Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-02-14 00:00:00

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 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.
MATTHEW M'CONNELL Having opened an Office in Chestnut street, (A few doors above Fourth) At No. 141,
AND again commenced the Business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession.
The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in and near the City will be attended to, and also of Lands, when that business again resumes.
November 19. d2w(D5 41)
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE, Coffees, Mamoodies, Taffies, Striped Doreas, Tangils, Patna and Santipour Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West India Market; Received by the Fair American from Hamburg, October 25. TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in pipes, bds. and qr. casks, Also Lending at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25. 5
ROSS AND SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal { COSHAS 1100 butts St. Martins Salt. { HUMHUMS. April 11. 6
Taxes of Lycoming County.
JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, By Direction of the Commissioners of Lycoming county, attends at Philadelphia to receive the Taxes affixed 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 held their Lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Hardy's No. 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th inst. November 9.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 21 years old, the property of Robert Coleman Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a sailors jacket and pantaloons printed fancy card, a twandown striped under jacket; a rumrum hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one mullen handkerchief, fringed, two ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring states shall have the above reward 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.
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July inst. from Colebrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Gato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down 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 Nankeen; (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. (O18) d6m
PETER LOHRA JAMES HUMPHREYS, Junior, Notaries Public,
No. 54, South Second Street, RESPECTFULLY inform their respective friends and the public, that they draw and authenticate according to the most approved forms, and with the greatest dispatch; Letters of Procuration, Attorney, and Substitution of every kind, Sea Letters, and Rolls d'Equipage, Proof of Property to be shipped to Foreign Ports, Affidavits to obtain Summons, Probation at the Custom house, and Affidavits of every other kind and description; Charter Parties, Bill of Sale, Respondentia, and other Mercantile Bonds, and Obligations, Assignments, Bills of Sale, and all other Instruments of Writing, Certificates and Attestations relative to the different kinds of Stock, Trade and Commerce, and Register Letters of Attorney for the recovery of debts, as well as all other documents, usually required in the office of Notaries. They also draw Deeds, Bonds, Mortgages, Wills, &c. Having occasion to execute Letters of Attorney for the Sale and Transfer of Stock, for the receiving of Interest and Dividends, or for other purposes, will, by sending their ad-dress to the office, where constant attendance is given during the usual office hours, be waited on at their respective houses. February 8. tu&fm
Take Notice, THAT the co-partnership of the Subscribers heretofore trading under the firm of Wister, Price and Wister, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who have any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring them in for settlement, and those who are indebted thereto above six months, are requested to make immediate payment to WILLIAM WISTER, JOHN M. PRICE, JOHN WISTER, jun. N.B. The business in future will be carried on by WILLIAM WISTER and JOHN WISTER, jun. under the firm of WILLIAM & JOHN WISTER, jun. who have on hand an assortment of dry goods as usual. Feb. 5. 323w
NOTICE. THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber has obtained from the Orphan's Court of Chester county in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Samuel Gilpin, late of the county aforesaid, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the subscriber on or before the 14th day of August next—they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. Given under my hand this 27th of January, one thousand eight hundred. JOHN GILPIN, Administrator. January 30. tawbw.
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. dff.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
DESERTED FROM the Marine Barracks on the night of the 14th inst.—JOHN OSBORN, born in the town of Bedford, West Chester county and state of New York, aged 22 years, 9 months, 5 feet 8 and a quarter inches high, grey eyes (long querd) light hair, ruddy complexion, pock marked, by trade a Shoemaker. Enlisted by Lieutenant Reynolds in Stephen's Town, near Albany the 23th of June last. Had on and took with him a short round blue cloth coat with a red cape, a blue cloth coatee, a few white waistcoats, a long grey mixed cloth coat and breeches, a pair of boots, a chocolate coloured great coat trimmed with black hair plush, a fur hat half worn, and two silver watches, one a middle size, the other small. He may impose himself on some family or gentleman as a waiter, as he has acted in that capacity—Whoever apprehends said Deserter, and secures him in jail, sends him to Headquarters, or delivers him to any of the Marine officers, or any officer of the army of the United States, shall receive the above reward and all reasonable charges. J. S. LEWIS, Adjutant Marine Corps. January 16.
One Thousand Five Hundred DOLLARS
WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the Post-Office, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS; which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out—the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBERED. Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward. WILSON & SWANN. Fredericksburg, (Virg.) Sept. 10. All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
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 inst. at the Assembly Room, South Fourth Street. Days of tuition, Tuesdays and Thursdays. TERMS. Five Dollars in Advance, Ten do. per Quarter, No Retrenchment. $7 For further Particulars apply to Mr. F. 70, north Eighth Street, December 21.
LANCASTER STAGES.
THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, sober and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Lancaster 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. 9 21-6
BOONETON IRON WORKS.
TO BE SOLD, OR LEASED FOR ONE YEAR—THAT Valuable Estate, KNOWN by the name of the Booneton Iron Works, situate in the county of Morris in the State of New Jersey, consisting of a Forge with four fires, a Rolling and Slitting Mill, a Grift mill with two Run of Stones, and Saw mill, all in good order and now in use, together with an excellent, large, and convenient house, with out houses of every kind; among which are an Ice house, and a stone milk house, with a remarkable fine spring in it, a large Garden, and an excellent collection of Fruit, a large Orchard, and 2500 acres of wood, pasture and arable land, and a great number of floors and workmen's houses. Immediate possession will be given of houses and floors sufficient for providing stock the present winter, and possession of the whole in the spring. For terms enquire of David B. Ogden at New-York, Mr. Peter Mackie in New-York, Mr. David Ford in Morris Town, or messrs. Jacob and Richard Pashch on the premises. January 11.
United States, Pennsylvania District. } ff.
BY virtue of a writ of venditioni exponas, to me directed, issued out of the circuit court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, of the middle circuit, will be sold by public vendue at the city tavern, in Second street, in the city of Philadelphia on Monday the 17th day of March next, at 6 o'clock in the evening, all that certain tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being on the river or creek called Lackawaxen, in the county of Wayne, containing 8000 acres and upwards; on which are erected a messuage, stables and lawmills, with the appurtenances.—The names of the original warrantees of the said tract or parcel of land were as follows. Mordecai Roberts, John Till, Stoppel Medera, George Warton, Zachariah Ferris, Benjamin Hancock, George Till, Edward Welsted, Thomas Wiggins, James Thompson, George Morton, Joseph Whitehead, George Streeton, Patrick Connolly, Friend Streeton, Thomas Griffy, John Oliphant, William Halbert. } ff.
Seized and taken in execution as the property of Robert Lettis Hooper, deceased. JOHN HALL, Marshal. N. B. A reasonable credit will be given. Marshal's Office, } Philadelphia, Jan. 4. } coti7M * These two tracts do not contain the full quantity of the original warrants; part of them having been conveyed away.
THE UNDERSIGNED,
HIS Swedish Majesty's Consul General, and authorized 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 several Decrees of the Belligerent Powers, render indispensably necessary, and that any Master of vessels belonging to the respective nations, or navigating under the protection of their flags, in omitting to take such certificates, will personally be responsible for the consequences. RICHARD SODERSTROM. Philadelphia, 18th December, 1799.
BANKRUPT OFFICE.
A SECOND Dividend of the Estate of George and Robert Gray, Bankrupts, will be paid to the creditors who have proved their debts under the commission, at any time when called for, at No. 109 Arch Street. JOHN JENNINGS, Clerk. January 20, 1800. taw3w
LOST,
A RED MOROCCO POCKET-BOOK, CONTAINING sundry papers, of no value to any person but the owner—also, three Five Dollar Notes. Any person who may find the same, and will return it to the owner, at Mr. FENNO's Office, shall be generously rewarded. February 7.
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE BY THOMAS DOBSON, TEN LETTERS TO DR. JOSEPH PRIESTLEY, In Answer to his Letters to the inhabitants of Northumberland. By NOAH WEBSTER, Jun. [Price 25 cents.] February 7. d6t
AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT.
ON Saturday the 1st of March next at seven o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee House in the city of Philadelphia, agreeable to the directions of the last will and testament of General THOMAS MIFFLIN, deceased, will be exposed to Public Sale and positively sold to the highest bidder—that beautiful and elegant COUNTRY SEAT, situate at the Falls of Schuylkill, five miles from Philadelphia, and about two from Germantown; consisting of a large and commodious House finished in the modern style, with a Barn, Stables and Out-houses, twenty-two acres of highly improved Meadow land; an Orchard of the best grafted Fruit Trees, and a Garden of Fruit and Vegetables in an excellent exposure. The premises (particularly the Garden, in which there are two Fountains) are watered with a never failing stream, and all the Buildings and Fences are in perfect order.
