Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-12-17 00:00:00

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.
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE,
Coffees, Mameadies, Taffaties, Striped Doreas, Tangibs, Patna and Sattipoor Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods,
Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg. October 25.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER,
For Europe or the West Indies,
THE SHIP PACIFIC, PERKINS SALTER, Master. She is a staunch good Ship, well fitted, burthen about 3000 barrels, and ready to receive a cargo on board.
For terms apply to
WHARTON and LEWIS,
No 115 South Front Street, WHO HAVE FOR SALE, A parcel of Havana Molasses, Old Madeira Wine, Ground Gin, Brington Port, &c. &c. November 21.
For LIVERPOOL,
THE DANISH SHIP
LITTLE MARTHA, OLEA C. MARK, Master. Burthen 380 tons. THE principal part of her cargo being now ready to go on board, she will sail with all possible dispatch. For Freight apply to NICKLIN & GRIMSHAW. Nov. 27, 1799.
ROSS AND SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE,
3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 300 pieces Ravens Duck (Superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal COSSAS HUMHUMS. 1100 butts St. Martins Salt. April 11.
Bank of North America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS
ARE hereby notified that an Election for Twelve Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the 13th January next, at 10 o'clock.
RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Dec. 2, 1799.
LANCASTER STAGES.
THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster Line of Stages, DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends, and the public in general, for the patronage they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, Biber, and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia.
Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30.
CAUTION.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing or receiving in payment, two Drafts of Thomas Truxtun on William Patterson, in my favor, dated 17th September last, endorsed by the Commissioners of the Federal building in the city of Washington and myself, one payable at nine months after date, for 67 dollars 71 cents, the other payable at six months after date, for 152 dollars 85 cents. the same having been forwarded from the Post Office in this city on the 6th inst., enclosed in a letter from the Commissioners aforesaid, (the proprietors of said drafts) to David Harris, Baltimore, who has not yet received them. Mr. Patterson being apprised of the misfortune of these drafts, will not pay them to any person or persons without hearing further from the Commissioners.
THOMAS MUNROE. Washington, 2d December, 1799.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Colerbrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down ill look, squints, he is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Nankien; (some money). It is expected he has shaped his course for Philadelphia or New York.
The above reward will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home.
SAMUEL JACOBS. Colerbrook Furnace, July 16, 1799.
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PRATT & KINTZING,
No. 95, north Water Street,
HAVE RECEIVED
By the ships Wilmington, Connecticut, Fair American, and other late arrivals, from
Hamburg and Bremen,
A great variety of
GERMAN GOODS,
Among which are
 Platillas  Beitannias  Etopalles  Creas a la Morlaix  Round Creas  Dowlas  Rouans  Patterbornes  Bielefeld Linen  Waarenjorps  Table Linen  Tickenburgs  Ozenbrigs  Hellen Rolls  Brown ditto  Polish ditto  Coffee Bags  Lisado  Carambolas  Checks and Stripes  Arabias  Bratanties  Cassillius  Coutils  Chints  Ginghams  Handkerchiefs  Laces  Siamois  Bedticks  Oil Cloths  Slippers  Window Glafs  Tumblers  Yellow Ochre  Quills  States and Pencils  Pearl Barley  Claret in cases  Coffee Mills  Nails and Ironmongery  Dentistohns  Lentilles  Glue  Hog Bristles  Looking Glasses  Types  Anchors  A few tons Hemp  &c. &c. 
ALSO,
10 bhd. Mulcovado Sugar,
Roll Brimstone, a few pipes of Port Wine, a parcel of Soot and upper Leather, men's coarse Shoes in trunks, a few low priced Silver Watches, &c. &c. All which they offer for sale at the lowest prices and most extensive credit.
Nov. 7
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UNSEATED LANDS.
THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WILKINS, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
Ebenezer Denny, } Commissioners. William Dunning, } James Robinson, } Pittsburgh, November 21, 1799.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers having been appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Trustees to the estate of GEORGE B. DAWSON, all persons indebted thereto, prior to the 18th March last, are desired to make payment, and the creditors are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, to
THOMAS & PETER MACKIE, Trustees. November 23.
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons to whom the estate of the late William Beauchamp, deceased, is indebted, are requested to send their accounts properly attested, to the Subscribers, before the first day of January next, or they will be excluded from the benefit of a final dividend, which will there be made and immediately paid.
SAMUEL PRICE, Executor. No. 172, South Front Street. November 18, 1799.
NOTICE.
TO the owners of unseated lands in the county of Huntingdon, to come forward and pay the taxes assessed and due thereon, within three months from this date, there being one or more years taxes due on the unseated lands in the said county of Huntingdon.
WILLIAM STEEL, } Commissioners. HUGH MORRISON, } JOHN STEEL, } Huntingdon, Commissioners } Office, Sept. 25, 1799.
TAKE NOTICE.
THAT application is made to the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, which were lost in the brig Peggy, Captain Fluyer, on her passage from America to London.
No. 2959 For Eight Shares of Bank Stock 2967 in favour of Samuel Ethridge.
WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 25, 1799.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment. All persons having demands against said Estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to.
JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the Subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said Estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement.
SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 235, South Front Street, Southwark.
WHO HAS TO LET,
A BRICK STABLE.
Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. ALSO,
For Sale or to Let,
A New FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799.
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP
OF
THOMAS and JOHN KETLAND
Being Dissolved,
By the death of Mr. JOHN KETLAND,
ALL persons who have demands against said Firm are requested to bring in their accounts for payment, and those indebted to the same are solicited to make payment to
THOMAS KETLAND. October 27.
Just Imported,
 135 Hogsheads, } Prime SUGAR.  191 barrels, }  30 do. Green Coffee, }  35 Boxes brown } Havannah SUGAR.  25 do. white, }  12 bhd. James' River Tobacco, }  30 Packages well assorted German Linens  Ruffs, Cordage, assorted,  405 Pipes Barcelona Brandy, 4th proof,  Hazelnuts in Sacks,  100 on Stout Porter, draught and bottled,  40 Cask-Shot, No. 1-16,  Lead in Pigs,  8 bhd. Ground Lead, assorted,  4 Casks Glauber Salts, Crown Tartar, &c.  Black quart wine bottles in crates, 1  20 gross each,  Quebec ware in Crates,  Cannon, 4, 6, and 9 pounds calibre, with shot, round, grape and canister,  Swivels,  Corks in bales, 1st quality, ditto in sheets,  Claret in cases, superior quality.  Port Wine, ditto.  Horsemen's Swords, Hangers, &c.  Fowling pieces and pistols in cases,  Ship Muskets and Blunderbusses, in do.  Bath Stove Grates, for chambers, &c. &c. 
FOR SALE BY
THOMAS KETLAND,
Walnut Street wharf:
Nov. 1.
TO BE SOLD BY
JESSE & ROBERT WALN.
Old Port Wine, in pipes, bhd. and qr. casks.
Also Landing at their Wharf
From board the ship Edward from Lisbon.
Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks.
June 25.
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Suffolk, are to meet the Assignee at the Court-House inside county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day.
CH. CASE, assignee. June 25.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH,
OR EXCHANGED,
For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it,
A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Mifflin County and State of Pennsylvania, within 6 miles of the river Juniata, containing about 300 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is a rich bottom, watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain further information by applying at the office of this gazette.
N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money.
October 17, 1799.
To the Holders of
MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at war, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous location the priority will admit.
He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, claim them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be registered at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next.
For transferring the bounties, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3, Penn-Street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention.
JAMES E. SMITH. September 2.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise COTTY, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman, Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, some water in them than common, by trade a Forgesman, had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a fustian jacket and pantalettes printed fancy cord, a fustian striped under jacket, a brown hat, one fine and one coarse shirt, one muslin handkerchief, sprigged, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring states shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if brought home.
JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799.
N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there.
November 5.
THE REV. ROBERT ANDREWS
Has opened a SCHOOL
No. 110, Walnut Street,
IN WHICH
YOUNG GENTLEMEN will be instructed by
him in the different branches of Classical and
Polite Literature, viz. the English, Latin and
Greek Languages, History, Antiquities, Geography,
the Use of the Globes, Arithmetic, and the
Practical branches of the Mathematics.
