Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-11-06 00:00:00

W. Phumner Esq. 845
Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, No. 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1915.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 6, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
For SALE or CHARTER, THE SHIP MOLLY, Burthen 4300 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built, well found and fitted, and may be ready to receive a cargo in a few days...
THE SHIP DIANA, Burthen 2100 barrels of Flour, Philadelphia built of live oak and cedar, is pierced for fourteen guns, and mounts ten new four pounders, with small arms in proportion.
THE BRIG AMAZON, Burthen 1300 barrels of Flour, New-England built, has lately been completely fitted, and may be ready for sea in a few days.
Ship Brokers. This Establishment, commenced by the late Mr. Samuel Smith, will be continued by ROW & SIMMONS, WHO respectfully acquaint the Merchants, Traders, and Masters of vessels...
For Sale, or Charter, THE DANISH BRIG LOUISA, NOW lying at Burlington, a very fast Sailer. For terms apply to JACOB SHOEMAKER, WHO HAS FOR SALE, Her cargo, of about 2,000 bushels of St. Martin's Salt.
AVIS AUX FRANCOIS, Le Parlementaire LA VICTOIRE, d'une marche superieure partira le 15 preſſis, directement pour le Port Republicain...
AVIS AUX FRANCOIS. Le Parlementaire BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, CAPT. JONES, Coder par sa marche superieure, partira le 15 preſſis, directement pour le Port Republicain...
Forty Dollars Reward. LOST, on the road from Mount-Holly to Philadelphia, on Monday 29th October, 1798, the following NOTES, payable to the subscriber...
WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. A CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. JOHN A. SHAEFFER, of Philadelphia, who has for a few years past been in the Southern States, has had the effrontery to draw several Bills of Exchange...
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT: BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty third year of the Independence of the United States...
Wanted to purchase. APPROVED bills on Amsterdam, for which cash will be given at the rate of thirty seven cents per Guilders.
Wanted to purchase. APPROVED bills on Amsterdam, for which cash will be given at the rate of thirty seven cents per Guilders.
NOTICE. THAT the first Monday of December next is appointed for my hearing before a Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County...
To be Let, An airy three Story Brick House, ON the South side of Filbert Street, between Eighth and Ninth Street, formerly occupied as the Surveyor General's Office...
GEORGE DAVIS, TAKES this opportunity of informing his friends generally, that so soon as the present sickness will admit it, he proposes to offer for sale, the most extensive collection of LAW BOOKS...
Bank of the United States. The public is hereby informed, that an Office of Deposit and Discount will be opened on Monday next...
To be sold or Rented, THE subscriber's house, No. 78, Walnut Street, with a cellar and two stables...
Canal Lottery, No. II. Considerably more than Half Drawn. Drawn twice a week, every Monday & Tuesday.
HAPPY DISCOVERY. A certain Cure for that alarming and dreadful Disorder The Yellow Fever, As well as any other dangerous putrid fever...
POUDRE UNIQUE, WELL known and patented in England, France, Poland, and all the capital cities in Europe...
THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty third year of the Independence of the United States...
Wanted to purchase. APPROVED bills on Amsterdam, for which cash will be given at the rate of thirty seven cents per Guilders.
Wanted to purchase. APPROVED bills on Amsterdam, for which cash will be given at the rate of thirty seven cents per Guilders.
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 119 CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS To the People of Maryland, ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression...
FLOUR FOR SALE, By the Subscribers. Deliverable at any of the ports on the Delaware...
FOR SALE, A LARGE and well improved farm, containing upwards of twenty-five hundred acres of level fertile land...
ADVERTISEMENT. WHEREAS JAMES COMING & Co. late of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, have assigned over all their effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers...
FOR Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 cases of nails assorted...
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED from my Detachment at Bordentown this day, a Marine, by name George Rodman...
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Schr. Sincerity, Benjamin Monteth Master, from Laguira, consisting of 945 Packages of Cocoa...
MADRAS and VENTAPALEM HANDKERCHIEFS, Searfaukers and Carradarrées, of the newest and most approved patterns...
FOR SALE, The Cargo of the Schr. Sincerity, Benjamin Monteth Master, from Laguira, consisting of 945 Packages of Cocoa...
SAMUEL PARKER, BRASS and BELL FOUNDER, No. 137, Mulberry Street, CONTINUES to carry on the brass foundry business as usual...
Public Notice is hereby Given, THAT Proposals under sealed covers, will be received on the behalf of the United States until the twentieth day of October next...
FOR INFANTRY. 8,448 Hats, 504 Serjeant Coats, 504 ditto Vests, 1,008 pairs do. woollen overalls...
FOR CAVALRY. 6 Musicians Coats, 26 Serjeant Coats, 26 ditto Vests, 104 ditto Shirts...
FOR THE INFANTRY. 70 Hats, 4 Serjeant Coats, 4 ditto Vests, 8 ditto woollen overalls...
FOR THE CAVALRY. 4 Serjeant Coats, 4 ditto Vests, 10 ditto Shirts, 1 Musicians Coat...
FOR THE INFANTRY. 70 Hats, 4 Serjeant Coats, 4 ditto Vests, 8 ditto woollen overalls...
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTED last night, a second time, from the Marine Camp, David Loper, a fife-player...
FOR THE INFANTRY. 70 Hats, 4 Serjeant Coats, 4 ditto Vests, 8 ditto woollen overalls...

Just imported in ships William Penn, Amiable and Jean, from London. A quantity of Cannon, sizes 4, 6 & 9 lb. with bails Cartridges, 12 lb. Musquets, Musketoes, Cutlasses and Pistols, for ships use. Rifled barreled Guns, Fowling Pieces, and Hornets & Pistols. 47000 Flints, chiefly for muskets, in kegs. Regulation Light Dragon Sabres, with Iron Scabbards, in cases of 50 each. Light Cavalry Sabres in Cases. Sabres, Swords and Cutlasses, with plated mounting. Ironmongery and Cutlery in cases, a general assortment—For sale by Thomas & Jno. Kelland, Philad. October 25.
