Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-02-05 00:00:00

Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, November 25.
The London gazette of Saturday, contains the official accounts of the complete evacuation of Holland—as also the account of the Armistice between the Duke of York, and general Brune. The first letters are dated at Schagenbrug, October 15 in which his R. H. appoints Major General Knox, to communicate to General Brune, the propositions in his letter of the same day. The third letter is from General Brune to his Royal Highness, communicated by Gen. Knox, dated at Alkmaar, October fifteen which covered the following explanatory letter:
H. Q. Alkmaar, October 15, 1799, 8th year of the French Republic.
The Duke of York commander in chief of the English army, proposes that a cessation of hostilities shall take place, in consequence of the approach of the inclement season. He promises to withdraw from the Batavian territory, between the present period and the end of November next, the whole army under his command; and consents that no damage shall be committed, no flues opened, or dykes broken up, on condition of his retreat not being molested by the French or Batavian army.
These motives would not have been bro't forward by the Duke of York, if he had considered himself possessed of means sufficient for advancing into the country; for in that case, he would have had the facility of extending his quarters, of procuring subsistence, and, in short, of placing himself beyond the reach of the inconveniences arising from the unfavourable season. We ought consequently to look to advantages in an arrangement, proportionate to the insufficiency of the forces under his command.
The terms proposed by the Duke of York contain nothing but what would be the necessary result of the cessation of hostilities. It can scarcely be supposed that the Duke of York will cause the Dykes to be destroyed, the country to be inundated, and the villages to be burnt, for the mere purpose of committing such acts of violence; as such conduct would be contrary to the laws of war, and must draw upon him the reprobation of all Europe, and of his own nation. It appears therefore evident, that the Duke of York would confine himself to such measures as might be useful to his own army, as detrimental to ours; but we look upon such accidents as inseparable from a state of war. No object of advantage to us appears therefore to result from the proposals which have been made.
Since, however, the sufferings of humanity come under the consideration of the Duke of York, General Brune is ready to meet this honourable feeling, and, in doing so, declares that the following stipulations on which he offers to consent to a suspension of hostilities are so obviously just, that he cannot depart from them. [Then follow the articles, which are afterword recited literally and commented upon. It is unnecessary therefore to insert them here.]
H. Q. Schagenbrug, Oct. 17, 1799.
GENERAL,
I send back general Knox, with my answers to the explanatory note which he has delivered to me in your name. He is fully authorised to conclude on my part upon every point which relate to the subject of his mission.
(Signed) FREDERICK, &c. To Gen. Brune, &c.
H. Q. Schagenbrug, Oct. 17, 1799.
His Royal Highness, the Duke of York, &c. proposed to Gen. Brune, an arrangement equally to the advantage of both parties, originating in his desire to prevent the farther effusion of blood, and to preserve this country from the terrible effects of an inundation, as also from the destruction of the best of its ports, involving the total ruin of the principal channels of its interior navigation and commerce.
In answer to which Gen. Brune observes, that he cannot imagine his Royal Highness will recur to measures not less revolting to humanity, than repugnant to the character of the British nation, and to the general feeling of all Europe.
Devastation or destruction is incompatible with the character and with the uniform conduct of the English nation; and as little do either accord with the disposition of his Royal Highness the Commander in Chief; but there are duties peremptorily prescribed by the nature of particular situations, the odium of which must fall, not on those who execute but on such as render the measures necessary, by rejecting the conditions of a just and honorable agreement.
Deeply impressed with what is due to his country on the one hand, and to the claims of humanity on the other: persuaded, likewise, that Gen. Brune is equally guided by these sentiments, his royal highness has taken his proposals into consideration, and consents to abide by the agreement as it stands in the answers annexed to the different articles.
Major general Knox, who is charged therewith, is authorized to sign and conclude this agreement, as well as to arrange any points of detail which may arise out of it.
It being the duty of every officer commanding his Britannic majesty's troops, to make an exact report of whatever relates to his command, his royal highness the Duke of York will of course lay before the British government every communication which has taken place between his royal highness and Gen. Brune.
NOTICE.
THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil county, in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Zebulon Oldham, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber, on or before the nineteenth day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
RICHARD OLDHAM, Administrator. January 30. taw6w.
NOTICE.
THE CREDITORS OF WILLIAM LAPSLEY, late of Hanover township, Dauphin county, Store-keeper, are desired to take notice that he has applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County, for the benefit of the acts of Assembly of this state, made for the relief of Insolvent Debtors, and that the Court have appointed the second Monday of March next, to hear his creditors and him at the Court House in Harrisburg.
January 23—31. taw3w.
OFFICE FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMMISSION BUSINESS, Transacted extensively.
Money advanced on good Notes of Hand, Mortgages and Merchandise. Bills of Exchange bought and sold. Also, Purchases and Sales of Houses and Lands made,
By JAMES NEWPORT, No. 25 Arch Street.
Philadelphia, Feb. 4. tawtf
BANKRUPT OFFICE.
A SECOND Dividend of the Estate of George L. and Robert Gray, Bankrupts, will be paid to the creditors who have proved their debts under the commission, at any time when called for, at No. 109 Arch Street.
JOHN JENNINGS, Clerk. January 20, 1800. taw3w
HENRY BENBRIDGE
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has commenced the business of a BROKER, at his Office No. 83 Dock Street, near the Bank of the United States, where he buys and sells on Commission all kinds of Public Securities, Stocks, Notes, &c. &c. and offers his services in any business in his line.
Jan 14. dw3aw6w
THE UNDERSIGNED,
HIS Swedish Majesty's Consul General, and authorized to transacted the Consular Business, for his Majesty the King of Denmark in the United States of America, residing at Philadelphia.
Hereby gives public Notice,
That in obedience to recent instructions received from his government, it is the duty of all Masters of Swedish and Danish vessels, before their sailing from any port in the said States, to call upon him or the Vice Consul in order to be granted such Certificates for their Cargoes, which the exigency of the State of the Neutral Commerce and the several Decrees of the Belligerent Powers, render indispensable; and that any Master, or vessel belonging to the respective nations, or navigating under the protection of their flags, in omitting to take such certificates, will personally stand responsible for the consequences.
RICHARD SODERSTROM. Philadelphia, 18th December, 1799.
For Sale, or to Let, A two story Brick House, Situate on Buhl Street, or Artillery Lane, in the Northern Liberties.
HAVING two rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a kitchen and wash house; all in excellent order and built of the best materials. For further information inquire at No. 39, Arch Street. Also, a HOUSE, No. 106, Fourth Second Street, to let—enquire as above.
Dec. 3. taw6w.