Unquestionable testimonials can be given
of Mr. A.'s experience and qualifications as a
Teacher.
November 7.
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Now Ready for Sale,
At GEORGE DAVIS'S
Law Book Store,
No. 319, High Street,
A very valuable and extensive Assortment of
Law Books,
IMPORTED this fall and immediately before
the late sickness, comprehending almost every
Book in use, of the latest London and Irish editions.
They will be disposed of from a single volume,
to an entire Library at the same prices as
have heretofore given such general satisfaction.
By sundry vessels daily expected from London
and Dublin, his stock will be kept up, so
that gentlemen will seldom be disappointed when
applying at his store.
N. B. This day is published, Davis's Law Catalogue
for 1799, of books for sale, which may be
had gratis, on application as above.
November 8.
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FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH & JAMES CRUKSHANK,
No. 87 High Street Philadelphia,
A FEW COPIES
OF THE
HARLEIAN MISCELLANY,
BEING a Selection of Tracts which principally
regard the English History, and of which
many are referred to by Hume. The scarcity and
high price of the Harleian Miscellany, induced
the editor to offer the present abridgement to the
public, which is composed of a narration of those
highly interesting events which have occurred in
the History of England, and which are chiefly ar-
ranged in chronological order.
The volume contains in quantity one sixth of
the original work, and the price of it is one guinea,
being only one twelfth of what the original
book now sells for.
November 21.
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BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
November 15, 1799.
NOTICE.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of
the United States are informed, that ac-
cording to the Statute of Incorporation, a Gen-
eral Election for twenty-five Directors will be
held at the Bank of the United States in the
City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 6th of
January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
And pursuant to the eleventh section of the
by-laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank
are also notified to assemble in general meeting,
at the same place, on Tuesday the 7th of Janu-
ary next, at six o'clock in the evening.
G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
Second Fundamental Article.
Not more than three fourths of the Directors
in office, exclusive of the President shall be eli-
gible for the next ensuing year, but the Di-
rector who shall be President at the time of an
election, may always be re-elected.
November 15.
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One Thousand Five Hundred
DOLLARS.
WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER-
GENERAL here, in the Post-Office,
on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in
a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills,

Foreign Intelligence.
Translations from Paris Papers. [L'Indispensable and Le Redacteur complain grievously of having been quizzed by forged Telegraphic dispatches, importing pretended victories, the defeat of Suwarow, &c. &c. The former remarks thus, under date of October 14.]
It is now said, that the pretended telegraphical transmissions by which our credulity has been sported with these four days, are nothing but the roguish tricks of Bailleur and of Poulter. Since the 4th inst. darkness and fogs have not permitted the telegraphs on the line of Strasburg to transmit any thing to Paris.
Suwarow will laugh in his sleeve, on reading, if he should read them, those French Journals, which have announced with so much precision his defeat and his capture. Indeed, who could have doubted of it, from the positive tone of those foolish malignants? We know that there have been bets laid on the occasion. Would it not be right that the lying authors of this news, should pay the expenses it has cost?
Yesterday arrived a courier from Switzerland. No news, is good news.
The Russians cause themselves to be cut in pieces rather than surrender, says a Journal, which immediately after adds, that we have taken three thousand of them.
Lavater was assassinated in the streets of Zurich, by French hussars.
The road from Paris to Brest is blocked by the Chouans, who have taken Martigny, situated between Laval and Mayenne; which has given occasion to the rumorous and foolish to say, that Mayenne and Laval were in the power of the Chouans.
The Chouans attacked the city of Angiers, on the 9th, at five in the evening, in three different quarters, by the barrier of St. Lazare, by the faubourg of St. George, and by the bridge Brionneau. Every where they were repulsed. But they rise with renewed force from their disasters.
We complain of the wind! The English have more cause.
If Brest and Ancona have been freed from blockade, it is to the wind we owe it. If the wind would rout the Jacobins, we should owe it great gratitude.
Championet is opposite to general Bellegarde, towards Pignerol: those two hostile generals are each at the head of twelve thousand men, and were prepared for combat.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.
The citizen Garnier denounced to the Council, Sonthonax, Victor Hugues and Lebas, ex-agents of the former Directory in the colonies, and announced himself as one of their victims. This denunciation, which has been posted up to-day about the walls of Paris, was sent to the Council by the Directory.
The Directory transmitted to the Council a fourth report of the Minister of Finance upon the loan of 100 millions. They demand, for the service of the current year, a previous loan of thirty millions.
The famous count Cerutti, minister of the Interior at Turin in the time of the King, has been taken prisoner on board a Sardinian vessel from Leghorn to Cagliari, carried into Ajaccio, and retained as an hostage for the Sardinian patriots.
The last letters from Sardinia announce the death of the Duke of Montserrat, brother of the King, and Governor of Sassari. He was making the tour of the Northern province in order to appease some discontent. Not finding in the country that temper which he had counted upon, he was so affected by his disappointment that his health underwent an evident change. His chagrin and the excess of his fatigue aggravated his malady and conducted him to the tomb.
LONDON, October 1.
Two French flags of truce from Dunkirk, have disembarked five hundred English prisoners.
The French taken prisoners at Serisagapam have arrived at Portsmouth on board the Triton.
COUNCIL OF ANCIENTS.
The President announced the order of the day, upon the resolution which declares a traitor to his country whoever shall insert in treaties of peace, conditions outraging the constitution of the 3d year, and the integrity of the French territory, as recognized by the constitutional act.
Lauissat suggested, that as the discourse which would be pronounced, whether pro or contra, would encroach upon the diplomacy, it would be expedient that the report and the discussion should be read in secret committee.
Philipp thought, on the contrary, that a secret discussion would alarm the united departments, and give room for misrepresentation to calumniate the intentions of the Council. He demanded that the report be public.
The Council coincided in this opinion, and Cornet made report.
He demands its rejection, as involving more heavy inconveniences than it remedies, by seeking to compose the inhabitants of the United departments: in fact, says he, does it not give room to evil dispositions to say, that we wish to render the war interminable? We wish, without doubt, for peace, but we wish for it to be glorious, and victory will give us that. The resolution will add nothing then, to the guaranty of the united: and what greater guarantee could we give them than those efforts which we are every day making to ward off from them vengeance?
In the second place, it would go to attain the attributes of the constituted authorities to suppose that others than the Directory could enter into negotiation for peace: It is unconstitutional inasmuch as it leads to alter many articles of the social pact: it is unjust, in that it punishes with death a simple proposition as a concluded thing.
What idea will your constituents have of you, if, after having sworn at the festival of the Republic, to defend the Constitution, you give to them as a guarantee on your part the menace of capital punishment?
In fine, added the reporter, the committee has found the resolution useless, anterior laws having provided for it: it finds it moreover, dangerous; it might have a fatal influence upon our exterior relations, in shackling overtures which may have the most happy results.
The Council ordered printing and adjournment.
BRUSSELS, October 7.
The news from Holland signify that it is not the Duke of York who has caused the Polder of Wardyck to be inundated, by cutting through the dykes, but general Brune, who wished, by that means, to prevent the left wing of his army from being turned, and to frighten all his positions, and by consequence his line of defence. The right wing of the Gallo Batavian army, commanded by general Daendels, has made a retrograde movement: the head-quarters have been transferred to Brussels. The English have again occupied the towns of Enckhuysen and Hoorn, and the advanced posts of their left wing have advanced considerably. The enemy is preparing for a general attack which to every appearance must be terrible; his actual force is estimated at 27,000 English and 15,000 Russians. The Hereditary Prince of Orange is constantly at the Texel, where he continues the organization of the sailors and the Dutch deserters; the arms found in the magazines of the Helder, will serve for the equipment of his soldiers, to whom has been given the name of the army of avengers. Little affairs of posts occur daily, with equal success on both sides. We have received advice that a great number of enemy vessels of war were advancing upon Amsterdam: which causes a presumption that at the moment of attack by the Austro-Russians upon our army, there will be also an attack from the coast of the Zuyder Sea.
