Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-04-11 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2047.]
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
This Day will be Landed, AT CUTHBERT'S WHARF, From on board the ship Townsend, capt. Lovering from St. Kitts, 124 Puncheons Rum, 24 ditto Molasses, 1200 Bushels Salt, FOR SALE, BY Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co. No. 43, Penn-street.
SAID SHIP IS ALSO FOR SALE. Apply as above. march 20 def
UNITED STATES, } ss. Pennsylvania District, } Notice is hereby given, THAT a special District Court of the United States will be held at the City Hall in the city of Philadelphia, in and for the Pennsylvania district, on Tuesday the 16th day of April next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon of that day, for the Trial of an Information filed by William Rawle, Esquire, Attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against
The Brigantine AMELIA ADDELL, with her tackle, apparel and appurtenances, and cargo, consisting of Sugar, Coffee, Oranges and Limes. The said Brigantine Amelia Adrell being a vessel owned by persons residing within the United States, and employed in traffic with persons resident within the jurisdiction of the French Republic, contrary to the act of Congress, in such case made and provided and issued therefor, &c. By order of the Court. DAVID CALDWELL, Clerk of the District Court. march 20 toOff
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10 ssu
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscribers, living in Somerset county, State of Maryland, on the 24th of December last, two Negro Men; George and Randle—George is about six feet high, twenty-two years of age, and of a yellow complexion—on when he went away a dark cloth coat, kersey breeches and white yarn stockings; he is a pretty good player on the fiddle—Randle is about five feet two inches high, twenty years of age, and of a yellow complexion, has a loud hoarse voice, and is a good deal how-legged; he pretends to be something of a cobbler;—had on when he went away, a fustian coat, home-made kersey breeches and white yarn stockings. There is no doubt, but they will change their clothes as well as their names—they have been taken up on the 29th of December last at Duck-creek, in the State of Delaware, and committed by John Cole, Esq. (by the names of Stephen and Charles) to the care of John W. Wharts and Thomas Kerker, from whom they made their escape.—Whoever apprehends the above negroes, and has them secured in jail, so that the subscribers may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or fifty dollars for either. John Nelson. William Bownes. Salisbury, Somerset county } ssu. Maryland, February 13, 1799.
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD M'CALL, At his Store No. 187, fourth Second street, An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens, Calico, silk umbrellas, an assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Lutestring, do. do. satins, do. do. feuthawa, do. do. silk handkerchiefs, do. do. sewing silks, Black Taffeties, ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan 24
The Subscribers have for Sale, AT THEIR COUNTING HOUSE, No. 35, Dock-street, White and Red Lead, Patent Shot No. 1 & 8 & 13, Bordeaux Brandy 1st & 4th proof, Claret in casks—first quality. Thos. Murgatroyd & Sons. march 29. mwscf3w
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store, No. 136, Market Street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONNAR, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public. ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN WITTESIDES & Co. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co.
WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. jan 29.
Goods supposed to have been stolen. The following articles, the following property, were brought from the late Mayor's office and deposited with the present Mayor, at no. 157 South Front Street, where they are open for the inspection of any person who may think themselves interested therein, to wit: 3 blankets, 1 coverlid, 3 hats, 1 blue cloth coat, 1 spotted mouselin coat, 2 grey plain coats, 3 tailors jackets, 2 striped pique de mar feilles waistcoats, 2 do. half worn, 1 dark crooked striped, 1 green silk laced, 1 white embroidered, 1 striped winter, 1 flannel, 1 pr. blackatin breeches, 3 pair nankeen do., 7 pair trowsers, Several pair of Silk and cotton hose, white and check shirts, cravats & hankerchiefs, 1 silver lock buckle, 6 do. tea spoons, 1 roll of coarse sheeting, 1 do. of white dowla, 1 piece of striped calico, 1 coarse mouselin sheet, 3 kegs of flints, And sundry other articles of small value. Mayors Office, march 23.
IMPORTED, In the British ship Douglas, capt. Walker, from London, just arrived, Cannon—Woolwich proof 9 lb caliber, bored from the solid weighing 16 cwt. 2 qrs. and 200 wt. each. Ditto of 6 lb caliber, wt. 11 cwt. 2 qrs. each, Ditto Swivels, mounted. Cannon shot, viz. Canister, cross bar and round 30 cal. shot, musketry, fowling pieces and musketry. Ship Store, Harman's and Saddle Pissols, A large assortment of Plats, 150 cal. shot, Brown Stout in Bottles, Panthoo's Stoves assorted from 20 to 40 inches diameter, 40 Cal. Shot, No. 1, to 6, 3000 Buhlers Cones, 50 Crates Window Glass, 100 Crates and 100 hds. Queens ware adapted to the West India Market, 6 bales Whitney blankets 8 4 and 10-4. To sale by THOMAS & JOHN KETLAND. Walnut Street N. East. March 16.
Who have also on hand, Claret in casks, first quality, Old Port Wine, Hickman's Swords, hangers, &c., Dry White Lead, Ironmongery and webbing by the package, Bottoms, A case of bell roll iron, Painted floor cloths, English quart bottles in crates of 12 dozen each, Russia bar iron, Hemp and cordage, Cables from 7 to 16 inches, Platters and Brigs, A few trunks belt kit and morocco skins, Basket fair in hides.
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business—For particulars enquire at no. 68, South Fourth Street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. jan 13.
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chestnut-street. nov. 22. The subscribers have on hand, and for sale at reduced prices, the following articles, viz. Seventy Pipes London Particular Madeira Wine, the vintage of '96, since when they have lain in a store well adapted to their improvement; 25 Chestnut Young Hylon Tea; An invoice of well assorted China—original cost between 8 and 9000 dollars, in Canton. HIGBEE & MILNOR. march 21.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF PETER & HENRY MIERCKEN, Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to Peter Miercken, and those having demands, to present their accounts to the same for settlement. Peter Miercken, Henry Miercken, march 21.
NOTICE. THE creditors of the late William Compton, deceased, who have not rendered to the Administrators accounts of their claims properly attested, are hereby informed, that if they do not exhibit such accounts on or before the seventeenth day of April next ensuing, their claims will be forever excluded, as a dividend will then be struck and paid by S. Wilson, at No. 145 Chestnut-street, on any day proceeding. And all those who are still delinquent in discharging the debts due from them to the estate of the late Wm. Compton deceased, aforesaid, will be pleased to take notice, that fair play will be commenced against them, without respect to persons, if not discharged before that day. Isaac Cothrell } Administrators. John Hazeworth } Samuel Wilson } march 23 m.w. & f. 117A.
NOTICE. THE Following certificates of shares of the stock of the Bank of the United States have been lost or destroyed at least, to wit: 13 shares in the name of Peter Blight, of which 5 shares No. 4185, 5 shares No. 4186, and 3 shares No. 4187, and 6 shares in the name of John Bicker Church, No. 2058, which were forwarded by the Couriers of Leicester packet from Falmouth for New-York—and ten shares of said stock in the name of Studdiford & Son, of Amsterdam, No. 1796, which were forwarded by the Packet from Falmouth for New-York in November 1794; and for the renewal of which application is made at the said Bank and all persons concerned are desired to take notice, CLEMENT BIDDLE. march 12 dgm
Take Notice That I have applied to the Judges of the court of common pleas for the county of Northumberland, for the benefit of the insolvent act, and it has been appointed Monday the 22nd day of April next, to hear me and my creditors at the court house in Sunbury, where they may attend if they think proper. To all my Creditors. James Towar. march 20 wed3w
Notice. A CERTIFICATE of one share of Bank of United States, stock standing in the name of Dumas de Valton, having been lost or mislaid, application is made at the said Bank for renewal of the same; all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Abraham Van Beuren. march 20. dgm
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient; thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs—and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, } Assignees. WILLIAM BUCKLEY, } JOHN HALL, } J. Thomas. dec. 31. def
NOTICE. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber has applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Northumberland, for the benefit of the act of Assembly passed on the 4th day of April last for the relief of insolvent debtors, and that the said Judges have appointed the fourth Monday in April next, to hear him and his creditors at the Court House, in the town of Sunbury in the said county. ROBERT GRAY. march 28 e th. 3w
To be sold by private sale, A NUMBER of Lots for building, of different size and situation, on the Bristol road, adjoining that well known stand called the Washington tavern, between the 9 and 10 mile stones where the mail and a number of public stages are flying continually. The situation is high and healthy and easy of access both by land and water, within a few rods of the Pennypack creek, where there is a safe navigation and good landing, where grist and merchant mills are carrying on a considerable trade; the above road being the best at all seasons of the year of any coming out of the city—A plan of the said lots may be seen, and the conditions of sale made known by the subscriber near the premises. JOHN HOLME. tn. th. fa. tf. march 19.
