Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-10-26 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
PHILADELPHIA: FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
NUMBER 1906.]
The Subscribers to this Gazette at Germantown, to whom, (owing to recent disastrous events) their papers may not be particularly directed, will be furnished with them on application at the Post-Office, in Germantown, whither an extra number, for that purpose, will constantly be sent.
Remote Subscribers for this Gazette are requested to forward pr. post, the arrearages due from them respectively. Postmasters who may have received subscriptions are earnestly desired to remit the same. At this interesting and distressing crisis, attention to this notice will peculiarly oblige the Editor.
POST-OFFICE.
Philadelphia, September 26. THE Mail for New-Castle, Castwell bridge, Duck creek, Dover, Frederica, Milford, Georgetown and Dagsborough, Delaware; Trop and Snowhill, Maryland, Horn Town, Accomack court-house, and Northampton court house, Virginia; will be closed at this office every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at half past eight o'clock, A. M. until 1st day of April, 1799.
ROBERT PATTON.
Bank of the United States. Philadelphia, September 21, 1798. The public is hereby informed, that an Office of Deposit and Discount will be opened on Monday next, at the house lately occupied by Samuel Reed Esq., near the Market House in Germantown—where the business of this Institution will be transacted during the continuance of the malignant fever now prevailing in Philadelphia.
HENRY KUHL, Assistant Cashier.
Bank of Pennsylvania.
THE Bank of Pennsylvania is removed to Germantown—where the business will be transacted to-morrow, in the Union School House. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Wanted to purchase.
APPROVED bills on Amsterdam, for which cash will be given at the rate of thirty seven cents per Guilders. Apply to the Cashier of the Bank of the United States. September 22d. 1798.
For Sale.
THE SUBSCRIBER, intending to decline the DRUG BUSINESS, offers for Sale, the whole Stock of Drugs and Medicines, Instruments, &c. The Shop is elegant, commodious, and sufficiently known for the extensive business done in the wholesale and retail line—the situation equal to any in the city, being at the corner of Walnut and Second Streets. The whole, or any part of the Stock, will be sold, as will best suit the purchaser. The terms may be known, by applying to JAMES MOORE, JUN. Who has For Sale,
Two Sloops, Well calculated for the river trade.
The PEGGY, about 30 tons burthen, Mulberry and Red Cedar frame, and remarkably stout, of an easy draught of water, rigging in good order.
The SALLY, about 30 tons, fails well, and in complete order for the lumber business. All persons indebted to the late firm of Goldsmith & Baldwin, W. B. Goldsmith, Goldsmith & Moore, or the subscriber, are earnestly requested to make speedy payment to JAMES MOORE, JUN.
Ship & Insurance Broker.
THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his services 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. Philadelphia, August 24th, 1798.
City Commissioners' Office.
August 30, 1798. In pursuance of an ordinance of the Select and Common Councils, passed the 22d day of May 1798.
Proposals in writing will be received by the City Commissioners for one month from the first of September next, for letting to rent on leases for one year, to commence the first day of January next, the following public property of the city—
The wharf and landing on Vine Street, Also on Sassafras, Mulberry, High Streets, And High Streets.
Chestnut and Walnut Streets, Draw bridge, with the Scale and Fish houses, Spruce, Pine and Cedar Streets. The Cellar under the City Hall.
The Tavern at the middle Ferry on Schuylkill with the lots contiguous thereto (except so much thereof as shall be occupied by any buildings erected for the use of the Collector of the Tolls, or be necessary for the toll gates.)
A loted meeting of the City Commissioners will be held at the City Hall on Tuesday morning, at ten o'clock, during the present epidemic.
TO BE LET.
And immediate possession given;
A large convenient, well finished house, No 245 High-Street, lately occupied by Doctor Withers, with Coach house and Stables—Enquire of WILLIAM SHEAFF, No 168, High-Street.
Wanted—A situation in a Public or Merchants Office.
By a person regularly brought up to the Mercantile and Insurance business in London, he has lately been a voyage from hence to the West-Indies as Super cargo, can be well recommended, —Please to enquire at the Printer's August 11
Public Notice is hereby Given,
THAT Proposals under sealed covers, will be received on the behalf of the United States until the twentieth day of October next, by Jonathan Jackson, Esq. at Boston, Massachusetts; Tench Francis, Esq. at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and John Swann, Esq. at Baltimore, Maryland, for supplying the following articles of clothing, for the army of the United States, viz:
FOR INFANTRY.
2,448 Hats, 304 Serjeant Coats, 304 ditto Vests, 1,008 ditto do. woollen overalls, 1,008 ditto do. linen ditto, 2,016 ditto Shirts, 264 Musicians Coats, 7,680 Privates Coats, 7,944 ditto Vests, 15,888 ditto woollen overalls, 15,888 ditto linen ditto, 31,776 ditto Shirts, 33,792 pairs of Socks, 33,722 pairs of Shoes, 8,448 flocks of black leather, 8,448 Stock Claps, 8,448 Blankets.
FOR CAVALRY.
6 Musicians Coats, 26 Serjeant Coats, 26 ditto Vests, 104 ditto Shirts, 348 Privates Coats, 354 ditto Vests, 1416 ditto Shirts, 760 pair of Leather breeches, 760 pair of Stockings, 760 pair of Boots, 380 Stocks of black leather, 380 Stock Claps, 380 Blankets.
1. Every article shall be made of materials, equally good, and in form, or fashion, conformably to patterns for the same, sealed with the Seal of the War-Office, and which will be deposited with the several gentlemen, empowered to receive the proposals, as above mentioned.
2d. Sworn Inspectors shall be appointed on the part of the United States, to examine and determine upon the several articles aforesaid, when the same shall be ready for delivery, with full power to reject every article, which shall not equal, in goodness of materials, or to be made conformably to, the fashion of the standard pattern for the same; and no allowance shall be made, for any article which shall be rejected by them, for the causes aforesaid.
3d. The proposals must specify the number of articles, and their kinds, which the party is willing to furnish, together with, the lowest prices for immediate payment in money, and also the prices, on the longest term, or terms of credit.
One third of each, and every of the several kinds of the above articles, to be delivered on the fifteenth day of December, one third on the fifteenth day of January, and the remaining third on the first day of March next; and the public will not be considered as bound to receive any of the aforesaid articles of clothing, which shall not be ready for inspection, and delivery, at the periods agreed upon.
4th. The clothing aforesaid will be received in the several states, at the prices, and in the proportions following, viz. One third part of the whole at Springfield, Massachusetts, one other third at Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, or at Lamberton, State of New-Jersey, and one third at Baltimore, Maryland.
5th. No contract will be made, for a less number of each of the aforesaid articles of clothing, than is requisite for a company, viz:
FOR THE CAVALRY.
4 Serjeant Coats, 4 ditto Vests, 16 ditto Shirts, 1 Musicians Coat, 58 Privates Coats, 59 ditto Vests, 236 ditto Shirts, 63 Socks, 63 Stock Claps, 126 pair of leather breeches, 126 pair of Stockings, 126 pair of Boots, 63 Blankets.
FOR THE INFANTRY.
70 Hats, 4 Serjeant Coats, 4 ditto Vests, 8 ditto woollen overalls, 8 ditto linen ditto, 16 ditto Shirts, 2 Musicians Coats, 64 Private Coats, 66 ditto Vests, 132 ditto woollen overalls, 132 ditto linen ditto, 264 ditto Shirts, 280 pair of Socks, 280 pair of Shoes, 70 Socks, 70 Stock Claps, 70 Blankets.
JAMES M c HENRY, Secretary of War.
War Department, 21st Sept. 1798.
West-Indian from Madeira.
Those Gentlemen who have Wines on board the West-Indian are informed she is now discharging at South-Street Wharf, are solicited to hasten down their permits, the Vessel being immediately wanted, Peter Bligh.
Who wants to Purchase,
100 Barrels of good Prime or Mels Beef, 100 ditto Pork, 7 or 800 ditto fine Flour, 4 or 5000 bushels Indian Corn.
LANDING
From the West-Indian, A choice parcel of Phelps's old particular Wine in Pipes fit for immediate use. August 15
Wanted—A situation in a Public or Merchants Office.
