Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-12-11 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
By JOHN FENNO, N o 119 Chestnut Street.
NUMBER 1640]
PHILADELPHIA: MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11, 1797.
[VOLUME XII.]
SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
For DRY GOODS. Forenoon—Edward Fox, No. 56, South Front-street. Monday Afternoon—Footman & Co. No. 65 South Front-street. Tuesday Afternoon—William Shannon, No. 183 High-street. Wednesday Afternoon—Peter Benfon, No. 74 South Third-street. Thursday Afternoon—Edward Fox. Friday Afternoon—John Connelly. Saturday Afternoon—John Connelly. Sunday Afternoon—Peter Benfon.
To be sold at the Merchant's Coffee-House.
ON Wednesday the 13th of December at 7 o'clock in the evening, one certain bond or obligation dated July 16, 1795, signed by John Love of Alexandria for himself, Josiah Watson and Samuel Love for 1000 Virginia currency, payable on the 31st of October last past to Stockley Donelson or his assigns—which bond the said Donelson assigned to James Grant, under whose power of attorney this sale will be made. For further particulars apply to the subscribers. FOOTMAN and Co. Auctioneers. Nov. 28. dt5thd
To be Sold at Public Vendue.
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Forty Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Nine acres of LAND in Green county, Commonweath of Pennsylvania, on the Waters of Ely and Wheeling Creek, and ten Mile Run. These lands are fertile, well timbered and abound in coal; they were sold ten years ago for 5s. per acre, patented ca. 1787, except 3,700, which were patented in 1792; the greatest part of them were surveyed in 1783. This tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very convenient to water-carriage—about 19 miles from the town of Washington, and from 14 to 16 from the villages of Greenburgh and Wheeling. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue a credit of one, two, and three months will be given, on interest and good security. Dec. 1. fgtawt
To be Sold at Public Vendue.
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening, at the Merchant's Coffee House, in Philadelphia, Forty Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty-Nine acres of LAND in Green county, Commonweath of Pennsylvania, on the Waters of Ely and Wheeling Creek, and ten Mile Run. These lands are fertile, well timbered and abound in coal; they were sold ten years ago for 5s. per acre, patented ca. 1787, except 3,700, which were patented in 1792; the greatest part of them were surveyed in 1783. This tract is between the Ohio and Monongahela, very convenient to water-carriage—about 19 miles from the town of Washington, and from 14 to 16 from the villages of Greenburgh and Wheeling. One fourth of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of sale; for the residue a credit of one, two, and three months will be given, on interest and good security. Dec. 1. fgtawt
The time of a Negro Boy.
About fifteen years of age, has seven years yet to serve; he is an excellent house servant, active and healthy. Enquire of the Printer. December 2. dtw
To Gentlemen who intend spending the Winter in the City.
ROOMS to LET, WITH or without Board—at No. 124, corner of Sixth and Race Streets. The situation agreeable—and vicinity has been free from the late contagion. Oct. 27—dtf
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect, returns her sincere acknowledgement for the liberal encouragement she has received during four years residence in Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the public, so far from intending to decline her school, she has made a superior arrangement for the more convenient accommodation of her scholars. Every branch of useful and polite education is particularly attended to by Mrs. Groombridge and masters, excelling in their respective professions. Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets. June 5th, 1797. dtmwf
This Bay Published.
And to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, Price 3-5ths of a Dollar. Observations on certain Documents Contained in No. V and VI of "The History of the United States for the year 1796," In which the CHARGE of SPECULATION against ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Late SECRETARY of the TREASURY, is FULLY REFUTED. WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. This publication presents a concise statement of the bare means practised by the Jacobins of the United States to asperse the characters of those persons who are considered as hostile to their disorganizing schemes. It also contains the correspondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs. Monroe, Muhlenburgh and Venable, on the subject of the documents aforesaid, and a series of letters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Hamilton, proving beyond the possibility of a doubt, that the result of a daring conspiracy on the part of the latter and his associates to extort money. A discount of one third from the retail price will be made in favor of wholesale purchasers, for cash. Orders to be addressed to Mr. Young. August 25.
Landing.
From on board the Ship Edward, at Walnut-street Wharf. London particular Madeira Wine, of a superior quality, For Sale by the subscriber. Robert Andrews. november 2. coff
TO BE SOLD.
Or Exchanged for Property in the Country, That three story Brick House, No. 157, north Third-street. Apply at the office of the Gazette. nov. 27—w&sqw
For Londonderry.
The American Ship BOSTON PACKET, COPPERTHWAIT, Master. NOW lying at Mifflin's Wharf, near Vine-street. Has elegant accommodations for passengers—will sail, weather permitting, on or about the 10th inst. having all her cargo engaged ready to go on board. For passage only, apply to the captain. Smith & Ridgway, No. 4, North Water Street, or to Isaac Harvey, Jun. No. 5, South Water Street. December 1. fgt
For Amsterdam.
The Ship EDWARD, James Wickham, Master. EXPECTED to sail in a few days, having two thirds of her cargo already engaged, and nearly on board. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, at Hamilton's wharf, or to John Donnaldson, No. 23, Walnut-street. november 28. dtc
For Amsterdam.
The Ship FARMEER, John McCollum, Master. WILL sail in a few days, the greater part of her cargo being engaged ready. For Freight of fifty tons of Cargo, or passage, apply to the master on board, at Walnut-street wharf, or to JOHN SAVAGE. Who is Landing, out of the said Ship, from Bordeaux, and For Sale. Claret in hds. White Wine in quarter casks Claret in cases, of a superior quality Fantine, Sauterne, Lunille, Prunes in boxes november 24. f
For Liverpool.
The copper bottomed Ship HAMBURG PACKET, Captain SAM BAIN. Large proportion of her cargo being ready to go on board, is expected to sail on or about Sunday, the 3rd of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to PHILIP NICKLIN & Co. november 22. f
FOR LONDON.
THE BRIGANTINE SUKEY, William Whitten, Master. A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons, is now ready to take in a great part of her cargo engaged—now lying at Willing and Francis's wharf. For freight or passage, apply to the captain, or JOHN SKYRIN, Landenberger's wharf. Who wants to Charter. A Vessel of about three hundred tons. nov. 18. f
For Savannah, in Georgia.
THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CHISHOLM. A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers—Sails on the 10th of December. For Freight or Passage, apply to ROSS & SIMSON. Who has also to dispose of, A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLLY WOOD. november 18. f
For Hamburg.
The Brig MARY, Peter York, Master. Lying at Russell's wharf, near Pine Street, is now ready to take in a Cargo, and will sail in ten days. For Freight, or Passage, apply to GURNEY & SMITH. november 16. dtf
RUNDLE & LEECH.
Have just received, and have for Sale, at No. 9, Walnut-street, Liverpool and St. Ubes SALT
Liverpool and St. Ubes SALT
Do. best house COALS Queens' WARE in cases, assorted Bourdeaux BRANDY of an excellent quality Do. CLARET in cases, do. THEY HAVE ALSO FOR SALE OR CHARTER, THE SHIP PEGGY, Burthen 225 tons, in excellent condition, and may be sent to sea with little expense or delay. LIKEWISE, THE BRIG WILLIAM, Burthen 201 tons, november 16. f
For Sale or Charter.
The fast sailing brig TWO BROTHERS, Lying at Gurling's wharf, an excellent single deck vessel, Burthen about 1600 barrels—not twelve months old, and in complete order. For terms apply to the master on board, or to Joseph Anthony & Co. nov. dtw.
Landing this day.
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawshaw, Master. 80 hds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM, FOR SALE BY George Latimer & Son. november 9. f
THE SHIP COMMERCER.
Captain RICHARD WALSH. From Liverpool is now discharging at Mifflin's wharf, near the Drawbridge, where owners of goods on freight will please speedily to send their perdis. Said vessel will continue to take in freight on very low terms for passage. Apply to the captain, or to Isaac Harvey, Jun. No. 5, South Water Street. A few tons of stone, or sand ballast wanted. Apply as above. november 2. f
For Sale or Charter.
