Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-06-07 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2095.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 7, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Sloop SWIFT PACKET. She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern states, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers. She is well fitted for the freights or West India trade, and can be fitted to sea at a trifling expense. The inventory may be seen and the terms of sale made known by applying to N. & J. FRAZIER, No. 95 South Front St. may 30.
The British Letter-of-Marque NIGER, For KINGSTON, (Jam.) Now ready to take her cargo on board, can receive some freight. For terms apply to ROSS & SIMSON. may 13.
FOR BOSTON, THE SLOOP HERCULES, James Lathrop, master, Will sail in ten days; for freight or passage, apply to the captain on board at Chestnut Street wharf, or to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. dtor June 3.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 139, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. November 10.
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers, Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon, & C. E. A. S. Souchong, Canton and Garden Fan, Nankins, China Ware, assorted. Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Pepper, Cloves and Pulverized Rosales, and a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo. 26.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal COSSAS HUMHUMS. 1200 bushels St. Martins Salt. April 17.
Just Received, By the late arrivals from London and Hamburg, and for sale by the subscribers, 89 tons best St. Petersburg Hemp 599 pieces English Sails 2 trunks, containing Satins Ribbons Silk Handkerchiefs Persian and Gauze 3 cases fashionable Ladies' Hats, &c. 10 cases Brittas 8 bales Ticklenburgs, and A few packages of Dowlas Creas a la Morlaix Checks and Stripes Bretagnes 25 Hds Bourdeaux Brandy 10 pipes Spanish do 40 Hds Bourdeaux Claret. Erich & Lewis Bollmann. No. 100 Spruce-Street. April 27.
The subscribers have on hand, and for sale at reduced prices, the following articles, viz: Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '96, since when they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement; 25 Casks of Young Hylon Tea; An Invoice of well-assorted China—original cost between 8 and 1000 dollars, in Canton. HIGBEE & MILNOR. March 21.
LAST NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of John McGraw, late of Caroline county, in the State of Maryland, deceased, are hereby requested to meet the subscriber in Denton, at Mr. Benjamin Dimpsey's, on the 3rd Tuesday in May next, with their accounts properly attested, that there may be a dividend struck in said estate. All who neglect this notice will be after excluded. SAMUEL LECOMPTE, Administrator. Caroline County, April 8th. 30.
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following Certificates of six per cent. and Deferred funded Stock, standing in the following names, the property of JOHN CLARKE, Esq. of Yorkshire, in England: the said Certificates having been lost on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. Dols. Cts. No. 5000 12731 dated March 7th, 1795. Register Certificate in favor of John and Francis Baring & Co. London.
3621 66 15070 do. March 17th, 1797, do. in favor Braunberg Kluppel Taefch & Co of Amsterdam 413 21 14823 do. Dec. 3rd, 1796. do. in favor of F. L. Braunberg of Amsterdam 267 89 3536 do. March 15th, '96, do. in favor do do 898 36 14235 do. May 17th, '96, in favor do do 387 37 14678 do. Sept. 9th, '96, in favor do do 3367 5 13242 do. May 27th, '95, in favor of Frederick Ludewyk B. Baumg. of Amsterdam 2711 8 3249 do. August 28th, '95, in favor do do 2131 47 3305 do. July 23rd, '95, in favor do do 342 0 13860 do. Dec. 10th, '95, in favor do do 298 22 3316 do. Aug. 28th, '95, in favor do do 4000 0 13793 do. Nov. 16th, '95, in favor of John and Francis Baring & Co London. 1500 0 13237 do. May 27th, '95, in favor do do 1600 0 13793 do. Nov. 16th, '95, in favor do do 9376 66 11963 do. Apr. 24th, '97, Commissioner of Loans of New-York, in favor Jonathan Hoare of London 36,014. 97. 6 per cent stock, Dols. Cts. No. 7997 93 1143 do. Mar. 2d, '93, Register Certificate to Herman Katenkamp of Great Britain. 7000 0 5757 do. do do do 1000 0 5883 do. Mar. 18th, '93, do do 1500 0 1176 do. do do do 12000 0 900 do. Oct. 9th, '92, do to John Warder & Co of London 700 43 952 do. Oct. 26th, '92, do do 10783 33 6076 do. May 13th, '93, do to Stadnicki & Sons of Amsterdam 5000 0 6366 do. Aug. 6th, '93, do to Nicholas Van Staphorst of Amsterdam 5000 0 6367 do. do do do 8352 92 2868 do. May 16th, '95, Commissioner of Loans at New-York to Henry M. Bird of London 4000 0 1717 do. Nov. 2d, '92, do to Philip Sanford of London 3618 69 1718 do. do do do 2634 0 3968 do. Nov. 3d, '92, do do 5000 0 1724 do. Nov. 6th, '92, do do 74587 30 Deferred 6 per cent Stock. WILLING'S & FRANCIS. may 25.
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of 6 per cent funded Stock the said certificates having been lost on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York: No. 3072, Signed Joseph Nourfe, in favor of Samuel and Henry Waddington, dated February 11, 1795, for dollars 2000 No. 2964, Signed Joseph Nourfe, to William & Jan Willink, and Nicholas & Jacob Van Staphorst & Hubbard, agents for the United States at Amsterdam, dated January 31st, 1795, for 500 dollars. WILLING'S & FRANCIS. may 25.
FOR SALE, At No. 246, High-Street, A Handsome Coach, Coachbox, Poachon, & Pair of Horses, Either separate or together. Also—a handsome Narrage or Mare and Grey Horse, very easy gaited. may 24.
JUST RECEIVED From Barcelona, in the Danish brig Aurora, Captain Schlichting, 416 pipes high-flavored Brandy, 364 Sacks Hazle Nuts, and a quantity of Corks, FOR SALE BY Thomas & John Ketland. may 31.
FOR SALE, 71 bales Surinam Cotton, And a quantity of first quality RUSSIA DUCK. APPLY TO Isaac Harvey, jun. No. 9, South Water Street. may 29.
Last Notice. THE Commissioners appointed for carrying into effect the Twenty-Fifth Article of the Treaty of Friendship, Limits and Navigation, between his Catholic Majesty and the United States of America, hereby give notice to those persons whose claims have been filed in due time but who have not yet furnished the necessary documents, to produce the same at their office, on or before the first day of August next. By order of the Commissioners, PETER LOHRA, Secretary. Philadelphia, May 15, 1799.
FOR SALE, A Handsome New House, Within 5 miles of the city. TWO stories high, together with a grass lot, it is in a very good situation for business—the terms will be made very convenient to the purchaser—Enquire of the printer. may 28.
Twenty-five Thousand Dollars IS yet to let out for one year on good real estate, in this city and its vicinity, by mortgage. The title will be clear and the properties insured. Apply to JOHN SHIELDS, Broker. No. 22, Chestnut Street. All kinds of Public Securities, Bills of Exchange, Notes, &c. &c. bought and sold on commission. may 30.
Old French Brandy in large and small cases. 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass 20 chest pint & half pint Tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-tiers Rice. FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith. may 1, 1799.
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths, principally Dark Blue, and printed Cassimere. Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-Street. April 29.
Freight to be had. THE Subscribers have 3000 bushels of SALT to ship to the Havana or New Orleans—Any person who will take it at a moderate freight will please apply at No. 95, North Water-Street, to PRATT & KINTZING.
Who have for Sale, 70 tons Hemp, 74 pipes choice Old Port Wine, Claret, Roll Brantome, Havana Segars, Demyjohns, Window Glass, Glue, Ticklenburgs and Osnaburgs, Checks, Stripes, &c. &c. may 20.
NOTICE. THE Following certificates of shares of the Stock 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 2058, 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.
Loft or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States, No. 4933, in the name of Julia Wadsworth Knox, and for which application is made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of said certificate; and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. May 23.
Lost, last evening, A GREY HOUND, of the English breed; HAS a brass collar round her neck with the name of Thomas Sterling on it; body quite white, except a small spot on her left side; each cheek of a dove colour; answers to the name of Dove. Whoever has taken her up, and will deliver her at the Indian Queen, shall be rewarded. May 10.
NOTICE, A Certificate of one share of Bank Pennsylvania Stock, No. 725, in my name, 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. JOHN VAUGHAN. April 20.
The creditors of the subscriber, ARE requested to take notice that he has applied to the court of common pleas, for the county of Bucks, to extend to him the benefit of an act of the legislature of this state, passed the 4th of April, 1798, for the benefit of insolvent debtors, and the said court have appointed the 11th Monday in August next, to hear him and his creditors at the court house in the borough of Reading, in the county of Berks. JOHN MORROW. Reading, May 18.
