Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1798-12-18 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN WARD FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1951.]
PHILADELPHIA: TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 18, 1798.
[VOLUME XIV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
For Sale, THE SHIP BOSTON PACKET, HULINGS COWPERTHWAIT, Master. BURTHEN about 4,500 barrels, a good strong ship...
Isaac Harvey, jun, or Smith & Ridgway. November 16
For Sale, THE SHIP PERSEVERANCE, James Williamson, master. Just arrived from St Domingo, built in Philadelphia...
For Sale, THE SHIP JACK, R. WILLIAMSON, Master. FROM St. Domingo, with her cargo, consisting of 43 hogheads of Sugar...
For Sale, THE SHIP AMIABLE MATILDA, MOUNTING 12 Guns, burthen about two thousand two hundred barrels of Flour...
For Sale, THE SHIP BOSTON BEEF, 200 Barrels in Shipping Order. JOHN SKYRIN, No. 96, North Front-street.
Who wants to Charter, A GOOD STOUT VESSEL, Of about 300 Tons burthen. HAS ALSO FOR SALE, 40 Pipes of Madeira Wine, 3 years old.
FOR WILMINGTON, NORTH-CAROLINA, THE SHIP COMMERCE, Captain Wood. WILL take freight on very moderate terms...
For New-York & Boston. THE new and fast sailing Sloop PRESIDENT-PACKET, JAMES BRACKETT, master.
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store, No. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House.
For Sale or Charter, THE SHIP MOLLY, Burthen 4200 barrels of Flour. Philadelphia built, well found and fitted...
For Sale, THE SHIP DIANA, Burthen 2,100 barrels of Flour. Philadelphia built of live oak and cedar...
For Sale, THE SHIP AMAZON, New-England built, has lately been completely fitted, and may be ready for sea in a few days.
Who have for Sale on board sundry vessels at Marcus-Hook, 12,000 bushels of Liverpool fine salt...
For Sale by the subscribers, A FEW BALES OF WOOLLENS, Containing Cloths & Blankets, Brussels and Wilton Carpeting.
For Sale by the subscribers, A FEW BALES OF WOOLLENS, Containing Cloths & Blankets, Brussels and Wilton Carpeting.
WANTED. Convenient Lodgings, for an elderly Lady, in a respectable private family, where there are no children.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JAMES THOMPSON, of the Indian Queen, Fourth street deceased, are desired to make payment to the subscribers...
FOR BREMEN, THE BRIG SPECULATION, AREND WIRTING, Master. NOW laying at Henry Pratt's wharf, the first below Race street...
Who have for sale, a variety of GERMAN GOODS, -VIZ- Ticklenburghs, Oznabrigs, Hefians, Brown rolls...
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE ARMED SHIP MOLLY, Burthen 340 Tons. A stout well-found vessel. She is now ready to receive her cargo...
REMOVAL. GEORGE DOBSON, INFORMS his friends and the Public, is general that he has removed from No. 25 South Third Street...
DRY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, WHICH HE HAS JUST RECEIVED, Per the ships William Penn, Amiable, and Jane...
Superfine Cloths and Cambricks, Yorkshire 7-4 and 8-4, Mixed and plain coatings, Welch flannels...
Superfine Cloths and Cambricks, Yorkshire 7-4 and 8-4, Mixed and plain coatings, Welch flannels...
Superfine Cloths and Cambricks, Yorkshire 7-4 and 8-4, Mixed and plain coatings, Welch flannels...
Superfine Cloths and Cambricks, Yorkshire 7-4 and 8-4, Mixed and plain coatings, Welch flannels...
Superfine Cloths and Cambricks, Yorkshire 7-4 and 8-4, Mixed and plain coatings, Welch flannels...
Superfine Cloths and Cambricks, Yorkshire 7-4 and 8-4, Mixed and plain coatings, Welch flannels...
Superfine Cloths and Cambricks, Yorkshire 7-4 and 8-4, Mixed and plain coatings, Welch flannels...
Superfine Cloths and Cambricks, Yorkshire 7-4 and 8-4, Mixed and plain coatings, Welch flannels...
BOND & BROOKS, CORNER OF MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS, HAVE RECEIVED, by the late arrivals from London, Liverpool and Hull, A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS.
Old Madeira Wine, 27 pipes of old London particular MADEIRA WINE, in strong iron bound Hambro' casks...
JAMAICA RUM, A Cargo new landing at South Street wharf, FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT, Who also offers for sale, BRANDY, 18 and 4th proof...
Just imported in ships William Penn, Amiable and Jane, from London, A quantity of Cannon, 4, 6 & 9 lb. Cartridges, 12 lb. Muskets, Musketoons, Cutlasses and Pistols...
Just Arrived, In the Brig Eliza, from the Mediterranean, and now landing at Walnut Street wharf, Fourth proof Brandy in Pipes.
An assortment of valuable DRUGS, Consisting of Opium, Aloes, Cantharides, Camphire, Senna, Cremor Tartar, &c. &c.
James & William Miller, No. 43, North Third Street, Near Arch street, have the following articles for sale upon moderate terms for cash, or the usual credit.
Scarlet Cloths, Low and middling quality, Mulberry and Green ditto, White, Red, and Yellow Irish Flannels, Blue, Green, and Mulberry half thick.
John Dobbins, BOOT & SHOEMAKER, RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No. 90 South Second-street...
NOTICE. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of the late WILLIAM GIBSON, deceased, and who have not already produced their said accounts, are requested to send them to the subscriber at No. 172, North Second-street.
John Shields, BROKER, Embraces this opportunity to present his thanks to his fellow-citizens for their past favors and acquaint them that he is returned from Cheesnut-Hill, to his former residence, the House No. 43 Chestnut between Front and Second-street.
