Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-01-18 00:00:00

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JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE, Coffees, Mamoodies, Tassies, Striped Doreas, Tangibs, Patna and Santipoor Hankerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg, October 25.
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, For Europe or the West Indies, THE SHIP PACIFIC, PERKINS SALTER, Master. She is a staunch good Ship, well fitted, burthen about 3000 barrels, and ready to receive a cargo on board.
For terms apply to WHARTON and LEWIS, No. 115 South Front street, who HAVE FOR SALE, A parcel of Havana Molasses, Old Madeira Wine, Ground Ginger, Burlington Pork, &c. &c. November 21.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AND SOLD By R. AITKEN, No. 22 Market Street, AND By W. YOUNG, corner of Chestnut and Second Streets, Thermometrical Navigation, Being a Series of Experiments and Observations, tending to prove, that by ascertaining the relative heat of the sea water, from time to time, The passage of a ship thro' the Gulp Stream, and from deep water into soundings, May be discovered in time to avoid dangers; although (owing to tempestuous weather) it may be impossible to heave the lead, or observe the heavenly bodies. Extracted from the American Philosophical Transactions, Vol. II. and III. WITH ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. "God helps them that help themselves." Poor Richard. January 2.
NEW LINE OF STAGES To New York, By the shortest and most pleasant road—passing through Frankford, Bullittown, Newtown, Pennington, Millstone, Boundbrook, Union Camp, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark. THE SWIFTSURE starts from the Green Tree, No. 50 North Fourth Street, at 8 o'clock every morning and arrives at New York early the next evening. From New York it starts at 9 o'clock every day (Sundays excepted) and arrives at Philadelphia, early the next evening. Fare for passengers 5 dollars, way passengers 6 cents per mile. Each passenger allowed 14lb of baggage. One hundred and fifty weight of baggage to pay the same as a passenger. All baggage to be at the risk of the owner, unless insured and receipted for by the clerks of the different offices. Rate of insurance one per cent. * * * Apply to JOHN MCALLA, No. 50 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, and to WILLIAM VANDERVOORT, No. 48 Courtland Street, N. E. corner of Greenwith Street, New York. January 3.
To the Holders of MILITARY LAND WARRANTS. THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at War, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnston, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the Subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous location the priority will admit. He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, class them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be registered at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next. For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3, Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2.
NOTICE. ALL persons having Demands against the Estate of SAMUEL EMLEN, late of this city, deceased, are desired to produce them for settlement; and those indebted thereto to make immediate payment to SAMUEL EMLEN, } Executors. THOMAS MORRIS, } Philadelphia, 1st mo. 13th, 1800. dzw
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of CAPTAIN KEERAN FITZPATRICK, mariner, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers; and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement to P. FERRALL, } Executors. THOMAS M'EUEN, } January 13, 1800. df
UNSEATED LANDS. THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WALKER, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Ebenezer Denny, } Commissioners. William Dunning, } James Robinson, } Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799. 3m.
TAKE NOTICE, THAT application is made to the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, which were lost in the brig Peggy, Captain Fluyer, on her passage from America to London. No. 2959 } For Eight Shares of Bank Stock 2962 } in favour of Samuel Ethridge. 2967 } WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 25, dzm.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front-street, Southwark. WHO HAS TO LET, A BRICK STABLE, Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. ALSO, For Sale or to Let, A NEW FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799. df.
TO BE EXCHANGED For a PLANTATION in New Jersey, A VERY VALUABLE Grift Mill and Plantation, SITUATE in Salem county, Upper Alloway's creek township, about six miles from the town of Salem, and about one mile and a half from a landing on Alloway's creek, where shallows constantly ply to Philadelphia. The Mill has two water wheels, (over-shot) two pair of stones, one of which are burr. The bolting and loising gear go by water, and attached to the Mill is a large Kiln for drying corn, built upon the most approved plan; the whole mill work and bolting cloths, &c. have lately been either made new or completely repaired. The plantation consists of one hundred and fifty acres of land. The buildings exclusive of the mill house and kiln, are a large dwelling house, a barn, stables, corncrib, &c. &c. * * * For particular information apply to RICHARD WISTAR, No. 119 Market Street. tuth&law December 21
A JOURNEYMAN PAPER MAKER, Who can work well at the Vat, Will meet with good encouragement by applying at No. 104 North Front Street. December 27 df.
GENTLEMAN ACCOMMODATIONS, For several Gentlemen, At No. 39, North Sixth Street. January 10. df.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Cobblebrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Gato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down in look, squints, and is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Naucken; (some money). It is expected he has shaped his course for Philadelphia or New York. * * * The above reward will be paid for securing him in any jail in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Coblebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799. (O18) d6m
MADEIRA WINE, Of an excellent Quality and good Age, TO BE SOLD, By the pipe, quarter cask or less quantity. No. 107 South Second Street. December 21 dzm
ENGRAVING, BY TRENCHARD & WESTON, IN THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES, VIZ: PORTRAIT and Landscape, Maps, Charts, Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, Types and Wood Cuts, Seal Cuttings, Jewellery and Silver work, &c. Every article in the above line will be executed with neatness and dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms by applying at the fourth west corner of Fourth and Spruce Streets. N. B.—Orders from abroad will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. January 10. taw4w.
BUILDING LOTS, TO BE LET ON GROUND RENT. SEVEN LOTS, UPON Seventh Street, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. These lots are in a neighborhood where large improvements are carrying on, and Property consequently much increasing in value. There is also a large quantity of building materials likely to be ready for sale near the spot in a short time, which circumstances render these Lots an object well worth attention. Also to let Three other Lots, upon Seventh Street, between Market and Arch Streets, and near the Mint of the United States. For further particulars please to apply to the Subscribers at their Office, No. 124, South Fourth, near Spruce Street. BONSALL & SHOEMAKER. January 10. codsw.
THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE LANDS Will be offered for sale, at the Merchants Coffee House in this city, between the hours of six and eight on the evening of SATURDAY the twenty-second of March next. In the County of GLYNN and State of GEORGIA—all patented in tracts of 1000 acres. 7,000 Acres at the confluence of Frederica and Turtle rivers, and head of St. Simon's sound, near the town of Brunswick. 282,000 Acres on the waters of the great and little Satilla rivers, and of Buffalo creek. 41,000 Near the above described tracts. 25,000 Near the above described tracts. 280,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla and Altamaha. 247,000 Acres on the same waters. 50,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla. 50,000 Acres on the waters of little Satilla and Altamaha rivers and Buffalo creek. 60,000 Near the above described tracts. In the State of VIRGINIA—all patented. 44,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on both sides of Green Briar river, subject to 3000 acres of prior surveys, included within the said 44,000 acres, but exclusive of that quantity. 41,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of the Cow Pasture river and on both sides of the Waggan Road leading from the Warm Springs to Staunton, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. 41,000 Acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan river, subject as aforesaid to 4583 acres prior surveys. 30,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of Cold Pasture river, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys. In PENNSYLVANIA. 60,000 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 46,800 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned. 40,400 Acres in Bedford county, surveyed and ready to be returned. * * * For the greater part of the purchase money a liberal credit will be allowed the purchasers, giving unquestionable security. Persons wishing particular information will please to apply at No. 41 Arch Street, where the patents and drafts, and also certificates of the quality of the Georgia and Virginia Lands are deposited. THOMAS FITZSIMONS, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, JEREMIAH PARKER. Philadelphia, Jan. 7. 2awt3
Twenty Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 22 years old, the property of Robert Coleman, Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, wore white in them than common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a sailors jacket and pantaloons printed fancy cord, a fawn-down striped under-jacket; a rousm hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one muslin handkerchief, sprigged; two ditto striped border; a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton Stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring states shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if brought home. JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5.
Three Cents Reward. RAN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant Girl, named Elizabeth Howickel, had on and took with her three different changes of garments and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B., She had 2 years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6 3awtf
THE STOCKHOLDERS Of the Lehigh Coal Mine Company, are hereby notified, that an Election for one President, eight Managers and one Treasurer, for the ensuing year, will be held at the house of Mr. Cammeron, sign of the Golden Swan, in Third Street, on Monday, the 20th of January next, at 6 o'clock in the evening. ISAAC WAMPOLE, Sec'y. Dec. 31. 1awtf.
