Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-08-28 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2163.]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28, 1799.
[VOLUME XVI.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
For LIVERPOOL. The British letter-of-marque ship, THE LONDON, Samuel Roper, commander, Burthen 300 tons, coppered to the bends and mounting 16 18-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 SALLY & BETSEY, Burthen, 1000 Barrels. Who have for sale 61 boxes white and brown Havana Sugar, Ten Hogheads Clayed no. 1200 Bufiles St. Martins Salt. Claret in cases, Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st and 4th proof, Iweet all in bottles and flasks. august 19.
JUST ARRIVED, In the ship Belvedere, John Frankford, commander, from Alicante and Gibraltar. 308 PIPES BRANDY, 27 pipes 34 hogheads } strong bodied RED WINE 32 quarter casks } 15 butts } SHERRY 60 quarter casks } Malaga Wine 100 quarter casks } 290 kegs Raisins 450 boxes do. 92 jars do. 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 sails 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 330 Tons, coppered, sheathed, mounting Twenty guns, and will be ready to receive a cargo in about 4 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 4lb. guns of 4 cwt. each, 40 6lb. do. 6 cwt. do. 12 9lb. do. 12 do. 16 do. do. with carriages, 12 cwt. each. 240 crates Queen's Ware, assorted, 200 tons Fine Stoved Salt, 45 do. House Coal, and a quantity of Paints codr 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 freight or West India trade, and can be sent 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. 129, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom-House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 29.
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. 14 CHESTNUT-STREET, Between 2d & Front-streets, 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 Southward. Ground rents and debts collected with promptness and address, by the Public's Most obedient Humble Servant, JOSEPH H. FLEMING. N.B. A smart 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 bales 3-4 & 7-8 brown & half bleached Dowlas, Suitable for the St Domingo trade, and entitled to drawback. Which will be disposed of on reasonable terms by the package. JAMES GLIBBORN & 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 size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 24 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward any orders that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 99 South Water Street, as above. july 8.
Lost or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States bearing date 11th January 1793, in the name of Joseph Thornburgh, No. 5138, for the renewal of which application hath been made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice thereof. ROBERT DENISON, Junr. Philadelphia, june 11.
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, 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 within the same distance of the City, other Lots are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture &c. a third description is well calculated for buildings fronting upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth Streets continued to the German Town Road and also on Crooks Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Turburs 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 THOMSON, 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 felon, DANIEL HENDERSON, An Irishman, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, full round face, dark hair, flous made, has a down look and fair complexion; was convicted in the county of Berks. CHRISTIAN SHARPE, Alias JOHN THOMAS. A native, of Dutch parents, about 24 years of age, 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, straight well made, long visage, heavy eye brows, down look, a large head of hair, dark brown, which he wears quashed 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 quashed; was convicted at Pittsburgh. Went off also, at the same time a certain MARTIN KNOX, 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 Cassimere. Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 131 Market-street. april 29.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal } COSSAS 1100 bufiles St. Martins Salt. HUMHUMS. april 11.
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers. Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon, } TEAS. Souchoong, Canton and Garden Fans, Nankeens, 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 Romalis, 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, Hhds. and quarter casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. june 25.
THE PARTNERSHIP TRADING under the Firms of HARTSHORNE, LARGE & Co. and JESSE & ROBERT WALN, was dissolved 1 mo. 11, 1798, and the partnership trading under the firm of HARTSHORNE & LARGE, 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. 7 mo. 13th.
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-Keat county, Maryland consisting of a brick store-house, 30 feet by 60, two stories high, three rooms, on a floor, well appointed for business, two twenty feet rooms for the reception of grain, and a counting room, and three rooms for goods, with an excellent cellar under the whole, completely garnered off for salt and pickling pork, with a log corn crib adjoining, 10 feet by 40—This stand is situated in the 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 Hill 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. MC'ANN 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 Beckley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kirkbride, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, viz. Two certificates; No. 24,000 and 27,000 for five shares each. Three certificates; No. 27,003 and 27,004, for four shares each. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, } May 23, 1799.
Received by the ship Adriana, captain Carlton, from London, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR SEATINGS, Suitable for chair and sofa covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, july 8. Old French Brandy in large and small cases 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass 20 chest pint & half-pint Tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-tieres Rice. FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith. may 1, 1799.
AT a special meeting of the Board of property in Lancaster, June 24, 1799. Present, Daniel Bradhead, 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 Meefe, bearing date Philadelphia, 5th Month 17th 1799, stated as follows, viz. That a certain John Collins had in consequence of fraudulent deeds poll, obtained patents for two certain tracts of land, one situate in the county of Northumberland, surveyed to Samuel Caldwell in pursuance of a warrant dated in 1774; and the other situate new 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 Tighman, John Ashley, and Thomas Stewardson, trustees of the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meefe, as the said two tracts were part of the estate of Meefe 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 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 23.
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 Coaches to be taken in New-York, At Butman's Office, No. 5, Cortland-street In Philadelphia. At John Dunwoody's, Market-street, Spread Eagle, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second Street. In Baltimore. At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14lb. 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 23rd March, 1799, are requested forthwith to make payment or they will be immediately put in suit, and those who have claims against them are desired to exhibit them properly attested, to either of the subscribers. SAMUEL PRICE, } Assignees appointed. SAMUEL YORKE, } See by the Court. Philadelphia, July 31, 1799.