Red Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Herds Grass and White Clover } SEEDS, All warranted fresh and free from all foul seed, FOR SALE, BY C. ROBERTS, No. 97, Market, between Second and Third streets. Who has also on hand, a general assortment of Ironmongery, fadery, cutlery and brass ware; J. Crowley Millington steel, pig-lead, block-tin, red lead, Spanish brown, Venetian red, Vermilion, &c. &c. Wholesale & Retail. march 2 la.m.&u.&f. ALL Persons having any Demands against the estate of the late Robert Gardie, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON, } Executors. JOHN CR. } Walnut-street. No. 12, Dock-street. jan. 14. 3awtf
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the estate of MONROE LEWIS, late of this city, merchant, deceased, are desired to make immediate payment, and those who have demands against it to produce them for payment to Thomas Morris, } executors. Samuel Caster, } Joseph Morris, } at the Counting House of JOSEPH S. LEWIS, no. 25, Dock-street. march 23. 3awim
CHINA GOODS. Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, CONSISTING OF BOHEA } TEAS. Young hyson } Hyson and Imperial } White nankeens, Lutestring, colored and black, Senhaw } do. do. Handkerchiefs } do. do. Sewing silks } do. do. Black hair ribbon, Black fustian, Calico in small bales, Old Madeira wine fit for use. China ware in dining and tea sets. On Hand, 50 trunks and casks dimities, muslin, ginghams, mouselins and pullicat handkerchiefs, in small packages, for the West-India market. 25 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. A bale of woollen cloths, low priced. Salt-canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches. Raised copper bottoms in tins. A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Sheathing paper. New-Orleans indigo. Paints of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine fit for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. feb. 11 m.w.&f. tf.
Capital Wharf, Lot & Stores, ALSO, SUNDRY GROUND-RENTS. To be Sold, at Public Vendue, at the Merchants' Coffee-House, on the 17th day of the 4th month, at 7 o'clock in the evening, if not previously disposed of at private sale, THAT valuable estate 71 feet on Water-street, bounded on the North by Sassafras street, and extending into the river Delaware; on which are erected very extensive stores and wharf, in good repair—Plenty of water for the largest ships to lay at the wharf! In every respect a capital situation for any business requiring extensive ware-houses and the convenience of a wharf; or for any person wishing to invest money in real estate, that produces a handsome income. ALSO, The following Ground-Rents, well secured, on Sassafras, Seventh & Cherry-streets: Dolls. Cts. 205 90 per ann. payable by John Nicholson, 35 do do Robert Evans, sen. 31 35 do do William Powell, 40 do do William Bell, 40 do do John Evans, jun. 39 do do Andrew Beamer, 63 do do Maurice Moynihan, 33 60 do do Henry Pepper, 19 80 do do Thos. Newby & wife, 30 90 do do John How, 19 93 do do The Pennsylvania Society for the abolition of Slavery, 23 75 do do Adam Zantzingers, 31 35 do do Ellis Fry, 46 07 do do William Rinehart, 46 07 do do Peter Fritz, 46 07 do do Valentine Hoffman, 45 do do Valentine Umbeshend, 48 58 do do Jacob Colloday, 120 27 do do Frederick Huls, On Brown, between Second and Third streets, Northern Liberties: 20 per ann. payable by Jacob Houfer, 20 do do Joseph Fitch. For further particulars, enquire of JOHN WARDER, No. 208, North Front-street. 3d month, 29 m.w.&f. 117A
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET-STREET, ROBERT KID, HAVING purchased the Stock of the above firm, solicits the patronage of the public and their friends; where they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods: A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead, Black Tin and Crowley Steel, Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nests, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery, feb. 16. 3aw wscf
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, HAS removed to No. 126, South Front street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured Ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS. Canada Beaver & Muskrat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. jan. 29. 1aw6m
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Dock, near Third-street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF COSSAS } Baftas, Mamoolies, Humhums, Taffetas, Striped Doreas, Calicoes, Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. 1awtf
PROPOSAL. By THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone House, No. 41, South Second Street, for furnishing by subscription, ENCYCLOPEDIA; OR A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE; On a plan entirely new: By which the different Sciences and Arts are digested into the Form of distinct TREATISES or SYSTEMS, COMPREHENDING The History, Theory, and Practice, of each, according to the Latest Discoveries and improvements; and full Explanations given of Various Detached parts of Knowledge, whether Relating to Natural and Artificial Objects, or to Matters Ecclesiastical, Civil, Military, Commercial, &c. Including Explanations of the most important Topics relative to Religion, Morals, Manners, and the Economy of Life; together with a description of all the Countries, Cities, principal Mountains, Seas, Rivers, &c. throughout the World; a General History, Ancient and Modern, of the different Empires, Kingdoms, and States; and an account of the Lives of the most eminent Persons in every Nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Compiled from the Writings of the best Authors, in several Languages; the most approved Dictionaries, as well of General Science as of Particular Branches; the Transactions, Journals, and Memoirs, of learned Societies, both at home and abroad; the MS. Lectures of eminent Professors on different Sciences; and a variety of original Materials, furnished by an extensive Correspondence. The Publisher having been solicited to furnish sets of this valuable and important work by one volume at a time, which by dividing the payments, might make the acquisition of the work more convenient to purchasers, proposes to dispose of the few remaining copies on the following: CONDITIONS. The Work being already completed in Eighteen large Quarto Volumes in boards, Elegantly printed on Superfine paper, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two Copper plates: I. A volume in boards will be delivered to each Subscriber in the first week of every month till the whole be delivered, which will take a period of eighteen months. II. Every Subscriber on receiving the first Volume, to pay Twenty Dollars. On receiving the Second 15 Dollars The Third, 12 Dollars The Fourth, 10 Dollars The Fifth, 10 Dollars The Sixth, 8 Dollars and Five dollars for each of the succeeding volumes, till the whole is delivered, which will amount in the whole to One Hundred and Thirty-five Dollars, being the present price for complete sets. Any subscriber who may chuse to have the whole in a shorter time than 18 months, may have any number of volumes that may be agreeable at the same time at the above prices. To prevent any misunderstanding it is proper to express that no volume will be delivered to any person without the money, and as the less on hand are but few in number, it will be requisite that such as choose to become subscribers should apply as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Complete Sets may be had as above, or bound in various manners. march 6. wscf 6w.
FOR SALE, 50,000 Acres of LAND, LYING in the county of Rutherford, State of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Guell, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 25 from the town of Abington, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 10, 5 and 1500 acres each, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchasers, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in possession. The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the right, to which the patents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to F. A. TUBEUF. Petersburg, Feb. 11. 22w3m
Just Received, And to be Sold, by JAMES HUMPHREYS, In Third-street, opposite the Bank of the United States. A FEW COPIES OF DISCOURSES, ON SEVERAL IMPORTANT SUBJECTS. By the late Right Rev. SAMUEL SEABURY, D. D. Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in the States of Connecticut & Rhode-Island. Published from Manuscripts prepared by the Author for the Press. The late publications of Robertson's North America, Staunton's Embassy, the Weymouth Bell, with a variety of others—STATIONARY of all kinds, and BLANKS and STAMPS of every denomination, may be had of said Humphreys. april 3 end at
WHERE IS ISAAC PAINTER having made an assignment of all his property for the benefit of all his creditors who sign his discharge—the assignee willing to arrange the business as soon as possible, and likewise to give the said Isaac Painter an opportunity of doing something for himself and family; therefore those creditors who have not signed his discharge are informed that unless they come forward and sign the same discharge on or before the first day of May next ensuing, they will be excluded the benefit of a dividend; and all those who are indebted to the said firm are requested to make immediate payment to prevent further trouble. JACOB CLARK, Assignee. march 3. 3awtf

COLLECTOR'S OFFICE. Philadelphia, April 6, 1799.  For sale at public auction, At the Custom House, on Tuesday the 7th of May, 1799, the following Merchandise, which remain in the Custom House Stores more than nine months unclaimed by the owners or consignees thereof.  83 No. 26 one trunk containing linen, muslin and dimity TIW 2 one case containing plush C&Co. 1 one box containing tapes P PD one box muslin books one box sewing needles four chests of Chinese curiosities, two large paintings Mrs. Boulton, one box indigo IM one box containing shoes and cotton Joshua Gilpin one box garden seeds one box containing cotton stockings, shirts, pocket handkerchiefs & shoes. three boxes containing six hundred and sixty one numbers of Winterbo- than's general description of Ameri- ca X one box soap gls four hds beans W one bag coffee M two barrels walnuts one barrel peminto one box sugar P&C 188 eight cases guns PD 1 one case containing a forte piano one box artificial flowers.  april 8 dt7M
For Kingston. THE SHIP  TOWNSEND. JOHN SHERRER, Master. With good accommodations for passengers—will sail on the 13th inst. For passage only apply to SAMUEL RHoads, No. 1, Penn-street. dtf
For Charleston, (S. C.) THE MAIL PACKET  YEATMAN, Capt. LOUGHRAN,—with good ac- commodation for passengers. will positively sail at 8 o'clock on Friday morning the 12th inst. For freight or passage ap- ply to the captain on board at Smith's wharf, the first above Race street. March 5. dtf
FOR LONDON. The British armed ship  DOUGLAS, JAMES WALKER, captain. NOW ready to receive a Cargo—for freight or passage apply to Thomas & John Keiland. April 3 dtf
JUST LANDING, From on board the ship Woodbury Bims' JOHN B. HODGES, commander, from CANTON,—and for sale by JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155, South Water-street, Bohea Teas, in whole, half, and qr. chests, Hyson, Hyson Gomee, Young Hyson and Hyson Gomee Teas, in quarter chests, Souchong and Pecho Souchong in quarter chests and boxes. An assortment of Silks, Boglepoes, Hair Ribbon, Umbrellas, and Fans. A complete assortment of China Ware, Rhubarb, Callas, Nankeen, &c. &c. April 9 dtf
New Philadelphia. THE proprietors of the high ground in the neighbourhood of this city, known by the name of Springeersbury Manor; bounded on the west by the river Schuylkill, on the east by Fourth street, from Schuylkill, on the north by Francis's lane, and on the south by Callowhill street) have agreed to appropriate it for the purpose of build- ing a new city as a summer retreat. The plan in two sections may be seen at the Coffee house. The main street, 100 feet wide, runs nearly east and west along the top of the ridge, striking Schuylkill a little above the upper ferry, where nature has placed everlasting abut- ments, and flanked in abundance to form a per- manent bridge of one arch, that cannot be approach- ed by ice or floods. A street of 66 feet wide, is laid out on each side of, and parallel to the Main street. These are cross- ed by five new streets at right angles, and by the continuation of Front, Second, Third and Fourth streets from Schuylkill. The situation is high, airy and healthy, and com- mands an extensive prospect. The water is good. The canal runs obliquely through it. It is just a sufficient distance from the Delaware for a pleasant walk, to give an appetite to dinner after the business of the day is over. April 3 18at.
