Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-03-06 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2017]
PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 6, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
INSURANCE OFFICE.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their commercial friends, in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the INSURANCE OF SHIPPING, is now opened at No. 55 South Front-Street, where a share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited.
N. & J. FRAZIER.
For sale by the subscriber, AT PORTSMOUTH (N.H.) THE HULL OF A NEW SHIP, 80 feet keel, 27 1-2 beam, 12 feet hold, 3 to between decks; about 310 tons with masts, spars and all the carpenter's and smith's work completed; built of good found seasoned timber and plank; launched in November 1796, and has been well taken care of since that time. Further particulars may be known by applying to Messrs. Wharton & Lewis, Philadelphia, or to THOMAS THOMSON, decembar 21 3aw.tlf.
For Sale, THE SCHOONER, THREE SISTERS Is almost a new vessel, carries between six and 700 barrels and fails remarkably fast, when loaded draws about 8 or 8 1/2 feet water, she is in complete order, having all the sails that can be used to advantage, the greater part of them are new. In short she may be sent to sea at a small expense, and in three or four days notice. For terms apply to Jehu Hollingsworth, & Co. No. 47. Penn Street feb. 6.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow MARIA, HANS OLOF KOCK, commander. A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf dec 17.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 219, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10. 22w
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD MCALL, At his Store No 187, fourth Second Street, —VIZ— An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow-nankens Cassia, silk umbrellas An assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Lutestring do. do. fatims do. do. fenshaws do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. fewing silks Black Taffeties ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24.
NOTICE. THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Kock, master. dec 23.
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chestnut-Street. nov 22.
TO LET, THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitchell; apply to Isaac Wharton. feb. 11.
Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store No. 136, Market Street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONNAR, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN MITCHELL & Co. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co.
WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, with the flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. jan 29.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER'S, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Cartridges JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1.
WATER LOAN THE Commissioners for receiving subscriptions to a loan for supplying the City of Philadelphia with wholesome water, give
NOTICE, That they will call on the citizens for their subscriptions in the following districts William Jones will receive from Vine to South side of Pine-Street. Levi Hollingsworth will receive from the North side of Pine to the South side of Spruce-Street. Jeff Wain will receive from north side of Spruce to the south side of Walnut-Street. Edward Tiltman will receive from north side of Walnut to the south side of Chestnut-Street. John Leffingwell will receive from north side of Jonathan Robinson, Chestnut to the south side of Market-Street. Stephen Girard, and will receive from north side of Jacob Shoemaker, Market to the south side of Arch-Street. Thomas Haffin will receive from north side of Arch to the south side of Race-Street. Leonard Tassell will receive from north side of Race to the south side of Vine-Street. Joseph Cruckshank will attend at the office of Jared Jarrel, 2nd Floor, No. 68, Market-Street, opposite the State Prison, with the book hitherto kept at the City Hall, By order of the Board. JACOB SHOEMAKER, sec'ry. 2d no 18th.
For Sale by the Subscriber, No. 145, Market-Street, Very low for Cash, or a short Credit, The remaining stock of the late House of TODD & MOTT, Cloths, Kerseymeres, a few printed Cottons, Printed handkerchiefs and flannels Printed dimities Hosiery, threads, twill and sewing silks A small amount of hardware. WILLIAM MOTT, Agent for the assignees of Todd & Mott, to whom all persons indebted to that concern, are requested to make immediate payment. W. MOTT, Having commenced business in the Commission line, his Store is now open for the reception of Dry Goods of all descriptions. Philadelphia, February 4, 1799.
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business. For particulars enquire at no. 68, South Fourth Street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, WHO HAS A Cellar to Let. jan 11.
Madras Handkerchiefs, An elegant assortment, just received, And for Sale, by ISAAC LOYD, Next to No. 44, South Wharves. feb 7.
To be Let, A House and three Acres of Land, Pleasantly situated at the Falls of Schuylkill—enquire at the office of the United States Gazette. feb. 7.
NOTICE, Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient; thereby to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs; and all those indebted to said THOMAS, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, } Assignees WILLIAM BUCKLEY, } of JOHN HALL. dec. 31.
ALL PERSONS indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. or JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30.
MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second-Street. 32w
Just Received, By the ships Juno, Walrus, and Four Friends, HULLER from Hamburg, AND FOR-SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 460 pieces 6-4 quadruples fletchas 32 do. 8-4 do. 139 do. creasa la Morlaix 34 do. 9-8 do. 3 do. 4-4 do. 44 do. 6-4 guingas 237 do. Russia full-duck 10 pipes Ricario wine 20 heads French brandy 80 do. claret 100 cases, at 4 doz. bottles each 3 claret of superior quality 228 do. at 1 doz. do. 3 for quality Also on Hand, 11 bales ticklenburgs, at 21 to 28 cents pr. ell 12 do. Water linen, at 16 to 20 cents pr. yard 1 box pateribouras 5 boxes hollow glass ware 5 cases Russia articles (first quality) Erick & Lewis Vollmann, no. 100, Spruce Street feb. 13.
White Plaitillas, A few boxes of White Plaitillas, Just arrived and for sale by the subscriber, GIDEON H. WELLS No. 135, Market Street. feb 28.
NOTICE, Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evans, John B. Evans, & Co. Evans & Bullock, Wharton, Evans & Co. and John B. Evans. THAT the subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 20th day of March next. John B. Evans, No. 119, South Third-Street. feb 1.
For Sale, Deliverable at Norfolk, A CARGO OF Honduras Mahogany, & Logwood. For terms apply to PHILIPS, CRAMOND & CO. February 9.
For Sale, TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy H A T, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-Street. jan. 8.
THE Book for Subscriptions to the Company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the City of Philadelphia, continues open at the house of the Treasurer of said Company, No. 13, Church Alley. January 8, 1799. eod6w
TAKE NOTICE, THAT I am to be held on such terms, that the purchaser need not advance any cash, unless he pleases, till it is earned by my services, provided no accident happens me; or, if you please, I am to be farmed out for two years, and not less. I am a bright bay, full 15 hands high, of noble descent, my name is TRIMMER—I was got by Hall's imported horse Eclipse, my dam, purchased by Doctor Hall, was got by the imported horse Slim; my grand dam was got by Old Figure a very great grand dam by Takers Othello out of Selima, &c. &c. as will more fully appear by William Lyle's attested certificate who raised me. My character as a racer is well established; I won the colt's purse at Bladesburg of twenty guineas; I won a fifty guinea purse at Baltimore, a fifty guinea purse at Annapolis and a fifty guinea purse at Hagerstown. I never lost a race but the last I run at Alexandria, which was owing to my being badly loaded, as I lost all my plates before I got in. I am in fine plight, found in every respect; my offspring are in great repute, some of which are now in training for the turf—procure me good stands and entertainment and I am able to earn one thousand dollars per annum. Any person inclining to buy or rent may know the terms by applying to John Carnan (Lovehall) Cecil county and state of Maryland, eight miles south of Elkton. feb. 21. d6w
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second-Street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side will be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5.
FOR SALE, In the healthy and pleasant village of BORDENTON, A HANDSOME, well finished, and convenient two story Frame House, and lately occupied by co one John Vanemburgh, the House is 36 feet in front on the main street, and 30 feet deep—four rooms on a floor, with a kitchen 18 by 15 feet, two good rooms over the same and one with a fire place—a very excellent cellar under the whole house; the two lowest of an acre, enclosed with a high board fence; the garden in high cultivation, and contains a variety of best grafted fruit.—Good stable, carriage house, smoke house and a pump of good water in the yard, the whole in complete repair. The healthiness and neighborhood are too well known to require any commendation. For terms apply to James H. Imlay, esq. now in Philadelphia, or to the subscriber now in the premises. MARTIN PANEMBURGH, executrix. Bordentown. feb 12. d6w
White Oak Logs—or White Oak Pipe—WANTED. PROPOSALS, WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 10th day of March, For the Delivery, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia, or their agent at any part within the said City of the whole or part of 104,000 feet, running measure, of WHITE OAK LOGS, In lengths of ten or twelve feet, Or of the same quantity, of LOGS, Bored into pipe, counterbored and tapped, as under: 24,000 feet to measure 13 inches at the thickest end, if bored, 4 1-2 inch pipe. 16,000 feet to measure 12 inches at the thickest end, if bored, 4 inch pipe. 64,000 feet to measure 11 inches at the thickest end, if bored, 3 inch pipe. 104,000 The Logs must be straight and free from shakes and knots; no faulty logs will on any account be received. Those who deliver proposals for bored logs, are requested to mention the price at which they will deliver the logs unbored, in case it should be found proper to bore them in Philadelphia. Proposals in writing will be received by B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South 11th Street, the first House from Market-Street. feb. 8.
CHINA GOODS, Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton, FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers, CONSISTING OF BOHEA } TEAS. Hyson 9in Young hyson Hyson and Imperial White nankens Lutestring, colored and black Sefhawes do. do. Hankerchiefs do. do. 4-4 Sewing silks do. do. Black hair ribbon Black satins Cassia in small bales China ware in dining and tea sets
On Hand, 50 trunks and cases dimities, mullins, gingham, muslins and pull-out handkerchiefs, in small packages, for the West-India market. 25 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. 1 bale of woolen clothes, low priced. Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches Raised copper bottoms in tubs A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Sheathing paper. New-Orleans indigo Faints of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. feb. 11. m.w.f.t.f.
