Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-07-22 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2132.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, JULY 22, 1799.
[VOLUME X.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
FOR SALE, The fast sailing Sloop SWIFT PACKET. She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern states, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers. She is well suited for the freight or West India trade, and can be sent to sea at a trifling expense. The inventory may be seen and the terms of sale made known by applying to N. & J. FRAZIER, No. 93 South Front St. dwtzswif
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his services to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist matters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 10 d2w
FOR SALE, BY SIMON WALKER, Pine Street, near Fifth Street. 400 boxes Tin Plates, Hardware, assorted in cases, Cutlery, assorted in cases, Woolwich proof CANNON, viz. 6 pounders, 8 and 11 cwt each 9 pounders, 11, 13, 15 & 18 cwt each 12 pounders, 20 and 24 cwt each 14 pounders 22 cwt each. 14 more 18 pound carronades. Round, Double headed and Canister shot, English Cannon Powder, Cutlasses and boarding pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Iron Crow Bars. ALSO, for sale, 40 boxes Brown HAVANNA SUGAR 10 ditto White d2w
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck 100 pieces Ravens Duck (Superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, COSSAS 100 bales Bengal HUMHUMS. 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. april 11 d2w
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers. Hyson, Hyson Skin, Young Hyson, Souchong, Canton and Garden Fths, Nankins, China Ware, assorted. Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Perfums, Choppa and Pulicat Romalls, and a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo 26 d2w
Old French Brandy in large and small casks 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass 20 chest pint & half pint Tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-cases Rice. FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith. may 1, 1799 d2w
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths, principally Dark Blue, and printed Calicoes—Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 151 Market Street. april 29 d2w
An excellent Stand for Business FOR SALE, And possession immediately given. THAT valuable stand for business at the head of Chester Street, Maryland consisting of a brick store-house, 20 feet by 60, two stories high, three rooms on a floor, well appointed for business, two twenty feet rooms for the reception of grain, and a counting room, and three rooms for goods, with an excellent cellar under the whole, completely garnered off for sale and pickling pork, with a log corn crib adjoining, 10 feet by 40—This stand is situated in the handsomest and most advantageous part of the town for business and the prospect of returning good crops of wheat in the country around the head of Chester will tend to make it more desirable to those inclined to purchase. For terms apply to Messrs. Levi Hollingsworth & Son, Philadelphia, or the subscribers near the premises. GEORGE V. MCANN W. THOMAS. PS—If the above property is not sold in three months from this date, it will be rented. July 9 d2w
TO BE LET, Possession to be given on the 26th August. A convenient Three Story Brick House, SITUATE in Spruce between Second and Third Street; apply at No. 120 South Second Street July 18 d2w
Just Received, and for Sale by PAUL BECK, Jr. No. 11, SOUTH WATER STREET, Patent Sheathing Copper, From 16 oz. to 24 oz. per foot, inches. inches. Copper in sheets 48 by 24 from 6 to 30 lb. pr. sheet do. do. 24 20 6 37 1/2 lb. do. do. do. 30 20 8 50 lb. do. do. do. 36 20 70 80 lb. do. do. do. 60 30 100 110 lb. do. do. do. 72 18 14 13 1/2 lb. do. do. do. 72 18 15 14 1/2 lb. do. do. do. 90 20 20 20 1/2 lb. do. Bottom Pipes, of various sizes, Flat Bottoms, from 10 to 18 inches diameter, Sheathing Nails (polished) 1-1/2 inch to 2-1/2 inches, Forged Nails, from 2-1/2 inch to 7 inches, Spikes, from 5 inches to 7 inches, Chuck Rings, from 1-2 inch to 1-3/8 inch, Copper Bolts, from 5-8 inch to 1-1/8 inch, ALSO, 100 tiers fresh rice, 60 pipes brandy 4th and 4th proof, Imperial, Lyon, hyson skin, souchong and bohea teas, 200 headless allum, 25 do. do. copperas, 25 do. do. in hogsheads, barrels and kegs, Spanish, French and Carolina indigo, 300 hogsheads molasses, 300 kegs of ginger, 20,000 wt. of pepper, Nutmegs, mace and cloves, 30 tons short B B No. 10 9, 30 kegs of powder, Port wine in pipes, 50 tales of cotton. July 11 d2w
LANDING, From on board the DOROTHEA, at Willings and Francis's wharf, and for SALE by the subscribers. An assortment of GERMAN LINENS, CONSISTING OF— Estopillas Guingas Platinas Royales Dowlas Brown Platinas Creas à la Morlaix Bretagnes Silesia white Rolls Rouanes Warendour linen Checks & Stripes Table Linen Lestades Linen fit for coffee bags Bielefeld Linen, Pocket Handkerchiefs OTHERWISE, German broad Cloth 50 hds. claret Thread 1200 demijohns French silk Stockings 15 g. liquor cases Swedish Iron 300 caqas claret 12 pipes Holland Gin. ON HAND, Russia Bristles, English Sait Cloth, St. Petersburg Hemp, English Silk Goods—consisting of Satins, Ribbons, Perfs, &c. BRICK & LEWIS BOLLMANN, 113, South Third Street. d2w
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, HAVE FOR SALE, No. 165, Chestnut Street, Received by the last arrivals from Liverpool. Ginghams, Dimities, Mouselinettes, Mullins, Printed Calicoes, Checks, Silk Striped Nankeens, Caffemires, elegantly assorted in small bales Wildbore Fauscs, in do. Terando Serges, in do. Broad Sars in do. Coarse Woolens in bales ON HAND, Sait canvas by the bale or piece, No 1 and 5 Nails 4, 6, 8 sprigs, clouts, claps, sheathing and copper Sheer copper and copper bottoms Sheathing paper Yellow ochre in cases China ware assorted in boxes A quantity of empty port wine bottles London particular & India market 1 in pipes and Madeira wine 30 puncheons St. Kitts rum 20 ditto country ditto 12 six pound cannon 10 four pound ditto, with carriages, hand spikes, rammer, sponges, shot, &c complete Gun-powder in cases July 9 d2w
Loft or Misfaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States, No. 4933, in the name of Julia Wadsworth Knox, and for which application is made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of said certificate; and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. may 23 d2w
THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING been appointed administrator to the estate of the rev. JOHN WADE (deceased) late of New Jersey— NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the said estate, to make immediate payment to the subscriber, and those who have any demands against the same, to render their accounts without delay, properly attested Edward Thompson, no. 131, Market Street d2w
THE PARTNERSHIP TRADING under the Firms of HARTSHORNE, LANGE & Co. and JESSE & ROBERT WALN, was dissolved 1 mo. 10, 1798, and the partnership trading under the firm of HARTSHORNE & LANGE, was dissolved 15th of the 4th month last, all persons indebted to either of the above firms are requested to make immediate payment, and those that have demands to present their accounts. 7 mo. 13th d2w
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 Tuesday the 23rd day of July instant, at 7 o'clock in the evening. GEORGE DAVIS, Sec'y. There are several new members to be balloted for. July 17 d2w
THE Proprietors of the New Theatre are requested to meet at the City Tavern on Monday the 22nd inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening, to elect their agents. N. B. The election will open at half past 7 and close at 9 o'clock. CHARLES BIDDLE. Chairman. d2w
Notice is Hereby Given, THAT the Officers and Crew of the Constellation will receive their prize money for the Frigate L'Intrepide, by calling on CHARLES BIDDLE, No. 243, Market Street, or HENRY BENBRIDGE. July 12 d2w
Unseated Lands in Luzerne County. THE owners of unseated lands in Luzerne county (Penn.) are hereby notified, that unless the taxes due on said lands for the year 1796, are paid into the hands of General Lord Butler, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of August next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. John Phillips, John Jenkins, Thomas Wright, } County Commis'rs Commissioners' Office, Wilkes-Barre, July 1, '99 (16) d2w
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, north Water Street, HAVE FOR SALE, Ninety Packages Tickenburghs, Hempen linen and Osnaburghs, from 1/5 to 2/9 per ell. 75 bales brown hollans, brown rolls and wide Polish rolls, suitable for coffee and cotton bags &c. &c. 20 chests patternbornes or white rolls 14 pieces choice old port wine A few cases claret 25 tons hemp 1 box fine platillas 1 do. Bielefeld linen 1 do. brown Holland 1 do. bed ticks, assorted 50 pieces Madras shirtings 2 boxes Ruffia drilling 12 do. cambricks and lawns 1 do. tapes 4 bales coffee bags 1 box hunting for colors 2 packages oil cloths 1 barrel fruit-boxes 1 chest quilts A few do. slates and pencils 4 chests Nuremberg toys The above are entitled to drawback, and will be sold at reasonable prices and a generous credit. July 5 d2w
Eliza M'Dougal, NO. 134, MARKET STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chenille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue craps, full dress cases Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy mangle shoe rocs Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange craps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26 d2w
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufacturers, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes. FOR SALE BY, ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 12 can be had from said manufacturer, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any order that may be left for that purpose—Apply at No. 9, South Water Street, as above. July 8 d2w
St. Croix Sugar, OF THE FIRST QUALITY, WILL be landed To-Morrow, at South-street wharf, from on board of the brig James arrived at the Port, FOR SALE BY PRAGERS & Co. June 18 d2w
UNSEATED LANDS. THE owners of Unseated lands in FAYETTE COUNTY (Penn.) are hereby notified, that unless the taxes due on said lands for the years 1796, 1797 and 1798, are paid into the hands of General Ephraim Douglass, County Treasurer, on or before Thursday the 19th day of September next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Caleb Mounts, James Allen, John Fulton, } County Commis'rs Union Town, June 5, '99. (14) d2w
IRISH LINENS. A good assortment of 4-4 & 7-8 wide Irish Linens, in half boxes. Some of which are very fine—also, a few bales 3-4 & 7-8 brown & half bleached Dowlas, suitable for the St. Domingo trade, and entitled to drawback. Which will be disposed of on reasonable terms by the package. JAMES CLIBORN & ENGLISH, No. 12, South Front Street. July 19 d2w
MAIL COACHEES Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M. Between NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New-York the next morning, by 8 o'clock. Returning. Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock. Seats in the Mail Coaches to be taken in New-York, At Butman's Office, No. 5, Cortland-street. In Philadelphia. At Francis' Hotel, No. 13, South Fourth-street, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 39, north Second street. In Baltimore. At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14 lb. weight, is carried at 3 cents per pound. The Proprietors are not responsible for Baggage. Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore. WARD, BROADHURST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, May 1. d2w
