Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-07-13 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, and Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2125.]
PHILADELPHIA: SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1799.
[VOLUME XVI.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia.
LANDING.
From on board the DOROTHEA, at Willings and Francis's wharf, and for SALE by the Subscribers, An assortment of GERMAN LINENS.
CONSISTING OF—
Esopus Linens, Gingras, Plaited Boys, Dowlas, Brown Plaited, Creas à la Morlaix, Bretagnes, Silesia white Rools, Rouens, Warendorp linen, Checks & Stripes, Table Linen, Lebedoes, Linen for coffee bags, Packed handkerchiefs.
LIKewise,
German broad Cloth, 50 hds. claret Thread, 1200 demijohns, French silk Stockings, 155 liquor cases, Swedish Iron, 300 cases claret, 12 pipes Holland Gin.
ON HAND,
Russia Bristles, English Sail Cloth, St. Petersburg Hemp, English Silk Goods—coiling of Satins, Ribbons, Perfum, &c. ERICK & LEWIS BOLLMANN, 123, South Third Street.
TO BE SOLD,
An Invoice of Woollens, CONSISTING of Coarse and Fine Cloths, principally Dark Blue, and printed Cassimere—apply to Owen & Jonathan Jones, No. 131 Market-Street.
Old French Brandy in large and small cases
100 boxes 7 by 9 & 8 by 10 Window Glass
20 chest pint & half-pint Tumblers, assorted
236 whole & 6 half-tiers Rice, FOR SALE BY Gurney & Smith.
IRISH LINENS.
Just received, via New-York, also by the ship Stockport from Liverpool, a good assortment of 4-4 wide Irish Linens, in half boxes, Which will be disposed of by the package on reasonable terms by JAMES CLIBBORN & ENGLISH, No. 23, South Front Street.
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE owners of Unseated lands in F. VETTE COUNTY (Penn.) are hereby notified that unless the taxes due on said lands for the years 1796, 1797 and 1798, are paid into the hands of General Ephraim Douglass, County Treasurer, on or before Thursday the 19th day of September next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs.
Caleb Mounts, James Allen, John Fulton, County Commissioners. Union Town, June 5, '99. (14) d3m
Now Landing from the ship Delaware, from Canton and for sale by the Subscribers. Hylon, Hylon Skin, Young Hylon, SOUCHONG, Canton and Garden Fans, Naukense, China Ware, assorted. Umbrellas 13 to 30 inches, Silk Handkerchiefs, Hair Ribbons and Sewing Silks. They have also remaining on Hand Black Perfum, Choppa and Pulicat Romals, And a general assortment of Dry Goods as usual. Thomas & Joshua Fisher.
JOHN MILLER, JUN.
No. 80, Dock, near Third Street. Has for Sale. Coffees, Bases, Mamoodies, Tassaties, Colicoes, Paxas, Ramal and Handkerchiefs. Mulem. The foregoing goods are now to be sold at REDUCED PRICES, N.B. Many of these Goods may be printed to advantage in this country. may 16 3awtf
OFFICE
No. 14 Chestnut Street, or No. 25 Arch Street, FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE Commission Business, Transacted Extensively.
MONEY ADVANCED,
On good Paper, on Mortgages and Merchandise. Also, Purchases and Sales of LANDS made, BY JAMES NEWPORT. July 5 2awtf
TO Journeyman Shoemakers.
TWO HUNDRED will receive immediate employment by applying to WILLIAM M LAWS, Sadler, No. 72, Chestnut Street. June 12
NICKLIN & GRIFFITH, HAVE FOR SALE, No. 165, Chesnut-Street, Received by the last arrivals from Liverpool. Ginghams, Dimities, Madinettes, Mullins, Printed Calicoes, Checks, Silk Striped Nankeens, Cassimere, elegantly assorted in small bales. Wildbore Fancies, in Tornado Serges, in Broad Sars in Coarse Woolens in bales. ON HAND, Sail canvass by the bale or piece, No. 1 and 5 Nails 4.6.8 springs, clouts, clasps, sheathing and copper Sheet copper and copper bottoms Sheathing paper Yellow ochre in casks China ware assorted in boxes A quantity of empty port wine bottles London particular & India market } In pipes and Madeira wine } hogheads 30 punchbees St. Kitts rum 20 ditto country ditto 11 six pound cannon 10 four pound ditto, with carriages, hand spikes, rammer, sponges, shot &c complete Gun powder in casks July 9 codtf
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, north Water Street, HAVE FOR SALE, Ninety Packages Ticklenburghs, Hempen linen and Jenzaburgs, from 1/6 to 3/9 per ell. 75 bales brown hessians, brown rolls and wide Posh & rolls, suitable for coffee and cotton bags &c. &c. 20 chests pattenbernes or white rolls 14 pipes choice old port wine A few cases claret 25 tons hemp 1 box fine platillas 1 do. Bielefeld linen 1 do. brown Holland 1 do. bed ticks, assorted 50 pieces Madras hdkfs 2 boxes Russia drilling 1 do. cambricks and lawns 1 do. tapes 4 bales coffee bags 1 box hunting for colors 2 packages oil cloths 1 barrel snuff-boxes 1 chest quills A few do. flats and pencils 4 chests Nuremberg toys The above are entitled to drawback, and will be sold at reasonable prices and a generous credit. July 5 fa&w 2w
Received by the ship Adriana, captain Carlson from London. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HAIR SEATINGS, Suitable for chair and sofa covers, consisting of striped and plain, and of the following widths, viz. 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inches. FOR SALE BY GEORGE PENNOCK, July 8 codf
FOR SALE By SIMON WALKER, Pine, near Fifth Street, WOOLWICH proof Cannon—9 pounders, 61-2 feet long, 20 cwt. each, and 7 feet long, 25 cwt. each, with carriages, &c. completed ditto—6 pounders, 51-2 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 61-2, 8 and 13 cwt. each; Boarding Pikes and Cutlasses; English Cannon Powder; Copper Sheathing Nails, Spikes and Bolts; 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24lb. round Shot; 6, 9, 18 and 24lb. double-headed do. 9, 18 and 24lb. Cannonier Shot. Alto—a quantity of bell English, Porter, Claret and Port Wine Bottles, Taunton Ale in casks of 7 dozen each. March 8. saw tf
MAIL COACHEES Between PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE, LEAVE Philadelphia every day, (Sunday excepted) at 8 o'clock, A. M. arrive at Baltimore the next day, by 11 o'clock, A. M. Returning. Leave Baltimore every day, (Sunday excepted) at 4 o'clock, A. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next day, by 9 o'clock, A. M. Between NEW-YORK and PHILADELPHIA. Leave Philadelphia every day (Sunday excepted) at 12 o'clock at noon, arrive at New-York the next morning, by 8 o'clock. Returning. Leave New-York every day (Sunday excepted) at one o'clock, P. M. and arrive at Philadelphia the next morning, by 7 o'clock. Seats in the Mail Coaches to be taken in New-York, At Butman's Office, No. 5, Cortland-Street. In Philadelphia, At Francis' Hotel, No. 13, South Fourth-Street, and at the Franklin Inn, No. 59, north Second Street. In Baltimore, At Evans' Tavern. Fare for Passengers, 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to New-York, and 8 Dollars from Philadelphia to Baltimore. All baggage over 14lb. weight, is carried at 5 cents per pound. The Proprietors are not responsible for Baggage. LEVI PEASE. Agent for the Public Line, from Philadelphia to Baltimore. WARD, BRO. DURHST, JONES & Co. Proprietors of the Mail Line, from Philadelphia to New-York. General Post-Office, May 1.
ROSS & SIMSON, HAVE FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal } COSSAS 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. April 11
CANAL OFFICE, June, 28th 1799. A MEETING of the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Navigation will be held on Thursday the first of August next, at 6 o'clock in the Evening at the Canal Office. By order of the President, GEORGE HURRAL, Sec'y to Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, June 29 2awtf
Delaware & Schuylkill Canal Office, Philadelphia, May 9, 1799. IN pursuance of a resolution of the president and managers of a resolution of the president and managers of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal Company, the Stockholders are hereby notified and required to pay, on each of their respective shares, to the Treasurer of the Company, at the Company's Office in this city, 15 dollars on the 15th June next, 20 dollars on the 15th July next, and 20 dollars on the 15th August next. Wm. GOVETT, Treasurer, m&tuas(dlt12to15A) May 13.
Just arrived from St. Petersburg, Russia Sheetings Ravens Duck Cordage Iron Hoops Bar Iron and Nail Rods. For sale by JAMES YARD. July 5 drot
Lost or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States bearing date 1st January 1793, in the name of Joseph Thornburgh, No. 5138, for the renewal of which application hath been made at said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice thereof. ROBERT DENISON, Junr. Philadelphia, June 11. d3m
Lost or Mislaid, A CERTIFICATE of one share of the Bank of the United States, No. 4933, in the name of Julia Wadsworth Knox, and for which, application is made at the Bank of the United States for the renewal of said certificate; and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. CLEMENT BIDDLE. May 23 d3m
RECEIVED, BY THE LATE ARRIVALS, FROM LONDON AND LIVERPOOL, And now offered for sale, by the package only, ON VERY LOW TERMS. 10 bales of superior British fall Canvas 12 do. of Role Blankets striped Duffels & Rugs 2 bales Yorkshire Blankets 4 bales low priced mist Coatings and Duffels 2 cases of Madam Le Brun Boileau's fashionable Patent Hats and Bonnets Pin—assorted in small cases Townsend and Compton's Pewter—well assorted in small cases. ALSO, Daily Expected, By Vessels in the Spring Convoy, 4000 bushels, high dried, floored Salt 150 cases of assorted Farthen Ware A few tons of the best clean St. Peterburgh Hemp Patent Shot assorted in casks of 5 cwt each White and Red Lead, in casks of 2 cwt each Crown Glass in boxes of 100 and 50 feet each, London Superfine Breadcloths, and A few hundred Casks of Nail. MEDFORD & WILLIS, No. 78 North Front, near Arch-Street. June 21
FOR SALE, NOW LANDING, From ship Superb, capt. Boyd, from London. Brown Stout Porter, in tiers of eight and ten dozen each, Ditto in hogheads, for draught. He also offers for Sale, BY SUNDAY ARRIVALS. A quantity of clean St. Peterburgh Hemp, Jamaica Rum, Brandy, 1st and 4th proof, Red Port Wine, in pipes, hds. & qr. casks, Old Baravia Arrack, in casks of 1 and a dozen, for home consumption or exportation. Calcutta White Wine, in pipes, Hazelnuts in Sacks. Wanted to Charter, FOR JAMAICA, A VESSEL, WHICH will carry from 1000 to 1500 barrels Flour. PETER BLIGHT. June 26 daw &codzw
FOR SALE, The fast sailing SHIP SWIFT PACKET, She is well calculated as a Packet between this and the southern states, having handsome and extensive accommodations for passengers. She is well suited for the freights or West India trade, and can be sent to sea at a trifling expense. The inventory may be seen and the terms of sale made known by applying to N. & J. FRAZIER, No. 95 South Front St. dwgawtf May 30.
