Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-12-12 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2353]
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12, 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...
The American Ladies POCKET-BOOK, FOR 1800, PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM V. BIRCH, No. 17, So. Second Street,
CONTAINING an elegant engraving of Ladies fashionable head dress. An Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, &c. New country dances; moral and entertaining pieces, in prose and verse...
ALSO, THE GENTLEMEN'S POCKET REMEMBRANCER, FOR 1800.
Containing an Almanack, ruled pages for memorandums, and cash accounts, an abstract of an act called the last session of Congress, relative to the collection of duties on imports and tonnage...
W. V. BIRCH, has for sale, English and American writing paper, merchants account books, playing cards, pen-knives, portable writing desks, and a general assortment of stationery goods.
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 30 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE,
Coffees, Mameodies, Taffaties, Striped Doreas, Tangibs, Patna and Santipoor Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg, October 25.
JOSEPH D. DRINKER BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public that he has taken into partnership DANIEL BARTOW.
Their Mercantile Concerns will, in consequence, be conducted under the firm of DRINKER and BARTOW. Who have just imported, per the West Point, arrived at New York, the Amiable Creole, and other late arrivals at this port from Hamburg.
A VARIETY OF GERMAN GOODS, Consisting of the following Articles, viz.
Ticklenburghs, Creas, a la Morlaix, Dowlas, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 & 9-8ths wide Flanders Sheetings, Silefia ditto, Rouan ditto, Brown and white Platitis, Britanias, Weisgarne Linens, 7-8 & 4-4 Silefia Sheetings, affor-d. Diaper and Damask Paole Cloths, Clouting Diapers, Diaper Zwillich, Oil Cloths, Glass Tumblers, Quarts, Pints and Half Pints, ALSO, Per the Eliza from London, Russia Sheetings, Ravens Duck, Men, Women and Children's Welsh yarn Hose.
All which they offer for sale at their Store, No. 6 North Front Street, either by the package or smaller quantity, at the most reasonable rates, for cash or notes at short date. November 20.
The Subscribers Have for sale at their Store, No. 5 Chestnut street, the following articles, viz.
Russia Hemp and Duck, First quality, Boston do. no 1 and 2. A small invoice of well assorted cordage, First and fourth proof Brandy, in pipes, Madeira Wine in pipes and half pipes, Claret in cases, New England Rum in hds. Winter strained, Spermaceti Oil and Candles, and a few quarter casks of Hyson Tea, of a Superior quality, lately importation.
JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. november 16
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks, Also Landing at their Wharf
From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. june 25
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Assignees at the Court-House in said county, on the 24th of Dec. next, at 10 o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day.
CH. CASE, assignee. june 25
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, north Water street, HAVE RECEIVED
By the ships Wilmington, Connecticut, Fair American, and other late arrivals, from Hamburg, and Bremen, A great variety of
GERMAN GOODS, Among which are
Platillas, Britanias, Etopailles, Creas a la Morlaix, Round Creas, Dowlas, Rouans, Patterbornes, Bielefeld Linen, Waarendorps, Table Linen, Ticklenburghs, Oznabrugs, Hellen Rolls, Brown ditto, Polish ditto, Coffee Bags, Liffado, Carradoles, Checks and Stripes, Arabias, Bradrantees, Caffarillos, Coutils, Cholets, Ginghams, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Siamois, Bedticks, Oil Cloths, Slippers, Window Glass, Tumblers, Yellow Ochre, Quils, Slates and Pencils, Pearl Barley, Claret in cases, Coffee Mills, Nails and Ironmongery, Demijohns, Lentils, Glue, Hogs Bristles, Looking Glasses, Toys, Anchors, A few tons Hemp &c. &c.
ALSO, 10 hhd. Muscovado Sugar,
Roll Brimstone, a few pipes old Port Wine, a parcel of foil and upper Leather, men's coarse Shoes in trunks, a few low priced silver Watches, &c. &c. All which they offer for sale at the lowest prices and most extensive credit. Nov. 7
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WILKINS, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
Ebenezer Denny, William Dunning, James Robinson, Commissioners. Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799.
NOTICE.
THE Subscribers having been appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Trustee to the estate of GEORGE B. DAWSON, all persons indebted thereto, prior to the 8th March last, are desired to make payment, and the creditors are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, to THOMAS & PETER MACKIE, Trustees. November 23
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons to whom the estate of the late William Buchanan deceased, is indebted, are requested to send their accounts properly attested, to the Subscribers, before the first day of January next, or they will be excluded the benefit of a final dividend, which will there be made and immediately paid. SAMUEL PRICE, Executor, No. 71, South Front Street. November 1st, 1799.
NOTICE
To the owners of unseated lands in the county of Huntingdon, to come forward and pay the taxes assessed and due thereon, within three months from this date, there being one or more years taxes due on the unseated lands in the said county of Huntingdon. WILLIAM STEEL, HUGH MORRISON, JOHN STEEL, Commissioners. Office, Sept. 25, 1799. October 4.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT application is made to the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock, which were lost in the brig Peggy, Captain Fluyer, on her passage from America to London. No. 2959 For Eight Shares of Bank Stock 2962 in favour of Samuel Ethridge. 2967 WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 25.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of JACOB THOMAS, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment—All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of THOMAS WILSON, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the Subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front-street, Southwark.
WHO HAS TO LET, A BRICK STABLE, Sufficiently large to contain nine Horses. ALSO, For Sale or to Let, A NEW FRAME CARRIAGE HOUSE. Nov. 1, 1799.
WILL BE LANDED, Tomorrow Morning, from on board the brig Sally, at Stamps Wharf,
83 pipes, 60 qr. casks, 160 barrels MALAGA WINE, For Sale by the Subscribers, Th. Murgatroyd & Sons.
WHO HAVE ON HAND First proof Brandy, Claret in Cases first quality, London White Lead. November 26.
CANAL OFFICE, November 28, 1799.
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, that their annual election will be held at the Companies Office, on Monday the 8th of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of Electing One President, Two Managers and One Treasurer to each Company, for the ensuing year. GEORGE WORRALL, Secretary. November 29
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP OF THOMAS AND JOHN KETLAND Being Dissolved,
By the death of Mr. JOHN KETLAND, ALL persons who have demands against said Firm are requested to bring in their accounts for payment, and those indebted to the firm are solicited to make payment to THOMAS KETLAND. October 21.
Just Imported,
135 Hogheads, 191 barrels, Prime SUGAR. 50 do. Green Coffee, 25 Boxes brown Havana SUGAR. 25 do. white, 15 hds. James River Tobacco, 20 Packages well assorted German Linens Russia Cordage, assorted, 400 Pipes Barcelona Brandy, 4th proof, Hazelnuts in sacks, Brown Stout Porter, draught and bottled, 40 Casks Shot, No. 1 to 6, Lead in Pipes, 8 hds. ground Lead, assorted, 4 Casks Glauber Salts, Cream Tartar, &c. Black quart wine bottles in crates, 1 gence each, Queens ware in Crates, Cannon, 4, 6, and 9 pounds calibre, with shot, round, grape and canister, Swivels, Corks in bales, 1st quality, ditto in Crates, Claret in cases, superior quality, Port Wine, ditto, Horseman's Swords, Hangers, &c. Fowling pieces and pistols in cases, Ship Musquets and Blunderbusses, in do. Bath Stone Crates, for chambers, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY THOMAS KETLAND, Walnut Street wharf: Nov. 1
FOR SALE, SEVERAL VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS,
Near the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets. ALSO, To be Sold or Let, A number of excellent Pasture Lots, On the Willamson road, about half a mile from the city. Enquire at No. 39 North Sixth Street. November 15.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. UNITED STATES. November 15, 1799.
