Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-03-09 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2020.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 9, 1799.
[VOLUME XV.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in advance.
NOTICE. Joseph Thomas's Creditors are hereby earnestly requested to furnish their Accounts duly attested, as soon as convenient to them, to enable the Assignees to form an idea of the state of his affairs; and a those indebted to said Thomas, are required to make immediate payment to either of the Subscribers. SAMUEL W. FISHER, } Assignees. WILLIAM BUCKLEY, } of JOHN HALL. } S. J. Thomas. dec. 21. dif
NOTICE. THE Public are cautioned not to trust any of the people belonging to the Swedish Snow Maria, on my account. Hans Olof Kock, master. dec. 29. $
FOR SALE, To be EXCHANGED for property within thirty miles of the city, or to let on ground-rent or lease. Several valuable building Lots, in Philadelphia. Enquire of William M. Bidwell, No. 147, Chestnut-street. nov. 22. $
All persons indebted to the Estate of JOSEPH ANTHONY, sen. deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and all those who have any demands against said estate, are desired to produce them legally attested to the subscribers for settlement. JOSIAH HEWES, } Executors. JOHN MORTON, } JOSEPH ANTHONY, } dec. 26. dif
To be Let, A House and three Acres of Land, Pleasantly situated at the Falls of Schuylkill—enquire at the office of the United States Gazette. feb. 7. $
ALL PERSONS Indebted to the Estate of Mr. JOHN FENNO, late of Philadelphia, deceased, are desired to make payment, and those having any demands, to present them for settlement, to SAMUEL BLODGET, Adm'r. JOHN WARD FENNO, Agent to the administration. nov. 30. $
WANTED, To Article for two or three years a young Man to a profitable business. For particulars enquire at No. 68, South Fourth street. A person who has some knowledge of painting or drawing would be preferred. W. HAYDON, who has
A Cellar to Let. jan. 11. $
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 14 four pound Cannon, different lengths, 5 Cartridges. JOHN NIXON & CO. December 1. $
White Platillas. A few boxes of White Platillas, Just arrived and for sale by the subscribers, GIDEON H. WELLS. No. 135. Market-street. feb. 21. 3aw4w
For Sale, Deliverable at Norfolk, ARGO OF Horiduras Mahogany, & Logwood. For terms apply to PHILLIPS, CRAMOND, & CO. February 9.
For Sale, TEN or twelve Tons, Clover & Timothy HAY, Of the first quality.—Apply at No. 43, Almond-street. jan. 8. 1awtf
PUBLIC NOTICE IS hereby given, that application will be made to the Directors of the Bank of Pennsylvania for the renewal of a Certificate for a share in the said Bank, No. 1282, dated July 24th 1797, standing in the name of JOSEPH REED, the same having been accidentally left or destroyed, Philad. Jan. 25. d6w
WATER LOAN. THE Commissioners for receiving subscriptions to a Loan for supplying the City of Philadelphia with wholesome water, give
NOTICE, That they will call on the citizens for their subscriptions in the following districts: William Jones will receive from Vine to South side of Pine-street. Levi Hollingsworth will receive from the North side of Pine to the South side of Spruce-street. Jeff Wain will receive from North side of Spruce to the South side of Walnut-street. Edward Tilghman will receive from North side of Walnut to the South side of Chestnut-street. John Inskip, and } will receive from North side of Jonathan Robinson, } Chestnut to the South side of Market-street. Stephen Girard, and } will receive from North side of Jacob Shoemaker } Market to the South side of Arch-street. Thomas Haskin will receive from North side of Arch to the South side of Race-street. Leonard Jacobi will receive from North side of Race to the South side of Vine-street. Joseph Grubsback, } will attend at the office of Jared S. Ford Esq. } Ingerful, opposite the State House, with the book hitherto kept at the City Hall. By order of the board. JACOB SHOEMAKER, secretary. ad. no 18th. $
CHINA GOODS, Just received per the ship New-Jersey from Canton AND FOR SALE BY ARCHIBALD MCALL, At his Store No. 187, South Second Street, —VIZ— An assortment of Teas of the first quality, White and yellow nankeens, Coffee, silk umbrellas, an assortment of china ware, and a variety of SILKS, consisting of Black and colored Lurellring do. do. fatims do. do. senhaws do. do. silk handkerchiefs do. do. sewing silks Black Tafties ALSO, 12 pipes of excellent Madeira Wine, fit for immediate use, jan. 24. $
For Sale by the Subscriber, No. 145. Market-street. Very low for Cash, or a short Credit, The remaining stock of the late House of TODD & MOTT, Cloths, Kerseymeres, a few printed Cottons, Printed handkerchiefs and shawls Printed dimities Hosiery, threads, twist and sewing silks A small amount of hardware, WILLIAM MOTT, Agent for the assignees of Todd & Mott, to whom all persons indebted to that concern, are requested to make immediate payment. W. MOTT,
Having commenced business in the Commission line, his Store is now open for the reception of Dry Goods of all descriptions. Philadelphia, February 4. 1799. $ Richard Bayley & Co. RESPECTFULLY inform the public that the Retail Business carried on by them at their Store No. 136, Market-street, will in future be carried on by Mr. WM. BONNAR, whom they beg leave to recommend to the favor of their friends and the public. ALL PERSONS indebted to the above firm and those to whom they are indebted, will please to apply to JOHN WATKINS & Co. or the settlement of their respective accounts, who are duly empowered for that purpose. Richard Bayley & Co. WILLIAM BONNAR, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public, that the above Store will be opened by him on Monday the 4th of February next, with an assortment of DRY GOODS, Suitable to the season, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation of those who honor him with their favor. jan. 29. $
Just Received, By the ships Juno, Walters, and Four Friends, Hubber, from Hamburg, AND FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, 460 pieces 6-4 quadruples filetas 35 do. 8-4 do. 139 do. creasa la Morlaix 34 do. 9-8 coutils 3 do. 4-4 do. 44 do. 6-4 guingas 250 do. Russia fail-duck 10 pipes Ricario wine 25 hogheads French brandy 80 do. claret 100 cases, at 4 doz. bottles each } claret of superior 228 do. at 1 do. do. } do. } for quality. Also on Hand, 11 bales ticklenburgs, at 23 to 28 cents pr. ell 12 do. Weter linnen, at 16 to 20 cents pr. yard 1 box paterbones 5 boxes hollow glass ware 5 cases Russia bristles (first quality) Erick & Lewis Bollmann, no. 100, Spruce Street. feb. 13. $
TAKE NOTICE, THAT I am to be sold on such terms, that the purchaser need not advance any cash, unless he pleases, till it's earned by my services, provided no accident happens me; or, if you please, I am to be farmed out for two years, and not less. I am a bright bay, full 15 hands high, of noble descent, my name is TRIMMER—I was got by Hall's imported horse Eclipse, my dam, purchased by Doctor Hall, was got by the imported horse Slim; my grand dam was got by Old Figure (my great grand dam by Tatters Othello out of Selima, &c. &c. as will more fully appear by William Lyle's attested certificate who raised me. My character as a racer is well established; I won the colt's purse at Bladesburg of twenty guineas; I won a fifty guinea purse at Baltimore, a fifty guinea purse at Annapolis and a fifty guinea purse at Hagerstown. I never lost a race but the last I run at Alexandria, which was owing to my being badly rode, as I lost all my plates before I got in. I am in fine plight, found in every respect; my offspring are in great repute, some of which are now in training for the turf—procure me good stands and entertainment and I am able to earn one thousand dollars per annum. Any person inclining to buy or rent may know the terms by applying to John Carnan (Lovehall) Cecil county and State of Maryland, eight miles south of Elkton. feb. 21. d6w
NOTICE, Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evens, John B. Evens, & Co. Evens & Bullock, Whittion, Evens & Co. and John B. Evens. THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 28th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-Street feb. 2. cod6w
NOTICE, THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 28th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-Street feb. 2. cod6w
Sales of Valuable Property.
On THURSDAY the 28th day of March instant, Will be Sold by Public Vendue, At the Middle Ferry, near the Falls of Delaware, THE FOLLOWING Mesuage, Lots, Buildings, Water-works and Plantations, Situate in the county of Bucks, opposite to the thriving towns of Trenton and Lamberton, being part of Morrisville Estate. 18. THE mansion house lately occupied by Robert Morris, jun. Esq. with 24 acres of land, including an excellent garden, orchard and some wood. The house is nearly new, consisting of a hall, two passages, two elegant bow rooms and three other rooms on the main floor; four chambers with convenient garrets on the upper floor; it is surrounded by a piazza of 14 feet depth, and under it are kitchens, servants hall, two chambers for servants, with cellars and vaults. Adjoining and communicating is a nice house, milk-house and smoke-house, and at a convenient distance are substantial brick stables capable of containing ten horses, and four carriage houses, with every necessary accommodation for servants. The ferry from Pennsylvania to New-Jersey, with a large convenient house, one part of it for the other brick; a good stone barn and stabling for 50 horses, with this will be sold 18 acres of land, and the privilege of landing on any part of the estate. 19. Four frame houses on the main road leading from Bristol to the ferry, each accommodated with a lot, 60 feet front and 200 feet deep. 20. A good two story frame house on the old river road, with a lot of the above dimensions, and a good Smith's shop adjoining. 21. A frame house, and law makers shop on Mill street. 22. 10 houses of different sizes on the same street. A house now in the tenure of R. Trimble with a large barn, bar-rek, and extensive lot. Several buildings, occupied as work shops. A large brick house. Six brick buildings, with good lots near the upper ferry. An island in the river Delaware, containing about 40 acres, above the mill dam, and the island below, on which are the following works. Snuff-mill, Plaster of Paris mill, Saw-mill, Grindstone-mill, Slitting mill, mill for rolling bolts, rolling mill for rolling bar into sheet iron or hoops, mill for drawing wire, trip hammer. A forge and complete air furnace for converting pig into bar iron. The whole of the island, and the above works, together with the site for a grist mill, will be sold together or separate as may appear most eligible at the time of sale. The dwelling houses are, many of them, nearly new, well built, and conveniently contrived; purchasers may be accommodated with a few acres of land convenient to them, as part of the lands will be reserved for that purpose. 23. Lots on the road leading from Bristol to the ferry, of 60 feet front and 200 feet deep. 24. Lots on a road of 60 feet wide, laid out parallel with the river and below the ferry. Each lot containing 3-2-5 acres, with a front of 100 feet on the river, and running back to a public road at the distance of 200 feet from the front. The view of the river, with a free passage to and from it, will by contract be always kept open.