THE HOUSE
Is seated on an elevated hill, surrounded with willow and other ornamental Trees of the first growth, and commands an extensive view of the Falls and Meadows of the Schuylkill. Supplies of Marketing of every description are constantly passing on the road in front of the house, and Fifth may be obtained in the greatest abundance during the season, and at all times preserved in a Fish-Pond, on the Premises. The terms will be made known at the time of sale. William Irvin, } Executors. Joseph Reed, }
SHANNON & POALK, Auctioneers
February 11. dff.
TO THE
HOLDERS OF
Military Land Warrants,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOCATING.
JAMES E. SMITH as early as the 2d of Sept. shortly after his return from viewing the Military Land, offered his service to the holders of Military Land Warrants for the purpose of classing, registering and locating them, in consequence of an arrangement made with Mr. James Johnson in July preceding, on the land, for the purpose of exploring the sections in the whole survey. This business having been carried into complete effect by Mr. Johnson, with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that country, they have taken notes descriptive of the situation, soil and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey. Mr. Johnson being now here with those notes, together with the said J. E. Smith having a complete copy of the Surveyor General's return, made to the Treasury Department of the Township surveys.
Being thus informed the subscribers, jointly, offer their services to the holders of warrants of the above description, to receive, register and locate, for which one tenth part of the land located will be required as a compensation—for locating where the registry is already made, or may be hereafter agreed on by applying to either of the subscribers. Such of the honorable members of Congress as may now hold, or may receive warrants from their friends before the 11th of February next, by addressing a line to either of the subscribers, through the medium of the Post Office, will be waited on agreeable to their appointment. JAMES E. SMITH, No. 100, South 8th Street, opposite the Horse Market. JAMES JOHNSON, No. 319, Market Street. February 1. 31w1t;thf.
DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA,
TO WIT:
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the eleventh day of January, in the twenty-fourth year of the Independence of the United States of America, COLLINSON READ and GEORGE DAVIS, of the said District, have deposited in this office, the title of a Book, the right whereof they claim as Proprietors, in the words following to wit:—
"TEN BLANK DECLARATIONS,
Elegantly engraved on Copper plate, viz. 1. Debt on Bond 6. Quasiun Meruit 2. — by Assignee 7. — Valescent 3. — on Single bill 8. On Promissory note 4. — on penal bill 9. Same by Indorsee 5. Indebitatus Asf 10. Frepais and E-jedment. 6. sumpt
For the use of the Professors of the Law,
DRAWN BY
COLLINSON READ."
In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, intituled "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 time therein mentioned."
(t. s.) D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the Dist. Ct. of Pennsylvania.
The above declarations combining the temblance of fine writing with utility, and fitted and approved by some of the first and most distinguished Law Chancellors in the state, are now published, and for sale at
GEORGE DAVIS'S
LAW-BOOK STORE,
No. 319, HIGH-STREET. Where always may be had, every book wanted in that line. January 14. totham.
NEW LINE OF STAGES
To New York, By the shortest and most pleasant road—passing through Frankford, Littleton, 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 early the next evening. From New York it starts at 9 o'clock every day (Sundays excepted) and arrives at Philadelphia, early the next evening.
Fare 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 owners, 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. codt
THE FOLLOWING
VALUABLE LANDS
Will be offered for sale, at the Merchants Coffee House in this city, between the hours of six and eight on the evening of SATURDAY the twenty-second of March next.
In the County of GLYNN and State of GEORGIA—all patented in tracts of 1000 acres.
7,000 Acres at the confluence of Frederica and Tuttle rivers, and head of St. Simon's Sound, near the town of Brunswick.
282,000 Acres on the waters of the great and little Satilla rivers, and of Buffalo creek.
41,000 Near the above described tracts.
25,000 Near the above described tracts.
280,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla and Alatamaha.
247,000 Acres on the same waters.
50,000 Acres on the waters of the great Satilla.
50,000 Acres on the waters of little Satilla and Alatatamaha rivers and Buffalo creek.
60,000 Near the above described tracts.
In the State of VIRGINIA—all patented.
44,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on both sides of Green Briar river, subject to 3000 acres of prior surveys, included within the said 44,000 acres, but exclusive of that quantity.
41,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of the Cow Pasture river and on both sides of the Waggon Road leading from the Warm Springs to Staunton, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys.
40,000 Acres in the county of Randolph, on Buchanan river, subject as aforesaid to 4538 acres prior surveys.
30,000 Acres in the county of Bath, on the east side of Calf Pasture river, subject as aforesaid to 5000 acres prior surveys.
In PENNSYLVANIA.
60,000 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned.
46,800 Acres in Northumberland county, surveyed and returned.
40,400 Acres in Bedford county, surveyed and ready to be returned.
* For the greater part of the purchase money a liberal credit will be allowed the purchasers, giving unquestionable security.
Persons wishing particular information will please to apply at No. 41 Arch Street, where the patents and drafts, and also certificates of the quality of the Georgia and Virginia Lands are deposited.
THOMAS FITZSIMONS, BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, JEREMIAH PARKER. Philadelphia, Jan. 7. 2awtS
TO BE SOLD,
Or Rented for a term of Years,
A LARGE
TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE,
With a Lot thereunto belonging,
SITUATE in Duck Creek, Croft Roads Kent County, State of Delaware, fronting on the Main Street; there are on the lower Floor, five Rooms and an Entry, with a number of well finished Rooms up Stairs, a Cellar under the whole Building, a Brick kitchen, a Pump of good Water, with a Stable, Carriage House and Sheds, the whole improvements are in good repair. The Sit is well calculated for either a Store or Tavern, the latter of which it has been occupied for a number of years with considerable success. The situation is dry and the Country around being very healthy and a place of considerable Trade, it will be well worth the attention of any person wishing to purchase or rent.
* For further particulars apply to the Subscriber at the aforesaid place. JOHN CUMMINGS. January 8. 1w3m.
Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howeckel, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid.
N. B. She had 2 years and some months to serve. DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6. 3awtS

FOR CAPE FRANCOIS, THE BRIGANTINE  GEORGE, WILLIAM BELL, MASTER; To fail when the navigation will permit. She is a good strong vessel, and just out of the Carpenters hands. For freight or passage apply to MOORE WHARTON, No. 104 South Water Street. February 6. d12t
Military Land Warrants. THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS his services to the holders of Military Land Warrants, to make Locations on the 17th instant; he will receive a less quantity than 4000 acres, and arrange them with others, so as to make a Quarter Township. Having surveyed a district of the military tract, and since the completion of the survey, taken great pains to explore the interior parts of the township and sections so as to be able, with precision, to designate the most valuable entries throughout the whole survey; He flatters himself his information will be satisfactory to Gentlemen wishing to employ him—the tenth acre will be demanded for any less quantity than 1000 acres, furnished by one person—from one to four thousand acres, the twelfth—and for any greater quantity, the fifteenth. For further information apply at No. 67 north Second Street. JOHN G. JACKSON. N. B. He will also act as agent for any person holding lands in the western part of Virginia, and give good security (if required) for his integrity and attention. February 6. d12t
NICKLIN AND GRIFFITH HAVE FOR SALE 10 small chests of Gingham, 4 ditto of colored Mouselins, 4 bales of St. Fernando Berges, 4 ditto of Camblets, 10 ditto of colored and white Calimeres, 14 trunks of printed Calicoes. The above are in small assorted packages calculated either for the West India or home trade. 30 tons Lead, in pigs, 8 tons of dry White Lead in bds. 17 casks of fine dry Yellow Paint, 6 ditto of Mineral Black, 1 ditto of ditto White, 10 ditto of Coehorn, 3 ditto of Purple Brown, 10 cases English China Ware in sets, 36 casks of Nails assorted, 300 barrels pickled Salmon, 80 half ditto ditto, 80 barrels Herring, 20 ditto Shad, 10 ditto Mackerel, 7 cases of Porter in bottles, 20 puncheons Rum, 190 pipes of Brandy, 4th proof, 15 pipes old Madeira Wine, 27 quarter casks Young Hylon Tea, 13 boxes of Imperial ditto, English Gunpowder, HE Forged Copper Nails and Bolts, Sail Canvas, Empty Wine Bottles, Cork in sheets, Green Coffee in bds. February 13. 1030/5f
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 14. Justum et tenacem propositi virum, Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus instanti tyranni, Mente quait solida.
