Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-04-13 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2049
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 13, 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...
This Day will be Landed, AT CUTBEAT'S WHARF, From on board the ship Townsend, capt. Lovering from St. Kitts, 124 Puncheons Rum, 24 ditto Molasses, 1200 Bushels Salt, FOR SALE, BY Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. No. 47, Penn-street.
SAID SHIP IS ALSO FOR SALE. Apply as above. ditto
UNITED STATES, } m. Pennsylvania District, } m.
Notice is hereby given, THAT a special District Court of the United States will be held at the City Hall in the city of Philadelphia, in and for the Pennsylvania district, on Tuesday the 16th day of April next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon on the same day, for the Trial of an Information filed by William Rawle, Esquire, Attorney of the United States in and for the said District, against
The Brigantine AMIALE ADDELE, with her tackle, apparel and appurtenances, and cargo, consisting of Sugar, Coffee, Oranges and Limes. The said Brigantine Amiale Addele being a vessel owned by persons residing within the United States, and employed in traffic with persons resident within the jurisdiction of the French Republic, contrary to the act of Congress, in such case made and provided and therefor, &c.
By order of the Court. DAVID CALDWELL, Clerk of the District Court. inditf
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House.
THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He propo-
For Sale, A NEW VESSEL, launched in August, or September last, 48 feet keel, 10 feet beam, and 8 feet hold, consequently about 91 tons, strongly built of white oak, and now lying at Sinnepux-ent, in the state of Maryland. For further particulars, enquire of WILLIAM WINDER, At the Navy Office, Walnut Street. april 10, 1799 saw it
For Kingston. THE SHIP TOWNSEND. JOHN SHERRER, Master, With good accommodations for passengers—will sail on the 13th inst. For passage only apply to SAMUEL RHODES, No. 1, Penn-street. April 9. dtf
FOR LONDON. The British armed SHIP DOUGLAS, JAMES WALKER, captain. NOW ready to receive a Cargo—for freight or passage apply to Thomas & John Ketland. april 3. $
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscribers, living in Somerset county, state of Maryland, on the 20th of December last, two Negro Men; George and Randel—George is about six feet high, twenty-two years of age, and of a yellow complexion—had on when he went away a dark cloth coat, kersey breeches and white yarn stockings; he is a pretty good player on the fiddle—Randel is about five feet two inches high, twenty years of age, and of a yellow complexion, has a loud hoarse voice, and is a good deal bow-legged; he pretends to be something of a cobbler;—had on when he went away, a fullian coat, home-made kersey breeches and white yarn stockings. There is no doubt, but they will change their clothes as well as their names—they having been taken up on the 29th of December last at Duck-creek, in the state of Delaware, and committed by John Cole, Esq. (by the names of Stephen and Charles) to the care of John M'Whirts and Thomas Kerker, from whom they made their escape.—Whoever apprehends the above negroes, and has them secured in jail, that the subscribers may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or fifty dollars for either. John Nelson. William Bownes. Salisbury, Somerset county Maryland, February 13, 1799. dam
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store, No. 136, Market-street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONNAR, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public. ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN WHITBREAD & Co. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co.
WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS. Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. jan 29. $
Goods supposed to have been stolen. The following articles, which, it is believed, were brought from the late Mayor's Office and deposited with the present Mayor, at no. 157 South 4th Street, where they are open for the inspection of any persons who may think themselves interested therein, to wit:
3 blankets, 1 covered, 3 hats, 1 blue cloth coats, 1 spotted nankeen coats, 2 grey plain coats, 3 sailors jackets, 2 striped pique de mar-tilles waistcoats, 1 do. half worn, 1 dark crofs striped do, 1 green silk laced do, 1 white embroidered do, 1 striped winter do, 1 flannel, 1 pr. black satin breeches, 3 pair nankeen do, 7 pair trowers, Several pair of Silk and cotton hose, white and check shirts, cravats & hankerchiefs, 1 silver fork buckle, 6 do tea spoons, 1 roll of coarse fluting, 1 do of white dowlass, 1 piece of striped calico, 1 coarse muslin sheet, 3 kegs of flints, And sundry other articles of small value. Mayors Office, march 23 $
IMPORTED, In the British ship Douglas, capt. Walker, from London, just arrived, Cannon—Woolwich proof 18 lb. caliber, bored from the solid without a core, 22 cwt. and 20 cwt. each. Ditto of 6 lb. caliber, wt. 11 cwt. 2 qrs. each, Ditto Swivels, mounted Cannon shot, viz. Canister, crofs bar and round 30 calibers, fowling pieces and musket-tons. Ship Store, Horsemen's and Saddle Pistols, A large assortment of Flints, 150 casks Porter, Brown Stout in Bottles, Pantheon Stoves assorted from 20 to 40 inches diameter 400 Casks Shot, No. 1, to 6, 3000 Bushels Coals, 50 Crates Window Glass 100 Crates and 10 hds. Queens ware adapted to the West India Market, 6 bales Whitney blankets 8-4 and 10-4 For sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. Walnut Street Wharf. March 16. $
Who have also on hand, Clarinet cases, first quality, Old Port Wine, Horsemen's Swords, hangars, &c. Dry White Lead, Ironmongery and webbing by the package, Bolton Beef, A case of belt roll armota, Painted floor cloth, English quart bottles in crates of 12 dozen each, Russia bar iron, Hemp and cordage, Cables from 7 to 16 inches, Plaillies and Britagnes, A few trunks belt kid and morocco skins, Basket salt in hds. $
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 68, South Fourth Street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. jan 11. $
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chestnut-street. nov. 22. $ 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 Rhyson Tea; An Invoice of well-assorted China—original cost between 8 and 900 dollars in Canton. HIGBEE & MILNOR. march 21. $
THE PARTNERSHIP OF PETER & HENRY MIERCKEN, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to Peter Miercken, and those having demands, to present their accounts to the same for settlement. Peter Miercken, Henry Miercken, march 21. $
WILL BE SOLD, By Public Auction, At the Merchants' Coffee House, on Wednesday the 17th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening Seven contiguous Lots of Ground. Six whereof contain 28 and one 30 feet, on the south side of Chestnut Street, being bounded on the west by Tenth Street, and extending in depth from Chestnut to George Street, 235 feet. On one of these lots there are two Frame Houses, which rent for about £ 35 per annum; and on another there is a good Brick Building, of two stories, which with the adjoining garden rents for 200 dollars per annum. There are on the premises a great variety of fruit and ornamental trees. The situation of these Lots in a very elevated and improving part of the city, renders them an object highly worthy of the attention of those who are desirous of building. The terms of payment will be one fourth cash, one fourth in 60, one fourth in 90, and one fourth in 120 days. BENSON & YORKE, Auctioneers. April 11. $
Sales at Auction. On Saturday the 20th April, at 2 o'clock P. M., on the premises, Sundry Building and Garden Lots, Some of them contiguous to, and others at a small distance from the city, containing from about one quarter of an acre to about four acres each. The small lots front on Vine and Callowhill Streets, near Schuylkill—the large lots front on the south side of Francis Street, on the east side of Schuylkill River, on the west side of Schuylkill, second Street, and on intermediate streets—the whole containing about 140 acres, being part of the tract known by the name of Springettsbury. The situation of many of the lots is on high ground, commanding views of the Schuylkill, and supposed to be so much detached from the built parts of the city, as to be out of danger in case of an unhappy return of the fever. Maps showing the division of the ground, may be seen at the Coffee-house, at Ogden's tavern in Chestnut Street, at Synder's tavern in the Northern Liberties, and at the Middle and Upper Ferries on Schuylkill. The abundance of stone, for building, on part of the ground, will prove very advantageous to purchasers, as it is proposed to sell at the same time those large quarries on the east side of the Schuylkill, near and above the bridge. The terms will be cash for the lots of 49 1-2 and 50 feet front, and for those of a larger size one half cash immediately, and the other half to be paid in six months from the day of sale. CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. april 4. $
JUST RECEIVED, By the ship Douglas from London, A prime assortment of Morocco and Kid Skins, of various colours. A handsome supply of MILITARY ARTICLES, And a few cases of the most fashionable Straw Hats and Bonnets. For sale at No. 87, Chestnut-street. MICHAEL ROBERTS. march 30. dsw
All persons indebted to the estate of Richard Renshaw, deceased, late of this city, grazier, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment; and those who have demands against it to produce them for payment to Ann Renshaw, Richard Renshaw, } executors. Charles Renshaw, no. 90, Union-street. april 9. $
REMOVAL. ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Market Street, nearly opposite the Connellogue Waggons, where they have for sale as usual, home manufactured and imported Brushes of almost every description, together with a general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, and Brass Wares, to which they expect by the spring vessels, an ample addition. 4th mo. 10. codif
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. dgm
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, stock handling in the name of DUGAS DE VALLON, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Abraham Van Beuren. march 20. dgm
Red Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Herds Grass and White Clover } SEEDS, All warranted fresh and free from all foul seeds, FOR SALE, BY C. ROBERTS, No. 97, Market, between Second and Third Streets. Who has also on hand, a general assortment of Ironmongery, fadlery, cutlery and brass wares; T. Crowley Millington steel, pig-lead, block-iron, red lead, Spanish brown, Vanatian red, Vermilion, &c. &c. Wholesale & Retail. march 2. ta & em. ru. & s. r. f.