JUST RECEIVED, Per the MARIA, from HAMBURG, and NOW LANDING, At Wilcock's wharf, from on board the IRIS, from BREMEN. And for sale by the subscriber, 353 PACKAGES LINNEN, Consisting of Bielefeld Linnen Eberfeld Checks Warendorp do. Checks and Stripes Rouanes Harlem Checks White Platillas Lilladoes Brown do. Ticklenburghs Craes à la Morlaix Olinaburgs Dowlas Hallbaken Bragnac Wofler Linnen Baccadillas Bag Linnen Quadruples Silefias Myer Linnen Bed-ticks Ellipillas Pocket Handkerchiefs. Also for Sale, 400 boxes Claret 40 fhd. do. 70 Tons St. Petersburg Hemp 5 Casks Brilles 200 pieces Saldack 7 Bales German Cloth 800 Damajans 80 Liquor Cakes ERICK & LEWIS BOLLMANN. No. 113 South 3d Street d. of. 29/101.
Just arrived from Bremen, AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, Platillas Royales, Brittanias Rouans, Bielefeld Linens, in small packages fit for exportation, and entitled to Foreign drawback. Also, on Hand, Old Brandy, 4th proof, Barcelona do. Russia Horse-hair, curled and uncured, Do. Deck Nail-rods, American Steel, and a small quantity of Guatimala 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 Confellion will receive their prize money for the Frigate L'Inturgent, by calling on CHARLES BIDDLE, No. 243, Market-street, or HENRY BENBRIDGE. july 12.
THIS is to give notice, That the Subscriber, of Elkton, 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 15th day of August, 1799. JOHN MILLER, Adm'r. august 17.
Wants a place as a Coachman, OR as an Attendant to a travelling gentleman, a ready capable man, who can produce satisfactory recommendations. Enquire at Mr. Richardson and Hunt's, No. 28, fourth Fourth Street. august 14.
Ten Dollars Reward. STRAYED or conveyed on Thursday night last from 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 right 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 2d 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, is much addicted to liquor, and when intoxicated is turbulent and troublesome. Had on when he went away his military clothing. He has heretofore deserted from Fort Pitt, has the marks of a villain written on his countenance. Also Deserted on Thursday the 8th inst. from a recruiting party stationed at Newtown, two men enlisted at Norristown, the 1st inst. the one named JOHN WILSON, born in Ireland, aged 22 years, by trade a butcher, fair complexion, brown eyes, brown hair 5 feet 7 inches high; had on when he went away, a nankien vest and overalls, a bottle green coat, lined with red. The other JOHN STEAL, born in Northampton county, by trade a shoemaker; aged 24 years, 5 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 in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. june 25.

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 their letters, &c. as the Letter Carriers will not during the present calamity carry letters out after that time.
SPECULATION.  TO BE SOLD. AT Public Vendue, on Monday the 23rd of September next, at 2 o'clock, P. M. at the house of the Subscriber, living in the town of New-Castle, State of Delaware, a number of valuable  LOTS, suitable for building on, being the South square of the flourishing town of New-Castle aforesaid, distant from Philadelphia thirty-three miles.
This valuable property is highly capable of improvement, being immediately on the river Delaware, having a number of wharf lots on it; and from the depth of the water (earth and materials for wharfing being easily procured) there is no doubt but wharves would bring a handsome interest. This property consists of five acres more or less, in one body; lays high, and is divided into lots to suit every description of persons. New-Castle is one of the most healthy and flourishing towns on the continent; and from the increase of trade it has raised property to four times the value it was seven years past. The number of vessels bound out and in, which stop for supplies of flock, &c. &c. and the whole carriage of goods between Philadelphia and Baltimore, is now through this place. The packets and stages from the aforesaid cities, &c. &c. make it very lively; there is now, at this time, one house to be rented in the place; and the number of applications for houses make it an object for persons to improve. There are a number of elegant and useful buildings now going on, a Public Academy and several private schools. The malignant fever has never made any progress, and the Ague scarcely known; the number of children in this place is a convincing proof of the healthiness of it. The prospect of the river Delaware, up and down is delightful; as far as the eye can distinguish you may view the vessels in different attitudes. There is reason to suppose that public piers for the Navy will be built here, as vessels can sail from this place when the river is fast at Philadelphia. The conditions of sale will be easy and made known on the day of sale. Places of public worship, market and mills are very contiguous.  JOHN DARAGH. N. B.—A plan of the above will be exhibited any time previous, as well as on the day of sale. August 26.
EDWARD DUNANT, Has REMOVED his Compting-house, to Mr. Samuel Mechlin's in Germantown,  AND HAS FOR SALE, Of the ship Camilla's Cargo from Canton viz. 400 Chests of Bohea Tea, 200 do. of Hyson, 250 do. Souchong, 20 do. Imperial, Black Satins of 1st & 2d quality, in boxes of 50 p. Black and coloured Satins, in do. Black Taffetas and Lutestrings, in do. Hair Ribband, Umbrellas in boxes, of 100, 50 & 25 each, 19,000 Pieces of Nankeens, Boxes of Paints, &c. ALSO, 87 Tierces prime Rice, Spermaceti Candles, Patna Chintz, India Prussians, Barhar and Pulicat Handkerchiefs, Copper in sheets—1-2 inch and 3-8 Copper and Brass Bolts. August 26th, 1799.
NOTICE. The subscribers being duly authorised to receive all the debts and effects of James Wilkins, of Philadelphia, all those indebted to him are cautioned against making payment to any other persons.  DANIEL SMITH,  GIDEON H. WELLS, August 26th, '99.
JUST IMPORTED, into Wilmington, state of Delaware,  Sixty Hhds. SUGAR, subject to drawback, and for sale (there) by  Jehu Hollingsworth & Co. Wilmington, August 26.
TO LET, A convenient, genteel and roomy two story  BRICK HOUSE, with a large yard, near the corner of Market and Sixth streets. Enquire at the Brewery, corner of Dock and Pearl streets, of  LUKE W. MORRIS. July 27.
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. Aug. 20.
The U. States Loan-Office for Pennsylvania, is REMOVED to the Ridge road, two and an half miles from the city. Aug. 26.
Oeller's Hotel in Germantown. THE subscriber begs leave to inform the public in general, and his friends in particular, that he has opened his Hotel in Germantown, just above the Market House; he has provided the best of liquors of all kinds, he will prepare dinners at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms; refreshments of every kind to be had at all times, as well as soups every day from 12 to 3 o'clock. His ordinary will be as usual at half past three o'clock. august 26 JAMES OELLERS.
FOR SALE. A House and Lot, Stables, Shop, &c. suitable for a Store or Tavern, with a well of excellent water before the door; situated healthy and pleasant on the Banks of Toms River; Dover Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, within seven miles of the Sea, the River and Bay affording plenty of fish, oysters and clams—also plenty of wild fowl in the winter season; and a safe retreat from Pestilential diseases. Also for Sale, situated as above mentioned on the Banks of said River, several small improved places with valuable Fisheries, together with timber and wood lands, adjacent few miles &c. Likewise Lots upon said River, on which Houses may be built easy and cheap, lumber &c. being plenty in the neighbourhood; a new Purchase is credited near by, and from every appearance the place is likely to become good for trade, and almost every kind of business, the Navigation of the River being safe and easy, and the distance to the ocean not more than seven or eight miles, the tides for water works and manufactory equal if not exceed any in the United States; being situated so near navigation that there is little or no land carriage—any person inclining to purchase will please apply to the subscriber on the premises or to  GEORGE W. IMLAY. No. 60 Dock Street  WILLIAM E. IMLAY. august 19 (26)
ELECTION. The friends to the Election of JAMES ROSS, as Governor, resident in the Townships of Blockley and Kingsbridge, 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, 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 emissaries or domestic traitors; that his mind has been superior to the popular clamours of the moment readily 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 Frick, Joseph Sharp, John Marshall, James Whelen, Philip Scott, Thomas Morris, John Pugh, H. Downing, John Hughes, Levy Woodrow, James M. Gibbons, Abraham Sharples. James Batton, August Terri, 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 MCCLELLAN, 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. Rofs,—in pursuance of which the following persons were appointed, viz.
  William Gibbons, Esq.  John Frick,    Joseph McClellan,  David Morris,    Isaac Wayne, Esq.  David Pennypacker.    Jos. Hempbill, 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 McClellan, Isaac Wayne, Joseph Hempbill, and Dennis Whelen, be a committee to arrange and forward to the Press, such information, relative to the charges against
Mr. Rofs, 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.
DELAWARE COUNTY.  At a very numerous and respectable meeting of the Inhabitants of the County of Delaware held at the Black-Horse Tavern, in the township of Middletown, the 17th day of August, 1799, It was unanimously resolved, That we will support JAMES ROSS, of Pittsburgh, with our votes and interest at the ensuing election, as Governor of this Commonwealth.
Resolved, That in order to obtain this desirable object, a Committee, consisting of four or more persons, be appointed in each Township to assist in promoting his election. Resolved, That the Committee of Correspondence of this County be requested to prepare and forward a Circular Letter to each Member of the Township Committees, earnestly desiring them to use their utmost exertions by all fair and honorable means to promote the election of James Ross of Pittsburgh to the office of Governor of this Commonwealth.
Mr. John Wall, Mr. Jesse Sharpless, and Michael Kepple, Esq. the Committee appointed by a meeting held at Dunwoody's in Philadelphia on the 13th instant, for the purpose of representing to this meeting their determination to support Joseph Ball as Senator, and to desire our co-operation therein were introduced to the Chairman, and having declared the purpose of their mission, it was unanimously resolved, That we will support, at the ensuing election, by our interest and votes, JOSEPH BALL as a Senator of this state, to supply the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Benjamin R. Morgan, Esq. Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in the Philadelphia Newspapers. HUGH LLOYD, Chairman. BENJAMIN H. SMITH, Secretary.
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 13 miles from Philadelphia, one and an half miles from Flour town, 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, healthy situation, and abundantly supplied with limestone, 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 chestnut 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 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 Rotherfer, on the adjoining premises, who will attend and show the property. To be sold as part of the estate of Caleb Emlen, deceased, by JAMES VAUX, CHARLES PLEASANTS, August 17. Attorneys in fact to Mary Emlen, Sole Executrix. w&law at.3awtz8S
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Aaron Thompson, Hater, 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 codgt.
TWO ROOMS, conveniently situated for PUBLIC OFFICES. Enquire of the Subscriber on the Northwest side of the Public Square, Philadelphia. M. MCCONNELL. august 23 }d6t
TO BE LET.  A COUNTRY SEAT. CONTAINING about Ten acres of Land, situated at the 5 mile stone, on 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 30 feet long, a Breakfast Parlour, a Housekeeper's Room and a Kitchen, with 5 Bed rooms, and Garret 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 dnm
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. 3 mo. 2 codgt.
Foreign Intelligence. LONDON. From the London Chronicle of June 13. The first victory of the Imperial army, under Field Marshal Suwarrows was on the 15th ultimo, celebrated at Peterburgh by a solemn Te Deum. On this occasion the Emperor gave a signal mark of honour to that brave officer, by ordering Suwarrows to be mentioned in the prayer of thanksgiving. Never has so much honour been shown to the chief of an army. Prayers were offered up to God to bless the arms of the combined armies and Field Marshal Suwarrows, who commands them. Divine service being over, the son of the Field Marshal, a youth of 16, charmed with the honour done to his father, waited upon the Emperor, embraced his knees, and thanked him with the most heartfelt emotion. The Monarch, charmed with the sentiments of this youth, asked him, if he should not like to travel to his father? "It is the most fervent of my wishes," joyfully replied the youth. "Then depart," continued the Emperor, "you appear to be worthy of such a father." This young nobleman actually set out for Italy on the 27th ult.
