Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-01-06 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2273.]
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 6, 1800.
[VOLUME X. 14.]
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. No Subscription will be received for a shorter term than six months.
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE, Coffees, Mamoudies, Tatties, Stipped Doreas, Tangibs, Patna and Saupipor Hankerchiefs. 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.
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, Ground Ginger, Burlington Pork, &c. &c. November 21.
A Quantity of Dry Goods ARE WANTED, For which real Estate in the Northern Liberties of this city, (a good Stand for Business) will be given in payment; the title is clear and good, and is now for a short time let, but possession will be given in about six months. Enquire at the Office of this Gazette. December 17.
ROSS and SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Ruffia Duck, 500 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal COSASAS HUMHUMS. 1200 bushels St. Martins Salt. April 11.
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.
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.
CANAL OFFICE, November 28, 1799. Notice is hereby given, To the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill, and Susquehanna and Schuylkill Canal companies; that their annual Election will be held at the Company Office, on Monday the 6th of January next, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, for the purpose of Electing One President, Twelve Managers and One Treasurer to each Company, for the ensuing year. GEORGE WORRALL, Secretary. November 29.
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 county, 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.
DANCING. MR. FRANCIS OF THE NEW THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY informs his Scholars and the public in general, that he will re-commence Teaching on TUESDAY the 24th instant, at the Assembly Room, South Fourth Street. Days of tuition, Tuesdays and Thursdays. TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance. For further Particulars apply to Mr. F. 70, north Eighth Street. December 21.
IN THE PRESS, And in a few days will be published At Dickins's Book-Store, A SUPERB EDITION OF WASHINGTON'S ADDRESS To the People of the United States, on retiring from Public Life, Super Royal, 8vo. Ornamented with a capital Portrait by one of the first Artists. NO exertion on expense have been spared to render this publication complete, and also all the materials and workmanship are entirely American, the paper, printing and engraving have been allowed by good judges to excel any thing ever attempted in the United States. DICKINS'S STATIONARY & BOOK-STORE, Will next week be removed to the house lately occupied by Mr. W. Cockett. December 28.
LANDING At Wm. Cook's wharf from the schr. Lively, capt. Godfrey, from Halifax, 325 Barrels } fine pickled Salmon 80 half Barrels } 20 Barrels do. Shad 11 do. do. Mackerel FOR SALE BY NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. N. B. There are some Goods on Freight on board the above Schooner, the names of the consignees of which are not mentioned, they are requested to make immediate entry of the same, otherwise they will be sent to the custom house as the vessel must be discharged without loss of time. Dec. 16.
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.
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.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD. RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, 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 Naukeen; (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 jail in the United States with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799.
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 27.
Just Imported, 135 Hogheads, } Prime SUGAR. 191 barrels, } 50 do. Green Coffee, 25 Boxes brown } Savannah SUGAR. 25 do. white, } 12 hds. James River Tobacco, 30 Packages well assorted German Linens Ruffia Cordage, assorted, 420 Pipes Barcelona Brandy, 4th proof, Hazelnuts in Casks, Brown Stout Porter, draught and bottled, 40 Casks Shot, No. 1 to 6, Lead in Pigs, 8 hds. ground Lead, assorted, 4 Casks Glauber Salts, Cream Tartar, &c. Black quart wine bottles in crates, 1 gross each, Queens ware in Crates, Cannon, 4, 6, and 9 pounds calibre, with shot, round, grape and canister, Swivels, Casks in bales, 1st quality, ditto in shares, Claret in cases, superior quality, Port Wine, ditto, Horseman's Swords, Hangers, &c. Bowling pieces and pistols in cases, Ship Mulquin and Blunderbusses, in do. Bath stove Grates, for chambers, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY THOMAS KETLAND, Walnut Street wharf. Nov. 1.
MADEIRA WINE, Of an excellent Quality and good Age, TO BE SOLD, By the pipe, quarter cask or less quantity. No. 107 South Second Street. December 21.
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 Well 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, Dowlass, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 & 9-8ths wide Flanders Sheetings, Silesia ditto, Rouan ditto, Brown and white Platiclas, Britanias, Weisgarlige Linens, 7-8 & 4-4 Silesia Sheetings, assorted, Diaper and Damask Table 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. 61 North Front Street, either by the package or smaller quantity, at the most reasonable rates, for cash or notes at short date. November 20.
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.
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, black, a blemish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge-man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a sailors jacket and pantalettes pointed fancy cord, a fawn down striped under jacket, a rummer hat, one fine and one coarse shirt, one muffin 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 the United States or the neighbouring states shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses if brought home. JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799.
N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5.
Now Ready for Sale, At GEORGE DAVIS'S Law Book Store, No. 319, High Street, A very valuable and extensive Assortment 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 be usual 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.
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 publisher 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.
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.
BANK OF THE 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 bye-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.
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. 4322, 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—as the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBED. Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to search 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, (Virg.) Sept. 10. All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
TWO or three Gentlemen with their servants, may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No. 83 north Fifth Street. November 27.
Lodging and Breakfast, FOR one or two single Gentlemen, in a genteel private family, with the use of a neat front Parlour, and Board for Servants may be had at No. 28 north Fifth Street. November 26.
Three Cents Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howdel, had on and took with her three different changes of garments and money, broad, held and in pocket, a white apron; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had a year and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Colleen Township, Chester County, July 20. August 6.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING AN ILLUSTRIOUS HISTORY OF THE LIFE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the American Armies during our revolutionary war with Great Britain, first President of the United States, and first Lieutenant General of the Army. By JOSEPH SCOTT, Author of the Modern Geographical Dictionary, in four volumes octavo.
OF the various methods which different writers pursue in order to convey useful knowledge to mankind, Biography stands confessedly among the first. There is none more interesting—none more instructive and entertaining. The histories of distinguished heroes, who have, by their exalted virtues, and noble and splendid actions, been the principal means of redeeming their respective countries from the corroding hand of tyranny, have in all ages been considered the most entertaining, instructive, and important to mankind. They afford examples; and example is more powerful than precept. It strengthens, by a plain and easy mode of analogical reasoning, the principles of the timid, determines and fixes those that are wavering, and ultimately lays the basis for that harmony and coincidence of sentiment among the citizens; from which only, a nation can hope to derive rank, consequence and stability. Impressed with lively sentiments of the eminent virtues of that distinguished HERO and PATRIOT, the history of whose life I have undertaken to write, it was not till after much reflection I resolved on issuing these proposals. The following considerations induced me to this; First, having obtained in the course of an extensive correspondence, with many gentlemen of talents and information, a large flock of original materials concerning the life of this Illustrious Citizen; to give form and body to these, in the manner of history, will preserve many important things that otherwise would most probably be lost. Secondly, as many of the most interesting transactions of his life, since he resigned his commission as Commander in Chief of our revolutionary armies, are very imperfectly recorded, and little understood; yet the greater part of them being fresh in the memories of many, this must be the fittest time to embody them; before a succession of objects, which every day brings forth, wears off the minute circumstances. There are many of these circumstances important and interesting; as it is universally acknowledged, that great actions, like immense rivers, flow from small beginnings. CONDITIONS. I. The Life of General Washington will contain nearly 400 pages octavo, printed on fine paper, and in a style of elegance equal to any work that has appeared from an American press. II. It will be embellished with a striking likeness of the General, executed by one of the first Artists. III. Subscribers' names will be annexed, as patrons. IV. Each subscriber is to pay two dollars, one half on subscribing, the remainder on the delivery of the work. Subscriptions in this city are received at No. 297 Arch Street, next door to the north west corner of Eighth Street. Philadelphia, December 30.
