Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-03-07 00:00:00

CITY DANCING ASSEMBLY. The Subscribers are respectfully informed that the next Assembly will be held on Thursday the 10th of March.
Volunteer Grenadiers. THIS Corps is ordered to assemble at the house of Mr. Ogden, in Chestnut Street, on Friday evening next, at 7 o'clock, on business of importance. By command, G. K. HARRISON, 1st Serjeant.
Attention Cavalry. The Volunteer Troop of Cavalry, is ordered to meet at Ogden's Tavern Chestnut-street on Friday Evening at 7 o'clock, there being several Members to Elect, and other business of importance to discuss. JAMES SIMMONS, Secretary.
FOR SALE, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, The Cargo of the Ship Asia, Capt. Morgan, from Batavia. Consisting of COFFEE and SUGAR. William Sansom, J. C. & S. W. Fisher, Mordecai Lewis.
An Elegant situation for a Country Seat. To be sold at public auction at the Merchants' Coffee-house on Friday the 13th inst. at 6 o'clock (if not previously disposed of at private sale).
A LOT OF GROUND on the Germantown road, distant from the city between 2 and 3 miles, adjoining the plantation of Joseph P. Norris, Esq. containing 10 acres and 26 perches more or less: its beautifully situated, and commands a very extensive prospect. The terms of sale will be cash. For further particulars apply to THOMAS GREEVES, or ISAAC W. MORRIS.
PROPOSAL By THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone House, No. 41, South Second Street, for furnishing by Subscription ENCYCLOPEDIA; OR DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS LITERATURE; On a PLAN entirely new: By which the different Sciences and Arts are digested into the Form of distinct TREATISES or SYSTEMS, COMPREHENDING THE History, Theory, and Practice, of each, according to the Latest Discoveries and Improvements: and full Explanations given of various Detached parts of Knowledge, whether Relating to Natural and Artificial Objects, or to Matters Ecclesiastical, Civil, Military, Commercial, &c. Including Elucidations of the most important Topics relative to Religion, Morals, Manners, and the Oeconomy of Life: together with a description of all the Countries, Cities, principal Mountains, Seas, Rivers, &c. throughout the World: a General History, Ancient and Modern, of the different Empires, Kingdoms, and States; and an account of the Lives of the most Eminent Persons in every Nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Compiled from the Writings of the best Authors, in several Languages; the most approved Dictionaries, as well of General Science as of Particular Branches; the Translations, Journals, and Memoirs, of learned Societies, both at home and abroad; the MS. Lectures of eminent Professors on different Sciences; and a variety of original Materials, furnished by an extensive Correspondence.
The Publisher having been solicited to furnish sets of this valuable and important work by one VOLUME at a time, which by dividing the payments, might make the acquisition of the work more convenient to purchasers, proposes to dispose of the few remaining copies on the following CONDITIONS. The Work being already completed in Eighteen large Quarto Volumes in boards, Elegantly printed on Superfine paper, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two Copper plates: I. A volume in boards will be delivered to each Subscriber in the first week of every month till the whole be delivered, which will take a period of eighteen months. II. Every Subscriber on receiving the first Volume, to pay Twenty Dollars. On receiving the Second 15 Dollars The Third 12 Dollars The Fourth 10 Dollars The Fifth 8 Dollars The Sixth 6 Dollars and Five dollars for each of the succeeding volumes, till the whole is delivered, which will amount in the whole to One Hundred and Thirty-five Dollars, being the present price for complete sets. Any subscriber who may chuse to have the whole in a shorter time than 18 months, may pay any number of volumes that may be agreeable at the same time at the above prices. To prevent any misunderstanding it is proper to express that no volume will be delivered to any person without the money, and as the sets on hand are but few in number, it will be requisite that such as choose to become subscribers should apply as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Complete Sets may be had as above, or bound in various manners. march 6. wks 6w.
NOTICE. A number of Deeds, Bonds and other instruments, which had been under the care of the late John Todd and William Wood Wilkins Esquires, having, after the decease of those gentlemen, been placed in the hands of the subscriber, and there remaining many for which no application has been made; this public notice is given for the benefit of those who may be interested. WALTER FRANKLIN. march 5. jsw 6w.
NOTICE. All persons indebted to the Estate of WILLIAM HAYMAN, late of the city of Charleston, and formerly of this city, mariner, deceased, are requested to make payment, and those who have demands against said Estate, will please exhibit them to ROBERT HEYSHAM, Adm. Philadelphia, Feb. 6, 1799. eodsw
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, March 31st, 17999. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT by an act of Congress passed the 28th day of February, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine, the following alterations and amendments have been made to an act passed on the sixth day of July, one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven, intitled, "An act laying duties upon stamped vellum, parchment and paper."
The stamp duties heretofore imposed upon foreign bills of exchange and bills of lading are to cease and determine from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. The several stamp duties hereafter enumerated, will be levied and collected throughout the United States, from and after the 31st day of March, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine. For every skin, or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed either of the instruments or writings following, to wit:
Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country, 20 Any note or bill of lading, or writing or receipt, in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be exported;—if from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same state, 4 If from the United States to any foreign port or place, 10 Any policy of insurance, or instrument in the nature thereof, other than those heretofore specified in the above recited act, when the sum insured shall not exceed five hundred dollars, 25 When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars, 1 And the said Duties are chargeable upon each and every Bill of Exchange and Bill of Lading without respect to the number contained in each set.
Bonds required in any case by the Laws of the United States, or of any state, upon legal process, or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty are exempt from the payment of Stamp-Duties. Given under my hand at Philadelphia, the day and year abovenoted. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. march 7. d1m
East India Company of N. America. THE Company are desirous of purchasing immediately, a substantial well built fast sailing vessel, completely fitted for tea, a ship already coppered will be preferred; her burthen to be not less than Three Hundred Tons. Any person having such vessel to dispose of, will be pleased to forward their proposals on or before the 15th inst. with a particular description of the vessel, the timber of which she is built, the number of guns she is calculated to carry, and her dimensions, to the Secretary of the board of agents, who will receive the same for their consideration. Per order of the board, S. BLODGET, Secretary p. t. march 5. d1t
Advertisement. THE Creditors of WILLIAM PURNELL, (C. N.) late of Worcester county, Maryland, deceased are hereby notified to appear at the court house in Snow Hill, in the said county, on the 8th day of March next, with their respective claims against the said deceased, properly authenticated, at which time, or as soon thereafter as can be, a proportionable division of the assets in the hands of the subscriber will be made between them, agreeably to the directions of the act of assembly, entitled "An act to alter and amend the law in certain cases." Edward Henry, executor. feb. 19. d18Mar
A Farmer Wanted. WANTED a married Man capable of managing a Farm (of 60 acres within 10 miles of the city) having some knowledge of gardening, and whose wife would undertake the charge of a Dairy, &c.—Such persons, on producing sufficient recommendations of their honesty, industry and sobriety, will meet with liberal encouragement; for particulars apply to the printer. feb. 6. saw tf
Pasture Lot. To be rented for one or more years, a Pasture Lot in Fourth street, continued, about half a mile above the city—it is in a good state of cultivation, well fenced, contains three acres, and has the benefit of a run of water passing through it—apply to the printer. feb. 6. saw tf
Attention, Cavalry. Gentlemen of the city and liberties of Philadelphia, desirous to become members of the Volunteer Troop of Cavalry, are informed that there are several vacancies in the Troop; and that a committee consisting of Henry Miercken, Jno. R. Taylor, James Hamilton, Owen Poulk and James Simmons, will attend at Wm. Ogden's tavern, Chestnut-street, every monday evening, 6 o'clock for the purpose of receiving applications. JAMES SIMMONS, Sec'y. feb. 6.
