Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-12-21 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1649.
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 21, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
FOR DRY GOODS.
Monday Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65 South Front-street. Tuesday Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City Auction, No. 73 South Front-street. Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 18, High-street. Wednesday Forenoon—Peter Benfon, No. 74 South Third-street. Thursday Forenoon—Edward Fox. Afternoon—John Connelly. Friday Forenoon—William Shannon. Afternoon—John Connelly. Saturday Forenoon—Peter Benfon.
Marshals Sales.
United States, Pennsylvania District. By virtue of a Writ of venditioni exponas, issued out of the Circuit Court for the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District of the Middle Circuit, and to me directed will be sold at public sale at the Marshals Office in Race Street No. 117, on Saturday the 30th day of December inst. at 12 o'clock at noon, two elegant engraved Copper plates of Shakespeare, one plate of Harmony, Bartolozzi, one plate of prudence, do. one plate of meekness, do. one plate of beauty, do. and one plate of Harveilhonic do.—Seized and taken in execution as the property of William Bampfylde Freeman, and John Nicholson, Merchants, trading under the firm of Freeman and Company, and to be sold by William Nichols, Marshal. Marshal's Office December 18th 1797.
Marjoor's Sales.
United States, Pennsylvania District. By virtue of writs of venditioni exponas, issued out of the District Court of the United States, and to me directed, will be sold at public sale at the Merchant's Coffee-House, in Second Street, on Wednesday the 27th day of December inst. at 6 o'clock in the evening, all that piece or parcel of meadow ground, situate, lying and being in the township of Palmyra, and county of Philadelphia, on the road leading to State Island Ferry, containing about fifty-four acres and three perches, whereon are erected a two story brick dwelling, out houses and a barn; also one other piece or parcel of meadow ground, situate in the said township and county, and nearly on the opposite side of the said road to the said ferry, containing sixteen acres, three quarters and a half of a millenium, and lot or piece of ground situate on the north side of High Street, between 5th and 6th Streets, in the city of Philadelphia, containing in front on High Street, thirty three feet, and in length or depth two hundred feet, bounded east by property of Hannah Pemberton, north by South Alley, west by property of William Bell, and south by High Street aforesaid. Seized and taken in execution as the property of Henry Seckel, and to be sold by William Nichols, Marshal. Marshal's Office, December 15, 1797.
To be Sold at Public Vendue.
(If not before disposed of at private sale) On Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Twenty-Six Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty acres of LAND, in the State of New-York, between the northern bounds of Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna, now, or late in the townships of Hamden and Warren, and county of Montgomery. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue credit of one, two and three months, will be given, on interest and good security. Dec. 4.
To be Sold at Public Vendue.
(If not before disposed of at private sale) On Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Forty Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Nine acres of LAND in Green county, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, on the Waters of Fifth and Wheeling Creek, and ten Mile Run. These lands are fertile, well timbered and abound in coal; they were sold ten years ago for 50. per acre, patented early in 1787, except 3000, which were patented in 1793; the greatest part of them were surveyed in 1793. This tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very convenient water carriage—about 19 miles from the town of Washington, and from 14 to 16 from the villages of Greenburg and Wheeling. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue a credit of one, two, and three months will be given, on interest and good security. Dec. 1.
WANTED.
A LARGE PARCEL OF Scantling and other Lumber, Suitable for House Building; Also a quantity of Stone & Bricks, I am ready to enter into contracts for the above articles—a reasonable time may be allowed for preparing them; and cash shall be paid either in advance, or upon their delivery, as may be agreed on.—Apply to the Subscriber, House-Carpenter, Lombard-street, No. 2. John Crean. December 10.
STOLEN
Out of the subscriber's office a large blue cloth cloak, half worn. The inside of the Collar is faced partly with scarlet velvet and partly with scarlet cloth, and it has a silver hook and chain as a fastening. A suitable reward will be paid for restoring it. WILLIAM MEREDITH No. 111 South 3d Street. Dec. 16.
TO LET.
A Front Room, suitable for an Office or Counting house, with a large Cellar. Any person who may rent the above, may (if required) be accommodated with Board and Lodging in the same house. Enquire at no. 180, South Front, near Pine Street. December 13.
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP ARAB, THOMAS DONOHUE, Master, Ready to sail—Can accommodate a few passengers.
For Surinam and Curacoa,
THE BRIG George Washington, JOHN DEVEREUX Master. For Freight, or Passage, apply to STEPHEN KINGSTON, No. 46 Walnut, or 33 Dock-street, Who has a few Boxes of Bloom and Mucacat Raisins, and Gin in Pipes. December 18.
For Savannah,
(To sail on or before Sunday, the 24th inst. unless prevented by the ice) The fast sailing Ship Swift Packet, Patrick Gribben, Master. HAS excellent accommodations for passengers. For Freight or Passage, apply to N. & J. Frazier, no. 95, South Front Street. Who have for Sale, received by the said ship, New RICE, in whole and half tiers. On THURSDAY next, the 10th inst. At the Tontine Coffee-House in New-York, Will be Sold without reserve, the Ship SWIFT, Burthen two hundred and ninety tons, a remarkable fast sailer, launch built, and well found. Inventory to be seen on board, at the Old Slip, or at no. 178, Pearl-street, New-York. December 16.
For Amsterdam,
The Ship FARMER, JOHN MCCOOL, Master; WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, or passengers, apply to the master on board, at Walnut Street wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE. Who is Landing, out of the said ship, from Bordeaux, and For Sale, Claret in hds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in cases, of a superior quality Fontinac, } Wines in cases Sauterne, } Lunille, } Prunes in boxes november 24.
For LONDONDERRY,
THE BRIGANTINE SUKEY, WILLIAM WHITTEN, Master. A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons, to sail with all convenient speed, a great part of her cargo engaged—now lying at Willing and Francis's wharf. For freight or passage, apply to the captain, or JOHN SKYRIN, Landenberger's wharf. Who wants to Charter. A VESSEL of about three hundred tons. november 7.
For Sale or Charter,
The Snow GOOD HOPE, WILL carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Pragers & Co. No. 151, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine. november 7.
For Liverpool,
The copper bottomed Ship Hamburg Packet, Captain SILAS SWAIN. A large proportion of her cargo being ready to go on board, is expected to sail on or about Sunday, the 3d of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. november 22.
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CHISHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers—Sails on the 10th of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to ROSS & SIMSON. Who have to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. november 18.
RUNDLE & LEECH,
Have just received, and have for Sale, at no. 9, Walnut-street, Liverpool and St. Ubes SALT Do. best house COALS Queens' WARE in cases, assorted Bourdeaux BRANDY of an excellent quality Do. CLARET in cases, do. THEY HAVE ALSO For SALE or CHARTER, THE SHIP PEGGY, Burthen 225 tons, in excellent condition, and may be sent to sea with little expense or delay. LIKWISE, THE BRIG WILLIAM, Burthen 201 tons, november 16.
For Charleston,
THE SHIP VENUS, Lying at the wharf of Messrs. Perot & Co. She will take Freight on very low terms, and sail the first opening.—Apply to the master on board, or to Jos. Anthony & Co. December 18.
Fresh Raisins.
A Small cargo, just arrived, and now landing at Chestnut Street wharf, from the sloop Yarrow, capt. Haskell, consisting of Kegs, Boxes and Jars. A few Jars of excellent Grapes, and sacks of soft shelled Almonds.—Apply to the Master on board, or to Jos. Anthony & Co. December 19.
PHILIP NICKLIN & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Stores on Walnut Street Wharf, Havannah Sugars, white and brown 25 hds. Jamaica do. 3000 pieces of broad Nankens Imperial Tea, in quarters and eighths of chests. Quicksilver in tubs Madeira Wine in pipes and hogsheads Teneriffe Wine in pipes Old red Port Wine in hogsheads Sail Canvas, assorted, No. 1 to 8 8 cases of Manchester Goods, consisting of Dimities, Muslins, Ginghams, Thicksets, Corduroys, &c. 200 crates Queens' Ware, assorted Nails, assorted Black quart Bottles Yellow Ocre in casks A quantity of writing Slates, slate Ink Stands, &c. 100 quarter casks Gun Powder They have also for SALE or CHARTER, The ship MOLLY, burthen 340 tons, a good vessel, and completely fitted. The brig AMAZON, burthen 1300 barrels, may be ready for sea in a few days. The whole of the above vessels to be seen at Walnut Street Wharf. november 10.
Wanted to Charter,
A British vessel, fifteen hundred to two thousand five hundred barrels burthen. Apply to Peter Blight, WHO HAS FOR SALE, Choice Red Port Wine in pipes and hogsheads, and old London Particular Madeira, fit for immediate use, in pipes. december 20.
FOR SALE, AT
WM. YOUNG'S Book Store, No. 52, Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street, REPORT of the Committee of the House of Representatives of the United States, appointed to prepare and report Articles of Impeachment against WILLIAM BLOUNT, a Senator of the United States, impeached of high crimes and misdemeanors, made in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives, authorizing the said Committee to sit during the recess of Congress, and instructing them "to enquire, and, by all lawful means, to discover the whole nature and extent of the offence whereof the said William Blount stands impeached, and who are the parties and associates therein." Printed by order of the House of Representatives. december 20.
NOW LANDING,
From on board the ship Farmer, lying at Harper's Wharf, Claret in hds. Ditto in cases Sauterne Wine in do. For Sale, apply to John Whiteside & Co. No. 138, Market-street. Also, on hand, Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Fine old Antigua Rum A few cases of Claret, of a superior quality, november 29.
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 hds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. november 9.
James & Richard Smith,
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their store to No. 54, South Front Street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods, Many of which are just imported in the Clothier, William Penn, &c. &c. Oct. 27.