NOTICE.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of the United States are informed, that according to the Statute of Incorporation, a General Election for twenty-five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 6th of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the eleventh section of the by-laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are also notified to assemble in general meeting, at the same place, on Tuesday the 7th of January next, at six o'clock in the evening. G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
Second Fundamental Article.
Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President shall be eligible for the next ensuing year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected. November 15
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge man's hand on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a tailors jacket and pantaloon, printed fancy cord, a swan-down striped under jacket, a rumus hat, one fine and one coarse shirt, one mullin handkerchief, sprigged, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring States shall have the above reward on reasonable expenses it brought home. JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799.
NOTICE.
N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5
FOR SALE, By JOSEPH & JAMES CRUKSHANK, No. 87 High Street Philadelphia,
A FEW COPIES OF THE HARLEIAN MISCELLANY,
BEING a Selection of Tracts which principally regard the English History, and of which many are referred to by Hume. The scarcity and high price of the Harleian Miscellany, induced the editor to offer the present abridgement to the public, which is composed of a narration of those highly interesting events which have occurred in the History of England, and which are chiefly arranged in chronological order. The volume contains in quantity one sixth of the original work, and the price of it is one guinea, being only one twelfth of what the original book now sells for. November 21.
Now Ready for Sale,
At GEORGE DAVIS'S Law Book Store, No. 319, High Street,
A very valuable and extensive Affortment of Law Books,
IMPORTED this fall and immediately before the late sickness, comprehending almost every Book in use, of the latest London and Irish editions. They will be disposed of from a single volume, to an entire Library at the same prices as have heretofore given such general satisfaction. By sundry vessels daily expected from London and Dublin, his stock will as usual be kept up, so that gentlemen will seldom be disappointed when applying at his store. N. B. This day is published, Davis's Law Catalogue for 1799, of books for sale, which may be had gratis, on application as above. November 8.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE,
3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal COSSAS HUMHUMS. 1100 butts St. Martins Salt. April 12.
One Thousand Five Hundred DOLLARS
WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the Post-Office, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED. Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward. WILSON & SWANN, Frederickburg, (Vig.) Sept. 10. ALL Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
FOR SALE,
And possession given the 1st of December, 1800, A tract of most valuable Land, Situated in Maryland,
About 18 miles from Baltimore, 7 from Annapolis, and 40 from the Federal City, on navigable water for vessels of almost any burthen. The soil is as good as any in the State. THERE is on the premises a convenient house for a tenant, with two rooms on a floor; a good corn house; stables for 12 or 15 horses; and a cow house, with as many stalls for cattle, on the best plan; all complete and in good repair. There is also on said plantation a new brick dairy, which, with a good flock, will produce from 40 to 60 lbs. butter per week; with a pump of excellent water at the door and a kitchen neatly built, with apartments for 12 hands. This tract contains from 900 to 1000 acres, more or less, and is well calculated for a grazing farm. Also, another tract within a few miles of Annapolis, with a large commodious two story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a well of excellent water at the door. This contains about 600 acres of good land, the most of it heavily timbered, of white oak, hickory and walnut. The purchasers may be accommodated with stock of horses, cows and sheep, already on the place. The terms of sale, for both or either of the aforesaid places, one third cash, the other two thirds in six and twelve months, with bonds and good security. As the proprietor of these valuable lands (which is equally worth the attention of the gentleman or farmer) is about removing from the state, there will be a generous discount made for cash, and an indispensible time given. For further information enquire of the printer. N. B.—Goods suitable for the West-India market will be received in part pay. The advertiser has also a house and lot for sale in this city, for which goods will be received in pay, if speedily applied for—Enquire as above. Also, a number of negro men, women, and children, for sale, or will be exchanged for goods: November 26.
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. 48 north Fifth street. November 26.
Mrs. GROOMBRIDGE RESPECTFULLY informs her numerous friends, acquaintance and the public, she has agreeable to the request of many persons, concluded to reside in town during each winter, and has taken a large convenient house in Walnut Street, No. 106, between Fourth and Fifth streets, where she proposes removing her School the 1st of November. English and French grammatically taught, Writing, Geography, the Use of the Globes, Arithmetic, History, Dancings, with all kinds of useful and ornamental Work; Drawing in various branches, History, Landscape, Flowers, &c. Due attention to Vocal as well as Instrumental Music, with requisite Masters of repute and ability. Columbia House Boarding and Day School, October 19, 1799.
* * * The Friends and Guardians of the Ladies under Mrs. Groombridge's care are particularly assured, that an eligible situation in the country will be engaged for each ensuing Summer, though no epidemic may affect the city. dz&w&wfm
ROBERT KID'S COPPER WAREHOUSE, No. 201, MARKET STREET.
Late ALEXANDER BILSLAND & Co. HAS JUST RECEIVED
31 Tons Patent Improved Sheathing Copper & Nails, viz. 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 oz. per foot, 1 & 1 1/8 inch Polished & unpolished Sheathing Nails, 80 boxes of Tin.
LIKEWISE ON HAND,
A Large assortment of Raised and Copper bottoms and sheets for Copper-Smiths, Lead & Block Tin, And a General assortment of Ironmongery for sale as above. August 15.
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 cases Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pips straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. do. shades do. do. hats Fancy bugle face rosettes 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
MUSIC.
R. TAYLOR,
BEGS leave to inform the Ladies of Philadelphia, and the public in general, that he continues teaching the Piano Forte, Singing, Guitar, &c. as usual. Application to be made to him, No. 96, north Sixth street, between Arch & Race streets. Nov. 20.
TO LET,
A DWELLING HOUSE, Range of Stores, and a Counting House, On Mifflin's wharf, Water street, between Race and Vine streets. Enquire of Patricio Hartshorne, no. 719 north Front street. December 3.
To the Holders of MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at War, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who he left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that country, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey—which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the priority will admit. He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, class them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be required at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next. For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3, Penn-street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2.
BOARD AND LODGINGS.
MRS. HAND
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public in general, that she has just removed to the mansion house, in Franklin Court, formerly occupied by Dr. Franklin, and latterly by the Portuguese Minister, the Chevalier De Friere. A family may be accommodated with a suite of rooms, and single gentlemen with separate apartments, or Board only. Has also a good Coach House and Stables for four horses, to let. Nov. 20.

Foreign Intelligence.
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
HOUSE OF COMMONS. Friday, September 27. MILITIA REDUCTION BILL.
Mr. Dundas moved the second reading of the bill for enabling his Majesty to accept the voluntary services of a certain number of the militia.
The bill was then read a second time.
Mr. Dundas then moved that the bill should be committed.
Mr. Nichols said, it was not his intention in addressing the house, to oppose the second reading of the bill, or to object to carrying on the war on the continent. He had always considered this war as productive of the greatest calamities; but if the war was to be continued, he should not oppose any plan for employing the force of the country in such manner as might be deemed the most effectual. There were but two means by which this war was likely to be terminated; one of these means was the good sense of ministers, who would certainly put an end to the war, when they found that it could not be carried on longer with the interest of the country. With regard to the right hon. Secretary who had bro't in this bill, he had always spoken of him with the greatest respect, and had always entertained the highest opinion of his talents as a statesman. Whatever his opinion might be in some points upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer, yet he was far from supposing that the right hon. gentleman would prefer the continuance of the war when its success was hopeless. But from some gentleman he had heard of Bellum Internecinum. He was however glad to find by something which fell from the right hon. Secretary, that the opinion was abandoned. He had previous to the revolution passed much of his time in France, principally among two classes of men, the Advocates and Economists. The object of the latter was the improvement of the agricultural state of France, and for this purpose they wished to destroy the Feudal Tenures. The Abbe Raynal
The Speaker here interrupted the hon. gentleman and said, having stated his intention not to oppose the bill, these observations could not be relevant.