FOR SALE, 300 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels, A few bales Bengal } COSSAS 1100 bushels St. Martins Salt. April 11
FOR SALE, BY SIMON WALKER, 400 boxes Tin Plates, Hardware, assorted in casks, Sadler, assorted in casks, Woolwich proof CANNON, viz. 4 pounders, 8 and 11 cwt. each 6 pounders, 11, 13, 15 & 18 cwt. each 9 pounders, 20 and 25 cwt. each 12 pounders 22 cwt. each. 4 short 18 pound cannons. Round, Double headed and Cannonier Shot, English Cannon Powder, Cutlasses and Boarding pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Iron Crow Bars. ALSO, for sale, 40 boxes Brown } HAVANNA SUGAR 12 ditto White } d3m June 28
Fashionable Millinery, ELIZA M'DOUGALL, NO. 134, MARKET-STREET, HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkey and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemille rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black Tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue crape, full dress cases Do. do. do. Nelson's bonnets Infant's pipe draw bonnets Maid's fancy do. do. Women's do. do. do. Do. do. shades Do. do. hats Fancy bugle shoe rosettes Do. do. trimmings Black, white, blue, yellow, pink and orange crape Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26 codf.
FOR SALE, BY THE Subscribers at No. 5 Chestnut Street, the following articles, viz. 1st and 4th proof Spanish Brandy in pipes, New England Rum in hds., Codfish, in do. Tobacco, in do. Rice in tiers, Beef in bbls. and half bbls. Mackerel, in do. Spermaceti Candles in boxes, Madeira Wine in pipes, half pipes & qr. casks Claret, in casks, Bolton Sail Duck, Nos. 1 & 2, Russia, ditto, different qualities, Russia Hemp, JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. July 5, 3aw4w
For sale by the Package, GEORGE DAVIS, No. 319, High-street, HAS imported in the Adriana, Charlton, from London, the following well assorted articles, put up in small packages, to suit the convenience of purchasers, Ladies' cloths, Cassimere, Irish linens 4-4 and 7-8, Hats—mens' and childrens', black, drab, and coloured, and drabs with green underders. Honey—mens' and womens' silk, cotton, and thread. ALSO ON HAND, Imported in the Delaware, Swords, from Canton, large parcel of Fresh Bohea and TEAS. Hylon Skin June 24. £23w
Just Imported, In the Adriana from London, and for Sale by the subscriber, A very neat assortment of the following GOODS, Suitable for exportation, Dimities, printed and plain Mullinettes, do. Marlellies, do Ginghams well assorted Calicoes and chinizes of the neatest and newest patterns Fine cotton Shirtings, Printed linen handkerchiefs An assortment of brown sheetings THOMAS GILPIN. 149, south Front street. 6 mo. 28 codzw
TAKE NOTICE. THE subscriber, having obtained Letters of Administration on the personal Estate of John Morton, late of Cecil County in the state of Maryland, deceased; all persons having claims against the said deceased, are warned to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, on the 6th day of August next, at the town of Warwick, in said county and state, that a dividend of the assets in hand, may be made agreeable to law. REBECCA MORTON, Admin'r. Warwick, July 2. [July 5] 3aw16A.
ALL PERSONS HAVING demands against the Estate of Donald Grant Mitchell, esq. late a captain of Artillerists and Engineers, in the service of the United States, deceased, are desired to produce their accounts legally authenticated—and those interested to the said estate to make payment to NICHOLAS DIEHL, administrator. No. 30, Walnut-Street. June 22 codzw
TO BE SOLD BY JESSE & ROBERT WALN. Old Port Wine, in Pipes, Hds. and quarter casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25
Bank of Pennsylvania. July 3d, 1799. THE Directors have this day declared a Dividend of Sixteen dollars per share for the last Six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal Representatives after the 13th inst. JONATHAN SMITH, cashier. June 3 dt13
Dissolution of Partnership in the Island of Antigua. THE subscriber gives this Public Notice that the Partnership of Sherrington and Dixon is this day dissolved. He begs leave to acquaint his Friends that he continues to carry on business in his own name and solicits a continuance of their favors. WILLIAM SHIRVINGTON, St. John (Antigua,) May 16. (July 5) d.m.
UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District. BY virtue of a writ of a pluries writ of venditionis exposito to me directed by the honorable Richard Peters, Esq. Judge of the District Court of the United States, in and for the Pennsylvania District, will be exposed to public sale at the Merchants' Coffee House in the City of Philadelphia, on Thursday the 17th day of July inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening, a certain Three Story Brick Mansion, nearly finished, and the lot or piece of ground thereunto belonging, situate on the east side of Sixth Street from the river Delaware, between Walnut and Spruce Streets containing in breadth on Sixth Street, twenty-two feet, more or less, and in depth one hundred and twenty-seven feet. The terms of sale will be cash on delivery of the Deed. If default in payment the premises will be put up to sale again at the risk of the purchaser. Seized and taken in execution as the property of John Swannick, esq. deceased and to be sold by WILLIAM NICHOLS, Marshal. Marshal's Office, at Philadelphia, July 2 '99. drot.
Imported, and for Sale, By CHARLES WHARTON, At his house, No. 136, fourth Second Street, Lisbon Wine in pipes and quarter Casks, Enamelled Tea China, assorted in Boxes, India Umbrellas and Black Lutestrings, &c. July 8 st
A special meeting of the Board of property in Lancaster, June 24, 1799. Present, Daniel Brodhead, Sec. Gen. John Hall, Secretary, Francis Johnston, Reg. Gen. of the Land office. The petition of Thomas Stewardson on behalf of himself and the other trustees for the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meece, bearing date Philadelphia, 5th Month 17th 1799, stated as follows, viz. That a certain John Collins had in consequence of fraudulent deeds, poll, obtained patents for two certain tracts of land, one situate in the county of Northumberland, surveyed to Samuel Caldwell in pursuance of a warrant dated in 1774; and the other situate now in Luzerne county, surveyed to said Caldwell by a warrant also dated in 1774—and requested that patents might be granted, for the said tracts, to William Crammond, Edward Tilghman, John Ashley, and Thomas Stewardson, trustees of the estate of Samuel Caldwell, surviving partner of James Meece, as the said two tracts were part of the estate of Meece and Caldwell. Whereupon the Board having considered the same, ordered that at least sixty days notice be given in one of the Philadelphia newspapers, and in the Lancaster Journal to the said Collins or his assigns, to appear before the Board on the first Monday in October next to show cause if any he or they have, why patents should not issue for the said two tracts to the said trustees agreeably to the prayer of the said petition. A true copy For JOHN HALL, Esq. Sec'y of Land Office. N. LUFBOROUGH. July 2. d2m
FOR SALE, A variety of Lots, many of them very advantageously situated north of the city of Philadelphia, in different parts of the Land known as the Estate of the late William Martin, Esq.—many of the lots afford valuable sites for Country Seats, not excelled by any with the same distance of the City. Other Lots are well adapted for Garden Grounds, Pasture &c. a third description is well calculated for building, fronting upon Frankford road, Second, Third, and Fourth Streets continued to the German Town Road, and also on Cross Roads designed to be laid out from Fourth Street to Turner's Lane to which the property extends—For further particulars, application to be made to NICHOLAS HOLYDAY, on the Premises westward of Fourth Street. 8 July dff.
THE partnership of Joshua B. Bond, and John Brooks, trading under the firm of Bond & Brooks, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them, are requested to make immediate payment to Joshua B. Bond, and those having den and to present their accounts to him for settlement. Joshua B. Bond. John Brooks. April 1
Notice is hereby Given, THAT application will be made for the issue of certificates for twenty two shares of the Stock of the Bank of the United States, in lieu of the undermentioned certificates for a like number of shares of the stock of the said Institution, in favour of James Bickley Colley, of Liverpool, lost by the capture of the Diana, Richard Kirkbride, master, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Liverpool, Great-Britain, viz. Two certificates, No. 27,000 and 27,001 for five shares each. Three certificates, No. 27,002 and 27,004, for four shares each. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Bank of the United States, May 23, 1799. saw3m

THE Proprietors of the New They are requested to meet at the City Tavern on Monday the 22d inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening, to elect their agents. N. B. The election will open at half past 7 and close at 9 o'clock. CHARLES BIDDLE. Chairman. July 12.
Notice is Hereby Given, THAT the Officers and Crew of the Constellation will receive their prize money for the Frigate L'Infernet, by calling on CHARLES BIDDLE , No. 243, Market-street, or HENRY BENBRIDGE . July 12.
For Sale, Freight or Charter, The fast sailing BRIG AGNES , PETER BURTON, Master. Burton per register, 154.40-95 tons; is single decked, pierced for 16 guns, mounts 6 5x pounders, is Virginia built, and has made but one voyage. Said vessel is well fitted and can be sent to sea at little expense. An inventory of her materials may be seen on application to the captain on board, at Walnut Street wharf, or at the counting house of NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. N. B. If the Agnes is not disposed of in a few days she will take in Goods on freight for Norfolk. July 9.