The present state of France resembles in some respects that of the Roman Empire after the murder of Julius Cæsar by the libred assassin Brutus: A wide-expanded empire with all its limbs disjointed, its forms dissolved, its ancient usages broken, and its safety reversed. No mind remaining to reanimate the drooping Genius of the nation; no bold and daring voice to recal to action vital energies overwhelmed by the influx of barbarism and savage ferocity. A wretched mercenary fanaticheries and raggamuffin of the Revolution, a sordid and brutal barbarian islander, lording it in one quarter over the perverted destinies of the Great Nation; in another the ancient Royalist rearing the White Plume and displaying the bright Banner, apt emblem of his Faith.
TO THE EDITOR Of the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES. Sir, ON my return from Maryland a few days ago, I observed in your paper of the 7th inst. a Certificate signed William Dawson the 3d, and dated Elkton, August 13th, 1799, stating certain observations to have been made by me, at the house of Mrs. Bicker, and in the presence of the gentlemen who lodged there. I declare the whole to be an impudent fabrication of William Dawson, who was made the cat's-paw of a slanderous party in Cecil county, for the purpose of defeating my election which came on in October following. He was told by a respectable gentleman, at the time he gave the certificate, that he was an infamous liar, of which he took no notice, and from the notoriety of his character in the said county, his certificate gained no converts to a party who could shake little or no use of it. For what purpose those abettors of calumny have revived it after a lapse of 19 months I know not, unless with an intention to lessen my influence at the next election. In the winter subsequent to the date of the Certificate I mentioned the affair to Messrs. Sprigg and Smith, two of the gentlemen stated to have been present, and neither recollected me to have made use of observations amounting to the statement in Dawson's Certificate—Mr. Dent does not think he was present when I spoke to those gentlemen on the subject. As the character of Dawson in Cecil county shielded him at the time from personal chastisement I have deemed it unworthy of myself to notice him, but should any of those persons, who obtained and gave circulation to this story in Cecil county, think proper to say that they were the publishers, perhaps they may meet some notice from G. CHRISTIE. Philadelphia, Feb. 11, 1800.
Magistrate of Pennsylvania, and his constituents, that had it depended upon me, he would most certainly never have figured in that exalted station, to the bitter mortification of his discerning friends, and malicious joy of his enemies. But in making this declaration, I also declare, that I descended to no personalities, and most sedulously guarded against any expressions which might be deemed defamatory. Not so much from an opinion, that the vices of a candidate ought not to be laid before the public, (a right which indeed is guaranteed by the constitution, which the governor professes to be his guide,) as that, knowing the intolerance of the man, and having heard of his intended proscriptions, I was resolved in my own case, to leave him no pretext for the measure.
WATER-OFFICE. Centre Square, February 5, 1800. IN compliance with the instructions of the Committee for watering the city, and with my own inclinations, every possible admittance and information has been given to those citizens who have visited the Works during their progress. The Engines are now arrived, and are immediately to be put up, and it is hoped that it will be thought reasonable and just, both to the Public, and to the Contractor for the Engines, that the workmen should not be interrupted. As a very few months will fully gratify the curiosity of the citizens, by shewing them the Engines in full operation, a temporary exclusion of all visitors from the Engine houses cannot appear improper. B. H. LATROBE, Engineer. February 13. d12t
“By a prostitution of official influence to party purposes,” the Governor cannot certainly intend, the merely being seen at those associations which are formed for the purpose of uniting the friends, and promoting the interest of a candidate.—Without these, the mere right of voting would be a sorry privilege indeed. And when such meetings were begun by his partisans; when the worst engines of earth and hell were set in motion to promote their designs; when the deadly and implacable spirit of revenge and extermination, which is depopulating Europe was carefully transplanted among us; and all but good Jacobins denounced as enemies to their species; when the claim of exclusive republicanism, was insolently and wickedly assumed, though shamelessly violated in every instance; when dingingious, mean and canting publications, to which a man of honor would have disdained to let his name, and reams of lying hand-bills, teeming with the basest falsehoods against the general government, and its adherents, were circulated to mislead the people; did the Governor expect, the friends to truth to be such wittols as to content themselves with privately sneaking to the place of election and giving in their tickets? But even such a conduct furnishes no exemption from his wrath. No prudence could have—no caution could secure. Neutrality was criminal. They who were not for him were against him, and the discreet and the rash, the timid and the bold are equally destined to feel their debasement in being slaves to such a master.—He talks of defaming the Executive Magistrate, but was Mr. McKean Governor before the election; and did the majesty of this high calling commence from the epoch, when in evil hour he was selected for a candidate?
OFFICE FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE  COMMISSION BUSINESS, Transacted extensively. Money advanced on good Notes of Hand, Mortgages and Merchandise. Bills of Exchange bought and sold. Also, Purchases and Sales of Houses and Lands made, By JAMES NEWPORT, No. 25 Arch Street. Philadelphia, Feb. 4. 22wtf
Sensible that the general logic of the reply requires some bolstering, his excellency, though himself uninitiated with more than twenty years enjoyment of official honors and emoluments, suggests the propriety of rotation in office! but if he has been influenced by this principle, he has been miserably unhappy in the application of it. Far be it from me to wish an injury to the gentleman who holds the office of prothonotary to the supreme court, for whom I have a high respect; but if the principle was adopted, is it not unaccountable that he has been overlooked in the general devastation?
Notice is hereby Given, THAT in pursuance of a writ me directed from the hon. Richard Peters, Judge of the District Court of Pennsylvania, will be exposed to sale at No. 49, North Third Street, in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 24th day of February inst. at 12 o'clock at noon. 1 Cask, and 3 Hds. Spirits. The same having been condemned in the said District Court as forfeited. JOHN HALL, Marshal. Marshal's Office, February 6. 31awtf.
But the devastation we are told is not to be general, and that his excellency has discriminated and selected his victims. He has re-appointed, he tells us, some of his most influential opponents, and thus by a fatality peculiar to all his attempts at apology, deprived himself of the only solitary excuse which remained for his conduct. A blind impulse of passion may sometimes disguise a generous mind, but a cool, calculating vengeance is the unequivocal mark of a deliberate *****.
TO THE EDITOR, Sir, IN the Governor's Reply to the Senate, a severe censure is implied upon the officers he has displaced, on either of the grounds he has thought proper to adopt as the motives to their removal. A want of capacity; a prostitution of official influence to party purposes, not in the maintenance of their own independence, but in the defamation of the Executive Magistrate; or a disposition inimical to the genuine principles of our republican institutions, are the principal causes assigned for this bold and unprecedented measure.
In the same view of propping his tottering vindication, he ventures to insinuate the necessity of confidence and cordiality between the principal and subordinate officers in the state. At a future election, indeed, this cordiality may be of infinite importance; or in case the magnanimous idea should occur of an embassy from the sovereignty of Pennsylvania to the new triumvirate of France, it cannot admit of a doubt, that the envoy who ever he may be, should possess this confidence and cordiality; but that this intimate connection should subsist between a governor and the mere clerks of county courts, is not so apparent.