Mr. Nichols said, his object was to state his reasons for not opposing the bill. He did not mean to oppose the bill nor the continuance of the war upon the continent, if the war was to be continued.
The Secretary of war said, he was placed in a very difficult situation. In answering irregular observations he could not himself be very regular. This was a situation, in which gentlemen were often placed, and perhaps irregular observations were sometimes made with a view that they should not be answered. There was one point to which he begged to avert. It had been stated that he had uttered some sentiments respecting the war, different from those which he had advanced before. He was not conscious of having altered his sentiments upon this subject. With respect to the expression Bellum Internecinum, he had mentioned it, in a different sense from that in which it was employed against him. He felt the embarrassment of speaking upon a subject so regularly before the house, and was constantly apprehensive of being interrupted by the speaker, he thought it would be better to wait until he had a regular opportunity of stating his opinion upon this subject.
Mr. Nichols explained.
The bill was then ordered to be committed on Monday. The order of the day was therefor.
The house resolved itself into a committee, to take his majesty's speech into consideration Mr. Bragge in the chair.
Mr. Pitt moved that a supply be granted to his majesty, which was agreed to.
The house being resumed, Mr. Bragge brought up the resolution, which was agreed to, and the house adjourned till to-morrow.
LONDON, Oct. 8.
The public are now relieved from the state of anxiety occasioned by the non-arrival of dispatches from Holland, advices having been received yesterday evening from Field Marshal his Royal Highness the Duke of York, with the important intelligence that our brave troops and the Russians, who co-operated with them, gained a decisive victory over the Dutch and French on Thursday last, which put our troops in possession of the Lange Dyke, Alkmaar, Bergen, Egmont-op-Hoep, and Egmont-op-Zee. The news was this morning, between eight and nine o'clock, announced to the public by the Park and Tower guns, and published in the London Gazette Extraordinary.
From the contents of the Gazette Extraordinary, and from what we have been enabled to add, it seems unnecessary to observe, that the 2d of October was a day glorious in the highest degree to the British arms, and no less honorable to the commander in chief, and advantageous to the cause which they support: That the result of it ought to inspire us with gratitude towards the two former, and confidence in the latter; and that the total defeat of a French force, equal in number, and with every possible advantage of situation, by a British army, should prove to us how much we have to hope, and our enemies to fear, in our future operations.
FRANCE.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORY.
ARRETE OF SEPT. 3.
The Directory, having taken into consideration the different Laws relative to the Deportation of the Proprietors, Directors Authors and Editors of certain Journals, which fall within the operation of those laws decrees as follows:
Article 1. The persons under-named, employed in the Journals hereafter mentioned, as Proprietors, Directors, Authors and Editors of such Journals, shall be transported:
In the Memorial—Citizens Laharpe, Fontaines, and Boulet.
Messager du Soir—Citizens Langlois, Lunier, and Porte.
Le Mirrour—Citizens Beaulieu and Souriguières.
Nouvelles Politiques Nationales—Citizens Boyer and Krihouet.
L'Oblervateur de L'Europe—Citizen Robert.
Perlet—Citizens Perlet, Lagarde and Fontainelles.
La Petite Poste—Citizen Lucet.
Le Postillon des Armées—Citizen Nicole.
Le Precurseur—Citizen Duval.
La Quotidienne—Citizens Michaud, Geoffroy, Riche, and Ripert.
Rapodies du Jour—Citizens Villiers, Montmignon, and Daudauet.
Le Thé—Citizen Berlin d'Antilly.
La Tribune Publique—Citizens Le Blanc and Daprè.
Le Veredique—Citizens Poujade and Ladevère.
L'Argus—Citizen Grand Maison and Pontcharraux.
Annales Catholiques—Citizen Sicard.
Acts des Apotres—Citizen Bauvert.
L'Accusateur Public—Citizens Richer, Frizy and Nignoret.
L'Aurore—Citizens Groulet, Lassalle and Grimaldy.
Le Centeur des Journaux—Citizens Galais and L'Anglois.
Courier de Lyon—Citizen Pelzin.
Courier Extraordinaire—Citizens Caillot and Denis.
L'Anti Terroriste—Citizens Brouillet and Meilhac.
Courier Republicain—Citizens Flecheles, Poecelin, Jardin and Aurvray.
Le Dejeuner—Citizens Tulot and Detailain.
L'Echo—Citizen Waffelin.
L'Eclair—Citizens de Vaux and Neuville.
L'Europe Litteraire—Citizen Guth.
Gazette Francaise—Citizens Fieve and Debacle.
Gazette Universelle—Citizen Riport.
L'Imperial Bruxelles—Citizen Brakinières.
L'Imperial Europeen—Citizen Morneweck.
L'Invariable—Citizen Royou.
Le Journal des Colonies—Citizens Gwolders, Daubouneau, Clauffon and Colas.
Le Journal General de France—Citizens Barallere and Teuliers.
2. They are all to be transported to the Island of Oleron.
3. Those individuals who shall evade the operation by concealment or flight, or shall not make the declaration within the time prescribed by law of their obedience, shall be inserted in the Emigrant List, and their Effects shall be confiscated.
SIEYES, President. LAGARDE, Sec. Gen.
ROTTERDAM, Oct. 1.
Gen. Kellermann is at present in this city to take the inspection of the French troops which daily pass through here. The numbers which have lately arrived here on their way to the army are estimated at 10,000 men.
Letter from the Batavian Directory to the President of the first Chamber.
A letter we have received from the administrators of Ouden Vessel, dated Sept. 30th, mentions that an English officer and 12 sailors came to Genemuiden in a barge belonging to Hassel; where the officer declared to the Municipality that he took possession of the place in the name of the Prince of Orange and resisted on the Orange flag being hoisted on the fleete; they cut down the tree of liberty and on the invitation of some of the inhabitants of Zwartsfuyts they proceeded to that place for the same purpose.
The Departmental administration on receiving information of this, had taken, in concert with the commissioner of the Directory, the necessary measures of safety; and the Col. of the armed citizens, Queyssen, with the chasseur of Deventer and Hattem, in all about 50 men had marched at day break to Zwartsfuyts and arrived there so unexpectedly that the English, who had just got into the barge which was come to fetch them, having no time to make use of their cannon, were all taken.
SWABIA, October 3.
It is thought that in a few days the Imperial armies will march forward to occupy their former positions in Switzerland. Gen. Petrasch, who has succeeded Hotze, was at St. Gall, Sept. 29, with this troops. [St. Gall is situated 5 miles N. E. of the lake of Constance, 37 miles N. E. of Zurich, where Massena's head quarters were, and 62 miles N. E. of Lucerne, of which Suwarrow is said to be master. Some accounts state that French patrols have advanced from Zurich, to the vicinity of St. Gall, and that Gen. Petrasch was about retreating, in order to join Suwarrow. A part of his troops are said to have passed the Lake of Constance and the Rhine, for that purpose.] The Russian Gen. Korsakow, remains at Eglisau, on the right bank of the Rhine;
and French troops in small numbers have passed between him and Petrasch almost to Constance. Suwarrow is expected at Eglisau; and the Archduke is said to be preparing to make an attack on the side of Bille. The French have evacuated Aunheim near Kehl, and the Austrians have taken possession of it. 3000 Frenchmen who were there, crossed the Rhine to Straßburg. The French seem preparing to enter the Brisgau, [in the circle of Swabia.] It is thought Massena will not dare to advance to assist these operations.