CHINA GOODS. Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, CONSISTING OF BOHEA } TEAS. Young hyson } Young hyson } Imperial } White nankeens } Lutefisk, colored and black } Senhaw } do. do. } Handkerchiefs } do. do. 4-4 } Sewing fils } do. do. } Black hair ribbon } Black fatins } Caffia in small bales } China ware in dining and tea sets } On Hand, 50 trunks and cases, dimities, muslins, ginghams, mouselins and pullicat handkerchiefs, in small packages, for the West-India market. 25 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced. Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches. Rolled copper bottoms in tubs. A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Sheathing paper. New-Orleans indigo. Palms of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. feb. 17. m. w. f. f.
Capital Wharf, Lot 3 Stores, ALSO, SUNDRY GROUND-RENTS. To be Sold, at Public Vendue, at the Merchants' Coffee-House, on the 17th day of the 4th month, at 7 o'clock in the evening, if not previously disposed of at private sale, THAT valuable estate 71 feet on Water Street, bounded on the North by Sassafras Street, and extending into the river Delaware; on which are erected very extensive stores and wharf, in good repair—Plenty of water for the large oil ships to lay at the wharf. In every respect a capital situation for any business requiring extensive ware house and the convenience of a wharf; or for any person willing to invest money in real estate, that produces a handsome income. A L S O, The following Ground-Rents, well secured, on Sassafras, Seventh & Cherry-streets: Dolls. Cts. 205 90 per ann. payable by John Nicholson, 35 do do Robert Evans, sen. 37 do do William Powell, 40 do do William Bell, 40 do do John Evans, jun. 39 do do Andrew Beamer, 63 do do Maurice Moynihan 33 60 do do Henry Pepper, 19 80 do do Thos. Newby & wife 36 90 do do John How, 39 60 do do The Pennsylvania Society for the abolition of slavery, 19 83 do do Adam Zantzinger, 23 75 do do Ellis Fry, 51 35 do do William Rinehart, 46 67 do do Peter Fritz, 46 do do Valentine Hoffman, 45 do do Valentine Umbehend 42 58 do do Jacob Colloday, 120 27 do do Frederick Heiss, On Brown, between Second and Third Streets, Northern Liberties: 20 per ann. payable by Jacob Houfer, 20 do do Joseph Fitch. For further particulars, enquire of JOHN WARDER, No. 208, North Front-street. 3d month, 29 mw & itt 7A
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 Crowley Steel, Tin in Boxes and Brass Kettles in Nest, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 16. dsw westf
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, Has removed to No. 126, South Front Street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS.
Canada Beaver & Musk-rat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. jan. 29. sawf m
JOHN MILLER, JUNR. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Free Stone Building, in Dock, near Third Street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF COSSAS } Balfas } Mamoodies } Humhums } Taffaties } Striped Doreas } Calicoes } Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. sawf
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD MCALL, At his Store No. 187, fourth Second Street, viz— An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens, Caffia, silk umbrellas, an assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Lutestring, do. do. fatins, do. do. senhaw, do. do. silk handkerchiefs, do. do. sewing fils, do. do. Taffaties, ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24. $
To be Sold, by Public Vendue, On the 25th day of the present month, at the Coffee-house in the city of Philadelphia, at seven o'clock in the evening, by order of the Orphans' Court of the county of Philadelphia, About 90 Acres of Land, Part of the Estate of the late Charles Warner, deceased.
SITUATE in the township of Roxborough and county aforesaid, on the road leading from the Market-house in Germantown to the Ridge road, about six miles from the city;—divided into eight lots as follows: Lots. No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, No. 5; containing ten acres each, being twenty perches front on said road, and eighty and eight tenths of a perch deep, having handsome situations for building, and a thriving young orchard on lots No. 1 and No. 2; on the other lots are a number of fruit trees, and on lot No. 3 is a considerable quantity of woodland. Lot No. 6, thirty perches front and twenty six and three tenths of a perch deep, containing 14 acres and twenty two perches; a considerable part is timbered, and it has a substantial stone dwelling house and kitchen, with a frame carriage house and stables erected thereon. Lot No. 7, is thirty perches front by sixty five perches and eight tenths of a perch deep; contains twelve acres and thirty perches, and has an excellent fire for a country house. Lot No. 8, is of a triangular form, contains eleven acres and one hundred and twenty six perches, is part timbered, and has the old mansion house, kitchen, b r, spring house, &c. thereon. The conditions of sale are, one third of the purchase money cash, one third in six months, and the remainder in ten months from the day of sale. For particulars enquire of
JAMES VAUX, Administrator to the Estate of C. Warner, No. 72, North Third Street. 4th mo. 10, 1799. $ 125 Ap.
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the Subscriber, on Tuesday the second of this inst. April, living in Kent county, Maryland, near Chester Town, the following described Negroes, viz. William, about 5 feet 5 or 6 inches high, 25 years of age, complexion, about 17 years of age, formerly the property of doctor William Matthews, he has been very much given to running away, and has been so often detected in the public papers within this twelve months that any further description of him seems needless. Jacob, about 6 feet high, and about 24 years of age, of a common Negro complexion, down look, his little finger of his left hand stands straight, occasioned by the cut of a knife. Patt, the wife of said Jacob, about 27 years of age, a small light made woman of a yellow complexion, with thick lips for an American of her stature, she is a very good needle woman, and spins on either small or great wheel, and is very handy in any common house work. Two children of the said Jacob's and Patt's, the one a male child about four years old, the other a female child about two years old. The above described Negroes took with them, besides their own wearing apparel, three coats, two of which were lined with a light grey color, both new; one of the two was a great deal too large for either of the said fellows; the other was of brown cloth, half worn; three other jackets, one velvet, another a drab, the other a light colored lined cloth do, one new pair of Calf skin shoes, lined with linen and bound with leather, one pair of boots remarkably large in the leg, several pairs of stockings and a silver watch, all stolen; their own wearing apparel as follows—William had on a light horic regimental coat worked with silver twill, (which coat he had when he was brought home to me the first of February last), a round sailor jacket (blue) thicker breeches, patched with corduroy in the flide, with other necessary clothing. Jacob, two lined cloth coats, lead colored, one new the other half worn, blue lined cloth jacket, half worn, two pairs of lined cloth trousers, of a lead colour, the one new the other half worn, tolerable good shoes and stockings. Patt has every day clothing, and her children wore home-made linen and lined, her other clothing not so well known it is uncertain which court they may take, as William is such an experienced coaffer. Any person or persons apprehending said negroes or founding them, so that their master may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward, or in proportion for either of them, that is to say, 40 dollars for each of the fellows, and twenty dollars for the wench and children, and if brought home, all reasonable charges paid by BENSON GEARS. N. B.—All masters of vessels and others, are forbid harboring them at their peril. B. G. april 8, 1799. d3w
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. $

   PRICES OF STOCKS.     PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 4.   Six Per Cent. 16 3/4   Three Per Cent. 9 3/8   Deferred 6 Per Cent. 14 3/4   BANK United States, 23 percent.   Pennsylvania, 21 ditto.   North America, 46 ditto.   Insurance comp. N. A. shares 31 to 32   Pennsylvania, shares, 38 to 39   3 per cent Scrip 5  
   COURSE OF EXCHANGE.     On Hamburg 33 1/2 cents per Mark Banco.   London, at 30 days 56 1-2   at 90 days 54   Amsterdam, 60 days, pr. guild. 36 to 37 1-2 cents  
LIST OF OFFICERS of a REGIMENT In the Service of the United States, To be Raised in Pennsylvania.
Thomas L. Moore, Lt. Col. Com. Philadelphia Pennsylvania.  1 William Henderson, major, Greencastle, do.  2 George Stephen, major, Pittsburg, do.  COMPANIES.  Joseph M'Kirney, captain, Shippensburg, do.  John Sharp, lieut. do. do.  George Hamell, ensign, do. do.  James Blaine, captain, Carlisle, do.  Samuel B. Magaw, lieut. Franklin com. do.  Archibald Davis, ensign Lancaster do. do.  Andrew Johnston, captain, Yorktown, do.  Nelson Waite, lieut. Norristown do.  John A. Douglass, ensign near Yorktown do.  Matthew Henry, captain, do. do.  Henry G. Slough, lieut. Lancaster do.  Herman Witmer, ensign do. do.  Benj. Gibbs, jun. captain, Philadelphia, do.  Cromwell Pierce, lieut. Chester county do.  Hugh H. Potts, ensign Philadelphia do.  Wm. R. Atlee, captain, Norristown do.  Henry Westcott, lieut. do. do.  John S. Porter, ensign do. do.  Hugh Brady, captain, Northumberland do.  James P. Nelson, lieut. do. do.  John Smith, ensign do. do.  Wm. Graham, captain, Bedford, do.  Robert Lawrence, lieut. Huntingdon do.  Robert Chambers, ensign do. do.  David Duncan, captain, Carlisle, do.  Thomas Sweatinger, lieut. do. do.  Wm. Morrow, ensign, Pittsburg, do.  Jane M'Munn, captain, do. do.  Benjamin Wallace, lieut. near Harrisburg do.  Thomas Lee, ensign, Erie, do. do. 
The above named Officers are ordered to assemble in the city of Philadelphia, on Wednesday the 24th inst.
THOMAS L. MOORE, Lieut. Col. Com.
April 4th, 1799.
For Sale, The Ship NEPTUNE, now lying at Walnut Street wharf, with her tackle and ap- parel as she came from sea; her burthen is 233 tons. For terms, apply to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co.