Other advices from Holland import, that our generals are entrenching themselves to the very teeth. The enemy receives daily reinforcements, and waits only the arrival of the third expedition to push forward his operations.
A signal is flying at the Pampus, for an enemy's fleet composed of 60 vessels of war, of which the heaviest are large frigates. We are in constant dread that these forces are destined for some enterprise against Amsterdam.
HELVETIA.
While the French obtained a victory before Zurich, they experienced some reverse in the valley of Unterem. The enemy are also at Glaris. The 1st of October, they threw themselves in the Muttenthal. A column had passed the mountain of Uri, and had taken a company which was posted there. The 7th, the French who were at Schweitz retired. This morning, the Austrians entered Schweitz and Brumen. They say this moment, the division of Soult is coming to the succour of Lebourbe.
LUCERNE, Oct. 2.
The general Lecourbe is constantly before Seedorf. General Loison is at Engelberg, and general Gaudin occupies the heights of Grimsel. The column of the enemy which was said to have advanced to Schweitz was nothing but eight or nine Russian horse who were patrolling in that city and came from the Muttenthal, where the enemy is about 2000 strong.
Yesterday evening, the first regiment of French dragoons entered Schweitz. To-day, they expect 7 or 8000 men in that town.
KUSSNACHT, September 28.
The Russians and Austrians to the number of 20,000 have fallen upon the canton of Waldstättelen: they are commanded probably by general Kray: other reports announce that it is Suwarow himself who commands that column.
The following is the information I have obtained of this invasion.
The same night that Lecourbe marched to attack the Grisons, a corps of the enemy, detached from the army of Italy, arrived by forced marches, suddenly made its appearance. While one part attacked the heights of Gothard, the other advanced in force upon the valleys of Zupletten and of Marauen, and probably, also upon that of Schachen, on the side of Glaris. Lecourbe was already before Walsen, when he encountered the Austro-Russians. Another column of the enemy presented itself behind him at Steig. At the head of the grenadiers, he opened a passage through the enemy's regiments and returned to Seedorf. It was not till after a combat the most obstinate that he could succeed in resuming his former positions, that is to say, to port himself from Solothurn to Grimsel.
On the 18th Oct. the Muttenthal was occupied by several thousand Austro-Russians. The post of Schweitz at this moment was but about an hundred men strong, who retired with two pieces of cannon behind that town. The day after, at nine in the morning, the Russian patrols advanced even to Mersbach. This day, an entire division of French have posted themselves towards Latel and Schweitz whither Lecourbe will render himself in the course of his route.
In Unterwald there are gards of citizens who are now doubled. It is thus that the inhabitants of that country partake of the service along with the French, and partake fraternally of their dangers.
The 1st at noon, the general in chief, Massena, passed to Lucerne; he embarked upon the Lake for Seedorf. In a conversation which the prefect had with him, he gave the most honorable testimonies to the Helvetic legion in the affairs of the 28th and 29th ult.
ARAU, October 2.
Yesterday, there was an affair at Dendlingen, in which the French have again made 400 prisoners. We are ignorant of the details.
BERNE, October 5.
The general Thureau has been obliged to make his retreat; he has returned into the Valais, and has established his head-quarters at Boigue. It appears that he had carried Gravellona, but that a superior force had compelled him to quit a country which was only tenable by the success of the army of the Alps.
It is most sure that Suwarow is in the canton of Waldstättelen; he was, on the 1st, at Altdorf; he embraced the sub-prefect of that quarter, not knowing that he was a public functionary. On the 3d general Lecourbe entered Altdorf.
PARIS, October 13.
The telegraphic news of the defeat of 10,000 Russians by Massena, is not confirmed. It was brought up in the Spy, edited by Bailleur.
We wait with most lively impatience the result and the details of the affair between Suwarow and Massena. Prince Charles, in spite of all his diligence, will hardly have been able to arrive before the decision; and every thing makes us presume that the Russians have been beaten, as the telegraphic dispatch yesterday announced.
It is said that Paul I. has ordained a levy of 85,000 men in that part of Poland which fell to Catherine, his mother. Every proprietor is held to furnish a certain number of men, in proportion to the extent of his domains.
ACADEMY FOR DANCING.
MR. FRANCIS OF THE NEW THEATRE. Begs leave to inform his Scholars and the public in general, that his Academy will open for the season, on THURSDAY the 18th, at Mr. O'NEILL'S.
Five Dollars per Month. This do. per Quarter.
For further Particulars apply to Mr. E. 20. north Eighth Street.
December 3.
MUSIC.
R. TAYLOR Begs leave to inform the Ladies of Philadelphia, and the public in general, that he will continue teaching the Piano Forte, Singing, Guitar, &c. as usual. Application to be made to him, No. 60. north Sixth Street, between Arch & Race Streets.
Nov. 20.
INSURANCE COMPANY
OF PENNSYLVANIA. State of Pennsylvania.
THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified, that an Election will be held at the Company's Office, on Monday the 13th January next, at eleven o'clock, for Thirteen Directors, for the ensuing year.
JAMES S. COX, President. December 16.
FURNISHED ROOMS,
TO BE LET. WITH, or without the use of the kitchen, cellars, &c. in two adjoining houses, only four years old: fit for the accommodation of a few gentlemen—situate convenient to Congress Hall, in a healthy part of the city, never having been infected with the fever—Apply at the Office of the United States Gazette.
Nov. 26.
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.
ON Thursday, 22d October, deserted from the encampment, near Bristol, Pennsylvania, HENRY WEST, an enlisted Musickian, belonging to the company of Captain Matthew Henry of the tenth regiment of United States Infantry. He was 26 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, grey eyes, fair complexion, born in the county of Tyrone, Ireland, he is a little stoop shouldered and speaks in a low tone of voice.
ALSO,
Deserted from the company of captain Hugh Brady, on Saturday, 26th October, four privates, JOHN DENNIS, aged 34, 5 feet 8 inches high, born in New York, grey eyes, brown hair, brown complexion, was much addicted to liquor, and when intoxicated very talkative. SOLOMON SMITH, aged 32, 5 feet 7 inches high, born in New York, grey eyes, brown hair, fair complexion, a notorious offender, this being his third desertion. SIMEON DUN, aged 21 years, and 6 months, 5 feet 5 inches high, born in New Jersey, grey eyes, fair hair, brown complexion.
CHARLES McLE, aged 26, 5 feet 6 inches high, born in Ireland, grey eyes, black hair, dark complexion, is supposed to be in Norristown, or its neighbourhood—it is not known what clothing they had when they deserted: but the probability is that they have changed their military habits.
Whoever shall rake up the above deserters and lodge them in any jail to that their officers may get them again, or shall deliver them to the subscriber at his quarters in Gilbert, between Ninth and Tenth streets, shall receive the above reward and for either of them a proportionate reward of ten dollars and all reasonable expenses.
BENJAMIN GIBBS, jun. Captain, 10th U. States Regiment Infantry. November 12.
LANDING
At Wilcock's wharf from the schr. Lively, capt. Godfrey, from Halifax.
325 Barrels } fine pickled Salmon 80 half Barrels } 20 Barrels, do. Shad 11 do. do. Mackerel
FOR SALE BY NICKLIN & GRIFFITH.
N. B. There are some Goods on Freight on board the above Schooner, the names of the consignees of which are not mentioned, they are requested to make immediate entry of the same, otherwise they will be sent to the custom house as the vessel must be discharged without loss of time. Dec. 16.
FOR SALE,
By SIMON WALKER, No. 78 Walnut Street,
ENGLISH PORTER and Brown Stout, in casks of 6 dozen each, Tin Plates, Sheet, bar and pig Lead, Cannon with carriages complete, 4, 6, 9 and 12 pounders, Shot, round, double headed and canister, Iron Crow Bars, Cutlass, boarding Pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Rough Brimstone, Cream of Tartar, Porter, Wine and Claret Bottles, Six Invoices of Earthen Ware, each about thirty crates, assorted White and red Lead, yellow and black Paint, and Spanish Brown, Russian Britles, Hardware and Sadlery, assorted in casks, An Invoice of German Platillas and Britannias. December 3.
MADEIRA WINE.
