Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-08-02 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2142
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 2, 1799.
[VOLUME XVI]
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.
TO BE LET, Possession to be given on the 26th August, A convenient Three Story Brick House, SITUATE in Spruce between Second and Third Street; apply at No. 110 South Second Street. July 18
Just Received, and for Sale by PAUL BECK, Jr. No. 12, SOUTH WATER STREET, Patent Sheathing Copper, From 16 oz. to 24 oz. per foot.
inches. inches. Copper in sheets 48 by 24 from 6 to 30 lb. pr. sheet. do. do. 32 do. 6 37 1/2 do. do. do. 20 do. 8 60 lb. do. do. do. 60 30 70 8 1/2 do. do. do. 60 30 100 11 1/2 do. do. do. 72 18 14 15 lb. do. do. do. 72 18 15 14 1/2 do. do. do. 90 20 20 21 1/2 do. Bottoms Pipes, of various sizes, Flat Bottoms, from 12 to 18 inches diameter, Sheathing Nails (polished) 1-1/8 inch to 2-1/2 inches, Forged Nails, from 1-1/2 inch to 7 inches, Spikes from 5 inches to 7 inches, Clinch Rings from 1-1/2 inch to 1-3/4 inch, Copper Bolts from 3/8 inch to 1-1/8 inch.
ALSO, 100 tiers fresh rice, 60 pipes brandy 1st and 4th proof, Imperial, hyson, hysonkin, souehong and bohea tea, 20 hogheads allu, 25 do. coppers, Madder in hogheads, barrels and kegs, Spanish, French and Carolina indigo, 300 hogheads molasses, 300 kegs of ginger, 20,000 wt of paper, Nutmegs, mace and cloves, 300 tons flour B B No. 1 to 9, 30 kegs of powder, Port wine in pipes, 50 bales of cotton. July 11
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Bolton Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal } COSSAS HUMHUMS. 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. April 11
LANDING. From on board the DOROTHEA, at Willings and Francis's wharf, and for SALE by the subscribers, An assortment of GERMAN LINENS, -CONSISTING OF- Estopillas Guingas Platislas Royales Dowlas Brown Platislas Creas à la Morlaix Bretagnes Silésia white Rools Rouanes Warendour linen Checks & Stripes Table Linen Lefadoes Linen fit for coffee bags Bielefeld Linen, Pocket handkerchiefs
LIKewise, German broad Cloth 50 hds. claret Thread 1200 demi-jols French silk Stockings 153 liquor cals Swedish Iron 300 cases claret 12 pipes Holland Gin. ON HAND, Russia Bristles, English Sail Cloth, St. Petersburg Hemp, English Silk Goods—consisting of Satins, Ribbons, Perins, &c. ERICK & LEWIS BOLLMANN, 113, south Third street. June 26
THE PARTNERSHIP TRADING under the Firms of HARTSHORNE, LANGE & Co. and JESSE & ROBERT WALN, was dissolved 1 mo. 11, 1798, and the partnership trading under the firm of HARTSHORNE & LANGE, was dissolved 15th of the 4th month last. All persons indebted to either of the above Firms are requested to make immediate payment, and those who have demands to present their accounts. 7 mo. 13th
Lost or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States, No. 4933, in the name of Julia Wadsworth Knox, and for which, application is made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of said certificate; and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. may 21
Old French Brandy in large and small casks, 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass 20 chert pint & half pint Tumblers, assorted 220 whole & 6 half-tiers Rice, FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith. may 1, 1799
FOR SALE, The fast sailing SHIP SWIFT PACKET. She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern states, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers. She is well suited for the freights or West India trade, and can be sent to sea at a retreating expense. The inventory may be seen and the terms of sale made known by applying to N. & J. FRAZIER, No. 95 South Front st. may 30
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 129, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House.
THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERT. november 19
Received by the ship Adriana, captain Carlton, from London, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR SEATINGS, Suitable for chair and sofa covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, July 8
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in Pipes, Hhds. and quarter casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25
THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING been appointed administrator to the estate of the rev. JOHN WADE (deceased) late of New Jersey— NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the said estate, to make immediate payment to the subscriber, and those who have any demands against the same, to render their accounts without delay, properly attested. Edward Thompson, no. 131, Market street dam July 13
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufacturer, 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 manufacturer, 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, as above. July 8
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Martin, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country seats, not excelled by any within the same distance of the City, other lots are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture &c. a third description is well calculated for buildings (scantling upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth streets continued to the German Town Road) and also on Cross Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Farners Lane, to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 July
Unseated Lands in Luzerne County. THE owners of unseated lands in Luzerne county (Penn.) are hereby notified, that unless the taxes due on said lands for the year 1796, are paid into the hands of General Lord Butler, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of August next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. John Phillips, John Jenkins } County Commis'rs Thomas Wright } Commissioners' Office, Wilkesbarre, July 1, '99 (169) dtz2A
UNSEATED LANDS. THE owners of Unseated lands in FAYETTE COUNTY (Penn.) are hereby notified, that unless the taxes due on said lands for the years 1796, 1797 and 1798, are paid into the hands of General Ephraim Douglass, County Treasurer, on or before Thursday the 19th day of September next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Caleb Mounts, James Allen, John Fulton, } County Commis'rs Union Town, June 5, '99. (14) d3m
THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond, John Brooks. April 1
FOR SALE, Pine Forge and Farm, SITUATE in Douglas Township, Berks county, About one mile and a half from the River Schuylkill, and five from Pott's Town. The Farm contains three hundred and sixty acres of land, about one hundred and twenty of which is wood land; twenty-five acres of meadow, fifteen of which is watered, besides clover fields; a very capital orchard containing upwards of two hundred apple trees. The forge has four fires, two hammers, and four pair of bellows, is in complete order, having been lately repaired, and is capable of manufacturing two hundred and forty tons of bar iron annually. Likewise, a saw Mill, smith shop, two coal houses, and a sufficient number of shops to accommodate workmen, all in good order. On the premises are a two story stone dwelling house and counting house, a large barn and stables sufficient for thirty horses, a large grain barn, cow house, and every other building necessary for the use of the farm and works. Also about five hundred acres of excellent chestnut timber land from 3 to 5 miles from the works; which will be sold either with the works or separate, as may suit the purchaser. The purchaser can be accommodated with wagons, horses, and every other kind of stock necessary for carrying on the business. The terms may be known by applying to JOHN CLEMENT STOCKER, Esq. merchant, Philadelphia, or to the publisher on the premises. DAVID RUTTER. July 25
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undermentioned certificates for a like number of shares of the Stock of the said Institution, in favour of James Egley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard K. Rhoades, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great Britain, viz. Two certificates, No. 27,000 and 27,001 for five shares each. Three certificates, No. 27,002 and 27,004, for four shares each. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, May 23, 1799.
TO LET, A convenient, genteel and roomy two story BRICK HOUSE, With a large yard, near the corner of Market and Sixth streets. Enquire at the Brewery, corner of Dock and Pear streets, of LUKE W. MORRIS. July 27
AT a special meeting of the Board of property in Lancaster, June 24, 1799. Present, Daniel Broadhead, Sec. Gen. } of the Land John Hall, Secretary, } office. Francis Johnston, Reg. Gen. } The petition of Thomas Stewardson behalf of himself and the other trustees for the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meele, bearing date Philadelphia, 5th Month 17th 1799, stated as follows, viz. That a certain John Collins had in consequence of fraudulent deeds poll, obtained patents for two certain tracts of land, one situate in the county of Northumberland, surveyed to Samuel Caldwell in pursuance of a warrant dated in 1774; and the other situate now in Luzerne county, surveyed to said Caldwell by a warrant also dated in 1774—and requested that patents might be granted, for the said tracts, to William Crammond, Edward Tilghman, John Ahiley, and Thomas Stewardson, trustees of the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meele, as the said two tracts were part of the estate of Meele and Caldwell. Whereupon the Board having considered the same, ordered that at least sixty days notice be given in one of the Philadelphia newspapers, and in the Lancaster Journal to the said Collins or his assigns, to appear before the Board on the first Monday in October next, to show cause if any he or they have, why patents should not issue for the said two tracts to the said trustees agreeably to the prayer of the said petition. A true copy For JOHN HALL, Esq. Sec'y of Land Office. N. LUFBOROUGH. July 8.