JAMES & RICHARD SMITH, HAVE this day returned from the country to their STORE, No. 54. South Front street, where they have for sale, as usual, a large and general assortment of European and East-India DRY GOODS, most of which have now arrived and are landing, from the different vessels, from Hamburg, London, Liverpool and Hull. Their Customers by applying will find almost every article generally imported, and at as low prices for cash or credit, as they can be had elsewhere. N.B. A few Cases of Nuremberg TOYS, a consignment, to be sold by the case only. Philadelphia, Nov. 1, 1798. def
The Subscribers HAVE JUST RECEIVED AN INVOICE OF Choice Chehshire & Double Gloucester CHEESE. [Per the CHESAPEAKE from Liverpool.] 100 Boxes of Window Glass, Of various sizes, per the JANE, from London. They have also for Sale, 200 Casks of Refined Salt-Petre, AND A QUANTITY OF FINE CASTOR OIL. James C. & Samuel W. Fisher. November 1 df
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo now landing at South street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Apply at Stores on the Wharf, WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, BRANDY, 10 and 4th proof Madeira and Port WINES, &c. &c. Nov. 1 df
Just Arrived, In the Brig ELIZA, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes. Brimstone. An assortment of valuable DRUGS, CONSISTING OF Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c. Essences of Lemon and Bergamot Writing paper Sweet oil in bottles and flasks Olives, anchovies and rapers Juniper berries A L S O.—Italian Lutefrings Skins Crapes Umbrellas Remaining on Hand, St. Croix Sugars, Claret in cases Old Madeira Wine of the first quality. JAMES YARD. November 3 df
ISRAEL PLEASANTS & Co. No. 74, South Second street, Have returned from the country; and have for sale, as usual, a large assortment of DRY GOODS, Imported in the last vessels from Europe, consisting of articles principally suited to the present and approaching season. They are determined to sell off very low for cash or short credit. Note. All persons indebted to the late firm of Samuel Pleasants & Sons, are desired to make immediate payment to the subscribers. Israel Pleasants & Co. Nov. 2 dfw
FRUITS, WINES, &c. MALAGA WINE, in butts SHERRY ditto, in quarter casks BRANDY, in butts and pipes SUN-RAISINS, in kegs MUSCATEL do. in boxes BLOOME do. in do. SOFT SHELL ALMONDS in facks OLIVE OIL in boxes of 12 bottles BITTER & JORDAN ALMONDS in boxes, &c. FOR SALE BY PETER KUHN, No. 178, North Market street. Nov. 2 df
The Subscribers Are now Landing—For Sale, St. Croix Rum—Multicovado Sugar Red Port Wine, In pipes, hogsheads and quarter Casks. Two thousand bushels of Salt, Eighteen Iron Six pounders proved at Woolwich. Philips, Cramond, & Co. November 3 df
Last Notice to the Creditors and Debtors of John Shields. THE first are requested to render their Accounts against him, made up to the 23rd day of August, 1797, the date of his Assignment, that a Dividend may be promptly made. The last to pay off their Accounts, Notes, and Bonds, before the first day of December ensuing. Any that remain unsettled after that period, will be put into the hands of an Attorney at Law, for recovery. DAVID M. SHIELDS, Attorney, (in fact) to the Assignees and Trustees of J. SHIELDS. Cheesnut-street, No. 22. November 1, 1798. df
FOR SALE, A FARM on the road leading to State Island, within four and an half miles of Philadelphia, containing 45 acres in the highest state of cultivation—55 acres of which is meadow, the remainder upland. There are on the premises, a new frame House and Barn, with an excellent kitchen garden, containing a great number of fruit trees.—Immediate possession will be given. For terms apply to Thomas W. Francis, Nov. 3. df
** The Custom House is removed from Chester to the City, and is again opened at the usual place. November 3 df
REMOVAL. THE SUBSCRIBERS have removed their Office from the corner of Eleventh Street, to their former Counting House, No. 21, Penn Street. Willings & Francis. November 3 df
Samuel Potter, William Page and Thomas Price, No. 31, CHEESNUT STREET, Are now opening a very extensive assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the present season. Which they have just received per Ships Fodor, Boyne, Orizaga & Independence, (via New York) from LONDON. Also, per ships William Penn & Amiable from London, and ships Sally and Thomas from Liverpool. Which they will sell on very low terms for cash or approved notes, viz. Common and Superfine 7-8 fancy and chintz calicoes Plain & fancy coatings 7-8 common and chintz Plain and striped calicoes 7-8 common and chintz mercered Swansdowns A very large quantity of Rose and duffill blankets Purple and chintz shawls Red and yellow flannels Linen and lawn pocket Fitz Welch flannels handkerchiefs Carpets and carpeting Camel's hair shawls Jeannets & tabby cords A very large assortment of Velveteens & velveteens ribbons Thicksets British plain checked, striped and cambric duffill Callimancoes, durants & jeans of all descriptions Silk, cotton, and worsted colored bordered shawls, hole a great variety Cotton, calicoes, & twill 5-4 and 6-4 conjeverams checks and bettelerams Demities India book & sheet muslins 3-4 and 7-8 dowlass Laces and edgings Damask table linen Black and patent lace 4-4 and 6-4 sheetings Lace veils and figured Irish linens cloaks Ginghams Pulongs and fattins Bannoccos Persians and farfanets A very large quantity of silk modes And a variety of other articles. Nov. 3 df
FOR SALE, AT THIS OFFICE, A FEW Copies of an interesting Work, in French, entitled a History of The Administration of the French Finances, DURING THE YEAR 1796. Also, An Historical and Political View of the Administration of the French Republic, during the year 1797,—of the causes which produced the Revolution of the 4th September— And of the results of that Revolution. PRICE 1 DOLLAR EACH. These two political tracts, are from the pen of the celebrated d'Ivernois, and contain a thousand interesting disclosures of the folly, venality and profligacy of the different usurpers who have reigned in France during the latter stages of the horrible Revolution now pending in that miserable and depraved country. Nov. 3. df
PRINTING WORK, Of Every Kind, EXECUTED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE, At the OFFICE of the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, Oct. 13. df
The Subscriber's Office Being REMOVED from the COUNTRY, is now OPEN at the USUAL PLACE, No. 56, NORTH FOURTH STREET. SAMUEL CALDWELL November 1. df
ALL PERSONS having any legal demands against the estate of William Perkins, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, Tavern keeper, are requested to furnish their accounts properly au- thenticated, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the subscriber in Philadelphia. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH Adminr. October 31st, 1798.
To Be Let, For Six Months, from the first of Novem- ber next, A COMMODIOUS three story brick house, with extensive back buildings situated No. 153, South Second Street.—For terms apply to JAMES LYLE. South Seventh, near Chestnut Street. October 29 df
To Be Let, And immediate possession Given, A COMMODIOUS Three story Brick House with convenient back buildings, situated at the north west corner of Third and Walnut streets.—For terms apply to Dr. THOMAS PARKE. No. 20, South Fourth Street. October 29 df
To Let, The house, No. 78, North Se- cond street, with or without a store and stable— The house is large and convenient; enquire of John Little, No. 40, North Sixth street. October 31. w&fa tf
TO BE LET And immediate possession given, A LARGE convenient, well finished house, No. 215, High street, lately occupied by Doctor Wistar, with coach house and stables— Enquire of WILLIAM SHEAFF. No. 168, High street. Nov. 2. df
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No. 99 South Second Street, nearly op- posite the Merchants Coffee house where gentle- men may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—He assures those who may please to fa- vor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually at- tended to. November 5 df
** The Offices of Government are to be removed from Trenton to the City on Thursday next.
INSURANCE OFFICE of the State of Pennsylvania is removed to the fourth-east corner of Second and Walnut streets. Nov. 5. df
The Insurance Office of SHOEMAKER & BERRETT, is again opened at No. 29 north Water street—At- tendance will also be given at their room at the Coffee-house as usual, from 12 till 2 o'clock 11 mo: 5, 1798 df
IMPORTED, AND TO BE SOLD BY CHARLES WHARTON, [At his House, No. 136, South Second Street.] Old Lisbon Wine, Of the first quality, in pipes and quarter casks. Tea China, assorted in boxes. Hylons Hylons skin, and } TEAS. Young Hylons India Bandanas and Chopah Romal Silk Hand- kerchiefs. Nankeens Black Satin Black and coloured Lutefrings Black sowing Silk Garden Fans,—Silk Umbrellas, &c. &c. November 5 df
DR. YEATMAN'S Anti-pestilential Preservative and anti-bilious Pills, ARE earnestly recommended at this Season, against the Fevers that prevail. Prepared and sold only by the Subscriber, who feels it ne- cessary to embrace this opportunity of acquaint- ing the Public, that he received a regular edu- cation in the different Branches of Physick, Surgery, & Midwifery. Under his Father, and other eminent men in the cities of London and Bristol, and (in the course of twenty-eight years) has seen the many good effects of this incomparable medicine, in Bilious, Jaundice, or Hepatic affecs, Droppy Rheumatism, Lues-Venerea, Scurvy, Worm cases, Malignant and other Diseases, proceeding from acrimony and obstruccion. THE PILLS Are prepared according to true medical prin- ciples, and may be safely taken by the most deli- cate. In boxes of a quarter dollar, and half a dollar, with directions, and sealed with his crest, cypher, and motto. None else are Ge- nuine. N. B. The anti-pestilential pre- servative, was used with great success at Lon- don, Marcellies, Bristol, and other Cities, when they were respectively visited with the PLAGUE. In bottles of a quarter dollar and half a dol- lar, with Directions, and the Corks sealed as above. CHARLETON YEATMAN. South East corner of Lombard and Second streets, New Market. October 2 dfw. tf
Female Education. JAMES A. NEAL'S School, FOR THE TUITION OF YOUNG LADIES, Will re-commence on Monday, the 12th of November, at his School Room, No. 28, Carter's Alley.