The consignees of goods on board the above vessel, are requested to take out their Per- mits as soon as possible, as the ship will be- gin discharging to-morrow morning. april 12. df
For Edenton, N. C. THE SLOOP LARK, FOR Freight, enquire at No. 135, Mar- ket-street. april 11. 6t
Two Beautiful Country Seats, Six miles from Philadelphia, on the main road near the market place, Germantown, TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC VENDUE, At the Merchant's Coffee-House, Philadelphia, on Tuesday the 16th day of April, at 7 o'clock in the evening, if not previously disposed of by private sale. No. 1.
CONTAINING an elegant stone house, fin- ished in the modern style, much adapted for a genteel family, being two stories high, having four rooms on a floor, with good gar- rets and arched cellars, together with a range of back buildings consisting of a two story stone dwelling house, and three frame houses, well calculated for stores, with a large bay house, coach house and stable; adjoining the front house is a good kitchen and flower garden, with a great variety of fruit trees, and a neatly fin- ished summer house in the centre. Also, six acres of land, more or less, in clover adjoining the above, about two acres of which is a good apple orchard, formerly owned by Mr. Ba- dasque.
No. 2, containing a two story stone house, having two front parlors and two back rooms on the first floor, five sleeping rooms on the se- cond, garrets, cellars and back kitchen, a large stone barn, coach house, horse and cow stables, an out house for servants, a good cider mill and press, with 15 acres of land, more or less, ad- joining the above, great part of which is an ex- cellent bearing apple orchard, the rest in win- ter grain. The land is in good order and very natural for clover. There is a constant stream of water through both places.
The great house of both places are on the main road commanding betwixt them about 400 feet front, much calculated for building lots. The situation is dry, airy and very healthy, having remarkably good water near the dif- ferent buildings. Any person desirous of viewing the premises, will please to apply to the proprie- tor, James Chambers, on the premises. An indispensible title, and immediate possession will be given to the purchaser. The terms will be made known at the time of sale. CONNELLY & CO. Auc'trs. april 12. del6A
NANKEENS, Hytos, Hytos Skin, and Souchang JUST LANDING, From on board the ship Wooddrop Sims from Canton, and for sale by James G. Fisher, No. 13, Arch-street. april 11. codtf
Letters for the Troops under the command of GENERAL MACPHERSON, if left at the War-Office, will be forwarded. April 5, 1799.
New- Theatre. Mr. Francis's Benefit. THIS EVENING, April 13, WILL BE PRESENTED, (never performed in America) A PLAY, in 3 acts, (interspersed with Songs) called FALSE AND TRUE.
As performed in London with the greatest applause Count Benini Mr Francis Marquis Calieri Fox Count Florouzi Wood Lampo Bernard Thomasi Warren Maliwoli Downie O'Rafarty Harding Nicolò Wincell 1st Assasin Warrell, jun Juliana Mrs Merry Lauretta Miss Arnold Marehese Victoria Mrs Francis Janetta Mrs Warrell
In act I. a Representation of the grand Carnival, with a characteristic dance composed by Mr. Byrne.
In act II. a View of the Bay of Naples with an E- ruption of Mount Vesuvius, the running of the Lava, &c. &c.
In act III. a Representation of a Neapolitan Fetti- val, in which will be introduced a double Horn- pipe by Mr. Francis and Miss Harding his pupil, AFTER WHICH WILL BE GIVEN (for that night only) An entire NEW PANTOMIMIC OLI- O, taken from the Arabian Nights Entertainments. With a new Overture and Music, composed by Mr. Reinagle, called the
ARABS OF THE DESERT; Or, Harlequin's Flight from Egypt. In which will be introduced the following scenes:
Scene 1st.—Inside of the Cave of the Arabs. Chief of the Arabs Mr Warrell, jun.
Scene 2d.—The Turkish Fleet discovered at Sea. A dreadful storm arises, in which several ships are seen to founder: with the Disembarkment of the good Genii Abubeker, who has been enclosed in a Box, by the power of the Evil Genius Guairaha, sealed with the seal of Solomon, and left at the mercy of the ocean, 500 years.
Abubeker, (the genii of the magic Ring) with a Song, Mr Darley.
Scene 3d.—A Turkish Garden, ornamen- ted with a great Pagoda, In which Harlequin shows himself through a window ten feet high. Mustapha Lightfoot, (or Harlequin Turk) Mr Francis.
Mahmoud, (Father of Columbine) Mr Livaney Queroibus, (or Poro a la Turque) Mr Doctor Zobeide, (for Columbine a la Turque) for that night only, Mrs Francis.
Scene 4th.—The Enchanted Garden, or Magic upon Magic; In which Cupid is discovered, who rules a Fiery Dragon. Harlequin and Co- lumbine take their flight from Egypt in an air Balloon. Guairaha, the enemy of Abubeker; arrives, and by the power of Magic Tablets, seals Mahmound in the pursuit of his daughter. Cupid, (with a dance in character) Miss Harding Guairaha (the Evil Genius) Mr Dowline
Scene 5th.—A Street—Comic Scene between the Muffin Man, Milk Woman, Footman, Chimney Sweeper and the Hunchbacked Barber. Hunchback Barber (with the Comic Song of "Twiggle and a FRIZE") Mr Billetter.
After a variety of changes and transfor- mations Harlequin falls into the power of the evil genius who plunges him into a DREADFUL FIERY LAKE. And the pantomime concludes with the in- terposition of the good genius, who by his superi- or power changes the Lake of Fire into a mag- nificent
SYLVAN SCENE. On which Mustapha and Zobeide restored to their rights enter into a superb car drawn by Cupids and attended by good Genii.
King and Queen of the Genii (with a PAS DE DEUX) Mr & Mrs Byrne. The Scenery by Messrs Milbourne, Holland, and Stewart, and the pantomime under the di- rection of Mr. Francis.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Francis, No. 70 North Eighth-street, at H. & P. Rice's Book- store, No. 16, South Second street, at Carr's Music Repository No. 36, South Second street, and at the office adjoining the theatre.
Mr. Mrs. and Miss Harding's Night will be on Wednesday next.
Mr. Warren's Benefit. ON MONDAY, April 15, WILL BE PRESENTED, Never Performed Here, A DRAMATIC TALE, interspersed with Songs, called the
MYSTERIES OF THE CASTLE; Or, Virtue Rewarded. Founded on the celebrated Novel, The Mysteries of Eudolph. Written by Miles Peter Andrews Esq. and performed at Covent Garden Theatre, with distinguished applause. (The MUSIC, with the original accompaniments by Mr. Shield.)
To which will be added A PIECE, (in one Act,) Written by a citizen of Philadelphia, called BLUNDERS REPAIRED
MORE SACK, An Epilogue, in the character of Sir John Falstaff, by Mr. Warren. AFTER WHICH (For the last time) a Dramatic Sketch, interspersed with Song and Spectacle, called
THE CONSTELLATION, Or, A wreath for American Tars. With a representation of the chase and action be- tween the Constellation & L'Insurgent Frigates. The whole to conclude with an appropri- ate Ballet—composed by Mr. Byrne. The principal Characters, by Mrs. Byrne, and Mr. Warrell, jun.
Tickets to be had of Mr. Warren Filbert-street, near Eleventh street.
TO MILLINERS. TO BE SOLD, For the Benefit of the Underwriters, at Shannon and Poole's Auction Room, No. 183, Market Street, on Friday next at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
One case of Madam Le Brun Boileau's Patent fashionable Hats and Bonnets, just received by the British ship Douglass. April 9. w & t
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 13. MR. PITTS SPEECH, ON THE UNION WITH IRELAND. CONCLUDED.
HOUSE OF COMMONS, JANUARY 31, 1799.
Non ego nec Teucros Italos parere jubebo, Nec mihi regna peto, paratus se legibus amba- loveat gen-as aeterna in federa mittant.