Lost or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States bearing date 1st January 1793, in the name of Joseph Thornburgh, No. 5138, for the renewal of which application hath been made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice thereof. ROBERT DENISON, Junr. Philadelphia, June 11. d3m
Dissolution of Partnership in the Island of Antigua. THE subscriber gives this Public Notice that the Partnership of Shervington and Dixon is this day dissolved. He begs leave to acquaint his Friends that he continues to carry on business in his own name and solicits a continuance of their favors. WILLIAM SHIRVINGTON, St. John (Antigua.) May 16. (July 5) d1m
THE Creditors of Woodruff and Thomson, late merchants of this place, insolvent debtors, are hereby requested to take notice, That the subscribers will attend on the 11th Monday in January next, in the year 1800, at John Johnson's inn, in this town, for the purpose of making the first dividend of their estate. JOHN JOHNSON, } Assignees. EDW. SHARP, Newton, Sussex county, New-Jersey, June 26, '99. July 9 d1m
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Assignee at the Court-House in said 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
NOTICE. THE Creditors of Woodruff and Thomson, late merchants of this place, insolvent debtors, are hereby requested to take notice, That the subscribers will attend on the 11th Monday in January next, in the year 1800, at John Johnson's inn, in this town, for the purpose of making the first dividend of their estate. JOHN JOHNSON, } Assignees. EDW. SHARP, Newton, Sussex county, New-Jersey, June 26, '99. July 9 d1m
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, HAVE FOR SALE, No. 165, Chestnut-Street, Received by the last arrivals from Liverpool. Gingham, Dimity, Mouselinet, Mullins, Printed Calicoes, Checks, Silk Striped Nankeens, Cassimere, elegantly assorted in small bales. Wildbore Fancies, in do. Tornado Serge, in do. Broad Says in do. Coarse Woolens in bales. ON HAND. Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 and 5. Nails 4, 6, 8, sprigs, clouts, slaps, shearing and scupper. Sheet copper and copper bottoms. Sheathing paper. Yellow ochre in casks. China ware assorted in boxes. A quantity of empty port wine bottles. London particular & India market } in pipes and } hogheads. Madeira wine. 30 puncheons St. Kitts rum. 20 ditto country ditto. 12 six pound cannon. 10 four pound ditto, with carriages, hand spikes, rammer, sponges, shot, &c. complete. Gun powder in casks. July 9
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers at No. 5 Chestnut street, the following articles, viz. 1st and 4th proof Spanish Brandy in pipes, New England Rum in hds. Codfish, in do. Tobacco, in do. Rice in tiersces, Beef in bbls. and half bbls. Mackerel, in do. Spermaceti Candles in boxes, Madeira Wine in pipes half pipes & qr. casks. Claret, in cases. Boston Sail Duck, Nos. 1 & 2. Russia, ditto, different qualities, Russia Hemp. JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. July 5.
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woolens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths,—principally Dark Blue, and printed Cassimeres—Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-street. April 29
JUST ARRIVED In the barque Triton, Z. Spicber, master, from Bremen, AND FOR SALE, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, north Water street, The following GOODS—viz. Ticklenburgs, Oznabrigs, Halblaken and Wefter linens of various qualities and prices. Patternbors, or 5-4 white flaxen roles 28 checks checks, and checks and stripes 10 packages bleached hollans 25 checks Bielefeld and other fine linens 27 do. creas and creas à la morlaix 23 do. Platislas 21 do. Britannias 4 do. Bed-ticks 2 do. Gingham 6 do. Etoupailles 5 do. Rouanes 1 do. Wahrandorpes 10 do. Clolets 10 bales Coffee Bags 1 chest Table Linen 1 ball Oil Cloth 4 packages Writing Paper, assorted 30 boxes and kegs Ironmongery and Nails 37 keg Pearl Barley, &c. &c. all which are now landing, entitled to foreign drawbacks, and will be sold at reasonable prices and usual credit—or will be bartered for coffee, cocoa, cotton, sugar, hides, logwood, mahogany, &c. July 29
IRISH LINENS. A good assortment of 4-4 & 7-8 wide Irish Linens, in half boxes, Some of which are very fine—also, a few bales 3-4 & 7-8 brown & half bleached Dowlas, Suitable for the St. Domingo trade, and entitled to drawback. Which will be disposed of on reasonable terms by the package. JAMES CLIBBORN & ENGLISH, No. 13, south Front street. July 19
To be Let for the Summer Season, Adjoining 10, and on the north-west side of the Centre Square, Two very pleasant and convenient ROOMS, On the lower floor, suitable for offices. Enquire of the Subscriber on the premises. MATW. MCCONNELL. July 20.
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street, WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 61-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 23 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 51-2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Carronades on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 61-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Boarding Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round shot; 6, 9, 12 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 12 and 24 lb. Cannister Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles, Taunton ale in casks of 7 doz. each. march 8.
TO BE LET, From the 1st of October next, THE STORES & WHARF, Adjoining the Drawbridge, now occupied by Mr. Joshua Gilpin. The terms may be known by applying at No. 258, Market-street. July 29
Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Office, Philadelphia, May 9, 1799. IN pursuance of a resolution of the president and managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the Stock-holders are hereby notified and required to pay, on each of their respective shares, to the Treasurer of the Company, at the Company's Office in this city, 15 dollars on the 15th June next, 20 dollars on the 15th July next, and 20 dollars on the 15th August next. Wm. GOVETT, Treasurer. m&tuw(dfr.12.12.15.12) May 13.
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkley and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable Millinery, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue craps, full dress cases Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe rocs Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange craps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, HAS removed to No. 126, south Front street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's
HATS. Canada Beaver & Musk-rat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. June 29
MAIL COACHEES BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M. Between NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 22 o'clock at noon, arrive at New-York the next morning, by 8 o'clock. Returning. Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock. Seats in the Mail Coaches to be taken in New-York, At Butman's Office, No. 5, Courtland-street. In Philadelphia. At Francis' Hotel, No. 13, south Fourth-street, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second Street. In Baltimore. At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14 lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound. The Proprietors are not responsible for Baggage. LEVI PEASE, Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore. WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, May 1.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. JUNE 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the later war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. June 28

Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania.
August 1, 1799. THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of THIRTY DOLLARS on each Share of the Stock of this Company for the last half year...
JAMES S. COX, President. August 1.
Lost Yesterday,
A PAIR of women's black MOROCCO SHOES, with heels, sandal buckles and black binding. Whoever finds said shoes and delivers them to D. Breintall, No. 25, fourth Second street, will be reasonably rewarded. July 30
TO BE LET,
A Number of New Houses, On Walnut-street, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, facing the Public Square.
THE advantageous situation of those buildings is obvious, combining a vicinity to the trading parts of the city, with a pure air, and an open prospect interspersed with trees and herbage, resembling a Country Retreat. They need only to be viewed to recommend them as desirable dwellings for respectable families; to such the proprietor means to let them cheap. For terms apply at the office, No. 96, Arch street, or on the premises.
JOHN CREAN. August 1.
United States.
PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT. } ss.
BY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, to me directed, by the honorable the Judges of the circuit court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania district, will be exposed to public sale, at the Merchants' Coffee House, in the city of Philadelphia, on Saturday the 10th of August next, at 12 o'clock, at noon,
Twelve Tracts of Land,
lying on the west side of Conewango creek, in the county of Allegheny, held by warrants under act of Assembly of 3d April, 1792, issued in the following names, and containing nos. of acres annexed.
Table with 3 columns: No., acres, perches. Lists land tracts for John Scott, William Scott, James Scott, Patrick Scott, Adam Scott, Robert Scott, Abraham Scott, Samuel Scott, Edward Abbet, Thomas Abbet, John Abbet, Daniel Abbet.
Nine Tracts of Land
On the Allegheny river, on the north and west side in Allegheny county, held by warrants under act of Assembly of 3d April, 1792, issued to the following persons, viz :
Table with 3 columns: No., acres, perches. Lists land tracts for Jacob-Weaver, Daniel Weaver, Abra'm Weaver, Richard Adlum, Thomas Adlum, John Adlum, Jos'h Adlum, Joseph Adlum, Edward Adlum.
Sixty-four Tracts of Land
In M'Dowell's district north west of the river Ohio and Allegheny and Conewango creek, lying on the Allegheny river, surveyed on warrants issued to the following persons, viz.
