Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-12-12 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, No. 119 Chesnut Street.
NUMBER 1946.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
For Sale, THE SHIP BOSTON PACKET, HOLLINGS COWPERTHWAIT, Master, Burthen about 2,500 barrels, a good strong ship—has excellent accommodations for passengers, may be sent to sea with small expence. She is lying at Mifflin's wharf. For further particular enquiry of
Isaac Harvey, jun. or Smith & Ridgway. November 16 $12t
FOR SALE, THE SHIP PERSEVERANCE, James Williamson, master. Just arrived from St Domingo, built in Philadelphia, of live Oak and Cedar, copper sheathed in London, burthen 320 tons mounting 16 guns and may be prepared for sea in a few days, With her Cargo, Now on Board, CONSISTING OF 1st Hogheads and 50 barrels Sugar 260,000 Weight of prime Coffee in hds. bbls and bags 31 Puncheons of Jamaica Rum.
ALSO, THE BRIG JACK, R. WILLIAMSON, Master, FROM St. Domingo, with her cargo, consisting of 43 hogheads of Sugar, And 40,000 weight of prime Coffee. LIKEWISE, THE BRIG AMIABLE MATILDA, MOUNTING 12 Guns, burthen two thousand two hundred barrels of Flour, and in complete order. Apply to Thomas & John Ketland. November 13 $
For Sale. THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers For Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line; the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second Streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN. Who has For Sale, TWO Sloops, Well calculated for the river trade—The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order. The SALLY, about 30 tons, fails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN. August 3 $
BOSTON BEEF, 200 Barrels in Shipping Order. FOR SALE BY JOHN SKYRIN, No. 96, North Front-street. Who wants to Charter, A GOOD STOUT VESSEL, Of about 300 Tons burthen. HAS ALSO FOR SALE, 40 Pipes of Madeira Wine, 3 years old. nov 2t mgt
FOR WILMINGTON, NORTH-CAROLINA, THE SHIP COMMERCE, Captain Wood, WILL take freight, on very moderate terms, and sail about the 25th instant. Apply to the Captain on board at Latimer's wharf, or Willings & Francis, Penn Street. November 16 $
FOR SAVANNAH, The fast sailing and well accommodated SHIP SWIFT-PACKET, PATRICK GREYEN, master. A constant trader, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or N. & J. FRAZIER, No. 95, South Front-street. dec 4 drw
MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second-street. 62w
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Schooner THREE SISTERS, is now ready to take a cargo on board, supposed will carry 600 or 650 barrels. ALSO, A SMALL INVOICE JAVA COFFEE, Subject to drawback, Enquire of JEHU HOLLINGSWORTH & Co. No. 47, Penn Street dec. 11
Ship Cassius at Auction. On WEDNESDAY next, the 13th instant, at 6 o'clock in the evening, will be sold by auction, at the merchant's coffee house—The ship Cassius, lying at the navy-yard, with her masts, yards, as they now are, sails, as per inventory, which will be produced at the time of sale; anchors, rigging, and cables, as they now lay at Smith's stores above Race street. This ship is copper bolted, and coppered up to light-water mark. This ship is a fast sailer and is pierced for 18 guns. FOOTMAN & Co. auctioneers. dec. 8 tw
For NEW-YORK, THE BRIG ANN & MARY, CAPT. MURPHY, FREIGHT will be taken on very moderate terms—Apply to Joseph Anthony & Co. dec. 10 d3t
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—shift masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blank Bills and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. November 19 $
For SALE or CHARTER, THE SHIP MOLLY, Burthen 4200 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built, well found and fitted, and may be ready to receive a cargo in a few days—she is pierced 18 guns, and mounts 12 new six pounders, with small arms in proportion.
THE SHIP DIANA, Burthen 2,100 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built of live oak and cedar, is pierced for fourteen guns, and mounts ten new four pounders, with small arms in proportion.
THE BRIG AMAZON, Burthen 1,300 barrels of Flour, New-England built, has lately been completely fitted, and may be ready for sea in a few days. For terms apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Who have for Sale on board sundry vessels at Market-Street, 12,000 bushels of Liverpool fine salt 1,100 bushels of coals 286 crates of queens ware assorted 7 tiers of bottled porter 10 barrels of colethorn paint 4 do. of purple brown do. a quantity of yellow ocre in casks 6 barrels powdered Venetian red paint 6 barrels mineral black do. 15 barrels Spanish brown do. 35 boxes of pipes 91 boxes white } HAVANA SUGARS 89 } do. brown 350 } coals. prime cochinil 3 barrels New Orleans indigo 4 puncheons Jamaica spirits 20 bales of sail canvas 379 } fleets of copper, assorted from 48 by 24 to 60 by 48 inches Two tubs raised full bottoms assorted 36 1/2 pound guns 48 feet, 8 } swivels each 14 do. 4 feet, swivels and 4lbs each 50 barrels of gun powder 6 cases Manchester cotton checks 3 trunks muslins and shawls 14 cases muslins, dimities and ginghams 28 cases coloured mackinac, muslinets, &c. 11 trunks printed calicoes 6 bales of white and coloured cassimeres 1 bale of coarse woollens English nails assorted. October 27. fri. & sat. tf.
AUGUSTUS FRICKE, Woollen Draper & Men's Mercer No. 7, South Third Street, HAS RECEIVED, per the last arrival from Europe, a large assortment of the fashionable Goods in his line. And has constantly for sale a general assortment of First rate London superfine Broad Cloths Cassimeres Vest Patterns of all kinds And every other article in the gentleman's line by wholesale and retail. December 10 dtf
LANDING, From on board the Brig Amiable Matilda, Richard Stites, Master, from Cape Nicholas Mole. 23 Bales Socks and Flannel Drawers 18 Do. Gaiters 2 Do. Rugs 1 Do. Mavre Sacks 2 Do. Flannel Trowers 2 Do. Fents. Also just Imported, In the Ship Chesapeake, Captain Webb, from Liverpool. 147 Crates of Queen's Ware, Assorted particularly to suit the West-India Market—For Sale by Thomas & John Ketland. November 7 $
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jeffe & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the first quality in bags. 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in canisters. nov. 23 dtf
JOHN MILLER, junr. Has returned to the City, AND IS REMOVING FROM NO. 8, CHESNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Deck near Third-street. Where he has for Sale 250 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF Coffees Bafias Mamoodies Humhums Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. The remains of a Stock of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Woollens only, AMONGST THEM ARE, Cloths Coatings Blankets Kendal Cottons Hats, &c. ALSO, 100 Hhds. of Old Rum, Of a fine flavor, 3d & 4th proof. nov 10 $
REMOVAL. GEORGE DOBSON, INFORMS his friends and the Public in general that he has removed from No. 23, South Third Street, to No. 92, South side of Market-street, near the corner of Third Street, and is now opening a very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, SUMTABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, WHICH HE HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the ships William Penn, Amiable, and Jane, from London, and per Chesapeake and Thomas from Liverpool, and will be sold low for cash, or approved notes at a short date, viz. London 7-4 Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, fashionable colours Yorkshire 7-4 do. and do. Mixed and plain coatings Welch blankets Kersey beaver, for Spencers Jeanets and Tabby cords Velvets and velveteens Velveteens and thicksets 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 cotton and linen checks 7-8 and 4-4 bed ticks 6-4 and 7-4 bed ticks London chintz and chintz furnitures Furniture cottons Do. dimities Purple and chintz shawls Silk do. Camels hair do. Silk, cotton, and worsted hose India and British muslins of every description Black and white arape Tiffany and paper fans Hats assorted in small cases Umbrellas Peelings and fattins Laces and edgings Ribbands Silk Modes Superfine French cambric Cambric mullins Do. threads Pulicat and Madras Handkerchiefs, And an elegant assortment of Brussels and Wilton Carpeting. November 17 $
For sale by the subscribers, A FEW BALES OF WOOLLENS, Containing Cloths & Blankets, 150 bales Bengal mullins 20 do. Madras handkerchiefs, elegant patterns 202 pieces Russia sheeting 10 boxes umbrellas a quantity of cassia 20 tons Peterburg clean hemp 25 pipes, 3 years old, finest particular Madeira wine a quantity of sheathing copper Mordecai Lewis. nov. 26 daw
IMPORTED IN THE LAST ARRIVALS, Superfine, fine and common cloths Swandowns Baizes Velveteens Printed calicoes Furniture & fancy dimities Hair ribbands Sewing silk Brussels and Persia carpets Buttons For sale, for cash or credit, by SAMUEL MERRICK. no. 243 Arch street. nov. 16 $tJan
LANDING, From on board the Brig Amiable Matilda, Richard Stites, Master, from Cape Nicholas Mole. 23 Bales Socks and Flannel Drawers 18 Do. Gaiters 2 Do. Rugs 1 Do. Mavre Sacks 2 Do. Flannel Trowers 2 Do. Fents. Also just Imported, In the Ship Chesapeake, Captain Webb, from Liverpool. 147 Crates of Queen's Ware, Assorted particularly to suit the West-India Market—For Sale by Thomas & John Ketland. November 7 $
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jeffe & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the first quality in bags. 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in canisters. nov. 23 dtf
BOND & BROOKS, CORNER OF MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS, HAVE RECEIVED, by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool and Hull, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Which they are now opening for sale, at the most reduced prices, for cash or the usual credit. A capital Stand for Business TO LET, That large and commodious HOUSE, no. 39, South Front street, directly opposite the Post-Office, together with the store and cellar, on the Water-street side. Enquire as above. nov. 17 $
Old Madeira Wine, 27 pipes of old London particular MADEIRA WINE, in strong iron bound Hambro' casks, for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS. Nov. 30. codtf
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER DELIGHT, Who also offers for sale, BRANDY, 2d and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1. dtt
Just Imported in ships William Penn, Amiable and Jane, from London, A Quantity of Cannon, sizes 4, 6 & 9 lb. } with balls Cartridges, 12 lbs. } suitable. Muskets, Musketoes, Cutlasses and Pistols, for ships use. Rifled barreled Guns, Fowling Pieces, and Horsemen's Pistols, 400,000 Flints, chiefly for muskets, in kegs. Regulation Light Dragon Sabres, with iron Scabbards, in cases of 50 each, Light Cavalry Swords in Cases Sabres, Swords and Cutlasses, with plated mounting Ironmongery and Cutlery in casks, a general assortment—For Sale by Thomas & John Ketland, Philad. October 25.