That is the true principle which I hope we shall equally bear in mind, and which I hope will lay aside all mistaken notions of national pride, and induce us both to sup- port that cause which hitherto too much la- bour has been employed to oppose and ob- struct. I have stated the general motives for the measure, but there are two other ob- jections of which I must take notice—there is a general notion that this measure will occasion the evil of a great number of ab- sentees from Ireland. I think that this is a disadvantage that will be more than sup- plied in other respects, and indeed much more than counterbalanced, by the increase of wealth, which might take place in Ire- land by the introduction of British Capital; which will improve the commerce and the agriculture of the whole kingdom, and give to the inhabitants a turn for industry, which to that quietness which the country wants. It will give to the people of Ire- land an improved example of society where the highest and the lowest will be identified in interest for the safety of the community;
an example of an uniform gradation of life without a chain in the whole society; the whole being a series of interests depending upon each other for the safety of the whole. I think that this will more than counter- balance the disadvantage of absentees—besides, although the parliament should remove from Dublin, yet Dublin will continue to be the seat of education; it will have the fame com- merce, and in some respects its commerce will be improved; it will also be the seat of justice, where will be discussed all the ques- tions concerning property, which will be the more numerous as the nature of the property will alter by the introduction of so much ca- pital in trade; so that the very respectable body of the bar will find their business increas- ed instead of being diminished. Nor will the seat of the imperial parliament be out of the reach of him who is fired with the am- bition of signalizing his talents in the service of his country in the Senate: therefore I say, when additional wealth, additional se- curity and the other advantages are taken in- to consideration; the scale will preponderate very much in favour of the Union. Let those who doubt this look at Scotland—look at the metropolis of that country.—What has been the result of the Union there?—an Union, give me leave to say, as much oppo- sed, (and by much the same arguments, pre- judices and misconceptions, by creating the same alarm, and, for a time, producing the same effects, as have appeared in this case) I say as much opposed as this has been the case here. What was the result? Edinburgh had, as Dublin will have, its trade, its seat of education, its courts of justice. Edin- burgh has, since that period, doubled its po- pulation. Well, but Edinburgh had advan- tages peculiar to itself. Why then let us see how the matter stood in another part of Scotland: at Glasgow, for instance, here the population has increased in the proportion of five or six to one: I say there is no ground for apprehending that the case will not be the same in Ireland. There remains but one more general argument, and that is, that the loss of their parliament will be the loss of the protection to their commerce; to which I answer, that that conjecture is mainly im- probable; that at present they have the great- est advantages they possess, not from their own parliament, but from the mere dissec- tion of the parliament of this country; and that that which has been granted them in that condition, and separate from us, is not likely to be taken away from them when we become united; that it has never been the policy or character of the British legislature to treat its united friends with any narrow- ness of policy; and that the north of Bri- tain, although it has only 45 members in this house, and we are 513, has never found its interests neglected; there are those indeed who assert it has more than its due share of favour—I do believe that allegations of that kind are exaggerations, and that the legisla- ture has attended alike to all parts of the British empire; but be that as it may, there is nothing more clear than that the Union has produced the greatest of all political bleedings to Scotland, as I contend it will to Ireland; and that this measure will be seen in that light if the clouds of prejudice are dispelled. Another ground of alarm is, that when Ireland is united to us, it will be made subject to the debt of Great Britain, and that it will draw upon her all our al- leged difficulties and supposed necessities. It is not the policy of this country to ask for Union upon pecuniary motives. Have we done so with regard to Scotland?—Has any jealousy existed that Scotland was ever made to bear more than its due share of the public burdens, when we consider the share it has of the advantages of the connection? In truth, our taxation, like all the other practical effects of our constitution, is founded upon the principles of justice. But, in the event of parliament agreeing to this measure, I should propose that, for a given number of years, the scale of taxation for Ireland should be so fixed as not to ex- ceed any reasonable bounds to be agreed upon by both parliaments; and that at no time should Ireland be taxed beyond the propor- tion at which we should find it neces- sary to tax ourselves. The details are not now to be considered; but if I have suc- ceeded in showing that the general policy of
the measure is good, the house will agree with me it will be proper that the measure should be recorded, and presented to the par- liament of Ireland, and left with them to judge whether they are such as they will assent to. I think they are necessary for the peace and happiness of the people of Ire- land in particular, as well as conducive to the general welfare of the empire. I shall not enter into any particular detail now, un- less some gentlemen should desire it. How- ever, to avoid objections, I will read, as part of my speech, the substance of what I mean to move by way of resolution—the which, if the house should agree to, I should propose laying at the foot of the throne, to be presented to the parliament of Ireland when they are more likely than at present to meet the general concurrence there;—indeed that this should be left to the wisdom of his Majesty, whose parental solicitude for the welfare of his dominions will induce his majesty to prevent it in due season. Upon these grounds I shall propose the following resolu- tions:
I. That in order to promote and secure the essential interest of Great Britain and Ireland, and to consolidate the strength, power, and resources of the British empire, it will be advisable to concur in such mea- sures as may best tend to unite the two kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, into one kingdom, in such manner, and on such terms and conditions as may be estab- lished by acts of the respective parliaments of his majesty's said kingdoms.
II. That it appears to this committee that it would be fit to propose, as the first ar- ticle, to serve as a basis of the said union, That the said kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland, shall, upon a day to be agreed upon, be united into one kingdom, by the name of The United Kingdom of Great Bri- tain and Ireland.
III. That for the same purpose it appears also to this committee that it would be fit to propose, That the succession to the monarch and the imperial crown of the said united kingdom shall continue limited and settled in the same manner as the imperial crown of the said kingdoms of Great Britain and Ire- land now stands limited according to the ex- isting laws, and to the terms of the union be- tween England and Scotland.
IV. That for the same purpose it appears also to this committee that it would be fit to propose, That the said united kingdom be represented in one and the same parliament, to be titled, The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland; and that such a number of lords spiritual and temporal, and such a number of members of the house of commons, as shall be hereafter agreed upon by acts of the respective parliaments as aforesaid, shall sit and vote in the said parliament: on the part of Ireland, and shall be summoned, chosen, and returned in such manner as shall be fixed by act of parli- ament of Ireland previous to the said union; and that every member hereafter to sit and vote in the said parliament of the United Kingdom, shall, until the said parliament shall otherwise provide, take and subscribe the same oath, and make the same declara- tions as are by law required to be taken, sub- scribed, and made by the members of the parliament of Great Britain and Ireland.
V. That for the same purpose it appears also to this committee that it would be fit to propose, That the churches of England and Ireland, and the doctrine, worship, discipline and government thereof, shall be preserved as now by law established.
VI. That for the same purpose, it appears also to this committee that it would be fit to propose, That his majesty's subjects in Ire- land, shall at all times hereafter be entitled to the same privileges, and be on the same footing in respect to trade and navigation in all ports and places belonging to Great Bri- tain, and in all cases with respect to which treaties shall be made by his majesty, his heirs, or successors, with any foreign power, or his majesty's subjects in Great Britain. That no duty shall be imposed on the import or export between Great Britain and Ireland of any articles now duty free, and that on other articles there shall be established, for a time to be limited, such a moderate rate of equal duties, as shall, previous to the union, be agreed upon and improved by the respective parliaments; subject after the expiration of such limited time, to be diminished equally with respect to both kingdoms; but in no case to be increased: That all ar- ticles which may at any time hereafter be imported into Great Britain from foreign parts, shall be importable through either king- dom into the other, subject to the like duties and regulations as if the same were import- ed directly from foreign parts. That where any articles, the growth, produce, or manu- facture of either kingdom, or subject to any internal duty in one kingdom, such counter- vailing duties (over and above any duties or import to be fixed as aforesaid) shall be imposed as shall be necessary to prevent any inequality in that respect. And that all o- ther matters of trade and commerce, other than the foregoing, and that such others as may before the union be specially agreed upon for the due encouragement of the agri- cultural and manufactures of the respective kingdoms, shall remain to be regulated from time to time by the united parliament.
VII. That for the like purpose it would be fit to propose, That the charge arising from the payment of the interest, or sinking fund, for the reduction of the principal of the debt incurred in either kingdom before the Union, shall continue to be separately defrayed by Great Britain and Ireland re- spectively; that for a number of years to be limited, the future ordinary expenses of the United Kingdom in peace or war, shall be defrayed by Great Britain and Ireland, jointly, according to such proportions as shall be established by the respective parliaments previous to the union; and that after the expiration of the time so to be limited, the proportion shall not be liable to be vari- ed, except according to such rules and prin- ciples as shall be in like manner agreed upon previously to the Union.
VIII. That for the like purpose, it would
be fit to propose, That all laws in force, at the time of the union, and all the courts of civil or ecclesiastical jurisdiction within the respective kingdoms, shall remain as now by law established within the same, subject on- ly to such alterations or regulations from time to time, as circumstances may appear to the Parliament of the United Kingdom to require.
That the foregoing resolutions be laid be- fore his majesty, with an humble address, assuring his majesty that we have proceeded with the utmost attention to the considera- tion of the important objects recommended to us in his majesty's gracious message.
That we entertain a firm persuasion that a complete and entire Union between Great Britain and Ireland, founded on equal and liberal principles—on the similarity of laws, constitution, and government, and a sense of mutual interests and affections, by promot- ing the security, wealth, and commerce of their respective kingdoms, and by allaying the distractions which have unhappily pre- vailed in Ireland, must afford fresh means of opposing at all times an effectual resistance to the destructive projects of our foreign and domestic enemies, and must tend to confirm and augment the stability, power, and re- sources of the empire.
Impressed with these considerations, we feel it our duty, humbly to lay before his ma- jesty such propositions as appear to us best calculated to form the basis of such a settle- ment, leaving it to his majesty's wisdom, at such time and in such manner as his majesty in his parental solicitude for the happiness of his people, shall judge fit, to communi- cate those propositions to his parliament of Ireland, with whom we shall be at all times ready to concur in all such measures as may be found most conducive to the accomplish- ment of this great and salutary work. And we trust that after full and mature consid- eration, such a settlement may be framed and established by the deliberative consent of the parliaments of both kingdoms, as may be conformable to the sentiments, wishes, and real interests of his majesty's faithful subjects in Great Britain and Ireland, and may unite them inseparably in the full enjoyment of the blessings of our free and invaluable con- stitution, in the support of the honour and dignity of his majesty's crown, and in the preservation and advancement of the welfare and prosperity of the whole British empire.
This is the substance of the address I should propose to accompany the measure—a meas- ure which I think will conduce to the wel- fare of the British Empire at large. With a view of discussing the subject regularly, I shall now move "That his Majesty's Gracious Message be referred to the consid- eration of a Committee of the whole House."
After an opposition speech from Sheridan which seemed to command no more atten- tion than does the sound of a pop gun after the roaring of thunder, Mr. PITTS's mo- tion was put to vote, and carried, 140 to 15.
UNION WITH IRELAND. MESSAGE.
Mr. Secretary Dundas brought up a mes- sage from his Majesty, of which the follow- ing is the substance:
"GEORGE REX."
"His majesty is persuaded that the un- remitting industry with which our enemies persevere in their avowed design of effecting the separation of Ireland from this kingdom, cannot fail to engage the particular atten- tion of Parliament; and his majesty recom- mends it to this house to consider of the most effectual means of counteracting and finally defeating this design, and he trusts that a review of all the circumstances which have recently occurred, (joined to the senti- ment of mutual affection and common in- terest) will dispose the parliament of both kingdoms to provide in the manner which they shall judge most expedient for settling such a complete and final adjustment as may tend to improve and perpetuate a connection essential for their common security, and to augment and consolidate the strength, power and resources of the British empire. G. R."