Drawing School. MR. BECK having been solicited by many of his friends to engage in a Drawing School, takes the liberty of informing them and the public that he intends opening one at his house in Fifth Street, opposite the State house yard, on Monday the 4th of November, on the following terms: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Ladies from three till five, per quarter. 9 Dols. Gentlemen, from half past 5 till half past 7, 9 Private Lessons, at home for one hour, 1 From home two hours, 3 PERSPECTIVE. The essential ground work of all kinds of drawing, taught by a much more simple and short method than hitherto practised. WANTED. A person to do house work; also a boy to attend the family and take care of a horse. November 27. 3tawtf
LANCASTER STAGES. THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, sober and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia. Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30. 2t—$
Huntingdon County Taxes. AS one of the Commissioners of Huntingdon county, I can make settlement with the holders of unseated Land, situated in said county, without increasing costs, by advertisement for sale—called upon within six days from this date at the house of General Procter in Arch Street, near Fifth Street. It is hoped the owners of such land who reside in the city, will endeavour to meet this arrangement and prevent a special advertisement as the law directs. JOHN CADWALLADER. January 13. dgt.
TO BE SOLD, Or Rented for a term of Years, A LARGE TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, With a Lot thereunto belonging, SITUATE in Duck Creek, Cross Roads in Kent County, State of Delaware, fronting on the Main Street; there are on the lower Floor, five Rooms and an Entry, with a number of well finished Rooms up Stairs, a Cellar under the whole Building, a Brick kitchen, a Pump of good Water, with a Stable, Carriage House and Sheds, the whole improvements are in good repair. The Seat is well calculated for either a Store or Tavern, the latter of which it has been occupied for a number of years with considerable success. The situation is dry and the Country around being very healthy and a place of considerable Trade, it will be well worth the attention of any person wishing to purchase or rent. * * * For further particulars apply to the Subscriber at the aforesaid place. JOHN CUMMINGS. January 8. taw3m
For Sale, or to Let, A two story Brick House, SITUATE on Duke Street, or Archy Lane, in the Northern Liberties, Having two rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a kitchen and wash house; all in excellent order and built of the best materials. For further information inquire at No. 39, Arch Street. Also, a HOUSE, No. 106, Fourth Second Street, to let—enquire as above. Dec. 30. 2aw.6w.
One Thousand Five Hundred DOLLARS WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the Post-OFFICE, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED. Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward. WILSON & SWANN. Frederickburg, (Vig.) Sept. 10.
All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above; and we will pay them.
Just received and for Sale, By Wm. Y. BIRCH, Stationer, No. 17, South Second Street, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE MEDICINES. Infallible Ague and Fever Drops. A long eulogium on the virtues of this medicine is unnecessary, as the money will be returned if patient is not relieved—it never having failed in many thousand cases; not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than a bottle, and numbers not half a bottle. Hahn's Anti-bilious Pills. DR. HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE German Corn Plaister. An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them root and branch, without giving pain. The Genuine Persian Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing cutaneous blemishes of the face and skin of every kind, particularly, freckles, pimples, its after small pox, inflammatory redness, tarts, tetter, ring worms, sun burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health—yet its effects are speedily and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and smooth, improving the complexion and restoring the bloom of youth; never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so. Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Warrented an infallible and immediate cure, at once using; being the most speedy, effectual and pleasant remedy ever offered to the public, and for the satisfaction of the timorous, the proprietor maketh oath, that this ointment does not contain a single particle of mercury or any other pernicious ingredient in its composition, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women and on infants newly born.
Patent Indian Vegetable Specific, For the cure of Venereal Complaints of every description. An extensive trial of near four years, has proved the vegetable specific to be effectual in expelling the venereal virus, however deeply rooted in the constitution, and has restored health to many who have been brought to the verge of the grave by the improper administration of mercury. Within this period upwards of eight thousand patients have experienced its salutary effects. With the medicine is given a description of the symptoms which obtain in every stage of the disease, with copious directions for their treatment, so as to accomplish a perfect cure in the shortest time and with the least inconvenience possible. HAMILTON'S Worm destroying Lozenges, Which have, within nine months past, relieved upwards of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND PERSONS of all ages in various complaints arising from worms and from foulness or obstructions in the Stomach and bowels. This medicine bears no analogy whatever to others of similar title so commonly complained of, as operating with a degree of violence, sufficient, not only to kill worms, but sometimes to endanger the patient's life; on the contrary, a peculiar excellence of this remedy is, its being suited to every age and constitution, contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation, that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders. * * * At the place of sale may be seen many remarkable cures, the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application—not being performed in Europe, nobody knows where—bur at home. Perf. as wishing to procure any of the above medicines genuine, must apply ONLY as above—and likewise observe, that the signature of Lee & Co. (who are appointed the general agents for the United States) is pasted on the outside of each, without which they cannot be genuine. At the above place may be likewise had, GOWLAND'S LOTION. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS, ANDERSON'S PILLS, &c. &c. Wholesale purchasers allowed a liberal profit by application to Lee & Co. Market Street, Baltimore; who will punctually execute all orders. January 15. 2awtf
BOONETON IRON WORKS. TO BE SOLD, OR LEASED FOR ONE YEAR—THAT Valuable Estate, KNOWN by the name of the Booneton Iron Works, situate in the county of Morris in the State of New Jersey, consisting of a Forge with four fires, a Rolling and Slitting Mill, a Grift mill with two Run of stones, and Saw mill, all in good order and now in use, together with an excellent, large, and convenient house, with out-houses of every kind; among which are an Ice house, and stone milk house, with a remarkable fine Spring in it, a large Garden, and an excellent collection of Fruit, a large Orchard, and 2500 acres of wood, pasture and arable land, and a great number of stores and workmen's houses. Immediate possession will be given of houses and stores sufficient for providing flock the present winter, and possession of the whole in the spring. For terms enquire of David B. Ogden at New-Ark, Mr. Peter Mackie in New-York, Mr. David Ford in Morris Town, or messrs. Jacob and Richard Fatch on the premises. January 11.

Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, October 25.
Some of our public papers speak of a new negotiation with Russia, for 20,000 additional auxiliary troops, who in conjunction with the former, are to be sent upon an expedition against Fancee, accompanied by a French prince.
ITALY, October 20.
Admiral Nelson has embarked 1000 men for a secret expedition; and it is said he himself will sail with his fleet to the Genoese coast.
PARIS, October 25.
Bonaparte's baggage waggons, on their way from Frejus, were attacked and robbed of considerable treasure, by 22 armed robbers, who also bore off many important papers.
Berthier, it is said, is appointed minister of war, and Monge minister of the interior.
A ship with 250 French soldiers and 20 officers, belonging to the garrison of Corfu, have been taken by an Algerine corsair, and liberated again.
In Bordeaux and other ports, an embargo has been laid on account of the projected sailing of the Brest combined fleet.
The intelligence from Lyons, that fifty sail of shipping has appeared off Frejus with the remains of the French Egyptian army, is false, as general Bonaparte has concluded a treaty with the Porte relative to the evacuation of Egypt.
LINDAU, October 25.
The united armies of field Marshal Suwarow and gen. Korsakow, are principally still in our neighbourhood; only several regiments have moved by way of Bregenz towards Rheineck. The Russian headquarters are still here. Provisions in this city and whole neighbourhood are daily becoming scarcer and dearer.
The report of Coire being in possession of the French is unfounded. The army of the archduke is secretly stationed in the vicinity of Schaffhausen, without interruption.
VIENNA, October 26.
The exchange of couriers within this fortnight, between Petersburg and Vienna, has been more frequent than ever. It is said that the object is an extraordinary reinforcement of Russian auxiliaries. Besides the Russians already on their march, the court of Petersburg has determined to send 150,000 men against France, a great part of whom are to commence their march in January next.
Of a corps of 60,000 men heretofore spoken of, 24,000 have already arrived in Galicia.
The states of Hungary have again determined to send further reinforcements into the field, if necessary.
The Hungarian nobleman Suetica, alone, at his own expence, furnishes 100 rifle-men.
