Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-06-04 00:00:00

BOARDING. A few Young Men can be accommodated with Gentlemen Board on reasonable terms, at No. 8 Cherry Alley—the situation is pleasant and healthy. may 25.
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District. BY virtue of a process of venditioni ex-ponas to me directed by the honorable Richard Peters, esquire, Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Pennsylvania district, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants' Coffee House, in the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the 26th day of June inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening, all that certain two story brick messuage with the lot or piece of ground thereunto belonging, situate on the south side of Chestnut Street, between 6th and 7th streets from the river of Delaware, the lot containing in breadth on Chestnut Street one hundred and one feet, and in depth two hundred and thirty five feet to George Street, now in the tenure of James O'Ellers—Also one three story brick messuage, newly finished, and the lot thereunto belonging, situate on the east side of 6th Street between Walnut and Spruce Street; Also one, containing in breadth on Sixth Street twenty two feet, and in depth one hundred and seventy seven feet. The terms of sale of the property in Chestnut Street, are to be one third of the purchase money to be paid in ten days, one third in six and the remaining third in twelve months, with interest from the day of sale. If default in payment, the premises to be put up to sale again at the risk of the purchaser. No title to be made unless other satisfactory security is offered and accepted till payment of the last installment. The house and lot of ground thereunto belonging, situate in Sixth Street, will be sold for cash, to be paid on the delivery of the deed. Seized and taken in execution as the property of John Swanwick, Esq. deceased, and to be sold by WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's Office, at } Phila. 18 June, 1799. dms June
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Ship SWIFT PACKET. She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern States, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers. She is well suited for the freights or West India trade, and can be sent to sea at a trifling expense. The inventory may be seen and the terms of sale made known by applying to N. & J. FRAZER, No. 95 South Front st. dms June
FOR BOSTON, THE SLOOP HERCULES, James Lathrop, master, Will sail in ten days; for freight or passage, apply to the captain on board at Chestnut Street wharf, or to JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. June 3. dms
THE PARTNERSHIP OF TUNIS, ANNESLEY & Co. BEING dissolved by the death of Thomas B. Roberts, all those who have any demands against them are desired to furnish their accounts and those indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment to Richard Tunis & Robert Annesley surviving partners, who will continue the business as usual under the firm of TUNIS & ANNESLEY. And have for sale, James' River, } Georgia, } TOBACCO Carolina, } of good quality. Maryland } 5th mo. 28th } dms
JUST RECEIVED From Barcelona, in the Danish brig Aurora, Captain Schlichting. 416 pipes high-flavored Brandy, 364 sacks Hazle Nuts, and a quantity of Corks, FOR SALE BY Thomas & John Ketland. May 31. dms
FOR SALE, 71 bales Surinam Cotton, And a quantity of first quality RUSSIA DUCK. APPLY TO Isaac Harvey, jun. No. 9, South Water Street. May 29. dms
FOR SALE, A Handsome New House, Within 5 miles of the city. TWO stories high, together with a grass lot, it is in a very good situation for business—the terms will be made very convenient to the purchaser—Enquire of the printer. May 28. dms
FOR SALE, OR TO LET, A large and elegant Brick House, Situate in South Fourth Street, near the market. For terms apply to BENJAMIN NONES. No. 76, North Front Street. May 30. dms
NOTICE. THE Public are requested not to receive any draft, notes, obligations or bills of any kind drawn in favor of or endorsed by Abijah Hunt. J. & A. Hunt. Jesse & Abijah Hunt. Jeremiah & Abijah Hunt. Abijah & Jos. W. Hunt. Snodgrass, & Co. Those on whom they are drawn are also desired to suspend acceptance, until reference be had to the subscriber. About twenty thousand Dollars of bills of the above description having been taken from the carrier near the mouth of Tennessee river by a party of Indians. SAMUEL MEXLER. April 26. dms
Notice. The subscriber, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Mr. John Lupton, late of this city, merchant, deceased, requests all who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, and those who have demands against the same to exhibit them to him without delay. W. MEREDITH, No. 16, South Fourth Street. April 26. dms
NOTICE. The subscriber, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Mr. John Lupton, late of this city, merchant, deceased, requests all who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, and those who have demands against the same to exhibit them to him without delay. W. MEREDITH, No. 16, South Fourth Street. April 26. dms
NOTICE. The subscriber, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Mr. John Lupton, late of this city, merchant, deceased, requests all who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, and those who have demands against the same to exhibit them to him without delay. W. MEREDITH, No. 16, South Fourth Street. April 26. dms
WILLIAM BONNAR INFORMS the public that business of importance calling him to Europe, he is obliged to decline his trade in Market Street. ALL PERSONS indebted to him, and those to whom he is indebted, will please to apply to Mr. George Dobson, no. 92, Market Street, for the settlement of their respective accounts, who is duly empowered for that purpose. June 3.
To Distillers & Owners of Stills. WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed the 8th day of May, 1792, intitled, "An act concerning the duties on spirits distilled within the United States," it is required of all persons having or keeping a still or stills to make entry thereof, between the last day of May and the first day of July, in each year, under the penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars. NOTICE is therefore hereby given to all distillers or owners of stills, within the county of Montgomery, to make entry of them at the Office of Inspection, at the house of the subscriber, in Norristown in the county aforesaid. Daniel St. Clair, Collector 3d Dist. 1st Sur. Pennsylvania. June 1. sawfjy
To Distillers & Owners of Stills. WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed the 8th day of May, 1792, intitled, "An act concerning the duties on spirits distilled within the United States," it is required of all persons having or keeping a still or stills to make entry thereof, between the last day of May and the first day of July, in each year, under the penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars. NOTICE is therefore hereby given to all distillers or owners of stills, within the city and county of Philadelphia, to make entry of them at the Office of Inspection, at No. 49, north Third Street, in the city of Philadelphia, within the above mentioned periods. James Ash, Collector, Of the Revenue of the first Division of the First Survey of the District of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia, June 1, 1799. sawfjy
Supposed to have been Stolen, And detained by the subscribers, a few days since, a valuable plated BRIDLE BITT. THE following articles were also found in a trunk in their cellar some time ago, which it is presumed were left through mistake or stolen and deposited there (as the cellar door was out of order and not fastened for several nights together) viz— 4 Dozen pair Leather Gloves. The owners of the above goods, by proving property and paying the expense of advertising, may receive them on application at no. 132, Market Street, to HAINES & JONES. Who have for sale as usual, Mens and womens fashionable saddles of various descriptions and first quality; likewise inferior and common ditto; an assortment of elegant plated bridles; ditto common ditto of all kinds. They also manufacture and have for sale, plated and brass-mounted Harness; all sorts waggon gears; cavalry equipments, such as light horse caps, pistol holsters, sword belts, &c. &c. together with every other article appertaining to their line of business. They also offer 25 cents reward for taking up a black apprentice boy, who has escaped from their service, called JARED, about 14 years old; he is active, saucy and dirty. All persons are cautioned not to harbour him. May 28. dms
A Summer Retreat. FOR SALE, Sixteen Acres of Land, About half a mile from the city of Philadelphia, THERE are on the premises a one story brick house 38 feet front, a stable and corn crib, a well of excellent water, and a few fruit trees, the situation is perhaps superior to any within the same distance of the city, and commands one of the most beautiful and picturesque prospects of the city, Kensington, the Delaware and Jersey, Enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. March 4. ocdsf
TO THE PUBLIC. WHEREAS my husband, Joseph Lea, has accused me of indecent conduct, and of having deserted his marriage bed, I think it my duty to assert, as with great truth I can, that his charges are totally false and groundless, and do forwarn all persons from harboring or having any connections with him, till our separation shall be terminated in a court of law, by FANNY LEA. June 1. dms
Just Published, By JOHN ORMROD, No. 41, Chestnut-Street, A SERMON, ON THE DUTY OF CIVIL OBEDIENCE, AS REQUIRED IN SCRIPTURE. Delivered in Christ Church and St. Peter's, April 23, 1799, being a day of general Humiliation, Appointed by the President of the United States, By WILLIAM WHITE, D. D. Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. May 10. dms
Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTE D, FROM the Marine Barracks, corner of Filbert and Thirteenth-streets, in the City of Philadelphia, the 28th day of this instant Two Marines, by trade Tailors, one John Crawford (the second time of his desertion) five feet seven inches high, fair complexion, hair cut close, dark eyes, slim built.—The other, Hilary Bishop five feet six inches high, ruddy complexion, sandy hair, a remarkable ring-worm on the left of his hip—(Went off in uniform.) N B. They took with them one brown cloth Coat, one blue cloth Coat, and many other articles not known at present. W. W. BURROWS, Major Commandant of Marine Corps. May 25. dms
An ARCHITECT & ENGINEER, Who has been regularly bred, WANTS EMPLOYMENT. A line directed to A. B. and left at this office, will be attended to. May 24. dms
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 4.