BOARDING. A few Young Men can be accommodated with Genteel Board on reasonable terms, at No. 8 Cherry Alley—the situation is pleasant and healthy. May 25.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF TUNIS, ANNESLEY & Co. BEING dissolved by the death of Thomas Roberts, all those who have any demands against them are desired to furnish their accounts and those indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment to Richard Tunis or Robert Annesley, surviving partners, who purpose continuing the business as usual under the firm of TUNIS & ANNESLEY. And have for sale, James' River, Georgia, Carolina, & Maryland TOBACCO Of good quality. 5th mo. 28th.
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, Stock standing in the name of DUGAS DE VALLOU, 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 20.
Three or four gentlemen may be accommodated with Board and Lodging, at Mrs. M'CREA's, No. 29, north Eighth Street. May 30.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May 29th, 1799. THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates:—No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Siple and Mr. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—to acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water stages for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land stages for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-Street, or No. 161, South Second-Street. June 1.
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.
Valuable Lands for Sale. ON Tuesday the 20th of August next, I shall expose to public sale, at the town of New-Market, in Dorchester county, all that valuable tract or parcel of land commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands, situated on several miles, supposed to contain about six thousand acres, to be divided into lots to contain from 100 to 500 acres each: The terms of sale as follows, viz. Purchasers to give bond immediately after the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in four equal annual installments, agreeably to an act, entitled, "An act appointing commissioners to contract for and purchase the lands commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands in Dorchester county, and for appropriating the same to the use of this state, and to repeal the act of assembly therein mentioned;" passed at November session, 1798. Wm. MARBURY, Agent for the state of Maryland. April 19.
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-Street Wharf.—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-Street. Feb 11.
To Distillers & Owners of Stills. WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed the 8th day of May 1792, entitled "An act concerning the duties on spirits distilled within the United States," it is required of all persons having or keeping a still or stills to make entry thereof, between the last day of May and the first day of July, in each year, under the penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars. NOTICE is therefore hereby given to all distillers or owners of stills, within the county of Montgomery, to make entry of them at the Office of Inspection, at the house of the subscriber, in Norristown township in the county aforesaid. Daniel St. Clair, Collector 3d Dist. 1st Dist. Pennsylvania. June 1.
To Distillers & Owners of Stills. WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed the 8th day of May, 1792, entitled "An act concerning the duties on spirits distilled within the United States," it is required of all persons having or keeping a still or stills, to make entry thereof, between the last day of May and the first day of July in each year, under the penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars: NOTICE is therefore hereby given to all distillers or owners of stills, within the city and county of Philadelphia, to make entry of them at the Office of Inspection, at No. 49, north Third Street, in the city of Philadelphia, within the above mentioned periods. James Ash, Collector, Of the Revenue of the first Division of the First Survey of the District of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, June 1, 1799.
REMOVAL. ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Market Street, nearly opposite the Corner of the Wagon, where they have for sale as usual, home manufactured and imported Brushes of almost every description, together with a general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Cutlery, and Brass wares, to which they expect by the spring vessels, an ample addition. 4th mo. 10.
WISHES TO ENGAGE, In a Wholesale, or Retail Dry Good Store, A YOUNG MAN Of indispensible character—has lately been in the habit of attending a Dry Good Store. A line directed to C. W. at the Office of this Gazette will be promptly attended to. May 21.
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 Guell, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 25 from the town of Abingdon, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 100, 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. TUBBS. Peterburg, Feb. 11.
Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Office, Philadelphia, May 9, 1799. IN pursuance of a resolution of the president and managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the Stockholders are hereby notified and required to pay on each of their respective shares, to the Treasurer of the Company, at the Company's Office in this city, 15 dollars on the 15th June next, 20 dollars on the 15th July next, and 20 dollars on the 15th August next. Wm. GOVETT, Treasurer. m&u4w(dif.11.1515A) May 13.
MAIL COACHEES Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M. Between NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New-York the next morning, by 8 o'clock. Returning. Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at one o'clock P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock. Seats in the Mail Coachees to be taken in New-York, At Butman's Office, No. 35, Cortland-Street. In Philadelphia. At Francis' Hotel, No. 13, south Fourth-Street, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second-Street. In Baltimore. At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound. The Proprietors are not responsible for baggage. LEVI PEASE, Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore. WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, May 1.
LONDON, January 2, 1799.
500 Guineas Reward. LOST this evening, between five and six o'clock, in the neighbourhood of Gracechurch Street, a BLACK CASE, containing the following
Bank Notes and Drafts, with sundry Bills of Exchange, not due: £100 No. 1919, dated 1 Dec. 1798 100 864, 26 Nov. Ditto 1000 284, 22 Dec. Ditto 1000 1713, 27 Oct. Ditto 1000 1714, 27 Ditto Ditto A Draft on Messrs. Hankey and Co. £53 13s. Ditto Doreen and Co. 367 7 Ditto Doreen and Co. 30 15 Ditto Stephen and Co. 52 4 Ditto Rogers and Co. 33 16 Ditto Prescott and Co. 37 18 Ditto Harcourt and Co. 27 16 Ditto Smith, Payne and Co. 20 15 Ditto Doreen and Co. £45 7s 6d Ditto Le Peve & Co. 112 12 6 Ditto Ditto 820 0 0 A bill drawn on Fleming & Wake B. w Lane, by Fleming, & payable to Ormrod, dated Nov. 5, two months after date, value £20.—One ditto on Fell, No 32 O. Changes, by Hall, and payable to Smith, dated Nov. 30, at two months after date, for £121 19s.—One ditto on Saywell & Sons, Wood-Street, by Ball, and payable to Braddock, dated Dec. 19, at two months, for £30.—One ditto on Eden, Wood-Street, by Williams, payable to order, dated Nov. 1, at three months for £30 2s.—One ditto on Neale & Co. St. Paul's Church Yard, by Adams, and payable to Kencorgh, dated Dec. 7th, at two months, for £14.—One ditto on Stewart, Red Cross-Street, by Young, and payable to Marshall, dated Nov. 22, at two months, for £32 2s. 9d.—One ditto on Royd's, Bulkerbury, by Lord, and payable to Jackson, dated Dec. 3, at two months, for £18.—One ditto on Miller and Co. Gracechurch Street, by Redway, and payable to Hartley, dated Dec. 6, at two months for £50.—One ditto on Spitta & Co. Lawrence Pountney Lane, by Lange, and payable to Hoyle dated Nov. 6, at two months, for £164. Whoever may have found the above, and will bring them to Messrs. Atkinson & Robson, No. 2 Well End of Royal Exchange, shall immediately receive Five Hundred Guineas Reward without any further trouble. N. B. No greater Reward will be offered, as payment of the whole is stopped, and the loss made known throughout this Country and Continent. April 19.
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 Guell, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 25 from the town of Abingdon, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 100, 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. TUBBS. Peterburg, Feb. 11.

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The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired: "Philadelphia, June 15, 1798."
To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States.
The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia,
Respectfully represents, That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Tolwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies, that Congress will, in their wisdom, render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves.
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True copy from the original Memorial, presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798.
WILLIAM LAMBERT, for JONATHAN W. CONDY, CLERK.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorized and directed to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for four hundred Copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Tolwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the sets now in print, as may be necessary to complete the same.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore.
Approved, March 24, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Samuel Miles, jun'r. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next.
Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorized to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly.
GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, }
TO LET, THAT LARGE AND ELEGANT, H O U S E, No. 192, MARKET STREET, Next door above the President's. - For terms Inquire of ROBERT KID, No. 201, Market Street.
AN ARCHITECT & ENGINEER, Who has been regularly bred. WANTS EMPLOYMENT. A line directed to A. B. and left at this office, will be attended to.
Supposed to have been Stolen, And detained by the subscribers, a few days since, a valuable plated BRIDLE BITT. THE following articles were also found in a trunk in their cellar some time ago, which it is presumed were left through mistake or stolen and deposited there (as the cellar door was out of order and not fastened for several nights together) viz -
4 Dozen pair Leather Gloves. The owners of the above goods, by proving property and paying the expense of advertising, may receive them on application at no. 123, Market Street, to
HAINES & JONES.
Who have for sale as usual, Mens and womens fashionable saddles of various descriptions and first quality; likewise inferior and common ditto; an assortment of elegant plated bridle bits; ditto common ditto of all kinds. They also manufacture and have for sale, plated and brass-mounted harness; all sorts wagon gears; cavalry equipments, such as light horse caps, pistol holsters, sword belts, &c. &c. together with every other article appertaining to their line of business. They also offer 25 cents reward for taking up a black apprentice boy, who has escaped from their service, called JARED, about 14 years old; he is active, sly and dirty. All persons are cautioned not to harbour him.
may 28
TO THE PUBLIC.
WHEREAS my Husband, Joseph Lea, has accused me of incestuous conduct, and of having defiled his marriage bed, I think it my duty to assert, as with great truth I can, that his charges are totally false and groundless, and do forward all persons from harboring or having any connections with him, till our separation shall be terminated in a court of law, by
FANNY LEA.