Stray Horse. WAS taken up, trespassing on the subscriber, in the township of Passyunk, in the county of Philadelphia, a grey Horse, about fourteen hands high, thirteen or fourteen years old, blind of his right eye, and shod before. Whoever has lost him, by proving property and paying charges, may have him again on applying to the subscriber. JOHN SINK, On the Banks of Schuylkill. jan. 19.
Removal. THOMAS CLAYTON, Hatter, HAS removed to No. 126, South Front street, where he it tends 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 arrival from London, a complete assortment of Fashionable English Hats, Which he now offers for sale at very reduced prices. jan. 29. saw6m.
Mahogany. THE subscriber, intending to leave off the Mahogany and Lumber Business, offers for sale at his yard, the corner of Queen and Water streets, Southwark, all his stock on hand, consisting of a great variety of St. Domingo and Bay Mahogany Boards, Plank and Scantlings. All well seasoned and fit for immediate use. Also a few thousand feet seasoned half inch and inch White Pine Boards, and a small quantity of two feet cedar shingles. All that shall remain unsold, will be disposed of at public sale, at 10 o'clock on Thursday the 28th inst. The terms of payment will be cash for purchases under 100 dollars, from 100 to 500 dollars at 60 days, and all above 500 dollars at 60 and 120 days, for approved indorsed notes, with the discount. The sale to be continued until the whole is disposed of. JOHN M'ULLOH. N.B. The subscriber will sell or let the above yard, wharf and dwelling house, which he now occupies. march 4. eod 28 May
To be Sold By way of Public Vendue, on Thursday, the 26th of the Third Month next, A VALUABLE Plantation of Lime-stone Land, Situate in the Great Valley, in West-Whiteland township, Chester county. ADJOINING lands of Joseph Downing, Joshua Roberts, Thomas Merrills and others; and near the Turnpike road, 28 miles from Philadelphia—the tract contains 203 acres, with their usual allowance, about 200 acres clear, of which 50 acres is Meadow, the remainder well timbered, most of the meadow ground is watered—also sufficient water in all the fields by never-failing springs; the plowland is esteemed to be equal or superior, to any in the neighbourhood; one third part is now under clover; the buildings are a two story stone dwelling house and kitchen adjoining a milch-house, smoke-house, wagon-house, two large barns, one stone the other stone and logs, and other out-houses. There is two bearing orchards, a garden enclosed, with a stone wall, &c. Credit may be had for a considerable part of the purchase money. Any person inclining to view the premises may apply to the owner living thereon. WILLIAM BEALE. N.B. The sale to begin at 10 o'clock on said day, on the premises. West-Whiteland, the 2d mo. 12, 1799. Mar 5. 12. 19.
Samuel Miles, junr. Of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, having assigned over all his effects, real, personal and mixed, to the subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors as may subscribe to the said assignment on or before the first of August next. Notice is hereby given, To all persons indebted to the said estate, that they are requested to make immediate payment to either of the assignees, or to the said Samuel Miles, who is authorised to receive the same; in failure whereof legal steps will be taken for the recovery of such debts; as are not discharged accordingly. GEORGE ASTON, CORNELIS COMEGYS, Assignees JOHN ALLEN, feb. 14. sawtf
NOTICE To the Creditors of William Richards, Deceased. THE real estate of William Richards having been recently sold, the creditors of said estate are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, as a dividend will be struck on the first day of May next and paid at any time afterwards, on application to WILLIAM BELL. Philadelphia, 25th Feb. 1799. m. 11. 11. May
Pennsylvania Population Company. NOTICE is hereby given to the Shareholders, that an assessment of Eight dollars is levied on each share, payable one half immediately, and the remainder in 60 days from the 1st instant; which they are requested to pay to the Treasurer of the Company at the Company's Office, No. 53 North Fourth-street, agreeably to the times above mentioned. The proprietors will please to recollect the necessity of being personal, otherwise the forfeiture of their shares will be incurred agreeably to the constitution. By order of the board, SOL. MARACHE, sec'y. feb. 16. sawtfm
A Summer Retreat. FOR SALE, Sixteen Acres of Land, About half a mile from the city of Philadelphia, THERE are on the premises a one story brick house 38 feet front, a stable and corn crib, a well of excellent water, and a few fruit trees, the situation is perhaps superior to any within the same distance of the city; and commands one of the most beautiful and picturesque prospects of the city, Kensington, the Delaware and Jersey, Enquire of EDWARD BONSALL & Co. march 4. codtf
WHEREAS ISAAC PAINTER having made an assignment of all his property for the benefit of all his creditors who sign his discharge;—the assignee willing to arrange the business as soon as possible, and likewise to give the said Isaac Painter an opportunity of doing something for himself and family; therefore those creditors who have not signed his discharge are informed that unless they come forward and sign the same discharge on or before the first day of May next ensuing, they will be excluded from the benefit of a dividend, and all those who are indebted to the said firm are requested to make immediate payment to prevent further trouble. JACOB CLARKE, Assignee. march 4. sawtf
Red Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass, Herds Grass and White Clover All warranted fresh and free from all foul seeds. FOR SALE, BY C. ROBERTS, No. 97, Market, between Second and Third streets, Who has also on hand, a general assortment of Ironmongery, fadlery, cutlery and brass wares; T. Crowley Millington steel, pig-lead, block-tin, red lead, Spanish brown, Venetian red, Vermillion, &c. &c. Wholesale & Retail. m. 11. 11. 19.