Today's Cour Gazette contains a report of Gen. Melas, from Marozzo, of the 14th inst. respecting the events near Cuneo. The enemy had the important village Bannette in possession. Gen. Mitrowsky drove him out of it on the 13th, and maintained his position, altho' the enemy made two attempts to dislodge him. The enemy's total loss is 1000 men—killed, 116 wounded, and 44 missing. A whole battalion of the enemy, consisting of 500 men, was cut off, and 450 men, besides 16 officers, were taken prisoners.
HANAU, October 29.
Report says, general Massena has crossed the Rhine in the Grisons, and is making progress but no date is mentioned.
Frequent skirmishes take place before Philippsburg. The French stormed the out-works of that city three times on the 21st, but were every time repulsed.
At Frankfort, five Jewish houses have stopped payment, and several others followed at Aachen, &c.
The Russian troops on the frontiers of South Prussia, are assembling at Riga, according to the public journals, for a new expedition.
Just Published, and for Sale By JOHN MORGAN, No. 3 Front St. AND BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68 High St. THE UNITED STATES COURT CALENDAR, AND GENTLEMAN'S Complete Pocket Companion, For the Year of our Lord 1800.
CONTAINING Every thing useful in other works of the kind. Besides a great variety of articles (Combining utility with entertainment), Not to be found in any publication whatsoever. Amongst these are, Complete and authentic lists of the ARMY and NAVY. (Carefully revised at the respective Offices!) ALSO, correct statements of the NATIONAL DEBT, and of the ANNUAL RECEIPTS & EXPENDITURES of the United States.
N. B. The CALENDAR, notwithstanding the vast variety of its contents, is very small in bulk. It is bound in red morocco, in the neatest manner, and may be carried very conveniently in the waistcoat pocket. December 31. eoz3w
THE SUBSCRIBER Having explored the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain,
PROPOSES to issue Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 4000 acres can be registered or located, will receive any number of warrants less than that amount, and class the n with others so as to make up the quantity required.
The subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and show any section in which he may be employed.
55 Letters or warrants addressed to Alexander Addison, Esq. Pittsburg, until the 1st day of January next, or to the subscriber at Washington, Pennsylvania, any time previous to the 17th December, and from that day until 17th day of February next, at the Post Office, Philadelphia, will be attended to.
Wm. M'CLUNEY. January 16. eoz3w
TO THE PUBLIC.
THE time being fixed on, when the MILITARY LAND (commonly called Knox's) WARRANTS, granted to the United States' army, are to be registered and located, the subscribers have explored that tract of land on which those warrants are to be laid; with a view, and for the purpose of offering their services as locators.
We take the liberty of suggesting, "that we are at least as well acquainted with the situation, quality of the soil, &c. of the different townships in the aforesaid tract, as any other person;" this will, perhaps, appear more clearly, by observing, that WILLIAM C. SCHENCK assisted in running the Indian boundary line; at which time he considerably traversed that tract: he also assisted in surveying and laying it off into townships, and at other times ranged over it, to gain information. But to obtain a more complete and accurate knowledge, we have lately spent between two and three months, with several assistants, in particularly examining the different townships and quarter townships; by which means we have acquired an accurate knowledge of the whole district.—We now offer our services to the public, as Locators, with assurances that we will locate every persons warrants intrusted to us to the best advantage, agreeably to their rights of location, which is to be determined according to law. For our services we demand the one equal tenth part, either in lands or warrants, when we locate a full tract, of four thousand acres or more, for one person or firm; the land to be taken in a square, at a corner of the tract; which corner is to be equitably determined before the time of location.—The one equal sixth part, in cash or warrants, when we connect and locate any amount less than four thousand acres. We will be in Philadelphia from December next, until after the time of location, to transact this business. Any person wishing to satisfy himself farther, will please to call on us, by letter, (postage paid) or otherwise; when due attention will be paid, and such vouchers may be seen as we have to offer, which we hope will be satisfactory.
MARTIN BAUM, WILLIAM C. SCHENCK. Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 1799. eoz3w
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT:
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the eleventh day of January, in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America, COLLINSON READ and GEORGE DAVIS, of the said District, have deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof they claim as Proprietors, in the words following to wit:
"TEN BLANK DECLARATIONS,"
Elegantly engraved on Copper plate, viz. 1. Debt on Bond 6. Quantum Meruit 2. — by Affignee 7. — Valescent 3. — on single bill 8. On Promissory note 4. — on penal bill 9. Same by Indorsee 5. Indebitatus Ac- 10. Trespasse and E- count 6. sumpt For the use of the Professors of the Law,
DRAWN BY COLLINSON READ." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned."
(L. S.) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania.
The above declarations combining the semblance of fine writing with utility, and tested and approved by some of the first and most distinguished Law Characters in the state, are now published, and for sale at
GEORGE DAVIS'S LAW-BOOK STORE, No. 319, HIGH-STREET.
Where always may be had, every book wanted in that line. January 14. ruth2m.
IN CUSTODY
In Middlesex Gaol, the following Negro men, to wit:
A DAM HILL, says he belongs to William Me. Mutrea, of Philadelphia, 21 years old. Henry Hall, about 6 feet high, supposed to be a man or waiter, and from his gaitedman's coachman from Maryland or Virginia.—Isaac Harmon, 5 feet, 6 or 7 inches high, very black, about 20 years old, says he lived at the Head of Elk, state of Delaware.
The owners of the above Negroes are requested to pay charges and take them away, before the 28th of January ensuing, or they shall on that day be sold to defray expenses and gavel fees at the city of New-Brunswick, and State of New-Jersey.
PETER KEENON. December 31—9J. d10.
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95 N. Water Street, HAVE ON HAND, [January the 1st, 1800.]
The following GOODS, entitled to Draw-back, which they offer for sale at moderate Prices and liberal Credit
150 boxes and bales Ticklenburghs, Hempen Linens and Oznabrigs, 50 boxes Farterbones or white Rolls, 25 ditto Bilsfield Linen, 11 ditto Creas and Creas a la Morlaix, 2 ditto Britanias, Brown Rolls, Ditto Hefians, Pish Rolls, Bed Ticks, Scampis, Arabias, Empty Bags, Oil Cloths, Shoes and Slippers, Sisal and Upper Leather, Quills and Sealing Wax, A package Gold and Silver Watches, 8 cakes Hoes, 20 cakes Nails assorted, from 3 to 20, 16 cakes Ironmongery, assorted, 13 pipes old Port Wine, 25 boxes Tumblers, assorted, 200 boxes best Hamburg Window Glass, 8 by 10, &c. &c. 1 chest assorted Looking Glasses, Several large elegant Ditto, 50 kegs pearl Barley, A few tons Roll Brimstone, 20 kegs Yellow Ochre, A few barrels Naval Stores, 1500 empty Demijohns, 6 hogsheads Coffee Mills, 10 hds. Hoes Bristles, first and second quality, 6 tons Russian Hemp, Holland Steel, 2 hds. Dutch Glue, Toys, Lantilles, Slates and Pencils, Tapes, Blocking Twine, Stone Pickling Pots, &c. &c.
City Commissioner's Office.
January 1, 1800.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the following arrangements are made by the Board for the more effectual cleansing of the City —
District No. 1. Nicholas Hicks, from the north side of Vine, to the south side of Mulberry street. 2. Hugh Roberts from the south side of Mulberry, to the south side of Chestnut street. 3. Joseph Claypoole, from the south side of Chestnut to the south side of Spruce street. 4. Isaac Jones, from the north side of Spruce to the south side of Cedar street.
When any PUMPS are out of order to the southward of High street, apply to Thomas Dacey, in fifth near Cedar street, or Godfrey Gebler in Fourth between Chestnut and Walnut streets; and for the northern part of the city to Isaiah Dacey in Eighth between Sassafras and Vine streets; Nicholas Hicks in Fifth near Vine street, or to either of the City-Commissioners.
Meetings of the Commissioners on every Tuesday afternoon, at 10 o'clock, at the Old Court House. January 17. 32aw2w.
TO THE
Holder of Military Land Warrants.