PUBLIC NOTICE, IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania for the renewal of a Certificate for a share in the said Bank, No. 1282, dated July 24th 1797, standing in the name of JOSEPH REED, the same having been accidentally lost or destroyed. Philad. Jan. 25. d6w
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water Street. 215 bales & boxes Ticklenburghs, hempen linens and ozanbrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown hessians 40 do. brown rolls fuitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do.
30 cheifs plaitillas 3 do. dowlas 30 do. creasa la Morlaix 12 do. elopailles 15 do. Bielefeld linen 90 do. pateribouras 45 do. Brittanias 1 do. Holland canvas 1 do. Russia do. 3 do. Russia sheetings 1 do. raven's duck 2 do. Russia drills 1 do. brown holland 2 do. Silefia roans 1 do. Walsendrop linen 1 do. Caraoules 1 do. Flemish linens 1 do. cambricks and l-vns 1 do. diaper 12 do. stripes 18 do. checks 2 do. fimois 1 do. Arabia stripe 1 do. bunting for colors 1 pack. Madras handkerchiefs 1 do. Turkey yarn 6 bales empty bags 1 chest hair ribband 3 boxes tapes, assorted 2 do. bobbin, assorted 1 box threads & tapes 1 do. fine blue lidators 5 cheifs men's dippers 3 do. bed ticks 3 cafts hog's bristles 6 cheifs writing paper 4 do. quills november 12.
2 do. fealing-wax 3 packages oil-cloth 4 do. sail-twine 1 do. watches 14 pipes Port wine 92 cases claret 130 do. fine long corked claret 1600 butts fine salt 400 casks of roll bric-stone 100 casks of naval stores 50 logs prime mahogany 4 bds. coffee mills 6 bundles German steel 10 cheifs of Bates and pencils A package of Skate A do. woolen caps, &c. 4 cheifs of Nuremberg toys 40 kegs of yellow ochre 3 bds. Glue 3 barrels of Lentilles 3 cheifs of prime red craft Holland cheese 30 kegs of pearl barley 60 boxes of capers 400 fides of upper and soul leather 300 boxes window glass 300 Demijohns 50 boxes glass tumblers assorted 2 bds. pumice stone 1 box of mill taws 1 cask of cutlery A quantity of stone wgs and pickling pots A few ships anchors, &c. tusf-tlf
Rouens Sheetings, FOR SALE, THREE cases, containing 100 pieces Rouens Sheetings, fuitable for the Havana or New-Orleans market—Apply at no 73, South Front-Street feb 27. eod6t
Sales of Valuable Property, On THURSDAY the 28th day of March NEXT, Will be Sold by Public Vendue, At the Middle Ferry, near the Falls of Delaware, THE FOLLOWING
Messuage, Lots, Buildings, Water-works and Plantations, Situate in the county of Bucks, opposite to the thriving towns of Trenton and Lambert, being part of Morrisville Estate.
1st. THE mansion house lately occupied by Robert Morris, jun. Esq. with 34 acres of land, including an excellent garden, orchard and some wood.
The house is nearly new, consisting of a hall, two passages, two elegant bow rooms and three other rooms on the main floor; four chambers with convenient garrets on the upper floor; it is surrounded by a piazza of 14 feet depth, and under it are kitchens, servants hall, two chambers for servants, with cellars and vaults.
Adjoining and communicating is an ice-house, milk-house and smoke-house, and at a convenient distance are substantial brick stables and coach houses, capable of containing ten horses and four carriages, with every necessary accommodation for servants.
2nd. The ferry from Pennsylvania to New-Jersey, with a large convenient house, one part of stone the other brick; a good stone barn and stabling for 20 horses, with this will be sold 18 acres of land, and the privilege of landing on any part of the estate.
4th. Four frame houses on the main road leading from Bristol to the ferry, each accommodated with a lot, 60 feet front and 200 feet deep.
1 good two story frame house on the old river road, with a lot of the above dimensions, and a good Smith's shop adjoining.
A frame house, and Wax Bleachers shop on Mill Street.
10 houses of different sizes on the same street. A house now in the tenure of R. Trimble with a large barn, barn-ock, and extensive lot.
Several buildings, occupied as work shops. A large bake house. Six brick buildings, with good lots near the upper ferry.
An island in the river Delaware, containing about 40 acres, above the mill dam, and the island below, on which are the following works: Snuff mill, Plaster of Paris mill, Saw-mill, Grindstone mill, Sifting mill, mill for rolling bolts, rolling mill for rolling bar iron into sheet iron or hoops, mill for drawing wire, trip hammer. A forge and complete air furnace for converting pig into bar iron.
The whole of the island, and the above works, together with the site for a grist mill, will be sold together or separate as may appear most eligible at the time of sale.
The dwelling houses are, many of them, nearly new, well built, and conveniently contrived; purchasers may be accommodated with a few acres of land convenient to them, as part of the lands will be reserved for that purpose.
20 Lots on the road leading from Bristol to the ferry, of 60 feet front and 200 feet deep, to lots on a road of 60 feet wide, laid out parallel with the river and below the ferry.
Each lot containing 3.25 acres, with a front of 102 feet on the river, and running back to a public road at the distance of from the front the view of the river, with a free passage to and from it, will by contract be always kept open.
FARMS. A farm called Linton's, containing 110 acres, 40 of which are good wood-land, with a farm house, barn, stable, out buildings, an excellent orchard, with a good cyder press.
A farm called Bayley's, fronting the post road, containing 149 acres, with a good new two-story frame house and new barn, remarkably well watered and timbered.
A farm called Clark's, between the road leading to Philadelphia and that to Falstown, containing 100 acres, part wood land, on the farm is a new house and barn.
A farm called Lovet's, containing 110.25 acres of good fresh land, with a good new house and barn.
100 acres, part wood land, between the main road and the river, without buildings.
100 acres called Butler's, with a house and barn.
Watson's farm, containing 285 acres, with a brick house, barn and stables, it has a landing on the river; this tract may be conveniently divided.
Moone's farm, with 120 acres, a good brick house and barn, and a landing on the river. 182 acres adjoining the above.
A shad fishery on the river Delaware, with 69 acres of excellent land, including an island called Goat Island, with the right of landing on the main and establishing a ferry to Lambert. There is on this place a tenant's house, and one for curing fish; it rents at present for 150l. per annum.
292 acres of excellent up-land, well fenced, and affording several fine situations for buildings; part of this tract is wood land.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock in the morning, and continue till the whole are sold. The terms of payment are 1-3 down, 1-3 in one, the other in two years, with interest, secured by a mortgage on the premises. An abatement of 5 per cent. will be made for any monies paid in advance. A survey and plan of the whole estate may be seen by applying to Henry Clymer, Esq. at Morrisville, who will give the necessary information to persons enquiring. March 1. dt28Mar.
WANTED, A YOUNG MAN, who understands the German language, writes a good German hand, and knows how to cast accounts, to be brought up to business in a Counting-house of this city.—For particulars, enquire at No. 100, Spruce-Street. march 2. dtf
WHEREAS the subscriber gave my promissory note dated on or about the 20th of February, 1799, for 152 dollars and 82 cents, payable on demand to Francis Battle, witness thereto are Robert and James Whelchel. This is to caution all persons from receiving any assignment of it, as it am get money not to pay the same, the said Battle being on the balance of account mortgaged to me, and the note being obtained by false suggestions and misrepresentations of him. JONATHAN PHIPPS. march 2. 3t

CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY. The subscribers respectfully informed that the next Assembly will be held on Thursday the 7th of March. Feb. 27. dezmar
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, Kennington, the Delaware and Jersey, Enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. march 4. codf
WHEREAS ISAAC PAINTER having made an assignment of all his property for the benefit of all his creditors who sign his discharge, the assignee willing to arrange the business as soon as possible, and likewise give the said Isaac Painter an opportunity of doing something for himself and family; therefore those creditors who have not signed his discharge are informed that unless they come forward and sign the same discharge on or before the first day of May next ensuing, they will be excluded from the benefit of a dividend, and all those who are indebted to the said firm are requested to make immediate payment to prevent further trouble. JACOB CLARK, assignee. march 4. 3awtf
Mahogany. The subscriber, intending to leave off, the Mahogany and Lumber Business, offers for sale at his yard, the corner of Queen and Water streets, Southwark, all his stock on hand, consisting of a great variety of
St. Domingo and Bay Mahogany Boards, Plank and Scantling, All well seasoned and fit for immediate use. Also a few thousand feet of half-inch and inch White Pine Boards, and a small quantity of two feet cedar shingles. All that shall remain unsold, will be disposed of at public sale, at 10 o'clock on Thursday the 28th instant. The terms of payment will be cash for purchases under 100 dollars, from 100 to 500 dollars at 60 days, and all above 500 dollars at 60 and 120 days, for approved interest notes, with the discount. The sale to be continued until the whole is disposed of. JOHN M'GULLOCH. N.B. The subscriber will sell or let the above yard, wharf and dwelling house, which he now occupies. march 3. codf
NOTICE. A number of Deeds, Bonds and other instruments, which had been under the care of the late John Todd and William Wood Wilkins Esquires, having, after the decease of those gentlemen, been placed in the hands of the subscriber, and there remaining many for which no application has been made; this public notice is given for the benefit of those who may be interested. WALTER FRANKLIN. march 5. 3awtf
To be Sold By way of Public Vendue, on Thursday, the 26th of the Third Month next, A VALUABLE
Plantation of Lime-stone Land, Situat in the Great Valley, in West-Whiteland township, Chester county, ADJOINING lands of Joseph Downing, Joshua Roberts, Thomas Merrills and others; and near the Turnpike road; 28 miles from Philadelphia—the tract contains 298 acres, with then usual allowance, about 200 acres clear, of which 50 acres is Meadow, the remainder well timbered, most of the meadow ground is watered—also sufficient water in all the fields by never failing springs; the plowland is esteemed to be equal or superior, to any in the neighbourhood; one third part is now under clover; the buildings are a two-story stone dwelling house and kitchen adjoining a milch-house, smoke-house, waggon-house, two large barns, one stone the other stone and logs, and other out-houses. There is one bearing orchard, a garden enclosed with a stone wall, &c. Credit may be had for a considerable part of the purchase money. Any person inclining to view the premises may apply to the owner living thereon. WILLIAM BEALE. N.B. The sale to begin at 2 o'clock on said day, on the premises. West-Whiteland, the 2d mo. 12, 1799. (14) March 5. 12. 19.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of WILLIAM HEYSHAM, late of the city of Charleston, and formerly of the city, mariner, deceased, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands against said Estate, will please exhibit them to ROBERT HEYSHAM, Adm. Philadelphia, Feb. 6, 1799. codf
Samuel Miles, jun'r. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next.