LANDING, From on board the Brig Amiable Matilda, Richard Stites, Master, from Cape Nicholas Mole. 23 Bales Socks and Flannel Drawers...
Also just Imported, In the Ship Chesapeake, Captain Webb, from Liverpool, 147 Crates of Queen's Ware, Assorted particularly to suit the West-India Market.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JAMES THOMPSON, of the Indian Queen, Fourth street deceased, are desired to make payment to the subscribers...
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the estate of JAMES THOMPSON, of the Indian Queen, Fourth street deceased, are desired to make payment to the subscribers...
NOTICE. THE COPARTNERSHIP OF HUDSON & YORKE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment...
FOR SALE By the Subscribers, ON VERY LOW TERMS, WAX CANDLES, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, Either by the single box of 24 lbs. or by the quantity.
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of doctor Hugh Hodge, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment...
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Treasury of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Funded Debt...
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock...
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank Stock...
James & Richard Smith, HAVE this day returned from the country to their store No. 44, South Front-street, where they have for sale, as usual, a large and general assortment of European and East-India DRY GOODS.
Millinery Room, No. 136, Market Street. THREE or four young women who are well acquainted with the Millinery business, and can bring good recommendations may be employed.
English wrought Nails, Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL, 400 Casks of Nails, Consisting of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market...
For Sale, at the Stores of the Subscribers, on Walnut Street Wharf, 195 Casks of Nails assorted, 20 Bales of sail canvas, from No. 1 to 8...
TO BE SOLD, PURSUANT to the last will and testament of MICHAEL CATT, deceased, a valuable Plantation & Tract of Land, containing one hundred and seventy three acres...
TO BE SOLD, PURSUANT to the last will and testament of MICHAEL CATT, deceased, a valuable Plantation & Tract of Land, containing one hundred and seventy three acres...
TO BE SOLD, PURSUANT to the last will and testament of MICHAEL CATT, deceased, a valuable Plantation & Tract of Land, containing one hundred and seventy three acres...
TO BE SOLD, PURSUANT to the last will and testament of MICHAEL CATT, deceased, a valuable Plantation & Tract of Land, containing one hundred and seventy three acres...
TO BE SOLD, PURSUANT to the last will and testament of MICHAEL CATT, deceased, a valuable Plantation & Tract of Land, containing one hundred and seventy three acres...

Macpherson's Blues.
BATTALION ORDERS, 17th December 1798.
THE BLUES are ordered to meet at the City Hall on Wednesday next the 19th inst. at 6 o'clock in the evening, to carry into effect the resolution of the last meeting.
By order of the Commandant, THOMAS McEWEN, Adjt. n. t.
JAMAICA RUM.
THE CARGO, Of the ship CHARLES, Captain Salter, From the North side of JAMAICA, Near 200 hds. of fine high proof JAMAICA RUM, Now Landing at South Street Wharf. PETER BLIGHT.
THE SHIP CHARLES, Captain SALTER,
Coppered, mount twelve 6 pounders and thirty-five men—returns immediately to JAMAICA, for Passage apply as above.
Dec 17 d.m.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE,
The Swedish Snow
MARIA,
HANS OLOF KOCK, commander.
A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadiz, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine Street Wharf.
Dec 17 d.m.
The Subscribers have for sale,
Malaga Wine, in quarter casks
Red Port ditto, in Pipes. Hds and quarter casks
Old Madeira ditto, fit for immediate use
French Brandy
Spanish ditto, (not colored)
Medoc Claret, in Casks
Fine Port, in Casks
1 new Cask, 9 inches
1 ditto 12 inches
1 new Hawker, 7 inches.
Dec 17
Philips, Cramond & Co.
3t
FOR SALE,
AT NO. 9, SOUTH WATER-STREET.
Dish Linens, 7-8 and 4-4, well
assorted, in whole and half boxes
Checks, in ditto
Drogheds, and Brown 7-8 beaded Linens
Irish Hackles Flux
Sents Thread
Men and Womens Combs
Russia Duck, of an excellent quality, and
100 hds. Aux Cayes Molasses.
By ISAAC HARVEY, junr.
12th. mo. 17 44w
THIRTY DOLLARS,
Will be paid for the Delaware Sloop of
Thomas Jones, seaman, formerly residing in
Meade Alley, Southwark, light hair, fresh complexion
and blue eyes, about five feet nine inches
high.
Thomas Brown, ordinary seaman, about five
feet three inches high, light hair, grey eyes and
swarthy, about 23 years of age, also,
Richard Culven, ordinary seaman, about three
feet six inches high, aged twenty-three years,
light hair, blue eyes and swarthy. Culven and
Brown are both natives of Philadelphia, and are
supposed to be concealed by some of their ac-
quaintance in this city.
STEPHEN DECATUR,
Commander of the Delaware
Sloop of War.
Dec 17 46t
NOTICE,
PURSUANT to a Resolve of the Board of
Trustees of Washington Academy, in Somerset
county, Maryland, authorising WILLIAM
POLK, esq. majors SAMUEL WILSON,
and WILLIAM JONES, Members of said Board, to
procure a principal teacher for said Academy.—
NOTICE is hereby given, that a gentleman qual-
ified to teach the Greek and Latin Languages, Geo-
graphy and the Mathematics, and such other
branches of Literature as is customary to teach
in such Schools, will meet with liberal encourage-
ment and it is presumed will be well accommodat-
ed in taking charge of this Academy. The build-
ing is spacious and will accommodate at least fifty
Students.
Proposals may be addressed to John Dennis, No.
