Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-07-01 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2115.]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, JULY 1, 1799.
[VOLUME XVI]
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 its subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
WILLIAM BOINAR INFORMS the public that in consequence of a decline calling him to Europe, he is obliged to decline his trade in Market-Street. ALL PERSONS indebted to him, and those to whom he is indebted, will please to apply to Mr. George Dobson, no. 92, Market Street, for the settlement of their respective accounts, who is duly empowered for that purpose. June 3
TO BE SOLD, An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse & fine Cloths, principally Dark Blue, unprinted Cashmerees—Apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 15 Market-Street. April 29
Old French Brandy in large and small casks 100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 9 Window Glass 20 chest pint & half-pint tumblers, assorted 226 whole & 6 half-tiers. FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith. May 1, 1799
FOR SALE, At No. 246, High-Street, A Handsome Coach, Coachman, Phaeton, & pair of Horses, Either separately or together. Also a handsome Narragansett Mare and Grey Horse, very calgained. May 24
IRISH LINENS Just received, via New-York, also by the ship Stockport from Liverpool, a good assortment of 4-4 wide Irish Linens, in half bales, Which will be disposed of by the package on reasonable terms by JAMES CLIBERN & ENGLISH, No. 1, South Front Street. June 14
42 Hhds of Richmond TOBACCO, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE BY Peter Barker & Co. No. 148, High Street. 6 mos 18
UNSEATED LANDS. THE owners of Unseated Lands in FAYETTE COUNTY (Penn.) are hereby notified, that the taxes due on said lands for the years 1796, 1797 and 1798, as paid into the hands of General Ephraim Douglas, County Treasurer, on or before the 10th day of September next, will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Caleb Mounts James Allen } County Commissioners John Fulton, } Union Town, June 1799. (14) 43m
TREASURY DEPARTMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, to such of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt," passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, so far from settlement or allowance, Certificates, common called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety six. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on the said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety six. That the principal sum of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sum which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been furnished, pursuant to the act making provision for the debt of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. June 28
TO Journeymen Shoemakers. TWO HUNDRED will receive immediate employment by applying to WILLIAM M. LAWS, Sadler, No. 72, Chestnut Street. June 12
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining lands of Matthias Siple and Mr. 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—to acres of land will be sold with the premises, but none can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water flags for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land flags for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 18, Dock-Street, or No. 161, South Second-Street. June 1.
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following Certificates of six per cent. and Deferred funded Stock, standing in the following names, the property of JOHN CLARKE, Esq. of Yorkshire, in England: the said Certificates having been lost on board the Swallow Packet, captain Kidd, from Falmouth to New-York. Dols. Cts. No. 5000 12731 dated March 7th, 1795, Register Certificate in favor of John and Francis Baring & Co. London. 3621 66 15070 do. March 17th, 1797, do. in favor of Braunberg Kluppel Paesch & Co of Amsterdam. 413 21 14823 do. Dec. 3d, 1796, do. in favor of F. L. Braunberg of Amsterdam. 267 89 3536 do. March 15th, '96, do. in favor of do. 898 36 14235 do. May 17th, '96, in favor of do. 387 39 14678 do. Sept. 9th, '96, in favor of do. 3367 5 13242 do. May 27th, '95, in favor of Frederick Lodewyk Braunberg of Amsterdam. 2711 8 2249 do. August 28th, '95, in favor of do. 2131 47 3305 do. July 23d, '95, in favor of do. 342 0 13860 do. Dec. 10th, '95, in favor of do. 298 22 3316 do. Aug. 28th, '95, in favor of do. 4000 0 13793 do. Nov. 16th, '95, in favor of John and Francis Baring & Co. London. 1500 0 13237 do. May 27th, '95, in favor of do. 1600 0 13798 do. Nov. 16th, '95, in favor of do. 9376 66 11963 do. Apr. 24th, '97, Commissioner of Loans of New-York, in favor Jonathan Hoare of London. 36,014. 97 6 per cent Stock, Dols. Cts. No. 7997 93 1143 do. Mar. 2d, '93, Register Certificate to Herman Katzenkamp of Great Britain. 7000 0 5757 do. do. do. do. 1000 0 5883 do. Mar. 18th, '93, do. 1500 0 1176 do. do. do. do. 12000 0 900 do. Oct. 9th, '92, do. to John Warder & Co of London. 700 43 912 do. Oct. 26th, '92, do. 10783 33 6076 do. May 13th, '93, do. to Staunton & Son of Amsterdam. 5000 0 6366 do. Aug. 6th, '93, do. to Nicholas Van Staphorst of Amsterdam. 5000 0 6367 do. do. do. do. 8352 92 2868 do. May 16th, '95, Commissioner of Loans at New-York to Henry M. Bird of London. 4000 0 1717 do. Nov. 2d, '93, do. to Philip Sanford of London. 3618 69 1718 do. do. do. do. 2634 0 3968 do. Nov. 3d, '93, do. 5000 0 1724 do. Nov. 6th, '93, do. 74587 30 Deferred 6 per cent Stock. may 25 WILLING'S & FRANCIS. d3m
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 Stock-holders are hereby notified and required to pay, on each of the Com. 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. mktu4w(dix.12.15.15A) May 13.