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 discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, } Assignees JOHN ALLEN, } feb. 14. 3awtf
NOTICE To the Creditors of William Richards, Deceased. THE real estate of William Richards having been recently sold, the creditors of said estate are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, as a dividend will be struck on the first day of May next and paid at any time afterwards, on application to WILLIAM BELL. Philadelphia, 25th Feb. 1799. m.that1May
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Shareholders, that an assessment of Eight dollars is levied on each share, payable, one half immediately, and the remainder in 60 days from the 14th instant; which they are requested to pay to the Treasurer of the Company at the Company's Office, No. 53 North Fourth street, agreeably to the times above mentioned. The proprietors will please to recollect the necessity of being punctual, otherwise the forfeiture of their shares will be incurred agreeably to the constitution. By order of the board, SOL. MARACHE, secretary. feb. 16. 3awtf
East India Company of N. America. THE Company are desirous of purchasing immediately, a substantial well built fast sailing vessel, completely fitted for sea, a ship already coppered will be preferred; her burthen to be not less than Three hundred Tons. Any person having such vessel to dispose of, will be pleased to forward their proposals on or before the 15th inst. with a particular description of the vessel, the timber of which she is built, the number of guns she is calculated to carry, and her dimensions, to the secretary of the board of agents, who will receive the same for their consideration. Per order of the board, S. BLODGET, Secretary p. t. march 5. dtf
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District, NOTICE is hereby given, That a special district Court of the United States, will be held at the City Hall in the City of Philadelphia in and for the Pennsylvania district, on Friday the 8th day of March next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, for the trial of an information filed by William Rawle, Esq. Attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against the
BRIGANTINE EXPRESS, With her tackle, apparel, and appurtenances and the Cargo on board of her, consisting of 103 Hhds. } SUGAR. 1 Tierce, } 6 Bbls. } 45 Hhds. } COFFEE. 108 Bbls. } 16 half bbls. } 17 tons Logwood.
The said Brigantine Express, being a vessel owned by persons resident within the United States, and employed in traffic with a person resident within the jurisdiction of the French Republic, contrary to the form of the act of the Congress of the United States in such case made and provided, and seized therefore, &c.
By order of the Court, DAVID CALDWELL, Clerk of the District Court. Philadelphia, } 19th Feb. 1799. ewf s/BloMar.
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a portable division of the assets to the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. feb. 19. 3awtf
A Farmer Wanted. WANTED a married Man capable of managing a Farm (of 60 acres within 10 miles of the city) having some knowledge of gardening and whose wife would undertake the charge of a Dairy, &c.—Such persons, on producing sufficient recommendations of their honesty, industry and sobriety, will meet with liberal encouragement; for particulars apply to the printer. feb. 6. 2awtf
Pasture Lot. TO be rented for one or more years, a Pasture Lot in Fourth street, continued, about half a mile above the city—it is in a good state of cultivation, well fenced, contains 13 acres, and has the benefit of a run of water passing through it—apply to the printer. feb. 6. 2awtf
Attention, Cavalry. Gentlemen of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, desirous to become members of the Volunteer Troop of Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Robert Wharton, are informed that there are several vacancies in the Troop; and that a committee consisting of Henry Miercken, Jno. R. Taylor, James Hamilton, Owen Foulk and James Simmons, will attend at Wm. Ogden's tavern, Chestnut-street, every Monday evening, 6 o'clock for the purpose of receiving applications. JAMES SIMMONS, Sec'y. feb. 6.
Stray Horse. WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Pottstown, in the county of Philadelphia, a grey Horse, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or fourteen years old, blind of his right eye, and shod before. Whoever has lost him, by proving property and paying charges, may have him again on applying to the subscriber. JOHN SINK. On the Banks of Schuylkill. jan. 19.
Land, Town Lots, &c. LAND in the Township of Cambria and lots in the Town of Beula, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, for sale at a moderate price and upon a reasonable credit; any quantity may be obtained from 100 acres to 10,000—and good mechanics and laborers may have land on the terms of their work. The situation is healthy and the soil good;—the present settlers are labor, industrious and well informed. A seminary of learning, public library and other useful institutions have been among the first objects of their attention. Roads have been cut, and new ones are contemplated in different directions—The distance from Philadelphia is about 235 miles; from Pittsburgh 65 miles and from Fort Franklin 85 miles. The best route is through Harrisburg, Lewistown, Huntingdon, &c. For further particulars, enquire of MORGAN RHEES, No. 177 South Second street, Philadelphia, or of Messrs. JONES & MOORE, Surveyors, Beula. feb. 13. 2awtf
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, HAS removed to No. 126, South 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 & Musk-rat 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. jan. 29. 2awtf
For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES. IT is with much regret that I appear in a controversy before the public, but the following publication which has been printed and industriously circulated not only in this city, but sent into the country which I have the honor to represent, will, I hope, be deemed a sufficient excuse for troubling them; it is so fraught with malice and falsehood, that I should be wanting in duty to myself, my constituents and the public in general, were it suffered to pass unnoticed.
I shall not follow the example of the author, by resorting to scurrility or departing from truth —a good cause stands not in need of such aids—My intention is merely to give a simple statement of facts, to make a few remarks on his publication, and to submit to the unbiased and impartial examination of the public the subjoined certificates. Mr. Bailey says that his "address would have been delayed sometime longer, for reasons unnecessary to relate, had not the rising of Congress, and the consequent departure of General Morgan, led him to suppose that he might be charged with want of candor in taking the advantage of his absence." What reasons he could have had for further delay, it is impossible to imagine; the certificate of Joseph Scott is dated so long ago as the 8th of December, and that of Mr. Voight the 18th of the same month. It is, however, as unfortunate for Mr. Bailey, as it is fortunate for me, that he had not delayed a day or two longer. On Thursday last General Morgan entered his name in the stage-book at Mr. Dunwoody's, for a seat for Saturday, 2d March instant; and this circumstance Mr. Bailey must have known, for the book is open to inspection at all times, and he was at Mr. Dunwoody's at two different times after General Morgan's name was entered, as Mr. Oliver, the clerk, will testify—Yet Mr. Bailey never circulated his letter until ten o'clock on Saturday morning, when he supposed General Morgan had left the city—but in consequence of General Morgan being taken ill on Friday, and unable to go on his journey on Saturday, I have been enabled to obtain his certificate. And yet Mr. Bailey was induced to bury his address to the public, because "the rising of Congress and the consequent departure of General Morgan, led him to suppose that he might be charged with want of candor in taking the advantage of his absence!"—Matchless candor!