The Schooner GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. For terms apply to Prayers & Co. No. 131, South Second-street. Who have for sale—prime St. Croix Sugar and Rum, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wine. november 7. dtf
Port and Madeira Wine.
Now Landing, By Ship Edward, from Madeira, and Betty and Peggy, from Oporto, in Pipes and Hogsheads, For sale by PETER BLIGHT. WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SALE, The Ship AMITY, Four thousand barrels burthen, in excellent order—ready to take in a cargo—about three years old. LIKEWISE, The Schooner INDUSTRY, Burthen 800 barrels, ready also to receive a cargo—and a quantity of Jamaica Rum and Sugars, Just landed from the above vessels at South Street wharf. nov. 1. com.
PHILIP NICKLIN & Co.
FOR SALE, At their STORES on Walnut-street Wharf, Havannah Sugars, white and brown 25 hds. Jamaica do. 3000 pieces of broad Nankeens Imperial Tea, in quarter and eighth of chests Quicksilver in tubs Madeira Wine in pipes and hogsheads Teneriffe Wine in pipes Old red Port Wine in hogsheads Sall Canvass, assorted, No. 1 to 8 8 cases of Manchester Goods, consisting of Dimities, Mullinets, Ginghams, Thicksets, Corduroys, &c. 200 crates Queens' Ware, assorted Nails, assorted Black quart Bottles Yellow Ores in cases A quantity of writing Slates, slate Ink Stands, &c. 100 quarter casks Gun Powder They have also for SALE OR CHARTER, The Ship MOLLY, burthen 340 tons, a good vessel, and completely fitted. The brig AMAZON, burthen 1300 barrels, may be ready for sea in a few days. The whole of the above vessels to be seen at Walnut-street Wharf. f nov. 1. f
BEEF.
Prime Beef, fit for India voyages, for sale by WILLIAM SHEAFF, No. 168, High-street. Also, about fifteen hundred weight of Bees Wax. Nov. 25, 1797. dtf
James & Richard Smith.
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their store to No. 54, South Front-street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods, Many of which are just imported in the Clothier, William Penn, &c. &c. OR. 27. f
NOW LANDING.
At South-street Wharf, The Cargo of the Ship Concord, Captain Thompson, from Batavia. About 300 tons first quality Java Coffee (the whole having been selected) 80 tons Java Sugar, in canisters and bags 10 legures of old Arrack Nutmegs, Mace and Cloves FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT. Who also offers For Sale, Just landed from Ship Amity, from Jamaica. 200 hds. Jamaica Sugar, and 170 do. do. Rum. november 23. dtw.
NOW LANDING.
From on board the Ship Farmer, lying at Harper's Wharf, Claret in hds. Ditto in cases Sauterne Wine in do. For Sale, apply to John Whiteside & Co. No. 138, Market-street. Also, on hand, Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Fine old Antigua Rum A few cases of Claret, of a superior quality. november 29. f
Canal Lottery---No. II.
WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at WM. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street. Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lottery, at Ten Dollars, where check books are kept for registering and examining in the City of Washington, No. 111 and Paterson Lotteries, and information where tickets may be had in most of the Lotteries authorized by law in any of the States of the Union. N.B. The business of a BROKER, in buying and selling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities, discounting Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to, by WM. BLACKBURN. november 15. f
For Sale by the Subscriber.
19 bales Coffas 20 do. Battas 11 do. Mamoady 17 do. Chibys 7 do. Gobery 2 do. Gossy 25 do. Marmouzes 3 do. Check Strips 1 do. Gazze 1 do. Diapers 7 do. Umbrellas 25 pipes finest particular Madeira Wine, of the vintage 1796. MORDECAI LEWIS. december 4. 32w4w
URIAH SMITH.
No. 20, north Third-street—HAS FOR SALE, A neat and general assortment of Broad Cloths, Kerfeymeres, Napt and Drab Coatings. Also, A variety of Genem's fashionable fancy Waistcoating, silk Hosiery, &c. december 5. *cod2w
Imported in the brig Eliza.
Capt. HASTIS, from Bourdeaux; Claret in Cases of a very superior quality, White Sauterne Wine in Cases, Olive Oil in baskets of 12 bottles each, White and coloured Kid Gloves, do. do. Silk do. A few pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy, For Sale by JAMES LATIMER, jun. 11, South Wharves. Who has also for Sale, A few qt. Casks Old Sherry Wine. Dec. 5. dtw
PROPOSITION.
A handsome and roomy house, with a quantity of good land, within a few miles of this city. A house in an eligible situation, and several Lots in the city. A valuable body of Land on the river Ohio. Also, many tracts of fine Lands (military rights) lying near the Ohio, on the Miami and Soto Rivers. Titles are all clear, and will be made with unexceptionable security. A resident of this city is desirous of exchanging this property for Goods—East or West India would be preferred. If the specific value of those Lands at a distance, cannot be ascertained satisfactorily, they shall be rated at such a price as the purchaser may have it at his option to return them at the fixed price with interest, at the expiration of twelve months. Notice left with the Editor shall be attended to. december 6. f
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his most respectful compliments to his former employers and the citizens in general, and returns his most grateful thanks, for the very bountiful encouragement he has experienced for these twenty-five years past, takes this opportunity of informing them, that his school is now open, at his Elegant Ball Room, in South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Walnut-streets. To begin at 10 in the morning for young ladies, and 6 in the evening for young gentlemen. His first Practicing Ball will be to-morrow evening, Saturday, the 9th inst. Dec. 8. 22wtf.
MUSIC.
J. L. LENZ, Teacher of Vocal and Instrumental Music. RETURNS his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen, from whom he received a very liberal encouragement since his residence in this city, and respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that, in consequence of the request of some of his friends, he has opened a Musical School at his house in Spruce Street No. 174, where he will teach on the Piano forte, Violin &c. &c. He deems it unnecessary to enlarge upon the advantages the learner will derive from an instruction of this kind; he will only say, that attention and zeal are much excited in an assembly, where numbers are in pursuit of the same object. His arrangement is such, that an interference of the different sexes will be avoided. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who cannot make it convenient to attend at his school, he will wait upon at their houses. Applications will be thankfully received at his house, where his terms and further particulars may be known. Dec. 7. *twcod
Samuel Pleasants & Sons.
No. 74, South Second-street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct 27—4w
All Persons
Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing and those who are indebted to said estate are so licited to make immediate payment to SARAH IRWIN, Administratrix. nov. 29 1797. f
Musical Instrument Manufactory.
167, Arch-street. TO THE LOTTERS OF HARMONY. HARPERS. INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has now ready for sale, a few of his new invented, and much admired full board Piano Fortes, with Pedals, patent swell, sonopast and French harp stop, which for sensibility of touch, brilliancy of tone, simplicity and durability of construction, the superiority of which he flatters himself, a single trial will convince the unprejudiced judge. As they are manufactured under his immediate inspection, of the very best seasoned materials, he can sell on reasonable terms for CASH. Instruments repaired, tuned, &c. N.B. Second hand Piano Fortes taken in exchange for new. november 18. 22w2mo.
Wants a place.
As a Wet Nurse, a young woman, who can be well recommended. Inquire in Eleventh street, near Race-street. nov. 27. *cod1w.
FOR SALE.
Several fonts of Types—half worn. Including Long Primer, about 400 weight, in good condition, and should answer the purpose of a country printer as well as new. Enquire of the Printer. nov. 30. f
The Subscriber intends to make application for the renewal of a Certificate of a share in the Bank of the United States, (standing to the name of A. B. No. 5094, dated July 11, 1797), the same having been lost. JOHN GRAHAM. Richmond, Dec. 1. 56w
ROSS & SIMSON.
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Battas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in Bags and boxes Jamaica, St. Vincents, and Bengal RUM. A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27. f
MRS. GRATTAN.