LONDON, Jan. 22. The multiplied acts of aggression which the French Directory has allowed to take place, and even openly carried into execu- tion, against a pretended Ally, would have long ago brought on the prosecution of an open war between France and the United States, were not the Navy of the former an- nihilated, and that of the latter only in its infancy. The hypocritical affectation of a pacific disposition, at the same time that ho- stile measures are carried on, affords a stri- king instance of the perfidy of the Executive Government of France, and is exposed in its true colours in the admirable speech delivered by the President of the United States to both Houses of Congress. The necessity of extending and invigorating the measures of defence on the part of Am- rica and of obtaining a full redress of the grievan- ces which have occasioned the rupture be- tween both powers, forms the leading con- sideration of this speech, which is not less remarkable for the wisdom and vigour of the means it recommends, than for dignity and moderation of language.
NOTICE.
THE creditors of TODD & MOTT are request- ed to leave their accounts calculating interest to the 22d of November, 1798, the date of Todd and Mott's assignment, with W. MOTT, no. 125, Market Street, on or before the first of July next, as a dividend will be immediately made after that time; those who neglect to send in their accounts will be excluded from that dividend.

By this Day's Mail.
BOSTON, April 6. Capt. George Little, we learn, is appointed to command the frigate now building in this town.
There are several reports in town, of events of importance in the West Indies; none of which, however, have assumed the "form and pressure" of officiality.
NEW-LONDON, April 8. Extract of a letter from an officer on board the ship Sally, of this port, to his brother in this city, dated
St. Croix, March 8, 1799. "On our passage from Barbadoes to this place, under the lee of Guadalupe, we fell in with a French privateer (chooner) of 10 guns and 100 men, who engaged us; after exchanging four broadsides with her, the being dissatisfied with Tankee play , crowded all sail and made off, night coming on we left sail and made off, not one man was injured on board our ship; our men behaved very well and stuck to their quarters like brave fellows."
The Sally mounts eight guns and carries 20 men.
NEW-YORK, April 12.
ARRIVED. DAYS. Ship Diana, Pindar, Martinico 19. Sch. Hannah, Snow, Savannah 10. Sloop Mary, L'Heumedieu, Philadelphia Minor, Diedericks, Barcelona 48. Brig Friends, from Martinique, is on shore about 30 miles south of the Hook.
Yesterday arrived the ship Diana, Pindar from Martinique, last from St. Christopher's in 19 days. Sailed under convoy of the Washington, of Rhode Island, of 32 guns, and brig Pickering, of 14 guns, with 40 sail of merchantmen, bound to different ports in the United States.
On the 2d of April, lat. 33, long. 14, spoke the ship Henry and Eliza, Bingswell, 9 days from Wilmington, bound to Jamaica, lost her foremast, bowsprit and mainmast, supplied her with water, when she shaped her course for Bermuda.
Captain Snow, of the sch. Hannah, in 10 days from Savannah, on the 8th inst. spoke the ship Joseph of Portland, Stone, master, from Liverpool bound to Baltimore, out 70 days, short of provisions—capt Stone gave him a supply.
Brig William, Brown, has arrived at Jamaica from Washington.
Kingston, March 10. His majesty's ship Aquilon, with a Spanish sch. and the Danish sch. Eliza, from Cape Francois bound to St. Thomas's with cotton, arrived on Sunday evening.
A passenger on board the Eliza, informs, that the frigate lately arrived at Cape Francois from France, mounts 44 guns, she brought out 40,000 dollars but was not permitted to enter the harbour; she lies in a place ten miles to leeward of it. Her crew are reported to be in a state of mutiny.
It is mentioned that Gen. Toussaint's commissary has published a proclamation, signifying that, in spite of the mother country, and the enemies of Island, the colony shall be free.
BALTIMORE, April 17.
Arrived last evening at North Point, the ship active, captain John Garde, 55 days from Lisbon.—Captain Garde, informs that the Spaniards have positively refused to suffer the French troops to pass through their dominions into Portugal. The fate of Buonaparte, at the time he left Lisbon, was said to be very uncertain. Five sail of the line, prizes to the British, were lying at Lisbon, at the time captain Garde failed.
By this arrival we have been favored with the following list of vessels lying at Lisbon, on the 19th of February last:
Ship William and Mary, of Norfolk, Nicholas Woycett, master, from Liverpool to Norfolk, put into this port in distress; was boarded by a French privateer, who plundered him of part of his cargo, provisions, &c. and put the crew of the ship active, of Philadelphia, on board, which he had previously captured—to sail in 4 or 5 days.
Ship Active, of Philadelphia, John Harper, master, bound to London, taken by a French privateer and plundered; retaken by the British.
Ship Old Tom, of Philadelphia, Richard Wood, master—was boarded by a French privateer, and, notwithstanding the commander informed captain Wood, that he had orders to take all American vessels, treated politely.
Ship Prudence, of Philadelphia, Joseph Mitchell, master, from Baltimore, cargo not discharged.
Brig Three Friends, of New-York, John Hasler, master, from Hamburg to New-York, taken by the French, who plundered the captain, crew and passengers of their wearing apparel and a considerable part of the cargo; retaken by the British. The above brig's crew was brought into this port by an English brig from Cadiz, under American colors, which had been boarded by the French and let pass.
Ship Joseph, of N. York, Joseph Ropes, master, was boarded by the French and treated politely—to sail for New-York in 15 days.
Macpherson's Blues.
BATTALION ORDERS, April 11, 1799. THE Blues are ordered to parade on Saturday, the 14th inst. at the Menage, in complete uniform, at 4 o'clock, P. M. By order of the Commandant. JOHN MCNAULTY, Adj.
Letter from the ship Feno for HAMBURG, will remain at the Bar of the Coffee-House until the 14th inst.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 13.
The following production, which has been handed to us for publication, sufficiently speaks for itself, the activity, art and daring of the partisans of the Jacobin candidate for the office of Governor. A remark or two, on some bold assertions contained in it, is prefixed, less with a view to the edification of the six Illuminati, than to demonstrate to those who believe in the necessary purity, and incorruptibility of republican principles, that even those most profoundly skilled in the science of republicanism, may, accidentally, fall now and then, into trivial errors.
Of the personal merits and personal services of Thomas M'Kean, we agree with Messrs. Coxe, Dallas, and Co. that it is surely unnecessary and inexpedient to attempt to enter into detail; for the detail of his merits must of necessity be prolix, and to recite his public services, "ab ovo usque ad mala" would be to display a picture, the extreme diversifications of which might tend to dizziness, and which might present in the background scenes of a too sombrous hue. His independence they appear to have deemed a more profitable topic to enlarge upon, whether justly or not, depends upon a proper understanding of the term. Independence is, indeed, a luminous point in a man's character, if used in reference to his superiority over personal and private motives, in questions of public or of general interest, and a mind unswayed by favor, fear, threat, turbulence or tumult; by the dictum of faction, or the varying breath of popular applause. But this virtue, like many others, in its extension, becomes a vice, unless its possessor holds also an iron sceptre over his passions, a discriminating judgment, and an exemption from at least some of the common frailties of nature. Do we want to see a Governor as well as a Chief Justice "independent" of every restraint but his own turbulent and moody ambition? Do we want to see him "independent" of every honorable motive in his conduct and action through life? Do we want to see him "independent" of the manners, habits, customs, usages, institutions and laws of the country? of public censure and of the united indignation and contempt of mankind? If such, and such only, has been the "independence" of this man, let us seek for other qualities whereon to ground our faith in him.
The insinuation that the friends of government cloak under their zeal for its support, some lurking desire after monarchical forms, is an artifice as false as it is contemptible; and is resorted to in this case, only as a foil to the doctrine with which it is immediately followed, of rearing up the state governments into a higher and more important influence, and in short into so many distinct sovereignties wholly paramount to the powers of the Federal Government. This is the manner long since selected by the faction of France, in which to conduct their operations against the government of this country. It has long been their masked battery; they now begin to play it off without disguise. Your Constitution is in danger, cry they; your Government too energetic, and tending to tyranny. Against this tyranny let us interpose an impenetrable bar in the state Governments. Let us exalt a man who is so capable of extending or overleaping if necessary the limitations of this power, and who, impatient of superiority or control, must soon from the instinct of his nature, effectually shake it off. But we shall not permit them to succeed in effecting the deadly purpose they entertain: the peace and happiness, liberty, property and life of every honest man, is staked on the issue of this contest, and every honest man feels it.
We, who have so long toiled to lay the foundations of a structure, plain, simple, decent and permanent, are not to be blasted with beholding it crowded full of the vilest rubbish—the inside all empty trash, and its external covered with tinsel sawdust. The pillars already erected, shall be supported; the superstructure shall be raised. Having kept aloof the harpy of Gallic Sansculotism, it is not now to be destroyed, even by the hands of domestic paricides.
The comparison entered into between the two candidates, and the enumeration of M'Kean's exploits, civil and military, is extremely curious, and extremely false. The six Illuminati assert, that Mr. Rofs was not in public life until he became Senator. The debates of the Convention of Pennsylvania, which adopted the Constitution, had they sought for full information on the assertion they thus hazardously advance, would have unfolded to them a splendid train of the most active and successful opposition on the part of Mr. Rofs, (a member of that body) to the arbitrary, tyrannical, and wholly anti-republican propositions of their grand master.
Friends and Fellow-Citizens.