The Evening School Will be opened, as usual, at the same time and place. November 3 df
LAMP BLACK. A quantity of Lampblack was left during the Fever, at the Office of the Gazette of the Unit- ed States,—supposed through mistake. The owner is requested to call and take it away. Nov. 3. df
TO BE RENTED, (And immediate possession given,) A LARGE three story BRICK HOUSE, situate in Walnut-street—The rooms are commodious, airy and private—from which and its central position, it is thought to be an eligi- ble situation for a Public Office. For terms, en- quire of BENJ. W. MORRIS. A commodious Ware House, in Tay- lor's Alley. October 29. dfw. tf
WHEREAS the certificate of two shares of the Bank of the United States in the name of Samuel Amory, of London, banker, No. 3182, issued in lieu of 11593, 11594, were forwarded from London by the British packet Countess, of Leicester, capt. Dodd, bound for New-York, which packet was captured by the French, and the said certificate lost; and for the renewal of which, application is made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. Ebla. Oct. 26, 1798. df
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the treasury of the United States for the renewal of the follow- ing certificates of six per cents, funded debts, stand- ing in the name of "Gene Gabrielle Rigaud," of Geneva, which were lost from on board the Swallow Pack- et, Capt. Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. Doll. No. 3195. Reg. office 19th May '95, 1 cert. for 1000 13, 13 1/2. do. 14th do. do. 1 do. for 3500 Willings & Francis. October 22. df
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following Certificates of Six Per Cent Funded Stock, standing in the name of "John Carbonell," of London, the said Certificates having been lost on board the Swallow Packet, Captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. No. 3072 1 Cert. for 2000 doll. 2964 1 do. 5000 10577 1 do. 3000 Willings & Francis. Philadelphia, august 30. df
A young woman from England, would wish to engage with a lady in the capacity of lady's maid, or in the situation of a house keep- er to a genteel family, or to a single gentleman. A good recommendation can be procured from some of the most respectable families in this city. For particulars enquire at the printing office of this Gazette. October 31. df
A FURNISHED ROOM, CONVENIENT for a small family, situated near this Office, wanted im- mediately. Enquire of the Printer. November 5, 1798. df
POST OFFICE, Philadelphia, 29th October, 1798. LETTERS for the British Pack- et (for Falmouth) will be received at this office until Tuesday the 6th November, at 6 o'clock, P. M. N. B.—The inland postage to New-York must be paid at this office.
Communications.
AMIDST the mias of intelligence re- ceived by the recent arrivals from Europe, there are two or three articles, though of a trifling and personal nature, which have con- siderably excited my astonishment.—I allude to those which announce the appearance in Paris, of the famous Polish General ; his sentiments with regard to the American go- vernment and his administrators, and his ex- traordinary connections with the powers that be in France.
During his late residence in America, he exhibited a picture which seemed more to call for commiseration, than to awaken sus- picion or apprehension. Mangled, weak and emaciated, he was confined to his room; enjoying of life no other pleasure than what was administered by the friendly society of those who either through pity or curiosity, visited him. Even in this confinement, however, he probably experienced the high- est happiness of which his pride was suscep- tible, being politely attended by every dis- tinguished Member of the Federal Govern- ment; by most of the ladies as well as gen- tlemen of this city and New-York. This view of his situation contributed, no doubt, to accelerate the pecuniary grant which Con- gress, during that session, made him in con- sideration of his services in our revolution.
Willing to attribute to all men the fairest motives for their conduct, I at that time, disregarded the suspicions which were often aired at his intentions; believing that he had returned hither to enjoy in peace, the decaying remnant of a life gloriously devoted to danger, in the cause of liberty. In this I was further confirmed, by frequently hear- ing him express sentiments of regard for the American government, and a veneration for the illustrious characters who conducted it. Hence has proceeded my astonishment and indignation.—Hence I cannot possibly give credit to the articles above alluded to, with- out assigning to the conduct of the illus- trious General , the odium of the foulest du- plicity as well as the blackest ingratitude.— Painful as it is to concur in this sentiment, there are many circumstances which upon recollection, arise in confirmation of the dis- graceful charge. These I shall freely com- municate to my country, hoping thereby to furnish a clue to the detection of those, who secretly meditated, if not the overthrow, the disgrace of the American government.
Amongst the most intimate and frequent visitors of this ingenious General , (for such he may be termed) were the Hon. T. Jef- ferson, vice President of the United States, the Hon. Mason, Senator, Dr. Logan, Judge McKean, Thomas Mifflin, and other members of both houses of Congress who honably distinguished themselves in tradu- cing the government of the United States, and in extorting the conduct of the immacu- late Directory of France!! Logan, as is hinted in one of the articles referred to above, in going to France, did no doubt follow the advice of Kosciusko; having had several long conferences with him, the few days preceding his departure.* Jefferson's connection with him was singular, as I fear, it will prove disgraceful. The Gene- ral had repeatedly given out, that he pur- posed visiting Virginia to take the benefit of the baths. On the night of the 4th of May, after a hasty visit from the vice-Pres- ident, his baggage was ordered to be packed up, and early next morning, accompanied by his Excellency, (who, by the bye, at that time, was deserting his duty in the Senate) departed in a close coach, for (as was sup- posed) Virginia. Of the former, nothing had been heard until it was known he was in France! What may add perhaps, to the astonishment occasioned by this develop- ment, is, that he was not attended thither by his very courteous and distinguished com- panion!
In the same gallican articles he is re- presented as having a settled disgust for the A- merican government and its greatest orna- ments: this disgust was so severely pointed at President Adams and General Washing- ton, as to induce him to refuse a visit from either! Wonderful indeed!—His not re- ceiving a visit from these distinguished char- acters however is owing to far other motives than his own aversion; the former never be- ing desirous of such a gratification, and the latter, being at Mount Vernon, would not I am sure, undertake a journey to behold the shattered remnants of a General so much his inferior both in virtue and in honest fame! —His Generalship, notwithstanding his dis- gust, condescended to accept the visit of Col. Pickering! And why? "L'argent, beaucoup de l'argent."
Thus it is perceived that after coming to this country, and by a shew of I am almost tempted to say, unreal milery , exciting from our government a liberal mark of its mun- ificence, he has returned to Europe, and ear- ly commenced the honest work of calumnia- ting his benefactors! Thus it is evident that while enjoying the honours which our war- thier citizens heaped upon him, he was col- leagueing with the direct enemies of our peace; by his councils assisting incendiaries, and by his influence encouraging treason! And thus may we behold in a character that has heretofore attracted our admiration, an odious assemblage of the meanest passions and vices.
Since writing the above sentence I have ob- served it intimated in print, that the trio consist- ing of Dr. Logan, Volney, and Kosciusko departed for Europe in the same vessel. This is not im- probable: it is certain, however, that every effort was made to smuggle this contraband cargo, as each character left the city at distant periods, and much have formed the junction below New-Castle.
"Let every Man enjoy his own opinion."