CAUTION. THE Public are cautioned against receiving the Subscribers Note in favor of, and indorsed by Thomas W. Francis, dated yesterday, at 60 days after date for eight hundred dollars. The note is in the hand writing of the Subscriber, and at the bottom a memorandum by the indorser, to the credit of the drawer, Thomas W. Francis. This note together with a contract between Charles Williamson, and Charles Hale for lands in township, No. 4, in the 11th range of Struble county, state of New Jersey, and sundry other papers contained in a Packet Book, were taken from the Subscribers desk last evening. As the above can be of no use to the person who has carried them off, should they be returned, no questions shall be asked. SAMUEL MIFFLIN. February 6. d12t
NOTICE. A CERTIFICATE of one Share of the Bank of the United States, No. 20120, in the name of Peter Lewis Quintyn, and a Certificate of two Shares of the said Bank, No. 29119, in the name of George James Chalmers, Earl of Cholmondeley, were forwarded from New-York by the Chesterfield British Packet for Falmouth, which was captured by the French, and the Certificates lost or destroyed, and for which application is made at said Bank for the renewal thereof, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. February 13. d3m.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the quarters of the subscriber, on Saturday the 8th inst. an enlisted soldier, named JAMES BUTLER, a Carter by occupation, born in the State of New Jersey, aged thirty five years, five feet nine inches high, sandy complexion, hazel eyes, and short sandy hair, has been some time a resident of this city. It is thought he is now in Mount Holly in New Jersey, or its vicinity, as his friends chiefly reside there. Whoever shall take up said deserter and lodge him in jail, or shall deliver him to the subscriber, at his quarters in Filbert, between Ninth and Tenth streets, or to any officer of the army of the United States, shall receive the above reward, and reasonable charges. BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun. Captain 10th regt. U. S. February 10. 42w
As one of the officers displaced, I feel no hesitation in yielding to the impulse of repelling the unmerited reproach, though proceeding from so high a source; and though till very late, a Subordinate officer in the state (from which degraded condition I am now happily emancipated) of reproaching as an infamous calumny any such insinuation, relative to myself, which the Executive Magistrate may have listened to, in the hope of finding a plausible pretext for mediated vengeance or predetermined arrangements.—But ex-parte evidence, from interested witnesses, however strong, is a miserable apology for his conduct. And it was hardly to be supposed, that a man, who for more than twenty years has been employed in the administration of justice, should have proceeded to judgment and condemnation on such questionable testimony—on the tales of sycophants and office-hunting scoundrels, for the admission of which, a receptacle like the ear of Dionysius or the Lion's mouth at Venice, has for several months been open. Done it, however, he has; and tho' the dignity of first servant of the people (I speak as a Republican) may be wounded by this plain dealing, let it be remembered, that his excellency, wearing a sword, and having cavalier-like, appealed to his rights as a private gentleman; I avail myself of his example, and claim the privilege of remonstrating freely upon the terms of reproach, which, as a private gentleman, personally responsible, I trust he would not have condescended to employ.”
As a proof that I have hitherto maintained my independence, in acting as well as thinking, in matters affecting the interests of my country, I can with pride refer my friends and enemies, to the open and decided part I took in the last election; and have now the satisfaction to declare to the Chief
General Washington's Will. JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE, BY J. ORMEROD, No. 41, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia—Price 12 1/2 Cents.  The Will OF GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON: To which is annexed, A Schedule of his Property, Directed to be Sold. February 12. d6t
A valuable Estate for sale, IN VIRGINIA.  THE NORWICH LANDS, MILLS, AND APPENDAGES. THIS ESTATE IS situated in the county of Henrico, on Four Mile Creek, near its junction with James River, about 12 miles from the city of Richmond, and nearly the same distance from Petersburg. There is about 450 acres of land, and the whole of it good soil for agriculture, and a full proportion of it very suitable for grain; about one half of it is cleared and in a state fit for immediate cultivation; the rest is in woods and well covered with useful timber of different kinds. As to the improvements on the farm, there is a decent dwelling house with the usual out houses, a good brick spring house, and a large new excellent barn, one story of brick, and the other framed work, two orchards of apples and of peaches, in full perfection and good fruit. The mills consist of three pair of bur stones for the grinding of wheat, and one pair of stones for grinding of corn, all of proved good quality, worked by overflow water wheels and double gears, with all the late improvements for screening, cleaning, bolting and elevating the wheat and flour, all executed in the best manner and of the best materials and quite new.—The mill house is large and convenient, being 46 feet by 72 feet with five floors, the two lower stories are brick, the rest framed work executed in the most substantial manner; the house and machinery of the mills will be found unexceptionable, and they are so situated as to be free from all risque from the freshest or inundation of the water courses.—There is a very convenient brick bake house two stories high, with two large ovens; a very good house for the proprietor or manager, a store room, counting room, kitchen, &c. also suitable houses for millers, coopers, and bakers.—The tide water from James River flows to the walls of the mill, where boats of three to four hundred bushels burthen can receive their loads out of the mill, and in one mile distance, ships of any size that navigate James River, can load in great safety. The neighborhood is healthy—very respectable as to inhabitants, being mostly independent farmers, and the soil is in general very justly esteemed equal to any on James River, for the growing of wheat; upon a moderate calculation, the average annual crops of the neighborhood equally convenient if not more so, to the Norwich Mills, than to any other market, amount to between thirty and forty thousand bushels of wheat. Mr. John P. Gordon who lives on the premises at present, will show the whole to those who may incline to view it. I would prefer a purchaser who could pay down the principal part of the purchase money, and would give a very advantageous bargain—or I will sell on a credit convenient to the purchaser, the interest being paid annually. I will wait for a purchaser till the 15th day of March next, and if not then sold, I will be glad to treat with a tenant for a lease, on terms which may be mutually agreeable. I have offered the whole of this estate for sale, on a presumption that the purchaser of the mills would incline to have the land also, for a supply of building timber, oven wood and hoop poles; but if it be more agreeable to him to take the mills and a few acres of land, he shall be accommodated accordingly. DAVID ROSS. Richmond, February 5. 7t
CITY OF WASHINGTON. THE POSSESSORS OF OBLIGATIONS or CERTIFICATES signed by the subscriber, for undivided Shares or Lots on his purchase within the city of Washington, who have not yet applied for and received their Deeds, are hereby notified, that their several Titles will be duly completed to the order of those who in conformity with the terms of the said Certificates, do make the Payments in full therefor, either to Thomas M c Ewen & Co. or to the Subscriber at Philadelphia, on or at any time before the 31st day of May next. Samuel Blodget. December 17
NOTICE. THIS is to give notice that the Subscriber hath obtained from the Orphan's Court of Cecil county, in Maryland, letters of administration on the personal estate of Zebulon Oldham, late of the county aforesaid, deceased.—All persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof to the Subscriber, on or before the nineteenth day of October next, they may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit of the said estate. RICHARD OLDHAM, Administrator. January 30. taw6w.
HENRY BENBRIDGE BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has commenced the business of a BROKER, at his Office No. 83 Dock Street, near the Bank of the United States, where he buys and sells on Commission all kinds of Public Securities, Stocks, Notes, &c. &c. and offers his services in any business in his line. Jan 14. d1w3aw6
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Illustration of the general government, or from being incapable of viewing the great nation, in the enduring light of our sister republic? And against which of our institutions is this hostility entertained? It is certainly no crime to be inimical to our federal institutions, or the electioneering partisans of Mr. M c Kean would never be thus overwhelmed with honorable and substantial tokens of his benignity and favor.
Misera est Servitus ubi Jus est vagum aut incognitum. And if to have labored to support the general government—to have approved of the ratification of the treaty with Britain—if to have invariably advocated the system of policy adopted and pursued by the patriotic Washington and his successor, are to subject a man to prostration and ruin; what are we to think of the monstrous incongruity of Governor M c Kean's eulogium on this departed hero. Perhaps it was a sacrifice the republican interest required—though had the offer of it been apprised how fervently this great, lamented man, had deprecated the event of his election, it is much to be doubted, whether even the benefit of his "expanded name" and the popularity of appearing to act under its auspices, could have impelled the very "little bark" of his excellency into a "pursuit of the triumph and a participation of the gale."
Having now, I trust, completely rent the veil with which the chief magistrate has endeavored to conceal the horrid deformity of his conduct, towards his miserable dependants, the subordinate officers of the state, I take my leave with the observation—That if truth be not a libel, if the language of reproach be not the exclusive privilege of a governor, and the term servant of the people be any more than Jacobinical cant, I must be justified in asserting, that the Chief Servant of Pennsylvania has prostituted his official power to the purpose of gratifying a heart, which in meanness and malignity would not have disgraced the bosom of a Nero or Domitian; and that after having fully glutted his vengeance in the ruin of a number of worthy men and their families, he is at length willing, after the example of the revolutionary patriots of France, when whirled to the top of the wheel, "to abdicate political distrust, and party feud, for the honor of the state, the interest of his constituents, and his own happiness."
ALEXANDER GRAYDON. Harrisburg, Feb. 4, 1800.
The following facts, are selected from Rose's "Brief examination, into the increase of the revenue, commerce, and manufactures of Great Britain, from 1792, to 1799."