FARMS. A farm called Linton's, containing 130 acres, 40 of which are good wood-land, with a farm house, barn, stable, out buildings, an excellent orchard, with a good cyder press. A farm called Bayley's, fronting the post road, containing 149 acres, with a good new two-story frame house and new barn, remarkably well watered and timbered. A farm called Clark's, between the road leading to Philadelphia and that to Falls-town, containing 180 acres, on the farm is a new house and barn. A farm called Lovet's, containing 100 acres of good fresh land, with a good new house and barn. 100 acres, part wood land, between the main road and the river, without buildings. 100 acres called Butler's, with a house and barn. Watson's farm, containing 285 acres, with a brick house, barn and stables, it has a landing on the river; this tract may be conveniently divided. Moore's farm, with 120 acres, a good brick house and barn, and a landing on the river. 182 acres adjoining the above. A shad fishery on the river Delaware, with 60 acres of excellent land, including an island called Goat Island, with the right of landing on the man and establishing a ferry to Lamberton. There is on this place a tenant's house, and one for curing fish; it rents at present for 200l. per annum. 292 acres of excellent up-land, well fenced, and affording several fine situations for buildings; part of this tract is wood land. The sale will commence at ten o'clock in the morning, and continue till the whole are sold. The terms of payment are 1-3 down, 1-3 in one, the other in two years, with interest, secured by a mortgage on the premises. An abatement of 5 per cent. will be made for any monies paid in advance. A survey and plat of the whole estate may be seen by applying to Henry Clymer, Esq. at Morristown, who will give the necessary information to persons enquiring. March 1. d28Mar.
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER. HAS removed to the Shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 15, corner of Front and Chestnut-streets; where he will thankfully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches. WANTED, A JOURNEYMAN, ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respectable parents. FOR SALE, A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail. nov 24. 3awtf
NOTICE, Is given to all those indebted to the firms of Jackson & Evens, John B. Evens, & Co. Evens & Bullock, Whittion, Evens & Co. and John B. Evens. THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 28th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-Street feb. 2. cod6w
NOTICE, THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 28th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-Street feb. 2. cod6w
NOTICE, THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 28th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-Street feb. 2. cod6w
NOTICE, THAT the Subscriber is fully authorized to adjust and settle the affairs of those concerns; and that suits will be indiscriminately commenced on all accounts that remain unpaid on the 28th day of March next. John B. Evens, No. 119, South Third-Street feb. 2. cod6w
INSURANCE OFFICE.
THE subscribers beg leave to inform their commercial friends, in particular, and the public in general, that an office for the INSURANCE OF SHIPPING, is now opened at No. 95 South Front-street, where a share of the public patronage is respectfully solicited. N. & J. FRAZIER. feb. 15. dim
For Sale, THE SCHOOONER, THREE SISTERS
Is almost a new vessel, carries between six and 700 barrels and fails remarkably fast, when loaded draws about 8 or 8 1/2 feet water, she is in complete order, having all the fails that can be used to advantage, the greater part of them are new. In short she may be sent to sea at a small Expense, and in three or four days notice. For terms apply to Jebu Hollingsworth, & Co. No. 42, Penn-street. feb. 6. $
SHIP BROKER'S OFFICE, And Commission Store,
NO. 119, SOUTH FRONT STREET, Next door to the Custom House. THE Subscriber, encouraged by the advice of his friends, offers his service to the public as a Ship and Insurance Broker. He proposes to buy and sell vessels and every thing relating thereto—assist masters of vessels and others in entering and clearing at the Custom House, procuring and shipping freight, settling Insurance and all other mercantile accounts, and have on hand the necessary Blanks and Stamps. Papers in foreign languages translated, and information given in general mercantile matters. From a knowledge gained by long experience of every branch of business he hopes to be useful to those who please to favor him with their commands. SAMUEL EMERT. november 10. 22w
FOR FREIGHT or CHARTER, to any part of EUROPE, The Swedish Snow MARIA,
HANS OLOF KOCK, commander. A remarkably good vessel, about 220 tons burthen. A freight to Cadis, or any part of the Mediterranean would be preferred. Enquire of the Captain on board at Vine-Street Wharf! dec 17. $
FOR SALE, In the healthy and pleasant village of BORDENTON.
A HANDSOME, well finished, and conveniently occupied two story Frame House, and lately occupied by colonel John Vanemburgh, the House is 36 feet in front on the main street, and 20 feet deep—four rooms on a floor, with a kitchen 18 by 15 feet, two good rooms over the same and one with a fire place—a very excellent cellar under the whole house; the lot two fifths of an acre, enclosed with a high board fence; the garden in high cultivation, and contains a variety of best grafted fruit.—Good stable, carriage house, smoke house and a pump of good water in the yard, the whole in complete repair. The healthiness and pleasantness of the village of Bordentown, and the neighborhood are too well known to require any commendation. For terms apply to James H. Inlay, Esq. now in Philadelphia, or to the subscriber now on the premises. MART VANEMBURGH. Bordentown. feb. 12. d6w
WANTED, A YOUNG MAN, who understands the German language, writes a good German hand, and knows how to cast accounts, to be brought up to business in a Counting-house of this city. For particulars, enquire at No. 100, Spruce-street. march 2. dif
JOHN MILLER, junr. HAS REMOVED FROM NO. 8, CHESTNUT, To the Five Story Building, in Dock, near Third Street, WHERE HE HAS FOR SALE, 300 Bales of Bengal Goods;
CONSISTING OF COSSAS Beltas Mamoocies Humhums Tafties Striped Doreas Calicoes Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, a large assortment of Madras Handkerchiefs, of various descriptions. January 1. 1awtf
Notice, TO BE SOLD, Or exchanged for property in or near Philadelphia.
A FARM of one hundred and forty two acres of Land on the road from New-Port to Lancaster, near London Grove, Meeting House Chester county, the Farm House was formerly used as a Store and Tavern, for further information apply to CH. RLES WHARTON, at his house No. 136, South Second-street. feb. 18. 1awgw
Rouens Sheetings, FOR SALE, THREE cases, containing 100 pieces Rouens Sheetings, suitable for the Havana or New-Orleans market.—Apply at no 73, South Front-street feb 27. cod6t
White Oak Logs—or, White Oak Pipe—WANTED.
PROPOSALS, WILL BE RECEIVED, On or before the 10th day of March, For the Delivery, To the Corporation of the City of Philadelphia, or their agent, at any part within the said City of the WHOLE or PART of 104,000 feet, running measure, of WHITE OAK LOGS, In lengths of ten or twelve feet, Or of the same quantity, of LOGS, Bored into pipe, counterbored and tapped, as under: 24,000 feet to measure 13 inches at the thickest end, if bored, 4 1/2 inch pipe. 16,000 feet to measure 12 inches at the thickest end, if bored, 4 inch pipe. 64,000 feet to measure 11 inches at the thickest end, if bored, 3 inch pipe. 104,000 The Logs must be straight and free from shakes and knots; no faulty logs will on any account be received. Those who deliver proposals for bored logs, are requested to mention the price at which they will deliver the logs unboiled, in case it should be found proper to bore them in Philadelphia. Proposals in writing will be received by B. Henry Latrobe, engineer. South Twelfth-street, the first House from Market-street. feb. 8. $
CHINA GOODS, Now delivering from the ship New-Jersey, from Canton,
FOR SALE, At the Stores of the Subscribers,
CONSISTING OF BOHEA } TEAS, Hyson skin Young hyson Hyson and Imperial White nankeens Luteestrings, colored and black Senhaws do. do. Handkerchiefs do. do. Sewing silks do. do. Black hair ribbon Black fatims Coffee in small bales China ware in dining and tea sets On Hand, 50 trunks and casks dimities, muslins, ginghams, mousselines and pullicat handkerchiefs, in small packages, for the West-India market. 23 trunks of printed calicoes, assorted for the West-India market. 1 bale of woolen cloths, low priced Sail canvas by the bale or piece, No. 1 to 8. Copper in sheets 24 by 48 and 48 by 60 inches Railed copper bottoms in tubs. A small invoice of queens ware assorted. English wrought nails in casks. Sheathing paper. New-Orleans indigo. Paints of different colors, dry in casks. Old Madeira wine fit for use. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. feb. 11. m.w.f.f.
IMPORTED In the last arrivals from Bremen, Hamburg and Amsterdam, AND FOR SALE, AT REASONABLE PRICES AND ON A LIBERAL CREDIT, BY PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, North Water-street.