Table with 3 columns: No., acres, perches. Lists land tracts for Philip Weaver, John Rous, Daniel Long, John Long, William Long, Jacob Beilong, John Beilong, Jacob Keller, Daniel Keller, Leonard Keller, John Keller, John Spangler, Jacob Spangler, Rudolph Spangler, John Kirtman, Henry Kirtman, Peter Kirtman, Isaac Kirtman, Jacob Kirtman, Henry Bozer, William Bozer, Samuel Tolbert, John Tolbert, Patrick Tolbert, William Tolbert, Robert Tolbert, William Roberts, William Murray, Samuel Murray, James Murray, Michael Forrester, John Forrester, Philip Forrester, Adam Forrester, George Guff, William Est, Adam Est, Reynoud Cullis, William Cullis, James Cullis, Richard Cullis, Jacob Lewis, Peter Lewis, Robert Lewis, Patsy Lewis, Samuel Ingram, James Ingram, William Ingram, John Ingram, John Shevely, Peter Shevely, George Gill, William Gill, James Gill, John Gill.
Seized and taken in execution as the proper WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's Office, Philadelphia, Aug. 1, '99
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 2.
The Montezuma, capt. Mullowny, has brought out a large amount in specie, from Jamaica.
EXTRACTS
From Kingston (Jamaica) papers, received by the Montezuma, capt. Mullowny.
KIGNSTON, (Jam.) June 26.
Arrived, Scher. Nancy, Kennedy, Philadelphia, left from Turks-Island, 4 days. Industry, Monk, Charleston 17. Brig Betsey, Edward, Philadelphia, 21. Ship Portsmouth, Milward, Savannah 24. Two foreign Schooners for St. Domingo and the Main, failed yesterday.
July 1.
An American sloop of war was in the offing all yesterday, and had up a signal for a pilot: she stood out to the southward in the evening.
There appears by the late American papers to have been 41 sail of vessels seized by the harbor master of the port of Charleston, for trading to the ports in St. Domingo, contrary to the law passed by Congress, forbidding all intercourse with any French ports.
July 2.
Yesterday arrived at Port Royal the United States sloop of war Montezuma, of 24 guns from a cruise—on entering Port Royal, she saluted the fort and flag, which was immediately returned.
Captain Richard Bunce of the brig Polly, of New-York, informs us, that he parted 6 days ago off Cape Maize, with the American armed ship General Greene, Christopher Raymond Perry, Esq. commander, who requested him to take this public method to inform those concerned, that he with six other armed ships will cruise for some considerable time from Cape Antonio to the Havanna for the protection of the American trade.
July 3.
It was yesterday reported, that the treaty between gen. Maitland and Toussaint, respecting the trade to St. Domingo, has been concluded and sent down here; we know of no arrival here that could have brought it—Rigaud in an address to his fellow citizens of the 2d June last, expresses his aversion to it in the strongest manner.
July 4.
Late accounts from St. Domingo state, that Toussaint has actually commenced hostilities against Rigaud, and has made himself master of Jacmel.
July 5.
We understand that the captain of the United States sloop of war Montezuma, gave an elegant dinner yesterday on board his ship, in honor of the day, July 4.
Yesterday a great number of American captains and others, dined together at Tatton's hotel, it being the anniversary of the independence of America.
Wednesday arrived the schr. Sally, Scherer, from Philadelphia, in 26 days.
Treachery of United Irishmen.
Before capt. Naylor left Gibraltar, a most wicked and treacherous plot was fortunately discovered a few days before it was to be put into execution. It appears that a part of the United Irishmen, that surrended at Vinegar hill with the French Gen. Humbert, was sent to Gibraltar to recruit the 18th regiment; those men have seduced a part of the troops stationed there, to join in their infamous designs, had agreed to rise upon the rest of the troops, to murder them and their officers, and to deliver that important garrison to the enemy. The ring leaders were brought to a court martial, ten of whom were sentenced to be shot, eight of these however, were reprieved on the ground, and two suffered death.
We understand that William Savage, esq. of this town, Merchant, is appointed agent to the United States of America.
Every article of intelligence from the north of Germany, says a Paris paper, confirms the report that Paul I. is determined to harass the king of Prussia, and the states of the empire, who have abandoned Austria, and are on the amicable terms with France.
[Private accounts, via Hamburg, assure us that the Prussian monarch is completely prepared for any event, having formed a coalition with the neutral princes of Germany, whereby they have in complete readiness an army of 200,000 men to act as occasion may require—what led to this event was the march of the Russian troops into Germany.]
[Salem Gaz.]
ELECTION.
ALL those of the inhabitants of the County of Bucks, by law, qualified to vote for Members of Assembly, and who are desirous that JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh, should succeed the present supreme Magistrate, as Governor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, are requested to meet at the house of Charles Stuart, in Doylestown, on Saturday the 17th of August next, for the purpose of consulting what further measures may be necessary for promoting the election of Mr. Ross.
HENRY WYNKOOP, Chairman of the Bucks County Corresponding Committee. July 8, 1799.
NEW-BEDFORD, July 24.
Extract of a letter from captain Knowles Adams of this town, late commander of the ship Mary-Ann, of 14 guns, and 25 men, belonging to New-York, to his friend in this town, dated Cadiz, May 22, 1799.
"I am sorry to be under the necessity of writing to you upon so different a subject from my last. On the 2d instant, failed from Guernsey, bound to Malaga and Barcelona, with nothing to render our passage unhappy, until the 11th, arrived off Cadiz, thinking to have found the English blockading this port, but to my great surprise, found no English ships here—immediately began to apprehend danger, which at 12 on meridian was but too well founded; we descried from mast head seven French privateers, the wind dying away fast at the same time, 5 of them with the help of their oars, soon came up with us; on which an action commenced, which continued without ceasing one hour and forty-seven minutes; having in the course of this time one of my men killed, and seven wounded, which you must think had weakened my small number considerably, it being dead calm, and overpowered by numbers, I thought resistance no longer useful nor prudent, and struck my colors, with hopes of mercy, but to my sorrow, found little—mercy, my life was spread me, for which I am very thankful, and for which I am (under God) indebted to a Frenchman, who was far more humane than the rest—several attempts were made to dispatch me, which certainly would have been done had not this Frenchman interfered. So savage were they, beat our wounded in a most shocking manner; they knocked me down and beat me, while others were attempting to stab me—not a man escaped their barbarity. They took from us every thing except what we had in our hats from our heads."
"Our ship is a most shocking sight to behold, cut all to pieces; my poor countrymen are more or less sharing the same fate every day; a ship from Baltimore, bound to Leghorn, was brought into Algeziras the same day after me, mounting 20 six pounders, and 25 men, the captain dangerously wounded; he fought them an hour and a half."
"They would not allow us to go on shore for forty eight hours after getting into port, nor permit any one to speak us from the shore, nor even our consul, nor allow us to bury our dead: keeping Mr. Mumford (my merchant) and myself in close confinement, no cloaths to wear, nor any thing to lie on but the ballast in the hold."
"The privateers are now much larger than when I was out in the Commerce; those that captured me, three out of the five, mounted six twelve and two eighteens, go men each—none less than 50—made up of all nations, I am sorry to say many Americans."
"We were captured on the 11th, carried into port the 12th, the 5 passed our declaration; our papers sealed up and sent to Cadiz. On the 19th, Mr. Mumford and myself arrived safe at Cadiz, each in perfect health: where we now are waiting our condemnation, which we expect will take place soon."
"My conduct through the whole of this disagreeable business seems to have met the approbation of every American, together with that of our consuls, who flatter me with its meeting the approbation of all whom it may concern. I have given the French consuls here, a true representation of their barbarity, together with a list of every thing they robbed me of, and have their promise that my wearing apparel shall be restored. I have not much hopes of recovering any of my property, for they are much enraged against me for contending with them so long. Many on their side were killed, as appears by their own account, and they always make their loss as favorable as possible. My return home is uncertain." Adieu.
ALEXANDRIA, July 27.
The Schooner Cornelia, Capt. James Crowdhill, of this port, was unfortunately captured on the 17th of June, about 65 miles to the Eastward of Surinam River by a French privateer sloop, called, the La Imposture, commanded by citizen Baptist Malvin, belonging to Cayenne. The citizens of the United States must have lost by his captures, on the lowest calculation, the sum of 80,000 dollars. The privateer is American built, and has not the smallest appearance of being armed. She however, carries six 6 pounders and one long French 18 pounder, which carries an English 24 lb shot and runs on a slide. It can be fired on either side, or as a stern or bow chase. Her bottom is white, sides yellow, and upper works black and yellow. But does not appear to have been painted for the last 12 months; her sails are very low and weak, so that any armed vessel laying her close aboard would be almost sure of conquest. She frequently lays at anchor on the coast with a number of prizes round her, so that the American vessels may mistake her for a Dutch or Dane. It is hoped that this description may be of service to commanders of vessels in that trade.