TO BE SOLD, THE time of a stout healthy Mulatto Boy, who has about 18 years to serve: would suit a Farmer in the country—Enquire of the Printer. feb. 27. codtf
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 7. For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
In colours neither too faint, nor yet too glaring; but that each may know his neighbour or himself—that they may be held up to mankind as political Buoys, to shew where lie the Quicksands of Sedition— WITH this view I beg leave to submit to you, Mr. Benno, some further observations, relative to the proceedings of our would-be government reformers, in the country of Montgomery. At a meeting of their committee, held on the 12th ultimo, it appears that one part of the business brought before them, was to prepare a remonstrance against the Alien and Sedition bills, as elsewhere hinted at, and to appoint their agents to go forth and endeavour to obtain signatures thereto. After much deliberation, altercation and some rejections, a form was adopted, which we will take notice of another time. In appointing their emissaries, they were steady to their first purpose—by choosing such persons as will make their sole employment to dupe the ignorant and unwary, as to the real object of the two bills in question. Here again we find Capt. John advanced to the rank of chief agent, or remonstrance bearer, as a reward for his former services and indefatigability. I must crave your indulgence, Mr. Editor, that I may make you better acquainted with this forward character. As a justification of his criminal conduct, he denies that he was a United Irishman, and says that the term was but barely in existence when he abandoned Ireland; but confesses that he commanded a company of Irish volunteers. I leave it to those who are better acquainted with the meaning of these terms, to say wherein consists the true difference, when the captain was compelled to expatriate himself for good behaviour, and now warmly attaches himself to their infamous horde. He further justifies his officiousness, by saying, that although he has not sworn allegiance to our constitution and laws, yet he is in possession of a written citizenship. If this is true, it serves more than volumes of conjecture on the subject, to shew us what knaves there must be somewhere in commission, who would neglect so important a part of American initiation. It unveils a possible scene of villainy, of secret treachery, the extent of which is not to be calculated! If he is actually possessed of so valuable a paper, no doubt it is for the purpose of deceiving uninformed citizens into measures extremely prejudicial to government and their own interests. I cannot pass over this circumstance, without suggesting to those whom it may concern, the propriety of not only faithfully fulfilling this important trust; but of guarding against another species of fraud which I well know is common among foreigners engaged in mercantile employ—that of giving or selling their citizenships to persons of different names. Hence occurs in part the cause of frequent delays and distress that our merchantmen are subject to, from the citizenships of the people not corresponding with the names on the ship's roll. In one crew which came under my notice, the mate and two hands were in this predicament. You no doubt will perceive, Mr. Editor, how easily this deception may be practised among us, to the great danger of public safety.
But to return—Captain John does not deny but that he has been and is still much concerned for the effect of the foregoing laws—What then—he says we have nought but the "ruff scuff" of Ireland here, and why, dear, may not a man of my consequence make himself known—Yes, Captain, you shall be known—Fate has decreed it. But you appear to prevaricate with yourself—A few months ago, when an address from the most respectable inhabitants of the country, expressive of the great satisfaction they received from, and the unlimited confidence they placed in the wise and firm proceedings of our worthy President against the sons of violence and rapine, was handed to you for your signature, you declined giving it, and with your refusal, you added, "I am an alien, it would be very improper for me to appear on this occasion." And why not as improper on the present? Are you more entitled to the privileges of an American citizen by being a member of an officious committee—chosen by a turbulent body of men, the chief of whom are aliens and all unfriendly to our government—forgetful of the country which has long nourished and protected them, basely assisting in promoting the cause of her enemies? Are you more an American by affording poisoning the minds of those, whose misfortune it is, that they are not able to detect you in your dirty business of inveigling against certain laws, which were made to apply to suit your case, that it is only necessary to read them to think of you? Are you more an American by harassing well-disposed citizens to sign a paper which you call a remonstrance against the above laws—laws made for such as you, and not for them?
The frequent repulses which you have met with on this head from those who approbate these measures, your assistants in duplicity and counsellors in sedition, Mr. Lait and Mr. Slithhead, can fully vouch for and no doubt will condole with you on the occasion, as it behoves near neighbours and fellow labourers. Are you more an American by obtaining the signatures of men truly the "ruff scuff" of Ireland?—Men whose every action arises from the impulse of ignorance—in a word, are you more an American by adding your own name to the wretched catalogue?
Believe me one whole country is America, that these various tricks will not avail you towards forming a character which you were never intended for. The genius of a true American loars to every thing noble; of a
feckless Irishman to meanness. The American disposition delights in uprightness and every species of ingenuity; the out-cast Irishman in injustice and every species of low deception. The American uses every effort to promote the welfare of his country, and especially to support the laws and constituted authorities; the abandoned Irishman's chief pride, is to destroy his country's dearest rights, to trample down her laws, and over licentious by inclination; no laws divine or human, will deter the one, or restrain the other—Lay these characteristics seriously to heart; they are such as experience will confirm; and say whether you think it possible that you can become an American, by the practice of those arts which now hail you the chief of a faction.
When you fled from the hand of insulted justice, and hither shaped your course, did you not find a friendly habitation on our hospitable shore? an outcast from that country, which, by your behaviour you had forfeited, with our best citizens? nay, though unworthy, are you not even now, both in person and property shielded from violence and improving yourself an enemy to? Wherefore is it that you thus act? Are you ambitious of fame,—so was Wolf, Tone, so was Holt, cause, sedition and rebellion. These, you know, have received the reward which fame long kept in store for them.—Now, from the fate of these and several others of the same stamp well known to you, it does not require the spirit of divination to prejudice what awaits yourself in this country, if you continue to act in the present officious character.
How dare you arrogate to yourself the privilege of judging of the policy or impolicy of the measures of our administration? You who have spurned at our blessings, dare you censure us for receiving them? Who made you a judge over the interest of the people of America? Impertinent intruder, naught but ignorance and villainy can support this astounding effrontery.
If our laws do not harmonize with your turbulent ideas, leave the country, and do not give administration the trouble of constraining you to this measure. Though there are Americans among us, whose perseverance, not to say stupidity, prevents their perceiving the utility of those most excellent laws to which you are, particularly obnoxious, suffer them to remain for that conviction which eventually they will receive from their countrymen, upaid by a meddling alien Irishman.
For the present I will pause; that you may determine as to your future conduct; but will just observe that you are not to suppose yourself of sufficient consequence to have employed my pen thus long; although you are the most notorious, yet there are others, whose actions deserve them not less criminal—to these, many of my remarks are extremely pertinent; and if they do not take the trouble to apply them to their future benefit, I will address them more particularly. Among these, however, it is now my duty to notice those who have evinced themselves extremely forward in running counter to our laws, and that duty, which each, as Americans by birth, or by residence, owe this country.