Just Published, By JOHN ORMROD, No. 21, Chestnut-Street,
A SERMON, ON THE DUTY OF CIVIL OBEDIENCE, AS REQUIRED IN SCRIPTURE.
Delivered in Christ Church and St. Peter's, April 23, 1799, being a day of general Humiliation, Appointed by the President of the United States.
By WILLIAM WHITE, D. B. Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
May 10.
Just Published, And to be sold by the Proprietor, JEREMIAH PAUL,
No. 35, South Second Street; By Isaac Pearson, No. 109, Market-Street; Benjamin Davies, No. 68, Market-Street; John Ormrod, No. 41, Chestnut-Street; William Jones, No. 30 North Fourth-Street; and Joseph Moore, No. 1, White-Horse Alley.
CHILD'S ASSISTANT; Containing the first principles of arithmetic, adapted to the capacities of Youth.
ALSO, A COLLECTION OF COPIES For the use of Schools.
Alphabetically arranged, with directions prefixed for holding the Pen. To which is added, approved forms of Receipts, Bills, Orders, Bills of Exchange, Bonds and Conditions, Award, &c. Also, the common Tables used in arithmetic.
These may be had separately for the use of children at leisure hours.
A good profit will be allowed to Retailers.
6 3/4 mo. 1 3/4, 1799. 2 3/4 6 3/4.
WILLIAM MANNING, Tin Plate Worker,
No. 226, SOUTH SECOND STREET, IMRESSED with a due sense of gratitude for the numerous favors conferred on him since his commencement in Business, begs leave to prefer his most sincere THANKS to his FRIENDS and the PUBLIC, and informs them that he has for sale every Article in the TIN TRADE, which he will render on as moderate terms as any person in the city.
THE ROASTER, which has of late become so particularly useful throughout the United States, is rendered more so by an improvement of his own, which he flatters himself cannot be imitated by any other person. He trusts that an assiduous Attention will ensure him the protection of a discerning Public.
N. B. Merchants and Captains of vessels supplied with Shot Cannisters, Lanthorns, Cooking Utensils, and every other article in the above line necessary for ships use.
Country Orders executed with punctuality and dispatch.
May 21.
Valuable Lands FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON Tuesday the 23rd day of July next, at the Tontitine Coffee-House, in the City of New-York, 48,000 acres, of very valuable Land, situate in the county of Tioga, state of New-York, Southerly of the military tract and Northerly of the town of Chemung, being part of the tract, commonly known by the name of Watkins and Flint's great tract; this tract is surveyed, and divided into Townships and quarter Townships, and the premises hereby advertised for sale, consist of the North East and North West quarters of Township No. 1, the South West quarter of Township No. 6, the North East quarter of Township No. 7, South East quarter of Township No. 8, the North West quarter of Township No. 9, and two lots, in Township No. 11, and 12, adjoining the Owego River, or Creek, containing together upwards of 3000 acres. Two of the above mentioned quarter Townships are divided into lots of from 250 to 200 acres; there are a number of settlers on the tract, and several good roads pass through it, and the surrounding country is in a rapid state of improvement. These lands will be sold in quarter Townships, or smaller quantities to accommodate the purchasers, on the following easy terms: - One fourth of the purchase money to be paid on the execution of the Deed, and the Residue in three equal annual payments, with interest to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, or other good security. The title is indisputable, and the maps and field books containing a description of the lands, may be seen, by applying to Colonel Aaron Burr, Henry Rutgers, Alexander Roberston, or Martin Willet of the city of New-York, who will treat with any person, inclining to purchase, previous to the above day of Sale.
New-York, May 23. 25 Sts
UNITED STATES, } ss. Pennsylvania District, } BY virtue of a writ of venditioni ex-ponas to me directed by the honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania district, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants' Coffee House, in the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the 10th day of June inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening, all that certain two story brick dwelling with the lot or piece of ground thereunto belonging, situate on the fourth side of Chestnut Street, between 6th and 7th Streets from the river of Delaware, the lot containing in breadth on Chestnut Street one hundred and one feet, and in depth two hundred and thirty five feet to George Street, now in the tenure of James O'Ellers - Also one three story brick dwelling nearly finished, and the lot thereunto belonging, situate on the east side of 6th Street between Walnut and Spruce Street; Also one, containing in breadth on Sixth Street twenty two feet, and in depth one hundred and twenty seven feet. The terms of Sale of the property in Chestnut Street, are to be paid one third of the purchase money to be paid in ten days, one third in six and the remaining third in twelve months, with interest from the day of sale. If default in payment, the premises to be put up to sale again at the risk of the purchaser. No title to be made, unless other satisfactory security is offered and accepted till payment of the last installment. The house and lot of ground thereunto belonging, situate in Sixth Street, will be sold for cash, to be paid on the delivery of the deed. Seized and taken in execution as the property of John Swanwick, Esq. deceased, and to be sold by WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's Office, at 3 Phila. 1st June, 1799. duo Jane
120 hds. of sugar, and about 100,000 wt. coffee in casks and bags Chosen from large quantities at Surinam, is just arrived in the ship Spy, Captain West, And for sale by Stephen Kingston, No. 46, Walnut St.
Also - A few puncheons 4th proof JAMAICA RUM, and some IRISH SAIL GANVASS.
may 25
NOTICE.
WHEREAS the Legislature of the State of Pennsylvania, on the 28th day of March, 1799, did enact, that "John Rogers, Alexander M'Whorter, Samuel Stanhope Smith, Ashbel Green, William M. Tennant, Patrick Allison, Nathaniel Irwin, Joseph Clark, Andrew Hunter, Jared Ingersoll, Robert Ralston, Jonathan B. Smith, Andrew Bayard, Elias Boudinot, John Nelson, Ebenezer Hazard, David Jackson, and Robert Smith, merchants, and their successors and duly constituted appointed," should be "a corporation and body politic, in law and in fact, to have continuance forever, by the name, style, and title of Trustees of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America; and by the name, style and title aforesaid, be persons able and capable in law, as well to take, receive and hold, all, and all manner of lands and tenements, rents, annuities, franchises, and other hereditaments, which at any time or times hereafter have been granted, bargained, sold, released, released, released, or otherwise conveyed, to the ministers, and elders of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States, or any other person or persons, to their use or in trust for them," &c - And whereas the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, at their session in May last, did determine that the members of the corporation constituted as above, should "convene for the first time in the Second Presbyterian Church in the city of Philadelphia, on Wednesday the 26th day of June, 1799, at 11 o'clock, A. M. and that at least two weeks previous notice thereof should be given in one daily newspaper in each of the cities of Philadelphia and New-York, and did appoint the stated clerk of the Assembly to give notice accordingly" - In order therefore, to carry into effect the design of the aforesaid act of incorporation, and agreeably to the direction of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Members of the Corporation, whose names are above recited, that they are expected to meet at the place and time already specified; that is, in the Second Presbyterian Church in the city of Philadelphia, on Wednesday, the 26th day of June, 1799, at 11 o'clock A. M.
ASHEBEL GREEN, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. Philadelphia, June 6th, 1799. sawt26
FOR SALE, That beautiful and healthy Farm called SUNBURY,
ON Neshannoy creek, one mile from the bridge and three miles from Bristol. It contains 232 acres, 73 of which are good woodland, a proportion of meadow on which was cut 50 tons good hay last year; there is every convenience on this farm for a gentleman or a farmer; the orchard contains all sorts of grafted fruit of the best kind; it is so well known that further description is unnecessary - If it is not sold at private sale before the 20th instant, it will, on that day, be held at the Coffee House. For terms apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, Attorneys in fact for WALTER SIMS. June 4. dtach inf.
NOTICE.
THE PUBLIC are requested not to receive any drafts, notes, obligations or bills of any kind drawn in favor of or indorsed by Abijah Hunt, J. & A. Hunt, Jesse & Abijah Hunt, Jeremiah & Abijah Hunt, Abijah & Jno. W. Hunt, Snodgrass, & Co.
Those on whom they are drawn are also desired to suspend acceptance, until reference be had to the subscriber. About twenty thousand Dollars of bills of the above description having been taken from the carrier near the mouth of Tennessee river by a party of Indians. SAMUEL MEERKER. april 26. tu th&f
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:
A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead, Block Tin and Crowler Sheet, Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nests, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery.
feb. 16. dtw w&f
WILLIAM BONNAR
INFORMS the public that business of importance calling him to Europe, he is obliged to decline his trade in Market Street. ALL PERSONS indebted to him, and to those to whom he is indebted, will please to apply to Mr. George Doherty, no. 92, Market Street, for the settlement of their respective accounts, who is duly empowered for that purpose.