215 bales & boxes Ticklenburgs, hempen linens and ozanbrigs from 1/5 to 3/ per ell 70 do. bleached and brown heffians 40 do. brown rolls suitable for coffee bags 20 do. strong do. do. for cotton do. 30 chests platillas 2 do. sealing-wax 3 do. dowles 3 packages oil-cloth 30 do creasa la Morlaix 4 do. fail-twine 12 do. ellpailles 1 do. watches 15 do. Bielefeld linen 14 pipes Port wine 90 do. paterbones 92 cases claret 45 do. Britannias 130 do fine long corked 1 do. Holland canvas claret 1 do. Russia do. 1600 bundles fine salt 3 do. Russia sheetings 40 casks roll brimstone 1 do. ravens duck 200 casks of naval stores. 2 do. Russia drills 30 logs prime mahogany 1 do. brown holland 4 bds. coffee mills 4 do. Silesia romans 6 bundles German steel 1 do. Walrandrop linen 10 chests of flares and pencils 1 do. Craudoola 1 package of skates 1 do. Flemish linen A package of skates &c. 1 do. cambricks and lawn 4 do. woolen caps, &c. 1 do. diaper 4 chests of Nuremberg toys 12 do. stripes 40 kegs of yellow ochre 18 do. checks 3 bds. Glue 2 do. famois 3 barrels of Lentilles 1 do. Arabia stripe 5 chests of prime red 1 do. hunting for colors 1 do. Holland cheets 1 pack. Madras handkerchiefs 30 kegs of pearl barley 50 boxes of capers 1 do. Turkey yarn 400 pieces of upper and sole leather 6 bales empty bags 300 boxes widow glass 1 chest hair ribbon 800 Demijohns 3 boxes tapes, assorted 50 boxes glass tumblers 2 do. bobbin, assorted assorted 1 box threads & tapes 1 do. fine blue hirsos 2 bds. pumice stone 5 chests men's slippers 1 box of mill saws 3 do. bed ticks 1 cask of cutlery 2 casks hog's bristles A quantity of stone ugs 6 chests writing paper and pickling pots 4 do. quills A few ships anchors, &c. november 12. tu&f.f.
JOHN DOBBIN, BOOT & SHOEMAKER. RESPECTFULLY informs his Friends and the Public in general that he carries on his business at No 99 South Second-street, nearly opposite the Merchants Coffee house where gentlemen may be supplied in the neatest and best manner—he assures those who may please to favor him with their commands that no attention or exertion on his side shall be wanting to render him worthy of their encouragement. N. B. Orders received will be punctually attended to. november 5. $
MAYOR'S OFFICE REMOVED to 155 South Second-street. 4aw

Attention Cavalry. The Volunteer Troop of Cavalry, is ordered to meet at Ogden's Tavern Chest-street on Friday Evening at 7 o'clock, there to elect several Members to Elect, and other business of importance to discuss. JAMES SIMMONS. Secretary.
New Theatre. THE subscribers to the New Theatre are requested to meet at the City Tavern, on Tuesday the 12th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening, on special affairs. WIGNELL & REINAGLE. d t Tu
Dancing Assembly Room. THE former subscribers and other gentlemen, willing to promote the erection of so necessary a building, are earnestly requested to meet at the City Tavern on Saturday next, at 12 o'clock. march 7 d t Sa
Sales at Auction. ON TUESDAY EVENING, at 2 o'clock precisely, at Shannon & Poak's Auction Store , in Market Street, WILL BE SOLD, To close a Consignment, Sixty Boxes Window Glass, 6 by 8, 10 by 8, 12 by 10, 18 by 12, 18 by 13 and 20 by 12. 5 cases of small looking and dressing glasses assorted sizes. 1 lead pencils, snuff and tobacco boxes, &c Shannon & Poak, Auctioners. march 8. d t Tu
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, The Cargo of the Ship Asia , Capt. Morgan, from Batavia. Consisting of COFFEE and SUGAR . William Sansom, J. C. S. S. W. Fisher, Mordecai Lewis. march 6. d t W
An Elegant situation for a Country Seat. To be sold at public auction at the Merchants' Coffee-house on Friday the 15th inst. at 6 o'clock (if not previously disposed of at private sale), A LOT OF GROUND on the Germantown road, distant from the city between 2 and 3 miles, adjoining the plantation of Joseph P. Norris, Esq. containing 10 acres and 26 perches more or less; its beautifully situated, and commands a very extensive prospect. The terms of sale will be cash. For further particulars apply to THOMAS GREEVES, or ISAAC W. MORRIS. march 6. d t Fri
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased, are hereby notified to appear at the court house in show Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a partitionable division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions in the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. feb. 19. d t Mar
Attention, Cavalry. Gentlemen of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, desirous to become members of the Volunteer Troop of Cavalry, are informed that there are several vacancies in the Troop; and that a committee consisting of Henry Mickle, Esq., R. Taylor, James Hamilton, Owen Foulk and James Simmons, will attend at Wm. Ogden's tavern, Chestnut-street, every monday evening, at 7 o'clock for the purpose of receiving applications. JAMES SIMMONS, Sec'y. feb. 6.
Red Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Herds Grass and White Clover } SEEDS, All warranted fresh and free from all foul seed, FOR SALE, BY C. ROBERTS, No. 97, Market, between Second and Third streets. Who has also on hand, a general assortment of Ironmongery, fadery, cutlery and brass ware; T. Crowley Millington steel, pig-lead, block-tin, red lead, Spanish brown, Venetian red, Vermilion, &c. &c. march 2. d t W
Wholesale & Retail. A Meeting of the Creditors of HENRY BANKS, is requested on Thursday next, the 14th inst. at the house of Mrs. Nicholas, sign of the Coffee-pot Wagon, in Market Street, at 6 o'clock in the evening. Joseph Ball, John Baker, } Trustees. march 7. d t Mar
NOTICE. The Creditors of James Cummings and Co. who have executed the assignment and delivered their accounts previous to the 1st inst. may receive their respective dividends by applying to the assignees, at No. 62, Dock Street, on the 11th, 13th, or 15th inst. between the hours of eleven and one. JOHN TRAVIS, JOHN WADDINGTON, JAMES TAYLOR, CORNELIUS CORNEGY, Assignees of James Cummings & Co. March 8. d t W
WHEREAS ISAAC PAINTER having made an assignment of all his property for the benefit of all his creditors who file their discharge; the assignee willing to arrange the business as soon as possible, and likewise to give the said Isaac Painter an opportunity of doing something for himself and family if there are any creditors who have not filed their discharge, are informed that unless they come forward and file the same discharge on or before the first day of May next ensuing, they will be excluded from the benefit of a dividend, and all those who are indebted to the said firm are requested to make immediate payment to prevent further trouble. JACOB CLARK, Assignee. march 4. d t W
Philadelphia, March 1799. PROPOSAL. By THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone House, No. 41, South Second Street, for furnishing by subscription, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA, OR A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE; On a plan entirely new: By which the different Sciences and Arts are digested into the Form of distinct TREATISES or SYSTEMS, COMPREHENDING THE History, Theory, and Practice, of each, according to the Latest Discoveries and improvements: and full Explanations given of Various Detached parts of Knowledge, whether Relating to Natural and Artificial Objects, or to Matters Ecclesiastical, Civil, Military, Commercial, &c. Including Elucidations of the most important Topics relative to Religion, Morals, Manners, and the Economy of Life: together with a description of all the Countries, Cities, principal Mountains, Seas, Rivers, &c. throughout the World; a General History, Ancient and Modern, of the different Empires, Kingdoms, and States; and an account of the Lives of the most Eminent Persons in every Nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Compiled from the Writings of the best Authors, in several Languages; the most approved Dictionaries, as well of General Science as of Particular Branches; the Transactions, Journals, and Memoirs, of learned Societies, both at home and abroad; the MS. Lectures of eminent Professors on different Sciences; and a variety of original Materials, furnished by an extensive Correspondence. The Publisher having been solicited to furnish sets of this valuable and important work by one volume at a time, which by dividing the payments, might make the acquisition of the work more convenient to purchasers, proposes to dispose of the few remaining copies on the following:
CONDITIONS. The Work being already completed in Eighteen large Quarto Volumes in boards, Elegantly printed on Superfine paper, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two Copper plates: I. A volume in boards will be delivered to each Subscriber in the first week of every month till the whole be delivered, which will take a period of eighteen months. II. Every Subscriber on receiving the first Volume, to pay Twenty Dollars. On receiving the Second, 15 Dollars The Third, 12 Dollars The Fourth, 10 Dollars The Fifth, 10 Dollars The Sixth, 8 Dollars and Five dollars for each of the succeeding volumes, till the whole is delivered, which will amount in the whole to One Hundred and Thirty-five Dollars, being the present price for complete sets. Any subscriber who may chuse to have the whole in a shorter time than 18 months, may have any number of volumes that may be agreeable at the same time at the above prices. To prevent any misunderstanding it is proper to express that no volume will be delivered to any person without the money, and as the sets on hand are but few in number, it will be requisite that such as choose to become subscribers should apply as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Complete Sets may be had as above, or bound in various manners. march 6. d t W
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth-street, WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 6 1-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; ditto—6 pounders, 5 1-2 feet long, 15 cwt. each, and 6 feet long, 18 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. complete; Cartridges on sliding carriages, 12, 18 & 24 pounders, weighing 6 1-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Boarding Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 18 and 24 lb. double-headed do. 9, 18 and 24 lb. Canister Shot. march 8. saw tf
NOTICE The Creditors of JOHN DOBBINS are hereby required to take notice, that he has applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Philadelphia, for the benefit of the act made for the relief of insolvent debtors, passed the fourth of April last, and that the said Judges have appointed the 25th instant to hear him the said John Dobbins, and his creditors at the State House, at which time and place they may attend if they think fit. JOHN DOBBINS. March 8. 2700. taw w
The Creditors, OF HUGH MORISON, will take notice, that he has applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Philadelphia, for the benefit of the act of assembly, passed for the relief of insolvent debtors; and they have appointed Monday the 25th inst. at 10 o'clock, A. M. to hear himself and creditors. march 7. f&m tayh
ALL Persons having any Demands against the estate of the late Robert Hardie, mariner, deceased, are hereby requested to present them for settlement, and all those indebted to said estate, to make payment to either of the subscribers PETER BAYNTON, JOHN CRAIG, Walnut-street, No. 12, Dock-street. jan. 14. sawtf
Stray Horse. WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Pottynunk, in the county of Philadelphia, a grey Horse, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or fourteen years old, blind of his right eye, and shod before. Whoever has lost him, by proving property and paying charges, may have him again on applying to the subscriber. JOHN SINK, On the Banks of Schuylkill. jan. 19. d t W
NOTICE. A number of Deeds, Bonds and other instruments, which had been under the care of the late John Todd and William Wood Wilkins Esquires, having, after the decease of those gentlemen, been placed in the hands of the subscriber, and there remaining many for which no application has been made; this public notice is given for the benefit of those who may be interested. WALTER FRANKLIN. march 5. sawtf
East India Company of N. America. THE Company are desirous of purchasing immediately, a substantial well-built fast sailing vessel, completely fitted for sea, a ship already equipped will be preferred; her burthen to be not less than Three Hundred Tons. Any person having such vessel to dispose of, will be pleased to forward their proposals on or before the 15th inst. with a particular description of the vessel, the timber of which she is built, the number of guns she is calculated to carry, and her dimensions, to the secretary of the board of agents, who will receive the same for their consideration. Per order of the board, S. BLOOD, Secretary. d t march 5.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 5th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT by an act of Congress passed the 28th day of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, the following alterations and amendments have been made to an act passed on the 31st day of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, entitled, "An act laying duties upon stamped vellum, parchment and paper." The stamp duties heretofore imposed upon foreign bills of exchange and bills of lading are to be extended from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
The several stamp duties hereinafter enumerated, will be levied and collected throughout the United States, from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. For every sheet, or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed either of the instruments or writings following, to wit:
Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, 30 Any note or bill of lading, or writing or receipt in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be exported, 4 From the United States to any foreign port or place, 10 Any policy of insurance, or instrument in the nature thereof, other than those heretofore specified in the above recited act, when the sum insured shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25 When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1 And the said Duties are chargeable upon each and every Bill of Exchange and Bill of Lading with respect to the number contained in each set.