 1. That Great Britain, is now raising, within the year, by a war tax, a large proportion of the whole supplies.  2. That to carry on the present war, reckoning from the year 1793 to 1798 inclusive, the government of Great Britain, has created a capital by loans, amounting to 169,927,789 pounds; to pay the interest, management, &c. of which, she raised a tax, equal to 7,931,215, independent of her taxes, to pay the interest, &c. of the credit, created before the year 1793.  3. That amidst all the difficulties of the war, and urgency of providing money, to carry it on, she has not trenching in the smallest degree on the fund allotted, for the extinction of the old, and new national debt, and has with inflexible perseverance, pursued the measure, of providing, in every new loan, a surplus, for the redemption of it. 
 4th. That the sinking fund of 1786, and the sinking fund of 1792, amount to 4,294,042 pounds.  5th. That the sinking fund of 1786, has redeemed of the capital, of the old debt, 23,677,689; and the sinking fund of 1792, of the capital created in the present war 8,904,082; so that there has been a total capital actually redeemed, amounting to 37,381,771 pounds. 
 6th. That by the sole operation of these sinking funds, without any further intervention of Parliament, supposing the 3 per cents. to be on an average at 75 pounds, the capital of the old debt, which was about 240,000,000, will be completely redeemed, in the year 1842; and if the same price is assumed, in computing the period of redemption of the new debt, created since the war, the 3 per cents. will be redeemed, in less than thirty five years, from the time of making each loan: but at the present price, viz. 53 1-2, the 3 per cents. created by new loans, would be redeemed, in twenty three years, and a quarter, from the time each was made. 
 7th. That the old taxes, existing previous to the war, have produced annually, on an average of seven years, from 1799, 1,080,000 pounds more than on an average of seven years of peace preceding, notwithstanding the imposition of new taxes, to the amount of 7,500,000 a year, within the same period. 
 8th. That the imports into Great Britain, have on a similar average, during the last seven years, exceeded those in the former period of seven years of peace, annually 4,230,000 pounds. 
 9th. That the British manufactures exported, have on a similar average, during the last seven years, exceeded those in the former period, annually, 4,008,000 pounds. 
 10th. That foreign goods, and manufactures, exported from Great Britain, have on a similar average, during the last seven years, exceeded those in the former period, annually 5,085,000 pounds. 
 11th. That the probable balance of the trade of Great Britain, is in her favor, on an average of the last four years, to the extent, of about 14,800,000 pounds per annum. 
The preceding facts, ought to be well weighed, by our politicians, and the considerate, and reflecting part of the community. Admitting, what cannot be doubted, the correctness of these facts, Is Great Britain in her decrepitude or at the eve of a general
dissolution, political, moral, and financial? It is with this Nation, so competent to every purpose of war, and every public exigency of State; so flourishing in her commerce and revenue; and so triumphant at sea, that the sage writer of the letter to Mazzei; and the lesser sages, who peep abroad for a moment, in morning and evening Chronicles, Auroras, and Examiners, think it advisable, the United States, should avoid all commercial, or political connexion, least they be overwhelmed in her fall, which a short time ago, was considered, as inevitable.
At length it may be expected that the ghost of Jonathan Robbins is fairly laid at rest, and that the curs of faction will cease their howlings over his grave. In all the countless variety of democratic absurdities never did their blundering malice stumble on a more unpropitious theme. His name shall no longer resound amid their drunken revels—no longer stand prominent on the page of their hireling libellists—no longer even infamous, it will sink into the same oblivious receptacle which entombs the other faints of the Newgate Calendar; and rob his worthy panegyrists of one interesting topic for their eloquence, till some new Hero shall arise to claim their devotion, armed with the triple merit of perjury, piracy and murder.
James Lyon, the late printer at Fairhaven, (Ver.) and a legitimate son of the infamous Mat. Lyon, has been convicted of publishing a libel on Capt. Peter French, and sentenced to pay a fine of 500 dollars damages, in favor of the plaintiff.
This inheritor of libellous justice, has since made his retreat to Richmond, (Vir.) where he has issued his proposals, and is soliciting subscriptions, through the medium of every Republican Press in the Union for a once a fortnight paper, entitled "The Friend of the People," to be printed on the largest size paper in use, well executed, for One Dollar a year. In the name of Liberty and Virtue, he calls on the Republicans for their support, as his object is grand, and devoted to their service. The motives which have induced him to undertake this publication is stated in his address, which appeared in the Centinel of Freedom last Tuesday, and is truly demonstrative of every Democratic design against the Federal Government, and its worthy Helmsman.
IS THE MAN A GIANT?
A pair of shoes was made a few days ago in this city, by Mr. William Grum, in Chreefens Alley, between Fifth and Sixth streets, for a man in the Jersey: the size of which is so astonishing, that we communicate their dimension to the public—Incredible as it may appear, the fact is to be relied on, that the measurement of one shoe is as follows:
   Inches.     The length of the shoe 28 3/4   length of the hind quarter 13 1/2   length of the vamp 9   length of the heel 6   width of the sole 6 1/2   width of the heel 5 1/2   length of the vamp over the instep 12 1/2   circumference over the instep 20   circumference length-ways 44  
N. B. In one of these shoes, two sizeable men put all four of their feet, and did not fill it; nevertheless it is supposed that the shoes will be rather tight on the man's feet for whom they are made. The price of making them was six dollars. We are told that the man has no disease in his feet, but they are of their natural size; and that he is an active smart man, of prodigious bulk. It is in contemplation to procure a pair of his old shoes for the Museum, if he will agree to it.
MARRIED —On Thursday Evening last, the 6th inst. by John Bartholomew, Esq. Mr. CALEB BRANTON, to Miss HANNAH BOWEN, daughter of Mr. John Bowen, both of Chester county.
On Thursday the 13th inst. by the Rev. Dr. Green, Mr. JOSEPH ORSBORN, to Miss ANN GRANT, both of this City.
On Monday morning, 10th February, between the hours of 9 and 10 o'clock, departed this life, in the bloom of youth. Mrs. ELIZABETH SPARKS, wife of Mr. Robert Sparks, jun. of Barnborough, New Jersey. She was an affectionate and tender wife, beloved and respected by a respectable numerous acquaintance, her loss of which is deplored by a grateful family.
LEGISLATURE OF NEW-YORK. February 2.
Extract from the answer of the House of Assembly to the speech of his Excellency the Governor, at the commencement of the session.
The provision for amendment in our federal constitution being of the highest importance to the political welfare of the United States, we deem it our duty to devise or approve every alteration in that compact, which experience and found policy may dictate. The high respect we entertain for the State of Vermont is a sure pledge for our deliberate consideration of the resolutions of its legislature on this subject.
The independence of the executive and judicial officers of the State, is of the utmost consequence to just execution of the laws and the impartial administration of justice. We therefore consider permanence in the allowance to those officers as intimately connected with the happiness of our fellow citizens, and highly necessary in order to the preservation of the constitutional balance between the departments of government.
[OFFICIAL.]
THE undersigned Secretary of State has received his Majesty's command, to inform Mr. King, that his Majesty has judged it expedient to suspend for the present, the blockade of all the ports in the United States, which was established by his Majesty's orders and which was announced to Mr. King by the undersigned in his note dated March 21st.
(Signed) GRENVILLE. Downing Street, Nov. 27, 1799.
A true copy from the files of the Department of State.
JACOB WAGNER, Chief Clerk.
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Extract of a letter from Richard V. Morris, Esq. commander of the frigate Adams, dated Basseterre Roads, St. Kitts, January 20, 1800.
"The French privateer brig Italique Conquest has been captured by the Connecticut, captain Tryon—she struck after receiving the second broadside which carried away her main topsail, Rove her boat, and wounded the captain and two of the men, more mortally."
Extract of a letter from William Cowper, Esq. commander of the United States ship Baltimore, to the Secretary of the navy, dated Basseterre Roads, January 22.
"On the 12th day of January, in lat. 19, 40, N. and long. 60, 12, W. I had the good fortune to fall in with and capture the French schooner, Le Bouillant Jeunesse, Joseph Madeira, commander, of 6 guns and 61 men—During the chase they threw overboard four guns, both lower anchors, cable, and sundry small stores."
List of vessels taken by the United States brig Pickering. Benjamin Miller, Esq. commander, from 2d August to 31st December, 1799.