Malvin had determined to fit out the brig George, as a privateer, to mount 14 guns; and if the Cornelia failed to his liking she was also to be fitted out. He is a man of considerable property, and so well acquainted with the coasts, & that he is enabled to do considerable injury to our commerce. The French keep 2 corvettes, of 20 guns each, with a considerable number of men; but capt. Crowdhill is of opinion, that a very small American force would keep the coast clear of privateers. No dependence is to be placed on the Dutch, as almost all their vessels of war have been sent home.
The day after capt. Crowdhill was captured, Malvin made him and Mr. Nicolls, who was supercargo of the brig George a present of the Schooner John, including, al-
so her officers and seamen; but previous to this she had been plundered of every thing that was valuable. Capt. Crowdhill being short of water, carried the Schooner into Surinam, where she was claimed by the capt. and supercargo, and accordingly given up. In return for his carrying the vessel into that place, he was given two barrels of beef and one of flour, with some gralles to use on his passage home.
Capt. Crowdhill feels himself bound in duty to return his thanks to capt. Sandford and Mr. John Moore, for their humanity and friendly attention on his arrival at Surinam. Capt. Henderson of the London Packet, of Baltimore, with true American philanthropy, offered capt. Crowdhill any assistance he might stand in need of, supposing that he had been plundered; but Malvin had taken nothing but his papers, and amongst them his certificate of naturalization.
Mr. Richard Nicolls, who was taken in the brig George, intended to sail in the brig Favorite for Baltimore, unless prevented by the watchfulness of the corvette which lay at Surinam and the commander of whom had determined to capture all American vessels he could fall in with.
RICHMOND, July 20.
Clayborne [of this state] and Clopton, (both belonging to the band) had occasion, during the last session of Congress, to address their constituents by letter. The abilities of either singly, being inadequate (as it would seem) to the task, they club'd talents, and produced one, which answered the purpose. Clayborne sent his to the people of Brunswick and other counties in that district; and Clopton forwarded his to those of New-Kent, Henrico, &c. while each flattered himself, no doubt, that the distance would prevent a discovery. A citizen of this place, was reading one of them some time afterwards to a few acquaintances, as a letter from Mr. Clopton, which he premised he had procured accidentally, and intended to preserve as a curiosity. A gentleman of Mecklenburg happened to be present, and after hearing the letter read, observed that it came from Mr. Clayborne, not from Mr. Clopton; for that the former was his Representative, and had transmitted him one of the same kind. Thereupon he was shown the signature of Clopton, but having good grounds for his assertion, he put his hand into his pocket, and drew out Clayborne.
The two letters were then compared, and proved in every respect verbatim, except the signature. Yet did many of our fellow citizens; honest and respectable citizens too, with a knowledge of this circumstance, give their suffrages at the last election, in favour of these co-partners in composition, in preference to General Marshall and Mr. Goode, whose talents and integrity are acknowledged throughout the state.
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For Port Republicain,
THE SHIP ORONO, Richard Stites, master, Mounting 12 six and nine pound cannon, men answerable, burthen about 360 tons, will sail 10th inst.—For freight or passage, apply to the captain on board, at Vine street wharf, or to Thomas & John Ketland, August 1
NOTICE,
To the Creditors of Joseph Thomas.
THE meeting of Creditors which was intended to be held to-morrow is postponed until further notice.
The Assignees not having been able to get the information they expected from one of the Western Counties is the cause of postponement.
SAMUEL W. FISHER, } Assignees. And Wm. BUCKLEY, }
N. B.—Those indebted are earnestly requested to make immediate payment, otherwise their accounts will be put in suit. August 1.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS Malt's FOOTMAN & CO. have assigned all their property both real and personal, to the subscribers, in trust, for the benefit of their creditors; Therefore all persons who are indebted to said firm, or to Richard Footman, or Richard S. Footman, prior to the 23d March, 1799, are requested forthwith to make payment or they will be immediately put in suit, and those who have claims against them are desired to exhibit them properly attested, to either of the subscribers. SAMUEL PRICE, } Assignees appointed. SAMUEL VORKE, } Sd by the Court. Philadelphia, July 31, 1799.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I have applied by petition to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Northumberland for the benefit of the insolvent act, and they have appointed the 4th Monday in August to hear me and my creditors at the court in Sunbury, at which time and place they may attend if they think proper. July 3. 1799.
JACOB BESSER. q1aw3v
CONTINUATION OF
Late Foreign Articles
VIA NEW-YORK & BOSTON.
FRANCE.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY. 6 Prairial, May 25.
General Seberer to the Executive Directory.
CITIZENS DIRECTORS,
The minister of war has made known to me the choice which you have made in my person of inspector general of the French troops stationed in Holland. I thank you, Citizens Directors, for this new mark of confidence with which you have been pleased to honor me; but I pray your permission to decline its acceptance. I am outrageously calumniated both as a minister and a general. I owe to my country, to your choice, to my honor and reputation, thus attacked, a complete justification against the heavy charges accumulated on my head. In a few days, a public account of my administration, during the five first months of the 7th year, shall be laid before you. It shall be corroborated by all justifying documents necessary to authenticate and confirm its veracity. Health and fraternity. (Signed) SCHERER.
PARIS, 27 Floreal, May 16.
Eymard, the Ex-civil Commissioner at Turin, has written from Chambery on the 8th instant, to the following effect:—We were obliged to re-pass Mount Cenis, with the French constituted authorities, the Legislative Body and Directory of the Cisalpine Republic. One of the Cisalpine Directors, and several of the Deputies, dined with me on the 6th, and I treated them in the name of the Executive Directory of the French Republic. We drank to the invincible courage and the sure triumph of the friends of liberty.
The Ambassador Rivaud arrived here yesterday with two Cisalpine Directors; two more of them are expected, and the fifth has gone over to the enemy.
A numerous convoy from Bourdeaux has entered the river Loire. It fortunately escaped the pursuit of a large frigate and four privateers belonging to the English. They write from Nantes, that another convoy bound for Bourdeaux has not been so fortunate; and they mention the loss of five or six of their vessels taken by the English privateers.
28 Floreal, May 17.
All the petitions of whom the Cisalpine Directory, as well as several other constituted authorities of that republic were composed, arrived at Grenoble on the 8th. A guard of honor was appointed to attend them during their residence there.
The sitting of the Council of War appointed to try General Championet, has, in consequence of the demand of his official defender, Citizen Blaqué, been fixed at Briançon.
On the 12th instant, Citizen Lezean, Chief Agent of the Helvetic Republic, shot himself with a pistol charged with two balls. The balls have been extracted from his head and he has been carried to the hospital de l'Unité.
The Baron de Stahl, the Swedish minister here, has obtained liberty from his court to return to Sweden.
The Prussian minister at Hamburgh left that city on the 1st inst. in consequence of the hostile dispositions of Paul I.
The second Russian army entered the Hungarian territory on the 25th April.
The mail from Lyons to Paris which arrived yesterday, was attacked near Tartare, and the dispatches carried off by a band of 25 robbers.
TURIN, May 4.
For these five days a vast number of citizens are crowding into this Commune from Milan and other parts of Italy, while great numbers are leaving this place for France. The head-quarters have been here since the 2d, and on their arrival Citizen Mullet terminated his official business, and shut up his offices. Every article and effect of the most valuable kind here, as well as at Milan, has been sent to France. The mails, carriages, and waggons employed on the occasion have been innumerable. It was reported the night before the last, that the French were about to evacuate this city, and that the banditti intended to plunder us. All the inhabitants put lights in their balconies and in their windows, and during the night and the next day strong patrols kept order in the streets. Yesterday and to-day the shops were shut up. Several corps are on their march to Pignerol, which is the general rendezvous, and where the Cisalpines and a body of our troops are stationed. Yesterday morning about 40 individuals, mostly Ex-Nobles, were arrested, in order to be sent out of the country, and the cidevant Prince de Carignan was this day sent to France. Some Members of our Municipality have fled, and are already re-placed. May 6.
General Moreau, after having caused the administrations that were most for the active service of the war, and the different depots, to be removed back towards France, collected all the troops that were in Piedmont united them to the army which he commands, and is marching to meet the army of Naples.
The head-quarters of the French continue this day and to-morrow at Tortona. General Grouchy, who commanded the division of Piedmont, is at the head of the Cavalry belonging to the army.
LUCERN, May 9.