NOW LANDING,
At South-Street Wharf, The Cargo of the Ship Concord, Captain Thompson, from Batavia. About 200 tons first quality Java Coffee (the whole having been selected) 80 tons Java Sugar, in canisters and bags 20 legures of old Arrack Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. Who also offers For Sale, Just landed from ship Amity, from Jamaica, 200 hds. Jamaica Sugar, and 170 do. do. Rum. november 23.
Canal Lottery---No. II.
WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at WM. BLACKBURN'S Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-Street—Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for registering and examining in these, the City of Washington, No. II. and Pateron Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries authorized by law in any of the States of the Union. N. B. The business of a Broker, in buying and selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities, discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by WM. BLACKBURN. november 15.
NOTICE.
To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF, and EDWARD FOX'S Engagements IN consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within sixty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. December 15.
NOTICE.
THE Creditors of the Estate of Walter Stewart deceased, are requested to meet on Monday next at 6 o'clock in the evening at the City Tavern—The business upon which they are to deliberate being of great importance they are requested not to fail to give their attendance. Dec. 15.
WANTS A PLACE,
As coachman, a black Man, who can produce the best recommendations. Enquire of the printer. Dec. 16—d3t
LANDING,
From on board the ship Cleopatra, Samuel Newell, commander, from London, 60 tons of the best clean Russia HEMP 60 casks of bottled BROWN STOUT. For sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street. Willings & Francis. Oct. 31.
Just arrived,
From Port-au-Prince, and for Sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-street, 642 hogsheads, 82 tiers 523 barrels 646 bags Prime Coffee Willings & Francis. Oct. 28.
FOR SALE, BY
Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut Street, A cargo of choice Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st and 2d proof, just landed 250 bales of Bourbon cotton of a superior quality 9 do. Surat, do do A quantity of heavy black pepper in bales Bourbon Indigo of the first quality High proof Jamaica spirits Old London particular Madeira wine } In pipes & do. market do } qr. casks. New England rum in hogsheads Genuine Holland Gin in pipes Claret in cases Spermaceti candles and train oil Prime Boston beef Choice Halifax Salmon in barrels and half barrels Do. Herring in do do Best Boston Mackerel in barrels of the fall fare New-England row-fish A few tons of Russia cordage Russia feather beds Clover and Timothy seed in sacks Long whale-bone No. 1, 2, and 3, Boston sail duck A few cases first quality Hyson tea Carolina rice in whole and half tiers and An invoice of Dutch hollow glass ware. november 8.
New-Theatre,
December 11, 1797. THE MANAGERS particularly request the concurrence of the public in the abolition of a custom, which has hitherto obtained, of giving a way or disposing of RETURN CHECKS at the Theatre. They are aware that gentlemen are unconscious of any wrong done to the interest of the institution by this practice, from a general, though mistaken idea that Checks are the representatives of a right to so many seats in the Theatre, during an Evening's Entertainment, and transferable at will; when in fact, they were never intended as more than tokens by which the Door-keepers are enabled to ascertain with the least trouble to the parties, that they themselves have been before in the Theatre, or paid for their admission. Independent of the injury the Managers sustain, such a practice encourages a crowd of idle boys and other disorderly persons to surround the doors of the Theatre, to the corruption of their morals and the great annoyance of the Audience. It has also been the source of two evils of no inconsiderable magnitude; one is, that sometimes very improper company is by these means admitted; and the other, that owing to Checks passing into dishonest hands, they have been frequently counterfeited to a large amount for the purposes of Sale. This statement will, it is respectfully hoped, induce the Public to discourage such a traffic; and the exertions of the Managers will, if thus assisted, easily prove adequate to its entire abolition. WIGNELL & REINAGLE. December 13.
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher,
AT THEIR STORE, No. 513, corner of Arch and Front Streets, HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannels Ditto fancy romall Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicat silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurrehs Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankens, and New shells best Hyson Tea Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 hds. Glass are, assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. november 28.
Alphabetical List of Duties,
Payable by law on all Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, imported into the United States—latest edition, to be sold by JOHN ORMEROD, no. 41, Chestnut-street. Dec. 16—d
TO BE SOLD,
Or Exchanged for Property in the Country, That three story Brick House, No. 137, north Third Street. Apply at the office of this Gazette. nov. 29—wks:w
Delaware and Schuylkill Canal.
An adjourned meeting of the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal, is to be held at their Office on Tuesday evening (19th of this instant December) at 6 o'clock, P. M. precisely, of the usual attendance is requested, on matters of the utmost importance, relating to certain propositions for the more expeditiously completing the work, and obtaining the aid of the Legislature and the Corporation of the City, for introducing a copious supply of water into the same. WM. MOORE SMITH, Sec'y. December 14.
Insurance Company
OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an Election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the company's Office, on Monday, the eighth day of January next, at 11 o'clock. SAM. W. FISHER, Sec'y. December 14.
A Fifty Dollar Bank Note,
Of the Bank of the United States, was lost on Saturday last, between the Bank of the United States and the Horse market—If an honest person has found it, and will leave it with the Printer hereof, they shall be handsomely rewarded. December 11.
Bank of North America.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 8th of January next, at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. December 11.
Delaware and Schuylkill Canal.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the election for President and Managers, for the ensuing year, will be held at the company's Office, on the first Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock, A.M. WM. MOORE SMITH, mw&f[ms] December 11.
Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the election for President and Managers for the ensuing year, will be held at the company's Office, on the first Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock, A.M. mw&f[ms] Dec. 11.
JUST RECEIVED,
(via New-York) AND NOW OPENING, BY GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third Street, An extensive and general assortment of HABERDASHERY, viz. Bell London mist Pins Gallons and Ferrers Common do. do. Worsted Bindings, assorted colours Makemize's super patent Imperial, diaper, and white chapel Needles Thread Tapes Nuns Thread no. 6 to 40, regularly assorted White Edgings Little do. no. 120 to 500, regularly assorted Black and coloured Chincle Ribbands Coloured do. Satin and figured do. Black sewing Silks Black Velvet, 1-4 to 1-2 Silk and cotton Wires Velvet & pelon Satins Do. do. Ribbands French Cambric Shirt Moulds and Wires Plain gift and plated Black brush Feathers Buttons And a complete assortment of Goods, suitable to the present and approaching season, at reduced prices. Dec. 6.
THE PARTNERSHIP OF
Richard & James Potter, Is this day dissolved, by mutual consent. All persons indebted to the said firm, are requested to pay the same to either of the subscribers; and all persons having any demands against them, are requested to send their accounts for settlement. Richard Potter, James Potter. December 9.
The Subscriber intends to make
application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of A. B. No. 204, dated July 11, 1797, the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM, Richmond, Dec. 1, d6w
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, } RUM. St. Vincents, } 300 cases RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27.
Chocolate and Mustard,
of a superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder; Taunton and Burton Ale; London Porter; red Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard-Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baizes, a variety of colors; a bale of Fustians, Shawls, &c. for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, fourth Front-street, m.&th[13]. nov. 27.
Imported (via New York) on the
ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut Street, between Second and Third Streets, the following articles. Maharahonges Charcones Dorens Chintz and Calicoes Dacca worked mulling Gillis Romals Bandannos Millas & Penafasos Chafia Romals Blue cloth Hair ribbon Multi Mullhankercfies Palampores Patna do. Banares Opium Lesser Cardinum Seeds. Samuel Wilcox, tuth[34] november 27.
FOR SALE,
A Team of five excellent Horses, with a Wagon and Gears. The Horses are all young, strong, true to the draught, and capable of hauling as great a weight as most in the country. The Wagon and Gears are strong, and in good order. Apply to ROBERT GREEN, West Town, Chester county, octo Thomas Fisher, No. 142, S. Second Street, Philadelphia 11 no. 2, eod w.

SINKING FUND.
The following Report of the Secretary of the Treasury to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund (which formed a part of the Report of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund laid before the Legislature of the United States on the 5th instant) we doubt not will prove highly interesting particularly to such of our readers as are interested in the Public Funds; we, therefore, have obtained a copy of it for publication:
REPORT.
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully reports to the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund,
THAT no purchases of the Debt of the United States have been made since the date of the last report to Congress, on the sixteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six; and that the sums heretofore purchased, amount to two millions three hundred and seven thousand six hundred and sixty-one dollars and seventy-one cents, for which there have been paid in specie the sum of one million six hundred and eighteen thousand nine hundred and thirty-six dollars and four cents, as will more particularly appear from the document hereto annexed, marked A.
That exclusive of certain reimbursements to the Bank of the United States, which were reported to Congress on the twenty-fifth day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, the following sums have been applied towards the discharge of the principal Debt of the United States, during the present year.
1st. To the second installment of the six per cent. Stock, bearing a present interest, which, pursuant to the act entitled "An act making further provision for the support of public credit and for the redemption of the public debt," passed on the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, and the act in addition thereto passed on the twenty-eighth day of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six, became payable on the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, the sum of
Dollars 641,674 76
2d. To the payment of a loan, obtained of the Bank of New-York, pursuant to the act entitled "An act making provision for the payment of certain debts of the United States," passed on the thirty-first day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six.
320,000 00
3d. To the payment of part of a loan obtained of the Bank of the United States, pursuant to an act entitled "An act making further appropriations for the military and naval establishments and for the support of government," passed on the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five.
260,000 00
4th. To the payment of part of a loan had of the Bank of the United States, pursuant to an act entitled "An act authorizing a loan of two million of dollars," passed on the eighteenth day of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four.
300,000 00
5th. To the payment of premiums which fell due in the present year on the loan of two million of guilders obtained in Holland, on the ninth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four, being two hundred thousand guilders, estimated at forty cents per guilder.
80,000 00
6th. To the payment of the installment of one million of guilders in Holland, which fell due the present year, pursuant to a contract dated June the eleventh, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two, estimated at forty cents per guilder.