For Cape Francois, THE BRIG CLARISSA , To sail on Sunday next, TO passage only, apply to the captain on board, at the Still-house wharf, or to James Yard. July 11.
THE Committee of Montgomery County appointed for the purpose of promoting the election of JAMES ROSS , Esq., of Pittsburgh, for governor of the state of Pennsylvania, and such other freemen of said county as feel disposed to promote the election of Mr. Ross, are particularly requested to meet at the house lately occupied by John Wenz, in Whitpain Township, on Saturday the 27th inst. Montgomery county, July 8 (11) ddt
Just Received, and for Sale by PAUL BECK, Jr. No. 11, SOUTH WATER STREET, Patent Sheathing Copper, From 16 oz. to 24 oz. per foot.
inches. inches. Copper in sheets 48 by 24 from 6 to 30lb. pr. sheet do. do. 52 26 6 37lb. do. do. do. 60 30 8 50lb. do. do. do. 60 36 10 60lb. do. do. do. 60 36 10 60lb. do. do. do. 72 16 14 15lb. do. do. do. 72 18 15 14lb. do. do. do. 90 20 20 22lb. do. Bottom Pipes, of various sizes, Flat Bottoms, from 10 to 18 inches diameter, Sheathing Nails (polished) 1 1/8 inch to 1 1/2 inch, Forged Nails, from 1 1/2 inch to 7 inches, Spikes from 5 inches to 7 inches, Clinch Rings from 1 1/2 inch to 1 3/4 inch, Copper Bolts from 5/8 inch to 1 1/8 inch, ALSO, 100 tiers fresh rice, 60 pipes brandy 1st and 4th proof, Imperial, hysin, hysonkin, souchong and bohea teas, 20 hogheads alum, 25 do. copperas, Madder in hogheads, barrels and kegs, Spanish, French and Carolina indigo, 30 hogheads molasses, 300 kegs of ginger, 20000 wt. of pepper, Nutmegs, mace and cloves, 30 tons shot B B No. 1 to 9, 50 kegs of powder, Port wine in pipes, 50 bales of cotton. July 11. d3w
WANTED, Four Nurses and a Gate keeper, at the Alms House and House of Employment. TWO men who have been accustomed to nursing and superintending sick rooms; and two careful women of the same description. Also a steady man as gate keeper, producing satisfactory recommendations, may find employment on application (without delay) to LUKE W. MORRIS, or Com. of the CHAS. PLEASANTS, managers. July 9. d6t
An excellent Stand for Business FOR SALE, And possession immediately given. THAT valuable stand for business at the head of Chester Kent county, Maryland consisting of a brick store-house, 20 feet by 60, two stories high, three rooms on a floor, well appointed for business, two twenty feet rooms for the reception of grain, and a counting room, and three rooms for goods, with an excellent cellar under the whole, completely garnished off for salt and pickling pork, with a log corn crib adjoining, 10 feet by 40—This stand is situated in the handsomest and most advantageous part of the town for business and the prospect of returning good crops of wheat in the country around the head of Chester Hill tend to make it more desirable to those inclined to purchase. For terms, apply to messrs. Levi Hollingsworth & Son , Philadelphia, or the subscribers near the premises, GEORGE V. MCANN W. THOMAS. P.S.—If the above property is not sold in three months from this date, it will be rented. July 9. d8w
TO BE SOLD, A LOT of Land containing two and an half acres, situate in the Manor of Moorland, Montgomery county, not far distant from the Newton road, and about 15 miles from Philadelphia, on which is erected a good Stone Dwelling House, Stone Spring House, and Frame Stable. On this place is a large garden, with every kind of vegetables, and a good bearing orchard of the best grafted fruit, such as hardening and winter apples, pears, cherries, mulberries, and quinces. The crop in the ground consists of corn, flax, potatoes and clover. The situation is very healthy, and being in the neighborhood of several stores and flour mills, makes it a desirable purchase for any person wishing to secure a summer retreat at a small expense. Possession can be had immediately. For further particulars apply to EDWARD BONSALL, No. 64, Dock-street. N. B. One acre of excellent woodland adjoining the above may also be had. July 9. dt
Sale by Auction. THE SUBSCRIBER Proposes offering for Sale, AT PUBLIC VENDUE, On the premises, early in the next month, ALL that valuable square of GROUND lying on the East side of Jones's Falls between the Quaker Meeting-House, and the old Stone Play-House. This elegant piece of Ground will be laid off into Lots of about 30 feet front, and 150 feet deep, fronting on Market-street extended, and on Pitt-street, and divided by an alley of about twelve feet. An alley of 20 feet runs from Market-street to Pitt-street, between them and the meeting-house and play-house. These lots lie very convenient to the centre market, and are inferior to none in the city of Baltimore, for healthfulness, of situation, purity and softness of water—and from their central, high and healthy situation between the town and Point, afford an eligible retreat for family residence, particularly to those who occupy warehouses and stores, either at Fell's-Point, or on the new improvements above and below Jones's Falls. A plan of the whole is now making, and as soon as completed will be lodged at the office of Yates and Campbell, and a particular day of sale made known as soon as possible. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Baltimore, June 22. July 12 dt17.
SALE BY AUCTION. WILL BE SOLD, ON THE PREMISES, On FRIDAY, the 19th instant, At 10 o'clock, on a liberal credit, ALL that beautiful piece of Ground, as advertised by Mr. Archibald Campbell, situated on the east of the Falls, in the city of Baltimore, which is now laid off into 30 large and commodious lots, 12 of which have a south front on Baltimore street extended, and run north 180 feet to a 30 feet street. The other lots front on Pitt-street, and extend to a new street opened by the proprietor, agreeable to a plot which may be seen at our auction room, previous to the sale. Yates & Campbell, auctioneers. July 7. dt17.
Mount Hope Furnace in BLAST, TO be Let for the present year, together with all the stock on hand, which is sufficient for a six month's blast, all the tools, patterns, flasks, teams, carts, wagons, &c. &c. necessary for carrying on the same. The aforesaid furnace was first in blast the 3d ult. and is calculated to blow seven months at least. Also, to be rented, for the same time, a FORGE with four fires, and a Slitting and Rolling Mill, at Boonetown, together with the stock on hand, consisting of coal, wood, wagons, carts, horses, oxen, tools, &c. &c. necessary for carrying on the same. Any person inclining to rent the same, may know the terms by applying shortly to David Ford, Esq., at Morristown, Richard B. Fack, at Boonetown, or John Jacob Faesch, at Mount Hope. July 8. dt
Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTED from the barracks at Reading, in the night of the 5th July, 1799, the following soldier in the 11th regiment in the service of the United States. Thomas Britton Booth , a private, born in Chester county, 25 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches and 3/4 high, dark complexion, brown eyes and long black hair which he commonly wears tied close to his head, by occupation a farmer; he is a stout, good looking fellow, and considerably marked with the small pox, is much addicted to liquor, and very abusive when intoxicated; he was dressed in full infantry uniform except his hat—it is expected that he will change his dress as he stole a plain round hat and a number of citizens' clothes. Also, James M'Nallen , born in the county of Antrim, in Ireland, 36 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches and 1 1/2 high, fair complexion, grey eyes, short brown hair, which is very thin upon the crown of his head, of thin visage and a very pleasant countenance; by occupation a farmer, and was dressed in full infantry uniform. The above reward and reasonable expenses will be paid to any person who shall apprehend and confine in any goal, or deliver to any officer in the service of the United States, the above described deserters, or ten dollars and expenses for either of them. LEWIS HOWARD, Lieutenant 11th United States Regiment Reading, July 7 (10)
NOTICE. THE Creditors of Woodruff and Thompson, late merchants of this place, insolvent debtors, are hereby requested to take notice, That the subscribers will attend on the 1st Monday in January next, in the year 1800, at John Johnson's inn, in this town, for the purpose of making the first dividend of their estate. JOHN JOHNSON, } Affignees. EDW. SHARP, } Newton, Sussex county, } New-Jersey, June 26, '99. } July 9 d3w
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware joining 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—10 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. June 1.
WANTS A PLACE, IN a small family, who are going to the country, a YOUNG WOMAN , who can be well recommended and who has learnt the Mantua Maker's business. Enquire next door to No. 293, Arch-street. July 6. 5 cost
TO BE LET, A Large Commodious Cellar, Under Friends Meeting House, in Keys' Alley. Apply at LEONARD SNOWDEN'S, No. 130, North Front street. 7 180 : 6 cost
LAST NOTICE. To the Creditors of Joseph Thomas, A GENERAL meeting of the Creditors is intended to be called, for Thursday the first of August next, when those persons only as shall then have furnished their accounts can be recognized as such. At that meeting the Assignees hope to have it in their power to lay before them a circumstantial account of his concerns; and to propose some mode of adjustment to the Creditors. Those who neglect to furnish their accounts before that day, will be excluded from the benefit of any arrangements that may be then made. Samuel W. Fisher, } Affignees of William Buckley, } J. Thomas John Hall, } July 3. w&f.r.t.A.
TAKE NOTICE, THAT I have applied by petition to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Northumberland for the benefit of the insolvent act, and they have appointed the 4th Monday in August to hear me and my creditors at the court in Sunbury, at which time and place, they may attend if they think proper. July 2, 1799. JACOB RESSER. 5 12w3w
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Jedidiah Snowden deceased, are requested to make payment to either of the subscribers, and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. ANN SNOWDEN, Administratrix. ROBERT SMITH, } Executors. ISAAC SNOWDEN, } July 8. tawtf.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of the Rev. Gilbert T. Snowden deceased late of Cranberry in the State of New Jersey, are requested to make payment to the subscriber, and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. ISAAC SNOWDEN, Administrator. July 8. tawtf.