The first is one who wears his age thus ( ) as it were, turned inward, questioning whether all is well within, and perhaps not without cause. It is to predate at a meeting of alien Irishmen and apolate Americans, whose business is to retard the operations of our government, whose utmost will is to realize the scenes of cruelty and confusion which a great part of Europe has lately experienced, be an honor, then are you an honorable man. If to use your influence to decay those citizens, whose simplicity marks them as proper objects for designing knaves, and thus cause them to despise that authority which it is their chief advantage to uphold, be an honor, then are you an honorable man. If to place your signature upon the same list with "the draught of dungeons and the stench of flews" be an honor, then are you an honorable man. But great men are not always wise; neither do I who am a simple citizen and never expect, nay do not wish to enjoy an office from the governor of the state, or from an unruly mob, do most heartily thank my God, that he has endowed me with a more praiseworthy ambition, than that of caring or being cared by a banditti—that of supporting, by every effort in my power, a government which has secured me from violence and oppression, from infancy up to manhood. But you who are now old in error, have long since swerved from the path of rectitude, delineated by your father who was an American. To appear also to have forgotten that you once had a brother, whose attachment to his native country caused him to exclaim "oh that nature would raise her everlasting bars between the new and the old world!" vain wish, yet it serves to prove him a friend by anticipation to those measures, which the interest of our country has since warranted the promulgation of, and which you, to gain the applause of a band of worthless disorganizers, or from some worse motive, have shewn yourself forward in disparaging. Consider that your age, your birth, (as an American) require that you should resist the advances of the many headed monster-faction—but above all, reflect how shameful it is, for one who is placed above the people to restrain the licentious and to administer impartial justice, to appear as President of a meeting of the most unruly among us of those who hold the laws of the country in utter contempt. I would ask you, as an American citizen in what one respect are you interested in the operation of the alien bill, except so far as it tends to the advantage of your native land. True you are nearly connected with a turbulent hibernian (who as else where noticed has felt the lash of our legislative government) but this fellow calls himself an American citizen; where-

fore then are you affected. I know "low- liness is youth's ladder;" but then a truly virtuous American should curse the wretch who would wish to ascend by such filthy means.
As to the edition bill, it is your indisp- ensable duty to enforce it, as you know (or ought to know) that it is but a summary of part of the common law; but as you have evinced yourself equally obnoxious to this with the above, it is more than probable, that a wish to countenance that eternal bab- bler, whose every breath is defamatory, not unfrequently preponderates against duty and propriety.
Look well to your way—these are times which require wary walking—Hitherto the avenging genius of Columbia's wrongs has slept; but ere long he will awake and with the beam of justice, will purge our land from those who would sap the foundation of her government and raise themselves on its ruins—In truth,
"I laugh to think how unshaken Cato Will look agash, when unforseen destruction Pours in upon him thus."
That the body politic may be diseased as well as the human frame, is true; but that a physician, whose duty is to administer re- storatives to the latter, should so far neglect his profession as to encourage by every pos- sible means, the increase of the former, is not so easily accounted for; unless fortune has so frequently jilted his practice, that
New ways he must attempt, & a grovelling name To raise aloft, and damn his skill to fame.
To you, Mr. Quigley, who have so far degraded the American character, as to be- come a remonstrance-drafter to and a mem- ber of a committee of nuisance, to you I have a few words to say. Wherefore is it, that you have become subservient to the willies and measures of those restless monsters, whom to be hated need only to be seen? Are you at length convinced that it requires knowl- edge and judgment to form a judgment to form a man of science, and that any ignoramus may become a poli- tical knave.
Take care—a quack in medi- cine may escape merited punishment though he commits many professional blunders, be- cause our laws are extremely defective in this respect. But a quack in politics, by which I understand an ignorant meddling fellow, who is constantly declaiming against the most efficacious measures of government, with a view of advancing his popularity among such as capt. John and his immediate followers, will sooner or later receive that reward, which a well administered government always has in reserve for such a character.
Imagine not major that because last, you are the least deserving of attention. Fame long since adopted you as one of her favor- ite sons, and certain old records inform me, that she once made a violent effort to ad- vance you; but malice dire frustrated the attempt. Again she exerts herself and from among the motley crew points you out. It is not enough, that leaving your native land somewhat abruptly, you found a friendly asylum with us. It is not enough, that from a needy citizen, you should be advanced to the seat of a magistrate among a free, a happy people; but you must now unite with your abandoned countrymen, and assist in producing such commotions, as you sup- pose, will most probably tend to aggrandize yourself with those poor wretches whom you are daily deceiving. Ungrateful monster, as well might we attempt to tame the Hy- dra as to Americanize an Irishman. What, at least fifteen years among us, protected by the laws and trusted by the people; and now among the most forward to frustrate the ef- forts of government at this momentous pe- riod. Methinks it would become a magis- trate to discountenance all meetings for the purpose of circulating sedition and confirm- ing rebellion, rather than to encourage them by voice and deed. Nay, deny it not, it is a fact, that a rebellion pole was erected on or about the 4th inst. not only near your dwelling, but with your knowledge and countenance. And when a worthy citizen (an American) opposed the infamous work, though surrounded by a host of miscreants, and even ventured to chastise the knave upon whose land the pole stood, you, fearful of meeting with the same treatment, Lyon-like, turned your back, crying, "see figum," and slunk among the crowd.
It is said, that Hercheil conceived the great idea of a new planet, while he exercised the humble office of a musician to a march- ing regiment. Pray major, as the idea of leaving your own country certainly entered your head while performing in a similar sta- tion, did you ever extend the idea from changing countries, to that of assisting in overturning a government. It strikes me, that you are no stranger to this conception.
I will only trespass Mr. Editor, to relate a circumstance which has taken place among us, since the encouragement given to French principles by renegado Irish and Americans, which will fully convince the public, that your correspondent has not written to gratify ei- ther malice or spleen—one of the foregoing horde (an intimate companion of the above character) who is a colonel in the militia, a magistrate, nay, a married man, stands on the docket of our court, indicted for the most abusive conduct to a young woman, who re- fused to become subservient to his wishes!— Plea—Drunkenness! Ob Tempora! Ob Mo- res!!!
A beautiful Country Seat, for Sale. SITUATED on the bank of the Delaware, ad- 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— 20 acres of land will be sold with the premises, but more can be had if required. There is a gra- velly floor at the river, the water stages for Bur- lington pass every day in the summer season, and the land stages 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.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, December 19. The dispute between the senate of Ham- burgh and the British resident in that city is said to have been terminated by the inter- ference of the British cabinet, who have sent over instructions to their agent, not to insist on detaining Napper Tandy, Blackwell, and the other Irishmen in the military service of France, lately arrested at the place. Black- well is said to be an officer of very high re- pute, and has served in several campaigns on the Rhine.
DUBLIN, Dec. 15. Heavy gales from the Eastward continue to blow every night; that on Wednesday night rose to a dreadful tempest, during which a Cumberland collier attempting to get into Dunleary took the ground near the pier, shortly after her stern was beat in, and she is since, we hear, gone to pieces. The crew, it is said, got on shore.
Sir Lawrence Parsons is said to have had a conversation with the Marquis Cornwallis, respecting the projected Union, in which his excellency avowed the intention of gov- ernment to bring the measure into discussion, encouraged thereto by the assurance that it would be acceptable to the majority of the people, but adding, that if the general op- inion should be against it, the measure would not be persisted in. The Earl of Charlemont had also a very interesting conversation with the Viceroy.