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, Has removed to No. 126, South Front Street, where he is now carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured Ladies, Gentlemen and children's HATS. feb. 29. d t W
Canada Beaver & Muskrat Skins, With a complete assortment of FURS, always for sale—He has received per the late arrivals from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. feb. 29. sawtf
TO LET, THE large House in Southwark, lately occupied by Mr. Henry Mitcheall; apply to Isaac Warton. jan. 11. d t W
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of WILLIAM HEYSHAM, late of the city of Charleston, and formerly of the city, mariner, deceased, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands against said Estate, will please exhibit them to ROBERT HEYSHAM, Adm'r. Philadelphia, Feb. 6, 1799. cod5w
Samuel Miles, jun'r. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIUS COMEGYS, JOHN ALLEN, } Assignees feb. 14. sawtf
Land, Town Lots, &c. LAND in the Township of Gambia and lots in the Town of Beula, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, for sale at a moderate price and upon a reasonable credit; any quantity may be obtained, from 100 acres to 10,000—and good mechanics and laborers may have land on easy terms for their work. The situation is healthy and the soil good;—the present settlers are sober, industrious and well informed. A seminary of learning, public library and other useful institutions have been among the first objects of their attention. Roads have been cut, and new ones are contemplated in different directions—The distance from Philadelphia is about 235 miles; from Pittsburgh 65 miles and from Fort Franklin 85 miles. The best route is through Harrisburgh, Lewistown, Huntingdon, &c. For further particulars, enquire of MORGAN RHEES, No. 127 South Second Street, Philadelphia, or of Messrs. JONES & MOORE, Surveyors, Beula. feb 13 sawtf
NOTICE. A number of Deeds, Bonds and other instruments, which had been under the care of the late John Todd and William Wood Wilkins Esquires, having, after the decease of those gentlemen, been placed in the hands of the subscriber, and there remaining many for which no application has been made; this public notice is given for the benefit of those who may be interested. WALTER FRANKLIN. march 5. sawtf
Mahogany. THE subscriber, in consequence of leaving the Mahogany and Lumber Business, offers for sale at his yard, the corner of Queen and Water Streets, Southwark, all his stock on hand, consisting of a great variety of St. Domingo and Bay Mahogany Boards, Plank and Scantling. All well seasoned and fit for immediate use. Also a few thousand feet of half inch and inch White Pine Boards, and a small quantity of two feet cedar shingles. All that shall remain on hand, will be disposed of at public sale, at 10 o'clock on Thursday the 28th inst. The terms of payment will be cash for purchases under 100 dollars, from 100 to 500 dollars at 60 days, and all above 500 dollars at 60 and 120 days, for approved indorsed notes, with the discount. The sale to be continued until the whole is disposed of. JOHN M'CULLOH. march 4. d t W
To be Sold By way of Public Vendue, on Thursday, the 26th of the Third Month next, A VALUABLE Plantation of Lime-stone Land, Situate in the Great Valley, in West-Whiteland township, Chester county, ADJOINING lands of Joseph Downing, Joshua Roberts, Thomas Merrills and others; and near the Turnpike road, 28 miles from Philadelphia—the tract contains 298 acres, with then usual allowance, about 200 acres clear, of which 90 acres is Meadow, the remainder well timbered, most of the meadow ground is watered—also sufficient water in all the fields by never failing springs; the plowland is esteemed to be equal or superior, to any in the neighbourhood; one third part is now under clover; the buildings are a two-story stone dwelling house and kitchen adjoining a milch-house, smoke-house, waggon-house, two large barns, one stone the other stone and logs, and other out-houses. There is two bearing orchards, a garden enclosed with a stone wall, &c. Credit may be had for a considerable part of the purchase money. Any person inclining to view the premises may apply to the owner living thereon. WILLIAM BEALE. N.B. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock on said day, on the premises. West-Whiteland, the 2d mo. 13, 1799. (14) Mar 5. 11. 19.
NOTICE To the Creditors of William Richards, Deceased. THE real estate of William Richards having been recently sold, the creditors of said estate are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, as a dividend will be struck on the first day of May next and paid at any time afterwards, on application to WILLIAM BELL. Philadelphia, 25th Feb. 1799. m. thir. May
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Shareholders, that an assessment of Eight dollars is levied on each share, payable, one half immediately, and the remainder in 60 days from the date hereof; which they are requested to pay to the Treasurer of the Company at the Company's Office, No. 53 North Fourth-street, agreeably to the times above mentioned. The proprietors will please to recollect the necessity of being paid, otherwise the forfeiture of their shares will be incurred agreeably to the constitution. By order of the board, SOL. MARACHE, sec'y. feb. 16. sawtf
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale. SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware, adjoining lands of Matthias Siple and Mr. John Duffield, 13 miles from Philadelphia and 7 miles from Bristol. The buildings consist of a new two story Frame House and Kitchen adjoining—3 rooms on a floor, a Piazza the whole front of the House, a pump of excellent water, also a good garden and orchard—to acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gravelly shore at the river, the water flags for Burlington pass every day in the summer season, and the land flags for New-York within half a mile; any person inclining to purchase may know the terms of sale and other particulars by enquiring at No. 12, Dock-street, or No. 161, South Second-street. feb. 27. sawtf
Notice. THE creditors of Leonard Sayre will take notice, that he has applied to the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Philadelphia, for the benefit of the act of Assembly passed the 4th of April last, for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed Monday the 25th day of March instant, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to hear him and his creditors, at the State-house, or such other place where the court may then be held. march 6, 1799. th. mo. 12. 3. Mar.
TO BE SOLD, THE time of a flour healthy Mulatto Boy, who has about 18 years to serve: would suit a Farmer in the country—Enquire of the Printer. feb. 27. cod5t
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBER, On Willings and Francis's Wharf, 200 Gin Casks, Also, a few bales of Bengal Goods. G. WILLING. Feb. 28. sawtf
An original work. This Day is Published, And for sale at Dickinson's Stationary and Book Store, No. 41, Market Street, Arthur Mervyn; OR, Memoirs of the Year 1793. By a native citizen of Philadelphia, Author of Wieland, and Ormond or the Secret Witness. march 8. cost
A Summer Retreat. FOR SALE, Sixteen Acres of Land, About half a mile from the city of Philadelphia, HERE is on the premises a one story brick house 38 feet front, a stable and corn-crib, a well of excellent water, and a few fruit trees, the situation is perhaps superior to any within the same distance of the city, and commands one of the most beautiful and picturesque prospects of the city, Kensington, the Delaware and Jersey. Enquire of EDWARD TONNALL & Co. march 4. oldtf
From the Portland Gazette. TOM PAINE'S PLAN OF REVOLUTIONIZING AMERICA. The late French papers contain a number of speculations with regard to this country, however, may be learnt from them respecting the views of that abandoned nation. In one of their publications appear the following sketch of a plan to "chaotise" America from the pen of that arch revolutionizer Tom Paine.