Messena, General in Chief, to the Executive Directory.
Head-Quarters-General, at Zurich, 6 Vendemaire, September twenty-eighth,
The two armies, Russian and Austrian, are totally destroyed. The Russians have passed the Thur. We are in pursuit of the remains of the Austrian and Bavarian corps who had joined them, to the number of 8000. The Commander in Chief Hotze, was killed on the field of battle. Their baggage, camp effects, six standards, and more than one hundred pieces of artillery are in our power. The loss of the two armies in killed, wounded, and prisoners, is more than 20,000 men.—Three Russian General are in our hands. Gen. Suwarrow in person attacked my right I am marching against him.
(Signed) MASSENA.
BRUSSELS, Oct. 3.
Letters from the borders of the Rhine state, that the French troops detached from the Upper Rhine for Batavia, viz. twelve battalions of infantry, one regiment of dragoons, one regiment of mounted chasseurs, a division of flying artillery, and two companies of gunners, have received orders to halt in the neighborhood of Mentz and Worms, until farther orders. The fear of an attack upon Mentz, or a powerful diversion on the Lower Rhine, by one part of the Austrian army, under the archduke, is the reason alleged for this very sudden change of disposition.
The same letters inform us, that above 20,000 trees are cutting down, on the Hundsruck, to be transported to Mentz and Ehrenbreitstein. In all the neighboring departments, requisitions of every kind are made to complete the victualling of those places with 10,000 quintals of wheat, 400 hogheads of wine, 200 casks of vinegar, and a vast number of other necessaries. Payment is made in Bons, which are again received in discharge of the yearly contribution.
FRANKFORT, Oct. 5.
In our neighbourhood, affairs have suddenly taken a different turn. Yesterday the French advanced in great force from Mentz, drove the armed peasants as far as Hattenheim, whom they attacked again early this morning; they were obliged to retreat for want of ammunition. The Imperialists and the troops of the Elector of Mentz were not strong enough to defend the Nidda, and were obliged to retreat across the Mayn. From last night till this afternoon we have heard a violent cannonade. The French have a numerous artillery. A part of the armed peasants and some Imperial artillery retreated through this city.
This afternoon, the French hussars of Chamberan were at the outer gates, and at four o'clock a French trumpeter and an Adjutant General arrived here, and went to the Senate house. It is not known what he demands. Our gates are shut.
This afternoon the new-raised bridge at Grifstein is heavily bombarded; the bridge still stands. The armed peasants have all separated, all but the chasseur and riflemen; they are said to have six killed and thirty wounded. We are in the utmost consternation here.
REMOVAL.
SAMUEL REYNOLDS, TAYLOR,
RESPECTFULLY acquaint those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom, and his friends generally, that he has removed to his Shop, No. 40, South Third Street, where he will be glad to serve them.
N.B. All orders attended with the usual punctuality. Dec. 3. diw.
TO BE SOLD.
TWO new frame two Story Houses pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post Tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden lot, stable and coach house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to JOHN MCCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13. ootf
FURNISHED ROOMS,
TO BE LET, WITH, or without the use of the kitchen, cellar, &c. in two adjoining houses, only four years old; fit for the accommodation of a few gentlemen—situate convenient to Congress Hall, in a healthy part of the city, never having been infected with the fever—Apply at the Office of the United States Gazette. nov. 26. 3tw
A POINTER
WAS carried away on Sunday the 10th inst. from No. 163 Vine street—He is about 9 months old, spotted nose, lion coloured ears, with a spot of the same color in his forehead, long tail having never been cut—He is called Gift. A reward of two dollars, with reasonable expenses, will be paid to any person who will return him to No. 163, Vine street; and ten dollars more, if stolen, for such information respecting the thief as may produce a legal punishment. Nov. 30. cotf
TWO TRUNKS PRINTED COTTONS,
Suited to the West-India Market, and entitled to drawback—For sale by GEORGE WILLIAMS, No. 103, High Street.
ALSO,
Nine hundred pair of American strong made SHOES, together with sundry other articles. Dec. 4. diw.
LOGWOOD
FOR SALE, On board the brigantine Five Sisters. Enquire of JOSEPH DONALDSON. November 27. q 10t
FOR SALE,
THE CARGO
Of the ship Rebecca, John M'Keever, master, from BATAVIA.
Consisting of—
350,000 wt. of COFFEE & } first qualities 20,000 wt. of SUGAR, } Apply to
JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155, South Water Street. Nov. 27. diot
Just arrived and for sale,
A few barrels Pickled and common MACKEREL, in whole and half barrels; and a few barrels CRANBERRIES, on board the Schooner Lydia and Polly at Chesnut-street wharf. Enquire of the master on board. Dec. 1. q 2t
For LIVERPOOL,
THE DANISH SHIP LITTLE MARTHA, OLEA C. MARK, master, Burthen 300 tons,
THE principal part of her cargo being now ready to go on board, she will sail with all possible dispatch. For Freight apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, Nov. 27, 1799. 6
CAUTION.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing or receiving in payment, two Drafts of Thomas Truxton on William Patterson, in my favor, dated 17th September last, endorsed by the Commissioners of the Federal building in the city of Washington and myself, one payable at nine months after date, for 617 dollars 71 cents, the other payable at six months after date, for 1751 dollars 82 cents, the same having been forwarded from the Post Office in this city on the 6th inst., enclosed in a letter from the Commissioners aforesaid, (the proprietors of said drafts) to David Hart, Baltimore, who has not yet received them. Mr. Patterson being apprised of the miscarriage of these drafts, will not pay them to any person or persons without hearing further from the Commissioners. THOMAS MUNROE. Washington, 2d December, 1799.
AT a Court of Common Pleas held at Union Town, for the county of Fayette, the fourth Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, before the Judge of the same court, on the petition of John Wilson, praying that the act of Assembly, providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt after delivering up his estate for the use of his creditors, may be extended to him. The Court appoint the first day of next term, to hear the petitioner and his creditors, and order that he give his creditors public notice hereof, in Penna's Philadelphia paper, and in Yundt and Brown's Baltimore paper, for one week, ending at least four weeks before the day of hearing; and that he also give to John Gillespie and Jacob Everhart personal notice in writing, to be served on them, at least fifteen days previous to the hearing. At September term, this order was continued to the first day of December term. By the Court, EPHRAIM DOUGLASS, Prothonotary.
FOR SALE,
Or to be exchanged for a good Vessel, AN ELEGANT
New Two Story Frame House,
Twenty seven feet front by thirty four in depth, with a commodious piazza and kitchen, together with a coach house and stable, situate in the flourishing village of Frankford. The house, which may be entered the first of June next, will be finished in the neatest style with many conveniences, and will be well adapted to a large genteel family who may wish to reside in the country during the summer season. In exchange, it will be valued low, if a vessel offer that may be suitable. Further particulars will be made known by application to
MOORE WHARTON, Dec. 11. diot
DESERTED,
ON the 14th inst. from the Marine Barracks, HUGH DUFFIELD, a private in the Marine Corps, a native of Ireland, aged 15, five feet five inches high, dark hair, light complexion. He has resided for some time past in this city, where his family now are.
Whoever apprehends said Deserter and delivers him at the Marine Barracks, or lodges him in goal, will be paid a reward of ten dollars, and reasonable charges.