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in Pipes, Hhds. and quarter casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25 d2w
A special meeting of the Board of property in Lancaster, June 24, 1799. Daniel Broadhead, Sec. Gen. John Hall, Secretary, Francis Johnston, Reg. Gen. of the Land Office. The petition of Thomas Stewardson on behalf of himself and the other trustees for the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meece, bearing date Philadelphia, 5th Month 17th 1799, stated as follows, viz. That a certain John Collins had in consequence of fraudulent deeds poll, obtained patents for two certain tracts of land, one situate in the county of Northumberland, surveyed to Samuel Caldwell in pursuance of a warrant dated in 1774; and the other situate new in Luzerne county, surveyed to said Caldwell by a warrant also dated in 1774—and requested that patents might be granted, for the said tracts, to William Crammond, Edward Tighman, John Ashley, and Thomas Stewardson, trustees of the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meece, as the said two tracts were part of the estate of Meece and Caldwell. Whereupon the Board having considered the same, ordered that at least sixty days notice be given in one of the Philadelphia newspapers, and in the Lancaster Journal to the said Collins or his assigns, to appear before the Board on the first Monday in October next to show cause if any he or they have, why patents should not issue for the said two tracts to the said trustees agreeably to the prayer of the said petition. A true copy For JOHN HALL, Esq. Sec'y of Land Office. N. LUFBOROUGH. July 2. d2w
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Martin, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country seats, not excelled by any with in the same distance of the City, other lots are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture &c. a third description is well calculated for building fronting upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth Streets continued to the German Town Road and also on Cross Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Furness Lane, to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 July d2w
THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having demands to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond, John Brooks, April 1 d2w
ALL PERSONS HAVING demands against the Estate of Donald Grant Mitchell, Esq. late a captain of Artillerists and Engineers, in the service of the United States, deceased, are desired to produce their accounts legally authenticated—and those indebted to the said estate to make payment to NICHOLAS DIEHL, administrator. No. 20, Walnut-Street. June 22 d2w
WANTS A PLACE, As a Seamstress or Child's Maid, IN a small family, who are going to the country, a YOUNG WOMAN, who can be well recommended, and who has learnt the Mantua Maker's business. Enquire in Arch-street, at the third house west of Eighth Street, on the north side of the way. July 15 d2w
Journeymen Shoemakers. TWO HUNDRED will receive immediate employment by applying to WILLIAM M. LAWS, Sadler, No. 72, Chestnut Street. June 12 d2w
CANAL OFFICE, June, 28th 1799. A MEETING of the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation will be held on Thursday the 29th of August next, at 6 o'clock in the Evening at the Canal Office. By order of the President, GEORGE MORRALL, Sec'y to Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company. June 20 d2w
Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Office, Philadelphia, May 9, 1799. IN pursuance of a resolution of the president and managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the Stockholders are hereby notified and required to pay, on each of their respective Shares, to the Treasurer of the Company, at the Company's Office in this city, 15 dollars on the 15th June next, 20 dollars on the 15th July next, and 20 dollars on the 15th August next. Wm. GOVETT, Treasurer. m2w4w(dfr. 1. 1799. A)
Dissolution of Partnership in the Island of Antigua. THE subscriber gives this Public Notice that the Partnership of Sherington and Dixon is this day dissolved. He begs leave to acquaint his Friends that he continues to carry on business in his own name and solicits a continuance of their favors. WILLIAM SHERINGTON, St. John (Antigua,) May 16. (July 1.) d2w
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Siple and Mrs. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a Pump of excellent water; also a good garden, and orchard—10 acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water flages for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land flages for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-street, or No. 161, South Second-street. June 1. d2w
NOTICE. THE Creditors of Woodruff and Thompson, late merchants of this place, insolvent debtors, are hereby requested to take notice, That the subscribers will attend on the 11th Monday in January next, in the year 1800, at John Johnson's inn, in this town, for the purpose of making the first dividend of their estate. JOHN JOHNSON, EDW. SHARP, } Affignees. Newton, Sussex county, New-Jersey, June 26, '99. July 9 d2w
LAST NOTICE. To the Creditors of Joseph Thomas, A GENERAL meeting of the Creditors is intended to be called, for Thursday the first of August next, when those persons only as shall then have furnished their accounts can be recognized as such. At that meeting the Affignees hope to have it in their power to lay before them a circumstantial account of his concerns; and to propose some mode of adjustment to the Creditors. Those who neglect to furnish their accounts before that day, will be excluded from the benefit of any arrangements that may be then made. Samuel W. Fisher, William Buckley, John Hall, } Affignees of J. Thomas. July 3 w&frf.1.A
TO BE LET, A Large Commodious Cellar, Under Friends Meeting House, in Keys' Alley. Apply at LEONARD SNOWDEN'S, No. 130, North Front Street. 7 mo : 6 d2w
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex are to meet the Affignee at the Court House in said county, on the 27th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A. M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. June 25 d2w
TO BE SOLD, A LOT of Land containing two and an half acres, situate in the Manor of Moorland, Montgomery county, not far distant from the Newton road, and about 15 miles from Philadelphia, on which is erected a good Stone Dwelling House, Stone Spring House, and frame Stable. On this place is a large garden, with every kind of vegetables, and a good bearing orchard of the best grafted fruit, such as navel and winter apples, pears, cherries, mulberries, and quinces. The crop in the ground consists of corn, flax, potatoes and clover. The situation is very healthy, and being in the neighborhood of several flours and flour mills, makes it a desirable purchase for any person wishing to secure a lower rent at a small expense. Possession can be had immediately. For further particulars apply to EDWARD BONSALL, No. 64, Dock-street. N. B. One acre of excellent woodland adjoining he above may also be had. July 9. d2w

CONTINUATION OF Foreign Intelligence.
BY THE DUBLIN PACKET, ARRIVED AT NEW-YORK.
PARIS.
COUNCIL OF FIVE HUNDRED.
16 Floreal—May 5.
A messenger was received from the directory relative to the assassination of the French ministers.—It was the fame as that transmitted to the Council of Ancients.
The message being read, the President stated, that fifteen members had inscribed their names to speak. The priority was granted to Sherlock.
Sherlock—"You have just heard the recital of the horrible outrage committed upon the persons of our Ministers; one crime was wanting to complete the long series of offences, of which the house of Austria has been guilty towards France: it comes to frighten posterity. The most barbarous savages have always respected the sacred character of the ministers of peace; yet a civilized nation has just dyed its hands in their blood! Infamous conqueror; the triumph of a day blinds you, and makes you forget six years of defeat. It is in the blood of the rest of the French people you would wash off the shame which the victories of Fleurus, of Arcola, &c. have imprinted upon your forehead. Men of France! you will know how to check and to punish him. From all parts of France let one unanimous cry be heard—Revenge! Revenge! Manes of Bonnier and Roberjot, you shall be avenged! and you, Jean Debry, your blood shall not have flowed in vain: a crowd of avengers are darting to those parts, the scene of your assassination.—The vengeance shall be proportioned to the atrocity of the crime." Sherlock concluded by moving.
1st. That couriers extraordinary should be sent to all powers, to inform them of the horrible outrage that has just been committed.—(Murmurs.)
2d. That in a place pointed out, there should be established a high tribunal, composed of judges sent thither from all powers.—(Murmurs.)
3d. That the officers of the army should wear crape on their arms: that the black standard should be displayed in all the communes; and that these marks of general mourning should not cease till a signal vengeance shall have been inflicted upon Austria.
4th. That the councils would declare, in the name of the Republic, that the country charges itself with the widows and children of our ministers assassinated.
5th. That a war tax should be established to defray the extraordinary expenses reflected necessary by circumstances.
Sherlock desired that his sentiments might be referred to a committee.
The council ordered the printing of his speech.
Duplanter of Gironde, Creuse Latouche, Bailleur, Lucien Buonaparte, and Souilbe, darted in the tribune, and all desired to be heard.
Duplanter called upon all nations for vengeance. "People of France! (cried he) to arms! your enemy has an insatiable thirst for your blood; he has just bathed his hands in the blood of men unarmed, and invested with a character sacred among all nations, even the most barbarous. March! fly!—outraged humanity will lead you to victory! I move that a commission be directed to present the form of an address to the French people."—The printing was decreed.
Bailleur—"The horrible assassination of our plenipotentiaries is then but too true! They have been massacred by the soldiers of a nation who ought to have watched over their safety. I will not attempt to rouse your indignation. The recital alone makes me shudder. In hearing it, all the nations of Europe will be chilled with horror; the authors themselves are frightened at it; the paleface of guilt is upon their forehead.
"The universal conflagration of Europe, a war of extermination, had already been the result of the new coalition. The horrible assassination which has just been committed by breaking all the ties that unite men in society, by transforming civilized people into hordes of savage cannibals, shuts the door to all means of conciliation. The nation which foreigners themselves have characterized as great, and the nations her allies, are the only ones at this moment who ought to be classed among civilized people. The rights of other people are suspended; they will not recover those rights: they will not resume their place in the social order, but by their formal association to revenge the crime which has just put humanity in mourning." [Loud and repeated plaudits.] Bailleur repeated the preceding sentence.