Letters from Cork mention that a union of this kingdom with Great Britain, is spoken of there in every desirable terms, as ben- eficial effects would accrue from such a mea- sure to that city.
Yesterday morning, the noted desperado, who called himself Gen. O'Neil, and was at the head of the plundering gang who late- ly robbed the mail coaches in the counties of Kildare and Wicklow, was apprehended in bed in Drury lane, in the soft embraces of a dulcinia. His courage was completely out on this occasion, for he was in great tre- pidation when taken into custody. The doughty gen. was conveyed to a secure lodg- ing in castlelyard, where he still remains.
We are extremely sorry to say, that dis- turbances and nocturnal robberies still con- tinue to annoy the peaceable inhabitants of the county of Wicklow. Scarcely a night passes, in the vicinity of Bray, Newtown- Mount-Kennedy, Delgany, and that quar- ter, without some outrages of this sort being committed by a detachment of rebel banditi.
No less than 18 fellows have been taken up and committed to prison by capt. Col- thurst. Extract of a letter from Baltinglass Dec. 13.
"Saturday being the fair day of this town, proved a melancholy one indeed. As several of the loyal inhabitants of this neigh- bourhood were at Stoban, between this town and Stratford, on their return home, they were pursued by a party of the rebels, who, taking advantage of the 89th regi- ment being under orders to march the fol- lowing morning, attacked, and (I am sorry to say) killed 7 of them. One, a gallant lad, named d'Macginnes a member of Capt. Saunders's corps, was pursued by them to his father's house and was most barbarously murdered in his mother's arms. Two sol- diers of the 89th, who had walked a little way out of the town, were way-laid and shot in a most inhuman manner. They and the other victims were this day buried with mi- litary honours. All this happened so early as three or four o'clock in the evening. The night proved nearly as melancholy as the day. The rebels went to the house of Mr. Wilson, who is sergeant in Mr. Saunders's corps, destroyed every thing of value in his house, and, in the wantonness of mischief, cut the throats of all his fowl, scattered a- bout all his flower, tea, and sugar on the floor, mixed with glass, and trampled it un- der their feet, to prevent it from being of any use."
Last night they went to Stephen Wil- son's, of Barronstown, burnt his house to the ground and destroyed his haggart, which was worth upwards of 400l. and were then proceeding to his brother's, when a party of the dragoons quartered at Timolin, came on them and obliged them to retreat. Captain Ryves, Gen. Dundas's aid aide-camp, was yesterday fired at from behind a hedge.— Capt. Saunders and two other gentlemen, ri- ding near the Glen of Anali, were some days ago fired at behind a hedge, but received no injury. In short, there is scarce a day or night passes that we do not hear of some murder or robbery being committed."
The Creditors.
OF HUGH MORISON, will take notice, that he has applied to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Phi- ladelphia, for the benefit of the act of assem- bly, passed for the relief of insolvent debtors; and they have appointed Monday the 25th inst at 10 o'clock, A. M. to hear himself and credi- tors.
CHARLES CAMPBELL, WATCH-MAKER. HAS removed to the shop formerly occupied by Mr. John Wood, No. 15, corner of Front and Chestnut-streets; where he will thank- fully receive and execute orders with neatness and dispatch. HE HAS CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A Neat and Large Assortment of Clocks & Watches.
WANTED. A JOURNEYMAN, ALSO, one or two Apprentices of respecta- ble parents.
FOR SALE. A large quantity of Watch Glasses Wholesale and Retail.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 7.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 26. Six Per Cent. 16 3/4 Three Per Cent. 9 5/8 to 8 Deferred 6 Per Cent. 14 3/4 BANK United States, 20 percent. Pennsylvania, 20 ditto. North America, 46 ditto. Insurance comp. N. A. shares 30 Pennsylvania, shares, 30 COURSE OF EXCHANGE. On Hamburg 33 1/3 cents per Mark Banco. London, at 30 days 56 1-2 at 60 days 54 at 90 days 52 1-2 Amsterdam, 60 days, pr. guild. 36 to 37 1-2 cents
Appointment by the Governor.
Peter Baynton, Adjutant General of the Militia of Pennsylvania, vice Josiah Har- mer, resigned.
The result of several calculations made by different gentlemen, from various parts of the State, leaves a vast majority of votes in favor of Mr. Ross, the Federal candidate for the supreme Magistracy of the State. It is to be hoped, however, that instead of being lulled by a confidence in this result, into se- curity and inactivity, that the perdition will animate every man to greater exertions on the account. The circumstance of Thomas McKean being a candidate for the Governor- ship, ought not a single moment to be out of mind, from this hour to the day of election.
A peculiar fortune, which has so often waited on this country, seems still to watch over her; the capture of the French frigate by the gallant Truxton and his brave Tars, the discovery of the scheme of the Directory for exciting a rebellion amongst the blacks, in South Carolina and Georgia, seem to have roused the drooping spirits of the people, and to have united all friends of government in one common view. The peridy of the Directory, in thus seeking the utter ruin of our southern states, at the same time that they are insidiously offering us peace, will be the means of enabling us to see through and avoid the snare they had laid for us.
The President of the United States has recommended Wednesday, the 24th of Ap- ril, to be observed as a day of fasting, hu- miliation and prayer.
The Retaliation, we learn, has been ren- dered up, to the French officer, who came here in her.
The French prisoners at Lancaster, it is said, are to be sent out to the West-Indies in the Retaliation.
Extract of a letter from an officer of the Ganges, dated Norfolk, February 21.
"An officer of the Surprise, an English frigate of 44 guns, boarded us off Cape Ni- chola Mole, and demanded all the English- men on board, also to examine the protec- tions of the American seamen. Captain Tingey's answer was manly and noble. 'A public ship carries no protection but her flag. I do not expect to succeed in a contest with you; but I will die at my quarters before a man shall be taken from the ship.' The crew gave him three cheers, ran to quarters, and called for Yankee Doodle. The Surprise upon hearing our determination, chose rather to leave us than to fight for dead men!"
MR. FENNO.
I OBSERVE you have ad- vertised the sermon of the President of the College of New-Jersey to be sold, by Mr. Ormerod. The President has sold the copy- right to the printer, but the sale of the dis- courses ought to depend upon their intrinsic merit, and not on the person to whom the profits are to accrue. Permit me through your paper to put the public in possession of a short sample of their style and manner of execution.
The Sermon on the Dangers of Pleasure is concluded in the following manner.