PRICES OF STOCKS PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 3. Six per Cent. 13 to 16 Three per Cent. 9 3/4 Deferred 6 per Cent. 14 1/4 BANK United States, 20 per cent. — Pennsylvania, 16 ditto. — North America, 46 per cent. Insurance comp. N. A. shares 29 ditto — Pennsylvania, shares, 33 ditto 8 per cent Scrip 6 to 7 per cent below par East-India Company of N. A. 5 per cent. advance
COURSE OF EXCHANGE On London, 31 at 30 days 30 at 60 2 90 days Amsterdam, 35 3/4 37 1/2 per Florin Hamburg, 430 434 100 per Mark Banco.
From the CENTINEL. "The Honor of a Government, is a pearl of great price." "A Nation which weighs its purse, against its rights, will in the end be sure to lose both." R. G. HARPER. MR. RUSSELL.
HAVING attempted to shew, in my former numbers, that the perilous and unwarlike situation into which the United States have been reduced, has been produced by our internal divisions; and that those divisions have been occasioned by the factious spirit of our own bad citizens, aided by the arts of France, and not by any improper measures of our Government:—Having made it apparent, that the Jacobin clamors against taxes and public expenditures, ought to excite the public indignation against themselves, who were the true authors of all the evils, which we deprecate, I proceed to shew, as I proposed, that the expenses, of the present year, and those in which we shall probably be involved, and the burdens which will eventually fall upon the people, if they have but one spark of that patriotism which warmed them in 1775, will appear as the veriest trifle, compared to the precious interests at stake. In considering this part of the subject, I intend to satisfy all "True Americans," that the expenses are unavoidable—that submission to France would not save, but only magnify our losses, and that in the end, the cheapest line of conduct, will be resistance:—In the next place, I shall attempt to shew, that the Government has been governed by a rigid economy in the public expenditures; that they are not greater than were necessary; that they are very insignificant, compared to the wealth and population of the United States, and that they have already produced the most happy effects upon our trade, navigation, and upon our agriculture. It has been said, that the expenses which the nation are now incurring, are unavoidable:—This is apparent, from the Nature of Man.—In common life, we all know and feel, that to get rid of unjust pretensions, the only way is to oppose them in their commencement. If a man encroaches upon my farm, by fencing in an acre of my meadow, I instantly claim my right, and punish the aggressor:—Would it be natural to suffer him to remain quiet in his dishonest possession, in order that he might be satisfied, and refrain from further encroachments? Or would it be expected, that if I conceded one acre without opposition, he would not soon covet a second? Or to take a case, more analogous to the French depredations—Suppose a miserly man, whom I well knew, was in the daily habit of plundering from my corn barn, or from my shop, would it be politic to wink at such depredations, under the foolish hope, that his avarice would be satisfied, short of my ruin? If such would be our mode of reasoning in common life, why should we fail to make the application to nations, who have the same passions, the same love of plunder, and who are less restrained by moral sentiments, and not in the least affected by a sense of reputation.—If a submissive temper would be impolitic against the encroachments of avarice alone, how much more necessary, to discard it, when we are assailed by inordinate ambition, combined with a miserly love of plunder!
France, deranged and disorganised by a Revolution, the most tremendous and the most astonishing that the world has witnessed—the morals of her citizens corrupted—her manufactures destroyed—her industrious habits extirpated—the nation reduced to two simple classes, of "Soldiers and Ceres;"—In what manner can she subsist, but upon that system of plunder, to which all her young men have served a regular apprenticeship?
During this mighty blaze of revolution and victory, which has dazzled and perished her unfortunate and now subjugated neighbors, France has been a prey to internal discord and private misery. Their soldiers have feasted, but their citizens have wanted bread. In order to divert their attention from their private distresses, and the still more miserable prospects which await them, their artful rulers have seized violent hold upon the weak side of the nation. Vanity and the love of power have been conspicuous traits in the Gallic character, from the time of Charlemagne. The republican tyrants have sagaciously contrived to transfer the glory of the Grand Monarque, which ten years ago was the first passion of Frenchmen, to the "Grand Nation," and the schemes of universal empire, conceived nearly effected by Lewis XIV. have been received, and still more successfully carried on by this nation of fans-culottes, soldiers and robbers. Goaded by two such passions, as ambition and love of plunder;—bursting with national conceit, and flushed with victory, what nation can hope to appease or assuage this mighty Republic?—Will principle set bounds to her passions? Look at every page of her history, monarchical or republican: Will
creases and let her look at Dr. Franklin's treaty of 1778, and then quote the condemnation of the ship Laurens, in 1793, before any presence of complaint, before even an arrival of Genet.—Will friendship restrain her ambition or her avarice? Ask the Swiss, who have been her allies for 350 years—who had fought her battles, and defended her territories, but who are now victims to her rapacity.—Will submission secure safety? As this is the most interesting question to America, and as I have said, that resistance is cheaper than submission, I shall answer this question by briefly stating the example, and the fate of other nations. Every nation in Europe, but Great Britain, has in the contest with France, been governed by a narrow and parsimonious policy:—France has debauched and bought more nations than she has conquered. The paltry consideration of saving a few towns, or a few provinces, or a few millions of dollars, has nearly subjugated all Europe to the power of France:—But this niggardly policy has saved them nothing but a name. Like the allies of Rome; they have the honor to pay a tribute, and to support the grandeur of their noble friend, and so have honorable mention made of them in the bulletin of the republic. The first example which is exhibited to view is that of Holland—Holland was our old ally and friend—she foolishly thought herself free, but France convinced her that she was enslaved. No man will deny, that the Dutch loved their money better than their liberties. A modern Dutchman, not the men who wrested their liberties from Philip of Spain, but the new-fashioned pacific Dutchman, would surrender his rights and the honor of his nation sooner than his purse:—Invaded by France—threatened with her vengeance, if they did not consent to be free, and to let France make free with their country—terrified at the apprehension of the cost of vigorous defence—Holland ignominiously and meanly submitted to the terms which France saw fit to impose.—What has Holland saved by this despicable policy? What could she have lost by a manful resistance? If vanquished, she might have lost her territory and her wealth, but she would have retained the fair fame which a 70 years glorious war had gained for her ancestors. The Dutch might have perished, but they would have perished with honor:—They have now purchased life, but they hold it with disgrace. In the narrow calculations of political arithmetic, in which honor is sold by the pound, and national rights are battered by weight and measure, Holland has gained nothing by submission, but dishonor and slavery. She has not saved one florin.—Her trade is destroyed—her famous bank without credit—her navigation rotting in the Texel—her fleet fighting the battles of France, vanquished and destroyed—her East-India commerce at an end—her most valuable colonies captured or rendered useless to her—her merchants having paid thirty per cent to France, in requisitions, are suffering the disgrace of bankruptcy—but above all, a French mercenary army quartered upon her peaceable inhabitants in submissive alliance with the Grand Republic. I shall pursue this further in my next.