JAMES M'KNIGHT, Capt. commanding Marine Barracks. December 5. diw.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July inst., from Colebrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six, or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down ill look, squints, he is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Nankkeen; (some money). It is expected he has shaped his course for Philadelphia or New York.
* * * The above reward will be paid for securing him in any goal in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799: (O18) 36m
ACADEMY FOR DANCING.
MR. FRANCIS OF THE NEW THEATRE,
BEGS leave to inform his scholars and the public in general, that his Academy will open for the season, on THURSDAY the 12th, at Mr. O'ELLER'S.
TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance.
For further Particulars apply to Mr. F. 70, north Eighth Street. December 3.
CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY.
THE Subscribers are informed that the first Assembly will be held at Mr. O'ELLER'S Hotel, on Thursday the 12th inst.
December 4. dt12tb.
DR. ANDREWS
Of the University of Pennsylvania, Proposes to receive a few Private Pupils to be instructed in the rudiments of THE LATIN LANGUAGE.
HE confides himself to beginners; because he would not incur the danger of having many Classes, or being obliged to build on an insufficient foundation.
And as he will require their attendance but two hours in the day (from eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to one) there will be no need of removing them from the schools to which they have hitherto gone, or may be intended to be sent, for their improvement, in reading, writing, ciphering, and other useful branches of literature, not usually taught in a Latin school. December 5, 1799. diw
MATTHEW M'CONNELL
Having opened an Office in Chesnut street, (A few doors above Fourth) At No. 141,
AND again commenced the Business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession. The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in and near the City will be attended to, and also of Lands, when that business again revives. November 19. diw (D5 def)
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 show any section in which he may be employed.
Letters or warrants addressed to Alexander Addison, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 20th day of January next; or to the subscriber at Washington, Pennsylvania, any time previous to the 17th Dec, and from that day until the 18th day of February next at the Post Office, Philadelphia, will be attended to. Wm. M'CLUNEY. December 4. cotf
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE By H. & P. RICE, No. 16 S. Second street, (Price 1 Dollar)
GALATEA,
A PASTORAL ROMANCE. Embellished with Five Engravings.
A few Copies of Miss Seward's Monody on Major Andre, May be had as above, price 25 cents. December 3.
POST OFFICE,
November 30, 1799.
THE Post Office will be Removed this day at Sun set, to No. 27 South third Street. dtf.
Bank of North America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS
ARE hereby notified that an Election for Twelve Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the 13th January next, at 10 o'clock.
RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Dec. 2, 1799. dtE
LANCASTER STAGES.
THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, retain their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, sober and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia.
Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30. q 2t—5
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER,
For Europe or the West Indies, THE SHIP
PACIFIC,
PERKINS SALTER, Master, She is a staunch good Ship, well fitted, burthen about 3000 barrels, and ready to receive a cargo on board.
For terms apply to
WHARTON and LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street,
WHO HAVE FOR SALE,
A parcel of Havana Molasses, Old Madeira Wine

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12.
Justum et tenacem propositi virum, Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus instantis tyranni, Mente quait folida.
"Full oft by holy feet our ground is trod, Of clerks, good plenty here you may espie, A little, spare and baggard man of God Is one perhaps you'll mark among the fry; He has a roguish twinkle in his eye— Which, when observ'd, he thinks into his diew, And, straightway, recollects his piety anew."
SOME years since, a certain Effayist, who published his opinions in a village gazette, in the interior of New-Hampshire, assumed the new and perhaps whimsical name of THE LAY PREACHER. Clothed with no clerical authority, or garb, yet willing to diffuse moral, economical, political and literary sentiments in a popular and commodious form, he imagined, that, without trenching upon the limits of decorum, he might have leave both of the priesthood and the public to comment, in the character of a Layman, upon the didactic and biographical parts of the Bible, and yet adhere to "the form of sound words," and to all the orthodoxy of a bishop. The event demonstrated that the project was not visionary. No stranger to the clergy, in whose order he finds many of his best and literary friends, he has in no instance by them been charged with levity or prophaneness; and, with respect to popular approbation, he has experienced it in a degree, far beyond either his desert, or his expectations. He has had the honor to give rise to a new tribe of weekly effayists, and has been successively followed by an "OCCASIONAL PREACHER," a "MORAL PREACHER," a "GAY PREACHER," an "ITINERANT PREACHER," and lastly, by the "LAY PREACHER of Pennsylvania." In this numerous family, he does not recognize any relatives, except the gentleman last mentioned, whose productions occasionally adorn this Gazette, and whose genius is of a higher destiny, than the servile track of imitation. But, without censure of the first of these followers, or compliment to the last, there is now such a confused multitude of these self-created Divines that the Founder of the Sect deems it necessary to identify himself, and, in the capital of the United States, to hang out, as on a sign, a name, by which, as the lawyers say, he may be known and impleaded. He will be pleased, if his old friends will continue to give him friendly greetings, and a candid hearing, and if they will good humouredly apply to him the following passage from DEAN SWIFT.
"All travellers at first incline Where'er they see the fairest sign; And, if they find the chambers neat, And like the liquor and the meat, Will call again, and recommend THE ANGEL INN to every friend. What though the Painting grow decay'd? The house will never lose its trade: May, though the treacherous tapster Thomas, Hangs a new Angel, two doors from us, As fine as Dauber's hands can make it, In hopes that Strangers may mistake it, We think it both a flame and fin, To quit THE TRUE OLD ANGEL INN."
If the curiosity of Philadelphia can be kindled, and the patronage of an opulent city be gained, The Lay Preacher proposes shortly to renew his sermonizing strain, and, once a week, publish, in the pamphlet-form, his own meditations, together with much and various literature, derived from original writers at home, or from the purest sources abroad. Preparatory to the Prospectus, or the publication of this work, it is proper to exhibit a few specimens to those, who are strangers to the stile of its Editor. In this Gazette, and in a few succeeding ones, may be seen a sample of his sermons. Fortunate will it be for their author, if they receive the approbation of the LONDON of America. He will then find himself animated by new hopes, and invigorated to higher exertion.
"And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the Lord liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be."
THE book of Samuel is crowded with interesting narratives. The story of the ardent and devoted Abigail is full of incident, and exhibits a forcible moral. The clergy have ever found, in his revolt and its consequences, a copious theme for grave remark, and pious meditation. STERN, whose pen was a pencil, has grouped king David and his attendants, in consternation and sorrow, flying over the brook Cedron toward the way of the wilderness. The Lay Preacher, humbly gleaning after such laborers, has picked up one incident picturesque, pathetic, honorable to humanity. A portrait, that has such features, merits an exhibition. From the Cabinet of the Bible then let it be produced; and, if placed in a good light, the rude man, as well as the connoisseur, will style it enchanting.
As a cover for fraud or violence, religious, perhaps more frequently than political pre-
texts, have been employed by the hypocrite of every age. Abigail was too cunning an impostor not to know that a flow of piety would be highly operative with his father David. Anxious to set up the standard of rebellion in Hebron, a city of malcontents, the royal revoter prays that he might be permitted to go thither to pay his vows. The credulous king consents. Abigail is attended with the usual crowd, studious of change and confusion. Some of those counsellors, in whose loyalty the king probably reposed entire confidence, abandon their duty and their sovereign, and follow the fortunes of the usurper. The dark plot thickens. The conspirators increase. The mournful tidings of a son's criminality reach at length the afflicted Sire. The baleful cry of treason rang in the palace. The perturbed king urges the necessity of flight. He and his household accordingly secede from the city. Interesting fugitives! You were not the victims of common fear, you were not a disorderly rout, on the retreat from a chasing conqueror; you were kind companions, and fellow mourners, and as you ascended together the steep of Mount Olivet let fall "kindly drops, which pity had engendered."