By a person regularly brought up to the Mercantile and Insurance business in London, he has lately been a voyage from hence to the West-Indies as Super cargo, can be well recommended, —Please to enquire at the Printer's August 11
HAPPY DISCOVERY.
A certain Cure for that alarming and dreadful Disorder
The Yellow Fever,
As well as any other dangerous purid fever, fever and ague, and other intractable and complicated disorders, by the use of the
POUDRE UNIQUE.
WELL-known and patented in England, France, Poland, and all the capital cities in Europe, where the most astonishing cures have been effected on persons judged incurable by all physicians. In a Tract, printed in London, on the properties of this powder, by T. Seymour, M. D. late Chesnut to his Majesty, there are stated two hundred cases, where this most valuable remedy has proved infallible, in all kind of fevers, pleurisy, bloody flux, intermitting rheumatism, sciatica, apoplexy, paralytic, yellow jaundice, ringworm, scurvy in children and in grown persons, white, chronic lead and stomach aches, hepatic and nephritis or stone colic, the king's evil, scurvy and the most intractable and complicated internal disease. It is likewise the best preparative for the small-pox and measles; of the greatest utility for young as well as for elder ladies at the critical epoch of their life. The efficacy of this powder in several of the above diseases has been discovered by chance, and so it has been in the yellow fever last year, by Mr. Mahy, who cured several by administering only two of the said powders, and lost not a single patient which he undertook to cure, as proved and attested by the hereannexed certificates, whose original may be seen at Andrew Hallop's umbrella Shop, No. 131, corner of Chestnut and Fourth Streets, the only place where these powders are to be had, with proper directions for the use of them.—Price two dollars.
The usefulness and certainty of this remedy being so great for so many dangerous disorders, any person wishing to be provided with those powders, will please to apply very soon, as the quantity at hand is not very large, and it is doubtful if for a long time, or if even any other quantity will be imported, the secret remaining only in the hands of the inventor, in Europe, and never being communicated to, or discovered by any other person.
N. B. In the yellow and purid fevers, this powder must be taken the second, or at least the third day.
We, the subscribers, during the late sickness in this city, having taken the yellow fever, applied to Mr. Mahy for his medical assistance, we do hereby certify, that by a certain powder, called the Poudre Unique, we were perfectly recovered from the said fatal sickness, and from an experience of the happy effects of the above most valuable medicine, consider it our duty to make the same known, for the benefit of our fellow citizens.
Margaret Jones, Myles O'Connor, Jesse Turner, Christian Rebecca Dow, Catherine Apple, Ann Grover, William Bills, David Williams, carpenter, William T. Donaldson, mail-maker. Mr. Mahy's well known Plaster, for all kind of wounds and sores, to be had at the above direction, No. 131, Chestnut Street. August 8
ANOTHER STRONG PROOF
Of the great and unparalleled efficacy of DR. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, In the Cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthmas & Consumptions. New-York, July 10, 1798. To DR. CHURCH.
Sir, For upwards of Twelve Years, I have labored under a severe Cough, shortness of breath, spitting of matter from my lungs and often of clotted blood, till at length I was so reduced as to be unable to walk across my room, and owing to the violence of my cough and the shortness of breath could get no rest night or day. Hearing of your excellent medicine, the Cough Drops, I procured a bottle; I took a dose as soon as I got it, from which I found instantaneous relief, and by continuing it for three days, I bled God I am restored to perfect health. As I believe you to have been the instrument in the hands of Providence, of saving my life, I most intreat you to publish this for the benefit of any who may be in my situation, as I am confident it is one of the best medicines in the world for those complaints. I am, Sir, your grateful servant, NICHOLAS ST. AGG. Little Robinson-street.
CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS.
Are prepared and sold by the Inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. CHURCH, at his Dispensary, Washington-street, New-York, and at his office, No. 1, South Third-street, Philadelphia, and sold by appointment at Mr. Weedman's 118 William-street, and Stillwell & Detlor, 162 Pearl-street, New-York. Mancius, Albany, Price, Baltimore, Thomas, Alexandria, Wilson, Wilmington, &c. &c.
O B S E R V E,
As a counterfeit preparation of this medicine has been industriously circulated through some of the principal cities in the United States, persons are requested to purchase them of such persons only as have Dr Church's appointment for vending the same. Powers, roughkeepsie—Chappel, Head of Elk—Bond and Co. New-castle—Hemith, Lancaster—Blauvelt, Brunswick (N. J.) Gordon, Trenton, &c. * * Patients letters (Post paid) addressed to Dr Church, New-York, duly attended to. August 20
Public Notice is Hereby Given,
PURSUANT to the act of Congress, passed on the 12th day of June 1798, entitled, "an act respecting Loan Office and final settlement certificates, Indents of interest, and the unfunded or registered debt credited in the books of the Treasury."
That on the application of the creditors respectively, or their legal attorneys at any time after the last day of December in the present year, the principal sums of the unfunded or registered debt of the United States credited on the books of the treasury, or commissioners of Loans will be reimbursed at the treasury of the United States.
That interest upon the unfunded or registered debts aforesaid will cease from and after the last day of December in the present year.
That the creditors respectively will be entitled on requisition to receive from the proper officers of the treasury, certificates of funded three per cent stock, equal to the arrearages of interest due on the debts aforesaid prior to the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. By order of the Board of Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, Edward Jones, sec ry .
FOR SALE,
SALISBURY.
A LARGE and well improved farm, containing upwards of twenty-five hundred acres of level fertile land, remarkably well adapted to grass, and every kind of grain; there are now one hundred acres of Timothy meadow on it, perhaps not equalled, from which, I have cut this year between one hundred and thirty, and two hundred tons of hay; upwards of three hundred acres more of this land may be converted into meadow, equal to that already made; the greater part of which may be watered at a small expense. There are on this land, a commodious two story dwelling-house, completely finished, with ten rooms and a passage, eight of the rooms have fire places; a porch in front, fifty feet in length, and eight wide; a large paved garden; a wall of excellent water in the yard; also a barn seventy-two feet by twenty-six, with stalls at the sides and ends, sufficient to hold sixty head of black cattle, a well constructed stable, sufficient to hold twenty horses; with every other building that may be convenient or useful for a large family; upwards of three hundred apple trees (just beginning to bear) of chosen grafted fruit, with a number of cherry, pear, quince, and damson trees, upwards of two thousand bearing peach trees. About one fourth of the land is cleared, and under good fence; the pasture lands are well taken, with red clover and other valuable grass. The remainder is in woods and generally well timbered. The whole is well watered, having several constant springs; and two streams running through different parts thereof; one of them is a small country grist mill, and a saw mill. The purchaser can have immediate possession, and may be accommodated with twenty valuable field negroes, with horses, black cattle, sheep, hogs, and every necessary farming utensil. Salisbury is situated in excellent neighbourhood, and remarkable healthy, is twenty-six miles by measurement from Alexandria, about twenty miles from Potomack bridge at the Little Falls, and not more than twenty-five from the city of Washington, and on the post road from Alexandria to Winchester. A small part of the purchase money, will be required in hand; one, two, and three years credit will be given for the remainder.
Mr. Zaccheus Collins of Philadelphia will give any gentleman who apply to him an account of the situation of this place. For further particulars apply to the subscriber on the premises. SAMUEL LOVE. Virginia, Fairfax county September 24, 1798.
ADVERTISEMENT.
WHEREAS JAMES CUNNING & Co. late of the city of Philadelphia, merchants, have assigned over all their effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of all their creditors, who shall subscribe the said assignment within six months from the date hereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to all persons who are indebted to the said estate, that they are required to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to the Assignees, at their office, No. 62, Dock Street, in failure whereof actions will be instituted for the recovery of such debts as are not discharged accordingly. John Travis, John Waddington, James Taylor, Cornelius Comegy Affignees August 13
TO BE SOLD.