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that she proposes having Four CONCERTS and BALLS during the winter. Six Dollars each Subscriber, for one Ticket of admittance during the season. No Subscribers Tickets transferable. Two Dollars a single Ticket. The Concert to begin at half past six, and the Band to attend for the Ball at eight—the expense of which Mrs. GRATTAN engages to discharge. The Concerts will begin as soon as the Band arrives from New York. 33 Subscriptions received, and Tickets delivered at No. 193, Market Street. november 29. f
Chocolate and Mustard.
of a superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cider; Tarragon and Barton Ale; London Porter; red Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for returned Seeds. 270 For Sale, A quantity of Bocking and common Baizes, a variety of colors; a bale of Fustians, Shawls, &c, for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, fourth Front-street. m&h.t.1. nov. 27.
For Sale by the Subscribers.
Prime Rice in whole and half tierses Bourdeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one hoghead of paint brushes. N. & J. Frazier. No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7. dtm
IMPORTED
IN the ship Aurora, from Hamburg, and for sale by the Subscriber. Bed ticks, 8-4, 9-4, and 10-4. A quantity of Tapes, No. 13 and 25. And on Hand, German black Ribbon, No. 3 and 4. George Pennock. november 27. 32w2w
Library Company of Philadelphia.
THE Members of the Library Company of Philadelphia are hereby informed, that the Library will be open on Monday next, the 4th of December, for the reception and delivery of books. Those who neglected to return the books, which had been taken out previous to the first of September last, in the course of the ensuing week, will be fined as the rules direct. The Loganian Library Will also be opened at the same time, for the like purposes. N.B. A few copies of the catalogues of the books belonging to these institutions may be had at the Library. Z. POULSON, Jun. Librarian. Library, november 30.
FOR SALE.
A Team of five excellent Horses, with a Waggon and Gears. The Horses are all young, strong, true to the draught, and capable of hauling as great a weight as most in the country. The Waggon and Gears are strong, and in good order. Apply to ROBERT GREEN, West Town, Chester county, or to Thomas Fisher, No. 142, S. Second Street, Philadelphia 11 mo. 2. cod3w.
Yellow Fever and Pestilential Diseases.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut Street, (Price in boards 37 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American wove medium Paper. A VIEW Of the Science of Life; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta. By WILLIAM TATES & CHAS. MACLEAN. To which is subjoined, a Treatise on the action of Mercury upon living bodies, and its application to the cure of diseases of indirect debility. And a dissertation on the sources of Epidemic and Pestilential diseases, in which it is attempted to prove by a numerous induction of facts, that they never arise from contagion, but are always produced by certain states, or certain vicissitudes of the atmosphere, by CHARLES MACLEAN, of Calcutta. nov. 27. 612t
To be Sold.
A Valuable Plantation, upwards of One Hundred Acres of Land, well watered, in a healthy situation, about seven miles from this City; the buildings may be made to accommodate a large family, at a moderate expense, and possession had in a few weeks. Part of the purchase-money being paid, a reasonable credit will be allowed for the remainder. Enquire of the Printer. november 3. mwftf

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17.
The House of Representatives of this State, met at eleven o'clock on Saturday, agreeably to adjournment, and after receiving and reading two or three private petitions, proceeded, according to the order of the day, to the appointment of the printers of their journals, when there again appeared to be an equal number of votes for Messrs. Hall and Sellers and F. and R. Bailey, and of course no decision took place.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, The alarm which occasioned an abrupt adjournment of the Legislature, has been justified by the melancholy catastrophe that ensued; but I rejoice that so early an opportunity occurs to congratulate you upon the perfect restoration of health to our metropolis.
From the various documents that will be presented for your information on this subject, you will collect the particulars of the progress and extent of the mortality. It represented, in general, that during the months of August, September and October, there died, within the city and its suburbs, 1250 persons; that of those persons, 1000 fell by the prevailing fever; and that the number of persons who escaped, after being affected by the contagion, may reasonably be computed at 4000.
Thus emerging from a scene of complicated calamity, it becomes our indispensable duty to contemplate the cause, and (as far as human precaution can avail) to counteract and repel its future operations. It is, indeed, to be seriously lamented that a diversity of opinion, in relation to the origin and nature of the disease, should have raised an acrimonious spirit of controversy, disgraceful to science and injurious to society;
By these reports, it will be found, that in order to guard against the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases, from foreign countries, the establishment of a board of health, restricted in point of number, so as to ensure responsibility; composed, in part, of medical characters, and excluding, entirely, persons whose interests are liable to be immediately affected by the laws of quarantine—is essentially requisite.
be erected on the neighbouring commons, for the reception of any inhabitants of the city infected, or supposed to be infected, with a contagious sickness. From the beginning of July to the end of October, in every year, all vessels arriving from the Mediterranean, the coast of Africa, the West-Indies, and the continent of America to the southward of Florida, should be compelled to perform a fixed and effectual quarantine.
For obviating all danger to the public health from any domestic source of contagion, an attention to the cleanliness of the city, its avenues, and vacant lots, seems to be the only necessary care. The powers of the respective corporate bodies, which are constituted for the local purposes of the city, the northern liberties, and the district of Southwark, should, therefore, be rendered completely competent to establish and enforce the various regulations, which this object will suggest.
In delineating this outline of the measures that are proper to be pursued, I am sensible gentlemen, that I have opened to your view a wide field of labor and expense. But, when you reflect, that probably, for want of such precautions, the business of the city has twice, within a period of four years, been deranged; its population dispersed; and its prosperity endangered; you will perceive, that, independent of every sentiment of compassion, and upon a mere calculation of interest, the whole commonwealth is deeply concerned, that every effort of wisdom and finance should be made, to protect the rest of our government and commerce from the return of so dreadful an evil.
It is with peculiar pleasure, under the consideration which has been just suggested, that I advert to the progress of improvement and opulence in every part of Pennsylvania. The effects of a liberal and judicious policy, actuating and guiding the legislature in the disposition of the public wealth, are discernible in the greater facility, with which the interior intercourse, by roads and rivers, is maintained; in the augmentation of the number of inhabitants; and in the flourishing condition of the various sentiments that have been recently formed.
For many other topics interesting to our constituents and claiming a legislative interposition, permit me, gentlemen, to refer, to the communications, which have been made on former occasions to the general assembly. In the judiciary department you will find, that the want of the powers of a court of equity, has been deemed a radical defect in our system of jurisprudence; and the salaries allowed to the associate judges of the court of common pleas of Philadelphia county (where business of great moment and difficulty constantly occurs) is manifestly inconsistent, as well with the official independence contemplated by the constitution, as with the reasonable compensation, to which every citizen is entitled for the services that he renders to the public.
being arrested by civil process, may be committed for offences, to the criminal jail; so that those who have the custody of their persons, may be held responsible, with sufficient sureties, as well to the creditors, as to the public.
From the interesting subjects which appear upon your records, none will be thought more deserving of selection, than the state of the territorial controversy in Luzerne, and the neighbouring countries. With respect to the controversy itself, nothing has occurred to change the opinion that was delivered in a former Address; but, considering the extensive sale of public land, the rapid advancement of settlements, and the menacing collision of legal rights and equitable claims, in other quarters of the State, it becomes daily more important to the security of private property, and to the preservation of public tranquility, that your decision, in the present case, should evince the disposition and the power to assert the jurisdiction, and maintain the rights of our government.
There will be presented, Gentlemen, for your information, a copy of the Contract which has been made for importing 10,000 stands of arms; and, as soon as the arrangement can be completed, you will, also, receive a copy of the Contract for manufacturing a like number, agreeably to the directions of the act of Assembly.
In examining the account of our Finances, you will find, Gentlemen, that from the 1st of January (when there was a balance in the Treasury of 94,718 Dollars and 85 Cents) to the 30th of November last, the public receipts have amounted to a sum of 197,951 Dollars and 27 Cents; and that the disbursements during the same period, have amounted to the sum of 210,914 Dollars and 66 Cents.
Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. This view of our Finances must be peculiarly pleasing to you, on whom the duty of providing for the public expenditure, is, in the first instance, devolved by the Constitution.
Were it necessary to resort to any Tax, in order to effectuate the purposes which are contemplated, it will be recollected, that in a free country, under a Republican system, nothing can be more desirable, than that the citizens should be called upon for such pecuniary contributions, as will constantly excite their vigilance, in scrutinizing the administration and the expenses of their government.
Gentlemen of the Senate, and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives. In a communication to the Legislature of Pennsylvania, whose citizens are eminently interested in the prosperity of the union, and have always been conspicuously attached to the independence and honor of the national character, the welfare of our sister states, and the maintenance of an harmonious intercourse with foreign countries, are topics, which will never be thought indifferent or improper.
ment, have been pursued, to rescue our commerce from depredation, to procure redress for the injuries that have been suffered, and to revive that amity with the French republic, which, as it was coeval with our independence, every generous American must wish to find congenial with the spirit and reputation of our political institutions.
To establish those institutions upon a genuine republican foundation, was the great object of our revolutionary contest.
THOMAS MIFFLIN.
Philadelphia, December 9, 1797. The address being concluded, and the governor having retired, the members of the house of representatives returned to their own chamber, and after ordering 100 copies of the governor's address to be printed for the use of the members, adjourned till three o'clock on Monday.
For the Gazette of the United States. MR. FENNO.
The remarks published in your paper of Tuesday were intended to show the right of the French to demand a role d'équipage un-founded, and that the condemnation of our vessels and property in consequence has been unjust in the extreme.
The mistaken policy of those violent measures must be evident to every man whose mind is not jaundiced by the evil eyes of party spirit and prejudice—it has left room for the enemies of France to boast that "however justly we complained of spoliations on our commerce by another power, far greater excesses have been committed by the French!"
Yet it is not impossible but measures unfriendly (in event) to both nations may have been advised by weak or mistaken though well meaning men in this; but the ministers of France here since the revolution had it not in their power to give proper advice, having shut the doors of information and advantage against themselves and their country;
The French it is evident have been told "you may imitate the conduct of Great Britain, your friends are numerous in this country, you may force the United States to break this treaty," forgetful of a most excellent lesson of instruction upon the subject of compulsion,
In consequence however of believing this deceptive Counsel, certain steps and measures were taken, but they were varied or changed as often as they were always found erroneous, inapplicable to the ground of the fictitious complaints on which they were founded, or to the ultimate object.
When those unjust things began to be practiced, France had the good wishes of all America for her success, and the best disposition for her future interests universally prevailed—plans were already suggested for establishing a society for the promotion of trade, manufactures and commercial intercourse between the two Republics,
American government and people; but instead of embracing it thro' the channels of commerce, the only true political path in this country, recourse was had to intrigue creating a focus in order to discover them, and originating the odious epithets of Aristocrat and Democrat unknown amongst us before, to divide the people and awaken the Government.
We were told and hear still about a treaty Mr. Genet was authorized to make, certainly we were to judge with what nation we could make the best bargain. How could it be now if treaties only were to procure us benefits?
A great portion of our European trade originates in the importation of manufactured goods, which creates a reciprocal commerce. Vessels employed to bring those articles, must at certain periodical seasons be at the ports where they are to load.
In the mean time repetitions of violence and tedious temporizing may require some remedy free from the horrors of war, which their sufferings though originating in a just contest for their liberties, should teach us to shun.
Recourse was had before to an embargo, and if Mr. Smith (S. C.) and those gentlemen who generally voted with him had been supported in the motion for its continuance the aggressor and all the powers of Europe interested therein would quickly have confessed the United States hold most important power in time of war—that of starving or greatly distressing the possessions of any of them in the West-Indies.
A FRIEND TO LAWS & FREEDOM.
FOR SALE, By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. No. 8, Chestnut-Street. One hundred and eighty bales BENGAL GOODS, Amongst which are, Currachs, Samboos, Baits, Tana Coffees, Guzz-nahs, Emerings, Guzzies, Calicoes, Blue Cloths, Romall Handkerchiefs, Palampours. Amongst them a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna. December 1.
JUST RECEIVED, (via New-York) AND NOW OPENING, BY GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third Street, An extensive and general assortment of HABERDASHERY, viz. Bell London mixt Pins, Galleons and Ferrers, Common do. do. Worsted Bindings, assorted colours, Makensie's super, pageant white chapel N. lies, Imperial, disper, and Thread Tapes, Nuns Thread no. 6 to 40, regularly assorted, White Edgings, Little do. no. 130 to 500, regularly assorted, Black and coloured Chiffon Ribbands, Coloured do. Satin and figured do. Black sewing Silks, Black Velvet, 1-4 to 1-2d, Coloured do. and Twift Velvet & pelon Satins, Silk and cotton Wires, French Cinnabrick, Do. do. Ribbands, Scotch do. Shirt Moulds and Wires, Plain gilt and plated Black brush Feathers, Buttons. And a complete assortment of Goods, suitable to the present and approaching season, at reduced prices. Dec. 6.
B A L L. MR. BYRNE'S first Ball will be To-morrow evening next, 12th December, at O'Brien's Hotel, when several new Country Dances for the ensuing season will be introduced, composed, and figures adapted, by Mr. Byrne, for the amusement of the company in general. The Doors to be opened at six, and the Ball to commence at seven. Gentlemen's Tickets one dollar each, to be had at O'Brien's—Ladies' Tickets, gratis, for the season, of Mr. and Mrs. Byrne, No. 112, north Sixth Street. Dec. 8.
The City Dancing Assembly, Is unavoidably postponed till the 14th inst. Dec. 2.
Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike Company.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the annual Election for Officers for the ensuing year will be held at the Company's Office in Philadelphia, on the second Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Wm. GOVETT, Sec'y. December 7.

By this day's Mail.
BOSTON, December 4.
From Hamburg, Sept. 9.
A vessel departing for your part of America...
In consequence of the increased demand for cotton...
Capt. Millman, from Cape Francois, informs...
Capt. H. also informs, that an embargo was to...
The ship Turk, from Canton, captain Magee...
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 11.
From our Charleston Correspondent.
A most daring plot has been discovered within this week...
The discovery of this business, was as follows...
APPOINTMENTS BY AUTHORITY.
OTWAY BYRD, of Virginia, Collector of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
EBENEZER STOKES, of Massachusetts, Inspector of the Revenue of Survey No. 3, in that district.
JOHN READ, of Pennsylvania, Agent to assist the Attorney-General in relation to the 6th article of the British Treaty...
DAVID LONARD BARNES, of Rhode-Island, District-Attorney.
SAMUEL WILLIAMS, of Massachusetts, at present consul at Hamburg, appointed consul at London.
THOMAS CRAFTS, of Massachusetts, consul at Bourdeaux.
RICHARD YATES, of Maryland, consul at Aux-Cayes.
CHAUNCEY WHITTLESEY, of Connecticut, Collector for Middletown.
From VIRGINIA.
ALARMING CIRCUMSTANCES BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD.
The French Triumvirate have banished from their government all the friends of America...
The cut-throat Santhonax who robbed and plundered our vessels, instead of meeting with a halter as he deserved...
After these circumstances, the Executive of Virginia have denied the Federal Judge the use of the public Bell to warn Jurors...
A republic I will have, says the democratical maniac.
Give me a republic, says the enthusiast, and I am satisfied.
A republic I will have, says the democratical maniac.
Give me a republic, says the enthusiast, and I am satisfied.
A republic I will have, says the democratical maniac.
Give me a republic, says the enthusiast, and I am satisfied.
A republic I will have, says the democratical maniac.
Give me a republic, says the enthusiast, and I am satisfied.
ship Sarah, captain Tiffone, from the West-Indies.
It appears from the following extract of a letter from Alderney...
We are, at this moment well guarded.
Sir Richard Strachan is expected every hour from Spithead...