Just Arrived, In the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Brimstone. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, CONSISTING OF Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Essences of Lemon and Bergamot Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olives, anchovies and capers Juniper berries ALSO—Italian Jute strings Satins Crapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3 $
Genteel Boarding & Lodging, IN A HEALTHY SITUATION. MRS. MCREA informs her friends and the Public, that she is prepared to accommodate several Gentlemen, with genteel Boarding and Lodging, at No. 17, Filbert street. nov. 28 dtt
Evening School. S. LEWIS, INFORMS the Public that his EVENING SCHOOL for Young Gentlemen will open for the Winter, on Monday, December 10, at No. 201 Arch-street, near Sixth Street. dec 7 dgt
WANTED. Convenient Lodgings, for an elderly Lady, in a respectable private family, where there are no children. Enquire at this office. dec 4 dtt
FOR SALE By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24lbs. or by the quantity. Willings & Francis. nov. 24
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of doctor Hugh Lodge, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—and those having demands against the Estate are desired to authenticate and present them to MARIA LODGE, administratrix. SAMUEL LODGE, administrator. nov. 20
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Funded Debt, standing in the name of Robert Whitworth, of Chelsea, London, the said Certificates having been forwarded by the ship Ellice, Hatvey, from London for New-York, captured by the French, and supposed to be lost. No. 11437, 6 Per Cent Stock, dated New-York, 18th April, 1796, 1-1 Dollars 181.47. No. 8171, 3 Per Cent, dated New-York, 18th April 1796, for dollars 400. SAMUEL MILBANK. november 18 d6w
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, floating in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2424, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares—7 shares. THOMAS MEUEN & Co. nov. 28 d3m
NOTICE. ALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of James Thorburn, Stonecutter, deceased, are desired to present them for payment—and those indebted to pay their respective balances to Benjamin W. Morris, administrator. nov. 14 saw3w
JAMES & RICHARD SMITH, HAVE this day returned from the country to their STORE, No. 34 South Front Street, where they have for sale, as usual, a large and general assortment of European and East-India DRY GOODS; most of which have now arrived and are landing, from the different vessels, from Hamburg, London, Liverpool and Hull. Their Customers by applying will find almost every article generally imported, and at as low prices for cash or credit, as they can be had elsewhere. N. B. A few Cases of Nurenbergh TOYS, a consignment, to be sold by the case only. Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1798. dtt
Millinery Room, No. 136, Market Street. THREE or four young women who are well acquainted with the Millinery business, and can bring good recommendations may be employed by applying as above to D. CHRYSAL. nov. 26 $
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn sharps—also 2, 3, 4, and 6 clovers—sprigs—tucks—sapper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 casks of nails assorted 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8 53 casks yellow ochre 15 tiers bottled porter, 6 to 14 doz. each London particular } Madeira Wines India market } Teneriffe do. in hogsheads and pipes Old Port do. in hds. Empty Claret bottles 6 cases of Ginghams, Dimities, Mullinets &c. assorted for the West-India market 4, 10, and 9 inch cables and 10 coils of cordage Writing slates, ink stands and presses 20 puncheons Jamaica rum 1 bale seaming twine 160 bundles sheathing paper Nicklin & Griffith. tut&tf. april 7
Ten Dollars Reward. STOP THE RUNAWAY. ON Monday the 3d instant, ran away from the subscriber, at Woodbury, in the county of Gloucester and state of New-Jersey, a NEGRO BOY, named PETER, about 17 years old, about 5 feet 5 inches high; had on when he went away a light broad cloth coat, and an old pair of linen trowers. He was formerly a slave to George Hazard of Sussex county in the state of Delaware, and was in July 1794, by him bound to Wm. Clark, of Philadelphia, for 14 years, he afterwards was owned by Peter Grahl and George Dechamps, in the same year, and in 1798, he became the property of Stephen Sayre of Bordentown. Any person returning the said Negro to his master, or securing him so that he may be had, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid by JAMES B. CALDWELL. Woodbury, 6th Dec. 1798. N. B. The said boy has also the mark of a ring on one of his forefingers. He was seen in the streets of Philadelphia last Thursday morning. 9e04t

THE CARGO, OF THE SHIP INDIA, Captain ASHWELL, from BATAVIA, Consisting of JAVA COFFEE, Of the first Quality to be sold, by MORDECAI LEWIS.
Bank of North America. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 14th of January next, at ten o'clock.
HALLOWELL & RHOADS BEING this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons having demands against said Firm, are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted, are requested to make immediate payment to Samuel Rhoads, who is authorized to receive the same.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Cartridges. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
TO BE SOLD, A quantity of choice Timothy & Clover HAY. Enquire of the Printer. December 7.
For Sale by the Subscribers, THE CARGO of the Schooner SENERITY, from LAGUIRA, 250 Sacks of cotton, 40 do. of indigo, 522 fanegas of cocoa, 300 hides, 4 bundles of gum, 60 bag, 38 barrels, COFFEE, 1 bale of Deer skins. Willings & Francis. December 10, 1798.
ALL PERSONS, HAVING claims against the ESTATE of SUSANNAH LOCKYER, deceased, are requested to present their respective accounts to NATHANA SMITH, or JOHN DORSET, Executors.
A LEASE OF THE HOUSE lately occupied by Solomon Lockyer, together with THE STOCK OF GOODS, Are to be disposed of—Time will be given for the latter on un-exceptionable security. nov 9.
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of the late WILLIAM CLIFTON, deceased, and who have not already produced their accounts, are requested to send them to the subscriber at No. 172, north Second street. ELIZABETH TUCKER, Adm'x. Philadelphia, nov. 29, 1798.
All Persons interested to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased, are requested to make payment to the subscriber; and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market street. Philadelphia, dec. 4, 1798.
LOST, IN one of the fleets between Union and Saf-faras, on the 24th instant, the outside CASE of an English Gold Watch, chased on the back with a shield. Any person who may find the same, and will bring it to this office, will receive four Dollars reward, and the thanks of the writer. dec. 7.
Just Imported, Iron-cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounds. Cartridges, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—16c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each, second, double-headed, and cannon shot. Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 12 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes, pointing Picks, Common curfles, Gunners force of all kinds. Tin-plates No 1—1-3 cross boxes. Part m. shot in casks of 500. London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Forchen ware in crates, assorted. For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. rober 29.
Just Imported, A quantity of salt-petre, refined Gun powder F and double sealed battle Cannon, 4 and 6 pounders London porter and Burton Beer Mustard squares, 4 ounces Bell Durham mustard Ginghams, subject to drawback All of which will be sold on moderate terms by HENRY DAVIES, junr. No. 93, south Second street, opposite the city tavern. nov. 9.
Hats & Hosiery. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL, AT HIS STORE, No. 134, MARKET STREET, HAS JUST OPENED, in addition to his former stock, a very extensive assortment of Men's, Women's, and Children's Hats, and all kinds of Stockings—particularly a quantity of American knit Hose, suitable for the present season. nov. 23.
A capital Hand for Business. TO BE RENTED, AND POSSESSION GIVEN, On the 24th day of February, THE commodious Four Story Brick House on the South side of Market, near Water-street, at present occupied as a Tavern, by Thomas Palmer. For terms, Enquire at the Office of the Gazette. nov. 5.
MARSHAL'S SALES. UNITED STATES, } ss. In pursuance of a writ to me directed from the Hon. Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in the City of Philadelphia, on Saturday the 15th day of December instant, at 12 o'clock at noon, the armed French vessel the JALOUX, with her apparel, guns, and appurtenances, captured by the public armed ship the UNITED STATES, John Barry, Esquire, commander, in the said District Court condemned as forfeited. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's Office, Dec. 7, 1798.
UNITED STATES, } ss. In pursuance of a writ to me directed from the Hon. Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in the City of Philadelphia, on Saturday the 15th day of December instant, at 12 o'clock at noon, the armed French vessel, the SANSPARRE, with her apparel, guns, and appurtenances, captured by the public armed ship, the UNITED STATES, John Barry, Esquire, Commander; and in the said District Court, condemned as forfeited. WILLIAM NICHOLS, marshal. Marshal's Office, December 7, 1798.