 Schooner Cynthia, Asa Forsett, from N. York to Martinique—retaken.  An English sloop, re-captured.  Schooner Helen, Douglas a French vessel—cargo valuable.  Brig Helen, Peter Shiel, from Altona, bound to St. Domingo, a Danish vessel—re-captured from the French.  Brig Brothers, George Prince, from Savannah to Martinique—re-captured.  Schooner Voltiguere, P. Hazard, French privateer, from Guadalupe, on a cruise.  Schooner Harriet, Sears, from Newbern, North Carolina to Antigua, re-captured. 
The last letters from Sir Sidney Smith, received in England, prior to Dec. 14th, 1799, were dated the 22d Oct.—at which time the Grand Turkish Army was at Gaza, preparing to pass the deserts which separate Egypt from Syria.
New York, February 12. ARRIVED, Days Ship Fortitude, Coffin, Dublin, 75 Commerce, Whipple, Liverpool, 100 Brig Halbrooke, Sayers, Liverpool, 65 Ceres, Hand, Savannah, 11 Yesterday arrived here from St. Kitts, the French schooner privateer Fly, commanded by Mr. Pierce, midshipman of the U. S. brig Pickering, to which vessel she is a prize. She failed on the 21st ult. in company with about 50 sail of American vessels, under convoy of the Pickering.
Mr. Pierce is the bearer of dispatches for government, from the several commanders on the West India station.
Yesterday arrived here from Liverpool the brig Halbrooke, Sayers, whence she failed the 9th Dec. We have already had London news to the 14th December.
Left at Liverpool, the ships Peggy, Pallas, Nancy and Success, all of New York—the ship Hope, of Baltimore, and several other American vessels. Sailed in company with the ship Commerce of Baltimore.
Dec. 21, in lat. 43, long. 34, spoke the Susannah, Butler, from Hamburg to Philadelphia—out 16 days.
The ship Fortitude, Capt. Coffin, 74 days from Dublin, left there ship Hope, Webb, Wm. and Henry Sharp, and Snow Dublin Packet, Greene, all of this port, to sail in about a week. Dec. 14, lat. 56 long. 43, spoke ship Betsey, from this port, bound to Liverpool, out 19 days.
The following is extracted from the log book of the ship Commerce:
"Sailed the 14th Oct. from Liverpool, and after experiencing several severe gales, was obliged to bear away for the West Indies on the 10th Dec. having lost our bowsprit and being much shattered in our rigging. Dec. 28, in sight of Antigua, was brought too by a French privateer, who ordered us to send our boat on board, we refused them that our boat was so leaky she would not swim; they again insisted on our boat coming; at this we hoisted out our boat, and sent her with two hands to bail, in order to keep her from sinking; it was with great difficulty they reached the privateer—they immediately sent back the boat with two armed men, who ordered the boat to return with several of our crew, they did not reach the privateer the second time before the boat sunk, and it was with great difficulty that we saved the people in the boat."
"The privateersmen then boarded us with pistols, drawn cutlasses, &c. and drove all our crew on board the privateer, except the capt. two mates, and one seaman, and ordered the ship for Guadalupe, leaving a prize master and 8 men on board; at dark the prize master ordered the captain and mates into the cabin, not allowing us to have a light; at 7 in the evening discovered a ship to windward; the prize master im-
mediately hauled to port; and kept the ship before the wind, we got a light in the cabin, and held it to the window in order that the ship in chase might keep sight of us; they soon after fired a gun and brought us too—she proved to be the United States frigate L'Insurgent, capt. Murray, who ordered us for St. Kitts where we arrived the day following. The privateer made her escape."
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 21.
We are informed by a gentleman from Greensborough, that Col. Hawkins had written to a gentleman on the frontier, by the Indian chief Big Beard, who was at Greensborough when our informant left here, that the Seminoles instigated by Bowles, were meditating mischief against this State; that they had made an attempt to kill Col. Hawkins but were prevented by a party of the Cowetas and Cuffetahs headed by Big Beard; that the Indians came in for the purpose of informing the inhabitants on the frontier that it was only the Seminoles that were for war, and that the Cowetas and Cuffetahs were friendly and would endeavor to guard them from injury.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, February 13.
Mr. Lieb withdrew his original proposition, and submitted the following, which was adopted without objection, viz.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to prepare and report a bill containing such legislative provisions as may be judged expedient, either for removing any military force of the United States, from any place of holding elections, or for preventing their interference in such elections.
Mr. H. Lee, from the select committee appointed for that purpose, reported a bill more effectually to provide for the national defence, by establishing an uniform militia, throughout the United States—which was read a first and second time, committed to a committee of the whole house for Monday, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Smith from the committee of commerce and manufactures, to whom was recommitted "a bill to extend the time of payment of bonds given for duties of import in certain cases," reported the same, with amendments.
The bill was read a first and second time, and committed for to-morrow.
Mr. Livingston laid the following joint resolution on the table:
Resolved, by the Senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, that the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several States, as an amendment to the constitution of the United States, which when ratified by three fourths of said legislatures, shall be valid as a part of the said constitution, viz.
"No judge of any court of the United States, shall during his continuance in office, or within six months after he may have resigned the same, be appointed to any other than a judicial office under the United States."
Mr. Dana said, he wished some other regulation to be made, relative to the exclusion of strangers from the floor of the house within the bar—and to this effect proposed an order, that the door keeper be authorized to admit strangers, on their presenting a card signed by one of the members, which card should mention the name of the bearer, and bear date on the day of admission—no member to have liberty to give more than one card in one day.
Mr. Macon did not approve of this regulation—nor was he a friend to the one lately adopted—he thought very little inconvenience was experienced before the recent regulation took place, and wished it to be rescinded.
The motion was ordered to lie on the table. Adjourned.
NEW THEATRE.
This Evening, February 14,
Will be presented, a celebrated Comedy, (taken from the German of Kotzebue) called
LOVERS VOWS.
To which will be added, (not acted this season) a Comic Opera, called
NO SONG NO SUPPER.
The doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely.
Box, one Dollar, Pit, three quarters of a dollar, and Gallery half a dollar.
LOST,
ON Thursday the 13th inst. a small Red Morocco POCKET BOOK, with silver clasps, and on the back a small opening to contain cards, with a piece of black ribbon sewn within. It contained a small pair of scissors, a scrap of paper with the figures 538 and 1074, together with an Order, drawn by Ad. McElroy, in favor of Arthur Blair, Esq. for one hundred dollars, dated the 4th February and accepted the 8th by Samuel Watson. Whoever has found the same and will return it to the Printer of this Gazette will receive due thanks. The papers are of no service to any but the owner, as payment of the Note is stopped. February 14.
A CORRECT AND HANDSOME EDITION
OF
General Washington's Will,
WILL BE PUBLISHED
AT DICKENS' BOOK STORE,
Opposite Christ Church.
On Friday morning next—price only 12 1/2 Cents.
February 12.
SALES OF LANDS AND SHARES IN THE Population & Asylum Companies.
On FRIDAY the 7th day of March next, At 7 o'clock in the evening will be exposed to Sale by Public Vendue, At the Merchants Coffee House in Second Street, in the city of Philadelphia, THE FOLLOWING
LANDS,
   Quantity. Acres. Probs. Where situated.     1 312 42 Equinunk, Northampton co.   7 2943 42 Lehewaxen, ditto do.   8 3287 70 Buttermilk Falls, Luzerne do.   2 853 80 Equinunk, Northampton do.   3 1083 66 ditto ditto do.   3 1209 61 Lehewaxen, ditto do.   2 835 23 Coffes Creek, ditto do.   2 879 78 Equinunk, ditto do.   12 4714 82 Lehewaxen, ditto do.   4 1489 58 ditto ditto do.   4 1757 88 Equinunk, ditto do.   6 2603 124 Wyankin, Luzerne, do.   6 2501 97 Starucia, Northampton do.   23 9737 96 Buttermilk Falls, Luzerne do.   8 3505 114 Ox Bow Creek, ditto do.   10 8061 8 Mehappin, ditto do.   20 8644 100 ditto ditto do.   37 11474 123 Tuhareca, ditto do.   63 25403 23 Wappasage, ditto do.   23 9516 91 Mehappin & Tonkannick, Luzerne do.   20 20000 0 Allegheny do.   8 3439 30 Equinunk, Northampton do.   10 3416 13 Starucia, ditto do.   2 747 100 Brodhead's Creek, do. do.   5 2182 68 ditto ditto do.   15 6000 0 East branch of Lehewaxen, Northampton do.   3 1200 0 East branch of Lehewaxen, Northampton do.   75 3000 0 French creek & Allegheny do.   10 6188 80 Toby's creek, Northamp. do.   37 14879 0 Schuylkill, Berks do.   11 3257 59 Conocanering, Allegheny do.   13 3291 92 ditto ditto do.   11 4400 0 Lehewaxen, Northampton do.   9 3324 44 Wappung, Luzerne do.   6 6293 135 Northumberland do.   209664 17  
Also, Six hundred and seventy-three Shares in the Population Company.
