, Feb. 11. aaw3m
JOHN MILLER, JUNr.
HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the First Story Building, in Dorks, near Third-street,
WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods;
CONSISTING OF COSSAS Bafias Mamodios Humhums Taffies Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.
Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1
A Summer Retreat.
FOR SALE,
Sixteen Acres of Land, About half a mile from the city of Philadelphia,
THERE are on the premises a one story brick house 38 feet front, a stable and corn crib, a well of excellent water, and a few fruit trees, the situation is perhaps superior to any within the same distance of the city, and commands one of the most beautiful and picturesque prospects of the city, Kensington, the Delaware and Jersey's, Enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. march 4
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL,
A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street and 72 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground-rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comment, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 293, Chestnut Street, next door to the premises. march 5
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 5th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT by an act of Congress passed the 28th day of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine, the following alterations and amendments have been made to an act passed on the 6th day of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, intitled, "An act laying duties upon stamped vellum, parchment, and paper."
I. The stamp duties heretofore imposed upon foreign bills of exchange and bills of lading are to cease and determine from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine.