Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-08-24 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2161.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 24, 1799.
[VOLUME X.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
For LIVERPOOL. The British letter-of-marque Ship, THE LONDON, Samuel Roper, commander, Burthen 300 tons, coppered to the bends and mounting 16 six-pounders. A great part of her cargo being ready to go on board, she is intended to sail as soon as possible. For freight or passage apply to the captain on board, or to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. August 15.
For Sale or Charter, THE BRIG SALTY & BETSEY, Burthen, 1000 Barrels. Who have for sale 64 boxes white and brown Havana Sugar, Ten Hogsheads Cienfuegos do. 1200 Butts S. Martin's do. Cases in cases, Burdeaux Brandy, 1st and 4th proof, Sweet all in bottles and Barks. August 19.
JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Belvedere, John Frankford, commander, from Alicante and Gibraltar. 308 PIPES BRANDY, 27 pipes 34 hogsheads } strong-bodied RED WINE 32 quarter casks } 15 butts } SHERRY 60 quarter casks } Malaga Wine 100 quarter casks } 1200 Hogsheads } 430 becs } 94 jars } FOR SALE BY NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, Who also offer for sale, THE SAID SHIP BELVEDERE. SHE is New-York built, coppered to the bends, mounts 14 six-pounders, with small arms in proportion, and fails fast. August 13.
FOR LONDON, THE SHIP FAME, Edward Jones, Master, WILL sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to JOSEPH SIMS, No. 174, South Third Street. August 5.
FOR CHARTER, The British Letter-of-Marque SHIP LONDON, Samuel Roper, commander, Burthen 300 Tons, coppered, sheathed, mounting Twenty guns, and will be ready to receive a cargo in about 14 days, for terms apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. WHO HAVE FOR SALE ON BOARD SAID SHIP, 40 tons Patent Sheathing COPPER, assorted from 18 to 32 ounces to the square foot. Composition Nails, Spikes and Bolts of various descriptions. 20 lb. guns of 4 cwt. each. 40 lb. do. 6 cwt. do. 24 lb. do. 12 do. 16 do. do. with carriages, 13 cwt. each. 240 crates Queens Ware, assorted, 800 tons Fine Stoved Salt, 45 do. House Coal, and a quantity of Paints codf. August 3.
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET. She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern states, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers. She is well suited for the British or West India trade, and can be lent to sea at a trifling expense. The inventory may be seen and the terms of sale made known by applying to N. & J. FRAZIER, No. 95 South Front st. may 30.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, NO. 139, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist matters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom-House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERT. November 19.
ROBERT KID'S COPPER WAREHOUSE, NO. 201, MARKET-STREET. Late ALEXANDER BILSLAND & Co. HAS JUST RECEIVED 31 Tons Patent Improved Sheathing Copper & Nails, viz. 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 oz. per foot, 1 & 1/2 x 8 inch Polished & unpolished Sheathing Nails, 80 boxes of Tin. LIKEWISE ON HAND, A Large assortment of Raised and Copper bottoms and sheets for Copper-Smiths, Lead & Block Tin, And a General assortment of Ironmongery for sale as above. August 15.
OFFICE FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATES, AGENCY & COMMISSION BUSINESS, NO. 13 CHESTNUT-STREET, Between 2d & Front-Street, Philadelphia. THE SUBSCRIBER, Being solicited thereto by a number of his friends, takes this method to acquaint the Public, that he has this day opened the above Office, and has for sale the following property, viz.
TWO excellent well built frame houses, two rooms on a floor, completely finished in Christian, between Third and Fourth Streets, Southward; two frame houses at the corner of Fifth and Christian Streets; one three story brick, and one two story frame house in Queen Street; one good accustomed tavern in German Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, Southward, known by the name of Weeks's Tavern. One Plantation and tract of Land in Salem County, New-Jersey, containing, 70 acres, with a frame dwelling house, and other improvements thereon, together with a good proportion of wood land—the above lies near a public landing. Also, 25 acres of wood land in Cumberland county, New Jersey; a number of valuable lots to be let on ground rent, in the district of Southwark. Ground rents and debts collected with promptness and address, by the Public's Most obedient Humble servant, JOSEPH H. FLEMING. N.B. A small LAD wanted, of good connections, who writes a tolerable hand. August 15.
IRISH LINENS. A good assortment of 4-4 & 7-8 wide Irish Linens, in half boxes, Some of which are very fine—also, a few boxes 3-4 & 7-8 brown & half bleached Dowlas, Suitable for the St. Domingo trade, and entitled to drawback. Which will be disposed of on reasonable terms by the package. JAMES CLIBBORN & ENGLISH, No. 13, South Front Street. July 19.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes. FOR SALE BY, ISAAC HARVEY, Jun. N.B. Any glass or glass that may be wanted can be had from said Manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be sent for that purpose—Apply at No. 9, South Water Street, as above. July 8.
Lost or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States bearing date 10 January 1793, in the name of Joseph Thornburgh, No. 5133, for the renewal of which application hath been made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice thereof. ROBERT DENISON, Junr. Philadelphia, June 12.
UNSEATED LANDS. THE owners of Unseated lands in FAYETTE COUNTY (Penn.) are hereby notified, that unless the taxes due on said lands for the years 1796, 1797 and 1798, are paid into the hands of General Ephraim Douglass, County Treasurer, on or before Thursday the 19th day of September next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Caleb Mounts, James Allen, John Fulton, County Comm'rs Union Town, June 5, '99. (14) d3m.
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Martin, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country seats, not excelled by any with the same distance of the City, or a few are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture &c. A third description is well calculated for buildings fronting upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth streets continued to the German Town Road and also on Cross Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Turville Lane, to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 July.
NOTICE. THE heirs of the Reverend JOHN WADE, formerly from Yorkshire in Great Britain, late of the State of New-Jersey in the United States of America, are hereby requested to make application to the Subscriber, in Philadelphia, No. 131, Market Street, in order to receive the proceeds of the said estate. EDWARD THOMPSON, Administrator to the Estate of the said John Wade. August 7.
Eighty Dollars Reward, BROKE out of the PRISON for the City and County of Philadelphia, on the Night of the 31st July, 1799, the following described felons.
DANIEL HENDERSON, An Irishman, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, full round face, dark hair, stout made, has a down look and fair complexion; was convicted in the county of Berks. CHRISTIAN SHARPE, Alias JOHN T. H. O. M. A. S. A native, of Dutch parents, about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, straight well made, long visage, heavy eye brows, down look, a large head of hair, dark brown, which he wears quelled down to his waist; was convicted in Cumberland county.
JOHN STRATTS, Alias JOHN SOTO, A Spaniard, about 30 years of age, five feet 10 inches high, well made, fair complexion, black frized hair, which he wears quelled; was convicted at Pittsburgh. Went off also, at the same time a certain MARTIN KNOVLES, well known in this city, who was apprehended on the day of his escape for committing a burglary at the House of J. G. Koch. The above reward will be paid for the delivery of the above named persons at the Prison of the City and County of Philadelphia, or on being secured in any Jail in the United States, or twenty dollars for either of them. PHILIP EDWARDS, keeper. Philadelphia Prison, August 3.
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, Consisting of Coarse and Fine Cloths—principally Dark Blue, and printed Cambric. Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market-Street. April 29.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck 100 pieces Ravons Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal } COSSAS 11000 buffalo St. Martins Salt. HUMHUMS. April 11.
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers, Hylas, Hylas Skin, Young Hylas, } TEAS. Sourhough, Canton and Garden Fans, Nankens, China Ware, assorted, Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Perfumery, Choppa and Pulicat Romalls, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo 26.
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in Pipes, Hds. and quarter casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25.
THE PARTNERSHIP TRADING under the Firms of HARTSHORNE, LARRE & Co. and JESSE & ROBERT WALN, was dissolved 1 mo. 11, 1798, and the partnership trading under the firm of HARTSHORNE & LARRE, was dissolved 15th of the 4th month last, all persons indebted to either of the above firms are requested to make immediate payment, and those that have demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond, John Brooks. April 1.
THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING been appointed administrator to the estate of the rev. JOHN WADE (deceased) late of New Jersey. NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the said estate, to make immediate payment to the subscriber, and those who have any demands against the same, to render their accounts without delay, properly attested. Edward Thompson, no. 131, Market Street. July 13.
An excellent Stand for Business FOR SALE, And possession immediately given, THAT valuable stand for business at the head of Chester Kent county, Maryland consisting of a brick three-house, 40 feet by 60, two stories high, three rooms on a floor, well appropriated for business, two twenty feet rooms for the reception of grain and a counting room, and three rooms for goods, with an excellent cellar under the whole, completely garnered off for salt and pickling pork, with a log crib adjoining, 10 feet by 40—This stand is situated in the handfomest and most advantageous part of the town for business and the prospect of returning good crops of wheat in the country around, the head of Chester will tend to make it more desirable to those inclined to purchase. For terms apply to messrs. Levi Hollingsworth & Son, Philadelphia, or the subscribers near the premises, GEORGE V. MCANN W. THOMAS. P.S.—If the above property is not sold in three months from this date, it will be rented. July 9.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undermentioned certificates for a like number of shares of the stock of the said Institution, in favour of James Eckley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kickbridge, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, viz. Two certificates, No. 27,000 and 27,001 for five shares each. Three certificates, No. 27,002 and 27,004, for four shares each. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, May 23, 1799.
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undermentioned certificates for a like number of shares of the stock of the said Institution, in favour of James Eckley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kickbridge, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, viz. Two certificates, No. 27,000 and 27,001 for five shares each. Three certificates, No. 27,002 and 27,004, for four shares each. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, May 23, 1799.
Received by the ship Adriana, captain Corti, from London, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR SEATINGS, Suitable for chair and sofa covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, July 8.
Old French Brandy in large and small casks 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass 20 chest pint & half pint Tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-pieces Rice, FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith. May 1, 1799.
A special meeting of the Board of property in Lancaster, June 24, 1799. Present, Daniel Broadhead, Sec. Gen. John Hall, Secretary, Francis Johnston, Reg. Gen. of the Land office.
The petition of Thomas Stewardson on behalf of himself and the other trustees for the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meece, bearing date Philadelphia, 3th Month 17th 1799, stated as follows, viz. That a certain John Collins had in consequence of fraudulent deeds poll, obtained patents for two certain tracts of land, one situate in the county of Northumberland, surveyed to Samuel Caldwell in pursuance of a warrant dated in 1774; and the other situate now in Luzerne county, surveyed to said Caldwell by a warrant also dated in 1774—and requested that patents might be granted, for the said tracts, to William Crammond, Edward Tilghman, John Ashley, and Thomas Stewardson, trustees of the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meece, as the said two tracts were part of the estate of Meece and Caldwell.
Whereupon the Board having considered the same, ordered that at least sixty days notice be given in one of the Philadelphia newspapers, and in the Lancaster Journal to the said Collins or his assigns, to appear before the Board on the first Monday in October next, to show cause if any he or they have, why patents should not issue for the said two tracts to the said trustees agreeably to the prayer of the said petition. A true copy. For JOHN HALL, Esq. Sec'y of Land Office. N. LUFBOROUGH. July 8.
Lost or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States, No. 4933, in the name of Julia Wadsworth Knox, and for which, application is made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of said certificate; and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. May 25.
TO BE LET, Possession to be given on the 26th August, A convenient Three-Story Brick House, SITUATE in Spruce between Second and Third Street; apply at No. 110 South Second Street. July 18.
THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond, John Brooks. April 1.
MAIL COACHEES Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M. Between NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New-York the next morning, by 8 o'clock. Returning. Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock. Seats in the Mail Coachees to be taken in New-York, At Burman's Office, No. 3, Cortland-street In Philadelphia. At Francis' Hotel, No. 13, South Fourth-street, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 29, north Second-street. In Baltimore. At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14 lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound. The Proprietors are not responsible for Baggage. LEVI PEASE, Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore. WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, May 1.
NOTICE. WHEREAS Messrs FOOTMAN & Co. have assigned all their property both real and personal, to the subscribers, in trust, for the benefit of their creditors; Therefore all persons who are indebted to said firm, or to Richard Footman, or Richard S. Footman, prior to the 23d March, 1799, are requested forthwith to make payment or they will be immediately put in suit, and those who have claims against them are desired to exhibit them properly attested, to either of the subscribers. SAMUEL PRICE, } Assignees appointed by the Court. SAMUEL YORKE, } Philadelphia, July 31, 1799.
JUST RECEIVED, Per the MARIA, from HAMBURG, and NOW LANDING, At Wilcocks's wharf, from on board the IRIS, from BREMEN.
And for sale by the subscriber, 353 PACKAGES LINNEN, Consisting of Bielefeld Linnen Checks and Stripes Warendorp do. Checks and Stripes Rouans Harlem Checks White Platillas Lilladoes Brown do. Ticklenburgh Craes & la Morlaix Osnaburgs Dowlas Halbtaken Breagones Wefer Linnen Beccadilla Dog Linnen Quadruple Silefias Moyer Linnen Bed-ticks Eltopillas Pocket Handkerchiefs.
Also for Sale, 400 boxes Claret 40 hds. do. 70 Tons St. Petersburg Hens 5 Casks Bristles 200 pieces Saïduck 7 Bales German Cloth 800 Demijohns 80 Liquor Casks ERICK & LEWIS ROLLMANN, No. 113 South 3d Street d3m.
Just arrived from Bremen, AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, Platillas Royales, Britannias Rouans, Bielefeld Linens, in small packages fit for exportation, and entitled to Foreign drawback. Also, on Hand, Old Brandy, 4th proof, Barcelona do. Ruffs Horse-hair, curled and uncurled, Do. Deck Nail-rods, American Steel, and a small quantity of Guadimal Indigo. Isaac Hazlehurst & Son. August 15.
WILL BE LANDED, (IN TWO OR THREE DAYS) At Beck's wharf, near Market Street. THE CARGO Of the Schooner SALLY, from Montego-Bay, Jamaica, consisting of Sugar, Molasses, Limes, &c. FOR SALE BY ISAAC HARVEY, jun. August 14.
Notice is Hereby Given, THAT the Officers and Crew of the Confedera-tion will receive their prize money for the Frigate L'Infernet, by calling on CHARLES BIDDLE, No. 243, Market-Street, or HENRY BENBRIDGE. July 12.
THIS is to give notice, That the Subscriber, of Eliton, hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil County, in Maryland, letters of Administration, on the personal estate of SAMUEL HEWETT, late of said County, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned, to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber, at or before the first day of March next—They may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 13th day of August, 1799. JOHN MILLER, Adm. d3m.
Wants a place as a Coachman, OR as an Attendant to a travelling gentleman, a steady capable man, who can produce satisfactory recommendations. Enquire at Mr. Richard Hunt's, No. 28, South Fourth Street. August 14.
Ten Dollars Reward. STRAYED or conveyed on Thursday night last from off the premises, about 24 miles from Philadelphia, on the Ridge road, a handsome dark bay HORSE in good condition, about 14 hands high, with black legs, black mane and bushy black tail, cut straight at the end; has several long scratches on his back, occasioned by playing in the fields. Whoever can give information of him so that the owner may have him again, shall receive the above reward by applying at No. 46, South Fifth Street. Philadelphia, August 19.
Thirty Dollars Reward. DESERTED, from the encampment near Bristol on Sunday night the 3d inst. an enlisted soldier named ADAM FRAZER, born in Pennsylvania, aged 35 years, 5 feet 7 inches high, dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair, has a hoop in his shoulder, his head partly bald, much addicted to liquor, and when intoxicated is turbulent and troublesome. Had on when he went away his military clothing. He has heretofore defended from Fort Pitt, has the marks of a villain written on his countenance. Also Deserted on Thursday the 9th inst. from a recruiting party stationed at Newtown, two men enlisted at Northtown, the 1st inst. the one named JOHN WILSON, born in Ireland, aged 28 years; by trade a butcher, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair 5 feet 7 inches high; had on when he went away, a nankens vest and overalls, a bottle green coat, and a white shirt. The other JOHN STEAL, born in Northampton county, by trade a shoemaker; aged 24 years, 6 feet 10 inches high; fair complexion, blue eyes, long brown hair, much freckled in the face; had on a pair of thickset overalls and yellow vest. Whoever shall take up said Defectors and return them to Head Quarters at Bristol, Bucks county, State of Pennsylvania, or shall secure them in any Jail shall receive the above reward, and for either of them the reward of ten dollars. BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun. Captain, 10th U.S. regiment. Bristol, August 10.
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Assignee at the Court House inside county, on the 23th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A. M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. June 25.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY, EVENING, AUGUST 24.
HEALTH-OFFICE,
8th mo. 22d, 1799.
THE Board of Health, desirous of giving to their fellow citizens, all the information they are possessed of, relative to the prevailing disease in our city, think it their duty to state, that after the most diligent enquiry, they have been able to make on the subject, they find that during the last 6 days there have been a number of persons taken ill, principally in the lower part of the City and Southwark, many of whom have died after a few days sickness, and that at present there are still a considerable number sick; though they are happy to state, from accurate information, a great part of them are apparently on the recovery, and hopes are entertained, from the late change in the weather, which still continues cool, that a check may be given to the progress of the disease;—they are therefore of opinion (from the mortality, as appears by the list of interments) that at present there is not sufficient ground for the great alarm which pervades the city; but should it so happen that the disease progresses further, they will, without hesitation, state whatever comes to their knowledge, for the information of their fellow citizens, so as to enable them to judge on the propriety of removing.
By order of the Board, EDWARD GARRIGUES, Pres. P. HOLLINGSWORTH, Sec'y.
At a Special Meeting of the Board of Health, 8th mo. 22d, 1799, Resolved, In consequence of the alarm occasioned by the sickness in the southern part of the City, that no person or family remove from a sickly into a more healthy part of the City, declaring, that in every such instance, the Board will exercise the authority vested in them by law, to prevent the injury which may arise from so improper and inconsiderate a conduct.
Extract from the minutes, Pascha Hollingsworth, Sec'y.
Pennsylvania Hospital.
8th month 6, 1799.
The sitting Managers are for this month, SAMUEL COATES No. 82, South Front-street JOHN DORSEY, No. 22, north Third-street The attending Physicians are for this month Dr. Shippen, No. 10, Duane-street. D. Barton, No. 44, north Fifth-street. Applications for admission of patients must be in the first instance to one of those Physicians, and then to either of the Managers; the Managers and Physicians always attend at the Hospital, on 4th and 7th day in every week, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Accidents of fractured limbs, happening to strangers or others in the streets, and brought in at the time, are immediately admitted as poor, at the gate. And poor persons attending on the aforesaid days will receive medicine and advice gratis. Published by request of the sitting Managers and Physicians.
SAMUEL COATES.
LANCASTER, August 17.
We the subscribers composing the Grand Jury of the county of Cumberland do, (one dissenting, voice only) Resolved, that we will support with our best exertion JAMES ROSS, of Pittsburgh, at that next general Election as Governor, and do most earnestly recommend it to our fellow citizens, to unite with us in the choice of a man so eminently qualified to discharge the duties of this most important office.
SAMUEL POSLETHWAIT foreman. Wm. Alexander, Alex. Leckey, Sam. A. McCosky, Michael Ege, Jacob Raber, Jacob Miller, John Walker, Andrew Emmeringer, Matthew Miller, George Coover, James Power, Andrew Mather, Frederick Ubler, John McMeer, Jacob Hindel, John Morrison, 17. Jacob Oler, Dissenting.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in York to his friend in Lancaster, dated Aug. 13.
As for news we have none, the Democrats are decreasing daily, their party have sent a number of letters to their Republican friends throughout the County, and they expressly mention therein, "If the Aristocrats gain a majority they will call out victory." They have established a Directory, last Saturday they had a meeting in York Township, at Geo. Spangler's; they collected all their friends even as far as M c Alister's town to make the meeting large; it is supposed not more than 20 inhabitants of the township met.
Last Saturday at Cline's tavern a meeting was held; Baltzer Fitz, Chairman, upwards of 40 met, unanimous for ROSS; at M c Alister's, upwards of 40 met, unanimous for ROSS; at the Brogue tavern upwards of 100 met, unanimous for ROSS; the Borough met, 160 unanimous for ROSS; they were also a meeting held Saturday 8 days
109 unanimous for ROSS, except (M c Intire) this last meeting, was at George Spangler's.
To Messrs. Wm. and Robert Dickson.
GENTLEMEN, You offered on Wednesday last that Mr. M c Kean would have a Majority of 4000 votes at the ensuing election, and that 2000 dollars had been offered as a bet on it, and refused. I am indeed very sorry I did not know it sooner, or I should have condescended to oblige the Gentleman who offered it. I hope however, I am not yet too late, and therefore, now take the liberty of offering you, for your own bride and emolument the sum of two hundred dollars, provided you will insure the bet to be made. If you concede to the proposition my name is left with the printer. If you do not, I must conclude that the person who offered, has been cunning enough to decline, or that you are liars.
STUMP.
NORFOLK, August 15.
To the proprietors of stages, and others who keep road horses.
Travelling lately to Richmond, in the stage, I observed one of the horses to limp, and upon examination found the joints above the fore hoofs excoriated, about the size of a dollar, by the striking of his shoes are very subject, but the remedy is I believe, known to few, for otherwise it will be difficult to account for the matter of fact, that so many of that valuable class of animals, in every part of the country, are at this day suffering under this torture. I presume it will only be necessary to mention the remedy, to induce every horse master to give it a fair trial. Some time ago having occasion to drive a horse a few days journey in a single chain, I found he cut himself so much that I was obliged to take off his shoes. Shortly after, I fell in with a smith who undertook to shoe him in such a manner as to prevent it, and the method he took was, to make that half of the shoe which lies under the inside of the hoof considerably thicker than the other half; the effect of which is, that the inside half of the shoes being the heaviest, the horse will throw his legs wider apart in trotting. This experiment fully answered the intent, for in driving the distance of two hundred miles afterwards, my horse did not, to my knowledge, strike himself once. I had often before heard of this method of shoeing, but had not paid much attention to it, for in fact, I much doubted its efficacy. It is to be observed, the experiment I made was with the hind feet, but have no doubt it would prove equally effectual with the fore feet, which latter are more frequently cut in trotting than the former. I cannot conclude without requesting all such printers as may think humanity to the brute creation, or the public benefit, a matter worthy of attention, to give this a place in their papers.
August 15, 1799. A. B.
THE STOCKHOLDERS Of the Delaware & Schuylkill Canal, WILL please to take notice, the whole of the Subscription money on their respective shares has been called for by the President and Managers; the three last calls are payable as follows: One for 15 dollars, on the 15th August, instant One for 20 do. on the 15th September next One for 20 do. on the 15th October next And if not paid on those days, are subject to a penalty of five per cent per month. Wm. GOVETT, treasurer. august 16 at 1st & 4th
TO BE LET, TWO ROOMS, conveniently situated for PUBLIC OFFICES. Enquire of the Subscriber on the Northwest side of the Public Square, Philadelphia. M. M c CONNELL. august 23
NOTICE.
To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania; who was a partner of the firm of Johnson & Alexander, I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common pleas, in and for the county of Mifflin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the second Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewistown, in said county, of which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. august 23
FOR SALE,
A COUNTRY SEAT. CONTAINING about Ten acres of Land, situated at the 5 mile stone, in the Ridge Road, being near the Falls of Schuylkill. The Dwelling-House has lately received a thorough repair, and consists of a Dining Room, nearly 50 feet long, a Breakfast Parlour, a Housekeeper's Room and a Kitchen, with 3 Bed rooms, and Garret's over the whole. Adjoining the house is a good Garden, Ice-House, Spring-House, Eight Stall Stables, and Coach-House, with a large Orchard. Apply to the Printer. august 23 dtm
35 casks of 6d and 8d. NAILS, and 4, 4 1-2 and 5 inch SPIKES, entitled to drawback, for sale by PETER BARKER, & Co. No. 149, High-street. 8 mo. 2
FOR SALE,
BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, IN FRANKFORD, TWO good new, strong Two Story Stone HOUSES, each with a pleasant yard in front, paled in, and a garden back, they are handsomely situated on Adam's Road, a small distance from the Main-Street: are very cool and airy houses, and out of the way of dust, there are two rooms on a floor to each, besides chambers and garrets, all well finished, and will suit very well to be sold separate, for the accommodation of small families or together and turned into one large house. Any person inclined to treat for the whole together, may know the terms by applying to Mr. Alexander Martin, in Frankford. august 22
Late Foreign Articles
NEW-YORK, Aug. 23.
The ship Andromache, capt. Price arrived last evening in 59 days from Glasgow. By her we have received a file of Glasgow papers to the Twenty-second of June inclusive, and London papers to the 19th. The following comprize nearly the whole of whatever interesting intelligence they contain.
LONDON, June 17.
The next advices from the East-Indies will bring decisive intelligence respecting the sentiments and conduct of Tippoo. It was demanded of him that he should follow the example of the Nizam, and dismiss the French officers in his service. His reply was evasive and unsatisfactory: a positive answer was desired in twenty days. When the last express left India, that answer had not been received; but very active measures were taking by Lord Mornington to act with vigour and promptitude, in case that reply should be unsatisfactory. The first offensive operation will be to seize the port of Mangalore on the Malabar coast, and thus cut off the principal means by which the French could correspond with Tippoo by sea.
The most active preparations are making for the intended expedition, supposed to be destined for the Low Countries. Gen. Sir Ralph Abercrombie has been recalled from Scotland, for the purpose, it is asserted, of being appointed to this command, and gen. Stewart, it is expected, will likewise be employed. Sixteen ships, chiefly of 50 and 44 guns, are preparing to carry troops, and a considerable number of the guards are to be sent. Before this expedition takes effect, it is supposed the French will be attacked in great force by the Russians and Austrians on the Lower Rhine.
June 19.
Sun Office, 3 o'clock.—We stop the press to state, that an account has reached town from Holland, within these two hours, that the King of Prussia had entered Guelderland, at the head of an army, and that the patriots were flying in every direction before him.
We are still without any further advices from Lord St. Vincent.
The following is a correct list of the British naval force in the Mediterranean.
Admiral Lord St. Vincent 21 sail of the line. Rear Admiral Whitshed, 5— Rear Admiral Lord Nelson, 15— Admiral Sir Alan Gardner 16—
Total 57
Besides frigates and smaller vessels, and a number of Russian, Turkish and Portuguese ships of war, the whole of which are no doubt by this time united, Lord St. Vincent having sent orders to Malta, Palermo, and Alexandria for that purpose.
Lord Duncan, in the Kent, will sail on Wednesday next from Yarmouth, to resume the command of the fleet off the Texel.
Marshal Suwarrows has apprized gen. Moreau, that if he should dare to put any French emigrants in the Russian service to death, who may chance by the fortune of war to fall into his hands, he will instantly order one hundred republican prisoners to be shot for every man Moreau kills.
The Constitution cutter arrived at Plymouth on Saturday: she looked into Brest on the 12th inst. and saw two line of battle ships in the Outer Road and three frigates. The latter got under sail, wind N. E. and by E. and ran out at half past two about 4 miles to Matanzas Point, and hove to. As the Anlon and Unicorn were in sight, they lay there till night, when they hauled their wind for Brest. The Unicorn and Constitution took a brig with Brandy and Wine, one of 16 sail from Bourdeaux to Brest, and drove the greater part on shore. The Constitution sustained the fire of two gun briggs for a considerable time, and received shots in her hull from the shore.
The hon. Mr. North, governor of Ceylon and its dependencies, represents the spice to be so productive, that, including what is already in store, and the produce of the year 1799, more spice will remain in hand than is sufficient to supply all Europe for five years.
A national military college is about to be established, under the patronage of the Duke of York, at High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Thirty young gentlemen are to be admitted in the first instance. The Prussian general Jarry is to superintend the institution.
Linens, which used to be sold at 1s. 7d. per yard, were sold at the markets of Belfast on the 7th inst. at 3s. 1d.
GLASGOW, June 22.
This day's mail has not brought us anything worth recording, if we except a report, which the Sun slips the press to announce, of the King of Prussia having entered Guelderland with his army. Our readers will observe, in an article copied from the last Paris papers, in the first page, that his Majesty of Prussia, on the 5th instant, reviewed his troops at Wesel, on the confines of Guelderland; circumstance which, combined with the astonishing successes of the Allies, may induce them to believe, that his Majesty has at length been prevailed upon to join the Coalition for the deliverance of Europe.
There are now two Hamburg mails due.
PARIS, June 12.
The Batavian Republic has begun to adopt efficacious measures for its defence against all attacks. Fortifications are erect-
ing at Zurphee and Duesbourg. The Yssel will be fortified between those two points.
The communication with Piedmont is cut off, particularly with Turin; but, from report, we have reason to believe, that city, after having admitted the Austrians, into its bosom, has received the reward of its fidelity, having been partly burned by the fire of the batteries from the citadel in which the French hope to hold out for a long time.
June 16.
Buonaparte after being beat by the Pacha of Jerusalem and Damascus, returned suddenly to the wall of St. Jean D'Acre, gave the Pacha a signal defeat and took possession of the city.
STUTGARD, June 3.
It is said that gen. Vucalovich has intercepted in Piedmont a courier of Gen. Moreau to Gen. Massena; and that Gen. Moreau in his dispatches had complained of not receiving reinforcements from France and made rather an unfavourable statement of his position. In his rear, in the province of Mondovi, there was an insurrection of 10,000 peasants, who had carried off his small stores and convoys, whilst the enemy's army in front formed a demi-circle round him towards Verne, Casset, Tortona and Novi. In this critical situation he had no other alternative than that of marching against the peasants of Mondovi, in order to secure his rear before the enemy joined the insurgents, and cut off his retreat to Coni. One thing not less extraordinary is, that the army of Naples, the first column of which had proceeded towards Rome since the 3d Floreal (April 23) had not effected its junction with Gen. Moreau on the 27th. It appears that its progress has been retarded by two causes, the one that Gen. Scherer had directed it to proceed by Romagna, Bologna, and Ferrara, by which it could only enter Tuscany, by going considerably out of the way; and the other that the columns of this army have been much harassed on their road, not only by the insurgents, but by the Anglo Neapolitans, who made a descent upon his rear, in order to oblige him to turn and give battle.
LONDON, June 15.
Lord Bridport, in the Royal Sovereign, with one 74 gun ship and three frigates, arrived off Plymouth on Thursday afternoon, and it was supposed that the rest of his fleet were on the coast, having left the Irish station, where their services are no longer necessary.
We this morning received Paris papers to the 9th instant, which contain more important intelligence than any that have reached this country for a long time past. By the proceedings of the Council of Five Hundred of the 6th inst. it will be seen that a violent rupture has actually taken place between the Legislative body and the Executive Directory. The address of the former to the Directory, is full of complaints and reproaches, and undignified states that a fermentation very generally exists, and that they are surrounded by dangers.
The Council of Five Hundred, besides their address to the Directory, which so fully unveils the desperate condition of their country, have published a Proclamation to the French people, which we regret that we cannot, from the late hour at which these Journals arrived, give at length. In this they censure the conduct of the Agents of the Directory, and call on the people to support themselves in the difficult situation in which they stand—The Address is couched in very strong language.
June 18.
We this day present our readers with some further interesting intelligence which the last French papers contain.
The Paris papers acknowledge, what we have already learned by Col. Crawford, that General Bellegarde had driven General Lacourbe from St. Gothard. The latter was behind the valley of Dufserem, and was endeavoring to cover the approaches to Altorf. This intelligence shews us, that including the Grisons country, more than half of Switzerland is already delivered from the Usurpers, who in vain shed their blood to maintain their cruel dominion in that country.
This morning arrived a mail from Dublin, which brought letters and papers of the 13th inst. They contradict the report of a speedy dissolution of the Parliament of that Kingdom.
June 19.
No further information has been received, either from Earl St. Vincent, or respecting the Toulon Fleet. It is now generally understood that no advices have been received from his Lordship since he was off Carthagena. The statements then fore, of his having blockaded up the Brest Fleet in Toulon, are founded rather upon what might be expected, than upon intelligence that had been received.
Unofficial and unconfirmed as was the assertion in the Paris Papers of the 11th, of the disembarking of 16,000 men at Leghorn, well informed men begin to attach some belief to it.—The policy of reinforcing General Macdonald, in order to enable him to effect his retreat, is obvious.
Great exertions are making at Brest to fit out the remaining ships of war in that harbour when they are ready, which it appears by the last Paris Papers they were expected to be in a few days. The Farrol Squadron, it is supposed, will make an attempt to sail.
Sieyes, in his speech on his installation, carefully avoids any mention of the sentiments and principles of the Prussian Cabinet. In his reply to Sieyes, Merlin of Douai merely says, that the new Director
is come from a friendly Power; words too general to enable us to form any opinion of the policies by which Prussia is actuated, or the part she means to take.
Mr Pitt is indisposed with a Cough, and is attended by Dr. Farquar. A relaxation from study, asses milk, and abstinence from wine, are prescriptions advised.
STOCKS.
Prices this day at 12 o'clock.
Three per cent. Cons. sh. 60 38 1 8 3/4 op. Omnium 4 1/2 5 4 5 4 prem.
Extract of letter from Berne, of the 30th of June.
"The Helvetic Directory have arrived here since, the 1st of this month, and in a few days all the Constituted Authorities will be assembled.
"Although the French Army fight like heroes, and the Swiss are equal to them, yet the Enemies Army is so superior in number that the brave General Massena is forced to concentrate his force, and act upon the defensive. He, however, disputes every foot of ground with the Austrians, and at this moment Zurich is in our possession.
"It is pretended here that the French Government have given orders to evacuate Switzerland, nothing can be more false; Massena has declared, that so far from abandoning Switzerland, he will defend it to the last drop of his blood."
"The Turco Russian Squadron has begun to bombard Ancona, and has already taken part of the buildings of that City.
"There is preferred in the Office of Foreign Affairs, the original of a letter written by Suwarrows to the Municipality of Grenoble, in which he threatens them with all his fury if they do not send back the Pope to Milan.
PARIS, June 8.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.
Sitting of June 6.
After the General Committee of yesterday, the Council formed in a public Sitting, adopted on the proposition of Baulay, the following order.
"The Council of Five Hundred, on the report of several United Committees, orders that a Message shall be sent to the Executive Directory to the following effect:
"Citizen Directors, the French Government is instituted for securing the preservation and well being of the People.
"The Legislative Body and the Executive Directory from the two principal parts of this Government. These two authorities should understand one another, and ought to proceed in concert to attain the common object of their institution. Their means of correspondence are regulated by the Constitution, as well as the respective duties of the two authorities.
"That the Legislative Body makes Laws and the Directory execute them: thus the Directory is specially commissioned to provide according to these Laws, for the interior and exterior safety of the Republic.
"As to the external safety, the Directory is specially placed by the Constitution as a sort of advanced Guard, as the first Centinel to observe the designs and the movements of other people, and when they perceive that they endanger the existence, or the just rights of the Nation, they may alone act provisionally for its security; but they ought in this case to advise the Legislative Body without delay, who will thereupon adopt the measures which it may think most agreeable for the preservation and dignity of the people whom they represent.
"Citizen Directors, every thing announces that the safety of the Nation from without is threatened, and that the interior tranquility may be involved in it.
"From without we have to sustain a violent war; six months ago we were everywhere victorious; it appears now that the Enemy has obtained some advantages over us.
"The public voice announces that some powers who have hitherto taken no part, at least apparently, in the war, are against us in arms, and in a state of hostility, not only imminent but real.
"In these circumstances the council of Five Hundred had reason to expect that the communications required by the Constitution would be made to them.
"Citizen Directors, you are no doubt sensible that it does not consist with the dignity of the French people to assume a humiliating appearance towards other nations. They must therefore resume the attitude which nature, strength, courage and industry decline for it.
"It is publicly notorious, that in several parts of the interior of the Republic, uncessations, and even fermentation exists; and the causes are equally notorious. But before we adopt any measures on this head, the Council think it their duty to require from you information as far as you know, what are the causes, and what the means which you think most proper to put an end to the troubles that may arise from such causes.
"In this situation of affairs, a longer silence on your part would give uneasiness to the people and the Legislative body.
"We invite you, therefore, to give us, without delay, information as to this double object of our anxiety."
FLORENCE, May 28.
Gen. Macdonald has been here since the 5th inst. We consider him as the Saviour of the French in Italy and our confidence in him will not be disappointed. The army which has advanced by forced marches assembled here yesterday; it is filled with ardour, and its zeal, which a few reverses has only animated, is a happy omen for the future. To-morrow is the day we march to free the Appenines, and take possession of the plain. There will only remain a div-

lion under the orders of General Ruffin. Reckoning that of General Victor, who occupies Genoa, we have an army of 40,000 men. We may, therefore, entertain great hopes, and the more so, as we shall be protected towards the sea by the Toulon squadron.
We expect this evening Citizen Seybes, Consul of the French Republic at Naples.
PARIS, June 13.
Bonaparte obliged to yield to a resistance which he could not foresee, returned to the walls of St. Jean d'Acre at the moment in which the Pashas of Jerusalem and Damascus were congratulating themselves on some slight advantages. He cut them in pieces, as well as the English troops, and entered the city as conqueror.
The Batavian Republic has begun to adopt efficacious measures for its defence against all attacks. Fortifications are erecting at Zutphen and Duffelbourg. The Vssel will be fortified between those two points.
From Breil we learn, that the fitting out of 15 sail of the line, and some frigates and corvettes, is carried on with great activity. Three of the line, one frigate, and two corvettes, are already in the harbour.
A French officer thus writes from Genoa, the 19th of May: "We are just arrived at the decisive moment: if our two armies are able to beat the enemy, and form a junction, we shall immediately resume the offensive; but to effect that, we must first make a terrible effort to carry our point."
YARMOUTH, June 14.
Yesterday morning the Russian squadron under the command of Admiral Tate, consisting of four ships of the line and a forty gun frigate, failed to join the fleet now off the Texel.
NEW-YORK, August 23.
In the Andromache, from Grenock, came passenger, the hon. JOHN ELPHINSTONE, Esq., on his way to the Government of Quebec. Also Mr. WOOD, of the Southward.
The brig Peggy, Watson, of and from New-York to Belfast, was spoke with by the Andromache, in the lat. of 44, 30, and long. 49, 00.
The American brig Mary, has lately been captured near Sandy Hook, by a French privateer, recaptured by a British vessel and ransomed by the captain. Capt. Pierce, of the Andromache lent the Capt. of the brig a man to assist in navigating her.
The brig Mary, Williams, and a ship Sullivan, of Pepperelborough, were to sail from Grenock for Charleston, in a week after the Andromache.
BALTIMORE, August 22.
Yesterday the United States ship Maryland, captain John Rogers, of 26 guns, got under way and proceeded down the river to the anchoring place below the fort, from which it is said she will proceed to sea this day. On a light breeze with only her courses set, her appearance was magnificent, and her sailing, pronounced by judges, to be extremely fast.
Philadelphia Theatre.
THE Agents for the Proprietors of the New Theatre having agreed to lease to the subscribers the said Theatre, for a term of five years; they wish to reinforce their present company with the most respectable abilities, free from other engagements, on the continent.
Letters (post paid) addressed to "Post office, Baltimore," will be immediately forwarded, and receive early and liberal attention.
WIGNELL & REINAGLE.
N. B. Musicians of talents and character are included in the above invitation.
Valuable Property for Sale.
ON FRIDAY, The 20th of September next, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon,
Will be sold, on the premises, in Springfield and Upper Dublin townships Montgomery county, About 15 miles from Philadelphia, one and an half miles from Flourtown, and the same distance from White Marsh tavern.
One tract, containing fifty acres, fronting on a public road, leading from the old York road to White Marsh, North Wales, &c. It is handsomely situated for a Summer's Retreat, and well calculated for a Farm; good soil, Beating situation, and abundantly supplied with timber, of the first quality. The conditions of sale will be one third cash, one third payable in six, and the other third in twelve months, with interest and such satisfactory security as may be required. It will either be sold entire, or divided in two or three lots.
Fifty acres of choice timber land, consisting chiefly of young chestnut, nearly opposite to the above, in lots of 2 and 3 acres each, for convenience of purchasers; the intrinsic value of the timber is so well known to every farmer that it is unnecessary particularly to describe it. Also, a small lot of one and three quarters acres nearly adjoining, but distinct from the above. Conditions of sale will be one half cash and the other half in six months, with interest and security as before mentioned.
Persons desirous of viewing the lots previous to the day of sale, may find a Plot of the whole as divided, at the house of Charles Kelleffer, on the adjoining premises, who will attend and shew the property.
To be sold as part of the estate of Caleb Emlen, deceased, by
JAMES VAUX, CHARLES PLEASANTS, Executors in fact to Mary Emlen, sole Executrix w & law st. rawt80S
TO LET.
A convenient, genteel and 200 sq. two story BRICK HOUSE, With a large yard, near the corner of Market and Sixth Streets.
Enquire at the Brewery, corner of Dock and Pearl streets, to LUKE W. MORRIS. sawjw
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HAVANNA, August 8, 1799.
Sir, In consequence of a Royal Decree just received from Madrid, the Governor has this day given orders, that no neutral vessel be permitted to enter this port, and all those that have arrived since the 3d instant are not as yet allowed to unload.
I lose not a moment in giving you this intelligence for the information of the merchants of Philadelphia. If any change takes place, I will take care to acquaint you therewith immediately.
I have the honor to be, Sir, Your's, &c. JOS. M. YZNARDI. The Collector of the Port of Philadelphia.
The Magistracy of Wilmington, Del. have prohibited all intercourse with the City.
Several Communications are unavoidably postponed.
There were Four new cases of the Yellow Fever at New-York on Friday last.
From Mr. Cobbett's Paper.
M'Kean & Co.
Amongst the ridiculous parts of the Address, which Leib, Cox, Miles, Dallas, &c. have published in behalf of "M'Kean," is the conclusion, in which they call upon their "FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS" to leave nothing undone to get him elected because republicanism is in great danger in Europe. "Whether" say they, "we consider the intelligence from abroad concerning the operations of all the mightiest of the despotic powers, &c. we are most solemnly affected with the prospect that presents itself. A combination of Emperors and Kings is formed on a basis avowedly hostile to the theoretical, as well as to the practical sovereignty of the people throughout the world."
Well? and what then?—Do you imagine that your electing M'Kean will break up the combination? What is this poor old soul to do against "all the mightiest of the despotic powers?" Will his receiving two thousand pounds a year out of the pockets of the people of Pennsylvania, prevent Marshall Suwarow from marching to Paris? I'll engage that neither of the Emperors or Kings of Europe know there is such a being in existence, except King George, perhaps, who may have read of him in the "DEMOCRATIC JUDGE."—The other four committee men are stupid creatures, but was it not a shame, now, for you, Dallas and Cox, to attempt to perimide the poor citizens, that, by their choosing this old man to govern them, they would prevent the Emperors and Kings from rooting out the comfortable doctrine of the "Sovereignty of the people?" Was it not a shame? I say,—How you must have laughed to yourselves when you saw Leib, Muhlendburg and the other two swallowing the bait, and pompously putting their hands to such a miserable bore!
Dallas.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was once a play-actor in the British Island of Jamaica, where he got himself off the stage in the character of ARCHER, in a comedy called the Beau's Stratagem. Considering Mr. Dallas's fine person (I except his physiognomy,) I have always thought that his failure on the boards must have been owing to some fault in those who acted in the other characters; and, therefore, I would humbly recommend to him, the next time he plays Archer, to get his friend Leib to act the part of SCRUB, a character to which, I am persuaded the Doctor would do ample justice. In default of Leib he might take Muhlendburg or Miles, or, in fact, any one of the six except, Cox, who is too thin. But Leib, however, is his man; he is pretty well in his own clothes, but in the habitment of Brother Scrub, would exhibit a vulgarity that would set the whole house in a roar.
ELECTION.
The friends to the Election of JAMES ROSS, as Governor, resident in the Townships of Blockley and Kingsessing, are requested to meet at George Weed's lower Bridge on Schuylkill, on Saturday, 31st August, at 3 o'clock, to take into consideration the most proper steps in support of his Election.
Blockley, August 23, 1799.
THE subscribers, members of the Grand Inquest of the county of Chester, having attentively and deliberately considered the relative merits of the two persons now in nomination for Governor, to succeed the present, do not hesitate in pledging themselves to support JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh, at the ensuing election for office, inasmuch as he has always, with that consistency which exclusively appertains to the friends of America, advocated her rights in spite of all the menaces and calumnies of foreign emigrants or domestic traitors; that his mind has been superior to the popular clamours of the moment steadily pursuing the interests of the people without being of this party to-day, and the other to-morrow, as popular prejudice might seem to vibrate; and as there will be a vacancy in the Senate of Pennsylvania, at the ensuing election, for a Senator, from the district composed of the counties of Chester, Montgomery and Bucks, we do recommend, as our choice, and are determined to support ZEBULON POTTS, Esq. for said office.
DENNIS WHELEN, foreman. Thomas Stalker, Francis Gardner, John Prick, Joseph Sharp, John Marshall, James Whelen, Philip Scott, Thomas Morris, John Pugh, H. Downing, John Hughs, Levy Woodrow, James M. Gibbons, Abraham Sharpless. James Batton, August Term, 1799.
At a meeting of a number of respectable inhabitants of the county of Chester, convened at James Jackson's, in the town of West-Chester, on Wednesday the 21st of August, 1799, in order to take into consideration, some matters respecting the ensuing election.
RICHARD DOWNING, Jun. In the Chair.
JOSEPH M'CLELLAN, Secretary.
ON motion of Mr. Whelen, it was unanimously agreed, that a committee be appointed, to enquire into the slander, alleged against JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh, with power to enquire into the merits of said slander, and to publish the result thereof.
On motion, it was unanimously agreed that a committee, consisting of twenty-six persons, be appointed for the purpose of investigating the validity of the charges alleged against Mr. Ross, in pursuance of which the following persons were appointed, viz.
William Gibbons, Esq. John Prick, Joseph M'Clellan, David Morris, Isaac Wayne, Esq. David Pennypacker, Jos. Hemphill, Esq. Evan Evans, Benj. Jacobs, Esq. Dr. Joseph Pierce, Dr. F. Gardner, Philip Scott, Esq. Dr. A. Bailey, John Hughes, David Denny, James Kelton, Dennis Whelen, Joseph Sharp, Walter Finney, Esq. David Jones, Esq. Robert May, John Rinehart, Samuel Haines, Robert Miller, Jesse Jones, John Bowen.
On motion of Mr. Finney, it was unanimously agreed, that William Gibbons, Joseph M'Clellan, Isaac Wayne, Joseph Hemphill, and Dennis Whelen, be a committee to arrange and forward to the Press, such information, relative to the charges against Mr. Ross, as they may receive from time to time.
On motion of Mr. Whelen, it was unanimously agreed, that a Federal Meeting of the Inhabitants of Chester County, be held at the Court house, in West-Chester, on Friday, the 6th of September, in order to form a General Ticket, for the ensuing Election.
It was moved, seconded and unanimously agreed to, that the proceedings of this meeting, be published in Hand-bills, and also in several News Papers of the city of Philadelphia.
At a respectable meeting of a number of the Citizens in the southern part of the County of Philadelphia, agreeable to public notice at the house of Cadwalader Evans in Southwark, for the purpose of promoting the election of JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh, Joseph Bird, Esq. was unanimously chosen Chairman.