We learn that after an obstinate action fought with the insurgents, 3000 of them were left on the field of battle, and the re-

mainder of their army, to the number of 2000 men, made their escape into Italy by St. Gothard.
BASLE, May 9.
The attack of the Austrians on the Grisons were favoured by the defection of about 25 men belonging to the 48th demi-brigade. They went over to the enemy the day before, and led them on the attack.
LAUSANNE, May 10.
Yesterday evening the gallant General Delmas arrived here from Italy: he is wounded, and can hardly walk. All the news from the Vallais states, that the insurgents have been defeated in every point, and that the country is restored to tranquillity.
AUGSBURG, May 9.
According to the last letters from Padua, the French having received considerable reinforcements from the armies of Rome and Naples, are making a serious diversion on the Lower Po, and threaten not only the corps of General Klenau, in the environs of Ferrara, but also that which forms the blockade of Mantua. Some Austrian and Russian troops were in consequence of it, been dispatched to reinforce those bodies, and to cover the rear of the Imperial army. The Gazettes of Genoa and Piedmont state, that since the 30th of March, General Macdonald, at the head of 30,000 men, was proceeding by forced marches to the Po, after having left French garrisons in Naples, Capua, and Rome, which were, in conjunction with the National Guards of Republics, to defend the South, while Generals Moreau and Macdonald were to attack with their united forces, the Allied Army in the North of Italy.
GRENOBLE, May 13.
The crowds of refugees from the Cisalpine Republic and Piedmont, flying into the Southern departments of France are so great, that they cannot find a sufficient number of guides and mules to pass Mount Cenis. The mule drivers are paid as high as fifty louis for a carriage. We should not be surprised at this emigration, nor entertain any serious apprehensions on account of it. A general permission for that purpose has been granted by General Moreau, and it is to be presumed, that the advantages resulting from sending away considerable number of idle mouths from a country which affords few provisions, must be very great to the army.
LONDON, June 1.
Weekly Retrospect of Politics. From the General Evening-Post.
Uninterrupted success continues to reward the bravery of our imperial allies on the continent. Since the commencement of their combined operations, they have never had occasion to abandon any enterprise that they had undertaken or meditated, nor have they once experienced a failure in any attempt. With unexampled perseverance, and patience under fatigue, the imperial armies have every where followed up the advantages they have acquired; and have pressed so closely on the enemy as to give him neither time to rally, nor opportunity to manoeuvre with a view to reinforcements. Indeed, the ground that has been regained from the French in so short a space of time is, we believe, unexampled in the history of any nation.
About the middle of April, the French under general Macdonald began their retreat from the British county in the kingdom of Naples, in consequence of orders brought to them overland; about ten days afterwards an English force, under the command of captain Hood, of the Zealous, landed and took Salerno, a sea port twenty-seven miles from Naples; and the English continuing to march forward, the enemy wholly evacuated that kingdom on the 25th, with such precipitation as to leave behind them both their magazines and their booty. We know that insurrections are almost general in the ecclesiastical states, through which the French must pass; their march will therefore be attended with infinite obstacles. The people of Tuscany have sent a deputation to the allies, inviting them to rescue them from the French exactions; and we understand, that an army has been sent to Genoa, with a view to the cutting Macdonald's retreat from Lower Italy. Pizzighone surrendered to general Keim on the 19th May, and Suwarow has advanced upon Piedmont, and taken Tortona, one of the strong chain of fortresses that the French probably look to as the barrier to protect France itself. The Russian general, however, who affords no breathing time to the fugitive republicans, has marched against Turin, where the utmost consternation and dismay universally prevail, as well among the soldiery as among the people.
June 3.
The celebrated Korobebue, it is said, has quitted Vienna, and is now on his way to England.
The dread of the Piffory, says a London paper, has nearly suppressed all the Public Gaming Houses in the metropolis; but Private Play among some parties is deeper than ever; and for this there is no remedy but the old one—ruin!
May 17.
Lord Bridport has sent an express to Lord Cornwallis, to inform him of his being on the western coast of Ireland; and of his having stationed his frigates of observation to the north west of Urris Head, to prevent the enemy from landing in any quarter without previously risking an engagement.
Letters from Waterford mention that a large enemy's ship has been deserted on Dungarvon and that sky rockets had been seen in the air which were supposed to be signals made from the coast for the enemy. All the troops were immediately put under
arms and remained so during the whole night.
Letters from admiral Dickson's fleet, dated the 8th inst. state that it then continued to cruise off the Texel; and that it had on the preceding day, been re-inforced to ten sail of the line and several frigates.
The Director of 64 guns, capt. Bligh, reconnoitred the enemy's force in the harbor which she sustained to consist of ten sail of the line and some smaller ships, the whole of which appeared ready for sea.
Two Spanish ships of the line and frigates, that had arrived at South America from Cadiz, are said to have captured five English ships, richly laden.
DUBLIN, June 4.
Yesterday, several of those deluded wretches, who were seduced by United Irishmen to become malcontents in this country, in which they might have enjoyed happiness and tranquillity, were shipped from Dublin, where they will be kept tranquil in the army of that country, with abstinence from whiskey, and smart flagellation if necessary.
Several have been shipped in a similar manner from different quarters of the country. Those that show any incorrigibility in Prussia, are to be sent to the mines, from whence they can never return.
BELFAST, June 7.
The French fleet, of 19 sail of the line, with the six from Carthagena, and the ill-conditioned Venetian ships they might find at Toulon, could not in all exceed 30. We have eight at Palermo, 2 at Minorca, one that may be spared from the blockade of Malta, one which commodore Troubridge sent back from Alexandria. Lord St. Vincent can detach eight of his squadron, as soon as he is joined by the five under admiral Whitfield, in all twenty. Besides we have four Portuguese ships, two Neapolitans and three or four Russians, which will altogether make us equal in number to the French and Spaniards.
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, August 1.
In our paper of Monday last, we published a few particulars of the unhappy fate of a part of the crew of the schooner Nautillus , from this port to Curraçoa. We have since seen capt. Fuller, the bearer of the information, who says that he saw the men spared by the murderous privateersmen, and was informed by them, that after an engagement of an hour and an half, capt. Dixon was boarded, and, for his manly resistance, they first inhumanly run capt. Dixon through the body, and though not dead, plunged him into the deep! after which they stabbed the first and second mates, and two seamen, threw them down into the forecastle, and shut it up, where they were left to perish by loss of blood, heat and suffocation. He adds, that capt. Dixon, finding their bloody intentions, patrically entreated them to spare his life, as he had a family in New-York, whose subsistence depended on his industry. It was, however, useless to urge arguments to the sanguinary monsters—they replied, he should die for the resistance he had made, and immediately commenced the horrid massacre.
Who that is not dead to ordinary feelings of human nature, can avoid execrating acts so atrocious?—Astonishing as it may seem, we shall not be surprised to observe it JUSTIFIED by the scribblers of the Aurora , Argus , &c. If their bardblood does not rise to this, they will probably deny it, and adduce the erroneous account respecting capt. Kempinevidence; to support their scepticism; but possessing the evidence we do—the respectable testimony of capt. Fuller—we cannot hesitate to avow our implicit belief of the fact. [N. Y. Gaz.]
On Tuesday a Dinner was given at the Tontine Coffee-House, by the Chamber of Commerce, to the Gallant TRUITON.
Extract of a letter from Belfast, dated June 7.
"To such an unexampled state of prosperity has the Linen Manufacture risen in Ireland, that cloths which used to sell at nineteen pence per yard, sold this day in our market for three shillings and one penny."
"How happy, comfortable, and contented, should such prices render our weavers and manufacturers? What country in Europe can afford greater incentives to industry and peaceable demeanor in its inhabitants of all ranks? Whoever wishes to interrupt or destroy such comforts, deserves the execration of Ireland as an enemy to mankind."
A gentleman who arrived in town yesterday morning from Middletown Point, informs, that he passed a sloop on FIRE, to the southward of Staten Island, with her mast overboard, and her bowsprit some distance from her—no person could be discovered on board. The above sloop was bound out, but being on fire put back.
NORFOLK, July 27.
By the arrival of the schr. Kitty , capt. Williams, on Thursday, 6 days from Bermuda, we have been favoured with papers to the 3d inst.—we here subjoin the only paragraphs worthy notice.
Bermuda, July 13.
The Lynx sloop of war, captain Hall, which failed for Halifax last Saturday, immediately gave chase to the American ship Pegasus , Concklin, from Cadiz and New-York, bound to Vera Cruz, with brandy, oil dry goods, &c. which she brought in the next day as prize. The Lynx failed again for Halifax on Tuesday evening, after seeing the prize in safe. The Pegasus is well armed.