16 Arch-street, Philadelphia, or to either of the
three gentlemen above-mentioned, near Princess
Anne, Maryland.
Dec 17 5
An excellent Horse & Chair,
To be sold on reasonable terms at the Livery
Stable, No. 28 North Third-Street,
N. B. The Horse belonged to a gentleman in
one of the Troops in this City.
Dec 17 342w
Massachusetts District.
BY virtue of a Warrant from the Honorable John
Town, esq. Judge of the District Court for
the District of Massachusetts. There will be
exposed to sale at Auction, at the Marshal's Office in
Boston, on Tuesday the first day of January next,
at eleven o'clock, a certain Box of Watches, saved
from the wreck of the ship Corona, stranded
at Cape Cod, and for which no claimant has ap-
peared.—A fair Box of Watches are to be sold for
the payment of Freight, Salvage, and other charges,
and for the benefit of all concerned,—viz.
Tin Box 40 Silver Watches
P. A. 37 Gold ditto
4 Papers Trinkets
SAMUEL BRADFORD, marshal,
of Massachusetts.
Dated at Boston, Dec. 6. 1798. 17 424
ADVERTISEMENT.
TODD & MOTT,
of the City of Philadelphia, Merchants, having
affigned over their effects, real, personal, and
mixed, to the subscribers for the benefit of all
their Creditors—
Notice is hereby Given,
TO all persons who are indebted to the said
estate, that they are required to make im-
mediate payment of their respective accounts to
either of the assignees, or to the other, or to
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UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District. ss. NOTICE is hereby given that in pursuance of a writ to me directed, from the Honorable RICHARD PETERS, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States in and for the Penn- sylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at No. 117 in Sassafras Street on Monday the 24th day of December instant, at 12 o'clock at noon, 2 Hogheads and 2 Barrels of Spirits. The same having been libelled against, prosecuted and condemned as forfeited in the said Court. WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshals Office, Dec. 13th, 1798.
BOOK-KEEPING.
Wants a Place, IN AN ELIGIBLE ACCOMPTING-HOUSE or OFFICE, A PERSON that Writes well, is a Ready Reck- oner, a practical Book Keeper, and can be well recommended, a line, (or personal applica- tion) directed to M. M. No. 71, North Seventh- Street, will be duly attended to. N. B. Books closed, and new Accounts opened, Partnership Accounts adjusted, or any business in the Book Keeping line, done at the above place, or abroad of Evenings. Dec 17 5
NOTICE.
THE Stock-holders of the Company incorporat- ed for erecting a Permanent Bridge over the River Schuylkill, are requested to attend their annual meeting on the first Monday in January next (being the 7th day of that month) at the City Hall, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the pur- pose of choosing a President, twelve Directors and a Treasurer of the said Company for the ensuing year, as by law is directed. JOHN DORSEY, sec'y, pro tem. Dec 17 342w
ABOUT nine o'clock last evening, a white man came into my store, and requested me to ad- vance him a few dollars on a Candlestick which appears to be silver. Presuming he had not got it honestly, I asked him from whom he received it, and at the same time called for assistance, intending to secure him, but he directly made his escape. Any person who can prove it to be their property, may have it on paying for this advertisement, to THOMAS BROWN, Corner Stamps's alley, New-Market. Dec. 15. 4t
TO BE LET,
A NEAT, convenient two-story frame HOUSE and BAKE-HOUSE, situated in South Fourth Street, below German Street—The house is in com- plete order, having two rooms on a floor, with a spacious garret; the lot is 19 x 32 feet front on Fourth Street, and 121 x 2 feet deep. Apply to CHRISTIAN BETZ, No. 135, Mulberry Street. N B—As the property belongs to orphan chil- dren, it is expected that good security will be given for the rent. Philadelphia, December 11, 1798 142w
ALL PERSONS,
HAVING demands against the Estate of HENRY SCHAEFER, deceased, late of the City of Philadelphia, Merchant, and all persons indebted to said Estate are desired to make speedy payment to CASPAR W. HAINES, FREDERICK GAUL, } adm rs pro tem. 11th mo. 13 424w
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM BLACKBOURN presents his re- spectful compliments to the public: takes the liberty of informing them, that at the request of many of his former employers, he will open his SCHOOL, at his BALL ROOM, in Fourth, be- tween Chestnut and Walnut Streets, on the first Mon- day of December—For Young Ladies at ten o'clock in the morning—and for Gentlemen, at six in the evenings of Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Nov. 28 coim
To be Sold,
OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within Thirty miles of it,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION,
IN Tuscumbia Valley, Mifflin county, containing about three hundred acres, the whole capable of cultivation. At present there is about 50 acres cleared, 20 of which is a rich bottom of Meadow Ground, enriched by a never failing Stream, that hasfall and water enough for all the purposes of a Country Mill. For further information apply at No. 68, Market Street. November 20 taw
Genteel Boarding & Lodging.
SEPARATE and ready furnished apartments with genteel Boarding and Lodging for the ac- commodation of four Gentlemen (with their Ladies, if required) may be had at No. 163, 4th Street. Dec. 14. 4t
Canal Lottery, No. II.
Will re-commence drawing in the course of the present month. TICKETS to be had Eight Dollars each, at WILLIAM BLACKBOURN'S Lottery and Brokers office, No. 64 South Second-Street, where check books are kept for registering and examination of Tickets in the above, City of Washington and Patterson Lotteries, &c. STATE OF THE WHEEL.