WANTED, A WET NURSE with a good Breast of Milk. Any such person who can be properly recommended, may hear of generous terms, by applying at no. 100, fourth Third Street, between Walnut and Spruce Streets. June 20
FOR SALE, NOW LANDING, From ship Soverei, capt. Boyd, from London. Brown Stout Porter, in tiers of eight and ten dozen each. Ditto in hogsheads, for draught. He also offers for Sale, BY SUNDAY ARRIVALS. A quantity of clean St. Peterburgh's Hemp, Jamaica Rum, Brandy, and 4th proof. Red Port Wine, in pipes, hds. & qr. casks, Old Baravia Arrack, in cases of 1 and a dozen, for home consumption or exportation. Calcutta White Wine, in pipes, 1. Hazelnuts in Sack. Wanted to Charter, FOR JAMAICA, A VESSEL, WHICH will carry from 1000 to 1500 barrels Flour. June 26 PETER BLIGHT. d2w & d2w
FOR SALE, The fast sailing SHIP 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. 95 South Front St. d2w3wtf May 30.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 139, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom-House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERY. november 19 22w
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, COSSAS HUMHUMS. 1100 butts St. Martins Salt. April 11
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers. Hylton, Hylton Skin, Young Hylton, & TEAS. Souchong, Canton and Garden Fans, Nankens, China Ware, assorted. Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Persian, Choppa and Pulicat Romalls, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher. 4th mo 26
NOTICE. THE Public are requested not to receive any drafts, notes, obligations or bills of any kind drawn in favor of or indorsed by Abijah Hunt, J. & A. Hunt, Jesse & Abijah Hunt, Jeremiah & Abijah Hunt, Abijah & Jno. W. Hunt, Snodgrass, & Co. Those on whom they are drawn are also desired to suspend acceptance, until reference be had to the subscriber. About twenty thousand Dollars of bills of the above description having been taken from the carrier near the mouth of Tennessee river by a party of Indians. SAMUEL MEEKER. April 26. tyh&tf
Lost, last evening, A GREY-HOUND, of the English breed; HAS a brass collar round her neck with the name of Thomas Sterling on it; body quite white, except a small spot on her left side; each cheek of a dove colour; answers to the name of Dove. Whoever has taken her up, and will deliver her at the Indian Queen, shall be rewarded. May 10
LANDING. From on board the DOROTHFA, at Willings and Francis's wharf, and for SALE by the subscribers, An assortment of GERMAN LINENS, CONSISTING OF— Empillas Guingas Platillas Royales Dowlas Brown Platillas Creas à la Murla's Bretagnes Sileia white Mools Rouanes Warendorp linen Checks & Stripes Table Linen Leffadoes Linen fit for coffee bags Bielefeld Linen, Pocket handkerchiefs LIKEWISE, German broad Cloth 50 hlds. claret Thread 1200 demijohns French silk Stockings 155 liquor casks Swedish Iron 300 cales claret 12 pipes Holland Gin. ON HAND, Russia Bristles, English Sail Cloth, St. Peterburgh Hemp, English Silk Goods—co fitting of Satins, Ribbons, Perlins, &c. ERICK & LEWIS BOLLMANN, 100, Spruce Street. June 26
FOR SALE, BY JOSEPH SIMS, NO. 155, SOUTH WATER-STREET. A complete assortment of China Ware, Bohemian Tea, in whole, half and quarter chests, Hylton Gomee, young hylton and hylton skin Tea in quarter chests. Souchong and Peo Souchong Tea in quarter chests and boxes. Cassia in bales, Silk Umbrellas, plain and fringed in boxes, hair ribbon, St. Croix Rum and sugar in hogsheads. Cognac Brandy, in hds. 1st, 3d, and 4th proof three years old. Cordage, of the first quality, assorted, from 9 thread rattling to 13 inch cables, &c. &c. June 26
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
Joshua B. Bond, Corner of Market and Sixth Street. Has received by the late Arrivals from London, Liverpool and Bristol, A neat Assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the Season.—Which he will dispose of at the lowest terms, for cash or the customary credit. June 25.
JOHN MILLER, JUN. No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale, Coffees, Bafas, Mamoodies, Taffaties, Colicots, Patna, Romal and Mulmul } Handkerchiefs. The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES, N.B. Many of these Goods may be printed to advantage in this country May 16
FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 20 pipes of Old Madeira Wine, 2 Cannon—9 pounds 25 coils rigging, from 11-4 to 5 inch, 35 hlds. of belt James River Tobacco. Willing & Francis, Penn-Street. tu th & fat tf May 23.
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, HAS removed to No. 126, South Front Street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS.
Canada Beaver & Muskrat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. je... 29
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.
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 each 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 lace roces Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange crape Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N.B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26
For sale by the Package. GEORGE DAVIS, No. 319, High-Street, HAS imported in the Adriana, Charlton, from London, the following well assorted articles, put up in small packages, to suit the convenience of purchasers, Ladies' cloaks, Cashmerees, Irish linens 4-4 and 7-8, Hat—mens and childrens', black, drab, and coloured, and drabs with green under-dos. Mohair—mens and womens' silk, cotton, and thread. ALSO ON HAND, Imported in the Delaware, Swords, from Canton, large parcel of Fresh Bohemian and } TEAS. Hylton Skin June 24.
ENGLISH WROUGHT NAILS Just arrived from Liverpool. 150 casks 8d. 10d. 12d and 20d fine drawn Nails, suited to the West-India Market, and entitled to drawback—also, 50 casks different sizes small Nails, FOR SALE, on moderate terms for cash or approved notes at 4 and 6 months, by ROBERT DENISON, Jun. 45 north Third Street. June 21
5 CASES ELEGANT FANCY HATS, FOR SALE BY W. MOTT, 145 Market-Street. June 21
TO BE SOLD, ST. CROIX SUGARS & RUM, OF FIRST QUALITY, By JOHN NIXON & CO. June 13
REMOVAL. ROBERT COE & SON, HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Market Street, nearly opposite the Connecticut Wagon, where they have for sale as usual, home manufactured and imported Brushes of almost every description, together with a general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, and Brass wares, to which they expect by the spring vessels, an ample addition. 4th mo. 10.