THE Subscriber, has just received a quantity of HILL'S First Quality
London Particular Wine,
In Pipes, Hds. and Quarter Casks, GIDEON HILL WELLS,
Philadelphia, Nov. 12.
FOR SALE,
THE GARGO Of the ship Rebecca, John M'Keever, master, from
BATAVIA, Consisting of
150,000 wt. of COFFEE & } first qualities 20,000 wt. of SUGAR, }
Apply to JOSEPH SIMS,
No. 155, South Water Street. Nov. 27.
WILLIAM HUDSON,
No. 8 Chestnut Street,
Respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, in addition to his former Stock,
A complete Assortment of Goods, which are now opening, suitable for the approaching season;
Among which are—
Superfine Cloths and Cassimeres, Double milled Drab Cloths, Superfine Nap Cloths, assorted colors, Blue and Drap Plains, Swan-downs and Swankins, Drapery, Bailes, assorted colors, Blue, green, white and spotted Bockings, Blue and grey Coatings, Scarlet, white, red and yellow Flannels, Velvets, Thicklets, Corduroys, and fancy Cords, Striped elastic Cloths and Coatings, Fancy Marcellies Waistcoatings, Mens' and Womens' fine worsted Hose, Do. do. worsted Gloves and Mitts. Mens' Socks, Calimancoes, Durants & Joans Spinnings, 6 bales of Rose Blankets, completely assorted, by the bale, &c. &c. Nov. 6.
BY Virtue of an Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County,
appointing me auditor in a Domestic attachment on the property of William Marshall, will be sold at public sale on Seventh day the 21st of next Month at the Pot-house of Edward Fell in Springfield Township,
A large quantity of Earthenware,
Consisting of Pots, Pans, Plates, Jugs, Mugs, Bowles, &c. also a quantity of unburnt ware; Potters' implements, sundry articles of household furniture and a Ten Plate Stove.
The sale to begin at 12 o'clock, when attendance will be given and conditions made known by
JOSEPH RHoads, W. PENNOCH, DAVID PRATT, } Auditors. 11th Month 19th 1799.
Public Notice,
IS Hereby Given, that I have applied by petition to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland county, for the benefit of the act of Assembly made for the relief of Insolvent Debtors, passed the fourth day of April, 1798, and the said Court have appointed the first Monday of January next at the Court House in the borough of Carlisle for a hearing of me and my creditors, at which time and place they may attend if they think proper.
ANDREW CULBERTSON. December 6.
A POINTER
WAS carried away on Sunday the 10th inst. from No. 163 Vine Street—He is about 9 months old, spotted nose, line coloured ears, with a spot of the same color in his forehead, long tail having never been cut—He is called Gift. A reward of two dollars, with reasonable expenses, will be paid to any person who will return him to No. 163. Vine Street; and ten dollars more, if token for such information respecting the thief as may produce legal punishment. Nov. 30.
POST OFFICE.
November 30, 1799.
THE Post Office will be Removed this day at Sun set, to No. 27 South third Street. dtf.
CANAL OFFICE.
November 28, 1799.
Notice is hereby given,
TO the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill, and Susquehanna and Schuylkill Canal companies, that their annual Election will be held at the Companies Office, on Monday the 6th of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of Electing One President, Twelve Managers and One Treasurer to each Company, for the ensuing year.
GEORGE WORRALL, Secretary. November 20.
LOGWOOD
FOR SALE. On board the brigantine Five Siders.
Enquire of JOSEPH DONALDSON. November 27.
WILLIAM GOBBETT,
HAVING in order to secure the business of living under the Government of (Keen) removed from Philadelphia to the City of New York, requests any one in Pennsylvania, who may have a demand against him, to deliver an account thereof to Mr. JOHN MORGAN, No. 3, South Front Street, Philadelphia, or to forward it by post to New York.
To be Sold, at Auction,
AT PORCUPINE'S HOUSE, On Thursday next at 9 o'clock,
A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Consisting of
Chairs, Mahogany Tables, Rose, Stoves and Stove-pipe, an excellent Roasting Jack, &c. &c.
ALSO A COMPLETE
PRINTING PRESS,
With a variety of Books, &c. &c. The sale will begin at 9 o'clock precisely, and will continue till all is sold off. December 14.
FOR SALE,
Or to be exchanged for a good Vessel, AN ELEGANT
New Two Story Frame House,
Twenty-seven feet front by thirty-four in depth, with a commodious piazza and kitchen, together with a coach house and stable, situate in the flourishing village of Frankford. The house, which may be entered the 1st of June next, will be finished in the best style with many conveniences, and will be well adapted to a large genteel family who may wish to reside in the country during the summer season. In exchange, it will be valued low, if a valid offer that may be suitable.
Further particulars will be made known by application to
MOORE WHARTON.
Dec. 11.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE time being fixed on, when the MILITARY LAND (commonly called Knox's) WARRANTS, granted to the United States' army, are to be registered and located—the subscribers have explored that tract of land on which those warrants are to be laid; with a view, and for the purpose of offering their services as locators.
We take the liberty of suggesting, "that we are at least as well acquainted with the situation, quality of the soil, &c. of the different townships in the aforesaid tract, as any other person;" this will, perhaps, appear more clearly, by observing, that WILLIAM C. SCHENCK assisted in running the Indian boundary line; at which time he considerably traversed that tract: he also assisted in surveying and laying it off into townships, and at other times ranged over it, to gain information. But to obtain a more complete and accurate knowledge, we have lately spent between two and three months, with several assistants, in particularly examining the different townships and quarter townships; by which means we have acquired an accurate knowledge of the whole district.—We now offer our services to the public, as Locators, with warrants that we will locate every persons warrants intrusted to us to the best advantage, agreeably to their rights of location, which is to be determined according to law. For our services we demand the one equal tenth part, either in lands or warrants, when we locate a full tract, of four thousand acres or more, for one person or firm; the land to be taken in a square, at a corner of the tract; which corner is to be equitably determined before the time of location.—The one equal sixth part, in cash or warrants, when we connect and locate any amount less than four thousand acres. We will be in Philadelphia from December next, until after the time of location, to transact this business. Any person wishing to satisfy himself further, will please to call on us, by letter, (postage paid) or otherwise; when due attention will be paid, and such vouchers may be seen as we have to offer, which we hope will be satisfactory.
MARTIN BAUM, WILLIAM C. SCHENCK. Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 1799.
DESERTED,
ON the 1st inst. from the Marine Barracks, HUGH DUPFIELD, a private in the Marine Corps, a native of Ireland, aged 35, five feet five inches high, dark hair, light complexion. He has resided for some time past in this city, where his family now are.
Whoever apprehends said Deserter and delivers him at the Marine Barracks, or lodges him in jail, will be paid a reward of ten dollars, and reasonable charges.
JAMES M'KNIGHT, Capt. commanding Marine Barracks. December 3.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17.
MR. FENNO,
I saw several pieces in your papers, published when the citizens were dispersed by the late visitation, on the subject of the Schuylkill Bridge; and a proposal for establishing a village, or villages of retreat from the city, in times of calamity, or in the hot season of the summer, when no others than the common maladies prevailed. I do not remember the signatures of these pieces; but it struck me, at the time, that many useful observations were made in them. I perceive that the directors of the bridge company are endeavoring to draw the attention of their fellow citizens, to the enterprise they are engaged in. Being a friend to that useful and necessary undertaking, I lament that it should languish for want of funds. I know not what effect the pieces I have mentioned may have on the affairs of the bridge, with which they seem to be connected, whatever may have been the intentions of the writers of some of them. But I think it will be an indelible stain on the character of this opulent city, if this contemplated undertaking should fall thro', because means are employed in fugacious pursuits, when an opportunity is afforded of establishing a lasting monument of public spirit—rewarded in no small degree, by private emolument. If you can afford, now the citizens are collected, a few columns, to the re-publication of those pieces, I am confident you will do a public service; which I am convinced will be a gratification to yourself, as well as to an old subscriber.
SENEX.
December 17, 1799.
ASULON.
A Retreat from the Yellow Fever.