THE time of an intended Dutch Servant BOY who has ten years to serve. He has had the small-pox and measles, is active, hearty and strong, and fit for house work in town or country. For further information, enquire of the printer. August 4
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers,
on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 casks of nails assorted, 20 bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8, 53 casks yellow ochre, 15 tierces bottled porter, 6 to 14 doz. each London particular? Madeira Wines India market, Teneriffe do. in hogheads and pip Old Port do. in hds. Empty Claret bottles 6 cases of Gingham, Dimities, Mullinets &c. assorted for the West-India market 4, 10, and 9 inch cables and 10 coils of cordage Writing slates, ink stands and presses 20 puncheons Jamaica rum 1 hhd seaming twine 160 bundles sheathing paper Nicklin & Griffith. April 7
Bengal Goods,
CONSISTING OF BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEFS, Chintz Collas, Chintz Guzzies, Eliabad Baftas, Long Drawers Coarse Sugars in bags, fit for the European markets ALSO, Carolina Indigo Coffee in hogheads A few pipes of very old and very choice Madeira WINE For Sale, on reasonable terms, by John Craig, No. 12, Dock-street. July 14
NOTICE.
Bank of North America,
August 28th, 1798. THOSE Persons who have Notes or Bills to pay at this Bank are informed, That regular Notices will be put under a sealed cover directed to the respective payer and lodged in the Post-Office every Monday until the return of the citizens. RICHARD WELLS, Cashr. Aug. 29
SOUTHWARK,
October 8, 1798. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the Commissioners of the District of Southwark have removed their Hall to the usual place, commonly known by the name of James Litle's School House, in consequence of the rapid decline of the Epidemic Fever, especially in the vicinity thereof. By order of the Board of Commissioners Wm. LINNARD, President. Attest, WILLIAM PENROSE, Clerk, pro tem. October 9
This Day is Published,
AND FOR SALE BY J. FENNO, 119 CHESTNUT-STREET AN ADDRESS
To the People of Maryland,
ON the origin, progress and present state of French aggression, with a sketch of the infamous attempts to degrade the Government of the United States, and some reflections on the late proceedings in Congress; written the last of April in the present year, by a Member of the House of Representatives. June 17
To be Sold, at Public Sale,
On the Premises,
On Tuesday the 23d day of October, 1798, at half past two o'clock, in the afternoon,
Several very elegant Situations for
SUMMER RETREATS,
Three and an half miles from the Court house near Frankford road, being part of the subscriber's estate.
These situations are considered in point of health, beauty and elegance, equal to any near the city; commanding a very extensive view of the Delaware, the shipping in the harbour, the City, Harrowgate, Frankford, and several elegant country seats.
Any person desirous of viewing the grounds, will please apply to HENRY HAINES on the premises, or to the subscriber, at Mr. Richard's coffee house, Germantown.
The terms, which will be easy, will be made known at the time of sale.
Should the weather prove bad on the above mentioned day, the sale will take place on the next fair day, at the same hour.
W. MACPHERSON. October 9.
Pennsylvania Hospital,
9 mo. 1, 1798. NO person with an infectious disease, can be admitted into this house; it is therefore earnestly recommended to the citizens, not to send or bring any such patient to the gate, who is ill with the prevailing fever. Several persons having been sent here improperly, is the reason of giving this caution.
By Order of the FRANCIS HIGGINS, Steward, Sitting Managers.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTE from the Guard House in New-Castle, this morning, STEPHEN BOWEN, a private Marine, belonging to the Frigate United States. He is about 36 years of age, five feet ten inches high, fair complexion, light hair, blue eyes, born in England, and by trade a Bricklayer. Prior to the 5th of June, the date of his enlistment, resided in Philadelphia, where it is probable he will endeavour to go. Any person who will apprehend the said deserter, and secure him in any jail within the United States, shall be entitled to the above reward. F. WHARTON, Capt. Marines. New-Castle, Oct. 8.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERTE from my Detachment at Berden-town this day, a Marine, by name George Rodman, a Native of Ireland, about 25 years of age five feet eight or nine inches high, dark complexion, black hair tied; black eyes well made and quarrelsome, when in liquor is fond of fighting—had on a blue seaman's jacket light pantaloons, cotton Stockings, round Hat, and had under his Pantaloons a pair of Nankin Breeches. Whoever apprehends and finds the said Deserter to the Marine Camp, shall receive the above Reward. October 11, 1798 HENRY A. WILLIAMS, Lt. Marines
PROCLAMATION.
BY virtue of a precept from JOHN D. COXE, Esquire, president of the court of Oyer and Terminer and general goal delivery for the trial of all capital and other offences in the county of Bucks; and HENRY WYNKOOP and FRANCIS MURRAY, judges of the same court—A court of Oyer and Terminer, and general goal delivery, will be held at Newtown, in the said county of Bucks, on Monday the 5th day of November next. All those who will prosecute against the prisoners in the goal of said county, are required to be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just—and all the justices of the peace, coroners and constables, within the said county, are required to be then and there, in their proper persons, with their rolls, records, inquisitions and examinations and other their remembrances, to do those things which to their offices belong, in that behalf to be done, &c. DANIEL THOMAS, sherif. Oct. 4, 1798.
FLOUR FOR SALE
By the Subscribers, Deliverable at any of the ports on the Delaware—who have also on hand at their stores, a quantity of Bar Iron, Pork and Corn—Letters by the post will be attended to. Levi Hollingsworth & Son. August 28.
WILLIAM M c LAW,
SADLER & HARNESS MAKER,
HAS Removed to the Corner of Chestnut and Twelfth-Street, on the Commons, where he will receive and execute the orders of his friends and wholesale customers, with usual attention & expedition during the prevalence of the present Epidemic, where it has not made its appearance this season, nor during any of the years 1798. August 25
FOR SALE,
The Cargo of the Schr. Sincerity
Benjamin Moureith Master, from Laguira, CONSISTING OF
945 Fenegas of Cocoa, 4000 lb. of Flora Indigo, 210 Bales of Cotton, 4 Packages of Goat Skins By Willings & Francis. No. Eleventh Street. July 21
Madras and Ventapalem
HANDKERCHIEFS,
Searfaufers and Carradarries,
of the newest and most approved patterns, entitled to the drawback, just received, AND FOR SALE BY Alex. F. Miller & Co. No. 64, South Front Street. May 18.
FOR SALE, BY
JOHN MILLER, JUN.
No

REMOVAL.
THE office of the Secretary of the Commission- ers for carrying into effect the twenty-fifth article of the treaty of friendship, limits and navi- gation, between His Catholic Majesty and the U- nited States of America, is, for the present, removed from No. 54, fourth Street, to a large two story brick house on the right hand, going up the Germantown road, usually called Makers house.
Those concerned are informed that, notwith- standing the prevalence of the fever in Philadelphia, daily attendance has been, and will continue to be given at the said office, until the return of the city from the country, on the seventeenth day of November next, the term of eight months will expire since the day on which the commissioners assembled, after which period no complaints or applications can possibly be received by them.
Letter and inclosures post-paid will be duly at- tended to by. PETER LOHRA, Secretary. October 18, 1798.
A French Classical & Mathematical SCHOOL.
WILL be opened on Monday the 22d. instant at that large commodious room formerly occupied by Mr. Lee in Norris's Alley, No. 15, nearly opposite the City Tavern; under the direc- tion of Messrs. Smith and Chandler, both of libe- ral education, and long experienced in their re- spective professions—as they intend, under the patronage of a discerning public, permanently to establish themselves in this undertaking their whole study and attention will be devoted to the improvement of their pupils—These will be con- ducted upon the latest and most approved plans, through a complete course of academic studies, or, if so part, only that may be particularized as more immediately adapted to their particular views in life —Certain portions of their time will be assigned for geography, history, extracts, composition, and de- clamations in French and English, in order to form early habits of writing and speaking with propri- ety—Visits from parents and literary characters, tending to excite a spirit of emulation, will be gratefully received. The hours of study are from 9 to 12 A.M. and from 2 to 5 P.M. They offer to translate the English, French, Spanish and Portuguese languages; and to draw in their proper modes and fills, all kinds of writing, whe- ther legal, commercial, or epistolary. The first Monday in November, they will pro- pose to open an evening school for French, book- keeping, surveying and navigation, of which they have a practical as well as theoretical knowledge. As a number of French gentlemen will attend, the students of their language, by continually convers- ing with them, as well as their teachers, will ac- quire, along with the principles, a facility of ex- pression.