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THE POSSESSORS
OF OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES signed by the subscriber, for undivided Shares or Lots on his purchase within the city of Washington, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of the said Certificates, do make the Payments in full thereof, either to Thomas M'Kean & Co. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next.
Samuel Blodget. December 17
Horses to Winter.
HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill, at the 12 miles Stone on the Bristol Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good.
Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises. N.B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12. tawtf
WHEREAS,
AN attachment was lately issued out of the Inferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, in the state of New Jersey, directed to the Sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars;
And whereas, the said Sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Meeker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty land warrants;
Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided.
Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 3, 1799 (11). taw12m
BALL.
MR. FRANCIS
RESPECTFULLY informs his Pupils and the public in general, that his third Ball for this season will be on THURSDAY February 6th, at his academy in Fourth Street, in which will be introduced, Mr. Francis's new
MARINE COTILLIONS.
CALLED The United States, Constellation, Constitution and Chesapeake.
Also, two new Country Dances for the present season, called The Secret, and the Birth Day.
Ladies tickets to be had as usual, by applying to Mr. Francis.
On account of the incommodation experienced the last ball evening, Mr. Francis is obliged to give notice, that children (who are not pupils) cannot on any account be admitted.
Mr. Francis informs his pupils and the public in general, that he intends shortly to publish a new set of Cotillions and Country Dances, with their proper figures annexed; including a variety of Marches, Reels, Hornpipes, Minuets, Gavots, &c. The music composed and selected, and the whole arranged as lessons for the Piano Forte, by Mr. Reinagle.
Mr. Francis and assistants attend Tuesdays and Saturdays at the academy, from three o'clock till six for his young pupils, and from six till nine for those at a more advanced age.
Terms 5 dollars per month.
NE The assembly room may be engaged on the off nights for balls, concerts, &c. by applying to Mr. Francis, No. 70 North Fourth Street.
February 2. dt4
INSURANCE COMPANY
Of the state of Pennsylvania.
February 1, 1800.
THE Directors have this day declared a dividend of twenty two dollars on each share of the stock of this company for the last six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal Representatives, after the 10th inst.
JAMES S. COX, President. February 1. dt10h
A PAIR OF SADDLE-BAGS,
WAS FOUND
ON the night of the 31st January during the Snow Storm—the owner upon describing the contents and paying the cost of this advertisement, will have them restored to him, by applying at the Board Yard, adjoining the new Roman Church in North Fourth Street.
February 1. dtf.
ELEGANT FURNITURE.
Next Thursday, the 6th inst. at 10 o'clock, At the country seat of the late General Thomas Mifflin, near the Falls of Schuylkill.
WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH, A VARIETY of elegant household Furniture, consisting of Mahogany Chairs and Tables, Sideboards and Sofas, Beds and Bedding. Several large Looking glasses, and a variety of elegant prints. A number of large and elegant carpets, and oil cloths. Also,
A quantity of excellent Hay. A Cow and Calf. A Sleigh and Garden Engine, and a LIBRARY of choice and valuable Books.
By order of the Executors, SHANNON & POALK, Auctioneers. February 3. dt4.
VALUABLE LOTS
FOR SALE,
NEAR THE CITY.
On Wednesday the 6th day of March next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee House, will be sold by public auction, the following described valuable Lots of Ground, eligibly situated for SUMMER RETREATS.
No. 1. A CERTAIN LOT or PIECE of LAND, situated on the east side of Germantown road, about two miles and a half from the city of Philadelphia, bounded on the north by land of Mr. Thomas Greaves, whereon he is now erecting a house and making improvements for his summer residence, on the east by land of Joseph Norris, and west by the field road, containing by computation 14 acres and a half.
No. 2. A certain lot or piece of land, part of a tract commonly called the Vineyard, situate on the west side of the Wissahickon or Ridge road, nearly opposite to Turner's lane, in the neighbourhood of the Country Seats of Jeremiah Parker, John Nixon, James Crawford and Jasper Moylan, Esqrs. being marked and numbered in a plan or map of the said large tract called the Vineyard, No. 31, containing seven acres and ten perches.
No. 3. One other lot or piece of land adjoining the last described lot to the northward, containing 11 acres and one hundred and three perches.
The very valuable property now offered for sale must be too well known to require a further description. It is well worth the attention of those who wish to secure to themselves pleasant and healthy situations in the vicinity of the city. The terms of sale are, one third part of the purchase money to be paid in ten days after the sale; one third in ninety days, and the remaining third in six months; for the two last payments (including interest) approved indorsed notes to be given: The title is unexceptionable. Sold by order of Messrs. Isaac Wharton, Thomas Fitzsimons, Philip Nicklin, William M'Murtrie, Samuel W. Fisher, Trustees for the creditors of Blair M'Clenahan.
JOHN CONNELLY, Auctioneer. January 23. tawt28Fdt3M.
United States, Pennsylvania District } II.
Notice is hereby given,
THAT a Special District Court of the United States will be held at the City Hall, in the city of Philadelphia, in and for the Pennsylvania district, on Friday the 31st day of January instant, at ten o'clock A.M. for the trial of an information filed by William Rawle, Esq. attorney of the United States in and for the said district, against
1 Cask, and 3 Hogheads Spirits, distilled at a distillery within the city of Philadelphia, and removed from the same without being first branded or marked according to law—wherefore the same have been seized as forfeited.
By order of court, D. CALDWELL, Clerk Dist. Court. January 18, 1800.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 5.
FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS.
In imitation of Mr. Burke's famous expression of the "Swinish Multitude," the French have invented a new term for the mass, whom they call the Multitude Meutonier , or Sheepish multitude . Unfortunately, from the ignorance and cullibility of that class, there is more truth than compliment in the phrase.
When Cromwell dissolved the Parliament, he complained bitterly that the Lord had put him upon that work. Buonaparte, however, does not appear to have considered his task as a very unpleasant one. He took it up heartily and went through it cheerfully. After having wandered so long in the Deserts of Arabia, he entertains no dread of the Wilds of Guiana!
It was the great objection of Paine and his supporters, that we had no Constitution in this country, because it could not be shewn upon paper. Experience must however have convinced such writers, that paper affords but a flimsy security against the designs of ambitious men, and that the best constitutions, whether on paper or parchment, are easily made to give way to existing circumstances, or circumstances of pretended existence.
Buonaparte's being a stranger was not forgotten when he made his first attempt on the Councils of France; and some were bold enough to demand he should be outlawed. Short sighted men! they could not perceive that in a few hours time, he was about to out-law the whole nation!
The Abbe Sieyes, it seems, has another Constitution cut and dry for France. After the experience they have, however, the French ought not to deal any longer with political stop sellers. These wares cost very dear, and yield no service.