Just Published, and for Sale By JOHN MORGAN, No. 3 Front St. AND BENJAMIN DAVIES, No. 68 High St. THE UNITED STATES COURT CALENDAR, AND GENTLEMAN'S Complete Pocket Companion, For the Year of our Lord 1800. CONTAINING Every thing useful in other works of the kind, Besides a great variety of articles (Combining utility with entertainment), Not to be found in any publication whatsoever. Amongst these are, Complete and authentic lists of the ARMY and NAVY. (Carefully revised at the respective Offices;) ALSO, correct statements of the NATIONAL DEBT, and of the ANNUAL RECEIPTS & EXPENDITURES of the United States. N. B. The CALENDAR, notwithstanding the vast variety of its contents, is very small in bulk. It is bound in red morocco, in the neatest manner, and may be carried very conveniently in the waistcoat pocket. December 31.
LOTS In the City of Washington. A NUMBER of Lots in the city of Washington, the titles of which are unquestionable, their situations various, some pretty contiguous to the Capitol, are offered FOR SALE. For viewing the Plots and for terms, apply to HONSAL & SHOEMAKER, No. 124, South Fourth Street. Phila. Jan. 1, 1800.
For Sale, or to Let, A two story Brick House, Situate on Duke Street or Artillery Lane, in the Northern Liberties, Having two rooms on a floor, fire places in each, a kitchen and wash house; all in excellent order and built of the best materials. For further information inquire at No. 29, Arch Street. Also, a HOUSE, No. 106, South Second Street, to let—enquire as above. Dec. 30.

MEDFORD AND WILLIS, Have received since their late advertisement— 282 Crates Queens Ware, 400 Cakes Nails, 6 Trunks Madras Pullicatts, 2 Cases Gloves, 1 Trunk Silk Hosiery, 1 Bale Superfine Broad Cloaths, 25 Bales White, Blue and Green, Kendal Cottons, 10 Bales Bocking Baize, ON HAND, 2 Bales Spotted and Green Rugs, 1 Trunk Scarlet Cardinals, 2 Bales Sail Canvas, 5 Trunks Gingham, 1 Tons Peterburgh Hemp, * * * Orders, remittances or communications for the following Houses, for whom Med- ford and Willis are agents, may still pass through their medium, viz. John and Robert Holt and Co.—Rochdale, William D. Bb.—Leicester, Claud Johnson—Birmingham. Enquire of  JOHN DORSEY. December 10. 3aw3w.
FOR SALE, By SIMON WALKER, No. 73 Walnut Street, ENGLISH PORTER and Brown Stout, in cases 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, Cutlass, boarding Pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Rough Bristles, Cream of Tartar, Porter, Wine and Claret Bottles, Six Invoice of Earthen Ware, each about thirty crates, assorted White and red Lead, yellow and black Paint, and Spanish Brown, Russian Bristles, Hardware and Saddlery, assorted in cases, An Invoice of German Platillas and Britannias. December 3. 400w
Fashionable Millinery.  ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134 MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkley and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille velvet FEATHERS Fancy bonnets Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress caes Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe straw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe roes 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. 400f.
Genoa Silk Velvets. Two Bales of Genoa Silk Velvets of a very su- perior quality for sale by  JOHN ALLEN. ALSO, Sheathing Copper and Nails. 1100 pair of Men's ready made Shoes. Glass Ware in crates. Lamp Black. December 10. 400f.
MADEIRA WINE. THE Subscriber, has just received a quantity of HILL'S First Quality  London Particular Wine, In Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks.  GIDEON HILL WELLS. Philadelphia, Nov. 12. 3t-wam
Insurance of Company North America.  THE STOCKHOLDERS ARE hereby informed that a Stated Meet- ing 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&th.114J.
Seaburykill Permanent Bridge.  THE STOCKHOLDERS ARE hereby notified, that an Election for a President, twelve Directors and a Treasurer, will be held at their office, No. 23 North Fifth Street, on Monday the 6th day of January next, at 10 o'clock.  JOHN DORSEY, Secretary pro tem. December 4, 1799. 2awtE
A YOUNG MAN ACQUAINTED with Accompts, wishes to engage as Supercargo to any port in Europe or the West-Indies.—Satisfactory recommen- dations can be given. Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 2. 2t  For Sale or to Let, A large convenient Stone House, WITH a large Entry and four Rooms on a floor, about half an acre of Land adjoin- ing, situate in Buxleton on the new road to New York, about eleven miles from Philadelphia. * For terms apply to the subscriber in Bux- leton.  THOMAS PAUL. NB. Who offers for sale, several Building Lots, pleasantly situated in the village of Buxleton. December 21. 2aw3w
WILLIAM GOBETT, OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, Has in the press and will soon publish, THE  LIFE AND CAMPAIGNS OF  PRINCE SUWARROW, WITH A most elegant  PORTRAIT OF THAT RENOWNED WARRIOR.
The first edition of this work was published in London about four months ago, and such was the curiosity and admiration it attracted, that it passed through several editions in the space of one month. It is comprised in one thick octavo volume, which the re-publisher will endeavour to make equal in elegance and correctness to the best of the London editions. * The Portrait is in the hands of one of the first Artists (if not the very first) in America. December 31. dlw
MATHEW MCCONNELL Having opened an Office in Chestnut street, (A few doors above Fourth) At No. 141.
AND again commenced the Business of Ne- gotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfac- tion to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such bu- siness 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. d2w(D5 dtf)
CITY OF WASHINGTON.  THE POSSESSORS OF OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES sign- ed by the subscriber, for undivided Shares of Lots on his purchase within the city of Washing- ton, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of the said Cer- tificates, do make the Payments in full thereof, either to Thomas M'Euen & Co. or to the Sub- scriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next. Samuel Blodget. December 17.