AVIS AUX FRANCOIS:
Messrs Chandler et Smith ont l'honneur de prévenir M.M. les François, qu'ils se proposent d'établir une Académie en Norris Alley, No. 15; presque vis-à-vis la Taverne; dans la- quelle on enseigne la langue Latine, Angloise et Française; l'arithmétique, la tenue des livres, la Géographie, et les Mathématiques. On fait aussi routes fortes de traductions dans les dites langues; et donne leçons chez les particuliers. Qu'on s'adresse à l'hôtel de Mr. Vallette au coin de Anne rue et Cherry alley. Octobre 17.
GEORGE DAVIS,
TAKES this opportunity of informing his friends generally, that to soon as the pre- sent business will permit, he proposes to offer for sale, the most extensive collection of
LAW BOOKS,
he ever imported, or that was ever imported into the United States.—The late arrivals have brought him a number of extremely valuable and scarce BOOKS and those expected, will greatly add to the quantity. October 22.
Bank of Pennsylvania,
September 26, 1798. WHEREAS the House of Representatives was en- tered on the night of the first instant, by some vil- lains, who robbed the institution of sundry Bank Notes, amongst which were the follow- ing post notes of the Bank of New York, viz. No 1002, dated 23d of August, 1798, Dollars issued in favor of Scabing & Van Wyck, for 396 22
No 1003, dated 24th of August, 1798, issued in favor of Montgom- ery and Newbold for 1250
No 1006, 27th do. do. do. 2000
1007, do. do. do. do. 2000
1008, do. do. do. do. 2000
1009, do. do. do. do. 2000
1010, 28th do. do. do. 2000
1011, do. do. do. do. 2000
1012, 30th do. do. do. 1500
1013, do. do. do. do. 1000
Also sundry post notes of the Bank of Penn- sylvania, dated 23d July 1797, issued in favor of George Hughes, for one thousand dollars each, and sundry post notes of said Bank, dated 19th of July, 1797, issued in favor of Geo. Hughes, for five hundred dollars each and in- dorsed by him. The public are hereby caution- ed against receiving the said notes, and a re- ward of TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS is hereby offered for the discovery and conviction of the villains who perpetrated or are concern- ed in the said robbery, in addition to the reward offered by the Governor of the Commonwealth in his Proclamation of this day. By order of the Board, JONATHAN SMITH, cashier.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
DESERED last night, a second time, from the Marine Camp, David Luper, a fire- He had when he went away, a plain blue jacket and red light blue trousers, a round hat, which had been bound with yellow, and which he had ripped off in his flight, and a pair of new shoes, he is a Carpenter by trade, has grey eyes, sandy hair, his fellow complexion and a notch in his upper lip. His back is still sore from a flogging he got a few days ago. He may be discovered by his fleeing, as he plays extremely well. W. W. BURROWS Major Com. of the Marine Corps. October 17.
A Young Woman from England
would wish to engage with a lady, in the capacity of Lady's maid, or in the station of a House-keeper, in a general family, or to a single gentleman. A good recommendation can be procured from some of the most respectable families in this city. For particulars enquire at the printing office of John W. FENNO. October 19.
STAMPS.
Pursuant to the Act of Congress, pas- sed on the ninth day of July, 1798, entitled An Act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling houses and the enumeration of slaves within the United States.—NOTICE is hereby given, that the first meeting of the Commissioners under the said Act, for the state of Pennsylvania, will be held on Monday, the twenty second day of October next, at the bor- ough of Reading, in the said state. C. READ, Commissioner first named. Reading, Sept. 3, 1798.
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Relief of the Poor.
THE undermentioned persons are ap- pointed by concurrent resolutions of the boards of managers of the Marine and City Hospitals and guardians of the poor for the purpose of relieving such of their fellow ci- tizens whose situations render it improper for them to remove to the encampments. John Kehr, Peter Barker, Peter Miercken, John Hutchinson, Alexander Steel, William Stevenson, Thomas Allison, John James, Edward Garrigue, Thomas Sweeney, Stephen Maxwell, Reuben King, Nathan A. Smith, Paschal Hollingsworth, Daniel Dougherty, John Teas. By order of the board of Managers of the Marine and City Hospital. Wm. JONES, President. Attest, Timothy Paxson, Clerk. By order of the board of Guardians of the poor. PETER MIERCKEN, President.
THE committee appointed by the above
resolution for the relief of such persons, whose situations render it impracticable to remove their families to the tents, being ready to enter upon the important duties of their appointment; inform the public that they will meet on the 2d, 4th and 6th days of each week, from 3 to 6 o'clock, at the Senate Chamber in the State house, where the indigent of the above class will be re- lieved, upon producing certificates from one or more respectable inhabitants who can vouch for the relief in the city or suburbs, that their families are in such a situation as to render it improper to remove them to the tents. The committee being sensible that no en- deavours will be lacking in the committees who superintend the encampments, to make the temporary residence of the poor as in- habitants who removed to them as comforta- ble as possible; and believing that the re- moval of them from the city, may, under Providence, be the means of stopping the prevailing disorder; are desirous as much as possible to encourage it; and therefore most earnestly request their fellow citizens to re- commend none to them, but such families, who from sickness or other important con- siderations, are improper objects to receive the public benevolence at the encampments. Ed. GARRIGUES, President. Peter Barker, Secretary. Philadelphia, 9th mo. 19th, 98.
New Encampment.
THE Committee who superintend the encampment at Mather's place near the Mill Pond, on the Germantown road, about two miles from the city, respectfully inform their country friends that they stand in need of an immediate supply of vegetables and straw, for the use of those distressed citizens who are flying from the present calamity. The committee flatter themselves that the same liberality will be found in the farmer, and o- thers, to supply this encampment, as has been to that on the Commons near Schuyl- kill, both having the same laudable object in view. John Inkeeps Jon. Ralston Isaac W. Morris } Committee. Camp, Mather's Place, September 10, '98.
FROM A LATE ENGLISH PAPER.
Observations on the supposed expedition of Buonaparte to India; by a gentleman who resided for many years in different places on the coast of Malabar, and who is practically acquainted with the different routes over land from Syria and Egypt to India.
If the destination of the grand armament from Toulon be indeed India, it is not an easy matter to account for the voluntary de- lay which it has incurred by the reduction, or the diminution of its force by the garri- son left in Malta. But, at present, taking this destination for granted, it has, at first light, the character of a bold and dangerous design, but not altogether destitute of prac- ticability.
In a late publication of major Taylor, of the military establishment of Bombay, who confirms, from actual and later observation, the reports of col. Caper, while he is more particular and accurate in his accounts of distancess, and the average time of perform- ing journeys and voyages. From major Taylor's pamphlet, "Considerations on an over-land communication," &c. (page 20,) we learn that the summer season, by reason of the northerly winds that then prevail in the Mediterranean, is highly favourable to any vessels bound to the Levant, the voyage being performed from the port of Oria at the mouth of the Tiber, to Alexandria in nine or ten days. On this scale of sailing, a fleet from the port of Toulon might reach Alexandria in the course of twenty days.
It may, however, be permitted to hazard a conjecture, that the place of debarkation will not be Alexandria, but Damietta; a situation more eligible than the former, and from whence the distance from Suiz is near- er by more than thirty miles. The town is rich, and the harbour good.
Suppose then Buonaparte having eluded the vigilance of Admiral Nelson, to have landed at Damietta, with an army of thirty thousand men. His object is to convey the greatest possible number of that body to co- operate with Tippoo, on the coast of Ma- labar, in an invasion of the province of that name, which was ceded, by the peace of 1793, to the East-India company by the prince of Mysore, the rightful sovereign of the countries usurped by Hyder Ally. He will not encumber himself with unnecessary equipment. Guns, stores, and provisions, will be found necessary for him in India.— His troops must walk on foot. All the camels that he can possibly procure, through the favour of the Porte, or the force of mo- ney, will not be more than what will be ne- cessary for the carriage of water. The loss of men will, no doubt, by this route, be ve- ry considerable, and may be fairly estimated at one third of the whole number.
The next point of importance is, the procurement of sea conveyance to transport the remaining troops from the bottom of the Red Sea to Malabar, a sea port on the coast of Malabar, directly opposite to the entrance of that sea, and in the possession of Tippoo.