I HAVE no objection; but let him not grumble at the consequences. Indeed, I think it can be a matter of small moment or concern what another's opinion may be, provided it does not infringe our sphere of discretion. Every man has a natural and inherent right to his opinion; nor can any one, acting uprightly, deprive him of it, by forcible means. Fact and reason may be offered him, but force ought not to be re- sorted to. Truth is progressive, and how- ever obstinate he may be, time and experi- ence will bring conviction. But should you persecute, that moment fixes him; nor death nor hell, can move him from his purpose. This is a general character, not an univer- sal; but let me not be misunderstood—I do not here mean that persecution ought never be resorted to. I believe there are cases in which it is the only remedy, and the only means of preserving our peace; but then the blow ought to be firm and decisive, and struck by the mighty hand of truth.
"Let every Man enjoy his own opinion." Was an expression dropped by a Democrat in the course of a conversation on the arrest of Adams, printer of the Chronicle at Boston. I was much surprised at this liberality of sentiment. I did not believe men of that character were possessed of such; and for the moment thought with him, that the arrest was unjust. But when I understood that this Boston editor, not only enjoyed his own opinion, and the free exercise of it with regard to himself, but used it as a ve- hicle of sedition; that he had long conti- nued in the practice, assisted by the most ample means—a newspaper, and spreading discontents, and exciting disturbances; and that he had now violated a law, sanctioned by the sacred vice of delegated authority; I thought it a case conformable to my rule of exception;—and the persecution proper. I have frequently heard it said, "We ought to make allowances—we are all liable to error—and education, and the incidents of life, have great influence upon us." To this I would reply, that self-preservation is the first law of nature; and therefore, when we see men, who have all the advantages of free enquiry, opposing the obvious good of the public; and, as we may believe, from the basest motives, resistance becomes a duty, and not to exercise it would be a crime.
Thus is situated at present the United States; with many powerful external ene- mies, and many domestic traitors. These the virtuous struggles of our government are opposed to; and politically, the has begun at home. The consequence is, that a mighty clamour is raised among the neural flares ; and he who suffers the punishment which justice inflicts, is held forth in their vehicles of sedition, as "having had the honour to suffer."
The present crisis is big with important events; and our country requires the most active exertions of every good federalist— these only can save her from impending ruin. Being as yet, a small people; spread over a vast extent of territory; having ig- norance, prejudice and wickedness, brought among us by emigrants from Europe; we became the more liable to commotions; and therefore ought to guard with vigilance our dear-bought happiness. Freedom of opinion is held as a sacred right by the constitution and laws. But when this is abused, by misrepresentations, and partial representations of truth; by the propagation of malicious and scandalous falshoods; candour, I think will allow, that if we admit every man to enjoy his opin- ion, we ought, at least, to restrain him from the licentious use of it.
A.
ENVoy LOGAN. By the extracts from Paris papers, now printed in America, it appears that Dr. Lo- gan has drawn to himself the eyes of Eu- rope and America. When he left Phila- delphia, there were many just causes to sus- pect that he was sent to France on a politi- cal mission, in the character of agent for the French faction in the United States. Who will doubt it, when he knows that Dr. Lo- gan has had frequent conferences with Tal- leyrand, the minister of foreign affairs, and has been honourably entertained by Merlin, the President of the Directory.
It was long ago ascertained, and has been for some time generally believed, that a reg- ular intercourse was kept up between certain leaders of the opposition party to the Federal government, and the conductors of the French Republic. That there was a reg- ular co-operation of the French faction here and the French rulers there, to destroy and essentially change the present constitution, and to put the affairs of America under the guidance of men devoted to France. Can now any person whatsoever, who has given the most cursory attention to political occur- rences, hesitate to believe that such a faction has existed, and at this moment that their chief is usurping the executive powers of the nation. We are informed under the Paris head of news, that Dr. Logan is an envoy from the Americans who avow their grat- itude and friendship to France; and that he carried with him letters from T. Jefferson to Merlin or Talleyrand.
Ned it be asked by what authority has Thomas Jefferson presumed to interfere in the management of our intercourse with for- eign nations. He is yet but Vice Presi- dent; and in usurping the functions of the Chief Magistrate, he has given a proof of ambition—the ruling passion of his heart— that cannot soon be forgotten.—His retire- ment from the office of Secretary of State, which has been represented by his friends, as an evidence of his humility, will no longer be mistaken by any, not even by the most charitable of men, who are ready to attribute the most suspicious actions to laud- able motives. That anticipation of the fu- ture power of the state, while it marks his inordinate thirst of power, shews that the bounds of the constitution are vain barriers against him.

Mr. Jefferson's intimacy with Dr. Logan... his frequent communications previous to his departure...
By this Day's Mail.
NEW-YORK, November 5. It is a little remarkable, that the French officer who was commissioned to lead the Pope...
We learn with great satisfaction that the Legislature of Vermont is decidedly federal. One hundred and six members oppose the feeble efforts of a contemptible minority...
The Directory, charmed with human misery, elated with recent successes, and deem- ing themselves the arbiters of fate are fast accelerating the ruin of their own country...
The General Assembly of Connecticut have concurred with the resolution of Mas- sachusetts, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States...
[Handed for Publication.] By the ship Five Brothers, capt. Brown. Batavia, April 29, 1798.
Capt. George Cunningham, a native citizen of the United States, commanding the ship Orion, of Boston, has been extremely ill treated by the government of this place.
BOSTON, October 30. PRESIDENT'S BIRTH DAY.
This day His Excellency JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States of North America enters the 63rd year of his age.
"Now to our view, appear'd a laurell'd age, Sailing in all the majesty of age; Around whose head the beams of Wisdom shone, More than a King, without a crown or throne."
MILITARY ARRANGEMENTS. Major General Elliot, has ordered out the several independent companies in town, the Boston Artillery, and four militia companies...
From right to left. The troop of Cavalry under capt. Amory - The Cadets, under Maj. Chapman - The Light Infantry, under capt. Sargent - The Fusiliers, under capt. Brazier - The Artil- lery, under capt. Wild - captain Harris, capt. Dorr, capt. Rowlandson, and capt. William's, militia companies.
Col. May, will be the commanding Of- ficer of the Day. Major Perkins and John- son, will command the Sub-Legions.
Proper salutes will be fired, and the Co- lors of the shipping in the harbour will wave their stripes and flags, in honor of the friend of Commerce whose natal day is celebrated.
THEATRICAL. The Boston Theatre will be opened this (though it be not regular) evening...
ILLUMINATION.
The elegant building improved for the Col- umbian Museum will be splendidly illuminated and opened for the reception of company.
The 19th inst was celebrated at Newburyport as the President's Birth Day. The celebration was in a stile evincive of warm attachment to that Patriot.
The new company of Artillery ordered to be raised by government, has, within the week past, been formed and organized.
REVOLUTION.
The un-uniformed militia of the wards com- manded by capt. Harris, Williams and Roul- stone, were mustered, exercised and marched through the town on Friday last.
From the "Ami des Lois," of the second Fructi- dor, printed at Paris, we have extracted the following:
"Since the last intelligence from Philadelphia the Congress of the United States have adopted a motion of citizen Otis, of Boston, which imports, in substance, "that all foreigners, who may be obliged to quit the country, shall have permission to take such of their effects as they may conveniently carry away, and that whatever remains, shall be a subject to their or- der after their departure."
But with all these fair appearances, the laws, which authorize the capture of our vessels and property, are not yet repealed; though we learn, it is Mr. Skipwith's op- inion that the Directory will recommend to the two Councils a revision and modification of those laws, and we may presume that the two Councils will continue to do as they are bidden.