RECEIVED, BY THE LATE ARRIVALS, From LONDON and LIVERPOOL, And now offered for sale, by the package only, ON VERY LOW TERMS. 10 bales of superior British fail Canvas 12 do. of Rofe Blankets striped Duffles & Rugs 5 trunks well assorted Printed Calicoes, 2 bales Yorkshire Brade oaths 4 bales low priced mint Coatings and Duffles 2 cases of Madam Le Brun Boileau's fashionable Patent Hats and Bonnets Pins—assorted in small cases Townsend and Compton's Pewter—well assorted in small cases. ALSO, Daily Expected, By Vessels in the Spring Convoy, 4000 butts, high dried, flowed Salt 150 crates of assorted Barthen Ware A few tons of the best clean St. Peterburgh Hemp Patent Shot assorted in casks of 500 each White and Wed Lead, in casks of 200 each Crown Glass in boxes of 100 and 50 feet each, London Superfine Broadcloths, and A few hundred Casks of Nails. MEDFORD & WILLIS, No. 78 North Front, near Arch-Street. June 21
Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati THE members are notified that the annual meeting of the Society, will be held at the State-house in Philadelphia on the 4th day of July next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Members belonging to other State Societies of the Cincinnati, who may be in Philadelphia on that day, are invited to attend the meeting, and to favor the Society with their company at the entertainment which will be given at O'Ellers's hotel, at 4 o'clock, in celebration of the Anniversary of American Independence. June 25
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
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Assignee at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th 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. C.H. CASE, assignee. June 27

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 1.
To the Inhabitants of the City of Philadelphia, the District of Southwark & the Northern Liberties.
Notice is Hereby Given,
THAT the following places are appointed for the reception of LOST CHILDREN, where they will be taken care of until applied for
1-At the house of Frederick Kehlheffer, sign of the Pheasant and Dove, No. 240, North Second, near Callowhill-street. 2-At the house of Michael Kitts, sign of the Indian King, No. 80, Market-street. 3-At Martin Rizer's, sign of the Marquis La Fayette, No. 222, South Second-street, opposite the New-Market. 4-The Printers of the different papers in the city are requested to publish the above a few times in their papers, and they will oblige a friend to humanity. June 25
LUDICROUS.
The following singular incident happened in the state of Vermont, the last summer.
A Mr. Loudon Case, of Addison, was riding with his sister on horseback, from Waterbury to Stowe. Their road lay through a long piece of wood; when they were about half way through, and four miles distant from any house, they were overtaken by a gentleman well dressed and mounted on a spirited horse, who joined the travellers, and politely bowing entered into a very amusing conversation. The party soon came to a very fine spring, where they all stopped to water their horses. The stranger immediately sprung from his horse and observed that he had a loaded pistol in his saddle bag, and that he did not know that he should have a better time to discharge it. Mr. Case immediately took the alarm, and whilst the highwayman was searching for his pistol, struck his sister's horse, and putting spurs to his own set off full gallop. The stranger repeatedly called to them to stop! but Mr. Case looking round observed that he held the loaded pistol in his hand, struck his spurs deeper and fled for life. The stranger mounted his horse and pursued. He soon overtook the young lady, and begged her as he passed, for God's sake, not to be frightened, rode off full speed after the brother, beseeching him not to be frightened, declaring he intended him no harm. Mr. Case, after dropping his hat and portmanteau, happily arrived safe in Stowe. He immediately alarmed the inhabitants, who with great bravery, activity, and spirit, apprehended the highwayman. But upon searching him, no pistol was found about him; his saddle bags contained only a case of surgical instruments, some necessary linen, and a small bottle of Jamaica spirits. This last article, it seems, gave rise to Mr. Case's perturbation. The highwayman proved to be a physician of eminence and character from the neighbouring town of Cambridge, and it seems merely intended to invite Mr. Case to partake of his Jamaica spirits; called the bottle by the common cant name of a pistol. Mr. Case's hat and portmanteau were found safe in the road the next day; and we understand the young lady suffered no lasting injury from her alarm; not being so much frightened as her brother. In newspaper phrase, "This should be a solemn warning to people travelling not to make use of metaphors."
From a London Paper.
TAX ON INCOME.
The following will form the First Class under the new act, and pay nearly as follows, as the tenth of their net annual income:
Table with 2 columns: Name, Amount. Includes Mr. Beckford (£11,000), D. of Northumberland (£8,000), Earl of Londesdale (£7,500), Marquis of Donegall (£7,000), Duke of Bedford (£5,000), D. of Marlborough (£5,000), D. of Buccleugh (£5,000), D. of Devonshire (£4,500), D. of Norfolk (£4,000), M. of Buckingham (£3,500), Earl Fitzwilliam (£3,500), Duke of Portland (£3,000), Marquis of Abercorn (£2,800), Marquis of Bath (£2,500), Earl of Derby (£2,300), Sir William Pulteney (£2,300), Marquis of Lansdown (£2,200), Earl of Egremont (£2,300), Lord Petre (£2,200), Duke of Richmond (£2,000), Sir James Tilney Long (£2,000). Mr. Beckford's Jamaica estate netted, the three last, £20,000. per annum.
POST OFFICE,
Philadelphia, June 28.
Letters for the British Packet Grantham, for Falmouth (Eng.) will be received at this office, until Tuesday, 2d July, at 12 o'clock noon.
N. B. The inland Postage to New-York must be paid.
For Sale,
TWO three story Brick Houses, situated on the corner of King and Columbus streets, being equal to any situation in Alexandria, for the wholesale or retail business. The houses are 40 feet by 28, the stories are lofty, and the brick work done in the most elegant manner with flock rents. One of the houses can be immediately occupied, being completely finished, the other will be finished by the first of October next. The back buildings to the above premises are also of brick, 16 feet square, with a number of other conveniences for the accommodation of a genteel family. Each of the above houses will be sold subject to a ground rent of 40 dollars, with the privilege of buying out at twelve and half year's purchase any time within four years from this date. Dry goods and groceries will be taken in part payment. For further apply to Mr. John Foster, No. 16 South Third street, or John Foster or Nicholas Voss in Alexandria. June 12.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON May 4.
The Imperial Army in Italy, by passing the Mincio, and taking possession of the important posts of Governolo and Viadana, has invested Mantua both on the Upper and Lower Mincio. We shall probably learn, before long, that fortress has no longer any communication with the French army, and that it is, if not invested, at least blockaded by posts established at short distances on all the roads which lead to it. The advantages which the corps of Gen. Wuckalvich has gained between the lakes of Garda and Iseo will facilitate the siege of Peschiera, will prepare the march of the great army into Lombardy, and will allow Gen. Bellegarde to act with greater confidence and safety. The march of Gen. Klenau on the Lower Po, though not essential to future operations, has nevertheless been of great utility: it has deprived the Fr. of the navigation of that river, and of the supplies which they had collected there, and has favoured the disposition of the inhabitants of Ferrara to shake off the yoke of the French and Cisalpine Republics.
