Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-12-07 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1942.]
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 7, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
Ship Cassius, at Auction.
ON MONDAY NEXT, THE TENTH INSTANT, At six o'clock in the Evening, WILL BE SOLD, BY AUCTION At the Merchants Coffee-House, THE SHIP CASSIUS, LYING at the navy-yard, with her sails, per inventory, which will be produced at the time of sale, rigging and cables as they now lay at Smith's wharves above Race-street.
For Sale, THE SHIP BOSTON PACKET.
HOLLINGS COWPERTHWAIT, Master, Burthen about 2,500 barrels, a good strong Ship, has excellent accommodations for passengers, may be lent to sea with small expense. She is lying at Mifflin's wharf. For further particular enquire of Isaac Harvey, jun, or Smith & Ridgway.
For Sale, THE SHIP PERSEVERANCE.
Just arrived from St Domingo, built in Philadelphia, of live Oak and Cedar, copper sheathed in London, burthen 320 tons mounting 16 guns and may be prepared for sea in a few days, With her Cargo, Now on Board, 431 tiercens and 50 barrels Sugar 260,000 Weight of prime Coffee in hds. bbs and bags 31 Puncheons of Jamaica Rum.
For Sale, THE SHIP AMABLE MATILDA.
Mounting 12 Guns, burthen two thousand two hundred barrels of Flour, and in complete order. Apply to Thomas & John Ketland.
For Sale, THE SHIP JACK.
R. WILLIAMSON, Master. FROM St. Domingo, with her cargo, consisting of 43 hogheads of Sugar, And 40,000 weight of prime Coffee, LIKEWISE, THE SHIP AMABLE MATILDA, Mounting 12 Guns, burthen two thousand two hundred barrels of Flour, and in complete order. Apply to Thomas & John Ketland.
For Sale, THE SHIP SALLY.
about 30 tons, fails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN.
For Sale, THE SHIP BOSTON BEEF.
200 Barrels in Shipping Order. FOR SALE BY JOHN SKYRIN, No. 96, North Front-street. Who wants to Charter, A GOOD STOUT VESSEL, Of about 300 Tons burthen. HAS ALSO FOR SALE, 40 Pipes of Madeira Wine, 3 years old.
Old Madeira Wine.
27 pipes of old London particular MADEIRA WINE, in strong iron bound Hambro' casks, for sale by ROBERT ANDREWS. Nov. 30.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET.
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 19.
FOR WILMINGTON, NORTH-CAROLINA, THE SHIP COMMERCE.
Captain Wood, WILL take in freight on very moderate terms, and sail about the 24th instant. Apply to the Captain on board at Latimer's wharf, or Willings & Francis, Penn Street. November 16.
FOR SAVANNAH, THE SHIP SWIFT-PACKET.
PATRICK GRIFFIN, Master. A constant trader, will sail in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or N. J. FRAZIER, No. 95, South Front-street. Dec. 4.
For Sale or Charter, THE SHIP MOLLY.
Burthen 1200 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built, well found fitted, and may be ready to receive a cargo in a few days—she is pierced 18 guns; and mounts 12 new six pounders, with small arms in proportion.
THE SHIP DIANA.
Burthen 1,200 barrels of Flour. Philadelphia built of live oak and cedar, is pierced for fourteen guns, and mounts ten new four pounders, with small arms in proportion.
THE SHIP AMAZON.
Burthen 1,300 barrels of Flour, New-England built, has lately been completely fitted, and may be ready for sea in a few days. For terms apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Who have for Sale on board sundry vessels at Marcus Hook, 12,000 bushels of Liverpool fine salt 1,500 bushels of coals 286 crates of queens ware assorted 2 tierces of bottled porter 10 barrels of colethard paint 4 do. of purple brown do. a quantity of yellow ore in casks 6 barrels powdered Venetian red paint 6 barrels mineral black do. 15 barrels Spanish brown do. 35 boxes of pipes 91 boxes white } HAVANA SUGARS 89 do. brown 35 coals, prime cochinial 3 barrels New Orleans indigo 4 puncheons Jamaica spirits 20 bales of sail canvas 379 sheets of copper, assorted from 48 by 24 to 60 by 48 inches Two tubs raised fill bottoms assorted 36 six pound guns 48 feet, 3 3/4 inch each 14 do. 4 feet, 2 3/4 inch and 4 1/2 inch 50 barrels of gun powder 6 cases Manchester cotton checks 3 trunks mullins and shawls 14 cases mullins, dimities and ginghams 28 chests coloured nankeens, mullins, &c. 11 trunks printed calicoes 6 bales of white and coloured cassimires 1 bale of coarse woollens English nails assorted. October 27.
HUDSON & YORKE, NO. 54, NORTH FRONT STREET.
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, Per the last arrivals from Europe, A VERY COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Which they will dispose of on reasonable terms, AMONGST WHICH ARE Superfine and coarse cloths, coatings, Elatic and fancy do. Cassimires, plains, duffils Rose and stripe blankets well assorted in small bales Furniture chintzes, cottons and dimities Callimancoes, sawblets, durants, moreens, and joans Mullins of all kinds Velvets, velveteens, thicksets and fancy cords An elegant assortment of ribbons Red, white and yellow flannels Red and green checking and well assorted An invoice cutlery and hardware Costonades, shawls, printed handkerchiefs 7-8 4 4 11-8 checks 9-8 5 5 11-8 checks Cotton, worked and silk hosiery do do Gloves Threads, bindings, tapes, &c. &c. Nov. 9.
JOHN MILLER, junr.
Has returned to the City, AND IS REMOVING FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Dock near Third-street Where he has for Sale 250 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF Coffees Batias Mamoodies Humhums Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. The remains of a Stock of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Woollens only, AMONGST THEM ARE, Cloths Coatings Blankets Kendal Cottons Hats, &c. ALSO, 100 Hds. of Old Rum, Of a fine flavor, 3d & 4d proof. Nov. 10.
REMOVAL.
GEORGE DOBSON,
INFORMS his friends and the Public in general that he has removed from No. 25, South Third Street, to No. 92, South side of Market-street, near the corner of Third Street, and is now opening a very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, WHICH HE HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the ships William Penn, Amiable, and Jane, from London, and per Chesapeake and Thomas from Liverpool, and will be sold low for cash, or approved notes at a short date, viz, London 7-4 Superfine Cloths and Cassimires, fashionable colours Yorkshire 7-4 do. and do. Mixed and plain coatings Welsh flannels Kersey beaver, for Spencers Jennetts and Tabby cords Velvets and velveteens Velveteens and thicksets 7-8, 4 4 and 11-8 cotton and linen checks 7-8 and 4 4 bed ticks 6-4 and 7-4 bed bunts London chintz and chintz furnitures Furniture cottons Do. dimities Purple and chintz shawls Silk Camels hair do. Silk, cotton, and worsted hose India and British mullins of every description Black and white sarsa Tiffany and paper fans Hats assorted in small cases Umbrellas Peelings and fatims Laces and edgings Ribbands Silk Modes Superfine French cambric Cambric mullins Do. threads Pulicat and Madras Handkerchiefs, And an elegant assortment of Brussels and Wilton Carpeting. November 17.
For sale by the subscribers, A FEW BALES OF WOOLLENS, Containing Cloths & Blankets, 150 bales Bengal mullins 20 do. Madras handkerchiefs, elegant patterns 200 pieces Ruffa fluting 10 boxes umbrellas a quantity of calico 30 ten Peterburg clean hemp 25 pipes, 3 years old, finest particular Madeira wine a quantity of sheathing copper Mordecai Lewis. Nov. 26.
IMPORTED IN THE LAST ARRIVALS, Superfine, fine and common cloths
Swandowns Baizes Velvets Velveteens Printed calicoes Furniture & fancy dimities Hair ribbands Sewing silk Brussels and Persia carpets Buttons For sale, for cash or credit, by SAMUEL MERRICK. No. 243 Arch street. Nov. 16.
LANDING, From on board the Brig Amiable Matilda, Richard Stites, Master, from Cape Nicholas Mole.
23 Bales Socks and Flannel Drawers 18 Do. Gaiters 2 Do. Rugs 1 Do. Havre Sacks 2 Do. Flannel Frowlers 2 Do. Fents, Also just Imported, In the Ship Chesapeake, Captain Webb, from Liverpool, 147 Crates of Queen's Ware, Assorted particularly to suit the West-India Market—For Sale by Thomas & John Ketland. November 7.
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jeffe & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the first quality in bags, 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in cannisters. Nov. 23.
BOND & BROOKS, CORNER OF MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS, HAVE RECEIVED, by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool and Hull, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, Which they are now opening for sale, at the most reduced prices, for cash or the usual credit. A capital Stand for Business TO LET, That large and commodious HOUSE, no. 39, South Front Street, directly opposite the Post-Office, together with the store and cellar, on the Water-street side. Enquire as above. Nov. 17.
FOR SALE, A QUANTITY OF COCOA.
ALSO—A few bales of excellent Cayenne Cotton, subject to draw-back—enquire of JEMU HOLLINGSWORTH & Co. No. 47, Penn Street. Nov. 24.
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Who also offers for sale, BRANDY, 1st and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1.
Just Arrived, in the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Brimstone. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, CONSISTING OF Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremet Tartar, &c. &c. Essences of Lemon and Bergamot Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olives, anchovies and capers Juniper berries ALSO—Italian Turfings Satins Crapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases Old Madeira Wine of the first quality, JAMES YARD. November 3.
Genteel Boarding & Lodging, IN A HEALTHY SITUATION.