400,000 00
Amounting in the whole to Dollars 2,001,674 76
The Secretary has not yet received official information that the installment last mentioned has been actually discharged, but he considers the fact as certain, as it is known that sufficient remittances had reached Amsterdam, and that the Commissioners had engaged that the reimbursement should be effected on the first day of September last.
The payments before enumerated have been made out of the following funds.
1st. The proceeds of six hundred and twenty shares of the capital stock of the Bank of the United States, which have been sold in pursuance of the act entitled "An act making provision for the payment of certain debts of the United States," the proceeds of which have been placed in the Treasury, as appears from the proceedings of the accounting officers herewith transmitted, marked B, showing the dates and particulars of the said sales.
Dollars 304,260 00
2d. The proceeds of eighty thousand dollars of the six per cent. stock authorized to be constituted by the act before mentioned, which have been sold and placed in the Treasury, as will appear by the proceedings of the accounting officers of the Treasury herewith transmitted marked C, showing the dates and particulars of the said sales.
70,000 00
3d. The Interest fund, or the sums which accrued upon the stock purchased and vested in the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund in trust for the United States, as particularly stated in the documents hereto annexed, marked D.
89,159 57
4th. The fund arising from the payment of debts, which originated prior to the present Constitution of the United States, also particularly stated in the document marked D 2.
10,274 38
5th. The funds arising from established Revenues, and appropriated for the reduction of the debts of the United States, being for the period, and in reference to the objects contained in this report.
1,527,980 81
Making in the whole a sum equal to the reimbursements before-mentioned, Dollars 2,001,674 76
The growing produce of the Interest Funds, the receipts for sales of Lands in the North Western Territory, together with the sums received and expected from the established Revenues, are estimated by the Secretary as sufficient for the reimbursement of two installments of Loans heretofore obtained of the Bank of the United States, which will fall due at the close of the present year, amounting to four hundred thousand dollars, and to the reimbursement of the third installment of the six per cent. stock, bearing a present interest; a statement of the amount and application of the said funds will be exhibited to the Board with the next report.
All which is most respectfully submitted, by
OLIV. WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
Treasury Department, November 30th, 1797.
(A.)
Statement of the Purchases of Public Stock by the Agents to the Trustees named in the act for the Reduction of the Public Debt.
   Total amount of stock purchased by the agents to the Trustees, as pr. report to the House of Representatives dated 16th December 1796. Six per Cent. Three per Cent. Deferred Stock. Amount of the several species of Stock. Monies expended in purchasing debts.     907,816 64 511,860 63 887,984 44 2,307,661 71 1,618,936 04   I do hereby certify that the Trustees named in the acts for the reduction of the Public Debt, have credit on the books of the several Stocks at the Treasury of the United States for the sums above stated in the several columns of six per cent. stock, three per cent. stock, and deferred stock, and the amount thereof being public debt extinguished by their purchases is two millions three hundred and seven thousand six hundred and sixty-one dollars and seventy-one cents, for which the sum of one million six hundred and eighteen thousand nine hundred and thirty-six dollars and four cents in specie, was paid from the public Treasury from the following funds, viz:   Surplus duties to the end of the year 1790. 957,770 65 439,016 12 401,072 90 631,786 16 1,471,875 88   Loan of 2,000,000. 434,901 89 353,604 95 31,731 94 137,588 66 1,471,875 88   Interest on stock purchased & redeemed. 226,263 50 115,195 57 70,055 79 118,008 92 522,925 55   312,860 28   1,618,936 04 907,816 64 511,860 64 2,307,661 71  
Treasury Department, Register's Office, Nov. 21, 1797. JOSEPH NOURSE, Reg.
(B.)
A particular account of the Sales of six hundred and twenty shares in the Bank of the United States, being a part of five thousand shares subscribed to the said Bank by the United States, under the act of incorporation, dated the 25th Feb. 1791, and which the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund sold under the authorities contained in the "Act making provision for the payment of certain debts of the United States, passed the 31st May, 1796."
   Date of Sale. To whom sold. Drawers of Notes. Indorsers. When due. No. of Shares. Rate per cent. Place resld.     1797. April 1 Samuel Sterret Samuel Sterret T. & I. Keland & George Harrison 7977 June 10 8,160   Ditto Ditto Willings & Francis & George Harrison 10 8,160 20 p. cent   Ditto John Leamy J. Crawford & Co. & W. Knox & Co. 10 15,840 100 advance.   Ditto Francis & John West N. & I. Frazier & Nesbitt & Co. 13 7,860   Ditto Ditto John Donaldson & Nesbitt & Co. 13 8,160 Ditto   William Bingham William Cramond Willings & Francis & William Bingham 12 14,400 30 Ditto   Willings & Francis Willings and Francis W. Bingham & Willings & Francis 12 60,000 125 Ditto   Henry Kuhl Henry Kuhl Frederick Kuhl & George Simpson 11 4,800 10 Ditto   Thomas Willing Thomas Willing William Bingham & George Willing 13 7,680 16   Joseph Anthony. Joseph Anthony Robert Smith and A. C. Dawes 13 380 6 Ditto   Ditto Joseph Anthony, jun. Brown & Joyes & J. Anthony & Co. 13 2,500   David Jackson David Jackson H. & S. Johnson & Co. & R. Smith 14 5,000 10 25 p. cent.   John Coles William Cramond L. De Noailles and J. C. 17 12,500 25 Ditto   John Vaughan John Vaughan John Miller & Co. & William Bell 17 5,000 19   John Steinmetz John Steinmetz Jno Steinmetz & J Ball & A Zantinger 17 10,000 20   Comfort Sands Comfort Sands H and I Johnson & Co. & I Clason & Co. 18 12,500 25   John Miller & Co. John Miller, jun. & Co. Robert Smith & Co. and J. C. Stocker 19 7,500 35   John Vaughan John Vaughan Samuel Sterret, Rofs and Simpson 20 5,000 10   Charles Baring, jun. Charles Baring, jun. S. Delany and George Latimer 20 5,000 10   John Ashley John Ashley John Ashley and Peter Blight 23 10,000 20   George Harrison George Harrison Charles Baring, jun. and P. Blight 23 10,000 20   T. & J. Keland T. & J. Keland W. Read and Co. J. W. Francis 23 10,000 20   Philips, Cramond & co. Philips, Cramond & co. Rofs and Simpson 20 10,000 20   John Donaldson John Donaldson Simon Walker and J. Ashley 24 10,000 20   Henry Phillips Henry Phillips John Travis and Willing and Francis 24 1,500 3   John Travis John Travis Edward Millnor & James Crawford 24 10,000 20   Samuel Ward Samuel Ward P. Nicklin and Co. and I. Waddington 24 10,000 20   John Atkinson John Atkinson Philips, Cramond & Co. R. Smith and Co. 24 10,000 20   H. & S. Johnson & co. H. & S. Johnson & co. W. Constable and J. Shaw 25 25,000 50   H. and S. Johnson and Co. 27 6,500 13   27 6,500 12  
187 shares at 480 dollars, 137,760 Dollars 304,260 620
335 ditto at 500 166,500 E. E. G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
620 304,260 Exd. JOHN GIBSON.
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Account of Sales of Six per Cent. Stock made by the Bank of New-York for Account of the United States.
   Date. Amount. Rate.     1797. Mar. 1. Eighty thousand dollars of six per cent. stock sold this day to the New-York Insurance Company at seventeen shillings and sixpence in the pound, one half payable in cash, the other half in sixty days. 70,000   Bank of New-York, March 1, 1797   CHA. WILKES, Cash.  
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Statement of Monies arising from Interest on Stock transferred to the United States, being the amount drawn by the Agent to the Trustees for the redemption of the public debt, pursuant to the act of the 8th of May, 1792, and agreeable to a statement made at the Treasury, No 8512, dated January 4th, 1797, viz:
   Date. Amount. Rate.     March 31, 1796, 22,122 35   June 30, 22,134 16   Sept. 30, 22,769 12   Dec. 31, 22,133 94   89,159 57  
Eighty nine thousand one hundred fifty-nine dollars and fifty-seven cents. Treasury Department, Reg. Office, Nov. 21, 1797. JOSEPH NOURSE, Reg.
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Statement of Monies arising from the payment of Debts which originated prior to the present Constitution, being the amount drawn by the Agent to the Trustees for the redemption of the public Debt, pursuant to the act of the 3d March 1795, and agreeable to a statement made at the Treasury No. 8512, dated January 4th, 1797, viz:
   From Messrs. Furman and Hunt for balance of their account in the Quarter-Master General's Department 5 94   From Robert Townsend Hoe, for damaged tobacco sold by the Commissioner of Loans in the State of Virginia on public account 37 44   From Edward Carrington, late Deputy Quarter-Master General, received by him for public property sold 1,846 85   From ditto, for so much received by him from the estate of George Webb, late Receiver of Taxes in the State of Virginia 1,330 62   From James Lovell, late Receiver of Continental taxes for the State of Massachusetts, being the balance due by him 1,999 79   From Edward Carrington, late Deputy Quarter-Master General, received by him in part of a balance due by Erasmus Gill and Company 375 00   From ditto, received by him for public property sold 629 34   From Rufus King, administrator to the estate of John Alsop, deceased, on account of sundry balances due by said Alsop and others 2,871 15   From the estate of Thomas Huggins, deceased in part of a balance found due by him as late Assistant Commissary of Purchases in Maryland 1,178 25  
Ten thousand two hundred seventy-four dollars and thirty-eight cents.
Treasury Department, Reg. Office, Nov. 21st, 1797. JOSEPH NOURSE, Reg.
PHILADELPHIA DISPENSARY.
Account of Receipts and Expenditures for the last year.