General Oliver, who was wounded at the battle of Trebia, wrote to General Lefebvre, offering his services on the day of the late Revolution at Paris, and stated in his letter that in order to equip himself he had just bought a wooden leg!
Roger Ducos, it is said, is a mere cypher in the new consulate. He is a cypher, however, that serves to increase the value and power of the other figures with which he is conjoined.
Sieyes's paper constitution seems to be almanacks; they last only for a year.
Santerre, so well known in former periods of the revolution, made an attempt to raise the Fauxbourg St. Antoine in favour of Moulin and the Jacobins. Buonaparte being informed of it, sent a message to Moulin, saying, "You shall be answerable for the conduct of Santerre; and if the fellow himself ventures to stir, I will order him to be shot."
BRITISH MUNIFICENCE.
Presents given by the underwriters of Lloyd's to the company of the American ship Planter.
To the captain—One large silver cup, containing one gallon; two smaller do. containing one quart each, with a ladle neatly engraved on the edge with all the trophies of war. On one side the cups is a representation of the engagement, and on the other this inscription;
"Presented by the underwriters at Lloyd's to Mr. David Maclure, master of the American ship Planter, of Richmond, as a token of their approbation of his exemplary bravery and perseverance in defending the said ship, and beating of an enemy of very superior force, on the 10th July, 1799."
And in cash 100 guineas. To the first Mate—50 guineas. Second Mate—30 guineas. Boatswain—30 guineas. Sailors—8 guineas. Sailors deeply wounded—15 guineas. For sailors' friends that fell in the action—50 guineas. Two lady passengers—elegant gold watches. Two gentlemen passengers—elegant swords.
On Tuesday, 28th ult. both Houses of the Legislature of New-York formed a quorum.
EXTRACT FROM
GOVERNOR JAY'S SPEECH.
"Notwithstanding the care with which our laws and regulations relative to infectious diseases have been observed, yet our principal city has again been distressed by the return of a very destructive one.—Whence it arises, is a question which still remains involved in much obscurity; but as either of the two natural causes to which it is generally ascribed, may be the true one; every further mean which human sagacity can devise, should be employed to remove or counteract them. If, however, in this instance, as in many others, Providence is accomplishing the purposes of moral government by the instrumentality of second causes, our future preservation from their calamitous effects, will depend more on moral than municipal reforms."
"As the government most to be preferred, is that which procures to the people, the greatest degree of justice, security, and rational liberty, so by such a government no acts or symptoms of defiance to lawful authority, are viewed with indifference. Experience shews that impunity invites aggression, and that licentiousness always derives encouragement from toleration. Feeling the
force of these reflections, I think it my duty to press your attention to the daring opposition which has repeatedly, and with singular impunity, been made in the county of Columbia, to the judicial authority of the state; and to the recent indications of it which are detailed in the papers which I shall lay before you. The manner in which these offences are perpetrated, renders the ordinary means of suppressing them, in several respects inadequate. While we rejoice, and with great reason, in the general and increasing prosperity of the state, it is proper to reflect, that, next to the kind Providence of the Almighty, we owe this prosperity to the security with which industry pursues its lawful objects, and enjoys its fruits. It is therefore of the last importance, that this security be preserved; and that the regular administration of justice which protects it, be not interrupted. Whatever may be the claims or rights of contending individuals, it is their duty to meet each other in the proper courts, and peaceably acquiesce in the justice of their country; and it is equally the duty of the government to protect the citizens in the quiet enjoyment of their property and rights, and to enforce obedience and submission to the laws."
Although the great and national affairs of war and peace do not belong to our jurisdiction, yet such is their importance to our immediate welfare, and so great would be our danger, if any fallacious prospects of peace should mislead us into a state of ill founded security, that the very judicious and seasonable remarks of our patriotic President on this subject, cannot be too generally known, nor two strongly impressed. He reminds us, that "At a period like the present, when momentous changes are occurring, and every hour is preparing new and great events in the political world—when a spirit of war is prevalent in almost every nation, with whose affairs the interest of the United States have any connection, unsafe and precarious would be our situation, were we to neglect the means of maintaining our just rights." From the same high and respectable authority we are given to understand, that, under existing circumstances, "nothing short of the power of repelling aggression, will secure to our country a rational prospect of escaping the calamities of war, or (what would be still more calamitous) national degradation." The measures which have been taken pursuant to acts of this state, relative to these subjects, shall be mentioned in a future communication; and it is evident from the preceding observations, that our attention to them is not to be relaxed."
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
TUESDAY, February 4.
Mr. Kittera, from the committee to whom were referred the petition of Lardner Clark, made a report, recommending the adoption of the following resolution, viz.
Resolved, That inasmuch as the governor of the North West Territory has full powers under existing laws, to settle and adjust the claims of Lardner Clark, and to grant the prayer of his petition, if in justice he is entitled thereto, the interference of Congress in the present instance, is, therefore, unnecessary.
The said resolution was read a first and second time, and concurred in by the House.
Mr. A. Foster called up a resolution which he laid on the table the last session, relative to the election of a President and Vice President of the United States, to be recommended to the several states for their adoption, and on motion it was referred to a committee of the whole house, on the state of the Union.
Mr. Harrison presented a memorial of Isaac Zane, praying the confirmation of certain lands allotted him by the Wyandot Nations, which was read and committed to the committee to whom were referred the consideration of the act relative to the sale of public lands.
Mr. Leib laid the following resolution on the table, viz.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to bring in a bill making provision for the removal of the troops of the U. States, which may be stationed where an election is held, and that such removal shall take place at least two days previous to such election, and to a distance not less than two miles.
Mr. Smith, from the committee of Commerce and Manufactures, reported a bill to continue in force an act, intitled an act for the regulation of the fisheries of the United States; for the government of the fishermen employed therein, and for other purposes—which was read a first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
Mr. Harrison, from the committee appointed to consider whether any and what alterations are necessary to be made in the act relative to public lands, reported a bill in addition to the act intitled an act regulating the grants of lands appropriated for military services; and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathens. Read a first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole house on Monday next.
Mr. Gordon called up the resolution he laid on the table on Friday last, when the same was agreed to in the words following, to wit.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any amendments are necessary to such part of the law relative to the military establishment, as relates to the arrest of any non-commissioned officer or private, for any debt or contract; and that they report by bill or otherwise.

On motion of Mr. Smith, the House went into a committee of the whole on the bill for the relief of James Yard—Mr. Parker in the chair—when the blanks therein having been filled up, the committee rose and reported their agreement to the bill as amended—and it was ordered to be engrossed and read a third time to-morrow.