Extract of a letter from Plymouth, June 10. "Yesterday evening arrived in the sound, a very handsome French privateer, called the Venus, of Rochelle, pierced for 18 guns, but having only 14 mounted, with 102 men, captured the 31st ult. off Cape Finisterre, by his Majesty's ship Indefatigable of 38 guns, hon. capt. Curzon: she is quite new, on her first cruise, and had been from Rochelle about six weeks, in which time she captured four neutral vessels, and the Clarence Schooner, of London, bound from Lisbon to London, laden with rum, and other merchandise."
LONDON, June 16.  Other symptoms of Commotion in France Paris, according to accounts received during the week through various channels of high respectability, to which much credit is attached, is in a state of serious agitation and ferment. The Anti-Directorial party has acquired strength and confidence from the recent disasters sustained by the army of Republic in Italy and on the Rhine. The advocates of Government demand that the people await with patience the operations of their Fleet, from which some splendid achievement is promised; on the issue of this enterprise the existence of the present tyranny depends. Defectors from the army in great numbers flock to all parts of the Republic, and carry with them terror and dismay. To palliate their desertion, they represent the situation of affairs more desperate than it is; and the silence of the Government giving a degree of warranty to their statements, a general panic pervades the country to such extent, in fact, that early in the present month it was generally believed in Paris, that the entire of Italy was in the hands of the Allies. We trust, the persevering gallantry of the Imperialists will shortly realize those fears, and give tranquility to Europe.
Of the Interior of the Batavian Republic. A Gentleman recently arrived in London from Holland represents the situation of that country as being deplorable almost beyond conception. After innumerable and grievous exactions, a duty was some time since imposed on capital, at the rate of one penny in eighty; this was succeeded in the course of two months by another at a still higher ratio; income was then subjected to a tax of 51 per cent. and soon after to another of 101 per cent. These duties are enforced with rigor, and the produce, or the greater part of it, is sent to France. Agriculture is neglected, the dykes are in decay, trade and manufactures almost wholly suspended, and commerce totally annihilated. The superior orders, and in truth, the great majority of the people, are anxious for the restoration of the Stadtholderate, being thoroughly sickened of Gallic fraternity and liberty.
[From Bahama papers to the 9th Instant.] NASSAU, August 9. The Brig Maria, Morrison, from New York for La Vera Cruz, detained by H. M. S. Arab, was last night, while in the offing, carried off by the Master and Crew, and has not since been heard of. A Lieutenant and a party of Seamen from the Arab, with a Negro Pilot, were on board. The Spanish Brig Nuestra Señora del Carmen, from La Vera Cruz, laden with sugar, Pimento, &c. Prize to the Privateer brig Two Brothers, Bethel, arrived here to-day. She was taken at anchor at the Balize.
Several detained American vessels have been sent in here, during the last eight days. A French privateer schooner has been lately seen cruising to the Northward of Abaca. She was chased a few days ago by the Quebec and Arab; night coming on, favoured her escape.
By a Prize vessel in six days from Cape Nicholas Mole, intelligence is received of Rigaud having made himself master of that Garrison, and that Toussaint, with a large Army, was marching against him. Toussaint has received ample supplies of ammunition, &c. from Jamaica. Agreeably to some late decisions in the Court of Vice-Admiralty, it appears laid down, that a British subject, who since the commencement of the present hostilities, i.e. February 1793, has obtained letters of citizenship, or in any manner been admitted a subject citizen of Neutral Power, and, under the flag of such Neutral Power, trades with any of the Nations at War with Great Britain, is liable to have his property engaged
Detained vessels lately sent in here. American ship Rebecca, Bowler, from Turk's Island for Havana, by H. M. S. Lark. American Snow Romulus, from Havana for Charleston, American ship Diana from New York for Havana American Brig Sally, from Martinique for Havana. American Ship Agnes, from Carthagena for New York. American Schooner Lyola, from Truxillo for Philadelphia. American Schr. Betsey, Hand from Charleston for Havana, by H. M. S. Lark. American Schooner Hazard, from Norfolk for Havana, by the privateer Three Brothers.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 28.
THOSE Citizens who have removed from their families from the city, and those who are about removing, are earnestly requested to adopt immediate measures to have their Fire-Buckets deposited either at the City Hall, the old Court House corner of Market and Second streets, or in the new building at the South end of Second street market adjoining South street; and in case of fire, a person will be employed to collect and return them to the above places. It certainly is unnecessary to state the extreme danger the city will be exposed to, should a fire take place when, the inhabitants are chiefly fed and their Buckets not to be obtained. Particular attention should be like-wise paid that no domestic animals or putrifying substances of any kind be locked up in the houses or yards of those who have removed or are about to remove.
ROBERT WARTON, Mayor. The printers will oblige the public by inserting the above recommendation in their papers for few times. A correspondent suggests to the Board of Health the propriety of directing the Drivers of the sick-carriages to proceed with the sick on their way to the Hospital directly along one street at least as far as Broad street. They are in the habit of making one or two streets the thoroughfare for the passage of all the sick; a practice which is not only particularly distressing to the Inhabitants of those streets, but subjects them to an unequal risk.
Mr. Fenno, THERE is a whining, drivelling fellow near me in Front-street, who is as incessantly howling about his "respectability", as an old Bawd about her honesty. This animal's merit and dignity of character, are, it seems, so exalted and paramount as to excite the general "ENVY" of mankind,—this Envy the wing itself towards the said Mr. Respectability, in the most "low and pitiful arts." As that must be rather an odd sort of "respectability", which is thus continually obliged to defend itself, (whether against the envy, or the just indignation of an insulted community, the public will determine) it may not be amiss to inform this pompous ideot, that his respectability or his contemptibility was probably never once taken into consideration by the Board of Health, and that the "low and pitiful arts" of which he accuses them, extended no farther than to the publication of a statement, undecieving the Public with regard to a gross imposition and falsehood impudently palmed upon them. As the evidences of the imposture are before the Public, they are left without animadversion to form their own opinion upon the vulgar scurrility and stupid abuse heaped upon a meritorious Public body, who are daily exposing their lives for the good of their fellow-citizens.