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
Arrived at Marcus Hook.
The fchr. Good Intent, Potter.
Sloop Dolphin, Dikes.
Sally, Potter.
The Ship South-Carolina, from Charles-ton, Germen...
The Ship Thomas, Holland, from hence to Amsterdam...
A letter from Captain Boyd, of the ship Superb...
The Superb is one of the vessels, seen in possession of the Thetis...
The following British ships of war lay in Hampton Roads, on Tuesday last.
Resolution, 74, Admiral Vandeput.
Albion, 50, Commodore Mowatt.
Thetis, 38, Captain Cochrane.
Prevoyante, 38, Wemyss.
Topaze, 36, Church.
Rover.
The Thetis is to proceed to Halifax and the Prevoyante to the West Indies...
The ship Alabaster, Captain ... from Lisbon, to Norfolk...
The Schooner Telegraph, Captain Correy, of this port from the Havana...
The following British ships of war lay in Hampton Roads, on Tuesday last.
Resolution, 74, Admiral Vandeput.
Albion, 50, Commodore Mowatt.
Thetis, 38, Captain Cochrane.
Prevoyante, 38, Wemyss.
Topaze, 36, Church.
Rover.
The Thetis is to proceed to Halifax and the Prevoyante to the West Indies...
The ship Alabaster, Captain ... from Lisbon, to Norfolk...
The Schooner Telegraph, Captain Correy, of this port from the Havana...
The following British ships of war lay in Hampton Roads, on Tuesday last.
Resolution, 74, Admiral Vandeput.
Albion, 50, Commodore Mowatt.
Thetis, 38, Captain Cochrane.
Prevoyante, 38, Wemyss.
Topaze, 36, Church.
Rover.
The Thetis is to proceed to Halifax and the Prevoyante to the West Indies...
The ship Alabaster, Captain ... from Lisbon, to Norfolk...
The Schooner Telegraph, Captain Correy, of this port from the Havana...
The following British ships of war lay in Hampton Roads, on Tuesday last.
Resolution, 74, Admiral Vandeput.
Albion, 50, Commodore Mowatt.
Thetis, 38, Captain Cochrane.
Prevoyante, 38, Wemyss.
Topaze, 36, Church.
Rover.
The Thetis is to proceed to Halifax and the Prevoyante to the West Indies...
The ship Alabaster, Captain ... from Lisbon, to Norfolk...
The Schooner Telegraph, Captain Correy, of this port from the Havana...
The following British ships of war lay in Hampton Roads, on Tuesday last.
Resolution, 74, Admiral Vandeput.
Albion, 50, Commodore Mowatt.
Thetis, 38, Captain Cochrane.
Prevoyante, 38, Wemyss.
Topaze, 36, Church.
Rover.
The Thetis is to proceed to Halifax and the Prevoyante to the West Indies...
The ship Alabaster, Captain ... from Lisbon, to Norfolk...
The Schooner Telegraph, Captain Correy, of this port from the Havana...
The following British ships of war lay in Hampton Roads, on Tuesday last.
Resolution, 74, Admiral Vandeput.
Albion, 50, Commodore Mowatt.
Thetis, 38, Captain Cochrane.
Prevoyante, 38, Wemyss.
Topaze, 36, Church.
Rover.
The Thetis is to proceed to Halifax and the Prevoyante to the West Indies...
The ship Alabaster, Captain ... from Lisbon, to Norfolk...
The Schooner Telegraph, Captain Correy, of this port from the Havana...
The following British ships of war lay in Hampton Roads, on Tuesday last.
Resolution, 74, Admiral Vandeput.
Albion, 50, Commodore Mowatt.
Thetis, 38, Captain Cochrane.
Prevoyante, 38, Wemyss.
Topaze, 36, Church.
Rover.
The Thetis is to proceed to Halifax and the Prevoyante to the West Indies...
The ship Alabaster, Captain ... from Lisbon, to Norfolk...
The Schooner Telegraph, Captain Correy, of this port from the Havana...
a republic, very well; if not, I will make them submit.
Says the rational citizen, I prefer a republic...
In government as in religion men wrangle about names and forms.
Whether men are pagans, mahometans or christians, would be of no consequence to civil society...
HALIFAX, (N. C.) November, 27.
Extract of a letter from Raleigh, dated November 21.
Yesterday the General Assembly met. The Senate made choice of Gen. E. Smith as speaker...
Much business of a very interesting nature will come before Congress...
The present situation of our legislature and executive officers is delicate...
FROM A LATE LONDON PAPER.
The following is a correct list and disposition of the British Navy.
The 50 gun ships are included in the statement, as they have, upon several occasions, this war, been taken out into the line of battle...
The Channel Fleet.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Guns. Includes Royal George (110), Royal Sovereign (110), Queen Charlotte (110), Prince, late 98, now 113, Magnificent (98), Formidable (98), Atlas (98), Duke (98), London (98), Glory (98), Princess Royal (98), Sans Pareil (84), Caesar (84), L'Impetueux (74), Triumph (74), Edgar (74), Defiance (74), Heister (74).
Admiral Duncans Fleet.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Guns. Includes Venerable (74), Ganges (74), Russell (74), Warrior (74), Bedford (74), Monarch (74), Lancaster (74), Agamenmon (74), Belleisle (74), Nassau (74), Director (74), Lion (74).
The three last 64's have not yet joined him.
Lord St. Vincents Fleet.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Guns. Includes Ville de Paris (110), Salvador del Mundo (112), San Josef (112), Victory (110), Britannia (110), St. Georges (98), Barfleur (98), Blenheim (98), Namur (98), Prince George (98), Gibraltar (84), San Nicolas (84), San Ildefonso (74), Zealous (74), Theleus (74).
West-Indies, Jamaica, America, and Newfoundland.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Guns. Includes Queen (98), France of Wales (98, Vengeance (74), York (74), Affa (74), Resolution (74), Scipio (74), Carnarvon (74), Dictator (74), Valiant (74), Abergavenny (74), Madras (74), Romney (74), Affiance (74).
East Indies and Cape of Good Hope.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Guns. Includes Suffolk (74), Stately (74), Tremendous (74), Trident (74), Victorious (74), Van Tromp (74), Arrogant (74), Jupiter (74), Dorrrecht (74), Trufty (74), Intrepid (74), Centurion (74), Impregnable (74), Rationable (74), Sceptre (74).
The following ships at home, either now employed on temporary service, or lately returned from foreign stations.
Table with 2 columns: Ship Name, Guns. Includes Neptune (98), Zealand (98), La Pompee (80), St. Albans (80), San Damião (74), Ruby (74), Canada (74), Nonpareil (74), Vanguard (74), Brakel (74), Centaur (74), Polyphemus (74), Overijssel (74).
It appears from the foregoing distribution, that Great Britain has 128 sail of the line of effective ships...
It appears from the foregoing distribution, that Great Britain has 128 sail of the line of effective ships...
NEW THEATRE.
Will open THIS EVENING, December 11, With a Comic Opera, called
ROBIN HOOD; Or, Sherwood Forest.
RESIDENTS IN THE FOREST.
Table with 2 columns: Character, Actor. Includes Robin Hood (Mr. Darley), Little John (Mr. Wignell), Scarlet (Mr. Francis), Bowman (Mr. Warrell), Archers, Messrs. Blisset, T. Warrell, Doctor, Lafferty, Sully &c.
VISITORS TO THE FOREST.
Table with 2 columns: Character, Actor. Includes Ruttekin (Mr. Bernard), Friar Tuck (Mr. Warren), Edvin (Mr. Marshall), Clorinda (Mrs. Warrell), Anette (Mrs. Milbourne), Angelina (Mrs. Oldmixon).
With the original Overture, by Baumgarten. The rest of the Music and Accompaniments, composed by Shield, with additional airs by Mr. Régnier.
The which will be added, a COMEDY, in two acts, called
THE LYAR.