Though it might be expected that, immediately about the person of David, whose affections he could easily engage, or whose obedience he could sternly require, would be the partners of his flight, yet in such a dubious hour, the strangers at Jerusalem, the wealthy, the politic, the timid would keep aloof, till more tranquil times should come round again.
But Ittai, the Gittite, had such a warm heart, that he never balanced in his cautious head the pros and cons of this selfish philosophy. This man did not linger a moment on the bank of the brook to consider the hazard he ran, or the probability that he should lose his head, if Abigail's banners proved victorious. The time serving Shimri made many a syllogism, in this prudent logic; Ittai's process of reasoning was more summary; for "he passed over, and all his men, and all the little ones that were with him."
Though a kingdom and a child's affections were fast fading away before the flight of David, and we might easily suppose him absorbed in his calamities, he was not so sunk in the trance of woe, not to remark that those prompt fidelities of Ittai. But such zeal, at such a season, and from such a stranger, appeared enigmatical—"Wherefore goest thou also with us? For thou art a stranger, and also an exile. Whereas thou camest but yesterday. Should I this day make thee go up and down with us? Seeing I go whither I may. Return thou and take back thy brethren: Mercy and truth be with thee."
Dr. CAMPBELL censures the paraphrastic style, and the Lay Preacher is averse to verbosity. The above address of the king is so tersely expressed, that a little expansion, though diminishing the force, may add to the perspicuity of the passage. Is it possible, Ittai, that you are one of my unfortunate associates? How can you leave the delights of a city, for the way of the wilderness, and prefer danger with me to future honours from Abigail? You are a stranger, how canst thou then for Jerusalem? you have been an exile, whence then thy nationality. Return then good, but deluded man; why shouldst thou wander with David and tempt perdition. I am here desolate and despatched; soon, perhaps, to perish by the steel, or, still sharper, the ingratitude of a child. I desperately fly, I know not where. But let not thy rash loyalty trace my perplexed paths. For thy zeal receive—my heart. But leave me, and make thy peace with the usurper. May Mercy plead with him thy forgiveness. May Truth attest thy virtue.
To so noble a friend and faithful follower such a remonstrance would add nothwithstanding. Tell Ittai of danger and he half unhesitates his sword. He prefers hazardous allegiance to criminal submission, and would rather, with bare and bleeding feet go up the ascent of Olivet, than be captain of the host at seditious Hebron.
Survey, my readers, this grand historical picture, designed by a great master—a prophet. It is more glowing than the canvas of RUBENS, more sublime than the cartoons of RAPHAEL. It is the portrait of a Friend in adversity.
THE LAY PREACHER.
APPOINTMENT—BY AUTHORITY. John Hall, Esq. Marshal of the district of Pennsylvania, vice William Nichols, Esq. resigned.
Wilson, C. Nichols, Esq. of Virginia, is elected Senator in the Congress of the United States, in the room of Henry Tazewell, Esq. deceased.
Married, on Sunday evening last, Mr. Peter Hagner, to Miss Nicholas, daughter of the late Major Samuel Nicholas.
President's Replication to the Senate.
Gentlemen of the Senate, I THANK you for this Address. I with you all possible success and satisfaction in your deliberations on the means which have a tendency to promote and extend our national interests and happiness—and I assure you, that in all your measures, directed to those great objects, you may at all times rely with the highest confidence on my cordial co-operation.
The praise of the Senate so judiciously conferred on the promptitude and zeal of the troops, called to suppress the insurrection, as it falls from so high authority, must make a deep impression, both as a terror to the disobedient and an encouragement to such as do well.
JOHN ADAMS. United States, December 10, 1799.
To the House. Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. THIS very respectful Address from the Representatives of the people of the United States, at their first assembly, after a fresh election, under the strong impression of the public opinion and national sense, at this interesting and singular crisis of our public affairs, has excited my sensibility and receives my sincere and grateful acknowledgments.
As long as we can maintain with harmony and affection, the honor of our country, consistently with its peace, externally and internally, while that is attainable, or in war, when that becomes necessary—assert its real independence and sovereignty, and support the constitutional energies and dignity of its government—we may be perfectly sure under the smiles of Divine Providence, that we shall effectually promote and extend our national interests and happiness.
The applause of the Senate and House of Representatives, so justly bestowed upon the volunteers and militia, for their zealous and active co-operation with the judicial power, which has restored order and submission to the laws, as it comes with peculiar weight and propriety from the legislature, cannot fail to have an extensive and permanent effect, for the support of government, upon all those ingenious minds, who receive delight from the approving and animating voice of their country.
JOHN ADAMS. United States, December 10, 1799.
BALTIMORE, December 10. By the arrival of Capt. Foster, from St. Jago, in 20 days, we are favoured with the following:
On the 5th November, the Boston Frigate, capt. Little, chased on shore a French Ship called the Egyptian, mounting 40 brass guns, and carrying 250 men, and on the 7th, took a small lugger, with fowls and muskets, carrying 30 men.
NORFOLK, Dec. 3.
THE LAUNCH.
Yesterday at half past one o'clock, in the presence of a great concourse of people; was safely launched into her element the United States frigate Chesapeake, of 44 guns, commanded by Samuel Barron Esq. Every preparation was made for launching this ship the preceding day, but the tallow on her ways being frozen, and the weather extremely cold, the constructor, Mr. Fox, after having knocked away her shores, and the blocks being removed from under her, finding she started and went a few feet but slowly, thought it most prudent to secure the ship and wait a more favorable opportunity (especially as she had to go over some new made ground) which yesterday presented, when at the intended moment she glided into six fathom water.
The Chesapeake's keel was laid on the 10th day of December last; 265 working days only have been taken to complete her, and the number of carpenters that received full pay has never exceeded twenty.
As to the mould, strength and beauty, of this frigate, we shall not be afraid to have even the eye of prejudice to pass on them its judgment.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia.
Table with 3 columns: ARRIVED, Days, Schrs. Washington, Taylor, Chatham, etc.
CLEARED, Ship Old Tom, Morton, Londonderry, etc.
The crew of the boat further informed capt. P. that the Pickering had lost three men in the action, and that the first broadside from her had killed twenty of the privateer's crew.
Ship Dispatch, Bennetts, for Batavia, went to sea on Wednesday last.
Ship Thomas Chalkley, Kenners, has arrived at Surinam, from Demerara.
The following vessels went to sea on Monday last, viz.
Ships Belvidere, Rose, for London; Magers, Hawley, Batavia; Wm. Penn, Volans, do. Liberty, Corran Cozes, and South Carolina, Garman, for Charleston; brigs F. Hebe, Brewton, for St. Croix; Molly, Harding, Rio de la Plata, Nancy, Wood, Jamaica; Maria, Woodward, La Guira.
On Monday the ship Charlotte, Cowperthwaite, for Norfolk; brigs Flora, Cresswell, for Cape Francois; schrs. Eliza, Odlin, do. and schrs. Elizabeth, Hughes, do. under convoy of the United States brig, Augusta, captain M'Elroy.
PRICES OF STOCKS. Philadelphia, December 9. Six per Cent. 16 3/4, Three per Cent. 9 3/8, Deferred 6 per Cent. 14 1/2.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE. London, 51 at 30 days, 50 at 60 & 90 days, Amsterdam, 35 3/4 at 100 per florin, Hamburg, 30 3/4 at 100 per Mark Banco.
WASHINGTON LOTTERY, NUMBER 11.