UNITED STATES, } ss. NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of a writ of Fieri Facias to me directed, from the Hon. Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale on Wednesday the 17th inst. at 12 o'clock at noon, at the Stores of Messrs. Pratt and Kintzing, in Water-near Race-street, 117 Bags of Coffee. The same having been seized and taken in execution as the property of Ferdinand Goudeau, and to be sold by WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's Office, Dec. 7, 1798.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Of the City Dancing Assembly ARE informed, that the First Assembly will be held on Thursday the 20th inst. at GERRARD'S HOTEL. Thomas W. Francis James Gibson Thomas Keland Jonathan Williams Mathew Pearce Stephen Kingston William Macpherson Samuel Murgatroyd
GOOD WAGES WILL be given to a servant Man, who can bring a good recommendation, and will apply at No. 131 Walnut-street. dec. 11.
WANTED, A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN, to take care of children, she must be well recommended as good temper, honest, tidy, and clean-living.—Enquire at No 258 Market St. Dec. 10.
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 130, CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress, and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. This Day Published, And for sale at the Office of the Editor, No. 119 Chestnut-street. (Price 1-8th of a Dollar.) AN ORATION, Pronounced July 4, 1798. At the request of the Inhabitants of the Town of BOSTON, in commemoration of the anniversary of American Independence. By Josiah Quincy.
"The inroads upon our public liberty, call for reparation—The wrongs we have sustained, call for—Justice. That Reparation and that Justice, may yet be obtained, by Union, Spirit, and Firmness. But to divide and conquer was the maxim of the Devil in the garden of Eden, and to disunite and ensnare hath been the principle of all his votaries from that period to the present." Observations on the Boston Port-Bill, &c. p. 78 by the late J. Quincy, jun. august 11.
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER, HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 13, corner of Front and Chestnut-streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24.
JOHN SHIELDS, BROKER, Embraces this opportunity to present his thanks to his fellow-citizens for their past favors and acquaints them that he is returned from Chestnut-Hill, to his former residence, the House No. 42 Chestnut between Front and Second-street, WHERE he holds himself ready to execute their commands in every branch of his profession, trusting that from a residence in this city of 35 years he has in his power to render them essential service, assuring them that his commission shall be as low as any in Town. Lots, Lands, Houses, Vessels, Certificates of every description and Bills of Exchange, bought and sold, the docketts carefully examined and clear titles made upon the shortest notice, by the public's humble servant. John Shields. Good negotiable Notes discounted at a low premium. november 7.
THE Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12. From the New-York Gazette. INFANT NAVY OF AMERICA. Let there be a Fleet—and there is a Fleet! [Adm. of the Fed. Legat.] [EXTRACT THE SECOND.] "THE accounts of the British Navy are but few until the reign of Henry the Eighth, (1509-47) A. D. but as the office of Admiral, was established so early as the reign of Edward the First (1272, 1307) and perhaps of John (1199, 1216) and we find Fitz Allen appointed Admiral of England by Richard the Second (1377-99) and Spelman hath given us a list of Admirals from Henry the Third (1216-72) we may infer that our princes had some ships of their own, besides the occasional ones furnished by the Cinque Ports. "The first instance I know of, and that a curious one, as it mentions cannon employed on board a ship, occurs in Rymer's Foedera, vol. VIII. p. 447. It is an order to Henry Somer, keeper of the private wardrobe in the Tower, to deliver to Mr. Lovenev, treasurer of Queen Philippa, Queen of Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, who was then sent by her uncle, Henry the Fourth (1399, 1413) to her husband in the ship called the Queen's Hall, the following military stores: 11 guns, 40 libras pulveris pro gunnes, 40 petras pro gunnes, 40 tampons, 4 touches, 1 mallet, 2 fire pans, 40 payps, 24 bows, 40 sheaves of arrows, pro fusura ejusdem navis, ordinata pro cula ejusdem Re'ina.
"Henry the Fifth (1413-22) at his first invasion of France (1415) appears to have had two large and beautiful ships of his own, with purple sails, the one called the King's Chamber, the other his Hall. Edward the Fourth (1461-83) had several ships of his own, which he employed, sometimes in war, and often for trade, in which he dealt largely. "It appears from Mr. Canning's monument at Redcliff church at Bristol, that he at one time furnished this prince with 2470 tons of shipping to purchase his peace, among which were the Mary and John of 900 tons, and the Mary Radcliffe of 500 tons, being two of the largest ships belonging to any Englishman in that early period, that I know of, though many of that size, and larger, are to be found among the Genoese and Venetians at that time. "In 1481, he issued the following orders: "Rex dilecto, fidei Richardo Symondes, magistro navis, nostrae vocatae Le Grace de Dieu, salutem. (It should be, Le Grace de Dieu.) Cum nos quendam cormatam potentiam ad proficiscendum supra mare in resistendum illis infidelis et antiqui inimici nostri regis Scotorum ordinavimus, assignamus te ad maritimos quos pro gubernatione et conductione navis predictae necessarii fuerint et opportune, ubicumque inveniri potuerint, tam infra libertates quam extra, arrestandum et capiendum, at eos in nave predicta, nobis ad vadam nostram deferrendos, ponendum et poni faciemus. "Confirmitur littere regis patentes diriguntur personis subscriptis sub eadem data, viz. Roberto Michelson magistro navis regis vocate de Henry; Richardo Hnbbard, magistro navis regis de Anthony; Johanni Stevens magistro navis regis vocate le Great Portingale, Johanni Hamond magistro navis regis le Spagnard; Waltero Cockke magistro navis regis, vocate le Henry Albe; and to five other commanders who had not ships belonging to the King, but seem to have been hired. Rymer Vol. XII. p. 139—N. B. We find that pressing of seamen for the King's service was practiced at this time perhaps even earlier. "It appears that our ships were now built larger; for in the earlier stages of them I am apt to suspect they were much smaller, and even consisted, for the most part, of single decked vessels, with one mast only. In the famous Armada of Edward the fourth (1475) though it consisted of 1100 vessels, the men on board them were only 11,166, very little more than 10 men per vessel; and though in the proportion of those furnished by London, we find them a little bigger, they do not exceed 16 men per vessel, even in that class."
"A few Notes (says the Editor) are subjoined from other Authors, where they seemed any doubt or difficulty." (these are referred to here, by small capitals, alphabetically. Each of those I have added, is included in a parenthesis; as are the periods at which every reign commenced and closed; or on which any naval event happened. It is essential to have these dates present to the mind, in tracing the chronological progress of the Object before us; and as every reader of a Newspaper may not recollect them with due precision, nor have a regal table at hand, I shall be pardoned for the additions I have made.)
A. The Danes, say the Saxon Chronicles, never failed to visit England once a year for the sake of plunder. In 852 they came up the Thames with 350 ships, and having nothing to oppose them, they landed near London. They were not content to ravage the country, but attacked the town, pillaging and spreading desolation, till the time of Alfred the Great (872-900) who in 876 equipped a good fleet to engage them at sea.
3. For which services they had many privileges granted by Royal charter in many of the preceding reigns, the greatest part of which they still enjoy. (Under the article "Cinque Ports," in the Court Calendar, will be seen their military establishment at large. In the List of the Commons of England, we find 16 Barons as their Representatives; for Hastings, Rye, Winchelsea and
Seaford; in Romney, Sandwich, Dover, New Romney and Hythe, in Kent.)
C. Through whose ports all the spices and rich treasures of the East came into Europe. Vide Robertson's History of India.
"Since our first arrival on the coast we have constantly been alarmed with the report of a French squadron. On the 24th of May, lying at Bala, we were informed by a sloop from Sierra Leon, that a French squadron were actually at the Iles de Los. We concluded our best means of escape was to endeavor to get to the northward of them—lay into Sherbro, and procure farther intelligence from Sierra Leon, with our boats looking out on both sides. A few hours after we failed from Bala; the Pilgrim in company with two small ones, and appeared to make a signal. We kept under the land to prevent them seeing us, concluding they were the squadron. Next day came to anchor at Massafuro, in expectation they had passed to leeward. The night after a crew came from Bala, told us that a two decked ship with 40 guns had taken the Young Ralph and St. Philip, off Carrow, and was coming up after us.—We immediately got under way in company with the St. Anne, Pilgrim and Joshua, and stood out three days; came back to Massafuro again, went from thence to Cape Mount, and on the 30th May, lying at Cape Mount, saw a large ship coming from the southward; made the signal to the St. Anne to get under way immediately. The Pilgrim having a copy of our signals, got under way also.
"As soon as the St. Anne came up, I took my station astern of her, finding it was impossible for her to escape if I left her, thinking better to risk an action, than bear the name of run-away, the Pilgrim being a long way astern, shortened sail for her to come up. The French frigate (as I was afterwards informed by capt. Mentor, who was unfortunately captured by her) was called the Convention, capt. Rofcow, two months from Dunkirk, carries 32 guns, and 200 men, had taken four ships. She bore down on the St. Anne and Ellis, and commenced a brisk fire, which we returned with all the strength we were masters of. After a little, finding us rather stronger than the expected, she filled, I suppose, with an intention to take the St. Anne. I immediately filled and shot ahead of the St. Anne, to leeward and met her, being little more than a good musket shot apart, and received her broadside, being well prepared to pay her for her trouble. She finding our shot heavier than the expected, made sail in a greater hurry than she took it in. My running rigging being very much cut, she got out of reach of my guns, before I could let my top gallant sails, chased him till dark, then wore round, and joined the St. Anne who was a long way astern."