To be sold at Public Vendue, On Saturday next the 13th inst. at 3 o'clock in the af- ternoon, on the premises, One hundred and eleven of the highest and best situated Lots in the New Town, Each containing 30 feet front, and about 200 deep. The whole is situated on the west side of Fourth Street from Schuylkill, on the high ground opposite Bush Hill gardens, agreeably to a plan at the Coffee House, and at the old city Auction Store. To accommodate purchasers, one lot will be put, up at a time, and the buyer will have the right to take as many adjoining, as he may think proper, at the same rate. The terms are, one third cash, approved notes at three months for the remainder, when deeds clear of all encumbrances, will be given. Connelly & Co. Auct'rs. t.s. April 3.
Just Received, From HAMBURG by the JASON, VISSER, and via Baltimore and for sale by the subscribers Platillas, Creas à la Morlaix, Dowlas Checks and Stripes, Lithadoes Bretagnes, Ticklenburgs, Barcelona Brandy in Pipes. Port Wine in quarter casks. On Hand, Claret in Hogheads, Bourdeaux Brandy, Ruffs Bristles. Erich & Lewis Bollman. No. 10, Spruce-street. April 1 dtf
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, On Willings and Francis's Wharf, 200 Gin Casks, Also, a few bales of Bengal Goods. G. WILLING. Feb. 28. dtf
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 11. MR. PITT'S SPEECH, ON THE UNION WITH IRELAND. HOUSE OF COMMONS, JANUARY 31, 1799.
The order of the day for taking into con- sideration his majesty's last message respecting Ireland, and the message itself being read, The chancellor of the exchequer rose, and spoke in substance as follows:— When I proposed this day, for taking his majesty's most gracious message into conside- ration, I indulged the hope that the result of a similar communication to the parliament of Ireland would have been more favorable to the success of a measure which I then shot and still continue to think of the utmost im- portance to the power, the resources and stability of the empire, to the best interests of both countries, and in a particular man- ner calculated to secure the peace, tranquility and improvement of the latter kingdom— That hope, I regret to say, from the proceed- ings of the Irish legislature, at least one branch of it, is for the present disappointed. I feel and know that with the parliament of Ireland resides the full and entire competen- cy on behalf of those whom they represent, and with whose interests they are entrusted, to adopt or to reject any proposition which may be addressed to them by the legislature of this country. I see that one of the branch- es of the Irish parliament has expressed a re- pugnance even to enter upon the considera- tion of the subject. Convinced, however, as I am, that the subject is deeply connected with the general welfare of the empire, with the interests of England, and with the tran- quility and advantage of Ireland, I must re- gret that the recommendation, even for its discussion, was, in the first instance, receiv- ed with such sentiments. But whatever feel- ings of regret I may entertain at their deci- sion, knowing that they have the undoubted right to pronounce for themselves, I speak of their determination with respect. At a moment so critical and eventful, no man can be less inclined than I am to pursue any con- duct, or to with any sentiment, that could excite any differences that can be fatal to the common interest of the two countries, or in any degree to weaken the advantages of that connection, which is admitted to be so essen- tial to the interests of both. Yet, while I respect the right of the Irish parliament to decide for themselves, nor doubt the indivi- dual motives of those who contributed to the determination, I feel likewise that here I have rights to exercise and duties to perform. Those rights and duties not only permit, but perhaps now more than ever require, that I should explain and record the principles upon which the executive government has acted, and the views by which it was guided in bring- ing forward this subject for discussion. It remains for me, then, to give a general out- line of the nature of a plan of such magni- tude and importance, and which I consider as so intimately connected with the dearest in- terests of the empire. Should I succeed in convincing you of the advantages of that plan, though while the sentiments of the Irish parliament remain unchanged, there can be no chance of its receiving its full success, I do not think that we are called upon alto- gether to abandon from the discussion. On the contrary, it will rather be our duty to state distinctly the grounds upon which the mea- sure is entertained, and the principles by which we are guided. If after due delibera- tion you should feel the importance of the plan, the resolutions which you may after- wards adopt ought to remain as a record of the principles by which you will abide, and the general views upon which you are willing to draw closer the connection which subsists between the two countries, whenever the parliament of Ireland shall think fit to enter upon the consideration of the subject. At all events, no person can deny that a question like this, which in its very nature is calcu- lated on the outlet to operate on the passions, which appealing so directly to the honest feel- ings of national pride, so liable to miscon- struction, so open to misrepresentation, ought to be fairly known. It is right that its basis and its object should be understood. It is fit that the views and intentions of his majesty's government in bringing into discussion this most interesting subject should be stated and explained. Yet, in this, I look much far- ther than mere vindication. I feel the mea- sure which was in contemplation, to be found on a utility to both countries, so clear and so demonstrable, so advantageous to the em- pire in general, to Ireland, which all agree cannot be separated from it without ruin to herself, that to secure its adoption it is of the utmost importance to state the plan fully, impartially and temperately; to submit it in that shape to those who are so deeply interested in its success, in order that the landed and commercial interests be ena- bled to examine fairly a plan, in which they are so nearly concerned, and that they may have an opportunity of pronouncing an un- biased judgment after they have pursued an impartial enquiry. I am the more inclined to follow this course when I observe, that amidst all the advantages which a question of this nature in its outlet presents to its oppo- sers, barely one half of those who voted up- on it in one house of parliament, declared a- gainst all discussion. In the other house of parliament, where so great a proportion of the property of the country resides, it was carried in favor of consideration by a deci- sive majority. Bearing in mind the various modes by which a measure like this can be af- fected in its outlet, the prejudices and the pas- sions it may raise, many of the people of Ireland, and no inconsiderable part of the commercial interests of the country have de- clared in its favor. When the temper of the country shall subside into a disposition for so- ber examination, there is room to hope, there-
fore, that the measure will be adopted—tho' not by a unanimous vote, which in such a question is not to be expected by the decisive voice of parliament, and will be hailed with the approbation of the enlightened majority of the country. It is in this hope that I am still inclined to submit to you a general out- line of the plan proposed, not with the de- sign to urge it at this present moment; but in order that it may be known and under- stood, that it may be weighed and examined, that it may have a chance to produce upon the minds of the people of Ireland that ef- fect, which, in regard to their particular in- terests, and the general welfare of the em- pire, is so much to be desired. Impressed with these sentiments, then, it is my object at present to state not the detail of the plan, which must be the subject of much future discussion, but a general outline of the prin- ciples on which it is founded. The direct mode seems to be to open the nature of the resolutions on which both parliaments would be called upon to decide. With a view to this object, it may be necessary to move that the house resolve itself into a committee to take these resolutions into consideration. It is not my intention there, however, to call for any vote. Some future day will be fix- ed for the discussion, and if on a full in- vestigation it should be the opinion of the com- mittee that the plan is calculated to secure the advantages at which it aims, they will recommend the adoption of it. Nothing could contribute more to the happy attain- ment of so great an object, than that par- liament should express its sentiments, lay them at the foot of the throne, and leave it to his majesty, at a proper moment, to com- municate to the parliament of Ireland the decision of the British legislature. I shall proceed, therefore, to explain the general nature of the resolutions which it is my in- tention to propose. Before entering upon any statement of the plan, however, it will be proper to lay, something of the general grounds of expediency on which the mea- sure is founded. I am happy to find that the leading object, the necessity of maintain- ing and rendering perpetual the connexion between the two countries, is recognised. This principle was stated as fully and as strongly as it could be laid down by an hon- ourable gentleman opposite to me, who last debate deprecated all discussion. So far I agreed with the hon. gentleman; but I likewise viewed the matter in a more comprehensive light. I agreed with him not merely that the connection between the two countries should be maintained, but I contended that it should be considered in all its aspects and all its tendencies; that it should be our object to maintain and to cherish that connexion in such a manner, as to give weight and vigor to our imperial strength; to carry to their utmost height the resources of the empire, to improve the happiness, to promote the prosperity of Ireland, and to communicate to her inhabitants a full portion of the bles- sings by which the people of Great Britain are distinguished. Feeling, then, the para- mount importance of maintaining that con- nection, what is now its situation? We have lately seen this connection attacked both by domestic treason, and by foreign force. We see, that, in a contest in which the arms of this country have so of- ten triumphed, the only one which remains to our enemy, baffled and defeated, is that of disuniting Ireland from the British em- pire. In how many instances the defeated attempts of the enemy have turned to the glory and strength of this country, a review of our successes has already shewn. God grant, that in this attempt to disunite the British empire, their efforts may be to knit our strength, to encircle our resources, and to add to the energy of that power which has combated their designs, and which forms the chief barrier to the civilized world against the usurpation of France. This connection we have been assailed by domestic treason, linked with foreign force, and arising too out of the declared designs of the enemy. We have resisted domestic treason prosecuting its baneful attempts by every artifice, grafting ja- cobinism on the old designs which necessarily grew out of the state of Ireland. Seeing them so clearly how much the connection, which it is our object to cherish, is endangered, surely it is not idle to think of some new arrange- ments to guard against a danger now more urgent and more malignant. Whatever sentiments might