A YOUNG MAN ACQUAINTED with the West-India trade, wishes to be employed as a Supercargo. He will engage on moderate terms. Satisfactory recom- mendation will be produced. A line directed to A. B. left at the Printing Of- fice will be immediately attended to. December 12.
Three Hundred Dollars Reward.  LAST NIGHT THE Pocket of the Subscriber was cut from his coat at the Theatre, containing a black Morocco POCKET BOOK with the following Notes, 2 of Five Hundred Dollars each, 1 of One Hundred, 5 of Fifty each, 2 of Twenty each, and 1 of Ten, all of the Branch of New York; 1 of One Hundred each, on the Manhattan Bank, N. Y. Any person apprehending the said Thief and securing the above Notes, shall receive the above reward; and Two Hundred Dollars will be given for the Book and Contents, and no questions asked.  JONATHAN STANLY. Apply at Mr. Hardy's Hotel, No. 98 Market Street. January 4. 4t
SHERIFF'S SALE.  HOPEWELL FURNACE. BY virtue of a writ of Levari Facias, issuing out of the Court of Common Pleas of Berks county, to me directed, will be exposed to sale, on Monday the 6th day of January next, at the Court House in the borough of Reading, that well known estate called "HOPEWELL FURNACE," with the Mine and Lands appurtenant, situate partly in Berks and partly in Chester county, and containing upwards of three thousand acres of Land. The celebrity of Hopewell Furnace, renders a particular description unnecessary. Any person however, who is unacquainted with the works may receive the necessary in- formation by applying to Marks Jno. Biddle in Reading, or John Bishop, Esq. on the premises. To be sold as the property of James Old, by  NICHOLAS DICK, Sheriff. Reading, December 12. Dec. 21. dtS.
MARSHAL'S SALES OF INDIA GOODS. BY virtue of an order of the Honourable the District Court of the United States for the New-York District, to me directed and de- livered, I will, on Wednesday the 8th day of January next, at ten o'clock in the morning, at the Store of Isaac Moles and Sons, No. 113, Greenwich Street, commence the sale of the following  GOODS, Imported in the ship Amelia, from Calcutta-viz. 239 bales of Piece Goods, 600 bales of Bombay Cotton, 1488 bags of Sugar, first quality. The sales to continue daily until the whole are sold. And, on Monday the 13th of January, at 12 o'clock, at the Tontine Coffee House, that very valuable and faithful built SHIP  THE AMELIA, AS she came from India, about 5 years old, near 400 tons burthen, coppered up to the beams—mounting 14 carriage guns— well found in every respect, and gay at a small expence, be fitted for another voyage to India. She was built in this city—her inventory to be seen at this office.  A. GILES, Marshal. Marshal's Office, Dec. 20. [44]
THE AMELIA, AS she came from India, about 5 years old, near 400 tons burthen, coppered up to the beams—mounting 14 carriage guns— well found in every respect, and gay at a small expence, be fitted for another voyage to India. She was built in this city—her inventory to be seen at this office.  A. GILES, Marshal. Marshal's Office, Dec. 20. [44]
Southern Mails. THE Mails for all the Offices on the main line, between this Office and Petersburg, Virginia, will be closed here every day, (Sun- days excepted) at half past 7 o'clock, A. M. And the Mails for the Post Towns on the main line, through North-Carolina, South- Carolina and Georgia as far as Savannah, will be closed with the Southern Mails ev- ery Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The winter Mails between this and Charleston are discontinued. Post Office, Philadelphia, 2 December 30, 1799. 5
BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA, December 31, 1799.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of Pennsylvania, are hereby notified that their Annual Meeting will be held at the Bank on Friday the 21st day of January next, at ten o'clock. And the Stockholders of the said Bank, are also notified, that an election of six new Directors to serve for one year, will be held at the Bank on Monday the 3rd day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.  JONATHAN SMITH, Cashier.
Extract from the seventh section of the Act of Incorporation. "Article 2nd. Not more than fourteen of the Directors elected by the Stockholders, and actually in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligi- ble for the next succeeding year; but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election may always be re-elected."
BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA, January 1, 1800. THE Directors have this day declared a Divi- dend of eighteen dollars on each share of Bank Stock, for the last six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal Representa- tives, after the 11th inst. By order of the Board,  JONA. SMITH, Cashier. dt11th.
BANK OF NORTH AMERICA, January 1, 1800. AT a meeting of the Directors this day, a Dividend of 5 per cent. was declared for the last half year, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal Representatives, at any time after the 10th inst. By order of the Board,  RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. dt10th.
INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE  State of Pennsylvania. THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby notified, that an Election will be held at the Compa- ny's Office, on Monday the 13th January next, at eleven o'clock, for Thirteen Directors for the ensu- ing year.  JAMES S. COX, President. December 16. dtE
KEARNY WHARTON, Has Removed his Counting-House to Morton's Wharf, AND HAS FOR SALE  CORN MEAL, In hogsheads & barrels. ALSO, French Brandy, Madeira Wine, and an Invoice of India Silk. Phila. Jan. 1, 1800. dt6t
THE UNDERSIGNED, His Swedish Majesty's Consul General, and au- thorized to transact the Consular Business, for his Majesty the King of Denmark in the United States of America, residing at Philadelphia, Hereby gives public Notice, That in obedience to recent instructions received from his government, it is the duty of all Masters of Swedish and Danish vessels, before their sailing from any port in the said States, to call upon him or the Vice Consul, in order to be granted such Certificates for their Cargoes, which the exigency of the state of the Neutral Commerce and the se- veral Decrees of the Belligerent Powers, render indispensably necessary, and that any Master of vessels belonging to the respective nations, or na- vigating under the protection of their flags, in omitting to take such certificates, will personally stand responsible for the consequences.  RICHARD SODERSTRÖM. Philadelphia, 18th December, 1799.
CAUTION. ALL persons are hereby cautioned against pur- chasing or receiving in payment, two Drafts of Thomas Truxtun 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 85 cents, the same having been forwarded from the Post Office in this city on the 6th in- stant, enclosed in a letter from the Commissioners afore- said, (the proprietors of said drafts) to David Harris, Baltimore, who has not yet received them. Mr. Patterson being apprised of the misfortune of these drafts, will not pay them to any person or persons without hearing further from the Com- missioners.  THOMAS MUNROE. Washington, 2d December, 1799.