Letters from gentlemen of the first infor- mation, and of different political principles in Paris, to others in this town, all concur in stating that the vigorous and decided con- duct of our Government, and the appear- ance of unanimity in the addresses of the people, have produced a strong sensation throughout France, and to these measures we are indebted for any apparent change in the sentiments and conduct of the Directory.
It is confidently said, and we have no doubt of the fact, that the king of Naples has made a treaty with the king of Great- Britain, granting protection to British ships and property, and that the Emperor has agreed in case the French oppose this treaty, to support the king of Naples.
The French have lost the esteem and friendship of all the jacobins in Europe, in Hamburg, and other neutral countries, the jacobin papers have changed their complex- ion. In the "Spectateur du Nord," a Hamburg paper, there is a dialogue be- tween Robespierre and Cromwell in which their aspiring ambition and dangerous prin- ciples, are exposed with great wit and pro- priety.
The dispatches from our Envoys were published only in one department in France; a few copies only found their way to the light. They were immediately suppressed by order of government. Thus stands the French liberty of the press.
Our Jacobins pretend that the late change of the measures of the French directory must be imputed to Logan, their private a- gent; but the fact is, that all the favora- ble arrests were passed ten days before Lo- gan's arrival! It is true that Logan was frequently closeted with three of the di- rectory, and no doubt informed them that
they were going too fast - But this fact was not realized by Logan himself or those who sent him, until the late unanimous ex- pressions of the will of the people.
FEDERAL ELECTION.
On Monday next, the inhabitants in this commonwealth, must, according to law, assemble and give their suffrages for persons to represent them in congress.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 6.
XVIII. CENTURY.
CREDITE, PISONES, ISTI FORE TABULA VERUM.
The learned Quiddunes of the day, are puzzling their brains with deep research- es to discover the close of the present cen- tury.
A very sagacious Correspondent of Mr. Cobbett's (in a witty vein) affects to have found out, that 99 is an hundred; or in other words "that the moment we ended counting 1797, there were 1798 years past."
As he concludes by informing us that a Lawyer and a Judge, (alias two Law- yers) have entered the list of this mighty controversy, the lovers of strife may promise themselves a copious harvest of litigation.
Two young Widows have just com- menced their Editorial career, with exult- ing at the abolition of an horrid and cruel custom of Italy, by the power of French influence. As the world natural- ly sets it down, from the peculiarity of the circumstance, for a characteristic trait, one cannot too much admire at the bungling stupidity of the loggerheaded boobies, who under the sanction of those ladies' names, have committed this intolerable faupas.
During the performance of Lear at a minor theatre, which had been raised on the ruins of a boat-builder's shop, a sud- den rise of the tide actually overflowed the pit, and expelled the gaping crowd, to the great chagrin of the wonder-work- ing actor, who, bent on fixing his audi- ence, and not observing the simulant to motion, still kept vociferating "Ye ca- taracts and hurricanes spout, till ye have drencht out steeples, drown'd the cocks," - thereby greatly adding to the horrors of the audience, who now began to think the whole a contrived scheme for their destruction.
At a commencement for conferring degrees, held at Williamstown, State of Massachusetts, on the 10th October last, the degree of Bachelor of Arts was con- ferred on 28 Graduates, and that of A. M. on six of the alumni of that insti- tution.
Sir John Borlase Warren and Sir Ed- ward Pellew have realized fortunes by their captures from the enemy, of nearly an hundred thousand pounds each.
A convenient and well-finished bridge has lately been erected at Bellows's Falls, near Walpole, State of New Hampshire: - It consists of two arches, and is 305 feet in length, and 26 in breadth. It is a pleasing specimen of the enterprize and public spirit of F. W. Geyer, Esq. who is the proprietor.
In several parts of the United States, the farmers, in the spring, after shearing their sheep, turn them into one common flock, which is tended by a Shepherd, who drives them round the country, on the commons, or highway, the proprietors appoint a sheep- master, who at certain periods, expose the flock to public auction for each night in one or more weeks, which is bidden off by the farmers, for the purpose of manuring their wheat grounds, &c the flock being folded on the said ground, are aroused several times in the night, and driven from one part thereof to the other, by these means the proprietors receive their sheep in the fall, often with a surplus, besides paying the shep- herd his wages.
Extracts of a letter from Thomas Snell, Com- mander of the private armed Schooner Am- phitrite, to T. Stagg, jun. at New York. "GRENADA, Sept. 27."
"On the 22nd of August, lat. 33, I had very heavy gales of wind: it blew with such violence, and heavy sea going, I was fear- ful I should have been obliged to throw the guns overboard; to add to our trouble, two of our fore chain plates gave way, and with
the greatest difficulty, we saved our vessel from going overboard. On the 26th, in lat. 29, long. 53, fell in with a ship and a Schooner, being to windward of them, I bore down to speak the ship, and getting so close as to take the trumpet and speak her, at that moment we received a whole broad- side from the ship, but fortunately did no damage; my people being all at their quar- ters, I returned him the compliment: - An action commenced, which lasted two hours and twenty minutes; six of my guns being dismounted and my ammunition nearly ex- pended, I thought it most prudent to quit her. I suppose her to be an English ship taken by the French, which I could not have made a prize of, had she struck."
John Sevier, governor of the state of Ten- nessee, and Brigadier General of the provi- sional army, has addressed the regiment of cavalry of the district of Washington in that state. He says, "When injured innocence and friendship have been treated with haugh- ty and unparalleled contempt, how pleasing and highly gratifying must it be to a provoked and greatly injured country, when informed of the gallant and soldierly preparations now making by the volunteer and other com- panies of cavalry in the state of Tennessee."
The cavalry in their answer observe, that "the citizens of the western world are not divided in their sentiments; our confidence remains unabated in our government, and we are willing to step forth in defence of our country should necessity compels the mea- sure."
Died, on Friday the 2d of November, in the 34th year of his age, Mrs. Margaretta P. Frey- tag, consort of the late John George Freytag, and on Sunday the 4th of November, in the 15th year of his age, Peter Freytag, youngest son to the abovenamed.
Lately at Mount Holly, in the 32d year of his age, Mr. Samuel Lewis, house carpenter. Mr. Lewis by his eminence in his profession and great industry, had, in the course of a few years, accumulated a handsome property. The death of such a man as Mr. Lewis, is a loss to the community at large; but how great it is to his particular friends is not easily to be estimat- ed. In the different relations of life, he con- ducted himself as a man and a christian. And died lamented, as he lived beloved.
On the 9th ult at Elizabeth city, N. C. after a short illness, Francis Grice, formerly a ship builder of this city, aged 72 years.
Mr. Stevens, keeper of the Public House at the Upper Ferry on Schuylkill.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia. CAME UP.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Origin. Includes Mary, Miller, Carolina, Motley, Diana, Williams, William Penn, Josiah, Amiable, Tillinghast, Charlotte, Dahken, Spy, Well, Brig American, Venn, Suke, Whitten, Amiable Matilda, Stiles, Morning Star, Diver, Schr. Sally, Haley, Fredericksburg Packet, Bender, Malaga, Triton, Thornton, San-pa-riel, Sleep Jellus, Supply, Wallace.
Arrived at the Port, Schooner. Sufanna, Small, Havana, left there 29th Sept.
Capt. Dahken of the Bremen ship Charlotte, arrived here yesterday informs, that he was boarded off the Western Islands by two French privateers, who broke open several bales of goods, and after a brief ex- amination for English manufactured goods, suffered him to proceed. They forced on board Capt. Dahken the captain and mate of a Philadelphia brig, which they had cap- tured a few hours before.