   Receipts. £. s. d.     THE receipts of the institution from December 19, 1796, to December 15, 1797, are as follows, viz:   In annual contributions, 317 17 7   A life contribution, 12 10 0   Peter Brown's donation, 2 5 0   Dividend of Bank Stock purchased last year, 12 0 0   £349 12 7  
   Expenditures. £. s. d.     The expenditures are as follows, viz:   House expenses and medicines, 110 12 11   House-rent, 75 9 0   Apothecary's salary, 112 10 0   Stationery, 5 4 2   Balance due the Treasurer last year, 14 15 8   Balance remaining in the Treasurer's hands this year, 31 9 10   £349 12 7  
Account of Patients admitted, &c. &c.
   Admitted. Number.     The number of Patients who have been under the care of the Philadelphia Dispensary from December 1, 1796, to December 1, 1797, is 340   Remaining under care from last year, 35   Admitted since last year, 505   Of whom the number Cured, is 428   Died, 28   Relieved, 13   Discharged Irregular, 14   Removed, 47   Remaining under care, 30   450  
Having thus performed the grateful task of rendering our annual statement to the humane patrons of the Dispensary, we should be deficient in our duty to the distressed objects of our charity, if we omitted to solicit a continuance of support, and to remind the public in general, that, from the nature of the institution, additional contributions are always necessary.
A brief attention to economy has enabled us to do much good with small funds, and the expenses of the present year have been unusually moderate; yet we cannot expect this will continue to be the case; as the timely and benevolent provision made by the Board of Health for the indigent sick during the late awful calamity, has considerably lessened the number of patients, as well as the expenses of the Dispensary.
Subscriptions and Donations will be thankfully received, as usual, at John Clifford's, the Treasurer, No.

miral de Winter, I dispatched the Rose cutter at three P.M. on the 12th (11th) inst. with a short letter to you immediately after the action was ended.
I have now further to acquaint you, for their lordships information, that in the night of the 10th inst. after I had sent away my letter to you of that date, I placed my squadron in such a situation as to prevent the enemy from returning to the Texel without falling in with them.
At nine o'clock in the morning of the 11th I got sight of capt. Trollope's squadron, with signals flying for an enemy to leeward; I immediately bore up, and made the signal for a general chase, and soon got sight of them, forming in a line on the larboard tack to receive us, the wind at N.W. As we approached near, I made the signal for the squadron to shorten sail, in order to connect them; soon after I saw the land between Camperdown and Egmont, about 9 miles to leeward of the enemy, and finding there was no time to be lost in making the attack, I made the signal to bear up, break the enemy's line, and engage them to leeward, each ship her opponent by which I got between them and the land whither they were fast approaching. My signals were obeyed with great promptitude, and Vice-admiral Onslow, in the Monarch, bore down on the enemy's rear in the most gallant manner, his division following his example, and the action commenced about forty minutes past 12 o'clock.
The Venerable soon got through the enemy's line, and I began a close action, with my division on their van, which lasted near two hours and a half, when I observed all the masts of the Dutch admiral's ship to go by the board; she was, however, defended for some time in a most gallant manner—but being over-pressed by numbers her colours were struck, and admiral de Winter was soon brought on board the Venerable. On looking around me, I observed the ship bearing the Vice-admiral's flag was also dismasted, and had surrendered to Vice-admiral Onslow; and that many others had likewise struck. Finding we were in 9 fathoms water, and not farther than five miles from the land, my attention was so much taken up in getting the heads of the disabled ships off shore, that I was not able to distinguish the number of ships captured; and the wind having been constantly on the land since, we have unavoidably been much dispersed, so that I have not been able to gain an exact account of them, but we have taken possession of 8 or 9 more of them had struck, but taking advantage of the night, and being so near their own coast, they succeeded in getting off, and some of them were seen going into the Texel next morning.
It is with the greatest pleasure and satisfaction I make known to their lordships the very gallant behaviour of Vice-admiral Onslow, the captains, officers, seamen and marines of the squadron, who all appeared animated with a truly British spirit, at least those that had an opportunity of seeing.
One of the enemy's ships caught fire in the action, and drove very near the Venerable; but I have the pleasure to say it was extinguished, and she is one of the ships in our possession. The squadron has suffered much in their masts, yards and rigging, and many of them have lost a number of men, however, in no proportion to that of the enemy.
The carnage on board the two ships that bore the Admiral's flags has been beyond all description; they have had no less than 250 men killed and wounded on board of each ship; and here I have to lament the loss of capt. Burgees, of his Majesty's ship the Ardent, who brought that ship into action, in the most gallant and masterly manner, but was unfortunately killed soon after. However, the ship continued the action close, till quite disabled. The public bore left a good and gallant officer in capt. Burgees, and I, with others, a sincere friend.
Capt. Trollope's exertions and active good conduct in keeping sight of the enemy's fleet until I came up, have been truly meritorious, and, I trust, will meet a just reward.
I send this by captain Fairfax, by whose able advice I profited much during the action, and who will give their lordships any further particulars they may wish to know.
As most of the ships of the squadron are disabled, and several of the prizes dismasted, I shall make the best of my way with them to the Nore.
I herewith transmit you a list of killed and wounded on board such of the squadron as I have been able to collect; a list of the enemy's fleet opposed to my squadron, and my line of battle on the day of action.
I am, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant, ADAM DUNCAN.
A list of killed and wounded on board the ships of Admiral Duncan's squadron in an action with the Dutch fleet on the 11th of October, 1797.
Venerable—13 seamen, 2 marines, killed; 6 officers, 52 seamen, 4 marines, wounded. Total 77.
Monarch—2 officers, 34 seamen, killed; 9 officers, 78 seamen, 12 marines, wounded. Total 136.
Bedford—2 midshipmen, 26 seamen, 2 marines, killed; 1 lieutenant, 37 seamen, 3 marines, wounded. Total 71.
Powerful—8 seamen, 2 marines, killed; 4 officers, 74 seamen and marines, wounded. Total 88.
His—1 seaman, 1 marine, killed; 2 officers, 18 seamen, wounded. Total 23.
Ardent—2 officers, 35 seamen, 6 marines, killed; 8 officers, 85 seamen, 11 marines, 3 boys, wounded. Total 150.
Agincourt—None killed or wounded.
Belliqueux—2 officers, 20 seamen, 3 marines, killed; 3 officers, 63 seamen, 12 marines, wounded. Total 103.
Lancaster—3 seamen killed; 2 officers, 13 seamen, 3 marines, wounded. Total 21.
Triumph—25 seamen, 3 marines, 1 boy, killed; 5 officers, 50 seamen and marines, wounded. Total 84.
OFFICERS KILLED.
Monarch—Mr. J. P. Tindall and Mr. Finley, midshipmen.
Ardent—Captain Burgees, Mr. Michael Dunn, master.
Belliqueux—Lieut. Robert Webster, Mr. James Milne, master's mate.
OFFICERS WOUNDED.
Venerable—Lieutenants Clay and Douglas, Lieutenants Chambers of the marines, Mr. Stewart, midshipman, Mr. Brown, pilot.
Monarch—Lieutenant Retailik, Lieutenant Smith of the marines, Mr. George Maffie, Mr. Benjamin Clement, Mr. Daniel Sherwin, Mr. Charles Slade midshipman, Mr. John Chimley, master's mate.
Bedford—Lieutenant Keenor.
Powerful—Lieut. Jennings, Mr. Mel. Jones, boatswain, Mr. Daniel Rogers, midshipman, lieutenant Walker of the marines.
His—Lieutenant Charles Rea of the marines, Mr. Simon Frazer and Mr. John Walker, midshipmen.
Ardent—Lieutenant James Rose, lieutenant John Sobriel, Captain Cuthbert of marines, Mr. John Tracy, master's mate, Mr. John Airey, master's mate, Mr. Thomas Leopold midshipman, Mr. John Taylor, captain's clerk, slightly, Mr. George Killiar, midshipman, slightly.
Belliqueux—Lieutenant Robert England slightly, captain James Cassel of marines, slightly, Mr. James Scott, midshipman.
Lancaster—Lieut. Morgan, Lieut. Sandys, of the marines.
Triumph—Capt. Effington, slightly in the arm; Mr. Chapman, First Lieut. slightly in the head; Mr. Trollope, Third Lieut. slightly in the foot; Mr. Read, Master, slightly bruised; Mr. Jones, Midshipman, slightly in the face.
ADAM DUNCAN.
List and disposition of the Dutch Fleet, on the 11th of October, 1797.
VAN.
Vice-admiral Reyntjes, Commander.
Cerberus, captain Jacobson, 68 guns, 450 men.
Delft, Capt. Verdoorn, 56 guns, 275 men—Taken.
Jupiter, Vice-admiral Reyntjes and Rear-admiral Meules, 74 guns, 550 men—Taken.
Alkmaer, Capt. Kraft, 56 guns, 330 men—Taken.
Haarlem, Capt. Wigger, 68 guns, 450 men—Taken.
Munnikendam, Capt. Lancaster, 44 guns, 270 men—Taken.
Heldin, Capt. Dumitfuisse L'Esgrille, 32 guns, 230 men.
Daphne brig, Lieutenant Fredericks, 18 guns, 98 men.
CENTRE.
Admiral de Winter, commander in chief.
Walfenaer, Capt. Holland, 64 guns, 450 men—Taken.
Batavier, Capt. Souters, 56 guns, 340 men.
Vryheid (the Liberty) Admiral De Winter
Van Rossem, 74 guns, 550 men—Taken.
States General, Rear-admiral Story, 74 guns, 550 men.
Leyden, Capt. Mufquier, 68 guns, 450 men.
Mars, Capt. Kollf, 44 guns, 300 men.
Waskenhield, Capt. —, 24 guns, 150 men.
Minerva, Capt. Bilbracht, 25 guns, 150 men.
Galatea brig, Lieut. Rivery, 18 guns, 98 men.
Atlanta brig, Lieut. Piete, 18 guns, 98 men.
REAR.
Rear-admiral Bloys, commander.
Admiral Devries, Capt. Zegers, 68 guns, 450 men—Taken.