Mr. Bailey charges me with "sapping and mining with secrecy and address, with maliciously storing up in my memory a mutilated part of a defamatory conversation, for the purpose of secretly putting it into operation, at a critical time, to injure him," with "concealing, for eleven months, a crime so flagrant as treason," and with "wantonly and falsely asserting" that I heard him say to General Morgan that he "wished 20,000 Frenchmen would invade the United States of America." The following certificates (and many others could be obtained if necessary) fully prove the falsity of the charge—So far from aiding with secrecy, with regard to Mr. Bailey, that I declared to Mr. Wescott, at the time above mentioned, in the hearing of Mr. Bailey, that no man who entertained such sentiments as he, (Mr. Bailey) did, was entitled to any support from the government, as I considered him as an enemy to it, and that I was determined to use my influence to prevent his being re-elected the printer of the Journal of the House of Representatives. I have since openly and repeatedly mentioned the subject, and early in the present session, when Mr. Bailey asked me for my vote in the presence of several members of the legislature, I told him I would not vote for him, and at his request gave him my reasons—Had I been silent on this occasion, I might justly have been considered as "an accomplice" in his guilt—That I did refrain from bestowing on him that chastisement which his conduct so richly merited, has often since excited my astonishment; but my situation as a member of the legislature, and a respect for his age, were, probably, the motives which influenced me at the time. This, however, ought not to be a subject of complaint with him. That General Morgan refrained from "instantaneous resentment," Mr. Bailey is, I apprehend, indebted to a gentleman in this city, who stepped in and took an interesting part in the controversy between General Morgan and him (Mr. Bailey) at a very critical moment.
I never did assert that Mr. Bailey had said he "wished 20,000 Frenchmen would invade the United States of America."—My assertion was, and I now repeat that he did say, after bestowing much abuse upon General Washington and the General Government, "that he would not be surprised if the French should land 20,000 men in America, and that he thought they would be very justifiable in doing so." From this statement of facts, which is fully substantiated by the following certificates, I submit to the public to determine whether in my opposition to Mr. Bailey, as printer of the Journal, (for my resentment has not carried me further), I have acted in a secret, false or malicious manner—or whether Mr. Bailey, stung with disappointment, and seeking for revenge, has not acted falsely, maliciously, and in every respect, so far as relates to this controversy or the subject of it, degrading to the character of a gentleman and to the name of an American. JACOB STRICKLER. Philadelphia, March 1, 1799.
SIR, IT gives me no inconsiderable degree of pain to address you on the present occasion; but painful as it is, the duty I owe to myself and family impels me to it, and I trust will plead my apology for troubling you with the perusal of the following statement. This address would have been delayed some time longer for reasons unnecessary to relate, had not the rising of Congress, and the consequent departure of General Morgan led me to suppose that I might be charged with want of candor in taking the advantage of his absence. At the commencement of the present session of the House of Representatives of this State, I requested the suffrage of several of the members as the printer of their journal, and as a plea, told some of them that my competitor had the printing of the current laws, besides a new edition of all the laws; that he had drawn from the State-Treasury, within the last six or seven years, between 20 and 40,000 dollars, which I believe he has honestly earned, and that I only wanted a share in the public work, so long as I should continue to serve them well.—The unbiased and unengaged generally acknowledged the force of my plea, and the propriety of dividing the public employment. From what passed between a number of the gentlemen and myself, I formed sanguine expectations of success; but the evening before the election came on, the honorable Jacob Strickler, esquire, member of the house of Representatives for the county of Lancaster, convinced me that my expectations were altogether vain—I found he had been sapping and mining with such secrecy and address, that it was impossible for me to counteract its operation—I attended the morning of the election, and found some who had been my steady friends on former occasions voting against me. Indeed, I wondered that more did not follow their example; and can account for it no other way than by supposing, that the honorable Jacob Strickler, esquire, had communicated his calumny to no more than would ensure a certain majority against me.
What does the man deserve, who can maliciously store up in his memory a mutilated part of a defamatory conversation in a casual company, until he can put it secretly into operation at a critical time, to the injury of his neighbor?—But what does the man deserve, who can wantonly and falsely assert as the honorable Jacob Strickler, esquire, hath done, that he heard me say to General Morgan, member of Congress, that "I wished 20,000 Frenchmen would invade the United States of America."
Let me ask, Sir, is it possible for any one who knows general Morgan, to believe that he, a legislator in the grand council of the nation, should bear the treasonable expression aforesaid, and refrain from instantaneous resentment, and prosecution of the incendiary?
It is difficult and often impossible to prove a negative; however the subjoined certificate of the Chief Coiner of the Mint of the United States, and that of Mr. Scott, enable me to perform the task. I knew, that however General Morgan and myself might differ in politics, I had nothing to fear from his known candor and integrity as a gentleman, and when I waited on him, I found I had formed a correct opinion of his character; he explicitly denied any knowledge of the wish ascribed to me. And the honorable Jacob Strickler, esquire, or any of his friends, may call to the General at their leisure, they will find that he will not stoop to help any man out with a piece of dirty work.
I never was in public conversation with General Morgan, before or since the evening of the third of January 1798, consequently that must be the time the honorable Jacob Strickler, esquire, (as he has asserted) heard me utter treason and sedition. And what do you think of a legislator of the State of Pennsylvania, concealing for eleven months a crime so flagrant as treason? Were what he says a fact, would not his silence constitute him an accomplice? But unfortunately for the honorable gentleman it is only one of the honorable Jacob Strickler's facts, viz. A fact that never existed! it has however effected the purpose for which it was intended, and that was, the unmanly grovelling purpose of temporarily affecting the character, in order to ruin the interest and character of a man who dares to have an opinion of his own.
The gentlemen in the House of Representatives who know me, will not believe what the honorable Jacob Strickler, esquire, has said of me;—And of those who do not know me let me ask, what could inuendo or induce a man, circumstanced as I am, to wish the invasion of his country?—A man whose life, liberty and property, are guaranteed to him by the constitution and laws of that country?—A man making successful endeavors for the support of himself, a wife and nine children?—A man as independent of the government, as the government is of him? A man who has his little all embarked in this country?—And a man who drew his first, and expects to draw his last breath in it?—Do you believe Sir, that there is any man, in any country on earth, under similar circumstances, that could with its invasion by a foreign enemy?—No!—No Sir, the worst enemy I have, not even the honorable Jacob Strickler, esquire, excepted, can bring himself to believe it, whatever he may say to the contrary.
I know it is my duty to forgive my enemies; and I do not only forgive, but pity the honorable Jacob Strickler, esquire, for pursuing a hateful end by despicable means, desiring not so much his own advantage as my injury. I am, Sir, your respectful humble servant, FRANCIS BAILEY.
I, THE undersigned, was called to attend a meeting of the Gap Coppermine company, (of which I was a member) at Mr. Dunwoody's tavern, in Market street, the 3d day of January 1798. Mr. Francis Bailey being a sufficient number of members assembled, we took seats with several gentlemen then in company from Virginia. A discourse took place on the politics of the day, the British treaty was likewise the topic of conversation between General Morgan and Mr. Francis Bailey; the general defended said treaty, and Mr. Bailey opposed it; Mr. Bailey was in some measure in favor of French politics, and the General in opposition—some pretty hard rubs were given on both sides. A gentleman who had his seat opposite to Mr. Bailey, took part in the conversation in opposition to Mr. Bailey; and said to Mr. Bailey, "You are
to much of a Frenchman, that you would not turn out against them, if they were to invade this country," to which Mr. Bailey replied, "I am too old to turn out; but I should not like to fight John Adams' battles." The gentleman said, "It seemed to him as if Mr. Bailey rather had a wish that the French might invade this country," to which Mr. Bailey replied, or rather exclaimed; God forbid! that I should with my country invade any nation; but if twenty thousand culottes were to land here, he believed the old tories and British treaty-men would make but a poor defence against them, is your name?" he replied, "my name is Francis Bailey, and added the place where he lived and what he followed; the general said, you are a furious Frenchman; Mr. Bailey answered I am no Frenchman, but an American. I heard Mr. Bailey ask the general to take a glass of wine with him, to which the general consented—by this time a sufficient number of members had gathered, and we went and joined them, and pursued our own business. This is as near in words as I can recollect. HENRY VOIGT. December 18th, 1798.
AT the request of Mr. Bailey, I called, in company with him, on general Morgan, one of the delegates in congress from Virginia, to know if the general recollected being in company with Mr. Bailey at Dunwoody's tavern on the third day of January 1798; and if he remembered whether or not Mr. Bailey, in conversation with him expressed a wish that 20,000 Frenchmen would land in the United States; to which general Morgan answered without hesitation, "No Sir, I recollect nothing of such an expression." JOSEPH SCOTT. December 8th, 1798.
WE do certify that on the evening of the 3d of January, '98, being in company with Jacob Strickler, Esq., at Mr. Dunwoody's tavern in Market street, after some time Mr. Francis Bailey, who was sitting in the same room in company with a Mr. Voight, commenced a conversation with Gen. Morgan on the subject of the British Treaty—Mr. Bailey asserted that it was one of the most impolitic acts of the General Government, that no advantage could result to the United States from the adoption of that treaty, but, on the contrary, the greatest disadvantage must be the consequence of it, and gave, as a reason for the adoption of that Treaty, that the President of the United States had been led by the old tories and a British faction, which had gained great influence in this country—on being asked what disadvantages could result from the treaty? he answered, that it had been the cause of the depredations on our commerce by the French nation, "and that he would not be in the least surprised if they (the French) should land an army in this country, that he thought they would be justifiable in so doing, that the Government of the United States had acted, with respect to France in a disgraceful manner, if the French did invade the country, he would not oppose them, because he thought the Government of the United States had done all in its power to force the French nation into a war, and if they (the French) did find he would not fight the battles of John Adams, he would leave that to be done by those persons who approve of the measures of the government." DANIEL MORGAN. JOHN VAN REED. H. WESCOTT. Philadelphia, March 2d. 1799.