"For ourselves, let us resume that menacing attitude which we have always known to preserve in the midst of the greatest dangers. Let us purge the soil of France of all the enemies which she still holds in her bosom; of those herogenous elements which check and oppose her happiness, which rejoice at what desolates us, and which conspire with the enemies without. Yes unworthy Frenchmen, you are the prime cause of the ills that afflict us. Have you sufficiently abused the indulgence, I shall almost say the weakness, of republicans? I move,
1. That the message and letter from Jean Debry be printed and distributed to the number of 12,000 copies, and sent to all the Cantons of the Republic.
2. That a manifest be drawn up, in which the crime that has just been committed shall be denounced to France, Europe, and posterity.
3. That in all the communes a funeral shall be celebrated in which all the citizens shall pronounce the oath of hatred to royalty; and the government, authors of this
assassination, shall be devoted to public execution.
4. That a standard, analogous, to the occasion, be sent to the armies.
5. That in each chief place of the department, a monument be erected to perpetuate the remembrance of this outrage.
6. That the legislative body adopt the widows and children of our unfortunate ministers.
The Council ordered the printing to the number of twelve copies.
Poulan Grandpre—"I propose an additional article to Bailleur's plan. Here is your poll; it is from the height of this tribunal that the impulses of your patriotism must electrify all the Republic; the nations of Europe must hear us; they must know that we will not lay down our arms until this horrible outrage has been revenged. Our assassinated ministers were our old colleagues; they were members of that wonderful Convention which overthrew the throne, founded the Republic, and cemented it with the blood of its last tyrant. Frightful Austria, atrociously revenging in atrocity, had already exercised unheard of cruelties upon the members of the Convention, whom treason had surrendered into her hands; and she would have mercilessly immolated them to her vengeance, if they had not been exchanged for the remnant of that impure race which has constituted all the ills of France.
I move, that upon the day which shall be consecrated to the funeral fete, the presidents of the two Councils pronounce an analogous discourse. I move that all the patriots in this assembly forget all dissensions, suspend hatred and discord ( A great many voices—Bravo! ) and that we furnish the government with means of developing the national energy. I move that Bailleur's and my propositions be referred to a committee of seven members."—Agreed to.
The sitting was then put an end to amidst loud and reiterated cries of Vengeance! Vengeance! Vive la Republique!
May 6. The message of the Directory upon the assassination of our Plenipotentiaries, together with the propositions to which it gave rise yesterday, were referred to a commission composed of the deputies Poulain Granpre, Berlier, Bailleur, Duplanter, Talot, Boulay-Paty, and Francois de Nantes.
Extracted from a Hamburg Paper of May 18.
OPERATIONS IN ITALY.
The Vienna Court Gazette of May 6, contains a very circumstantial account from Suwarrows, of his operations and their issue. April 24, the French were forced from the Oglio, by Colonel Strauch, who came upon them from the Tyrol, by Val Camonica.—The imperial army soon after crossed the Oglio, and advanced to Bergamo, and the river Serio. April 25, the army advanced to the Adda. The Russians on the right, Cassino and the right bank of the Adda, were strongly fortified by the French, whose head quarters were at Inzaggo, near Lucco. The French were strongly entrenched. Moreau was the French general in chief. The French general Serrurier, was stationed to defend the Upper Adda. On the Lower Adda, about Lodi, was a strong detachment of French forces, under general Delmas; and at Pizzighettone a strong garrison. April 25, the Russians attacked the enemy before Leco, and drove the French to their bridge. Strong patrols and flying parties from the combined army were sent towards Pizzighettone, the Po, and Lodi.—The French increased their intrenchments on the Adda and were resolved to defend themselves to the last extremity. April 27, Suwarrows resolved to force the passage of the river. In consequence, General Vukassovich passed that river in the night near Brivio—on a bridge which the French thought they had destroyed but he repaired. He took a strong position on the right bank, and sent his patrols to Ogliate and Carlate.—An imperial column arrived at 9 at night at Gervasio, opposite Trezzo. Here a bridge was contemplated; but the captain of Pontonniers reported it impossible on account of the swiftness of the current and the steepness of the mountain. The Marquis de Chastelier, went himself to the spot—thought it practicable though difficult—commenced it, and it was passable at 5 o'clock the next morning. A division of the army immediately crossed, and attacked the enemy at Trezzo, and behind that place. The French had paid little attention to this part, deeming the building of a bridge here impracticable. They were driven back as far as Pozzo; where a new division of the imperial army fell upon General Grenier's division of French troops. The combat here was obstinate. Colonel Bidecuti was wounded. The French were reinforced, and victory seemed to incline to them, when arrived some fresh imperial troops. The Archduke Joseph's Hussars, fell upon the French left flank, killed 200 and took 300 prisoners. The village of Pozzo was carried at the point of the bayonet.
The enemy retreated, but paused again on the road from Vaprio to Milan, again engaged, routed, and 200 prisoners taken.—They were pursued, and near Gorgonzello, their General Becker, and 30 wounded officers were taken. At this time Count Melas, advanced against Cassano and cannonaded it. He passed the canal of Ritorto, the French retreated; and he reached Gorgonzello that night; and the next morning (April 28) entered and took possession of Milan. Other divisions of imperial troops marched towards Milan. A warm engagement occurred between General Vukassovich and the French General Serrurier, the latter was defeated and forced to capitulate; his whole corps laid down their arms and became prisoners of war. The officers are permitted to return to France on their parole. The Russians advanced to the right from Milan. In Milan there have been found considerable
magazines of cloathing, arms and provisions. The imperial army took 4 Generals and upwards of 5000 men, 80 pieces of cannon, including 46 pieces of heavy ordnance, some stands of colors, and killed 6000 men.
OPERATIONS IN SWITZERLAND.
The Austrian Generals Bellegarde and Hadick, experienced a series of successes in Switzerland, from the 29th of April to the 3d of May; at the end of which time, they were in advance as far as Sufsa. The killed and wounded of the French were very considerable.—Gen. Demont, and several other officers and men were made prisoners.
Insurrection is almost general in the Grison country.
Lucienburg, the head pass of the Grison country was taken by them May 4, by the Austrian General Hotze.
In most of the Cantons of Switzerland, the people rise upon their oppressors every opportunity. In Uri, the revolters are very formidable. They are led by Vincent Schmidt.
Upon the Rhine—nothing has occurred since our last advices, but a few skirmishes.
From the Belfast News-Letter of May 7.
THE VANITY OF HUMAN WISHES.
When the French Revolution commenced in 1789, there were few honest men who did not wish its success, or did not augur from it the downfall of superstition , and the restoration of genuine Christianity , combined with the triumph of Liberty . HOW HAVE OUR HOPES BEEN REALIZED? RELIGION , laughed at, a strumpet representing the Goddess of Reason in one of their most solemn festivals—the public adoration of the Living God heard of no more—and churches converted into places of shew and merriment. At length the great Robespierre rises; and after such acts of tyranny as were never before represented on the theatre of this world, makes a public proclamation to his impious subjects, that " There is a God ." His LIBERTY shared a better fate than RELIGION ? No.—Look at this same Robespierre lording it over twenty five millions of men; and making human blood flow as it were for sport. Within the last two years see more printing presses put down in a week than were silenced in England or Ireland for one hundred years. See the banishment of Directors, and Representatives returned by the people, without a specific charge, a hearing, a trial, or a conviction. Approach near to the present day, and find them in Holland , stripping the merchants and workmen of every sliver that remained in their drained purses to pay armies whose contests were to redound solely to the benefit of France and Frenchmen. See the poor, happy, and once termed free Swiss —over-run without shadow or cause, by these pretenders to liberty ; or slavery; and every Switzer within this month, by public proclamation, doomed for execution , who shall not march against the enemy of France. Trace them in Poland , entering that city as a friend and ally, to every inhabitant in which they promise Liberty and Equality , and declare that they came as their deliverers. Follow them to a cessation of hostilities between France and Germany, and then behold them tumbling that proud city as so much trash into the scale of the Emperor, like a cash payment for a debt.
Wherever they go you find them confounding true principles of freedom with the false, exciting the poor against the rich, and ruining both poor and rich, by the never failing consequences that follow to every country they enter—to wit, the destruction of trade and manufactures, and the impoverishment of every class in the community. Hence beggared Holland , late the richest and most industrious spot on the globe; hence defolated Netherlands , once the finest country in the world; and hence enslaved Switzerland , for centuries past the nurse of Liberty , and as much Equality as ever existed among men.
After all our hopes from that Revolution, which was to give lasting peace and liberty to the universe, the following is their character, too justly portrayed by Mr. Tierney in the British House of Commons , the most strenuous and keen member in the opposition. Even Mr. Tierney informs us, "there may be some difference of opinion upon the best and the worst form of Government; but I cannot (says he) conceive that any man who has any love of Liberty , can say any thing for that wretched thing called THE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE."
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[In introducing this celebrated work to the Gentlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavored to give it a dress proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amusement and delight it is intended. No expense has been spared in the publication; and I flatter myself that the work does not yield, either in paper or print, to any one ever published in America.—This edition has an advantage over some former ones, as it contains by way of notes, the minor productions of the author; and, it has an advantage over every other edition, in the Poetical Epistle , which is prefixed to it, and which must be extremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it is a proof that there are Americans who have the taste to admire, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Geniuses of other nations.
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E L E C T I O N.
ALL those of the inhabitants of the County of Bucks, by law, qualified to vote for Members of Assembly, and who are desirous that JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh, should succeed the present supreme Magistrate, as Governor for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, are requested to meet at the house of Charles Stuart, in Doylestown, on Saturday the 17th of August next, for the purpose of consulting what further measures may be necessary for promoting the election of Mr. Ross.