Mr. Livingston said, if no gentleman wished for a further delay, he would now call up the consideration of the resolutions which he laid on the table yesterday.
No objection appearing. Mr. L. said he would, on the suggestion of some gentlemen who otherwise would vote against the first resolution, propose a slight modification of it; so as to read as follows:
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire whether any legislative provision is necessary to be made for the purpose of carrying into execution the 27th article of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation between the United States and the King of Great Britain; and that they report by bill or otherwise.
The resolutions were then agreed to without debate; and a committee of two members appointed to wait on the President with the second one.
Mr. Guilford, from the committee of revisal and unfinishing business, reported a bill intitled "An Act respecting the Malt," which was read a first and second time, and committed to a committee of the whole House to-morrow.
Mr. Harper called up for consideration the resolution which he laid on the table, for extending the benefits of the act intitled "An Act to promote the progress of the useful arts," to foreigners who shall have resided for a limited period within the United States—when
Mr. Livingston moved to amend the resolution by adding "and to the Executors and Administrators of the inventors of useful arts and inventions, who may have died before a patent was obtained for such invention"—which was agreed to by the House and the resolution as amended adopted.
A message was received from the President of the United States, by his Secretary, Mr. Shaw, informing the House, that he had approved and signed a resolution authorizing the Secretary of State to transmit a certain number of copies of the laws of the United States, to the Governor of North Carolina.
Mr. Harper, from the committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill intitled "An act to establish a General Stamp Office," which was read a first and second time, and made the order of the day for Friday next.
Adjourne.
PRISON.
To alleviate the miseries of Prisons, doth in no wise lessen, but promote the necessary design of such places. Clothing, especially at this season, is extremely needed by many of the unhappy subjects of confinement. The merciful and considerate inhabitants of this city, only want to be reminded of this. There are articles of clothing, chiefly old, which, in several families, can be spared. Any of these, and particularly linen, which contributes essentially to cleanliness and health, will be thankfully received at the public jail, and distributed in the most suitable manner, by those who have assumed it as their duty, for the time being, to be the organs of such charity.
Take Notice,
THAT the co-partnership of the Subscribers heretofore trading under the firm of Wister, Price and Wister, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who have any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring them in for settlement; and those who are indebted thereto above six months, are requested to make immediate payment to
WILLIAM WISTER, JOHN M. PRICE, JOHN WISTER.
N.B. The business in future will be carried on by WILLIAM WISTER and JOHN WISTER, under the firm of WILLIAM & JOHN WISTER, who have on hand an assortment of dry goods as usual.
Feb. 5. 323W
To William Wills & John Armstrong.
GENTLEMEN, I HAVE seen your advertisement "To the Public" whereby you offer your services to locate United States Military Land Warrants, and in which you assert that you "possess superior information to any others" and that you can locate warrants "the most advantageously." As I believe you have not explored more of the Military District than some other persons who also offer their services to locate warrants—permit me to suggest the propriety of altering your advertisement, so as to do justice to those whose knowledge of the Military Land, is, at least equal to that which you possess. I do not mean that all who advertise as locators are superior, or even equal to you, in the knowledge of it. I see advertisements by persons who have never explored a single range, and by others who have been over but a small part of the Military Land—to these your advertisement would apply; but as you claim all other locators as inferior to yourselves. I have taken the liberty of giving you the above advice, which if attended to with candour will, for the present satisfy.
A LOCATER. February 5.
POST-OFFICE.
Philadelphia, Jan. 30.
LETTERS for the British Packet Charlotte, will be received at this Office until Thursday the 6th February, at 12 o'clock, noon.
N.B.—The inland postage to New-York must be paid. January 31.
NEW THEATRE.
This Evening, February 5, Will be presented, (for the first time this Season) an Historical Play, called
COLUMBUS;
Or, A World Discovered.
To which will be added, a much-admired Farce, called
THE PRISONER AT LARGE;
Or, The Humours of Killarney.
Box, one Dollar, five, three quarters of a dollar, and Gallery half a dollar.
The doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely.
VIVAT RESPUBLICA.
A valuable Estate for sale,
IN VIRGINIA.
THE NORWICH LANDS,
MILLS, AND APPENDAGES.
THIS ESTATE
Is situated in the county of Henrico, on Four Mile Creek, near its junction with James River, about 12 miles from the city of Richmond, and nearly the same distance from Petersburg.
There is about 150 acres of land, and the whole of it good soil for agriculture, and a full proportion of it very suitable for grass; about one half of it is cleared and in a state fit for immediate cultivation; the rest is in woods and well covered with useful timber of different kinds. As to the improvements on the farm, there is a decent dwelling house, with the usual out houses, a good brick spring house, and a large new excellent barn, one story of brick, and the other framed work, two orchards of apples and of peaches, in full perfection and good fruit.
The mills consist of three pair of bur stones for the grinding of wheat, and one pair of stones for grinding of corn, all of proved good quality, worked by overshot water wheels and double gears, with all the late improvements for screening, cleaning, bolting and elevating the wheat and flour, all executed in the best manner and of the best materials and quite new. The mill house is large and convenient, being 46 feet by 72 feet with five floors, the two lower floors are brick, the rest framed work executed in the most substantial manner; the house and machinery of the mills will be found unexceptionable, and they are so situated as to be free from all risk from the freshest or inundation of the water courses—There is a very convenient brick bake house two stories high, with two large ovens; a very good house for the proprietor or manager, a store room, counting room, kitchen, &c. also suitable houses for millers, coopers, and bakers—The tide water from James River flows to the walls of the mill, where boats of three to four hundred bushels burthen can receive their loads out of the mill, and in one miles distance, ships of any size that navigate James River, can load in great safety.
The neighborhood is healthy—very respectable as to inhabitants, being mostly independent farmers, and the soil is in general very justly esteemed equal to any on James River, for the growing of wheat; upon a moderate calculation, the average annual crops of the neighborhood equally convenient if not more so, to the Norwich Mills, than to any other market, amount to between thirty and forty thousand bushels of wheat. Mr. John P. Gordon who lives on the premises at present, will show the whole to those who may incline to view it.
I would prefer a purchaser who could pay down the principal part of the purchase money, and would give a very advantageous bargain, or I will sell on a credit convenient to the purchaser, the interest being paid annually. I will wait for a purchaser till the 15th day of March next, and if not then sold, I will be glad to treat with a reant for a lease, on terms which may be mutually agreeable. I have offered the whole of this estate for sale, on a presumption that the purchaser of the mills would incline to have the land also, for a supply of building timber, oven wood and hoop poles; but if it be more agreeable to him to take the mills and a few acres of land, he shall be accommodated accordingly.