Yesterday arrived the privateer ship Lord Hawkebury , captain Nash, from a cruise
with a Spanish brig from La Guira for Coruna, laden with Cocoa, &c. &c. A Spanish Bishop and five priests were passengers on board.
Last week the privateer Experiment capt. H. Frith, came in with a rich Spanish prize from Cadiz, bound for Vera Cruz, laden with quick silver, dry goods, &c. &c. which she fell in with to the southward after a cruise of a few days.
CHARLESTON, July 27.
To the Merchants, Master vessels, and pilots Charleston.
The superintendent of the Light-House establishment at Charleston deems it necessary to notify the Merchants, Masters, of vessels and the pilots, that last night the Lantern and wood work of the inside of the Light-House as by accident unfortunately burnt; the walls of the building however standing, will in the day, still be a leading mark to the Pilots and Masters of vessels. In consequence of this there can be no light shown immediately, but the superintendent will lose no time in endeavouring to have a temporary light fixed on the top of the old walls, with all possible dispatch, and measures no doubt will be speedily taken by the United States, to have it rebuilt, and a good light established again.
Daniel Stevens Superintendent. Charleston, July 22, 1799.
On Thursday last was argued before Judge Bee, the federal district Judge for the district of South-Carolina, a motion, made by Mr. Ward, on a Habeas Corpus, to bring up the body of Nathan ROBIN, in order that he might be delivered up to the British consul, by virtue of a requisition made under the 27th article of the treaty of amity and commerce with Great-Britain.
Mr. Moulttrie and Mr. Ker opposed the motion, on several grounds, but particularly on that of the prisoner being an American citizen, and therefore entitled by the constitution of the United States, to a trial by a jury of his peers; and also that the crime with which he was charged, (that of being concerned in the mutiny on board the Hermione British frigate) was committed on the high seas, within the jurisdiction and cognizance of the United States.
Yesterday his honor the judge pronounced his decree, for delivering up the prisoner to the British consul, in the course of which he observed, that it was immaterial, whether the person was an American citizen, or not; he was equally within the purview of the treaty, and therefore the court was bound to deliver him up, the treaty being the law of the land.
The United States frigate, United States , Commodore Barry, and George Washington , capt. Fletcher, were off the bar yesterday, with Pilots on board. The United States brought 50 Artillerists to garrison Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island, they were landed from one of the pilot boats there yesterday.
BOSTON, July 26.
Yesterday arrived at Salem, capt. West, in a vessel from Gibraltar. He was left there June 6—and has probably brought News—but none had reached Boston, when our paper was put to Press.
In addition to the Importation by the Barque Triton , from BREMEN,
PRATT & KINTZING,
RATE RECEIVED,
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New Theatre.
PROPOSALS in writing for Renting the New Theatre will be received until Thursday the 15th of August next, by the agents of the proprietors thereof. Persons applying are hereby informed that the agents consider it necessary to bind the lessee or lessees to perform not less than Twenty weeks in each Season, and that Theatrical Exhibitions shall commence on or before the Second Monday in November in each year.
By direction of the Board of Agents, JAMES GIBSON, Agent & Secy. august 1. 3w15A
Several good Nurses WANTED.
FIVE or SIX capable NURSES may meet with immediate Employ at the public ALMS-HOUSE.
On producing satisfactory recommendations—Married Men and Women would be preferred. Persons acquainted with suitable characters, are particularly requested to send them without delay to LUKE W. MORRIS, or CHARLES PLEASANTS, Committee of the Managers. july 27 det
TO LET.
And possession given the 7th of next month A Three story Brick House, with a good kitchen and cellar, in Second-Street near to the New Market. Enquire of THOMAS GREAVES, No. 72 Walnut-Street. july 27. 3w2w
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST 2.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes 6 per Cent, Deferred 6 per Cent, Three per Cent, BANK United States, North America, Pennsylvania, Insurance comp. N.A. shares, Pennsylvania shares, 8 per Cent Stock, Do. Scrip with the five instalments, Do. the 5th instalment only, East-India Company of N. A. per Land Warrants.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
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JACOBIN DILEMMA.
THE report of the King of Spain's political conversion, through the mediation of General Suwarow, is fast gaining ground among the lesser fry of the Democrats; with whom the question now is—“If Don Thomas the Chief Justice should turn around along with his diplomatic son in law, the King of Spain, whom shall we vote for at the next election for our Chief Magistrate? Israel! Coxe! Dallas! Blair! M'Clenaghan! or Lloyd of Newgate?” !!!
By letters from Lisbon, to the 1st of June, we learn that all the artifices employed by the Directory, to impress a belief of the criminality of the House of Austria, in the execution of the two Sansculottes, on the 28th April, had entirely failed. The people of France, and particularly those of Paris, openly charged the act upon the Directory.
FROM THE COFFEE HOUSE BOOKS.
The United States, Commodore Barry, has sprung her bowsprit and put into Norfolk.
[The United States was destined to return from Charleston to Norfolk, for a new bowsprit, at the time of her departure from this port, there being a difficulty in obtaining a suitable piece of timber here.]
A letter from Kingston, dated the 8th inst. received by the Montezuma, says—“Accounts are just received from Jeremie, inform, that a desperate battle has been fought between the armies of Toussaint and Rigaud in which Rigaud, was defeated with great slaughter and himself wounded.”
Other accounts from Hispaniola state, that Rigaud occupied Gonaives and Petit Trou. At the latter place, all the Whites are said to have been massacred.
Toussaint's party, (the Negroes) are denominated “Aristocrats;” that of Rigaud, (the mulattoes) “Republicans.” The latter have exercised the most unheard of cruelties upon such of their enemies as have fallen into their hands.
The death of the POPE, says a late English paper, is not announced in any way to gain credit; yet it is by no means improbable, considering the indignities he has lately suffered, and the hardships he has endured. If it be so, there fell the last pillar of the greatest political edifice the world ever beheld!
CINCINNATI, July 18.
Of late there has no information been received of the Indians committing depredations on our frontiers.—It seems they have relinquished the idea of killing captain Hamilton and family, who still lives on his farm.
CHAMBERSBURG, July 25.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in Easton, to his correspondent in this town, dated July 19.
“One of the principal arguments used here in favor of Mr. McKean is, that a probable effect of his election will be the return of the seat of government to Philadelphia.”
Gazette Marine List.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Destination/Status. Includes Ship London, Henrietta, Schr. Yeatsman, Snow Abigail, Brig Amiable Addel, Gilliman.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Destination/Status. Includes Flora, Florida, Schr. Fanny Bridger.
Arrived and fired a salute the British ship London, Ropes, from Liverpool, sailed from the former to Port-au-Prince the 16th, and latter place the 20th May. June 29, lat. 46.50, long. 48.43, spoke the brig Duncan from R. Island, bound to Bristol, out 17 days. 23d, spoke the brig Mary from Portland, bound to Liverpool, out 17 days, in lat. 43. 28, long. 54. 10, all well. Same days, ship William and Jane from Wisbecket bound to Liverpool, all well.
Left some time since,
THROUGH mistake, at the Office of the Subscriber, a bundle of YELLOW MOREEN. The owner is desired to apply for it to SAMUEL H. SMITH.
july 29 3w2d
ARRIVED.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Origin. Includes Brig John, Hannah, Obeah, Sebr. Dove, Brig Nancy, Reed.
The ship Gambrel , arrived at Hamburg, 27th May, from this port.
Ship Charlotte, Justice , from Norfolk, has arrived at Cork.
Yesterday sailed from this port, and left Sandy Hook at 3 o'clock P. M. with a fresh breeze at W. S. W.
The ship Eagle , Cooper, for Virginia.
Brig Ceres , O'Conner, for Cadiz, Gibraltar and Malaga.
Brig Nancy , Taylor for Cadiz.
Union, Burke, for New Orleans.
David and George, for Kingston, Jamaica.
Brigs Lord Duncan , Overend, for St. Vincent.
And another brig, name not recollected.
Norfolk, July 27.
The Retaliation captured again!
Last evening arrived in town, capt. Joseph Gandy, 14 days from St. Bartholomews; by him we are informed that 10 days ago, to windward of St. Bartholomews, the U. S. sloop of war Merimack , fell in with and captured the Retaliation French privateer, just out of Guadaloupe, with 150 men on board.