DECIUS.
To the Freemen of Lancaster County. WHEREAS the present situation of the United States of America is such as to require the united efforts of all good citizens to protect and defend the government thereof, not only from all foreign influence, but from domestic foes; and we sincerely believe that the Constitution of the United States, founded upon the will of the people, is well calculated to promote the happiness and prosperity of our common country, and to secure the blessings of civil and religious liberty to ourselves and our posterity; and that the administration under it, has been wisely directed to attain these great ends—Earnestly desiring, that the principles of the said constitution may remain inviolate, as long as the name of liberty may be known and revered in any part of the Globe; we view with indignant sorrow the base attempts of our domestic enemies to scatter the seeds of discord among us, to weaken the government of our own hands, raise up groundless jealousies against the officers who are appointed to administer it, and to slander the most incorruptible Patriots of America.
Deeply revolving these things in our minds, and conceiving it to be the duty of all men, at this eventful period, to speak their sentiments, unawed and uninfluenced; and knowing the great importance of the approaching election, for a Governor of this Commonwealth—We the Grand Jury of Lancaster county at this present May sessions 1799—think it our duty to recommend the subject to the serious consideration of our Fellow-citizens, leaving every one to form his own judgment, and to act for himself.
The important rank which Pennsylvania holds in the Union renders her conduct with regard to the General Government extremely interesting; and there is reason to dread, that if we should raise up characters in the administration of the state, who are opposed to the General administration, for the avowed purpose of "stopping the wheels of Government" the whole fabric may eventually be shaken, and all that is dear and valuable to Freemen be involved in the common ruin.
With this view, therefore, we have taken into consideration the relative characters of the Candidates who are proposed to be voted for Governor—and not only from the knowledge of some of ourselves, but from the best information we have been able to collect, and on which we can rely, we do most earnestly recommend to our Fellow-citizens of the county of Lancaster, JAMES ROSS of ALLEGANY, as a proper person to be chosen Governor at the next Election.
We believe him to be a man of abilities, capable to serve us faithfully, warmly attached to the true interest of his country, a friend to peace and a friend to national honor and Independence, highly respected, not only in his own, but in the sister states.
We state these things because we know it to be impossible for every individual to be personally acquainted with the man who must fill so important a station—Information must then be derived from the knowledge of others: James Ross is a native of York county, where his parents and connections now reside; and his simplicity of manners is such as not to raise him up, with affected pride, above the level of his fellow citizens, whilst he will sufficiently understand, and support the dignity of his station, should Pennsylvania be rendered happy in the choice of him. With earnest prayers for the welfare of our common country, we are your humble servants.
HENRY REAM, Foreman. LEWIS LAUMAN, JOHN HARR, ABRAHAM HENRY, WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK, JOHN GRAEFF, JACOB MARTIN, ADAM LITZENBERGER, ARCHIBALD HENDERSON, JAMES HENDERSON, JOHN SHENK, FREDERICK BAKER, WILLIAM LANIUS, CHRISTIAN HARTMAN, JACOB WEIDLER, HENRY CARPENTER, JOSEPH GINGRICH, JOHN HAMAKER, JOHN SENSEING.
FURTHER Late Foreign Articles Per the Minerva, arrived at Boston.
PARIS, April 1. On the 11th inst. a convoy of 200 sail, which came from Nantz, Bourdeaux, &c. accompanied by 6 frigates, under the command of captain Lebozec, had the good fortune to get safe into Brest.
FRANKFORT, March 26. On the 20th and 21st engagements were fought near Saulga, and in the neighbourhood of Pfullendorf, between the advanced troops of the imperial and republican armies, which terminated in the advantage of the former. In the affair of the 21st near Pfullendorf, the two commanders in chief were personally engaged, and the contest which was sanguinary, lasted upwards of six hours. In the event, Jourdan fell back near 6 leagues towards Switzerland.
KEMPTON, March 23. Jourdan since the 21st has retreated ten leagues nearer Switzerland; his right is still at Constance. A considerable number of French wounded soldiers have arrived here, and a still greater number are sent to Tuttlingen, &c. The loss of the enemy in killed, wounded and prisoners, is estimated at ten thousand men.
RASTADT, March 17.
Great part of the army is marching in haste towards Switzerland. The magazines are removed from Offenburg to Fribourg. A number of wounded are arrived at Kehl; and there is a great alarm at Strasburgh. Jourdan is stated to have arrived at Bale, and Massena to have been beat. The peasants massacre the French in the Velteline and the Grisons. It is believed that the archduke has broke through the centre of Jourdan's army, near Stockach, so that the latter is retreating towards Switzerland, to join Massena, if possible. St. Cyr, who commanded the left wing, has retired towards Heidelberg, in order to reach Neuchatel.
It further appears that the centre and right wing of the French army has been wholly routed. The left wing on the northern bank of the Danube was not engaged, but had, in consequence of the defeat of the other divisions of the army, been compelled to make an halting retreat, chiefly pressed by an imperial column under the orders of general Nauendorff. Some reports state that general St. Cyr, being unable to reach Knebbs, has proceeded to Freudenstadt, which he was endeavouring, by new works, to render tenable; others that he had been brought to an action, and defeated. The whole line from Sigmaringen by Molkereh, Pfullendorf, Nellenburg, Stockach, and towards Shaffhausen, was engaged: the principal action was, however, between Stockach and Aach.
In these battles 7000 French are stated to have been made prisoners. The particulars of Massena's defeat are not given.
From late London papers.
The Baker HALLER has offered to purchase the whole of the Royal demesnes of Piedmont, and to pay twenty millions of livres in specie, in part of the price.
The Echo of the 10th says, "Gen. LAVEAUX, a Deputy from St Domingo, whose Republicanism is above all suspicion, has offered to a Member of the Directory to answer with his head for the fidelity of Toussaint LOUVERTURE. It is said, that this General is to be sent as Commissioner to St. Domingo."
Doctor Coke, a Methodist Minister, states, that with 22 Missionaries and 50 Black Preachers, there have been ten thousand Negroes converted to Christianity, and 40,000 more receiving instruction, in the West India Islands.
The British fishery has answered extremely well this season. The houses of H. Holmes and Son, White Beckwith, and F. Sadler of Liverpool, in one day last week, imported 5,296,000 herrings and eight tons of salmon.

By this Day's Mail.
CHARLESTON, May 20
We are informed that Monday the 3d of June, is the day appointed for the launch of the frigate; she is to be called the JOHN ADAMS; her head which is said to be a great likeness of the President of the United States, arrived from Philadelphia some days ago and is now placed on the frigate; it is from the masterly chisel of Mr. Ruhl of that city, whose elegant productions have long since placed him at the head of his profession.
BOSTON, May 30.
We understand the number of votes for Governor were more than thirty three thousand, and that His Excellency Increase Sumner, had upwards of twenty four thousand.
To morrow an oration will be delivered before the Massachusetts Charitable Fire Society, by John Davis, Esq. The friends of literature, the lovers of polished eloquence, and the charitably disposed, will have an opportunity of gratifying their taste, and indulging their benevolence. A new patriotic ODE, by Mr. Paine, will close the performances, and from the talents of the author, we cannot hesitate to say, that it will enliven patriots, refine amateurs, and please all.
We have it from respectable authority, that the following organization will be aimed at by the democrats, to commence with the next election of President.
Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States; Matthew Lyon, Vice-President; James Monroe, Secretary of State; Edmund Randolph, Secretary of the Treasury, with the perquisite of all "Flour" contracts; William Blount, Secretary of War; William Heath, General and acting commander in chief of the armies of the United States; Albert Gallatin, Minister Plenipotentiary to the French Republic, and all the republics in Europe, including Geneva; Thomas M'Kean, Chief Justice of the United States; Alexander J. Dallas, Attorney General; Tench Cox, President of a new Order, to be denominated the Order of Merit, with the privilege of wearing at all times a civic crown; Benjamin Austin, jun. Esq. Halter maker General.
N. B. It is not expected there will be much business for this officer, as the Guillotine will be the principal engine in the new order of things—therefore, this gentleman will have the liberty of hanging himself with the first halter he makes.
Thus far our information—but it is probable other alterations and arrangements are in embryo.
For T. Russell's Commercial Gazette.
MR. RUSSELL, It is reported that the Directory have recalled from exile, a certain ex-General supposed to be popular in America, and who professes a great regard for both countries, for the purpose of sending him Envoy Extraordinary to the United States. If this be true it is probable the measure was foreseen by the President, and was one of the reasons which led to the late nomination. For it must be admitted, that it is infinitely better to meet the French on their own ground, than to have their intriguing emissaries among us. And, I contend, that a more dangerous man than La Fayette could not be sent here. If he accepts a commission from the present rulers of France, he must enter into all their depraved views—and his boasted friendship for these states, would be only a lure to hasten us to the snare laid for our lives. The Genet scene would be acted over again:—The new minister would come without a single secret—he would disdain the diplomatic subterfuges which prevent republics coming near to each other—he would exhibit to our view the golden knot of friendship, unloosened by time, unsearched by misfortunes or changes—he would recall the tender remembrances of his former embassy, when he flew to these western shores, a youth of nineteen years of age, to fight the battles of freedom—he would conjure us by the past, the present, and the future to hear him, and BELIEVE him.
Are the people of the United States sufficiently guarded against these things? For one, I confess I have my fears. Popular opinion, which is but another word for popular prejudice is as variable as the ever changing winds. And the whole course of history confirms, that of all the nations which have lost their liberties, few indeed are the instances where the people themselves have not signed, and sealed the death warrant.
It is not my intention at present to enlarge upon this subject; and I hope the ample discussion of it by able pens, will prevent an occasion for my doing it at all. But I think it one which seriously affects our dearest interests. In the talents, the integrity, the patriotism, and the experience of the President, of the United States, we have the most solid and consolatory pledges, that nothing will be done by the Executive which will commit the independence or security of the country. But from the free nature of our constitution, feeble and important are the best exertions of our rulers, if counteracted, or in fact if not cordially supported by the people at large. Let then that honorable CONFIDENCE in the CONSTITUTED AUTHORITIES, so essential to our prosperity and safety, be inculcated and cherished—foreign intrigue constantly exposed—and domestic faction stripped of its veil—then shall we render ourselves in some degree worthy of, and do all in our power to perpetuate, the political blessings we enjoy.
American Independence.
NEW-YORK, June 3.
Capt. Loring, of the brig Two Sifters, arrived yesterday from Savannah, in lat. 39, 35, long. 79, 9. saw a snook bearing North East. At five A. M. discovered it to be a vessel on FIRE, which burned most furiously, the light of which they continued to see till ten o'clock the next day, though 12 or 14 miles to leeward of her. During the fire saw two boats go from her, for a ship that was then to the windward of the vessel in flames.
On Thursday, capt. L. spoke the ship Mary, for this port, from the Havana, out 14 days.
The brig John, Durham, from this port, had arrived at Savannah in 11 days—also, the ship Polly, from Boston, in 21 days.
CUSTOM HOUSE,
New-York, June 1, '99.
SIR, I received a letter from the Secretary of State this morning, who observes, "that the papers transmitted exhibit no facts to authorize the detention of capt. Pierce and his mate any longer"—You will therefore consider this an authority to liberate them on the charge suggested.
I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, JOSHUA SANDS, Collector. Col. GILES.
Extract of a letter from captain A. Golden, to his owners in this town, dated
TORTOLA, April 3, 1799.
"On the 24th March, in lat. 23, 10, long. 61, 10, I was so unfortunate as to be captured by a French privateer out of Guadalupe, and myself and four of my crew taken out of my vessel, and she ordered for that island. Same day they took the schooner Lydia, capt. Waring, from New-York, on board of which they put my boy and me, with seven others belonging to the privateer;—three days after being in sight of St. Martins, I retook the Lydia and next day arrived here safe with her.
"You will wonder how I effected the recapture of the Lydia, when their numbers were so much superior:—they had but one sword, and supposed they had nothing to fear, took no care of it; but at the point of it I drove down such below as I thought proper, and locked the hatch on them; the others I made work the vessel.
"The Lydia was loaded with staves and heading, which will fetch a good price here."
The brig Zephyr, Chamberlaine from Martinique, arrived here on Saturday, in 17 days—Capt. C. informs, that the U. States frigate George Washington, and the Pickering, have retaken a northern schooner and a Philadelphia brig, captured by the French; the brig is sent into Montserrat, and the schooner was towed into St. Peters, by the Washington.
BALTIMORE, June 1.
LAUNCH.
The sloop of war Maryland, pierced for 20 guns, built by the merchants of this city for the United States, and now on the stocks at Mr. James Price's ship-yard, Fells-Point, will be launched from thence into her destined element, on the afternoon of Monday next, tide and weather permitting.
PITTSBURGH, May 11.
The Grand Jury of Bedford County, convened at April term 1799, conceiving it highly necessary that a true republican character should be selected to succeed the present Governor, have therefore unanimously agreed to support, and recommend to their fellow-citizens JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh.
EASTON, May 31.
AN ALARMING ACCIDENT.
On Sunday last the son of Jacob Fry fell from a tree upon a sharp dry stick, which passed between the sixth and seventh ribs of the left side and penetrated the lungs from which issued blood and air, making a noise like that of a bellows. The boy was thought to be unresolvable, but Doctor Cooper, of this borough who was called upon, immediately removed the extravasated air and blood, as well as small parts of the wood, from the cavity of the chest, and closed the wound to prevent further injury from the air. Blood was drawn very largely from the arm, and proper medicine given to prevent fever, &c. &c.
We cannot say that he certainly will recover, but we have reason to expect it.
IS OFFERED FOR SALE,
(if speedily applied for) A VALUABLE parcel of Land in Ann Arundel county, not far from the city of Annapolis, about 30 miles from the city of Washington. On one of these tracts is a most elegant two story brick Dwelling House, 4 rooms on a floor, beautifully situated in an excellent and healthy neighborhood—This body of Land will be sold in lots or in a large body. There are several tenements on said tract which rent for something considerable per annum. A further description is deemed unnecessary. Apply to the printer. JUNE 1. LAWSON.
Removal.
THOMAS CLAYTON, Hamer, HAS removed to No. 126, fourth Front street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand, a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's
HATS.
Canada Beaver & Muskrat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. 17... 20 LAWSON.
THE SUBSCRIBER,
TAKES this method of acquainting the public that for some time past he has been engaged in collecting debts on commission. He would have no objection to going to any part of the State, to examine Land or Land Offices, record deeds, &c. He flatters himself that he shall by promptness and address be able to satisfy those that may employ him.
JOSEPH H. FLEMING,
No 63, Queen-Street, Southwark. JUNE 3. mjt.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 4.
By the latest advices it is rendered certain, that the Austrian forces in the Grison territory, have completely retrieved their affairs, and that General Hotze, having received reinforcements to the number of ten thousand men, had gained two signal victories over Massena.
A resistance to the wiles of France on the part of any nation which submits to be tampered with by her, must needs be as watchful and inveterate as the evil to be opposed, or her labors are vain, and worse, for they aggravate the catastrophe that must ensue.