DAVID ROSS. Richmond, February 5. 71
TO THE PUBLIC.
WITH the most humble submission I return my most sincere thanks to Messrs. Savage and Dugan, of this city, owners of the ship Farmer, in which I got a passage, together with my wife, from Spain, without any consideration to the above gentlemen, as has William Gibson, commander of said ship generously given me his share of cabin gratis, and to whose kindness and liberality both in Spain and during a arduous passage, I am eternally indebted, in justice to the above gentlemen—His abilities and attention to the duties of his station reflects the highest lustre on his character.
Having unfortunately been taken by a French privateer bound from Liverpool to this country, and carried into St. Jean de Luz, France, where I was stripped of every article even my clothes, I asked one pound of tea for the use of my wife, of the first judge in the above place, but to no purpose. The following American gentlemen, who were then in St. Sebastian, on seeing my situation, generously came and put into my hands, a sufficient to keep me gently while in that country.
Mr. John Lynch, of Philadelphia, Mr. Daniel Murgatroyd, of do. Mr. Robert Andrews, of do. Captains Reiley, Franklin, Cox, Watts, Fullerton, Hughes, Eversit and Lyden. What a difference between American and French sensibility.
JOHN KEAN, No. 180 North Second-Street.
Would engage as Clerk, unreservedly buying and selling—would prefer writing in a public office.
Letter or application attended to No. 180 as above. Philad. Feb. 5.
Mr. Gallatin's Speech
ON THE
REDUCTION OF THE STANDING ARMY.
[CONCLUDED.]
Before he would take leave of those extraneous historical digressions, Mr. G. said that he could not help noticing one of the observations of the gentleman from South-Carolina. That gentleman had remarked that the French conscripts, carried, as he said by force and chained to the army sought with uncommon bravery against a foreign enemy. Thus it appeared that Frenchmen living under the worst tyranny, even that of Robespierre, and at a time when their country was torn by the most inveterate and bloody internal factions, did not hesitate, although dragged in chains to a camp, to fight and had succeeded in repelling an invading foe, or even in prosecuting war in foreign countries. Why did not the gentleman apply that instance also and draw its proper deduction as applied to America?—If the French people in that situation, and amidst those divisions, had been found equal to the task of combating foreign nations, could it be supposed that the free citizens of America would on account of some divisions merely of opinion be less willing and less capable to defend themselves and their independence at the time of real danger against a foreign invader?
The arguments given in support of the possibility of an invasion were not certainly susceptible of being absolutely disproved by reasoning. They were grounded not on probabilities, but on p. sible events. And there was perhaps nothing which could be proven to be altogether impossible. But that kind of argument did not apply particularly to the present motion or to the present time. For there could be no possible time, nor any possible situation of Europe, which would justify some hypothetical statement as plausible as that given by the gentleman from South-Carolina. At any time and under any circumstances whatever, that gentleman or any other might assert that it was not altogether impossible for some European nation to attempt an invasion on this country; and on as solid ground justify a permanent military establishment of considerable magnitude. The suppositions of that gentleman, if they would prove anything, would only prove that it was necessary for America, at all times, and as a measure of caution, to keep on foot a large standing army. They would only prove that this army ought not to be disbanded, even if the negotiation with France should succeed.
Amongst other inducements which we offered to invasion, that gentleman had, however, mentioned one of an extraordinary nature. In his enumeration of the objects of plunder, which might attract French rapacity, he counted our funded capital . As our funded capital is the same thing with our funded debt , I must confess for my share, said Mr. G. that I have no objection to give it to the French, or to any other nation that will take it. It would be the most negative gift ever bestowed by one government on another.
The gentleman from South-Carolina had indulged himself in a number of observations on a supposed party, whose views he had represented at one time to be to carry elections by means of insurrections, at another, to estrange the people from their government. He seemed indeed to have altogether confounded evidences of dissatisfaction at certain measures of administration with a decided hatred against a government of their own choice. But he had concluded his observation by an unexpected conclusion. For after having stated the strength of that party as extremely formidable; since he had drawn proofs of its existence, from the legislative proceedings of some large and respectable states, from the declarations of the governor of another powerful state, and even from the supposed opinions of the second official character of the Union, after having represented their views as extremely dangerous, not less indeed than to persuade the militia, the people of this country, that they should consider French invaders as their deliverers; he told us that they were too weak in numbers, and too contemptible to be considered as in any degree dangerous. Did I believe the reality of all the positions of that gentleman, relative to party, I must confess that I would not consider that party as too contemptible to create any danger. And if he did believe they were so harmless, to what purpose, did he expatiate so much at large on their existence and designs? But the gentleman from Delaware views this subject in a different light. His conclusion was, that knowing the existence of such a party, it was necessary to have an army, in order to defend this country against an invasion, in as much as a considerable part of the militia could not be trusted with its defence.
If a party does exist, so inimical to our government, as to join an invading enemy, in order to subvert it, they must be supposed disposed to subvert it without an invasion. It is impossible to mistake the meaning of the gentleman. When they ground the necessity of an army on the supposed existence of a party, let them express themselves as they please; either they mean nothing, or they mean that an army is necessary not only against an enemy, but a part of the people. Let the gentleman be silent about party, or let them candidly acknowledge that this army is intended to suppress party.
Mr. Gallatin then proceeded to make some observations on the financial statements of the gentleman from S. Carolina. He said that he had avoided making any detailed statement of that kind, because he knew that all the official documents, necessary to form a correct estimate, were not yet before the house. And he had stated in the gross that
our revenue was about nine millions, our expenditures about 14, and the deficiency, therefore, about five. The result of the gentleman from S. Carolina was to show a deficiency of only 4 millions. It was immaterial to the present question whether that deficiency was 4 or 5 millions. But the details on which the gentleman from S. Carolina had grounded his result were in some degree incorrect. He had estimated the net proceeds of the land tax at 2 millions of dollars. But he had forgotten to deduct from that sum the expenses of collection, which being 3 and 3-4 per cent, would amount to 115,000 dollars. He had stated what was true, that the whole of the net proceeds of that tax could not be received in the treasury during the present year. Yet he insisted that the whole amount should be considered as part of those receipts, because an anticipation for the deficiency might be obtained by way of loan, from the bank. That anticipation certainly could not be considered as part of the receipts arising from revenue. Instead of being credited to the account of revenue, it ought to be charged as part of the debt that would be contracted during the present year. An anticipation was as much a debt as any other loan. The amount of that anticipation would fill a part of that deficiency and should be added to the amount of 4 millions stated deficiencies by the gentleman. He had also neglected to insert several items in his estimate of expenditures; the most important of which was the necessary disbursements for the building of the seventy-four's; which, by the Secretary of the Treasury; were estimated at 1,300,000 dollars.