The ship Experiment, Jeremy, of Phila- delphia, from Jamaica, after 36 days, bound to New-York, put into Charleston for sup- plies.
Table with 2 columns: ARRIVED, DAYS. Includes Sch. Sally S. Clay, Lucia, Oct 24th, from Newbern, N Carolina bound for Lucia, Jamaica.
Boston, October 27.
The Sch. Sufanna, capt. Daniel Jamison, was found on Saturday morning, the 20th inst, be- tween Holly boat point and Sandy Bay, (Cape Ann) wrecked to pieces; she failed from Pe- nobscot on the Wednesday previous, bound to Boston, and is supposed to have struck on a rock many leagues from shore, overset, and filled in the bay, her stern post and rudder not being found, and her foremast appearing to have been cut away; from the trunks, cloths and papers which have been picked up, it is supposed there were twenty persons on board, who have proba- bly all perished; nine days having elapsed since the shipwreck, and no accounts of the de- liverance of any of them been received; no part of the boat or oars were discovered with the wreck; though it is probable they had been taken to the boat, the gale must have proved de- structive to them - the sea running very high, and the weather thick. The following articles were washed on shore, viz. cloths, marked S. H. - D. H. - H. P. - O. D. - R. T. - B. - Um- brellas. R. Hall; a chest of clothes supposed to belong to Mr. S. Noble, jun. another chest of clothes of Mr. B. Clapp, and a box marked Joshua Bangs.
AN APPRENTICE TO THE PRINTING BUSINESS
Will be taken at this Office, if immediate application be made. Nov. 1.
Smith & Rodman, DRY GOODS.
Among which are Plain, twill'd and striped Coatings, Fine white and red Welsh Flannels, Do. yellow and scarlet do. of all colors, Plains and Halfsicks, Forest and Hunter Cloths, Green and Red Drapery Baize, Do. 5-4, 6-4, and 7-4, do. Red & green Beking do. Superfine and low priced Rofs, Point and Duffill Blankets, Superfine London Cafi- meres of the newest and most fashionable colors, Low priced York Mire do. Plain and striped Calli- mancoos, Holland Tapes and Bobbin Thickels and Corduroys, Hunting and fancy Cords, Velvets and Velveteens, Black and olive Cotonade.
With a variety of other Articles on hand, for sale on the most reasonable terms for cash or the usual credit. Nov. 6
R. TAYLOR, MUSICAL PROFESSOR.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Public that he continues to teach Ladies the PIANO FORTE as usual. Nov. 6.
For Savannah, (Georgia.)
THE FAST SAILING COPPERED SHIP SPY, RICHARD WEST, Master, TO sail in ten days - For freight or passage ap- ply to STEPHEN KINGSTON, No. 46, Walnut Street. WHO HAS, 140 Boxes of Havana Sugar, And a box of Mace, for sale. november 6
ROBERT SMITH & Co.
HAVE returned to the City, and are now opening at their Store No. 58 South Front Street - A large and general assortment of Goods suitable for the Season, which they have just received per the late arrivals from London, Hull, Liverpool and Glasgow (via New-York) and will dispose of on very low terms for Cash or short credit.
TO BE LET.
A House in Fourth-street, next door to the Indian Queen - enquire as above. november 6
EDUCATION.
SAMUEL MOON, jun's School, IN CHERRY ALLY. IS open again, for instructing Girls in Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar, Geography - Including the Elements of Geometry, and the use of the Globes. - From the great encouragement he has hitherto received, he respectfully solicits a continuance of the favours of his Friends, and the Public.
An Evening School, For BOYS - Kept at the same place.
11 mo 6th, '98 22w4w
Cook Wanted.
WANTED, by a small regular family, a wo- man cook, who is a thorough mistress of her business and can produce satisfactory recom- mendation. Any person answering the above description, will meet with constant employ and generous wages. Application to be made at this office of this gazette. To save trouble, no lady need apply. nov. 6
NOTICE.
SAMUEL RICHARDSON, informs the Gentle- men Subscribers, that the EXCHANGE is opened for their reception; and the CITY TAVERN, for Gentlemen and Travellers - Lust Spring added an addition of twelve Bed Chambers to the side building, which makes it perfectly convenient. november 6
Just Imported,
Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete - 3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete - 12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each. Round, double-headed, and canister shot. Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 200 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes. Boarding Pikes. Common cutlasses. Gunners flutes of all kinds. Tin-pipes No 1 - 3 crofs brea. Patent shot in casks of 25 wt. each. London porter and brown stout, in cases of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted.
For Sale by
SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th street. October 29.
The Office of the Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, is held for the present at the State House in the Court room.
Oct. 18.
Eight Dollars Reward.
A ROBBERY was committed on the 17th inst, at the house of the fab- risher in the township of Solebury by two negro men - they carried off a quantity of cash; a pocket book, containing some valuable papers; wear- ing apparel, &c. - One of the negroes is a middle aged man, known by the name of John White, for- merly a resident of Philadelphia, has an impedi- ment in his speech - the other supposed to be a runaway, about eighteen years of age, of middle stature. Whoever secures the aforesaid villains so that they may be brought to justice, shall receive eight dollars reward, or four for either of them taken separately. ISAIAH TUCKER. Solebury, 10 Mo. 19th, 1798.

PROPOSALS,
BY THE Insurance Company of North America.
FOR INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States.
1. Common Insurance, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra-hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some instances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra-hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra-hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances.
2. Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and partitions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra-hazardous buildings and occupations in their neighborhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value.
3. Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra-hazardous kind, in cases, bales, or packages, deposited in such buildings, to an amount not exceeding 2000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an additional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances.
4. Insurance will also be made on buildings and goods extra-hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying the application.
5. Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the style of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such case to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and heavy removal, or to be stolen in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly.
6. The following conditions are to be understood by the parties.
1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed effected from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not.
2d. Insurance may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further expenses than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insurance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance.
3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property, it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void.
4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise.
5th. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of the like kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured.
6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mirrors exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement.
7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Policies choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount: One third of a years premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years.
8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction.
A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for insurance; and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility.
With respect to Houses and other Buildings.
1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguous to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood.
2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes.
3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground.
4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way; what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise; whether any and what trade or manufacture is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra-hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind.
Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c.
1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, familiar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves.
2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in cases or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole or in part, or in the usual form for retailing. And
if the goods vary materially in kind, a general estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular minute nefs of description is not expected.
3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra-hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind opened—Glas, china ware or porcelain, especially unpacked; looking glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by misfeasance, or particularly obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire.
Letters post paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be immediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered.
By order of the Board, EBENEZER HAZARD, Secretary. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798. Feb. 14.
Bank of Pennsylvania, September 2d, 1798.
WHEREAS the House at present occupied by the Bank of Pennsylvania was entered on the night of the first instant, by some villains, who robbed the institution of sundry Bank Notes, amongst which were the following post notes of the Bank of New-York, viz. No 1002, dated 23d of August, 1798, Dollars issued in favor of Scabing & Van Wyck, for 396 22 No 1003, dated 25th of August, 1798, Dollars issued in favor of Montgom-ery and Newbold for 1250
Table with 2 columns: Denomination, Quantity. Rows include: No 1006, 27th do. do. do. 2000; 1007, do. do. do. 2000; 1008, do. do. do. 2000; 1009, do. do. do. 2000; 1010, 28th do. do. do. 2000; 1011, do. do. do. 2000; 1012, 30th do. do. do. 1500; 1013, do. do. do. 1000
All sundry post notes of the Bank of Pennsylvania, dated 23d July 1797, issued in favor of George Hughes, for one thousand dollars each, and sundry post notes of said Bank, dated 15th of July, 1797, issued in favor of Geo. Hughes, for five hundred dollars each, and in doted by him. The public are hereby cautioned against receiving the said notes, and a reward of TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS is hereby offered for the discovery and conviction of the villains who perpetrated or are concerned in the said robbery, in addition to the reward offered by the Governor of the Commonwealth in his Proclamation of this day.