formerly have been enter- tained on the subject of Ireland, we know that this is considered as the most vulnerable part of the empire. We ought to profit by the designs of the enemy to strengthen our- selves against their attack. From their con- duct we ought to draw an useful lesson for the regulation of ours. We ought to avail ourselves of the means of defence suggested by the artfulness of their attack. It is their wish that they should be infatuated enough not to apply the only remedy which will consolidate our own power, and defeat their machinations. It will hardly, I think, be denied by any one, that these circumstances exclusive of every other consideration, are sufficient to justify a review and considera- tion of the state of connection between the two countries. It requires but a moment's reflection for any man who has marked the progress of events, to decide what is the true state and character of this connection. We see that it is one which does not afford that security, which in times less dangerous and less critical than the present would have been necessary, to enable the empire fully to avail itself of its strength and resources. When last I addressed the House on this subject, I stated that the adjustment of 1782, so far from being final, left the connexion every hour exposed to the utmost peril, that it consisted in demolishing the old system of connexion, a system which I do not regret, because its narrow spirit not only was inju- rious to Ireland, but detrimental to Great Britain, as it tended to cramp the improve- ment of both, and to deprive us of the ben- efit of common strength. Still, however, if the bare demolition of an old and virtuous system, it stated to be a new and improved system, is the most hypocritical pretence, or the most childish presumption. It is the
system of reforming every thing by substitut- ing nothing. Such, on the review of it is the situation in which the connexion was left by this boasted system, and I shall prove it to be the opinion of parliament, the opin- ion of the ministers themselves, who boasted the adjustment of 1782, to be a new, a per- fect system, that it was incomplete and im- perfect, and that it required the substitution of a new system to place the connexion upon a sure and permanent basis. I shall prove that such was the opinion of some of those who now contribute most to the rejection of a proper plan for securing the connexion without any discussion. Such was the opin- ion of a person for whom I entertain great respect, but for whom I should profess more respect than I feel, were I to say that he fills with equal credit in another place, that situation which you, sir, hold in this house. But that person to whom I allude, once pro- nounced that adjustment which he now maintains to be final, to be a system that could not last. Last Wednesday I alluded to the state of that transaction in 1782. Previous to it a messenger was sent to the Irish parliament desiring to know the causes of the distractions which prevailed in the country, in consequence of which an address was presented by both houses, in which the right asserted by this country to bind Ire- land was stated to be the grievance. These addresses were laid before this house, to which a similar message had been sent. On these a motion was grounded for the repeal of the declaratory law, so that the satisfac- tion required by the Irish legislature was com- plete. Parliament, however, resolved that a further agreement by mutual consent was necessary. [Here Mr. Sheridan suggested that the whole proceedings should be read.] I believe I state correctly the substance of the proceedings; I shall afterwards move that the whole may be read. At present I beg that I may not be interrupted. It certainly was the opinion of the house, that a further agreement by mutual consent was necessary. An address was voted by the house, desiring that measures might be taken for that effect, and the secretary of the day, an honorable gentleman—who, though a member of the house, had not for some time appeared in his place, notified his majesty's answer, an- nouncing that measures should be taken for the purpose recommended. I again assert, that it was in contemplation of the existing administration to perform the pledge thus given; no steps were however taken for this purpose, the adjustment was felt to be im- perfect, and in that state it has since conti- nued. What in point of fact is the connex- ion as it now stands? We say that the two countries should be inseparably connected. At present there are two separate and in- dependent legislatures: the executive power in both must be the same, and the crown retain the right of passing the acts of the Irish legislature under the great seal of Britain, by the advice of British ministers. Such is the basis on which rests a connexion essential to the welfare and the existence of both countries, and such the safeguards by which it is secured. I would ask any man, whether such a connection is sufficient to consolidate the strength, to give vigour to the resources, to establish the tranquility of the empire, to obviate all local jealousies, to determine all commercial relations, to leave clear and precise the complicated interests of the two countries? It is sufficient to state the question, to shew how inadequate the present arrangement must be.—On this point I have the support of that gentleman's au- thority to whom I lately alluded—an au- thority to which some are now disposed to pay more deference than formerly they would have allowed. I refer to the opinions deli- vered by that person on the debate on the Irish propositions in 1785. It is not my in- tention here to discuss the merits of these propositions. In my opinion, however, they went as far as there could be a hope of suc- cess, to draw closer the connection between the two countries, and to place it on a more friendly basis. This I think will be allowed, that those who maintained the arrangement of 1782 to be final, and to be sufficient to establish the connection, will hardly deny that the propositions were necessary to prevent the clashing of local interests. For the sentiments of the gentleman to whom I al- luded on the subject of the Irish propositions, I refer to a record of better authority than that on which the transactions of parliament commonly rest, and authenticated in some degree by himself. I find then that fourteen years ago, two years after the adjustment, a gentleman, then chancellor of the exchequer in Ireland, who now presides in the house of commons, in a debate on the Irish pro- positions, said, "that if this infatuated country (Ireland) now gives up these pro- positions, she may look in vain for the offer at some future period." No, here the right honourable gentleman is mistaken; they have had the offer of the same advantages more complete, and in all respects better calculated to attain their object, which he has now exerted all his influence to reject. But continues he, "things cannot remain as they are. Commercial jealousy is roused; it will increase with an independent legisla- ture, and the political union will be exposed to many shocks which threaten altogether the dissolution of the connection." [Here there was a cry of hear! hear!] I am glad to find these sentiments thus acknowledged. Gentle- men will observe, however, that I am not endeavouring to pledge the right honourable gentleman, whose sentiments I quote, to the measure of an union. My object is to shew that this opinion was, that the state of things established in 1782 was incomplete, and must lead to the danger of dissolving the political connection between the two countries. I do not mean to draw from his sen- timents the inference that a legislative union is now indispensable, but to prove that the adjustment of 1782, in his opinion, was not final. Some gentlemen are now willing to allow great weight to his authority; how then will they get rid of his authority against the boasted adjustment of 1782. I hope that gentlemen will direct their answer to this distinct point, and not mistake the ob-
ject which I have been endeavouring to est- blish. But what is the evil to which the right honourable gentleman alluded in the passage quoted? commercial jealousy between two countries with independent legislature. How then is this jealousy to be obviated? either by a compact to restrict their inde- pendence on commercial subjects, or by blending the two separate legislatures by a legislative union. In spite of that per- son's eloquence and authority, however, when stating the importance of guarding a- gainst the evil, it so happened that the doc- trines derived chiefly from the side of the water succeeded in convincing the Irish people that it would be inconsistent with their independence to submit to any compact whatever. That person says that the un- settled state in which this subject was left, would lead to a separation. The arrange- ment proposed to obviate the inconvenience was then attacked with the same success a- gainst his authority, as now another and more complete remedy has been attacked un- der his auspices. Either then you must leave the seeds of separation in the very nature of the system now established; you must ex- tinguish them by a compact or by a legisla- tive union. With all these arguments and authorities of parliament, the persons who were the authors of the boasted system of 1782, and other persons of weight, tend to shew that it was not final and complete, we have the testimony of experience too to prove its inadequacy to secure the connexion be- tween the two countries on a lasting basis. We did feel that it left the connexion ex- posed to the most imminent perils. On one occasion particularly, it might have produced the most signal calamities, had we not been rescued from the danger by an event, upon which we all look back with a joy which subsequent circumstances have more justified, and confirmed. I allude to the question of the regency. With two inde- pendent legislatures, it was accident alone that preserved the identity of the ex- ecutive power, which is the principal safe- guard of the connection, and this was to be held by tenures so different, as would total- ly have rendered unavailing the security which this identity bestows, or rather would have engendered such disputes and embar- rassments as might have exposed the connex- ion itself to the greatest danger. I should be glad to hear what answer those who deny the danger of clashing and opposition of views on the present system, can give to this pregnant instance of dangerous difference of opinion. Will it be considered as a light matter then, that when we find both in com- mercial as well as political relations, there is no remedy for the clashing opposition which may arise?