An escape from her machinations, a triumph over her deadly designs, ought, therefore, at all times to be regarded only as a prelude to new ills against new devices, in new and more dangerous forms; and to be valued only for the accession it produces of new means and new weapons for fighting the good fight of faith. A recurrence to the political history of the world for the last six years, will confirm the justice of this remark; but the experience of our nation has more abounded in illustrations of its truth than any other.
War, open, unequivocal, declared war, is the only source, whence relief can be derived from the deadly machinations of her malice. 'Till this is brought about, it is difficult to perceive any ray of hope for national security, or the enjoyment of individual comfort and repose. 'Till we can assume fortitude enough to put such enemies manfully at defiance, we shall be unremittingly assailed by one division or other of the unnumbered legions of diplomatic skill, which are scattered so profusely abroad in every country, and which, trained to the business of corruption and deceit, will always gain the advantage.
MR. PRINTER, AS a German, I find myself always concerned in the welfare and happiness, as well as in the honor or shame of all German descendants in America, particularly in Pennsylvania.
Deplorable was the situation of our ancestors, when they undertook their journey to this country, in a poor, miserable, and dejected condition, in hopes, that in this great forest, they could at least not be more miserable and despised than in their native country.
The fame of their industry induced the government of Pennsylvania, to receive them with open arms, to afford them not only a favorable opportunity to become wealthy and opulent, but even to grant them free citizenship.
In consequence of this, we their descendants find ourselves here, such of us as have not deserted that parental industry and economy, surrounded with ease and plenty; many are grown immensely rich.
The institution of our government has not its equal on the whole surface of our globe. No person is authorized to make laws for us except those that we elect ourselves, and these can impose no burthen upon us, of which they themselves, their children and their friends bear not an equal share.
That such a people were not contented under such happy circumstances, but day and night maliciously to defame and to stir up our government, and then with arms to rise in open rebellion against it, would be incredible, had not sad experience confirmed the fact before our eyes.
As long as Germans existed in America, I might even say in the whole world, they have not defamed their character with such a scandal, as lately by their wicked and stupid conduct in some counties of Pennsylvania. It is impossible to admit any other excuse for them, except the excuse of our mother Eve; That the Devil has deceived them, or perhaps at least some of his emissaries from Northampton and Montgomery county, who previous to the last Election, did ride thro' the country, traducing a great number of laws and measures of our government, and calumniating the Quakers, Moravians, Mennonites, &c. as much as possible, in order to bring their German fellow citizens thus enraged on the election ground, on purpose to get their votes for some public office.
GERMANICUS.
SIR, YOUR address to the Board of Health in the Gazette of yesterday, contains some remarks which ought not to pass without a reply.
You first observe, that the "authority of the Board wants nothing to render it completely adequate to the business, but the right of removing the resident and consulting physicians and quarantine master in case of ignorance or inattention." So far from the possession of this authority rendering the business complete, it would be the most objectionable part of any of the powers delegated to the Board of Health: and by your wishing that body to be possessed of it, would lead to an opinion that you were a democrat enrage, for it is a perfect and truly democratic idea, to intrust a body of men appointed by the sovereign people, or by their representatives, with a power of appointing or removing, subject to no controul. The evils, the incalculable misfortunes resulting from this state of authority, were amply evinced in the miserable single legislative constitution, by which Pennsylvania was convulsed during our struggle for independence; and in latter days by the arbitrary exertions of the authority of the national convention of France. The framers of the constitution by which our state has at present the happiness
to be governed, evinced their wisdom, by giving the appointment of all officers to the Governor, and not only the nature of things but the experience of every day fully proves the propriety of the arrangement. An executive magistrate will naturally be cautious in appointing to a responsible situation, a man, of whose talents he is not well assured; but a body of men will screen themselves in case of misconduct in the officer they appoint, by dividing the blame.—The declaration of the expectation that the Board will keep the officers to their duty, carries with it an intimation that they require watching; but I hope, Sir, the character of all the executive officers of the health department will place them above suspicion of this nature: They have taken an oath, to perform the duties of their office with fidelity; and they have too much to risque, not to be extremely vigilant during the present season. The fatal epidemic of last year, Sir, cannot, consistent with christian charity, be ascribed to their negligence; they did all that could be done, and I have no doubt they will do their duty, and as far as depends upon their exertions, we shall be safe from the scourge. A PHILADELPHIAN.
MR. FENNO, AN inscription written by the celebrated Doctor Wilkes, of Wilnpr, near Woolverhampton, (England) on Charles Claudius Phillips, musician, who was interred in the porch of the old church (for old it was, and it was built when labor there was a penny a day)—of the same town. I took the pains to copy it upwards of twenty years ago—from a marble monument erected for the above Claudius.
Near this place lies Charles Claudius Phillips, Esq. whose absolute contempt of riches and inimitable performances upon the violin, made him the admiration of all who knew him, he was born in Wales, made the tour of Europe and after the experience of both kinds of fortune died in 1732.
"Exalted soul! thy various sounds could please "The love feck virgin and the pious ease; "Could jarring crows like old Amphion move "To beauteous ardor and harmonious love, "Here rest in peace till angels bid thee rise, "And join thy Saviour's concert in the skies."
Extract of a Letter received at Boston from Europe.
*****. April 8, 1799.
"We have been some time in possession of letters and papers from the United States to the beginning of March, and from what passes on both sides the Atlantic, it is too evident that our country never was in greater danger than at this moment; the Directory will not soon make another of those mistakes which have heretofore baffled their schemes, they now know perfectly well the nature of our parties and their relative strength—they are persuaded that our people will not voluntarily submit to great burdens and sufferings to secure themselves against those who profess to be their friends, and they deride the attempts of a government, feeble as that of the United States, to enforce by its own energies the requisite exertions; if therefore they were in a situation to operate with a small force, they lay all opposition to their will would be instantly subdued—at present, however, this small force cannot be brought to bear upon us, and for this reason they will resort wholly to those arts which have never failed of success, but have been the principal means of all their victories. Their measures are resolved on and you will soon hear of new assurances being given of a disposition more amicable than ever, and if a treaty upon almost any terms should be required it will not be absolutely refused—It is probable a minister will be sent to Philadelphia, as this is a measure strongly recommended by those whose advice has been often followed—"lay aside, say these traitors, all pretensions which may alarm our people, suppress for a moment your just indignation and all your desires shall be accomplished"—"send a minister, say they, to the United States instead of waiting for a new emission of Envoys whose intractability will occasion new embarrassments"—"it is easier to manage the people at home than the delegates of their government here, especially if you send for the purpose, a man who enjoys the reputation of being their friend"—such is the language to which the Directory listens, and in order to keep alive the hopes and influence of faction, two or three of our vessels are released, and nothing is said of our capturing the Insurgent, dissolving the treaties and other offensive acts. But while every man of sense view these things in their true light, every friend of our country trembles for its fate, for, notwithstanding the professed of these vile arts, it is too manifest that in our temporising policy in the strength and audacity of our faction at home, and their influence abroad, we are treading fast upon the heels of the unhappy Swiss."
From Mr. Webster's Paper.
The Roman author who has left us the most accurate description of the Gauls, the ancestors of the French, is Julius Cæsar. In his third book of the Gallic War, he frequently mentions particular traits in their character. In section 8th, he says, "funt Gallorum subita et repentina concilia." "The deliberations and decisions of the Gauls are sudden and precipitate."
In section 10th he remarks, "Omnes fere Gallos novis rebus studet et ad bellum mobiliter et celeriter excitari." "Most of the Gauls are full of new projects, and easily and speedily excited to undertake war."