  One prize of 10,000 dollars 10,000   Five 4,000 20,000   Two 2,000 4,000   Two 1,000 2,000   Ten 500 5,000   Twenty-seven 200 5,400   With a full proportion of the one hundred and of the fifty dollar prizes—The Lottery is more than two thirds drawn and above 15,000 dollars richer than at the commencement. tu.fr.   ST Note, the business of a Broker duly at- tended to in all its branches. Nov. 9.
Notice.
ALL persons indebted to the Es- tate of ISAAC TELFAIR, Esq. deceased, are request- ed to make immediate payment, and those having a- ny demands against said Estate will please to furnish their accounts duly attested for settlement to GEORGE DAVIS, Attorney in fact to JOHN M Kim , jr. Adm rs . Dec. 13. 2w6w
Horses to Winter.
HORSES will be taken in to winter at Peo- psect Hill, at the 12 Mile Stone, on the Bristol road; they will be well fed with clover and timothy hay, well littered and cleaned, and will also have a large field to exercise themselves in when the weather is good.—Enquire of Mr. William Bell, Merchant, Water Street, or on the premises. Nov. 7. wt if
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER, HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 15, corner of Front and Chestnut-Streets; where he will thank-<

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 13.
The towering views of Gallic ambition which acquired a new stimulus to further daring...
The controversy about the Century has shifted its theatre to Norfolk in Virginia...
All ages, and all forms of government, have abounded in conspiracies...
We have read of empires, assailed and overthrown by conspirators who sprang up like mushrooms...
While, in the emphatic language of the Roman orator, many are found exclaiming...
What is an United Irishman? May not Irishmen unite as well as we? Look to Ireland...
Imagine a whole nation of such men as these, and figure to yourselves a congregation...
Behold their deeds, and behold deeds worthy such authors. Wild, and untamable...
ter at hand. This character has driven them thence. Are they then of a different cast here?
The various affiliated Societies of United Irishmen in this country, form one intimate, closely connected band...
Having used this great man 'till their purposes had been sufficiently advanced...
To further these ends, every member, on initiation into the society, pays into the general fund...
A permanent committee of correspondence has existed for three years...
Do I hear some one cry, "Name them! Name them!" Lend me your patience and I will...
Let not the inhabitants of other towns suppose, that they are free from the machinations...
In Baltimore there is a band called the "Republican company," composed to a man of United Irishmen...
In short, their poison runs in every artery of our political body, it is diffused over all the minutest fibres...
The touching letter of Sir Francis D'Ivernois, to promptly republished by Mr. Brown...
Mr. HARPER's pamphlet on the dispute between the United States and France...
List of UNITED IRISHMEN. On this subject, it will be remembered, I requested communications...
Samuel Wiley, Teacher in the College. John Black, Ditto. Thomas M'Adam, Schoolmaster...
The Democratic Society of New-York, are summoned, by one Davis, (probably not the Bank of Pennsylvania-man)...
An extra meeting of another body, called "the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen,"...
In the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, in the case of the said State against William Cobbet...
The session of Congress has opened with the usual symptoms of discord. Nicholas leads the van...
The Senate have given the President their unequivocal approbation, and promised their zealous cooperation...
MARRIED.—On Saturday evening last, by the Rev. Dr. Rogers, Mr. LUKE TUCKNESS to Miss SUSAN L'LOYD...
Died.—At Bolton, Mrs. Mary Perkins, aged 86, mother of the late Governor Hancock.
A fire at Newport, R. I. has destroyed houses and property to the value of several thousand dollars.
At Norwich, in Connecticut, a desperate suicide arose at midnight, and attempted (in the language of the Norwich Editor) to cut his own throat...
From the same. We have not a Thermometer in our Office to tell with exactness the extreme cold of the weather...
A capital Rand for Business.
TO BE RENTED AND POSSESSION GIVEN, On the 30th day of February. THE commodious Four Story Brick House on the South side of Market...
CONGRESS. In the House of Representatives of the United States, a message was received from the Senate...
In Senate, having formed into a court for the trial of William Blount, leave was granted...
At 12 o'clock, the managers of the impeachment on the part of the House of Representatives appeared...
STATE LEGISLATURE. The following Resolution was adopted in the House of Representatives of this state...
The Yeas and Nays being called for by Mr. Boileau and Mr. Hall, were as follows, viz.
YEAS. Messrs. Evans, Speaker. Allbright, Blair, Brown, Brooke, Buckley, Bull, Campbell, Conrad, Erwin, Fisher, Forster, Hall, Hemphill, Hannum, Hopkins, Hestetter, Hendricks, Kennedy, Kepple, Kirk, Kelly, Krause, M'Pheron, Miller, Power, Palmer, Preston, Raum, Ruch, Seckel, Stocker, Stover, J. Scott, Strickler, Speer, Taylor, Turner, Van Horne, Wharton, Watson, Wright.
NAYS. Messrs. Boileau, Coolbauge, Eyre, Fraley, Fulmer, Gehr, Horn, Hartzell, Harris, Ingels, Linnard, Lyle, M'Whorter, M'Dowell, Penrose, Rose, Shoemaker, Snyder, Udree, Worrell, Weaver.—21.
So it was determined in the affirmative. Ordered, That Mr. Fisher, Mr. Hemphill, Mr. Kell, Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Wells be a committee for the purposes expressed in the said resolution.
ANSWER, Of the House of Representatives, To the GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.
SIR. THE distress, which the Citizens of Philadelphia and its suburbs have experienced during the prevalence of the late contagious fever...
To alleviate the injuries already sustained, and to prevent (as far as human agency is capable) the return of a malady so fatal to the lives of our fellow-citizens...
Being aware that a procrastination of the Wyoming controversy increases the difficulties to be overcome...