Table with 2 columns: Character, Actor. Includes Old Wilding (Mr. Warren), Young Wilding (Mr. Bernard), Sir James Elliot (Mr. Warrell, jr.), Papilion (Mr. Marshall), Servant (Mr. F. Warrell), Miss Grantham (Mrs. Francis), Miss Godfrey (Mrs. L'Estrange), Kitty (Mrs. Doctor).
Box, one Dollar; Pit, three quarters of a Dollar; and Gallery, half a Dollar.
The doors of the Theatre will open at five, and the curtain rise precisely at six o'clock.
Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the Theatre, from 10 till 4 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the day of performance.
Tickets to be had at 11, and Rice's book-store, No. 50 Market-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre.
VIPIR PER PUBLICA!
New Assembly Room.
South Fourth street, between Chestnut and Walnut streets.
Mr. FRANCIS,
OF THE NEW-THEATRE, RESPECTFULLY informs his Scholars and the public in general, that his Academy for Dancing will commence, for the season, on Thursday, December 13, at the above
ELEGANT ROOM;
When he hopes to receive the continuance of their accustomed patronage, which it will be his unremitted endeavor to deserve.
The days of teaching for his young pupils are Thursdays and Saturdays, from 3 o'clock in the afternoon till 6, and from 6 till 9, for those of a more advanced age.
As an accommodation to those living in this vicinity, Mr. Francis intends to instruct a small party of children on Wednesdays and Fridays afternoons, at his house.
Distinct from the preceding Balls, Mr. FRANCIS will have four private select subscription Balls.
Private teaching, either at the Academy, or his house.
Mr. FRANCIS's first Practising Ball will be on Tuesday, 19th Dec. at the New Assembly Room.
Ladies and Gentlemen's tickets to be had, on applying to Mr. F. as usual.
For further particulars, enquire of Mr. F. No. 70, north Eighth street.
Dec. 11. —mwtf
A Fifty Dollar Bank Note.
OF the United States, was lost on Saturday last, between the Bank of the United States and the Hois market. If an honest person has found it, and will leave it with the Printer hereof, they shall be handsomely rewarded.
December 11. cod3t
Bank of North America.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that an election for twelve Directors, for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank on Monday, the 8th of January next, at ten o'clock.
RICHARD WELLS, Cashier.
December 11. dsbth
Delaware and Schuylkill Canal.
THE Stockholders are requested to meet at the company's office, on Tuesday, the 18th December inst. at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, on important business.
WM. MOORE SMITH, Sec'y.
December 11. 2t
Delaware and Schuylkill Canal.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the election for President and Managers, for the ensuing year, will be held at the company's office, on the first Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock, A.M.
WM. MOORE SMITH, Sec'y.
December 11. mwtf
Schuylkill and Susquehanna Canal.
THE Stockholders are hereby notified, that the election for President and Managers for the ensuing year, will be held at the company's office, on the first Monday in January next, at 10 o'clock, A.M.
Dec. 11. mwtf
Those who are Creditors of
the late firm of ERASMUS JACKSON & Co. or of J. MUSSI, are requested to attend at a meeting to be held on Tuesday the 18th inst. at Mr. Shanes's Tavern, in Third Street between Market and Mulberry Street, at 6 o'clock in the evening.
December 11. 2t
THE PARTNERSHIP OF
Richard & James Potter, All persons indebted to the said firm, are requested to pay the same to either of the subscribers; and all persons having any demands against them, are requested to send their accounts for settlement.
Richard Potter, James Potter.
December 9
French Circulating Library.
JOSEPH E. G. M. DE LA GRANGE, No. 118 Walnut-street.
INFORMS those who wish to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French language, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, consisting of upwards of 1200 volumes, the best calculated to afford either useful instruction, or pleasure.
The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town.
N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with accuracy and dispatch.
coin nov. 15.
Geenteil Boarding & Lodging.
A Family may be accommodated with a Drawing Room, two Bed Chambers, and Kitchen, accommodation for servants—at no. 53, north Fourth street.
Dec. 5. —rrs

A farm for sale, IN Perth Amboy in the state of New-Jersey, of four hundred acres, including a proportion of meadow, of arable and wood land, and salt marsh. There is on the premises a good apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit trees, it is well watered with springs and brooks, it is bounded on two sides with navigable waters and has a good mill site, its situation is healthy and pleasant, commanding a view of the navigation of Perth Amboy and its environs, and convenient to the finest fish and oysters in their proper season, it abounds with natural manure from which, with the advantages of the salt marsh by applying the hay the remainder to the keeping of stock, may at a small expense, be enriched to a great degree and rendered one of the first grazing farms in the state, it is well calculated for a farmer or a gentleman's seat, having several eligible sites for building. This farm will be sold together or divided, as may suit a purchaser, at private sale, or if not sold, will be set up at public auction on Tuesday the nineteenth day of December next, at the house of Robert Ruttome, inn-keeper in Perth Amboy, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Any person inclining to purchase may view the premises by application to John or Matthias Haffey at Perth Amboy, from whom or from the Hon. Jonathan Dayton, Esq., Speaker of the house of representatives of the United States now in Philadelphia, from Matthias Williamson, jun. Esq., or Mr. Samuel Smith at Elizabeth-Town further information may be obtained, and who are possessed of maps of the same. Perth Amboy, Nov. 16, 1797. 25-codtr8D
Salisbury Estate. THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Bluff and three Air Furnaces, a complete Baking Machine, and a very good gift Mill, with two pair of stones; also a good Forge, all in perfect repair, as are all the Water Works connected with these various branches. The Air Furnaces were lately built for the purpose of calling Cannon for this State. There are about two thousand acres of Land, one half of which is under wood, the other very fine arable Land, producing the best Hay and Pasture. The Cannon lately manufactured there, fully proves the excellence of the metal, which is superior to any in this country, and probably, equal to any in the world; for not one of sixty-nine guns lately made, although some of the 24 were bored into 32 pounders, have failed on proving. The situation is very eligible, particularly for this branch of manufacture, and a place of arms lying in the heart of Connecticut, and only 30 miles from several large towns on the Hudson's River, and having every advantage that can result from a plenty of water, flowing from a large natural pond, very near the Furnace, and which may be converted into a variety of other useful purposes. The purchaser can be accommodated with all the stock and utensils, and have possession on or before the first of June next, and preparation may be made the meantime for going into full operation immediately thereafter, for every part will be delivered in good order, with some coal, ore, &c. &c. For terms, apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, in Philadelphia; David Brooks, Esq., one of the Representatives in Congress for this State; Mr. David Waterman, on the premises, or to the proprietor in New-York. WILLIAM NEILSON. Dec. 1. 3awtf
House and Lots, in Bordentown. TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street, and extends with the same breadth to back street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four acres, separated from the former by back street. One third only of the purchase money will be required upon executing a deed, and for the remainder, such credit will be given as the purchaser may desire. This property will be sold free of all encumbrances, and an indisputable title given. For further particulars enquire either of Dr. William Burnet, residing in Bordentown, near the premises, who will show the same, or of PETER THOMPSON, Conveyancer, no. 144, Market-Street. December 2. 3awtf
Real Estate for Sale, A PLANTATION, in a healthy and good situation on Chester Creek, in Middletown Township, Delaware County, containing 1191 acres, upwards of 50 acres of which are wood land, well timbered; the remainder plough land and watered meadow—of the latter, many more acres can be made at a small expense. There are on said premises, a good orchard of best grafted fruit, a house, with a spring near the door, a frame barn with stabling under, and a log tenement on one part of said place. Any person inclining to purchase, may view the premises by applying to Wm. PENNELL, on said farm, and know the terms by applying to JONATHAN PENNELL, in the borough of Chester. November 21. 3r cod
To be sold, AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a new two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. Situate on the Irish tract lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will be made known upon application at the office of the Philadelphia Gazette. The improvements upon this place, for taste and elegance, stand unrivaled. December 1. dff
All Persons who are indebted to the estate of William Heysham, sen. of Philadelphia, deceased, are requested to make speedy payment; and those who have any demands against said estate, will please to present them, properly attested, to the subscribers. William Heysham, Robert Heysham, Francis Bowes Sayre, } Executors. November 6. 2aw4w
LAW BOOKS, Latest London and Dublin Editions. H. & P. RICE, Booksellers, No. 16, South-Second, and No. 50, Market-Street, HAVE just received by the late arrivals from London and Dublin, their spring importation, consisting of a variety of the latest and most approved Law Books, which, added to those already on hand, forms the most extensive collection ever offered for sale in this country. They therefore beg leave to notice, that from the nature of their connections in Dublin, they are enabled to sell editions (as they have hitherto done) at the very lowest prices. The following are among the latest publications. Vesey, jun's Reports in Chancery, 2 vols. Peake's Cases at Nisi Prius; Ridgeway's Reports in the time of Lord Hardwicke; Floyer's Proofs Practice in the Ecclesiastical Courts; Barton's Treatise on a Suit in Equity; Tidd's Practice of the Court of King's Bench in Personal Actions, 2 parts complete; Ward's Law of Nations; Cruise on Utes; modern Reports, 12 vols. London edition. H. and P. Rice expect to receive by the first arrival from New-York the 6th vol. complete of Durnford and East's Reports, the 2d part of Gilbert's Law of Evidence by Loft, and a number of new publications. June 26.