June 3
Will be Sold,
At 11 o'clock on Thursday next, at the Cellar under the First Presbyterian Church in Market Street, between Second and Third Streets -
FIFTY PIPES of GENUINE
OLD PORT WINE,
In pipes, half pipes and qr. casks. Conditions of Sale - all purchasers of two pipes and upwards, approved notes at ninety days, and all purchasers of one pipe and under, cash.
CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers.
June 6.
LOST,
ON the Evening of the 4th instant, a red Morocco Pocket Book, with some money in it, a Check on the Bank of Pennsylvania for 50 dollars, with a number of papers. Whoever has found it, and will bring it to John Rea, No. 35, corner of 4th in Chestnut Street, shall have 50 dollars reward.
June 6
BOTTLED PORTER,
For sale at HARE'S BREWERY.
June 6
WILLIAM COBBETT
HAS JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE 1 DOL. 50 CENTS)
THE
BAVIAD
AND
MAVIAD.
By WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQUIRE. To which is prefixed, A POETICAL EPISTLE TO THE AUTHOR By an American Gentleman.
[In introducing this celebrated work to the Gentlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavored to give it a dress proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amusement and delight it is intended. No expense has been spared in the publication; and I flatter myself that the work does not yield, either in paper or print, to any one ever published in America. This edition has an advantage over some former ones, as it contains by way of notes, the minor productions of the author; and it has an advantage over every other edition, and which must be extremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it is a proof that there are Americans who have the taste to admire, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Geniuses of other nations. Some Copies have been sent on to Mr. Somerville, Maiden Lane, New York, also to Mr. Hill, Baltimore, and to Mr. Young, Charleston. Copies will be sent to Boston and other places, as soon as occasions offer - may 28
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY.
AN Excellent three story Brick House, situate the corner of 9th 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, situate 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 south 23 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz esq. 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, situate 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 if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it.
A plantation in Bitterly Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 14 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Pequea 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 small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grance Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers 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 th&f
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED,
FROM the Marine Barracks, corner of Filbert and Thirteenth Streets, in the City of Philadelphia, the 28th day of this instant Two Marines, by trade Tailors, one John Crawford (the second time of his desertion) five feet seven inches high, fair complexion, hair cut close, dark eyes, flm built - The other, Hilary Bishop five feet six inches high, ruddy complexion, sandy hair, a remarkable ring-worm on the left of his hip - (Went out in uniform.)
N. B. They took with them one brown cloth Coat, one blue cloth Coat, and many other articles not known at present -
W. W. BURROWS, Major Commandant of Marine Corps. may 29
THE
SWIFT-SURE,
A NEW LINE OF STAGES,
To run daily between PHILADELPHIA and
NEW-YORK, by the short and pleasant
Road of
BURLINGTON, NEWTON, SCOTCH-PLAINS,
SPRINGFIELD and NEWARK.
THE excellence of this Road, the popularity of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswick, &c. long suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thorough-fare from Philadelphia to New-York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in Winter and Summer, has been clearly ascertained. There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton ferry. This Road is several miles shorter than the Old Road, but this is amongst the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that distance as well as comfort in travelling principally depends on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the far greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little dust in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country and a considerable proportion of shade, will render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The SWIFT-SURE will start at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street, Philadelphia. It will go through Frankford to Burlington, where it will stop to breakfast; from Burlington it will go through Newton to Pennypont to dinner; from Pennypont through Hopewell, Millstone, Boundbrook, Quaintown and Plainfield to Scotch-Plains to lodge. The next morning it will stop at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it will go through Newark, and arrive at New-York by noon.
Fare for passengers, 5 Dollars.
Way passengers, 6 cents per mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on board of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on board a passenger will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to Packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other Lines of Stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the Stage Book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent, and if at one hundred dollars he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons, it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will however be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietor thinks it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the Route the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and Taverns as shall always afford good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The Stages are all well-equipped, furnished with fleet and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent, sober and obliging drivers. The Proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the Stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ will be continually an object of their attention. They will take care also to see, that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the Taverns, and that no sort of chicanery or insolence shall be practised upon them: in short, they are resolved, that neither pains nor expense shall be wanting to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best Line of Stages in America.
JOHN MCCALLA, Philadelphia. THOS. PAUL, Burlington. JOSEPH THORNTON, } Newton. NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, } town. JACOB KESLER, JOHN MOREHEAD, Pennypont. THOS. KILLMAN, near Millstone. ELIAS COMBES, Bound-Brook. R. STANSBURY, Scotch-Plains. ISAAC RAWLE, } Springfield. ROBERT PEARSON, } Philadelphia, May 30, 1799.
Valuable Property for Sale,
In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite
CONGRESS HALL,
A LOT of ground, about 31 feet front in Chestnut Street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 200 per annum.
The advantageous situation of the property requires no comments, for it must be known to every one in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to
JAMES GIRVAN,

By this Day's Mail.
BOSTON, June 3.
For J. Russell's Commercial Gazette.
Mr. Russell,
THE letter from Europe, published in your last, is deserving the attention of every one who wishes well to his country. The probable plan of operations, on the part of France, there pointed out, cannot be too vigilantly guarded against. Our national independence, the fruit of so much toil, and treasure, and blood, may be lost in one unhappy hour; and tears and penitence, and even many struggles, forever after in vain recall the fond reality. The seductive arts of France have already made almost half Europe a scene of vice and misery. Slavery—slavery to wretchedness with the warmest passions that can animate the human heart, is entailed upon those nations which have received the pestilential breath of French fraternity. What shall we do to be saved? is the question which each American should put to himself. The answer is, and ought to be: First, profess yourselves before that Almighty Being who decideth the fate of Empires—employ pardon for past transgressions, and endeavour to turn from the ways of wickedness and error—second, as far as your influence extends, all the happy and loyal nations of the French revolution—cherish the institutions of your fathers—weigh well each day your duties as Christians, as subjects, and as men—give your hearty support to the wise and virtuous rulers of the land—consider that the authority which you have delegated, and which is used only for good, ought never to be impeded, much less rashly snatched from the hands of those to whom it is solemnly committed—if a foreign emissary arrives among you, and assures you he is as much your friend as your own government, set him down as a deceiver who would destroy you—bear constantly on your minds, that to talk of national friendship is as ridiculous, as to imagine love to exist between distant rocks. By pursuing steadily a course of this kind, you will, humanly speaking, ensure a continuance of your present political and religious privileges; while a deviation from it, will hurry you to that vortex, from whence now issue the groans of so many of the republics of the elder world.
The Directory finding themselves foiled in their system of menace and outrage towards these states, have taken the retrograde motion which has been so fatally successful in the cases of Genoa, Geneva, of all Switzerland and of Italy. In conformity to this, were the propositions on their part for a new embassy to be sent to Paris—propositions which they did not mean should be acceded to by our government. They were therefore preparing a garb of hypocritical sanctity for a new envoy to us, who was to come over a picture of grief and dejection, that the government of the United States was so averse to a reconciliation; while the Directory deformed of nothing but peace, harmony and justice, had waved all etiquette and all dignity, and notwithstanding the hauteur with which their pacific advances had been treated, had sent him to make one last effort. What measure they will now first pursue, it is difficult to say—the President's nomination must have greatly disconcerted them; but I am still inclined to think they will persevere in sending an envoy, notwithstanding his language must be some what different from what they first contemplated.
AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE.
It is said that the Hon. Mr. Ames will accept his appointment to the Council Board. We sincerely congratulate the public upon this occasion. The services of this accomplished statesman, patriot, and orator, cannot be too highly valued.
The Circuit Court commenced their term in this town, on Saturday last. At 11 o'clock, this day the Hon. Judge Chase will pronounce a Charge to the Jury.
We are unhappy that it is not in our power to announce any thing more favourable concerning the health of His Excellency Gov. Sumner, who still remains extremely reduced by a dangerous and obstinate disorder.
As an instance of the wisdom and policy of defensive measures, we note that from the 11th to the 31st May, last past, there have arrived in the District of Boston, from foreign ports,
Table with 2 columns: Ship type, Count. Rows: Ships (17), Barques (2), Brigs (27), Schooners (37), Sloops (5).
Total, 88. all freighted with valuable cargoes, and wasted home under the protection of our own guns. On the score of profit & loss, who have saved millions by arming; in point of energy and national spirit, our gain is incalculable. 'Resist the Devil, and he will flee from thee,' is as true applied to the French, as to Lucifer.
NEW-YORK, June 6.
COMMUNICATION.