In all our deliberations upon the other important matters contained in your address, we shall carefully keep in view "the public good" as paramount to every other consideration...
The aspect which the state of our national affairs has assumed, in relation to the French Republic, has certainly excited universal attention...
Finding that the honorable overtures which were made by the Federal Government, to restore harmony with France, were treated with the most studied insult and contempt...
As this will probably be the last opportunity we shall have, permit us, previously to your leaving the high office you now hold, to express our approbation of the care you have manifested for the public welfare...
Gazette Marine List.
Ship Mary Ann, Briggs Planter, Annabelle Matilda, Molly, Augustus, and Schooner Industry, lay at the Port yesterday morning.
The ship New-Jersey, Capt. Clay, (inward bound) is on shore at Bombayhook.
The ship America, Capt. Suter, and the brig Hannah, Norris, were at Marcus Hook yesterday morning.
Brig Suckey, Vredenburg, is ashore on Marcus Hook Bar.
Brig Liberty, Edwards, left Marcus Hook yesterday.
Several outward bound vessels left Reed Island on Saturday morning.
ANY French Ladies and Gentlemen wanting passage for France, can obtain it in a Vessel at New-York...
Ces Dames ou Messieurs Francais, qui veulent passer en France, peuvent être accomodés, sur un bâtiment partant de N. York...
Insurance Company of the state of Pennsylvania.
THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified that an election for thirteen Directors to serve for one year...
JAMES S. COX, President. dec. 17. delta J
Ephraim Clark, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, Corner of Front and Market Streets, Philadelphia.
HAS JUST RECEIVED, BY the different arrivals, a large supply of Clock and Watch makers and Silver Smiths Tools, files and materials. CONSISTING OF Rowling Mills, large and small Bench and Hand Vices, Turnbenches, Pliers, Sliding Tongues, Braces and Bits, Grooving tools, Saws, scratch brushes, Blow pipes, Screw and Draw plates, large and small Hammers, Clock dials, call brass Bells, forged work and pinions, Emery, Rotentornes, Pumice Stone, Borax, Spelter Solder, Brass, Steel and Iron wire, Steel Brads, nails, springs and glasses gold, gilt, and steel chains, seals and keys, &c. &c. Clocks and Watches carefully repaired. NOV. 21 endt
Intercepted Letters from France to Dr. Priestley.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD BY JAMES HUMPHREYS, No. 59, SOUTH THIRD STREET, (opposite the Bank of the United States).
COPIES of Original Letters, by Persons in Paris, to Dr. Priestley in America.—Taken on board a Neutral Vessel, and exhibited as evidence against her, in the High Court of Admiralty of Great Britain. An Apprentice Wanted, by said Humphreys. dec. 11 wfa4u2g
FOR SALE.
A Tan-Yard, with about thirty two acres of Land, at Rock-Run, on the Head of the Tide water of Susquehannah, in Harford county, Maryland...
ISAAC WILSON, 12th mo. 14th 2aw2w
FOR SALE, BY GEORGE PLUMSTED,
No. 166, SOUTH FRONT STREET.
250 whole Tierces } R I G E. 100 half do. 35 Boxes white Havana Sugars, entitled to drawback
2,000 pieces Nankeens, do. do. Anchors weighing 17cwt. and 26cwt. 100 boxes containing tea sets of China 35 boxes of blue and white table sets of do.
ALSO, Boxes containing breakfast, coffee and evening cups and saucers; tea pots, cream pots, sugar dishes, pint bowls, custard cups, flat and soup plates and dishes. Young Hylton Tea Fins Callas. nov. 23 3taw2w
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
JUNE 27, 1798.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much 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, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly 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-nine.
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 their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one.
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 sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Act making provision for the debts 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 2aw2w

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 14th of January next, at ten o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashr. Dec. 8, 1798. dtb
THE SUBSCRIBERS, Of the City Dancing Assembly ARE informed, that the First Assembly will be held on Thursday the 20th inst. at CELLERS HOTEL. Thomas W. Francis James Gibson Thomas Kelland Jonathan Williams Mathew Pearce Stephen Kingston William Macpherson Samuel Murgatroyd December 11 dtb
NOTICE. ALL Persons indebted to the Estate of William Beauchamp, lately deceased, are desired to make immediate payment and those who have any claims against said Estate to produce their accounts properly attested to Sam. Price, executor. Nov 20 dim
BEEF, OF THE FIRST QUALITY, And fit for India voyages.—For Sale By WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 168, High Street. Nov. 27 dtf
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, Belfast Canvass, No. 1, to 7, On moderate terms for Cash or a short credit. James Lyle, South Seventh Street, near Chestnut. Nov 16 dtf
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent forever Several valuable building Lots, In Philadelphia, Enquire of William M. Biddle, no. 147, Chestnut-street. Nov 22 dtf
Lancaster County Butter, IN KEGS.—FOR SALE, Enquire at No. 92, Market-street, near Third-Street. Dec 1 dtf
LARENCE SECKEL, No. 155, Market-Street. First quality London Particular } Wines. Madeira, Port, Sherry and Lisbon } Cognac Brandy, 1st to 4th proof. Spirits. By the Pipe, Hhd, Quarter-cask or Gallon. Dec 3 mw&faw
BALLAST. A QUANTITY to be disposed of, if applied for immediately, on board the ship Louisa, lying at Mrs. HUMPHREY's Ship Yard. November 10. dtf