BUILDING LOTS. To be Sold or Let, on Ground Rent,  FOUR LOTS of 25 feet 3 inches each front, on Chestnut street, and 130 feet deep to a 16 feet alley, being the same ground on which O'Ellers hotel stood. Also, FIVE LOTS on George Street, of 1 feet front, and 90 feet deep to a 16 feet Alley. * For terms enquire of Thomas Billings, op- posite the City Tavern, or Robert Kim, Market Street. January 1, 1800. 402w
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 6.
Legislature of Pennsylvania. JANUARY 3. To THOMAS M'KEAN, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Sir, The obligations of honor, gratitude and interest are strong ties; and when to those are added, the solemn pledge of an oath to support the constitution of the common- wealth and of the United States, which the members of the House of Representa- tives as well as yourself have taken, not a shadow of doubt ought to remain of your having their constant co-operation in all ob- jects which may contribute to the happi- ness and prosperity of our constituents. We believe, Sir, as you in your commu- nication to us have expressed, that the pre- sent crisis in human affairs demands the ex- ercise of wisdom, moderation and fortitude from all who are employed in the business of government. A conduct uniformly re- gulated by such principles, would be re- warded in its happy effects—wise in the choice of officers, moderate in administra- tion, and strong in the pursuit of measures which will contribute to our country's good. We might have a reasonable ground of hope, that the approbation of our consti- tuents and the blessing of Heaven could en- sue. We think it however, due to our con- stituents, to express our further belief, that distinguishing the State by parties and ap- plying the epithets of traitors, tories, refu- gees, French aristocrats, British agents, apostate whigs, &c. to nearly one half of the freemen of the commonwealth, is far from being a testimony of such wisdom, moderation and fortitude, and will not, in the remotest degree, contribute to concili- ate the opinions of the people generally. We had accepted your communication to the Legislature as an earnest, that although your mind might have been previously dis- turbed by the opposition of some, you had from that moment discarded the impression of being the governor of part of the people only. We have been obliged, however, to acknowledge the fallacy of our hope, inas- much as we have seen that many of the old soldiers and officers in our revolutionary war are to be dismissed from their present employments without even an imputation of mal content. We lament the occasion which calls for this language, but animated by a spirit of republicanism, and disdaining the servility of courtly adulation, we are impelled to use it. It would give us sincere pleasure, if, from this day, the language, and the conduct too of the legislative and executive branches of our government should be found to unite for the common welfare; and that our con- stituents should harmonize and convince the world that party animosity is merged in universal regard to our constitutional rights, and the dignity of our independence. The above was on Tuesday last offered in the House of Representatives, as a sub- stitute to the answer to the Governor's ad- dress which had been reported by a commit- tee. To day it was fully debated, and on the question to postpone the reported an- swer to adopt the substitute, the Yeas and Nays were called, and appeared as follows, viz.  YEAS. Barclay, Blair, Brown, Buckley, Bull, Campbell, Coborn, Erwin, Fisher, Fox, Franklin, Frazier, Hags, Hall, Hannum, Hemphill, Herlihy, Kepple, Keys, Kirk, M'Nair, M'Pherson, Miller, Palmer, Pres- ton, Sample, A. Scott, J. Scott, Stewart, Stover, Taylor, Turner, Wynkoop.—33.  NATS. Weaver, (Speaker) Alter, Barnet, Beale, Boileau, Conrad, Coolbach, Cunnyngham, Davis, Eyr, Fulner, Frailey, Harris, Hart- zell, Hopkins, Hosifler, Inglis, Ley, Linn- ard, Logan, Lyle, M'Dowell, Mitchell, Painter, Peacock, Potts, Roberts, Rose, Rugh, Shoemaker, Smith, Snyder, Udree, Wry, Vauhorne, Whitehill, Wilson, of Dauphin, Wilson, Northumberland and Wayne, Witman.—39.
An adjourned meeting of the young Men, of the City of Philadelphia, will be held at the City Tavern on Wednesday next, at 6 o'clock P. M. January 6, 1800.
A special meeting of the American Philosophical Society will be held at their Hall on Tuesday Evening, at 6 o'clock, on business of importance. By order of the president,  SAMUEL H. SMITH, Secretary.
THE STOCKHOLDERS Of the Lehigh Coal Mine Company, are hereby notified, that an Election for one President, eight Managers and one Treasurer, for the ensuing year, will be held at the house of Mr. Cammeron, sign of the Golden Swan, in Third street, on Monday, the 20th of January next, at 6 o'clock in the evening.  ISAAC WAMPOLE, Sec'y. Dec. 31. 1aw1E.
Pennsylvania Population Company. THE Shareholders are hereby noti- fied, that an election for officers for the en- suing year, will be held at the Company's Office, No. 53, north Fourth Street, on Wednesday the 8th January next, at 12 o'clock.  SOL. MARACHE, Sec'y. Dec. 24, 1799. 1w.1th.8t.2w
AN ORDINANCE For the regulation of the Market held in Second-street. Section I. Be it ordained and enacted by the Citizens of Philadelphia in Select and Common Councils assembled, That a market shall be held in the city of Philadelphia on every Tuesday and Friday, throughout the year to begin at day-light and end at two o'clock in the afternoon between the first day of April and the first day of September following, and at three o'clock, between the first day of September, and the first day of April following, and that the limits, and extent of the said market shall be, and ex- tend throughout the space called, The New- Market Square, from the fourth line of Pine- street, to the North line of Cedar-street. Section II. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the several spaces and portions hereinafter mentioned and described, shall be appro- priated and used by the persons and for the purposes hereinafter directed and provided, to wit, the carts, waggons, beds, and other carriages bringing provisions to the said Market for sale and remaining there during market hours, shall stand and be placed with their horses unharnessed and securely fastened to their respective carriages with their heads to the southward in a single row next to the posts or curb stones which guard the footway on each side of Second-street, from Pine to South-street, leaving the space oppo- site Lombard and Gaskill-streets, Stumpers alley and Relief-alley, free and open for the passage of carts, carriages and horses at all times, Provided, That no horse or carriages shall be placed so near to the corners of the streets as to obstruct the footways across the streets or so near to each other as to prevent foot passengers from walking between them. And the vendors of salted and fresh fish in the said market, shall stand in a single row on each side of the market-place, begin- ning at the posts at the north end thereof next to Pine-street, and running southward forty feet. And the vendors of roots, herbs and vege- table provisions shall stand in a single row on each side of the market-place, next adjoining to the stand appropriated for the vendors of fish, and extending southward to the stables, and also in a single row on each side of the market-place between the north and south stables, leaving a passage between them as wide as between the stables and an opening opposite that part of Lombard-street westward, of Second-street, at least twenty- five feet wide, for carriages and horses to pass and repass, and an opening of three feet in every thirty feet in each of those situations for the passage of the citizens into and out of the market, and also in a single row under the eaves on the east side of the stables, extending five feet therefrom from the northern to the southern limits thereof, excepting forty feet from the north line of the north stables, which is appropri- ated for the vendors of fruit and garden seeds. Provided, That the passage between every two stalls shall be left free and open as heretofore. And for the accommodation of such persons as aforesaid vending roots, herbs and vegetables, there shall be stands