List of Blanks and Prizes. Drawing No. 190. 434 10 19159 33205 10, 660 216 10 266, 829 246 10 281, etc.
A YOUNG MAN
ACQUAINTED with the West-India trade, wishes to be employed as a Supercargo. He will engage on moderate terms. Satisfactory recommendation will be produced.
A line directed to A. B. left at the Printing Office will be immediately attended to. December 12
Philadelphia & Lancaster Turnpike Company. December 12 1799.
NOTICE.
THE Stockholders are to meet at their Office, at 10 o'clock, on Monday the 13th January next, to choose their officers agreeable to law. Wm. GOVETT, Secretary. December 12. m&f.a.w.
Insurance Company of North America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS
ARE hereby informed that a Stated Meeting of the Company will be held at their Office on the 14th day of January next (being the second Tuesday in the month) for the election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year. EBEN HAZARD, Secretary. December 12. m&f.t.14.J.
MADEIRA WINE.
THE Subscriber, has just received a quantity of HILL'S Best Quality London Particular Wine, in Pipes, Hds. and Quarter Casks. GIDION HILL WELLS. Philadelphia, Nov. 12. 3taw2m
Public Notice.
IS Hereby Given, that I have applied by petition to the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland county, for the benefit of the act of Assembly made for the relief of Insolvent Debtors, passed the fourth day of April, 1798, and the said Court have appointed the first Monday of January next at the Court House in the borough of Carlisle a hearing of me and my creditors, at which time and place they may attend if they think proper. ANDREW CULBERTSON. December 6. 2awu1.
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge.
THE STOCKHOLDERS
ARE hereby notified, that an Election for a President, twelve Directors and a Treasurer, will be held at their Office, N 23 North Fifth Street, on Monday the 6th day of January next, at 10 o'clock. JOHN DORSEY, Secretary pro tem. December 4, 1799. 2awu1.E
MEDFORD AND WILLIS,
Have received since their late Advertisement—
282 Crates Queens Ware, 200 Casks Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatto, 2 Cakes Cloves, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloths, 16 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Ginghams, 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.—Rochdale, William D. D. Leicesters, Claud Johnson—Birmingham.
Enquiry of JOHN DORSEY.
December 10. 3aw8w.
THE REV. ROBERT ANDREWS
Has opened a SCHOOL
No. 110, Walnut Street,
IN WHICH YOUNG GENTLEMEN will be instructed by him in the different branches of Classical and Police Literature, viz. the English, Latin and Greek Languages, History, Antiquities, Geography, the Use of the Globes, Arithmetic, and the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. Unquestionable testimonials can be given of Mr. A's experience and qualifications as a Teacher. November 7. w&f.f
FOR SALE,
By SIMON WALKER,
No. 78 Walnut Street,
ENGLISH PORTER and Brown Stout, in casks of 6 dozen each, Tin Plates, Sheet, bar and pig Lead, Cannon with carriages complete, 4, 6, 9 and 12 pounders, Shot, round, double headed and canister, Iron Crow Bars, Cudgels, boarding Pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Rough Brimstone, Cream of Tartar, Porter, Wine and Claret Bottles, Six Invoices of Earthen Ware, each about thirty crates, assorted White and red Lead, yellow and black Paint, and Spanish Brown, Russian Bristles, Hardware and Sadlery, assorted in casks, An Invoice of German Platillas and Britannias. December 3. ccow
By BENJAMIN W. MORRIS.
WHO HAS
A Commodious Warehouse,
In Pear Street,
To let by the Month or Year.
November 29. 12tcod
Fifty Barrels Pippin Apples,
In good order for shipping,
AND
A few Barrels Dried Peaches
FOR SALE,
At the corner of Dock and Pear Street.
December 4. ddt
LAWRENCE SECKEL,
HAS FOR SALE,
At No. 155, Market-Street,
Superior London Particular, Madeira, } WINES, Old Sherry, Port & Lisbon, Best flavored old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits and Holland Gin, } By the pipe, quarter cask or gallon. ALSO, A few Tons of excellent Hay. Nov. 30. d1w—co2w
WILLIAM SHEAFF
HAS FOR SALE,
At No. 168 High Street, wholesale & retail,
FIRST QUALITY
Madeira of the vintages of '92 to '97 } WINES, Old Sherry, Port and Lisbon, First and fourth proof old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits. ALSO, A few Tons of Upland and Meadow Hay. December 2. ddt
WILLIAM HUDSON,
No. 8 Chestnut Street,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that he has received by the late arrivals from Europe, in addition to his former Stock,
A complete Assortment of Goods,
which are now opening, suitable for the approaching season;
Amongst which are—
Superfine Cloths and Callimeres, Double milled Drab Cloths, Superfine Nap Cloths, assorted colors, Blue and Drap Plains, Swansdowns and Swanskins, Drapery, Bailes, assorted colors, Blue, green, white and spotted Bockings, Blue and grey Coatings, Scarlet, white, red and yellow Flannels, Velvets, Thicksets, Corduroys, and fancy Cards, Striped elastic Cloths and Coatings, Fancy Marcellas Waistcoatings, Mens' and Womens' fine worsted Hose, do. do. worsted Gloves and Mitts, Mens' Socks, Calimancoes, Durants & Joans Spinnings, 6 bales of Rose Blankets, completely assorted, by the bale, &c. &c. Nov. 6. ddt.

Just Published, A COMPENDIOUS SYSTEM Of Practical Surveying and dividing of land; being comprised under the following heads, viz.
TWENTY-THREE Geometrical Definitions, &c. Geometrical Problems, exhibiting to view the properties and dependencies of triangles; followed by problems and examples necessary to calculating a Survey successfully by seven surveys, the area of the four first is found geometrically, and of the whole number by difference of latitude and departure, showing how to take an inaccessible boundary, find the bearing and distance of the closing line without running it, also the distances to an inaccessible corner from the two adjacent corners, followed by examples of offsets on to winding streams of water, showing how to ascertain the area without the trouble of measuring the windings with chains and instruments—a crooked water course measured, and a quantity of land on each side found by these offsets.
Ten examples of dividing land, with many subdivisions, leading into the most critical circumstances that can occur in practice; an example of Intersections, and an example showing how the bearings of a field may be truly taken where the needle is attracted, altho' the attraction may vary in quantity and denomination at every station; examples showing the method of measuring by the chain only. All the rules are clear and explicit. This work contains the tables of difference of latitude and departure and of logarithms.
Orders sent to Joseph and James Cruckshank, Bookellers, No. 87, High-street, Philadelphia, Bonfall and Niles, 173, Market Street, Baltimore, or the Subscriber in Wilmington (Del.) will be duly attended to.
Those who have the care of subscription papers for this work, are requested to send their respective numbers as soon as possible, to whom the quota's will be sent agreeably to the proposals.
ZACHARIAH JESS. Wilmington, 9th mo. 16. 3aw2m.
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.
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chester, near Sixth Street, directly opposite Congress Hall.
A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chester street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Deyo, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, No. 198. Chester Street, next door to the premises.
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 three 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 held agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided.
Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) 1aw2m
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 location for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the high ground between the Pennypack and Poguelin creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the said road.
FOUR LOTS, Of about 30 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a saw-mill, 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 Penypack.
Enquire of Jonathan Clift who lives on the premises or of Mr. Gilpin.
Possession will be given in the spring, but building materials may be collected sooner.
Taxes of Lycoming County. JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, By Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county, attends at Philadelphia to receive the Taxes assessed upon unseated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Commissioners, statements of their Lands, are requested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, before his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agreeably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their lands with the Commissioners, and are desirous of having it done, to prevent sales without previous personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their lists, stating the quantities returned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they hold their lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Hardy's No. 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th instant.