—After seeing the record- ed opinion of parliament of the parties, by whom the arrangement of 1782 was made, and the testimonies of experience on the whole subject within the short period since it was adopted, perhaps it is hardly necessary to appeal to farther proofs of its inadequacy. But when we consider the distinct powers possessed by the legislatures of the two countries, on all the points of peace and war, of foreign alliance, have we not seen circum- stances to induce us to think it possible at least that on some of these important ques- tions the decision of the two legislatures might have been at variance? Are we talk- ing of an indissoluble connection when we see the influence of particular opinions on the most important points? Can we really think the interests of the empire, or its dif- ferent branches fixed upon a safe and solid basis? I am anxious to discuss this point closely with any set of men, either here or in Ireland. Suppose for instance, that the war which the parliament of this country considered to be just and necessary, had been voted by the Irish legislature to be unjust, unnecessary, and hostile to the principles of humanity and freedom: would the parliament of Ireland have been bound by this country? If not, what security have we, that when most of all necessary for their common interest and common salvation, they shall have but one friend and foe? I am eager to hear what can be said of the solidity of a connexion placed on a basis so imperfect, and liable to be shaken by so many accidents. I have al- ready observed, that in the peculiar circum- stances of the present moment, we may find stronger reasons for correcting the imperfec- tions of the existing system than were to be found at any former period. If I state only that this country is now engaged in a con- test the most important that ever occurred in the history of the world; that Great Britain has made the only manly and suc- cessful stand against the common enemies of all civilized society; if in this great and try- ing situation we find that there is a weak point which diminishes the vigour of our ef- forts, and prevents the only hope of success to a baffled enemy, does not prudence dictate the necessity of strengthening what is weak, and of availing ourselves of our great- est means to enable us to maintain the glo- rious struggle? If in a contest of liberty a- gainst despotism, of property against rapine, of religion against impiety, of a civilized so- ciety against the destroyers of all social or- der; terms which once were represented as unnecessary acclamations, but which are found to be only the feeble expressions of the ca- lamities which the principles and the arms of France have spread in their baleful pro- gress, and which the wounds of a bleeding world attest; if in such a contest, and in such a cause there be any means of remedy- ing our principal weakness, and adding to that strength to which the world now looks as its great bulwark against universal oppression, it is a benefit in itself so solid, so grand, so inestimable, that all minor views, all local considerations, would sink in the comparison. The people of Ireland must feel a pride in being associated with this great and high calling; they must feel proud in contributing to oppose the torrent of un- principled violence, and to defeat the am- bition of the enemy. I need not argue that an union on fair principles would tend to add to the general strength of the empire. There is no statesman so little acquainted with the

general politics of Europe and the particular interests of the British empire, but would tell you that this union would contribute more than any other single event to add to your power and your resources. Whatever errors may have prevailed in former systems with regard to Ireland, every writer on the subject states it is an acquisition of immense importance to the strength of the empire, if its whole power were so arranged as to be welded to the greatest advantage. Ask the ministers of your allies, ask the agents of your enemy, what would contribute to much to animate the hopes of your friends, and to fill your foes with dismay, as to tell them that you were now more closely united; that you had placed the system of Ireland on a more permanent basis; that you had consolidated the whole strength of the empire? Nor is it the least important consideration how much you would thus strengthen what is now your weakest part, consequently how much you would contribute to the advantage of Ireland. It is clear that in proportion as you concentrate the strength of an empire, the better you will be able to direct the united strength towards that point which is the most liable to attack. Recollect what enabled us alone to resist the wild and eccentric force of France, what binds two such mighty members of the same body, and gives them incalculable strength. Consider the mutual advantage of opening to each the markets of the other, and by enriching both, augment the general mass of wealth and power. But, what is the object of more immediate care? Consider how the permanent security of Ireland is to be established. The safety of the sister kingdom was assured both by domestic treason and foreign force. What were the means of its deliverance? Was it not protected by our naval triumph, defended by the voluntary aid of our gallant troops supported by our pecuniary resources, defended too by the generous loyalty of her inhabitants: their unflinching courage, by which they shewed themselves worthy to be brethren of Englishmen, and higher praise I cannot bestow. By that courage they might indeed have triumphed unaided, but the decision would have been more doubtful, and they must have waded to victory through oceans of blood. In the late perilous circumstances the very extent of the danger proved its cause. The tie of common interest was too powerful to be resisted; the welfare and existence of Britain was assured through Ireland; she saw the attempt to deprive her of British connection and to substitute in its place the poisonous principles and the baneful institutions of France. The military force of this country voluntarily stepped forward to defend Ireland in her difficulties; they shewed the spirit of union, they shewed they were equally alive to the interests of Ireland as of England. I do not state these circumstances to upbraid the people of Ireland with the assistance we gave them; I mention them as the proofs of the common interest, a spirit of union. But had the crisis been of less magnitude the same means and exertions might not have been in our power. How can we say then that similar dangers may not recur, dangers which being more disguised, may seem less imperious to dictate co-operation, and may therefore inspire less spirited resistance. What remedy then is there but to intensify the interests of the two countries, to secure the advantages in prosperity and in war, a free communication of the bravery, the resources, and the power of the empire for its common defence. The interests of the two countries, are the same, and nothing but a consolidation of their power can guard against the recurrence of past dangers, and provide in future for their common protection.  (To be continued.)
From Madrid Papers, by the Tessa and Mary, arrived at New-York.  RADSTADT, January 1.  The losses which the princes and secular chiefs have sustained on the left side of the Rhine, amounts to 472 German miles, and 1,445,523 fowls, and those of the ecclesiastical estates to 1,112 miles, and 1,844,650 fowls, not including small abbeys and convents.
The fortress of Ehrenbreitstein is as closely blockaded as it was before the Deputation of the empire conformed to the ultimatum of the French ministers. They have moreover demanded latterly, from the countries on the right side, a contribution of 1,600,000 livres in specie, and various goods which amount to 200,000 florins. Among the articles which have been discovered secreted, are 40,000 bottles of brandy, and 150,000 weight of iron, &c.
MILAN, December 29.  The grand duke of Tuscany, has issued a proclamation, stating, that the Neapolitans residing at Liorna, and affiliated to their Sicilian majesty, are to leave the city and the port. The reason of such a measure being taken is, that Mr. Windham, minister of his Britannic majesty at Florence, has given one million of livres to assist in carrying on the war.  TRUMBULL'S PRINTS.  J. ANTHONY,  RESPECTFULLY informs the subscribers to Trumbull's Prints, that they are arrived and now ready to be delivered at his store, No. 94, High-street.  W. B. It is necessary to observe, that each subscriber must return the original subscription receipt, and pay the other half of the subscription money, before the prints can be delivered.  april 10  MAYOR'S OFFICE  REMOVED to 157 South Second Street.
By this Day's Mail.  BALTIMORE, April 8.  Extract of a letter from Frederickburg, to a gentleman in this city, dated April 4.  A most tremendous fire broke out last night in his place, about 8 o'clock, nearly opposite the post office, which in a few hours turned out of their dwellings upwards of fifteen families. It presented a scene of awfulness, which I have never seen exceeded any where. The wind strongly from the west, spread the flames to the opposite side of the street, burnt the post office, and both printing offices, total said this morning to be thirty houses."
Professor Smith and several other writers have largely diffused on the powers of sympathy; we have often witnessed an involuntary disposition in people, on observing another to gasp or sigh, to do it themselves; but the following singular instance of the influence of family sympathy, if the circumstance may be traced to that cause, is, perhaps without a parallel. It occurred in the Barrens of Baltimore county, last July, and has been related to us by a correspondent.  Died, after a short illness in the night, an elderly inhabitant, aged 86 years, and on the very same night, his daughter, one of his grand daughters, and one of his great grand daughters, also died; and to render the whole still more extraordinary, his wife was delivered of a son on the same night.
NORFOLK, April 2.  Yesterday arrived the brig Robertson, capt. Wakefield, 10 days from the Havana. Sailed under convoy of the Delaware sloop of war, and the General Greene and Governor Jay cutters, in company with the privateer lately captured by the Delaware.  On the 26th March, in lat. 32 long. 76, fell in with the brig America, from Wilmington (N. C.) bound to Jamaica, out two days, had lost their deck load in a gale of wind; supplied him with fire. The next day spoke an English ship called the Louisa from the same place to Jamaica; had lost their foremast, bowsprit, and main top-mast, capt. Wakefield endeavoured to supply him with water but was prevented by the badness of the weather.
SALEM, March 29.
Brown, the Jacobin,  Who was committed to the jail in this town, last week, by John Lovejoy, Esq. of Andover, was yesterday examined before Thomas Bauerst, Esq. for uttering seditious pieces tending to alienate the people of the United States from their rulers, and to bring the Government into disrepute; and for writing, and being present, assisting, aiding and abetting, the erection of a Pole and Label, at Dedham, with the following inscription, "Liberty and Equality." The Vice President and the Minority. A speedy retirement to the President, No Sedition Bill, No Alien Bill, Downfall to the Tyrants of America." The witnesses who were called were unable to say what particular points were considered in the pieces they heard read, but that the general tendency was such as to lead them to inquire if all was going right in the Administration: That he asserted that lands had been lately sold by Government for a few pence an acre, which were now selling for ten dollars: That it behaved the people to look around them, and not suffer their rulers to impose upon them. He confessed he wrote the inscription on the label, and that he procured it to be painted. He is recognized in the sum of 4000 dollars to appear at the Circuit Court to be holden in Boston next June.
BOSTON, April 3.  LOOK OUT.  A merchant vessel, arrived at Beverly this week, was met on the banks, a few days since, by a French privateer; but being in a leaky condition, and having no portable goods on board was suffered to proceed.  The President of the United States will receive Company, at his House in Quincy, on Tuesdays, from 10 o'clock till 2. He will receive Visits upon business every day in the week. Sunday excepted.  Quincy, 30th March.
Gazette Marine List.