Hercules, Capt. Van Ryseort, 64 guns, 450 men—Taken.
Brutus, Rear-admiral Bloys, 74 guns, 550 men.
Beschermer, Capt. Hinxt, 56 guns, 330 men.
Gelykheid (the Equality) Capt. Ruyten, 68 guns, 450 men—Taken.
Ambusade, Capt. Lieut. Huys, 32 guns, 270 men—Taken.
Ajax brig, Lieut. Arkenbout, 18 guns, 98 men.
Haasje (Aviso) Lieut. Hartenfeld, 6 guns, 35 men.
N.B. Another line of battle ship, reported to be taken, name unknown.
Disposition of the squadron, in the order of battle, on the 11th of October, '97.
Larboard, or Vice-Division.
Richard Onslow, esq. Vice-admiral of the Red, Commander.
1. Russell, Henry Trollope, captain, 74 guns, 500 men.
2. Director, Wm. Bligh, captain, 64 guns, 497 men.
3. Montagu, John Knight, captain, 74 guns, 500 men.
4. Veteran, George Gregory, captain, 64 guns, 497 men.
5. Monarch, vice-admiral Onslow, Edward O'Brien, captain, 74 guns, 500 men.
6. Powerful, William O'Brien Drury, captain, 74 guns, 500 men.
7. Monmouth, James Walker, captain, 64 guns, 497 men.
8. Agincourt, John Williamson, captain, 64 guns, 497 men.
Repeaters.
Beaulieu frigate—Cutters Rose, King George, Active, Diligent—Speculator Luggar.
Starboard, or Weather Division.
Adam Duncan, esq. Admiral of the Blue, and Commander in Chief, &c.
9. Triumph, William Henry Effington, captain, 74 guns, 500 men.
10. Venerable, admiral Duncan, Wm. George Fairfax, captain, 74 guns, 500 men.
11. Ardent, Richard R. Burgees, captain, 64 guns, 490 men.
12. Bedford, Sir Thomas Bayard, captain, 74 guns, 500 men.
13. Lancaster, John Wells, captain, 64 guns, 497 men.
14. Belliqueux, John Inglis, captain, 64 guns, 497 men.
15. Adamant, William Hotham, captain, 50 guns, 343 men.
16. His, Wm. Mitchell, cap. 50 guns, 343 men.
Repeaters.
Circe, frigate—Martin, sloop.
ADAM DUNCAN.
Venerable, off Orfordness, Oct. 15, 1797.
Sir,
In addition to my letter of the 13th inst. containing the particulars of the action of the 11th, and which I have not been able to send away until this day, I have to acquaint you, for the information of the lords Commissioners of the admiralty, that, from the wind continuing to blow on the Dutch coast, the ships have had great difficulty in keeping off the shore, and that we have unavoidably been separated. On Friday last the wind blew strong from the W. S. W. to the W. N. W. and continued to do so until
Saturday morning; it then shifted to the North, when I made a signal to wear, stood to the westward, and fortunately anchored here last evening, the Venerable being so leaky, that with all her pumps going we could but just keep her free. This morning I observed the ships named in the margin at anchor near us, 3 near the Kentish Knock, and 3 near Holley Bay. The wind is at N. W. and much against the disabled ships: I have therefore sent the Lancaster and Beaulieu out to render them assistance.
Sir Thomas Williams, in the Endymion, who joined me the day after the action, I also sent in shore, to keep by and assist the disabled ships; and I am also informed that, in the course of the night he fell in with a Dutch ship of the line off the Texel, and had engaged her, and I have not heard the particulars.
I am, SIR,
Your most obedient servant,
Evan Nepean, Esq. ADAM DUNCAN.
Monarch, Powerful, Lancaster, Beaulieu. October 15.
Yesterday, in honour of Admiral Duncan's victory, the vessels in the river exhibited their gallant streamers; the bells of the different churches in and about London rang merrily through the day; and late at night most of the principal streets were illuminated; but it is thought, that when the official details are received, the illuminations will be general throughout the principal towns of the kingdom.
Paris papers were yesterday received to the 12th instant. There appear to be no official advices of hostilities having recommenced in Italy; but we much fear that by this time the horrid scene of blood is renewed. The army of Buonaparte, from the statements in the official journal, is in the most perfect state of preparation. The Austrians on their side, have spared no pains to reinforce their armies. Whenever the campaign shall open, therefore, the result must be distressing to every friend of humanity.
A curious paper has appeared in the Redacteur of the 6th inst. purporting to be letter written by lord Malmesbury to a noble lord in England, and left behind him at Lille, previous to his departure from that city on the rupture of the negotiation. The letter is evidently supposition, merely calculated to burlesque the talents of his lordship as a negotiator, and the progress of the negotiation which he conducted. We can only look on it as an impotent attempt to retaliate on his lordship for the able and pointed manner in which, on a former occasion he exposed and ridiculed the empty verbiage of Charles de la Croix.
The minister it is said means to give the stamp distributors in the country a regular salary instead of 5 per cent. on what they distribute: from the recent increase of stamp duties, a very considerable saving to the country is expected to result from this measure.
It is a remarkable instance in the history of admiral Duncan, that he has lived himself to illustrate the truth of a doctrine which he was the first to patronize, and to recommend to the British navy. The great principle of this system is to break the line of the enemy, and in this system we are indebted for all our most glorious victories, from that of the 12th of April to the present.
The Winifred, —, from Antigua, and the Peace, —, from Surinam, for America, have been captured by a privateer.
October 16.
This morning, a little after 6 o'clock, captain Fairfax, of his majesty's ship Venerable, arrived at the admiralty office with the officials of the victory gained by admiral Duncan over the fleet of Holland.
The two fleets were equal in numbers, each having 16 two-decked ships.—Admiral Winter came out expressly for the purpose of fighting the English, by order of the Convention. They talked of having him tried by a court-martial if he did not fail.
The Dutch Vice-Admiral did not stand the fire of the Venerable above ten minutes, but dropping her fore sail, shot ahead. The Venerable then ranged up to admiral Winter's ship, when a very warm and contested action took place which lasted above two hours, when the Dutch were obliged to yield to the superiority of British skill and courage.
At the conclusion of the action, the British fleet found themselves in the possession of nine ships of the Line and two frigates—a Dutch brig and Schooner were sunk in the action.
The following are the names and force of the Dutch ships captured:
  Vryheid 74 Admiral De Winter   Jupiter 74 Vice-admiral Reyntjes.   Haarlem 68   Admiral Devries 68   Gelykheid 68   Walfenaer 64   Hercules 64   Delft 56   Almaer 56   Munnikendam 44   Ambuscade 32 
Another line of battle ship is reported to be taken, name unknown.
The quarter-deck of the Dutch admiral's ship was completely cleared of every man, the admiral himself excepted. He escaped without a wound. The day after the action the remnant of the Dutch fleet gained the Texel, the wind having favored them by coming round to the Westward. Admiral Winter himself was taken, as was the Vice-Admiral's ship, on board of which were two Admirals.
Admiral Duncan yesterday anchored with some of his ships and prizes off Orfordness, and they were expected to Hollesley bay last night. Several of his ships are not yet arrived, from having the Dutch prizes to tow home.
The killed and wounded on board the British fleet, as far as it has been ascertained, is—killed 173—wounded 504.
HULL, October 9.
Thursday about one o'clock an express reached Sunderland, dated Hartlepool Oct. 5, ten o'clock
AM, giving an account of a French frigate and two smaller ships of war, were at that moment off that port, only four or five miles distant. A fishing boat had come in and given information, that a Lynn brig had been the bait, under convoy of the Wright, armed ship, under the guns of several of the French ships, and that these 3 vessels were probably the same that were seen off Scituate. Several guns were heard from Tynemouth, Sunderland, &c. on Thursday, most of the day, so that we hope some of our cruisers have fallen in with the enemy.
By accounts from Dunkirk of the 22d ult. the Republican frigate, of 36 guns, was ready for sea, and would sail in a few days, being manned with 300 seamen.
EDINBURGH, October 7.
The following letter was this morning received by the right hon. the lord Provost.
N. Shields, Oct. 6, '97.
My Lord, For the information of the commander of any of his Majesty's ships with you, and the merchants of your place, we think it our duty to acquaint you, that we just now received information, by a vessel arriving this morning, that she last evening passed a large French frigate off the Tees, who had in her company 4 or 5 merchant ships which she had captured; and we are sorry to add one of our armed ships, which we suppose to be the Sally, capt. Wolfe, as she was cruising off here, and a heavy cannonade was distinctly heard at Sunderland, from 6 to 10 o'clock yesterday morning, so that we have too much reason to fear the account true. The frigate is described as a very large one, said to mount 36 guns at least.
As there is every reason to suppose her stay will be short on this coast, and that Bergen is most likely to be her rendezvous for the prizes, we trust, if there are any of his Majesty's ships in the Frith, there may be a great probability of intercepting them; it is but too likely they will use the Sally as a decoy to our merchant ships, of which they should be particularly on their guard; she is a plain bark, black sides, and her bowsprit lying very flat, with royal pole top gallant masts, and pole mizen top-mast, and is a straight sheer'd ship, with bulwarks.—We remain, in great haste, Your Lordship's, &c.
Wm. CLARK and SON.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 21.
Sketch of the business in the House of Representatives of the U.S. yesterday—(Particulars to-morrow.)
The subject of Licences was further discussed. The bill for the relief of North and Vesey, was ordered for a third reading this day. The bill in favor of the heirs of Captain G. Hurlbut was referred to a Committee of the whole. The Committee of Claims were directed to report whether any alterations were necessary in the laws respecting invalid pensioners. The bill for suspending the second section of the act regulating foreign Cois, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading—Yeas 68; Nays 25.—A report on the memorial from Tennefee, was brought in by Mr. Pinckney, and committed for Monday next. The report on the petition of Comfort Sands, was referred to a Committee of the whole on Friday next. Adjourned.