42 Hlds of Richmond TOBACCO, of an excellent quality, FOR SALE BY Peter Barker & Co. No 148, High Street 6 mos 18 5 2w
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex, are to meet the Affignees at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, or at o'clock A.M. in order to make a dividend of said Insolvent's estate, that may come to hand by that day. CH. CASE, assignee. June 25. dt
IS OFFERED FOR SALE, (if speedily applied for) A VALUABLE parcel of Land in Ann Arundel county, not far from the city of Annapolis and about 30 miles from the city of Washington. On one of these tracts is a most elegant two story brick Dwelling House, 4 rooms on a floor, beautifully situated in an excellent and healthy neighborhood. This body of Land will be sold in lots or in a large body. There are several tenements on said tract which rent for something considerable per ann. A further description is deemed unnecessary. Apply to the printer. June 1. taw6w.
WILLIAM CORBETT HAS JUST PUBLISHED (PRICE 1 DOL. 50 CENTS) THE BAVIAD AND MAEVAD. By WILLIAM GIFFORD, ESQUIRE. To which is prefixed, A POETICAL EPISTLE TO THE AUTHOR By an American Gentleman. [In introducing this celebrated work to the Gentlemen and Ladies of America, I have endeavored to give it a dress proportioned to its distinguished merit, and to the taste of those for whose amusement and delight it is intended. No expense has been spared in the publication; and I flatter myself that the work does not yield, either in paper or print, to any one ever published in America. This edition has an advantage over some former ones, as it contains by way of notes, the minor productions of the author; and it has an advantage over every other edition, in the Poetical Epistle which is prefixed to it, and which must be extremely gratifying to every lover of literature in this country, as it is a proof that there are Americans who have the taste to admire, the justice to applaud, and the talents to rival the Geniuses of other nations. Some Copies have been sent on to Mr. Somerville, Maiden Lane, New-York, also to Mr. Hill, Baltimore, and to Mr. Young, Charleston. Copies will be sent to Boston and other places, as soon as occasions offer.] May 28. 5
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May 29th, 1799. THE Proprietors of certificates issued for subscriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made of the 5th installment, which will become due during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices, respectively, for the amount of the four first installments, or one moiety of the sums expressed in the subscription certificates. No certificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars. Such subscription certificates as may be presented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in consequence of the foregoing arrangement, will be adorned and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
By this Day's Mail. NEW-YORK, July 12. By the Juliana, Everitt, in 54 days from London, arrived yesterday we have been favored with the following remarks, from a memorandum kept by a gentleman. April 13. The army of the Rhine, under the command of General MASSENNA , was lying at Basle, in Switzerland; and a great battle expected to be fought on the 25th. The ARCHDUKE CHARLES , is at Engen, with 40,000 men. On the 7th April, the French army, under the command of General MOREAU , beat the enemy at Pizzighitone, and compelled them to recross the Adige. General Massena, has removed his head quarters to Zurich. Bonner and Robertot two of the French Commissioners at Rastadt, on their way to Strasburg, have been assassinated. The British Channel fleet, of 16 sail of the line, under the command of Lord Bridport , was cruising off the coast of Ireland, on the Eighteenth of May last .
The fchr. Juliana, Everitt, failed same time with the Rebecca, arrived here several days ago, Left there Ship Alexander Hamilton, Wife, of Baltimore Virginia, of Norfolk Charles Carter } Of Virginia, to Alexander } fail with convoy Columbus, & } the 10th June. Brig Fanny, Ships, Dispatch, Active, Indie, and Mercury, of Philadelphia. The ship Asia, of Philadelphia, laying in the Downs; also, ships Amity, Julius Pringle and brig John Henderson of Charleston.
Brig Umanity, and a ship bound up, lying at the Nore, Ships Chesapeake, Boyne, and Two Friends of New-York. Ship Pacific, of Portsmouth, N. H. Ship Columbus, of Boston, and Brig John Harvey, of North Carolina. June 17, lat. 43. co. long. 50, 30, spoke brig Alert, Thompson, of and for Charleston bound to Hamburg, out 15 days. The ship Industry was lying at Gravesend when the Juliana failed. Same day arrived fchr. Sally Needham, 8 days from Charleston; cargo, rice, to the captain. Same day fchr. Success, Barrett, Wilmington, Del. 5 days, out.
In the Mercantile Advertiser of June 18th, we published an account of a severe engagement between the brig Harmony, Captain Marshall, and a French privateer. The Harmony was taken and carried into St. Croix. Her mate and a number of Americans afterwards repelled themselves of her, and attempted their escape—one were retained and put into close confinement. The following is a list of their names and places of nativity, handed to us by an obliging friend: William Livingston, born at Elizabeth-Town, (Del.) Jonathan Brown, born in Bermuda Hundred (Virg.) Robert Reed, born in New-York, and was mate of the ship Orange, when taken by the French. William Petrie, born at Savannah, (G.) John Lamb, born at Charleston, (S. C.) Henry Phillips, born at Philadelphia. Hall Rie, born at Baltimore. Edward Jackley, born at Derby, (Penn.) John Prime, born in New-York. John Ashborne, born in Boston. John West, born at Wilscasset.
CAUTION. A number of Counterfeit Ten Dollar Notes of the Branch Bank of the United States are in circulation. The engraving is tolerably well executed; but the paper is of a much coarser texture than the real notes; and the signature of the President, Cashier, and Indorser, are so wretchedly imitated that the fraud may be easily detected.
NOTICE! THE Subscriber, from a variety of circumstances, is now obliged to TRANSPORT himself and his family to some one part of Great Britain. "Look out for an IRISHMAN"!!!!!! ROBERT RODGERS. July 12.
LITCHFIELD, July 4. The Natal day of our Independence was observed in this town, in a noble manner; ushered in by the firing of cannon. At 9 o'clock, a company of Motroffes raised for the occasion, with two field pieces, Captain Bradley's Cavalry, Capt. Ranney's company of Regular Troops, Capt. Phelps's Lt. Infantry, and the uniformed companies of Captains Goodwin and Kilbourn paraded, with a double complement of music and a Band. At 12 o'clock a national salute of 16 guns summoned an immense concourse of citizens to the procession, which was formed in the following order, proceeded by the troops, the whole under the command of Capt. Ranney—The Orator, with the President of the day, and Judge Reeve— The Clergy, Magistrates, Military Officers, Citizens. Arrived at the Meeting House, the solemnities were opened by church music, and a prayer by the Rev. Mr. Huntington; and Gen. Tracy pronounced an Oration worthy of the Orator and the day.
The procession returned in the same order, and the military and citizens at several tables, sat down to splendid entertainments, and the following toasts were drunk, each under a discharge of cannon. The People of the United States —May they discern, that the man, who professes attachment to the constitution, and yet clamours against the measures of government, is an odious partisan of France. The Navy and Army of the United States —May the bold and manly policy, which gave their existence, be properly estimated by our Country. The Governor and the State of Connecticut —the standard of Federalism. The ancient institutions of New England —May they never be marred by the sophistry of impiety. Gen. Pinckney and Marshall —May their future emulate their former, services; and may their fame, like their virtues be immortal. No treaty with France—No league with Ponderemonium. The powers combined against France —May they be uniformly successful, until no village can be traced of French hypocrisy, French philosophy, or French impiety. LIBERTY —May it never suffer for want of energy in Government. The Clergy of the United States —May their talents, learning, patriotism and piety, for which they are so distinguished, continue to adorn their holy profession. True Republicanism —non resistance and passive obedience to the Will of the Majority. The American Fair —May their gentle influence guide to noble deeds.
G. SHAW, Respectfully informs the public, he has received from ROBERT JOHNSTON, Apothecary, No. 20, Green street, Soho, London, a fresh and very considerable supply of his highly esteemed Medicine. AWARE of the depredations made on every public medicine of established repute and extensive sale, R. Johnston, obtained the King of England's Patent for his invention, not "to recommend" but "to distinguish," Whitehead's Essence of Mustard from SPURIOUS IMITATIONS. Five years have now elapsed since Mr. Johnston first made known to the world this very extraordinary medicine; during this short period, its efficacy has been so clearly demonstrated that its sale has far exceeded any former example; comparatively there are few families in England or the United States which have not either heard of or experienced its beneficial effects and with heartfelt satisfaction he had the happiness to declare, Whitehead's Essence of Mustard has cured more persons afflicted with Rheumatism, Gout, Lumbago, Palsy, Complaints of the Stomach and other Painful Maladies.
Than all the Medicines ever before made public, indeed, the instances of its efficacy and letters of acknowledgment from "the most respectable characters" are so numerous that a large volume could not possibly contain them, it has also obtained the approbation of the most eminent men of the Faculty and is honoured by the use and recommendation of the first families in England, Ireland and America. A COUNTERFEIT. R. JOHNSTON has reason to believe a large quantity under the name of "Improved Essence of Mustard," as well as many other he has shipped for America, and considers it his duty to prevent imposition and disappointment. He therefore requests the afflicted to be particular in the purchase of his bottles, boxes, labels, and bill of directions which are closely copied, and words "by royal authority," artfully substituted for the words "by the king's patent" which may elude common observation. The Genuine is distinguished by the signature of R. Johnston, in his own hand writing on each label, and as an additional security is further signed on the outside wrapper by his only agent for the United States, G. SHAW, No. 129 Chestnut street, Philadelphia, by whom it is sold wholesale and retail, in pills and in a fluid state at one dollar each, box or bottle. FOR CHILBLAINS, SPRAINS AND BRUISES. It is a certain and effectual remedy, seldom requiring more than three or four applications. To the candid and liberal of the FACULTY, R. Johnston respectfully submits the following observations. The Fluid Essence of Mustard, is an embrocation worthy their particular attention, it differs in its nature from all others, and is out of the beaten tract of general practice—It is an active Stimulant, easily controlled, may be either increased or diminished in its strength by the different methods of use, it is both elegant and convenient and is frequently found in the extemporaneous prescriptions of their brethren in England.