ZACHARIAH BIGGS
AND
JOHN MATHEWS
OFFER their services to the holders of military land warrants, to make the location on the 17th of February next, agreeably to the advertisement of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, relative thereto. They will receive a fee quantity of warrants than for four thousand acres, and arrange them with others, so as to complete that number (which makes a location or quarter township) and have them registered.—They each surveyed a district of the military tract, and have since explored the interior parts of the townships and sections, and will be able to designate with precision, the preference in the choice of the several locations or quarter townships throughout the whole body of the military lands.—One tenth part of the land will be demanded for making the location, &c. to be taken by lot in such manner that their proportion of a section or quarter township will lie together. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, at No. 9, fourth Fifth street, two doors above the Secretary of State's office, where satisfactory general information relative to the army laws may be obtained.
JOHN MATHEWS. January 17. 32aw3w
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 31st day of January instant, at ten o'clock A.M. for the trial of an information filed by William Rawle, Esq. attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against 1. Galt, and 3. Hogsheads Spirits, distilled at a distillery within the city of Philadelphia, and removed from the same without being first branded or marked according to law—wherefore the same have been seized as forfeited. By order of court, D. CALDWELL, Clerk Dist. Court. January 18, 1800.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTEED
FROM the Marine Barracks on the night of the 14th inst.—JOHN OSBORN, born in the town of Bedford, West Chester county and state of New-York, aged 22 years, 9 months, 5 feet 8 and a quarter inches high, grey eyes (long headed light hair, ruddy complexion, pock marked, y trade a Shoemaker. Enlisted by Lieutenant Reynolds in Stephen's Town, near Albany the 25th of June last. Had on and took with him a short round blue cloth coat with a red cape, a blue mixed cloth coat and breeches, a long grey chocolate coloured great coat trimmed with black patches, one a middle size, the other small. He as a waiter, as he has acted in that capacity. Whoever apprehends said Defterter, and secures him to any of the Marine Headquarters, or delivers him to any of the Marine officers, or an officer of the army of the United States shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges. J. S. LEWIS, Adjutant Marine Corps. January 16.
DANCING. MR. FRANCIS OF THE NEW THEATRE,
RESPECTFULLY informs his Scholars and the public in general, that he will re-commence Teaching on TUESDAY the 24th instant, at the Assembly Room, South Fourth Street. Days of tuition, Tuesdays and Thursdays. TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance. For further Particulars apply to Mr. F. 70, north Eighth Street. December 21.
HENRY BENBRIDGE
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has commenced the business of a BROKER, at his Office No. 83 Dock-street, near the Bank of the United States, where he buys and sells on Commission all kinds of Public Securities, Stocks, Notes, &c. &c. and offers his services in any business in his line. Jan 12. diw2aw6w
MATTHEW M'CONNELL
Having opened an Office in Chesnut street, (A few doors above Fourth) At No. 141.
AND again commenced the business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession. November 19. d2w(D5 def)
A YOUNG MAN
ACQUAINTED with the West-India trade, wishes to be employed as a Supercargo. He will engage on moderate terms. Satisfactory recommendation will be produced. A line directed to A. B. left at the Printing Office will be immediately attended to. December 12.
Southern Mails.
THE Mails for all the Offices on the main line, between this Office and Petersburg, Virginia, will be closed here every day, (Sundays excepted) at half past 7 o'clock, A. M. And the Mails for the Post Towns on the main line, through North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia as far as Savannah, will be closed with the Southern Mails every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The winter Mails between this and Charleston are discontinued. Post Office, Philadelphia, } December 30, 1799, } December 30. df.
BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA,
December 31, 1799.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank
of Pennsylvania, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 31st day of January next, at ten o'clock.
And the Stockholders of the said Bank, are also notified, that an election of six green Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank on Monday the 3d day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extract from the seventh section of the Act of Incorporation.
"Article 2nd. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election may always be re-elected."
THE UNDERSIGNED,
HIS Swedish Majesty's Consul General, and authorized to transact the Consular Business, for his Majesty the King of Denmark in the United States of America, residing at Philadelphia,
Hereby gives public Notice,
That in obedience to recent instructions received from his government, it is the duty of all Masters of Swedish and Danish vessels, before their sailing from any port in the said States, to call upon him or the Vice Consul in order to be granted such Certificates for their Cargoes, which the exigency of the state of the Neutral Commerce and the indispensable necessity, and that any Master of vessels belonging to the respective nations, or navigating under the protection of their flags, in omitting to take such certificates, will personally stand responsible for the consequences.
RICHARD SODERSTROM. Philadelphia, 18th December, 1799.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT I have applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Northumberland, for the benefit of the Insolvent Act, and instant to hear me and my creditors at the Court House in Sunbury, where they may attend if they please.
JAMES TOWAR. To all my Creditors. Sunbury, January 4, 1800—16. 13c
THE BEST LIKENESS OF THE Celebrated WASHINGTON,
Which has ever been published, IS now offered for sale at Dickins's Book-Store, opposite Christ Church, at the moderate price of One Dollar. January 11.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
AT Dickins's Stationary & Book-Store, North Second Street, opposite Christ Church,
WASHINGTON'S ADDRESS
To the People of the United States, on retiring from Public Life, Super Royal, 8vo. (Price Two Dollars)
Ornamented with a capital Portrait by one of the first Artists.
NO exertion or expence have been spared to render this publication complete, and altho' all the materials and workmanship are entirely American, the paper, printing and engraving have been allowed by good judges to excel any thing ever attempted in the United States.
DICKINS'S Stationary and Book Store is removed from No. 41 Market street, to the house lately occupied by W. Cobbett, in Second street, opposite Christ Church; where country Store keepers and others may be constantly supplied with a complete and general assortment of every article in the book and Stationary line, on the most reasonable terms.
H. Maxwell's Printing Office
IS REMOVED
To a house adjoining the brick part of Dickins's Book Store, where PRINTING, in all its variety, is executed in a style of superior elegance. January 14. 11&1f
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED,
Price 62 1/2 cents, AND TO BE HAD OF
WILLIAM JO ES, No. 30 N. Fourth, near Market street.
A Work upon a plan which never before appeared in the United States, being a SE CIES of Directory, but different from the usual sort,
ENTITLED
THE NEW TRADE DIRECTORY
FOR PHILADELPHIA, AND 1800:
OR, a Complete List of all the occupations and trades (separately and alphabetically arranged) practiced in the City and Liberties with the names and residences of those who follow each of them respectively, also in alphabetical order: to which is added an Alphabetical List of all the Streets, Lanes and Alleys in the city and liberties.
If a MERCHANT or SHOP OWNER wishes for any reason to be acquainted with all the Shoemakers, Grocers, Inspectors, Gaugers, Measurers, Shipwrights, Ship carpenters, Ship Turners, Mast makers, Boat builders, Black makers, Sail makers, Riggers, Caulkers, Stewards, Markers, or any Tradesman, he needs only look to the Index for the TRADE, and he will be referred to the pages which contain all the names and residences of those who follow it.
If a HOUSE-KEEPER wants quickly to find a Baker, a Cake Baker, Sconefish, White Washer, Washer, China Mender, School-master or Mistress, Glazier, Paper Hanger, Painter, Cedar Cooper, Locksmith, Blacksmith, Bickleyer, Plasterer or Turner. He can also turn to the Index and be referred to the TRADE in question. In like manner can the LADIES find out the residences and names of all the Mantua makers, Bonnet makers, Stay makers, Dyers and Nurses, or a STRANGER the most convenient Boarding House, Hair Dresser, Hatter, Taylor, Trunk maker, &c.—Nor is the utility of the work confined to these alone; for any Tradesman may trace at once the names and residences of the Masters and Journeymen in his own line.
In short it is more or less Useful to almost every Class of Citizens:—And the Editor trusts that such an Expensive and laborious Undertaking will meet with suitable Encouragement. Jan. 8. 11(4D)df
United States, } Pennsylvania District. } II.
BY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas,
to me directed, issued out of the circuit court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, of the middle circuit, will be sold by public vendue at the city tavern, in Second street, in the city of Philadelphia on Monday the 17th day of March next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, all that certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being on the river or creek called Lackawaxen, in the county of Wayne, containing 8000 acres and upwards; on which are erected a messuage, stables and barn, with the appurtenances.—The names of the original warrantees of the said tract or parcel of land were as follows.