WE do certify that early in the present session of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, Mr. Francis Bailey asked Mr. Jacob Strickler in our presence for his vote as Printer of the Journals of the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania; Mr. Strickler answered that he could not vote for him: upon which Mr. Bailey demanded his reason; Mr. Strickler replied he would rather tell him in private, but Mr. Bailey insisted upon knowing his reason at that time, Mr. Strickler informed him it was in consequence of certain expressions he had made use of in presence of General Morgan, to wit. "that he would not be surprised if the French should land 20,000 men in America, and that he thought they would be very justifiable in doing so." THOMAS CAMPBELL, JACOB RAUM, Members of the House of Representatives. March 2, 1799.
I do certify that on the evening of the 3d of January 1798, Jacob Strickler, Esq., informed me in the presence and hearing of Mr. Francis Bailey, and immediately after Mr. Bailey's conversation with general Morgan, that he thought any portion of Mr. Bailey's political opinions ought not to receive any advantages from the general government or any individual state, and that he would oppose Mr. Bailey's re-election as printer of the journals of the legislature of Pennsylvania. And I do further certify that on the said evening in reply to the intemperate assertions of Mr. Bailey, general Morgan remarked that he had often heard of men professing such opinions in this country, but until that evening had never believed there was a single individual in the United States so great an enemy to his country as Mr. Bailey appeared to be from his own assertions. H. WESCOTT. March 3d, 1799.
WE do certify, that being in conversation with Jacob Strickler, Esq. on the subject of choosing a Printer of the Journals of the house of Representatives, we asked him his objections to Francis Bailey, he said that he had heard him say that he would not be surprised if the French would land an army in the United States, and also, that he thought they would be justifiable in so doing. James Speer, } Members of the John Hopkins, } House of Repre- John Scott, } sentatives.

BY YESTERDAY'S MAIL.
From the Mercantile Daily Advertiser.
CHALESTON, (S. C.) Feb. 22d
Americans! unite, rally round your government—look on Frenchmen with the eye of suspicion, and prepare to meet them as enemies, with a few reds: And.
Beware of French Emissaries!
This was the caution of the patriotic Major General Pinckney, to Americans, while he was their envoy to, and was in France.
Proofs of the necessity of this caution have succeeded each other almost every day for the two or three last years; but they are now so plain and positive, that they must convince the minds of all, but such as deserve transportation to France, or the gallows.
READ THIS.
His Excellency, Governor Rutledge, and the collector of this port, about five weeks ago received a letter from Col. Pickering, Secretary of State of the United States, to the following effect.
That government had obtained intelligence that four persons were to embark from Hamburg for this port, as agents of the French directory, with dispatches of a hostile nature to the peace and welfare of the United States.
The Secretary of State then gave the names of the persons and their description; also of the vessel, and the passports which it was expected they would have; and informed further, that the dispatches and papers of consequence, would be secreted in two false-bottomed tubs, and requested that the necessary steps should be taken to secure the suspected persons and their papers, as soon as they arrived here.
Capt. Thompson, the boarding officer of the port, was accordingly instructed to notice particularly, and report without delay, all offenders from Europe.
Yesterday he had the happiness and good fortune to board the brig Mirerva, Capt. Cramp, in 119 days from Hamburg, and reported her arrival, and that there were four or five passengers on board. This brig was the expected vessel, and the Collector, Major Simons, attended by Mr. William Crafts agent of the U. States for the naval and war department, went immediately on board with proper assistance to examine and secure the suspected persons and their papers.
As soon as they got on board, they enquired for persons by name: they had received, and were answered affirmatively; these were directly searched and given into custody, and the search continued for the tubs, which were fortunately discovered in the cabin; the tubs were broken open, and the papers taken out; the horrors of guilt were depicted strongly on the countenances of the guilty wretches, and their bodies shook with fear and trembling—There was a sign to have thrown them overboard from the cabin window, but it was prevented by the expedition of the gentlemen who undertook the business.—Three of the fellows are mutineers, and one of them a white person; a woman was also taken up, who was evidently concerned in the conspiracy, and endeavored to take care of the tubs under her arm.
The four men and their female accomplice, are now confined at Fort Pinckney, their trunks and baggage are taken to the custom house, and the important Tales of the Tubs are under the examination of Major General Pinckney, to whom they were immediately delivered. The development will come out in season.
Capt. Howland, arrived on Wednesday from Cadiz, informs that Lord St. Vincent's fleet sailed from before Cadiz about the 16th December; it was supposed in Cadiz that it had gone into the Mediterranean.
On the 18th of December, one Spanish ship of the line, four Spanish and one French frigate sailed for South America.
Before Capt. Howland sailed, authentic accounts had been received at Cadiz, of the capture of the island of Minorca by Admiral Nelson. It was reported that the inhabitants would not permit any resistance to be made to the landing of the British forces. Several Spanish gun boats, captured at Minorca, had arrived at Gibraltar.
We tender our acknowledgments to an obliging Correspondent for the following interesting document which corroborates the account published in this paper on Saturday last.
GOOD NEWS.
St. THOMAS's Feb. 14.
Extract of a letter from a highly respectable character, to his friend in this city.
"Capt. Howard, of St. Croix, has this moment arrived from Basseterre, St. Kitts and informs, that he saw an engagement on the 11th inst. off St. Kitts, between the Constellation, capt. Truxton, and a French frigate of 36 guns.
The action commenced at 3 o'clock, P. M. and lasted about two hours and a half, when the French frigate struck.
He saw the Constellation and the French frigate lay go their anchors at Basseterre, as he was coming out.
He did not learn the name of the frigate, nor had he any information of the number killed or wounded on board either of the ships.
The two frigates got into the harbour on the morning of the 12th.
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER.
HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood No. 11, corner of Front and Chestnut Streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch.
HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Nest and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches.
WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN,
ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents.
FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses
Wholesale and Retail. 32w1f
ALL Persons having any Demands against the estate of the late Robert Clarke, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers.
PETER BAYNTON, JOHN CRAIG, Executors No. 12, Dock Street 32w1f
JOHN MILLER junr.
HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Dock, near Third Street.
WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods;
CONSISTING OF
COSSAS, Baftas, Mamoodies, Humchums, Taffeties, Striped Dresses, Calicoes, Handkerchiefs, &c. &c.
Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1 12w1f
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale.
SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware, adjoining lands of Matthias Siple and Mr. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Brisk.
The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, Piazza the whole front of the House, a pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—15 acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water flags for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land flags for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 13, Dock-Street, or No. 16, South Second-Street. Feb. 27 twh&f sf
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER,
On Willings and Francis's Wharf, 200 Gin Cales, Also, a few bales of Bengal Goods. G. WILLING. Feb. 28. 32w.
Notice.
TO BE SOLD, Or exchanged for property in or near Philadelphia.
A FARM of one hundred and forty two acres of Land on the road from New-Port to Lancaster, near London Grove Meeting House, Chester county, the Farm House was formerly used as a Stone and Tavern, for further information apply to CHARLES WHARTON, at his house No. 136, South Second-Street. Feb. 18. 12w1f
Red Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Herds Grass and White Clover
SEEDS, All warranted fresh and free from all foul seed, FOR SALE, BY C. ROBERTS, No. 97, Market, between Second and Third Streets, Who has also on hand, a general assortment of Ironmongery, sadlery, cutlery and brass ware; 1. Crowley Millington steel, pig-lead, block-tin, red lead, spanishish brown, Venetian red, Vermillion, &c. &c. Wholesale & Retail. march 2 12w.1f
TO BE SOLD,
THE time of a four healthy Mulatto Boy, who has about 18 years to serve: would suit a Farmer in the country.—Enquire of the Printer. Feb. 27 20d6t
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 6.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 26.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Type, Price. Includes Six Per Cent (16 3/4), Three Per Cent (9 5/8 to 8), Deferred 6 Per Cent (3 3/4), BANK United States (20 percent), Pennsylvania (20 ditto), North America (46 ditto), Insurance comp N. A. shares (30), Pennsylvania shares (35).
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
Table with 2 columns: Location/Rate, Price. Includes On Hamburg 33 1/3 cents per Mark Banco (London, at 30 days 56 1-2, at 60 days 54 1-2, at 90 days 52 1-2), Amsterdam, 60 days, pr. guild. 36 to 37 1-2 cents.
The publication of the Gazette of the United States will not be discontinued. It will be conducted by the present proprietor until he can devote it upon a successor who will do justice to the principles and the cause which it has supported. Although it was not at all intended, that its important a medium of public information should be withdrawn, it is thought necessary thus particularly to deny a report which has been industriously circulated by those who with to fix every means of intelligence suppressed, but their own torpid or virulent publications.
COMMUNICATIONS.