This meeting taking into consideration the critical situation of our country, assailed with implacable animosity by a vindictive and savage enemy, whom neither the laws of God nor the ordinances of man have been found to influence, and who has not only practiced upon these United States every species of insult, fraud and violence, but committed unexampled acts of cruelty and murder upon our ineffective and defenceless fellow citizens.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this meeting the choice of a Chief Magistrate of
this state being intimately connected with the future happiness of the nation, we are convinced that he should be a man possessing a just regard for the honor, dignity, and prosperity of his country, perfectly free from the influence of those pernicious and illegitimate principles of Jacobinism, which have already extinguished every republic on earth but our own—a man totally exempt from foreign influence, interests or connections, to whose integrity and patriotism the Federal government can look with implicit confidence for support in time of danger.
Resolved, That this meeting are of opinion that JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh possesses in an eminent degree those qualifications and virtues that are indispensable requisite in the executive of a good government—that his conduct heretofore in the State Convention which adopted the Federal Constitution and in the Senate of the United States has been such as to merit our entire confidence and approbation. Therefore we are determined individually to use all honorable means in our power to promote the election of said James Ross to the office of Governor of this Commonwealth.
Resolved, that the following persons be a committee to exert themselves in their respective wards and furnish tickets for the election.
FOR SOUTHWARK. Joshua Humphreys, John Turner, Wm. Clifton, jun. Henry Molers, W. Robinson, jr. Esq. Capt. John Fleming, Peter Mierchen, Wm. Taylor, John Hood, George Randle, Thomas Shortall, James Malencaux, Nathaniel Hutton, Wm. Oakford, Isaac Phipps, Thomas Wilson, Martin Casper, Henry Weaver, Neil McGinnis, John Clifton, junr. Thomas Wilkey, Dr. B. Duffield, James Hays, John Thum, John Batten, David Flickwier, Robert Allen, John Konkey, David Ellis, John Phipps, Joel Wilson, John Thompson, Dr. Wm. Wallace, Geraldus Stockdale, John Everhart, Adam Keyser, Isaac Jackson, Wm. Alexander, Richard Tittermary, Joseph H. Fleming, Joseph Luddel, jun. Nicholas Pickle, George Reese, Joseph Johnson, Joseph Williamson, Aaron Musgrace, George Burke, Charles Bastian, John Dolevaux, Joseph Ogelbie, John Kelsey.
FOR MOYAMENSING. Joseph Bird, Esq. David Shoemaker, Alexander Read, Samuel Dexey, Samuel Stephens.
PASAYUNK. Wm. Corbet, Major Buckhalt.
Resolved, That this meeting will support JOSEPH BALL at the ensuing election, as Senator, to represent the City and County of Philadelphia and County of Delaware, in the Legislature of this State.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in the different newspapers in this city, signed by the Chairman, countersigned by the Secretary.
JOSEPH BIRD, Chairman. Attest, JOSEPH HUDDLE, Jun. Secretary.
THIS is to give notice, that the Subscriber, living in Warwick, Cecil County Maryland, hath obtained letters of Administration on the personal estate of JOHN MORTON, late of Warwick, in Cecil County, deceased;—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber, at or before the first day of March next—They may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1799. REBECCA MORTON, Admintrx. aug. 17. iawsw
THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber, living in Warwick, Cecil County, Maryland, hath obtained letters of Administration (Debanas Noni) on the personal estate of JOHN VANCE, late of Warwick, in Cecil County, deceased;—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof, to the Subscriber at or before the first day of March next—They may otherwise, by law, be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 15th day of August, 1799. REBECCA MORTON, Admintrx. aug. 17. iawsw
WANTS A PLACE, AS WET NURSE, A YOUNG WOMAN with a good breast of Milk, who can be well recommended, enquire at No. 104, Chestnut-Street. aug. 10 3t
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Aaron Thompson, Hatter, formerly of Woodbury, New Jersey, and late of Darby, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—And all persons having demands against said estate, are desired to render their accounts duly attested for settlement to JAMES B. BONSALL, of Kingsessing, Executor. august 17 eodgt
TO BE LET. Until the 19th of November next, A safe Retreat from Philadelphia, in a pleasant situation, about three miles from town. Application left at the Printer's addressed to A. B. will be attended to. august 20 3t
TO BE DISPOSED OF, A PARCEL OF ELEPHANTS TEETH; And for approved notes at 6 & 9 months, A quantity of SLAB CUT WHALEBONE 7 1/2 x 12 feet long—Enquire as above. august 9 sawjw
POST-OFFICE.
Philadelphia, August 24, 1799. THE Public are requested to take notice that the Post-Office will be removed to Market Street the fourth house above Eleventh Street, on the north side of the way, this afternoon at half past Six o'clock, where merchants and others are requested to send for their letters, &c. as the Letter Carriers will not during the present calamity carry letters out after that time.
REPORT
Of the Sextons of the different grounds, of the number of Funerals at their ground, the 24 hours preceding the 24th August, 1799, ending at 12 o'clock.
Table with 2 columns: Church, Funerals. Includes Christ Church, St. Peter's, St. Paul's, 1st Presbyterian, 2d do., 3d do., Scots Presbyterian, Associate Church, St. Mary's, Trinity, Friends, Free Quakers, Swedes, German Lutheran, German Presbyterian, Moravian, Baptist, Methodist, Universalist, Jews, African Episcopal, do. Methodist, Public Ground.
Total 20. 14 ad. 6 child.
The above list comprehends all funerals from the City and Liberties of etc.
By order of the Board of Health. WILLIAM ALLEN, Health Officer.
WANTED, A COACHMAN,
WHO can take care of 4 or 5 Horses and drive a Carriage. He must bring good recommendations of his honesty, civility and sobriety. Apply to S. WALKER, Pine near Fifth Street. august 23 5
Wanted to Employ,
A PERSON of Judgment and Integrity to occasionally attend Vendues to purchase Wet and Dry Goods for an extensive Country Store. Proposals sealed, directed to A. B. with the name of some other person mentioned, to whom reference may be had, if necessary, for information relating to the qualifications of the agent, and left with the printer, will be duly attended to. The applicant will mention the No. of the house where he, or she, resides, that a letter directed by post may be regularly received. august 20 eodgt
WANTED TO PURCHASE.
FOR CASH OR ON CREDIT, Coffee, Cotton, Logwood & Hides. APPY TO PRATT & KINTZING.
WHO HAVE ON HAND
A very extensive assortment of GERMAN LINENS, &c. Suitable for the West India market, which they offer for sale, at moderate prices, or will barter them for West-India produce. august 10. fethw
TO BE LET,
From the 1st of October next, THE STORES & WHARF, Adjoining the Drawbridge, now occupied by Mr. Joshua Gilpin. The terms are to be known by applying at No. 238, Market-Street. july 29
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale.
Coffees, Bais, Mamoodies, Taffasies, Calicoes, Panama, Roman and Handkerchiefs, Mulmul.
The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES.
N. B. Many of these Goods may be printed to advantage in this country may 16 sawjw
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale
SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Siple and Mrs. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—10 acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water flags for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land flags for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-Street, or No. 161, South Second-Street. june 1
LAST NOTICE.
ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of JOHN WARNER, Ivory Turner, late of this City, deceased, are requested to come forward and discharge their respective obligations, or they will be put in suit—and those having demands against said estate, are desired to furnish them, legally attested, for settlement, to Robert Dawson, executor. No. 101, North Second-Street.
TO BE DISPOSED OF,
A PARCEL OF ELEPHANTS TEETH; And for approved notes at 6 & 9 months, A quantity of SLAB CUT WHALEBONE 7 1/2 x 12 feet long—Enquire as above. august 9 sawjw

FOR SALE
Pine Forge and Farm
SITUATE in Douglas Township, Berks county, about one mile and a half from the River Schuylkill...
The forge has four fires, two hammers, and four pair of bellows, is in complete order...
The terms may be known by applying to JOHN CLEMENT STOCKER, Esq. merchant, Philadelphia...
DAVID RUTTER.
DONATION LANDS.
Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania...
JOHN DONALDSON, Comt'r. SAMUEL BRYAN, Regt'r. PETER BAYNTON, Treas'r.