A person well acquainted with the theory and practice of book-keeping, who has been many years engaged in business for himself and others, would be glad to be employed, either as an agent or advisor; or in posting books; stating unsettled accounts; or in executing any other kind of writing, in French or English. A note addressed to J. A. and left at this office, will be punctually attended to. November 30. 3awtf
THOMAS RANDALL, PRESENTS his respects to his Friends, and the Public in general, informs them that he has opened an Office, at his house, No. 33, Spruce-Street, for the purpose of transacting business in the line of Commission and Agency, collecting rents and outstanding claims in any part of the United States. He flatters himself, that from his long residence in this country and a general knowledge of it, his services will be found worthy the notice of those who may place to confide to him the management of any of their concerns. N. B. Security given where required. 11th mo 24. 3awtf
FOR SALE, By the Subscriber, at his Store, No. 75, South Water-Street.
A general assortment of China Ware Black and coloured Sattins Do. do. Lutebriags Do. do. Handkerchiefs Do. do. Sewing Silks Imperial and Minton Teas Long and short Nankineens Quick Silver, in tubs Holland Gin, in pipes Assorted Glass Ware, in cases White and brown Havana Sugars, in boxes Molasses, in hogsheads St. Croix Rum and Sugar, in do. London particular Madeira Wine Sherry and Malaga Wines, in quarter casks Red, yellow and pale Barks, in shells Logwood, &c. &c. no 7-tut&faw JOSEPH SIMS.
For Sale, by the Package, For cash, or good notes at sixty or ninety days, viz. Book and Jacquet Muffin plain stripes, and Checks do. do. Tamboured do. Ladies handkerchiefs, & gentlemen's neck do. Jacquet chintz mullin for home and the West-India market, Pullicote and linen handkerchiefs, for do. printed do. do. common purple and chintz flannels. The above goods entitled to drawback on exportation. Also a few Scotch cambricks and an assortment of mullin by the piece. The whole of the above being a consignment from the manufacturers in Britain. To be seen at WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Office, No. 64, South Second Street. Nov. 6. 2awtf
NOTICE. THE Stockholders of the Bank of the United States, are informed that according to the statute of Incorporation a general Election for twenty five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the first day of January next at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the Eleventh section of the Bye Laws the Stockholders of the said Bank are hereby notified to assemble in general Meeting at the same place on Tuesday the second day of January next at five o'clock in the Evening. By order of the Board of directors, G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Second Fundamental Article. Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an Election may always be re-elected. Philadelphia, Nov. 18. 1797. fte
NOTICE. To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF's and EDWARD FOX's Engagements IN consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within sixty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCIS, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. November 23. tut&frem
NOTICE. THE partnership between JOHN INSTONE and JAMES BACON, under the firm of Instone and Bacon, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons who stand indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to JOHN SKYNN, on Landenburger's wharf, who is duly authorized to receive the same; and all persons having any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring in their accounts immediately to him for settlement. John Instone, James Bacon. November 20. codtf
For Sale, by the Subscriber, White Plattillas Brown Hollands White Sheetings Dowlas Silk-bordered Handkerchiefs Striped Siamouse Black Ribbons, No. 3 and 4 Glass Tumblers, and Looking Glasses, in cases, &c. &c. November 6. George Pennock. codfw
FOR SALE, By BENJAMIN CLARK, No. 53, the corner of Chestnut and Front Streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, eight day and thirty hour brass pinions and large work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Pu-nice Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Car Gut; bench, hand and tail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. * * * Apprentices Wanted. November 3. f&tf
The History of Pennsylvania, By ROBERT PROUD, Is now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZICHARIAS POULEON, jun. No. 80, Chestnut-Street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 2awtf
English Grammar, The second edition, with improvements. ADAPTED to the different classes of learners, with an appendix, containing rules and observations for aiding the more advanced students to write with perspicuity and accuracy. By LINDLEY MURRAY. This is a publication of much merit, and fully answers the professed in the Title. The appendix contains some of the best rules for writing elegantly, and with propriety, that we recollect to have been. Monthly Review, July 1796.
English Exercises, Adapted to the Grammar lately published by Lindley Murray, consisting of exemplification of the parts of speech, instances of false orthography, violations of the rules of syntax, defects in punctuation, and violations of the rules respecting perspicuity and accuracy, designed for the benefit of private learners, as well as for the schools. We have been much pleased with the perusal of these Exercises. They occupy with distinguished excellence a most important place in the science of the English language, and as such, we can warmly recommend them to the Teachers of Schools, as well as to all those who are desirous of attaining correctness and precision in their native tongue. Monthly Review, July 1797. The above Books are for sale at JOSEPH & JAMES CROMKIN'S book store No. 37, Market Street. December 1. 3awtf
NOTICE. ALL persons concerned are hereby notified, that the Subscriber intends to apply for a renewal of the undermentioned lost certificates of Stock in the Bank of the United States. He forwarded them under cover of a letter addressed to John Andray, of London, by the ship Bacchus, capt. George, which left this port in June last for London. But that ship having been captured on her passage and sent to France, the above letter and inclosures have failed in their destination. Three certificates, viz. Nos. 26325, 26326, 26327, each for four shares, dated January 18, 1797, and issued in the name of Henry Grace, of Totterham Highchurch, Great Britain. ZACCHEUS COLLINS. Philadelphia, November 8. 2awtf
Wanted, to Hire, A Large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Enquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. eotf
A Compting House to let. A Most convenient Compting House is now for hire on Ross's wharf, directly over the arch. For terms, apply to Samuel Breck, jun. No. 89, fourth third Street. Where may be had, A few bales of Ravens Duck, and about 200 pieces of Bant Canvass; a small quantity of Mace, and some high proof Brandy; Sherry Wine, Chocolate in boxes, Window Glass of various sizes and dimensions. Dec. 1—cost
Samuel & Miers Fisher, ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock-Street, a fresh assortment of Wollen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrivals from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon Teneriffe Sherry, and Port Wines, Assorted queen's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo 23d. dwt3aw3w
James C. & Samuel W. Fisher, AT THEIR STORE, No. 13, corner of Arch and Front Streets, HAVE for Sale, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannels Ditto pure small Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicot silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurrachs Bengal bales Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankineens, and Few chests best Hylon Tea Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 lhd. Glass Ware, assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. November 28. 3awtf
Imported (via New York) on the ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the Subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut Street, between Second and Third Streets, the following articles: Maharajonges Charconna Dorens Chintz and Calicoes Dacca worked mullins Gilla Romals Bandanoses Nillas & Pennifaces Challa Romals Blue cloth Flair ribbos Mill Mullantharchiefs Palm-pores Patna do. Banares Opium Lesser Cardinum Seeds. Samuel Wilcox. November 27. tut&faw
FOR SALE, BY Joseph Anthony & Co. No. 5, Chestnut Street, A cargo of choice Bourdeaux Brandy, 1st and 2d proof, just landed 250 bales of Bourbon cotton of a superior quality 9 do. Surat, do. do. A quantity of heavy black pepper in bales Bourbon Indigo of the first quality High proof Jamaica Spirits Old London particular Madeira wine } In pipes & do. market do. } gr. casks. New England rum in hogsheads Genuine Holland Gin in pipes Claret in cases Sperre Candles and Brandy oil Prime Boston beef Choice Halifax Salmon in barrels and half barrels do. Herring in do. Bell Boston Mackerel in barrels of the fall fare. New-England Cow Peas A few tons of Refined cordage Ruffia feather beds Clover and Timothy seed in sacks Long wind-bone No 2, 3, and 5, Boston fall duck A few chests first quality Hylon tea Carolina rice in whole and half tierces and An invoice of Dutch hollow glass ware. November 8. d2w
400,000 weight of choice St. Domingo COFFEE, FOR SALE BY JAMES YARD. November 22. d1ot
For Sale, That well-known place, called VANDORIE'S FERRY, ON Neshannoy creek, 18 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 40 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story Stone house occupied as a farm, and a good one story Stone kitchen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent Ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentleman's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber. MORDCAI LEWIS. May 24. 3awtf
For sale or to be let on ground-rent, A desirable Lot of Ground; SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut Street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth Street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water-Street, between Mulberry and Sassafras Streets, containing in front on Water Street fifty-four feet, and continuing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. m&wtf
Just Published, And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Booksellers in the city at price one dollar, twenty-five cents in board, A New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. *6
School Books and Stationary. W. YOUNG, No. 42, Second-Street, corner of Chestnut-Street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 8vo. price 3 dol. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinder's Boards, Pasteboards, feathering and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24—3awtf
The Norfolk Mail STAGE. THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE Tavern, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Dover the first day, at Snowhill the second, day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk. A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; puts up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and arrives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day. The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 80 miles less than on any stage route between those places. Too much cannot be said in favor of the road, which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, so good a road in America. August 11. d1m. eotf.