HENRY WYNKOOP, Chairman of the Bucks County Corresponding Committee.
July 8, 1799.
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A SITUATION in a Compting-house in this city, or a birth to go to the West Indies, or any other part, as supercargo, agent or clerk, by a YOUNG MAN, who speaks the French language, is acquainted with business, and can adduce satisfactory testimonials as to his ability and character. A line directed to A. B. and left at this office will be punctually attended to. For further particulars enquire of the printer.
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Pennsylvania District. } 11. By virtue of a writ of Fi. fa. to me directed by the Honorable the Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to Public Sale at the Merchants' Coffee House in the City of Philadelphia on Thursday the 1st day of August next at 12 o'clock at noon,
304 3/4 acres No. 141, located by James Shaw, situate on the easterly side of the N. E. branch of Susquehanna, between Tuckersory and Monjoppa, and known by the name of Long reach or Long bottom.
317 acres No. 221, located and patented by Archibald Stewart, situate on the westerly side of the N. E. branch of Susquehanna, a little below the mouth of Tunkhannack creek.
318 acres No. 235, located by Wm. Harrison, situate on the west side of the N. E. branch of Susquehanna, opposite the mouth of Lachawannack.
274 acres No. 1986, located by David Frazer, situate on the southerly side of the N. E. branch of Susquehanna, called Point no Point.
292 acres No. 3311, located by Pat. Savage, situate on a branch of Mill creek.
309 acres No. 702, located by Jno. Hammond, situate on the westerly side of N. E. branch of Susquehanna, about 4 1/2 miles below the mouth of Tunkhannack.
303 1/2 acres No. 3309, located by Christopher Mike, situate on the westerly side of the N. E. branch of Susquehanna, at a place called the Meadows.
320 acres No. 1775, located by Wm. Crooks, situate on the westerly side of the N. E. branch of Susquehanna, opposite Manjappa.
352 acres No. 721, located by John Brown, situate on the easterly side of the N. E. branch of the Susquehanna, between 3 and 4 miles below the mouth of Tunkhannack.
900 acres on the Plains called Abraham's Plains.
Be the same more or less. Seized and taken in execution as the property of Archibald Stewart deceased, and to be sold by
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A TWO story frame HOUSE, two Rooms and Garret two fire places—It is situated on the Passyunk road, between Christian and Carpenter streets, at the corner of Merrick's lane. The Lot is forty feet in front on the public street, which is one hundred and eighty feet front, to the lane, with a large garden. Any person inclining to purchase may know the terms by applying to the subscriber on the premises. The house is on a low ground rent, and will be sold on reasonable terms.
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A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States bearing date XII January 1793, in the name of Joseph Thornburgh, No. 5138, for the renewal of which application hath been made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice thereof.
ROBERT DENISON, Junr. Philadelphia, June 11. d3m
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED from the barracks at Reading, in the night of the 5th July 1799, the following soldiers in the 11th regiment in the service of the United States.
Thomas Britton Booth, a private, born in Chester county, 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches and 3/4 high, dark complexion, brown eyes and long black hair which he commonly wears tied close to his head, by occupation a farmer; he is a stout, good looking fellow, and considerably marked with the small pox, is much addicted to liquor, and very abusive when intoxicated; he was dressed in full infantry uniform except his hat—It is expected that he will change his dress as he stole a plain round hat and a number of citizens' cloaths.
Also, James M'Nallen, born in the county of Antrim, in Ireland, 36 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches and 1-2 high, fair complexion, grey eyes, short brown hair, which is very thin upon the crown of his head, of thin visage and a very pleasant countenance; by occupation a farmer, and was dressed in full infantry uniform.
The above reward and reasonable expenses will be paid to any person who shall apprehend and confine in any goal, or deliver to any officer in the service of the United States, the above described deserters, or ten dollars and expenses for either of them.
LEWIS HOWARD, Lieutenant 11th United States Regiment Reading, July 7 (10)
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Jedidiah Snowden deceased, are requested to make payment to either of the subscribers, and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement.
ANN SNOWDEN, Administratrix. ROBERT SMITH, } Executrix. ISAAC SNOWDEN, } Executrix. July 8 tawtf.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the Rev. Gilbert T. Snowden deceased late of Cranberry in the State of New Jersey, are requested to make payment to the subscriber, and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement.
ISAAC SNOWDEN, Administrator. July 8
Late Foreign Articles
By the Ship Friendship, of 12 guns, Israel Williams master, arrived at Salem (Mass.) in 43 days from Hamburg.
INSPRUCK, May 5.
Official Bulletin from General Bellegarde to Count Bissingen, Imperial Aulic Commissioner.
Head-quarters at Suss, May 3.
On the 30th ult. I attacked the enemy in Lower Engadin with several columns, and though they made a very obstinate resistance in many advantageous positions, especially near the bridge of Strada, I repulsed them under the very entrenchments at Raimis; in which place, notwithstanding their position was very advantageous by the site itself, they were attacked with all possible resolution; night breaking in, and the men being exhausted by a march of twenty leagues, prevented my accomplishing the enterprise.
Field-marshal Lieutenant, Count Hadick, after surmounting many difficulties, advanced at the same time over the mountain of Schral, and, after overpowering many of the enemy's posts, advanced as far as Trasp. The enemy, thus threatened in the rear, abandoned their position at midnight, and retreated through Fetta and Guada, where they took station.
Next day I effected a junction with F. M. Lt. Count Hadick near Schnez. I pushed my out-posts beyond Fetta. On the 1st inst. though my progress was much impeded by the badness of the weather and the falling of snow, I continued to advance thro Guada, drove the enemy's out-posts behind Lavin, and forced the enemy, by attacking them in front and flank, notwithstanding their advantageous position and the most obstinate resistance, to make a precipitate retreat as far as the plain of Zernez; though they attempted several times to defend themselves in a retreating manner and in new positions; night came on and hindered the continuation of the victory by a pursuit of the enemy.
In this battle the hostile General Demont fell into our hands, besides several officers and privates. This morning before day-break the enemy also left their position there, and set fire to all the three bridges across the Inn near Zernez, (two of them were however saved) and retreated with the utmost speed beyond Brail.
The enemy's loss in killed and wounded is very considerable: among the prisoners, were brought in the above mentioned Gen. Demont, some chiefs of brigade, staff and commissioned officers, and many privates.
Field-marshal Lieutenant Count Hadick praises particularly the zealous exertions of the companies of Tyrolean marksmen, especially that of Botzen, under the command of Major Kozza and Capt. Tainer—that company has also sustained a loss of 3 men killed and 4 wounded.
(Signed) BELLEGARDE.
SURRENDER OF PESCHIERA.
Supplement to the Vienna Court Gazette, May 11.
The First Lieutenant of artillery, Wopaterny, sent as courier from General Baron Kray, who was left behind by field-marshal Count Suwarrows, brought the agreeable intelligence, that, on the 5th inst. when every thing was ready to open the trenches, and to bombard Peschiera, he offered at the same time a capitulation to the garrison, which, according to the enemy's reports, consisted of 1500 men, by which they are permitted to march out, on promising not to serve against us for six months.
The serious preparations of siege, and the artillery already produced to bombard the place, dismayed the enemy, and induced them to accept of the capitulation offered, and to surrender the fortress to our troops, with all the artillery, military stores and provisions.
As far as General Kray now mentions, the artillery of the fortress consists of 90 pieces of cannon and mortars; at the same time 16 gun boats, with every thing belonging to them, a large quantity of military stores, and considerable quantities of provisions, fell into our hands.
On the 6th, early in the morning, General Kray ordered a company to occupy one gate of the fortress, and made the Imperial officers to take a list and inventory of all the magazines, which will be reported hereafter.
General Kray thought it a happy circumstance that, at the moment when he summoned the garrison and forced them to capitulate, his Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Constantine arrived there, to remain till the garrison shall march out, when he intends to continue his journey to the headquarters of field-marshal Count Suwarrows.
[The articles of capitulation we have not room for.]
Official Bulletin of General Count Hohen-zollern.
CRIMONA, MAY 1.
In the battle of Lecco, General Serrurier, with his whole division, has been made prisoners, and 15 pieces of cannon are taken.
At Cassano we took 1500 prisoners; the enemy lost a great number of men in killed and wounded; Generals Moreau and Victor are among the number of the latter. We entered Milan on the 28th ult. where the army made 2000 prisoners, and took a vast quantity of artillery, military stores, baggage, and other implements of war. The army is marching against Pavia; the French have entirely left the bank of the Po.
Signed, HOHENZOLLERN.
ROVEREDO, May 4.
The Citadel of Milan has a garrison of 3000 Frenchmen, Cisalpines and Poles.—The Cisalpines and Piedmontese go over by whole detachments to the Austrians. Gen.

Klenau has occupied Reggio, and Co. O. Oreci Nuovi is invested by armed peasants. The whole municipality of Gremona has been sent prisoners to Verona. The garrison of Pechiera consists of 1500 men. The Neapolitan army in Calabria is now 40,000 men strong, and to advance, it only waits for admiral Nelson's making a descent. In Lombardy the insurrection is general; it spreads towards Lucca, and Genoa, and the same scenes are expected in Piedmont.
VIENNA, May 11.
This moment it is reported here, that the English, in concert with the Neapolitan insurgents, have taken the city of Naples after an obstinate action, in which many republican patriots lost their lives. In the Roman territories there is also an insurrection against the French. The English had effected a junction with the Neapolitan army under Cardinal Ruffo.
MILAN, April 30.
Every preparation is making to attack the citadel of Milan.
May 2.