Ironmongers SUBSCRIBERS ARE desirous to decline their present Business, either for sale, at reduced prices, a handsome assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. in lots to suit the purchasers. John Green & Co. No. 16, North Second Street. Ironmongers Will find the above Goods not unworthy their attention. Nov 23 dtf
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers 200 Bolts Russia Duck, 50 pipes London particular bill Madeira Wine 1 pair nine pound Cannon A few Bales Madras Handkerchiefs 4000 lbs Fine Flora Indigo 23 Barrels Beef. Willings & Francis. Penn-street, } November 28 } dtf
Prime Sugars, Will be landed from the Enterprise, captain Langdon, lying at Morris' wharf, Forty one hogsheads of Jamaica Sugars, of the first quality (entitled to drawback) For sale by Wharton & Lewis, no. 115, South Front St. Dec. 12. dtw
ALL PERSONS having any legal demands against the estate of William Penn, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, Tavern keeper, are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the subscriber in Philadelphia. LEVI HOLLINGSWORTH Adminr. October 31st, 1798. dtf
GOOD WAGES WILL be given to a servant Man, who can bring a good recommendation, and will apply at No. 131 Walnut-street. Dec. 11. dtf
Wants a Place, A WOMAN with a good Breast of Milk, Enquire at No. 58 South Front Street, Dec. 10. dtf
THE time of an Active BLACK BOY, WHO is about sixteen years old, and has five years to serve, to be disposed of. He is well acquainted with the business of a farm, and handy at cooking or waiting in the house. Enquire at the office of this Gazette. Nov. 26 dtw
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. DESERTEED last night, a second time, from the Marine Camp, David Luper, a fifer.—He had when he went away, a plain blue jacket and vest, light blue overalls, a round hat, which had been burnt with yellow, and which he had ripped off in his flight.—He is a Carpenter by trade, has grey eyes, sandy hair, a small complexion and a notch in his upper lip. His back is still sore from a flogging he got a few days ago. He may be discovered by his firing, as he plays extremely well. W. W. BURROWS Major Com. of the Marine Corps. October 17. dtf
NOTICE. ALL Persons having claims upon the Estate of James Thornburn, Stonecutter, deceased, are desired to present them for payment—and those indebted to pay their respective balances to Benjamin W. Morris, administrator. Nov 14 dtw
THE CARGO, OF THE SHIP INDIA, Captain ASHMEAD, from BATAVIA, Consisting of JAVA COFFEE, Of the First Quality—to be sold, by MORDECAI LEWIS. Dec 11 dtw
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Caronades. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. dtf
TO BE SOLD, A quantity of choice Timothy & Clover H A Y. Enquire of the Printer. December 7 dtf
For sale by the Subscribers, The CARGO of the Schooner SINCERITY, from LAGUIRA, 250 Sacks of cotton 40 do. of indigo 522 faneques of cocoa 2056 hides 4 bundles of gum 60 bag } COFFEE 38 barrels } 1 bale of Deer skins WILLINGS & Francis. december 10, 1798 dtf
Now Landing, From on board the ship John Bulkeley, and for sale at the stores of Jelfe & Robert Waln, 350,000 weight of Java Coffee, of the first quality in bags. 150,000 weight of Java Sugar, in canisters. Nov. 23 dtf
IMPORTED, In the Ships Active and Liberty, from HAMBURGH. Tickenburghs, Oznabrigs, White Platillas Brown Silefias Bretagnes Hessian Rolls Brown Russia Sheetings German Lindseys, Bed Ticks, &c. For Sale by GEORGE PENNOCK. no. 103 Market-street. Nov 20 dtf
SHOEMAKER & BERRETT, HAVE REMOVED THEIR INSURANCE OFFICE Their room at the Coffee-house will continue to be attended from 12 till 2 o'clock in the day, and from 6 to 8 o'clock in the evening. JACOB SHOEMAKER, Has also removed his Counting-house to the same place, where he has for sale a few pipes choice London Particular Madeira Wine; French and Spanish Brandy; Claret in cases and cases, of superior quality, and a few Packages Glass and Queen's-ware; also, a quantity of Carolina Soles, leather, which will be sold very low to close the sale. Philadelphia, 12 mo. 12, 1798. dtf
THE PARTNERSHIP OF ALEXR. J. MILLER, & Co. BEING dissolved on the first instant, by the death of James Davis, all persons indebted to the same are requested to settle with the subscriber, and those to whom they are indebted are requested to call on him for payment. ALEXR. J. MILLER, No. 64, South Front Street. Nov 2 dtf
Who has on hand, TO BE DISPOSED OF ON LOW TERMS, By the Package or Piece. Fine plain and tamboured Mullins Guzzennas Baltas Coffees Rabobongies India Calicoes Book Mullins Coloured ditto Real & Mock Madras & pullicat hksfs. Brown Silefias Tickings, &c. &c. JUST ARRIVED, AN ASSORTMENT OF Irish Linens & Russia Sheetings. Nov 28 dtf
A Young Man, WHO writes a good hand, understands accounts and can be well recommended, wants a Situation as Clerk or Assistant in a Wholesale Store, or Counting-house. Application to be made at this Office. Nov 14 dtf
To the Creditors of the Subscribers. PLEASE TO TAKE NOTICE, that we have applied to the judges of the Court of Common Pleas, for the benefit of an act of assembly, passed the fourth day of April last; and they have appointed THURSDAY the 27th inst. to hear us and our Creditors, in the city of Philadelphia, at such place where the Court may be held, and where you may attend if you please. PATRICK CAVANAUGH, JAMES DOUGHERTY, PETER G. ROSE, JOHN GREENE, LEWIS D. GRAFF, JAMES MCCALLEY RICHARD STOKES Dec. 8. dtw
LOST, IN one of the streets between Union and Sal-fair, on the 5th instant, the outside Case of an English Gold Watch, chased on the back with a shield. Any person who may find the same, and will bring it to this office, will receive Four Dollars reward, and the thanks of the owner. Dec. 7. dtf
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber; and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 239, Market Street Philadelphia, Dec. 4, 1798. dtf