From Switzerland and Germany we anticipate similar good news; but the war in those quarters presents more difficulties, renders more measures of preparation necessary, and is liable to be affected by a greater variety of circumstances. We have, however, no doubt that the banks of the Rhine, from its source as far as Bâle, have before this been the theatre of important events; the taking possession of Schaffhausen and the attack made on the same day (the 13th ult.) on Constance, and along the lake of that name, have probably been the prelude to more considerable enterprise.
It is mentioned in several letters that the King of Prussia will take part with the coalition. A sudden order came to Embden from Berlin just before the departure of the post ordering that the further exportation of oats should be strictly prohibited from the ports of East Frizeland. The letters add, that they would be wanted for the Prussian cavalry.
May 6.
By the late fire at Constantinople, Baron Herbert lost property to the amount of 100,000 florins. At the moment of general conflagration, the hotel of the English Minister, Mr. Smith, was attacked by a mob for the purpose of plunder; but so actively did that gentleman exert himself, that he defeated their intent. The Grand Seigneur, on being apprised of the circumstance, caused several of the ruffians to be thrown into the flames, and others were drowned in the water.
The peasants in the vicinages of Mannheim, Schwetzingen, &c. unaided by the Austrians, had attacked the French soldiers, and in some instances beaten them. At Achem, it appears by the letters from Rastadt of the 21st, that on the 19th, a corps of armed peasants surprised a strong French division there, and, after killing thirty of them, dispersed the rest. They were headed by a capuchin, and led on principally by French priests.
The last courier whom the French Ministers at Rastadt received was escorted from Selz to Rastadt by French infantry. The French continue to fortify Kehl. The French ministers will, it is said, soon invite all the princes of the Empire to make a separate peace with France.
Five Bailliwicks in the Valteline had declared in favor of Austria, and obtained from General Bellegarde a strong column for their defence. They were arming in numbers and with energy, and had occupied all the strong passes of their country.
In Switzerland, the insurrection is universal in those parts not under the immediate influence of the French armies. The Helvetic Directory, on the 17th, again urged the legislative body to declare war against the Emperor, but the great council again rejected the proposal. A letter from Schaffhausen, of the 17th, says, "The interior of Switzerland is in a state of the greatest possible convulsion; each hour in the day brings advices of fresh insurrections, and the great majority of the cantons are in open opposition to the French faction."
A letter from Bâle of the like date speaks to the same effect, and adds, "the insurgents of the Münsterthal lately assembled in great force in the neighborhood of Zug, for the purpose of attacking Lucerne; prompt disposition was made for repelling them, and the intended assault has been deferred. The peasants of Suiffe have risen, and, demolished the prisons, released several of their incarcerated leaders."
A column of French troops had collected at Brifack, for again invading Suabia; but the critical state of Switzerland has induced their being sent thither. The French have not abandoned Little Bâle, but are using every means in their power to strengthen its fortifications.
May 7.
The following paragraph is extracted from a Paris paper.
"We do not know yet what to think of the elections. From the nomination of Rewbel to the Council of Antients, it is presumed here that he will go out of the Directory. Aubriot or Sieyes are talked of as his successor. Meanwhile, it appears certain that Government is taking extraordinary measures to meet the present circumstances. They talk of new conscription, of war taxes. Some even go so far as to assert, that elections will in a few days be suspended, and the present authorities declared permanent till a peace."
NEW-YORK, June 26.
We have been favoured with the following handed us by a Correspondent for publication: In the schr. Rein Deer, capt. Connell, from Surinam, came passenger capt. Parquhar of the brig Prudence, who, on his passage from North Carolina to Surinam, on the 22d March last, within ten leagues of Bruns Point, and not more than two leagues from the land, was taken by a French schooner of 8 guns, who put on board a prize master and seven men, and took out all his crew except himself and the cook, and ordered the prize master to proceed for Cayenne. Next morning the schr. being out of sight, the prize master continued beating to windward for five days, when at the request of the crew, he bore away for Surinam. The favourable representations that had been made in the United States, of the friendly disposition of the Governor of that place, and particular from his letter that was first published in Boston, and then through the United States, where he declared that he would protect neutrals and particular Americans from all privateers; and capt. R. being consigned to a mercantile house there, induced him to suppose that he would be put in possession of his vessel and property; but to his great disappointment, even his protest of being captured within his excellency's jurisdiction, had no avail. The Governor's pretended declaration of protection, no doubt arose from good policy; because it is on the United States alone, both that colony and Cayenne, depend for all the necessaries of life. As it is not to be supposed that they can procure supplies at present either from Holland or France, should the commerce between this country and their colonies be suspended, no doubt, they would be more friendly to Americans, and not suffer their vessels to be confiscated in their ports. Although the Governor denied them the privilege of disposing of the vessel or cargo, yet after all his friendly pretensions, he suffered the vessel to be unloaded and part of her cargo sent to Cayenne. Unless the government of the United States, station some vessel of war on that coast, the trade will be greatly harassed.
CANAL OFFICE,
June, 28th 1799.
A MEETING of the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation will be held on Thursday the 5th of August next, at 6 o'clock in the Evening at the Canal Office. By order of the President, GEORGE WORRAL, Sec'y to Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company. June 29
Just Imported,
In the Adriana from London, and for Sale by the subscriber.
A very neat assortment of the following
GOODS,
Suitable for exportation, Dimities, printed and plain Mouselinets, do Marseilles, do Ginghams well assorted Calicoes, and chintzes of the neatest and newest patterns. Fine cotton shirtings, Printed linen handkerchiefs An assortment of brown sheetings THOMAS GILPIN. 149, South Front street. June 28
A Clerk Wanted.