CIVIS. BE IT REMEMBERED that on the 24th of August A. D. 1799 at a meeting of the Democrats in the County of Bucks—That the first Public requisition, or bat shaking demand was made in the United States, for the purchase of a Governor, or for the support of Governor would be's Twenty thousand United Irishmen, while employed in teaching the Americans the fashionable exercise of Liberty. P. S. 37 1/2 dollars were contributed for such laudable purports.
Died, on Monday evening last, Mr. GEORGE PENNOCK, merchant of this City. The Death of this gentleman afflicting as it is to a numerous circle of friends, is still more deeply to be regretted as a loss to society at large.
The frigate Congress, of 36 guns, built on the same model with the Constitution, has been lately launched at Portsmouth N. Hampshire.
The Members of the Select and Common Councils are requested to assemble at the City Hall (their usual place of meeting) on Wednesday next the 28th Instant precisely at 3 o'clock P. M. on particular business. HENRY PRATT, President of the Select Council. KEARNEY WHARTON, President of the Common Council. Philadelphia August 26, 1799.
WANTED TO CHARTER, A VESSEL Of about 200 tons burthen, to load at the Port. Apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND & Co. 27th Aug. 1799.

For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
AS the College of Physicians and the Academy of Medicine, have delivered opinions diametrically opposite, relative to the nature and origin of the fever, at present prevalent in the southern extremity of this City, and in Southwark; I request you to publish without delay, the annexed names of the members of each society, that the public may judge whose opinion is most probable.
The following are the names of the members belonging to the College, and the length of time they have been in practice—viz. John Redman, President, about 50 years Wm. Shippen, Vice President, about 40 do. Adam Kuhn } Censors, Sam. Duffield, } each more than 30 years Charles Moore } each more than 40 years Robt. Harris, Andrew Ross, more than 30 years Thomas Parke, Censor, more than 24 years Benjamin Duffield William Currie Nathan Dorsey } each 22 years Benjamin Say, Michael Lieb Sam. Powell Griffiths } each more than 15 do. James Hall, Casper Wister, Censor, more than 15 do. Benjamin S. Barton } each more than 7 do. Thomas James Plunket Glentworth, Adam Seybert } each 4 or 5 do. Wm. Boye, Charles Caldwell, 6 do.
The following are the names of the members of the Academy of Medicine; and the length of time they have been in practice—viz.
in practice. Philip Sing Physick, President, 8 years Charles Caldwell, Vice President, 6 do. Benjamin Rush, about 35 do. James Reynolds, 7 or 8 do. Wm. Dewees about 12 or 14 do. Felix Pascalis 6 do. John R. Coxes, 3 or 4 do. James Stewart, 7 do. James Mease, 6 do. Joseph Strong, 5 or 6 do. Isaac Heylin, 3 or 4 do. John Otto, 3 or 4 do.
from youths with due respect, A. NEUTRAL. August 26th 1799.
REPORT
Of the Sextons of the different grounds, of the number of Funerals at their grounds.
Table with 3 columns: Names of the Burial Grounds, Green Persons, Children. Rows include Christ Church, St. Peters, St. Pauls, 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, Kensington, Public Ground, Total.
The above list comprehends all the burials from the City and Liberties of every disease.
By order of the Board of Health. WILLIAM ALLEN, Health Officer.
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT, August 27.
Admitted, James Meeth, Walnut-Street. Catherine Brown, from No. 164, south 4th street. Nancy White, No. 11, south Third street. Michael Heffernan, No. 132, Arch-street. James Holland, No. 198 south Fourth street. Michael Liney, from the street. Jacob Myar, south Third street. Mary Hebran, Arch between Ninth and Tenth street. Died since the last 24 hours. Esther Dixie, insensible when admitted. Remaining in the Hospital 38. Interred in the Public Ground. City and Liberties, 4. City Hospital, 1. Total 5.
We understand that the Board of Health have it in contemplation, to open the buildings, at Masters's Fields, to-morrow or next day for the reception of the poor.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia. ARRIVED. Brig Enterprize, Langdon, Havanna Schooner Sally, Scherer, Jamaica BALTIMORE, August 26. Arrived—Brig Lotus, Hendrickson, 84 days from Bremen.
Sloop George, Barron, 3 days from Bermuda.
Sloop Hope, Eddy, 13 days from Barra-coa.
Ship Venus, Dashiell, belonging to Stewart and Sons, of this port, came in under French colour, as a cartel, with 86 prisoners Americans, Portuguese and English.
Sailed from Gibraltar on the 29th June, for Batavia; on the 13th July put into St. Jago, one of the Cape de Verd's, where lay the ship John, of Salem, capt. Putnam, and an English and Portuguese ship, in about 12 hours afterwards, 3 French frigates from Rochefort, under English colours, entered the harbour, and immediately after dark, they manned their boats, to the number of 8 for each vessel, cut their cables, and carried them 20 leagues to sea, where they robbed them of every moveable—taking 40,000 dollars from the John, which ship they burned, run the Portuguese on shore, after taking her men out, keeping the Englishmen with them; and robbing the Venus of 35,000 dollars, all in solid cash; after which, put all the crews on board the Venus, and gave capt. D. a passport for Baltimore, ordering him to proceed directly thither, and there deliver the 86 men to the French consul, to be exchanged as prisoners of war, taken by the frigates Concord, commodore Randolph, La Francaise, and La Medee, belonging to the French republic. The Frenchmen threw the guns of the Venus overboard, took on board the frigate the arm chest, all the arms, ammunition cabin furniture, &c. &c. and with much sang froid presenting capt. D. with 2 doubloons to bring to the health of the great nation, suffered him to depart.