AND Three hundred and twenty six Shares in the Asylum Company.
CONNELLY & Co. Philadelphia, 14th Feb. dit
Just Received, By the Liverpool Packet, a large supply of the Cordial Balm of Gilead,
So justly celebrated for the Relief and Cure of
  Nervous Disorders  Bilious Cakes    Female Complaints  Bedility    Weaknesses  Indigestion    Loss of Appetite  Coughs and Colds.    Impurity of Blood  Consumptions    Head Ache  Lowness of Spirits    Relaxation  &c. &c. &c.  
Prepared (only) by S. SOLOMON, M. D. F. R. S. E. Of the University and College of Physicians, and Author of "The Guide to Health," &c.
THE CORDIAL BALM OF GILEAD,
Is an immediate restorative and corroborant, a most powerful remedy in female obstructions and suppressions, and in cases of retention at maturity; also in weakness, morbid discharges, and irregularities about the turn of life.
Youth of either sex who have practiced a secret and destructive vice, and thereby relaxed, weakened and debilitated the whole nervous system, will find the Cordial Balm of Gilead the most powerful, certain and effectual restorative.
This medicine possesses wonderful efficacy in all nervous disorders, fits, head aches, weakness, heaviness and lowness of spirits, dimness of sight, confused thoughts and wanderings of the mind, vapors and melancholy, and all kinds of hysterical complaints, gradually go off by the use of this fabulous Cordial. In sickness of the stomach, in flatulencies and obstructions, it is a safe, powerful and efficacious remedy. The first symptoms of its good effects are serenity and cheerfulness. Price three dollars each bottle.
Also, A New Edition, being the 4th

UPWARDS OF Eighteen Thousand Persons Of all ages, within nine months past, have found relief from HAMILTON'S Worm destroying Lozenges, In various complaints arising from worms and from foulness or obstructions in the stomach and bowels.
This medicine bears no analogy whatever to others of similar title so commonly complained of, as operating with a degree of violence, sufficient, not only to kill worms, but sometimes to endanger the patient's life; on the contrary, a peculiar excellence of this remedy is, its being suited to every age and constitution, contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and is so mild in its operation, that it cannot injure the most delicate pregnant lady, or the tenderest infant of a week old, should no worms exist in the body; but will, without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
RECENT CURES Selected from several hundreds, the authenticity of which, any person may ascertain either by letter or personal application - not being performed in Europe, nobody knows where - but at home.
AFFIDAVIT. MICHAEL DUFFY, residing at No. 47, Wilkes Street, Bell's Point, in the city of Baltimore, formerly maketh oath, that the following statement is just and true.
In the beginning of May last, my three children, a boy of seven, and two girls, the one five and the other three years of age, were taken very ill, nearly at the same time, of a common fever, as I then supposed; but was soon convinced the disorder was caused by worms - they were frequently troubled with convulsion fits, and violent slappings in their sleep, and with almost continual vomiting and purging, particularly the youngest. I made immediate application to a physician of the first reputation, and his medicines were administered with a confidence of success which only increased our disappointment. The children grew daily worse, and I was absolutely without hope of their recovery. The youngest soon appeared almost devoid of animation, and scarcely an inhabitant of this world. In this distressing moment, I was told that Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges had performed many cures in cases equally desperate - I immediately purchased a box, and gave each of them a dose, which in a few hours produced the most desirable effects; the eldest voided a great number of very large worms, and the second thousands of small ones, many of them not a quarter of an inch long - in the youngest they seemed to be consumed, and had the appearance of slimy matter. I repeated the dose agreeable to the paper of directions, and they all speedily recovered a good state of health which they still enjoy, tho' five months have nearly elapsed since they were on the borders of the grave, and the death of the whole appeared to be inevitable. Sworn to before me this 25th day of September, 1799. J. SMITH.
LETTER From Mr. John J. Abercromby, Soap and Candle Manufacturer, No. 28, Bridge Street, Baltimore.
TO THE PROPRIETOR OF Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges. Sir, October 22, 1799. I think it my duty to inform you that I have experienced the happiest effects from your Lozenges, having been much afflicted for four years past, with various complaints caused by worms, particularly a constant pain in my stomach and bowels, frequent and severe head aches, with a general lassitude and weakness, during which time I had the best medical advice that could be obtained from the most skillful physicians I could hear of, both American and European, with an alteration of my disorder.
I should, too probably, have continued without relief, but for your Worm Destroying Lozenges, which brought from me an astonishing quantity of small white worms, about the size of a coarse thread, and in a short time, I felt myself perfectly free from all my former complaints, and have enjoyed a good state of health for five months past.
I have constantly recommended your medicine, and shall as long as I live, having, from my own experience reason to believe it to be an invaluable and unparallel'd remedy. Should any person with for further information, I will with pleasure satisfy their enquiries on this subject. JOHN J. ABERCROMBY.
Sir, July 10, 1799. I had been a long time afflicted with a violent and gnawing pain in my stomach, a dull, heavy, continual head ache, with a frequent swimming in my head, accompanied with dimness of sight and sometimes partial blindness, and was rendered incapable of attending my business, thro' loss of strength; sometimes could scarcely eat a morsel for two or three days; when my appetite suddenly became astonishingly voracious. I firmly believed myself to be in a consumption, which must soon put a period to my life, when happily hearing of several cures performed by Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges in complaints which could not be accounted for, I took two doses, which expelled an incredible number of small sharp pointed worms; in short, I now enjoy as perfect health and strength, as ever I did in my life, and I believe my cure to be entirely effected by means of your medicine.
My brother witnessing its surprising efficacy was induced to take a dose though in tolerable health, which occasioned him likewise to void a great quantity of worms of the same kind, and thereby probably prevented his experiencing those dreadful disorders with which I was afflicted.
A sincere desire that others in similar circumstances may receive the same benefit, is the reason of my sending you this account. Yours, very respectfully, AQUILA GOLDING. Hartford Road, 2 miles from Baltimore.
OBSERVE. Those who with to avail themselves of the benefits proposed by the above remedy, should be particularly careful as they value their money and their health, to guard against the numerous impositions daily attempted on the public, by applying to Mr. Wm. Y. Birch, Stationer, No. 27, South Second Street, who is appointed the only vender in Philadelphia. Likewise observe that none can be depended on as being genuine, unless the signature of Lee & Co. is pasted on the outside of each. Purchasers by the dozen or gross will receive a handsome allowance by application to Lee and Co. Market Street, Baltimore. January 17. iawtf
A YOUNG MAN ACQUAINTED with the West India trade wishes to be employed as a Supercargo. He will engage on moderate terms. Satisfactory recommendation will be produced. A line directed to A. B. left at the Printing Office will be immediately attended to. December 12
FOR THE CURE OF CORNS.
Infalible German Corn Plaister. This Plaister (the invention of a German Physician, who administered it in Germany upwards of 30 years with the greatest success) is infallible for the cure of corns. It will effectually eradicate them, root and branch in a short time. [Price 50 cents.] Prepared by Doctor James Church, at his Dispensary, No. 137, Front Street, near the Fly market, New York. Sold by Messrs. H. and P. Rice, 16 South Second Street, Philadelphia.
For the TEETH, BREATH, and SCURVY in the GUMS, and the TOOTH ACHE.
The Anti-Scorbutic Tincture is unequalled for cleaning, whitening, and preserving the teeth, and effectually curing the scurvy in the gums. It will prevent the teeth from further decay, loosen them if loose, and render the breath perfectly sweet. [Price one dollar each bottle.]
AND THE Volatile Tincture for the Tooth Ache. The most efficacious remedy ever discovered for that tormenting pain. It gives immediate and permanent relief in the most violent cases; contains nothing but what is perfectly innocent, and may with safety be applied to pregnant women or to children. [Price 37 1/2 cents.] Prepared only by Dr. Church, New York, and sold by Messrs. H. and P. Rice, 16 South Second Street, Philadelphia.