WHILE the Citizens of Philadelphia are making laudable exertions to protect their City, from the dreadful Invasions of their annual visitant, the yellow fever, it is surprising they do not turn their attention to provide a safe and commodious place of refuge, from the scene of its ravages. Hope is spun out, every year, that it will not come. Time and temper are wasted on the question "how or whence does it come?" Multitudes, every season, persuade themselves and their neighbours, 'till it is next door to them, that it is not come. They are offended with every one who announces the melancholy truth, that the enemy is within the walls. They sit circumstanced; and proclaim that the subjects of its wrath have perished by other disorders. They are determined against believing that the destroyer is at work, lest their business should languish, and the credit of the city be injured. Some of their friends and families fall—they are then convinced—they fly, if they can,—but know not whither. They pay enormous sums for miserable accommodations. Some, disgusted, or exhausted in their means, return before the foe has retreated, and fall victims to their too eager desires to repossess their own homes. All this might, in a great degree, be avoided, if, in time, some asylum were provided. This might be done at a less expense, ultimately, than their annual extra expenditures drain from them. Instead of waiting our time and depressing our spirits in useless lamentation, we should rouse all our energies, and expend some of our money, to evade or repel this truly formidable misfortune.
I do not pretend to dictate, or exclusively fix on any particular spot, to which the citizens should pay more attention, than to another. But some such place, or places, should be sought; and every person willing to contribute to the safety of the citizens, should be indulged with a candid hearing. If a convenient spot, enjoying good air and pure water, and where materials for building may be obtained with facility, can be found, it should be explored and procured. If it afforded short and easy access to the city, so that articles of merchandise, fuel and materials for manufactures, could be cheaply transported, by land or water, these advantages should give it a preference. It should be so distant as to be out of the vortex of infection, and yet sufficiently near to communicate with the city without difficulty or much expense. A village might in such a spot soon be established. Tradesmen would occupy small lots, and one working for another, would, at a cheap rate, run up houses and shops for their families and business; and instead of spending their time and substance in idleness, ruinous and intolerable to themselves, in times of calamity, they might pursue their occupations to their own, and the benefit of the community. Those who deal in the necessaries, or conveniences of life, would erect stores, or places for their accommodation, and have a market near them. Hotels or houses of entertainment would be built to receive those who had not families. Trees may be planted, in gardens and walks, and rural scenery, not to be found in a city, contribute to health and amusement. Camps, barracks and stores would be erected by merchants, to which their customers might freely resort. If a fortunate choice of the site were made, the Banks, and Insurance offices, instead of paying high rents upon emergencies, would probably build houses for the temporary conducting of their business. The Custom-house might be opened there, or in its vicinity, if short and easy access could be had to the shipping; and the
Post office would be at hand. Prisons would establish temporary offices. Schools might be opened during the times of pestilence in the city, or constantly during the heats of summer. This would invite settlers and prevent the interruption of education; which is not a small evil produced by the infection of the city. The Courts might occasionally be held there. There might be regulations, to prevent the contiguity of buildings; and proper positions fixed, for those carrying on offensive trades. It may be said, this will become a new city, and injure the old capital in no small degree. Its position forbids any such fears. One on the Delaware might be a more dangerous rival; but it would soon be subject to infection, as the city now is. There is no reason to suppose any rivalry. Villages well disposed, round great cities, encircle their prosperity. Multitudes of towns encircle Manchester, and other cities and great towns in England and other parts of Europe, which encircle by the fabrics manufactured in the towns. Besides the inhabitants of Philadelphia, having a place of safety near them, for temporary refuge, would not, as many now do, abandon the city entirely. There would be no danger that too many would crowd into this contemplated village of Asulon. There would be rivals, let whatever spot be fixed on. Merchants, and others in opulent circumstances, would disperse round the country, if it afforded a variety of sites for country residences; and only have competing houses, or offices, in the village. If it be placed at the junction of great leading roads, from the back parts of the state, and from the other state dealing with our city, the advantages will all be concentrated. It will be found that it is wiser and more economical to begin some system of escaping our repeated calamity, than to be always overtaken by it unprovided.
Let every one, who chooses to turn his thoughts to the subject, endeavour to fix on a site. Without having a foot of land there, for this village, I have thought of the spot on the West side of Schuylkill, opposite Market-Street, on the high grounds, at the junction, or near it, of the Western and Southern roads, leading over the bridge at Market-Street. I think this spot unites all the advantages I have mentioned. The Schuylkill gives every facility of water transportation, both from the inland country Northward, and from the Delaware. On the margin of Schuylkill, store-houses, lumber-yards, &c. may be established, and merchandise and produce brought, in small vessels, to both sides of that river.
The passage of the bridge or river, might be easily guarded, to prevent communication, if any deplorable circumstances required it. The very inconsiderable and dangerous bridge over the Schuylkill is an objection. But how shameful is it that a permanent bridge is not built? It is a disgrace to such a city, that this work has been so long neglected. I am told now, that it only waits for subscriptions to the stock of the company, authorized by law to make this erection. This stock, from all the information I can obtain, will be a very profitable source of revenue. A convenient, safe and permanent bridge would encircle the profits many fold, by the addition of pleasurable carriages. The present income is no rule. This being the shortest and best route to the Southward, would unite the custom of all the bridges. The revenue would exceed the £15 pr. cent. (in all probability,) which the company, as I am informed, are authorized to take. Without any such plan as I have mentioned, this bridge ought to be immediately encouraged and completed. Combined with such plan, and aided by the citizens of all descriptions, and though last—not least—the banks and insurance offices—who could not employ a redundancy of capital to more profit—this great and indispensable necessary work would be soon completed. The village and the bridge will be of mutual advantage to each other. The country customers to the village would pay no toll; and the healthfulness of the position, and water transportation, would over-balance any expense of toll to the inhabitants of this, over a situation not near a navigable river.
Whether this proposition is or is not well received, it is well intended. If it sets better heads to thinking on some more eligible plan, or to assist in effectuating this, I shall not be mortified if those who do not like it, call me
A PROJECTOR.
September 1799.
PUZZLING QUESTIONS.
The 1st section of the 2d article of the Constitution of Pennsylvania says, "the Supreme Executive Power of this Commonwealth shall be vested in a governor," and the 2d section of the same article says, "the Governor shall hold his office during three years from the third Tuesday of December next ensuing his election."
Who then will be Governor from the 17th to the 20th of the present month?
The third Tuesday of December in the year 1796 was the 20th day of the month, on that day the office of the present Governor, under his last election, commenced, and the Constitution expressly declares, that he shall hold his office during three years from the time, which cannot be if it expires on the 17th.
The 3d Tuesday of December in the present year will be the 17th of the month, and the Constitution is equally express that the Governor elect shall hold his office during three years from that time, which cannot be, if it is not to commence until the 20th of the month.
Are we then to have two Governors from the 17th to the 20th of the present month? It seems not, because the Constitution says, "The Supreme Executive Power shall be
vested in a Governor," and of course it cannot be vested in more governors than one. Are we then from this uncertainty and contradiction to be without a Governor from the 17th to the 20th of the month? It seems not, since the Constitution is equally express in favour of two of them.
Which of the two shall it then be, the present Governor, or the Governor elect?
This question seems to be both puzzling and important—Puzzling from what has already been said, and important as it concerns the appointing to offices, and the approving and executing of laws. It is to be hoped that each of the two will be equally tenacious of his own rights and unwilling to infringe the rights of the other.
MARRIED.—Last Evening, by the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Pennsylvania, DAVID MONTAGU ERSKINE, Esq. son of the Hon. Thomas Erskine, to Miss FANNY CADWALADER, youngest daughter of the late General Cadwalader.
CONGRESS. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MONDAY, December 16.
Mr. Claiborne, from the committee appointed to enquire whether any and what provision ought to be made for the punishment of such persons as may be discovered in making attempts to alienate the affections of the Indians on our frontiers from the United States, reported "a bill for the preservation of peace with the Indian tribes," which was read a first and second time, and referred to a committee of the whole on Wednesday.
A message was received from the Senate, by Mr. Otis, their Secretary, informing the House, that the Senate had passed an act entitled, "An act for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt," and "An act for reviving and continuing suits and proceedings in the circuit court for the district of Pennsylvania," to which they requested the concurrence of the House.