COPPER, Proper for sheathing vessels, and for Coppersmiths use, FOR SALE, By JOHN ALLEN, No. 122 SPRUCE STREET.
ALSO, A few Crates Glass Ware, assorted. November 14. 1aw2m
BY Virtue of an Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, appointing us auditors in a Domestic attachment on the property of William Marshall, will be sold at public sale on Seventh day the 21st of next Month at the Pothouse of Edward Fell in Springfield Township.
A large quantity of Earthenware, CONSISTING OF Pots, Pans, Plates, Jugs, Mugs, Bowls, &c. also a quantity of unburnt ware, Potters' implements, sundry articles of household furniture and a Ten Plate Stove.
The sale to begin at 12 o'clock, when attendance will be given and conditions made known by JOSEPH KHOADS, W. PENNOCK, DAVID PRATT, } Auditors. 11th Month 19th 1799.
All persons having any demands against said Marshall, are desired to authenticate and produce them, on or before the 31st of next Month, that they may be liquidated and all those who are indebted, to make immediate payment to said Auditors.
November 20 1aw2mD
The following Certificates of the STOCK of the BANK of the United States In the names of Nicolaus Van Staphorst and Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, to wit,
No 29,160 for 5 shares, 29,161 for 2 shares, 29,162 for 2 shares, 29,163 for 2 shares, 29,164 for 4 shares, and 29,165 for 5 shares; and the following certificates of the debt of the United States, on the books of the Treasury, to wit; No 12,823, dated February 22, 1799, for 4000 dollars three per cents, in name of Nicolaus Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 12,824 same date, for 4000 dollars three per cents, in name of Jacob Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 16,348 dated 19th February 1799, for 783 dollars 33 cents of six per cents, and No. 12,818 same date, for 633 dollars 23 cents of three per cents, in the name of Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, and No. 22,817 dated 19th February 1799, for 3200 dollars three per cents, in the name of Jan Hendrick Klingenberg, knight of the Russian military order of St. George, were sent by the British packet Chesterfield, Captain Jones, which vessel was captured, and the said certificates lost, therefore application is made for the renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice.
CLEMENT BIDDLE. October 23, 1799. d3m
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. dff.
WANTED, A NEWS CARRIER. November 20. dff.
Horses to Winter. HORSES will be taken to winter at Propriet 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. 3aw2m
40 Dollars Reward. RAN AWAY, on the night of the 19th inst. from the subscriber, living in the township of East and West Bradford, in the county of Chester, and state of Pennsylvania, two apprentices, one named EMMOR THOMAS, 18 years of age, by trade a taylor, fair complexion, light hair, had on and took with him, a light coloured coatee, lined with white flannel, a dark broadcloth waistcoat, lined with lincsey, a striped cashmere coat and trowsers, three shirts of home made linen, two pair of stockings, two pair of shoes, a two hats. The other named AARON PATTERSON, turned of 18 years of age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dark complexion, long black hair which he usually wears tied, black eyes, has lost one or two of his fore teeth, long flat feet which bear the marks of being badly burned, by trade a hatter; had on and took with him a dark coloured cloth coat, on/dummy and one corduroy waistcoat, two shirts, one of them mullin, two pair of trowsers, plain manken the other corduroy, two pair of blue woollen stockings, two pair of cotton do. one blue and white clouded, the other white, two pair of shoes, and a rorum hat. Whoever takes up and secures the above said apprentices, in any goal in the United States, so that their masters may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward, or Twenty Dollars for either of them.
DAVID LEWIS, ABIAH TAYLOR, junior. nov. 22. 3aw
CATTLE. About Sixty-Six Head for disposal. Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDEY, at the Island in Wy River, Eastern Shore, Maryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799. 5
WANTED A COOK. A WHITE MAN to serve in the capacity of cook in a small family—None need apply who does not strictly understand her business, and cannot prove an unexceptionable character. Apply to the inter. October 28. dff.
TO BE SOLD, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, NINE undivided tenth parts of a tract of LAND, in the State of Georgia; either together or in such parts as may suit the purchaser. The whole tract is bounded as follows, viz. beginning on the Mississippi river, where the latitude of thirty-two degrees, forty-nine minutes, forty seconds north of the Equator intersects the same river; thence running along the same parallel of latitude a due east course to the Tom Bigby river; thence up the middle of the said Tom Bigby river to the place where the latitude thirty-two degrees, fifty-nine minutes, twenty seconds north of the equator intersects the same; thence a due west course on the same parallel of latitude to the Mississippi river; thence down the middle of the said Mississippi river to the place of beginning; together with all the privileges, immunities and appurtenances thereof, including all islands within the said bounds, and containing at least One Million acres, probably more. The premises if not before disposed of by private sale, will be sold by Public Vendue, on Thursday, the twenty-first day of November next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. at Concert-Hall, kept by Mr. James Villa in Boston. For further particulars and terms, apply to either of the subscribers.
CHARLES CUSHING, GEORGE LANE, M. M. HAWKS, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799. 1aw2m
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 recited as passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine—to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, to wit, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence five 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 Tuckabatchee 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 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, 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 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, 1802 and prior to the 31st day of January, 1803, 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 31st day of January, 1803, 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 of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates:—No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars.
Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be adorned and distinctly marked to as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
WAR DEPARTMENT. Trenton, September 2, 1799.
ALL officers of the first regiment of Artillery and Engineers, and of the first, second, third and fourth regiments of Infantry in the service of the United States, who are, from whatever cause, absent from their commands, are required with all possible expedition to report themselves by letter to Major General Alexander Hamilton. The officers thus called upon, will be held amenable for any avoidable delay in reporting themselves, and those who do not report in four months from the date of this notification, will be presumed to have resigned their commissions.
JAMES M'HENRY. The Printers in the several States, who published the proposals for the supply of rations during the year 1800, are requested to insert the above once a week in their papers, till the 1st of January next.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it, A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Milford County and State of Pennsylvania, within six miles of the river Juniata, containing about 300 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is a rich bottom, watered by a constant stream that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain further information by applying at the office of this gazette.
N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799. dff.
NOTICE. To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania; who was a part of the firm of Johnson & Alexander, I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common pleas, in and for the county of Mifflin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the second Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewistown, in said county, of which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. august 23
PRINTED BY J. W. FENNO.
Three Cents Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 24th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howick, had on and with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had a years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6 3awtf
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Buffington, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populousness of the country through which it passes, with sundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Thoroughfare from Philadelphia to New York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained. There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is amongst the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in travelling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little dust in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, must always render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable.
The Swift Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Buffington, where it stops to breakfast; from Buffington it goes through Newtown to Pennypack to dinner; from Pennypack through Hopewell, Millstone, Boundbrook, Quibbletown and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New York at noon.
From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Edward Bardou, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John Streets, to B. Many, no. 48, Courtlandt, corner of Greenwich Street, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad Street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars. Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile.
Each passenger is allowed to take on 12lbs. of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight.
With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall fee it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent. on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent. and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value.
Very few persons it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced.
In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped furnished with fleet and steady horses, and coming drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ is continually an object of their attention. They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicane or insolence is practised upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America.
The line has now run nearly a month, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to surpass very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the Proprietors of the Swift Sure are extremely happy to hear the behaviour of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns, spoke of with the highest satisfaction.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in and the Clerk of the House of Representatives authorized and directed, to subscribe, on such terms and conditions 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 same 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 24, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. may 29. 1awtf