The above Genuine Medicine, as well as many others of the first celebrity may be had by appointment of G. Shaw, of Mr. G. Bailey, Wilmington, Dr. Barrill, Maiden Lane, New-York, Messrs. Bailey and Walker, Charleston, William Black, Salem, (N. J.) Charles Hutchinson, Lancaster, A. C. Jorden, Norfolk, John Roberts, do. David Keen, Sweet Springs, Virginia, R. Lee, Baltimore, I. & J. Mantz, Fredericktown, Maryland, G. W. Mancus, Albany, Dr. Vanlovening, New-York, Messrs. Titford & Son, do. Messrs. Ruff & Douglas, Pittsburgh, John Webster, Wilmington, James Wilson, do. Richard Winter & Co. Savannah, and in every principal town in the United States. N. B. The public are desired to enquire for Whitehead's Essence of Mustard, all others being a false and spurious imitation. GEO. SHAW. 129, Chestnut street, where Venders may be supplied. "Caution against Counterfeits." Agents are appointed by G. Shaw in every principal town of the United States, and there is no certainty of purchasing the Genuine Essence of Mustard in any part of America, unless it is signed on the outside wrapper by G. Shaw, No. 129, Chestnut street, Philadelphia, where shopkeepers are supplied and a liberal discount allowed them. May 13.
TO BE LET, A COMMODIOUS THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE, SITUATE in Walnut near Fifth street, is well calculated for a genteel boarding house. Enquire at no. 108, Walnut-street. June 7. 32w3w

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It is not denied, that abuses existed in the old government of France, which required to be corrected, by the cool and temperate hand of reform. Their clergy, with some exceptions, had deviated from the pure model of the apostolic life; the higher ranks of the people were luxurious and dissipated; and the lower orders exposed to the oppressions of arbitrary power; but will not every man of information and candor, allow, that these calls bear no proportion to, or comparison with, those which have grown out of and ever attended the new order of things in France.
The first embraces of the French, have something in them so captivating, to those they desire for their prey, that it is almost impossible, for the simple and unsuspicious to resist their witchcraft.
On the 10th of February 1798, the Modern Gauls, took possession of Rome, without resistance; five days afterwards, the tree of liberty was planted, and the Papal government abolished, after which the deceived people began to taste of the fruits of the tree of French liberty. According to Duppa, who was present, consequently, a witness, to the occurrences he relates, and is acknowledged to describe them with impartiality, "The opening of the scene was highly favorable to the most flattering hope, both of liberality and justice. In one, and the same day, all right of conquest was relinquished and Rome declared a free and independent government; to exercise the functions of this government, the honestest, the ablest, and the best men, that could be chosen out of that party were elected. This was consolatory, even to the enemies of the revolution, but it was of short duration; for the men that were made ostensible to the Roman people, as provisional governors, soon found that their power was scarcely even the shadow of authority. They were made use of to show where, and in what consisted the little remaining wealth of the state, and politely compelled to give their assent, that that little might be taken from it; they had the privilege of issuing edicts, which privilege they were compelled to exercise, for oppressing the people, beyond all example, of even the greatest despotism of ancient times, and were thus made obnoxious, without deriving the least profit from the plunder that was obtained in their names."
The preceding transactions happened at Rome in 1798. Early in 1799, Bernadotte, general in chief of the French army of observation, addressed the people of Germany, whose country he had entered, at the head of a powerful army, to a powerful army, to plunder and revolutionize. In the following words, viz. "Germans, freemen, we are your brethren; we swear it by our arms; we do not come to derange this holy brotherhood; but on the contrary, to confirm our connections, and cement their existence, by the defeat, of their common foe, the house of Austria."
Who, except Jacobins, can affect to believe, that this Bernadotte and his brigands of revolutionizers, would not have acted the same part at Vienna, that had been acted at Rome, if they had not been prevented by the Archduke Charles and his army. And can it be expected, that when this Bernadotte or some other, and his brigands, shall find their way to our shores, they will not endeavor to sooth and cajole the people of the United States with the name of brothers; and swearing on their arms, they have not one to derange this holy brotherhood. May God in his mercy, avert from us, the curse of a holy French brotherhood.
It is an undoubted fact, that nothing fared Vienna and the Germans, Freemen, (the meanly insidious and cajoling expressions of Bernadotte notwithstanding) from plunder, assassination, rape and conflagration, by their French brothers, but the intervention of the Archduke and his army; and nothing can have these United States from the same cursed effects of a holy French brotherhood, but the intervention of a Washington and a well appointed army. The Jacobins know this well; hence their opposition to the army; hence the Editor of the Aurora, on the 29th June ult. copied from a Baltimore paper, established to propagate French principles, the following paragraph. "I (the Baltimore printer) dishonored the duty (incumbent on my station, by decrying an establishment (the American army, raised expressly to prevent or meet French hostilities) more to be dreaded, by those who are
worthy of their liberties, than the exertions of that frightful hobgoblin, that terrific raw head, and bloody bones, the five headed monster.
We regret to state, that that brave officer Captain Silas Talbot, has resigned his commission in the Navy.
A man who called himself Count Alexander Tilly, and who lived some time in Philadelphia, a Chevalier d'Industrie, has taken his departure from New-York in the ship Factor, for London.
The report by the citizen passenger at New-York, of Moreau's victory, at Picciglitone, merits no attention; being an old lie.
We have heretofore had occasion to assert that a large majority of the American people are convinced that a war with France is necessary to this country, and anxiously wish for that event. A decisive confirmation of this opinion, has occurred, in the clash with which Captain Truxton has been toasted on a late occasion, from one end of the Continent to the other.
FOR CHARITAS
In yesterday's paper, Charitas says that I have declared the Tax to be insupportable, and what ought not to be submitted to—To refute which, I recite every word I have written that relates to its being so, for my No. 1 to the Managers of the Alms-House and house of employ, as follows—
"By your account No. 3, the paupers in the house are six hundred and five, of whom one hundred and fifty three are children—I will throw them all out of the question, because they do not work—The result is, there remains two hundred and twenty six men, and two hundred and twenty seven women, the profit of whose labor together in the whole year is but four shillings each.
I acknowledge that very large allowance ought to be made for the situation of many of your paupers, but still I cannot resolve it to my own satisfaction, that four hundred and fifty three grown people, who are all provided at the public expence with board, cloathing, fuel and every necessary article of life, should not earn four shillings each a year, when an individual labourer can earn twice as much in one day.
If, however, you can satisfy your fellow-citizens on this subject, it will be proper to do it; for many of them begin to grow uneasy about the poor tax, and consider it as an almost insupportable burthen. They felt it so last year, and they are likely to feel it so this year, in which I am told sixty two thousand dollars are assessed for the poor tax alone.
Enormous as this, is I believe they will pay it willingly, if they are but convinced that good economy is observed in the expenditure of their money, and that a reasonable share of labor is exacted from all those who can work, in due proportion to their ability and strength—but if you apply their taxes to improper uses, and turn the Alms-House and House of Employ, which was designed for the convenient and comfortable accommodation of the infirm and supernumerated poor of the city and districts, as well as to encourage industry in those who are willing to do work, if they could get it, into a nursery for idle itinerants, you may expect, notwithstanding the regard we entertain for your characters, that we shall complain with justice, and say the institution instead of being a public benefit, is become a disgrace to the city."
His other Observations on my performance, are so false and betray so much ignorance of the business he writes about, that I do not think him worthy of an Answer.
The Author of No. 1, &c. to the Managers of the Alms House and House of Employ.
MR. FENNO,
IN order further to prove the assertions lately advanced, it may be proper to make a further comparison between the Pennsylvania Hospital, and the Alms-House.
In the year 1782, the Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital charged 77 cents per week, for the maintenance of maniacs, &c. sent to them, by the Managers of the Alms House; and in 1798 and 1799, they charged three dollars per week—thus we find, or at least, the inference is evident, that the expenses attending the management of that institution, bears the same proportion in former times, to the present, as one to four— "Friend Scribe!" what say you now in favor of "Old Times?"
It is a very curious circumstance indeed, that this snaring scribbler should make observations on the manufactures of the Alms House, and attempt to show that the profits on all the work done there last year, amounted to £87 only, when he well knows a considerable part of the cloathing of near 2000 persons, admitted in the course of the year, is made in that house. What can be the motives of this discontented mortal? Will he not even allow comfortable cloathing to protect his fellow creatures (whose unfortunate situation has compelled them to seek a dwelling in this happy asylum) from the inclemencies of the weather? Is his heart too callous to attend to the distresses of widows and orphans deprived of the means of support in the loss of a husband or father? I cannot believe it—Why then shew this inveteracy against an institution founded on principles, the most charitable and praiseworthy, and conducted in my opinion, with as much propriety as it is possible for men in their situation to do. I was about remarking, that in an account lately rendered from one public institution to another, the article of cloathing, exclusive of the board of patients, amounted to a large sum. This circumstance must readily recur to his memory, as it is probable he has a familiar acquaintance with one of the institu-
tions. Thus a charge is made of a dollars per week for patients, besides the cloathing made use of, and what is destroyed by the maniacs—The account for cloathing and bedding destroyed, amounted to 63 dollars for last year. In fact, it has become highly necessary, that some revisions and alterations of the present poor laws should be made; and I think it demands the early attention of our Legislature—It will not do for the public to pay the sum asked by the Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital for maintenance of Paupers sent there from the Alms House, at the rate of three dollars per week, besides cloathing, &c. (particularly when they are publicly accused of extravagance and mismanagement) this charge is enormous, and more than is at particular times demanded of others; for, as they receive thirty paupers without pay, when this class in the house is short of that number, in my opinion they ought rather to make a distinction in favor of the Alms House, but the reverse is the case; and they have actually refused maniacs (without pay) at a time when there has been room for 8 or 10. This should be one inducement, in my opinion, why an alteration in the poor laws ought to take place, and that the Alms-House might be converted into an hospital also; in order that the hand of benevolence and philanthropy, by which the citizens of Philadelphia have long been peculiarly distinguished, might be extended to further objects of charity, and thereby comprise the relief, as far as possible, of unhappy, unattended objects deprived of reason. There are at this time 3 or 4 persons in the Alms-House desperately insane, and although the accommodations are by no means convenient, or calculated for them, they are continued for the reasons above stated. I do not mean by this comparison to undervalue the merits of the Pennsylvania Hospital; on the contrary, I value it much, and know the advantages arising from it are many; at the same time, I am of opinion, the plan is too contracted, and that old established principles and prejudices, are extremely difficult to be removed. Another great inducement for the legislature to pay early attention to this important work is, in order to make an alteration in the appointment of managers, who ought to be a permanent body, chosen during good behaviour, and to receive a moderate compensation for their services, by which means their time might be constantly employed in the management of the House; the business would doubtless be conducted with more success than by managers whose time expires in one year, and whose business in some degree, necessarily prevents their paying that minutia of attention, which its importance requires.—Another alteration strikes me as very important, that is, the managers to be a separate body, with distinct powers from the out door overseers of the poor; at present, one interferes too much with the other.