If ever there was a time, which called for unanimity amongst the friends of government, it is the present. Animatated by one sentiment, inspired by one principle, they should press forward, undeviatingly to one object, the preservation of their country. It is time, all secondary divisions should be done away, and that men, thinking on an expanded scale, should sacrifice every little peculiarity to the broader and more generally received opinions of their friends. In this way, alone, shall we be ever able to counteract the unanimity, vigour and constancy of the faction of France.
The interval during which the new negotiations with France, are to be carried on, should be a busy one with us, for many important reasons. We may already judge that nothing will be left undone by the Democrats to profit of it: the opening it gives them, will be seized on with avidity, and their schemes prosecuted with new ardor. We must also be prepared to counteract a new disclosure of diplomatic skill, a more artful trap than any we have yet escaped. Should a peace be concluded, and an unrestrained intercourse between the two countries again take place (which must of course be the case) our situation would be rendered hazardous indeed. To provide, in time, for emergencies likely to arise, will mark our wisdom, and well reward the efforts it costs.
The Democrats, in their last selection of a candidate, must be allowed the meed of ingenuity, in erecting for their rallying post, a man, who conceals in his single person, every individual and collective vice of the whole party. Such a man merits all their confidence and support; he is, indeed, the very "Extract of Jacobinism."
"The Descent of Talleyrand into Hell" is postponed, only in order to present the remainder of it, at on: view.
The great Democrat of the South is said to be employed at intervals on a new work, to be entitled, the Philosophy of Democracy. It is to be hoped he will be more fortunate in philosophizing on this ground, than his profound predecessors, Paine, Godwin, &c.
Mr. Dallas runs a splendid new coach. Thus, it seems, he has preached up Liberty and Equality to some purpose.
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
THE enemies of government make a great outcry against the alien law because they consider it as inhuman; and the democrats in the house of representatives opposed the retaliation law upon the same ground. I know not whether to attribute the clamors of these fellows to their stupidity or their villainy; but certainly their arguments evince one or the other in a remarkable degree.
Under the impression that it may possibly proceed from their not knowing any better, I beg leave to suggest to their consideration a position, the truth of which to men of common understanding is self evident, viz. that no measure can be inhuman which sacrifices a few of our enemies to our own preservation, any more than the act of shooting a robber can be called inhuman, when we do it to preserve the lives of ten innocent travellers. Moreover, let these good people stretch their minds, if possible, to the comprehension of this simple truth, that we should be truly guilty of inhumanity, were we not to retaliate.
The assassinating arrests of the French directory would then meet with no obstacle, and would operate as extensively as those monsters intended it should: and our foolish forbearance would render us more guilty than even the French government, by making us accessory to the murder of our own citizens. When France is made acquainted with the determination of this country to sacrifice man for man, who is so despicably dull as not to see that our firmness will eventually save the lives of both? The French government will be deterred from executing their purposes; not indeed with any view of saving their citizens, or from being butchered, but from an apprehension of the reproach and ruin which such hellish mischief would bring upon them in their own country.
The five directors of France have, I believe, as little compassion in their dispositions as the wild beasts of the forest. I will not therefore infer common sense by predicting any lenity on their side as a consequence of their aversion to slaughter. I only hope it from their ambition. Such ferocity may possibly not be very agreeable to their constituents, and the ambition of the directory to rule and tyrannize, to which they have sacrificed such multitudes of their fellow-creatures, may sometimes require them to relax their cruelty.
SMALL TALK.
COMMUNICATION.
Necessary qualifications for a Chief Magistrate.
He should be a man of known sobriety; of strict public and domestic virtue; a professor of religion; of political sagacity and integrity; and beside an extensive legal knowledge, he should understand the nobler science of government and the art of war.
For he who habitually became muddled every day after, and frequently before dinner, would be a dangerous depositor of supreme authority. Might we not justly apprehend, that in the fickle hour of intoxication or inebrious gaiety, a fatal blow would be given to the honor and the interests of the commonwealth?
In his own house at least he ought to wear the breeches; for that man who cannot rule over his family, is unqualified to govern a state; beside, if the grey mare were to be the better horse, we should in fact live under a petticoat tyranny.
If he is the correspondent and friend of notorious traitors, he can possess neither religious nor civil honesty.
His political principles should be in harmony with those of the government over him: for in the complex federalism of our system, one wheel becoming rusty, or moving on a wrong axis will, if not destroyed, interrupt the motion of the whole works.
He does not understand government, if he perverts the laws to party purposes—Such a man therefore, is unworthy the honors, dignities, and emoluments of a chief magistrate.
By express from New-York, information is received of the recovery of the mail belonging to the Chesterfield packet. The letters have sustained but little injury from the water.
DREADFUL FIRE!
"A letter from Norfolk, (Virginia) dated the 25th ult. says, "The night before last, a fire took place here, which consumed between 60 and 70 houses. The hand of Providence was with us or the whole town would have been destroyed."
Died yesterday morning, after a short illness, Mr. James Kelson; the public are invited to his funeral, from his late dwelling, No. 100, Market-Street at three o'clock this afternoon.
Port of Philadelphia, ARRIVED, Sch't Liberty, Buskirk, N. York.
By Authority.
APPOINTMENTS IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES.
CAVALRY.
CAPTAINS. Charles F. Mercer, Virginia. James Burn, South Carolina.
INFANTRY.
LIEUTENANT-COLONELS. Nathan Rice, Massachusetts. Richard Hunnewell, Ditto.
MAYOR.
William Jones, Massachusetts.
CAPTAINS.
Phineas Aspinwall, Massachusetts. Joseph Pierce, Jun. Ditto. Arthur Lithgow, Ditto. Jonathan Andrews, Rhode-Island. George Woodward, Vermont. Philip Cortland, New-York. Walter K. Cole, New-Jersey. James Read, Pennsylvania. Benjamin Gibbs, Jun. Ditto. James Aspinwall, Ditto. Valentine Brothers, Maryland. John W. Hackett, Ditto. Jonathan Hodgdon, Ditto. Nathaniel Henry, Virginia.
LIEUTENANTS.
Benjamin Beale, Jun. Massachusetts. Charles P. Phelps, Ditto. Edmund Soper, Ditto. Daniel Bissell, Vermont. Isaac Putnam, Ditto. James Smith, New-York. Richard Baldwin, Ditto. George M. Ogden, New-Jersey. Thomas Swearenger, Pennsylvania. Cromwell Pierce, Ditto. Henry Wescott, Ditto. Nelson Wade, Ditto. Lewis Howard, Ditto. James Battell, Delaware. William Savin, Maryland. Charles Clemments, Ditto. Van Bennet, Virginia. Felix Wilson, Ditto.
ENSIGNS.
Seth Barrister, Massachusetts. Samuel Winter Church, Ditto. Christopher Whipple, Rhode-Island. John W. Brownson, Vermont. William Morrow, Pennsylvania. Jabez Caddwell, Delaware. John Adlum, Maryland. Edward Ford, Ditto. Charles McCallister, Virginia. John Heiskell, Ditto. Marcus Combs, Ditto. Willis Wells, Jun. Ditto.
New Theatre.
NEVER PERFORMED HERE.
THIS EVENING (March 6.) Will be presented, a celebrated COMEDY, (in three acts) called
DUPLICITY;
Or, THE MASK'D FRIEND. Written by the author of the Road to Ruin, &c. and performed at Covent Garden Theatre with distinguished applause.
End of the Comedy, a Ballet Dance, composed by Mr. Byrne, called
THE DRUNKEN PROVENCAL;
Or, The Saviour's Return. To which will be added, a Comedy, (in three acts) called
THE MAN OF QUALITY;
Or, A Trip to Scarborough. Another new Comedy, is in rehearsal and will be speedily produced.
Volunteer Grenadiers.
THIS Corps is ordered to assemble at the house of Mr. Ogden, in Chestnut Street, on Friday evening next, at 7 o'clock, on business of importance.
By command, G. K. HARRISON, 1st Serjeant. March 6.
Attention Cavalry.
The Volunteer Troop of Cavalry, is ordered to meet at Ogden's Tavern Chestnut Street on Friday Evening at 7 o'clock, there being several Members to Elect, and other business of importance to discuss. JAMES SIMMONS. march 6.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, The Cargo of the Ship Asia,
Capt. Mowat, from Batavia.
Consisting of COFFEE and SUGAR.
William Sanfey, J. C. & S. W. Pilber, Mordecai Lewis. march 6. dnew
An Elegant situation for a Country Seat.
To be sold at public auction at the Merchants' Coffee-house on Friday the 15th inst. at 6 o'clock (if not previously disposed of at private sale).
A LOT OF GROUND on the Germantown road, distant from the city between 2 and 3 miles, adjoining the plantation of Joseph P. Morris, Esq. containing 10 acres and 25 perches more or less: its beautifully situated, and commands a very extensive prospect. The terms of sale will be cash. For further particulars apply to THOMAS GREEVES, or ISAAC W. MORRIS. march 6. 4d12th
Philadelphia, March 1799.