The ship Triumph, of Baltimore, from Leghorn to Batavia, put into Praya Bay, St. Jago, on the 13th June; and the Louis of do. from London for Calcutta, put into the same place on the 25th June.
Two ships in the river bound up, one of them is from New-York.
Ship Apollo, Thurston sailed from Liverpool 17th June—left there, ship Sally, Holbrook, to sail in 6 days; Hope, for City Point, in do. Nancy, for do. in do. Chloe, Gardner, for Philadelphia, fin do. Sally, for do. Spoke two weeks since, ship John and Jane, from hence, for Liverpool. Near the Grand Banks, was chased by a French privateer, that had 3 prizes in sight.
Also spoke the British frigate Boston, who informed that he had fallen in with the United States ship Boston, having a fleet of merchantmen under convoy for the W. Indies.
Arrived at Annapolis August 21.
Schooner Brothers captain Fairfield—sailed from Cape Francois, August 11, in company with the schooner Cuziah, J. Topham, master, for New-York. Left at the Cape, about 70 sail of American vessels amongst which were the following: Sch't America, Vibert, (arrived) Baltimore
Evelina, Robb, do. Hope, Williams, do. Phillis, Greenough, do. Ship Kingston, Philadelphia, Several others belonging to Philadelphia, &c. names not recollected. Several belonging to New-York, New-London, Providence, and Boston. Sch't John Hooper, Marblehead — Giles, do. Hawk, Cook, Salem Trial, Tate, do. — Braddish, do. — Lovett, Beverly Ship — Manlize, Newburyport William, Pickett, do. And several others from do. Brig — Truman, Portland Sch't — Hinton, Charleston And several others from do. Brig Defiance, Manlize, Savannah do.
About 15 sail had left the Cape, for the Bite of Leogan—amongst which were the following vessels: Sch't Carmelite, Jeny, Baltimore Two Brothers, do. — Abbott, do. Baig Express, New-York Betty, Ropes, Salem Sch't — Green, do. Brig — Perkins, Kennebec
At the Cape, American produce of every kind very low, and dry goods of every kind the same. Flour at 7 1/2 dollars per bbl. Island produce very high.
PRICE CURRENT.
Sugar 7 1/2 to 10 dollars per cwt. Coffee 30 and 32 fous per pound. 12 1/2 per cent. duties on all dry goods landed at the Cape, to be paid—2 1/2 fous on coffee brought off per lb. Red Wine dull sale at 3 1/2 dollars per cask. Two French ships arrived about the 15th August, loaded chiefly with wine from Bordeaux. Spoke a schooner, captain Grant, from Salem, and the schooner Volunteer, captain Prebble, from Fredericksburg, just entering the Cape harbor—8 sail more Americans in sight bound in. Two English frigates are said to be cruising to windward of the Cape, but do not stop any Americans from entering that port.
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 4t 1st with
APPROACHING ELECTION. No. V.
To the Electors of Pennsylvania.
The next charge which the Election Committee attempts to repel, is that which accuses Mr. M'Kean of aristocratical principles, and of contempt for the poor. "Strange inconsistency of party credulity and passion," exclaims Mr. Dallas. "A Jacobin and an Aristocrat at the same time!" And do the Committee then really believe that Jacobinism and aristocracy are thus diametrically opposed? Have arrogance and meanness never been united? May not the same man as basely fawn upon his superiors, as he haughtily spurns away those whom fortune has placed beneath him? Are there no instances to be found, in the history of mankind, of traitors who, under the mask of friendship for the mob when flattering their prejudices and clinging to their passions, have built their own aggrandizement on the ruins of their country? Was not Cataline an Aristocrat, and will it be said that he was not a Jacobin? Cromwell, D'Orleans, Robespierre and Marat, as well as Mr. M'Kean, declared themselves the lovers of liberty and the people, and yet they surely like him aimed at nothing less than the establishment and maintenance of a government truly and substantially free.
I observed in a former number the office which Mr. M'Kean fills does not in its nature afford us many opportunities of discovering the character of him who holds it. Confined to the beaten track of authoritative precedent, if a judge possesses a competent share of legal knowledge; if his character be not of a nature uncommonly violent, his heart viciously corrupt, or his temper conspicuously intolerant and tyrannical, it is difficult to conceive how he should furnish matter for serious accusation. Indeed I have frequently been astonished at perceiving that so much had occurred in the conduct of this gentleman to gratify "the tempers of the envious and the malevolent of party men." The proofs of his total disregard for the liberties of the people to be drawn from his behaviour on the bench, I shall however reserve for future discussion, only observing that in all instances (excepting those perhaps wherein some principle has been involved, tending to the support of the Federal administration,) he has shown himself the decided friend to a high-toned system of government.
In the convention which formed the state constitution, his ideas were more fully developed. He there distinguished himself by his loquacious vehemence in favor of monarchical doctrines in a degree infinitely greater than any of those who are now branded with the epithets of "high-flying aristocrats." Unfortunately his speeches were not preserved, and we are compelled to resort to the minutes of the convention as the only authentic source of information.
He voted that the number of representatives should never exceed the number of one hundred, instead of one hundred and twenty, the number proposed by Mr. Gallatin. Min. Committee of the whole—p. 19.
It was argued by Mr. Gallatin and his associates, that large bodies of men are less liable to corruption, are animated by a more enthusiastic love of liberty, and are therefore less disposed to barter away the rights of the citizen than those which are smaller. Nevertheless Mr. M'Kean was in favour of the least number mentioned. He voted that the Senators should be apportioned between the several districts of the state, in a ratio, composed of the number of taxables in, and the quota of state taxes assessed upon each district, estimating the total amount of the state taxation, and the whole number of taxable inhabitants as equal to each other. Min. Committee, p. 26.