Mordecai Roberts, John Till, Stoppel Medera, George Warton, Zachariah Ferris, Benjamin Hancock, George Till, Edward Welsted, Thomas Wiggins, James Thompson, George Morion, Joseph Whitehead, George Stretton, Patrick Connolly, Fried Stretton, Thomas Griffy, John Oliphant, William Halbert.
Seized and taken in execution as the property of Robert Lettis Hooper, deceased.
JOHN HALL, Marshal. N. B. A reasonable credit will be given. Marshal's Office, } Philadelphia, Jan. 4. } eoz7M
* These two tracts do not contain the full quantity of the original warrants; part of them having been conveyed away.
Ten Dollars Reward.
DESERTEED from the Company of Captain MATTHEW HENRY, 10th Reg. U. S. Infantry, an enlisted soldier named MOSER WITNIN, born in Pennsylvania, by trade a shoemaker, thirty years of age, five feet eight and an half inches high, black eyes, black hair, fair complexion, has lost two of his foreteeth which is very perceptible when he talks. It is known that he now lurks in this city.
Whoever shall take up said deserter and lodge him in jail, or shall deliver him to the Subscriber at his quarters in Filbert between Ninth and Tenth street, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges.
BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun. Captain 10th Regiment Infantry. Jan. 7.

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 18.
POTTS GROVE, JANUARY 13.
Yesterday the inhabitants of this village and its vicinity, assembled to add their tribute of love and veneration for the great and good GENERAL WASHINGTON...
A detachment of Dragoons from captain Beitenman's troop.
Captain Robert's company of Infantry.
Captain Townsend's do. do.
Musick.
Captain McClellan's company of Infantry.
Captain Beitenman's troop of Dragoons dismounted.
Militia Officers.
General Nichols and suite.
Masonic Brethren of different Lodges.
Clergy.
Pall Bearers. David Potts, Willby Maybury, Wm. Potts, esq's.
Thomas Potts, Robert E. Hobart, Rob. May, esq's.
Forming the most numerous procession ever assembled in this town. The military marched with reversed arms, their drums muffled...
It would be injustice to the military and to the citizens not to observe that the greatest order prevailed during the whole of the ceremonies.
With the Hat and Sword, carried by four Serjeants.
From the VIRGINIA FEDERALIST.
Seventy odd members appeared and took their seats on the 1st day of the meeting of the Pennsylvania Legislature, and forming a quorum, proceeded to the choice of Speaker.
Out of this number, says our very correct and ever erring Examiner, Isaac Weaver, obtained 87. Some body else, 34. And Sir Nobody, (for the person voted for is not named) 2.
We submit the solution of this puzzle, to our good friends the Democrats generally; but if Republican logic shall ultimately cause our countrymen to believe, that DISJUNCTION will contribute to the interest of the Commonwealth, we shall not be surprised that Republican Arithmetic proves to them as clearly that 87 + 34 + 2 added together make 70.
FIRE BUCKETS.
The great inattention shown by a number of Citizens, by suffering their Fire Buckets to remain for days and sometimes for weeks in the streets and alleys, adjacent to where they have been used at fires, has induced the Mayor to direct the High Constable, at the expiration of four days from the time that a fire shall happen in the City, to have collected and removed to the City Hall, the Fire Buckets which he may find in the Streets after that period.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes entries for Six per Cent, Three per Cent, BANK-United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance comp. N.A. shares, Pennsylvania, shares, East-India Company of N.A. par, Land Warrants.
COMMUNICATIONS.
A Resolution was laid on the table of the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday last, by Mr. Macon, for the repeal of the second section of the act, called the Sedition Law.
[N. T. Gov.]
The refusal of Governor M'KEAN, to attend the Funeral Procession at Lancaster (Penn.) in memory of our illustrious WASHINGTON, is truly in character of that dark and four minded champion of disorganization.
[Ibid.]
LANCASTER, January 15.
Election of a State Treasurer.
Yesterday both Houses of the Pennsylvania Legislature proceeded to the choice of a State Treasurer for the term of one year, when the votes stood as follows:
FOR PETER BAYNTON.
Senators. Messrs. Woods, Barton, Carpenter, Chapman, Ewing, Gurney, Jones, Newlin, Potts, McClellan, Whelen, Pottelthwaite, Smith, King, and Johnson—15.
Members of the House of Representatives. Barclay, Blair, Brown, Buckley, Bull, Cobean, Campbell, Dunlop, Erwin, Fisher, Fox, Franklin, Frazier, Hara, Hall, Hannum, Hemphill, Herbach, Keys, Hopkins, Hunter, Keppele, Kirk, McNair, Royer, M'Pheron, Mifflin, Miller, Palmer, Preston, Sample, A. Scott, J. Scott, Stewart, Strickler, Stover, Taylor, Turner, Wynkoop—39.
FOR JACOB CARPENTER.
Senators. Messrs. Dale, Findlay, Hamilton, Kean, Lower, Mackay, Say, Stewart, and Mewhorter—9.
Members of the House of Representatives. Messrs. Weaver, Aler, Barner, Beale, Boileau, Conrad, Coelbach, Cunnigham, Davis, Eyre, Folmer, Frailey, Harris, Hartzel, Hoffetter, Ingels, Ley, Linnard, Logan, Lyle, M'Dowell, Mitchell, Painter, Penrose, Potts, Roberts, Rorer, Rugh, Shoemaker, Smith, Snyder, Udrey, Urrie, Van Horn, Whitehill, Wilson (Dunp.), Wilson (Northampton) and Wirt—38.
RECAPITULATION.
Table with 2 columns: Candidate, Votes. Peter Baynton: 15 Senators, 39 Members H. R. = 54. Jacob Carpenter: 9 Senators, 38 Members H. R. = 47.
CINCINNATI.
At a meeting of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati, held at the State House, in Philadelphia, on the 21st of December, 1799.
BRIGADIER GEN. MACPHERSON IN THE CHAIR.
The following Resolutions were moved by Major JACKSON, and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That, in veneration of the exalted virtues, patriotism, and public services of our late most excellent, beloved, and ever to be lamented President, General, George Washington, and as a tribute of the deepest sorrow, and most affectionate attachment to his endeared and illustrious memory, the Members of this Society will wear mourning, connected with the Badge of the Society, during six months.
Resolved, That a strip of black Ribband passing along the centre of the Ribband of the Order, be added on this occasion.
The following resolutions were moved by Gen. Macpherson and unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That Major Jackson be requested to prepare and pronounce an Eulogium on the character of General Washington, embracing a summary review of his Civil and Military services; and that the same be delivered before this Society on Saturday the 22d day of February next, at one o'clock, P. M. at such place as the Standing Committee to whom the arrangements of the day are referred, shall determine.
Resolved, That the President of the United States and his family—the Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Members of both Houses of Congress, the Heads of Departments, the Judiciary, and such other officers of the General and State Governments as may then be in Philadelphia, be respectfully invited to honor the Society with their presence on the occasion. December 21.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17.
Mr. Otis called for the order of the day on the bill to suspend in part an act entitled "An act to augment the army of the United States, and for other purposes," and the House having resolved itself into a committee of the whole on that subject—Mr. Morris in the chair.
Mr. Randolph said, he wished the bill might be referred back to the committee who reported it, for the purpose of introducing an amendment, to consolidate the men already enlisted into as many regiments as they would make, and thereby discharge the supernumerary officers and men contemplated to be kept in service.
After some observations as to the point of order, Mr. Nicholas moved that the committee rise, report progress, and sit again.
The question was put and carried; the committee rose and leave was given.
Mr. Gallatin presented a petition said to be signed by 4000 inhabitants of the N. Western Territory, complaining of the unequal operation of the law authorizing the sale of public land, and praying for a modification thereof; which was read and referred to the committee appointed to enquire whether any, and if any what alterations are necessary to be made in said law, and to whom similar petitions were referred.
Mr. Otis, from the select committee to whom were referred the petition of Robert Sturgeon, reported a resolution in favor of the petitioner, which was agreed to by the House, and the same committee ordered to prepare and bring in a bill conformable thereto.
Mr. D. Eoffer, from the committee of claims to whom were referred the petition of Bartholomew Van Haer, reported that the prayer thereof cannot, with propriety, be granted; in which the House concurred.