In the 5th section of the 4th book, Cæsar repeats the description before given of their character, with many new circumstances. The passage is too long to be given in the original, but the following is the translation of his words—"Cæsar was afraid to trust the Gauls, because they were feeble and volatile, and fond of novelties. It was the custom in Gaul to oblige travellers to stop and tell all the news they had heard. The common people would throng around the
merchants in the towns and camps, to tell whence they came and what news."
The last trait, curiosity, is common to all nations and especially among people who inhabit parts of the country, remote from public transactions.
In the 20th section of the third book, Cæsar describes another trait in the French character which has been retained to this day. Nam ut ad bella suscipienda Gallorum alacer ac promptus est animus, sic minime resistent ad calamitates preferendas mens eorum est." As the minds of the Gauls are prompt and ready to wage war, so they readily sink under misfortunes."
It is remarkable that promptness, activity, volatility, and impatience of calamity should thus remain national traits of character for almost 2000 years. The last trait however must be meant of their yielding to public misfortunes and defeats. No people are more easily disconcerted, by defeat in battle; but private misfortunes are borne by individuals with an astonishing degree of sang froid.
Two reflections naturally arise out of the facts here related. First the conquest of Gaul by the Romans and afterwards by the Normans and Franks, did not essentially change the character of the nation.
Secondly, the traits of character possessed by that powerful people are capable of producing sublime virtues and enormous vices. Under the restraints of a rational religion and a vigorous, free government, the genius of the nation would produce great men, great virtues and great improvements. But under ambitious men, whether a Louis 14. or a Directory, without the restraints of religion, law or moral obligation, that nation will be as it has at times been in every age, the scourge of Europe and the dread of nations.
Americans be on your guard. Nature is unchangeable—arm yourselves against the French nation.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia,
No arrivals at the Port.
Brig Peter, Hanlon, from Hamburg to this port, has been taken by the French and carried into Balogne.
Brig Triton, Spitzer, from hence, has arrived at Hamburg.
The Letter Bag of the ship Connecticut, for Hamburg, will be taken from the Coffee House on Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock.
New-York, June 3.
ARRIVED,
Brig Two Sifters, Loring, Savannah 9 days Schn Liberty, Bulscark, Norfolk 2 Sloop Hope, Smith, do. Union, Peck, do.
Arrived yesterday, ship Lady Linderman, Tatem, from St. Croix, in 16 days—brig Two Sifters, Loring, from Savannah, in 9 days.
His Majesty's Packet Jane, Capt. Parsons, arrived here yesterday from Falmouth. As she failed on the 1st of April, she can bring nothing new.
The ship Venus, arrived last evening, sailed from Bristol on the 28th of March, in company with the Atlas and Nonpareil, both of this port.
Embracing a fair and brisk breeze the following vessels sailed yesterday from this port.
Ship Rufus, Holland, for Cadiz America, Sands, do Washington, Packwood, do Fair American, M'Fall, London Rajah, Foster, do Tanner, Orian, do Nancy, Deas, Liverpool Suffolk, Whipple, do Hazard, Scifton, Vera Cruz Sally, Lockyer, Philadelphia And several Schooners.
The Amsterdam Packet failed on Saturday for Glasgow.
The above vessels were armed, and most of them gave salutes.
Ship Philadelphia, from New Orleans, has arrived at St. Croix.
Brig Anna Luque, from this port to Bremen, has arrived at Cuxhaven.
Yesterday arrived the ship Venus, Felt, 70 days from Liverpool. Sailed at same time for Cork, in Ireland, ship Atlas, Capt. Wilson, of New-York; ship Nonpareil, do. brig Washington, do. brig Winifred, of Philadelphia. Left at Bristol, ship Experiment, of New-York, captain Hamilton; ship Alexander, from Kennebunk, out three days, bound to Dominique.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
TO-MORROW MORNING,
precisely at 11 o'clock,
At the Horse-Market,
A Capital Bay HORSE,
FULL size, warranted perfectly sound, and goes well in a Chair—may be seen at the subscribers stables in Seventh near Market-street any time before the hour of sale, and may have an opportunity of trying him under the saddle or in harness.
WM. DAVIDSON, auctioneer.
FOR SALE,
That beautiful and healthy Farm called SUNBURY,
ON Neshannoy creek, one mile from the bridge and three miles from Bristol. It contains 232 acres, 73 of which are good woodland, a proportion of meadow on which was cut 50 tons good hay last year; there is every convenience on this farm for a gentleman or a farmer; the orchard contains all sorts of grafted fruit of the best kind; it is so well known that further description is thought unnecessary—If it is not sold at private sale before the 20th instant, it will, on that day, be sold at the Coffee House. For terms apply to
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH,
Attorneys in fact for
WALTER SIMS.
June 4. dscont.

PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-Street, HAVE FOR SALE, 70 TONS HEMP, 3000 cwt. low-priced sale 14 pipes choice old port wine 100 boxes claret 30 ton roll brimstone 40 kegs yellow ochre 20 do. pearl barley A few Barrels lentils 120 boxes Havana sugar 1000 do. do. 100 boxes window glass few chests liquor casks 4 casks hogs' bristles 1 bhd. blocking } TWINE 2 do. sail A few bundles German steel Several packages Glue and pencils 3 hogheads glue 4 packages men's dippers 2 do. bunting for colours 2 do. quilts A few barrels naval stores, &c. &c. And as usual, a great variety of Tickenburghs, hempen linens, oz- nabrugs, bellas, brown rolls, pattenbornes, checks, stripes, &c. &c. which they will sell on reasonable terms. may 18 tuth 3w
MADEIRA WINE. FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 18 Pipes of Madeira Wine, GIDEON HILL WELLS, Market-Street, No. 135. may 16 3aw 4w
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale. Coffees, Bellas, Mamoodies, Taffies, Colicoes, Paas Romsal } 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 3aw 4w
FOR SALE, BY WILLIAM MOTT, No. 145, Market-Street, Very low for CASH, or a short CREDIT. A large assortment of printed cotton hand- kerchiefs, do. bandannas, Romals and shawls, 2 Trunks printed cottons, Best English lutestrings, modes, 74 superfine cloths, Several packages assorted hand-kerchiefs unopened, 18 casks pepper assorted, 1 cask bar tin, 1 trunk ferrets 4d & 6d, 1 trunk furniture fringes, Black and white laces and edgings. may 11. 2aw 1j.
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER, 20 pipes of Old Madeira Wine, 2 Cannon—9 pounders 25 coils rigging, from 1-4 to 5 inch, 35 bds. of b-t James River Tobacco. Willing & Francis, Penn-Street. May 23. tuth & fat tf
DONATION LANDS.
Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the subscribers authorised by law will sit as a Board at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the after- noon, to hear and determine all unsatisfied Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next. JOHN DONALDSON, Compt. SAMUEL BRYAN, Regt'r. PETER BAYNTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of } Pennsylvania, May 15, 99. } (16) dhw (m.w.f.t.f)
English wrought Nails. Imported in the Ships Molly and Diana , from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn thrips—also 2, 3, 4, and 6 clouts—sprigs— nicks—lapper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY, Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-Street
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-Street, WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 6 1-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 5 1-2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Carronades on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 6 1-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Roaring Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24lb. round shot; 6, 9, 18 and 24lb. double-headed do. 9, 18 and 24lb. Cannister shot. Also—a quantity of belt English, Porter, Clare and Port Wine Bottles. Taunton ale in casks of 7 dozen each. march 8. 2aw tf
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 Institu- tion, 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. 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. taw 3m.