New-York, April 10.  ARRIVED, DAYS.  Ship Neptune, Hinchinbrook, Hamburg 161  Schr. Harriet, Della, George Town, N. C. 7  Extract from the Log Book of the Schooner Industry, capt. Doak, from St. Kitts.  March 18, at one o'clock A. M. spoke the ship Liberty, of Salem, all well, Saba bearing S. S. E. distance 30 miles. Left at St. Kitts, ship Mary, from Batavia, for New-York; Juno, Manser, for Boston; Betty, Murray, for do. Lord, for Kennebec; Cane, for Portsmouth; brig Favorite, Carter, for Newport; Peter and Randolph, for do. Hannah, Eldridge, for Boston, and a number of other vessels, names unknown, waiting for convoy.  On Thursday the 1st of February, at four o'clock P. M. the brig Eliza and Mary, Congdon, master, failed from the bay of Cádiz for New-York, in company with the following vessels, viz.  SHIPS —Reanoce, Paine, 12 guns, 34 men, for Norfolk; Providence, Caruth, 10 guns, 36 men, for do.  BRIGS —Jemima and Fanny, Smith, 2 guns, 10 men, for Baltimore; New-York Packet, Innes, for Charleston.  SCHOONERS —Hunter, Smith, 4 guns, 10 men, for Portland; Freepoor, Gweld, 6 guns, 12 men, for Boston; Success, Graves, 6 guns, 10 men, for Marblehead; Dolphin Woodbury, do. Beverly.
The Gazette.  PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 11.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
  PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 4.   Six Per Cent. 16 3/4   Three Per Cent. 9 9/10   Deferred 6 Per Cent. 14 3/4   BANK United States, 22 percent.   — Pennsylvania, 21 ditto.   — North American, 46 ditto   Insurance comp. N. A. shares 31   — Pennsylvania, shares, 40   8 per cent Scrip 5 
COURSE OF EXCHANGE
  On Hamburg 33 1-3 cents per Mark Banco.   — London, at 30 days 56 1-2   — — at 60 days 54   — — at 90 days 52 1-2   Amsterdam, 60 days, pr. guild. 36 to 37 1-2 cents 
A gentleman arrived in town last evening, who left the Camp at Miller's Town yesterday morning; but we do not learn that anything particular had occurred since our last accounts. Miller's Town is about ten miles south west of Bethlehem, and 45 miles from Philadelphia. The report of the arrestation of the Parson (Eyrman) is not confirmed by the last accounts.
Extract of a letter from a young gentleman belonging to one of the troops of Philadelphia Cavalry, dated
"Quaker Town, 8th April, 1799."  "We had yesterday the most severe ride yet experienced, after the Insurgents, and were so fortunate as to take nine of them. We have now under guard 15, which I suppose will be sent to Philadelphia soon."  "We shall proceed to Bethlehem, but go no further to-day than ten miles, as more prisoners are expected about that distance from hence."  "The ride I mention above was on little else than rocks and stones, over which we travelled very fast for 12 miles."  "If I can judge right, we shall be home in about ten days."
MR. FENNO,
IN your paper of yesterday I observe a certificate of mine introduced in a publication signed William Jackson, and said to be sworn before Alexander Tod, Alderman. That the certificate is mine, is true, and that its contents are strictly true, I am ready to attest on oath, were it necessary; but that it was sworn before Alexander Tod, or any other magistrate, is a mistake, as it is not true.  I gave the certificate for two reasons:—the first was, it was requested by Dr. Hall—the second was in behalf of myself as well as in behalf of Dr. Hall. I had reason to believe, that it was alleged Dr. Hall had changed his opinion on his visiting the ship the second time with me; and that he had been influenced thereto by me. If I did not quite understand Mr. Jackson, he himself conveyed that idea to me, pretty clearly in the presence of Mr. John Leamy. For these reasons I considered my certificate to be perfectly pertinent and proper; and I am equally unable to discover any thing offensive in it; as to comprehend any analogy or relation between a negative testimony thus circumstanced, and a negative quantity in Algebra, as alluded to by Mr. Jackson.  SAMUEL DUFFIELD.  April 11, 1799.
In the New England states the few parties of Jacobinism which have been discovered in different quarters, are fast dissolving. Portsmouth, the capital of New-Hampshire which has for some years been disgraced by the overbearing influence of a knot of modern republicans, headed by Senator John, has at length shook off the degrading bondage, and effected a thorough change for the better. Till the late election, French influence has prevailed so far in that place as to procure a majority of votes against gov. Gilman, and to give a seat in the Legislature of that state to an ant federal triumvirate from the capital. The 12th ult. the number of votes given in Portsmouth for Governor was 377—312 of which were for Gov. Gilman—and three decided federalists were chosen members of the legislature by a large majority of votes. Portsmouth has been the only depot of French influence and anarchy of any consequence, in the state of New-Hampshire.
In Boston (Mass.) the Jacobins have been driven from the seats of municipal authority, (which a few of them had disgraced) and are consigned over to merited contempt—among the town officers which have recently been filled, it is said two of the fraternity only received a majority of votes—and that those two were promoted to the honorable station of hogreeves.—Alb. Cent.
From Thomas's MASSACHUSETTS SPR.  THE NEIGHBOR. No. CLX.
'Old Age is the Storehouse of Inconveniences.'  SOCRATES.  THERE is so much truth in this observation, that it would be difficult, even for a talkative and complaining old man, to recount the inconveniences of old age, in a long winter evening; much less to comprehend them in a periodical essay. Both body and mind are stowed with them; and these are productive of other great inconveniences in a man's worldly affairs, and in the necessary business of life. The old man feels his health, his vigour, his spirits, his senses, his memory, his intellects, decaying, without a hope of their recovery; for he knows that he shall not return to the days of his youth. Death has bereaved him of his friends and familiars; and the years are come, when he says, he has no pleasure in them. With the decay of his own frame and faculties, he
sees his buildings are gone to decay, and he cannot muster up resolution to repair them: He sees his family decayed beyond recovery. In youth we are gaining; in age we are continually losing.
Our years As life declines, speed rapidly away, And not a year but pills, as it goes, Some youthful grace that age would gladly keep.
A tooth, or auburn lock, and by degrees, Their length and color from the locks they spare.
COWPER  And "the defects of our minds," says Rochefoucault, "like those of our faces, increase as we grow old." And these defects are certainly as visible, and attended with much greater inconvenience.  The inconveniences and miseries of old age have been the theme of many writers. "All men," says Dr. Hunter, "wish to live to old age; but when they have attained their wish, they are apt to repine at the infirmities and discomforts, which are necessarily incident to it. They would be old—but they would not be neglected, wearied of, and forsaken. They would be old—but they would not be practiced upon and deceived. But old age certainly brings on all these, and many more inconveniences; and vain it is to dream of the benefit, without the care." The same writer, speaking of Jacob, says, "Formerly he had youthful blood and spirits to encounter; and to endure the evils of life. Hope still cheered the heart, and scattered the cloud. But now, behold the hoary head sinking with sorrow to the grave; the spirit oppressed, overwhelmed with a sea of trouble. Keen recollection summons up the ghosts of former afflictions; and past joys recur only to remind him, that they are gone forever; and black despair obscures, excludes, the prospect of good to come. What heart is not wrung at hearing a poor old man closing the bitter recapitulation of his misfortunes in these words, All these things are against me!" Dr. Goldsmith, in my opinion, indulges too great a degree of impatience, ingratitude, and discontent in the following observations; "If I should judge of that part of life, which lies before me, by that which I have seen, the prospect is hideous. Experience tells me, that my past enjoyments have brought me no real felicity; and sensation assures me, that those I have felt, are stronger than those which are yet to come." Peevishness is the almost universal weakness, and often the fault of old people. Goldsmith had met with much from an ill-natured world, to embitter life, and to sour his temper. But his christian advantages ought to have cured it; ought to have heightened the relish of his enjoyments, and to have diminished the sense of his infelicities.
"Openness to flattery," says Dr. Johnson, "is the common disgrace of declining life. When men feel weakness increasing upon them, they naturally desire to rest from the struggles of contradiction, the fatigue of reasoning, and the anxiety of circumspection. When they are hourly tormented with pains and diseases, they are unable to bear any new disturbance, and consider all opposition as an addition to misery, of which they feel already more than they can patiently endure. Thus desirous of peace, and thus fearful of pain, the old man seldom enquires after any other qualities in those whom he caresses; quickness in conjecturing his desires, activity in supplying his wants, dexterity in intercepting complaints or remonstrances before they approach near enough to disturb him, flexibility to prevent humour, submission to a hasty petulance, and attention to wearisome narrations. By these arts alone, many have been able to defeat the claims of kindred, and of merit; and to enrich themselves with presents, and with legacies. Nothing is more despicable, or more miserable, than the old age of a passionate man. When the vigor of youth fails him, and his amusements pall with frequent repetition, his occasional rage sinks by decay of strength into peevishness; that peevishness, for want of novelty and variety becomes habitual. The world falls off from around him; and he is left, as Homer expresses it, to devour his own heart in solitude and contempt: "Long life," says Dr. Blair, "is, of all others, the most general, and seemingly the most innocent object of desire. But with respect to this, we so frequently err, that it would have been a blessing to many to have had their wish denied. There was a period when they might have quitted the stage with honor, and peace. But by living too long they outlived their reputation, outlived their friends, and comforts; and reaped nothing from the continuance of days, except to feel the pressure of age, to tale the dregs of life, and to behold a wider compass of human misery." It may justly be remarked also, that to the long catalogue of the inconveniences of old age, which moral and satirical writers have so copiously displayed, may be often added the loss of fame. It is not uncommon for those, who at their first entrance into the world, were distinguished for eminent attainments or superior abilities, to disappoint the hopes they had raised, and to end in neglect and obscurity, that life, which they began in celebrity and honor.
ELECTION.
Pennsylvania Hospital, 4th mo. 4, 1799.
The Contributors to this institution, are hereby notified, agreeably to the Charter of Incorporation, that a general election will be held at the Hospital on the 6th day of the 5th month 1799, being the second day of the week, at 3 o'clock, P. M. for twelve Managers, and a Treasurer for the ensuing year.