Since the 28th ult. Austrian and Russian troops have been continually desiring night and day through this city for Piedmont, which Suwarow means to conquer before the French can reinforce themselves there. The French army in Italy, it is said, is melted down to 30,000 men, not including the troops in Lower Italy.
TRENT, May 3.
Col. Strauch has forced the French into the Valteline; then occupied the passes of Aprica and Mortulo; at the latter the French attacked him with reinforcement, but the Austrians charged them with bayonets, drove them back, notwithstanding the depth of the snow, with the loss of 700 men killed or wounded.
May 7.
This instant the Imperial Royal Major Marshall has arrived, assuring us that the Russians are in Tortona, and the Austrians in Vercoli—the head-quarters are at Pavia.
Part of our troops are marching against Genoa, to facilitate the landing of the Allies. The French are retreating in the utmost confusion.
ROVEREDO, May 7.
The French have made a most precipitate retreat from Parma, and the Austrians now wholly occupy it.
VERONA May 5.
Suwarow has summoned the citadel of Milan to surrender in 24 hours. The Commandant answered that he would surrender that place, which has a garrison of 2500 men, on condition of his being permitted to march out with his troops, and all the patriots, with military honours, and 12 covered waggons, and escorted as far as the French Camp. The Fieldmarshal thereupon sent another summons, to surrender in two hours, and threatening in case of refusal, to put the garrison to the sword.
May 8.
The whole French flotilla on the Lake of Garda has fallen to the Austrians.
BREGENZ, May 9.
The seven companies, which, on the morning of the 5th ult. had been cut off, on the 1st of May had been cut off, are not taken prisoners, but safely posted on the mountains, whence they have sent a report to general Hotze, and demanded a supply of provisions.
CORFU, April 15.
Yesterday the combined Russian and Turkish fleet, consisting of 40 ships of war and 46 transports with troops, sailed from hence towards Italy.
BOTZEN, May 7.
The small fortress of Oreci Nuovi (between Crema and Brescia) has surrendered to the Austrians. The garrison consisting of 300 men are made prisoners of war.
General Hozenhollern has given battle to the French near Piacenza and took from them 8 pieces of cannon. Some artillery of siege is on its way from Venice against Ferrara.
STOCKACH, May 11.
The Archduke's head-quarters still remain here; the army has encamped in our environs and is ready to break up every hour. The result of the war in Italy and the Grison country will guide the measures of the Archduke. This prince is entirely recovered: he only abstains from going on horseback, but takes the air in a small open carriage.
INSPRUCK, May 7.
The French made a most precipitate retreat from the Valteline, and Bormio or Worms is already evacuated by them. But Como having been occupied by the Austrians their retreat through Italy is cut off.
CADIZ, April 19.
A French officer with an adjutant arrived here from Paris via Madrid and has had already several conferences with our Governor and Admiral Mazarado. Our fleet, which is abundantly supplied with provision is ready to sail, and will it is thought join the Brest fleet. The English fleet has suddenly left the coast.
UPPER RHINE, May 10.
Skirmishes daily take place between the Austrians and French, on the right bank of the Rhine, from the side of Kehl. General Le Grand commands the latter: his headquarters are at Curb.
The Austrian troops extend themselves more and more into the Brisgaw. Several detachments of the light troops gradually pass to Fribourg. The French still continue at old Brisach, which they are fortifying.
HAMBURGH, May 22. Some Continental papers insinuate, the murder of Bonnier, &c. had been contrived by personal enemies, high in office of the Great Republic. By others it is stated that the French ex general Danican, author of the Cassandra, was the chief of this conspiracy.
BREST FLEET.
By accounts from Paris we learn that the Brest fleet, under Admiral Bruix, had entered the Mediterranean, and on the 7th of May was in sight of Carthagena. Great expectations were formed from this event at Paris: they already saw Malta and Egypt relieved, and expected that their fleet would soon be at Constantinople. The fleet did not stop at Carthagena, but the admiral sent a packet into Malaga, and the French consul of that place sent the dispatches to Paris, informing the minister that the fleet had passed Carthagena. Five Spanish ships of the line with troops were ordered to join them at Carthagena. The Spanish troops were to be landed at Minorca, and the Island to be recovered for Spain. Malta was to be relieved, the Turkish fleet in the Mediterranean was then to be engaged, and then by Leghorn, Naples, Italy and Turkey, they were to sail for Egypt. After the junction of the fleet from Cadiz, and of the Ferrol squadron, which is to come from Rochefort, they expect to have fifty ships of the line in the Mediterranean. Admiral La Croche on the 27th April, had 17 Spanish ships of the line at Cadiz, ready for sea, and expected that ten more would be manned. Admiral La Croche, the French Admiral, writes to Greban, the commander at Havre, telling him, "I am at Cadiz, not knowing when I shall leave it, but impatient for the event, which is to give us France my friend."
By letters from Larrey, in Egypt, of the 28th ult. there was an expedition into Syria, and the troops had no doubts of visiting Constantinople.
The Dutch fleet, of 15 sail of the line, was at the Texel ready for sea.
MILAN, April 14.
The French army has entirely abandoned the banks of the Mincio, as well as the environs of Mantua, and concentrated their position behind the Oglio. The head-quarters of Scherer are still at Lodi. This retreat has caused some fermentation here. It is reported that the army under General Macdonald has received orders to evacuate the states of Naples and Rome, and join the army of Scherer, of which it will form the right wing. This disposition, it is said, appears the more necessary, because, added to the fears of a disembarkation of part of the Russians and English, the insurrection makes a most alarming progress in those states.
LONDON, May 21.
The Directory has sent another message to the Council of Five Hundred on the inequality of the revenue to meet the public expenses. The message concludes with observing, nothing can be more urgent than to raise the receipts to the current expenses of the year by filling up the deficit, which is a subject of the most serious alarm. Annexed to this message is a further report of the Minister of Finance, in which he justifies, by official statements, the financial report which he made on the 25th of April.
SALEM, July 16.
We hear that a vessel lately arrived at Newburyport from St. Thomas's on board of which several people died of the Yellow Fever: and that after her arrival a number of labourers lost their lives by the same disorder from working on board of her.
It is with the most painful regret we mention the death of Captain Joseph Mosely, of this town. Capt. Mosely sailed from Philadelphia in the ship Enterprise of this port, bound for Copenhagen, and on her passage fell in with a privateer of 16 guns, which, without showing any colours, fired upon his vessel and killed him. The particulars have not yet come to hand: we only learn that the commander of the privateer after boarding the ship, expressed his regret at the misfortune, and passed off his own vessel as a Dutch privateer. Capt. Mosely has always, supported an excellent character, and his loss is universally regretted.
BOSTON, July 17.
Yesterday the United States frigate, Constitution, of 44 guns, Capt. Talbot, got under weigh for sea;—but the wind getting round she was necessitated to anchor again. Lieutenants Hull Hamilton, Collins and Bais, are on board the Constitution.
NEW-YORK, July 20.
The riotous proceedings in Marray street, which lately called forth the vigilance of the magistracy, have, to all appearances, subsided. Much credit is due to the company of riflemen, under the command of Lieutenant Armstrong, the artillery under command of Major Curtenius, and Col. Giles's troop of horse, who turned out with alacrity on the occasion for the last two or three evenings; and have prevented, by their spirited conduct, a flagrant violation of the laws of our country and of the tranquillity of the city.
BALTIMORE, July 19.
The commissioners of the City of Washington, we understand are about commencing another range of executive offices, west of the president's house.
The exterior work of the capital is entirely finished, and a number of the rooms completed. The whole building, it is expected, can be ready for the accommodation of Congress, if necessary by the winter.
ter. A number of elegant buildings for General Washington, Mr. Law, Mr. Carroll, &c. are progressing in its neighbourhood.
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It appears by the last dispatches from Field-marshal Suwarow, published in our papers, that "he was resolved continually to follow up the enemy, till he forced them to a battle." Koulou Khan used to say, that the victorious by slow marches, come up to the enemy at last, fly as fast as he can. How is it, that the Jacobins have ceased their eulogiums, all at once, on French impetuosity and courage, and making their enemies bite the dust?
Joshua conquered the greatest part of Palestine. The Aurora of Saturday last, puts Buonaparte in possession of St. John D'Acre, and employs him in organizing Palestine; at the same time, it appears by the Court Gazette of Vienna, that Buonaparte had been repulsed at St. John D'Acre, and obliged to retire. Which of these authorities are we to credit? Are we to believe that Buonaparte is not a Joshua? Or that the Aurora has better intelligence than the Court of Vienna?
No. I.
Semper ego auditor tantum, nunquamque reponam Vexatus toties rauci Thessala codici.
MR. FENNO,
A WRITER without a signature, in a series of numbers published in your paper, has endeavored to cast an odium upon the management of the Alms House and House of Employment. Whether the attack has arisen from disappointment and chagrined at the miscarriage of a favorite project, from enmity to an individual, from weakness of head, or maliciousness of heart, are not at present necessary enquiries. The first and principal object is satisfactorily to refute the calumny; to satisfy the public mind that their funds have neither been ignorantly mismanaged, or wickedly misapplied; and that the additional burthen imposed for the support and maintenance of the poor, has arisen from an increased population and a repetition of calamities, occasioned by the awful visitation of providence, which no human means could prevent, no human wisdom foresee—but which in their fatal consequences have greatly multiplied the objects claiming public assistance, both within and without the walls; composed of the aged, decrepit, infirm and distanced, besides a numerical of smiling infants, many of whom I fondly hope will by future usefulness, amply reimburse society for their present expence, and live to contribute towards the support of that highly honorable and beneficial institution, long very long after the writer of this paper, and the invidious calumniator of the Alms House shall have been received in that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveller returns.