New-York, May 16, 1799. GENERAL ORDERS. THE following disposition of the two regiments of Artillerists and Engineers has been adopt- ed. Of the first regiment, one battalion command- ed by major Rivard, is assigned to the Western ar- my; another battalion commanded by major Free- man, is to garrison the posts in Georgia and South Carolina; another battalion commanded by major Ford, is to garrison the posts in North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland, and the remaining battal- ion commanded by major Touffard, is reserved for the service of the field. Of the second regiment, one battalion command- ed by major Brooks, is to garrison the posts in Del- aware, Pennsylvania, New-Jersey, and New- York; another battalion commanded by major Jackson, is to garrison the posts in Connecticut, Rhode-Island, Massachusetts and New-Hamp- shire, and the remaining battalion (one not having yet been raised) commanded by major Hoops, is re- served for the service of the field. The definitive arrangements of officers to the re- spective companies of the battalion of the first re- giment, annexed to the Western army is referred to Colonel Burrbeck. The following is established with respect to the other battalions. Of that commanded by major Freeman one com- pany is to be officered by Michael Katerlein, capt. George Izard, and Jonathan Robson, lieutenants; another by Abimelec V. Nicoll captain, William Morris and Howell Cobb lieutenants; another by John McClelland captain, Robert Rowan and Staats Rutledge lieutenants; another by Frederick Frye captain, Horatio Dayton and Samuel Fowles lieut- enants. Of that commanded by major Ford, one com- pany is to be officered by Richard S. Blackburn capt., John Saunders and James Triplet lieutenants; another by James Bruff captain, Henry Mahlen- burg and James P. Heath lieutenants; another by Ebenezer Mott captain, Ebenezer Beebe lieut- enant; another by Staats Morris captain, Philip Lan- dai and Samuel T. Dylon lieutenants. Of that commanded by major Touffard, one com- pany is to be officered by George Inglefield capt., Peter A. Danly lieutenant; another by William Littlefield captain, George Ross lieutenant; another by Joseph Elliott captain, James Houle and William Yates lieutenants; another by Nehemiah Freeman captain, Philip Rodriguez and Warham Shepherd lieutenants. The arrangement with respect to the second re- giment is as follows. Of the battalion commanded by major Brooks one company is to be officered by James Read, capt., Theodore Memminger and Robert W. Osborne lieutenants; another by Callender Irvine captain, George W. Carmichael and Charles Wolfsoncraft lieutenants; another by James Still captain, Philip Stewart and Patrick C. Harris lieutenants; another by Walter L. Cochran captain, William L. Co- oper and Robert Heaton, jun. lieutenants. Of that commanded by major Jackson one com- pany is to be officered by Decius Wadsworth capt., Nathaniel Leonard and Francis Gibson lieutenants; another by John Henry captain, John W. Living- ston a D.T. Knight lieutenants; another by Lemuel Gates captain, George W. Duncan and George Waterhouse lieutenants; another by Amos S. Ord- dard captain, William Steele and Leonard Williams lieutenants. Of that commanded by major Touffard, one com- pany is to be officered by William M'Rhea captain, James White and John Ferguson, jun. lieutenants; another by Samuel Edkins captain, Alexander D. Pope and John Leyburn lieutenants; another by Francis H. Huger captain, William Deyouca and James B. Many lieutenants; another by John Bishop captain, John Hancock and David Evans, jun. lieut- enants. It is expected that the officers not at present with their companies, and not on the recruiting service, or on some other service, by the special command of major general Hamilton, will immediately join them; and the companies not already at the above- mentioned destinations, are to be held in readiness to proceed to them, for which further orders will shortly be given. A true Extract, PHILIP CHURCH, Aid-de-Camp. may 25
FOR SALE, At the two mile Stone, on the Wessabickon, or Ridge Road, A Place containing about eighty acres, in part or the whole together, as may suit the pur- chaser. There is on the premises a house 47 1-2 feet long, by 43 1-2 feet deep, a scullery, milk house, pump, ice house, and farm house, a large barn, 60 feet by 32, with stalls for 25 horses and cows, a carriage house, and a pump of good water in the barn yard, and a second milk house supplied by a spring. The grounds are well manured, and laid out in good style, with an abundance of orna- mental, and fruit trees, the situation healthy and high, commanding a view of the city and Dela- ware. There is also a small distance from the man- sion house a farm house in good repair, with kitchen, stable, &c. and a pump of good wa- ter. For terms apply to SAMUEL MEREDITH. No. 171, Chestnut Street. March 12.
To be Rented, OR should an eligible offer be made, it will be sold, free of any encumbrances, and imme- diate possession given, a small new three story Brick DWELLING, almost new, situated to the west- ward of Ninth Street, consisting of a kitchen, two parlours, the chambers, and a well plastered gar- ret, also an excellent floor room, with a leaden cistern for holding cool water, which it receives through pipes from a pump near the door, of the belt water, the rooms are all completely papered and hung with bells, marble chimneys and hearth are in three of the rooms—there is likewise a piazza to the south front, which renders the back par- lour extremely cool and agreeable in the warm season. The situation is pleasant and perfectly healthy, and well calculated for a family that do not reside in the country during the summer, as being both pleasant as well as convenient to the city for business.—For particulars apply at the house, the fourth east corner of Chestnut and Eleventh streets. may 21 tuth & fat
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET-STREET. ROBERT KID, Having purchased the Stock of the above firm, Solicits the patronage of the public and their friends; where they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods: A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead, Block Tin and Crowley Steel, Tin in Boxes, and Bales & Kettle Nels, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 15. dhw w&tf
WISHES TO ENGAGE, In a Wholesale, or Retail Dry Good Store, A YOUNG MAN Of indispensible character—has lately been in the habit of attending a Dry Good Store. A line directed to C. W. at the Office of this Gazette will be promptly attended to. may 21. ta.&fr.f
TERMS Of Richard Folwell, in Philadelphia, FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, FROM THE COMMENCEMENT Of the American War, in 1774, to the pre- sent time, including The Reports of Heads of Departments, of Committees, and other Official and Pri- vate Papers of that Body, now first per- mitted to be made public. TERMS. The work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new neat type, in large octavo. Each volume will contain above 500 pages, neatly bound and lettered. Uniformity in size, paper, and binding, will be observed throughout the work; so that, while the subscribers become possessed of a valuable record, an ornament may be added to their libraries. The price to subscribers will be 2 dollars, 75 cts. per volume; in boards, and 3 dollars, whole bound; but, as the publisher does not intend to print many more than the number subscribed for, a consider- able sum on the price may be expected to non-sub- scribers. Each volume will contain about one third less of letter-press than the original edition; but, as the publisher is not yet enabled to determine the extent of the Private Journals, which he may be allowed to make public, he cannot ascertain the number of volumes which will comprise the work. Payments to be made on delivery of each volume. Subscribers will have at their option, either to subscribe for the whole of the Journals, up to the present time, or to those only of the Old Congress prior to the organization of the Federal Govern- ment. IN all countries, the proceedings in the com- mencement of their governments, are lost in dark- ness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public re- cords, and the attention of the nation, in these early ages, being called off from their domestic concerns, to engage in wars and conquest. Of what infinite value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days? Time, that destroys every thing, enhances the value of well authenti- cated public records, and renders them almost in- estimable. It is hoped, that Americans will, there- fore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in trans- mitting to posterity the labours of their ancestors —founders of the Columbian nation. The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired: Philadelphia, June 15, 1798. To the Honorable the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives 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 Con- gress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecut- ing the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is to be disseminated among public bodies that Congress will, in their wisdom, render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work. To that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase co- pies of that record for themselves. Thomas M'Kean, John D. Cox, Charles Heatly, Samson Levy, T. Rouse, Wm. Moore Smith, John Read, jun. William Tilghman, John F. Miller, Jo- seph B. McKean, John B. Kiley, W. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Ingersoll, Jasper Molyneux, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Lewis, James Gibson, M. Koppele, 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 Pen- nington, Henry Baker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell, Septimus, Claypoole, James Cruckshank, Matthew Carey, Henry K. Helm- uth, Peter D. Hauen, John Duplep, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armstrong, Samuel H. Smith, John Penno.