It has been asserted, and not without pro- bability, that the French have for three sixteen months past been constantly sending out to the Isle of Mauritius, small light transports, and such as may be supposed fit vessels for the navigation of the Red Sea, which is extremely narrow, abounding in rocks and shoals, and but little known to European navigators. Of these facts the authority now before us is full and convinc- ing. These vessels being dispatched from the Mauritius, at the end of May, with wa- ter and provisions only, bound for Suiz, would experience a south east wind to the place of their destination, which is a fair wind, and would insure a speedy passage. Should this prove to be unfoanded, we ap- prehend Buonaparte must experience the greatest difficulties; for then he must trust to the precarious resource of obtaining ves- sels from Judda and other ports in the Red Sea.
We are told that the trade from Cairo to Judda alone employs upwards of 50 ships 2000 tons each, and some of 1000 tons, be- sides numberless smaller vessels. But the delay that the providing and collecting of these must occasion, would in all probability defeat the object of the expedition, as it would enable our government in India to send information to our admiral in those seas or for them to equip a sufficient num- ber of vessels of force to block up the Straits of Bab-el-mandel, and prevent the fleet from entering the Indian ocean; and we should apprehend a very few stout ships, which we consider the narrowness of the entrance would be sufficient for that purpose.
In the months of June and July, the pas- sage from Suiz to the coast of Malabar, with strong northerly winds in the Red Sea, and at South west in the Indian Ocean, can be performed in 17 or 18 days, or by a fleet in 23 or 24, according to page 35 of Major Taylor's considerations. But even allowing that no obstruction should oc- cur to this armament in the Red Sea, and we may allow, independently of this circum- stance, a considerable loss by shipwreck and otherwise; and also that the navigation of the Indian Ocean should be found uninter- rupted, they still have to contend with the violence of the South west monsoon, and which would be found tremendous to vessels filled with troops, badly found and man- ned, more especially if they should be vessels procured in the Red Sea; here they would experience another certain loss. But what would still be found more fatal than any of these is, the occupation of the Danianchees in concert with the Porte, as the grand step towards an attack on Russia; or to go directly to India, ap- pears to be the only alternative. As to the idea of a French settlement in the unhealthy climate of Egypt, and drawing to that centre the trade of India by means of a canal, it ought to be consid- ered, that while we are able to maintain a superior naval force in the Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean, the trade between Malabar and Suiz would be in- tercepted by our fleets. If India be the object, Vide considerations, &c. p. 38. 39. 40. Vide considerations, &c. p. 33.
thing that had yet befallen them, would be the difficulty which the transports would find in crossing the bar at Mangalore, or of landing the troops at this season of the year, on any part of the coast of Malabar—the surf on all this coast is nearly an insurmount- able obstacle to any communication between ships and the shore, and at all events, would be a service of the utmost difficulty and danger.
From these observations it would appear, that an invasion of India by the route of Suiz, and the Red Sea, is replete with num- berless difficulties, and without any ex- ertions on our part, of such a nature as to occasion the destruction of at least two thirds of any number of men that might be select- ed for the purpose, however inured to fa- tigue and hardship. Let the energy of the French be what it may, it cannot surmount the influence of a burning sun, reverberated from the bosom of a sandy desert, without water, and subject to the most pestilential exhalations, to the bigotry of the Arabs, the jealousy and superstition of the Turks, the difference of religion, manners, and cus- toms; to stormy seas, a dangerous naviga- tion, and all the evils to which the want of nautical skill must necessarily expose them. But what must be our reflections should the French be bold enough to hazard, and for- tunate enough to succeed, in landing 10,000 men on the shores of India? We may then justly reprobate the want of intelligence, which might have easily counteracted their measures, and overwhelmed Buonaparte and his host in terror and dismay. But let us conclude ourselves in the strength, discipline and gallantry of our army in India, and con- fidently rely on their exertions to save us from the impending danger.
TRENTON, (N. J.) Oct. 22.
There is hope yet for America! exclaimed a patriot of the western country, when he read the first speech of the President, re- lative to the conduct of France towards the United States. What will that patriot say now, when he has read the letters of Talley- rand to Mr. Gerry, in which he will find the strongest possible, indirect acknowledg- ment of the wisdom and efficacy of the measures repeatedly recommended by the President, and finally adopted by Congress. Talleyrand solemnly declares that, in spite of the inimical declarations of America, the French republic means to wait till it be ir- resistibly forced, by actual hostilities, to go to war.
What has induced the Great Republic thus to adopt the deceitful and hypocritical language of those old courts, which they af- fect to cordially despise? First, the unanim- ity expressed by the people to support government. Secondly, the measures of Congress to strengthen the country by fleets and armies, and to expel alien traitors— Thirdly, a hope that this shew of modera- tion will bolster up their sinking party in the United States, and nourish fashion. Fourthly, their not being prepared to strike the blow which they have long meditated; and, fifthly, an expectation that we may be tempted to relax in our preparations for de- fence, and offer them a better opportunity to strike with effect, whenever they shall get England off their hands, and a free pas- sage for an invading fleet and army. Hence this plausible and deceptive language from the double-tongued Talleyrand.
France, with all her boasting, is weak. She has spread herself over a surface too extensive. She has become, even now, an unwieldy Colossus, and trembles, like the Roman empire, when threatened by the surrounding nations of barbarians, which in- undated her province, and hastened her over- throw. France expected to assemble, in the port of Brest, the navies of Spain and Hol- land. These, the conquerors of Italy are compelled to see blockaded, and harmless in their native ports. Her impotent collection of troops on her coast, instead of carrying French principles and desolation into Eng- land, now oppresses her own cities, spreads devastation through the country, and preys upon the vitals of France. The fleets of England lock up the mouths of her rivers, and imprison the principal part of the pet- tulant forces which she is waiting with im- patience to discharge from her harbours. All her enormous military apparatus is becoming every day less formidable to her enemies, and terrible only to an exhausted treasury, to the people whom it grinds, and the ty- rants who are perpetually turning the wheel of despotism.
All these causes will serve to unravel the enigma, presented by the sphinx of the French directory.
The same priest seems to wish devoutly for a restoration of the two treaties which have been declared null by the wisdom of Con- gress. But the day is past. America fe- ver own interest too clearly to be drawn into any perpetual alliances, in future. We are done forever with guarantees of French pol- fessions, and every kind of concession, which may tend to drag us into French wars, or French projects. The charm, that He- cative thinks proper to treat, let it be the with and prayer of every American, that her new treaty may be of limited duration, and contain no principle that will oblige us to take a part in the disputes or the politics of the nations of Europe. Let us bless, above all things, the acts of the last Con- gress; they have cut off the hopes of fashion- clubs; they have raised barriers against the insinuations of vice and ignorance, the re- forms of panderers, the theories of atheists, and the constitutions of out-laws. They have, in short, prepared the way for the greatest and only political blessing this country is in need of, the extirpation or suppression of Jacobinism, and cut off all communication between this country and Paris, the immense reservoir, and native spring of all immorality, corruption, wick- edness, and methodized duplicity.
Let the people of the United States thank God for their escape from French agents, and holy harpies that were ready to devour
their wealth, industry, religion, government and independence; and pray that the ap- proaching Congress may shew wisdom and firmness equal to the task.
The elections for members of the State Legislature, we are sorry to say, have ter- minated unfavourably to the wishes of the friends of government, in one or two of the eastern countries; but in others again, it is in a high degree flattering to observe, that the event is wholly in favor of federal char- acters; and to the westward, scarcely a single person is placed upon the return, of whose federalism the smallest doubt can be entertained.
NEWARK, October 23.
On Friday last a dinner was given by a number of the gentlemen of Newark, to General Pinckney as a tribute of approba- tion and respect—they were joined on the occasion by several gentlemen of New-York, at present resident in the town. It being the birth day of our illustrious President, the morning was ushered in by the discharge of cannon and the ringing of the bells—co- lours were displayed through the day, from the flag-staff, and from the houses of Mess- rs. Gifford and Tuttle. The company assem- bled at three o'clock, at Mr. Gifford's, who had prepared a very sumptuous dinner, which not only did great credit to himself, but to his country, as it evinced, that it abounds with plenty, not only with such things as may barely satisfy the appetite, but such as may please even the most delicate palate— sixty-two in number sat down at table, where the greatest conviviality and glee abounded—the extreme affability of our worthy guest, added much to the pleasure of conversation, whilst his communications served to excite in the breasts of all present, a just indignation of the conduct of France, and the greatest abhorrence of French prin- ciples.