"The whole object of the present dis- course is to teach us caution and moderation in indulging the pleasures of sense. Un- iversally criminal they are not—On this sub- ject the Creator has indicated his will by the powers of enjoyment with which we are en- dowed, and the objects, evidently designed to gratify them, with which we are surround- ed. But, liable to great abuse through the infirmity and corruption of human nature, they require to be restrained by a firm and constant rein. There is a moderate bound within which they are lawful. Cheerfulness is a virtue—though levity is a vice—amuse- ment, enjoyed as a relaxation from the grave and important duties of life, is to be allow- ed—dissipation, as an enemy to all good principle, is to be condemned. Temperate pleasures may be rendered favorable not only to the enjoyments, but the duties of life— inordinate indulgence leads to the prostrat- ion of every generous and noble affection of the heart. The blessings of providence, taste- d with moderation and received with thank- fulness, serve to strengthen the principles of piety—abused to intemperance, they corrupt and, at length, destroy both body and soul. Life is a serious thing. It is the com- mencement of an endless being. It is the only period of our probation for immorta- lity. Every action here is impressing some character upon our destiny. And the whole series of our conduct in time is to form the subject of one vast reckoning at the bar of God. Although the cheerfulness of con- scious innocence, and the serenity of pious hope become a good man, levity is unsuitable to his state. And frequent entrance into light and thoughtless scenes of the house of
feasting even in youth, is unworthy a ration- al and immortal being who is encompassed with such serious prospects, and has duties of such high importance to fulfil. With re- serve, therefore, indulge pleasure. Never sacrifice to it one duty either to God, or to man. Preserve, in your lawful amusements a sober and collected mind, habitually atten- tive to the great destinations of life. Chas- ten your joy, knowing that, for every idle word, and for every idle thought, you must render an account. Remember the presence of God, and join trembling with your mirth. Look forward to that period, not far remote, when the sun, the moon, and the stars shall no longer shine on your tabernacle—when the silver cord of life shall be loosed, and the golden bowl shall be broken, when the frail pitcher shall be broken at the fountain, and the wheel broken at the cistern—then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return to God who gave it." Meditations on death do not disturb the in- nocent, they alarm only the guilty conscience —they do not cover life with gloom, as the licentious imagine, and destroy its pleasures —they only render pleasure temperate and wise. Frequently enter into the house of mourning—and, always, when it comes in competition with the house of feasting, give the preference to this school of humanity and seriousness— for it is the end of all men, and the living will lay it to his heart. These sen- tences of tender and virtuous grief may nour- ish pious reflections, and bring to maturity the hopes and dispositions of heaven, that would have decayed and perished amidst the arid and barren pleasures of sense. Happy they, who, by the sadness of the coun- tenance have the heart made better —who are taught by the afflictions that are in the world to look far above its transitory and un- satisfying joys, to the eternal habitations of the just and the throne of the living God, in whose presence is fulness of joy, and at whose right hand are pleasures for ever more.
* Eccles. 12.—This is a fine collection of im- ages in the eastern style to express the period of life. The thread of life is a familiar image in the poetry of all nations, which is here represented as a silver cord used for its precious and delicacy. The only part of the imagery which will be obscure to an American or European reader is the following— when the pitcher shall be broken at the fountain, and the wheel broken at the cistern. In the south of Asia and in Egypt, where there were few streams, wa- ter, so necessary for the uses and sustenance of life, was sought for in wells, or collected in cisterns. From hence it was drawn in pitchers or other sim- ilar vessels, by young maidens, or the daughters of the family for domestic uses; or, it was raised by a wheel, and distributed into the troughs and reservoirs at which the herds came to drink— When the pitcher, that had so often gone and re- turned safe, was at last broken at the fountain— when the wheel, that raised the flood from the cistern, and threw it along the channels prepared for the cattle was destroyed, the waters were no longer collected, these refreshing streams, so neces- sary to the comfort and sustenance of nature, ceased to flow. These circumstances are employ- ed as figures, simple but beautiful, to express the rupture of that frail vessel that contains the foun- tain of life; or the cessation of the action of the heart that throws its precious streams along the channels of the veins. Those who consult the commentators on this passage, will find, in the greater part of them, many insipid and ridiculous criticisms, as if the sacred writer, instead of em- ploying a beautiful poetical image, intended to give us a pedantic and enigmatical system of ana- tomy.
Gazette Marine List.
Brig George Harding, from Havannah, has got safe up to Reedy Island, failed with the fleet—a few days out was ran foul of by the brig Lavinia, Cassens, of this port, by which accident her larboard quarter was stove in, plank sheets turned up, and main chains carried away. The Lavinia lost her head and was leaky.
Capt. Decatur the next morning perceiv- ing the situation of the George, sent a car- penter and twenty men to assist capt. Har- ding in repairing his damages. None of the Havannah fleet made the Capes with the George, except the Maria Matilda; they got pilots on the 26th ult.
The Schooner Weymouth, from N. York was in the ice drifting near Reedy Island, Tuesday without a pilot.
The whole of the outward bound fleet left Reedy Island early on Monday last, with a stiff breeze at N. W.
Brig Gratiade, Wilmington, outward bound was at the island on Tuesday.
A ship without a head, said to be bound up, was at Reedy island on Tuesday.
Brig Hope, Mills, 24 days from Surri- nam, was in Chesapeake Bay on Monday last, bound up to Baltimore.
The Eastern Mail had not arrived when this paper went to Press.
Dancing Assembly Room.
THE former subscribers and other gentlemen, willing to promote the erection of so neces- sary a building, are earnestly requested to meet at the City Tavern on Saturday next, at 12 o'clock.
Notice.
THE creditors of Leonard Sayre will take notice, that he has applied to the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Philadelphia, for the benefit of the act of As- sembly passed the 4th of April last, for the re- lief of insolvent debtors, and they have appoint- ed Monday the 25th inst. or March instant, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to hear him and his creditors, at the State-house, or such other place where the court may then be held.
March 6, 1799. thamo. t 25 Mar.
A Meeting of the Creditors of
HENRY BANKS, is requested on Thursday next, the 14th instant, at the house of Mrs. Nichols, sign of the Conestoga Wagon, in Market street, at 6 o'clock in the evening.
Joseph Ball, } Trustees. John Baker, } march 7 ditto Mar.
FOR SALE,
BY THE SUBSCRIBER, On Willings and Francis's Wharf, 200 Gin Cases, Also, a few bales of Bengal Goods. Feb. 28. G. WILLING. 312w.
By Authority.
APPOINTMENTS
IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES.
First Regiment of Infantry.
CAPTAINS. Lieut. Jacob Kreemer, vice Harrison, re- signed, 18 June, 1798. Ditto Daniel Bissell, vice Gaines, resigned, 18 January, 1799. Ditto Charles Hyde, Ditto John Michael, LIEUTENANTS. Ensign Robert Torrans, vice Kreemer, pro- moted. Ditto Yelverton Peyton, vice Bissell, pro- moted. Ditto John W. Thompson, vice Hyde, promoted. Ditto Meriwether Lewis, vice Michael, promoted. Ditto John Alexander Davidson, Ditto George Stall. ENSIGNS. Philemon Charles Blake, Maryland. Moses Hook, Massachusetts. Joseph Hawley Dwight, do. Joshua S. Rogers, Rhode-Island. Andrew Van Wort, New-York. Thomas John Lawrence, New-Jersey. Peter Robinson, Delaware. Eli B. Clemson, Pennsylvania.