Mr. Baer presented a petition of Jacob Herman, of the State of Maryland, stating that he had been taken prisoner by the British during the revolutionary war, and carried to Halifax (N. S.) from whence he was prevented returning to this country for three years, and praying compensation—Referred to the committee of claims.
And when the House adjourned till Monday morning 11 o'clock.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
Ship Rachael, from Londonderry to N. York, has put into Norfolk to disperse.
Ship Jane, Toby, of this port from Port Republic, has arrived at N. York.
Ship William and Henry, Bickford, from Bengal, has arrived at Boston, 6 months from thence; left there the ship Martha, of Boston, to sail in 5 days for Philadelphia.
Ship Adventure, from Hamburg, has arrived at N. York.
New-York, January 17.
ARRIVED. Days. Ship Adventure, Duplex, Hamburg 84. Sch. Regulator, Brattle, New Orleans 31. Paragon, Grier, Baltimore 10. Jane, Toby, Port Republic 26. Union, Sheffield, Norfolk 11. Sloop Nancy, Mayt, Charleston 15. Sch. Ann Maria, Norfolk 62 hours.
The Schooner Jane, capt. Simeon Toby, from Port Republic, in 26 days, not able to go to Philadelphia (whither she was bound) on account of the ice in the Delaware.
On the 10th of January in lat. 27, long. 74, spoke the Danish barque Mary and Fauny, capt. Collum, from Copenhagen bound to Boston, out 24 weeks.
Nov. 19th, failed from Port-au-Prince in the evening, in company with the brig James Stewart and the fcho. Polly, with 6 guns, small arms, and men accordingly; but in the night, blowing fresh, lost the convoy, still in company with the James Stewart. Nov. 20, lay the armed fcho. to callward of us; bore away and made sail after her until night closed in. She made signals with the light, but getting no answer, and the wind blowing off the land, hove about and made sail down the bite of Leogane.
Nov. 21st, at 6 A. M. saw two barges in shore, appearing to chase us, but came up very little. At 9 the wind died away; jibed and hauled in for the platform; but, before we could get in shore, was braced by two of Rigaud's barges, who boarded us and plundered us of money to the amount of six hundred dollars; took one barrel of pork, one do. beef, two or three barrels of bread, one keg of rice, knives and forks, spoons, 2 gallons of liquors, and one keg of yellow paint, one new deep sea lead line, one hand do. one log reel and line, one hammer, one box of candles, one cheese, three or four empty sacks, one American jack, three bottles shrub, one spy glass; plundered the vessel of new canvas, twine and some cordage; also stabbed one Frenchman, (capt. John Befre of Baltimore) a citizen of the United States, in the breast; tied my arms, and was going to throw me overboard; then hung me up in the main shrouds until I was almost dead; afterwards took me down, and dragged me on the main deck by the rope, and lashed me forward; beat the cook with the butt end of the musket, and took all the clothes from the seamen and cook; took from me every letter, except one from the American consul, besides six shirts and two coatees, one great coat, one pea jacket, one round jacket, two blankets, two pair sheets, one pair boots, one pair shoes, two hats, two pair of breeches, two pair of stockings, three pair trowlers, two handkerchiefs, one pair silver knee buckles, one pair of silver sleeve buttons, three boxer wine, tinder box and compass.
There being two vessels in light, they left us and pulled for a fcho. which proved to be the Polly; she engaged them, fired about 9 guns, and then the barges made off the same night. I spoke the Schooner which I failed in company with capt. Burgess hoisted out my boat, went on board the Polly, and got supplied with 50 weight of bread, half a barrel beef, some candles, and as many clothes as they could spare without distressing themselves. Captain Burgess, says that both the barges pulled towards him with great courage until they found he had guns, and then they pulled right to windward; but he expected that he would have been shot; the wind light and water smooth. Same night that I was plundered, 21st December, spoke the Loop Supply, bound to Port-au-Prince for Philadelphia, out 16 days, no guns—I told him to take care. I supposed the barges to be in light; at the same time, from the mast head, 22d at night, the Polly left us; light winds, lay too off the Mole Head. Dec. 23d, at five A. M. hoisted out my boat and landed my French passenger which they had plundered and stabbed in the breast, not able to proceed on the voyage. At 9 the boat returned with two American seamen that had belonged to the U. S. frigate Constitution, discharged at the Mole; hoisted in the boat and made sail, wind S. S. W.
Salem, Jan. 10.
Two American outward bound India ships were left at Madras early in August, names unknown.
There had been no French vessels in the Bay of Bengal since the capture of La Forte frigate, in March last.
Yesterday arrived from Bengal the ship William and Henry, capt. Benjamin Bickford, of this port. Left Calcutta the 12th of July. The ship Martha, Moore, of Boston, and brig Hannah, Weyman, of Salem, were to sail in 15 days. The frigate La Forte, lately taken by the Sybil, was prepared for sea, to sail in six weeks. Two Philadelphia ships passed capt. B. in the Ganges, going up. Left at the Cape of Good Hope on the 20th Oct. captain Snulson of Boston, destined to Bombay. About ten days ago spoke a fcho. from New Haven for St. Bartholomews, and 5 days ago a brig from Portsmouth for Tortola.
British Naval Gallantry.
Capt. Bickford informs us of the following affair which took place while he was at the Cape of Good Hope. The Rattlesnake fcho. of war, and a fcho. ship mounting 20 nine pounders, had been sent from the Cape to the Bay of Algoa, with a blockhouse to be erected there to keep the natives under restraint. Intelligence of it having been received at the Isle of France, a 44 gun frigate, carrying a weight of metal apparently sufficient to blow the two ships out of water, together with a smaller vessel, was sent to take them. The frigate appeared in the offing in the afternoon under Danish colours, and at night went in and dropped anchor between the two ships, whose commanders were then on shore. The Rattlesnake, suspicious of her character, dispatched an advice boat for the fcho. ship, but it was stopped by the frigate; on which she saluted her with a broadside, which commenced a very warm action; the fcho. ship was so bored through, that in about an hour she had six feet of water in her hold, and was obliged to cease her fire; the Rattlesnake then supported the action alone, for about two hours, till finally the Frenchman was obliged to cut his cables and run. The next day, however, the frigate was seen again standing in under very short sail, with her comfort, with a view, probably, to wipe off the disgrace of her last night's defeat. This intelligence was received over land at the Cape; and the Eloise of 24 guns, and Reasonable of 50, were immediately dispatched to look after the Frenchmen.
Baltimore, Jan. 16.
List of American vessels left at Homburgh, on the 13th November, received by the ship Harcourt, capt. Martin.
Ship Hebe, Hayward, Baltimore. Louisa, Champlin, do. Abigail, Reed, do. Hamilton, Gardner, do. Felicity, do. Catharine, Mills, do. Diana, Pyle, Philadelphia. Mary Ann, Stewart, do. Swanborough, Eve, do. Charlotte, do. Minerva, Darr, do. Recovery, Phillips, Boston. Providence, Adams, Providence. Folsomby, Richardson, Salem. Bark Favorite, Graham, N. York. Brig Fame, Archer, Boston. And a number of others, names not recalled.
November 15, failed from the Elbe in company with the ship Huron, of Charleston, Captain Peters, and Schooner Neptune, of Alexandria, Captain Coleman. Same day, spoke the brig Happy Couple, of N. York, bound to Hamburg.
Nov. 19, spoke the ship Eagle, of Philadelphia, in the British channel, bound to Hamburg.
Nov. 21, parted company with the Huron, on board of which were Mr. Priestman, of Charleston and capt. Cole, formerly master of the ship Providence, passengers.
Nov. 25, lat. 46, long. 15, 47, parted company with the fcho. Neptune, in a gale of wind.
December 2, spoke the fcho. Maryland, McDermot, from Hamburg to Baltimore, in sight of the island of Corvo.
Dec. 20, lat. 37, N. long. 56, spoke the ship Massachusetts, of Boston, out of Boston, out 7 days, bound to Batavia, the preceding day.
experienced a heavy gale of wind, in which she lost her main top sail, same time the ship behaved extraordinarily well.
Jan. 3, lat. 37, long. 72, 9, spoke the fcho. Paragon of Baltimore, capt. Burgess, understood where she was from or where bound.