The former was read a first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole for to-morrow. The latter was read a third time and passed.
Mr. Dana, from the Committee of Elections to whom were referred the credentials of William Henry Harrison, Esq. a delegate from the N. W. Territory, made a report, which concluded with the following resolution:
"Resolved, That William Henry Harrison, a delegate from the Territory of the United States N. W. of the river Ohio, be admitted to have a seat in this house, with the right of debating, but not of voting," which was read a first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house this day, and passed.
Mr. Griswold, from the committee of Ways and Means, reported "a bill providing for the enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States," which was read a first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole on Thursday next.
Mr. Griswold, from the same committee also reported "a Bill supplementary to the act entitled, "an act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves within the United States," which was read a first and second time and committed to a committee of the whole for to-morrow.
Mr. H. Lee, moved the following resolution which was adopted by the house, viz. "Resolved, That a committee be appointed to report whether any, and if any, what alterations are necessary to be made in the Militia Law of the United States."
In prefacing his motion, gen. Lee said he wished to call the attention of the house to a subject highly interesting to the citizens of the United States, and deserving the serious attention of its legislature. He tho't the system heretofore pursued was radically wrong—and viewed every measure which was not predicated on the willies of the people, as answering but little effect. He wished to see that system of defence, which growing out of nature, shall enable all men to serve without injuring their families. The youth of our country should alone be called upon, who would be found sufficiently adequate for its defence. Seventeen and 26 were the ages of which the defenders of our country should consist. When father and son are arrayed in the same ranks, a wavering must take place, and present an opportunity for an impression from the enemy.—Adjourned.
CITY OF WASHINGTON. THE POSSESSORS OF OBLIGATIONS OR CERTIFICATES
signed by the subscriber, or unadvised Shares or Lots on his purchase, within the city of Washington, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of the said Certificates, do make the Payments in full thereof, either to Thomas M'Evoy Esq. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next.
Samuel Blodget.
December 17.
A GENTLEMAN'S APARTMENT
To be Let, ready furnished. To accommodate one or two Gentlemen and their Servants with or without boardings; consisting of a dining room, two bed rooms, dressing room and a rear room in a private family. Enquire at No. 223 South Second Street. December 16.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of WILLIAM McDONALD, late of the city of Philadelphia, Taylor, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and all persons having any demands against the said estate are desired to render their accounts, duly attested, for settlement, to
ANN MACDONALD,
Administratrix.
December 16.
MEDFORD AND WILLIS,
Have received from their late Advertisement—
282 Crates Queens Ware, 200 Casks Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatte, 2 Cales Gloves, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloaths, 16 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, ON HAND, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Gingham, 11 Tons Petersburg Hemp, * * * Orders, remittances or communications for the following Houses, for whom Medford and Willis are agents, may still pass through their medium, viz.
John and Robert Holt and Co.—Rockdale, William D. Dobb—Leicester, Claud Johnson—Birmingham.
Enquire of
JOHN DORSEY.
December 10. 3aw8w.
One hundred Pipes and quarter Casks Wine Vinegar, London Porter in Casks of 6 and 8 Doz. Brown Stout do. do. Spanish Segars in Boxes, Dried Peaches in Barrels, FOR SALE BY BENJAMIN W. MORRIS.
WHO HAS A Commodious Warehouse, In Pear Street, To let by the Month or Year. November 29. 12teod
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP ROEBUCK, Has the greater part of her cargo engaged, and will sail with all expedition.
FOR freight or passage apply to THOMAS or JOHN CLIFFORD. Philadelphia, Dec. 13. cost
Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Company. December 12, 1799.
NOTICE.
THE Stockholders are to meet at their Office, at 10 o'clock, on Monday the 19th January next, to choose their officers agreeable to law.
WM. GOVETT, Secretary.
December 12. m&f.4w.
Insurance Company of North America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS ARE hereby informed that a Stated Meeting of the Company will be held at their Office on the 14th day of January next (being the second Tuesday in the month) for the election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year.
EBEN HAZARD, Secretary.
December 12. m&f.114J.
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge.
THE STOCKHOLDERS ARE hereby notified, that an Election for a President, twelve Directors and a Treasurer, will be held at their Office, No. 23 North Fifth Street, on MONDAY the 6th day of January next, at 10 o'clock.
JOHN DORSEY, Secretary pro tem. December 4 1799. 2awtE
LAWRENCE SECKEL, HAS FOR SALE,
At No. 155, Market St. Superior London Particular, Madeira, 2 WINES, Old Sherry, Port & Lisbon, Best flavored old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits and Holland Gin,—By the pipe, quarter cask or gallon. 1590.
A few Tons of excellent Hay. Nov. 30. dtw—co2w
Several Lots of Land
To be sold, at the Coffee House, on Tuesday, the 24th December inst. at 6 o'clock, in the evening.
PART of that Tract, known by the name of Master's Estate. They are laid out upon roads to communicate with Fourth Street continued, and Purner's lane, and contain from 4 to 6 acres. The situations are equal to any around the city for beauty of prospect, convenience of distance, or advantages of future improvements and rise in value.
A plan may be seen at the Coffee House, and the conditions will be made known at the time of sale.
JOHN CONNELLY, Auctioneer. December 14.
FOR SALE,
A strong, hearty Young Negro Man, About 24 years of age. Is of a good disposition and is accustomed to all kinds of House Works, and is an excellent Waiter. For further particulars enquire at No. 239, Market Street. December 13. cost
A YOUNG MAN
ACQUAINTED with the West India trade, wishes to be employed as a Supercargo. He will engage on moderate terms. Satisfactory recommendation will be produced.
A line directed to A. B. left at the Printing Office will be immediately attended to. December 12.
JOSEPH D. DRINKER
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public that he has taken into partnership DANIEL BARTOW.
Their Mercantile Concerns will, in consequence, be conducted under the firm of
DRINKER AND BARTOW,
Who have just imported, per the Well Point, arrived at New York, the Amiable Creole, and other late arrivals at this port from Hamburg.
A VARIETY OF GERMAN GOODS,
Consisting of the following Articles, viz.
Ticklenburghs, Creas, a la Morbix, Dowlas, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 & 9-8ths wide, Flanders Sheetings, Silesia ditto, Rouen ditto, Brown and white Platiillas, Britanias, Weigarnige Linens, 7-8 & 2-4 Silesia Sheetings, assorted, Diaper and Damask Taule Cloths, Clouting Diapers, Diaper Zwillich, Oil Cloths, Glass Tumblers, Quarts, Pints and Half Pints, ALSO, Per the Eliza from London, Russia Sheetings, Ravens Duck, Men, Women and Children's Welsh yarn Hosiery. All which they offer for sale at their Store, No. 61 North Front Street, either by the package or smaller quantity, at the most reasonable rates, for cash or notes at short date. November 20. 31aw6w
The Subscribers
Have for sale at their Store, No. 5, Chestnut street, the following articles, viz.
Russia Hemp and Duck, Fish quality, Bolton do. no. 1 and 2, A small invoice of well assorted cordage, First and fourth proof Brandy, in pipes, Madeira Wine in pipes and half pipes, Claret in cases, New England Rum in hds, Winter strained, Spermaceti Oil and Candles, and a few quarter chests of HYSON Tea, of a superior quality, latest importation. JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. november 16. 3awzm
MATTHEW MCCONNELL
Having opened an Office in Chesnut street, (A few doors above Fourth).
At No. 141, AND again commenced the Business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession.
The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in and near the City will be attended to, and also of Lands, when that business again revives. November 19. d2w(D5 def)
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having explored the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain,
PROPOSES to locate Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 4000 acres can be registered or located, will receive any number of Warrants less than that amount, and class them with others so as to make up the quantity required.
The subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and shew any section in which he may be employed.
Letters or warrants addressed to Alexander Addison, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 21st day of January next, or to the subscriber at Washington, Pennsylvania, any time previous to the 17th Dec. and from that day until the 17th day of February next, at the Post Office, Philadelphia, will be attended to.