A YOUNG MAN of good character, speaking the French language, and desirous of going to a healthy island in the West Indies, may hear of good employment by applying at the office of the Gazette of the United States. June 28
Smith & Rodman, NO. 14, SOUTH FRONT-STREET, HAVE JUST RECEIVED, By the Stockport and Orono, from Liverpool, the Thomas Chalkey and Adriana from London, A Large & General assortment of DRY GOODS. AMONGST WHICH ARE— Foliens and jeans, Striped and cros bars Gingham, Dimities and Fancy Marquettes, White and colored Mouselinets, Silk Striped and coloured Nankeen, Cotton & calico Checks, Mouselin and womens cotton Hosiery, White & black Silk Gloves, Printed Calicoes & Chintz, India book Mulls & Hdkfs, Penwases and striped Nil. in laces, Ell wide India Perfums, Ruffs & Aprons, & Towelings, Well country striped Bed Ticks, 9-8 bleached and brown Draped Sheerings, 7-8 & 4-4 Irish Linens, 7-8 brown and bleached Irish Dowls, White & brown buckrams 7-8 bleached Draped beds, 3-4 brown Irish in bales, 9-8 brown and white Ruffs in bales, Ravens Duck and Russia Drilings, Thread edgings, & laces, Coloured & white Scotch Thread, Fine Ribbons and Tapes, 4 lb. and 4 1/2 lb. Pins, in small cases, Mens' and womens' leather Gloves, Calimancoes & Durants, Joans Spinnings, & Corsets. With a variety of other articles on hand, which they will sell on the most reasonable terms, for cash, or on a short credit. June 28
FOR SALE,
By SIMON WALKER, Pine Street, near Fifth Street. 400 boxes Tin Plates, Hardware, assorted in cases, Sadlery, assorted in cases. Woolwich proof CANNON, viz. 4 pounders, 8 and 11 cwt. each 6 pounders, 13, 15, & 18 cwt. each 9 pounders, 20 and 23 cwt. each 12 pounders 22 cwt. each. 4 short 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 } June 28
ATTENTION!
SUCH hale, healthy, and robust Friends to the Liberties and Independence of their Country—who are native or naturalized Citizens, and not less than eighteen nor more than forty years old—as feel willing to share in their protection and defence, are hereby invited to repair to the recruiting rendezvous at Downingtown, and enlist in the service. The dignified and venerable HERO—GENERAL WASHINGTON—is again called, by the threatening crisis of times, to direct and invigorate our army; and, to Americans, this single fact must be an irresistible stimulus, to participate in the honor of acting under so invaluable a Commander in Chief. Liberal bounty, pay, and clothing, capital quarters, provision of the best kind, with a due proportion of the Enlisting Draught, are ready for the Patriotic Soldier. Attention! is the parade; Obedience, the counterign. ROBERT WESCOTT, Captain 10th United States Regiment. N B—For each soldier, twelve dollars bounty, sixty dollars per annum, and one hat, one coat, one vest, four pair of overalls, four pair of shoes, four shirts, four pair of socks, one flock and clasp, and one blanket annually. R. W. June 28
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. Letarbie du Plessis, No. 24 South Third Street. June 29.
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 rejected to the said estate to make payment to NICHOLAS DIEHL, administrator. No. 30, Walnut-street. June 22
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
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
May 29th, 1799.
THE promoters of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per cent per annum, are notified, that at any time after the 1st of August next, payment shall have been made during the 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 instalments or one moiety of the same expressed in the original certificate. No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than 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 duly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
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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 88 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 Jehu Stetson's esq. 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, situated on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile Stone; this house is about 60 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 or more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 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 Grame 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
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ministerator of the estate appointed ad-ministrator of the estate of Mr. John Lupton, late of this city, deceased, requests those who are indebted to said deceased, to make payment, and those to said estate, to against the same to exhibit them to him without delay. W. MEREDITH, No. 16, 4th St. April 26
TO BE LET,
And immediate possession given. For terms
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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
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
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

By this Day's Mail.
SALEM, June 25.
The privateer which captured the J. Smith, of this port, was soon after taken by an English cruiser. We are informed that her consort was also chased by an Englishman, and by crowding all sail she could be carried under, and even foul off. The privateers are said to have pounced on the ship, and in the didactic language of newspapers, their sad fate should operate as a warning to Americans not to become traitors to their country.
BOSTON, June 26.
From the West-Indies. General Maitland has completely effected the object of his mission to St. Domingo, and it is said Rigaud has relinquished opposition to the new arrangements. Free admission is allowed to Americans all ports of St. Domingo, and the Mole to be garrisoned by British troops.
Eight hundred troops from Ireland have arrived at Martinique.
The Legislature of this state adjourned on Saturday last, to the second Wednesday in January next.
SAVANNAH, June.
On Wednesday Evening in the Hon. Matthew M'Allister, mayor, aided by the City Council, Mr. Recorder, another city officers, met the Trustees, of a intended Exchange, and in an address applicable to the occasion, delivered the lease of the ground on the spot whereon the building is to be erected. Mr. Stephens one of the trustees, received the Deed, and delivering a counterpart to the Mayor, made acknowledgments to the Corporation for the lease placed by them, in the share holders of the Exchange and generally observing at the time on the rising consequence of this state in agriculture and commerce, and this City in particular—the great depot of raw productions, and valuable staples of tobacco, cotton and lumber, which induced great trade and intercourse with the world, and which was requisite to be encouraged, under the present situation of the country, and of equal consequence to the Union. As an instance of the increase of population, industry and wealth, Mr. Stephens observed, that although it appeared the valuable staple of cotton, the growth of this State was not noticed by the politicians of the yr 1793, as an article of export; it must at its time be very satisfactory to observe, (the altho', not a favorable season) of the latter year's growth there was exported from this City 2,500,000 pounds weight of cotton to manufacturing countries. As to the immense quantities of tobacco, rice, and lumber exported, and daily at market, it is in knowledge of those whose pursuits are in the mercantile line; the truth of his fact however could be easily ascertained, by recurring to the Custom-House books, that those staples were equally valuable, an advantageous and ought to fill the mind with a reverential awe for the kind dispositions of Providence in placing us, in a climate, calculated for the production of not only the necessaries but the comforts of life. Hence the propriety of erecting an Exchange, for the resort of Merchants and others whose dealings calls them frequently together, and for the accommodation of public officers whose duties require a central situation.