In order therefore to effect the objects that have brought the present essay before the public tribunal, it may perhaps be necessary to trace the institution to its origin, that we may understand the nature and reason of its foundation—Mark the uses contemplated by the first founders, pursue it through all the various changes it has undergone, and if in the investigation we should discover any material deviations from first principles, to satisfy every candid enquirer after truth, that they have been dictated by the most imperious necessity, and that if in the result they have produced some increase of public expence, they have also greatly added to the public good.
Upon the 8th of February 1766 the law authorising the erection of the present Alms House was enacted. The contributors incorporated by the name of "Contributors to the relief and employment of the poor in the city of Philadelphia" and the districts of Southwark, Moyamensing, Passyunk and the Northern Liberties, were included in the corporation. Moyamensing and Passyunk have since been separated. This law expressly directs, that a part of the building should be appropriated as "the Alms House" for poor who cannot work; and another part for such poor as can work. The same law authorises a commitment to the same house of citizens who are disorderly and likely to become chargeable, as well as of rogues, vagabonds, idle and dissolute persons coming from neighboring provinces, having no visible means of support, following no trade, occupation or business. And what perhaps may strike an accurate observer as remarkable, it makes no provision for keeping the idle, the vicious and the disorderly separate and apart from those of the reputable and worthy poor, who might be deemed capable of contributing by their labor towards their support. Another circumstance perhaps not less extraordinary is, that no provision appears to have been contemplated, for the particular and comfortable accommodation of those who should be visited by the afflicting hand of disease. The maniac had no solitary cell provided for his reception, and although the vagabond and the absolute (the subject for a goal or a penitentiary) by a small contribution of labor, found shelter, food and raiment, the poor houseless, unprovided female wanderer, in her hour of travail, over-wrought with pain and anxiety, had no invitation to these walls. At this part of the institution it may perhaps be proper to ask, whether these cases required a positive legislative provision, or whether they were to be considered as incidental to an institution of the kind, and left to the humanity, discretion and prudence of the Managers for the time being to provide for. In order to solve the question, I will ask, if a poor man may not, by any possibility, become a maniac? Or whether a man may not happen to be sick and poor at the same time? And if an indulgent public will excuse another ridiculous question, I will ask, if a poor woman may not be so far advanced in pregnancy, as to be rendered incapable of providing for her own support? I will presume these questions answered in the affirmative—that they actually exist, and that a guardian of the poor is applied to for relief. Independent of the suggestions of humanity, what becomes his positive and indispensable duty? I answer—to provide in the most comfortable manner possible, for the respective cases, with the least possible inconvenience and expense to the public. And experience has shown—to a long succession of worthy and intelligent Managers, that this can best be done in the Alms House. Fellow citizens, had a different construction prevailed in the summer and autumn of 1797 and 1798, the fatherless infant, and the disconsolate unprotected widow would have perished in your streets. Did a different construction prevail at this moment, more than seventy children, most of them under five years of age, whose parents have paid the last great debt of nature, and many of whose names are now unknown, must be dismissed that asylum. Humanity stands aghast, and the eye of religion recoils with horror at the idea. I will not disgrace my species by supposing that a man exists barbarian enough to wish it.
I think that I may now without arrogance conclude, that I have proved the Alms House and House of employment, partakes in its nature of an infirmary or hospital, and that from necessity.
(To be continued.)
At a stated meeting of the American Philosophical Society, held at their Hall, July 19, the following gentlemen were elected members: William Boys, M. D., John Redman Coxe, M. D., Thomas Peters Smith, Joseph Clay, Samuel Elam, of Newport, R. Island, Benjamin Henry Latrobe, Engin. er., William Maclure, of Philadelphia.
At a meeting held at the house of Mrs. Landel, in the Northern Liberties, on the evening of the 17th inst. for the purpose of nominating a proper person to fill the office of Governor at the ensuing election, SAMUEL WHEELER, in the chair. JOHN F. WATSON, Secretary.
The meeting taking into consideration the shock which the equal rights of men have received from the overwhelming ambition of France; the danger with which every republic on earth has been threatened; and many of them destroyed by her open violence or secret intrigues; and the importance of filling our offices of public trust with men who have ever manifested an exclusive attachment to our own country; who have had no connection with foreign factions, no bias from foreign influence, who are truly republican in their manners and principles, and truly American in their affections and patriotism; It was unanimously resolved to support JAMES ROSS, Esq. of Pittsburgh. The meeting then proceeded to the appointment of a corresponding committee, whereupon the following persons were chosen, viz. Samuel Wheeler, Joseph Coperthwait, John Kean, Basil Wood, Abraham Coates, James Swaine, Abraham Duffield, James Hart, Abiah Brown, Matthew Vandusen, Thomas Hambleton, Lewis Bender.
Resolved, That the foregoing be published in the papers of this city, and that the Chairman and Secretary sign the same.
SAMUEL WHEELER, Chairman. JOHN F. WATSON, Secretary.
N. B. The Members of the above Committee are requested to meet at Robert Meldrum's tavern in Second-street, Northern Liberties, on Wednesday evening the 24th inst. at 7 o'clock.
Married on Saturday evening last, by the Rev. Mr. Linn, Mr. Robert Kid, Merchant, to Miss Sarah Ann Charlton, both of this city.
Died on Saturday morning, after a short but severe illness, at his farm in Chester county, CHARLES WILLING, Esq. a gentleman remarkable for his benevolence of disposition and domestic virtues. He has left a respectable widow and a promising family of children to lament his loss.
A letter received in town this day, dated Providence, May 24th, via Marblehead, mentions, that in consequence of the late appointments of Envoys to treat with the French Republic, it was generally supposed that the negotiation would soon be opened at the Hague, and that the American project, as proposed, had remained unopposed, by the French when the last accounts from thence reached there.
An Express arrived in town this morning, from Baltimore announcing the arrival of 2 brigs in the Chesapeake, from the Havana, it is therefore supposed the late embargo has been raised.
A duel was fought, yesterday by two Frenchmen. One of the parties was wounded, and the other killed.
A carpenter at work upon a new house at the corner of Fifth and Minor Streets, fell from the scaffolding to the ground, on Saturday last, and expired on the spot.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia,
No arrivals at the Port.
The following vessel of this port were at
Hamburg 63 days since. Big D. at Rost for Hull, in 3 days. Grace Edwards, Russia 6 days. Sally, Dawson, Batavia. Two Sitters, Watson Philadelphia.
New-York, July 20.
Yesterday arrived ship Star, Brimstone, 61 days from Copenhagen.
June 1, spoke ship Union, Daniels, from Baltimore bound to Hamburg—lat. 59, 39, long. 10, 39.
June 21, on the Banks of Newfoundland, spoke the ship America, Capt. Sands, belonging to Messrs. Renwick & Gray, of and from New-York, bound to Liverpool, out 33 days. Capt. Sands informed capt. Brinsmade, that he never experienced so sedate a passage.
The brig Black Joke, Capt. Cable of 14 guns, arrived on Thursday, left St. John, the ship Columbus laden with 300 bds. rum, sugar, and molasses, besides a quantity of coffee, in the Sound, on Thursday last.
From the 2d day of April, 1798, to the 31st day of December, one hundred and fourteen American vessels passed Elsenore, of which number,
Table with 2 columns: Number, Port. Includes 12 are from New-York, 28 Bolton, 45 Salem, 6 Philadelphia, 6 Providence, R. Island, 4 New Port, do, 4 Charleston, S. C., 2 Newburyport, (M. ss.) 1 Gloucester, 3 Baltimore, Maryland, 2 Savannah, Georgia, and 1 Fredericksburg, Virginia.
The brig Friends, Hughes; and sloop Betsey, M'Harrie, from New-York, arrived at Halifax; also, the frigate Jane, Young, from New-York.
Same day, Schooner Cram, Lewis, from Charleston, 12 days, belonging to Brown, Tabor, and Co. cargo, Rice, Indigo, and cotton. Capt. Lewis on Tuesday of the Capt. of Delaware, spoke the United States 16 guns, just out, on a cruise.
A Piece of Serge found.
On Saturday morning a piece of serge, supposed to be stolen, from a retail store. The owner by enquiring at 130, Market-street, and proving property, may have it again. July 22.
A meeting of the visitors and governors of St. John's college in the State of Maryland, on the 13th day of July 1799, Resolved, That on the first day of October next, this board will proceed to elect a Professor of English and Grammar, who shall receive, for his services, at the rate of £200 per annum, to be paid quarterly; and that public notice thereof be given, &c. &c.
A. C. HANSON
N. B. The office aforesaid hath just become vacant by the resignation of a gentleman, whose affairs require, the immediate undertaking of a voyage by sea.
It is the duty of the said Professor (to whom is allowed an assistant) to teach the English language grammatically, and to prepare students for a superior school, by teaching them the Latin grammar, the Vocabulary, and Cordery. Writing is to be taught to all his scholars at stated hours; and to those students who are not destined for the superior school, are to be taught, at the discretion of their parents, or guardians, Arithmetic, and other branches of science usually taught in English schools. A complete knowledge then of Latin, Arithmetic, &c. is considered indispensable to the professor; and it is expected, that candidates who are not known to the Board, will submit to an examination, as well as produce satisfactory testimonials of their good morals, and fair characters. The Printers within the United States are requested to insert in their papers the foregoing resolution and remarks, and to repeat the publication, as often as convenience will admit, until the 20th day of September next. July 22. 121820
Twenty Dollars Reward.
DESERTE D,
FROM the Marine Barracks, corner of Filbert and Thirteenth-streets, in the City of Philadelphia, the 28th day of this instant. Two Marines, by trade Tailors, one John Crawford (the second time of his desertion) five feet seven inches high, fair complexion, hair cut close, dark eyes, firm built. The other, Hilary Bishop five feet six inches high, ruddy complexion, sandy hair, a remarkable ringworm on the left of his lip. (Went off in uniform.)