THE present crisis in the political affairs of the United States demands the attention of every lover of his country; since the exertion of every power which the Constitution reserves to the people, has obviously become indispensable to the preservation of the republican system, to the peace of the nation, and to the harmony of society.
This consideration creating a general solicitude, at the approach of the ensuing election, when the chief executive magistrate of Pennsylvania will be chosen, it has been the object of a number of citizens (public characters collected from Congress and the
General Assembly, as well as private characters attending from the several counties of the state) to designate, after a liberal and impartial communication of sentiments, a candidate, whose experienced patriotism, integrity, talents, and fortitude, should render him worthy of your unbiaffed suffrages:—And the important selection having fallen, in an honorable manner, upon Thomas M'Kean the present chief justice, we have been appointed as a committee of correspondence, to circulate the intelligence, and to entreat, on your part, a zealous co-operation.
Of the personal merits, and public services of Thomas M'Kean, it is, surely, unnecessary, at this period, to furnish a detail. The abilities and integrity, which he uniformly manifested in every station to which he has been called by his fellow citizens, the learning, vigilance, and independence, which, for more than twenty years, he has displayed as a judge; the sincerity which endears him as a friend; and the benevolence which adorns him as a man; have long been recognized, respected and approved. There is, scarcely, however, a page of the American revolutionary history, that does not yield some testimony of his active and efficient patriotism. His name stands conspicuous in the list of those illustrious citizens, who first discerned and resisted the parliamentary encroachments of Great Britain, and in the darkest scenes of the contest that ensued, he delivered, and received the unbounded confidence of America. Whether, therefore, as a commander in the militia, as chief justice, as the governor of a sister state, or as a member and president of Congress, his labours, in every vicissitude of the war, were arduous and unremitted: And when the declaration of independence (to which his signature was cheerfully affixed) proclaimed a new political era to the world, he became at once a strenuous and faithful supporter of the republican cause. Nor have his exertions ceased with the accomplishment of the revolution. Prompted by principle, education, and habit, as well as by the interests of his family and property, he has always evinced a ready attachment to union, government, and order. Hence his zeal and assiduity as a member of the convention, to promote the adoption of the federal constitution, and in the administration of justice; while, in private life, his mind has been preserved from the taint and corruption of those pecuniary speculations which, rising in rapid succession, have undermined the property, and depreciated the morals of the nation.
From the energies of such a character much may be expected, and much will certainly be required. We aim not to excite discontent, though we wish to awaken vigilance: nor is it, indeed, the pressure of present grievances, but the ills that threaten, which, principally, require your care and circumspection. An encroach of the public debt and expenditures, a corresponding augmentation of federal taxes and imposts; the dangers of a foreign war; an extensive establishment of land and naval forces, a marked disregard of the national militia, and the introduction of impolitic and irritating laws, are evils which any bad administration may produce, but which a good administration will generally be able to correct. Let the people vigilantly attend to the business of their elections, and they cannot long suffer from injuries of this nature.
Recent events, however, have developed a more awful, and more fatal, source of calamity; and a question has been artfully presented to the public mind, whether the Republican system of our Federal Constitution itself ought in practice, to be preferred to a Monarchy! If we review the conduct of men in power, we shall find, that the honors and emoluments of public office, are only bestowed on the partisans of the administration; and if we attend to the language of those partisans, we shall find, that the constitution of the United States is pronounced to be inefficient, that the authority of the national states is held in contempt, that the sacred right of universal suffrage is arraigned, and that Republicanism itself is considered as an idle phantom! Is it not, then, a solemn duty to take every constitutional precaution for guarding the palladium of liberty from the violation of secret machinations, or open force? And what precaution can be more effectual, what more decent and orderly, than to give to the state governments the full and legitimate influence of a Republican representation?
Though we have been long accustomed to hear the most insulting epithets applied to the Republican characters of America; and though we anticipate many gross and slanderous attacks upon the reputation of the candidate, submitted through this address to your support; we cannot condescend to engage in an invidious comparison of his qualifications, with those of the gentleman, who will probably be his opponent on the day of election. Suddenly and unexpectedly elevated to the station of a Senator (the only office of permanent importance which he has ever occupied) there has been little opportunity to judge of Mr. Rofs's public virtues; but it has been sufficiently demonstrated, that his talents and dispositions are devoted to the advancement of a political system, which, in our opinion, can only be established on the ruins of the federal Republic.
With these sentiments, and solemnly believing that the freedom and prosperity of ourselves and our posterity are at stake, we offer you all the information and assistance which is in our power to give, on so momentous an occasion; and assure you of our attachment and esteem.
We are faithfully,
Your Friends and Fellow Citizens, PETER MUHLENBURG, SAMUEL MILES, TENCIT COXE, MICHAEL LEIB, A. J. DALLAS, WILLIAM PENROSE, Philadelphia, April 9, 1799.
The following valuable Manuscripts and other works, have recently been presented to the LIBRARY COMPANY of this City, by HENRY COX, Esquire, of the Kingdom of Ireland. They descended to this gentleman from his Grand Father, who was Lord High Chancellor of Ireland; and have been presented to this valuable public institution as a mark of the respect which he entertains for the good people of this state.
No. 1. The Original Letters of King James the first to the Privy Council of Ireland, from 1603 to 1615 inclusive, in two volumes, folio. Manuscript. The first page of the first volume is an original letter from Queen Elizabeth, dated 1568. No. 2. The Original Correspondence of the Privy Council of Ireland, from 1603 to 1615 inclusive, in two volumes, folio. Manuscript. No. 3. A Letter-book, containing a correspondence respecting the great rebellion in Ireland in 1641, &c. folio. Manuscript. No. 4. The Original Instructions of King James I. to "Sir Artur Ochebester, knight Baron of Belfast and Deputy of our Realm of Ireland" Dated in 1614. Written on parchment, with the royal seal affixed. Folio. No. 5. A Collection of the Offices of England, with the salaries attached to each, written in 1609. Manuscript. Small folio. No. 6. A Collection of the offices of England, with the salaries attached to each, written in 1614. Folio. Manuscript. No. 7. The works of King James. London, printed in the year 1616. Folio. No. 8. 1. Morton's account of the last seventeen years of the reign of queen Elizabeth, both military and civil. London, 1682. 2. Townsend's Historical Collection; or an account of the proceedings of the four last parliaments of Queen Elizabeth. London, 1680. 3. A declaration of the horrible treasons practiced by William Parry against the Queen's Majesty, and of his conviction and execution for the same, the 2d of March, 1584. Folio. No. 9. The works of Geoffrey Chaucer, the famous English poet, by Thomas Occleve, who lived in his time and was his scholar. Folio. Printed in 1565. No. 10. The Painting of the ancients. Translated from the latin of Franciscus Junius. London, 1638. Quarto. No. 11. The Elements of the Common Laws of England, by Sir Francis Bacon. London, 1636. Quarto.
More manuscript original letters, &c.
12. A letter from king James to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. Dated "the 25th day of September 1688." 13. A letter from the Cardinals to king James the second, dated "Die 13 Augusti 1689." 14. Letter from the Pope to king James the second, dated 15 Oct. 1689. 15. A letter from king James II. to the duke of Berwick, dated "Dublin, Feb. 11, 1689." 16. A communication from Pope Alexander VIII. to king James II. written on parchment. 17. A letter from Pope Alexander to king James II. dated the 16th Oct. 1689. 18. A letter respecting the Cork militia, dated "Cork the 6th Jan. 1692." 19. A letter from Lord Orrery, &c. dated "Dublin, the 5th of Feb. 1660."
Royal Proclamations, &c.—Printed sheets.
20. Proclamation by Lieutenant General Inchiquin, dated "Dublin, 27th of April, 1691." 21. Do. by the Lords Justices of Ireland. 22. Do. by the king and queen for a fast—Aug. 1, 1690. 23. Do. by Ormonde, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, dated "Dublin, Feb. 4, 1703."—5 sheets. 24. Do. by King James—dated the 20th July, 1689. 25. Do. by do. dated the 20th of Dec. 1689—2 sheets. 26. Do. by the Lord Deputy and Council, dated 21st of February 1686—2 sheets. 27. Do. by the Mayor of Dublin—fixing the rates of provisions. Dated the 27th of September, 1689. 28. Do. by the Lord Lieutenant and Council, including a table fees—June 22d 1670. 29. Do. by Richard Cox and John Hanmer, dated June 25, 1691. 30. Do. by the Lords Justices of Ireland. April 27, 1691. 31. Do. by King James, dated Dublin, 18th Feb. 1689.
Proclamations under the Regicides, Oliver Cromwell.
32. Do. by the Council of Ireland, declaring Oliver Cromwell to be the Lord Protector. Dated Dec. 16, 1653. 33. Do. by the Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland. Dated April 19, 1655—2 sheets. 34. Do. by the Commissioners of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of England for the affairs of Ireland. July 14, 1652. 35. Do. by do. dated "Dublin, May 6, 1653." 36. Do. by do. dated "Aug. 24, 1653." 37. Do. by do. dated "Dublin, July 28, 1653." 38. Do. by do. dated "Dublin, May 12, 1654."
39. Do. by do. for the destroying of wolves, dated "Dublin, June 29, 1653." 40. Do. by do. dated "November 5, 1652." 41. Do. by do. dated May 8, 1654. 42. Do. by do. dated January 23, 1653. 43. Do. by do. dated 27th of March, 1654. 44. Do. by the Lord Deputy and Council of Ireland, dated May 23, 1655. 45. Do. by do. dated March 7, 1654. 46. Do. by the Commander in Chief of all the forces of Ireland, dated Feb. 13, 1653. 47. Do. by do. dated Dec. 21, 1952. 48. List of the Members of the Irish Parliament, for 1703. 49. A brief representation of the present state of Ireland, written by the grand father of the donor. Dated Feb. 27, 1688—9—2 pages. 50. Four odd numbers of news-papers, printed in 1689, 1690, and 1691. March 20, 1799.