between each opening on the east side of the stables under the eaves, provided by the City Commissioners, which stands shall be made by sliding boards under the butchers' stalls or otherwise, as the said Commissioners may direct, Provided, That no person shall occupy any of the said stands free of rent. And the inhabitants of the country bring- ing to the said market and exposing to sale meat, butter, eggs or other provisions the produce of their farms or gardens shall have stands prepared for them by the City Com- missioners onmissioners on the west side of the north stables under the eaves which stands shall be made by sliding boards behind the butchers' stalls, or otherwise as the City Commission- ers shall direct. The space under the eaves of the north- ern moiety of the south stables on the west side thereof shall be appropriated for the vendors of meal of every kind and the south- ern moiety thereof for the vendors of the manufactures of America. And the stalls on both sides in the north- ern and southern stables shall be stands for butchers as heretofore, and all and every the spaces within the limits of the market not herein above appropriated as stands for wag- gons, carts, carriages and horses and for ex- posing goods and country produce for sale shall be and they are hereby declared to be open and free passages within the said mar- ket, and the same shall be kept open and free from all obstructions whatsoever for the more easy passage of the citizens and others during the hours of market, and if any per- son or persons shall place or keep any thing therein to hinder the free passage of the citizens and shall not forthwith remove such obstruction upon request every person so of- fending shall forfeit and pay the sum of two dollars to be recovered with costs before the Mayor or any Alderman of the city as debts under forty shillings are recoverable and paid into the Treasury for the use of the city, and if any person or persons shall use or occupy any stands or space other than that which is hereby appropriated for him, her or them, or shall drive or place his, her or their horse, cart, wagon or carriage in any other place or in any other manner than is hereby direct- ed, he, she or they so offending shall forfeit and be adjudged to pay a fine of two dollars to be recovered with costs in the manner and for the use herein above mentioned. Sec. III. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no butcher or other person shall slaughter or kill any beast within the limits of the said market or lay any garbage, dung or offal therein under the penalty of forfeiting the sum of five dollars for every offence, to be

recovered with costs in the manner and for the use herein before mentioned.
Sec. 4. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no person shall at any time sell or expose to sale any beer, cider or spirituous liquors of any kind...
Sec. 5. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no seelyards shall be used within the limits of the said market, and that all provisions of every kind...
Sec. 6. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no person who follows the business of a huckster, or of selling provisions, vegetables, nuts or fruits...
Sec. 7. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no person or persons shall bring or use any wheel-barrow within the market...
Sec. 8. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That from and after the publication of this ordinance all blocks, benches, tubs, and other things used in the market...
Sec. 9. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no person or persons whatsoever shall at any time (except on market days and in market hours)...
Sec. 10. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no butcher attending the market with provisions shall remain on market or other days...
Sec. 11. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That it shall be the duty of the Clerk of the said market and his deputies to attend in the said market...
examine all persons suspected of selling provisions, as hucksters, at second hand, and to prosecute according to the directions of this ordinance...
Sec. 12. And it is further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the Clerk of the market who shall perform the duties by this ordinance required, shall be entitled to retain out of the rents of the stall to be by him collected as aforesaid...
Sec. 13. And it is hereby further ordained and enacted by the authority aforesaid, That the clerk of the market before he shall enter upon the duties of his office shall together with two sureties to be approved by the Select and Common Councils...
Enacted into an Ordinance at Philadelphia, on the second day of January, in the Year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred.
KEARNY WHARTON, President of the Common Council. HENRY PRATT, President of the Select Council.
First Day, or Sunday Schools. A stated meeting of the Society will be held, at Mr. Ely's School, in Third Street, back of the Presbyterian Church, at 6 o'clock on Wednesday evening, the 8th inst.
CAVALRY. The second Troop of Volunteer Cavalry, of the United States, are desired to meet at William Ogden's Tavern, Chestnut Street, on Wednesday next at 6 o'clock in the Evening, on particular business.
THE Gentleman or Lady, in the Carriage which came up Fifth Street, to Chestnut, and then proceeded up Chestnut Street, on Saturday, the 4th inst. precisely at 2 o'clock, are respectfully requested to send their address to the Office of this Gazette.
Extract of a letter received from a Gentleman in Bordeaux, to his friends in this city.
"When I embarked from America it was not without some reluctance; but I never expected to find this country in such a desolate situation; not on account of the suspension of every commercial intercourse, but on account of the re-organization of Jacobinism...
At a stated meeting of the American Philosophical Society held at their Hall the 3d of January 1800 for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year agreeably to the act of incorporation of the Society the following persons were duly chosen, viz.
President. THOMAS JEFFERSON. Vice-Presidents. Casper Wistar, Robert Patterson, Benjamin Russell. Secretaries. Adam Seybert, Joseph Clay, Samuel H. Smith, Thomas P. Smith. Counsellors for three years. Jonathan Williams, Andrew Ellicott, Tench Coxe, Samuel Magaw. Counsellor for two years. Henry B. Latrobe. Treasurer. John Vaughan. Curators. Charles W. Peale, Benjamin S. Barton, George Turner.
CINCINNATI.
At a meeting of the Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati, held at the State House, in Philadelphia, on the 21st of December, 1799.
BRIGADIER GEN. MACPHERSON IN THE CHAIR. The following Resolutions were moved by Major JACKSON, and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That, in veneration of the exalted virtues, patriotism, and public services of our late most excellent, beloved, and ever to be lamented President General, George Washington...
Resolved, That a strip of black Ribband passing along the centre of the Ribband of the Order, be added on this occasion.
The following resolutions were moved by Gen. Macpherson and unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That Major Jackson be requested to prepare and pronounce an Eulogium on the character of General Washington, embracing a summary review of his Civil and Military services...
Resolved, That the President of the United States and his family—the Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Members of both Houses of Congress, the Heads of Departments, the Judiciary, and such other officers of the General and State Governments as may then be in Philadelphia, be respectfully invited to honor the Society with their presence on the occasion.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia. Arrived at Marcus Hook, Ship Spy, West, Gonavies, 25 days. Sloop Abigail, Lord, Richmond, 11 days. CLEARED, Ship Roebuck, Rain, London. Adrastus, Parker, Belfast. Edward, Baird, Londonderry. Cleopatra, Naylor, Bombay. Brig Beaver, Elliot, Havana. Sloop Nelly, Spencer, P. Republic. Left Marcus Hook on Friday evening last Ship Orona, Middleton, for Limerick and the United States being Sophia, capt. Smith, lay at Marcus Hook this morning.