MRS. M'CREA informs her friends and the Public, that she is prepared to accommodate several Gentlemen, with genteel Boarding and Lodging, at No. 17, Filbert Street. Nov. 28.
DESERTED, FROM the ship War Delaware, under the command of the subscriber, two seamen, viz, Francis Cazanave, a Portuguese, aged 28, about 5 feet 6 inches high, dark complexion, black eyes and hair, speaks French and Spanish fluently, and tolerable good English. Also Thomas Pendergrass, an Englishman, aged 26, about 5 feet 7 inches high, light hair, fresh complexion and blue eyes. Whoever apprehends said deserters, and delivers them on board any ship of war belonging to the United States, or lodges them in goal shall receive 20 dollars reward, or 10 dollars for either of them. STEPHEN DECATUR. Nov. 24.
NOTICE, ALL persons indebted to the estate of James Thompson, of the Indian Queen, Fourth street deceased, are desired to make payment to the subscribers—and those who have any demands against the said estate, are requested to send in their accounts duly attested for settlement, to MARGARET THOMPSON, Administrator. JOHN THOMPSON, Administrator. Nov. 23.
James & William Miller, No. 53, North Third Street, Near Arch street, have the following articles for sale upon moderate terms for cash, or the usual credit. Scarlet Cloths, Low and middling quality, Mulberry and Green ditto, White, Red, and Yellow Irish Flannels, Blue, Green, and Mulberry half thick. India calicoes, Gurrachs, Mamoodies, Guzzines, and other mullins, fancy and plain cotton hols, velvets, thicksets and fancy cords, fowing silk and twill of all colours, ferreting, hair ribbon, coloured threads, India flag bandanoes, and other black and coloured silk handkerchiefs, a variety of other cotton do. Souve romals, red Gilla handkerchiefs, moareens, fawn spinning, indians, beavers, jeans, fatimets and royal ribbs, also mullins and dimities, ginghams, ladies' kid and coloured gloves; &c. Nov. 21.
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second-street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee-house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. November 5.
NOTICE, ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of doctor Hugh Hodge, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—and those having demands against the Estate are desired to authenticate and present them to MARIA HODGE, Administratrix. SAMUEL HODGDEN, Administrator. Nov. 30.
To be Sold at Auction, TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, On THURSDAY, the 13th December next, At the Bunch of Grapes Tavern, in BOSTON, precisely at 1 o'clock, P. M. Two Notes of Hand, Signed by Kelly and Clark, and indorsed by Martin Kinley, Thomas Barber and James Greenleaf, dated December 18, 1795, and payable the 1st day of January, 1799, viz, One Note for three thousand six hundred dollars, and one Note for four thousand eight hundred dollars. Boston, November 14 (22)
FOR SALE, By FISHBOURN WHARTON, at No. 128 South Fourth-street, China Ware, Nankeens, Teas, Boglipoes, Lutelings, &c, Silk Shawls. Nov. 13.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Funded Debt, standing in the name of Robert Whitworth, of Chelsea, London, the said Certificates having been forwarded by the ship Eliza, Harvey, from London for New-York, captured by the French, and supposed to be lost. No. 11437, 6 Per Cent Stock, dated New-York, 18th April, 1796, for Dollars, 1481.47. No. 8171, 3 Per Cent. dated New-York, 18th April 1796, for dollars 400. SAMUEL MILBANK. November 18.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, standing in the name of Hodgson Atkinson of London, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, capt. Kidd, captured by the French, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. No. 2424, issued in lieu of No. 1891, 1892, 5662 and 16640, for 4 shares. No. 3020, issued in lieu of 11055, and 11057, for 3 shares.—7 shares. THOMAS M'EVEN & Co. Nov. 28.
NOTICE, ALL persons indebted to the estate of JOHN SPURRIER, late of this city deceased are requested to make immediate payment, and those who have any demands against said estate are desired to render their accounts properly attested to the subscriber for settlement. ELEANOR SPURRIER, Administratrix. Nov. 28.
NOTICE, ALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of James Thorburn, Stonecutter, deceased, are desired to present them for payment—and those indebted to pay their respective balances to Benjamin W. Morris, Administrator. Nov. 14.
JAMES & RICHARD SMITH, HAVE this day returned from the country to their STORE, No. 54, South-Street, where they have for sale, as usual, a large and general assortment of European and East-India DRY GOODS; most of which have now arrived and are landing, from the different vessels, from Hamburg, London, Liverpool and Hull. Their Customers by applying will find almost every article generally imported, and at as low prices for cash or credit, as they can be had elsewhere. N. B. A few Cases of Nuremberg TOYS, a consignment, to be sold by the cafe only. Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1798.
Millinery Room, No. 136, Market Street. THREE or four young women who are well acquainted with the Millinery business, and can bring good recommendations may be employed by applying as above to D. CHRystal. Nov. 26.
English wrought Nails, Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the Southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn shars—also 3, 4, 5, and 6 clouts—sprigs—tucks—supper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 casks of nails assorted 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8 53 casks yellow ochre 15 tierces bottled porter, 6 to 14 doz. each London particular 1 Madeira Wines Teneriffe do. in hogheads and pip Old Port do. in hds. Empty Claret bottles 6 cases of Ginghams, Dimities, Muslinets &c. assorted for the West-India market 4, 10, and 9 inch cables and to coils of cordage Writing fices, ink stands and presses 20 puncheons Jamaica rum 2 bale seaming twine 160 bundles sheathing paper Nicklin & Griffith. April 7.

FRESH FRUITS. This day will be landed at Hamilton's wharf, from on board the brig Eliza, captain Vaughan, MALAGA FRUITS, Of the best quality, consisting of Sun Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloomer do. in boxes, Pigs in kegs and boxes, Soft shelled Almonds in sacks, Jordan do. in boxes, Lemons in chests, Anchovies in kegs, Prunes in boxes, A few jars Grapes, &c. &c. Also on hand, Holland Geneva in pipes, Sherry Wine in quarter casks, French and Spanish Brandy in pipes and butts. Belt Olive Oil in boxes of 12 bottles. For Sale by PETER KUHN, No. 179, N. Market Street. December 6. d10t
CORDAGE, Philadelphia, dec. 5, 1796. To be Sold by Public Auction, ON TUESDAY MORNING, the 11th instant, at 10 o'clock. At the Store of Mr. Peter Bligh, on South Street wharf, A Quantity of Cordage, of the following description, (quite new) 1 cable, 13 inches, 120 fathoms 4 do. 7 do. do. do. 3 coils 4 do. rope 1 do. 3 1-2 do. do. 2 do. ratine 2 do. spun-yarn Also, 119 yards second-hand canvas. Approved notes, at 60 days, will be received in payment. FOOTMAN & Co Auctions
LETTERS. TO go by the ship Amiable, Daniel C. Tillinghast, master, for London, will be received at No. 12, North Third-street, until the 8th inst. inclusive. dec. 3. d18h
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30. d3m
Lancaster County Butter, IN KEGS,—FOR SALE, Enquire at No. 92, Market-street, near Third-Street. dec 1. d18h
THE PARTNERSHIP OF HALLOWELL & RHODES BEING this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons having demands against said Firm, are desired to bring in their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted are requested to make immediate payment to Samuel Rhoads, who is authorized to receive the same. E. HALLOWELL SAMUEL RHODES. dec. 1. d18h
Notice. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JOHN BETZ, late of Southwark, baker, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and those having any demands against said Estate, to forward their accounts, properly attested, for settlement, to CHRISTIAN BETZ, Administrator, no. 135, Mulberry-street. Philadelphia, december 3, 1798
FOR SALE, And immediate possession give, A CONVENIENT three Story Brick House Piazza and Kitchen, in a pleasant and airy part of the City—Enquire of the Printer. dec 3. d6h
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Cartridges. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. d18h
For Sale, 45 Boxes Havana Sugar } Entitled to 54 Hhds. St Croix do. } Drawback. 51 Bags Carracas Cocoa 35 Hhds. Coffee RUNDLE & LEECH, No. 9, Walnut-street. dec 3. d18h
COFFEE. 25 Tierces Coffee, FOR SALE BY JAMES YARD, Walnut-street Wharf. dec 3. d18h
The Subscribers Have received by the late European arrivals, the Following Merchandise, Shipped them principally on consignment, which they offer by package to Wholesale Store Keepers, or others, on very advantageous terms, for cash, approved notes, or bills of exchange on London. Medford & Willis, No. 78, North Front Street. IRISH LINENS. Printed calicoes, furnitures, purple and colored shawls Muslins, plain, striped, checked and fancy Balafore, jacquet and hook handkerchiefs Pins and fancy haberdashery Scotch and colored threads Scarlet cloth cardinals Durants and calamancoes Worsted, cotton and fancy hosiery Felt, castor and beaver hats Yorkshire plains and broadcloths Plain and twilled coatings and duffils Cashmere and swansdowns Stripe, point and rose blankets White colored and Welsh flannels Knap Kendall cottons Worsted and mohair plushes Poster, assorted in small cakes Spades, shovels, frying pans & ironmongery An invoice of Watches & 100 cakes nails assorted. new 12
WILL BE SOLD At 9 o'clock on Saturday Morning, At the Corner of Tenth and Chestnut Streets, ALL THE STOCK IN TRADE, Of the late JAMES THORNBURN, Stone-Cutter, deceased, viz. Marble Chimney Pieces, and Hearth Stone Sills, Facias, Cellar Door Checks A LARGE QUANTITY OF UNWROUGHT MARBLE, And sundry Tools, &c. &c. ALSO, The un-expired time of a Lease of the Lot, whereon are Erected, a Comfortable DWELLING-HOUSE AND SHED, Suitable for the Stone-Cutting Business. Conditions will be made known at the time of Sale, CONNELLY & Co. dec. 5. dts
WANTED. Convenient Lodgings, for an elderly Lady, in a respectable private family, where there are no children. Enquire at this office. dec 4. d1m
MAYOR'S OFFICE. REMOVED to 137 South Second-street. Nov. 24. d2w
THE CREDITORS OF JOSEPH THOMAS, ARE earnestly requested to meet at the CITY-TAVERN, on Saturday next, at six o'clock in the evening, on business to them of the utmost importance. dec. 5.