The citizens of this state cannot be too much commended for the late manifestation of their zeal and discernment, in restoring to it, the character of Federalism which it had hitherto hazarded—the assurance we possess, that with common industry, our cause can always be rendered secure, is a subject of pious congratulation; it still however is to be lamented, that in proportion as active exertions become apparently unnecessary, the vicissitude to apathy and indifference succeeds—We vainly imagine that one conquest over Jacobinism is conclusive of the impotency and harmlessness of democratic artifice and French intrigue—this credulity is as dangerous as it is unfounded. The temper of op-
position is too inveterate to be overcome by a partial defeat; the seed is not yet destroyed; and while a grain remains, cultivators will be found to encourage and promote its growth. At present it is to be apprehended, that it is sufficiently general to unite among us, what most we have to dread, A FRENCH MINISTER—The disposition of the Directory towards us, has ever been regulated upon the principle and hope of co-operation here; and it is not to be doubted that at this period they would want respectable support. In addition to their declared devotees there are many whom we consider now as supporters of our administration, who it is feared would be deceived by the shadow of returning friendship, and seduced by the appearances of truth and sincerity; many who, ignorant, or, regardless of their true interests, and the importance of national character, would be forward in proposing large concessions for an untimely and insecure Peace. This may be deemed anticipating ills; but be assured, the Directory are not uninformed of our national pulse and sentiment—Spies and Informers are not wanting to afford them all friendly and necessary aid; while the evil is delayed, let us coolly reflect; contemplate the means that have been employed for the ruin of other happy republics; and recall their number; this consideration will inspire us to be prepared in preventing the United States of America from being added to the long catalogue of ONCE INDEPENDENT—NOW, MISERABLE EMPIRES.
Yesterday arrived in town from Philadelphia, Mr. Linton, His Britannic Majesty's Minister to the United States. It is laid he is on his way to the northward.
By a passenger, on board the ship Argus, arrived yesterday in 40 days from St. Sebastian, we are informed, that the French Government has issued a proclamation declaring that all Americans taken in armed ships shall suffer imprisonment.
We do not learn, that the Argus brings any thing worthy of note, excepting the above.
By the ship Argus, Capt. Ward, arrived last evening from St. Sebastian, we have received files of different French Papers from the first of January to the 9th of March, which we shall examine, and make translations of such articles as appear interesting.
We have also received (in a pamphlet) a Memorial, addressed, by Perignon, to the Minister of Justice, in behalf of Capt. Thos. Talbot. A Citizen of the United States, respecting the brig Tryal, from Philadelphia, bound to Bilboa, in Spain, and put into Bayonne in distress, where she appears to have been seized by the French government.—Of this we shall give a Translation.
To the Captain we are indebted for the following interesting Marine Intelligence:
LIST of American Vessels in BAYONNE, the 20th of April: Brig Tryal, Talbot, of Philadelphia, and schr. Alligator, Alden, of New-York—on trial. Brig Eliza, Woodbury, of Salem; brig Mary, Howard, of New-York; ships Fame, Rust, of Portland; and Adalade, Mun, of Baltimore—waiting for trial. Schr. Alert, Oliver, of Beverly, and schr. Rising States, Bradford, of Dunbury—condemned. Ship Pearl, Latimer, of New-York—on trial. Schr. Molly, Stevens, of Marl-head, commissioned for 1-3—and schr. Maria, Coal, of ditto, for 1-4—laying at a small port 12 miles from Bayonne. Brig Molly, Kelly, of Philadelphia—at Passage, on trial. Ship Fame, Story, of New-York—at St. Sebastian, on trial. Vessels left in PASSAGE and ST. SE. BASTIAN, 25th of April, not captured: Ship Superb, Lee, for Boston, at Passage—to fail in 10 days. At St. Sebastian. Ship Maria, Travice, for New-York—to fail in 4 weeks. Ship Diana, Smith, for do.—to fail in 4 days. Ship Orlando, Smith, of do—not ready to fail. Ship Matilda, Travice, of do. Brig Friendship, Watts of Philadelphia. Schr. Adventure, Freeman, of Boston. Schr. Peggy Palmer of New-York.
BALTIMORE, June 5.
Yesterday noon, after the races, Mr. Peter Benicue, inn-keeper, near the fort, committed suicide in the most uncommon and shocking manner. While his house was crowded with company, he deliberately unshocked an English Musquet, took his shot bag and powder horn, and walked the distance of about three hundred yard, into some bushes, where it appears, he loaded the barrel, and striking up a fire, lodged the lower end in the flames, while he rested his breast on the muzzle: as soon as the explosion took place, the whole charge was lodged immediately in the pit of his stomach; and he appears to have expired instantly. An additional horror was added to the scene, by the wads having set fire to his clothes, which burnt the body in the most shocking manner. A coroner's inquest was immediately held, but we have not learnt their verdict.
ON petition of George Hill to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Philadelphia, for the benefit of the act of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania passed the 4th day of April 1798, entitled an act providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, unless he hath been guilty of fraud or embezzlement—said Court have appointed the 24th inst. at ten o'clock in the forenoon to hear him and his creditors, at the state house or elsewhere the said Court shall then be held. June 6. th/sr. 24th 1798
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 7.
It is said that the villain Iago, (sometime Secretary to the Governor of Cyprus) despairs of the success of that compost of lewdness and debauchery, on whom all his hopes rested. His village went to "cream and mantle, as a standing pool," now grins horribly a ghastly smile,—and he is ready to say "occupation's gone." When such wretches tremble, the jubilee of virtue must surely be at hand.
We learn, that old Ill-pause has profited nothing by his excursions. The people, now irritated by his overbearing insolence and oppression, now disgusted by his crouching meanness and servility, cry out, where least it was to be hoped, "Fellow, be gone! we will not brook thy rule!"
The times (so continuously out of joint) seem at length to be on the approach towards a renovation of that state, which the illusions of a lunatic illumination led mankind to exchange in a breath for a system founded on the toils of ages thro' several thousand years. It is found out of Demagogues, the artful apostles of delusion and death, that the sedition they preach, is the craft by which they have their wealth; and, as the inveteracy of a man awakened from a destructive and detestable delusion, against those who led him astray, and their abominable heresies, seldom knows any bounds, it were easier, for Janus, Collet d'Herbais, or Fouquier Tinville, to pass for honest men and christians, than it were to charm the terrible, though just indignation of the victims of delusion against their seducers.
An idea has been taken up by many persons, who, remembering the ancient adage "ira amantium redintegratio est amoris," believe it still just and applicable, that the craft of the old enemy of mankind, so abundantly infused into his clump-footed representative, will triumph over American honesty and simplicity, and that our quondam sister republic, (whom God confound) will yet draw very tight round us the cords of her friendship. Against such an issue, we would fain hope something operative might be expected from the wisdom and the majesty of the people. It is not easy for us to believe that they have made up their minds to such a state of things,—that they are fatigued with the trouble and expense of independence, and cowardly enough, to yield to the Vandals because Rome is sufficiently rich to afford to pay tribute, or that they are affine enough to submit themselves to the domination of the bloody Guillotine, because the gentle Barras, honest Merlin, or the truth-loving Talleyrand will tell them, like the assassin sent by the brutal Philip to murder his own son, that "it is all for their own good."
The ancient Pistol, were he now alive, would stand as fair a chance as almost any character on record, for becoming the patron and tutelary deity of democracy. His courage and his honor, seem to entitle him, above all other heroes, to their admiration and preference, and if originality and merit had always their due, bully Pistol would certainly grace with his name one of the Complementary Sansculottides of the Republican calender.
It is said that Buonaparte has entered Jerusalem, and planted there the Tree of Liberty. In the earlier annals of the holy city, we read of a barren figtree, and this modern wicked luck of wood, without a divine curse, will soon resemble its condemned predecessor. The tree of French Liberty is deadly hemlock. It is like the fabled branch of the Roman poet. Each ruffle of its leaves is a groan, and its sap is blood. Let Buonaparte to plant, and his associate ruffians water, such a baleful sucker cannot increase. It will be, in the fable language of prophecy, as an oak, whose leaf fadeth, and there shall the great owl make her nest and lay, and there also shall the vultures be gathered. [Farm. W. Museum.
MR. PENNO,
WHEN I addressed a few lines, through the medium of your paper, to the Board of Health, I did not imagine that I should give any body the smallest offence; and least of all that what I had written would subject me to the suspicion of being an outrageous democrat; as this is as different from my real character as light from darkness, and the proposition itself, if it has any thing to do with politics, has rather an aristocratic phiz.
As the Board consists of some of the most respectable characters in the city, who are justly considered by their fellow-citizens as the principal guardians of the public health, I always thought it proper that they should have an absolute control over the Port physicians, on whose faithful co-operation so much depends. These physicians are paid for their services, and it is necessary they should be responsible to some authority, more efficient than the Governor, who has always fled from danger on its first appearance, and is often so indisposed at his country seat, as not to be spoken with. To whom then could this authority be so properly transferred as to the Board of Health, who are always at the port of danger; many of whose members had distinguished themselves by their humanity, firmness and activity in the melancholy fall of 1798; and who fought no other recompence for their exertions than the approbation of their own minds. It is not common, neither is it natural, for men who take so dangerous and troublesome an office on themselves, without fee or reward, wantonly to abuse their authority. Nor can I see the reason why any person, who has nothing in view but the common safety,
should be so much alarmed at the amendment proposed, unless he wished to render the Port physicians altogether unaccountable. The responsibility to the Governor I consider as a mere shadow; for it is well known that many men have been appointed to offices by his Excellency, and have enjoyed them for many years, contrary to the general opinion, as well as the peace and honor of the State.