BALTIMORE, January 2.
An account of the flour inspected in the city of Baltimore, for the last quarter, ending 31st December, 1799, as returned to the Mayor by the inspectors, viz.
9,316 whole barrels 5,860 half barrels. Departed this life yesterday afternoon, Mr. Abraham Stiler, an old and respectable inhabitant of the city. After attending the funeral honors of his beloved Washington, he laid down on his bed satisfied, and in a few minutes expired without a groan.
We announce with regret the melancholy, unfortunate and accidental death of Mr. Thomas Kello, of Ann-Arundel County, a gentleman whose exit will be beard and recollected with grief by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance.
He yesterday morning went out with a double barreled fowling piece and his dogs—they started some partridges near his house, at which he fired, and immediately ran up to the game and with the butt of the gun endeavoured to keep off the dogs—but unfortunately the other barrel, which was loaded, went off and discharged its whole contents in his left hip, which terminated his existence in a few minutes.
His friends are requested to attend his funeral to-morrow morning at ten o'clock, from his late residence at Patapsco Lower Ferry to Hammond's Ferry.
THE MARSHAL'S OFFICE Is removed to No. 250 High Street. January 6.
BALL. MR. FRANCIS,
RESPECTFULLY informs his Scholars, and the Public in general, that his first Ball for the present season, will be on Saturday the 11th of January, 1800, at his Academy, South Fourth St. Gentlemen's tickets as usual—Ladies' tickets to be had by applying to Mr. F. or the Scholars of Mr. Francis.
Mr. F's Balls in future will be on every other Thursday. The second ball to be on Thursday the 23d inst. Mr. Francis likewise informs his Scholars, that preceding his first Ball, a PRACTISING NIGHT will take place on Thursday the 9th inst. (for his Scholars only) and be continued in future every other Saturday.
Days of Instruction at his Academy, Tuesdays and Saturdays at 3 o'clock in the afternoon for his young pupils, and at six in the evening for those of a more advanced age. N.B.—The Ball Room may be engaged on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, for private Balls, Concerts, &c. For terms apply to Mr. F. No. 70, North Eighth Street. November 6
EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149 South Front-street, HAS FOR SALE,
Bohea Tea in whole, half, and quarter chests, A few chests of Hyson Tea, Hair ribband, Umbrellas, Boxes of Paints, brushes, &c. complete, 3 bales of Banban handkerchiefs, 100 pieces of black Persian, Spermacei Candles, Sheet Copper and Copper bolts, Printing, writing and wrapping paper, A few hogheads of Tobacco, Richmond in species. Jan. 6.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES, January 6, 1800.
THE DIRECTORS
HAVE this day declared a Dividend for the last six Months, of sixteen Dollars per share, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal Representatives, after the 16th inst. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. January 6.
RICHARD ROBINETT AND FREDERICK KISSELMAN
HAVING entered into Copartnership under the firm of ROBINETT AND KISSELMAN, inform their friends and the public that they will always have for sale a large and general assortment of Groceries at their wholesale store No. 105 South Water street. Jan. 6
WANTS A PLACE, A YOUNG MAN, Either in a Store, or waiter in a Tavern—Can be well recommended.
Enquire at 180 High Street. January 6.
NEW LINE OF STAGES To New York,
By the shortest and most pleasant road—passing through Frankford, Bullington, Newtown, Pennington, Millstone, Boundbrook, Union Camp, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark. THE SWIFTSURE starts from the Green Tree, No. 50 North Fourth Street, at 8 o'clock every morning, and arrives at New York the next evening.
From New York it starts at 9 o'clock every day (Sundays excepted) and arrives at Philadelphia, early the next evening. Fares for passengers 5 dollars, way passengers 6 cents per mile. Each passenger allowed 14lb of baggage. One hundred and fifty weight of baggage to pay the same as a passenger. All baggage to be at the risk of the owner, unless insured and receipted for by the clerks of the different offices. Rate of insurance one per cent.
*$5 Apply to JOHN M'CALLA, No. 50 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, and to WILLIAM VANDERVOORT, No. 48 Courtland Street, N.E. corner of Greenwich Street, New York. January 3.
NEW THEATRE. 19
This Evening, January 6, Will be presented, a celebrated Tragedy, called GEORGE BARNWELL.
George Barnwell, (first time) Mr. Cain—Thurrowood, Mr. Warren—Iraeman, Mr. Wood—Maria, Miss L'Estrange—Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Francis—Lucy, Mrs. Bernard.
To which will be added, (for the 2d time this season) a Grand Dramatic Romance, called BLUE BEARD; Or, FEMALE CURIOSITY.
Written by G. Colman, Esq.—Performed upwards of one hundred and fifty nights, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. [With additional Scenery, Machinery and Decorations, entirely new.]
Abomelique, (Blue Beard) Mr. Warren—Selim, (Lover of Fatima) Mr. Cain—Ibrahim, Mr. Francis—Shacabac, Mr. Bernard—Hassan, Mr. Blissett.
Fatima, (betrothed to Blue Beard) Miss Broadhurst—Irene, (Sister to Fatima) Mrs. Warrell—Beds, Mrs. Oldmixon.
Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. The Comedy of the Secret, or Partner Discovered, will be repeated on Wednesday. After which the Grand Historical Musical Drama, called Richard Cœur de Lion.
Tickets to be had at H. & P. Rice's Bookstore, No. 16, South Second Street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, AND SOLD By R. AITKEN, No. 22 Market Street, AND By W. YOUNG, corner of Chestnut and Second Streets.
Thermometrical Navigation,
Being a Series of Experiments and Observations, tending to prove, that by ascertaining the relative heat of the sea water, from time to time, The passage of a ship thro' the Gulp Stream, and from deep water into soundings, May be discovered in time to avoid danger; although (owing to tempestuous weather) it may be impossible to heave the lead, or observe the heavenly bodies. Extracted from the American Philosophical Transactions, Vol. II. and III.
WITH ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. "God helps them that help themselves." Poor Richard. January 2.
NEW LITERATURE. CHALK'S Circulating Library, No. 75 NORTH THIRD STREET.
THE PROPRIETOR, IN return for the patronage with which this Institution has been honored, from its first establishment, is happy to inform the subscribers, that on Monday the 23d inst., will be added to the former collection, between Four and Five Hundred Volumes, Comprising a valuable selection of the most recent works of entertainment published in London—Among which are the following, viz.