FOR SALE By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24lbs. or by the quantity. Willings & Francis. nov. 24. d18h
WANTED AN Apprentice to the Paper-making Business—a boy about the age of 10 to 13 would be preferred. Enquire of the Printer. december 4. d18h
FOR SALE, No. 7, SOUTH FOURTH-STREET. 1000 pieces Nankens, A Box of Silks 20 Boxes powdered Sugar Candy of 233wt. A parcel very fine Caffia. C HAIGHT. dec 5. d18h
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Russia Duck, 50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine 1 pair nine pound Cannon A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs 4000lbs Fine Flota Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis. nov 28. d18h
THE PARTNERSHIP OF ALEXR. J. MILLER, & Co. BEING dissolved on the first instant, by the death of James Davis, all persons indebted to the same are requested to settle with the subscriber, and those to whom they are indebted are requested to call on him for payment. ALEXR. J. MILLER, No. 64, South Front Street. dec 5. d18h
Who has on hand, to be disposed of on low terms, By the Package or Piece. Fine plain and tamboured Muslins Guzzennas Battas Cossas Rabobungies India Calicoes Book Muslins Coloured ditto Real & Mock Madras & pullicat kifs. Brown Silechas Tickings, &c. &c. JUST ARRIVED, AN ASSORTMENT OF Irish Linens & Russia Sheetings. nov 28. d18h
WOODBURY ACADEMY. THE Trustees of the Woodbury Academy, in the county of Gloucester, New-Jersey, have the satisfaction to inform the numerous patrons of that institution, that they have engaged the Reverend Thomas Pison , to be the principal, and to take upon himself the charge of the above seminary of learning, and that the school will be opened on Monday the tenth inst. Among the exercises taught here, will be the English, Latin and Greek languages, grammatically—Reading, Writing and Arithmetic in all its branches; Stenography, Geometry, Geography and the use of the Globes, Navigation, Surveying, &c. This institution was formerly under the care and direction of the Reverend Andrew Hunter , and the same attention to the education and morals of the youth, which under him so highly distinguished it, will be pursued with unremitting endeavors, by the present principal and duly attended to by the trustees. The town of Woodbury is situated on an high and elevated spot: It is airy, pleasant, and remarkably healthy, and is but nine miles distant from the City of Philadelphia. Parents, guardians and others, who are disposed to send their youth to this place, will find exceeding good, decent and comfortable boarding and lodging, and upon reasonable terms. Further application may be made to the principal, or ELISHA CLARK, Secretary of the Board. Woodbury, Dec 3. d10t
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased, are requested to make payment to the subscriber; and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market Street Philadelphia, dec. 4, 1798 d18h
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 7.
ADDRESS, TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
A fundamental principle among Masons, in their private assemblies, is, not to introduce the subject of politics; less, from a difference of sentiment, the harmony of the Lodge might be disturbed. But, a maxim of equal importance is constantly inculcated by the brethren of the craft—to be willing and obedient subjects to the government under which they live. Impressed with these sentiments, at a time when jealousy is industriously propagated against our fraternity; the members of the Grand Lodge of Vermont, assembled in ample form, composed of its officers, and a representation from thirteen secular lodges, under its jurisdiction, with that promptitude which becomes true American citizens, beg leave to express to you their most entire and unequivocal approbation of your official conduct since called to fill the chair of state.
We rejoice, that, although your situation has been delicate, and your public conduct viewed with the jaundiced eye of distrust and envy; yet that your wisdom, firmness and decision, have strengthened the affection of your friends, and defeated the seditious machinations of your enemies. It is unnecessary, and may even be deemed unbecoming men professing universal philanthropy, to enter into a detail of the unjust aggressions of a foreign nation, upon our country, uniformly disposed to peace, but ever alive to unprovoked injuries.
Permit us, Sir, to say—that we glory in our country—that we glory in being Americans—that we feel an inviolable attachment to that country which gave us birth—that we feel an attachment to our constituted authorities—and, especially, that we feel an attachment, an inviolable attachment, to our Chief Magistrate. Let not the tongue of slander say, that Masons are capable of faction! Although some among us, as in all societies, may fall their birth-right for a mess of pottage; or betray their country for paltry pelf, yet, be assured, Sir, that as a body, we are determined to support our country's rights. We are determined to support our government. And, are determined, upon a thorough conviction of the purity of the motives which have invariably dictated its administration, to risk our all in its support and defence. Can we say more?
Give us leave, Sir, to close this short address, with the warmest assurances of our personal respect; and to join, in one general supplication to the great architect, the grand Master above—to give you wisdom, to direct strength to endure—and virtue to support you, in the various dignified spheres of life, through which, by your country, you may be called to move; and, at last, introduce you to that temple above, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. City of Vergennes, Oct. 23. 1798. A. L. 1798. Signed on behalf, and at the request of the officers and brethren of the Grand Lodge.
JOHN CHIPMAN, Grand Master. SAMUEL HITCHCOOK, D. Grand Master. STEPHEN JACOB, G. S. Warden. WILLIAM COOLEY, G. J. Warden. Attest, ROSWELL HOPKINS, C. Secretary.
ANSWER. To the Members of the Grand Lodge of Free Masons in Vermont assembled in ample form composed of its officers, and a representation from thirteen secular lodges.
GENTLEMEN, I thank you for this obliging address which has been transmitted to me as you desired by his excellency the Governor of the state of Vermont. I have ever esteemed the societies of Free Masons in this country, not only as innocent, but useful.
The principle, not to introduce politics in your private assemblies, and the other principle, to be willing subjects to the government, would if observed, preserve such societies from suspicion. But it seems to be to be agreed, that the society of Masons have discovered a science of government, or an art of ruling society, peculiar to themselves, and unknown to all the other legislators and philosophers of the world—I mean not only the skill to know each other by marks or signs, that no other persons can divine; but the wonderful power of enabling and compelling all men and I suppose all women, at all hours, to keep a secret. If this art can be applied, to set aside the ordinary maxims of the society, and introduce politics and disobedience to government, and still keep the secret, it must be obvious, that such science and such societies may be perverted to all the ill purposes which have been suspected. The characters which compose the lodges in America are such, as forbid every apprehension from them, and they will best know whether any dangers are possible in other countries as well as this. The approbation you so obligingly express of my official conduct, since called to the chair of state, and your opinion, that it has strengthened the affection of my friends are highly esteemed.
I say cordially with you, let not the tongue of slander say, that Masons in America are capable of faction. I am very confident it cannot be said by any one with truth of the Masons of Vermont. You have said enough and the characteristics of candor, which accompany your words, leave no room to doubt of your sincerity, that you will fulfil all, in support of your government. And in these pious and virtuous resolutions may the Architect Eternal and Almighty have you always in his holy keeping. JOHN ADAMS. November 30.
ADDRESS, TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
WHILE the communities, corporations, towns, cities and legislatures of your country, are crowding to approach you with addresses of approbation and gratitude, will you, Sir, permit the Legislature of the State of Vermont, to join the general voice? Among the latest to address, we would be considered as among the foremost to approve your official conduct. We have been represented as a divided people; but, this report has been fabricated and circulated by those, whose destructive policy would lead them first to excite discord, and like the incendiary, to profit by the confusion which they have created. That the great bulk of our citizens are firmly attached to our excellent federal constitution of government, and highly approve its administration, you may be assured, is an incontrovertible fact. That some men should not appreciate its advantages, or that some should be bad enough to strike at its very existence, is not strange. When we consider government, as the association of the honest, the pious and the peaceable, to protect themselves from the wickedness of the dishonest, impious and unruly, it is not strange that, if the beneficial designs of the former be effected, the latter will complain, and attempt to break every barrier which protects society. We know of no government, ancient or modern, that was ever celebrated for its excellence, whose archives were not disgraced with the impediments of opposition; and the page of whose history is not stained, with frequent insurrections. Even under the divine theocracy of the Jews, the people murmured against plenty; and, while their first magistrate was in immediate conference with heaven, for their good, a stupid faction of that people, lost the remembrance of their divine government, in the adoration of a molten God.
But you, Sir, can accurately distinguish, between the voice of your country, and the clamor of party. We here offer you, Sir, the genuine sentiments of our constituents, the freemen of Vermont, as delivered through their constitutional organ, the Legislature. In the infancy of French political reformation with our brethren of the United States, we wished well to the cause of French patriotism, because we supposed it the cause of virtue, religion, and rational liberty. But, when gallic virtue, was succeeded by licentiousness and inhumanity—when religion gave place to atheism, and rational liberty to grievous oppression—when no longer contented with abortive attempts to reform their own government, they boldly obtruded their political creeds upon the order and tranquility of other nations; and with rapacious ambition, unknown to their proudest monarchs, dissolved ancient governments, and annexed plundered provinces to their own blood-stained territories; when they violated the neutral rights of the United States—commissioned their ambassadors to excite us to foreign war, and domestic insurrection; and made the most unprovoked depredations on our commerce,—when they insulted our messengers of peace, and insidiously attempted to degrade them into the mean instruments, of subjecting their country to a scandalous tribute,—when they refused to stop the hand of plunder, for a little period, while our government might attempt, by discussion, or concession, to avert the calamities of war,—when they violently, and insidiously struck at our national independence, every tie of affection for Frenchmen was dissolved; and we clearly perceived, that we could no longer be attached to that nation, but at the expence of our morals, our religion, and the love of our country.