The instances of the abuse of power, exemplified in the former single legislature of Pennsylvania, and in the late execrable French convention, are as strong as any the Philadelphian could have adduced against democratic assemblies, but I cannot agree that they have much relation to the present case. However, when I wrote before, I had not once considered the subject in a political view, or even consulted the Constitutional code in making up my opinion. It was the awful state of the city, threatened by the ravages of a desolating pestilence, that occupied my attention; and with this impression, I considered as lawful and proper, any measure that tended to our preservation.
But considered in a constitutional light, I see nothing wrong or novel in the proposition. There are many other offices that are not in the Governor's appointment, over which, therefore, he has no control; and I know of none that could so properly be taken from him, as the appointment of Port physicians; or any other hands in which it could so safely and consistently be reposed, as in the Board of Health, who are appointed to superintend the execution of every part of the law. In case of misconduct, and who is impeccable, it would hardly be proper that the Board should desert their post in the hour of danger, and spend their time in waiting on the Governor with their complaints, to go through the irksome process of finding and proving, when the enemy had entered the premises, and was spreading havoc and dismay from house to house.—No! the evil would require the promptest remedy; and I repeat it again, no man or body of men can be so capable of judging with truth and certainty as the Board of Health.
Before I conclude I will just add, that it is far from me to wish to excite jealousies, or to throw the apple of discord between the Board of Health and the Port Physicians: on the contrary I shall rejoice sincerely if they unite together in perfect harmony, to guard us against the approaches of the enemy in every quarter: and this I have no doubt they will accomplish, if they attend with due vigilance to the avenue where the enemy hitherto has always entered.
I had written so far when a second reply, by another hand, appeared in your Gazette, and inclined me to delay the publication, from an expectation of seeing something more on the subject, that one answer might serve the whole. I have not been disappointed: the Philadelphian, as he files himself, has taken up the pen a second time, to refute me, and to defend the pernicious doctrine of domestic origination. I suspect the author is one of those creatures, called Young Doctors, and that he has been taught by his master, as a leading precept, to make proselytes, and to adhere to his errors with all the pertinacity, and unblushing impudence of a French Philosopher.
There is so great a similarity in the conduct of these medical innovators, and the French Revolutionists, that I suspect that they are scions of the same wicked stock, and that it will not be amiss briefly to trace the analogy. The one, while he is carrying blasphemy, oppression, plunder and devastation through the earth, has the audacity to declare that he is contending for the freedom and happiness of mankind:
"As if the villain whom no ties can bind"
"In private life, can cherish all his kind."
The other, while he is contending with the obstinacy of a fiend for an opinion, which, if generally adopted, will render Philadelphia "a city forsaken" has the effrontery to profess himself her friend. They both engage likewise with weapons forged in the same manufactory; abstract speculations; fanciful theories: that will not bear the test of fact and experience.
If these gentry, in the numerous publications they had vomited from the press, had brought a single fact to prove the existence of the yellow fever in Philadelphia from 62 to 93, or accounted for its suspension during the healthful interval; if they had explained the reason, why it first appeared in the vicinity of the shipping, an airy situation, instead of the dirty, confined alleys, and the filthy suburbs of the city; why also it had made such ravages in Wilmington, Marcus Hook, and Chester, open, airy villages; or if they had proved that the atmosphere of Philadelphia, notwithstanding the great improvement of the city and the circumambient country, in every respect that regards salubrity, was grown more unhealthy, they might boast of sometime like an argument. But they have done nothing of this kind: it would be reasoning too much like common men. All they have written, and we all know they have written enough, has been about some newly discovered agents in the air, Gas, and Phlogiston, which may exist, or may not exist, for ought I know, but which I am sure were as harmless as the Genii of Fairy-land, until these wise Doctors thought proper to give them "a local habitation, and a name," and to assign them certain works of death to perform.
If the opinion of these speculators in science, these Doctors of occult qualities, has any truth in it, the quarantine law, which employed the Legislature for many weeks to mature, is not only useless but pernicious, and ought to be repealed. It is a folly to stop the vessels from coming up one day, if the yellow fever is an indigenous disorder: for if it should not be imported by the shipping, such is the poisonous state of Philadelphia, and such the sickly temperature of its air, it will be generated in our chambers and families. This is so absurd and so gloomy an opinion, to replete with ruin to our lives and estates, that I am really amazed any man, who inculcates it, will dare to call himself a Philadelphian.
I guess that the fact of the yellow fever is a faithful account of the quarantine law, and of course the destruction of their favorite doctrine of domestic origination; and for this reason they have had the audacity to condemn the law as an usurpation on the freedom of commerce. Vie, for shame, gentlemen, your lot is discovered.—Huc your selves. PHILADELPHIA.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
ARRIVED.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Days. Rows: Sehr. Trial, Hand, Alexandria 14; Sehr. Esther & Eliza, Liddley, Curacao; Ship Nger, Deposit Thous, Kingston; Brig Lavinia, Cooke, Guernsey; Sally, Hampton, Surinam; Sehr. Matchiefs, Smith, New-York; Almenia, Barker, New-London; Sloop Supply, Town, St. Thomas; Sally, Vance, New-York.
CLEARED.
ARRIVED.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Days. Rows: Ship Argus, Ward, St. Sebastian; Hunker, Banker, St. Thomas 18; Sehr. Republican, Marsh, N. Providence 15. Yesterday failed from Sandy-Hook, with the wind at E. S. E. Ship Suffolk, Whipple, for Liverpool; America, Sands, do. and Rajah, for London. The ship Hazard, Sisson, for La Vera Cruz, failed at the same time, but put back likewise Schooner Boyne, Burdett, for Grenada, and a Schooner for Savannah. Barque Columbia, captain Durgan, of this port, has arrived at Cadiz, from Charleston, in 29 days.
Baltimore, June 5.
Arrived yesterday,
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Days. Rows: Sloop Favourite, captain Lavender, 17 days from Havana—sugar—John M'Kim, jun. & Co. Left industry the following vessels: Brig Industry, Travise, Baltimore; Confidence, Manning, do. Dorsey, do. Sch'r Sisters, J. hos, do. John Archer, do. Sufannah, do. All to fail in five days.
Arrived this day,
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Days. Rows: Schooner Sisters, capt. Johns, 12 days from the Havana—sugar—Samuel Walker. All the above named vessels failed in company with the Sisters. The ship Louisa was to fail the day after for this place. Schooner Betty, of Boston, capt. Brown, 36 days from Kingston (Jamaica)—coffee. The capt. brings no news.
The brig Fly belonging to J. Barry, from Cadiz, is below.
Arrived, brig Almy, capt. Snow, 36 days from Lisbon. Left there,
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Days. Rows: Ship Preservation, Norman, Baltimore; Birmingham, Weeks, do. Edward, Wickham, Philadelphia; Fair American, Fuley, Boston; Brig Orion, Parker, Boston; Sehr. Sulkey, (rofs, Boston; Trio, Silbey, Salem.
MACPHERSON'S BLUES.
LEGIONARY ORDERS,
Philadelphia, June 6, 1799.
The first and second troop of Horse, the Artillery, Grenadiers & Infantry in the City, are ordered to parade on Tuesday next, the 12th inst. at 4 o'clock, P. M. on the Centre Square, completely equipped.—Blank cartridges will be furnished on the parade. By order of Brigadier Gen. Macpherson, JNO. MCAULEY, Adjt.
TO BE LET,
A COMMODOIOUS THREE STORY
BRICK HOUSE,
SITUATE in Walnut near Fifth Street, is well calculated for a genteel boarding house. Enquire at no. 108, Walnut-Street. June 7 3aw3w
The Spring/Isbury Lots,
REMAINING unford will commence selling at the Vendue, at the Coffe House, on Thursday the 13th June, at 7 o'clock in the evening, where a plan may be seen, as also at Ogden's Tavern in Chestnut-Street. The elevated situation of many of these Lots, and the advantage of obtaining Stone and Sand, on very reasonable terms will render them desirable to such persons as wish to enjoy fresh air in an easy Expence, and within a short walk of the City. The ground is laid out in Lots from about half an Acre to 5 Acres. The terms will be Cash for Lots of 50 feet front and under, and for those of larger Sizes half Cash and the other half in six months. JOHN CONNELLY & Co Aud'ts. June 7
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE BY
THOMAS CONDIE,
NO 20—AND
RICHARD FOLWELL,
No 33, Carter's Alley.