October 6. Extract of a letter from captain Bell, of his majesty's ship Alexander, dated Bequier Road, Mouth of the Nile. "Before this reaches you, you will have heard of the battle of the Nile, for the particulars of which I refer to sir Horatio Nelson's public letter. I only received a light wound by a musket ball taking a piece of flesh from my left cheek, which will leave a small scar. My ship was engaged within pistol shot of L'Orient when she caught fire, after which I increased my distance from her, but could not get far enough to avoid the dreadful effects of her explosion. She set fire to any ship in four places, and nothing but the most wonderful exertions extricated us from that perilous state. "My ship has received so much damage, that I have not a doubt but she will be in England in two or three months. With respect to our action I shall only observe, that the admiral and captains had a good opinion of each other before the battle, and now we are more attached than ever. Every one exerted himself alik.
"The captains have each subscribed 30l. for the Widows and Orphans of those who fell so gloriously on the first of August; and the admiral has joined, by giving 100l. The captains have likewise subscribed 20l. a piece for the purchase of a sword to be presented to sir Horatio Nelson. We intend to establish an Egyptian Club, to commemorate the Glorious First of August."
CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept. 20. We are searching still after French republicans, who are carried as prisoners into the hands of the French consuls, guarded by 100 Janissaries. Those Frenchmen which are at Adrianople and Rodosto, were all transported to this place, and confined in the old serail. In that port, as also in all the harbors of the Levant, orders have been issued to sequester all French merchandise and property, which has every where been done. The commissioners, Ruffini, the two interpreters, Danthon and Franchini, Fleuzat; the secretaries Afer & Tidorou; and General Meunier, who formerly was in the service of this government, have all been arrested, and thrown into the prison of the Lower Towers.
FRANKFORT, Oct. 6. We have just received the pleasing intelligence, that a number of the French troops on the point of leaving their position on the right side of the Rhine. This movement is accredited, and we believe has already taken place; as the head-quarters of the French are removed from Friedberg towards Wetzlar; and the number of French troops on this side the Rhine, may not exceed 10,000 men; but notwithstanding these favourable appearances, our government will preserve its warlike attitude, as there is reason to suspect the sincerity of the French to conclude a peace with the empire. Their late move-
rial on that subject did not meet with general belief. Opinions, however, are various. Some view it as the forerunner of a sudden peace; whilst others, who pretend to understand matters more profoundly, assert that a new breach between this government and the French republic will take place. And it is certain, that the reinforcements of both parties continue still in Italy, while the courier for public dispatches between Berlin and Paris is continually going and coming.
A courier from Admiral Nelson has arrived at Naples, in which he informs the English ambassador, Hamilton, that he would not leave the coast of Egypt, before he had destroyed entirely the remaining French vessels lying in Alexandria to prevent Gen. Buonaparte's retreat to Europe. The latest dispatches received from Naples bring an account also of an unexpected insurrection of the inhabitants of Malta against the French, because they intended to rob them of the silver work and ornaments of the churches.
PARIS, September 4. On the subject of encircling our army with 200,000 men, the following proclamation, dictated by Chenier to the French people, was yesterday decreed.—Frenchmen, in the moment that the legislative body, the representatives of a happy people, recommend to you the necessity of enrolling yourselves, in the circumstances demand of us to resist therefrom. It calls for 200,000 additional men to participate the honor of defending their country. This is not done with an idea of setting aside the desire of peace, which is ardently willed: No—it wishes constantly for this happy event, when the sword shall remain among the trophies of this great nation, which may then be able to apply itself to agriculture, to science and to the encouragement of the fine arts. The clouds which darken the political horizon of Europe, cannot be too soon dispersed. France has made every sacrifice which humanity and honor warranted. In the midst of her glorious conquests, she has set to herself bounds; she has ceased to combat when she had in her power to extend her victories. But if we must again have recourse to arms, the two constituted authorities of the republic will give the signal for victory. Hail, therefore, Frenchmen, to join the army."
To day, we are assured, that in the harbors of the Mediterranean an embargo has been laid on all Turkish vessels. This, however, demands further confirmation. Notwithstanding our republic Austria continues to make the most active exertions for war, it appears that the negotiations on both sides are continued.
The return of our fleet, which left Brest, seems to be confirmed. Report says that in a certain latitude they met a British fleet of superior force.
The French Admiral La Croffe has arrived at Havre to take command of the ships there. The British ambassador at Naples, sir W. Hamilton, had his hotel illuminated three nights successively on account of admiral Nelson's victory; on this occasion he gave large sums to the Lazaroni, who in return cried, "Long live England and the British nation!" It is also said that the Neapolitan troops are preparing to enter the Roman republic.
Our ambassador at Madrid, citizen Guille-maret, has made his appearance again at that court. The young men which have been drafted in Belgium are supposed to amount to 40,000 men. They write from Brussels that the expedition planned at Dunkirk against Ireland, will be reinforced by our armament from Havre. The well-known citizen, and formerly representative in the Council of Five Hundred, Drouet, has been allowed a gratuity of 28,807 francs, as an indemnification for his losses during his imprisonment in Austria.
REGENBURG, October 4. The General Van Staader, who is stationed at Friedberg, has issued orders, on the receipt of a Courier from Vienna to all the artillery contoned at Braunau to join him immediately.—It is said that another body of 25,000 men, of the Imperial troops, are ordered to be stationed about Ulm. Yesterday passed through here 2 Imperial regiments of cavalry of Uhlans.
Two Imperial Officers of distinction have been dispatched from hence as Couriers to Count Leichbach at Rastadt. We are assured that Gen. Hotze, who commanded in that part of Tyrol which borders on Graubunden, has received orders to enter that country immediately on the French troops advancing. If such an event should actually take place in the country of Graubunden, war on the part of Austria seems inevitable.
When the Russian fleet under vice admiral Ushakow at first appeared in the channel before Constantinople, his men received every kind of refreshments and the best provisions, by order of the Sublime Porte. The lately appointed Grand Vizier, Joseph Pacha, who has already been twice before appointed to this station, was also formerly Turkish ambassador at the court of London, and is favorably disposed towards the British. The displacement of the late Grand Vizier, Mahamet Pacha, and the Muftis, both of whom, against the knowledge of the Divan, wished to see the expedition of the French in Egypt profer, and are said to have favoured it, took place on the 31st of August; immediately after which the declaration of war against France was made by the Porte. No doubt is at present entertained that a triple Alliance is formed between Russia, England, and the Porte. General Buonaparte, after his landing in Egypt, issued a Proclamation, wherein he ordains that every soldier who is guilty of plundering or any other atrocity, or who of his own will levies contributions, shall be shot and every division shall be responsible for the irregularity of each individual member. The authorized commissaries only are empow-

ered to levy contributions for the army, and the money is to be placed immediately in the Military Chest.
The alterations which have taken place in the constitution of the Cisalpine republic, have produced much sensation. Since both the Cisalpine counsellors declare that they had consented to these alterations of the French government. It is, therefore, considered here as an infringement of the sovereignty and independence of the Cisalpine republic, as also, decidedly against the 7th and 8th articles of Campo Formio. This circumstance has also lessened here the expectation of peace, and two couriers have lately been dispatched to our commandant in Italy.
We are anxious here to know what impression the continued representations of our ministers to those of France at Rastadt will produce: as it is therein stated that peace with all the powers combined against France ought to take place, as the situation and welfare of Europe demand it. It is also said that the Turkish ministry, who is so deeply interested, will declare itself on this point.
Last Thursday the Turkish ambassador accidentally passed one of the most populous squares of our city. The people, who had collected in clouds, clapped their hands, and cried, "Long live the Ottoman Porte." The ambassador, not understanding this, was very uneasy: when, however, the cause was explained to him, he commanded his coach to stop, and alighted, and thanked the public in such an engaging manner, that it produced redoubled applause.
Apprehensions seem to increase that the Congress at Rastadt will not end amicably.
The house of Arteria & Co. are in possession of the portrait of the late admiral Nelson, taking from the original painting by Orme.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12.
This Day the Senate, in a body, waited on the President of the United States, and presented him the following ANSWER.
To the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES, SIR,
THE Senate of the United States join you in thanks to Almighty God for the removal of the late affliction dispensations of his Providence, and for the PATRIOTIC SPIRIT, and general prosperity of our country. Sympathy for the sufferings of our fellow-citizens, from disease, and the important interests of the Union, demand of the national legislature a ready co-operation with the State governments, in the use of such means as seem best calculated to prevent the return of this fatal calamity.
Although we have sincerely wished that an adjustment of our differences with the republic of France might be effected on safe and honorable terms, yet the information you have given us of the ultimate failure of the negotiation has not surprised us. In the general conduct of that Republic, we have seen a design of universal influence, incompatible with the self government, and destructive of the independence of other states. In its conduct towards these United States, we have seen a plan of hostility pursued with unremitting constancy, equally disregarding the obligations of treaties, and the rights of individuals. We have seen two embassies formed, for the purpose of mutual explanations, and clothed, with the most extensive and liberal powers, dismissed without recognition, and even without a hearing.