Sir, this is a day which calls loudly for decision; and we are proud to declare, our attachment to the constitution of the United States. We believe its prosperity deeply involves our own. We have the firmest reliance on the executive administration of our general government. Your instructions to our national envoys to France, carry conviction with them, of your uprightness. Your resolution, to send no other envoys to that haughty nation, unless previously assured of their honorable reception, evidences, beyond doubt, your firm attachment to the interest and honor of your country. You have justified your country, in the face of the world; and, if the consequence of French duplicity and rapacity, shall involve us in a war, which we pray heaven to avert, we pledge ourselves to our country, for our firmest support of her violated rights.
Permit us, Sir, to add assurances of our personal respect;—while we honor you, as our chief magistrate, we respect you as a man; and it is to YOUR GLORY we can say—we regard JOHN ADAMS, because we love OUR COUNTRY.
DAN. FARRAND, Speaker.
STATE OF VERMONT. IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, Oct. 20. RESOLVED, That the foregoing address pass; that it be signed by the Speaker, in behalf of this House; and that it be sent to the Governor and Council, for their concurrence.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Governor be requested to forward the same, to the President of the United States. (Attest) SAML. C. CRAFTS, Clerk. IN COUNCIL, 24th October. Read and Concurred. (Attest) RICHARD WHITNEY, Secretary.
ANSWER. To the Legislature of the State of Vermont. GENTLEMEN, YOUR address of the twenty-fourth of October, has been forwarded to me, as you desired, by his Excellency Isaac Tichenor, your worthy Governor. Among all the addresses, which have been presented to me from communities, corporations, towns, cities and legislatures, there has been none more acceptable to me, or which has affected
my sensibility or commanded my gratitude more, than this very sentimental compliment from the Legislature of Vermont; a state, which, within my memory, has been converted from a wilderness to a fruitful field. Knowing, as I do, your origin and progress, the brave, hardy, industrious and temperate character of the people, the attachment to the constitution and determination to support the government, are the more to be esteemed.
While we truly consider government, as the association of the honest, the pious and the peaceable, to protect themselves from the wickedness of the dishonest, the impious and unruly, we should never forget, that government, at the same time, ought to protect the dishonest, the impious and unruly, not only from the fraud and the fury of each other, but from the errors, mistakes and weaknesses of the honest and pious.
There is too much truth in your observation, that the most excellent governments have had their archives disgraced with impediments of opposition and frequent insurrections. The true cause of it is, that while the honest and pious are always disposed to submit to good government, and choose the mildest, the dishonest and impious take advantage of the feeble restraint, to commit mischief, because it can be done with impunity. This in course introduces the necessity of severer curbs for the wicked, and then the timid animal becomes too tame under the curb, the lash, and the spur. While a tenderness of blood and a respect for human life is preferred among the people, however, there is not much danger, even from tumults. This maxim preserved the Romans, who, for four hundred years, never shed the blood of a man in a sedition. An example worthy the contemplation and imitation of all other republics.
The French have rendered it impossible for us to follow them in their notions and projects of government, or to submit to their arbitrary conduct and extravagant exactions to us; we must therefore defend ourselves against all they can attempt. It is not possible for my fellow-citizens to say any thing more glorious or delightful to me, than that they regard me, because they love their country.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, November 30th, 1798.
ANSWER. To the SEVENTY-SIXTH REGIMENT of the MILITIA of VERMONT.
GENTLEMEN, I THANK you for your address of the twenty-second of October. Your sentiments of the late conduct of the French, seems to be conformable to the general sense of the world at large, as well as almost the unanimous opinion of all America at present.
A republic that is not bound by the laws of the majority, is an aristocracy or an oligarchy, and commonly more oppressive than monarchy. Mixed governments alone have been able effectually to ascertain the deliberate will, and to enforce the laws of the majority; and such is the constitution of the United States. Your resolution to conform to it, does you honor. Your good wishes for my health, are humbly received and sincerely reciprocated.
JOHN ADAMS. Philadelphia, December 1st, 1798.
From the Mirror printed at Concord, (N.H.)
MR. DAVIS, I find by a late paper, the capture of Gen. Buonaparte is so far confirmed, that politicians for and against, gave it credit. I wish not to be considered an enemy to that brave and humane man—for from the commencement of his career, to the present moment, I have revered the man and admired his actions. But divide Buonaparte into two syllables, leaving out the a, which I suppose to be superfluous, you will find his translation into English to be typical, figurative, and significant,—of a large part or proportion, of the naval and land strength of that sacrilegious and barbarous nation, which he now honors with his services—the other part, which every well informed man will not hesitate to file the refuse of the nation, together with the council of 500 and five directors, with Talleyrand, the Jesuit and impostor—I will leave under the care and guardianship of John Bull, who will shortly give them a government and laws, consistent with the dignity of rational beings, nurtured and brought up under the care and protection of the common Father of ALL. DOCTOR QUACK.
DAN. FARRAND, Speaker. Portland, November 22.
MESSRS. RAND & BURDICK, BE pleased to give notice, that the Rebecca, mentioned in the papers as having met a vessel (arrived at Portsmouth) at sea in distress, and depriving her of goods 'till paid for exorbitantly; does not belong to Portland, as has been asserted—the mercantile honor of this town demands this notice from MANY.
Horses to Winter.
HORSES will be taken in to winter at PABST HILL, at the 13 Mile Stone, on the Bristol road; they will be well fed with clover and timothy hay, well littered and cleaned, and will also have a large field to exercise themselves in when the weather is good.—Enquire of Mr. William Ball, merchant, Water Street, or on the premises. Nov. 7. w18h
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 130, CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland,
ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. 5 june 11

FRANCE.
COUNCIL OF ANCIENTS,
29th Fructidor.
The Council received a message by which the Directory has yesterday apprised the Council of Five Hundred of the descent of the French army into Egypt.
"Europe is not sufficient," says Lemercier, to serve as a theatre for our victories. Africa must also behold the triumphs of the children of France. The Nile waits impatiently for the presence of our valorous Cohorts, of the sons of victory, who are to restore it to its ancient splendour. Without doubt, this expedition, directed by genius, confided to talents and courage—this expedition will be fully effected. The descendants of the ancient Egyptians will be avenged for the despotisms to which they have been subjected, and bring these beautiful regions back to that state of civilization with which they were formerly dignified. We have as a guarantee the bravery of our Warriors:—Instead of making from the first of their conquests, in this expedition, a new Capua, they did not remain in that Island (which has resisted all the forces of Solyma) only a sufficient length of time toilsome length of time to ensure its irrevocably to the Republic, and immediately departed for the shores where they were to culminate their laurels. Already they have avenged our most faithful Ally, the Porte, on the usurpers who had forgotten his authority. Already they have avenged the French for the insults and outrages to which they have been exposed under the government of the tyrannical Beys. They have at this time opened again the channels of commerce, and their first successes have already given freedom to a part of the ocean."
The Council unanimously approved the resolution of yesterday, which declares that the army of France, in Egypt, has deserved well of its country.
We are much indebted to a mercantile house in this city for the loan of a file of Paris and Bourdeaux papers from the 21st Fructidor to the 3d Complimentary day (or 19th Sept.) received by the brigs Fox and Endeavour, arrived yesterday from Bordeaux. The lateness of the hour at which we received them, prevents our making full translations from them for this day's paper. We shall be industrious in selecting from them all that is interesting and worthy of detail for tomorrow's publication.
In the Journal de Bordeaux of the 20th Sept. we observe that the President's communication to the Senate, relative to the appointment of General Washington to the command of the armies of the United States, as also the General's acceptance of it, is known in France. That part of his letter to the President in reply, which states his ideas with respect to the conduct of the French government towards this country, is stated and published by the editor of the Bordeaux Journal.
Under date of Philadelphia, 10th Thermidor, he says: "The preparations for war continue with the greatest activity by sea and land in the United States."
PARIS, 27 Fructidor.
General Buonaparte has announced with his own hand, his arrival at Alexandria to Citizen Ruffin, charge d'Affaires from the Republic to Constantinople. Ruffin has sent a copy of this letter to the directory.
The director Rewbel has arrived at Paris; his health appears to be entirely re-established. By the treaty of field concluded with England, Russia has engaged to furnish her with 20,000 men, who are not to be employed, but in Europe.
28 Fructidor.
The uncertainty with respect to peace, and the movements of the French troops, has been very detrimental to the Fair of Frankfort.
The French troops are concentrated in the environs of Friedberg, and menace a formidable irruption into Franconia if the Congress of Rastadt do not come to a conclusion.
The preparations for war are carrying on at Vienna with more activity than ever. The enlistments are made forcibly. Recruiting continues in Bohemia. The divisions of reserve have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to march.
All strangers are ordered to leave Rome in 24 hours, under pain of being treated as spies, and judged by the military tribunal. They are allowed only 5 days to leave the territory of the Republic; after which no stranger shall enter it without a regular passport, executed either by the French or Roman authority.
They write from Dusseldorf, that the French army is in full march for the frontiers of Hanover. There is no doubt but this hereditary country of the king of England will shortly come under the dominion of the Republic.