WM. M'CLUNEY. December 4. cost
WILLIAM SHEAFF
HAS FOR SALE, At No. 168, High Street, wholesale & retail, FIRST QUALITY
Madeira of the vintages of '92 to '97 } WINES, Old Sherry, Port and Lisbon, First and fourth proof old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits. ALSO, A few Tons of Upland and Meadow Hay. December 2. dot
TWO TRUNKS PRINTED COTTONS,
Suit to the West India Market, and entitled to drawback—For sale by GEORGE WILLIAMS, No. 103, High Street. ALSO, Nine hundred pair of American strong made SHOES, together with sundry other articles. Dec. 4. d.w.
FOR SALE,
SEVERAL VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS, Near the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets. ALSO, To be Sold or Let, A number of excellent Pasture Lots, On the Wiltshire road, about half a mile from the city. Enquire at No. 30 North Sixth Street. November 15. dtw

Just Published, A COMPENDIOUS SYSTEM Of Practical Surveying and dividing of land; briefly comprized under the following heads, viz.
TWENTY-THREE Geometrical Definitions, eleven Geometrical Positions, exhibiting to view the properties and dependencies of triangles; followed by problems and examples preparatory to Trigonometry, heights and distances. Then fifteen problems and examples necessarily previous to calculating a Survey. Surveys by seven surveys, the area of the four first is found geometrically, and of the whole number by difference of latitude and departure, showing how to take an inaccessible boundary, find the bearing and distance of the closing line without running it, also the distance to an inaccessible corner from the two adjacent corners, followed by examples of offsets on to winding streams of water, showing how to ascertain the area without the trouble of measuring the windings with chains and instruments—a crooked water course straightened, and a quantity of land on each side found by these offsets.
Ten examples of dividing land, with many subdivisions, leading into the most critical circumstances that can occur in practice; an example of Intersections, and an example showing how the bearings of a field may be truly taken where the needle is attracted, also the attraction may vary in quantity and direction at every station; examples showing the method of measuring by the chain only. All the rules are clear and explicit. This work contains the tables of difference of latitude and departure and of logarithms.
Orders sent to Joseph and James Cruckton, Bookellers, No. 8, High Street, Philadelphia, Bouffard and Niles, 173, Market Street, Baltimore, or the Subscriber in Wilmington (Del.) will be duly attended to.
Those who have the care of subscription papers for this work, are requested to send their respective numbers as soon as possible to whom the quota will be sent agreeably to the proposals.
ZACHARIAH JESS. Wilmington, 9th 11 mo—16. sawf.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN.
N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 12 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose—Apply at No. 9, South Water Street, at above. July 8. duf
Valuable Property for Sale, in Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL,
A LOT of ground, about 32 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 $20. per annum.
The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, 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. 198 Chestnut Street, near door to the premises. March 5. uuth farr
WHEREAS, An attachment was lately issued out of the inferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, in the state of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars;
And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Mecker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty land warrants;
Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided.
Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) sawf.
TO BE SOLD,
THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good situation for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the highest ground between the Pennypack and Poguelin creeks; and another on the Brandywine. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the said road.
ALSO
FOUR LOTS, Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a saw-mill, and has a small stone house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Snider's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 30 acres on the Pennypack—Enquire of Jonathan Clift who lives on the premises or of Mr. Gilpin.
Possession will be given in the spring, but building materials may be collected sooner. November 8. sawf.
Taxes of Lycoming County.
JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, By Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county, it is ordered that all persons who have been assessed upon unseated Lands in this County, from the holder thereof, in this City.
Those who have filed with the Commissioners, statements of their Lands, are requested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, before his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agreeably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their lands with the Commissioners, and are delinquent in having it done, to prevent sales without previous personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their lists, stating the quantities returned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they held their lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Hardy's No. 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th instant. November 9.
Drawing School.
MR. BECK having been solicited by many of his friends to engage in a Drawing School takes the liberty of informing them and the public that he intends opening one at his house in Fifth Street, opposite the State House yard, on Monday the 4th of November, on the following terms:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Ladies from three till five, per quarter, 9 Gentlemen, from half past 5 till half past 7, 9 Private Lessons, at home for one hour, 1 From home, two hours, 3
PERSPECTIVE. The essential ground work of all kinds of drawing, taught by a much more simple and short method than hitherto practiced.
WANTED, A person to do house work; also a boy to attend the family and take care of a horse. November 27. sawf.
NOTICE.
To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania; who was a partner of the firm of Johnson & Alexander, I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Mifflin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the second Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewis town, in said county, of which, please to take notice.
JOSEPH ALEXANDER. August 23. sawf.
Fifty Barrels Pippin Apples, In good order for shipping, AND A few Barrels Dried Peaches FOR SALE, At the corner of Dock and Pear Street. December 4. duf
The following Certificates OF THE STOCK OF THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES In the names of Nicholas Van Staphorst and Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, to wit,
No 29,160 for 5 shares, 29,161 for 2 shares, 29,162 for 2 shares, 29,163 for 1 share, 29,164 for 4 shares, and 29,165 for 5 shares; and the following certificates of the debt of the United States, on the books of the Treasury; to wit, No 12,823, dated February 22, 1799, for 4000 dollars three per cent, in name of Nicholas Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 12,824 same date, for 4000 dollars three per cent, in name of Jacob Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 10,325 dated 19th February 1799, for 783 dollars 33 cents of six per cent, and No. 12,818 same date, for 633 dollars 33 cents of three per cent, and in the name of Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, and No. 22,817 dated 19th February 1799, for 3200 dollars three per cent, in the name of Jan Hendrick Kingbergen, knight of the Russian military order of St. George, were sent by the British packet Chelmer field, Captain Jones , which vessel was captured, and the said certificates lost, therefore application is made for the renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice.
CLEMENT MIDLEE. October 12, 1799. d3m
ALL PERSONS
INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHARTON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and those having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111, Spruce Street. November 11. duf.
Horses to Winter.
HORSES will be taken to winter at Proprietor's Hill , at the 12 miles stone on the Brandywine Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good.
Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises. N. B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12. sawf.
40 Dollars Reward.
RANAWAY, on the night of the 10th inst from the Subscriber, living in the township of East and West Bradford, in the county of Chester, and state of Pennsylvania, two apprentice lads, one named EMMOR THOMAS, 18 years of age, by trade a taylor, fair complexion, light hair; had on and took with him, a light coloured coatee, lined with white flannel, a dark broadcloth waistcoat, lined with lindsay, a striped cassimere coat and trowsers, three shirts of home made linen, two pair of stockings, two pair of shoes, and two hats. The other named AARON PATTERSON, turned of 18 years of age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dark complexion, long black hair which he usually wears tied, black eyes, has lost one or two of his fore teeth, long flat feet which bear the marks of being badly scalded, by trade a hatter; had on and took with him a dark coloured cloth coat, one dimity and one corduroy waistcoat, two shirts, one of them muddin, two pair of trowsers, one plain nankeen the other corduroy, two pair of blue woollen stockings, two pair of cotton, do. one blue and white clouded, the other white, two pair of shoes, and a rum hat. Whoever takes up and secures the above said apprentice lads, in any goal in the United States, so that their masters may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward, or Twenty Dollars for either of them.
DAVID LEWIS, ABIAH TAYLOR, junior. nov. 22. sawf.
CATTLE.
About Sixty-Six Head for disposal.
Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDLEY, at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Maryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799. sawf.
WANTED A COOK.
A WHITE WOMAN to serve in the capacity of a cook in a small family—None need apply who does not perfectly understand her business, and cannot produce an unexceptionable character. Apply to the printer. October 18. sawf.
TO BE SOLD, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
NINE undivided tenth parts of a tract of Land, in the State of Georgia; either together or in such parts as may suit the purchaser. The whole tract is bounded as follows, viz. beginning on the Mississippi river, where the latitude of thirty-two degrees, forty-nine minutes, forty seconds north of the Equator intersects the same river; thence running along the same parallel of latitude a due east course to the Tom-Bigby river; thence up the middle of the said Tom-Bigby river to the place where the latitude of thirty-two degrees, fifty-nine minutes, twenty seconds north of the equator intersects the same; thence a due west course on the same parallel of latitude to the Mississippi river; thence down the middle of the said Mississippi river to the place of beginning; together with all the privileges, immunities and appurtenances thereof, including all islands within the said bounds, and containing at least One Million acres, probably more. The premises if not before disposed of by private sale, will be sold by Public Vendue, on Thursday the twenty-first day of November next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. at Concert-Hall, kept by Mr. James Viles in Boston. For further particulars and terms, apply to either of the subscribers.