FRESH FRUITS. This day will be landed at Hamilton's wharf, from on board the brig Eliza, captain Vaughan, MALAGA FRUITS, Of the best quality, consisting of Sun Raisins in kegs, Muscats and Bloome do. in boxes, Figs in kegs and boxes, Soft-shelled Almonds in sacks, Jordan do. in boxes, Lemons in chests, Anchovies in kegs, Prunes in boxes, A few Jars Grapes, &c. &c. Also on hand, Holland Geneva in pipes, Sherry Wine in quarter casks, French and Spanish Brandy in pipes and butts. Best Olive Oil in boxes of 12 bottles. For Sale by PETER KUHN, No. 179, N. Market Street. December 6. dtf
JOHN MILLER, junr. Has returned to the City, AND IS REMOVING FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Five Story Buildings, in Dock near Third-street. Where he has for Sale 250 Bales of Bengal Goods; CONSISTING OF Coffees Baltas Mamoodies Humhums Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. The remains of a Stock of DRY GOODS, Consisting of Woolens only, AMONGST THEM ARE, Cloths Coatings Blankets Kendal Cottons Hats, &c. ALSO, 100 Hhds. of Old Rum, Of a fine flavor, 3d & 4th proof. Nov 10 dtf
Forty Dollars Reward. DESERTED. From a Detachment of Men under my command, at Camp West Schuylkill, viz. October 29. GEORGE KELLER, 40 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches in height, dark hair and complexion, born in Holland, no Trade, speaks broken English and very talkative, has a dimple in his chin. November 6. John Murphy, 27 years of age, 5 feet 7 1/2 inches in height, light hair, city of hair and complexion. Jacob Ideu, 34 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, grey eyes, sandy hair, fresh complexion, born in New-England, state of Connecticut, a repeated deserter, by trade a Blacksmith. November 7. William Collins, 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, sandy hair, fresh complexion, grey eyes, born in Ireland, county of Wexford, by trade a Gardner, has worked for some time about Philadelphia, he is very fond to hear himself sing. All the above deserters are very much addicted to liquor, and will take other people's property if in their power, are artful and wary, their regimental clothing. Whoever apprehends said deserters, shall receive forty dollars reward, or ten dollars for each, with all reasonable expenses, by applying to me as above, EDWARD MILLER, captain 2d regiment of Infantry commanding. Nov 10 dtf
WOODBURY ACADEMY. THE Trustees of the Woodbury Academy, in the county of Gloucester, New-Jersey, have the satisfaction to inform the numerous patrons of that institution, that they have engaged the Reverend Thomas Pilton, to be the principal, and to take upon himself the charge of the above seminary of learning, and that the school will be opened on Monday the tenth inst. Among the exercises taught here, will be the English, Latin and Greek languages, grammar, reading, writing and arithmetic in all its branches; Stenography, Geometry, Geography and the use of the Globes, Navigation, Surveying, &c. This institution was formerly under the care and direction of the Reverend Andrew Hunter, and the same attention to the education and morals of the youth, which under him so highly distinguished it, will be pursued with unremitting endeavors, by the present principal and duly attended to by the trustees. The town of Woodbury is situated on an high and elevated spot: it is airy, pleasant, and remarkably healthy, and is but nine miles distant from the City of Philadelphia. Parents, guardians and others, who are disposed to send their youth to this place, will find excellent good, decent and comfortable boarding and lodging, and upon reasonable terms. Further application may be made to the principal, or John Sparks Thomas Hendry Franklin Davenport Joshua L. Howell John Blackwood John Lawrence Thomas Heston ELISHA CLARK, Secretary of the Board. Woodbury, Dec 3 dtf
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. Nov. 30 dtf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of SAMUEL WALLIS, esq. of Muncy township, in the county of Lycoming, lately deceased, are hereby required to come forward immediately and pay their respective debts. And all persons having legal demands against the Estate, are requested to produce their accounts, properly authenticated, for settlement. JOHN WALLIS, WILLIAM ELLIS, DANIEL SMITH, JOHN ADLUM, Administrators. December 13 dtw
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water Street. 215 bales & boxes Tickenburghs, hemp linen and oznabrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown hessians 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 do. plattillas 2 do. sealing-wax 30 do. dowlas 3 packages oil-cloth 30 do. creas a la Morlaix 4 do. sail twine 12 do. ctopailas 1 do. watches 15 do. Bielefeld linen 14 pipes Port wine 90 do. paterbornes 92 cakes claret 45 do. Brittanias 130 do. fine long corked claret 1 do. Holland canvass 1600 buffalo's fine salt 1 do. Ruffs do. 40 cases of roll brimstone 3 do. Ruffs sheetings 100 cases of naval stores 1 do. ravens duck 50 logs prime mahogany 2 do. Ruffs drillens 4 hds. coffee mills 1 do. brown holland 10 bundles German steel 2 do. Silefias reams 10 chests of flutes and pencils 1 do. Wahrenbrod linen 1 package of skates 1 do. Caraudoles 4 do. woolen caps, &c. 1 do. Flemish linens 4 chests of Nuremberg toys 1 do. cambricks and lawns 40 kegs of yellow ochre 1 do. diaper 3 hds. Glue 12 do. frites 3 barrels of Lentilles 18 do. checks 5 chests of prime red 2 do. fiamio craft Holland cheese 1 do. Arabia 30 kegs of pearl barley 1 do. Arabia fripe 60 boxes of capers 1 do. bunting for colors 400 fides of upper and 1 pack. Madras handkerchiefs 1 do. Turkey yarn 1 do. Turkey yarn 6 bales empty bags 6 bales empty bags 1 chest hair ribband 1 do. bobbins, assorted 3 boxes tapes, assorted 1 do. thread & tapes 1 do. blue lithos 1 do. fine blue lithos 5 chests men's slippers 3 do. bed ticks 3 do. bed ticks 2 do. hogs' bristles 6 chests writing paper 6 do. quilts 4 do. quilts November 12 dtf