The brothers Arnaud, rich merchants of Toulon, were arrested 30 Thermidor as returned emigrants.
FRIEDBERG, (Head-Quarters.)
14 Fructidor.
The army commanded by General Joubert, which is entirely concentrated upon the borders of the Nidda and on the other side, wait momentarily for final orders to move, and to march in several columns to the centre of Germany. In the mean time, the preparations for war are continued with unabated vigour. The troops have moved forward, and the artillery is carried towards Limbourg on the Lahn. The magazines on that river are filled. The pioneers work without intermission in constructing the necessary objects for the prompt establishment of bridges. In short every department is in a state of singular activity.
HAGUE, 13 Fructidor.
It is confidently said that our government
is about to interfere, as mediator, to settle the differences which have arisen, between France and the United States. The directory of France, it is said, has already accepted this mediation, and our minister at Paris is shortly to make the first arrangements.
From Hamburg.
BUONAPARTE'S PROCLAMATION
TO HIS SOLDIERS,
On entering Egypt.
"Soldiers, behave towards the Mahometans in the same manner we did towards the Jews and the Italians; respect their Mosques and their Imams, as you did the Rabbis and the Bishops. Have as much regard for the ceremonies which the Alcoran and Mahometan Temple (or church) requires, as you had for the Cloisters, for the Synagogues, and for the religion of Moses and of our Saviour."
General Barbais and the commissary Regnault have published at Malta an account of the battle between the two fleets off Alexandria. Citizen gen. Ganteaume, who was on board the L'Orient, had escaped from that ship before she blew up.
On board the frigate Diana, arrived at Malta, came contre admiral Decres.
In Toulon a subscription has been opened for the widows and orphans of seamen who fell in the battle before Alexandria.
In the harbors of the Mediterranean, such as Toulon, Corsu, Acona, Malta, &c. the French have 12 ships of the line, and about 12 frigates.
It is supposed at Bordeaux, that a new embargo will be laid on American vessels in that port.
Domestic Articles.
PORTLAND, November 26th.
Messrs Baker and George,
I find in a Portsmouth paper a false and scandalous article which has been republished in a paper printed in this town; but which beg to contradict through the channel of The Eastern Herald and Gazette of Maine. It is as follows:
"Portsmouth Nov. 14.
Capt. Moulton, lately arrived here from Jamaica, Nov. 8, spoke schooner Rachel, two days from Portland, being short of water and provisions boarded her—supplied us with twenty gallons of water, eight biscuit, half dozen poultry—for the poultry the Captain made us pay six dollars, and for one Barrel potatoes four dollars, and for a few other small matters at the same extravagant rate, saying he would not supply us unless we would pay him the same price he could get in the West Indies."
Now, that there is no such vessel owned at, or fails from, this port, is a fact that can be attested by every merchant and master of vessels in town; and it would be utterly impossible that a man of the character described by Capt. Moulton should be employed as master of a vessel belonging to Portland. Such a base character would be viewed with abhorrence, and disdained by every
HONEST TAR.
NEW-YORK, December 5.
INFANT NAVY OF AMERICA.
Let there be a Fleet—and there is a Fleet!
(Act of the Fed. Legit.) Among other objects of anti federal censure, the Infant Navy of the Union has been represented as pitiful in its present state, and dangerous in its probable advancement. This is one of the daily contradictions, by which our disorganizers attempt to delude the people and distract the government: They will, as the sailors say, "to head us on both tacks;" but as I do not imagine our fellow-citizens will be readily induced to question the utility of an armed marine, whilst their commercial relations are so extensive and so precarious, as at this instant; and as the general re-election of their late defensive-war representatives, is an irrefragable evidence of their confidence in the actual government and laws of the union, I shall merely refute the alleged improbability of deriving any permanent advantage, from so "pitiful a navy as that of the United States," by a few extracts from a late work, in which the Rise and Progress of the Marine Force of Great Britain is fully detailed. The original is entitled: "Memoir on British Naval Architecture;" by Ralph Willet, Esq. F. A. and R. S. S."
A Friend to Commerce.
[Extracts to-morrow.]
Notwithstanding peace is said to have been concluded by the Congress at Rastadt, we can find nothing in our Files that tends to confirm the report: On the contrary, appearances are still hostile.
KNOXVILLE, October 17.
IN such of the Roman Catholic countries, where superstition still has a hold, there is an order of priests called Friars, who cannot by law exercise certain functions belonging to the higher orders of the priesthood—a young lady some years ago called Calmetta, in the island of Madeira in order to confess, and finding a Friar (or brother) that house alone in one of the chapels, she kneeled down by him and told him all her sins—the Friar said nothing—the she asked him for absolution—"I am no priest (said the Friar) I cannot give you absolution"—no priest! said the lady, very much surprised, and in a great passion—No, madam, answered the Friar, certainly—Well said she, I'll go and complain to your superiors, for your daring to take my confession—and I'll go, (returned the Friar) and tell all your blabbing to your husband!—mum was the word.
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The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 7.
This day, at 12 o'clock, his Excellency THOMAS MIFFLIN, Governor of the State of Pennsylvania, met both Houses of the State Legislature, and delivered a speech of immense length. His Excellency, in a very handsome and correct, nay, feeling manner, referred the attention of the Legislature to the contemplation of the heavy and distressing calamity which had again, in the course of the last summer, afflicted the metropolis of the state. This subject, so interesting to the commerce and general prosperity of the state, would demand their earliest and most serious consideration. To devise and adopt measures whereby in future to guard against this dreadful visitation, was a duty peculiarly incumbent on the Legislature, called for both by patriotism and philanthropy.
TRANSLATION
OF THE LETTER FROM LOWER SAXONY,
September 26th, 1798.
(Continued)
Roseau has said, "L'experience indocile" "Du Compagnon de Paul-Emile" "Fit tout le succes d'Annibal," but Roseau has not obscured the glory of the Carthaginian Hero; the glory of Nelson loses none of its lustre in the known ignorance of the in-experienced marine over which he has triumphed—their position and their courage might have supplied the absence of skill, had he not rendered that position and courage useless. What would have been infolent and disastrous rashness before an adroit and experienced antagonist, was in the presence of the French sailors a wise and fortunate boldness.
It was in polling his squadron between the French ships and the batteries which protected them, in the daring and unexpected manoeuvre of at once braving the dangers of the coast and the fire of the enemy, it was in the midst of these perils that Nelson conquered and achieved the most triumphant victory that ever graced the British Flag. It was by the same hardy tactics, never practiced against fleets well commanded, and by the bold manoeuvres that Howe, Jervis, Duncan, and all those admirals have triumphed, who for a series of years have, each in their turn struck and humiliated the flags of the republic and her allies.
But Nelson has been still more hardy than either of them—The situation of the enemy required him to be so, and the consequences of his triumph are beyond all comparison with the successes of the admirals whose victories I have noticed.
It is true that the emulation excited by one victory produces another—and that a Howe and a Lewis, covered with fortune and honor, have created a Duncan and a Nelson. But triumphs, which have only won a few ships from the republic which have not occasioned to it the loss of one essential man, which have not frustrated any of its great projects, ought not to be compared with a victory, which may occasion the loss of Buonaparte, and which may save Egypt, India, Europe itself; and the whole world from the domination of the directory.
Nelson is broken, before Alexandria, the sceptre of the Mediterranean, which the French had seized at Malta, and from the moment in which this victory was achieved, all the advantages attached to the sovereignty of that sea, have been lost to France—advantages which, in a course of years, might have balanced the sovereignty of the ocean itself.
Yet if Nelson, in destroying the fleet of Buonaparte, has only rendered to that general a service, which other great generals have performed for themselves; if his troops, having no possible retreat, are animated with increased ardor; if with their usual valor, they connect the courage of despair, if they are reinforced by some thousands of men saved from their fleet, and if every obstacle should yield to the impetuosity of their united force; if they should become masters of Egypt and the red sea, if they should march to India, or embark for that country under the protection of a French squadron at the mouth of the straits of Babel-Mandel; if at length they should arrive in those regions which daily nourish the fortune and the force of Great-Britain; and if they should there subvert her power; what advantage will they derive from the victory of her admiral, and to what purpose tends the glory of her flag?
Such are the hypotheses now formed, and in the doubt which is raised upon them, consider the consolation of the friends of the directory, and the enemies of England—For my part, Sir, whose opinions are those of a cosmopolite, and whom no one will accuse of having disguised the danger with which the expedition of Buonaparte threatened England and the independence of Europe, I no longer entertain any apprehensions from that general or from the expedition in which he is embarked.
(To be Continued.)
A gentleman who arrived in town last evening informs, that on Wednesday, at George-town (Eastern Shore) he saw Col. Hall, just from Lewis-Town, with the information, that a pilot boat had come in there the day before, after putting a pilot on board of a French frigate from France, bound to Philadelphia, with dispatches from the Executive Directory to the government of the United States.
The brig Jefferson, Morris, 29 days from St. Croix, arrived late last evening. Captain Morris informs that on Monday last the ship India, Ashmead, was off the capes with a pilot—the ship Deborah, failed, from St. Croix was about three leagues to the northward of Cape-May—A ship from Liverpool and two brigs, supposed the Fame and Twins, from St. Croix, anchored in the bay on Monday night, and several vessels then in the offing.
HEALTH-OFFICE,
6th December, 1798.
At a meeting of the Board of Managers of the Marine and City Hospitals, for the purpose of conferring with the Committee appointed by the meeting of citizens at the City-Hall on the 23d ult.—the following members of the Committee attended:
Gosfrey Haga, North Mulberry Ward
Jonathan Willis, Lower Delaware do.