"Had France an army to throw into the United States, she ought not to attempt it. The disasters of Burgoyne and Cornwallis, arose from penetrating into their interior." "Has France, say the partisans of Pitt, a naval force to land upon the American coast? Where can they be revictualled? Are there not fortifications in almost all their sea ports? and an English squadron on their coasts?" True indeed it is, that France can neither land an army or great naval force to America. How ought she then to deal with these high mettle'd sons of America? Who in fact owe their very elevation and prosperity to France and to the friends of Franklin and Thomas Paine. She ought to dispirit and embarrass the American government, that is, the English or anti-American party. To declare war against the United States, would be the height of folly: for it would be declaring war against all the republicans, the planters, and the Indians, from whom support we may derive great advantage. But how, it will be said, can we carry on a partial war? With a small squadron of light vessels, not drawing more than ten feet of water, a few guns and bomb ketches you may proceed to the river. Savannah in Georgia, passes the Tiberbar island at Savannah. Here you may get a handsome supply of provisions; and on your return down the river, burn the buildings on each side, even to its mouth. The same plan will do for Charleston: pass the bar and set fire to the buildings on Johnson and Sullivan islands. You may next visit Georgetown in South Carolina, and Wilmington in North-Carolina; enter the Chesapeake (perhaps it may be advisable to make the first operation here) burn Norfolk, Alexandria, Annapolis and Baltimore. You must be careful, my friends, by rapid movements, to prevent a defeat by the English squadron, or by the Americans on shore, who will at the first alarm collect in great numbers. In eight days you may do all you wish in the Chesapeake. As Baltimore is in itself up, you had better begin with that, as there you may raise a handsome contribution. Near Savannah, Charleston and Norfolk, are small forts, that you may easily take in the rear. In the Delaware you must proceed with great caution. Lewistown on the left may be easily burnt; and if you were certain there was not an English squadron near the Cape, you might set fire to Philadelphia. It is a business of a week only. Between Sandy Hook and New-York, you will find a pretty strong fort; this you will silence with your bombs. The buildings at Long Island and Nantucket are easily burnt; but Boston must be bombarded. The master-stroke would be to conclude with Halifax. The English vessels from the East Indies generally winter there. Not expecting you in that quarter, they will be less prepared to receive you. Should your brave squadron fall in with the Quebec fleet convoyed by a single frigate, it would be a brilliant affair indeed. Excuse my freedom, dear republicans; you are neither tygers nor sep embriers. Why may you not send the most of your emigrants into Cadiz? Connected as you are with Spain, you might go to New-Orleans, seize the ports of the Natches, collect the friends of liberty from the back settlements in the United States, from Kentucky to the frontiers. You will have to distribute a few presents among the Indians. You must put Gen. Clark and Knoxville in motion, summon to the French standard the Floridas and American troops raised by Genet and Mangouré, declare freedom to the black men, that are slaves in the southern states, and give to the men of colour, the sweet enjoyment of the rights of man. It is in fact from the inhabitants of the sea ports that British influence proceeds. The only way to break up their nets is to burn their sea ports, and in this way compel them to live among the Planters. The last will not fail to treat them as the authors of all their calamities. This is the only way to humble the British Lion that now courts an alliance with the American Eagle, only to bring about its destruction.
GENERAL DUMOURIER, In a late publication, in which he notices the difference between the United States, among other judicious thoughts gives the following: "It appears very impolitic in France to exasperate the peaceable Americans, and make them acquainted with their strength. Beyond the reach of attack by land, should despair convert them into warriors, they may become the scourge of Europe. The Antilles and the colonies of the different powers are cutely at their mercy, they may easily starve and conquer them, they may put an end to the Newfoundland fisheries, they may devastate the coast of Europe by their privateers. Maritime war has charms for two great passions of human nature, avarice and love of adventure. The preparation, the expence, the forces it requires, are of a smaller magnitude than those of land, and their effects more lucrative and rapid. The Americans have provided, and consequently lived the colonies of France; that service alone ought in the eyes of the Directory to have obliterated the frivolous grievances complained of, which if duly weighed, were not injurious, but rather the just proceedings of a prudent and pacific neutrality."

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA,
SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 9.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes items like Six Per Cent, Three Per Cent, Deferred 6 Per Cent, BANK United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance comp. N.A. shares, Pennsylvania shares.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE. On Hamburg 33 1-3 cents per Mark Banco. London, at 30 days 56 1-2. at 60 days 54. at 90 days 52 1-2. Amsterdam, 60 days, pr. guild. 36 to 37 1-2 cents.
Vivere parvo. Amongst the many disreputable traits in the French character, not least conspicuous, is their insensibility to reverse of fortune, and their contentment under exile and poverty. It has always marked them at a lower grade, in mental endowment, than any other civilized nation; but it passes with many for a very opposite characteristic, and so let it pass. Various writers have displayed this indifference of the French, under the most distressing misfortunes and calamities. In their endurance of hunger, however, and their ingenuity in satiating it, they appear the most curious. The Cardinal de Retz tells us, that the inhabitants of Paris, were subsisted, during many days on the meal of pulverized human bones, extracted from the church yard of the Innocents, during the siege of the league. A more extraordinary story is told either by Bonneval, or Trenck, or Munchausen, of a Frenchman existing nine days on the pomatum which adhered to the inside of his hat!
Governor Mack Kean. "Oh! good old man! how well in this appears The constant service of this antique world When service sweat for duty not for mead! Thou art not for the fashion of these times Where none will sweat but for promotion; And having that, do cloak their service up Even with the having: it is not so with thee. But, poor Old man, thou prun'st a rotten tree, That cannot so much as a blossom yield In lieu of all thy pains and husbandry."
Dya domus tam stabilis etc. An insurrection lately broke out in a spacious mansion, tenanted by several families in each story. The conflicting parties proceeded from step to step in their revolutionary movements, until the sovereignty of the lower story actually cut away the stairs, and compelled the sovereign people of the upper part, women and all, to ascend and descend through the windows by a ladder. The others retaliated, in various ways, till the house became, through the inveterate fury of either party, a striking illustration of the well known passage in holy writ.
The shocking increase of the most flagitious crimes, in the state of Pennsylvania, within the last twelve months, is exceeded only by the abundance of those of lesser degree. The restoration of a penal code to this unfortunate commonwealth, can alone save society from degenerating to a state little preferable to that of wolves and bears. That dreary humanity which delights in warding punishment off the heads of the worst wretches in society—and proceeds no farther, is fast retiring before the slow but solemn force of experience.
In four words of a beautiful Poet, "Pena metusque aberrant," we have a strong, though accidental elucidation of the consequence that follows the non-existence of proper sanctions to the laws. The Poet is describing his Golden Age, when punishment and fear, and a thousand other ills were put away; the justness of the connection, in which he introduces his pena metusque, must forever be realized, until that visionary era of his imagination be brought to pass: But the present is an Age of Brass.
Entrata of a letter from a gentleman in New Orleans, dated 26th January. "Since my last of the 13th inst. there have arrived here thirteen American vessels, and several are shortly expected from Vera Cruz, where they have been denied permission to sell. The great number of arrivals here lately have reduced our markets considerably, and they will continue falling for some time. "At present sales for cash cannot be made—Wine is in great plenty. Our own produce has risen in consequence of the increased demand, and will soon become very scarce."
MR. FENNO, PERMIT me to give one more extract from Dr. Smith's sermon on the dangers of pleasure. A. D.
"Pleasure not only impairs the guard which a wise man should constantly maintain over his heart, but often lays it open to too strong temptations. Temptation, always dangerous to the imperfect virtue of man, is peculiarly so in the house of feasting. There the senses and the passions become excited, and surround their objects with a fictitious coloring. The glow of imagination raises a facies of inchantment around the votary of pleasure, and his passions are growing every moment more impetuous and ungovernable."
A good man, who would preserve the purity of his mind, should, as far as is possible for human prudence, avoid those scenes where temptation acquires unusual force; or, if, sometimes called to enter them, it becomes him to summon to his aid, reason, experience, and all the power of pious sentiment, to prevent the first incautious wandering of the heart and fancy, and to keep them clearly within that dubious limit which separates vice from virtue. Approaching this critical point, they often kindle with a sudden and unexpected ardor, and hurry him beyond the moderation which he intended to observe. One important indulgence invites another—the gates of the citadel are thrown open, and in rush an host of enemies. Of this David affords us an instructive and affecting example. And we still read, with sympathy and commiseration for his deep affliction, the history of that pious and amiable prince whose latter days were filled with bitterness and tears for having only once incautiously courted a temptation, and once indulged a pleasure, to which he was strongly invited by the prosperity of his fortune.
How much more certainly will pleasure corrupt those who enter its portals without circumpection, and expose themselves to all the dangerous force of those temptations that meet the young and unwary in the house of feasting? Here example, sympathy of feeling, the arts of seduction, all the allurements of ingenuity, all the decorations that wit can give to vice, unite their influence to betray the heart. Here it is that youth so often lay aside their early simplicity and modesty, and turn apostates from virtue. Do you behold a profligate young man? Ask, where was he first corrupted? It was probably in the midst of the pleasures and amusements of the house of feasting. Where did his passions first kindle with a new and unknown ardor, and his heart form the look purpose? Was it not in the house of feasting where temptation invited, where appetite impelled, and where the licentious train of conversation encouraged his will? Where did he first hear those principles defended that favor the disorders of the passions, and remove from them all the restraints of religion? Where did he learn at length to sport him himself, while, perhaps, his heart yet smote him for his impiety and falsehood? Was it not in the house of feasting whence diffipation had banished wisdom and prudence; where the sons of folly were ambitious of shining by an impious and impertinent wit, and sought admiration from one another by the most licentious qualities? Where, at last, did principles become totally perverted, and no longer impose any curb upon the licentiousness of manners? Was it not in the midst of those scenes of gross pleasure where the mind, involved in the mists of passion, sees falsehood as truth—where reason, bribed by the heart, defends the innocence of every indulgence—and where the example of others contributes to render it confident in error? Ah! temptation acquires a dangerous, and often a fatal power in the house of feasting—it works in all the avenues that lead to it. Youth, who incautiously expose themselves to its impressions, are hastening to ruin.
On the other hand, does not wisdom require that we should occasionally enter into the house of mourning, and grow familiar there with those serious and thoughtful scenes that present to us instructive lessons on the vanity of the world? There every object contributes to abate the immoderate ardor of the passions, and to divert the allurements to vice of their false charms. There we behold all that attracted ambition, or that nourished pride levelled to the dust. Blasted perhaps are the objects of unlawful desire—and the desires themselves seem, for the moment to be extinguished. Silent the impious tongue that profaned religion, and that jested with eternity. Gone to her account that spirit that, in life, may have forgotten her eternal destination, and sought only a vain and momentary happiness among the deceitful and fugitive joys of sense. O my soul! is this the end of all the gilded prospects of vice and folly! If temptation is ever too strong for thee, turn to the house of mourning, and the views that are there presented will correct it.