The government of France has not only refused to repeal, but has recently enjoined the observance of its former edicts, respecting merchandise of British fabric or produce, the property of neutrals, by which, the interruption of our lawful commerce, and the spoliation of the property of our citizens have again received a public sanction. These facts indicate no change of system or disposition—they speak a more intelligible language than professions of solicitude to avoid a rupture, however ardently made. But, if after the repeated proofs we have given of a sincere desire for peace, these professions should be accompanied by insinuations, implicating the integrity with which it has been pursued—If neglecting and passing by the constitutional and authorized agents of the government they are made through the medium of individuals without public character or authority—and above all, if they carry with them a claim to prescribe the political qualifications of the minister of the United States, to be employed in the negotiation, they are not entitled to attention or consideration, but ought to be regarded as designed to separate the people from their government, and to bring about by intrigue that which open force could not effect.
We are of opinion with you, Sir, that there has nothing yet been discovered in the conduct of France which can justify a relaxation of the means of defence adopted during the last session of Congress, the happy result of which is so strongly and generally marked. If the force by sea and land which the existing laws authorise should be judged inadequate to the public defence, we will perform the indispensable duty of bringing forward such of bringing forward such other acts as will effectually call forth the resources and force of our country.
A steady adherence to this wise and manly policy—a proper direction of the noble spirit of patriotism which has arisen in our country and which ought to be cherished and invigorated by every branch of the government, will secure our liberty and independence against all open and secret attacks.
We enter on the business of the present session with an anxious solicitude for the public good, and shall bestow that consideration on the several objects pointed out in your communication, which they respectively merit.
Your long and important services—your talents and firmness so often displayed in the most trying times in a most critical situation, assure a sure pledge of a zealous co-operation in every measure necessary to secure us justice and ref. &c.
To which the President made the following REPLY:
To the SENATE of the UNITED STATES GENTLEMEN,
I thank you for this address, so conformable to the spirit of our constitution, and the established character of the Senate of the United States, for wisdom, honor and virtue. I have seen no real evidence of any change of system or disposition in the French republic, towards the United States. Although the officious interference of individuals, without public character or authority, is not entitled to any credit, yet it deserves to be considered, whether that temerity and impertinence of individuals, affecting to interfere in public affairs, between France and the United States, whether by their secret correspondence, or otherwise, and intended to impose upon the people, and separate them from their government, ought not to be inquired into and corrected.
I thank you, Gentlemen, for your assurances that you will bestow that consideration on the several objects, pointed out in my communication, which they respectively merit. If I have participated in that understanding, sincerity and constancy, which have been displayed by my fellow-citizens and countrymen, in the most trying times and critical situations, and fulfilled my duties to them, I am happy. The testimony of the Senate of the United States, in my favor, is an high and honorable reward, which receives, as it merits, my grateful acknowledgements. My zealous co-operation, in measures necessary to secure us justice and consideration, may be always depended on.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, December 12, 1793.
MR. FENNO, I observe several pieces in Mr. Brown's paper of last evening in reply to Mr. Cobbett's attack upon me—As Mr. Cobbett has heretofore thought proper to ascertain the authors of anonymous pieces, he may take the same liberty again. I therefore think proper to declare publicly that I am not the author of those pieces nor do I know who is.—When any attack shall be made upon me which will require my answer, it will not be given by anonymous publications—My defence will be accompanied by my name; but as yet I have discovered no occasion for defence. A fact is stated in the piece signed "Citus" which has proceeded I suppose from a declaration I have made to several of my friends—I have declared and I now declare, that I have never broken hands with Wm. Cobbett in my life. In August last, just as I was about leaving the Washington tavern, Mr. C. came up. As he stood in the piazza, and I by my sulky at some distance from the door, the salutation of "How do you do Sir," passed between us—I know not who gave it first, nor is it very material. A few words then passed which I believe, were on the then recent conduct of Mr. Thomas, and I drove off. JOSEPH HOPKINSON. December 12.
In the House of Representatives of this state, a motion has been made for the appointment of a committee to prepare and report a respectful address to the President of the United States, expressive of their entire approbation of his administration.
In the storm on Sunday night, a shallop foundered, in the Bay,—and all on board perished.
Admiral Nelson has been created a Peer of the Realm, by the name, style and title of Baron Nelson, of the Nile, and of Burnham Thorp, county of Norfolk.
Savannah, October 30th, 1798. GENTLEMEN,
The Corporation of this City have desired me to transmit to your Worshipful Body, Two Thousand Dollars, for the benefit of their distressed fellow citizens of Philadelphia. This small sum is a part of certain liberal donations to the citizens of this place who suffered by the fires in the months of November and December 1796. There will be sent on by the same class of people, in the course of a few days, a further sum of about one thousand dollars.
The citizens of Savannah, besides claiming to participate their full share of the sensations naturally excited by the calamities with which your city has been visited,—are feelingly alive to the generous and humane conduct of the Legislature of your state, and the inhabitants of Philadelphia, in the hour of their distress; and have only to regret that these feeble efforts towards alleviating the sufferings of their afflicted brethren of Philadelphia, have not been earlier exerted.
Notwithstanding the citizens of Savannah are aware of the resources of your city, and are apprized of the notification of your committee of health; yet they cannot deny themselves the pleasure of acknowledging their good will; and of begging your acceptance of this small sum in behalf of such distressed families, as may have felt the affliction of Providence in the course of the summer and fall.
A subscription has been opened for the inhabitants of this city to contribute generally. It is expected that the proceeds of it will be ready to be sent on in a few days.
On behalf of the Corporation of Savannah, I have the honor to be Gentlemen With very great respect, Your most obedient servant, MATTHEW M'ALLISTER, Mayor of the City of Savannah. The Worshipful The Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Philadelphia.
From the COLUMBIAN MIRROR. NUMBER VI.
TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA. Fellow Citizens,
ANXIOUS for multiplying objections against the Sedition Law, the remonstrance states, "that a law has been passed to have been deferred in its operation until it could be promulgated—a law which encounters rooted prepossessions in favor of the freedom of the press ought to have been ranked among legislative experiments," &c.
If it introduced a new offence, or if it introduced new penalties, I agree it should have been promulgated before it went into operation. But neither the offences nor penalties are new, as has been fully demonstrated. Previous to the law the offences were known to exist under the appellation of misdemeanors, for which fine and imprisonment were the usual penalties. Indeed the penalties at common law are under the discretion of the courts, but being now limited by the act of congress, so that the fine may not exceed a certain sum of money, nor the imprisonment a certain space of time, the law seems entitled rather to the praise of moderation and lenity than to the censure of harshness and severity.
But why, if unconstitutional, should a distant day have been appointed for its operation? or why rank it among legislative experiments? If unconstitutional, it is void, and never can have effect—if unconstitutional, it never should be a legislative experiment. What do we see in this remonstrance?—mea professing an affectionate regard for the constitution, denouncing a law as a violation of it, and at the same time avowing the sentiment that this law, this violation of the constitution, should have been a legislative experiment. Far different ought to be the sentiment of my fellow-citizens. They should consider the constitution as the sacred palladium of their and their children's rights—Let it not be violated directly or indirectly—let it not be destroyed either by open violence or insurrection, or undermined by sophistry and misrepresentation. The means of destruction, whether of the one or of the other, should be abhorred—There is more to fear from the latter than from the former. There is more to fear from a doctrine that denies to it the rights of self preservation, and dwindles it into imbecility and nothingness, than from open rebellion.
Moreover the remonstrance, pursuing this objection, endeavours to enforce it by saying that the Sedition Law ought to have been ranked among legislative experiments instead of being retained in force for more than two years and a half longer than perhaps the existence of the exigency which countenanced its birth, but long enough for one party to pervert it to the vexation, persecution and impoverishment of its political enemies." Here I will observe, if there is any fault in the law, it must be that its duration is limited at all. The offences which it punishes should always be punished, and therefore the law, if it were necessary, should not have been temporary, but perpetual. Perhaps the law was not indispensably necessary, because without it the same misdemeanors were punishable, and after its expiration will be punishable by the judicial power of the United States, as they are all cases "at law arising under the constitution" of the United States. Many things not necessary may be expedient and to this law may be ultimately found.
To agitate and inflame you yet more, it is asserted in the remonstrance, that "the law will be long enough in force for one party to pervert it, to the vexation, persecution, and impoverishment of its political enemies"—that though "the right of giving in evidence the truth of a libel, is a protection to the accused, it will in the most important instances be a vilon instead of a subsistance," and because with the firmness of freemen, the remonstrants adhere to respect for office, they will not descend to the painful talk of fuggeling how this may be done, and probably will happen." Independent and unjust as this attack is upon the Judiciary of our country, my respect to the people of the state whom I address, shall restrain the indignation which it has excited. In offering to the public my ideas on the two laws, which have been misconceived by too many of my fellow-citizens faithfully and affectionately attached to the American government, and which, by a few reflexes, unhappy, disappointed, and mischievous individuals, have been grossly misrepresented; for the worst of purposes, it was my determination to be silent upon such assertions and insinuations as I have just recited—in that determination I persist. For us all it may be a source of inestimable felicity, that the administration of the Judiciary department is placed with judges, whose experience, learning, and integrity make them an ornament and blessing to our common country and who will never permit any law to be perverted to the vexation or oppression of any of us.
VIRGINIENSIS.
The celebrated EDMUND BURKE's opinion of the people of New-England, in one of his speeches delivered in the British Parliament in the year 1775.