Isaac Paxson, Middle do.
Ebenezer Large, Walnut do.
Miers Fisher, Dock do.
Thomas Atmore, New-Market do.
Thomas Harrison, South do.
The other wards being unrepresented it was determined to call a meeting of the said committee on Tuesday next, the 11th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Health-Office No. 32 Walnut-street.
The importance of the objects contemplated, and the indispensable necessity of voluntary exertions, in order to purify the city and liberties, from the latent seeds of disease; the Board hope will induce the committee to attend punctually.
By order of the Board of Managers,
WM. JONES, President.
Attest,
TIMOTHY PAXSON.
Gazette Marine List.
Pilots who left the capes yesterday morning, saw nothing of the French frigate, as reported.
Two ships anchored at the Overfalls, on Wednesday night.
Brig Sufannah, Hunt, of this port, arrived at Cadiz, in 35 days from Baltimore, saw no vessels, except an Algerine cruiser, who treated the Sufannah with much civility.
A letter from New-York, by Wednesday's mail, mentions an arrival there in 35 days from Hamburg.
Sloop Sally, Hammond, from the Havannah is below.
Brig Eliza, Talbot, from the Havannah, was spoke off the Capes on Monday last.
Sixteen outward bound vessels dropt down yesterday afternoon—eleven of them armed.
Baltimore, December 4
Arrived ship Venus, capt. Daffield, 53 days from Gibraltar. Sailed in company with nine other American vessels bound to different ports in the United States.
Also, fchr. Rover, West, 24 days from Curacao. The following persons came passengers in the Rover. Captain Garret Berry, of the snow Fanny, of this port, and his mate, taken when bound for Laguira; James Duncan, mate of the brig Philip, captain Gorsch, and three of his men, one of captain Roxborough's of the snow Maryland; and the falling master and two men of the armed schooner Amphitrite.
Also, fchr. Mary, Boden, from Surinam. Vessels left at Surinam, 1st November:
Brig Fair American, Forrest, Philadelphia
Three Friends, Endicott, Salem
Susan, Bowler, Providence
Betty, Sch'd DeFrance, Clifton, New-York
Eliza, Ruff, Charleston
Eliza, Bragdon, Newburyport
Residence, Mariner, New-York
Sloop Dove, Connell, New-York
November 14, lat. 26, long. 66, 30, spoke brig Lightfoot, from Demarara, last from Martinique, for Boston, and schooner Ann, of and for Norfolk, from Martinique. November 22, lat. 35, long. 71, 20, spoke fchr Schooner Favorite, of Norwich, from Martinique for New London, all well. There were 4 Dutch frigates, one brig and one schooner cruising off Surinam, to protect American vessels bound in.
New-York, Dec. 5.
Ship Penelope, Isle of May
Brig Betsey, Reynolds, Havanna
Volunteer, Norfolk
To the Creditors of NATHAN COBB, of the city of Philadelphia, Blacksmith.
Gentlemen, TAKE notice, that I have applied to the Court of Common Pleas, for the city and county of Philadelphia, for the benefit of the several laws made for the relief of the insolvent debtors, and that the court have appointed the 27th of December, inst. to hear me and my creditors at the said court, in the said city, at which time and place you are desired to attend.
NATHAN COBB.
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UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District, } ss. IN pursuance of a writ to me directed from the honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchant's Coffee House, in the City of Philadelphia, on Saturday the 14th day of December inst. at 12 o'clock at noon, the armed French vessel the Jalous, with her apparel, guns, and appurtenances, captured by the public armed ship the UNITED STATES, John Barry, Esquire, commander, in the said District Court condemned as forfeited.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal.
Marshal's Office, Dec. 7, 1798.
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District, } ss. IN pursuance of a writ to me directed from the honorable Richard Peters, Esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to Public Sale, at the Merchant's Coffee House, in the City of Philadelphia, on Saturday the fifteenth day of December inst. at 12 o'clock at noon, the armed French vessel, Le Sanfarcari, with her apparel, guns and appurtenances, captured by the public armed ship, the UNITED STATES, John Barry, Esq. Commander; and in the said District Court, condemned as forfeited.
WILLIAM NICHOLS, marshal.
Marshal's Office
December 7, 1798
NOTICE.
ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of the late WILLIAM STEDMAN, deceased, and who have not already produced their accounts, are requested to send them to the subscriber at no. 172, north Second street. ELIZABETH TUCKER, Adm'x Philadelphia, nov. 29, 1798 m&thaw
MISS BROADHURST
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public that she intends having
A CONCERT,
on Tuesday next, at O'Eller's Hotel.
PART 1st.
Overture.
Song—Elen a if, Miss Broadhurst
Quartetto.
Song, Mr. Darley
Duet, Violin & Claronet, Messrs. Collet and Dubois
Italian Song,—Si non piange, Miss Broadhurst
Glee, three voices—Lullaby.
PART 2d.
Overture.
Song—"The New Som-boddy" (composed by B. Carr) Miss Broadhurst
Sonata, Piano Forte, Mr. B. Carr
Song, Mr. Darley
Concerto, Clarinet, Mr. Dubois
New Song, (the Flower Girl) Miss Broadhurst
Glee, three voices—Sigh no more Ladies.
To begin at seven o'clock. Tickets one Dollar each to be had at Carr's Musical Repository, Market-street—O'Eller's Hotel, and of Miss Brodhurst, No. 179 Arch-street. dec. 7. 9t
Evening School.
S. LEWIS,
INFORMS the Public that his EVENING SCHOOL for Young Gentlemen will open for the Winter, on Monday, December 10, at No. 201 Arch-street, near Sixth-Street. dec. 7. d3t
LOST,
IN one of the streets, between Union and Saf-faras, on the 4th inst. the outfit Case of an English Gold Watch, chased on the back with a shield. Any person who may find the same, and will bring it to this office, will receive Four Dollars reward, and the thanks of the owner. dec. 7.
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District } ss. NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of a writ of Fieri Facias to me directed from the Hon. RICHARD PETERS, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale on Wednesday the 12th inst. at 12 o'clock at noon, at the Store of Messrs. Pratt and Kintzing, in Water near Race-street.
117 Bags of Coffee.
The same having been seized and taken in execution as the property of Ferdinand Gourdou, and to be sold by
WILLIAM NICHOLS,
Marshal.
Marshals Office, Dec. 7, 1798.
Canal Lottery, No. II.
Will re-commence drawing in the course of the present month.
TICKETS to be had Eight Dollars each, at WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers office, No. 64 South Second-street, where check books are kept for registering and examination of Tickets in the above, City of Washington and Patterton Lotteries, &c.
Table with 3 columns: Prize, Amount, Number. States of the Wheel. One prize of 10,000 dollars, Five 4,000, Two 2,000, Ten 1,000, Twenty-seven 500. Note: With a full proportion of the one hundred and of the fifty dollar prizes—The Lottery is more than two thirds drawn and above 15,000 dollars richer than at the commencement.
This Day Published,
And for sale at the Office of the Editor, No. 119 Chestnut-street,
(Price 1-8th of a Dollar.)
AN ORATION,
Pronounced July 4, 1798,
At the request of the Inhabitants of the Town of BOSTON, in commemoration of the anniversary of American Independence.
By JOSIAH QUINCY. The inroads upon our public liberty, call for reparation—The wrongs we have sustained, call for—Justice. That Reparation and that Justice, may yet be obtained; by Union, Spirit, and Firmness. But to divide and conquer was the maxim of the Devil in the garden of Eden, and to disunite and enslave hath been the principle of all his votaries from that period to the present.
Observations on the Boston Port-Bill, &c. p. 78 by the late J. Quincy, jun.
FOR SALE,
AT THIS OFFICE, A FEW Copies of an interesting Work, in French, entitled a History of The Administration of the French
Finances,
DURING THE YEAR 1796. Also, An Historical and Political View of the Administration of the French Republic, during the year 179797,—of the causes which produced the
Revolution of the 4th September—And of the results of that Revolution.
PRICE 1 DOLLAR EACH.