It was likewise observed that the mayor and all present, who had with him the welfare of the city at heart, had been highly gratified, when calling to mind, that on the spot whereon the audience were assembled, stood a small but public building, used as an Exchange from the early settlement of the city, by its ancient inhabitants, which was consumed by fire, little more than two years past, that the almost so humble a shed, should rise to so stupendous a building now about to be set up; and that the trustees, and share holders, of the Exchange, trusted that the building would not only be ornamental but useful, and the business conducted therein would be marked with principles of justice, integrity and punctuality, which consequently would insure it a character, equal to any similar Edifice in the world.
At the same time the corner stone of the City Exchange, was laid by the Right Worshipful William Stephens, Grand Master of Masons, in this State, assisted by the Honorable the Mayor of this city. The Mayor and Aldermen, having honored the Grand Lodge with requesting their presence on the occasion, joined the Masonic procession from the City Hall, after the ceremony of laying the stone and depositing a plate with the following inscription.
A. L. 5795
A. D. 1795
Of the Independence of America, the 23d year.
Ma thew M'Allister, Mayor.
William Stephens, Grand Master.
The Grand Master, in address to his brethren, congratulated them, on the honor done them, by the invitation, to assemble there, at the request of the Mayor and Aldermen, and enforced the duties of the craft as men and Masons, shed the necessity of encouraging art, and sciences, as illustrative of their original institute, being from time immemorial; the principles of which, he insisted were pure, and as a proof, that they were so, was, for the brethren to continue, to square their actions as to be in compass, with all the world. The conduct, would insure them an honorable reward in having a conscience void of offence; and as men and fellow citizens, at all times ready to support government and good order, as necessary to the very existence of a society; the harmony of which is attempted to be disturbed, by the malignant interference of persons, ignorant of the grand design of masonry; and concluded with the following, amongst other serious invocations.
"May the present undertaking prove prosperous to the adventurers, useful and ornamental to our city, and answer the designs intended!"
"May the building show strength and beauty, duly proportioned, and stand the test of time, an honourable pile to our city, and a lasting monument to the good intentions of its founders."
A collection being made, and deposited on the stone for the workmen, the procession returned to the City-Hall and were dismissed.
The lease and counterpart of the ground, whereon the Tobacco Ware House is erected, being executed, were exchanged at the same time.—This building will be ready for the ensuing crop of Tobacco—the subscribers thereto engaged to endeavour to have the inspectors appointed from amongst the most approved characters, and judges of Tobacco.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 1.
The faction, or real republicans as they style themselves, have done every thing, in their power, to induce the United States, to begin with France, where Carthage ended with Rome. They laboured, that we should deliver up our vessels to France, in other words, that we should not protect them; that we should renounce the right of making war, in other words, that we should draw ourselves up, within our own shell; and through the cunning Gerry, that we should for the sake of peace, pay them by way of Loan, an annual tribute, which this winking politician, thought, was not forbidden by his instructions.
It is certain, that Carthage was destroyed by its factions, and by want of wisdom and resolution in its government to lend to Hannibal, the reinforcements and succour he required, after the battle of Cannæ. Said the faction, by their leader Hanno, no succours, hear me good people; there is but one part for us to take, let us make peace, since war ruins us, notwithstanding our advantages. The ignorant multitude were deceived, they cried, our burdens will be lightened by peace. Hannibal was re-called from Italy, and beat by Scipio, at the battle of Zama. Then it was, that the poor Carthaginians found, in what consisted peace with the Romans; they engaged to pay, ten millions of talents, in the space of fifty years; they delivered up their vessels, and renounced the right of making war, by consenting not to arm themselves, without the permission of the Roman Republic.
Should we be cursed with such a faction, and weak executive, and make the fatal experiment, of drawing ourselves up within our own shell, and making a Roman peace, in the foolish hope of avoiding war, and saving expense; then shall the United States experience the fate of Carthage, and, stripped of every shilling, by requisition or tribute, and every right, fall, never again to rise.
One trait of a Jacobin is, a cold blooded indifference, to all the cruelties, dilapidations, and outrages, on men, property, morals, and justice, committed by the French Directory. Another, a bold, unwearied and traitorous approbation, of all their revolutionizing practices, and conquests, without the least apparent dread of the final consequences of such practices and conquests, to the peace, safety and independence of the United States.
The system of the French Directory, which is no longer equivocal, to those who have observed its progress, with the least attention and which is no longer, even attempted to be concealed by the Jacobins, is thus described by Carnot, who though he escaped from their power, is still devoted to the interests of France:
"Their system (that of the French Directory) is to found the National power, less upon the real grandeur of the republic, than upon weakening and destroying its neighbours, by combatting one after another; in treating them as friends, so long as it is necessary to paralyze them, or extract from them succours in some form or other, and when the proper time arrives to crush them, their fertile genius soon invents pretexts, to realise, as it respects them, the fable of the wolf and the lamb. One may see their conduct to the little Swiss Cantons. It was not against the Bernoise Oligarchy, that they preferred so many grievances, that is to say, those who had thirty millions in reserve, and a magnificent arsenal. It was against the children of William Tell, democrats, poor,
having almost no relation to, or connection with their neighbours. No matter; they must be revolutionized. The liberty which had rendered them happy for 300 years; that liberty, formerly so much the envy of France, is not true liberty. They must accept in its stead, a constitution which is presented to them, or death; they do not like this constitution, which they find less democratic than their own; they are murdered, it being clear, that intrigues and fanaticism alone, could prevent them from accepting this pledge of their new felicity. To kill them was the surest means, to make them cease to believe in intrigues and priests. Nevertheless this handful of simple men, who for 300 years, were ignorant of fighting, dared to resist: their republican blood is mixed with that of French republicans, not in a common defence of the sacred rights of the people, but in mutual efforts to destroy one another."