March 25, '99.—Received, in addition to the foregoing, a duodecimo work, entitled, "England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland described and abridged, with the historical relation of things worthy memory. Done by John Speed. Anno 1627."
Late from Europe.
We have been favoured with the following Extract of a letter, dated February 2, 1799, from the Continent of Europe, to a gentleman in Philadelphia. The public may rely on its authenticity.
Our vessels fail above the European seas with little or no protection, and great numbers are captured and condemned. Not being in a state of war, our merchants and captains vainly flatter themselves that muster rolls and registers will protect them and notwithstanding the examples before their eyes, the delusion continues: they catch at every silly story, or paragraph in a newspaper and are perpetually cajoled by the delusive promises of French agents.
"The elections in the southern States afford much consolation for some of our recent events. I see you are likely to have some trouble with Kentucky and Virginia, which the agents of the directory wish to convert into an American La Vendee. and when their schemes are ripe, to make the medium of their attack on our liberties. In this mode they began with Switzerland exciting rebellion in the Valais, and then marching troops to assist the friends of liberty. Though I do not doubt their designs I do not fear the result. You have wisdom and foresight in the government and a spirit of independence in the people which will frustrate their nefarious schemes.
"The agents of France, finding the love of country is no longer the order of the day in the United States, change their conduct. Preserving their ambition, though cloaked under exterior professions of friendship, they will excite sedition and rebellion under pretence of oppression as in Ireland, and when they have inspired a portion of the people with a hatred of their own government, then they will kindly offer their aid. I hope these views are now well understood in America. There will be no fear of an invasion unless the above plan succeeds. Should the discontent spread, without doubt an attack will be made.
"At a entertainment given at Madrid by the French ambassador, Col. Humphreys was not invited, but classed with the Sardinian and Neapolitan ministers.
"I see by the late French papers that the minister of war complains sadly of desertion—he says that the conscripts march fast enough when called out, but that they desert immediately after. The minister of finance on his side complains of the emptiness of the treasury—more plunder must be found—they have already ransacked Piedmont—they will probably soon have Naples, and then they will try their hands at Spain and Portugal. In the mean time, my dear Sir, let our own country go on in strengthening its army and navy, or our own time will come next."
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
CLEARED,
Ship John Bulkeley, Aiken, Charleston. Brig Franklin, Morris, Vera Cruz. Sch. Hannah, Barlow, Barnstable. Andrew, M'Kaskey, Georgetown. Ann, Pritchett, Fredericksburg. Sloop America, Borden, Newport. Industry, Risby, Snow Hill. Polly, Barnard, Charleston. The brig reported to be below is from New Orleans, supposed to be the Gayolo. Another brig, name unknown, is below.
F. KISSELMAN.
Has for sale, at no. 10. South Water Street, Jamaica spirits, 4th proof, } RUM. New England } WINES. Sherry. Lisbon. Port. Malaga. Molasses. Sugar. Coffee. And various kinds of Groceries. April 12. 3aw3w
B. A. L. L.
THE LAST THIS SEASON, MR. & Mrs. BYRNE respectfully inform the ladies and gentlemen of Philadelphia, their ball will be on Tuesday, the 16th inst. at O'Leary's Hotel. April 12.

A Pleasant Retreat. To be sold at public vendue. By order of the Orphan's Court of Montgomery County on the 17th day of the fourth month next at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants Coffee-house, in Philadelphia.
The Mansion house standing on the Main Street, built with stone and the best materials, commodiously divided into rooms and well finished throughout - with an airy entry and good cellars, forty-two feet in front and thirty six feet in depth - adjoining is a Stone Piazza, Rose room and kitchen with lodging rooms over them - a well of good water in the yard - and a stone milk house with a smoke house over it - a good garden, &c. on the south end of the lot are a new house, carriage house and a large stone barn - with extensive stables for horses, cows &c. This estate would accommodate a large genteel family including to retinue the country. Possession being one of the cheapest prices for provisions within the same distance from Philadelphia - and for healthy situation, convenience of stages, &c. is equal to most inland towns in Pennsylvania.
With the foregoing premises will be sold a Lot of excellent CLOVER LAND, adjoining the Barn, consisting about three Acres, in which are a number of Apple Trees. Further particulars may be known on application to Rebecca Mayberry, John Warder, or James Vaux, in Philadelphia. 3d Month 29. mw&fct17A
JACOB PERKINS, Having invented an effectual check for detecting counterfeit Bank Paper, which has received the sanction of one Bank, and the approbation of the undersigned eminent artists, and having obtained a patent, securing to him, and to his assigns, the exclusive right of the invention, hereby offers to his fellow citizens the privilege of using it upon terms, to be agreed on between him and any person disposed to avail themselves of a guard against counterfeits.
THE undersigned having examined Jacob Perkins's new invented method to detect counterfeit Bank paper, to approve of the plan, it being impossible to engrave on ink two plates perfectly alike, without the original die or hub, the counterfeiter would find it impossible to make an impression which would perfectly gage with the check from the original die. ROBERT SCOTT, Engraver & Die sinker JAMES SMITHER, Engraver. JAMES AKIN, Engraver. The terms may be known by applying to No. 11, South 3d Street. March 23. z2w1f
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for each by Joseph Satter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry - Jonathan Harker, Woodbury - a Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate - the plough is a much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off a pleasure. Patent rights or vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front Street. Who has for Sale; Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. z2w1f
THE COMMISSIONERS, Appointed by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give NOTICE, THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until 4, to receive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y. 2d mo. 12. N.B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscription. 30 dollars at the expiration of two months } From the time of subscribing 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months } 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months }
FOR SALE, A smart, active Bay Horse, BETWEEN fifteen and sixteen hands high, rising five years, would suit very well for a gentleman in any of the troops of Horse, he is perfectly sound, the price is 220 dollars. - For a view please to apply at No. 10, North Eighth Street, or at Gifferton's Stable, in 4th between Lombard and Cedar or South-streets. March 23. z2w3w
Sheathing Copper, 25 Pipes of the finest particular Madeira Wine For Sale by JOSEPH S. LEWIS No. 25, Dock Street, z2w1m
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER. HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut Streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE WAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches, WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glass Wholesale and Retail. BOY 24 z2w1f
Philadelphia, March 1799. PROPOSAL By THOMAS DOBSON, At the State House, No. 41, South Second Street, for furnishing by Subscription ENCYCLOPEDIA; OR A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE; On a PLAN entirely NEW: By which the different Sciences and Arts are digested into the Form of distinct TREATISES OR SYSTEMS, COMPREHENDING THE History, Theory, and Practice, of each, according to the Latest Discoveries and Improvements; and full Explanation is given of Various Detached parts of Knowledge, whether Relating to Natural and Artificial Objects, or to Matters Ecclesiastical, Civil, Military, Commercial, &c. Including Elucidations of the most important Topics relative to Religion, Morals, Manners, and the Economy of Life; together with a description of all the Countries, Cities, principal Mountains, Seas, Rivers, &c. throughout the World; a General History, Ancient and Modern, of the different Empires, Kingdoms; and States; and an account of the Lives of the most Eminent Persons in every Nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Compiled from the Writings of the best Authors, in several Languages; the most approved Dictionaries, as well of General Science as of Particular Branches; the Transactions, Journals, and Memoirs, of learned Societies, both at home and abroad; the MS. Lectures of eminent Professors on different Sciences; and a variety of original Materials, furnished by an extensive Correspondence.
The Publisher having been solicited to furnish sets of this valuable and important work by one volume at a time, which by dividing the payments, might make the acquisition of the work more convenient to purchasers, proposes to dispose of the few remaining copies on the following:
CONDITIONS. The Work being already completed in Eighteen large Quarto Volumes in boards, Elegantly printed on Superfine paper, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two Copper plates: I. A volume in boards will be delivered to each Subscriber in the first week of every month till the whole be delivered, which will take a period of eighteen months. II. Every Subscriber on receiving the first Volume, to pay Twenty Dollars. On receiving the Second 15 Dollars The Third, 12 Dollars The Fourth, 10 Dollars The Fifth, 10 Dollars The Sixth, 8 Dollars and Five dollars for each of the succeeding volumes, till the whole is delivered, which will amount in the whole to One Hundred and Thirty-five Dollars, being the present price for complete sets. Any Subscriber who may chuse to have the whole in a shorter time than 18 months, may have any number of volumes that may be agreeable at the same time at the above prices. To prevent any misunderstanding it is proper to express that no volume will be delivered to any person without the money, and as the sets on hand are but few in number, it will be requisite that such as choose to become Subscribers should apply as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Complete Sets may be had as above, or bound in various manners. march 6. w&6w.
NOTICE. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Northumberland, for the benefit of the act of Assembly passed on the 4th day of April last for the relief of insolvent debtors, and that the said Judges have appointed, the fourth Monday in April next, to hear him and his creditors at the Court House, in the town of Sunbury in the said county. ROBERT GRAY. march 28. c th. 3w
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. An Excellent three story Brick House, situated at the corner of 7th 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 88 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situated in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the fourth 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John 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, situated on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile Stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground - or it more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grange Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers' 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 the state.