January 5, lat. 37, 45, long. 73, spoke the brig Alcibiades, of and from Bremen, out 23 weeks, bound to Baltimore, square-rigged to M c A. Brown, junior.
January 9, lat. 36, 49, long. 75, spoke the Schooner Polly, captain Burgess, of and bound to Baltimore, from Port Republic.
January 10, spoke the ship Elizabeth, captain Luther, 1 weeks from Leghorn, in sight of the land, 90 miles S.E. of Cape Henry.
Extract of letters from a Gentleman in Hamburg, to his correspondent in this city, dated November 8, 1799.
Sir, Our last of the 18th October, gave you an account of the sad and distressful circumstances, under which we trade and credit of our place lamented; I thank God, things seem now to mend something, at least we have since eight days ago, no failure of any note; and having ourselves received large quantities of bullion from England, the 45,000 dollars are now made ready for your ship; she has been coppered and will be ready in about eight days to proceed on her voyage.
NEW THEATRE.
On Monday Evening, January 26, will be presented, a new Comedy, (never acted in America) called
RECONCILIATION;
Or, The British Day.
[Translated from the German of Kotzebue, by Mr. Dibdin, author of the Jew and Docto—Five Thousand a Year, &c.—and acted at Covent Garden Theatre, with unbounded applause.]
Captain Beitzman, Mr. Warren—Mr. Bertram, Mr. Wignell—Harry Bertram, Mr. Wood—Jack Junk, Mr. Bernard—Lawyer Circuit, Mr. Francis—Williams, Mr. Blissett—Servant, Mr. Hook—Emma, Mrs. Merry—Mrs. Moral, Mrs. Francis—A. me, Mrs. Doctor.
To which will be added, A celebrated COMIC OPERA, called THE HIGHLAND REEL. [With the original overture and accompaniments.]
On Wednesday, the favorite Tragedy, of VENICE PRESERVED, in which a young Gentleman, will make his first appearance in the character of Pierre.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
BALL.
MR. FRANCIS
RESPECTFULLY informs his Scholars and the public in general that his second Ball will be on Thursday the 23d instant, at his Academy South Fourth Street.
Ladies tickets, to be had on application to Mr. Francis. * It is requested that no application will be made for Tickets for Children. January 18. d4t
NOTICE.
THE Members of the Society of the Sons of St. George, established at Philadelphia, for the advice and assistance of Englishmen in distress, are requested to attend a quarterly meeting of the said Society, at the City Tavern, on Thursday the 23d day of January, at six o'clock in the evening.
GEORGE DAVIS, Secretary.
* The annual election of officers, and several new members to be ballotted for. January 18. d4t
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE OWNERS
OF Unseated Lands in Wechslerland county, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said lands for 1799, are paid into the hands of John Branton, Esq. Treasurer of said county, on or before the 20th of April next, they will be advertised for sale, as the law directs.
JAMES M'KEW, HENRY ALLSHOUSE, JEREMIAH MURRY, } Commrs. January 18. d3m
STAMPS.
THE STAMP OFFICE is REMOVED TO No. 39, North 6th Street. January 18.
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THE POSSESSORS
OF OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES signed by the subscriber, for undivided Shares or Lots on his purchase within the city of Washington, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of the said Certificates, do make the Payments in full therefor, either to Thomas M c Ewen & Co. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next. Samuel Blodget. December 27
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, OR EXCHANGED,
For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it.
A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Mifflin County and State of Pennsylvania, within six miles of the river Juniata, containing about 300 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is a rich bottom, watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain further information by applying at the office of this gazette.
N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799. d4t

Just Published, A COMPENDIOUS SYSTEM Of Practical Surveying and dividing of land; briefly comprehended under the following heads, viz. TWENTY THREE Geometrical Definitions, eleven Geometrical Positions, exhibiting to view the properties and dependencies of triangles; followed by problems and examples preparatory to Trigonometry, heights and distances. Then fifteen problems and examples necessary to calculating a Survey succeeded by seven surveys, the area of the four first is found geometrically, and of the whole number by difference of latitude and departure, showing how to take an inaccessible boundary, find the bearing and distance of the closing line without running it, also the distances to an inaccessible corner from the two adjacent corners, followed by examples of offsets on winding streams of water, showing how to ascertain the area without the trouble of measuring the windings with chains and instruments—a crooked water course straightened, and a quantity of land on each side found by these offsets.
Ten examples of dividing land, with many subdivisions, leading into the most critical circumstances that can occur in practice; an example of Intersections, and an example showing how the bearings of a field may be truly taken where the needle is attracted, altho' the attraction may vary in quantity and denomination at every station; examples showing the method of measuring by the chain only. All the rules are clear and explicit. This work contains the tables of difference of latitude and departure and of logarithms. Orders sent to Joseph and James Cruckshank, Booksellers, No. 87, High Street, Philadelphia, Bonfair and Niles, 173, Market Street, Baltimore, or the Subscriber in Wilmington (Del.) will be duly attended to. Those who have the care of subscription papers for this work, are requested to send their respective numbers as soon as possible, to whom the quota's will be sent agreeably to the proposals.
ZACHARIAH JESS. Wilmington, 9th 11 mo—16. 3awem. JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 12 by 12 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and a discount given to forward on any order that may be left for that purpose. Apply at No. 9, South Water Street, as above. July 8. df
Valuable Property for Sale, in Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL. A LOT of ground, about 31 feet front in Chestnut Street and 73 feet in depth, wherein is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge subject to a ground rent of 20s per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GRVAN, no. 198 Chestnut Street, next door to the present miles. March 5. tu th & f
WHEREAS, An attachment was lately issued out of the inferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, in the state of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes at the suit of William Wells , in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage of one thousand dollars; And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Meeker to the said defendant, to the amount of two thousand dollars, and also by forty land warrants; Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided. Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1790 (1) 1aw12m
TO BE SOLD, THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good situation for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the high ground between the Pennypack and Poguelin creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the said road. ALSO
FOUR LOTS, Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a tanyard, and has a small frame house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Snider's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 30 acres on the Pennypack—Enquire of Jonathan Clift who lives on the premises or of Mr. Gilpin. Possession will be given in the spring, but building materials may be collected sooner. November 8. 2awtf.
Taxes of Lycoming County. JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, By Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county , attends at Philadelphia to receive the Taxes assessed upon unseated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Commissioners, statements of their Lands, are requested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, before his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agreeably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their Lands with the Commissioners, and are desirous of having it done, to prevent sales without previous personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their lists, stating the quantities returned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they hold their Lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Harry's No. 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 28th instant. November 9.
EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149 South Front-street, HAS FOR SALE, Bohea Tea in whole, half, and quarter chests, A few chests of Hyson Tea, Hair ribband, Umbrellas, Boxes of Paints, brushes, &c. complete, 3 bales of Banham handkerchiefs, 100 pieces of black Persian, Spermachi Candles, Sheet Copper and Copper bolts, Printing, writing and wrapping paper, A few hogheads of Tobacco, Richmond inspection. Jan. 6. mwtf
Horses to Winter. HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill , at the 13 miles stone on the Bristol Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and straw and a field to run in when the weather is good. Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises. N. B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12. 3awtf
TERMS Of Richard Folwell, in Philadelphia, FOR SUBSCRIBING TO THE JOURNALS OF CONGRESS, From the commencement Of the American War, in 1774, to the present time, INCLUDING The Reports of Heads of Departments, of Committees, and other Official and Private Papers of that Body, now first permitted to be made public. THE work will be printed on a fine paper, and a new neat type, in large octavo. Each volume will contain above 500 pages neatly bound and lettered. Uniformity in size, paper, and binding, will be observed throughout the work; so that, while the subscribers become possessed of a valuable record, an ornament may be added to their libraries. The price to subscribers will be 2 dollars 75 cts per volume, in boards, and 3 dollars, whole bound, but, as the publisher does not intend to print more than the number subscribed for, a considerable rise on the price may be expected to non-subscribers. Each volume will contain about one third less of letter-press than the original edition; but, as the publisher is not yet enabled to determine the extent of the Private Journals, which he may be allowed to make public, he cannot ascertain the number of volumes which will comprise the work. Payments to be made on delivery of each volume. Subscribers will have at their option, either to subscribe for the whole of the Journals, up to the present time, or to those only of the Old Congress prior to the organization of the Federal Government.