By order of a Board of Managers.  SAMUEL COATES, Sec'y.
Letter Bag of the ship Juno for HAMILTON, will remain at the Bar of the Coffee-House until the 14th inst.
New Theatre.
Mr. Marshall's Benefit.
ON FRIDAY EVENING, April 12, Will be presented, a much admired COMEDY, called
THE CONSCIOUS LOVERS.
Written by Sir Richard Steele, author of the Tatler, Guardian, &c.    Sir John Bevil,  Mr Downie    Mr Sealand,  Mr Warren    Bevil, Junr.  Mr Marshall    Myrtle,  Mr Fox    Cimberton,  Mr Wignell    Humphrey,  Mr Warrell    Tom,  Mr Bernard    Daniel,  Mr Bisset    Mrs Sealand,  Mrs Doctor    Isabella,  Mrs Hunter    Lucinda,  Mrs L'Etrange    Phillis,  Mrs Francis    Indiana,  Mrs Merity    In act II. a song incidental to the Piece, by Mrs Warrell.
HIGHLAND FESTIVITY.
To which will be added, (for the second and last time this season) a new Musical Farce called
The Rival Soldiers; Or, Sprigs of Laurels.
[Written by Mr. O'Keefe.]
With the song of Poor and Twenty Fiddlers all on a Pea.
The Little Midshipman Miss Arnold  Mary Tadic Mrs Warrell  Tickets to be had of Mr. Marshall, at J. R. Stans, No. 10. South Fifth Street, near Market Street, at H. & P. Rice's Book Store. No. 16. South Second Street, at Carr's Music Repository No. 36. South Second Street, and at the office adjoining the theatre.  On Saturday, (never performed in America) a PLAY, in three acts, (interspersed with songs) called FALSE AND TRUE,—with an entire new Pantomime, taken from the Arabian Nights Entertainments, called The Arabs of the Desert; Or, Harlequin's Flight from Egypt—for the benefit of Mr. Francis.  Mr. WARREN's Night will be on Monday next.
The Subscribers have for sale, at their Compting-house, No. 35. Dock-Street,
White and red Lead  Patent Shot, No. 1 to 8, B & B B  Memp  Bourdeaux Brandy, 3d and 4th proof.  Claret in cases, first quality.  One trunk of Umbrellas.  Three Cases consisting of  Brass and Wood Companies  Amplitude do.  Day and night Glasses, and Sewing Twine  100 Cudlaffes  4000 bushels Liverpool Salt.  THOMAS MURCATROYD & SONS, april 11 now 39/
For Edenton, N. C.
THE SLOOP L A R K,  FOR Freight, enquire at No. 135, Market-Street, april 11 6t
ROSS & SIMSON,  HAVE FOR SALE,  Prime Jamaica Sugar in hlds.  Boston Beef in Barrels.  A few bales Bengal } COSSAS  1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. } HUMHUMS.  april 11 9
Now Landing,
From on board the Neptune, Captain Saunders from London, and for sale by the Subscribers 39 tons best St. Petersburg clean Hemp 599 pieces British Sail-cloth, 2 trunks Silk goods, 3 cases Ladies Hats, 10 casks Britles, 8 bales Ticklenburgs, Erick & Lewis Ballmann, No. 100, Spruce-Street, april 11 9
NANKEENS,
Hinton, Hinton Skin, and Souchong } T E A S,  JUST LANDING, JUST LANDING, From on board the ship Wooddrop Sims from Canton, and for sale by James C. Fisher, No. 13, Arch-Street, codf april 11
WILL BE SOLD,
By Public Auction, At the Merchants' Coffee House, on Wednesday the 17th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening Seven contiguous Lots of Ground. Six whereof contain 28 and one 30 feet, on the south side of Chestnut Street, being bounded on the west by Tenth Street, and extending in depth from Chestnut to George-Street, 235 feet. One of these lots there are two Frame Houses, which rent for about £ 35 per annum; and on another there is a good Brick Building, of two stories, which with the adjoining garden rents for 200 dollars per annum. There are on the premises a great variety of fruit and ornamental trees.
The situation of these Lots in a very elevated and improving part of the city, renders them an object highly worthy of the attention of those who are desirous of building.  The terms of payment will be one fourth cash, one fourth in 60, one fourth in 90, and one fourth in 120 days.
BENSON & YORKE, Auctioneers. didf
Landing at Pine-street wharf,
From on board the Schooner Hannah, captain Boston, from Charleston, 100 tiers } RICE  76 half ditto }  55 bales cotton, 34 of which are entitled to drawback,  FOR SALE BY Robert C. Latimer: april 8 d5t
WANTED
To go to the West-Indies, in the capacity of a Clerk, a gentleman, an American or Englishman by birth (the former of whom would be preferred) He must be a good accountant, well recommended, and capable of writing in speaking the French language—such a person, on application to the printer, may learn further particulars. Philadelphia, april 5, 1799. 5

A Pleasant Retreat. To be sold at public vendue. By order of the Orphans Court of Montgomery County on the 17th day of the fourth month next at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants Coffee-house, in Philadelphia.
The Mansion house standing on the Main Street , built with stone and the best materials, commodiously divided into rooms and well-finished throughout. It is an airy entry, and good cellars, forty-two feet in front and thirty-six feet in depth—adjoining a Stone Piazza, dove-room and kitchen with lodging-rooms over them—a well of good water in the yard—and a stone milk-house with a smoke-house over it—a good garden, &c. On the fourth end of the lot are a brew-house, carriage-house and large stone barn—with extensive stables for horses, cow &c. This estate would accommodate a large genteel family, including the residence of the country. Town-Town being one of the best of places for provisions within the same distance from Philadelphia—and for healthy situations, convenience of stages, &c. is equal to most inland towns in Pennsylvania.
With the foregoing premises will be sold, a Lot of excellent CLOVER LAND, adjoining the Barn, containing about three Acres, in which are a number of Apple Trees. Further particulars may be known on application to Rebecca Mayberry, } Administrators to on the premises, } the estate of Thomas John Warder, or } Mayberry, in James Vaux, in } Philadelphia. 3d Month 29. mw&st17A
JACOB PERKINS, Having invented an effectual check for detecting counterfeit Bank Paper, which has received the sanction of one Bank, and the approbation of the underlined eminent artists, and having obtained a patent, securing to him, and to his assigns, the exclusive right of the invention, hereby offers to his fellow citizens the privilege of using it upon terms, to be agreed on between him and any person disposed to avail themselves of a guard against counterfeiters.
THE undersigned having examined Jacob Perkins's new invented method to detect counterfeit Bank paper, do approve of the plan, it being impossible to engrave or sink two plates perfectly alike, without the original die or hub, the counterfeiters would find it impossible to make an impression which would perfectly gage with the check from the original die. ROBT SCOT, Engraver & Die-sinker JAMES SMITHER, Engraver. JAMES AKIN, Engraver. The terms may be known by applying to No. 11, South 3d street. March 23. 2awtf
To all whom it may concern. THE Creditors of the Subscriber are desired to take notice, that application has been made to the Court of Common Pleas of Middlesex County, in the State of Pennsylvania, in order that the applicant may receive the benefit of the several laws passed for the relief of insolvent debtors, and the said court have appointed the second Monday in April next, to hear him and his creditors at the court house in Lewis Town, in the said county. WM. ARMSTRONG, jun. March 18. 1aw3w
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harkness, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale? Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron-Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon on the Susquehanna. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. July 17. 2awtf
NOTICE. GOOD encouragement will be given to a person who understands the Tanning business in all its branches—also to a person who understands making of Tin-Ware, to move into the Western Country—Persons who have small families would be preferred—For further particulars enquire at No. 53 North Fourth-street. None need apply but those who can bring good recommendations. March 12. 1cod4w
FOR SALE, A smart, active Bay Horse, BETWEEN fifteen and sixteen hands high, rising five years, would suit very well for a gentleman in any of the troops of Horse, he is perfectly sound, the price is 220 dollars.—For a view please to apply at No. 10, North Eighth street, or at Gifferton's Stable, in 4th between Lombard and Cedar or South-streets. March 23. 2aw3w
Sheathing Copper, 25 Pipes of the finest particular Madeira Wine For Sale by JOSEPH S. LEWIS No. 25, Dock Street, 3dawm
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER, Has removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut-streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Near and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. Nov. 24. 3awtf
FOR SALE A House and Lot in Trenton, THE house is of brick, two stories high, four rooms on a floor, and in good order. For further particulars enquire of Ab. Hunt, in Trenton, or of JOHN E. CRESSON, No. 54, Market-Street. March 9. 3awim
For Sale, TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy H A T, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-street. Jan. 8. 1awtf
Mount Pleasant on Schuylkill. THE subscriber is willing to sell the estate on which he lives, at the end of the new canal, and about three and a half miles distant from this city. A pleasant place adjoining is also for sale. These situations are well known to require description, especially as it is presumed the purchaser would choose to judge for himself.—If not sold before the first of May, the mansion house is engaged to be let. Enquire on the premises. JON. WILLIAMS. codtfm
Superfine Writing Papers, Just received by the Adventure from London, FOR SALE By WILLIAM YOUNG, No. 52 Second, the corner of Chestnut-street, CONSISTING OF IMPERIAL, super-royal, fcap, wove and plain, royal, medium, thick post; extra large vellum, and plain folio post; extra large plain and wove post; quarto gilt and plain superfine hat-pressed. W. Young has also on hand, a large assortment of the best American manufactured writing and printing papers; all sorts of papers made on short notice agreeable to patrons. Consignment for sale at prime costs and charges: 5 Trunks of books assorted; 120 Reams large royal printing paper; 100 Reams London brown royal do. 113 Reams foolscap do. The above are entitled to the drawback. 1 Case black leather and Morocco pocket books. April 1. 7c
THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give NOTICE, THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, see'y. 2d mo. 12. N.B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing, 30 dollars at the expiration of the first month 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months } From the time of 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months } subscribing
TO LET. THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. Jan. 11. 5
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. An Excellent three story Brick House, situated in the corner of 7th and Race-streets;—the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz esq. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grime Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers' horses; the house is now occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation; there is fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb. 7. that tf
Weavers. SEVERAL WEAVERS may find employment by applying to Isaac T. Hopper, No. 39, Pine-street. 3mo. 15th, 1799.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Caronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. 5
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street, WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 6 1-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 5 1-2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Caronades on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 6 1-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Boarding Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 12 and 24 lb. Canister Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles. Taunton Ale in casks of 7 dozen each. March 8. 2awtf