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Canal Lottery No. II. WILL be finished in the course of the present month. The wheel is upwards of 30,000 dollars richer in proportion than at the commencement of the drawing, and only 3,700 tickets remain undrawn—Tickets 12 dollars each, to be had at William Blackburn's Lottery and Broker's Office, No. 68, South Second Street, until Saturday the 9th instant, after which day's drawing, they will be 11 dollars, and will rise considerably at the close of every future day's drawing. march 2 sawtf
Notice. THOSE who have demands against the Estate of Mr. GEORGE KERR, deceased, in his private or individual capacity, are requested to present their accounts to the subscriber for adjustment and liquidation; and those who are indebted to the said Estate are requested to make payment to the Rev. JOSEPH TURNER, no. 362, South Second Street, or to
THOMAS RYERSON, no. 177, Market Street, Attorney in fact for Mrs. Ann Keppel. N. B.—To be let, a good House, with convenient Stores, &c. in a most eligible situation for business in the Dry Good line, or otherwise. In this house there were no inhabitants during the prevalence of the late malignant fever; and the whole has been well repaired very lately. For terms apply as above. Also to be disposed of on very moderate terms, part of the library of the late Mr. K. Keppel, consisting of from three to four hundred volumes of valuable Books written by the most respectable authors on their respective subjects—these are to be seen at the house of the said Mr. Turner, and to whom application for them must be made. feb. 14 sawtf
FOR SALE, A SMALL Farm of Fifty-four acres, within five miles and a half of Philadelphia and one mile from Frankford on the river road, fourteen acres of wood-land, five acres of good meadow, the residue thirty-five acres, excellent arable land and high will make the best of meadow. On the premises are a decent two story Brick House and Brick Kitchen a good garden & orchard with a variety of fruit trees and a well of good water. For terms apply to Thomas Benger, near Bristol Duke's County, or William Wain, No. 144, South Second Street, Philadelphia. A Lot of eight or nine acres, Of very good land in good order or clover feed with or without a large frame Barn as good as new, enquire as above. feb 14 sawtf
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 Crowder Steel. Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nets, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 15. sawtf
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of the late JAMES WILSON, Esq. are desired to present their accounts, properly authenticated, to either of the subscribers. The creditors whose debts are secured by mortgage, are particularly requested to present their accounts, as soon as convenient, in order to enable the subscribers to make a statement of the situation of the property. A meeting of the creditors is requested on Monday the 11th of March, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern. Bird Wilson William Nickols } Administrators. John Adlum feb 4 cody rmar
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market Street Philadelphia dec. 4. 1798 sawtf
FOR SALE, A Small Plantation, Of about 216 acres, whereof 24 acres are under Clover of one and two years, including an orchard of ten acres; 26 acres of excellent bottom and upland watered meadow, and about 25 acres of wood land. The remainder is now under the plough, to acres of which are in the best order to receive grass feed next spring. It is situated in the Manor of Moreland, Montgomery county, and distant 14 miles from Philadelphia. The improvements are a Stone Dwelling-House, Kitchen and pump; a Stone Spring-House and Wasp-House; a Stone Tennant's House; a large Stone Barn and many other useful out building, and a good Garden fenced round with boards. For further particulars apply to P. THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-Street. B. BONSALL, Dock-Street, or J. LAUMOY, on the Premises. feb 4 sawtf
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf.—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-Street. feb 11 sawtf
Hemp & Iron. The Cargo of the Brig FANNY, J. Bruzenberg, master, from St. Petersburg, consisting of 89 Bales Hemp, 1634 Bars Iron 11 Bales Ravens Duck 3 Ditto Russia Sheeting FOR SALE BY Pratt & Kintzing, No. 95, North Water-Street. WHO HAVE ALSO FOR SALE. 200 Bales Ticklenburghs and Oznabrigs, 100 Ditto Hessian and Rolls, Creas, Britannias, Paterbernes, Bielefeld Linnen, Checks and Stripes, Brown Holland, Bunting, Sail Twine, Turkey Yarn, Hair Ribbon, Tapes, Bed Ticks, Hog's Bristles, Port Wine, Claret, Salt, Roll Brimstone, German Steel, Slates, Yellow Ochre, Window Glass, Pearl-Barley, &c. &c. feb 7 sawtf
Building and Garden Lots, CONTIGUOUS to, and at a small distance from the City, to be sold at the coffee house in Second Street, on Wednesday the 20th of March, at 6 o'clock in the evening, containing from about 1 1/4 of an acre to about 4 acres each. The small lots fronting on Vine and Callowhill Streets, on the west side of Schuylkill Second Street, and the large lots containing whole or half or quarter squares, some of them bounded on the west by Schuylkill and the upper ferry road including some fine quarry lots on Schuylkill; the whole containing about 140 acres, and formerly known by the name of Springbury; bounded on the north by Francis Street, extending from the Ridge road to Schuylkill, crossing the canal, on which several of the lots will give fronts. The situation of many of the large lots is on high ground, commanding beautiful views of the Schuylkill, supposed to be sufficiently detached to escape any unfortunate disorder which may be prevalent in the city. The terms will be made known at the time of the sale. N. B. Maps of the lots are fixed up at the middle and upper ferries on Schuylkill; at Seybert's Tavern, in Second Street, Northern Liberties; at Ogden's tavern in Chestnut Street, and at the coffee house. The convenience of stone for one of the premises will prove very advantageous to purchasers. CONNELLY & Co. and rs.
English wrought Nails. Imported in the Ships Molly and Diana, from Liverpool. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, 14d, and 16d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 16d, fine drawn shars—also 2, 3, 4, and 6 clouts—sprigs—rucks—supper nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-Street.
THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give
NOTICE, THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y. 2d mo. 12. N. B. Ten dollars to be paid on each share at the time of Subscribing. 30 dollars at the expiration of From the time two months } of 30 ditto, ditto, 4 months } subscribing 30 ditto, ditto, 6 months }
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Caronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 21 lbs. each. Round, double-headed, and canister shot Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes. Boarding Pikes. Common cutlasses. Gunner's stores of all kinds. Tin-plates No 1—1 1/2—3—5—boxes. Patent shot in casks of 7 cwt. each. London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th Street. October 29. sawtf
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, 15 pipes Old Madeira Wine, 1 pair of 9 pound Cannon 5 packages of Gun Guacum 2 bales of St. Domingo Cotton 100 boxes of Wax Candles, of 24 lbs each. Willing & Francis. Penn-Street, } February 19. sawtf
For Sale by, PETER BLIGHT, At his Store—South-Street wharf, A quantity of Jamaica Rum, do Brandy. 8th proof. Red Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks. Madeira, in pipes fit for use, Catalonia White Wine in pipes, Hazelnuts in facks. Castile Soap Old Arrack—in casks and cases of 3 dozen each. feb. 19. sawtf
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscribers, living in Somerset county, State of Maryland, on the 26th of December last, two Negro Men; George and Randal.—George is about six feet high, twenty-two years of age, and of a yellow complexion—had on when he went away a dark cloth coat, kersey breeches and white yarn stockings; he is a pretty good player on the fiddle.—Randal is about five feet two inches high, twenty years of age, and of a yellow complexion, has a loud hoarse voice, and is a good deal bow-legged; he pretends to be something of a cobbler.—had on when he went away a fustian coat, home-made kersey breeches and white yarn stockings.—There is no doubt, but they will change their clothes as well as their names—they having been taken up on the 29th of December last at Duck-creek, in the State of Delaware, and committed by John Cole, Esq. (by the names of Stephen and Charles) to the care of John M'Whirts and Thomas Karker, from whom they made their escape.—Whoever apprehends the above negroes, and has them secured in jail, so that the subscribers may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or fifty dollars for either. John Nelson, William Bowne. Salisbury, Somerset county } Maryland, February 15. 1799. sawtf
George-Town, Potomac. I WILL sell one Two Story Brick House and Lot on High-Street—One Two Story new Frame House on the same Street—One Two Story Family House in a beautiful situation for a private family; his lot will admit of improvement, being 75 feet front by 150 feet back.—For further particulars enquire of THOMAS T. SPROGELL. George-Town. feb. 25. sawtf
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, ON HIGH-STREET. A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th Streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-Street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market Street, 20 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and forest trees growing thereon. Each lot has the privilege of a passage into Eighth-Street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESTNUT STREET. A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley.