Second Regiment of Infantry.
CAPTAINS. Lieut. Peter Shoemaker, Ditto Jesse Lukens, LIEUTENANTS. Ensign James Richmond, vice Martin, re- signed, June, 1798. Ditto David Thompson, vice Shoemaker, promoted. Ditto John McClarey, vice Lukens promoted Ditto Samuel Allison, Ditto George Callender, ENSIGNS. Zebulon M. Pike, New-Jersey. Nathan Head, Massachusetts. William Laidlie, New-York. John Wilson, Pennsylvania. James Dill, do. Peter Shiras, do. Thomas Porter, Maryland. Benjamin Bullet, Virginia. Seymour Banix, do.
Third Regiment of Infantry.
CAPTAINS. Lieut. John Bowyer, vice Thomas Lewis, resigned, 14th January, 1799. Ditto Aaron Gregg, Ditto John Steele, LIEUTENANTS. Ensign David Fero, vice Shanklin, resigned 3d October, 1798. Ditto George Strother, vice Bowyer, promoted Ditto William Scott, vice Gregg, do. Ditto William R. Boote, vice Steele, do. Ditto Jacob Wilson, Ditto Peter P. Schuyler, of ad. ENSIGNS. Samuel Lane, Maryland. Jonathan Freeman, New-Hampshire. Patrick McCarty, Virginia. Matthew Arbuckle, do. John Horton, Georgia. John Saxon, South-Carolina. William Taylor, do. James Ryan, North-Carolina.
Fourth Regiment of Infantry.
CAPTAINS. Lieut. Peter Grayson, vice Preston, resign- ed, 31st July, 1798. Ditto Jonathan Taylor, Ditto Robert Purdy, LIEUTENANTS. Ensign Richard Chandler, vice Grayson, promoted. Ditto George Salmon, vice Taylor, promoted Ditto John Campbell, vice Purdy, do. Ditto James Bomer, Ditto John Haines, ENSIGNS. Samuel McGuire, Virginia. Thomas Blackburn, do. Daniel Newman, North-Carolina. James Love, do. Thomas Eastland, Kentucky. James Detha, Tennessee.
New-Theatre.
TO-MORROW EVENING, March 3.
Will be presented, a favorite Tragedy, called The Grecian Daughter.
To which will be added,
The Grand Historical Romance of RICHARD CŒUR DE LION. [Taken from the French of Mons. Sedaine.— with the original Overture Music by Gretty the Accompaniment by the late M o Linley, as performed at Drury Lane Theatre, up- wards of sixty nights in the season.]
A PASTORAL DANCE, Incidental to the piece—By Mr. & Mrs Byrne. The rising of the curtain discovers A Distant View of a strong Castle, in a mountainous country, with a Rural Fete. Act II. Opens with the interior view of the Castle—with false, ramparts, platform, drawbridge, &c.
The Piece concludes with A grand attack on the castle—the defeat of the Governor's party, and the restoration of RICHARD to liberty.
The Doors of the Theatre will open at a quarter past 5, and the Curtain rise at a quarter past 6 o'clock precisely.
Places in the Boxes to be taken of Mr. Wells at the office of the Theatre, from ten till one, and on the days of performance, from ten till four.
Another new Comedy, is in rehearsal and will be speedily produced.

Canal Lottery No. II. WILL be finished in the course of the present month. The wheel is upwards of 30,000 dollars richer in proportion than at the commencement of the drawing, and only 3,700 tickets remain undrawn. Tickets 12 1/2 cents each, to be had at William Blackburn's Lottery and Broker's office, No. 68, fourth Second street, until Saturday the 9th instant, after which day's drawing they will be 15 dollars, and will rise considerably at the close of every future day's drawing. march 2
Notice. THOSE who have demands against the Estate of Mr. GEORGE KEPPEL, deceased, in his private or individual capacity, are requested to present their accounts to the subscriber for adjustment and liquidation; and those who are indebted to the said estate are requested to make payment to the Rev. JOSEPH TURNER, no. 362, fourth Second street, or to
THOMAS RYERSON, no. 177, Market street, Attorney in fact for Mrs. Ann Keppele. N. B.—To be let, a good House, with convenient Stores, &c. in a most eligible situation for business in the Dry Good line, or otherwise. In this house there were no inhabitants during the prevalence of the late malignant fever; and the whole has been well repaired very lately. For terms apply as above. Also to be disposed of on very moderate terms, part of the library of the late Mr. Keppele, consisting of from three to four hundred volumes of valuable Books written by the most respectable authors on their respective subjects. These are to be seen at the house of the said Mr. Turner, and to whom application for them must be made. feb. 14
FOR SALE. A SMALL Farm of Fifty-four acres, within five miles and a half of Philadelphia and one mile from Frankford on the river road, fourteen acres of woodland, five acres of good meadow, the residue thirty-five acres, excellent arable land and which will make the best of meadow. On the premises are a decent two story Brick House and Brick Kitchen a good garden & orchard with a variety of fruit trees and a well of very good water. For terms apply to Thomas Benger, near Bristol Bucks County, or William Waln, No. 144, South Second street, Philadelphia.
A Lot of eight or nine acres, Of very good land in good order or closer seed with or without a large frame Barn as good as new, enquire as above. feb 14
Copper Warehouse, Late ALEXANDER BISLAND, & Co. No. 201, MARKET STREET.