[PRICE SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS.]
HISTORY
Of the Pestilence commonly called
YELLOW FEVER,
Which almost depopulated Philadelphia, in the months of August, September and October, 1798.
BY THOMAS CONDIE & RICHARD FOLWELL. may 23 3t
IS OFFERED FOR SALE,
(if speedily applied for)
A VALUABLE parcel of Land in Ann Arundel county, not far from the city of Annapolis and about 30 miles from the city of Washington. On one of these tracts is a most elegant two story brick Dwelling House, 4 rooms on a floor, beautifully situated in an excellent and healthy neighborhood. This body of Land will be sold in lots or in a large body. There are several tenements on said tract which rent for something considerable per ann. A further description is deemed unnecessary. Apply to the printer. June 1. 1aw6w.

PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-street.  HAVE FOR SALE, 70 TONS HEMP, 3000 bushels low-priced salt 14 pipes choice old port wine 100 boxes cigars 30 tons roll brimstone 40 keg yellow ochre 20 do. pearl barley A few barrels lentils 120 boxes Havana sugars 1000 terry john 100 boxes window glass few casks liquor cafes 4 casks hog's bristles 1 bhd. blocking } TWINE 2 do. sail A few bundles German steel Several packages flutes and pencils 3 hogheads glue 4 packages mens slippers 1 do. boning for colours 2 do. quills A few barrels naval stores, &c. &c.
And as usual, a great variety of Ticklenburghs, hempen linens, oz- nabrigs, hollans, brown rolls, p. terboros, checks, stripes, &c. &c. which they will sell on reasonable terms. may 18. ruth3w
MADEIRA WINE. FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 18 Pipes of Madeira Wine, GIDEON HILL WEILS, Market-Street, No. 135. may 16. 3aw4w
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale, Coffees, Peas, Mammodies, Taffetasies, Colicos, Psens Round and } Handkerchiefs. Muhlau The foregoing goods are now to be sold at  REDUCED PRICES, N.B. Many of these Goods may be printed to advantage in this country may 16. 3aw4f
For Sale, BY WILLIAM MOTT, No. 145, Market-street, Very low for CASH, or a short CREDIT, A large assortment of printed cotton hand'fs Do. bandanas, Romals and shawls, 2 rinks printed cottons, Bell Bngl. turendings, modes, 74 superfine cloths. Several packages assorted hand'fs unopened, 18 cask ar new assorted, 1 cask ar tin, 1 trunk ferrets 48 & 6d, 1 trunk furmiture fringes, Black and white laces and edgings. may 1. 2aw1f.
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 20 pipes of Old Madeira Wine, 2 Canne - 9 pounders 25 casks rigging from 1-4 to 5 inch, 55 bds. of best James River Tobacco,  Willing & Francis, Penn-Street. May 2. to th 1st of
DONATION LANDS. Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive; and that the subscribers authorised by law will sit as a B. at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the after- noon, to hear and determine all unsatisfied Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next. JOHN DONALDSON, Compt'r. SAMUEL BRYAN, Reg'r. PETER BAYNTUN, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of Pennsylvania, May 15. 1799. (16) one (m.w. 1st)
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn tharps—also 1, 3, 4, and 6 clouts—sprigs— tucks—supper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street
FOR SALE BY SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street. WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 6 1-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 5 1-2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Cartridges on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 6 1-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Boarding Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round shot; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 12 and 24 lb. Cannister Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles, Taunton ale in cases of 7 dozen each. march 8. 2aw 1f
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty-two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undermentioned certificates for a like number of shares of the stock of the said Insti- tution, in favour of James Berkeley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kirkbride, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, v.z. Two certificates, No. 27,008 and 27,009 for five shares each. Three certificates, No. 27,002 and 27,004, for four shares each. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, } May 23, 1799. taw3m
New-York, May 16, 1799.  GENERAL ORDERS. THE following disposition of the two regiments of Artillerists and Engineers has been adopt- ed. Of the first regiment, one battalion command- ed by major Rivardi, is assigned to the Western ar- my; another battalion commanded by major Free- man, is to garrison the posts in Georgia and South Carolina; another battalion commanded by major Ford, is to garrison the posts in North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland; and the remaining battal- ion commanded by major Toussard, is reserved for the service of the field. Of the second regiment, one battalion command- ed by major Brooks, is to garrison the posts in De- laware, Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and New- York; another battalion commanded by major Jackson, is to garrison the posts in Connecticut, Rhode-Island, Massachusetts and New-Hampshire, and the remaining battalion not having yet been raised, commanded by major Hoops, is re- served for the service of the field. The definitive arrangements of officers to the re- spective companies of the battalions of the first re- giment, annexed to the Western army is referred to Colonel Burbeck. The following is established with respect to the other battalions. Of that commanded by major Freeman one com- pany is to be officered by Michael Katerlein, capt. George Izard, and Jonathan Robeson, lieutenants; another by Abimael Y. Nicoll captain, William Morris and Howell Cobb lieutenants; another by John McClelland captain, Robert Rowan and Straits Rutledge lieutenants; another by Frederick Frye captain, Horatio Dayton and Samuel Fowles lieu- tenants. Of that commanded by major Ford, one company is to be officered by Richard S. Blackburn capt., John Saunders and James Triplet lieutenants; another by James Bruff captain, Henry Muhlen- burg and James P. Heath lieutenants; another by Ebenezer Massey captain, Ebenezer Beebe lieu- tenant; another by Morris captain, Philip Lan- dai and Samuel T. Dyon lieutenants. Of that commanded by major Toussard, one company is to be officered by George Ingercoll capt. Peter A. Darny lieutenant; another by William Littlefield captain, George Rofs lieutenant; another by Joseph Elliott captain, James Houk and William Yates lieutenants; another by Nehemiah Freeman captain, Philip Rodriguez and Warham Shepherd lieutenants. The arrangement with respect to the second re- giment is as follows. Of the battalion commanded by major Brooks one company is to be officered by James Read capt. Theodore Menniger and Robert W. Osborne lieutenants; another by Callender Irvine captain, George W. Carmichael and Charles Wollstonecraft lieutenants; another by James Still captain, Philip Stewart and Patrick C. Harris lieutenants; another by Walter L. Cochran captain, William L. Co- oper and Robert Heaton, jun. lieutenants. Of that commanded by major Jackson one com- pany is to be officered by Decius Washburn capt. Nathaniel Leonard and Francis Gibson lieutenants; another by John Henry captain, John W. Living- ston and F. Knight lieutenants; another by Lemuel Gates captain, George W. Duncan and George Warehouse lieutenants; another by Amos Stod- dard captain, William Steele and Leonard Williams lieutenants. Of that commanded by major Toussard, one com- pany is to be officered by William M'Rhea captain James White and John Ferguson, jun. lieutenants; another by Samuel Eddins captain, Alexander D. Pope and John Leybourn lieutenants; another by Francis H. Huger, captain, William Devereaux and James B. Many lieutenants; another by John Bishop captain, John Hancock and David Evans, jun. lieu- tenants. It is expected that the officers not at present with their companies, and not on the recruiting service, upon some other service, by the special command of major general Hamilton, will immediately join them; and the companies not already at the above mentioned destinations, are to be held in readiness to proceed to them, for further orders which will shortly be given. A true Extract, PHILIP CHURCH, Aid-de-Camp. may 25
FOR SALE, At the two mile /one, on the Wessabickon, or Ridge Road, A Place containing about eighty acres, in parts or the whole together, as may suit the pur- chaser. There is on the premises a house 47 1-2 feet front, by 43 1-4 deep, a scullery, milk house, pump, ice house, and farm house, a large barn, 60 feet by 32, with stalls for 25 horses and cows, a carriage house, and a pump of good water in the barn yard, and a second milk house supplied by a spring. The grounds are well manured, and laid out in good style, with an abundance of or- namental, and fruit trees, the situation healthy and high, commanding a view of the city and Dela- ware. There is also a small distance from the man- sion house a farm house in good repair, with kitchen, stable, &c. and a pump of good water. For terms apply to SAMUEL MEREDITH. No. 171, Chestnut Street. March 12.