MISCELLANEOUS. Life of the Empress of Russia, History of Switzerland and the late Revolution, Life of Macklin, Mathison's Letters on German Literature, &c. Pratt's Gleanings, (4th volume,) View of the Russian Empire to the close of the present century, &c. &c.
MAGAZINES. The European, Monthly, Ladies, and Universal, down to June 1799. Monthly Review, to June 1799.
PLAYS. Pizarro, (with eight others from Kotzebue,) Feudal Times, Five Thousand a Year, He's Much to Blame, Knave or Not? The Foresters, the Volary of Wealth, a Series of Plays, Bell's British Theatre, containing 145 Plays.
NOVELS. Agnes and Leonora, Angelo, Battleridge, Cordelia, Castle of St. Dona, Castle of Inclirally, Cynthia, or Woman of 100,000, Contradictions, Destination, Eilifmere, Eva, Ella, or He's always in the Way, False Friend, Fancied Events, Gipsy Countess, Godfrey De Hastings, Heir of Montague, Idegerette, Josephine, Laura Valmont, Men and Manners, Montrose, Mountain Cottager, Margarita, Norman Banditti, New Monk, Osario, Oswald Castle, Probable Incidents, Rebel, Raff Vows, Subterranean Cavern, Solemn Injunction, Tale of the Times, Vagabond, Wanderings of the Imagination, Young Exiles, Zelic in the Desert, &c. &c. &c.
American and English Playing Cards, wholesale and retail. Dec. 23.
WATER LOAN. THE Subscribers to the Water Loan who have completed their Shares, are hereby informed, that the Certificates of Shares are ready to be delivered, and that the Interest will be paid at any time after the 10th inst., on application to the Treasurer, No. 29 Filbert Street above Ninth Street.
JOHN SHEE, Treasurer. Philadelphia, January 1, 1800.
A JOURNEYMAN PAPER MAKER, Who can work well at the Vat, Will meet with good encouragement by applying at No. 104 North Front Street. December 27.
GOOD LODGINGS ARE WANTED, BY SEVEN or EIGHT GENTLEMEN, with Servants. Enquire at this Office. January 4.
WANTED A COOK. A WHITE WOMAN to serve in the capacity of cook in a small family—None need apply who does not perfectly understand her business, and cannot produce an unexceptionable character. Apply to the printer. October 18.

Just Published, A COMPENDIOUS SYSTEM of Practical Surveying and Dividing of land, briefly comprised under the following heads, viz.
TWENTY-THREE Geometrical Definitions, eleven Geometrical Positions, exhibiting to view the properties and dependencies of triangles; followed by problems and examples preparatory to Trigonometry, heights and distances. Then fifteen problems and examples necessarily previous to calculating a Survey succeeded 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 straightened, 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 affected, 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 Cruickshank, Booksellers, 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 11 mo—16. sawjw.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JEN.
N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 24 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose—Apply at No. 9, South Water-street, as above. July 8. dit
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL. A LOT of ground, about 11 feet front in Chestnut Street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge subject to a ground-rent of 205 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 Chestnut Street, next door to the premises. March 5. tu th fast
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 two thousand dollars, and also by sixty land warrants;— Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided. Aaron Ogden, Clerk, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) sawjw
TO BE SOLD, THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good situation for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business having a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the highest ground between the Pennypack and Pogouffin creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the said road. ALSO FOUR LOTS, Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a saw-yard, and has a small stone house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Snider's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 20 acres on the Pennypack—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. November 8. sawtf.
Taxes of Lycoming County. JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, By Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county, attends at Philadelphia to receive the Taxes all-fied upon unsaleable 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. November 9.
Drawing School. MR. BECK having been solicited by many of his friends to engage in a Drawing School takes the liberty of informing them and the public that he intends opening one at his house in Fifth Street, opposite the State house yard, on Monday the 4th of November, on the following terms: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Dols. Ladies from three till five, per quarter, 9 Gentlemen, from half past 5 till half past 7, 9 Private Lessons, at home for one hour, 1 From home, two hours, 3 PERSPECTIVE, The essential ground work of all kinds of drawing, taught by a much more simple and short method than hitherto practised. WANTED, A person to do house work; also a boy to attend the family and take care of a horse. November 27. sawtf.
LANCASTER STAGES. THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISCONTINUE their route in general, 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. 2t—9
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 1 share, 29,115 for 4 shares, and 29,116 for 5 shares; and the following certificates of the debt of the United States, on the books of the Treasury, to wit, No 12,822, 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 12,827 dated 19th February 1799, for 300 dollars three per cents, in the name of Jan Hendrick Kingbergen , 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 11, 1799. d3m
LANDING. From on board the brig Henry , John Van-neman , Master, from Gonaives , at the Subscribers wharf , 15 Hogsheads 21 Tierces 80 Barrels 566 bags About 3 tons of Logwood and 100 Hides for sale by ELLISTON & JOHN PEROT. Also for Sale, THE SAID BRIG, AS she came from Sea-Burthen as per Register, 199 tons, falls fast and has made but one voyage. December 24. cotw.
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 800,000 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. HAYS, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799. 1wtf.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress, passed on the 1st 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 recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine—to wit: I. THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the 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. II. The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres. III. The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited. IV. The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants. V. The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located. VI. All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Sec. of the Treasury.
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. dit
Horses to Winter? HORSES will be taken to winter at Prosser's 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. sawtf.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE time being fixed on, when the MILITARY LAND (commonly called Knox's ) WARRANTS , granted to the United States' army, are to be registered and located,—the subscribers have explored that tract of land on which those warrants are to be laid; with a view, and for the purpose of offering their services as locators. We take the liberty of suggesting, "that wear at least as well acquainted with the situation, quality of the soil, &c. of the different townships in the aforesaid tract, as any other person;" this will, perhaps, appear more clearly, by observing, that WILLIAM C. SCHENK assisted in running the Indian boundary line; at which time he considerably traversed that tract; he also assisted in surveying and laying it off into townships, and at other times ranged over it, to gain information. But to obtain a more complete and accurate knowledge, we have lately spent between two and three months, with several assistants, in particularly examining the different townships and quarter townships; by which means we have acquired an accurate knowledge of the whole district.—We now offer our services to the public, as Locators, with assurances that we will locate every persons warrants intrusted to us to the best advantage, agreeably to their rights of location, which is to be determined according to law. For our services we demand the one equal tenth part, either in lands or warrants, when we locate a full tract, or four thousand acres or more, for one person or firm; the land to be taken in a square, at a corner of the tract; which corner is to be equitably determined before the time of location.—The one equal sixth part, in cash or warrants, when we connect and locate any amount less than four thousand acres. We will be in Philadelphia from December next, until after the time of location, to transact this business. Any person wishing to satisfy himself farther, will please to call on us, by letter, (postage paid) or otherwise; when due attention will be paid, and such vouchers may be seen as we have to offer, which we hope will be satisfactory. MARTIN BAUM, WILLIAM C. SCHENCK. Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 1799. cotw.