Fashionable Millinery.
ELIZA M'DOUGALL,
NO. 134, MARKET-STREET. HAS just received per ship Thomas Chaldecy and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment...
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER,
Pine, near Fifth-street. WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounds, 61-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each...
Samuel Miles, jun'r.
Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed...
Notice is hereby given,
To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment...
GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, JOHN ALLEN, Affignees
Patent Ploughs,
TO be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—...
Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold...
Who has for Sale;
A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved...
Charles Newbold
For Sale,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER, The following GOODS lately imported in the Adriana, from London, and in packages...
A few tiers of RICE,
OF THE FIRST QUALITY. THOMAS GILPIN, No. 149, South Front Street.
Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howckel...
Of Richard Folwell, in Philadelphia, FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE JOURNALS OF CONGRESS,
FROM THE COMMENCEMENT Of the American War, in 1774, to the present time, INCLUDING The Reports of Heads of Departments, of Committees, and other Official and Private Papers...
THE work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new neat type, in large octavo. Each volume will contain above 300 pages, neatly bound and lettered.
IN all countries, the proceedings in the commencement of their governments, are lost in darkness and obscurity...
The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired: "To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, "The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia, "Respectfully represents, "That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress...
Thomas M'Kean, John D. Coxe, Charles Heatly, Samuel Levy, T. Ross, Wm. Moore, Smith, John Read jun. William Tishman, John F. Mifflin, Joseph B. M'Kean, John Beckly, W. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Ingersoll, Jasper M'Lean, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Loyal, James Gibbon, M. Keppele, Moses Levy, Robert Porter, George Davis, John Hallowell, James Oldden, Walter Franklin, James Milnor, John C. Wells, John L. Leib, Alexander I. Dallas, Joseph Reed, Thomas Willing, Samuel M. Fox, John Nixon, Robert Waln, Robert H. Dunkin, John Ewing, Jun. Edward Pennington, Hilary Baker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell, Septimus, Claypoole, James Crukshank, Matthew Carey, Henry K. Helmuth, Peter De Haven, John Duval, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armstrong, Samuel H. Smith, John Penn.
True copy from the original Memorial, presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798.
WILLIAM LAMBERT, for JONATHAN W. CONDY, Czar. RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorized and directed, to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for four hundred Copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Folwell...
JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved, March 24, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the Rendezvous at Easton, JOHN FRANTOM, a Soldier in the 9th U. States Regiment, 5 feet 3 inches high, b'e eyes, swarthy complexion and brown hair, which he wears long and queue'd; he stoops much in walking, and has a considerable impediment in his speech.
The above reward will be given for delivering the two, or ten dollars for either of them, to any officer of the tenth regiment by M. TILGHMAN, 1st Lieutenant 9th U. S. Regiment.
WILLIAM COBBETT HAS JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE 1 DOL. 50 CENTS) THE BAVIAD AND MAEVAD.
To which is prefixed, A POETICAL EPISTLE TO THE AUTHOR By an American Gentleman. [In introducing this celebrated work to the Gentlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavored to give it a dress proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amusement and delight it is intended. No expense has been spared in the publication; and I flatter myself that the work does not yield, either in paper or print, to any one ever published in America. This edition has an advantage over some former ones, as it contains by way of notes, the minor productions of the author; and, it has an advantage over every other edition, in the Poetical Epistle, which is prefixed to it, and which will be extremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it is a proof that there are Americans who have the taste to admire, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Geniuses of other nations. Some Copies have been sent on to Mr. Somerville, Maiden Lane, New York, also to Mr. Hill, Baltimore, and to Mr. Young, Charleston. Copies will be sent to Dover and other places, as soon as occasions offer.]
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the barracks at Reading, in the night of the 5th July, 1799, the following soldiers in the 11th Regiment in the service of the United States: Thomas Britton Bush, a private, born in Chester county, 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches and 3 3/4 high, dark complexion, brown eyes and long black hair which he commonly wears tied close to his head, by occupation a farmer; he is a stout, good looking fellow, and considerably marked with the small pox, is much addicted to liquor, and very abusive when intoxicated; he was dressed in full infantry uniform except his hat. It is expected that he will change his dress as he stole a plain round hat and a number of citizens' clothes. Also, James M'Nutt, born in the county of Antrim, in Ireland, 36 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches and 1 1/2 high, fair complexion, grey eyes, short brown hair, which is very thin upon the crown of his head, of thin visage and a very pleasant countenance; by occupation a farmer, and was dressed in full infantry uniform.
The above reward and reasonable expenses will be paid to any person who shall apprehend and confine in any jail, or deliver to any officer in the service of the United States, the above described deserters, or ten dollars and expenses for either of them. LEWIS HOWARD, Lieutenant 11th United States Regiment.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
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" as related to the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the 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 as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
May 29th, 1799. THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the first installment, or one moiety of the sums specified in the subscription certificates. No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
TO BE SOLD,
TWO new frame two Story Houses pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post-Tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor, three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and coach house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN McCLELLAN.
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES,
NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Buffetown, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the popularity of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Through Fare from Philadelphia to New York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained. There are good bridges over all the other waters by the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is amongst the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in travelling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The toll, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, must always render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The Swift Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Buffetown, where it stops to Breakfast; from Buffetown it goes through Newtown to Pennytown to dinner; from Pennytown through Hopewell, Millstone, Boundbrook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New-York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Edward Bardin, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathew, corner of Nassau and John Streets, to B. Many, no. 48, or to Mr. Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad Street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars.
Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on 14 lbs. of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the large book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent. on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent. and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped furnished with fleet and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ is continually an object of their attention. They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicanery or influence is practiced upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America.
The line has now run nearly a month, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to surpass very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the Proprietors of the Swift Sure are extremely happy to hear the behavior of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoken of with the highest satisfaction. JOHN M'CALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL, Buffetown JOS. P. THORNTON, Neshannock NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, Newotown JACOB KESSLER, JOHN MOREHEAD, Pennytown J. KILLMAN, near Millstone ALLAS COMBES, Bound Brook R. SANBURY, Scotch Plains ISAAC RAWLE, ROBERT PEARSON, Springfield.
At a meeting of the visitors and governors of St. John's college in the State of Maryland, held on the 13th day of July 1799, Resolved, That on the first day of October next, this board will proceed to elect a Professor of English, Lith. and Grammar, who shall receive, for his services, at the rate of £100 per annum, to be paid quarterly; and that public notice thereof be given, &c. &c.
N. B. The office aforesaid hath just become vacant, by the resignation of a gentleman, whose affairs require, the immediate undertaking of a voyage by sea.
It is the duty of the said Professor (to whom is allowed an assistant) to teach the English language grammatically, and to prepare students for a superior school, by teaching them the Latin grammar, the Vocabulary, and Cordery. Writing is to be taught to all his scholars at stated hours; and to those students who are not destined for the superior school, are to be taught, at the discretion of their parents, or guardians, Arithmetick, and other branches of science usually taught in English schools. A complete knowledge of Latin, Arithmetick, &c. is considered indispensable in the professor; and it is expected, that candidates who are not known to the Board, will submit to an examination, as well as produce satisfactory testimonials of their good morals, and fair character.
The Printers within the United States are requested to insert in their papers the foregoing resolution and remarks, and to repeat the publication, as often as convenience will admit, until the 20th day of September next.
WHEREAS,
A former court of common pleas of the county of Essex, in the state of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, lands and tenements of John Clever Symmes, at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars. And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Deuman and Samuel Macker to the said defendant, to the amount of three thousand dollars, and also by fifty land warrants.
Now therefore, unless the said John Clever Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided. Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabethtown, July 8, 1799 (11) rawtm
Valuable Property for Sale,
In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite Congress Hall. A LOT of ground, about 11 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Berge, subject to a ground rent of 200 per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comment, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 193, Chestnut street, next door to the premises. march 5 to. h. fast
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," and the act supplementary to the said act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, to wit: "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuticorah branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line so run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately alter the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode prescribed by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, first on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants of claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
PRINTED BY J. W. FENNO.