CHARLES CUSHING, GEORGE LANE, M. M. HAYS, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799. sawf.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
March 11th, 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 act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, to wit: "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary or 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 Tuscarora branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where the line from 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."
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; and no register will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four hundred acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the said day of February, shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, delegates or 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.
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 said 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.
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, Secy of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates:—No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars.
Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked in as to denote that a moiety of the stock has been issued.
OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Trenton, September 2, 1799.
ALL officers of the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, and of the first, second, third and fourth regiments of Infantry in the service of the United States, who are, from whatever cause, absent from their commands, are required with all possible expedition to report themselves by letter to Major General Alexander Hamilton. The officers thus called upon, will be held amenable for any avoidable delay in reporting themselves, and those who do not report in four months from the date of this notification, will be presumed to have resigned their commissions.
JAMES M'HENRY.
The Painters in the several States, who published the proposals for the supply of stations during the year 1800, are requested to insert the above once a week in their papers, till the 1st of January next. sawf.
SCHUYLKILL PERMANENT BRIDGE.
For the information of the Stockholders in the company, incorporated for the erection of a Permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, and others of our fellow citizens who are desirous that this useful undertaking should succeed, it is thought expedient and proper, by the President and Directors of that company to state the present situation of its affairs.
THE company was incorporated on the 27th day of April, 1798; and by a clause in the law authorizing this incorporation, the legislature may resume the rights, &c. granted to the company, if they do not "proceed to carry on the work" in two years, and complete the bridge in five years, after they had been incorporated.
As soon as practicable, the company proceeded to the choice of the officers required by law; and the President and Directors have been constant in their endeavours to encircle the number of subscribers to the stock. The number of shares subscribed when the company was organized, was 5216. With all the exertions made since, it is now only 5638; though of the 15,000 contemplated by law, 12,000 (at ten dollars each) are allotted for the active capital of the company.
As the public opinion, coinciding with that of the President and Directors, appeared to be fixed on the site at the west end of Market Street, it was deemed a primary object to obtain from the corporation of the city, their right to the ferry at that place. Negotiations were accordingly commenced for the purpose.
These ended in a contract with the city corporation, to the following effect—
1. 5000 dollars to be paid to the city corporation when the subscriptions to the bridge stock amount to the value of 11,000 shares—a like sum in four months thereafter with interest—5000 dollars further in eight months—and the like sum in twelve months, with interest.
2. The city corporation take, as payment, for 20,000 dollars, (to make the whole consideration 40,000 dollars) two thousand shares in the bridge stock, on terms detailed in the contract.
3. The 11,000 shares being subscribed, and the first installment of the purchase monies paid, the right to the ferry and its enumerated appurtenances, with certain parts of the site and the water front, to be conveyed to the bridge company on their mortgaging the premises, in the contract mentioned, for 15,000 dollars, the residue of the pecuniary payments, with interest.
4. If the erection is not completed in the period fixed, or which may be fixed by the legislature, the property and rights are to revert in the corporation of the city, on terms prescribed in the contract, which contains other subordinate arrangements, too lengthy to be herein particularly detailed.
The sum agreed to be given was unavoidable. We found the councils of the city inclined to determine not to take less. We deemed it expedient to make some sacrifices. If any we have made to avoid competitors injurious and embarrassing, both in the commencement and progress of our intended enterprise.
Warned by experience of the fatal consequences of beginning works, requiring extensive pecuniary support, without a certainty of its being within our power, we agreed to that part of the contract requiring 11,000 shares to be actually subscribed, before it takes effect.
We do not desire to conceal our indisposition to embark in this undertaking, until the number of shares subscribed shall, at least, equal that required by this contract. Nor shall we engage in the business until the installments directed by law shall be in the treasurer's hands, to an amount sufficient to encourage us to begin the work, with solid prospects of complying with our engagements to those with whom we may contract.
We have received a number of plans in consequence of our advertisement for the purpose, but have made no selection. We shall prefer that which unites economy with stability, and accommodation to all circumstances attached to the place of erection. The site must be fixed before the plan is adopted. It must be perceived that a deficiency of subscriptions to our stock prevents our obtaining the site provisionally contracted for, which, however expensive it may appear, is certainly the most eligible and productive.
We have not called for the second installment, from those who have already subscribed, because we do not think ourselves warranted, from present appearances, to commence the work. The monies already paid (one dollar on each share subscribed, deducting our necessary expenditures, which will appear in our accounts) be useful to us in the bank. They must remain inactive, till by further subscriptions, we are enabled to proceed in the execution of our trust; as we have no authority to employ them for any other purposes, than those directed by the act of incorporation. Our minutes and accounts will be laid before the stockholders, at the next meeting for the annual election of officers. They are always open for the inspection of the members of the company.
All the books and forms required for the progress of the business are prepared; and we are otherwise completely ready to proceed, if the most essential requisite were in our possession. It will be seen that there is a deficiency of 3368 shares to give validity to our contract with the city corporation, and to justify us in commencing the work.
We have a strong persuasion, founded on accurate information of the product of bridges in other states, and calculations of profit here, that investments in our stock will be equal, in point of emolument, with the best made in any other permanent funds in this city. The company may divide, in biennial dividends, 15 per cent. annually during twenty-five years; and if the bridge be made free, they are to receive its value on a fair estimate.
The Charles River Bridge near Boston (1300 feet long and 42 wide) cost 50,000 dollars, and yields from 20 to 22 per cent. clear of all expenses. The bridge at Cambridge (2000 feet long and 42 wide) cost 80,000 dollars, and yields from 12 to 14 per cent. Some deductions have been made, to remedy defects in the timber originally used, but these expenses will no longer be necessary. Immense boxes of ice still fill these bridges without injury. Neither of them are better situated to command toll, than that we contemplate over the Schuylkill, which is only 400 feet wide.
Whether we shall proceed or not, depends on the disposition of our fellow citizens to encourage the undertaking. We cannot help following the
flattering expectation, that, from motives of public spirit and private emolument, we shall yet be supported in our ardent wishes to complete an erection, eminently promotive of the interests, as well as the credit of our city.
The stock being in itself inviting, and the object of great public utility, as well to ourselves as to our posterity, we more confidently solicit subscriptions.
By order, RICHARD PETERS, President.
Philadelphia, Dec. 6. (11) sawf.
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK,
By the most and pleasant road of Buffalo, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springs, Field and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populousness of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Branswick, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thoroughfare from Philadelphia to New York.
During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained. There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry . The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is amongst the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in travelling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road surpasses all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The toll, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, must always render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The Swift Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA , at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE , opposite the Lutheran Church , NORTH FOURTH Street. It goes through Frankford to Buffalo , where it stops to breakfast; from Buffalo it goes through Newtown to Pennytown to dinner; from Pennytown through Hopewell , Millstone , Scotch Plains , Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook ) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York , application may be made to Edward Bardyn , Old Coffee House, to A. Mathews corner of Nassau and John Streets, to B. Manly , no. 48, Courtland, corner of Greenwich Streets, and to Michael Little , at his hotel, no. 42, Broad Street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars. Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on board, baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though ordinary in general appropriation, they pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent. on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent. and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons it is presumed, will dissent from this regulation; it will however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt can be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped, furnished with fleet, and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent driver and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ is continually an object of their attention. They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicanery or insolence is practiced upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America.
The line has now run nearly a month, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to surpass very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the proprietors of the Swift Sure are extremely happy to hear the behaviour of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoken of with the highest satisfaction.
JOHN MCALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL, Buffalo JOSEPH THORNTON, NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, Newtown JACOB KESLER, JOHN MORRELL, Pennypack T. KILLMAN, near Millstone ELIAS IMMEES, Bound Brook R. SANSBURY, Scotch Plains ISAAC RAIBLE, ROBERT PEARSON, Springfield June 22. sawf.
PAINTED BY J. H. FENNO.