HEAD ACHE. Persons afflicted with the head ache, proceeding from whatever cause, will find instant relief in the application of Church's Anodyne Essence.
In rheumatic, nervous, and bilious head aches it has not its equal. It not only alleviates that tormenting pain, but removes it almost instantaneously. The head ache occasioned by hard drinking, and any local pains in any other parts of the body or extremities, are by application, effectually removed. [Price 50 cents.] Prepared only by the inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his dispensary, 137 Front Street, near the Fly market, New York; and sold by Messrs. H. and P. Rice, 16 South Second Street, Philadelphia.
The only Medicine in the world that cures the most inveterate Itch in four hours.
The genuine patent Scotch Ointment. For pleasantness, safety, expedition, ease and certainty, is infinitely superior to any other medicine, for the cure of THE ITCH. It is so certain in its operation, that it has never failed in any one instance whatever, of effectually curing that disagreeable disorder in four hours, by one application only, though applied to many thousands in England, Scotland and Ireland. It does not contain one particle of mercury, (see the affidavit) but may be applied with the greatest safety, to the most delicate lady during pregnancy, or the tenderest infants.
The proprietor is so certain of its infallibility that he engages to return the money to any person on whom it did not perform a cure in four hours. Prepared only by the inventor and sole proprietor, Dr. James Church, at his dispensary, 137 Front Street, near the Fly market, New York; and sold by Messrs. H. and P. Rice, 16 South Second Street, Philadelphia; and Mr. Rice, Baltimore. *This affidavit may be seen at the places of sale.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE About 25 acres of Land, LAYING on the east side of the Falls Road. On the East it is bounded by property belonging to Mr. Tench Francis, Esq. on the South, by a road of two perches, and on the north by a lane, which separates it from Mr. McCall. It is proposed to divide this land into 3 equal parts in order to suit the purchasers. Also, 31 acres, situated on the west side of Germantown road, adjoining Masters's estate, being part of the property of the late Samuel Mifflin. For terms apply to Samuel Mifflin, corner of Market and 11th streets. January 24. df.
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 Poguesin creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the said road. ALSO FOUR LOTS, Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a tan-yard, and has a small stone house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Spedler's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 30 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. iawtf
Horses to Winter. HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill, at the 12 miles stone on the Bristol Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good. Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises. N.B. Will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12. iawtf
NOTICE. THE CREDITORS OF WILLIAM LAINLEY late of Hanover township, Dauphin county, Store-keeper, are desired to take notice that he has applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County, for the benefit of the act of Assembly of this state, made for the relief of insolvent Debtors, and that the Court have appointed the second Monday of March next, to hear his creditors and him at the Court House in Harrisburgh. January 23-31. raw 3w.
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. df.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of CAPTAIN KEIRAN FITZPATRICK, mariner, 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 to P. FERRALL, THOMAS M'EUEN, Executors. January 13, 1800. df.
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE OWNERS OF Unseated Lands in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said lands for 1798, are paid into the hands of John Brannon, Esq. treasurer of said county, on or before the 20th of April next, they will be advertised for sale, as the law directs JAMES M'GREW, HENRY ALLSHOUSE, JEREMIAH MURRY, Comm'rs. January 18. dz
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 11th of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "an act regulating the grant of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen," and the act supplementary to the said act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine - to wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after described, 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 Tuscarawas 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 to run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twentieth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any quantity less than a quarter township, or four thousand acres. The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode prescribed by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan-bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four semi-annuals, or one moiety of the sums then pressed in the subscription certificates; - No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be endorsed and distinctly marked to as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
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 rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue craps, 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. hats Fancy bugle shoe roes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange craps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N.B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26. coif.
VALUABLE LOTS FOR SALE, NEAR THE CITY.
On Wednesday the fifth day of March next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee House, will be sold by public auction, the following described valuable Lots of Ground, situate for SUMMER RETREATS.
No. 1. A CERTAIN LOT or PIECE of LAND, situate on the east side of Germantown road, about two miles and a half from the city of Philadelphia, bounded on the north by land of Mr. Thomas Greves, whereon he is now erecting a house and making improvements for his summer residence, on the east by land of Joseph Norris, and west by the said road, containing by computation 14 acres and a half.
No. 2. A certain lot or piece of land, part of a tract commonly called the Vineyard, situate on the west side of the Wissahickon or Ridge road, nearly opposite to Turner's lane, in the neighbourhood of the Country Seats of Jeremiah Parker, John Nixon, James Crawford and Jasper Moylan, Esqrs. being marked and numbered in a plan or map of the said large tract called the Vineyard, No. 21, containing seven acres and ten perches.
No. 3. One other lot or piece of land adjoining the last described lot to the northward, containing 11 acres and one hundred and three perches. The very valuable property now offered for sale must be too well known to require a further description. It is well worth the attention of those who wish to secure to themselves pleasant and healthy situations in the vicinity of the city. The terms of sale are, one third part of the purchase money to be paid in ten days after the sale; one third in ninety days, and the remaining third in six months; for the two last payments (including interest) approved endorsed notes to be given.
The title is unquestionable. Sold by order of Messrs. Isaac Wharton, Thomas Fitzsimons, Philip Nicklin, William M'Murtrie, Samuel W. Fisher, Trustees for the creditors of Blair M'Clenahan. JOHN CONNELLY, Auctioneer. January 28. 3rawt28F.dts.M.
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth Street, directly opposite Congress Hall.
A LOT of ground, about 21 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unquestionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, 100. 193. Chestnut street, next door to the premises. march 5. tu.th fa tf
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 Mifflin 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. df.
REAL ESTATE, FOR SALE.
WILL BE SOLD, At Public Vendue, on Saturday, 15th of March next,
A three story Brick House, AND large Kitchen, with two or three building lots, adjoining the same, situate on the corner of King and High Streets, Wilmington. Also, a two story Brick house, &c. situate on the north side of the upper market house, Wilmington. Likewise a lot of excellent marsh in Brandywine, of ab out two acres and a half. It is thought unnecessary to particularize this property, as it is presumed the purchaser will incline to view it. The conditions will be made known on the day of sale. SAMUEL & JOHN ADAMS. Wilmington, (Del.) Jan. 27. rawt6.
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 Claves 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 Mecker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty land warrants; - Now therefore, whereas the said John Claves 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). rawt28m
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE BY ISAAC HARVEY, JR. N.B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 16 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose. April, at No. 9, South Water Street, as above. July 8. df.
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The work will certainly be advanced with expedition and promptitude. The following will show the support it has already acquired: "Philadelphia, June 15, 1798. To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States. The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens &c. of Philadelphia, "Respectfully represents, That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Congress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he hath obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecuting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase copies of that record for themselves. Thomas M'Kean, John D. Coxe, Charles Heath, Samuel Levy, T. Rofs, Wm. Moore, Smith, John Read Jun. William T. Tilghman, John F. Mifflin, Joseph B. M'Kean, John Beckley, W. Sergeant, John Thompson, Jared Ingersoll, Jasper Moylan, William Rawle, J. Thomas, William Lewis, James Gibton, M. Kepple, Moses Levy, Robert Porter, George Davis, John Hallowell, James Oldden, Walter Franklin, James Milnor, John C. Wells, John L. Leib, Alexander I. Dallas, Joseph Reed, Thomas Witting, Samuel M'Faul, John Nixon, Robert Waln, Robert H. Dunkin, John Ewing, Jun. Edward Pennington, Hilary Baker, William Nichols, William Young, Robert Campbell, Septimus, Claypoole, James Crukshank, Matthew Carey, Henry K. Helmschut, Peter Da Hoven, John Diulp, Edward Shoemaker, John R. Smith, William Hall, David C. Claypoole, Thomas Armstrong, Samuel H. Smith, John Fenno.
"True copy from the original Memorial, presented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798: "WILLIAM LAMBERT, for "JONATHAN W. CONDY, CLERK."
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DESERTED from the quarters of the subscriber, an enlisted soldier, named JAMES MORISON, born in the State of Delaware, aged twenty eight, five feet seven inches high, brown complexion, blue eyes, black hair. If any person shall take up the said deserter, and lodge him in gaol or deliver him to the subscriber at his quarters in Elbert, between Ninth and Tenth Streets, shall receive the above reward and reasonable charges. BENJAMIN GIBBS, Jun. Captain 10th regt. of Infantry. January 28. dzw
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