"As to the wealth which the colonies have drawn from the sea by their fisheries, you had all that matter fully opened at your bar. You surely thought those acquisitions of value, for they seemed even to excite your envy; and yet the spirit with which that enterprising employment has been exercised, ought rather, in my opinion, to have raised your esteem and admiration. And pray, Sir, what in the world is equal to it? Pass by the other parts, and look at the manner in which the people of New-England have of late carried on the whale fishery. Whilst we follow them among the rumbling mountains of ice, and behold them penetrating into the deepest frozen recesses of Hudson's bay, and Davis's straits; whilst we are looking for them beneath the arctic circle, we hear that they have pierced into the opposite region of polar cold,
that they are at the antipodes, and engaged under the frozen serpent of South-Tartary and Laland, which seemed too remote and romantic an object for the grasp of national ambition, is but a stage and resting place in the progress of their victorious industry. Nor is the equinoctial heat more discouraging to them, than the accumulated winter of both the poles. We know that whilst some of them draw the line and strike the harpoon on the coast of Africa, others run the longitude, and pursue their gigantic game along the coast of Brazil. No sea but what is vexed by their fisheries; no climate that is not witness to their toils. Neither the perseverance of Holland, nor the activity of France, nor the dexterous and firm sagacity of English enterprise, ever carried this most perilous mode of hardy industry to the extent to which it has been pulled by this recent people; a people who are still, as it were, but in the gristle, and not hardened in the bone of manhood. When I contemplate those things, when I know that the colonies in general owe little or nothing to any care of ours, and that they are not squeezed into this happy form by the constraints of watchful and suspicious governments, but that through a wise and fiduciary neglect, a generous nature has been suffered to take her own way to perfection; when I reflect upon these effects, when I see how profitable they have been to us, I feel all the pride of power sink, and all presumption in the wisdom of human contrivances, melt and die away within me!"
CONGRESS.
In the House of Representatives of the United States, on motion of Mr. Harper, it was resolved that a committee be appointed to enquire and report, whether any, and what amendments are necessary to the laying duties on stamped parchment, vellum, and paper.
Mr. Harper's resolution for printing copies of the alien and sedition laws, was then called for.—In some observations which passed upon this subject, Mr. Nicholas declared his intention of moving for a repeal of these laws, early in the present session.
Mr. Dawson, having asked if it was in order, moved, that the consideration of this resolution be postponed for one month. As it was understood that an effort would soon be made for a repeal of these laws, he was of opinion it would be proper to await the issue of the attempt, before a measure of this kind was agreed to.
This gentleman's motion however was disagreed to. The blank in the resolution was then filled with 20,000, and the resolution itself, after undergoing an opposition from Mr. Gallatin, postponed till to-morrow.
Mr. Dana, from the Committee appointed for the purpose, reported the form of an answer to the Speech of the President, which, having been twice read, was committed to a Committee of the whole House for to-morrow.
The New-York Gazette of Monday contains the following account.
Ship Deborah, of Philadelphia, Edward Yard, master, from St. Croix, is stranded on Raccoon Beach, Long Island—vessel lost, and the greater part of her cargo. The people saved. She was laden with sugar and Madeira wine.
Intercepted Letters from France to Dr. Priestley.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD BY JAMES HUMPHREYS, No 59, SOUTH THIRD-STREET. Opposite the Bank of the United States. Price, Three Five penny bits
COPIES of Original Letters, recently written by Perross in Paris, to Dr. Priestley in America.—Taken on board a Neutral Vessel, and exhibited as evidence against her, in the High Court of Admiralty of Great Britain. An Apprentice Wainted, by said Humphreys. dec 11 wfa&ust
Ready Furnished Apartments.
TO LET, READY FURNISHED, A FRONT Parlour and four chambers, with the use of a Kitchen and Cellar, in a pleasant part of Arch street; enquire at the office of this Gazette.
N. B.—As the furniture is all new, it precludes any apprehension of contagion from the late prevailing fever. december 12 cod3t
SHOEMAKER & BERRETT, HAVE REMOVED THEIR INSURANCE OFFICE
to No. 9, South Front street. Their room at the Coffee-house will continue to be attended from 12 till 2 o'clock in the day, and from 6 to 8 o'clock in the evening.
JACOB SHOEMAKER,
Has also removed his Counting house to the same place, where he has for sale a few pipes choice London Particular Madeira Wine; French and Spanish Brandy; Claret in cases and casks, of superior quality, and a few Packages Glass and Queen's-ware; also, a quantity of Carolina Sash-leather, which will be sold very low to close the sales. Philadelphia, 12 mo. 12, 1798.
TO BE SOLD.
PURSUANT to the last will and testament of MICHAEL CATTS, deceased, a valuable Plantation & Tract of Land, containing one hundred and seventy three acres, the Tattler's last residence, situated in North Susquehanna Hundred, Cecil county, Maryland, about three miles from the tide-water of Susquehanna, and at a convenient distance from several places of worship of Friends and Presbyterians. On the premises are a Tan yard and conveniences belonging thereto, in good repair; a dwelling-house, stable, orchard and other improvements, with 12 or 15 acres of good watered meadow, and a sufficient proportion of valuable timber. For terms apply to the subscriber, in West Nottingham, about 3 miles from the premises. THOMAS WARING, Executor 12th mo. 11th, 1798
For New-York & Boston.
The new and fast sailing 1000 ton PRESIDENT-PACKET, James Brackett, master.
WILL sail with all convenient speed—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, lying at Chestnut-street Wharf.
WHO HAS FOR SALE, On board said Sloop,
30 bbls. of cod-oil, finest quality 20 do. of herring and shad 100 bbls. of mackerel 100 bbls. of winter pears 5000 bunches of onions 4000 lb. of excellent cheese, Philadelphia, dec. 12. cod3t
Insurance Company of North America.
THE STOCK HOLDERS, are hereby informed, that a stated meeting of the Company will be held at their Office on the 8th of January next, (being the second Tuesday in the Month) for the election of seventy-five Directors for the ensuing year. Dec. 12th.
Valuable Property for Sale.
FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called HREWSBURR FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situated on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a poultrery house under cover, a granary, two threshing houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses, a smoke house, &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good snat and both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landing on a navigable river at a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold together or in smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of. For further particular apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia, ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. December 12. D. 11.
TO BE LET.
A NEAT, convenient two-story frame HOUSE and BAKE-HOUSE, situated in South Fourth street, below German street. The house is in complete order, having two rooms on a floor, with a spacious garage; the lot is 19 1/2 feet front on Fourth street, and 121 1/2 feet deep. Apply to CHRISTIAN BETZ, no. 135, Mulberry street. N B.—As the property belongs to orphan children, it is expected that good security will be given for the rent. Philadelphia, december 11, 1798 4taw3w
JAVA COFFEE,
350 Bags of First Quality, Now landing from on board the ship INDIA, at Mr. Thos. Penrose's Wharf, and for sale by John Ashmead, No. 205, South Front Street.
WHO HAS ON HAND, For Sale, on reasonable terms,
Coffees Baskets Black Tassaties, &c. dec 10 cod3t
FOR SALE, BY GEORGE PLUMSTED,
No. 166, SOUTH FRONT STREET. 350 whole Tierces } RICE. 100 half do. 35 Boxes white Havana Sugars, entitled to drawback 2,000 pieces Nankanees, do. do. Anchors weighing 17cwt. and 26cwt. 160 boxes containing tea sets of China 35 boxes of blue and white table sets of do. ALSO, Boxes containing breakfast, coffee and evening cups and saucers; tea pots, cream pots, sugar dishes, pint bowls, custard cups, flat and soup plates and dishes. Young Hyson Tea Fans Calla. nov. 23 3taw3w
R. AYLOP, MUSIC PROFESSOR,
NO. 95, NORTH SIXTH-STREET, RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he continues to teach Ladies the Piano Forte as usual. Nov. 6. tuthea
NOTICE.
THE COPARTNERSHIP OF HUDSON & YORKE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment—and those who have any demands are requested to present them for settlement to WILLIAM HUDSON, who is duly authorized to adjust the same. WILLIAM HUDSON, SAMUEL YORKE.
WILLIAM HUDSON,
NO. 52, NORTH FRONT-STREET, Has for sale on the usual terms, a very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS. Dec. 10. 3w.
TO the Creditors of the Subscribers.
PLEASE TO TAKE NOTICE, that we have applied to the judges of the Court of Common Pleas, for the benefit of an act of assembly, passed the fourth day of April last; and they have appointed THURSDAY the 27th inst. to hear us and our Creditors, in the city of Philadelphia, at each place where the Court may be held, and where you may attend if you please. PATRICK G'VANAUGH, JAMES DOUGHERTY, PETER G. ROSE, JOHN GREENE, LEWIS D. GRAFF, JAMES M'CALLEY. dec. 8. 3w gw
PRINTING WORK,
Of Every Kind, EXECUTED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE. At the OFFICE of the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Oct. 13. dit.