SCHUYLKILL PERMANENT BRIDGE. For the information of the Stockholders in the company, incorporated for the erection of a Permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill , and others of our fellow citizens who are desirous that this useful undertaking should succeed, it is thought expedient and proper, by the President and Directors of that company to state the present situation of its affairs. THE company was incorporated on the 27th day of April, 1798; and by a clause in the law authorizing this incorporation, the legislature may resume the rights, &c. granted to the company, if they do not "proceed to carry on the work" in two years, and complete the bridge in five years, after they had been incorporated. As soon as practicable, the company proceeded to the choice of the officers required by law; and the President and Directors have been constant in their endeavours to encrease the number of subscribers to the stock. The number of shares subscribed when the company was organized, was 5216. With all the exertions made since, it is now only 5638; though of the 15,000 contemplated by law, 12,000 (at ten dollars each) are allotted for the active capital of the company. As the public opinion, coinciding with that of the President and Directors, appeared to be fixed on the site at the well end of Market Street, it was deemed a primary object to obtain from the corporation of the city, their right to the ferry at that place. Negotiations were accordingly commenced for the purpose.—These ended in a contract with the city corporation, to the following effect— 1. 5000 dollars to be paid to the city corporation when the subscriptions to the bridge stock amount to the value of 11,000 shares—a like sum in four months thereafter with interest—5000 dollars further in eight months—and the like sum in twelve months, with interest. 2. The city corporation takes, as payment for 20,000 dollars, (to make the whole consideration monies 40,000 dollars) two thousand shares in the bridge stock, on terms detailed in the contract. 3. The 11,000 shares being subscribed, and the 5th installment of the purchase monies paid, the right to the ferry and its enumerated appurtenances, with certain parts of the site and the brick tavern, to be conveyed to the bridge company, on their mortgaging the premises, in the contract mentioned, for 15,000 dollars, the residue of the pecuniary payments, with interest. 4. If the erection is not completed in the period fixed, or which may be fixed by the legislature, the property and rights are to re-vert in the corporation of the city, on terms prescribed in the contract; which contains other subordinate arrangements, too lengthy to be herein particularly detailed. The sum agreed to be given was unavoidable. We found the councils of the city inflexibly determined not to take less. We deemed it eligible to make some sacrifices (if any we have made) to avoid competitions injurious and embarrassing, both in the commencement and progress of our intended enterprise. Warned by experience of the fatal consequences of beginning works, requiring extensive pecuniary support, without a certainty of its being within our power, we agreed to that part of the contract requiring 11,000 shares to be actually subscribed, before it takes effect.—We do not desire to conceal our indisposition to embark in this undertaking, until the number of shares subscribed shall, at least, equal that required by this contract. Nor shall we engage in the business until the installments directed by law shall be in the treasurer's hands, to an amount sufficient to encourage us to begin the work, with solid prospects of complying with our engagements to those with whom we may contract. We have received a number of plans in consequence of our advertisement for the purpose, but have made no selection. We shall prefer that which unites economy with stability, and accommodation to all circumstances attached to the place of erection. The site must be fixed before the plan is adopted. It must be perceived that a deficiency of subscriptions to our stock prevents our obtaining the site provisionally contracted for, which, however expensive it may appear, is certainly the most eligible and productive. We have not called for the second installment, from those who have already subscribed, because we do not think ourselves warranted, from present appearances, to commence the work. The monies already paid (one dollar on each share subscribed), deducting our necessary expenditures, which will appear in our accounts) lie useless to us in the bank. They must remain inactive, till by further subscriptions, we are enabled to proceed in the execution of our trust; as we have no authority to employ them for any other purposes, than those directed by the act of incorporation. Our minutes and accounts will be laid before the Stockholders, at the next meeting for the annual election of officers. They are always open for the inspection of the members of the company. All the books and forms required for the progress of the business are prepared; and we are otherwise completely ready to proceed, if the most essential requisite were in our possession. It will be seen that there is a deficiency of 3362 shares to give validity to our contract with the city corporation, and to justify us in commencing the work. We have a strong persuasion, founded on accurate information of the product of bridges in other states, and calculations of profit here, that investments in our stock will be equal, in point of emolument, with those made in any other permanent funds in this city. The company may divide, in biennial dividends, 15 per cent. annually during twenty-five years; and if the bridge be made free, they are to receive its value on a fair estimate.—The Charles River Bridge near Boston (1500 feet long and 42 wide) cost 50,000 dollars, and yields from 20 to 24 per cent. clear of all expenses. The bridge at Cambridge (7000 feet long and 42 wide) cost 80,000 dollars; and yields from 12 to 14 per cent. Some deductions have been made, to remedy defects in the timber originally used, but these expenses will no longer be necessary. Immense bodies of ice assail these bridges without injury.—Neither of them are better situated to command toll, than that we contemplate over the Schuylkill, which is only 400 feet wide. Whether we shall proceed or not, depends on the disposition of our fellow citizens to encourage the undertaking. We cannot help fostering the
flattering expectation, that, from motives of public spirit and private emolument, we shall yet be supported in our ardent wishes to complete an erection, eminently promotive of the interests, as well as the credit of our city. The Rock being in itself inviting, and the object of great public utility, as well to curbs as to our posterity, we more confidently solicit subscriptions. By order, RICHARD PETERS, President. Philadelphia, Dec. 6. (11) sawjw.
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 Thorough-Fare 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 among the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in traveling 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 traveling 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 Bullington , where it stops to breakfast; from Bullington it goes through Newtown to Pennytown to dinner; from Pennytown through Hopewell , Millstone , Boundbrook , Quibbleton 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 Bardiu , Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu , corner of Nassau and John streets, to B. Many , no. 48, Courlandt , 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 12 lbs. 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 committed to the care of intelligent sober and obliging 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 idleness is practiced 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 Surfals very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the Proprietors of the Swift-Sure are extremely happy to hear the behavior of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns spoken of with the highest satisfaction. JOHN M'CALLA, Philadelphia THOS. PAUL,  Buffington JOSEPH THORNTON, NICHOLAS WATNKoop,  Newtown JACOB KESLER, JOHN MERRELL,  Pennytown T. KILMAN,  near Millstone ELIAS COMBES,  Bound Brook R. SANSBURY,  Scotch Plains ISAAC RAWLE, ROBERT PEARSON,  Springfield June 22. yedtf.
PAINTED BY J. W. FENNO.