Carnot continues. "O! impious war, in which it would seem, that the object of the Directory was, to make the experiment how many chosen victims it could immolate, to its caprice, among freemen, the most poor and the most virtuous; to strangle liberty in its own cradle; to punish the Helvetician rocks, for having given it birth. Worthy rivals of Griser, the Triumvirs have also wished to exterminate the race of William Tell; the death of the Tyrant has been avenged by them; the chiefs of the Democratic families have been offered up in expiation; they died in defending the entrance to their small territory, and opposing the violation of their five fides; their affrighted flocks, have fled into the desert; the icy mountains have re-echoed with the cry of orphans, devoured by hunger, and the sources of the Rhine, the Rhone, and the Adda, have carried to all seas the tears of desolated widows. Happily, I cannot be suspected of having had a part in these dishonourable acts. Had I continued in the Directory, it would have been I, who would one day have been accused of them. May they (adds Carnot) never be fatal to France."
These are the men, praised by the minister of the American faction (the observings, penetrating, travelling and learned Doctor Logan) for their religion and morality. But as a modern author beautifully observes, "Let the disciples of Machiavel despise the laws of nature. Let their doctrines boast a little temporary success, or individual elevation. Providence does not descend to our minute span. Political villainy may prosper for a single life, or mould the fortunes of a particular man; but where is the nation which has prospered, for despising the laws of Heaven?"
COMMUNICATIONS.
There is considerable ground for exultation on the lamentations of those contemptible wretches, the United Irish, in this country, over those of their brethren who are finding their way into the military rank, and discipline, of his majesty of Prussia!
That commiseration which is due to the truly unfortunate (and of such a few might be found, possibly, among the Irish at home) has long been forfeited by those miscreants, who have found their way to these hospitable shores.
Are those wretches who have (most unfortunately!) been admitted to a participation of our comforts, and the privileges of freemen, but who have been instanter ready to sap the vitals of our government, by originating, or giving aid to, the most diabolical licentiousness, to be thereafter commiserated for any severities which they, through their wonderful sympathy, may experience? So far from it, it must be the devout wish of every real friend to the cause of humanity, or good order, that every Irish patriot now in this country, were consigned over to the excellent subordination, and humane treatment which they would no doubt receive at the hands of the dear friend and ally (in fact) of their blessed redeemer, the French republic!
If there remained any source for surprise at the assiduous exertions of the Irish patriots who have fled to these safer shores; it would be in their distant rejoicings at the alliance they still flatter themselves, that their suffering brethren are likely to receive from foreign aid—the equally abandoned Frenchmen!
The Aurora says, that the safety of all republican governments depends on the success and exertions of the French. This same lying vehicle is daily sounding the alarm of danger to this republic; and this assertion is only an additional proof (which indeed was not wanting) of the traitorous views of the Irish and native rebels amongst ourselves!
A circumstantial account of the capture of the Ship Harmony, on her passage from London to Philadelphia.
The ship Harmony, parted from the convoy on the 22d May; she met with nothing material until the 27th, when she ran in with and was captured in lat. 41, 42, by a French corvette (La Seriente) of 36 guns,
who took part of her cargo, capt. Small and five seamen, three boys and one female passengers.
The commander of the corvette sent on board the Harmony, a second lieutenant, 2 other officers, and seven men—Of the crew Mr. John Nelson chief mate, cook and steward, were permitted to remain on board, with two ladies, passengers, Mrs. Ardly and Mrs. Clayton, of London. One of the ladies fortunately requested permission to retain the steward, whom she passed as her waiter, and which was very politely granted: Another circumstance still more fortunate, was her strenuously pressing that Mr. Clayton might be permitted to stay, which was, after several messages to the commander of the corvette refused, and he was ordered on board; but she wrote to a lady on board the corvette, who spoke English, (wife of the late captain of the Insurgent) begging she would use her influence with the captain to permit him to return, which, together with his own entreaties prevailed, and he returned with his baggage, which contained a blunderbuss and pistols, with ammunition.
The French officers look on this as the cause of their disaster. The French ship and the Harmony, both shaping their course for France, kept company part of two days, but as soon as the corvette was out of sight, the consuls on the means of retaking the prize which was affected by surprise, in the following manner:
The prize master and his mate being in the cabin alone, at 12 o'clock, immediately after taking an observation, Mr. Nelson and Mr. Clayton being provided with a blunderbuss and pistol, which the French had neglected to take from Clayton's trunk, and the Steward and cook armed with an ax and pokers, Mr. C. attacked the prize-master by presenting a pistol, and commanded him to surrender; he immediately endeavoured to wrest the pistol from Clayton—Mr. C. then snapped the pistol but it did not go off; the prize-master then strove to gain the deck, to inform his people of the mutiny; but seeing the steward at the head of the stairs with an ax, and Mr. C. dragging him back, and giving him several severe blows with the pistol, which knocked him down, broke the pistol and cut his head in so severe manner, that it was conjectured his skull was fractured. Mr. N. with the blunderbuss was engaged with the mate, a youth of about 17 years of age; he overpowered, threw him down, and secured him, without any blows. In the mean time, the cook and steward engaged the French sailors on deck, two or three of them being asleep, and the others, though provided with weapons had none at hand; they however made a strong resistance with knives, &c.
The prize-master seeing no probability of overcoming Mr. C. and being severely wounded, demanded quarters, and relinquished the prize. The behaviour of the ladies after the re-capture of the ship, deserves the greatest praise; they not only dressed the wounded, but kept watch, never sleeping both at once, until the pilot came on board. The gentlemen passengers, rendered every assistance to Mr. N. The French sailors were assured by him, that they should be rewarded and well treated if they would assist in navigating the vessel, otherwise they should be confined on bread and water; they thought proper to accept his terms, and were treated with the greatest humanity by all on board.