Bank of the United States. November 14, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of a Certificate of Six per Cent Funded Debt, No. 75, 148, for 18,782 dollars, 33 cents, dated January 1st, 1798, issued in the names of William Willink, Jan Willink, Nicholas & Jacob Van Staphorst & Hubbard, Trustees for sundry money-lenders in Amsterdam; which was forwarded the 11th of January, 1798, under cover to Nicholas Obbes, esq., and lost by the capture of the ship Columbus, and lost by the capture of the ship Columbus, captain Skinner, from New-York for Amsterdam. G. Simpson, cashier. nov 14 12w6w
Bank of the United States November 19, 1798. NOTICE. THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of the United States are informed, that according to the Statute of Incorporation, a General Election for twenty-five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States, in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday, the 7th of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the eleventh section of the bye laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are also notified to assemble in general meeting, at the same place, on Tuesday, the 8th of January next, at 6 o'clock in the evening. G. Simpson, Cashier. Second Fundamental Article. Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next ensuing year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected. november 16 m.E
THE PARTNERSHIP OF ALEXR. J. MILLER, & Co. BEING dissolved on the first instant, by the death of James Davis, all persons indebted to the firm are requested to settle with the subscribers, and those whom they are indebted are requested to call on him for payment. ALEXR. J. MILLER, No. 64, South Front Street. Who has on hand, TO BE DISPOSED OF ON LOW TERMS, By the Package or Piece. Fine plain and tambooured Mullins Guzzennas Battas Coffees Rabobungies India Calicoes Book Mullins Coloured ditto Real & Mock Madras & pullicat hks. Brown Silefias Tickings, &c. &c.
JUST ARRIVED, AN ASSORTMENT OF Irish Linens & Ruffia Sheetings. nov 28 The Subscribers Have received by the late European arrivals, the Following Merchandise, Shipped them principally on consignment, which they offer by package to Wholesale Store Keepers, or others, on very advantageous terms, for cash, approved notes, or bills of exchange on London. Medford & Willis, No. 78, North Front Street. IRISH LINENS. Printed calicoes, furnitures, purple and colored shawls Mullins, plain, striped, checked and fancy Balatore, jacquet and book handkerchiefs Pins and fancy haberdashery Scotch and colored threads Scarlet cloth cardinals Durants and calamancos Worsted, cotton and fancy hosiery Felt, castor and beaver hats Yorkshire plains and broadcloths Plain and twilled coatings and duffils Calfmires and swansdowns Stripe, point and rose blankets White colored and Welf flannels Knap Kendal cottons Worsted and mohair plushes Pewter, assorted in small cases Spades, shovels, frying pans & ironmongery An invoice of Watches & 100 cases nails assorted. nov 12
FRESH FRUITS. This day, will be landed at Hamilton's wharf, from on board the brig Eliza, captain Vaughan, MALAGA FRUITS, Of the best quality, consisting of Sun Raisins in kegs, Muscat and Bloome do. in boxes, Figs in kegs and boxes, Soft shelled Almonds in sacks, Jordan do. in boxes, Lemons in chests, Anchovies in kegs, Prunes in boxes, A few jars Grapes, &c. &c. Also on hand, Holland Geneva in pipes, Sherry Wine in quarter casks, French and Spanish Brandy in pipes and bottles. Belt Olive Oil in boxes of 12 bottles. For Sale by PETER KUHN, No. 179, N. Market Street. December 6. drot
NOTICE. SAMUEL RICHARD, informs the Gentlemen Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers—Last Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. november 6 raw
To the Creditors Of Will'm McClelland, of Northumberland County, in the State of Pennsylvania. TAKE NOTICE, THAT I have applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Northumberland, for the benefit of the several laws of Pennsylvania, passed for the relief of Insolvent Debtors; and the Judges of the said Court have appointed the Thirtieth day of November inst. being the Friday of the court of Common Pleas for the County of Northumberland, to hear me and my Creditors at the Court House in Sunbury, at which time and place my Creditors may attend if they think proper. WM. MC. CALLEY. Northumberland, November 1, 1798. Nov. 2nd 7. w3w
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his respectful compliments to the public: takes the liberty of informing them, that at the request of many of his former employers, he will open his SCHOOL, at his BALL ROOM, in Fourth, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets, on the first Monday of December—For Young Ladies at ten o'clock in the morning—and for Gentlemen, at six in the evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. nov. 28
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30 63m
WOODBURY ACADEMY. THE Trustees of the Woodbury Academy, in the county of Gloucester, New-Jersey, have the satisfaction to inform the numerous patrons of that institution, that they have engaged the Reverend Thomas Pitson, to be the principal, and to take upon himself the charge of the above seminary of learning, and that the school will be opened on Monday the tenth inst. Among the exercises taught here, will be the English, Latin and Greek languages, grammatically—Reading, Writing and Arithmetic in all its branches; Stenography, Geometry, Geography and the use of the Globes, Navigation, Surveying, &c. This institution was formerly under the care and direction of the Reverend Andrew Hunter, and the same attention to the education and morals of the youth, which under him so highly distinguished it, will be pursued with unremitted endeavors, by the present principal and duly attended to by the trustees. The town of Woodbury is situated on an high and elevated spot: It is airy, pleasant, and remarkably healthy, and is but nine miles distant from the City of Philadelphia. Parents, guardians and others, who are disposed to send their youth to this place, will find excellent good, decent and comfortable boarding and lodging, and upon reasonable terms. Further application may be made to the principal, or John Sparks Thomas Hendry Franklin Davenport Joshua L. Howell John Blackwood John Lawrence Thomas Helton ELISHA CLARK, Secretary of the Board. Woodbury, Dec 3 drot
EPHRAIM CLARK, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, Corner of Front and Market Streets, Philadelphia, HAS JUST RECEIVED, By the different arrivals, a large supply of Clock and Watch makers and Silver Smiths Tools, files and materials. CONSISTING OF Rowling Mills, large and small Bench and Hand Vices, Turnbenches, Pliers, Sliding Tongs, Braces and Bits; Grooving tools, Saws, Scratch benches, Blow pipes, Screw and Draw plates, large and small Hammers, Clock dials, cast brass Bells, forged work and pinions, Emery, Rotten Stone, Pumice-stone, Borax, Spelter, Solder, Brass, Steel and iron wire, shears, Brads, main springs and glasses gold, gilt, and steel chains, seals and keys, &c. &c. Clocks and Watches carefully repaired nov. 25 codw
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Six per Cent, funded debt—standing in the name of Robert Wilson of Calcutta in Bengal, Surgeon in the service of the honorable United Company of merchants of England trading to the East-Indies, which were lost from on board the Swallow-Packet, capt Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. No 10,444, Reg. office 14th Dec. 1793, one certificate for 1733 33 No 10,478, Reg. office 17th Dec. 1793, one certificate for 1799 50 Elliston & John Peat. nov 13 codw
WHEREAS the certificate of two shares of the Bank of the United States in the name of Samuel Amory, of London, bankers, No. 3182, issued in lieu of 1193, 1194, were forwarded from London by the British packet Countess, of Leicester, capt. Dodd, bound for New-York, which packet was captured by the French, and the said certificate lost; and for the renewal of which, application is made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. Phila. Oct. 26, 1798. codw
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jeff Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought nails and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with infractions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale; Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon State of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 2awtf
Horses to Winter, HORSES will be taken in to winter at Peapack Hill, at the 12 Mile Stone, on the Bristol road; they will be well fed with clover and timothy hay, well littered and cleaned, and will also have a large field to exercise themselves in which the weather is good.—Enquire of Mr. William Bell, merchant, Water Street, or on the premises. Nov. 7. wf tf
FOR SALE, No. 7, SOUTH FOURTH-STREET 1000 pieces Nankeens, A Box of Silks 20 Boxes powdered Sugar Candy of 133wt. A parcel very fine Calfa. C. HAIGHT. dec 5 3aw2w
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Ruffia Duck, 50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine 1 pair nine pound Cannon A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs 4000bs Fine Flota Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis. Penn-street, } November 28 } 6
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water Street. 215 bales & boxes Tickenburghs, hempen linens and oznabrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown hessians 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chells platillas 2 do. sealing-wax 3 do. dowlas 3 packages oil-cloth 30 do. creas a la Morlaix 4 do. fall-twine 12 do. etopailles 1 do. watches 15 do. Bielefeld linen 14 pipes Port wine 90 do. pattenbornes 92. cases claret 45 do. Britanias 130 do. long fine corked claret 1 do. Holland canvass 1650 buhels fine salt 1 do. Ruffia do. 40 calks of roll brimstone 3 do. Ruffia sheetings 200 calks of naval stores. 1 do. raven's duck 50 logs prime mahogany 2 do. Ruffia drillens 4 hds. coffee mills 1 do. brown holland 6 bundles German steel 2 do. Silefia rolls 10 chells of flats and pencils 1 do. Wahrendorp linen 1 do. package of flats 1 do. Caraudoles 1 do. woolen caps, &c. 1 do. Flemish linens 4 chells of Nuremberg toys 1 do. cambricks and lawns 40 kegs of yellow ochre 1 do. daper 3 bds. Glue 12 do. stripes 8 barrels of Lentils 18 do. checks 5 chells of prime reed 2 do. damois 1 do. hunting for color 1 do. Arabia stripe 30 kegs of pearl barley 1 do. Turkey yarn 60 boxes of capers 6 bales empty bags 400 fides of upper and coal leather 1 chell hair ribband 300 boxes window glass 1 do. stripes, assorted 800 Denijahs 2 do. bobbin, assorted 50 boxes glass tumblers assorted 1 do. blue fine listados 2 bds. pumice stone 1 do. men's slippers 1 box of mill saws 3 do. bed ticks 1 cask of cutlery 2 do. hogs' bristles 1 quantity of stone jugs and pickling pots 6 chells writing paper 4 few ships anchors, &c. 4 do. quills november 12 tukt-tf