CITY BRIDGE. THE President and Directors of the Company incorporated for the purpose of erecting a Permanent Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at or near the City of Philadelphia, having contracted with the Select and Common Councils of the said City for a site for such Bridge at the west end of High Street, hereby give NOTICE—That a pre- mium of Two Hundred Dollars will be paid by the said Directors for the most approved plan of a Bridge for the said site, the calculation of which shall be consistent with the following general lim- itations. The material to be of wood, iron or stone, or of these articles combined. The construction to be suitable to the character of the river which it is to cross—subject to excel- five arches, occasionally stopping above or below the said High Street, in the first instance breaking loose and bringing down large masses of ice, tim- ber, &c. in the latter instance causing a back wa- ter swell which has equalled to 19 feet above low water level, and at that height covering a tract of ground near 5 miles in length, by a very con- siderable width—Therefore, As few piers as can be consistent with safety, or without a pier if equally safe and permanent. The opening between the abutments to be not more than 400 feet, nor less than 300 feet. The plans to be accompanied with elevations— explanatory descriptions and estimates—the esti- mates to specify the quantity of materials of each kind, the separate and collective cost thereof when wrought and laid or fixed, the quantity of filling in or dry arches with the backing superstructure and causeways complete. Offerings consistent with the foregoing will be received at any time previous to the first day of Au- gust next.— A section of the river Schuylkill with the ad- jacent grounds on each side at the west end of High- Street will be shown to those persons who may be desirous of exhibiting plans and estimates. JOHN DORSEY, Sec'y, pro tem. Philadelphia, May 15, 1799. The printers of news papers throughout the U- nited States are requested to insert the above a few times. tuths 181A
G. SHAW, Respectfully informs the public, he has received from ROBERT JOHNSTON, Apothecary, No. 20, Green Street, Soho, Lon- don, a fresh and very considerable supply of his highly esteemed Medicine. AWARE of the depredations made on every public medicine of established repute and extensive sale, R. Johnston, obtained the King of England's Patent for his invention, not "to recommend" but "to distinguish," Whitehead's Effence of Mustard from SPURIOUS IMITATIONS. "Five years have now elapsed since Mr. Johnston first made known to the world this very extraordinary medicine; during this short period, its efficacy has been so clearly demon- strated that its sale has far exceeded any form- er example; comparatively there are few fam- ilies in England or the United States which have not either heard of or experienced its beneficial effects and with heartfelt satisfaction he had the happiness to declare Whitehead's Effence of Mustard has cured more persons afflicted with Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Palsy, Com- plaints of the Stomach and other Pain- ful Maladies. Than all the Medicines ever before made public, indeed, the instances of its efficacy and letters of acknowledgment from "the most re- spectable characters" are so numerous that a large volume could not possibly contain them, it has also obtained the approbation of the most eminent men of the faculty and is honoured by the use and recommendation of the best families in England, Ireland and Amer- ca. A COUNTERFEIT. R. JOHNSTON has reason to believe a large quantity under the name of "Improved Effence of Mustard," as well as many other, has been shipped for America, and intends his duty to prevent imposition and disappointment. He therefore requests the afflicted to be par- ticular in the purchase of his bottles, boxes, la- bels, and bill of directions which are closely co- pied, and words "by royal authority," artfully substituted for the words "by the king's patent" which may elude common observation. The Genuine is distinguished by the signature of R. Johnston, in his own hand writing on each label, and as an additional security is fur- ther signed on the outside wrapper by his only agent for the United States, G. SHAW, No. 129 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, by whom it is sold wholesale and retail, in pils and in a fluid state at one dollar each, box or bottle. FOR CHEBLAINS, SPRAINS AND BRUISES, It is a certain and effectual remedy, seldom requiring more than three or four applications. To the candid and liberal of the faculty, R. Johnston respectfully submits the following observations. The Fluid Effence of Mustard, is an embrocation worthy their particular atten- tion; it differs in its nature from all others, and is out of the beaten track of general practice— It is an active stimulant, easily controlled, may be either increased or diminished in its strength by the different methods of use, it is both ele- gant and convenient and is frequently found in the extemporaneous prescriptions of their bre- thren in England. The above Genuine Medicine, as well as many others of the first celebrity may be had by appointment of G. Shaw, of Mr. G. Bailey, Wilmington, Dr. Barill, Maiden Lane, New- York, Messrs. Bailey and Walker, Charleston, William Black, Salem, (N. J.) Charles Hu- nitch, Lancaster, A. C. Jordan, Norfolk, John Roberts, do. David Keen, Sweet Springs, Vir- ginia, R. Lee, Baltimore, I. & J. Mantz, Fre- dericktown, Maryland, G. W. Mancini, Alba- ny, Dr. Vanfongen, New-York, Messrs. Tir- doff & Son, do. Messrs. Ross & Douglas, Pitts- burg, John Webster, Wilmington, James Wil- son, do. Richard Winter & Co. Savannah, and in every principal town in the United States. N.B. The public are desired to enquire for Whitehead's Effence of Mustard, all others be- ing a base and spurious imitation. GEO. SHAW. 120, Chestnut Street, where Venders may be supplied. "Caution against Counterfeits." Agents are appointed by G. Shaw in every principal town of the United States, and there is no certainty of purchasing the Genuine Ef- fence of Mustard in any part of America, unless it is signed on the outside wrapper by G. Shaw, No. 129, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, where shopkeepers are supplied and a liberal discount allowed them. May 13.
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite Congress Hall. A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chest- nut Street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property re- quires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut Street, next door to the pre- mises. march 5. tuth & fat tf
Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not dischar- ged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, 14th. 3awtf
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite Congress Hall. A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chest- nut Street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property re- quires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut Street, next door to the pre- mises. march 5. tuth & fat tf
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate pay- ment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. tawtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 1st day of June, one thousand, seven hun- dred and ninety six, entitled "An act regulat- ing the grants of land appropriated for mili- tary services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety- nine—to wit: I. THAT the tract of Land herein after de- scribed, namely, "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 ri- ver; thence up the Main Branch of the said ri- ver to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said bound- ary line to the Tulpacan branch of the Mus- kingum 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; be- ginning along the line to run to the place of be- ginning," has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of town- ships; 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 inspec- tion of all persons concerned. II. The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services perform- ed 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. III. The priority of location of the warrants which may be preferred and registered in manner afore- said, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immedi- ately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the manner described by the act first recited. IV. The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of loca- tion shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, per- sonally, 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 their warrants to all other holders of registered warrants. V. 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 al- lowed to register the said warrants in manner a- foresaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located. VI. All warrants or 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. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. June 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by vir- tue of an act, passed during the present ses- sion of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An act making further provision for the sup- port of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety- five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of In- surance, 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 sum of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thou- sand seven hundred and ninety one, will be dis- charged 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 submitted, pursuant to the act making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted dur- ing 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. June 28
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing a- bout 1900 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all ex- cellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two la ge Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a gran- ary, two Jorfeer's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a smoke house, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is naturally a rich loam. The whole will be sold to- gether or divided into smaller farms (or for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the pur- chaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Hor- ses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, Jun. December 12. m. tf
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 1st day of June, one thousand, seven hun- dred and ninety six, entitled "An act regulat- ing the grants of land appropriated for mili- tary services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety- nine—to wit: I. THAT the tract of Land herein after de- scribed, namely, "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 ri- ver; thence up the Main Branch of the said ri- ver to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said bound- ary line to the Tulpacan branch of the Mus- kingum 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; be- ginning along the line to run to the place of be- ginning," has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of town- ships; 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 inspec- tion of all persons concerned. II. The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services perform- ed 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. III. The priority of location of the warrants which may be preferred and registered