IN all countries, the proceedings in the commencement of their governments, are lost in darkness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public records, and the attention of the nation, in those rude ages, being called off from their domestic concerns to engage in wars and conquest. Of what infinite value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days? Time, that destroys every thing, enhances the value of well authenticated public records, and renders them almost invaluable. It is hoped, that America will, therefore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in transmitting to posterity the labors of their ancestors—founders of the Columbian nation. The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired: "Philadelphia, June 15, 1792." "To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States." "The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia, Respectfully represents," "That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public records; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves." Thomas M'Kean, John D. Cox, Charles Heatly, Samuel Levy, T. Ross, Wm. Moore Smith, John Read jun. William Tilghman, John F. Miller, Joseph B. McKean, John Brckly, W. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Ingersoll, Jasper Moylan, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Lewis, James Gibson, M. Kepple, Moses Levy, Robert Porter, George Davis, John Hallowell, James Oldden, Walter Franklin, James Milnor, John C. Wells, John L. Leib, Alexander I. Dallas, Joseph Reed, Thomas Willing, Samuel M'Kean, John Nixon, Robert Waln, Robert H. Dunkin, John Ewing, John Edward Pennington, Henry Baker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell, S. Cautley, Claypoole, James Cruckshank, Matthew Caram, Henry K. Helmhuth, Peter D. Haven, John Dunlap, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armstrong, Samuel H. Smith, John Penn. "True copy from the original Memorial, presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1792." "WILLIAM LAMBERT, for JONATHAN W. CONDY, CLERK." "RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorized and directed, to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for four hundred Copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Folwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the sets now in print, as may be necessary to complete the same." JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved, March 2d, 1793. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. May 20. 1awtf
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHARTON , late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and those having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111, Spruce street, November 17. df.
A Quantity of Dry Goods ARE WANTED, FOR which real Estate in the Northern Liberties of this city, (a good Stand for Business) will be given in payment; the title is clear and good, and is now for a short time let, but possession will be given in about six months. Enquire at the Office of this Gazette. December 17. coif.
TO BE SOLD, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, NINE undivided tenth parts of a tract of LAND, in the State of Georgia; either together or in such parts as may suit the purchaser. The whole tract is bounded as follows, viz. beginning on the Mississippi river, where the latitude of thirty-two degrees, forty-nine minutes, forty seconds north of the Equator intersects the same river; thence running along the same parallel of latitude a due east course to the Tom Bigby river; thence up the middle of the said Tom Bigby river to the place where the latitude thirty-two degrees, fifty-nine minutes, twenty seconds north of the equator intersects the same; thence a due west course on the same parallel of latitude to the Mississippi river; thence down the middle of the said Mississippi river to the place of beginning; together with all the privileges, immunities and appurtenances thereof, including all islands within the said bounds, and containing at least One Million acres, more or less. The premises if not before disposed of by private sale, will be sold by Public Vendue, on Thursday the twenty first day of November next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. at Concert-Hall, kept by Mr. James Villa in Boston. For further particulars and terms, apply to either of the subscribers. Boston, Oct. 2, 1799. CHARLES CUSHING, GEORGE LANE, M. M. HAYS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 1st day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—10 vol.
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, now called "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same;—thence along the said boundary line to the Tuscarawas branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of beginning." has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plats and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any quantity less than a quarter township, or four thousand acres.
The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, delegates in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their location on the said day, shall be postponed in locating their warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred.
Given under my hand at Philadelphia, this day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury. TREASURY DEPARTMENT. May 29th, 1799. THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made during the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates:—No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. November 26.
MEDFORD AND WILLIS, Have received since their late Advertisement— 282 Crates Queens Ware, 200 Casks Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatte, 2 Casks Gloves, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloaths, 16 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, ON HAND, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Gingham, 11 Tons Peterburg Hemp, ** Orders, remittances or communications for the following Houses, for whom Medford and Willis are agents, may still pass through their medium, viz. John and Robert Holt and Co.—Rochdale. William D. Ibb.—Leicester. Claud Johnson.—Birmingham. Enquire of JOHN DORSEY. December 10. 3aw8w.
FOR SALE, By SIMON WALKER, No. 78 Walnut Street, ENGLISH PORTER and Brown Stout, in casks of 6 dozen each, Tin Plates, Sheet, bar and pig Lead, Cannon with carriages complete, 4, 6, 9 and 12 pounders, Shot, round, double headed and canister, Iron Crow Bars, Cutlass, boarding Pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Rough Brimstone, Cream of Tartar, Porter, Wine and Claret Bottles, Six Invoices of Harthen Ware, each about thirty crates, assorted White and red Lead, yellow and black Paint, and Spanish Brown, Russian Bristles, Hardware and Sadlery, assorted in cakes, An Invoice of German Platillas and Britannias. December 4. 606w
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable Millinery, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress caps Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe rocs Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange crape Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26. coif.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 9th day of January, in the 24th year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Rowlett of the said district hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit. "Table of Discount or Interest, (accurately calculated) from 50 cents to 5000 d. L's, from 1 day to 123 days inclusive, at 6 per cent."
In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned." (Seal) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. January 10. DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO WIT. BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 9th day of January, in the 24th year of the Independence of the United States of America, John Rowlett of the said district hath deposited in this Office the Title of a Book, the right whereof he claims as Proprietor, in the words following, to wit. "Table of Discount or Interest, (accurately calculated) from 50 c. to 5000 dollars, from 1 day to 123 days inclusive at 7 per cent."
In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies, during the time therein mentioned." (Seal) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the District of Pennsylvania. January 10. 31700w
At a Court of Common Pleas held at Pittsburgh for the county of Allegheny, the first Monday of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, before the Hon. Alexander Addison, Esquire, President and his Associates, Judges of the same Court. ON the petition of David Wallace, a prisoner in the jail of said County, praying to be discharged according to the provisions of the acts of assembly made for the relief of insolvent debtors. The Court order that the prisoner be brought before them at Pittsburgh on the first Monday of March next, that his petition and his creditors may be then heard, and direct, that notice of his application be published in the United States and Pittsburgh Gazettes three weeks, the last of which shall be at least fifteen days before the time of hearing. By order of the court. JAMES BRISON, Proth'y. Jan. 3. 1aw3w
Lodging and Breakfast, FOR one or two single Gentlemen, in a genteel private family, with the use of a neat front Parlour, and Board for Servants may be had at No. 28 north Fifth Street. November 26.
FOR SALE, SEVERAL VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS, Near the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets, ALSO, To be Sold or Let, A number of excellent Pasture Lots, On the Wissahickon road, about half a mile from the city. ** Enquire at No. 30 North Sixth Street. November 15. 6012awtf
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Buxfield, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Spring- field and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populousness of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswick, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand thoroughfare from Philadelphia to New-York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained. There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is amongst the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in traveling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, must always render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The Swift-Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Bullfield, where it stops to Breakfast; from Bullfield it goes through Newtown to Pennytown to dinner; from Pennytown through Hopewell, Millstone, Bound Brook, Quibelltown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New-York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 9 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Edward Bardiu, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathew, corner of Nassau and John Streets, to B. Many, no. 43, Courtlandt, corner of Greenwich Street, or to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad Street. Fare for passengers, Five Dollars. Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile. Each passenger is allowed to take on 14 lbs. of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight. With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent. on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he eliminates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent, and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons if it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the late delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced. In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped furnished with fleet and steady horses, and committed to the care of intelligent driver and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons who employ is continually an object of their attention. They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicane or insolence is practised upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expence to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America.
The line has now run nearly a month, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to surpass very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the Proprietors of the Swift-Sure are extremely happy to hear the behaviour of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoken of with the highest satisfaction. JOHN MCALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL, Bullfield JOSEPH THORNTON, } Newtown. NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, } JACOB KESLER, JOHN MOREHEAD, Pennytown. T. KILLMAN, near Millstone. ELIAS COMBES, Bound Brook. R. SANSBURY, Scotch Plains. ISAAC GRAHLE, } Springfield. ROBERT PEARSON, } June 22. 60df. PAINTED BY J. W. FENNO.