By order of the Board, JONATHAN SMITH, cashier.
Mills, Portage, &c. TO BE LEASED FOR A TERM OF YEARS.
To be leased for a term not less than three, nor more than seven years, a VALUABLE PROPERTY at the Seneca-Falls, in the county of Onondaga, and State of New-York, on the Banks of the Seneca-river, two miles west of the Cayuga-ferry, and eleven miles east of Geneva.
This establishment consists of an excellent grist mill, saw mill, dwelling house, barn, and a portage or carrying place, with between thirty and forty acres of land, under good improvement, and as much more in the vicinity, as may be required for future improvement.
The grist mill is a handsome, new and well finished building, of 50 by 30 feet, 3 stories high and furnished with a run of excellent Burr stones and another of Elops' stones, of the best quality—and the most approved bowls, &c. calculated to make all the different qualities of flour for exportation or for home consumption: It is accessible by water from every part of the Cayuga-lake and Seneca-river, as well as from the Seneca-lake—and from the outlet of the Seneca-lake, the mill can never be in want of water; and as it has been kept working during the severest season of the last winter, it is not liable to be impeded by frost.
The saw mill is also new, situated on the same stream, now furnished with an ample stock of logs, of which a supply may at all times be procured by land or water, of the best quality: The dwelling house is well calculated for the use of the miller, is new, and sufficiently large: The barn is about 40 feet square, and entirely new: The portage is 3-4ths of a mile in length, along the Seneca-falls—over which were passed in the last year, nearly two hundred boats with their contents; this object is already productive of a handsome income, which must be increasing and permanent.
Among the many advantages of this situation, must be numbered the fertility of the surrounding country—being the best improved part of the county of Onondaga—the concentration of intercourse by land and water, the Genesee Waterway passing through it, as well as all water carriage to Geneva, and the counties of Ontario and Steuben; which renders it a most eligible stand for a Store or Tavern—The river and lakes abound in fish and fowl, and the country with deer and other game.
Besides the mills already erected at this place, it is calculated for any additional water works that may be found necessary—Fulling mill, bark mill, tannery, forge, &c. may be erected at a small expense—Iron ore may be brought in boats from the Cayuga-lake; and it is thought to abound in the neighborhood. The stock on hand will be sold to the lease, and the cattle, utensils, finish's forge, &c. may be sold or let the premises.
If a purchase should offer for the whole or an undivided part of the premises it will be sold.
For terms of sale or lease, apply to Mr. WITHELMUS MYNERSSE, at the Seneca falls, or to the subscriber, at Schenectady. STEPHEN N. BAYARD. June 25.
WILLIAM M'LAWS, SADLER & HARNES MAKER,
HAS Removed to the Corner of Chestnut and Twelfth-streets, on the Commons, where he will receive and execute the orders of his friends and wholesale customers, with usual attention & expedition during the prevalence of the present Epidemic, where it has not made its appearance this season, nor during any of the years.
Joseph Haberham, Post-Master General. Philadelphia, August 13, 1798.
Bengal Goods,
CONSISTING OF BANDANNAS, HANDKERCHIEFS, Chintz Coffs, Chintz Guzzinas, Elisahat Baffas, Long Drawers, Mukhramgany, Tookerys, Wrought Muslins
Coarse Sugars in bags, fit for the European markets also, Carolina Indigo, Coffee in hogheads
A few pipes of very old and very choice Madeira WINE
For Sale, on reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock-street. July 14.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Guard House in New-Castle, this morning, STEPHEN BOWDEN, a private Marine, belonging to the Frigate United States. He is about 36 years of age, five feet ten inches high, fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes, born in England, and by trade a Bricklayer. Prior to the 5th of June, the date of his enlistment, he resided in Philadelphia, where it is probable he will endeavour to go. Any person who will apprehend the said deserter, and secure him in any jail within the United States, shall be entitled to the above reward. R. WHARTON, Capt. Marines. New-Castle, Oct. 8.
DUTY ON CARRIAGES.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT agreeably to an act of Congress of the United States of America, passed at Philadelphia the 28th day of May, 1796, laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, and repealing the former acts for that purpose—That there shall be levied, collected and paid, upon all carriages for the conveyance of persons, which shall be kept by or for any person, for his or her own use, or to let out to hire, or for the conveyance of passengers, the several duties and rates following, viz.
Table with 2 columns: Carriage Type, Duty. Rows include: For and upon every coach 15; upon every chariot 12; upon every post chariot 12; upon every post chaise 12; upon every gig, with or without top 9; upon every gig, with blinds, glasses, or curtains 9; upon four-wheel carriages, having frame posts and tops, with five springs 6; upon four-wheel top carriages, with wooden or iron springs on jacks 3; upon carriages with tops 3; upon chairs with tops 3; upon chairs with tops 3; upon fultons with tops 3; upon other two wheel top carriages 3; upon two wheel carriages with steel or iron springs 3; For and upon all other two wheel carriages 2; upon every four wheeled carriage, having framed posts and tops, and rolling upon wooden tires 2
The Collector of the revenue of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania, will attend daily until the 30th day of September next, for the purpose of receiving the duties on carriages, at Germantown, on the Main Street, at which place the sign of the King of Prussia, of which all persons possessed of such carriages are desired to take notice.
Notice is also given,
To all retail dealers in wines and foreign distilled spirituous liquors, that licenses will be granted to them; one licence for carrying on the business of retailing of wines in a less quantity, or in less quantities, than 30 gallons—and one licence for carrying on the business of retailing spirituous liquors in less quantities than twenty gallons, at the same time and at the same place, by JAMES ASH, Collector of the revenue of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania. Office of Inspection at Germantown, 22d August, 1798.
Every denomination of Stamps to be had at said office.
The Stamp Press is removed,
to the Office of Inspection at Germantown, on the Main Street, a little above the sign of the King of Prussia, where attendance will be given for the accommodation of those who with any instruments stamped, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, up to 22
Wants Employment,
A YOUNG MAN, who has served a regular apprenticeship to the mercantile business in this city, wishes to engage in a Counting house or office, writes a good hand and understands accounts, can be well recommended and security given if required. Enquire at the office of this Gazette. June 21.
Bakenridge—for sale
IT consists of 220 acres, almost all of which is a fine rich Meadow, (the residence of the late Earl of Sterling). It may be conveniently divided into five farms, four of which are bounded on the East by the river Passaic.
There are on it a number of buildings, forming a square of nearly three acres—The dwelling house is a very convenient one, and a small expense would put it in complete repair.
The orchard consists of 1500 fine bearing engrafted Apple Trees—and there is on other parts of said tract near 300 other Apple Trees—also a great variety of other fruits, particularly Cherries at the best and most delicious kinds.
Also, a great number of beautiful Exotics and Forest Trees, that add to the beauty and convenience of the place. Its situation is about 18 miles from the towns of Newark and Elizabeth: 10 do. from Morris-Town, and 12 from Springfield—It is wooded and watered.
To save trouble, the price is five pound pr. acre in cash, on delivery of the deed. Please to enquire of T. McEUEEN & Co. No. 78, Chestnut-street. January 2.
Patent Ploughs,
TO be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Allston Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumber-town. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought lags and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-street. Who has for Sale; Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon State of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. July 17.
PROCLAMATION.