Thus much I have advanced, Mr. Editor, in vindication of the Managers of the Alms House, and hope the public is now satisfied that the statements published against them are not deserving of further notice; as I hope not to trespass again on the time and attention of your readers.
CHARITAS.
"How long halt ye between two opinions?"
WHEN the terms of a text are intelligible, its import obvious to ordinary apprehension, or its positions confessedly indisputable, the faithful Preacher will abstain from tedious comments and labored explanations. No attachment to a system will ever lead me to attempt a perversion of scriptural truth; and there is no intricacy in the question before us, which requires me to remark upon the meaning of the text, or to exhibit its connexion with the context. Suffice it briefly to premise, that "there are a kind of men," of whom, in the ordinary transactions of life, this is emphatically, a "question to be asked,"—"how long halt ye between two opinions."
Indecision of character may result from a deficiency of judgment, or from want of independence. When it proceeds from the first cause, it is pitiable; when from the last it merits censure, and is truly contemptible. To men of the first description, commiseration may well be imparted; but to below exhortation or reproof upon such, would be to sow goodly seed upon a rock. These, therefore, will be dismissed from our attention; and our remarks will be confined to those, who, from want of judgment, "halt between two opinions."
A foolish and inexcusable timidity is frequently a source of irresolution and indecision. There are men, whose talents enable them to judge with correctness, and who yet, through the influence of this cause, dare not avow their opinions. They are intimidated by the prospect of a paltry danger, and sacrifice both reason and conscience, in obedience to the delusive suggestions of a caution, which is degrading to the dignity of man, and a timid apprehension of consequences, infamous in the estimation of the world. The timid may ever have this danger in prospect; for such is our depravity, that rectitude is sometimes laughed at; virtuous deeds may, by possibility, blast popularity; and he who builds his life upon the eternal base of morality and truth, cannot thence infer, that the support and affection of his worldly friends will remain unchangeably the same. While these truths shall endure, bring men to decide, whether they will bear the sneer of malice, and the scorn of vice, or turn aside to avoid them from the known path of duty; whether they will sacrifice an ignoble popularity, or secure it by an occasional deviation from the rules of virtue, and by the omission of ingenious deeds; whether they will resolutely adhere to the maxims of strict integrity; or swerve therefrom to advance the interest and secure the friendship of a worldly, and there will be found those, who will shrink from the
trial, and, at least, "halt between two opinions." Influenced by the considerations I have suggested, it is of no importance to men of this description, that reason points out the path, and that conscience commands them to be implicitly pursued. For them the reward of virtue in this life is too precarious, and the promised enjoyment of the next too distant to induce them to set the artifice and malignity of vice at defiance. And as long as dangers exist to deter them, their indecision will remain, even if the path of duty be illuminated by the splendor of celestial truth.
This species of indecision of character is wicked and contemptible, because he to whom it is attached, errs against the "clearest light," and sacrifices both interest and duty, at the glimmering prospect of distant danger. It is absurd and unprofitable, as even the end, for which the sacrifice of certain good is made, is not attained; for even vice itself demands, that its votaries evince decision in its favor. It is moreover, pernicious in its consequences; for bitterness is the portion of him who has it; it subjects him to the torture of conscious guilt, and consigns him to a worldly infamy, far more terrible, than all the evils that can assail the "ready port" of firm, decided and inflexible integrity.
There are those, who are usually found to "halt between two opinions" from motives of policy, and from principles of dastardly and contemptible prudence. These temporizing spirits may be discerned in the elevated and in the lowly walks of life. The "grave, wrinkled Senator," the bellowed minister of justice, and the mean and humble courtier, are victims to its poisonous influence. The inhabitant of "gorgeous palaces," thus condescends, and the wretched tenant of a cottage thus aspires, to catch the favour of the crowd and gain the applauses of the multitude.
But fame thus obtained is insubstantial as a shadow, and glory thus acquired will pass away like the transient existence of a summer insect. For, it will ever be found written in the creed of honesty, that the man who once yields to politic considerations upon the great question of duty, be his the "post of honor" or a "private station," cannot hereafter be depended on, decidedly "true" to his conscience and his God.
There are times and there will be occasions when every good man will cry, in the language of the Prophet, "multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision!" But unfortunately, these are also the times of peril, when virtue calls loudest for the decision of its friends, that the timid and temporizing characters I have described are ever found to "halt between two opinions." At these times and on such occasions, he only is found worthy, who "sets his face like a flint" in the path of duty, and he only merits approbation, who can place "honor in one eye and death in the other, and look on both indifferently."
The Lay Preacher of Pennsylvania.
Died, yesterday morning, after a short illness, in the 16th year of his age, Mr. FREDERICK A. MUHLENBERG, son of Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Esquire.
REPORT
Of the SEXTONS of the different CHURCHES of the number of Funerals at their grounds the 24 hours preceding 12 o'clock, July 13, 1799.
Table with 2 columns: Church Name, Number of Funerals. Includes Christ Church, St. Peters, St. Pauls, First Presbyterian Church, 2d do. do., 3d do. do., Scots Presbyterian, Associate Church, St. Mary's Church, Trinity Church, Friends, Free Quakers, Swedes Church, German Lutheran, German Reformed Presbyterian, Moravians, Methodists, Baptists, Universalists, City Hospital, Kennington, Jews, African Episcopal Church, African Methodist Church.
From a London Paper.
The real embalmed HEAD of the powerful and renowned usurper OLIVER CROMWELL, styled protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland; with the original dyes for the medals struck in honor of his victory at Dunbar, &c. &c. are now exhibiting at No. 5, in Mead-court, Old Bond-street, (where the Rattle Snake was shewn last year) A genuine narrative relating to the acquisition, concealment, and preservation of these articles to be had at the place of exhibition.
The vengeance of the Irish rebels falling chiefly upon the born cattle, has naturally alarmed men in the upper ranks of life. So many of his Majesty's subjects in both kingdoms come under this description, that there is no saying where the mischief may end.
ROBERT COE & SON,
HAVE REMOVED THEIR Brush Manufactory and Ironmongery Store, to No. 175, Market Street, nearly opposite the Connellsgrove Wagon, where they have for sale as usual, home manufactured and imported Brushes of almost every description, together with a general assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, Sadlery, and Brass wares, to which they expect by the spring vessels, an ample addition.
BURNED, June 15. By a vessel from Jamaica, que... the Queen of 98 guns, Admiral Parker, which she engaged for a considerable time and beat of 300 men. By this vessel we also learn that Genl. at Toussaint, of St. Domingo, died a short time since; and the British Government has declared that island independent.
Gazette Marine List.
Port of Philadelphia,
Arrived at the Port.
Sloop Vanquiere, Dubois, prize to the United States sloop of war Ganges, captain Tingley—all hands well.
The privateer, prize to the Ganges was captured near St. Martins, mounted 10 guns and 83 men. The guns were thrown overboard in the chase, which lasted several hours.
Brig Betley (supposed Pritchett) from hence to St. Bartholomews, was captured 2 leagues to windward of that Island and carried in there.
Near an hundred sail of American merchantmen prepared to leave Balla-erre Roads on the 28th ult. to join a British convoy for Europe.
THE PARTNERSHIP
TRADING under the Firms of HARTSHORN, LARGE & Co. and JESSE & ROBERT WALN, was dissolved 1 mo. 21. 1798, and the partnership trading under the firm of HARTSHORN & LARGE, was dissolved 15th of the 4th month last, all persons indebted to either of the above firms are requested to make immediate payment, and those that have demands to present their accounts.
7 mo. 13th. djm.
Freight for Hamburgh,
consisting of 84 Hogheads Sugar, 150 Bags Coffee, May be had of the subscriber, if applied for immediately,
GIDEON H. WELLS, July 13 9 32
TO BE SOLD,
TWO new frame two Story Houses pleasantly situated near the Jolly Pot Tavern, upper end of the Village of Frankford. There are in each house, besides a kitchen, two rooms on the first floor; three on the second, with roomy garrets, all well finished; there are also to each, a good garden, lot, stable and coach house. Part goods will be taken in payment. Any persons wishing to become purchasers are requested to view the premises, and for terms apply to
JOHN MCCLELLAN. Frankford, July 13. cotf
THE SUBSCRIBER
HAVING been appointed administrator to the estate of the rev. JOHN WADE (deceased) late of New Jersey—
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the said estate, to make immediate payment to the subscriber, and those who have any demands against the same, to render their accounts without delay, properly attested.
Edward Thompson, No. 131, Market street dam July 13
WHEREAS,
AN attachment was lately issued out of the inferior court of common pleas of the county of Essex, in the state of New Jersey, directed to the sheriff of the said county, against the rights, credits, monies and effects, goods and chattels, lands and tenements of John Cleves Symmes in the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars;—
And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Denman and Samuel Mecker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by sixty land warrants;—
Now therefore, unless the said John Cleves Symmes shall appear, give special bail, and receive a declaration at the suit of the plaintiff, judgment will be entered against him, and his property herein attached, will be sold agreeably to the statute in such case made and provided.