City of Washington. SCHEME. Of the Lottery, No. II, For the Improvement of the Federal City. A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 40,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 40 do. 250 10,000 100 do. 100 10,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 10 10,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000 15,739 Prizes. 23,261 Blanks. 50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000 N. B. To any one who may take a quantity of Tickets, the prize of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one. And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets. This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire front on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two crescent-shaped buildings, as soon as possible after this Lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Etel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the Lottery. SAMUEL BLODGET. $ Tickets may be had at the Bank of Columbia; or James West & Co. Baltimore; or Peter Gilman, Boston; or John Hopkins, Richmond; and of Richard Walls, Cooper's Ferry. mwf
FOR SALE, By the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-Street, The Cargo of the Ship Ganges, John Green, commander, from Bengal, Consisting of Bastas, of various qualities & prices Coffas Punjum Cloths Canals Guzz y. do. Humhums Charconna Dorea Blue Cloth Tanihs Chintz and Calicoes Mulims Mamoudys Checks Maharajonges Patka Hhkfs. Singhams Malum do. Guzzens Bandanoses Gurrachs Silleroy Pinafocs Choppa Romals Salgatchys Souy do. Gillie Romals Perfans of various colours Mock Pulicas 200 tons SUGAR 90,000 lb. PEPPER. Willings & Francis. The Piece Goods Of the Ganges are now open and exposed to sale at that commodious store the north west corner of Market and Fourth Street. Nov. 10.
LANDING, From on board the Ship Cleopatra, Samuel Newell, commander, from London, 60 tons of the best clean Russia HEMP 60 cases of bottled BROWN STOUT. For sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-Street. Willings & Francis. Oct. 31. d
Just arrived, From Port-au-Prince, and for sale by the subscribers, No. 21, Penn-Street, 62 hogsheads, 82 tierces, 523 barrels, 646 bags } Prime Coffee Willings & Francis. Oct. 28. s
FOR SALE—by the subscribers, An elegant assortment of Madras HANDKERCHIEFS, by the bale. WILLINGS & FRANCIS, Nov. 21. Penn-Street.
FOR SALE, By THE SUBSCRIBERS, Madeira Wine, first quality, in pipes Madeira Wine, New-York quality, in pipes Lithon WINE, in pipes CLOVES AND NUTMEGS } of the latest importation, in boxes Spanish Wool, in Bales, suitable for Hatters. Willings & Francis, Penn-Street, No. 21. Nov. 1. w&stf
A Journeyman Hair-Dresser, WHO is sober and steady, and understands his business, may have immediate employment, on application to GEORGE ABOTT, No. 9, Chestnut-Street. Nov. 27. codfw
Imported in the ship MANCHESTER, BENJAMIN SHEWELL, Master, From Bourdeaux, and for sale by the subscriber, No. 11 Walnut Street. Bordeaux Brandy Irish market claret in cases } Entitled to Drawback. Medoc wine, in do. } Sauterne, do. do. Thomas Murgatroyd. WHO HAS FOR SALE, Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter casks Rota do. do. Pimento in bags 4000 bushels Liverpool salt. Aug. 24. tut&stf.
PEALE'S MUSEUM. THIS valuable repository of the works of Nature, so well calculated to delight the mind and enlarge the understanding, is opened daily, as usual. It stands in an airy and healthy situation, and free from the epidemic that at present afflicts the city; it may, therefore, be frequented with the greatest safety. As an Amusement, the study of Nature is the most rational and pleasing: as a Science, the most sublime and instructive. It elevates the mind and expands the heart. They "Who Nature's works can charm, with God himself Behold conversant." Many interesting additions have lately been made to this Museum: and the feathered tribe, containing a variety of the most rare and beautiful subjects, is now very advantageously arranged. Waxen Figures, of Men large as life (some of them from nature) are here dressed in their proper habits, and placed in attitudes characteristic of their respective nations. Here may be seen the North American Savage, and the Savage of South America—a laboring Chinese, and the Chinese Gentleman—the Assyrian, and the Kamtschatdale—with some Natives of the South Sea Islands. The immense variety and interesting diversity which this Museum offers to the view, may be seen but cannot be described with full effect. Price only 1-4th of a dollar. Sept. 28. 3aw
Davis's Law Book Store, No. 319, High-Street. GEORGE DAVIS, BEING busied for some time past in preparations for removing into his present house, has been under the necessity of postponing until this day informing the gentleman of the Bar generally thro' the United States, that his spring importation of law books is now arranged and ready for sale, on terms that he trusts will entitle him to the like preference he has experienced for several years past. Catalogues, combining the most varied collection ever imported into this country, are printed and will be delivered on application. June 27. 2aw
Boston Glass Manufactory. THE citizens of the United States are hereby informed, that the manufacture of Window Glass is now commenced at the Glass House in Boston. It is needless to say any thing of the excellent quality of the Boston Glass, as it is well known throughout the United States to be in every respect greatly superior to any ever imported from Europe. It will be cut to any size commonly used; and may be constantly had by applying to CHARLES F. KERR, at the Glass House. Orders from the distant States to be addressed to Mr. SAMUEL GORE, Court-Street, Boston. Boston, Sept. 30, 1797. d4-2awtfw Messrs. Timothy and Mason, Charlestown; Messrs. Hoyle and Boston, Medford; N. C. Nuffin, Watertown; O'Connor, Norfolk; Mrs. Ellis Price, Alexandria; Messrs. Tautt and Brown, Baltimore; Mrs. Hopkins, New-York; and Messrs. Hudson & Graham, Hartford; Mr. Seymour, Saratoga; are requested to inform the above once a week 6 months. The accounts to be forwarded to the Editor.