In the BRITISH HOUSE OF COMMONS, Dec. 11. Mr. Tierney, brought forward a motion declaring that "it was incumbent on his Majesty's ministers to advise his Majesty not to enter into any alliance with foreign powers, that may binder his Majesty from negotiating a peace with France whenever she may be disposed to enter upon a fair and equitable negotiation." This proposition, like those pacific measures recommended by the American Tierneys, was intended to prevent the only sure step by which to render France, sincere and earnest in her disposition for peace; and on this topic, Mr. Canning, with peculiar force and elegance, opposed the mistaken policy of relaxing a moment in a vigorous opposition to the ruinous projects of the French Directory, in the hope of persuading them into peace. "They fear nothing so much," said he, "as a general confederacy of Europe, of which England was to be at the head," and then proceeds; It had been frequently asked, what was the object of the war, and for what it was, which, until it was obtained, we could not lay down our arms? He should say that it was our own safety, as it stood connected with the general good. It was to be regarded in a general and complicated view, not frittered away into various and partial results. The object of a war like the present was not a thing which a man may take in his hands, lay on the table, and say, "there is an object!" He should answer the question in another way, by referring to the general state of Europe. He could not be brought to envy the feelings of the man, who could see Switzerland bleeding at every pore—and Italy despoiled and trampled upon—Holland groaning under the weight of its oppression—and Spain trembling at the nod of a despot; and who could say, we have nothing to do with their affairs. This was, in his opinion, to anticipate
flame, and to run before disgrace and forrow. We could not execute the great task of deliverance alone; yet we were told, that because our old allies had disappointed, therefore our new allies must deceive us. The Porte had been represented as a drivelling power; and as an ally not fit for Christians—as if men with long beards and furred gowns could not see the principles of sound policy, or acquit themselves properly in the capacity of statesmen. The Turks had the same interest in this case with the Austrians. Both had been equally provoked by the French, and both were desirous of revenge. Russia had been outraged in like manner; and if there were anything surprising in this coalition, it was to be attributed to the monstrous and devouring ambition of France which had forced these powers into an alliance that may otherwise appear to be unnatural.
If our former allies were faithless at one time, it was, because they were not enlightened then as they are at the present moment, with respect to the views of France—He would suppose the Prussians and Austrian ministers to meet, (though probably that meeting would not be held at a tavern) to recant their former opinions, and to state what was their conviction with respect to France, now that she had thrown off the mask. If they should state at the bar of the house that they once looked on the French Republic as gentle, unambitious, full of frankness, and free from guile; that they now regarded it as the reverse of all these, would they not be entitled to forgiveness? Would the gentlemen on the opposite side say, that a man who had been once contaminated with French principles, or touched by French connections, could never be considered as found? No, they would undoubtedly admit of his principles, though they may doubt of its application [This allusion which was to some late descriptions of Mr. Fox at the Whig Club, was loudly cheered from the ministerial side of the House]. It was to be observed, that the feelings of the continental powers, with respect to France, arose from their immediate experience; we had to form our only from remote description. They had to feel what we could scarcely conceive.
Signori irritant animas demissa per aures. Quam quae sunt scules subjecu finitibus. He then proceeded to draw a pathetic picture of the sufferings of the people in Switzerland—the rapes, murders, and conflagrations, which followed on the entrance of the French into their territory, only to assist them, he said in bringing about a slight parliamentary reform! There was no man so benighted as not to believe that the Swiss would heartily join in the cause, if a general confederacy were framed in the continent. But if this motion were to be adopted, we should throw a wet blanket on the fire, which was otherwise about to spread through Europe. When our allies are slightly mentioned, he should like to know from which of their allies the French could expect any thing like a firm adhesion and co-operation. Was it from the Cisalpine Republic, which they had taken as a living subject on which they may practise their experiments in political anatomy, and through the palpitating members of which they hunted for the vital principle of republicanism? Was it from the Roman or Ligurian Republics, which they had so shamefully plundered and abused?—Was it from the King of Sardinia, who, though a nominal monarch in his palace, yet felt that the French General in the citadel of Turin was "a Viceroy over him?" If the war were once vigorously carried into Italy, none of these powers would quietly sit down under such tyranny. It was the same with Spain and Holland, whose resources had been palsied by the baneful touch of French Fraternity, and who were now paying to the usurpers.
Mouth-honour, breath "Which the proud heart would fain refuse but dare not."
Translated from a late Paris Paper.
STILL BORN INFANTS. Doctor Herbol, an eminent Man-midwife and a Surgeon of Division at Copenhagen, has made the following important Discovery—That the cause of apparent death in still-born Children, is their having the wind-pipe filled with water. By the simple process of laying the Infant in such a position as to procure a gradual and total discharge of the water, Dr. Herbol has had the happiness to rescue in the proportion of twelve out of thirteen of the Innocents, fortunately submitted to his care.
Some months since the French were talking about making Naples the Grand rendezvous of their fleet.—Where, now, is the necessity of this Grand rendezvous?
The Bank of England, the sole support of government, has just broke; the news from the Indies is disastrous; every thing predicts the downfall of its pride and power."—This was the wild expression of Doulet in the Council of 500, on the 16th of March 1797; and he is not the only fool who has predicted the downfall of that government, the generous support of which only has prevented the destruction of every other.
BALTIMORE, MARCH 7. We are concerned to state an unfortunate occurrence which took place yesterday morning, on the George Town road, about 4 miles this side of Mr. Spurrrier's tavern. The southern stage, through the drowsiness of the driver, it is supposed, was upset, and a Mr. Harrison of Virginia, and gen. Sumpner, of S. Carolina, representatives in congress, were so much injured as to be unable to proceed further than Mr. Spurrrier's. It was at first thought that an arm of the former and a leg of the latter were broken; but fortunately their wounds proved not to be so bad.
TO DOCTOR LOGAN, ENVOY OF THE PEOPLE.
SO, Doctor, you have been in France! Not (as of old) to learn to dance, Altho' there's none, in this our day, Like Tallgrand, can shew the way To eat and shuffle, shift and wheel, And run a diplomatic reel: But you went there (else I'm mistaken) On the blist errand of peace-making. You saw how Adams, firm and staunch, Would not be scard'd to give an inch; You saw how sister France was blundering, By asking tribute, threat'ning, blundering; Your country's waken'd spirit, you saw it Shake off her Faulchion's duff and draw it. With dread the gath'ring storm you view'd—Th' impatient flame pent in the cloud, You knew, if once burst into action, Down would go France, and down go faction. To Paris then you flyly went To give kind (sif wise men did before ye) You first consulted wife Deborah, And told her what a mighty honour You would ere long confer upon her, Being just about for France to go The democratic Pleni-pot— Deb fmlid content, we well may guess, For honor never came amiss To female pride, be't false or true, Since Satan first Eve's pride up blew, To be an angel, when she ate The fatal fruit, for which we sweat!
Now on the Atlantic's heaving tide I see the vessel loftly slide. Smooth seas, and fav'ring winds are given, (The friend of peace is dear to Heaven). And now the happy coast you see— The land of sweet equality. No hills deform the level scene, 'Tis all a vast unbounded plain. No land-mark, line nor fence are seen, They would the rights of man demean— A common waste to live upon, Where ALL have part, and each has none. There no man's thicker, heavier, bigger, Taller nor shorter, than his neighbour. The equal law, supreme and wise, Decrees that all be of a size. Should perverse nature dare to shoot A leg or arm, a hand or foot— Project a nose or other member; Or stretch a neck so long and slender, Beyond the equal legal gauge, They're trim'd like rambling twigs in hedge. And some, you'd see with rumps close shaven, And some sans heads to make them even. O Doctor, how your heart rejoic'd To see the phantom realiz'd, Of which all dreamers were in chafe From Harrington to our Vice Pres.!
Now, Doctor, you admission gain To Liberty's most sacred fane, Where people sovereign, or mob But for a free beaded God. His Doctor, (an essential thing) You did no notice offering bring!— "Alas!" you say, with deep regret, "We're not the Coffers of the state." However, with prayers, to your fond wishes You made the deity propitious. He smil'd, benign thro' every head, And gave the nod that PEACE WAS MADE. O! how it joys a virtuous spirit, To think of your transcendent merit, When ev'ry hope of peace was past, And faction most at its last gasp, With food and cordial drops, humane, To bring the fend to life again!
Back now, triumphant, for our coast You fail—your country's hope and boast. The all-important joyful news To Rome was handed by your spouse. (Not Virgil's Fame—in ugly witch— Her modern shape's like Madame Bacbe.) Upon the morning's wings it fix'd, And round the country soon was spread— Peace, Peace, Peace, the Demo's song— Logan and Peace mov'd every tongue. Logan and Peace was all the ditty In every gin-shop of the city. Nor less the country felt the theme Thro' all its roads, and every lane. In all the tipling booths and taverns, The rural Jacob's song, like ravens—"Peace, Peace with France, the mighty nation, Procured by Logan's intercession. "Well he deserves our love most fervent, "We cannot get a better servant, "He'll without bidding do our work, "And (better still) ask nothing for it." The other "tenants of the shade" (Just mov'd from there a single grade) Join'd in the general joy ('tis laid) The house-stock crow'd, and clap'd his wings, And look'd as conscious of great things: The bulls and bullocks ran and bellow'd, The calves and sheep were mute and follow'd. Cows shook their heads in joyous perls, Dogs bark'd, and cats play'd with their tails. Mean while, the patriots filled the noggin, And drank a health to DOCTOR LOGAN. AN AMERICAN.