FOR SALE, THE time of a likely Negro Boy, about ten years old—he is healthy and active, and has been accustomed to waiting, &c.—Enquire of the Printer. March 16. codtf
Notice. THE Creditors of JOHN SHAVER, of Hopewell township, in the county of Huntingdon, are hereby requested to produce their accounts and demands against him, duly attested, to the subscribers, at the court house in the town of Huntingdon, on Saturday the 20th day of April next—And all persons indebted to the said John Shaver, are required to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers.—Given under our hands 23rd February, 1799. JOHN CADWALLADER, } Assignees of GEORGE BUCKANON, } John Shaver. March 15. 1aw4w
NOTICE. THE creditors of Benjamin Davidson, esq. of Franklin township in the county of Huntingdon, are hereby requested to produce their accounts and demands against him duly attested, to the subscribers, at the Court House in the town of Huntingdon, on the first Monday in May next. And all persons indebted to the said Benjamin Davidson, are required to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers. Given under our hands Samuel Hunter, } Assignees James Hunter, } of Alexander Dean, } B. Davidson March 27. 1aw4w
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 18 mo. 8th, 1799. Jan. 8. 1awtf
NOTICE. To the Creditors of William Richards, Deceased. THE real estate of William Richards having been recently sold, the creditors of said estate are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, as a dividend will be struck on the first day of May next and paid at any time afterwards, on application to WILLIAM BELL. Philadelphia, 23th Feb. 1799. m.h.11 May
Samuel Miles, junr. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorized to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, } Assignees CORNELIS COMEGYS, } JOHN ALLEN, } Feb. 14. 3awtf
Mahogany. THE subscriber, intending to leave off, the Mahogany and Lumber Business, offers for sale at his yard, the corner of Queen and Water streets, Southwark, all his stock on hand, consisting of a great variety of St. Domingo and Bay Mahogany Boards, Plank and Scantlings. All well seasoned and fit for immediate use. Also a few thousand feet seasoned half-inch and inch White Pine Boards, and a small quantity of two feet cedar shingles. All that shall remain unsold, will be disposed of at public sale at 10 o'clock on Thursday the 28th instant. The terms of payment will be cash for purchases under 100 dollars, from 100 to 500 dollars at 60 days, and all above 500 dollars at 90 and 120 days, for approved indorsed notes, with the discount. The sale to be continued until the whole is disposed of. JOHN M'GULLOH. N.B. The subscriber will sell or let the above yard, wharf and dwelling house, which he now occupies. March 4. est28 May
FOR SALE, At the two mile stone, on the Wabackickon, or Ridge Road, A Place containing about eighty acres, in parts or the whole together, as may suit the purchaser. There is on the premises a house 47 1-2 feet front, by 43 1-2 deep, a fullery, milk house, pump, ice house, and farm house, a large barn, 60 feet by 32, with stalls for 25 horses and cows, a carriage house, and a pump of good water in the barn yard, and a second milk house supplied by a spring. The grounds are well measured, and laid out in good style, with an abundance of ornamental, and fruit trees, the situation healthy and high, commanding a view of the city and Delaware. There is also a small distance from the mansion house a farm house in good repair, with kitchen, stable, &c. and a pump of good water. Forsterms apply to SAMUEL MEREDITH. No. 171, Chestnut Street. March 12.
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL. A LOT of ground, about 81 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comment, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 193, Chestnut street, next door to the premises. March 5. eu.th fa tf
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscriber this day at noon, two mulatto house servants, viz. Ned, but commonly called Edward, among his companions, well known as the subscriber's coachman, and waiting man for several years in this city and in New-York—he is a tall stout man, mulatto with a large bushy head of hair, about 32 years of age, has a low forehead, with small eyes, a full dark look and is much inclined to be abrupt and infolent, one of his legs something smaller than the other from a fracture in his youth; he generally wears a brown cloth coatee with red cuffs and cape and red edging, or fustian with red cuffs and cape; had on when he went away an old forest cloth fustian, mix'd brown and yellow, and has a box case of light colored drab, with red and white livery list, but as I do not know what other clothes he had on, may change his dress. Nelly, calling herself Wife to the before named Ned, she is much above the middle stature, frail made with falling shoulders, has a remarkable ferocious countenance and is very passionate, quarrelsome, and noisy, she is rather a fair mulatto—has left one or two of her front teeth, which she supplies with wax, and has a large scar between her shoulders occasioned by a blister; she is about forty five years of age, has a very masculine air in her walk, the carried away with her several gowns of different colored cotton; the above reward will be given for apprehending and securing them in any jail in the United States and giving notice to the subscriber; or fifty dollars for securing either of them.—All persons are cautioned against harboring, entertaining, or concealing the above servants or either of them; and all masters of vessels and others are warned against carrying them from the United States. JACOB READ. A Senator of the United States from the State of South Carolina, corner of 4th and Union-street Philadelphia. April 5. cod2w
FOR SALE, A FINE healthy situation on the Delaware 13 miles north of Philadelphia, with a two story frame house nearly new and a kitchen adjoining;—a piazza in front of the house, 3 rooms on each floor, a good cool cellar, a pump of good water, garden and orchard.—The land and water stages for New York and Burlington pass the premises every day. 10 acres of land will be allotted to the buildings, and more may be had if wanted. For further particulars enquire at No. 12 Dock-street, or 161 South Second-street. April 6. 3awtf
A Capital Store TO LET, Enquire of JOSEPH S. LEWIS, No. 25, Dock street. April 5. 2aw2w
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, ON HIGH-STREET. A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot hath the privilege of a passage into Eighth-street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back-buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESTNUT STREET. A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley. In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King Street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 404 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream or water runs through the south part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. Jan 11. dtw 2awtf
Ten Dollars Reward. DERIVED from the Marine Barracks on the 20th inst. Wm. Johnson, a Marine Soldier aged 30 years, 5 feet 6 inches high, black hair and eyes, and has lost the middle finger of the right hand. He carried off with him his full uniform. Whoever will secure the said deserter in any jail shall receive the above reward. DAN. CARMICK, commanding the Marine Barracks. March 28. cod2w
Iron Works for Sale. THE subscriber willing to decline the iron business, will dispose of all his property, situate in Botetourt county, Virginia, on the navigable water of James River, consisting of a Furnace with all the necessary patterns complete, a Forge with three Fires and two hammers, two good Merchant Mills, two Saw Mills, together with all the necessary buildings for the use of the Works, several large Banks of Ore convenient to the Furnace of an excellent quality for bar-iron. The whole of the works have been built within five years, on the most approved plans, by the best workmen in the different branches from Pennsylvania; they are in complete repair for casting and manufacturing iron. There are attached to said Works, about sixteen thousand acres of Wood-land, a very considerable stock of wood cut and ore raised. It is presumed unnecessary to enlarge, as a purchaser will undoubtedly view before he purchases. Indispensable titles will be given, and the terms made known, by applying to the subscriber at the Works. WILLIAM WILSON. March 15. coim
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 31b, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT by an act of Congress passed the 28th day of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, the following alterations and amendments have been made to an act passed on the 8th day of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, intitled, "An act laying duties upon stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
I. The stamp duties heretofore imposed upon foreign bills of exchange and bills of lading are to cease and determine from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. II. The several stamp duties hereafter enumerated will be levied and collected throughout the United States, from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. For every skin, or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed either of the instruments or writings following, to wit: Dolls. Cts. Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, 20 Any note or bill of lading, or writing or receipt in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be exported, if from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same state, 4 If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 10 Any policy of insurance, or instrument in the nature thereof, other than those heretofore specified in the above recited act, when the sum insured shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25 When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1 And the said Duties are chargeable upon each and every Bill of Exchange and Bill of Lading without respect to the number contained in each lot. III. Bonds required in any case by the Laws of the United States, or of any state, upon legal proceedings, or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty are exempt from the payment of Stamp Duties. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. March 7. dtm
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 31b, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 18th day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit: I. THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same;—thence along the said boundary line to the Tultitown branch of the Mingo river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plots and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned. II. The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres. III. The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited. IV. The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants. V. The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located. VI. All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury.
To be Let, A genteel, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, IN SPRUCE STREET, (No. 64.) THIS house has been newly papered and painted, and was not occupied during last lever. Feb. 12. dtc. 2c. 10 tf
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf.—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-street. Feb. 11. 3awtf
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