FOR SALE. Rice, in whole and half Tierces. Sherry, and } Wines. Teneriffe } Carolina and Georgia Indigo. AND A PARCEL OF Shipping Furs and Skins. Apply to M. & J. Frazier, No. 95, So. Front Street. November 13 dtw
IMPORTED, From Hamburg, Bremen, and London, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, An assortment of German Linens, CONSISTING OF Tickenburghs Oznabrigs Wesler linen Checks and frites Bielefeld linen Brown Silefias Silefias lawns Simois, &c. &c. 3 Boxes of hollow glass ware 12 cakes of Russia bristles ALSO ON HAND, 1 Box of Irish Linens. 1 Trunk silk goods 1 Box of Ginghams, And a complete assortment of English Buttons. Erich & Lewis Bollman, No. 100, Spruce Street. November 9 dtf
NEW NOVELS, PLAYS, MAGAZINES, &c. Chalk's Circulating Library. No. 75, North Third Street. THE Proprietor, in compliance with his promise to render this Institution a complete source of rational amusement and instruction, by repeated acquisitions of entertaining and interesting publications, has now added to his former collection Four Hundred Volumes of miscellaneous works, comprising nearly all the latest published Novels and Dramatic productions; catalogues of which are ready for delivery to subscribers. N.B. Subscribers, and others, who still retain Books taken from the Library previous to the holidays, are requested to return them immediately: the fines will be charged from the 14th of November. English & American Playing Cards, Sold Wholesale and Retail. Wholesale dealers supplied with Boston Cards at the same prices as at the manufactory. Fine flavored Imperial, Young Hyson, Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong TEAS. Dec. 13. dtw
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1900 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Jersey's houses, two ranges of two story buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses a Smoke House, &c. &c. The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam. The whole will be sold together divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep &c. will also be disposed of. For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD MCALL, JUN. December 12. dtf
ALL PERSONS, Having claims against the Estate of SUSANNAH LOCKYER, deceased, are requested to present their respective accounts to NATHANA SMITH, or JOHN DORSET, } Executors. Nov 9 dtw
THAT on the twelfth day of August, in the twenty-third year of the Independence of the United States of America, Benjamin Smith Barton, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book the right whereof he claims as author in the words following to wit: "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America.—By Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. Correspondent Member of the Society of the Antiquaries of Scotland, Member of the American Philosophical Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences of Boston, Corresponding Member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Professor of Materia Medica, Natural History, and Botany in the University of Pennsylvania." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled "An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors, of such copies during the times therein mentioned." SAMUEL CALDWELL, Clerk, Dist. of Penn. November 2, 1798.
JAVA COFFEE, 350 Bags of First Quality, Now landing from on board the ship INDIA, at Mr. Thos. Penrose's Wharf, and for sale by John Ashmead, No. 263, South Front Street. WHO HAS ON HAND, For Sale, on reasonable terms, Coffees Baltas Black Taffaties, &c. Dec 10 dtf
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each Round, double-headed, and canister shot Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes Boarding Pikes, Common cutlasses Gunners flour of all kinds Tin-plates No 1—4—5 cros boxes Patent shot in cases of seven. each London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th Street. October 29. dtf
Insurance Company of North America. THE STOCK HOLDERS, are hereby informed, that a stated meeting of the Company will be held at their Office on the 8th of January next, (being the second Tuesday in the Month) for the election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year. Dec. 12th. dtf
An Apprentice Wanted. ATOUTH, Of Reputable Connections, & sufficient qualifications, is wanted as an Apprentice to the Business of a Notary Public and Conveyancer.—Enquire of the Printer. Dec. dtf
FOR SALE, No. 7, SOUTH FOURTH STREET 1000 pieces Nanneens, A Box of Silks 20 Boxes powdered Sugar Candy of 133 lbs. A parcel very fine Cassia. C. HAIGHT. Dec 5 dtw
FOR SALE, A well improved Plantation, Of one hundred and twenty acres, VERY beautifully situated in the county of Montgomery, about twenty miles from the city.—The buildings are all new and finished so as to accommodate a genteel family only.—For further information, enquire at the Pennsylvania Coat-of-Arms, nineteen miles from town, and three above Morris-town. december 15 dtw
THE RATION TO CONSIST OF 11-2 pound of beef or 3/4 of a pound of pork 18 ounces of bread or flour 1 gill of rum, brandy or whiskey. 2 quarts of salt 4 quarts of vinegar 4 pounds of soap 1-2 lbs. candles. As Congress may at their next session make alterations in the quantity of some of the component parts of this ration—it is requested of those who may offer proposals to name the price of each part, which will serve to govern in case of diminution or increase. Nov. 26 dtw
Mrs. Spurier, MIDWIFE, From the city of London lying in Hospital, EMBRACES this opportunity of returning her thanks to those ladies whom she has had the honor to attend, and most respectfully informs them and her other friends that she has removed to No. 6th Street two doors from Chestnut Street, opposite Congress Hall, where she flatters herself by careful attention to the duties of her profession to merit their future favors. Nov 28 dtw
MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 157 South Second Street. Dec 9 dtw