These two political tracts, are from the pen of the celebrated d'Ivernois, and contain a thousand interesting disclosures of the folly, venality and profligacy of the different Usurpers who have reigned in France during the latter stages of the horrible Revolution now pending, in that miserable and depraved country. Nov. 3. 9
The Creditors
OF William Steedman and John Smith, of the County of Northumberland, in the State of Pennsylvania, lately trading under the Firm of
STEEDMAN & SMITH,
WILL TAKE NOTICE, that the subscribers have made application to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Northumberland aforesaid, for the benefit of the several laws of the State of Pennsylvania passed for the relief of insolvent Debtors, and that the said Court hath appointed the Thirtieth day of November next, being the Friday of the Court of Common Pleas, to hear us and our Creditors at Sunbury, in the County of Northumberland, at which time and place you

Smith & Rodman, No. 49, South Front Street. Have just received per the William Penn, and Jane, from London, Diana and Thomas from Liverpool, and Kingston, from Hull.  A LARGE & GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS, AMONG WHICH ARE Plain, twill'd and striped Coatings. Fine white and red Welsh Flannels. Do. yellow and scarlet do. Superfine and low priced 5-4, 6-4, 7-4, cloths of all colors. Plain and Halfhicks. Forest and Hunter Cloths. Green and Red Drapery. Do. 5-4, 6-4, and 7-4, do. Red & green Becking do. Swandowns & Follansbee's. Rice, Point and Duffel Blankets. Superfine London Calf-meres of the newest and most fashionable colors. Low priced Yorkshire do. Plain and striped Callimanees. Joan Spinnings & Durants. Rattinees & Shalloon. Norwich Cambics, for Cloaks. Bombazets and Black.  With a variety of other Articles on hand, for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash or the usual credit. Nov. 6 tu,th,sa,sa,f
Just Imported, A quantity of salt-pece, refined Gun powder F and double sealed battle Cannon, 4 and 6 pounders. London porter and Burton Beer. Mullard Squares, 4 ounces. Bell Durham mustard. Ginghams, subject to drawback. All of which will be sold on moderate terms by HENRY DAVIES, junr. No. 63, fourth Street, opposite the city tavern. nov. 9 mw&f,f  FOR SALE, By GEORGE PLUMSTED, No. 165, SOUTH FRONT STREET. 250 whole Tierces { RICE. 100 half do. { 35 Boxes white Havana Sugars, entitled to drawback. 2,000 pieces Nankeenes, do. do. Anchors weighing 15 cwt. and 26 cwt. 100 Boxes containing tea sets of China. 35 Boxes of blue and white table sets of do. ALSO, Boxes containing breakfast, coffee and evening cups and saucers; tea pots, cream pots, sugar dishes, pint bowls, custard cups, flat and soup plates and dishes. Young Hyson Tea. Fans. Calla. nov. 23 gtaw2w
GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319 HIGH STREET. Latest London & Irish Editions. GEORGE DAVIS'S Fall Importation is now arranged of which a more capital collection he believes was never offered for sale either in this City, London or Dublin. It combines almost every book in, with several valuable books out of print. Davis's confining himself to the sale of Law-Books only, it will appear obvious to professional Gentlemen, the advantages they have both in selection and price by purchasing from him. His Catalogues being ready, gentlemen will particularly oblige him by calling for them—and to those residing at a distance, by favoring him with their address (post-paid) they shall be sent. nov. 26 m&th2m
Mrs. Spurrier, MIDWIFE, From the city of London lying in Hospital, EMBRACES this opportunity of returning her sincere thanks to those Ladies whom she has had the honour to attend, and most respectfully informs them and her other friends that she has removed to No. 11, Sixth Street two doors from Chestnut Street, opposite Congress Hall, where she flat-ter herself by careful attention to the duties of her profession to merit their future favors. nov. 28 w,sa,sa,ira  ALL PERSONS, Having claims against the ESTATE OF SUSANNAH LOCKYER, deceased, are requested to present their respective accounts to NATHAN A. SMITH, Adm'r or JOHN DORSET, Execut'rs. A LEASE OF THE HOUSE Lately occupied by Susannah Lockyer, together with THE STOCK OF GOODS, Are to be disposed of—Time will be given for the latter on unexceptionable security. nov. 9 gtaw6w
Philadelphia, November 26, 1798. ALL persons desirous of furnishing by contract rations of provisions, straw and fuel, for all the troops, which now are, or hereafter may be at any or every station, post, encampment, recruiting rendezvous or elsewhere in the State of Pennsylvania, for and during the year 1799, except at Presqu' Isle, La Breuf, Fort Franklin and Pittsburgh, will be pleased to send in their proposals under sealed covers, on or before the 20th of next month, December, to TENCH FRANCIS, Purveyor.  THE RATION TO CONSIST OF 1 1-4 pound of beef or 3/4 of a pound of pork 13 ounces of bread or flour 1 gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. 2 quarts of salt. 4 quarts of vinegar } For every 100 rations. 4 pounds of soap } 1 1-2 lb. candles }  As Congress may at their next session make alterations in the quantity of some of the component parts of this ration—it is requested of those who may offer proposals to name the price of each part, which will serve to govern in case of diminution or increase. nov. 26 tu,w,&h,ta,sa,D
R. TAYLOR, MUSIC PROFESSOR, No. 96, NORTH SIXTH STREET. RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he continues to teach Ladies the Piano Forte as usual. Nov. 6. turhaa
JOHN SHIELDS, BROKER, Embraces this opportunity to present his thanks to his fellow-citizens for their past favors and acquaints them that he is returned from Chesnut Hill, to his former residence, the House No. 22 Chestnut between Front and Second-street. WHERE he holds himself ready to execute their commands in every branch of his profession, trusting that from a residence in this city of 35 years he has in his power to render them essential service, assuring them that his commission shall be as low as any in Town. Lots, Lands, Houses, Vessels, Certificates of every description and Bills of Exchange, bought and sold, the dockets carefully examined and clear titles made upon the shortest notice, by the public's humble servant, John Shields. Good negotiable Notes discounted at a low premium. november 7 gtawtf
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each. Round, double-headed, and canister shot. Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes. Boarding Pikes. Common cutlasses. Gunner's floors of all kinds. Tin-plates No 1—1-3 cros boxes. Patent shot in casks of 5 cwt. each. London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted. For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th Street. oct. 29. eo,tf
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER, HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 55, corner of Front and Chestnut-streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN; ALSO,br/>ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov. 24 gtawtf
Hats & Hosiery. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL, AT HIS STORE, No. 134, MARKET STREET. HAS JUST OPENED, in addition to his former stock, a very extensive assortment of Men's, Women's, and Children's Hats, and all kinds of Stockings—particularly a quantity of Aberdeen knit Hose, suitable for the present season. nov. 23 coim
EPHRAIM CLARK, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, Corner of Front and Market Streets, Philadelphia, HAS JUST RECEIVED, BY the different arrivals, a large supply of Clock and Watch makers and Silver Smiths Tools, files and materials. CONSISTING OF Rowling Mills, large and small Bench and Hand Vices, Turnbenches, Flyers, Sliding Tonges, Braces and Bits, Grooving tools, Saws, Scratch Brads, Blow pipes, Screw and Draw plates, large and small Hammers, Clock dials, cast brass Balls, forged work and pinions, Emery, Rotten Stone, Pumice Stone, Borax, Spelter Solder, Brass, Steel and Iron wire, steel Brads, main springs and glasses gold, gilt, and steel chains, seals and keys, &c. &c. Clocks and Watches carefully repaired. nov. 23 eo,tf
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Six per Cents, funded debt—standing in the name of Robert Wilson of Calcutta in Bengal, Surgeon in the service of the honorable United Company of merchants of England trading to the East-Indies, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, capt Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. No 10,444, Reg. office 14th Dec. 1793, one certificate for 1732 33 No 10,478, Reg. office 17th Dec. 1793, one certificate for 1959 50 Elliston & John Perot. eo,tf  Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Six per Cents, funded debt, standing in the name of John Gabbitts Rivers, of Geneva, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, Capt. Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. No. 3195. Reg. office 19th May '95, 1 cert. for 1000 13,181. do. 14th do. do. 1 for 3500 Willing & Francis. eo,tf
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Satter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, 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 belied with wrought brass 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 State of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. 22wtf
FOR SALE, Rice, in whole and half Tierces. Sherry, and } Teneriffe } Carolina and Georgia Indigo. AND A PARCEL OF Shipping Furs and Skins. Apply to N. & J. Frazier, No. 95, So. Front Street. november 13 gtaw3w
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water Street. 215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hempen linens and oznabrugs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell. 70 do. bleached and brown heffians. 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags. 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chests platillas. 3 do. dowlas. 30 do. creas a la Morlaix. 12 do. elopailles. 15 do. Bielefeld linen. 90 do. pattenboines. 45 do. Britanias. 1 do. Holland canvas. 1 do. Russia do. 1 do. Russia sheetings. 1 do. Russia drillens. 1 do. Brown holland. 1 do. Silesia roans. 1 do. Washendrop linen. 1 do. Caraudoes. 1 do. Flemish linens. 1 do. cambricks and lawns. 1 do. diaper. 12 do. stripes. 18 do. checks. 1 do. famois. 1 do. Arabia stripe. 1 do. hunting for color. 1 pack. Madras handkerchiefs. 1 do. Turkey yarn. 6 boxes empty bags. 1 chest hair rabbit. 3 boxes rans, assorted. 2 do. bobbin, assorted. 1 do. fine blue lishados. 5 chests men's slippers. 3 do. bed ticks. 2 casks hogs' bristles. 6 chests writing paper. 4 do. quills. 2 do. sealing-wax. 2 packages old-cloth. 4 do. sail-twine. 1 do. watches. 14 pipes Port wine. 92 casks claret. 130 do. fine long corked claret. 1630 butts fine salt. 40 casks of roll brimstone. 300 casks of naval stores. 50 logs prime mahogany. 4 hds. coffee mills. 10 bundles German reel to chests of slates and pencils. A package of skews. A do. woolen caps, &c. 4 chests of Nuremberg toys. 40 kegs of yellow ochre. 3 hds. Glue. 3 barrel of Lentilles. 5 chests of prime red craft Holland chee. 30 kegs of pearl barley. 60 boxes of pearls. 400 fides of upper and soul leather. 300 boxes window glass. 800 Demijohns. 50 boxes glass tumblers. 2 hds. pumice stone. 1 box of mill faws. 1 cask of cutlery. A quantity of stone jugs and pickling pots. A few Baps anchors, &c. november 12 tu,tf