The deficiency, is however, acknowledged to be at least 4 millions; making only these few corrections to the statement of the gentleman from S. Carolina, it appears to be 5 millions. Our revenue is stated by all of us to be only nine millions; and under those circumstances, Mr. G. said, he would ask, whether a saving of two millions and half, which would result from the adoption of the motion, would be called contemptible? But we are flattered by expectations of an increasing revenue, even without additional taxes. The very reverse, a diminution, instead of an increase, appears probable. The gentleman from S. Carolina has compared the proceeds of the impost of 1795 with those of 1799 in order to prove an increase. But he forgot to state how much was due to a real increase of importation, and much to an increase of taxation. The fact was, that the rate of duty on many articles had been considerably increased in '96 and '97, and that an additional duty on salt had been laid in '98: all of which were blended together in his statements. But the fair way of computation would have been to compare the proceeds of the imposts for 1799 with those of 1798 and 1797; and that comparison would show a defalcation in 1799 of near 800,000 dollars from the average proceeds of 1797 and 1798; for those two years had given 14,400,000 dollars for the impost and tonnage, equal to an average of 7,200,000 dollars and the year 1799 had given less than 6,500,000 dollars. Was there any probability from the importation of last fall as compared with those of preceding years that the amount of impost for 1800 would exceed the amount of 1799? We import in proportion to our consumption, and our consumption must be limited by our means of payment. Those means of payment are always in proportion to our exports, and an examination of these will show that the quantities of articles of our own produce have not increased, but on the whole, have rather suffered a decrease within three past years. It is folly to the encroach of the price in most of the articles, that we are indebted for any increase in the value of that part of our exports which consists of articles of our own produce. The prodigious fall, of seven dollars at least per hundred, in the price of tobacco will make a difference of several millions of dollars in the value of our exports, will so far diminish our means of payment for articles imported and will so far tend to diminish our importations and affect our revenue.
We are, however told that any increase of debt that may be created in consequence of our present situation is trifling in itself, and holds no proportion to the supposed increase of resources resulting from our growing population. But the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Otis) and Mr. Harper from South-Carolina, estimate that possible increase at something more than twenty millions of dollars, which would require, according to the calculation of some of those gentlemen, additional taxes to the amount of two millions, in order to pay the interest on and redeem the principal itself in 20 years. Whether to add 25 per cent. to our debt and taxes can be considered as trifling, Mr. G. said he would leave the committee to judge? But was it not a most extraordinary and novel mode of calculating, not on the present resources of the country, but on those which posterity might have? Are we then so sure that our posterity will have no dangers of their own to encounter, and no additional expenditures which will require every additional resource they may possess? Let us provide, out of our own resources, for our own wants; instead of mortgaging not only our actual revenue, but even those which may hereafter be raised by posterity.
Much had been said by the gentleman from South-Carolina, on certain new financial discoveries, relative to the application of a sinking fund, which, had they been known to British ministers, fifty or one hundred years ago, as well as they were to the present administration of that country, would have discharged, by this time, the whole debt of Great-Britain.
Were we to judge of the merit of that pretended new applications of a sinking fund, by its effects, we would not be disposed to admire it as much as the gentleman. Seventeen years ago the debt of Great Britain did
not exceed 220 millions sterling. During that period, that country had enjoyed ten years of peace and had seven years of war; during that period, the years of war did not exceed the average proportion of time for which England had been involved in war for the last 50 years.
At present her debt is almost 500 millions sterling. The present administration of Great-Britain, notwithstanding all the boasted merit of certain modifications of the sinking fund, had more than doubled the public debt during that period.
I know, said Mr. G. but one way that a nation has of paying her debt, and that is precisely the same which individuals practise. "Spend less than you receive." And you may then apply the surplus of your receipts to the discharge of your debts. But if you spend more than you receive, you may have recourse to sinking funds; you may modify them as you please, you may render your accounts completely complex, you may give a scientific appearance to additions and subtractions; you must still necessarily increase your debt. If you spend more than you receive, the difference must be supplied by loans; and if out of those receipts you have set a sum apart to pay your debts; if you have mortgaged or disposed of that sum that you cannot apply it to your usual expenditure. If your revenue is nine millions of dollars, and your expenditure fourteen, you must borrow; you must create a new debt of five millions. But if two millions of that revenue are, under the name of sinking fund, applicable to the payment of the principal of an old debt, and pledged for it; then, the portion of your revenue, applicable to discharging your current expenditures of 14 millions, is reduced to 7 millions. And instead of borrowing five millions, you must borrow seven; you create a new debt of seven millions, and you pay an old one of two. It is still the same increase of five millions of debt. The only difference that can be produced, arises from the relative price you give for the old debt and rate of interest you pay for the new. At present we pay yearly a part of a domestic debt, bearing six per cent. interest, and of a foreign debt bearing four or five per cent. interest; and we pay both of them at par. At the same time we are obliged to borrow at the rate of 8 per cent.
At present, therefore, that nominal sinking fund increases our debt, or at least the annual interest payable on our debt.
Mr. Gallatin said, he would now conclude the deftory observations, in which he had been drawn, from a wish to reply to some parts of the speech of the gentleman from South-Carolina. It was true, indeed, those observations could have no weight with gentlemen who supposed the liberty and independence of the country concerned in the reduction of the military establishment. To him it was only a question of economy, which could have no possible effect on the external relations of America, which had no importance except as a question of economy. But, as such, he considered it as highly important, and hoped it might be viewed in the same light by the committee.
Law of the United States.
By Authority.
Sixth Congress of the United States.
At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of State be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to procure and transmit to the Governor of the State of North Carolina, a number of the copies of the Laws of the United States equal to the number which the Secretary was heretofore authorized, to transmit to the Governor of the said State, by an act, intitled "An act for the more general promulgation of the laws of the United States" to be deposited and distributed agreeably to the provisions of the said act, for the use and information of the citizens of the United States, within the said State.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives. THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-president of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved February 3, 1800.
JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes entries for Six per Cent. (16/), Three per Cent. (9 3/4), 8 per Cent Stock - 2 per Cent. 2 per Cent. advance (14/), BANK United States (84), Pennsylvania (20), North America (50), Insurance comp. N. A. shares (5), Pennsylvania, shares, 22, East-India Company of N. A. par, Land Warrants, 32 dollars per 100 acres.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE.
Table with 2 columns: Location, Rate. Includes entries for London (62 at 30 days, 60 at 60 & 90 days), Amsterdam (35 3/4 - 100 per florin), Hamburg (30 23 3/4 - 100 per Mark Banco).