To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Tuckerton Valley, Mifflin county, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing stream, that has fall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market Street. november 20 12w
FOR SALE, Fifty Acres of Good Land, LYING IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY, State of New Jersey. TWENTY-FOUR acres of which are Woodland, the rest Meadow. This land lies about half a mile from Timber-Creek, and two miles from the river Delaware, the county road passing through it, and the great road only two miles distant. For terms, apply to PATRICK DOGHERTY, Sign of the Rainbow, in Shippens, between Second and Third Streets. dec 4 4wtf&12w
ADVERTISEMENT. TODD & MOTT, Of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having affixed over their effects, real, personal, and mixed, to the subscribers for the benefit of all their Creditors— Notice is hereby Given, TO all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts to either of the assignees, in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged without delay. John Waddington John Rhodes } Assignees. John Allen. } nov. 26 tukt&fatF
ALL PERSONS, Having demands against the Estate of HENRY SCHAEFFER, deceased, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant and Shopkeeper are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated and all persons indebted to said Estate are desired to make speedy payment to CASPAR W. HAINES, FREDERICK GAUL, } administrators 11th mo. 13 12w3w
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of six per cent. funded debts, standing in the name of Jane Gabrielle Rigaud, of Geneva, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. No. 3195. Reg. office 19th May '95, 1 rect. for 1000 13.13.1. do. 14th do. do. 1 do. for 3500 Willings & Francis. October 24. codw
FOR SALE. Rice, in whole and half Tierces. Sherry, and } WINES. Teneriffe. Carolina and Georgia Indigo. AND A PARCEL OF Shipping Furs and Skins. Apply to N. & J. Frazier, No. 95, So. Front Street. november 13 31w3w
Samuel & Miers Fisher, No. 27, DOCK-STREET. Have received per the MORNING STAR, from Teneriffe, Good Cargo Wine, In Pipes, Hogheads and Quarter Casks. Per the PALLAS, from Hamburg, German Oznabrigs & Tickenburghs. And by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool, Bristol, Hull and Dublin, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WOOLLEN GOODS, PRINCIPALLY ON CONSIGNMENT. Which they are desirous of selling by the Package, in which are separately made up the following articles on low terms: Rose Blankets, 6-4, to 10-4 2 1/2 & 3 point blankets Mottled and green Rugs 6-4 to 3-4 Mist and dres Forrest cloths, listed Feannoughs Blue Plains Blue, mist and drab plains, sorted prices Mist, twill'd, striped and blue coatings, do Blue, mist and brown kersey duffils, sorted colors and prices Mill'd drab Broadcloths, sorted prices Blue Broadcloths, do Low priced Broadcloths, colors neatly sorted Swandown, striped and printed Kerfeymeres Mixed and sorted colored Kerfeymeres Neat super and superfine cloths, Classics and Beveretts White, yellow and red Flannels, sorted prices Green and white Baize Yarn Hose and Caps Coarse and fine Hats, in cases of 6 dozen each 20 pieces superfine wide Black Ruffils Joans Spinning and Camblets With an invoice of common and fine drawn NAILS, flat and sharp points, well assorted They have also for Sale, British Oznabrigs Ravens Duck } IN BALES. Ruffia Sheetings Saxon and Bohemia Dowlas—in Chells Brown quadruple Silefias and white Platillas, do Irish Linens, in Boxes Irish Dowlas, white and brown Irish Sheetings, do Irish Sacking Shot, assorted. Red and White Lead and Spanish Brown T Crawley Millington Steel Queens ware, in Crates Glass ware, in Crates and hogheads Newcastle Grindstones. Boxes tin plates A few pipes London market Teneriffe Wine India Nomall Hdkfs. Long Cloths } IN BALES. Humhums Womans shoes, in barrels Spermaceti Candles, in boxes. 11 mo 17 3aw6w
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 6
Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS INTENDING to decline their present business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, a handsome assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. in lots to suit the purchasers. John Green & Co. No. 16, North Second Street. Ironmongers. Will find the above Goods not unworthy their attention. nov. 23 6
DOBFIN & ROBERTS, TAYLORS, RESPECTFULLY informs their Customers, and the Public in general, that they have removed from No. 114, Chestnut Street, to No. 30, South Fourth Street; Where orders in their line will be thankfully received and diligently attended to. november 15 mwf&12w
French Language. G. DUFIEF, No. 63, SOUTH SECOND STREET, WILL OPEN HIS DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N.B.—Private tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, secrecy, and dispatch. nov. 10 ewtf
JOHN J. PARRY, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, HAS again opened at his usual Stand, No. 38, South Second Street—where he has for Sale, A VARIETY OF Excellent Gold & Silver Watches, AND A FEW Eight Day Clocks, Which will be warranted to give satisfaction. An assortment of Gold, Steel and Gilt chains, Seals and Keys. All kinds of Clock and Watch work done with particular attention as heretofore. An Apprentice wanted. november 12 mwf&12w
LARENCE SECKEL, No. 155, Market-Street. First quality London Particular Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon } WINES. Cognac Brandy, 1st to 4th proof. Syrups. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. dec 3 mwf&12w
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. Deserted last night, a second time, from the Marine Camp, David Luper, a fitter. He had when he went away, a plain blue jacket and velv't blue overall, a round hat, which had been bound with yellow, and which he had ripped off in his first desertion, and a pair of new shoes. He is a Carpenter by trade, has grey eyes, sandy hair, fallow complexion and a notch in his upper lip. His back is full fore from a flogging he got a few days ago. He may be discovered by his fisting, as he plays extremely well. W. W. BURROWS Major Com. of the Marine Corps. October 17.
The time of an Active BLACK BOY, WHO is about sixteen years old, and has five years to serve, to be disposed of. He is well acquainted with the business of a farm, and handy at cooking or waiting in the house. Enquire at the office of this Gazette. nov. 26 codw
WHO writes a good hand, understands accounts and can be well recommended, wants a Situation as Clerk or Assistant in a Wholesale Store, or Consulting-house. Application to be made at this Office. nov 14 6
To be Let, AND POSSESSION GIVEN ON THE 14th APRIL NEXT, THE CITY TAVERN, Now in the possession of Samuel Richard, apply at this Office. november 13 5
IMPORTED, In the Ships Active and Liberty, from HAMBURGH. *Tickenburghs, Oznabrigs, White Platillas Brown Silefias Bretagnes, Hessian Rolls Brown Ruffia Sheetings German Lindsleys, Bed Ticks, &c. For Sale by GEORGE PENNOCK, no. 103 Market-street. nov. 20 6
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of William Beauchamp, lately deceased, are desired to make immediate payment and those who have any claims against said Estate to produce their accounts properly attested to Saml. Price, executor. nov. 20 dim
BEEF, OF THE FIRST QUALITY, And fit for India voyages.—For Sale By WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 168, High Street. nov. 23. duf
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, Belfast Canvass, No. 1, to 7, On moderate terms for Cash or a short credit. James Lyle, South Seventh Street, near Chestnut. nov 16 6
Forty Dollars Reward. DESERTED, From a Detachment of Men under my command, at Camp West Schuylkill, viz. October 29. GEORGE KELLER, 40 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches in height, dark hair and complexion, born in Holland, no Trade, speaks broken English and very talkative, has a dimple in his chin. November 6. John Murphy, 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches in height, grey eyes, dark hair and complexion, born in Ireland, city of Dublin, by trade a Hozier. Jacob Iden, 34 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, grey eyes, sandy hair, fresh complexion, born in New-England, state of Connecticut, a repeated deserter, by trade a Blacksmith. November 7. William Collins, 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, sandy hair, fresh complexion, grey eyes, born in Ireland, county of Wexford, by trade a Gardner, has worked for some time about Philadelphia, he is very fond to hear himself sing. All the above deserters are very much addicted to liquor, and will take other people's property if in their power, are artificially marked on their backs, had on, when they went away, their regimental clothing. Whoever apprehends said deserters, shall receive forty dollars reward, or ten dollars for each, with all reasonable expenses, by applying to me as above, EDWARD MILLER, captain 2d regiment of Infantry commanding. nov 10 6
BALLAST. A QUANTITY to be disposed of, if applied for immediately, on board the ship Louis, lying near Mr. HUMPHREY'S Ship Yard. november 10. 6
ALL PERSONS having any legal demands against the estate of William Penn, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, Tavern keeper, are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the subscriber in Philadelphia. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH Adminr. October 31st, 1798.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twentieth day of August, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Smith Barton, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America—By Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Correspondent Member of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors, of such copies during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
A Young Man, WHO writes a good hand, understands accounts and can be well recommended, wants a Situation as Clerk or Assistant in a Wholesale Store, or Consulting-house. Application to be made at this Office. nov 14 6
A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN A. SHAEFFER, of Philadelphia, who has for a few years past been in the Southern States, has had the effrontery to draw several Bills of Exchange on Timothy Pickering, Esq. Secretary of State, and myself, and by that means has defrauded a number of persons of their money, deceiving them by an exhibition of letters and papers with the names affixed of divers public characters and reputable merchants highly recommendatory of said Shaeffer; to one of these papers I find my name subscribed, but I do not know the man; they are villainous forgeries! To prevent further imposition, I have requested the printers of Newspapers in the United States to publish this for the benefit of their fellow-citizens. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. Trenton, New Jersey, October 24, 1798. }