The following toasts were drunk on the occasion, accompanied with the discharge of a piece of artillery at each toast:
 1. The United States of America—free and independent.  2. The President of the United States—may his virtue and patriotism always receive their just reward, the approbation and esteem of a grateful people.  3. The Senate and House of Representa- tives of the United States—may no mem- ber of either, ever debate the American char- acter by saying "aye" to a question that may tend to the introduction of a foreign influence.  4. The People of the United States— the first in the cause of freedom and inde- pendence, may they be the last to surrender them.  5. The militia of the United States— may they be always ready to support and defend the government they have adopted, both as soldiers and citizens.  6. The infant navy of the United States —may its success in protecting our com- merce speedily prove to the American peo- ple, that their objections to it sprung from prejudice and not from truth.  7. The armies of the United States— may their conduct always prove that they are influenced by the example of their illu- trious leader.  8. George Washington, commander in chief of our armies—may he long conti- nue the pride of his country, and a terror to its enemies.  9. The Governor and State of New- Jersey.  10. May the manly and firm conduct of our government, and the indignant voice of our countrymen, drive the French Re- public to a feast of justice, or may the arms of America teach her, that we were not born to be slaves.  11. May plain American fairness and in- tegrity, ever confound and subvert the in- trigue of French diplomacy, and eventually prove, even to Talleyrand, that honesty is the best policy.  12. The spirit of 1776—may it evince to France and to the world, that America did not throw off her dependence on one na- tion to be the dupe of another.  13. May American honesty ever be dis- graced by inventing excuses for French cru- elties and violences.  14. Honest principles and united senti- ments throughout America.  15. The man that is true to his trust at every hazard.  16. The nineteenth of October—the day which gave birth to our illustrious President —may he live to see many returns of it— and the confidence of his fellow-citizens in- crease with his years. 
VOLUNTEERS.
May Buonaparte's army find the Egypti- an path into the Red Sea. By Col. Hall.
The state of Massachusetts—the cradle of Adams and American liberty. Gen. Pinckney having stated, the follow- ing were given by the President, which were also accompanied with the discharge of the artillery.
Our worthy guest—General Pinckney. Our late Envoys to France—may their example excite to true firmness and patriot- ism all future Envoys; and may equal know- ledge of their country's rights be displayed in their diplomatic discussions.
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LATEST Foreign Advises. CONTINUED.
LONDON, September 8.
We have foreborne to make any general observations upon the important and interesting events that have lately taken place, respecting the treasonable practices which have been discovered in our sister kingdom, until certain facts, intimately connected with the events, were completely before the public.
We have heard the evidence given at the trial of Mr. A. O'Connor, at Maidstone. We have since heard his confession—and the general conduct of the opposition respecting Jacobin conspiracies has long been the subject of our animadversion. One point of view in which the treasons that have been discovered seems to us worthy of consideration is, inasmuch as the conduct of opposition, from facts that may be stated, may appear to have been connected with those treasons.
Not only the friends but the enemies of Mr. Fox, allow him to be a man of great discernment and penetration; and his friends will tell us, that an insight into the character and talents of others, is among his most remarkable qualities. Mr. Sheridan, it is also generally understood, has these qualifications to an eminent degree—to which also may be added, that from his associating constantly with some of the persons who have confessed themselves traitors to their country, he may be supposed the more likely to have been able, to have guessed at least, at their views and intentions. The same observations, in some degree, apply to Mr. Tierney, and to the rest of those "Most respectable characters in the kingdom" who appeared at the trials at Maidstone, to speak to the character of Mr. Arthur O'Connor.
We may perhaps be asked, before we proceed, whether we really believe Mr. Fox, Mr. Sheridan, &c. were acquainted with the treason of Mr. A. O'Connor, and his friends—treason which they have so repeatedly declared they did not believe to exist in the country?—To which we reply, that we judge all men, and particularly the present leaders of the opposition, not by their professions, but by their conduct. Mr. Pitt and Mr. Dundas (persons well qualified from their situation to know the fact) have often openly declared in the house of commons, that there were traitors to their country in its very bosom, and persons connected with the French directory, inviting French assistance, and plotting with them the destruction of the constitution—to which the opposition have as constantly replied, that they disbelieved the assertion, that this was merely a pretence for passing arbitrary laws—that the persons to whom ministers alluded, were real friends to the constitution, and particularly to parliamentary reform. But ministers did not rest here—they proceeded to point out the very persons whom they accused, by causing them to be arrested. The clamours of opposition were redoubled; now say "these most respectable characters in the kingdom," we are sure there is no treason—the men who have been imprisoned are our friends—their sentiments are the same as our own—their only aim to restore the constitution to its original purity; and Mr. O'Connor is no sooner arrested than an esprit du corps runs through the whole party—all the opposition prints are filled with protestations of his patriotism. Sir Francis Burdett comes down to the house of commons, to ascribe the cause of his arrest to his virtuous character, which he represents as one of the most exalted integrity; and though his duty to his constituents could not call Mr. Fox from his retreat at St. Anne's Hill, he accompanies the whole phalanx of opposition to Maidstone, to support the character of his intimate friend, Mr. O'Connor, who he declares to be "very much in his confidence and esteem," and "attached to the constitution of this country."
Mr. Erskine, Mr. Sheridan, and others, press forward to assist this most innocent and injured man, and to indemnify his character, principles and conduct with their own; and report says, that after the jury had been induced to acquit him of treason within the county of Kent, an attempt was made by some of the party, to rescue him from the hands of justice, and to prevent his being sent to Ireland, to be tried for the treasons of which a consciousness of his guilt, and a certainty of being convicted, have since induced him to make an ample confession. But this is not all—the opposition in general were not content to mention the name of Arthur O'Connor with respect and esteem whenever an opportunity offered; it was not enough that Sir Francis Burdett declared him "his most enthusiastic admirer; the honourable Mr. Andrew St. John, a most intimate and confidential friend of Mr. Fox, as intimate and confidential a friend of that gentleman as Mr. O'Connor, who had not opened his lips in Parliament for a very long period before, was put forward to make a motion, the object of which, and of the speech he delivered on the occasion, seemed to be not only to express his conviction of the innocence of Arthur O'Connor, with respect to the charges brought against him, but also to pronounce a panegyric on the peculiar loyalty of both him and his brother, whom he stated to have shown the greatest zeal and readiness to assist government when the French fleet appeared off Bantry Bay. Mr. St. John, who, if he can be supposed to speak any other sentiments than his own, will not feel himself degraded by being supposed to speak those of Mr. Fox, concluded his speech in protesting against, and by declaring the arrest was illegal, that the system pursued by government towards the two O'Connors, was a system of the most cruel and wanton persecution." (See Burdett's rising up, as a ken in short hand by Mr. Gurney.)
action: that all their proceedings were totally unannounced by the commission of this country; that the measures taken against those unfortunate gentlemen (as he entitled them,) reflected nothing but disgrace and dishonour on those who were the authors of them; and these measures only originated in their being known to act in opposition to the present administration.