TO BE LET, 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. thst tf
WANTED To go to the West-Indies, in the capacity of a Clerk, a Gentleman, an American or Englishman by birth (the former of whom would be preferred) He must be a good accountant, well recommended, and capable of writing an opening, the French language - Such a person, on application to the printer, may learn further particulars. Philadelphia, April 5, 1799. $
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE. Philadelphia, April 6, 1799. For sale at public auction, At the Custom House, on Tuesday the 7th of May, 1799, the following Merchandise, than nine months unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof. RS No. 26 one trunk containing linen, muslin and dimity FIW 2 one case containing plaid C&Co 1 one box containing tapes P 1 one box musk books PD 1 one box sewing needles four chests of China curiosities, two large paintings Mrs. Boulton, one box indigo LM 1 one box containing shoes and cotton Joshua Gilpin one box garden seeds 1 QT one box containing cotton stockings, shirts, pocket handkerchiefs & frocks three boxes containing six hundred and sixty one numbers of Winterbottom's general description of America X 1 one box soap 9 1/2 four hds. beans W 1 one bag coffee M 1 two barrels walnuts one barrel peminto one box sugar P&C 128 eight cases guns PD 1 one case containing a forte piano one box artificial flowers. dc7M
JUST LANDING, From on board the ship Woodrop Sims JOHN B. HODGSON, commander, from Canton, - and for sale by JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155, South Water-street, Bohea Teas, in whole, half, and qt. chests, Hyson, Hyson Gomee, Young Hyson and Hyson skin Teas, in quarter chests, Souchoong and Pecho Souchoong in quarter chests and boxes. An assortment of Silks, Boglepores, Hair Ribbon, Umbrellas, and Fans. A complete assortment of China Ware, Rheubarb, Cassia, Nankens, &c. &c. april 9. d3w
New Philadelphia. THE proprietors of the high ground in the neighbourhood of this city, known by the name of Springerbury Manor; bounded on the west by the river Schuylkill, on the east by Fourth street, from Schuylkill, on the north by Francis's lane, and on the south by Callowhill street) have agreed to appropriate it for the purpose of building a new city as a summer retreat. The plan in two sections may be seen at the Coffee-house - The main street, 100 feet wide, runs north east and west along the top of the ridge, striking Schuylkill a little above the upper ferry, where nature has placed overlying abutments, and stone in abundance to form a permanent bridge of one arch, that cannot be approached by ice or floods. A tract of 66 feet wide, is laid out on each side of, and parallel to the main street. These are crossed by five new streets at right angles, and by the continuation of Front, Second, Third and Fourth streets from Schuylkill. The situation is high, airy and healthy, and commands an extensive prospect. The water is good. The canal runs obliquely through it. It is just a sufficient distance from the Delaware for a pleasant walk, to give an appetite to dinner after the business of the day is over. April 3. t3at.
To be sold at Public Vendue, On Saturday next the 13th inst. at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, on the premises. One hundred and eleven of the highest and best situated Lots in the New Town, Each containing 60 feet front and about 200 deep. The whole is situated on the west side of Fourth Street from Schuylkill, on the high ground opposite both Hill gardens, agreeably to a plan at the Coffee House, and at the old city Auction Store. To accommodate purchasers, one lot will be put up at a time, and the buyer will have the right to take as many adjoining lots as he may think proper, at the same rate. The terms are, one third cash, approved notes at three months for the remainder, when due, clear of all incumbrances, will be given. Connelly & Co. Auct'rs. t. s. April 3.
Just Received, From HAMBURG by the Jason, Visser, and via Baltimore and for sale by the subscribers Platillas, Creas à la Morlaix, Dowlas Checks and stripes, Lilladros Betagues, Tickenburgs, Barelonas Brandy in Pipes. Port Wine in quarter casks. On Hand, Claret in Hogheads, Bordeaux Brandy, Ruffia Bristles. Erick & Lewis Bollman. No. 101, Spruce-street. april 1. $
Now Landing, From on board the Neptune, Captain Saunders from London, and for sale by the subscribers 39 tons best St. Petersburg clean Hemp 599 pieces British Sail-cloth, 3 trunks Silk goods, 3 cases Ladies Hats, 10 cases Bristles, 8 bales Tickenburgs, Erick & Lewis Bollman. No. 100, Spruce-street. april 11. $
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, Prime Jamaica Sugar in hlds. Boston Beef in Barrels. COSSAS A few bales Bengal } HUMHUMS. 1000 butts St. Martins Salt. april 11. $
Landing at Pine-street wharf, From on board the Schooner Hannah, captain Darlon, from Carleton, 100 tiers } RICE 76 half ditto } 55 bales cotton, 34 of which are entitled to drawback, FOR SALE BY Robert C. Latimer. april 8. d5t
WANTED To go to the West-Indies, in the capacity of a Clerk, a Gentleman, an American or Englishman by birth (the former of whom would be preferred) He must be a good accountant, well recommended, and capable of writing an opening, the French language - Such a person, on application to the printer, may learn further particulars. Philadelphia, April 5, 1799. $
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscriber thursday at noon, two mulatto house servants, viz. Nel, but commonly called Edward among his companions, well known as the subscriber's coachman and waiting man for several years in this city and in New-York - he is a tall frail made mulatto with a large bushy head of hair, about 32 years of age, has a low forehead, with small eyes, a fallen dark look and is much inclined to be abrupt and info-lent, one of his legs something smaller than the other from a fracture in his youth; he generally wears a brown cloth coat with red cuffs and cape and red edging, or a blue with red cuffs and cape; had on when he went away an old forest cloth furrow, mixed brown and yellow, and has a box coat of light colored drab, with red and white livery lace, but as I do not know what other clothes he had on, may change his dress. Nelly, calling herself Wife to the before named Ned, she is much about the middle stature, frail made with falling shoulders, has a remarkable fawning countenance and is very passionate, quarrelsome, and noisy, she is rather a fair mulatto - has lost one or two of her front teeth, which she suplies with wax, and has a large fear between her shoulders occasioned by a blister; she is about forty five years of age, has a very masculine air in her walk, she carried away with her several gowns of different colored cotton; the above reward will be given for apprehending and securing them in any jail in the United States and giving notice to the subscriber; or fifty dollars for securing either of them - All persons are cautioned against harbouring, entertaining, or concealing the above servants or either of them; and all masters of vessels and others are warned against carrying them from the United States. JACOB READ. A Senator of the United States from the State of South Carolina, corner of 4th and Union-street Philadelphia. april 5. cod2w
FOR SALE, A FINE healthy situation on the Delaware 13 miles north of Philadelphia, with a woody frame house nearly new and a kitchen adjoining; - a piazza in front of the house, 3 rooms on each floor, a good cool cellar, a pump of good water, garden and orchard. - The land and water, flags for New York and Burlington pass the premises every day. 10 acres of land will be allotted to the buildings, and more may be had if wanted. For further particulars enquire at No. 12 Dock street, or 161 South Second-street. april 6. z2w1f
A Capital Store TO LET, Enquire of JOSEPH S. LEWIS, No. 25, Dock Street z2w2w april 5.
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, ON HIGH-STREET, A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 32 feet 8 inches and extending in depth forward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings, also of three stories - the whole comprising two genteel parlours - a spacious drawing room - back parlour - kitchen - wash house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, wellward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market street, 30 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot hath the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending forward to the depth of 306 feet - on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESTNUT STREET, A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 173 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley.
In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King Street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements - a stream of water runs through the south part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required - the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. d1w z2w1f jan 11
Iron Works for Sale. THE subscriber wishing to decline the iron business, will dispose of all his property, situated in Botetourt county, Virginia, on the navigable water of James River, consisting of a Furnace with all the necessary patterns complete, a Forge with three Pies and two hammers, two good Merchant Mills, two saw Mills, together with all the necessary buildings for the use of the Works, several large Banks of Ore convenient to the Furnace of an excellent quality for bar-iron. The whole of the works have been built within five years, on the most approved plans, by the best workmen in the different branches from Pennsylvania; they are in complete repair for casting and manufacturing iron. There are attached to said Works, about fifteen thousand acres of Wood-land, a very considerable stock of wood cut and ore raised. It is presumed unnecessary to enlarge, as a purchaser will undoubtedly view before he purchases. Indispensible titles will be given, and the terms made known, by applying to the subscriber at the Works. WILLIAM WILSON. coim march 15.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, On William and Francis's Wharf, 200 Gm. Casks, Also, a few bales of Bengal Goods. G. WILLING. Feb. 28. z2w1f
TO LET. THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell apply to Isaac Wbarton. Jan. 12. $
TRUMBULL'S PRINTS. J. ANTHONY, RESPECTFULLY informs the subscribers to Trumbull's Prints, that they are arrived and now ready to be delivered at his store, No. 94, High-street. N. B. It is necessary to observe, that each subscriber must return the original subscription receipt, and pay the other half of the subscription money, before the prints can be delivered. april 10. 6t
Mount Pleasant on Schuylkill. THE subscriber is willing to sell the estate on which he lives, at the end of the new canal, and about three and a half miles distant from this city. A pleasant place adjoining is also for sale. These situations are too well known to require description, especially as it is presumed the purchaser would choose to judge for himself. - If not sold before the first of May, the mansion house is engaged to be let. Enquire on the premises. JON. WILLIAMS. cod1m April 1.
FOR SALE A House and Lot in Trenton, The house is of brick, two stories high, four rooms on a floor, and in good order. - For further particulars enquire of Ab. Hunt, in Trenton, or of JOHN E. ORESSON, No. 54, Market street. march 9. z2w1m
PRINTED BY J. W. FENNO.