The United States ship Ganges , has also taken and sent into St. Bartholomews, the brig Little George , of Boston, 31 days out from Bourdeaux, bound to St. Thomas, her cargo was selling at St. Bartholomews.
** The Editor of this Gazette, having received several letters expressing a desire to be ascertained of his intention to continue in his present occupation, takes this opportunity to mention, that he has relinquished his design of declining it, and that the Gazette of the United States will still be continued as heretofore by JOHN WARD FENNO.
A court of common pleas held at Union town for the county of Fayette, the fourth Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred, and ninety nine, before the Judges of the same court—
On the petition of JOHN WILSON, praying that the act of Assembly providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment after delivering up his estate for the use of his creditors, may be extended to him; the court appoint the first day of next term to hear the petitioner and his creditors, and order that he give his creditors public notice hereof in Fenn's Philadelphia paper and in Yunt and Brown's Baltimore paper, for one week, ending at least four weeks before the day of hearing, and that he also give to John Gillespie and Jacob Aikart personal notice in writing to be served at least fifteen days previous to the hearing.
By the court; EPHRAIM DOUGLASS, Proth'y august 2 det
Eighty Dollars Reward.
BROKE out of the PRISON for the City and County of Philadelphia, on the Night of the 31st July, 1799, the following described felons.
DANIEL HENDERSON.
An Irishman, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, full round face, dark hair, stout made, has a down look and fair complexion; was convicted in the county of Berks.
CHRISTIAN SHARPE, Alias JOHN THOMAS.
A native, of Dutch parents, about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, straight well made, long visage, heavy eye brows, down look, a large heap of hair, dark brown, which he wears quashed down to his wall; was convicted in Cumberland county.
JOHN STRATTS, Alias JOHN SOTO.
A Spaniard, about 30 years of age, five feet 10 inches high, well made, fair complexion, black frized hair, which he wears quashed; was convicted at Pittsburgh.
Went off also, at the same time a certain MARTIN KNOVLES, well known in this city, who was apprehended on the day of his escape for committing a burglary at the House of J. G. Koch—The above reward will be paid for the delivery of the above named persons at the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, or on being secured in any Jail in the United States, or twenty dollars for either of them.
PHILIP EDWARDS, keeper. Philadelphia Prison, august 3. codjw
35 casks of 6d. and 8d. NAILS, and 4. 4. 1-2 and 5 inch SPIKES, entitled to drawback, for sale by
PETER BARKER, & Co. [No. 149, High-Street. codjt
One Hundred Dollars Reward
For the Thief, and Ten Dollars for the Horse,
STRAYED or stolen on the night of the 31st ult. out of the Pasture of the subscriber near Frankford, a Light Bay Horse, about 15 hands high, six years old, a natural Trotter, black mane and Tail, and small snip, good carriage, thin breasted and apt to cut; any person who will prosecute the Thief to conviction shall receive the above reward or Ten Dollars to return the horse.
ISAAC W. MORRIS. Who has for sale a gentle Coach with blinds. august 4. qdjt
ADVERTISEMENT.
PURSUANT to a Decree of His Swedish Majesty's Court of Justice in the Duchy of Pomerania, Philip Frederick von Platen, formerly lieutenant in the Prussian army, being absent since the year 1777, or his eventual heirs unknown, are hereby summoned to come in, personally, or by attorneys sufficiently informed, before the said court, in the space of a year, or at least on the 21st day of May, 1800, being the appointed term, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, or to give faithful notice of their lives and dwelling places, to the court, or in default thereof, the said absent will be declared to be dead, and his eventual heirs will be excluded their rights, and thereupon the property hitherto administered will be adjudicated to the brothers of the said absent.
His Swedish Majesty's Court of Justice at Greifswald.
Greifswald, the 21st day of March, 1799. (50) 40 wick 2w

FOREIGN ATTACHMENT. NOTICE is hereby given that a Foreign Attachment has been issued by the General Court of the Territory North-west of the river Ohio, at the suit of John Williams, Charles Williams, and Matthew Ernes, against the Lairs and Testaments, Goods, Chattels and Effects, Rights and Credits of Levi Munsell, and that unless the said Levi Munsell appear by himself or attorney and give special bail to answer the suit of the said plaintiffs, judgment will be entered against him by default, and the property attached will be sold for the satisfaction of all creditors who shall appear to be justly entitled to a demand thereon, and who shall apply for that purpose. DANIEL SYMMES, Clerk of the General Court. Cincinnati 21st Nov. 1798. } July 23
FOR SALE, Glasgow Works & Farm, Situat in Montgomery county, about one mile and an half from Pottstown. THE Farm consists of upwards of eight hundred acres of land, about two hundred and fifty of which is woodland; a large proportion excellent watered meadow, besides clover fields, and a good orchard—There are about 135 acres of good wheat and rye now in the ground; 35 acres of Indian corn and 15 of oats; from sixty to seventy tons of hay are made annually; the fences have been repaired within the last three years with twelve thousand new chestnut rails, none of which were made on the place. The Works consist of a forge for the manufacturing of bar iron, well manned; a tilt hammer; a grit mill with two pairs of stones, one pair of them burs, with rolling screen, &c. a saw mill, and Smith's shop, the whole in good order. There is a sufficient flock of cord wood now coming to supply the works for one year, and the Subscriber will engage to furnish with it a convenient distance, as much more, to be cut next winter, making together two years stock from this time. Near the works is the dwelling house large and roomy, and commanding an extensive view; a barn, stables for a number of horses, wash, smoke, ice, and milk houses, of stone; and two gardens inclosed with stone walls, with a sufficient number of houses for the accommodation of workmen, and a large stone coal house. These has also been lately built a two-story dwelling house for a tenant who works part of the farm. The purchaser can be accommodated with wagons, horses, and every other kind of stock, necessary for carrying on the business. About one fifth of the purchase money will be wanted, and the remainder in yearly installments. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. James Rowland, no. 23, north Second Street, or to the Subscriber on the premises. JOSEPH POTTS, Junr. July 8 3aw3w
TO BE SOLD, TWO new frame two Story Houses pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post-Tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and coach house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN McCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13. cost
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, the certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four 5th 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 marked and distinctly marked as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury
Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTEED. FROM the Marine Barracks, corner of Fifth and Thirteenth-streets, in the City of Philadelphia, the 28th day of this instant. Two Marines, by trade Tailors, one John Crawford (the second name of his deflection) five feet seven inches high, fair complexion, hair cut close, dark eyes, slim built.—The other, Hilary Bishop five feet six inches high, ruddy complexion, lardy built, a remarkable ring worm on the left of his hip—(Went off in uniform.) N. B. They took with them one brown cloth Coat, one blue cloth Coat, and many other articles not known at present. H. W. BURROWS, Major Commandant of Marine Corps May 29.
To be Sold or Exchanged, FOR Property within twelve miles of the City of Philadelphia, and on the Bristol Road; A beautiful and very highly cultivated F A R M. For particulars, see the office of C. Le Labouche du Plaisir, No. 23 South Third Street. June 29.
42 Hds of Richmond TOBACCO, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE BY Peter Barker & Co. No 148, High Street 5 mo. 18 cost
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Jedidiah Snowden deceased, are requested to make payment to either of the subscribers, and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. ANN SNOWDEN, Administratrix. ROBERT SMITH, } Executors. ISAAC SNOWDEN, } July 8 2aw4w
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the Rev. Gilbert T. Snowden deceased late of Cranberry in the State of New Jersey, are requested to make payment to the subscriber, and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. ISAAC SNOWDEN, Administratrix. July 8 2aw4w
TO BE LET, A Large Commodious Cellar, Under Friends Meeting House, in Key's Alley. Apply at LEONARD SNOWDEN'S, No. 130, North Front Street. 7 mo : 6 cost
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale. Coffees, } Ballas, } Mamoudies, } Taffaties, } Colicoes, } Psena, } Romal and } Handkerchiefs. Mulmul The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES. N. B. Many of these Goods may be printed to be printed to advantage in this country. May 16 3awtf
DONATION LANDS.
Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the subscribers authorised by law will sit as a Board at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the afternoon, to hear and determine all unsatisfied Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next. JOHN DONALDSON, Comtr. SAMUEL BRYAN, Regt'r. PETER BAYTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of } Pennsylvania, May 15, '99. } (16) d1w (m.w.f.s if)
Valuable Property for Sale, A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no 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, next door to the premises. march 5 twah fast
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the late Joseph Henry Foster, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and all persons having demands against said estate, are desired to furnish their accounts to the subscriber. Christian Claudy, Admin'r. July 15 w & f. 3w
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY.