These are strong facts and speak pretty plainly for themselves; but the friends of opposition (if they still have any friends) may yet urge one plea—one miserable plea in their defence. They may say, "We admit the discernment of Mr. Fox, and the means he had, from the confidential footing on which he stood with Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Sheridan; we know how anxious Mr. Erskine was to give up the brief that was offered him, as Counsel on Mr. O'Connor's trial, only that he might appear in the more useful character of his intimate friend. We must admit something of the same kind of several other gentlemen of opposition; but against all this we contend, that these gentlemen were dupes to the artifice of Mr. A. O'Connor." This is the only subterfuge they have left, and in candour we are bound to point it out to them. They must either be guilty of treason or misprision of treason, or they must have been dupes to traitors. On the contrary, the effect is the same, whether they were dupes to traitors, or traitors themselves. It is obvious to every one, that if Mr. Fox had been disposed to act the part which the conspirators would have pointed out as the most useful to them with respect to Ireland, it would have been precisely that part which he has taken. It was upon the subject of Ireland that his most inflammatory speeches at the Whig Club were delivered: It was by harangues upon the same subject, that he constantly endeavoured to render the present Administration odious in the eyes of the people; and let it ever be remembered, that at a time when the Administration were actively engaged in suppressing the blackened conspiracy that ever was formed in any country—when a mutiny reared on board our fleets—Mr. Fox could not, by any consideration be persuaded to attend his duty in Parliament. But the state of Ireland offered too tempting a topic for inflammatory declamation and invective to be resisted; and it was almost upon this question alone, that he came down to the House of Commons during the last session, to make a motion, in which he reproached all the measures which had been taken for the suppression of that rebellion, and made the most exaggerated statement of what he called the cruelties of government towards the rebels, which he detailed in florid language, and in which he detailed the virtuous, and the patriotic Mr. O'Connor himself.
If Mr. Fox, Mr. Sheridan, and their friends, were ignorant of the treason of Mr. O'Connor, we can account for that ignorance in no other way than by supposing that they did not choose to know all that they might have known. They were contented to know that Mr. O'Connor, as well as themselves, was the violent opponent of all the measures of administration; and they perhaps did not think it their business to look very minutely into the means or end of his opposition. The great object, both of themselves, and this man, was to get rid of the present administration: in this they met to act in concert; and if any thing appeared in O'Connor's conduct that looked too violent, or seemed to deviate from the fair line of political opposition, they probably considered it as their duty to overlook it. In what other way can we account for their never entertaining the smallest suspicion of treason, and for their constantly and boldly denying the existence of any Jacobinical conspiracy, with as much warmth as they contended for the patriotism and loyalty, honor and integrity of Arthur O'Connor?
All therefore that the best friends of opposition can venture to say in their defence is, that they were dupes—in so essential a point, that the very existence of the country must have been endangered, if its existence had depended upon their wisdom. They have opposed the Treason and Sedition Bills, and every measure brought forward, in these perilous times, for the safety and protection of the country; they have denied the existence of treason, and they are now proved to have countenanced and supported men who have confessed themselves traitors—men whom they always termed the most enlightened and virtuous patriots! With what face, then, and under what pretence will they again call upon the people of this country for their confidence and support?
ROME, August 3.
The department of Circum has been distracted by a dreadful religious war. Parentino has been the first city against which the troops of the republic, seconded by the brave Poles have been obliged to march, for the purpose of suppressing an impure collection of fanatic priests commanded, we are assured, by Neapolitan chiefs. The deluded inhabitants of the country were instantly dispersed by our troops in the defiles and surrounding mountains; the city was taken by storm; the priests and their soldiers, found with arms in their hands, were put to the sword. Yet a pardon was twice proclaimed, on condition of their laying down their arms, and submitting to the laws.
August 4.
The chastisements inflicted on Parentino have not yet induced them to lay down their arms; they again dared the contest, and were driven to the foot of the city of Frosinone, which is built upon a rock. Having entered the city they there barricaded and entrenched themselves. The French miners broke the gates into pieces. A priest, sword in hand, encouraged these stupids. Our troops came to the charge. In vain was a most lively fire kept up from the houses. Resistance only facilitates the victory of the French. They killed all that were in arms, and burned seven or eight
houses that served for fortresses. This vengeance was terrible; but French blood was shed *** and homicidal priests would pursue the course of their assassinations.
STRASBURGH, Aug. 20.
Hostilities will commence in a few days. Our garrison, comprised of 10,000 men, has received orders to prepare for passing the Rhine. The engineers are employed upon the plan of a camp at Kehl: 60,000 men are ready on the upper Rhine, under the command of Lefebvre; they are going to pass the Rhine also. All the French deputations that was at Rastadt is upon its return hither: Bonaparte and his two secretaries are still at Rastadt. Bonaparte has declared to the princes, that those who fought a separate peace shall furnish men, and march against the Emperor. The design is to republicanize all the countries between the Rhine and the Danube. All Europe is in fermentation. The emperor means to attack at the same time, Switzerland from the Valteline and the country of Grisons; France by Kehl and Mentz; and Italy by Mantua. Prince Charles is appointed Generalissimo of the Imperial troops. General Devins has witnessed the Cordon of Hungary, where he is to establish an army to watch the motions of Pultwan Oglou, who is advancing against Belgrade, and making an astonishing progress on the left bank of the Danube, where his strength is constantly increasing, by means of his exact discipline and punctilious payment of his troops.
The king of Prussia demanded the neutrality of Germany in the event of a new war between France and Austria. But Sieyes answered, "The Emperor wishes for war, he shall have it, but the French Directory cannot agree to any other neutrality than that pointed out by the present demarcation. Prussia persists in demanding an indemnification for the expenses of the siege of Mentz, and the demand is countenanced. We are assured that the kings of Prussia, Sweden and Denmark, will preserve an armed neutrality. The Emperor of Russia and the King of England have empires at all the courts of Europe for the purpose of effecting a coalition against France, and the other republics."
BALTIMORE, October 24.
As owners of the ship Patapsco, we have great satisfaction in stating the following instance of admiral lord Duncan's polite attention to that vessel and her cargo.
The ship Patapsco, captain Hill, arrived at the port of Bergen, in Norway, on the 5th July, with the intention of proceeding from thence to a port in Germany—her supercargo alarmed at the report of a war with France, and apprehensive of being captured, communicated those apprehensions to our correspondents in London, who in reply, forwarded to him the letter from lord Duncan published herewith—a letter, which although made unnecessary by the measures adopted by the supercargo, was received with the warm acknowledgments of S. SMITH & BUCHANAN.
Baltimore, Oct. 23 '98.
Lord Duncan's Letter.
Yarmouth, August 2, '98.
Sir, Should you find the Patapsco merchant ship, from Baltimore in America, captain Hill, in want of convoy to the coast of England, you will see him safe to any port on the east part of England or Scotland, for which this shall be your order.
DUNCAN.
To the captain or commanding officers of any of his majesty's ships or vessels under lord Duncan's command.
The following paragraphs are copied from late London papers:
It is said, that the French directory, wishing to renew the negotiations with America, have proposed to give up the island of Guadalupe to the United States as a security for the adjustment of American claims in consequence of the depredations committed by the French cruisers on American commerce.
General Washington is supposed by some politicians to be too old for the command of any army. Certainly, judging from the age of European commanders, it appears like raising the dead; yet the Americans may perhaps think that a little experience is not the worst quality of a general.
We find, that on the 25th August, in the Irish house of commons, a bill of attainder was passed against 26 persons, whose names were read by the clerk, among whom were Hamilton Rowan, James Napper Tandy, Theobald Wolfe Tone, John Lewis, and 9 dissenting clergymen. The condition of avoiding the attainder, was to intrude themselves before a particular period specified in the bill.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT application will be made to the treasury of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of six per cent. funded debts, standing in the name of Jane Gabrielle Rigaud, of Geneva, which were lost from board the swallow Packet, Capt. Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York.
No. 3195. Reg. office 19th May '95, Recd. for 1600 13.181. do. 14th do. do. for 3500 Willings & Francis. October 24.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following Certificates of Six Per Cent. Funded Stock, standing in the name of John Garabaldi, of London, the said Certificates having been lost on board the swallow Packet, Captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York.
No. 3072 1 Cert. for 2000 dolls. 2964 1 do. 5000 10,577 1 do. 3000 Willings & Francis. Philadelphia, august 30.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 26.
FIRES!
Last evening the city was alarmed by the cry of fire. It proved to be a house in Fifth near Catharine street, belonging to Mr. John Burchill, in the occupancy of Captain William Ross. The fire first appeared in the roof, and, notwithstanding the alertness of the citizens, entirely consumed it. Capt. Ross and one of his children were ill of the fever at the time the fire broke out, but were immediately removed.
DIED.—John Lightbody, bookbinder, and his son; they returned to the city about twelve days since, with another family, from the neighbourhood of Derby; each family consisted of three persons—of the whole number five are dead, and the survivor, who is the daughter of Lightbody, is now ill. They lived in Second-street, near one of the Methodist meeting houses.