Communicated for Publication.
The brave capt. BURGESS, who was killed in the late engagement with the Dutch fleet, was connected with some worthy families in this city, and well known to many of its most respectable inhabitants, to whom he had recommended himself, by the dignity of his mind, and the amiableness of his disposition.
While years of sympathy flow freely for this afflicted calamity, which has deprived his relatives of a son and a brother, and the nation of one of its most distinguished officers, let consolation be drawn from this reflection—as his life was eminently irreproachable, his death, in such a cause, was enviable; glorious! He expired, as it were, in the arms of victory, having borne his part, nobly, in a conflict, the issue of which, has raised the naval character of England, even beyond its former greatness.
The Foreign Details, published in this day's Gazette, were issued to our Readers, last evening, in a Supplement. It is necessary to republish them for the benefit of our Country Subscribers.
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
Norfolk, Dec. 11.
Yesterday arrived here the ship Iris, captain Keckwick, 48 days from St. Ubes. On the 27th Nov. in lat. 33, 59. long. 63, spoke the brig Cornelia, captain Warner, from Cape de Verds to Rhode Island.
When capt. Keckwick left St. Ubes, several of Lord St. Vincent's fleet were repairing at Lisbon; the British troops held possession of Fort Julian; and Lord St. Vincent's fleet continued the blockade of Cadiz.
Same day arrived here the brig William Pennock, captain Hurst, 39 days from Jamaica. On the 30th of Nov. in lat. 33, 40. long. 75, 30, fell in with the ship Sally, captain Rand, from Liverpool, dismasted, then out 75 days. Had lost two men overboard; the ship very leaky, and the cargo greatly damaged; he intended for the first port he could make, Capt. Hurst, supplied him with a barrel of bread.
Charleston, Dec. 4.
ARRIVED. DAYS.
Ship Benarff, Eskildson, Amsterdam, 70
Greenlow, Bell, Savannah, 7
Sch. Nymph, Corlett, Port-au-Paix, 14
Sloop New-York Packet, Shaw, Havana, 9
Ship Hannah and Eliza, Emery

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1. From Philadelphia by Wilmington, Newcastle, Cantwell's bridge, Duck creek, Dover, Frederica, Milford, Cloughs, Dagsborough, Trap, Snowhill, Horntown and Accomac court house to Northampton court house three times a week. April 1 to November 15. Leave Philadelphia every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house on Thursday, Saturday and Monday at 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Northampton court house every Friday, Monday and Wednesday at 2 A.M. and arrive at Philadelphia on Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 7 P.M. November 15 to April 1. Leave Philadelphia every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house on Friday, Monday and Wednesday by 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Northampton court house every Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Philadelphia on Wednesday, Friday and Monday by 7 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
2. From Northampton court house to Norfolk three times a week. April 1 to November 15. Leave Northampton court house every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 P.M. and arrive at Norfolk in 24 hours. Returning. Leave Norfolk every Wednesday, Friday and Monday at 4 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house in twenty four hours. November 15 to April 1. Leave Northampton court house every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3 A.M. and arrive at Norfolk in 24 hours. Returning. Leave Norfolk every Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 4 A.M. and arrive at Northampton court house in 24 hours.
PENNSYLVANIA & MARYLAND.
3. From Philadelphia by Wilmington, Newport, Christiana, Middletown, Warwick and Georgetown cross roads to Chester town three times a week. May 1 to November 1. Leave Philadelphia every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday by 9 P.M. and arrive at Chester town the next day by 8 P.M. Returning. Leave Chester town every Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 9 P.M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day by 8 P.M. November 1 to May 1. Leave Philadelphia every Monday and Friday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Chester town on Tuesday and Saturday by 4 P.M. Returning. Leave Chester town every Monday and Friday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Philadelphia on Tuesday and Saturday by 4 P.M.
MARYLAND.
4. From Chestertown by Centerville, Easton, Newmarket, Vienna, Salisbury, Snowhill and Princess Ann to Salisbury once a week. Receive the mail at Chestertown every Wednesday at 7 A.M. arrive at Easton by 8 P.M. Leave Easton on Thursday by 6 A.M. arrive at Snowhill on Friday by 1 P.M. and at Princess Ann by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Princess Ann on Saturday by 10 A.M. arrive at Easton the next day or Monday by 6 P.M. Leave Easton on Tuesday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Chestertown same day by 4 P.M. 5. From Harford by Bel-Air to the Black horse once a week. Leave Harford every Tuesday by 10 A.M. and arrive at Black horse by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Black horse on Wednesday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Harford the next Tuesday by 9 A.M.
PENNSYLVANIA, MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA.
6. From Baltimore by Black horse to Yorktown Pa. once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday by 4 P.M. arrive at Black horse on Saturday by 10 A.M. and arrive at Yorktown by 3 P.M. Returning. Leave Yorktown every Thursday by 7 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore on Friday noon. 7. From Yorktown by Hanover, Peterburg, Taneyton and Fredericktown to Leeburg once a week. Leave Yorktown every Monday at 8 A.M. arrive at Fredericktown on Tuesday by 5 P.M. and arrive at Leeburg on Wednesday by 2 P.M. Returning. Leave Leeburg every Friday at noon, and arrive at Yorktown by 6 P.M. on Sunday. 8. From Yorktown by Abbotstown, Gettysburg, Fairfield, Elizabeth town, Williamsport, Martinsburg, Winchester, Stevensburg and Strasburg to Woodstock once a week. Leave Yorktown every Sunday by noon, arrive at Martinsburg on Tuesday by 11 A.M. Leave Martinsburg on Tuesday noon and arrive at Woodstock on Wednesday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Woodstock on Thursday by 6 A.M. arrive at Martinsburg on Friday by 11 A.M. and arrive at Yorktown on Sunday by 11 A.M. 9. From Pittsburg by Cannonburg, Washington, West Liberty and Wheeling to the mouth of Fishing creek once a week (contract for one year only.) Leave Pittsburg every Friday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Fishing creek on Sunday at 9 A.M. Returning. Leave Fishing creek on Wednesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Pittsburg on Friday at 8 A.M. 10. From Washington by Brownsville and Union to Morgantown once a week. Leave Union every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Washington by 6 P.M. Leave Washington on Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at Morgantown on Sunday at 6 P.M. Leave Morgantown on Monday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Union by 3 P.M. 11. From Baltimore by Fredericktown, Elizabeth town, Greencable and Chambersburg to Shippenburg once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday by 11 A.M. arrive at Fredericktown on Saturday by 10 A.M. at Elizabeth town in the evening, and at Shippenburg on Monday by 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Shippenburg every Tuesday at 9 A.M. arrive at Elizabeth town at 8 P.M. at Fredericktown on Wednesday noon, and at Baltimore on Thursday by 5 P.M.
MARYLAND.
12. From Elizabeth town by Hancock and Old town to Cumberland once a week. Leave Cumberland every Saturday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Elizabeth town on Monday by 8 A.M. Returning. Leave Elizabeth town every Monday by 10 A.M. and arrive at Cumberland on Tuesday by 6 P.M. 13. From Baltimore to Annapolis once a week. Leave Baltimore every Monday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Annapolis by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Annapolis every Tuesday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore by 5 P.M. 14. From Baltimore by Annapolis, Queen Anne's, Upper Marlborough, Piscataway, Portobacco, Aliford, Newport and Chaptico to Leonardtown once a week. Leave Baltimore every Friday at 10 A.M. arrive at Annapolis at 5 P.M. Leave Annapolis on Saturday at 6 A.M. arrive at Upper Marlborough by noon, arrive at Piscataway by 6 P.M. and arrive at Leonardtown every Monday forenoon by 9 o'clock. Returning. Leave Leonardtown every Monday at 3 P.M. arrive at Piscataway on Tuesday by 6 P.M. arrive at Upper Marlborough on Wednesday by 11 A.M. and arrive at Annapolis by 6 P.M. Leave Annapolis on Thursday by 7 A.M. and arrive at Baltimore by 3 P.M. 15. From Annapolis by Lower Marlborough, Huntingdon and Calvert court house to St. Leonard's once a week. Leave Annapolis every Saturday at 9 A.M. and arrive at St. Leonard's on Monday by 3 P.M. Returning. Leave St. Leonard's every Monday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Annapolis the next Saturday by 6 P.M. 16. From Bladensburg by Upper Marlborough, Nottingham, Lower Marlborough, Aquasco, Bennington and Charles town to Chaptico once a week. Leave Bladensburg every Saturday at 9 A.M. arrive at Upper Marlborough by noon and at Lower Marlborough on Monday by 5 P.M. and at Chaptico by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Chaptico every Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Bladensburg on Saturday at 6 A.M. 17. From Georgetown by Montgomery court house to Fredericktown once a week. Leave Georgetown every Friday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Fredericktown by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Fredericktown every Thursday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Georgetown by 6 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
18. From Woodstock by Newmarket, Rockingham court house, Staunton, Lexington and Fincastle to Big Lick once a week. Leave Woodstock every Thursday by 6 A.M. arrive at Staunton on Friday at 1 P.M. Leave Staunton every Friday at 2 P.M. arrive at Big Lick on Sunday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Big Lick on Sunday by 1 P.M. arrive at Staunton every Tuesday by 11 A.M. Leave Staunton by 12 o'clock (noon) and arrive at Woodstock on Wednesday by 5 P.M. 19. From Big Lick by Montgomery court house and Wythe court house to Abingdon once a week. Leave Big Lick every Sunday at 1 P.M. arrive at Wythe court house on Tuesday by 2 P.M. and at Abingdon on Wednesday by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Abingdon every Thursday by 6 A.M. arrive at Wythe court house on Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Big Lick on Sunday by 11 A.M.
TENNESSEE.