JUST RECEIVED, AND FOR SALE By WILLIAM Y. BIRCH, STATIONER, No. 17 South Second Street, THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE MEDICINES.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops. A long eulogium on the virtues of this medicine is unnecessary, as the money will be returned if patient is not relieved—it never having failed in many thousand cases; not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than a bottle, and numbers not half a bottle.
Hahn's Anti-bilious Pills. Dr. HAHN'S TRUE AND GENUINE German Corn Plaster. An infallible remedy for corns, speedily removing them root and branch, without giving pain.
The Genuine Persian Lotion. So celebrated among the fashionable throughout Europe, as an invaluable cosmetic, perfectly innocent and safe, free from corrosive and repellant minerals (the basis of other lotions) and of unparalleled efficacy in preventing and removing cutaneous blemishes of the face and skin of every kind, particularly, freckles, pimples, pits after small pox, inflammatory redness, scurfs, tetter, ring worm, sun burns, prickly heat, premature wrinkles, &c. The Persian Lotion operates mildly, without impeding that natural, insensible perspiration, which is essential to health—yet its effects are speedy and permanent, rendering the skin delicately soft and smooth, improving the complexion and restoring the bloom of youth; never failing to render an ordinary countenance beautiful, and a handsome one more so.
Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Warranted an infallible and immediate cure, at once using, being the most speedy, effectual and pleasant remedy ever offered to the public, and for the initiation of the tinnituous, the proprietor maketh oath, that this ointment does not contain a single particle of mercury or any other pernicious ingredient in its composition, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women and on infants newly born.
Patent Indian Vegetable Specific, For the cure of Venereal Complaints of every description. An extensive trial of near four years, has proved the vegetable specific to be effectual in expelling the venereal virus, however deeply rooted in the constitution, and has restored health to many who have been brought to the verge of the grave by the improper administration of mercury. Within this period upwards of eight thousand patients have experienced its salutary effects.
HAMILTON'S Worm destroying Lozenges, Which have, within nine months past, relieved upwards of EIGHTEEN THOUSAND PERSONS of all ages in various complaints arising from worms and from foulness or obstructions in the stomach and bowels. This medicine bears no analogy whatever to others of similar title so commonly complained of, as operating with a degree of violence, sufficient, not only to kill worms, but sometimes to endanger the patient's life; on the contrary, a peculiar excellence of this remedy is, its being suited to every age and constitution, contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation, that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
At the place of sale may be seen many remarkable cures of cures, the authenticity of which any person may ascertain, either by letter or personal application—not being performed in Europe, nobody knows where—but at home. Persons wishing to procure any of the above medicines genuine, must apply ONLY as above—and likewise observe, that the signature of Lee & Co. (who are appointed the general agents for the United States) is pasted on the outside of each, without which they cannot be genuine.
At the above place may be likewise had, GOWLAND'S LOTION. CHURCH'S COUGH DROPS. ANDERSON'S PILLS, &c. &c. Wholesale purchasers allowed a liberal profit by application to Lee & Co. Market Street, Baltimore; who will punctually execute all orders. January 15. 2075f
One Thousand Five Hundred DOLLARS WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the Post-Office, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED. Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward.
WILSON & SWANN. Fredericksburg, (Virg.) Sept. 10. All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
ENGRAVING, By TRENCHARD & WESTON, IN THE FOLLOWING BRANCHES, viz PORTRAIT and Landscape, Maps, Charts, Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes, Type and Wood Cuts, Seal Cuttings, Jewellery and Silver work, &c. Every article in the above line will be executed with neatness and dispatch, and on the most reasonable terms by applying at the fourth wall corner of Fourth and Spruce Streets. N. B.—Orders from abroad will be thankfully received and punctually attended to. January 10. taw4w.
NOTICE.
THE OFFICE Of the Treasurer of the Corporation for the City is kept at No. 100, South Eighth Streets opposite the Horse Market, where all application, as respects the business of that Office must be made. JAMES E. SMITH, Treasurer. January 20. taw2w.
REPOSITORY FOR THE SALE OF HORSES AND CARRIAGES. THE Subscriber informs his friends and the public, that he continues to keep his Stables in Seventh, near Market Street, for the reception of Horses and Carriages at private sale. From his long experience and knowledge of horses, and the confidence his fellow citizens have placed in him for a number of years past, he flatters himself he may be of essential service to those who may employ him in that way—They may be assured every exertion in his power shall be done for the mutual advantage of both seller and buyer. Horses taken in at livery on as low terms as any in the city, and particular care taken of them. WILLIAM DAVIDSON. January 23. d2a.th.4f.
NOTICE. To all persons who own unseated Lands in Franklin County, State of Pennsylvania: THAT they come forward and pay their respective Taxes, (as there is a number of years now due) to PATRICK CAMPBELL, Esq. Treasurer for said County—If they do not, we will be obliged to proceed to make sale of them agreeably to law. JAMES IRVIN, } Com'ts. JOHN HALLIDAY, } NATHAN M'DOWELL, } Commissioner's office, Chambersburg, Jan. 1, 1800. 12w3m.
THE SUBSCRIBER Having explored the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain, PROPOSES to locate Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 4000 acres can be registered or located, will receive any number of warrants less than that amount, and class them with others so as to make up the quantity required. The subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and share any section in which he may be employed. WM. M'CLUNEY. January 16. cot12f
TO THE Holders of Military Land Warrants. ZACHARIAH BIGGS AND JOHN MATHEWS
OFFER their services to the holders of military land warrants, to make the location on the 17th of February next, agreeably to the advertisement of the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, relative thereto. They will receive a less quantity of warrants than for four thousand acres, and arrange them with others, so as to complete that number (which makes a location or quarter township) and have them registered. They each surveyed a district of the military tract, and have fine explored the interior parts of the townships and sections, and will be able to designate with precision, the preference in the choice of the several locations or quarter townships throughout the whole body of the military lands. One tenth part of the land will be demanded for making the location, &c. to be taken by lot in such manner that their proportion of a section or quarter township will lie together. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, at No. 9, fourth Fifth Street, two doors above the Secretary of State's office, where satisfactory general information relative to the army laws may be obtained. JOHN MATHEWS. January 17. 3taw3w
TO BE SOLD, THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good situation for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the highest ground between the Pennypack and Pogouffin creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the said road. ALSO FOUR LOTS, Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a tan-yard, and has a small stone house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Snider's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 30 acres on the Pennypack—Enquire of Jonathan Clik who lives on the premises or of Mr. Gilpin. Possession will be given in the spring, but building materials may be collected sooner. November 8. sawtf.