Last night, Mr. WILLIAM BEAUCHAMP, Second street north, No. 255, aged 28 years from London.
This morning, Mr. JOHN WAR-
NER.
New-York, October 25.
The French troops lately landed in Ireland, though apparently not considerable in numbers, seem nevertheless to be agreeable to a suggestion of the late Lord E. Fitz-gerald, as related to one of the state trials, by Mr. Reynolds, the principal witness on the part of the crown. It is stated as having been made in a conference the latter had with his Lordship, and is as follows:
"He (Lord E.) thought government intended to arrest him, and that he wished he could get off to France to hasten the invasion, which he could do by his intimacy with Talleyrand and Berthier, one of the French Ministers." he said "he would not approve of a general invasion at first but that the French had some fine salt-falling frigates, on board which he could put as many English and Irish officers as he could procure to come from France, and as many persons capable of drilling men as he could get, with stores, ammunition and military, and run these into some port in this kingdom—he thought Wexford—as the most likely to be unsuccessful, and being amongst their friends, if this succeeded he could establish a rallying-point until other help should come."
It is said, that when it was known in Paris, that one Logan had arrived there from Jefferson and his party, it was immediately taken for granted that he was the Mingo chief, celebrated by Jefferson in his notes upon Virginia—and that it was on this supposition, that he was announced in one of their publications by the appellation of the brave Logan. We may next expect from them a dissertation on his eloquence and a specimen given, quite as genuine as that recorded by Jefferson.
Gazette Marine List.
Chester, October 25.
ARRIVED Days.
Ship George, Gibson, Bordeaux 34
Brig Venus, do. do. 27
Captain Gibson, on the 28th September, lat. 45. 25, long. 5. 45, fell in with a fleet of six sail of the line, three frigates, and a brig, standing in a direct course towards Ireland. The Captain supposes them to have been a French squadron.
Vessels sailed on the 16th September, from Bordeaux.
Ship Argus, of New York, Capt. Ward, for New York.
Ship Perseverance, of New York, Capt. Norton, for New York.
Brig Tryphina, of Philadelphia, Capt. Griffin, for Philadelphia.
Brig Amazon, of New York, Capt. Peterson, for New York.
Schooner —, of New-York, Capt. Howard, for New York.
Schooner Eglantine, of New York, Capt. Smith, for New York.
Vessels left at Bordeaux.
Ship Elizabeth, of New York, Captain Watkins, for Isle of France.
Ship Sampson, of New York, Captain Roke, for New York.
Ship Two Friends, of New York, Capt. Christie, for Philadelphia.
Ship Abigail, of New York, Capt. Rhea, destination unknown.
Brig Endeavour, of Boston, Capt. Rice, for New York.
Brig Industry, of Charleston, Capt. Wilson, for Charleston.
Brig Pilgrim, of Philadelphia, Captain Peak, for New York.
Brig Bride, of Philadelphia, Capt. Burrell, for Philadelphia.
Brig Sally and Betsey, of Philadelphia, Capt. Rathe, for Philadelphia.
Brig Argo, of Boston, Capt. Baynes, for Philadelphia.
Brig —, of Philadelphia, Captain Clark, for Philadelphia.
Brig Hopewell, of Philadelphia, Captain —, for Philadelphia.
Schooner —, of Philadelphia, Capt. M'Gomeny, for New York.
Schooner Little John, of Boston.
Schooner Mary, of Boston, Capt. Shuller.
Vessels on trial at Bourdeaux.
Ship Jersey, of New-York, condemned at two courts.
Brig —, of Newburyport, captain Lunt.
Vessels captured by the French privateer Spartiate, of Bourdeaux, 34 days from New-York.
Snow Charles, Stephen Lee master, from New-York to Hamburg, in lat. 55, 01, north long. 19, 01.
Ship Tammy, from Norfolk to Liverpool. Brig Mary from Philadelphia.
Salem, October 19.
Yesterday arrived the brig George, Capt. Howland from St. Peterburgh. Sailed from Cromstadt Aug. 1. Left there ship Enterprise of Salem, brig Clarissa of Boston, ship Diana of Savannah. Aug. 12 arrived at Elshure, and Sept. 3 failed with a British fleet under convoy. In the convoy were Capt. Meek and Capt. Blackler of Salem, Capt. Whitfield of Boston, ship Sally and Schooner Industry of Boston, ship John of Charleston, ship George and Mary, and Commeres, of Newport. Sept. 6, put into Norway in a heavy gale, in which several sail were seen to founder. Sailed again the 19th with the fleet, but soon parted with all but Capt. Whitfield, and with him on the 20th. blowing hard, and bad weather.
A few days before Capt. H. failed from Russia, the magazine at Cromstadt took fire and blew up, and upwards of thirty men were killed and wounded by the explosion.
The night Capt. H. failed from Cromstadt, a ship took fire, and was the means of 6 British ships being burnt up.
We had great accounts (says Capt. H.) at Elshure, of war between France and America, which caused some of the vessels to arm at Copenhagen. Capt. Meek, in the ship Lucy of Salem, took on board 10 guns, and shipped a number of men extraordinary.
CITY HOSPITAL REPORT,
From 25th to 26th October.
ADMITTED.
Mary Clark, Eighth-street, near Morris's building.
John Patterson. No. 166, North Water-street.
DIED.
Mary McIntosh.
Remaining in the Hospital, 49; 30 of whom are on the recovery.
Interred from city and suburbs 10
City Hospital 1
Total 11
PHILIP S. PHYSICK.
CHRISTOPHER DARRAH, Steward.
By order of the Board of Managers.
WILLIAM JONES, President.
Attest, TIMOTHY PAXSON, Clerk.
TWELVE new cases of the prevailing fever, reported for the last 24 hours, by 16 physicians.
List of all the Burials in the several Grave-Yards of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia, as taken from the books kept by Clergymen, Sextons, &c.
[Collected for the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES, by ROBERT DAVENPORT.]
Table with 3 columns: Names of the Burial Grounds, Number, Price. Lists burials for various churches including Christ Church, St. Peter's, St. Paul's, First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Third Presbyterian, Scots Presbyterian, Associate Church, St. Mary's Church, Trinity Church, Friends, Free Quakers, Sweden, German Lutheran, German Reformed Presbyterian, Moravians, Baptists, Methodists, Universalists, Jews, City Hospital, Kensington, Costes's. Total for the last 24 hours: 18.
SAMUEL PARKER, BRASS and BELL FOUNDER.
CONTINUES to carry on the brass foundry business as usual, where his former customers and the public may be supplied with castings for machines to any pattern, rudder braces, bolts, &c. for ships.
It may be proper to add, that, as it has been reported he had declined the business, S.P. takes this means of informing the public that he is making arrangements to carry it on still more extensively, hoping thereby to comply promptly with such orders as he may have to execute. Bells of any size, cast for churches and other institutions; printers rules, &c. October 26.
WHEREAS the certificate of two shares of the Bank of the United States in the name of Samuel Amory, of London, banker, No. 3182, issued in lieu of 11593, 11594, were forwarded from London by the British packet Countess, of Leicesters, capt. Dodd, bound for New York, which packet was captured by the French, and the said certificate lost; and for the renewal of which, application is made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice.
CLEMENT BIDDLE. Phila. Oct. 26, 1798.
CUSTOM HOUSE,
October 23d Oct.
NOTICE To the MERCHANTS of Philadelphia. The owners and consignees of goods by the William Penn, Philadelphia, Jaag, Kingston, Amiable and other vessels lately arrived, are requested to forward to this Office as soon as possible, their respective entries and invoices, in order that permits for landing may be prepared, and ready to hand them, so soon as the returning health of the City will admit the vessels to go up. A due attention to this notice may be of convenience to the merchants, who probably will be desirous to receive their goods very expeditionally. GEO. LATIMER, Collector.
THE Owners of Goods on board the ship WILLIAM PENN, are informed that the Collector of the Customs will receive such invoices and entries as may be forwarded to him, and will make the necessary calculations and prepare the bonds so that permits may be granted immediately on the arrival of the ship at Philadelphia. October 23.