20. From Abingdon, Vir. by Jonesborough, Greeneville, Moffatt's store and Jefferson court house to Knoxville once a week. Leave Abingdon every Thursday by 6 A.M. arrive at Moffatt's store on Saturday by 8 A.M. Leave Moffatt's on Saturday by 8 A.M. arrive at Knoxville on Sunday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Knoxville every Sunday by 2 P.M. arrive at Moffatt's on Monday by 3 P.M. Leave Moffatt's on Monday at 4 P.M. and arrive at Abingdon on Wednesday by 7 P.M.
VIRGINIA.
21. From Winchester by Romney to Moorfields once a week. Leave Winchester every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Moorfields on Friday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Moorfields every Saturday at 8 A.M. and arrive at Winchester on Sunday by 6 P.M. 22. From Alexandria by Centerville, Leesburg and Shepherdstown to Martinsburg once a week. Leave Alexandria every Wednesday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Martinsburg on Friday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Martinsburg every Friday by noon & arrive at Alexandria on Monday by 7 A.M. 23. From Frederickburg by Port Royal, Layton, Tappahannock, Urbanna and Gloucester court house to Yorktown once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Wednesday at 6 A.M. arrive at Tappahannock on Thursday by 11 A.M. Leave Tappahannock at noon and arrive at Yorktown on Saturday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Yorktown every Saturday at 1 P.M. arrive at Tappahannock the next Monday noon and arrive at Frederickburg on Tuesday by 5 P.M. 24. From Tappahannock by Richmond court house, Westmoreland court house, Kinfaile, Farnham church, and Northumberland court house to Lancaster court house once a week. Leave Tappahannock every Thursday noon and arrive at Lancaster court house on Saturday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Lancaster court house every Saturday by 1 P.M. and arrive at Tappahannock on Monday by 11 A.M. 25. From Frederickburg by Culpeper court house & Orange, h. to Charlottesville once a week. Leave Frederickburg every Tuesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Charlottesville on Saturday at 3 P.M. and arrive at Frederickburg on Tuesday by 6 A.M. 26. From Richmond by Goochland court house Columbia and Charlottesville to Staunton once a week. Leave Richmond every Tuesday at 1 P.M. arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 11 A.M. Leave Charlottesville by noon and arrive at Staunton on Friday by 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Staunton on Saturday by 6 A.M. arrive at Charlottesville by 7 P.M. and arrive at Richmond the next Tuesday by 9 A.M. 27. From Staunton by Bath court house and Sweet Springs to Greenbrier court house once a week. Leave Staunton every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Greenbrier court house on Tuesday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Greenbrier court house every Monday by 9 A.M. and arrive at Staunton on Thursday by 8 P.M. 28. From Charlottesville by Warren, Warminster, New Market, Amherst court house, Cabellburg, and Maddison to Lynchburg once a week. Leave Charlottesville every Thursday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Lynchburg on Saturday at 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Lynchburg every Tuesday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Charlottesville on Thursday by 10 A.M. 29. From Richmond by Hanover town, Ayer's and Todds to Tappahannock once a week or if carried in flags as often as they shall run. Leave Richmond every Wednesday at 5 A.M. arrive at Todds at 3 P.M. and at Tappahannock on Thursday at 11 A.M. Returning. Leave Tappahannock on Monday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Richmond on Tuesday by 5 P.M. 30. From Richmond by Hopkins's, Powhatan court house, Cumberland court house, Prince Edward court house and Lynchburg to New-London once a week. Leave Richmond every Tuesday at 8 A.M. arrive at Prince Edward on Wednesday at 6 P.M. and arrive at Lynchburg on Friday at 8 A.M. and at New-London by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave New-London every Friday at 2 P.M. arrive at Lynchburg by 5 P.M. arrive at Prince Edward on Saturday by 7 P.M. and arrive at Richmond on Monday by 4 P.M. 31. From New-London by Liberty to Fincastle once a week. Leave New-London every Friday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Fincastle on Saturday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Fincastle on Monday at 5 A.M. and arrive at New-London on Tuesday noon. 32. From Liberty by Rocky Mount to Martinsville once in two weeks. Leave Liberty every other Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Martinsville on Sunday by 6 P.M. Leave Martinsville on Monday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Liberty on Tuesday by 6 P.M. 33. From Prince Edward court house by Charlotte court house to Halifax court house once a week. Leave Prince Edward court house every Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Halifax court house on Friday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Halifax court house on Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Prince Edward court house on Saturday by 6 P.M.
VIRGINIA & NORTH-CAROLINA.
34. From Halifax court house by Halifax old town, Carters, Martinsville, Patrick court house, Upper Sadsbury, Germantown and Bethania to Salem once in two weeks. Leave Halifax court house every other Friday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Salem the next Monday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Salem every other Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Halifax court house on Friday by 10 A.M. 35. From Harris's by Hicks'ford to Halifax twice a week. Leave Harris's every Wednesday and Saturday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Halifax by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Halifax every Thursday and Sunday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Harris's by 7 P.M. 36. From Smithfield by Southampton court house to Hicks'ford once a week. Leave Smithfield by Southampton court house to Hicks'ford once a week. Leave Smithfield every Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Smithfield on Saturday by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Smithfield every other Sunday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Hicks'ford on Monday by 3 P.M. 37. From Goldsboro by Grethridge, St. Tammany's, Mecklenburg and Lumberton court houses and Edenton to Newbern once a week. Leave Goldsboro every Wednesday at 10 A.M. and return the next Saturday by 3 P.M. waiting at each Post Office 2 hours after delivery of the mail.
VIRGINIA & NORTH-CAROLINA.
38. From Suffolk by Edenton, Plymouth and Washington to Newbern, once a week. Leave Suffolk every Monday at noon, arrive at Edenton on Tuesday at 1 P.M. at Plymouth, on Wednesday by 6 A.M. at Washington by 6 P.M. and at Newbern on Thursday by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Newbern every Friday by 6 A.M. arrive at Washington by 6 P.M. at Plymouth on Saturday by 4 P.M. at Edenton on Sunday by 9 A.M. and at Suffolk on Monday by 9 A.M. 39. From Edenton by Hertford, Nixonton, Elizabeth city, and Jonesburg to Indian-town, once a week. Leave Edenton every Wednesday by 1 P.M. and arrive at Indian-town on Thursday by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Indian-town every Tuesday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday at 11 A.M. 40. From Halifax by Northampton court house, Portsmouth, Marretonborough, Winton and Windsor to Edenton, once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M. and arrive at Edenton on Wednesday by 3 P.M. leave Edenton on Wednesday by 6 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Saturday by 11 A.M. 41. From Halifax by Scotland, Hogton, Williamburg and Daily's to Plymouth, once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Plymouth on Wednesday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Plymouth on Wednesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Halifax on Friday at 10 A.M. 42. From Halifax by Taiboro and Greenville to Washington once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Washington on Wednesday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Halifax on Friday at 10 A.M. 43. From Halifax by Waytenburg, Williamborough, Oxford, Hillsborough, Martinville, Salem, Lexington, Salisbury and Stateville to Charlotte and from Charlotte by Cabarrusars court-house to Salisbury, and from thence by the same route to Halifax, once a week. Leave Halifax every Monday at 9 A.M. arrive at Waytenburg by 7 P.M. arrive at Hillsborough on Wednesday by 6 P.M. at Salem on Friday by 5 P.M. and at Charlotte on Monday by 6 A.M. Returning. Leave Charlotte on Monday at 10 A.M. arrive at Salisbury on Tuesday by 10 A.M. arrive at Salem on Wednesday by 9 A.M. at Hillsborough on Friday by 9 A.M. at Waytenburg on Saturday by 11 A.M. and at Halifax on Monday at 6 P.M. 44. From Hillsborough by Mount Tazewell, Person court-house, Leesburg, Caldwell court-house and Rockingham court-house to German town once in two weeks. Leave Hillsborough every other Thursday at 6 A.M. and arrive at German town on Saturday at 4 P.M. Leave German town every other Sunday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Hillsborough on Tuesday at 4 P.M. 45. From Salem by Bethania, Huntville, Rockford, Wilkes, Morganton and Rutherford to Spartanburg in S.C. once in two weeks. Leave Salem every other Saturday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Spartanburg on Wednesday at 5 P.M. Leave Spartanburg every other Thursday at 7 A.M. and arrive at Salem the next Monday at 6 P.M. 46. From Loudburg by Nash court-house to Tarborough once a week. Leave Tarborough every Friday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Loudburg by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Loudburg every Saturday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Tarborough by 6 P.M. 47. From Raleigh by Smithfield, Waynesborough and Kingston to Newbern, once in two weeks. Leave Raleigh every other Tuesday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Newbern the next Friday by 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Newbern every other Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Raleigh on Monday by 6 P.M. 48. From Raleigh by Chapel hill to Hillsborough, and from Hillsborough by Chapel hill and Chatham court-house to Raleigh, once a week. To wait two hours at Chatham court-house. Leave Raleigh every Tuesday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Hillsborough by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Hillsborough every Wednesday by 8 A.M. and arrive at Raleigh on Thursday by 10 A.M. 49. From Fayetteville by Elizabethton, Bellefont and Springfield to Wilmington, and from Wilmington by S. Washington, Safford and Sampson court-house to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Tuesday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Wilmington on Thursday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Wilmington every Thursday at 1 P.M. and arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday by 5 P.M. 50. From Fayetteville by Alfordson and Randolph court-house to Salisbury, and from Salisbury by Montgomery court-house, Anson court-house and Richmond court-house to Fayetteville, once a week. Leave Fayetteville every Saturday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Salisbury on Tuesday by 9 A.M. Leave Salisbury every Tuesday noon and arrive at Fayetteville on Friday by 6 P.M. 51. From Newbern by Trenton and Richland to Wilmington once a week. Leave Newbern every Friday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Wilmington on Sunday by 6 P.M. Leave Wilmington every Tuesday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Newbern on Thursday by 6 P.M.