FOR SALE A House and Lot in Trenton. THE house is of brick, two stories high, four rooms on a floor, and in good order.—For further particulars enquire of Ab. Nunn, in Trenton, or at JOHN B. CRESSON, No. 54, Market Street. march 9
PORTLAND Feb. 26. By a coasting vessel which arrived here Thursday last, from Castine (formerly Penobscot) which place she left the day before (February 20) the Castine paper of that date has been received, which contains the following news:—
"Castine, Feb. 26. Yesterday arrived at this port, the Lark, Capt. Snow, 17 days from Martinique. Capt. S. informs, That a few days previous to his leaving that place, information was received there, that an English packet had arrived in the West-Indies which brought London papers to the 10th of Jan. which stated that Official Accounts had been received of the Death of Buonaparte, and the Total Destruction of his Army.—Capt. Snow says that he saw and read the account in a London paper received by the packet. Capt. Snow was informed while he lay at Martinique, by an American who had made his escape from Guadalupe, that a large number of American vessels had been taken by the French pirates and carried into that port; that 7 had been captured in one week; that they were all condemned with little or no ceremony, and the Americans thrown in to prison; that the frigate United States, Commo. BARRY, had run so high into Guadalupe, that he was fired at from the batteries on shore, and in return had given them a few broadsides; that the sloop of war Pickering, having a number of vessels under her convoy had fired a few shot into an English privateer, supposing her to be an enemy's vessel, which obliged her to heave off. Capt. S. soon after spoke same privateer, who treated him politely, and permitted him to proceed.—Spoke on his passage home, the American sloop of war Granger with a number of American vessels under convoy."
THE Eastern Mail had not arrived when this paper went to press.
New Theatre.
Never performed. MONDAY EVENING, March 11. WILL BE PRESENTED, A new COMEDY, called, A Wedding in Wales.
Sir Owen Meredith, Mr. Francis, Sir Griffith Price, Mr. Warren, Lambton, Mr. Marshall, Somers, Mr. Fox, Llewelyn, Mr. Wignell, Arvbrofe, Mr. Bernard, Davy, Mr. Bluffet.
Augusta Meredith, Mrs. Marshall, Miss Winifred Price, Mrs. Francis, Charlotte Belmont, Mrs. L'Esrange, Maria, Mrs. Merry. After which Mr. and Mrs. Byrne will dance the much admired MINUET DE LA COUR, AND PAS RUSSE.
To which will be added, A COMIC OP'RA, called, THE FARMER. [Written by the author of the Poor Soldier. —The Music by Shield.] Colonel Dormant, Mr. Warren, Captain Valentine, Mr. Marshall, Fairley, Mr. Warrell, Cous. Jellor Flummery, Mr. Biffet, Farmer Blackberry, Mr. Darley, Jemmy Jumps, Mr. Bernard, Rundy, Mr. Francis.
Louisa, Miss L'Esrange, Betty Blackberry, Mrs. Hardinge, Molly May-Buth, Mrs. Warrell, Landlady, Mrs. Doctor. With the original Overture and Accompaniments. Box, one Dollar—Pit, three quarters of a Dollar—GALLERY, half a Dollar. The Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely. Places in the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Wells at the office of the Theatre, from ten till one, and on the days of performance, from ten till four.
ROBBERY.
SIXTY DOLLARS REWARD. THE Cellar of the Subscribers' Warehouse was broke open in the night between the 7th & 8th inst. in whence was taken a Trunk marked F. No. 7, matted and corded as it came from London; containing 14 drab coloured cloth cardinals 10 scarlet do. one of them plain, and others bound with gimp and ermine. ALSO, 4 pieces of fancy striped callimancoes. Thirty dollars will be paid for the discovery of the perpetrators of the robbery when convicted, and thirty dollars for recovery of the goods. THOMAS & JOSHUA FISHER. 3d month 9. ddt
NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against the Estate of Thomas Boon, of Caroline county state of Maryland, deceased, are requested to exhibit them, properly proven, to the subscriber at Denning, in the county and state aforesaid, on or before the first day of May next, that there may be a dividend made of the assets now in the hands of the subscriber. Those who neglect this notice, will be forever barred of their dividend, which will be made on the aforesaid day. WM. BOON, administrator of THOMAS BOON. march 9. iaw3w
Notice.
THE Creditors of JOSEPH JEFFRES, of the city of Philadelphia, house carpenter, are hereby requested to take notice, that he hath petitioned the honorable Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of this commonwealth, for the benefit of an act entitled, "An act of Assembly providing that the person of a debtor shall not be liable to imprisonment for debt, after delivering up his estate for the benefit of his creditors, unless he has been guilty of fraud or embezzlement"—and the said court have appointed Monday, the 25th of March instant, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at such place where the said court may be held to hear him and his creditors, when and where you may attend if you think proper. march 9. Gm&w 3t

Canal Lottery No. II. WILL be finished in the course of the present month. The wheel is upwards of 80,000 dollars richer in proportion than at the commencement of the drawing, and only 3,700 tickets remain undrawn. Tickets 12 1/2 dollars each, to be had at William Blackburn's Lottery and Broker's office, No. 68, South Second Street, until Saturday the 6th instant, after which day's drawing they will be 1 dollar and will be considered at the close of every future day's drawing. march 3 sawif
Notice. THOSE who have demands against the Estate of Mr. GEORGE KEEPLE, deceased, in his private or individual capacity, are requested to present their accounts to the subscriber for adjustment and liquidation; and those who are indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment to the Rev. JOSEPH EDNER, no. 362 South Second Street, or to THOMAS RYERSON, no. 177, Market Street, Attorney in fact for Mrs. Ann Kepple.
N. B.—To be let, a good House, with convenient Stores, &c. in a most eligible situation for business in the Dry Good line, or otherwise. In this house there were no inhabitants during the prevalence of the late malignant fever; and the whole has been well repainted lately. For terms apply as above. Also to be disposed of on very moderate terms, part of the library of the late Mr. Kepple, consisting of from three to four hundred volumes of valuable Books written by the most respectable authors on their respective subjects—these are to be seen at the house of the said Mr. Turner, and to whom application for them must be made. feb. 14 sawif
FOR SALE, A SMALL Farm of Fifty-four acres, within five miles and a half of Philadelphia and one mile from Frankford on the river road, fourteen acres of wood-land; five acres of good meadow, the residue thirty five acres, excellent arable land and which will make the best of meadow. On the premises are a decent two story Brick House and Brick Kitchen a good garden & orchard with a variety of fruit trees and a well of very good water. For terms apply to Thomas Benger, near Bristol Bucks County, or William Wain, No. 144, South Second Street, Philadelphia.
A Lot of eight or nine acres, Of very good land in good order or clover feed with or without a large frame Barn as good as new, enquire as above. feb. 14 sawif
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET-STREET.
ROBERT KID, Having purchased the Stock of the above firm, Solicits the patronage of the public and their friends; whereby they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods: A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead. Block Tin and Crowder Steel. Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nets. With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 16 sawif
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of the late JAMES WILSON, Esq. are desired to present their accounts, properly authenticated, to either of the subscribers. The creditors whose debts are secured by mortgage, are particularly requested to present their accounts, as soon as convenient, in order to enable the subscribers to make a statement of the situation of the property. A meeting of the creditors is requested on Monday the 11th of March, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern. Bird Wilson William Nichols } Administrators. John Adlum } feb. 4 codetmax
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market Street Philadelphia dec. 4. 1798 w&f
FOR SALE, A Small Plantation, Of about 116 acres, whereof 34 acres are under Clover of one and two years, including an orchard of ten acres; 26 acres of excellent bottom and upland watered meadow, and about 25 acres of wood land. The remainder is now under the plough, 10 acres of which are in the best order to receive grass seed next spring. It is situated in the manor of Moreland, Montgomery county, and distant 14 miles from Philadelphia. The improvements are a Stone Dwelling-House, Kitchen and pump; a Stone Spring-House and Wash-House; a Stone Tenant's House; a large Stone Barn and many other useful out buildings, and a good Garden fenced round with boards. For further particulars apply to P. THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-Street. B. BONSALL, Dock-Street, or J. LAUMON, on the Premises. feb. 4 sawif
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-Street Wharf.—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-Street. feb. 11 sawif
Hemp & Iron. The CARGO of the BRIG FANNY, J. Brufens berg, master, from St. Petersburg, CONSISTING OF 89 Bales Hemp, 1614 Bales Iron 12 Bales Ravens Duck 3 Ditto Russia Sheeting FOR SALE BY Pratt & Kintzing, No. 95, North Water-Street.
WHO HAVE ALSO FOR SALE. 200 Bales Ticklenburghs and Oznabrigs, 200 Ditto Heffians and Rolls, Creas, Britannias, Patterbornes, Bickelfield Linen, Checks and Stripes, Brown Holland, Bunting, Sail Twine, Turkey Yarn, Hair Ribbon, Tapes, Bed Ticks, Hog's Bristles, Port Wine, Claret, Salt, Roll Brimstone, German Steel, Slates, Yellow Ochre, Window Glass, Pearl Barley, &c. &c. feb. 7 sawif
Building and Garden Lots, CONTIGUOUS to, and at a small distance from the City, to be sold at the coffee house in Second Street, on Wednesday the 4th of March, at 6 o'clock in the evening, containing from about 1-4 of an acre to about 4 acres each. The small lots fronting on Vine and Callowhill Streets, on the west side of Schuylkill Second Street, and the large lots containing whole or half or quarter squares, some of them bounded on the west by Schuylkill and the upper ferry road including some fine quarry lots on Schuylkill: the whole containing about 240 acres, and formerly known by the name of Springbury; bounded on the north by Francis Street, extending from the Ridge road to Schuylkill, crossing the canal, on which several of the lots will give fronts. The situation of many of the large lots is on high ground, commanding beautiful views of the Schuylkill, supposed to be sufficiently detached to escape any unfortunate disorder which may be prevalent in the city. The terms will be made known at the time of the sale. N. B. Maps of the lots are fixed up at the middle and upper ferries on Schuylkill, at Seybert's Tavern, in Second Street, Northern Liberties; at Ogden's tavern in Chestnut Street, and at the coffee house. The convenience of stone for one of the premises will prove very advantageous to purchasers. CONNELLY & Co. and rs.
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn shars—also 4, 3, 4, and 6 clous—sprigs—rucks—supper-nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-Street.
THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give NOTICE, THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y. 2d mo. 12.