Aaron Ogden, Clerks, &c. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1799 (11) raw:ram
Just Published,
And to be sold by the Proprietor, JEREMIAH PAUL, No. 35, South Fourth Street; By Isaac Pearson, No. 109 Market-Street; Benjamin Davies, No. 68, Market-Street; John O'Quinn, No. 41, (below Market) William Jones, No. 30 North Fourth Street; and by Joseph Moore, No. 2, White-Horse Alley—
CHILD'S ASSISTANT;
Containing the first principles of arithmetic, adapted to the capacities of Youth.
ALSO,
A COLLECTION OF COPIES
For the use of Schools. Alphabetically arranged, with directions prefixed for holding the Pen. To which is added, approved forms of Receipts, Bills, Orders, Bills of Exchange Bonds, and Conditions, Awards, &c. Also, the common Tables used in Arithmetic. The Librarian has had separately for the use of children at leisure hours. A good profit will be allowed to Retailers. 6th mo. 18, 1799. 28s at 6w.
SCOTT'S GAZETTEER.
This Day is Published,
The first volume of the
New & Universal Gazetteer;
To which is prefixed an Introduction on the first principles of Geography & Astronomy; With a full account of the different Planets composing the Solar System; also, a Nomenclature explaining the essential terms in Geography and Astronomy. N B—A copy of the first volume is left at the principal book-stores, for the inspection of those who may be disposed to patronize the work—Subscribers are to pay four dollars and three quarters on the receipt of the first volume. July 9 9 32

FOR SALE, Glasgow Works & Farm, Situate in Montgomery county, about one mile and an half from Pottstown. THE Farm consists of upwards of eight hundred acres of land, about two hundred and fifty of which is woodland; a large proportion excellent watered meadow, besides clover fields, and a good orchard—There are about 125 acres of good wheat and rye now in the ground; 35 acres of indian corn and 15 of oats; from sixty to seventy tons of hay are made annually; the fences have been repaired within the last three years with twelve thousand new chestnut rails, none of which were made on the place. The Works consist of a forge for the manufacturing of bar iron, well manned; a tilt hammer; a grist mill with two pairs of stones, one pair of them burs, with rolling screen, &c. a saw mill, and Smith's shop, the whole in good order. There is a sufficient stock of cord wood now coaling to supply the works for one year, and the Subscriber will engage to furnish within a convenient distance, as much more, to be cut next winter, making together two years stock from this time. Near the works is the dwelling house large and roomy, and commanding an extensive view; a barn, stables for a number of horses, wath, smoke, ice, and milk houses, of stone; and two gardens inclosed with stone walls, with a sufficient number of houses for the accommodation of workmen, and a large stone coal house. There has also been lately built a two-story stone dwelling house for a tenant who works part of the farm. The purchaser can be accommodated with wagons, horses, and every other kind of stock, necessary for carrying on the business. About one fifth of the purchase money will be wanted, and the remainder in yearly installments. The terms may be known by applying to Mr. James Rowland, no. 23, north Second street, or to the subscriber on the premises. JOSEPH POTTS, Junr. july 3 3aw3w
FOR SALE, At the two mile stone, on the Wababickon, or Ridge Road. A Place containing about eighty acres, in parts or the whole together, as may suit the purchaser. There is on the premises a house 47 x 22 feet in size, by 43 x 22 deep, a scullery, milk house, pump, ice house, and barn house, a large barn, 60 feet by 32, with stalls for 25 horses and cows, a carriage house, and a pump of good water in the barn yard, and a second milk house supplied by a spring. The grounds are well manured, and laid out in good style, with an abundance of ornamental, and fruit trees, the situation healthy and high, commanding a view of the city and Delaware. There is also a small distance from the mansion house a farm house in good repair, with kitchen, stable, &c. and a pump of good water. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL MEREDITH. No. 171, Chestnut Street. March 12.
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Haber, HAS removed to No. 126, fourth Front street, where he intends carrying on his business as formerly, and has on hand a complete assortment of his own manufactured ladies, gentlemen and children's HATS. Canada Beaver & Musk-rat 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. jan. 29 1aw6m
BOARDING. Three or four gentlemen may be accommodated with Board and Lodging, at Mrs M'Crea's, No. 29, north Eighth street. may 30 th.f.a.mo. tf
Valuable Lands FOR SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ON Tuesday the 23rd day of July next, at the Tontine Coffee-House, in the City of New-York, 48,000 acres, of very valuable Land, situate in the county of Tioga, state of New-York, Southerly of the military tract and Northerly of the town of Chemung, being part of the tract, commonly known by the name of Watkins and Flint's great tract; this tract is surveyed, and divided into Townships and quarter Townships, and the premises hereby advertised for sale, consists of the North East and North West quarters of Township No. 1, the South West quarter of Township No. 6, the North East quarter of Township No. 7, South East quarter of Township No. 8, the North West quarter of Township No. 9, and two lots, in Township No. 11, and 12, adjoining the Owego River, or Creek, containing together upwards of 3000 acres. Two of the above mentioned quarter Townships are divided into lots from 250 to 2000 acres; there are a number of settlers on the tract, and several good roads pass through it, and the surrounding country is in a rapid state of improvement.—These lands will be sold in quarter Townships, or smaller quantities to accommodate the purchasers, on the following easy terms.—One fourth of the purchase money to be paid on the execution of the Deed, and the Residue in three equal annual payments, with interest to be secured by a mortgage on the premises, or other good security. The title is indisputable, and the maps and field books containing a description of the lands, may be seen, by applying to Colonel Aaron Burr, Henry Rutgers, Alexander Roberston, or Marinel Willet of the city of New York, who will treat with any person, inclining to purchase previous to the above day of Sale. New-York, May 23. 25 Sts
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes. FOR SALE BY, ISAAC HARVEY, Junr. N. B. Any size or sizes that may be wanted cut larger than 18 by 12 can be had from said manufactory, on being ordered; and attention given to forward on any orders that may be left for that purpose—Apply at No. 9, South Water street, as above. july 8 dit
St. Croix Sugar, OF THE FIRST QUALITY, WILL be landed To-Morrow, at South-street wharf, from on board of the brig James arrived at the Port, FOR SALE BY PRAGERS & Co. june 18
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 18th day of June, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety six, entitled "An act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of United Brethren for propagating the gospel among the Heathen;" and the act supplementary to the said recited act passed on the second day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine— THAT the tract of Land herein after described, namely, "beginning at the North West corner of the seven ranges of townships, and running thence fifty miles due south, along the western boundary of the said ranges; thence due West to the Main Branch of the Scioto river; thence up the Main Branch of the said river to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same; thence along the said boundary line to the Tuckahoe branch of the Muskingum river at the crossing place above Fort Lawrence; thence down the said river, to the point where a line run due west from the place of beginning, will intersect the said river; thence along the line to run to the place of beginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of townships; and that plats and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspection of all persons concerned. The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twelfth day of February in the year, one thousand eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any less quantity than a quarter township, or four thousand acres. The priority of location of the warrants which may be presented and registered in manner aforesaid, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immediately after the said day, be determined by lot, in the mode described by the act first recited.
The holders of registered warrants, shall on Monday the 17th day of February, in the year 1800, in the order of which the priority of location shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, personally, or by their agents, designate in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating their warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each; shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be allowed to register the said warrants in manner aforesaid, and forthwith to make locations therefor on any tract or tracts of land not before located.
All warrants or claims for lands on account of military services, which shall not be registered and located before the first day of January, 1802, are by the supplementary act of Congress herein before recited, passed on the second day of March, 1799, declared to be forever barred. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
For Sale, TWO three story Brick Houses, situated on the corner of King and Columbus streets, being equal to any situation in Alexandria, for the wholesale or retail business. The houses are 40 feet by 28, the stories are lofty, and the brick work done in the most elegant manner with flock rooms. One of the houses can be immediately occupied, being completely finished, the other will be finished by the first of October next. The back buildings to the above premises are also of brick, 16 feet square, with a number of other conveniences for the accommodation of a genteel family. Each of the above houses will be sold subject to a ground rent of 40 dollars, with the privilege of buying out at twelve and half year's purchase any time within four years from this date. Dry goods and groceries will be taken in part payment. For terms apply to Mr. John Barnes, No. 16 South Third street, or John Foller or Nicholas Voss in Alexandria. june 12 4eod4w.
Patent Ploughs, To be sold for cash by Joseph Salter 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 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, mostly improved, lying chiefly in the county of Huntingdon state of Pennsylvania. Those who may incline to view them will please to apply to John Canan esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 1awtf
Notice. THE subscriber, having been appointed administrator of the estate of Mr. John Lupton, late of this city, merchant, deceased, requests those who are indebted to said estate, to make payment, and those who have demands against the same to exhibit them to him without delay. W. MEREDITH, No. 16, South Fourth street. april 26 dom
The Swift-Sure, A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Bullfield, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Springfield and Newark. THE excellence of this road, the populoufness of the country through which it passes, with fundry other advantages, which render it so far preferable to the Old Road through Bristol, Brunswic, &c. long ago suggested the propriety of its becoming the Grand Through-Fare from Philadelphia to New-York. During the present year, a minute survey of it has been taken, and its superiority over the Old Road, both in winter and summer, has been clearly ascertained.—There are good bridges over all the other waters but the Delaware, and here the crossing is performed with great safety and in less than half the time required at the Trenton Ferry. The road is several miles shorter than the old road, but this is among the least of its advantages, because daily experience proves to us, that dispatch as well as comfort in travelling principally depend on the goodness of the road and the levelness of the country, and, in these respects, the New Road is, beyond all comparison, the best. It presents none of those rocky hills, which render the Old Road so fatiguing between the Delaware and Newark. The soil, too, for the greater part, is such as to produce but little mud in winter, and very little in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a considerable proportion of shade, must always render travelling in the latter season peculiarly agreeable. The Swift-Sure starts from PHILADELPHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth street. It goes through Frankford to Bullfield, where it stops to breakfast; from Bullfield it goes through Newtown to Peap-town to dinner; from Peap-town through Hopewell, Millstone, Boundbrook, Quidenbrough and Plainfield to Scotch Plains to lodge. The next morning it stops at Springfield to breakfast, from whence it goes through Newark and arrives at New-York at noon. From NEW-YORK it starts at 3 o'clock in the afternoon (from Paulus Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Edward Bardin, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John streets, to B. Many, no. 48, Courtland, corner of Greenwich street, and to Michael Little, at his hotel, no. 42, Broad street.