NORTH-CAROLINA.
52. From Camden by Lancaster court-house, Charlotte and Lincoln to Stateville, once in two weeks. Leave Camden every other Monday at 6 A.M. arrive at Stateville on Thursday by 6 P.M. Leave Stateville every other Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Camden on Monday by 6 P.M. 53. From Columbia by Winnsborough, Chester court-house, Pinckneyville, Spartanburg, and Greenville court-house to Pickenville, and from Pickenville by Laurens court-house and Newbury court-house to Columbia, once a week; waiting one hour at each post-office on the route. Leave Columbia every Monday at 9 A.M. arrive at Spartanburg every Wednesday by 3 P.M. arrive at Pickenville on Thursday at 4 P.M. arrive at Laurens court-house on Friday at 4 P.M. and at Columbia on Sunday by 6 P.M. 54. From Columbia by Orangeburg to Charleston, once a week. Leave Columbia every Monday at 10 A.M. and arrive at Charleston on Thursday at 10 A.M. Returning. Leave Charleston every Thursday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Columbia on Sunday at noon. 55. From Edgefield court-house by Cambridge, Abbeville court-house, Pendleton court-house, Hattiesford, Franklin court-house, Elberton and Peterburg to Washington, and from Washington by Peterburg and Cambridge to Edgefield court-house, once a week. Leave Edgefield court-house every Friday by 8 A.M. arrive at Pendleton court-house on Sunday by 9 A.M. arrive at Franklin court-house by 7 P.M. at Peterburg on Tuesday by 10 A.M. and at Washington by 5 P.M. Leave Washington every Wednesday at 6 A.M. at Cambridge on Thursday by 10 A.M. and at Edgefield court-house by 7 P.M. 56. From Augusta by Washington, Greenburg and Lexington to Georgetown, once a week. Leave Augusta every Monday at 8 A.M. arrive at Washington on Tuesday by 5 P.M. and arrive at Georgetown on Thursday by 7 P.M. Returning. Leave Georgetown every Friday at 6 A.M. and arrive at Augusta by noon on Monday. 57. From Gardens Corner to Beaufort once a week. Leave Beaufort every Thursday at 2 P.M. and arrive at Gardens Corner by 8 P.M. Returning. Leave Gardens Corner every Thursday at 5 A.M. and arrive at Beaufort by 10 A.M. 58. From Beaufort by Pamlico to Halifax twice a week. Leave Beaufort every Wednesday and Saturday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Halifax by 6 P.M. Returning. Leave Halifax every Thursday and Sunday by 6 A.M. and arrive at Beaufort by 7 P.M. 59. From Smithfield by Southampton court-house to Hicks'ford once a week. Leave Smithfield every Friday by 2 P.M. and arrive at Smithfield on Saturday by 5 P.M. Returning. Leave Smithfield every other Sunday by 5 A.M. and arrive at Hicks'ford on Monday by 3 P.M. 60. From Goldsboro by Grethridge, St. Tammany's, Mecklenburg and Lumberton court houses and Edenton to Newbern once a week. Leave Goldsboro every Wednesday at 10 A.M. and return the next Saturday by 3 P.M. waiting at each Post Office 2 hours after delivery of the mail.
Note 3. For every hour's delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the times prescribed in any contract, the Contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continues until the departure of any succeeding Mail, whereby the Mails defined for such depending Mail, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. Note 4. Newspapers as well as Letters are to be sent in the Mails; and if any person making proposals desires to carry newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry it with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument. Note 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the time of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposals the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract. Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to state their prices in words as well as in figures, and not by the mile. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of January, April, July, and October, in drafts on the post office on the route and in bank notes. Note 7. The contracts are to be in operation on the fifth day of April next, and continue for four years, until the 31st day of March inclusive, in the year 1822.
JOSEPH HABERSHAM, Post-Master General. GENERAL POST OFFICE, Philadelphia, December 18, 1798.
New Assembly Room, South Fourth street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets. MR. FRANCIS, OF THE NEW-THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY informs his scholars and the public in general, that his Academy for Dancing will commence, for the season, on Thursday, December 13, at the above ELEGANT ROOM;
When he hopes to receive the continuance of their accustomed patronage, which it will be his unremitted endeavor to deserve. The days of teaching for his young pupils are Thursdays and Saturdays, from 3 o'clock in the afternoon till 6, and from 6 till 9, for those of a more advanced age. As an accommodation to those living in this vicinity, MR. FRANCIS intends to instruct a small party of children on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, at his house. Distinct from the Practising Balls, MR. FRANCIS will have four private select Subscription Balls. Private teaching, either at the Academy, or his house. MR. FRANCIS's first Practising Ball will be on Tuesday, 19th Dec. at the New Assembly Room. Ladies and Gentlemen's tickets to be had, by applying to MR. F. as usual. For further particulars, enquire of MR. F. No. 70, north Eighth street. Dec. 11-mwtfi
Imported in the brig Eliza, Capt. HASTIE, from Bourdeaux; Claret in Cases of a very superior quality, White Sauterne Wine in Cases, Olive Oil in baskers of 12 bottles each, White and coloured Kid Gloves, do. do. Silk do. A few pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy, For Sale by JAMES LATIMER, jun. 71, South Wharves. Who has also for Sale, A few qr. Casks Old Sherry Wine. Dec. 5. d2w
For Sale by the Subscriber, 10 bales Coffas 40 do. Bafas 11 do. Mamoody 17 do. Chinz 7 do. Tookory 2 do. Gorah 25 do. Maranguees 3 do. Checke Stripes 1 do. Guzzie 1 box Dispers 7 do. Umbrellas 25 pipes finest particular Madeira Wine, of the vintage 1795. MORDECAI LEWIS. December 5. 3aw4w
THOMAS RANDALL, PRESENTS his respects to his Friends, and the Public in general, informs them that he has opened an Office, at his house, No. 88, Spruce street, for the purpose of transacting business in the line of Commission and Agency, collecting rents and outstanding claims in any part of the United States. He flatters himself, that from his long residence in this country and a general knowledge of it, his services will be found worthy the notice of those who may place to confide to him the management of any of their concerns. N. B. Security given where required. 11th mo 24 3awtfi
City of Washington. SCHEME Of the Lottery, No. II, For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are 50,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 1 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 00 do. 100 10,000 230 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 10 20,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 16,239 Prizes. 33,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A nett deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be credited within the city of Washington. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. SAMUEL BLODGET. $ Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; of James West & Co. Baltimore; of Peter Gilman, Boston; of John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry. mwtfi
A farm for sale, IN Perth Amboy in the state of New-Jersey, of four hundred acres, including a proper proportion of meadow, of arable and wood land, and salt marsh. There is on the premises, a good apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit trees; it is well watered with springs and brooks, it is bounded on two sides with navigable waters and has a good mill site, its situation is healthy and pleasant, commanding a view of the navigation of Perth Amboy and its environs, and convenient to the finest fish and oysters in their proper season, it abounds with natural manure from which, with the advantages of the salt marsh by applying the hay therefrom to the keeping of flock, may at a small expense, be enriched to a great degree and rendered one of the first grazing farms in the state; it is well calculated for a farmer or a gentleman's seat, having several eligible sites for buildings. This farm will be sold together or divided, as may suit a purchaser, at private sale, or if not sold, will be set up at public auction on Tuesday the nineteenth day of December next, at the house of Robert Rattrone, inn-keeper in Perth Amboy, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Any person inclining to purchase may view the premises by application to John or Matthias Haffed at Perth Amboy, from whom or from the Hon. Jonathan Dayton, Esq. speaker of the house of representatives of the United States now in Philadelphia, from Matthias Williamson, jun. Esq. or Mr. Samuel Smith at Elizabeth-Town further information may be obtained,—and who are possessed of maps of the farm. Perth Amboy, Nov. 16, 1797. 25-codtr8D
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Blast and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill, with two pair of Bones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of calling Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellency of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably, equal to any in the world; for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24's were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the state of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several landings on the Hudson's river, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water issuing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the stock and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made in the meantime for going into Blast immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, Ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq. one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Westman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NEILSON. Dec. 1. 3awtfi
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty feet front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth a back street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon executing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may choose. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, no. 144, Market-street. December 2. 3awtfi
Real Estate for Sale, A PLANTATION, in a healthy and good situation on Chester Creek, in Middlesex Township, Delaware County, containing 195 acres, upwards of 50 acres of which are wood land, well timbered; the remainder plough land and watered meadow; of the latter, many more acres can be made at a small expense. There are on said premises, a good orchard of best grafted fruit, a house, with a spring near the door, a frame barn with stabling under, and a log tenement on one part of said place. Any person inclining to purchase, may view the premises by applying to Wm. PENNELL, on said farm, and know the terms by applying to JONATHAN PENNELL, in the borough of Chester. november 21. 3t ced
To be sold, AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. situate on the Irish tract lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivalled. December 1. dit
All Persons who are indebted to the estate of WILLIAM HESSHAM, sen. of Philadelphia, deceased, are requested to make speedy payment; and those who have any demands against said estate, will please to present them, properly attested, to the subscribers. William Heysham, Robert Heysham, Francis Bowes Sayre, Executors. november 6. 2aw4w
LAW BOOKS, Latest London and Dublin Editions, H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South Second, and No. 50, Market street, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their spring importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which, added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ever offered for sale in this country. They therefore beg leave to notice, that from the nature of their connections in Dublin, they are enabled to sell their editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Veyey, junr's Reports in Chancery, 2 vols. Peake's Cales at Nisi Prius; Ridgway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Doyler's Procter Practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts; Barton's Treatise on a Suit in Equity; Tidd's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Utes; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. Rice expect to receive by the first arrival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and East's Reports, the 24 part of Gilbert's Law of Evidence by Loft, and a number of new publications. June 26.