To be Sold, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, IN Tuacorora Valley, Millin county, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing stream, that has fall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market Street. november 20 eo,w
FOR SALE, Fifty Acres of Good Land, LYING IN GLOUCESTER COUNTY, State of New Jersey, TWENTY-FOUR acres of which are in Woodland, the rest Meadow. This land lies about half a mile from Fisher-Creek, and two miles from the river Delaware, the country road passing through it, and the great road only two miles distant. For terms, apply to, PATRICK DOGHERTY, Sign of the Rainbow, in Shippen, between Second and Third-streets. dec. 4 tu,th,sa,sa,f
ADVERTISEMENT. TODD & MOTT, Of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having assigned over their effects, real, personal, and mixed, to the subscribers for the benefit of all their Creditors— Notice is hereby Given, TO all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts to either of the assignees, in failure whereof, legal measures will be taken for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged without delay. John Waddington } Assignees. John Rhodes } John Allen } nov. 26 tu,th,sa,sa,f
ALL PERSONS, Having demands against the Estate of HENRY SCHAEFFER, deceased, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant and Shopkeeper are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated and all persons indebted to said Estate are desired to make speedy payment to GASPAR W. HAINES, } Administrators. FREDERICK GAUL, } 11th mo. 13. gtaw3w
Mails for South-Carolina & Georgia, PACKETS are now provided for carrying the Public mails by water between Philadelphia and Charleston. They will leave Philadelphia on Fridays. The post by land will be continued twice a week until an experiment is made in regard to the expedition and regularity of the packets. If any person chooses to have their letters sent by land only, they will please to write the word Land upon the letters: otherwise they will be sent by that conveyance which will first start after the letters are left in the post-office. Joseph Habersham, Post-Master General. Philadelphia, August 13, 1798. $
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Six per Cents, funded debt, standing in the name of John Gabbitts Rivers, of Geneva, which were lost from on board the Swallow Packet, Capt. Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. No. 3195. Reg. office 19th May '95, 1 cert. for 1000 13,181. do. 14th do. do. 1 for 3500 Willing & Francis. eo,tf
Samuel & Miers Fisher, No. 27, DOCK-STREET. Have received per the Morning Star, from Teneriffe, Good Cargo Wine, In Pipes, Hogheads, and Quarter Casks. Per the Pallas, from Hamburg, German Oznabrugs & Ticklenburghs. And by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool, Bristol, Hull and Dublin, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF WOOLLEN GOODS, PRINCIPALLY ON CONSIGNMENT. Which they are desirous of selling by the Package, in which are separately made up the following articles on low terms: Rose, Blankets, 6-4, to 10-4. 2 3/4 & 3 point blankets. Mottled and green Rugs 6-4 to 3-4. Mottled and drab Forrest cloths, sorted. Featherings. Blue Plaids. Blue, mixed and drab plaids, sorted prices. Mottled, twill'd, striped and blue coatings, do. Blue, mixed and brown kersey duffels, sorted prices and prices. Mill'd drab Broadcloths, sorted prices. Blue Broadcloths, do. Low priced Broadcloths, colors neatly sorted. Swandown, striped and printed Kerseymere. Mixed and sorted colored Kerseymere. Neat super and superfine cloths, Elastics and Beveretts. White, yellow and red Flannels, sorted prices. Green and white Baize. Yarn Hose and Caps. Coarse and fine Hats, in cases of 6 dozen each. 20 pieces superfine wide Black Russells. Joan Spinning and Cambics. With an Invoice of common and fine drawn NAILS, flat and sharp points, well assorted. They have also for Sale, British Oznabrugs } IN BALES. Ravens Duck } Russia Sheetings } Saxon and Bohemia Dowlas—in Chests. Brown quadruple Silesias and white Platillas, do. Irish Linens, in Boxes. Irish Dowlas, white and brown. Irish Sheetings, do. With Sacking. Shet, assorted. Red and White Lead and Spanish Brown. T. Crawley Millington Steel. Queens ware, in Crates. Glass ware, in Crates and hogheads. Newcastle Grindstones. Boxes tin plates. A few pipes London market Teneriffe Wine. India Roman Idols. } IN BALES. Long Cloths } Humhums } Womans shoes, in barrels. Spermaceti Candles, in boxes. 11 mo 17 gtaw6w
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 $
Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. THE SUBSCRIBERS INTENDING to decline their present business, offer for sale, at reduced prices, a handsome assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. in lots to suit the purchasers. John Green & Co. No. 16, North Second Street. Ironmongers. Will find the above Goods not unworthy their attention. nov. 23 $
DOBFIN & ROBERTS, TAYLORS, RESPECTFULLY informs their Customers, and the Public in general, that they have removed from No. 114, Chestnut Street, to No. 39, South Fourth Street; Where orders in their line will be thankfully received and diligently attended to. november 15 mw&f,sw
French Language. G. DUFIEF, No. 63, SOUTH SECOND STREET, WILL OPEN HIS DAY AND EVENING SCHOOL, On Wednesday, the 14th Inst. N.B.—Private tuition attended to as usual and Translations from either Language into the other, performed with accuracy, fecerity, and dispatch. nov. 10 ewtf
JOHN J. PARRY, CLOCK & WATCHMAKER, HAS again opened at his usual Stand, No. 38, South Second Street—where he has for Sale, A VARIETY OF Excellent Gold & Silver Watches, AND A FEW Eight Day Clocks, Which will be warranted to give satisfaction. An assortment of Gold, Steel and Gilt chains, Seals and Keys. All kinds of Clock and Watch work done with particular attention as heretofore. An Apprentice wanted. november 12 m,w,tf,gtaw
LARENCE SECKEL, No. 155, Market-Street. First quality London Particular { WINES. Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon } Cogniac Brandy, 1st to 4th proof. Spirits. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. dec. 3 mw&f,sw
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED last night, a second time, from the Marine Camp, Dredge-Lower, a fitter. He had when he went away, a plain blue jacket and light blue overalls, around waist, which had been bound with yellow, and which he had ripped off in his first defection, and a pair of new shoes, he is a Carpenter by trade, has grey eyes, sandy hair, yellow complexion and a notch in his upper lip. His back is Hill-fare from a flogging he got a few days ago. He may be discovered by his ficing, as he plays extremely well. W. W. BURROWS Major Com. of the Marine Corps. October 17.
IMPORTED, In the Ships Active and Liberty, from HAMBURGH. Ticklenburghs, Oznabrugs, White Platillas Brown Silesias Bretagnes Hessian Rolls Brown Russia Sheetings German Lindseys, Bed Ticks, &c. For Sale by GEORGE PENNOCK, no. 103 Market-Street. nov. 20 $
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of William Beauchamp, lately deceased, are desired to make immediate payment and those who have any claims against said Estate to produce their accounts properly attested to Sam. Price, executor. nov. 20 dim
BEEF, OF THE FIRST QUALITY, And fit for India voyages.—For Sale By WILLIAM SHEAFF. No. 168, High Street. nov. 23 dt
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, Belfast Canvass, No. 1, to 7, On moderate terms for Cash or a short credit. James Lyle, South Seventh-street, near Chestnut. nov. 16 $
Forty Dollars Reward. DESERTED, From a Detachment of Men under my command, at Camp West Schuylkill, viz. GEORGE KELLER, 40 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches in height, dark hair and complexion, born in Holland, no Trade, speaks broken English and very talkative, has a dimple in his chin. November 6. John Murphy, 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches in height, grey eyes, dark hair and complexion; born in Ireland, city of Dublin, by trade a Hozier. Jacob Iden, 34 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, grey eyes, sandy hair, fresh complexion, born in New-England; state of Connecticut, a repeated defector, by trade a Blacksmith. November 7. William Collins, 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, sandy hair, fresh complexion, grey eyes, born in Ireland, county of Wexford, by trade a Gardiner, has worked for some time about Philadelphia, he is very fond to hear himself sing. All the above deserters are very much addicted to liquor, and will take other people's property if in their power, are artificially marked on their backs, had on, when they went away, their regimental clothing. Whoever apprehends said deserters, shall receive forty dollars reward, or ten dollars for each, with all reasonable expenses, by applying to me as above, EDWARD MILLER, captain 2d regiment of Infantry commanding. nov. 20 $
BALLAST. A QUANTITY to be disposed of, if applied for immediately, on board the Ship Louisa, lying Ms. HUMPHREY'S Ship Yard. november 10. $
ALL PERSONS having any legal demands against the estate of William Perkins, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, Tavern keeper, are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the subscriber in Philadelphia. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH Adminr. October 31th, 1798.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Smith Barton, of the said district, hath deposed in this office the time of a book the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America"—By Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Correspondent Member of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History, and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania. In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors, of such copies during the time therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
A Young Man, WHO writes a good hand, understands accounts and can be well recommended, wants a Situation as Clerk or Assistant in a Wholesale Store, or Counting-house. Application to be made at this Office. nov. 14 $
A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN A. SHAEFFER, of Philadelphia, who has for a few years past been in the Southern States, has had the effrontery to draw several Bills of Exchange on Timothy Pickering, Esq. Secretary of State, and myself, and by that means has defrauded a number of persons of their money, deceiving them by an exhibition of highly public charade and reputable merchants highly respectable history of said Shaeffer; to one of these papers I may my name subscribed; but I do not know the man; these are villainous forgeries! To prevent further imposition, I have to request the printers of Newspapers in the United States to publish this for the bene of their fellow-citizens. SAMUEL MEREDITH, Treasurer of the United States. Trenton, New Jersey, October 24, 1798. }
To be Let, AND POSSESSION GIVEN ON THE 14th APRIL NEXT, THE CITY TAVERN, Now in the possession of Samuel Richardet. Apply at this Office. november 13 $
The time of an Active BLACK BOY, WHO is about sixteen years old, and has five years to serve, to be disposed of. He is well acquainted with the business of a farm, and handy at cooking or waiting in the house. Enquire at the office of this Gazette. nov. 26 co,tf