Lodging and Breakfast, FOR one or two single Gentlemen, in a genteel private family, with the use of a neat front Parlour, and Board for Servants may be had at No. 28 north Fifth Street. November 26.
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHARTON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and those having demands against his Estate, to produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111, Spruce street. November 11. dtf.
A Quantity of Dry Goods ARE WANTED, FOR which real Estate in the Northern Liberties of this city, (a good Stand for Business) will be given in payment; the title is clear and good, and is now for a short time let, but possession will be given in about six months. Enquire at the Office of this Gazette. December 17. cotf
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On the 18th day of February next, on the premises, A VALUABLE PLANTATION, (The property of the subscriber.) SITUATED about two miles from Newtown, in the county town of Bucks, on the main road leading to Yardley's Ferry, on the Delaware, about four miles from the latter place, and about twenty five from Philadelphia, containing 121 acres, the whole under good fence and in high culture. There are, on the premises a convenient two story Stone House, with a commodious Stone Kitchen adjoining a Stone Spring house, over an excellent spring, a few paces from the door, with convenient out houses, &c. &c. The elegance of the situation, and the excellent natural qualities of this farm, render it an object worthy the attention of the Farmer and Gentleman. The terms may be known previous to the day of sale from the subscriber. NICHOLAS WYNKOOP, or CHRISTIAN WIRTZ, Jun. Newton, January 11. 053w.
TWO or three Gentlemen with their families, may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No. 83 north Fifth Street. November 27. w53f
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine— to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, viz: "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 Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line so run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed or 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.
The priority of location of the warrants, which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, 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.
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.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury. TREASURY DEPARTMENT. May 29th, 1799. THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates: No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury, March 5. taw 2w
MEDFORD AND WILLIS, Have received since their late Advertisement— 282 Crates Queens Ware, 200 Cakes Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatte, 2 Cakes Gloves, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloaths, 16 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, ON HAND, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Gingham, 11 Tons Petersburg Hemp, * * * Orders, remittances or communications for the following Houses, for whom Medford and Willis are agents, may still pass through their medium, viz. John and Robert Holt and Co.—Rockdale, William Dabbs—Leicester, Glaud Johnson—Birmingham. Enquire of JOHN DORSEY. December 10. 3aw8w.
Fashionable Millinery. ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress caps Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle thro' rosettes 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. cotf.
BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA, December 31, 1799.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of Pennsylvania, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 31st day of January next, at ten o'clock. And the Stockholders of the said Bank, are also notified, that an election of fifteen Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank on Monday the 31st day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extract from the seventh section of the Act of Incorporation. Article 2nd. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and a Deputy in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election may always be re-elected.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE About 25 acres of Land, LAYING on the east side of the Falls Road.—On the East it is bounded by property belonging to Mr. Tench Francis, Esq.—on the South, by a road or two perches, and on the north by a lane, which separates it from Mr. McCall. It is proposed to divide this land into 3 equal parts in order to suit the purchasers. Also, 31 acres, situated on the west side of Germantown road, adjoining Maser's estate, being part of the property of the late Samuel Mifflin. For terms apply to Samuel Mifflin, corner of Market and 11th streets. January 24. dtf.
City Commissioner's Office. January 1, 1800. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the following arrangements are made by the Board for the more effectual cleansing of the City:— District No. 1. Nicholas Hicks, from the north side of Vine, to the South side of Mulberry street. 2. Hugh Roberts from the south side of Mulberry, to the south side of Chestnut street. 3. Joseph Claypoole, from the south side of Chestnut to the north side of Spruce street. 4. Isaac Jones, from the north side of Spruce to the south side of Cedar street. When any PUMPS are out of order to the southward of High Street, apply to Thomas Dixey, in fifth near Cedar street, or Godfrey Gehler in Fourth between Chestnut and Walnut streets; and for the northern part of the city to Isaiah Dixey in Eighth between Sassafras and Vine streets; Nicholas Hicks in Fifth near Vine street, or to either of the City-Commissioners. Meetings of the Commissioners on every Tuesday afternoon, 3 o'clock, at the Old Court House. January 17. 3aw2w.
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL, 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, on unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut Street, next door to the premises. March 5. taw 2w
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN. N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 19 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose—Apply at No. 9, South Water-Street, as above. July 8. dtf.
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IN all countries, the proceedings in the commencement of their governments, are lost in darkness and obscurity, owing to a carelessness, in the succeeding generation, to preserve the public records, and the attention of the nation, in these rude ages, being called off from their domestic concerns, to engage in wars and conquest. Of what infinite value would the laws of Alfred be, had they been transmitted to our days? Time, that destroys every thing, enhances the value of well authenticated public records, and renders them almost inestimable. It is hoped, that Americans will, therefore, cheerfully contribute their assistance in transmitting to posterity the labours of their ancestors—founders of the Columbian nation. The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired: "Philadelphia, June 15, 1798." "To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States." "The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia," "Respectfully presented," "That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies, that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves." Thomas McKean, John D. Coxe, Charles Heatly, Samuel Levy, T. Rofs, Wm. Moore Smith, John Reed jun. William Tilghman, John P. Mifflin, Joseph B. McKean, John Beckly, W. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Ingersoll, Jasper Moylan, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Lewis, James Gibson, M. Kepple, Moses Levy, Robert Porter, George Davis, John Hallowell, James Oldden, Walter Franklin, James Milnor, John C. Wells, John L. Leib, Alexander I. Dallas, Joseph Reed, Thomas Willing, Samuel M. Fox, John Nixon, Robert Waln, Robert H. Dunkin, John Ewing, Jun. Edward Pennington, Hilary Baker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell Septimus, Claypoole James Cruikshank, Matthew Carey, Henry K. Helmuth, Peter D. Haven, John Dunlap, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armstrong, Samuel H. Smith, John Penno.
"True copy from the original Memorial, presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798: "WILLIAM LAMBERT, for "JONATHAN W. CONDY, CLERK." "RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, be authorised and directed, to subscribe, on such terms as they may deem eligible, for the use of the Senate and House of Representatives, for four hundred Copies of the Journals of Congress, which are proposed to be published by Richard Folwell and such number of copies of deficient volumes of the sets now in print, as may be necessary to complete the same. JONATHAN DAYTON, Speaker of the House of Representatives. JAMES ROSS, President of the Senate pro tempore. Approved, March 2d, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. may 20. sawtf
LOTS In the City of Washington. A NUMBER of Lots in the city of Washington, the titles of which are unquestionable, their situations various, some pretty contiguous to the Capital, are offered FOR SALE. For viewing the Plots, and for terms, apply to BONSAL & SHOEMAKER, No. 124 South Fourth Street. Phila. January 20. cotf
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