In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King Street, containing in front on the same 101 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the fourth part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. jan 11 sawtf
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situated on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND upwards of 500 of which are in wood. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious breeding floor under cover, a granary, two Overter'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 mostly a rich loam.—The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, 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
FOR SALE, 50,000 Acres of LAND, LYING in the county of Ruskell, state of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Guest, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 25 from the town of Abington, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 10, 5 and 1500 acres each, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchasers, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in possession. The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the rights, to which the patents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to Petersburg, Feb. 11. F. & A. TUBEUF. sawtf
Wharf and Stores, For Sale. THAT valuable Estate about 71 feet 3 inches on Water Street, bounded on the north by Schuylkill Street, and extending into the river Delaware, on which are erected very extensive stores and wharf in good repair—plenty of water for the largest ships to lay at the wharf—in every respect a capital situation for any business requiring extensive ware-houses and the convenience of the wharf, or for any person wishing to invest money in real estate, that will produce a handsome income. Also, sundry valuable Ground Rents, well secured in the city, and of such amounts as to be an object to any person desirous of investing money in that way. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, JOHN WARDER, no. 208, north Front Street. 2nd Month, 7th, 1799. sawtf
FOR SALE, Eighteen Acres and twenty-six Perches of LAND, In a fine healthy situation, with a small stone house upon it, some meadow and woodland, a run of water, and a good spring; situated in the Manor of Moreland, Montgomery County, on the Southampton and Wright's Town road, 14 miles from Philadelphia, adjoining the lands of W. Deane, Esq. W. Roberts, and J. Laumoy. Apply to J. LAUMOY. * * * Possession will be given on the first of April. february 19th, 1799 sawtf
To be Let, A genteel, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, IN SPRUCE STREET, (no. 64) THIS house has been newly papered and painted, and was not occupied during last fever. feb. 12. dge af. co tf
PROPOSALS, BY THE Insurance Company of North America. FOR INSURANCE against FIRE, on Dwelling-Houses, Ware-Houses, and other Buildings (and on Goods contained in such Buildings) distant from Philadelphia, in the United States. I. Common Insurances, on hazards of the first class, will be undertaken at a premium of about half per cent. per annum. For extra hazardous risks a larger premium will be required, which will vary according to circumstances, seldom exceeding one per cent. per annum; but in some instances, where the property insured is not only in itself extra hazardous, but rendered still more so by the vicinity of extra hazardous buildings and occupations, the premium demanded will be raised according to circumstances. Houses and Ware-Houses, the walls and partitions of which are wholly of stone or brick, well constructed, so as to be guarded as well as may be against fires from within, and free from extra hazardous buildings and occupations in their neighborhood, will be deemed hazardous of the first class, and may be insured to their full value. Also Goods and Merchandise, not of an extra hazardous kind, in cases, bales, or packages, deposited in such buildings, to an amount not exceeding 4000 dollars; but if more than this sum is required to be insured in one tenement, an additional premium will be required, in proportion to circumstances. II. Insurances will also be made on buildings and goods extra hazardous, at premiums proportioned to the risk. But it is not easy to arrange these under particular heads or classes, so as to describe each with the necessary accuracy. Each case must therefore be decided upon according to the circumstances attending it; and these circumstances will, in general, appear from the description accompanying the application. Buildings partly constructed of brick or stone, are preferable to those wholly wooden. And in both cases, the file of building, how they are occupied, how they are situated, the neighboring buildings, and how occupied, are considerations to be taken into view. And with respect to goods, their tendency, whether from their nature, or from the manner in which they are exposed, either to commence or to increase an accidental fire, and their liability in such state to receive damage by wet, or by sudden and hasty removal, or to be frozen in time of confusion and hurry, are all circumstances of weight; and the premiums must be proportioned accordingly. III. The following condition are to be understood by the parties. 1st. The Insurance is not binding till the stipulated premium be paid; but it shall be deemed effected from the time of such payment and acceptance thereof, whether the policy be immediately signed or not. 2d. Insurances may be renewed at the expiration of the term of the policy, without further expenses than the payment of the premium of the renewed term, the circumstances continuing the same as they were understood by the Insurers at the time the former insurance was made; but the payment of the premium is essential to such renewal; and if the party insured suffers any time to elapse after the expiration of the former insurance, before he pays a premium for the renewal, he is not insured during such time; nor can the insurance be renewed on the former policy but by computing the commencement of the renewal from the expiration of the former insurance. The subject of insurance may nevertheless be open to treaty for a new insurance. 3d. If any other insurance be made on the same property; it must be made known at the time of application, otherwise the policy made on such application will be void. 4th. Goods held in trust, or on consignment, may be insured as such in a separate policy; but they are not to be considered as insured otherwise. 5th. This company will not be liable or accountable for any loss or damage occasioned by any foreign invasion, or by any military or usurped force, or by reason of any civil commotion; or occasioned by gunpowder, aquafortis or other thing of that kind kept in the building, or amongst the property insured. 6th. Bills of Exchange, Bonds and other Securities, Title Deeds, Money, Bank and other promissory Notes, are not included in any insurance; nor are paintings, medals, jewels, gems, antique curiosities, or mowers exceeding the value of twenty-five dollars each, to be considered as insured unless particularly mentioned and by special agreement. 7th. No insurance will be made for a shorter term than one year, nor for a longer term than seven years. Persons choosing to insure for seven years shall be allowed one year's premium by way of discount; One third of a year's premium shall be abated in like manner on an insurance for three years. 8th. Losses sustained by fire on property insured, shall be paid in thirty days after due proof and liquidation thereof, without deduction. A description of the property to be insured will be expected with each application, to be made by a master carpenter and signed by him, as well as by the owner of the building or applicant for insurance, and attested before a Notary or principal Magistrate, who will certify his knowledge of the parties and their credibility. With respect to Houses and other Buildings. 1st. The site and position; describing the street or road on or near which the building stands; its contiguity to water, and other circumstances relative to the extinguishment of fire in case of accident; and particularly whether any and what fire companies are established, and engines provided, in the place or neighbourhood. 2d. The materials of which it is built, whether of brick, stone or wood, and what part of each, as well as to the outside walls as inside or partition walls, and their respective height and thickness; the style of the roof and of what materials; how secured by battlements or party walls; what kind of access to the top of the house and to the chimneys; whether any and what electric rods; the number and kind of fire places; and the kind of deposit for ashes. 3d. The dimensions of the building and how divided, and the style in which it is finished so as to enable indifferent persons to judge in what manner it is to be repaired or rebuilt in case of injury; the age and condition of the building, and how occupied, whether merely as a dwelling house, or for any other purpose, and for what purpose; also an estimate of the value of the house or building independent of the ground. 4th. The situation with respect to other buildings or back buildings, whether adjoining or not, comprehending at least one hundred feet each way: what kind of buildings are within that distance, how built, of what materials, and how occupied or improved, whether as dwellings for private families or otherwise: whether any and what trade or manufacture is carried on, and particularly whether there be any extra hazardous articles used, or usually deposited in the house, or within the distance aforesaid, and of what kind. Respecting goods in Houses, Warehouses, &c. 1. A general description of the building in which they are kept will be expected, similar in all respects, as to the danger from fire, with that required for Insurance on the buildings themselves. 2. A description of the kinds and nature of the goods, whether in cases or other packages, or opened; and whether displayed in whole pieces or in the usual form for retailing. And if the goods vary materially in kind, a general
estimate of the value of each kind proposed to be insured; but in the last particular minutiae of description is not expected. 3. Articles of the following kinds are deemed extra-hazardous, though in various degrees, in whatever building they may be placed, viz. pitch, tar, turpentine, rosin, wax, tallow, oil, inflammable spirits, sulphur, hemp, flax, cotton, dry goods of an inflammable kind, opened—Glass, china ware or porcelain, especially unpacked: Looking-glasses, jewelry; and all other articles more than commonly inflammable, or more than commonly liable to injury by sudden removal or by moisture, or particularly by obnoxious to theft on an alarm of fire. Letters post-paid, directed to the Secretary of the Board of Directors, will be duly attended to. An order for Insurance accompanied by the means of paying the premium, will be immediately executed on the premium being paid. If the application contain an enquiry only, it will be answered. By order of the Board, Ebenezer Hazard, sec'y. Office of the Insurance Company of North America; Philad. Feb. 1, 1798.
TO THE Promoters of Literature. THE managers of the Beula Seminary, impelled by motives of pure morality, having resolved to dispose of the following property by way of LOTTERY, in order to assist them in erecting a convenient building for the accommodation of one hundred students, and the necessary professors in the different departments of science—do offer for sale three hundred and fifty lots in BEULA, each fifty-eight feet by one hundred and twenty-five, at twenty dollars per ticket, each ticket entitled to a lot to be determined by ballot; ten dollars to be paid on receipt of the ticket, and the remaining ten on the delivery of the deed. The ballot to take place before impartial men, as soon as the whole number of tickets are sold. The managers, anticipating the difficulty of obtaining cash for the whole, have resolved to receive an equivalent, for some of the lots in select books; philosophical apparatus, or in produce and materials for building, delivered on the spot. It may be observed, that the value of prizes in this lottery will be more than double the amount of all the tickets; for 350 lots, would at their average estimation, produce at least 15,750 dollars; whilst, according to the present proposals, the sum obtained for them will be only 7,000 dollars. Tickets may be had during this winter, of Morgan J. Rees, president of the board of managers, no. 177, South Second-Street, Philadelphia; who will receive proposals and plans for the erection of the building. It is intended to be of brick or stone; its situation on the summit of a gradual rising eminence, commanding an extensive prospect of the surrounding country; an observatory to be on its top. Land and out lots in the vicinity of the Town may be had on moderate terms by applying as above. Mechanics and laborers, of good morals will meet with encouragement. jan. 19. sawtf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. JUNE 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of interest, is suspended until the twentieth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. june 28 sawtf
Patent Ploughs, TO be sold for cash by Joseph Salter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury—and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-Street. Who has for Sale; Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan Esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 sawtf
THE PARTNERSHIP OF John & James Poultney, BEING dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement. JOHN POULTNEY, JAMES POULTNEY, wkhrt 18 mo 30
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