Thus, in his opinion, the senators ought to have represented not only persons but wealth; for those districts which possess most wealth pay the largest quota of taxes, and as the senators were to be apportioned, between the districts, not only according to the number of persons, but in a compound ratio consisting of the number of inhabitants in each district, and the quantum of taxes paid by it; the more opulent counties would have sent so large a part of the senators as to have completely controlled the proceedings of the legislature. The western counties who pay but a small portion of the state taxes, would have been completely ousted of their weight in the scale of legislation. For this attempt they will no doubt acknowledge their obligations to him at the election.
He voted that the supreme executive power should be placed in the hands of a governor alone, and against its being vested in a governor and council. Min. Committee, p. 39.
It has been a maxim strenuously supported by the democratic republicans, that the executive power ought not to be concentrated in one man, but diluted and weakened by being vested in several. They have supposed that the ambitious will always endeavour to aggrandize themselves, when entrusted with powerful prerogatives, and that some controlling check was necessary, in order to frustrate the execution of such liciticide designs. But Mr. M'Kean thought otherwise.
He voted against a resolution proposed by Mr. Pickering, "that estates tail are repugnant to the principles of republican government, and shall not be supported." Min. Comm. p. 90.
The great aristocratical houses of Europe are maintained in their splendour only in consequence of their estates constantly descending to one branch of their families. Their wealth cannot be dissipated, and therefore the influence which it always creates, is hereditary. The division of property among the descendants of its rich possessor, alone serves to reduce them to a level with their
fellow-citizens; hence the children of the man who had himself risen in all the extravagance of enervating luxury, are compelled to embrace the same pursuits with the rest of the people. As however the destruction of estates tail involved a principle truly republican, the democratic Chief Justice could not agree to it.
He voted against a motion made by Mr. Ross for preventing officers of the Federal Government from holding offices under the State Constitution.—Min. State Convention. p. 85.—So that by uniting the different offices of the two governments in the same men, he would have suffered the influence of the administration of the United States to have directed the measures of this state. It is impossible to believe that he, who held an office during the pleasure of the Executive of the Union, would have dared to displease him by his conduct as a state officer; and therefore the same spring which directed the operations of the nation at large, might have been equally powerful in Pennsylvania. Not only would the patronage of the President by this substantial increase of his power, have been greatly augmented; but the anti-republican principal of consolidation in fact, introduced; for this principle is nothing more than the amalgamating the two governments one into the other. Mr. Ross then was here the republican and Mr. M'Kean the aristocrat.
He voted against that part of the constitution, which prescribes, that on indictments for libels the truth of the facts stated in them may be given in evidence on the general issue. Min. Con. p. 92.
A warm debate was excited in the Convention on this subject, in which Mr. M'Kean took a part as active as it was inefficient.
Always opposed to the real liberty of the people he was of course hostile to this, their most important prerogative.
If there be a right essential to the existence of freedom, it is that which permits a free public discussion of men and measures, and although truths may sometimes be published improper for the public eye, because indecent in themselves, or unconnected with the public welfare, yet this inconvenience is far more tolerable than a subjection of the propriety of the publication to the arbitrary discretion of a Judge. When the promulgation of truth is declared to constitute no legal offence, a criterion is at once fixed by which to determine the nature of the doctrine of libels; and the citizen, conscious that he is guilty of no falsehood, securely relies on the protection of the laws. If this grand bulwark of our rights had not been constitutionally established, even the follies and the crimes of Mr. M'Kean would probably at this important moment, have been passed over unenforced and unknown; for who would have dared to rely on the discretion of the Chief Justice as to what matters were proper for the public eye, in a case where his own passions would be the rule of his decision, and his own resentment the measure of the punishment. If courts of justice were always composed of Mansfields or Ellsworths, we might indeed be unsuspicious of their ability to discover what was right, or of their integrity steadily to pursue it; but since such men as a Jeffries and a M'Kean have presided on the Bench, the encroachments of the real liberty of the press ought to be built of the strongest materials, or the citizen will be tyrannically trampled underfoot by the shameless instruments of legal intolerance.
It was moved by the republican candidate, that no person should be capable of being chosen a Senator, who was not seized of five hundred acres of land within this Commonwealth, or possessed of real or personal estate to the value of five hundred pounds. Min. Con. p. 171. It was doubtless by reason of the opinion which the Committee acknowledged him to entertain "that as the poor are more exposed to temptation than the rich, therefore they are more vicious", that he thought it proper to make wealth one of the most necessary qualifications to office.
He seconded the motion for making it necessary to the election of a Governor, "that he should be legally seized and possessed of a clear real and personal estate, to the value of four thousand Dollars six months before his election." The same motive and the same views must have here actuated him.—Min. Con. p. 152.
He moved that the senators should be chosen by Electors, and not by the people at large.—Min. Con. p. 166.
This proposition created a longer and more animated debate, than any which took place in the convention. All the old constitutionalists who are the present republicans, most violently opposed it. They declared it to be inconsistent with the liberty of the citizen, since it deprived, or at least abridged him of the right of suffrage itself, by removing one of the legislative bodies farther from the people, by making the senate less dependant on their will; it was said an aristocratical body would be created who would be regardless not only of the wishes, but even of the interests of their ultimate constituents. Nevertheless of this principle was the republican Mr. M'Kean the mover and the most zealous supporter.
Thus then in every instance, was he the opponent of those doctrines which were then deemed by his present advocates, to be most truly congenial to democratic Republicanism, nor is there to be found upon the most attentive research, a single vote made by him, against those parts of the constitution which most tend to royalty and aristocracy.
Let it not be supposed, that I mean to inculpate the whole of his conduct during the sitting of the Convention. I well know that he found among his coadjutors on many occasions, the most illustrious men whom Pennsylvania has ever seen in her councils, and I sincerely regret that some of his propositions were not adopted, but it must be recollected that I am one of those whom Mr. M'Kean and his adherents stigmatise with the re-
proach of being animated by aristocratical motives, and governed by monarchical views. Still however his notions of the policy of vesting great energy and strength in Government, far exceeded those of his former associates, nor can it be believed that he has abandoned his principles for a longer period than is necessary for the gratification of his pride, and the success of ambition.