BY VIRTUE of a precept from JOHN D. COXE, Esquire, president of the court of Oyer and Terminer and general goal delivery for the trial of all capital and other offences in the county of Bucks; and HENRY WYNKOOP and FRANCIS MURRAY, judges of the same court—A court of Oyer and Terminer, and general goal delivery, will be held at Newtown, in the said county of Bucks, on Monday the 5th day of November next. All those who will prosecute against the prisoners in the goal of said county, are required to be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just—and all the justices of the peace, coroners and constables, within the said county, are required to be then and there, in their proper persons, with their rolls, records, inquisitions and examinations and other their remembrances, to do those things which to their offices belong, in that behalf to be done, &c. DANIEL THOMAS, Sheriff. Oct. 4, 1798.
FOR SALE, BY JOHN MILLER, JUN.
NO. 8, CHESTNUT STREET, 100 hogheads RUM, Of high proof and fine flavour July 19.
AN ACT
For the relief of the Refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia.
Sec. 1. BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That to satisfy the claims of certain persons claiming lands under the resolutions of Congress, of the twenty-third of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three, and the thirteenth of April, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, as refugees from the British provinces of Canada and Nova-Scotia, the Secretary for the Department of War, be, and is hereby authorized and directed to give notice in one or more of the public papers of each of the States of Vermont, Massachusetts, New-York, New-Hampshire and Pennsylvania, to all persons having claims under the said resolutions, to transmit to the War-office, within two years after the passing of this act, a just and true account of their claims to the bounty of Congress.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That no other persons shall be entitled to the benefit of the provisions of this act, than those of the following descriptions, or their widows and heirs, viz. First, those heads of families, and single persons, not members of any such families, who were residents in one of the provinces aforesaid, prior to the fourth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six, and who abandoned their settlements, in consequence of having given aid to the United Colonies or States, in the revolutionary War against Great-Britain, or with intention to give such aid, and continued in the United States, or in their service, during the said war, and did not return to reside in the dominions of the king of Great-Britain, prior to the twenty-fifth of November, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three. Secondly, the widows and heirs of all such persons as were actual residents, as aforesaid, who abandoned their settlements, as aforesaid, and died within the United States, or in their service during the said war: and thirdly, all persons who were members of families at the time of their coming into the United States, and who during the war, entered into their service.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That the proof of the several circumstances necessary to entitle the applicants to the benefits of this act, may be taken before a judge of the supreme or district court of the United States, or a judge of the supreme or superior court, or the first justice of the first judge of the court of common pleas or county court of any State.
Sec. 4. And be it further enacted, That at the expiration of fifteen months from and after the passing of this act, and from time to time thereafter, it shall be the duty of the Secretary for the Department of War, to lay such evidence of claims as he may have received, before the Secretary and Comptroller of the Treasury, and with them, proceed to examine the testimony, and give their judgment what quantity of land ought to be allowed to the individual claimants, in proportion to the degree of their respective services, sacrifices and sufferings, in consequence of their attachment to the cause of the United States; allowing to those of the first class a quantity not exceeding one thousand acres; and to the last class, a quantity not exceeding one hundred, making such intermediate classes as the resolutions aforesaid, and distributive justice, may, in their judgment require, and make report thereof, to Congress. And in case any such claimant shall have sustained such losses and sufferings, or performed such services for the United States, that he cannot justly be classified in any one general class, a separate report shall be made of his circumstances, together with the quantity of land that ought to be allowed him, having reference to the foregoing ratio: Provided, that in considering what compensation ought to be made by virtue of this act, all grants except military grants, which may have been made by the United States, or individual States, shall be considered at the just value thereof, at the time the same were made, respectively, either in whole or in part, as the case may be, a satisfaction to those who may have received the same: Provided also, that no claim under this law, shall be allowable until after report made to Congress, as aforesaid, and until the said lands be granted to the persons entitled to the benefit of this act.
Sec. 5. And be it further enacted, That all claims in virtue of said resolutions of Congress, which shall not be exhibited as aforesaid, within the time by this act limited, shall forever thereafter be barred.
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives
TH: JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate.
Approved, April 7, 1798.
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Deposited among the Rolls in the office of the Department of State.
TIMOTHY PICKERING, Secretary of State.
Pursuant to the above Act, Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims under the resolutions of Congress, of the 23d of April, 1783, and the 13th of April, 1785, to transmit to the War-Office within two years after the passing of the said Act, viz. the 7th day of April, 1798, a just and true account of their claims to the bounty of Congress.
In the proof of Claims, a strict attention must be paid to the requisitions of the 2d and 3d Sections of the Act.
JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. July 19.
ANOTHER STRONG PROOF
OF THE GREAT AND UNPARALLELED efficacy of DR. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS,
IN THE CURE OF Coughs, Colds, Asthma & Consumption.
New-York, July 10, 1798. To Dr. CHURCH,
Sir, For upwards of Twelve Years, I have labored under a severe Cough, shortness of breath, spitting of matter from my lungs and often of clotted blood, till at length I was reduced so as to be unable to walk across my room, and owing to the violence of my cough and the shortness of breath could get no rest day or night. Hearing of your excellent medicine, the Cough Drops, I procured a bottle; I took a dose as soon as I got it, from which I found instantaneous relief, and by continuing it for three days, I believe God I am restored to perfect health. As I believe you to have been the instrument in the hands of Providence, of saving my life, I must entreat you to publish this for the benefit of any who may be in my situation, as I am confident it is one of the best medicines in the world for those complaints. I am, Sir, your grateful servant NICHOLAS STAGG, Little Robinson-street.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS,
Are prepared and sold by the Inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. CHURCH, at his Dispensary, Washington-street, New-York, and at his office, No. 1, South Third-street, Philadelphia, and sold by appointment at Mr. Weedman's 118 William-street, and Stillwell & DeForest, 162 Pearl-street, New-York. Manlius, Albany, Price, Baltimore, Thomas, Alexandria, Wilson, Wilmington, &c. &c.
O B S E R V E,
As a counteresfeit preparation of this medicine has been industriously circulated through some of the principal cities in the United States, persons are requested to purchase them of such persons only as have Dr. Church's appointment for vending the same. Powers, roughkeepsie—Chappel, Head of Elk—Bond and Co. New-castle—Benjamin, Lancaster—Blauvelt, Brunswick (N. J.) Gordon, Trenton, &c. * Patients letters (Post-paid) addressed to Dr. Church, New-York, duly attended to. August 20.
This Day Published,
And for sale at the Office of the Editor, No. 119 Chestnut-street,
(Price 1-3th of a Dollar,) AN ORATION,
Pronounced July 4, 1798.
At the request of the Inhabitants of the Town of BOSTON, in commemoration of the anniversary of American Independence. By Josiah Quincy.
"The inroads upon our public liberty, call for reparation—Justice. That Reparation and that Justice, may yet be obtained, by Union, Spirit, and Firmness. But to divide and conquer was the maxim of the Levell in the garden of Eden, and to disunite and enslave hath been the principle of all his votaries from that period to the present." Observations on the Boston Port-Bill, &c. p. 78 by the late J. Quincy, jun. August 11.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
JUNE 27, 1798.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Offices and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twentieth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine.
That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrearages of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one.
That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. June 28.
TO BE SOLD,
THE time of an indentured Dutch Servant BOY, who has ten years to serve. He has had the small pox and measles, is active, hearty and strong, and fit for house work in town or country. For further information, enquire of the printer. August 4.
HEALTH OFFICE.
Philadelphia, 18 May, 1798. Extract of an act to alter and amend the Health Laws of this Commonwealth, passed 4th April 1798.
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted by the