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 21 lbs. each. Round, double-headed, and canister shot. Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 2000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes. Boarding Pikes. Common cutlasses. Gunners stores of all kinds. Tin-plated No 1—1-3 stros boxes. Patent shot in casks of 700. each. London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthenware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Pine near 5th Street. October 29. codet
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, 15 pipes Old Madeira Wine, 1 pair of 9 pound Cannon 5 packages of Gum Guaiacum 2 bales of St. Domingo Cotton 100 boxes of Wax Candles, of 24 lbs each. Wilkins & Francis. Penn-Street, 7 February 19. w&f
For sale by, PETER BLIGHT, At his Store—South-Street wharf, A quantity of Jamaica Rum, do Brandy, 3rd proof. Red Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks. Madeira, in pipes for use. Catalonia White Wine in pipes, Hazelnuts in sacks. Calcine Soap. Old Arrack—in casks and cases of 3 dozen each. feb. 19. codet
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RUN away from the subscribers, living in Somerset county, State of Maryland, on the 26th of December last, two Negro Men; George and Randel.—George is about six feet high, twenty-two years of age, and of a yellow complexion; had on when he went away a dark cloth coat, kersey breeches and white yarn stockings; he is a pretty good player on the fiddle.—Randel is about five feet two inches high, twenty years of age, and of a yellow complexion, has a loud hoarse voice, and is a good deal bow-legged; he pretends to be something of a cobbler;—had on when he went away a fustian coat, home-made kersey breeches and white yarn stockings.—There is no doubt, but they will change their clothes as well as their names—they have been taken up on the 29th of December last at Duck-creek, in the State of Delaware, and committed by John Cole, Esq. (by the names of Stephen and Charles) to the care of John M'Whirts and Thomas Karker, from whom they made their escape.—Whoever apprehends the above negroes, and has them secured in jail, so that the subscribers may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or fifty dollars for either. John Nelson, William Bowns. Salisbury, Somerset county } Maryland, February 15, 1799 } dim
George-Town, Potomac. I WILL sell one Two Story Brick House and Lot on High-Street—One Two Story new Frame House on the same Street—One Two Story Frame House in a beautiful situation for a private family—this lot will admit of improvement, being 75 feet front by 150 feet back—For further particulars enquire of THOMAS T. SPROGELL. George-Town. feb. 25. sawif
To be Let, A gented, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, IN SPRUCE STREET, (no. 64) THIS house has been newly papered and painted, and was not occupied during last fever. feb. 12. dgt. 20. 00. 11.
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, ON HIGH-STREET. A LOT of ground on the south side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-Street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one above described, containing in front, on Market Street, 30 feet 8 inches by 306 feet in depth, on which are erected a two story frame dwelling house and kitchen well calculated to accommodate a small family. The back ground of both these lots is rendered healthy and pleasant by gravel walks and grass plots and a number of fruit and fruit trees growing thereon. Each lot has the privilege of a passage into Eighth-Street through a 15 feet wide alley extending to the same from the back ends. One other Lot of ground adjoining to and eastward of the subscriber's Dwelling House, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESTNUT STREET. A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 102 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley. In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King Street, containing in front on the same 505 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the fourth part of the lot, where a tan-yard might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. jan 11 dsw sawif
Valuable Property for Sale. 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 re-re of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 2 1/2 per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Annuity to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut Street, next door to the pre-mises. march 5 tu th fatf
GOODS, Forwarded to Baltimore, with dispatch and on reasonable terms by Levi Hollingsworth & Son. Philad. march 5. 1799 tu th. 13 sw
WEEKLY MAGAZINE. The subscriber has published four numbers (32, 33, 34) of the WEEKLY MAGAZINE, in continuation of the one which was begun by the late Mr. James Watters. If there are any of the subscribers to that work who have not received their numbers, they are requested to send notice of what may be wanting, with their places of residence, to the office of the subscriber, at No. 90, South Third-Street, where the subscriptions will be received, as well as by the principal booksellers. EZEKIEL FORMAN. N. B. A Letter-Box is placed in the window, for the purpose of receiving communications. march 5. codet
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, An Excellent three story Brick House, situated on the corner of 7th and Race-Street; the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-Street and 83 feet deep, the situation remarkably airy, having a public square open in front of it. Two three story Brick Houses, Brick Stores, and good Wharf, situate in Water-Street, between Arch and Race-Street, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-Street, and continues that width about 95 feet, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steimetz's lot on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situate on the Point No Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 40 feet deep finished in a neat manner; there is a good garden and choice collection of the best fruit trees, Ice House and other conveniences with about nine acres of ground—or if more agreeable to the purchaser, thirty two acres of upland and meadow may be added to it. A plantation in Bibbry Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poquessing Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland and meadow, a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises. A small plantation in Horsham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grame Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers; the house is now occupied as a tavern, and is suitable for any kind of public business, the land is good in quality, a good neighborhood, and a remarkably healthy situation; there is fifty acres of land and meadow in this farm—Also for sale, several tracts of land in different counties of this state. The House in Race-Street first mentioned and one of the Houses in Water-Street, are now TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth-Street, to JOSEPH BALL. feb. 7 th&f
To be sold on moderate terms, A HANDSOME SITUATION FOR BUILDINGS, TWENTY miles due north from Philadelphia on the great post and stage road, leading from thence to Easton and Bethlehem. It is high, airy and beautiful, commanding an extensive prospect, especially on the south side; together also, with any quantity of land contiguous, from 1 to 100 acres, arable, meadow and wood-land. On this land, about 50 poles distant, is a never-failing spring of pure water. At the spot, a well has been dug, but not finished: some collections of stones, boards and scuttling for an house, were also made, a considerable time ago, and will be sold or not, at the option of the purchaser of the lot. Let tradesmen, whose business requires a public stand—let citizens, who with a retreat for health, for pleasure, or repose, apply to the subscriber near the premises. NATHANIEL IRWIN. Nehamiam, march 4. 1799. Should the lot be purchased by a citizen of Philadelphia, whose business, or distance may render it inconvenient, for him to superintend the erection of suitable buildings, the subscriber will have no objection to erect such, either by contract or as agent for the purchaser. (1 sawif) N. J.
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. } jan. 8 sawif
At a Court of Common Pleas held at Union Town the 4th day of December, in the year of our Lord 1798, before the hon. Alexander Addison, Esq. President, and his associates, Judges of the same Court. ON the petition of Jeremiah Cook, an insolvent debtor, confined to the jail of Fayette county, praying the benefit of the laws for the relief of insolvent debtors, the Court appoint the first day of next Court to hear the petitioner and his creditors, and order that he give notice thereof for one week in Fenn's daily paper ending three weeks before the day of hearing, and also forthwith successive weeks in the Fayette Gazette, the last of which to be two weeks previous to the hearing. By the Court, EPHRAIM DOUGLASS, prothonotary. feb. 16.
The History of Pennsylvania, By ROBERT PROUD, Will be Published this day, and delivered to subscribers and others, By ZACHARIAH POULSON, jun. At his Printing-Office, No. 106, Chestnut-Street, nearly opposite to the Bank of North America, and at the Philadelphia Library in Fifth-Street, from two o'clock, until four.
WHERE the subscribers, in, or near the city, are desired to call or send for their copies, and such of them as live at a distance from Philadelphia are requested to direct their friends in the city to receive the same according to the terms in the proposals specified, excepting that both volumes being now ready, will be delivered together, instead of only one as mentioned in the proposals. All persons holding subscription papers, are earnestly requested immediately to return them, with the subscriptions, to ZACHARIAH POULSON, jun. march 5. fri f
TO THE Promoters of Literature. THE managers of the Beula Seminary, impelled by motives of pure morality, having resolved to dispose of the following property by way of LOTTERY, in order to assist them in erecting a convenient building for the accommodation of one hundred students, and the necessary professors in the different departments of science—do offer for sale three hundred and fifty lots in BEULA, each fifty-eight feet by one hundred and twenty-five, at twenty dollars per ticket, each ticket entitled to a lot to be determined by ballot; ten dollars to be paid on receipt of the ticket, and the remaining ten on the delivery of the deed. The ballot to take place before impartial men, as soon as the whole number of tickets are sold. The managers, anticipating the difficulty of obtaining cash for the whole, have resolved to receive an equivalent, for some of the lots, in select books; philosophical apparatus, or in produce and materials for building, delivered on the spot. It may be observed, that the value of prizes in this lottery will be more than double the amount of all the tickets; for 350 lots, would at their average estimation, produce at least 15,750 dollars; whilst, according to the present proposals, the sum obtained for them will be only 7,000 dollars. Tickets may be had during this winter, of Morgan J. Rees, president of the board of managers, no. 177, South Second-Street, Philadelphia; who will receive proposals and plans for the erection of the building. It is intended to be of brick or stone; its situation on the summit of a gradual rising eminence, commanding an extensive prospect of the surrounding country; an observatory to be on its top. Land and out lots in the vicinity of the Town may be had on moderate terms by applying as above. Mechanics and laborers, of good morals will meet with encouragement. jan. 19. sawif
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. JUNE 27, 1798. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the import of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt"—passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Officers and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. That the principal sum of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Acts making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. june 28 sawif
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Satter at Atkinson Richard Wells, Cooper's Ferry—Jonathan Harker, Woodbury and Jesse Evans, Lumberton. Those who have used them give them the preference to any other kind, as they require less team, break the ground better, are kept in order at less expense and are sold at a cheaper rate—the plan is much simplified and consists of but one piece of cast iron, with the handles and beam of wood; they may be fixed with wrought iron lays and coulters to be put on with screws and taken off at pleasure. Patent rights for vending with instructions for making them may be had by applying to John Newbold, or the subscriber No. 212 North Front-Street. Who has for Sale Or to Lease for a term of Years, A number of valuable tracts of Land, well situated for Mills, Iron Works or Farms, much improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon State of Pennsylvania. Those who may be inclined to view them will please to apply to John Cavan Esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 sawif
THE PARTNERSHIP OF John & James Poulton, BEING dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers, and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement. JOHN POULTON, JAMES POULTON. w&f 18 mo 29.
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