To be Rented, OR, should an eligible offer be made, it will be sold free of any encumbrances, and imme- diate possession given, a small neat three story BRICK DWELLING, almost new, situated to the west- ward of Ninth street, consisting of a kitchen, two parlours, the chambers, and a well plastered gar- ret, also an excellent store room, with a leaden cistern for holding cool water, which it receives through pipes from a pump near the door, of the best water, the rooms are all completely papered and hung with bells, marble chimneys and hearths are in three of the rooms—there is likewise a piazza to the south front, which renders the back par- lour extremely cool, and agreeable in the warm season. The situation is pleasant and perfectly healthy, and well calculated for a family that do not reside in the country during the summer, as being both pleasant as well as convenient to the city for business—For particulars apply at the house, the fourth east corner of Chestnut and Eleventh streets. may 21. Tuth fast
THE SUBSCRIBER, TAKES this method of acquainting the pub- lic that for some time past he has been en- gaged in collecting debts on commission. He would have no objection of going to any part of the State, to examine Land or Land Offices, record deeds, &c. He flatters himself that he shall by promptness and address be able to satis- fy those that may employ him. JOSEPH H. FLEMING, No. 63, Queen-street, Southwark. june 3. m3t
Notice. THE subscriber, having been appointed ad- ministratrix of the estate of Mr. John Lup- ton, late of this city, merchant, deceased, re- quests those who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, and those who have demands against the same to exhibit them to him with- out delay. W. MEREDITH, No. 16, South Fourth street. april 26. d3m
Notice is hereby given, THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Depart- ment of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all ra- tions, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1799, to the thirtieth day of September, 1800, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the first day of January in the year 1800, to the thirty-first day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and with- in the several states herein after mentioned, viz. First—Proposals to supply all rations, that may be required, at Oswego; at Niagara; at Presqu'ile; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Le Beuf; at Cincinnati; at Picque town, and Loramies stores; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, at any place or river Wabash; at Maysville; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river. Second—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern bound- ary of the state of Kentucky and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South West Point; at Tellico Block-house, at St. Stephens on the river Tombigby and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; be- low the southern boundary of the state of Ten- nessee and within the boundary of the United States. Third—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point-Petrie; at Cokaine; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha, and at all other places in the Creek Nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed. Fourth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnson, at Fort Pinck- ney, at Charleston, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Ca- rolina. Fifth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Fort at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beaufort Island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville, at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina. Sixth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk, at Portsmouth, at Kempville, at Charlottesville, at Winchester, at Staunton, at Richmond, at Alexandria, at Lees- burg, at Fredericksburg, at Carterville, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, in the state of Virginia. Seventh—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M'Henry, at Baltimore, at Annapolis, at Frederick town, at Leonard- town, at Hagerstown, at Bladensburg, at George town, at Harper's ferry, at Easttown, at the Head of Elk, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland. Eighth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin, at Philadel- phia, at Darby, at Lancaster, at Wilkesbarre, at Reading, at Bristol, at Yorktown, at Carlisle, at Lewistown (Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greensburg, at Washington, at Easttown, at Wilmington, at Christiana, at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Pennsylvania and Dela- ware, except the posts within the state of Penn- sylvania, enumerated in the first proposals afore- said. Ninth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackensack, at Elizabeth town, at New-Brunswick, at Burlington, at Woodbury, at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Jersey. Tenth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New-York, at West Point, at Flushing, at Hackam, at West-Chester, at Poughkeepsie, at Kendershook, at Sullivan, at Newburg, at Albany, at Conesjoharie at Cherry Valley, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New York, except the posts within the said state enumerated in the first pro- posals aforesaid. Eleventh—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford, at Hebron, at New London, at Bro. Rlyon, at Windham, at Litchfield at Guilford, at New-Haven, at Fairfield, at Dan- bury, at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, march- ed or recruited within the limits of the State of Connecticut. Twelfth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Branton's Point, at Newport, at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be station- ed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode Island. Thirteenth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine Gloucester, Cape Ann, Salem, Marblehead, Bos- ton, at Springfield, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be station- ed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts. Fourteenth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at at Windsor, at Bennington, at Rutland, or at any Fort, place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the State of New-Hampshire and Vermont. The Ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz. Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of fluted or bouled indian meal, one pound, and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted Pork, and when fresh meat is issued, salt, at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations, soap at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations. It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spi- rits at the rate of half a gill per ration, and Vine- gar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the con- sumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Oswego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western wa- ters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be re- quired. It is also to be permitted to all and every
of the commandants of fortified places, or posts, to call for at seasons when the same can be trans- ported, or at any time in case of urgency, such sup- plies of like provisions in advance, as the discre- tion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses, sustained, by the depredations of an enemy, or by reason of the troops of the United States, captured or destroyed, on the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the depredations of two or more persons of creditable characters, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compen- sation shall be claimed. The privilege is to be understood to be referred to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts, shall be issued, until the sup- plies which have or may be furnished under contr- acts now in force have been consumed, and that a sup- ply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the Sea-board or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months. JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. march 29
CITY BRIDGE. THE President and Directors of the Company incorporated for the purpose of erecting a Permanent Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at or near the City of Philadelphia, having contracted with the Select and Common Councils of the said City for a site for such Bridge at the west end of High street, hereby give NOTICE—That a prem- ium of Two Hundred Dollars will be paid by the said Directors for the most approved plan of a Bridge for the said site, the calculation of which shall be consistent with the following general lim- itations. The material to be of wood, iron, or stone, or of these articles combined. The construction to be suitable to the character of the river which is as follows—subject to ex- five freshes, occasionally stopping above or below the said High-street, in the first instance breaking loose and bringing down large masses of ice, tim- ber, &c. in the latter instance causing a back- water swell which has equalled to 19 feet above low water level, and at that height covering a tract of ground near 5 miles in length, by a very con- siderable width—Therefore, As few piers as can be consistent with safety, or without a pier if equally safe and permanent. The opening between the abutments to be not more than 400 feet, nor less than 300 feet. This plan to be accompanied with elevations— explanatory descriptions and estimates—the esti- mates to specify the quantity of materials of each kind, the separate and collective cost thereof when wrought and laid or fixed, the quantity of filling in or dry arches with the backing superstructure and causeways complete. Offerings consistent with the foregoing will be received at any time previous to the first day of Au- gust next. A section of the river Schuylkill with the adja- cent grounds on each side at the west end of High- street will be shown to those persons who may be desirous of exhibiting plans and estimates. JOHN DORSEY, Sec'y, pro tem. Philadelphia, May 15, 1799.
City Bridge Subscription. THE President and Directors of the Compa- ny for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Phi- ladelphia, having, at the time of their first pub- lication, received subscriptions to near half the amount of the capital or joint stock thereon; suspended further solicitations until a life on which to erect said bridge should be procured.— That object being now effected, by a purchase of the necessary property at the west end of High street, on both sides of the river Schuyl- kill.  Public Notice is Given, That the book for Subscriptions to the capital or joint stock of the said company will be opened at their office No. 23, north Fifth Street, on Mon- day the 20th of June next, and continue open from ten to one o'clock every day (Sundays excepted) until the whole shall be subscribed for, on the terms specified in the act of incorpora- tion.— The time is extended in order to afford op- portunity to the friends of this important un- dertaking, on the west side of Schuylkill, or at a distance, to participate in an object of great public good—Subscriptions and deposits may nevertheless be previously made at the Treasur- er's office, No. 13 Church alley, subject to a pro- portionate reduction on the amount of subscrip- tions over and above the limited number of shares, if any there shall be, at the end of the 13th day of June ensuing. In the 10th section of the law of incorpora- tion it is enacted, that the net profits on tolls may equal, but shall not exceed 15 per cent annually; and that the excess shall compose a fund for the redemption of the said bridge. A port folio is opened at the said office, to re- ceive all communications, prints or drawings, on the subjects of bridges, ancient or modern, build- ing in water, cements, mortar centres, caissons coffer-dams, or any information which may tend to mature the knowledge of the directors previous to the intended erection: They are sol- icited, care will be taken of them, and returned if desired. JOHN DORSEY, Sec'y pro tem. Philadelphia, May 24th 1799. mwf 14f
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Aston Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumber- ton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plans is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought lays and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale, Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, most- ly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Hun- tington state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntington. Charles Newbold. july 17. taw1f
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate pay- ment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 4th mo. 8th, 1799. } jau. 8. saw1f
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 18th, 1799.  PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress, passed on the 1st day of June, one thousand, seven hu- dred and ninety six, entitled "an act regul- ating the grants of land appropriated for mili- tary services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and nin- ty nine—to wit: I. THAT the tract of Land herein after de- scribed, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto ri- ver; thence up the Main Branch of the said ri- ver to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said bound- ary line to the Tuscarora branch of the Mus- kingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of be- ginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of town- ships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspec- tion of all persons concerned. II. The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services perform- ed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres. III. The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner afore- said, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immedi- ately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited. IV. The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 27th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of loca- tion shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, person- ally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the partic- ular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating their warrants to all other holders of registered warrants. V. The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each, shall, at any time after Monday the 27th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be al- lowed to register the said warrants in manner a- foresaid, and forthwith to make locations thereof on any tract or tracts of land not before located. VI. All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. JUNE 27, 1798.  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by vir- tue of an act, passed during the present ses- sion of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the sup- ply of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety- five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Ind