A N Excellent three story Brick House, situated at the corner of 7th and Race-streets; the house is about 35 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the fourth 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins Jeha Steinmetz esq. on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Biberly Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grame Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers; the house is now occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation: there is fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now
TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. Feb 7 thick
TERMS FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT Of the American War, in 1775, to the present time, INCLUDING The Reports of Heads of Departments, of Committees, and other Official and Private Papers of that Body, now first permitted to be made public. THE work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new neat type, in large octavo. Each volume will contain above 500 pages, neatly bound and lettered. Uniformity in size, paper, and binding, will be observed throughout the work; so that, while the subscribers become possessed of a valuable record, an ornament may be added to their libraries. The price to subscribers will be 2 dollars, 75 cts. per volume, in boards, and 3 dollars, whole bound, but, as the publisher does not intend to print more than the number subscribed for, a considerable rise on the price may be expected to non-subscribers. Each volume will contain about one third less of letter-press than the original edition; but, as the publisher is not yet enabled to determine the extent of the Private Journals, which he may be allowed to make public, he cannot ascertain the number of volumes which will comprise the work. Payments to be made on delivery of each volume. Subscribers will have it at their option, either to subscribe for the whole of the Journals, up to the present time, or to those only of the Old Congress prior to the organization of the Federal Government.
IN all countries, the proceedings in the commencement of their governments, are lost in darkness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public records, and the attention of the nation, in these rude ages, being called off from their domestic concerns, to engage in wars and conquest. Of what immense value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days? Time, that destroys every thing, enhances the value of well authenticated public records, and renders them almost invaluable. It is hoped, that American will, therefore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in transmitting to posterity the labours of their ancestors—founders of the Columbian nation. The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and propriety. The following will show the support it has already acquired: "Philadelphia, June 15, 1798." "To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States." "The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia." "Respectfully & justly," "That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public records; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies, that Congress will, in their wisdom, render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as so enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorials may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves." Thomas McKean, John D. Cox, Charles Heath, Samson Levy, T. Rofs, Wm. Moore Smith, John Read jun., William Tilghman, John F. Miller, Joseph B. McKean, John Beckly, W. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Ingersoll, Jasper Moylan, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Lewis, James Gibson, M. Keppel, Moses Levy, Robert Porter, George Davis, John Hallowell, James Oldden, Walter Franklin, James Milnor, John C. Wells, John L. Leib, Alexander L. Dallas, Joseph Reed, Thomas Willing, Samuel M. Fox, John Nixon, Robert Waln, Robert H. Dunkin, John Ewing, Jun. Edward Pennington, Hilary Baker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell Septimus, Claypoole James Cruftshank, Mathew Carey, Henry K. Helmsch, Peter Da Haven, John Dunlap, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armistong, Samuel H. Smith, John Penno. "True copy from the original Memorial, presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798." "WILLIAM LAMBERT, for "JONATHAN W. CONDY, CLERK." "RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorised and directed, to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for four hundred Copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Folwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the same in print, as may be necessary to complete the same." JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved, March 2d, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. may 20. 1awtf
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTEED FROM the barracks at Reading, in the night of the 5th July, 1799, the following soldiers in the 11th regiment in the service of United States. Thomas Britton Booth, a private, born in Chester county, 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches and 3-4 high, dark complexion, brown eyes and long black hair which he commonly wears tied close to his head, by occupation a farmer; he is a stout, good looking fellow, and considerably marked with the small pox, is much addicted to liquor, and very full of industry uniform except his hat—it is expected that he will change his drs. as he stole a plain round hat and a number of citizens' clothes. Also, James M'Nallen, born in the county of Antrim, in Ireland, 36 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches and 1 1/2 high, fair complexion, grey eyes, short brown hair, which is very thin upon the crown of his head, of thin visage and a very pleasant countenance; by occupation a farmer, and was drafted in full infantry uniform. The above reward and reasonable expenses will be paid to any person who shall apprehend and confine in any jail, or deliver to any officer in the service of the United States, the above described deserters, or ten dollars and expenses for either of them. LEWIS HOWARD, Lieutenant 11th United States Regiment Reading, July 7 (10)
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscriber, having obtained letters of Administration on the personal Estate of John Morton, late of Cecil County in the State of Maryland, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, on the 6th day of August next, at the town of Warwick, in said county and there that a dividend of the assets in hand, may be made agreeable to law. REBECCA MORTON, Admin'r. Warwick, July 2. July 5] 3aw6A.
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Burlington, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark. THE excellence of this road, the popularity of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brantwick, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Through-Fare 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 is, beyond all comparison, the best. It preterits none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little - if at all 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 Burlington, where it stops to Breakfast; from Burlington it goes through Newtown to Pennytown to dinner; from Pennytown through Hopewell, Millstone, Boundbrook, 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 Bardin, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John Streets, to B. Many, no. 48, Courtlandt, corner of Greenwich Street, 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 14 lbs. of 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 unknown to other lines of stage, they think must meet with general approbation. 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 eliminates 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 dislike 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 cannot 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 heady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent sober 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 chicane or influence is practised 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 spoke of with the highest satisfaction. JOHN MCCALLA, Philadelphia JOSEPH THORNTON, } THOS. PAUL, Burlington } JOSEPH THORNTON, } NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, } JACOB KESLER, } JOHN MOREHEAD, } J. KILLMAN, near Millstone } ELLAS COMBES, } R. SANBURY, } ISAAC RAWLE, } ROBERT PEARSON, } June 22. end of
Notice is Hereby Given, THAT the Officers and Crew of the Constellation will receive their prize money for the capture of the French Frigate L'Esperance, by Captain CHARLES BIDDLE, No. 243, Market-Street, or HENRY DENBRIDGE. July 12 d1w
An excellent Stand for Business
FOR SALE, And possession immediately given. THAT valuable stand for business at the head of Chester-Kent county, Maryland consisting of a brick Store-house, 20 feet by 60, two stories high, three rooms on a floor, well apportioned for business, two twenty feet rooms for the reception of grain, and a counting room, and three rooms for goods, with an excellent cellar under the whole, completely garnered off for salt and pickling pork, with a log corn crib adjoining, 10 feet by 40—This stand is situated in the town of Chester and most advantageous part of the town for business and the prospect of returning good crops of wheat in the country around the head of Chester will tend to make it more desirable to those inclined to purchase. For terms, apply to Messrs. Levi Hollingsworth & Son, Philadelphia, or the subscribers near the premises, GEORGE V. MCANN W. THOMAS. P.S.—If the above property is not sold in three months from this date, it will be rented. July 9 d8w
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTEED from the Rendezvous, corner of Front and South Street, on the 21st instant, GEORGE GALLAGHER, born in Doe-run Chester county, Pennsylvania, aged 23 years and 3 months, five feet nine and a half inches high, swarthy complexion, black eyes, his hair is black and grey mixed, has the dial of a Chester county man. He had neither coat or waistcoat on when he went off, has been employed as a Laborer about this city. Whoever apprehends said Defter and delivers him to me at the Rendezvous in this city, or at Head Quarters in Bristol, shall receive the above reward. SAM. R. FRANKLIN, Lieutenant 10th U.S. Regiment. July 24 d9w
WILLIAM COBBETT
HAS JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE 1 DOL. 50 CENTS) THE BAVIAD AND MEVIAD. By WILLIAM GIFFORD, Esquire. To which is prefixed, A POETICAL EPISTLE TO THE AUTHOR By an American Gentleman. [In introducing this celebrated work to the Gentlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavored to give it a dress proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amusement and delight it is intended. No expense has been spared in the publication; and I flatter myself that the work does not yield, either in paper or print, to any one ever published in America.—This edition has an advantage over some former ones, as it contains by way of notes, the minor productions of the author; and, it has an advantage over every other edition, in the Poetical Epistle, which is prefixed to it, and which must be extremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it is a proof that there are Americans who have the taste to admire, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Geniuses of other nations. Some Copies have been sent on to Mr. Songerville, Maiden Lane, New York, also to Mr. Hill, Baltimore, and to Mr. Young, Charleston. Copies will be sent to Nisbet and other places, as soon as occasions offer.] May 28
Samuel Miles, jun'r.
Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged according to law. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIUS COMEGYS, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, } Feb. 14. 3awtf
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 Duman 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, 1793 (11) aw
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale
SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Siple and Mr. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—to acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water stages for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land stages for New-York within half a mile; any person inclined to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-Street, or No. 161, South Second-Street. June 1.
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