N. B. They took with them one brown cloth Coat, one blue cloth Coat, and many other articles not known at present.
W. W. BURROWS,
Major Commandant of Marine Corps. may 29

FOR SALE. By The Subscribers at No. 5 Chestnut street, the following articles, viz. 12 and 48 proof Spanish Brandy in pipes, New England Rum in hogs, Goshen, in do. Tobacco, in do. Rice in tiers, Beef in bbls. and half bbls. Mackerel, in do. Germantown Candles in boxes, Madeira Wine in pipes, half pipes & gr. casks Claret, in casks, Boston Sail Duck, Nos. 1 & 2. Ruffs, ditto, different qualities, Ruffs Hemp, JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. July 5, 31aw2w
HAIR SEATINGS. A large assortment of Suitable for chair and sofa covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, July 8, cotf
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street, WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounds, 6 ft. 2 feet long, 10 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounds, 5 ft. 2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Carronades on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounds, weighing 6 ft. 2, 3 and 23 cwt. each; Boarding Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 12 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 12 and 24 lb. Canner Shot. Also—a quantity of best English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles. Taunton Ale in casks of 7 dozen each. March 8, 3aw2f
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale, Coffees, Buffs, Mammies, Tatties, Cocoos, Peaches, Raisins and } Handkerchiefs. Mulmul The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES, N.B. Many of the Goods may be printed to advantage in this country. May 16, 3aw2f
Thirty Dollars Reward. STOLEN out of the stable of the subscriber, the 30th of March last a Dark Chestnut Sorrel Horse. Said horse has a star and blaze; six years old this spring, fifteen and an half hands high; both hind legs white half way to his knee, branded P B: he is the same night mare as a saddle and bridle taken out of another stable; supposed by Michael Gubby, as the said Michael Gubby was taken on the third inst. with the said saddle and bridle, and had exchanged the horse for a dark brown mare, about 14 and a half hands high; she has a star, and white spot on the near side of her jaw, above the bit; has the distemper; and is in good order; the said Gubby made his escape the same evening. If the owner of the mare has the horse, and will bring him home to the subscriber, he shall have the said mare and fifteen dollars cash, and if he secures the thief in New-Castle Jail, he shall be entitled to fifteen dollars for him—any other person or persons taking up said horse and thief, and bringing the horse to the subscriber, and securing the thief, as aforesaid, shall be entitled to the above reward, and reasonable charges, or fifteen dollars for either of them. JOSHUA JACKSON. Wilmington, April 15 (Jy.9) 31aw2t
DONATION LANDS. Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the subscribers authorized by law will sit as a Board at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the afternoon, to hear and determine all unsatisfied Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next. JOHN DONALDSON, Com'tr. SAMUEL BRYAN, Reg't. PETER BAYNTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of } Pennsylvania, May 15, '99. } (16) dtw (m.w.f.t.f)
Valuable Property for Sale, A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property 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 GIRVAN, no. 193, Chestnut street, next door to the premises. March 5, to.th.f.t.f
LOST, Either in the City, or on the road to Germantown. SOME papers of no value but to the owner—They were enclosed in a newspaper—If delivered at this office, the person leaving them shall be rewarded. June 14, taw2f
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscriber, having obtained Letters of Administration on the personal Estate of John Morton, late of Cecil County in the State of Maryland, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, on the 6th day of August next at the town of Warwick, in said County and State, that a dividend of the assets in hand, may be made agreeable to law. REECE MORTON, Admin'r. W. ch. July 2. [July 5] 3aw16A.
To be Sold or Exchanged, FOR Property within twelve miles of the City of Philadelphia, and on the Bristol Road; A beautiful and very highly cultivated F A R M. For particulars, see the office of C. Lebarhier du Pleiss, No. 23 South Third Street. June 29.
42 Hhds of Richmond TOBACCO, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE BY Peter Barker & Co. No. 148, High Street 6 mo. 18, cotf
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty-two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undermentioned certificates for a like number of shares of the stock of the said Institution, in favour of James Eckley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kirkbride, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, viz. Two certificates, No. 27,000 and 27,001 for five shares each. Three certificates, No. 27,002 and 27,004, for four shares each. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, } May 23, 1799. taw3m
A VENDRE. (Si l'on se présente sans retard.) DES TERRES EXCELLENTES, situées dans le comté d'Arundel, près de la Ville d'Annapolis, et à environ 30 milles de la cité de Washington. Une de ces Terres a une superbe maison en brique, à trois étages, contenant 4 chambres par étage. La situation en est charmante, l'air y est bien sain, et le roissage est des plus agréables. Ces Terres se vendront en petits lots, ou bien en gros, comme il pourra convenir aux acheteurs. Il y a aussi plusieurs petites habitations sur les Terres, dont le loyer par an monte à une somme considérable. Si l'on vendait une description plus particulière, il faut adresser à l'imprimerie de cette feuille. 8 juin, maw6w
TO BE SOLD, TWO new frame two Story Houses pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post-Tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and coach house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN MCCLELLAN. Frankford, July 1, cotf
BOARDING. Three or four gentlemen may be accommodated with Board and Lodging, at Mrs. M'Crea's, No. 29, north Eighth street. May 30, th.f.a.mo. tf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th 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—to wit: I. THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges;—thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto 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 Tuscarora branch of the Mufkingum 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 so 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. II. 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 less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres. III. The priority of location of the warrants which may be preferred and registered in manner 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. IV. The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants. V. The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located. VI. All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
PROPOSALS, For carrying the Mails of the UNITED STATES, On the following Post-Roads, Will be received at the General Post-Office in Philadelphia, until the 12th day of August next, inclusive. IN MAINE. 1. Saco by Machias, Chandler's river, Columbia and Narraguagus to Goldsboro', once a week, estimated eighty eight miles. From April 15th to October 15th—Leave Saco every Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Goldsboro' the next Tuesday by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Goldsboro' every Wednesday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Saco on Saturday by 10 A. M. From October 15, to April 15—Leave Saco every Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Goldsboro' the next Tuesday by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Goldsboro' every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Saco on Sunday at 10 A. M. 2. From Goldsboro' by Sullivan, Trenton, Blue Hill, Calais, Buckton, Prospect and Belfast to Ducktrap, once a week; estimated eighty five miles. From April 15, to October 15—Leave Goldsboro' every Wednesday, at 5 A. M. and arrive at Ducktrap on Saturday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Ducktrap every Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Goldsboro' the next Tuesday by 6 P. M. From October 15 to April 15—Leave Goldsboro' every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Ducktrap on Sunday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Ducktrap every Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Goldsboro' on Wednesday by 6 P. M. 3. From Machias to Passamaquoddy, once in two weeks. Leave Machias every other Friday noon and arrive at Passamaquoddy on Saturday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Passamaquoddy every other Saturday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Machias on Sunday noon. From October 15 to April 15—Leave Machias every other Saturday noon and arrive at Passamaquoddy on Sunday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Passamaquoddy every other Sunday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Machias on Monday at 2 P. M. 4. From Augusta by Readfield and Chester to Farmington, once in two weeks. Leave Augusta every other Wednesday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Farmington on Thursday at 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Farmington every other Monday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Augusta on Tuesday by 6 P. M. IN VERMONT. 5. From Windsor, by Royalton, Randolph, Williamstown and Montpelier to Burlington, once in two weeks. Leave Windsor every other Thursday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Burlington on Saturday by 4 P. M. Returning—Leave Burlington every other Monday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Windsor on Wednesday by 4 P. M. IN NEW-YORK. 6. From Fishkill to Newburg, once a week. Leave Fishkill every Friday at 4 1/2 o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Newburg by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Newburg every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Fishkill at 4 P. M. 7. From Canandaigua by Hartford to Niagara once in two weeks. Leave Canandaigua every other Monday, at 8 A. M. and arrive at Niagara the next Thursday by 9 A. M. Returning—Leave Niagara every other Thursday at 3 P. M. and arrive at Canandaigua on Sunday by 6 P. M. IN PENNSYLVANIA. 8. From Lewistown by Millersburg, Aaronburg, Millerburg, Bellefonte and Centre Furnace to Alexandria once a week. Leave Lewistown every Tuesday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Friday by 3 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every Saturday at 8 A. M. and arrive at Lewistown the next Tuesday by 10 A. M. 9. From Harrisburg by Clark's ferry, Millerstown, Thompsontown, Millersburg, Lewistown, Custerstown's mills and Huntingdon to Alexandria, once a week. May 15 to October 15—Leave Harrisburg every Sunday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria the next Tuesday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every Thursday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Harrisburg on Saturday at 4 P. M. From October 15 to May 15—Leave Harrisburg every Monday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Alexandria on Wednesday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Alexandria every Friday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Harrisburg on Sunday by 4 P. M. IN VIRGINIA. 10. From Morgantown by Petty John to Clarkburg, once in two weeks. Leave Morgantown every other Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Clarkburg by 5 P. M. Returning—Leave Clarkburg every other Tuesday by 8 A. M. and arrive at Morgantown by 7 P. M. 11. From Peterburg by Suffolk c. h. and Southampton c. h. to South Quay, once every month. Leave Peterburg the first Tuesday in each month by noon, and arrive at South Quay on Wednesday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave South Quay the first Thursday in each month by 8 A. M. and arrive at Peterburg on Friday by 1 P. M. IN VIRGINIA AND NORTH-CAROLINA. 12. From Norfolk by Kempville, Great Bridge, New Lebanon and Jonesboro' to Elizabeth city, once in two weeks. Leave Norfolk every other Wednesday by 2 P. M. and arrive at Elizabeth city on Friday by 10 A. M. Returning—Leave Elizabeth city every other Monday at noon and arrive at Norfolk on Wednesday by 10 A. M. 13. From Suffolk by South Quay to Murfreesboro' once in two weeks. Leave Suffolk every other Tuesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Murfreesboro' by 5 P. M. Returning—Leave Murfreesboro' every Wednesday at 6 A. M. and arrive at Suffolk by 6 P. M. 14. From Wythe court house, by Austinville, Grayson court house, Flower Gap and Bethania to Salem once in two weeks. Leave Wythe court house every other Tuesday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Salem the next Thursday by 6 P. M. Returning—Leave Salem every other Saturday by 6 A. M. and arrive at Wythe c. h. the next Monday by 6 P. M. IN KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE. 15. From Moffs in Tennessee by Col Orr, Powell's Valley, Cumberland Gap and Staniford to Danville, once a week. Leave Moffs every Friday at 2 P. M. and arrive at Danville the next Monday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Danville every Tuesday by 5 A. M. and arrive at Moffs the next Friday by 10 A. M. 16. From Knoxville by South West Point, and Craig fort to Nashville once in two weeks. Leave Knoxville every other Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Nashville the next Saturday by 7 P. M. Returning—Leave Nashville every other Monday at 5 A. M. and arrive at Knoxville the next Saturday by 7 P. M. Note 1. The Post Master General may alter the times of arrival and departure at any time during the continuance of the contracts, be previously stipulating an adequate compensation for any extra expense that may be occasioned thereby.