It is well worthy of observation that Mr. Ross on the other hand, on all party questions, maintained the noble independence of his character. To the arbitrary ideas of the Chief Justice he was a vigorous and generally a successful opponent. The one while yet a youth, with the Eagle eye of an experienced statesman, saw the true interests of his country, and since, though placed in a most tempestuous scene of factions uproar, with the firmness of a rock, has steadily maintained them; while the other, grown grey in the study of jurisprudence, has always been tossed about by the hurricane of his own passions and caprice, has been the sport of every wind, and an apostate from every party. MILO.
By this Day's Mail.
BALTIMORE, August 26.
The particulars of the horrid murder, an account of which we published in the Gazette of Saturday, so far as we have been able to ascertain, are as follows—The young man murdered, supposed a Frenchman, is a Mr. George Mellinger, of this city, about 25 years of age, who was on his way to the house of a friend in the country, when he was attacked and received several wounds on his head, his neck cut round to the bone, and one of his eyes forced from its socket; 25 dollars were taken out of his pocket, and a changeable color, middle sized umbrella taken away; several buttons were torn from his waistcoat, all which are evident marks of the greatest violence. Mr. Lightner, living in Old-Town, will give 50 dollars for any information that may lead to a discovery of the perpetrators of this inhuman act, and no doubt society in general will exert themselves to bring these villains to condign punishment.
NEW-YORK, August 27.
Last evening, half past 9, we called on Gabriel Furman, Esq. Chairman of the Health Commissioners, and received the agreeable information, that during the 24 hours preceding, only two new Cases of Fever had been reported at the office—one in Front-street, between Coenties and the Old slip the other, in James street; and that only 2 Deaths had been reported—one, a Mr. Jenkins, from Carolina, the other, a Mr. M'Knab, mahogany lawyer—both in the upper part of Greenwich-street. This information may be implicitly relied on.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Six per Cent. 15 3/4 to 8d. Deferred 6 per Cent. 14 3/4. Three per Cent. 9 3/4. BANK United States, 16. North America, 45 to 47. Pennsylvania, 14. Insurance comp N.A. shares 17 1/2. Pennsylvania, shares, 27 1/2. 8 per Cent Stock—funded—3 to 2 1/2 per cent. adv. Do. Scrip with the six Installments 1 do. do. Do. the 5th and 6th Installments 1 do. par. East-India Company of N.A. par. Land Warrants, 30 dollars per 100 acres.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
Table with 2 columns: Location, Price. On London, 51 at 30 days, 50 at 60 & 90 days. Amsterdam, 35 3/4 a 100 per florin. Hamburg, 30 2 3/4 a 100 per Mark Banco.
THE Office of the Board of Commissioners, under the 6th article of the treaty of Amity &c. with Great Britain, is removed a place (formerly called Taylor's) on the west side of the Germantown road, about 3 miles from the city.
Mr. Spence, Dentist, has removed to his house in St. Andrew's Square, 2 Squares N.W. of Bush Hill. august 28 2aw1m.
Joseph H. Fleming, has removed his Agency and Commission Office, from No. 14, Chestnut street, to his house at the Rising Sun village, on the Germantown road, near the 4th mile stone, where he still continues his business—Several persons having already applied to him for the purpose of collecting debts, looking out lands, recording deeds, &c. in different parts of this and other States—he solicits the further patronage of the public before he proceeds on his journey. N. B. He would have no objection against travelling to the British or Spanish territories, to transact business for Gentlemen. august 28 12w3w.
District of Pennsylvania—To wit:
BE IT REMEMBERED, THAT on the ninth day of August, in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America, JONATHAN WILLIAMS, of the said district hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as AUTHOR, in the words following, to wit:— "THERMOMETRICAL NAVIGATION, Being a series of experiments and observations, tending to prove, that by ascertaining the relative heat of the sea water from time to time, the passage of a ship through the Gulph Stream, and from deep water into soundings, may be discovered in time to avoid danger, although (owing to tempestuous weather) it may be impossible to heave the lead or observe the heavenly bodies. Extracted from the American Philosophical Transactions, vol. 3. With additions and improvements. "God helps them that help themselves" (L.S.) In conformity to the act of congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the district of Pennsylvania. august 20 12w1m.
THAT on the ninth day of August, in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America, JONATHAN WILLIAMS, of the said district hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as AUTHOR, in the words following, to wit:—
"THERMOMETRICAL NAVIGATION, Being a series of experiments and observations, tending to prove, that by ascertaining the relative heat of the sea water from time to time, the passage of a ship through the Gulph Stream, and from deep water into soundings, may be discovered in time to avoid danger, although (owing to tempestuous weather) it may be impossible to heave the lead or observe the heavenly bodies. Extracted from the American Philosophical Transactions, vol. 3. With additions and improvements. "God helps them that help themselves" (L.S.) In conformity to the act of congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the district of Pennsylvania. august 20 12w1m.
THAT on the ninth day of August, in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America, JONATHAN WILLIAMS, of the said district hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as AUTHOR, in the words following, to wit:— "THERMOMETRICAL NAVIGATION, Being a series of experiments and observations, tending to prove, that by ascertaining the relative heat of the sea water from time to time, the passage of a ship through the Gulph Stream, and from deep water into soundings, may be discovered in time to avoid danger, although (owing to tempestuous weather) it may be impossible to heave the lead or observe the heavenly bodies. Extracted from the American Philosophical Transactions, vol. 3. With additions and improvements. "God helps them that help themselves" (L.S.) In conformity to the act of congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the district of Pennsylvania. august 20 12w1m.