Fare for passengers, Five Dollars. Way passengers 6 Cents per Mile. Each passenger is allowed to take on bags, of baggage carriage free; but all other baggage, taken on by a passenger, will be charged at 4 cents per pound weight. With respect to packages sent on without passengers, the proprietors presume they have adopted a regulation, which, though unknown to other lines of stages, they think must meet with general approbation. They pledge themselves to make good every package on the following conditions. The person who delivers the package at the office shall see it entered in the stage-book, for which entry he shall pay 6 cents; he will then state the value of the package, and pay (exclusive of the carriage) one per cent. on the value, as insurance, and for which he will receive a receipt. Thus, for instance, if he estimates his package at one dollar, he will pay one cent. and if at one hundred dollars, he will pay one dollar insurance, and in like proportion for packages of any other value. Very few persons it is presumed, will dislike this regulation; it will, however, be optional with every one to avail himself of this security or not. But the proprietors think it right to state very explicitly, that they will be responsible for the safe delivery of no package, which is not regularly entered, and for which an insurance receipt cannot be produced. In the distribution of the route, the greatest care has been taken to fix on such places and taverns as always afford a good accommodation and entertainment for the passengers at the most reasonable rates. The stages are well equipped furnished with fleet and fleetly horses, and committed to the care of intelligent sober and obliging drivers. The proprietors themselves live at the different towns and villages where the stages will stop, so that the conduct of the persons they employ is continually an object of their attention.—They take care also to see that the passengers are well provided for and politely treated at the taverns, and that no sort of chicanery or influence is practised upon them; in short, they have spared neither pains nor expense to render the SWIFT-SURE the very best line of stages in America. The line has now run nearly a month, during which time a great number of gentlemen have gone through, both from Philadelphia and New-York. Every passenger has found the road to surpass very far all that has been said of its excellence; and the Proprietors of the Swift-Sure are extremely happy to hear the behaviour of their drivers, and the treatment at Taverns, spoke of with the highest satisfaction.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt;" passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Act making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. june 28 1awtf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Sharp Delany deceased, are requested to make payment to the subscribers. Those having claims are desired to present them properly authenticated.— DAN. S. DELANY } Administrators. THOS. R. DELANY } codim. june 19.
LOST, Either in the City, or on the road to Germantown, SOME papers of no value but to the owner. They were enclosed in a newspaper—If delivered at this office, the person leaving them shall be rewarded. June 14 1awtf
Thirty Dollars Reward. STOLEN out of the stable of the subscriber, the 30th of March last a Dark Chestnut Sorrel Horse. Said horse has a star and blaze; six years old this spring, fifteen and an half hands high; both hind legs white half way to his knee, branded P B: The same night there were a saddle and bridle stolen out of another stable; supposed by Michael Gubby, as the said Michael Gubby was taken on the third inst. with the said saddle and bridle, and had exchanged the horse for a dark brown mare; about 14 and a half hands high; has a star, and white foot on the near side of her jaw, above the bit; has the distemper; and in good order; the said Gubby made his escape the same evening. If the owner of the mare has the horse, and will bring him home to the subscriber, he shall have the said mare and fifteen dollars cash, and if he secures the thief in New-Calle Jail, he shall be entitled to fifteen dollars for him—any other person or persons taking up said horse and thief, and bringing the horse to the subscriber, and securing the thief, as aforesaid, shall be entitled to the above reward, and reasonable charges, or fifteen dollars for either of them. JOSHUA JACKSON. Wilmington, April 15 (Jy.9) 1awtf
DONATION LANDS. Notice is hereby given, THAT Claims for Donation Lands granted by the State of Pennsylvania to the Officers and Soldiers of the Line belonging to the said State in the late war, will be received at the Office of Comptroller General of said State until the 1st September next inclusive, and that the subscribers authorised by law will sit as a Board at the said Office on every Monday from ten o'clock in the forenoon until one in the afternoon, to hear and determine all unsatisfied Claims already filed, as well as those which may be filed on or before the said first day of September next. JOHN DONALDSON, Com't'r. SAMUEL BRYAN, Reg't'r. PETER BAYNTON, Treas'r. Department of Accounts of } Pennsylvania, May 15, '99. } (16) dw (m.w.h tf)
To be Sold or Exchanged, FOR Property within twelve miles of the City of Philadelphia, and on the Bristol Road; A beautiful and very highly cultivated F A R M. For particulars, see the office of C. Lebarber de Plessis, No. 25 South Third Street. June 29.
TO RENT, The HOUSE lately occupied by the British Commissioners, No. 7, North Eighth Street. THOS. MIFFLIN, junr. june 17 3aw3w
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chestnut, near Sixth street, directly opposite CONGRESS HALL. A LOT of ground, about 11 feet front in Chestnut street and 73 feet in depth, whereon is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comment, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it, an unexceptionable title will be made to the purchaser. Apply to JAMES GIRVAN, no. 198, Chestnut street, next door to the premises. march 5 tu.th.f.a.tf
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. June 27, 1799. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue of an act, passed during the present session of Congress, so much of the act entitled "An Act making further provision for the support of public credit, and for the redemption of the public debt;" passed the third day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety five, as bars from settlement or allowance, Certificates, commonly called Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, and Indents of Interest, is suspended until the twelfth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine. That on the liquidation and settlement of the said Certificates, and Indents of Interest, at the Treasury, the Creditors will be entitled to receive Certificates of funded Three Per Cent. Stock equal to the amount of the said Indents, and the arrears of interest due on their said Certificates, prior to the first day of January one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. That the principal sums of the said Loan Office and final settlement Certificates, with the interest thereon, since the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety one, will be discharged after liquidation at the Treasury, by the payment of interest and reimbursement of principal, equal to the sums which would have been payable thereon, if the said Certificates had been subscribed, pursuant to the Act making provision for the debts of the United States, contracted during the late war, and by the payment of other sums, equal to the market value of the remaining Stock, which would have been created by such subscriptions as aforesaid, which market value will be determined by the Comptroller of the Treasury. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. june 28 1awtf
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Sharp Delany deceased, are requested to make payment to the subscribers. Those having claims are desired to present them properly authenticated.— DAN. S. DELANY } Administrators. THOS. R. DELANY } codim. june 19.
LOST, Either in the City, or on the road to Germantown, SOME papers of no value but to the owner. They were enclosed in a newspaper—If delivered at this office, the person leaving them shall be rewarded. June 14 1awtf
Valuable Lands for Sale. ON Tuesday the 20th of August next, I shall expose to public sale, at the town of New-Market, in Dorchester county, all that valuable tract or parcel of land commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands, situated on the fourth side and winding on the Choptank river several miles, supposed to contain about six thousand acres, to be divided into lots to contain from 100 to 500 acres each. The terms of sale as follows, viz. Purchasers to give bond immediately after the sale with approved security, conditioned for the payment of the purchase money, with interest from the day of sale, in four equal annual instalments, agreeably to an act, entitled, "An act appointing commissioners to contract for and purchase the lands commonly called the Choptank Indian Lands in Dorchester county, and for appropriating the same to the use of this State, and to repeal the act of assembly therein mentioned;" passed at November session, 1798. WM. MARBURY, Agent for the state of Maryland. april 19. d3m
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 equal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts, as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, } Assignees. JOHN ALLEN, feb. 14. 3awtf
Twenty Dollars Reward. DESERTED, FROM the Marine Barracks, corner of Eighth and Thirteenth streets, in the City of Philadelphia, the 25th day of this instant Two Marines, by trade Tailors, one John Crawford (the second time of his desertion) five feet seven inches high, fair complexion, hair cut close, dark eyes, dim bulk.—The other, Hilary Bishop, five feet six inches high, ruddy complexion, fancy hair, a remarkable ringworm on the left of his lip.—(Went off in uniform.) N. B. They took with them one brown cloth Coat, one blue cloth Coat, and many other articles not known as present. W. W. BURROWS, Major Commandant of Marine Corps may 29
A VENDRE. (Si l'on se presente sans retard.) DES TERRES EXCELLENTES, situées dans le comté d'Arundel, près de la Ville d'Annapolis, et à environ 30 milles de la cité de Washington. Une de ces Terres a une superbe maison brique, à trois étages, contenant 4 chambres à chaque étage. La situation en est charmante, air y est bien sain, et le roissage est des plus agréables. Ces Terres se vendront en petits lots, ou bien en gros, comme il pourra convenir aux acheteurs. Il y a aussi plusieurs petites habitations pour les Terres, don. le loyer par an monte à une somme considérable. Si l'on veut voir une description plus particulière, il faut adresser à l'imprimerie de cette feuille. 8 juin 1aw6w
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. An Excellent three story Brick House, situated on the corner of 7th and Race-streets; the house is about 25 feet front and well finished in every respect; the Lot is 76 feet front on Race-street and 88 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-streets, the lot on which these buildings are, is fifty four feet front on Water-street, and continues that width about 95 feet, then widens to the fourth 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmetz esq. on the fourth, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factory, or Merchant. A large elegant two story Stone House, situated 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 Lion, 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 fair 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 Grange Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of travellers & horses; 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 streets, to JOSEPH BALL. feb 7 1awtf
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