Note 2. Half an hour shall be allowed for opening and closing the Mail at all Offices where no particular time is specified. Note 3. For every hour's delay (unavoidable accidents excepted) in arriving after the time prescribed in any contract, the contractor shall forfeit one dollar, and if the delay continue until the departure of any depending Mail, whereby the Mail is delayed for such depending Mail, lose a trip, an additional forfeiture of five dollars shall be incurred. Note 4. Newspapers as well as Letters are to be sent in the Mail; and if any person making proposals, desires to carry Newspapers other than those conveyed in the mail, for his own emolument, he must state in his proposals for what sum he will carry it, with that emolument and for what sum without that emolument. Note 5. Should any person making proposals desire an alteration of the times of arrival and departure above specified, he must state in his proposal the alterations desired, and the difference they will make in the terms of his contract. Note 6. Persons making proposals are desired to file their prices by the year. Those who contract will receive their pay quarterly, in the months of January, April, July, and October. Note 7. The contracts for the routes Numbered 1 to 6, are to be in operation on the 11th day of October next, and are to continue in force until the 11th day of October 1802. Contracts for the routes Numbered 10 to 16 are also to be in operation on the 11th day of October next and are to continue in force until the 11th day of April 1802. JOSEPH HABERSHAM. Postmaster General. General Post Office, } [14] Phila. June 10. 1799. } d1w.af.e013A
Notice is hereby given, THAT separate proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary of the Department of War, until the expiration of the 25th of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations, which may be required for the use of the United States, from the first day of October, 1799, to the thirtieth day of September, 1800, both days inclusive, at the places and within the two districts herein after first mentioned; and also that separate proposals will be received at the said office until the expiration of the 25th day of July next ensuing, for the supply of all rations which may be required as aforesaid, from the first day of January in the year 1800, to the thirty-first day of December in the same year, both days inclusive, at the place and within the several states herein after mentioned, viz. First—Proposals to supply all rations, that may be required, at Olvego; at Niagara; at Presqu'ille; at Michilimackinac; at Fort Franklin; at Le Boeuf; at Cincinnati; at Picque town, and Loramies stores; at Fort Wayne; at Fort Defiance; at any place below Fort Defiance, on the Miami river to Lake Erie; at Fort Knox, and Outatanon on the river Wabash; at Mahe; at any place or places on the east side of the river Mississippi, above the mouth of the river Ohio, and upon the Illinois river. Second—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at any place or places, on the east side of the Mississippi river, below the mouth of the river Ohio to the southern boundary of the state of Kentucky; and within the said state; at Knoxville; at all other posts and places within the state of Tennessee; at South Well Point; at Tellico Block-house, at St. Stephens on the river Tombigby and any place or places within the Cherokee boundaries; below the southern boundary of the state of Tennessee and within the boundary of the United States. Third—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required, at Point-Petre; at Coleraine; at Savannah, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the state of Georgia; at all forts or stations on the Oconee and Altamaha, and at all other places in the Creek Nation, within the limits of the United States, where troops are or may be stationed. Fourth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Johnson, at Fort Pinckney, at Charleston, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of South Carolina. Fifth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at the Port at Wilmington, Cape Fear; at Beac n Island, Ocracoke; at Charlotte; at Fayetteville, at Salisbury, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited in the state of North Carolina. Sixth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Norfolk, at Portsmouth, at Kempville, at Charlottsville, at Wincheffer, at Staunton, at Richmond, at Alexandria, at Leesburg, at Fredericksburg, at Carter'sville, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited, in the state of Virginia. Seventh—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort M'Henry, at Baltimore, at Annapolis, at Frederick town, at Leonard town, at Hagers town, at Bladensburg, at George town, at Harper's ferry, at Elstow, at the Head of Elk, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Maryland. Eighth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Mifflin, at Philadelphia, at Darby, at Lancaster, at Wilkesbarre, at Reading, at Bristol, at Yorktown, at Carlisle, at Lewistown (Mifflin county) at Bedford, at Greensburg, at Washington, at Easttown, at Wilmington, at Christiana, at Dover, or at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Pennsylvania, enumerated in the first proposals aforesaid. Ninth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hackensack, at Elizabeth town, at New-Brunswick, at Burlington, at Woodbury, at Trenton, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Jersey. Tenth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at New-York, at West-Point, at Poughkeepsie, at Harlem, at West-Chester, at Poughkeepsie, at Kenderhook, at Stillwater, at Newburg, at Albany, at Cohoes, at Chazy Valley, and at any other place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of New York, except the proposals within the said state enumerated in the first proposal aforesaid. Eleventh—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Hartford, at Hebron, at New London, at Brooklyn, at Windham, at Litchfield, at Guilford, at New-Haven, at Fairfield, at Danbury, at Middletown, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island. Twelfth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Fort Wolcott, at Branton's Point, at Newport, at Providence, and at any place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Rhode-Island.
Thirteenth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portland in the District of Maine, Gloucester, Cape Ann, Salem, Marblehead, Boston, at Springfield, at Uxbridge, and at any other place or places where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the limits of the state of Massachusetts. Fourteenth—Proposals to supply all rations that may be required at Portsmouth, at Exeter, at Windsor, at Exanington, at Rutland, or at any Fort, place or places, where troops are or may be stationed, marched or recruited within the States of New-Hampshire and Vermont. The Ration to be supplied, is to consist of the following articles, viz. Eighteen ounces of bread or flour, or when neither can be obtained, of one quart of rice, or one and a half pound of sifted or boiled indian meal, one pound and a quarter of fresh beef, or one pound of salted beef, or three quarters of a pound of salted Pork, and when fresh meat is issued, 1/2, at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations, soup at the rate of four pounds, and candles at the rate of a pound and a half for every hundred rations. It is expected the proposals will also extend to the supply of rum, whiskey, or other ardent spirits at the rate of half a gill per ration, and Vinegar at the rate of two quarts for every hundred rations. The proposals will specify the price of the several component parts of the ration, as well as those of substitutes or alternatives for parts thereof. The rations are to be furnished in such quantities as that there shall at all times, during the term of the proposed contracts, be sufficient for the consumption of the troops at Michilimackinac, Detroit, Niagara and Olvego, for six months in advance, and at each of the other posts on the western waters, for at least three months in advance, of good and wholesome provisions, if the same shall be required. It is also to be permitted to all and every of the commanders of fortified places, or posts to call for at seasons when the same can be transported, or at any time in case of urgency, such supplies of like provisions in advance, as in the discretion of the commandant shall be deemed proper. It is to be understood that the contractor is to be at the expense and risk of issuing the supplies to the troops, and that all losses, sustained, by the depredations of an enemy, or by means of the troops of the United States, shall be paid for at the price of the article captured or destroyed, on the deposition of two or more persons of credible character, and the certificate of a commissioned officer, ascertaining the circumstances of the loss, and the amount of the articles, for which compensation shall be claimed. The privilege is to be understood to be referred to the United States of requiring, that none of the supplies which may be furnished under any of the proposed contracts shall be issued, until the supplies which have or may be furnished under contracts now in force have been consumed, and that a supply in advance may be always required at any of the fixed posts on the sea-board or Indian frontiers not exceeding three months.
JAMES M'HENRY, Secretary of War. march 29
Valuable Lands for Sale. ON Tuesday the 20th of August next, I shall expose to public sale, at the town of New-Market, in Dorchester county, all that valuable tract or parcel of land commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands, situated on the south side and binding on the Choptank river several miles, supposed to contain about six thousand acres, to be divided into lots to contain from 100 to 500 acres each. The terms of sale as follows, viz. Purchasers to give bond immediately after the sale with approved security, conditioned for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in four equal annual installments, agreeably to an act, entitled, "An act appointing commissioners to contract for and purchase the lands commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands in Dorchester county, and for appropriating the same to the use of this state, and to repeal the act of assembly therein mentioned;" passed at November session, 1798. WM. MARBURY, Agent for the state of Maryland. april 19. d3m
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. AN Excellent three story Brick House, situated at the corner of 7th and Race-streets;—the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 82 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-street, between Arch and Race-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the south 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmeyer's on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 50 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice-House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or it is more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bittery Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 12 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow; a brick dwelling house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grane Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers & horses; the house is now occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation; there is fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-street, are now
TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-streets, to JOSEPH BALL. feb 7, th.&f.tf
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