The prize-master took the utmost precaution to prevent being surprised; he armed his people with axes, and made them keep watch during the night, which operated much in favour of the people of the Harmony, as the French were rendered less powerful by day.
It is said, in the New-York Daily Gazette, that the infamous Burke, the United Irishman, has left the country.
L'Insurgent, capt. Tuxton's prize, is fitting for sea, and will be ready to sail in a few weeks. Capt. Murray, late of the Montezuma, is to command her.
The Constellation goes round to New-York, to exchange her 24 for 18 pounders.
Agreeable to notice in the public papers, a number of the persons appointed to collect subscriptions for the relief of the poor sufferers at the late fire, met at the sign of the Buck, June 29th, and having chosen Samuel Wheeler, Chairman, and Amos Wickerham, Secretary—then agreed to the following resolutions:
1st. That Samuel Wheeler, Thomas Barns, John Inskip, Amos Wickerham, Joseph Hertzog, Levi Hollingsworth, and William Penrose, be a committee to investigate the losses sustained, and distribute the money that is or may be collected, to such individuals as they shall deem suitable objects, and in such proportions as they shall think proper.
2d. That the said Committee choose a Chairman and Secretary, and that four of them be a quorum: That all orders for money be signed by the Chairman at the board, and minuted by the Secretary, and drawn on the Treasurer for payment.
That the abovementioned Committee have their first meeting on Tuesday the 2d. July next, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the sign of the Buck, in Second street, and in the mean time the several committees of collection are requested to be as expeditious as possible in closing the duties assigned them, and placing the money with Thomas Norton, the Treasurer.
Signed per order, by SAMUEL WHEELER. Philadelphia, June 29th, 1799.
The several printers in the city are requested to publish the above.
DIED at Nassau (N. P.) after a few days illness, Mr. THOMAS CLEVELAND, comedian. He has left a wife and three children.
Savannah Price Current.
   From D. C. to D. C.     Tobacco, 6 6 3/4   Rice, 1 1 1/4   Sea-Island Cotton, 50 60   Up-country do. 20 40   Scantling, per M. 10 10   Boards do. 10 10   Shingles do. 4 4 3/4   W. Oak Hhd. Staves 50 50   Red Oak, per M. 12 12   Coffee 32 32   Sugar 14 15   Jamaica Rum 3 3/4 0   New-England 8 3/4 8 3/4   Salt 56 62 1/2   Corn 62 1/2 75   Bacon 11 1/2 0  
Public Notice is hereby given,
That the Montgomery county Light Dragoons, commanded by capt. Frederick Beineeman, the Light Infantry commanded by capt. Frederick Heebner, the Rifle Company, commanded by capt. Jacob Houck, a number of other military characters, and private citizens (all friends to our liberty, constitution and a good government), will meet on the 4th day of July next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Frederick Wife, in Dougherty Township (being the spot where the Liberty Pole was erected but since robbed of the flag) in order to celebrate the glorious day of independence; therefore the friends to good order, and supporters of government, are invited to attend on the time and place aforesaid.
June 20.
The above is John Richards handwriting, who is always at the head of a mob. Since the advertisement of the 7th instant, he saw the author of the piece against him, and instead of calling the person to account, he got drunk in Portersgrove. Such is the appointments of the justice of peace in Montgomery county. Is this man fit for a senator?
Enquire of the Printer for the author of the above, who will give satisfaction to any disorganizer of government in Montgomery county.
June 29.
MACPHERSON'S BLUES.
Legionary Order, July 1, 1799.
The first and second Troops of Horse, capt. Howell's company of Riflemen, the artillery, Grenadiers and Infantry, including the Germantown company, are ordered to parade in Market-street near Tenth street, on the fourth instant, precisely at half past 9 o'clock A. M. completely equipped.—The Artillery will assemble at the Arsenal at 8 o'clock, A. M. to fire a salute.
By order of Brigadier Gen. Macpherson. JNO. M'CAULEY Adj.
Bank of North-America.
18 July, '99.
At a meeting of the Directors this day, a dividend of Six per Cent was declared for the last six months which will be paid to the Stockholders or their Representatives at any time after the 10th inst.
By order of the Board.
RICHARD WELLS, cashier.
july 1
101
Bank of the United States,
July 18, 1799.
THE Directors have this day declared a dividend for the last six months of sixteen dollars per share, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal Representatives, after the 10th inst.
G. SIMPSON Cashier.
abt
Gazette Marine List.
Salem, June 25.
ARRIVED.
Schr Polly, White, Havanna; Fishhawk, Townend, Norfolk.
Captain White left Havanna the 8th inst. An English fleet of 13 sail was cruising off there, intercepting all vessels coming from any part of Cuba, except Havanna, and sending them into Jamaica for adjudication. One of the cruisers captured a French privateer the night capt. W. failed.
New-Bedford, June 16.
We hear the ship Nancy, of this port, Z. Swaine, master, on his returning from a whaling voyage, was captured by a French privateer, and afterwards retaken by two American armed brigs, and carried into St. Thomas's; came out from thence under convoy of the ship Washington, being a heavy sailer, the Washington took her in tow, and in a gale of wind parted from her in the Gulph Stream.
For Freight or Charter,
THE SNOW A BIGAIL, WILLIAM KNOK, master. BORTHEN about 2200 barrels—in complete order—apply at No. 129, South Water-street. july 1
MEDOC CLARET,
A Small quantity, of the first quality, in cases; and a few Pipes of Old London Particular Madeira, FOR SALE, Enquire at No. 220, Arch street. july 1
TODD & MOTT.
THE Creditors of the Estate of TODD & MOTT, are informed that they may receive their respective dividends, by calling on W. MOTT, 145, Market-street. Jno. Waddington, } assignees. John Rhoades, } july 1 John Allen, } cod3t
TO BE SOLD,
THE TIME OF A Dutch indented servant Boy, who is healthy, active and strong, and has eight years to serve. Enquire of the printer, july 1