ROBERT KID, Having purchased the stock of the above firm, Solicits the patronage of the public and their friends; where they may depend on being served on the very best terms with the following goods: A general assortment of Copper Bottoms and Sheets, for Copper Smiths and other purposes, Pig and Bar Lead, Block Tin and Crowler Steel, Tin in Boxes, and Brass Kettles in Nets, With a large and general assortment of Ironmongery. feb. 16
NOTICE. ALL persons having any demands against the Estate of the late JAMES WILSON, Esq. are desired to present their accounts, properly authenticated, to either of the subscribers. The creditors whose debts are secured by mortgage, are particularly requested to present their accounts, as soon as convenient, in order to enable the subscribers to make a statement of the situation of the property. A meeting of the creditors is requested on Monday the 11th of March, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the City Tavern. Bird Wilson William Nichols } Administrators. John Adlum } feb 4
All Persons Indebted to the Estate of HENRY HILL, deceased are requested to make payment to the subscriber and those having any demands on the same to produce their accounts for settlement. GIDEON H. WELLS, no. 139, Market street Philadelphia dec. 4, 1798
FOR SALE, A Small Plantation, Of about 116 acres, whereof 34 acres are under Clover of ten acres; 46 acres of excellent bottom and upland watered meadow, and about 35 acres of wood land. The remainder is now under the plough, to acres of which are in the best order to receive grass seed next spring. It is situated in the manor of Moreland, Montgomery county, and distant 14 miles from Philadelphia. The improvements are a stone Dwelling-House, Kitchen and pump; a stone Spring-House and Wash-House; a stone Tenant's House; a large stone Barn and many other useful out buildings, and a good Garden fenced round with boards. For further particulars apply to P. THOMPSON, Conveyancer, No. 43, Mulberry-street. B. BONSALL, Dock-street, or J. LAUMOY, on the Premises. feb 4
To be Let, A Store and Loft, NEAR Market-street Wharf.—Enquire of the Subscriber, GEO. DAVIS, 319 High-street. feb 11
Hemp & Iron. The CARGO of the BRIG FANNY, J. Bruusberg, maker, from St. Petersburg, consisting of— 89 Bales Hemp, 1634 Bars Iron 11 Bales Ravens Duck 3 Ditto Russia Sheeting FOR SALE BY Pratt & Kintzing, No. 95, North Water-street.
WHO HAVE ALSO FOR SALE. 200 Bales Ticklenburghs and Oznabrigs, 200 Ditto Hessians and Rolls, Crews, Brittanias, Patterbornes, Bielefeld Linens, Checks and Stripes, Brown Holland, Bunting, Sail Twine, Turkey Yarn, Hair Ribbons, Tapes, Bed Ticks, Hog's Bristles, Port Wine, Claret, Salt, Roll Brimstone, German Steel, Slates, Yellow Ochre, Window Glass, Pearl Barley, &c. &c. feb 7
Buildings and Garden Lots, CONTIGUOUS to, and at a small distance from the City, to be sold at the coffee house in Second street, on Wednesday the 20th of March, at 6 o'clock in the evening, containing from about 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 acres to about 4 acres each. The small lots fronting on Vine and Callowhill streets, on the west side of Schuylkill Second street, and the large lots containing whole or half or quarter squares, some of them bounded on the west by Schuylkill and the upper ferry road including some fine quarry lots on Schuylkill; the whole containing about 140 acres, and formerly known by the name of Springbury; bounded on the north by the north by Francis street, extending from the Ridge road to Schuylkill, crossing the canal, on which several of the lots will give fronts.
The situation of many of the large lots is on high ground, commanding beautiful views of the Schuylkill, supposed to be sufficiently detached to escape any unfortunate disorder which may be prevalent in the city.—The terms will be made known at the time of the sale. N. B. Maps of the lots are fixed up at the middle and upper ferries on Schuylkill, at Seybert's Tavern, in Second street, Northern Liberties; at Ogden's tavern in Chestnut street, and at the coffee house. The convenience of those sooner the premises will prove very advantageous to purchasers. CONNELLY & Co. auct'rs.
English wrought Nails. Imported in the ships Molly and Diana, from LIVERPOOL. 400 Casks of Nails, CONSISTING of 6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, flat points suitable for the southern market—6d, 8d, 10d, 12d, and 20d, fine drawn shars—also 1, 3, 4, and 6 loads—prigs—tucks—screw nails—sheathing nails, &c. FOR SALE BY Robert Denison, junr. 127 Market-street.
THE COMMISSIONERS, APPOINTED by the Corporation to open Books of Subscription for a Loan to introduce WHOLESOME WATER from the River Schuylkill by means of Steam Engines (already contracted for) to the Center Square and from thence to be distributed through the City, give
NOTICE, THAT a book will be opened at the City Hall to-morrow, the 13th instant, and will be continued from day to day, until the Loan is completed, where the commissioners will attend from 10 o'clock in the morning until one, to receive subscriptions. By order of the Board, Jacob Shoemaker, sec'y.
Just Imported, Iron cannon, double fortified, Woolwich proof, with their carriages complete—3, 4, 6 and 9 pounders. Carronades, Woolwich proof, with carriages, &c. complete—12, 18 and 24 pounders. Cannon powder in kegs of 25 lbs. each Round, double-headed, and canister shot Patent sheathing copper, bright, assorted 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 and 28 or per square foot, sheets 48 by 14 inches, suitable for vessels from 100 to 1000 tons. Copper nails, bolts and spikes Boarding Pikes Common cutlasses Panners Bore of all kinds Tin-plates No 1—2—3 cross bars Patent shot in casks of 500. each London porter and brown stout, in casks of 7 doz. bottled. Earthen ware in crates, assorted For Sale by SIMON WALKER, Fine near 5th street. October 29.
FOR SALE, By the Subscribers, 25 pipes Old Madeira Wine, 1 pair of 9 pound Cannon 5 packages of Gum Guaiacum 2 bales of St. Domingo Cotton 100 boxes of Wax Candles, of 24 lbs each. Willings & Francis. Penn-street, } February 19. } w&f tf
For sale by, PETER BLIGHT, At his Store—South-street wharf. A quantity of Jamaica Rum, do Brandy, 8th proof, Red Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks Madeira, in pipes fit for use, Catalonia White Wine in pipes, Hazelnuts in sacks Castile Soap Old Arrack—in casks and cases of 3 dozen each. feb. 19. codw
One Hundred Dollars Reward. RAN away from the subscribers, living in Somerset county, state of Maryland, on the 26th of December last, two Negro Men; George and Randel.—George is about a 30 years of age, twenty-two years of age, and of a yellow complexion—had on when he went away a dark cloth coat, kersey breeches and white yarn stockings; he is a pretty good player on the fiddle.—Randel is a 20 years of age, and of a yellow complexion, has a loud hoarse voice, and is a good deal bow-legged; he pretends to be something of a cobbler;—had on when he went away a fustian coat, home-made kersey breeches and white yarn stockings.—There is no doubt, but they will change their clothes as well as their names—they have been taken up on the 29th of December last at Duck-creek, in the state of Delaware, and committed by John Cole, Esq. (by the names of Stephen and Charles) to the care of John M'Whorter and Thomas Karker, from whom they made their escape.—Whoever apprehends the above negroes, and has them secured in jail, so that the subscribers may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or fifty dollars for either. John Nelson, William Browns. Salisbury, Somerset county } Maryland, February 15, 1799. } dim
George-Town, Potomac. I WILL sell one Two Story Brick House and Lot on High-street—One Two Story new Frame House on the same street—One Two Story Frame House in a beautiful situation for a private family—his lot will admit of improvement, being 75 feet front by 150 feet back.—For further particulars enquire of THOMAS Y. SPRUGELL. George-Town. feb. 25. 3aw3w
To be Let, A genteel, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, IN SPRUCE STREET, (no. 64) THIS house has been newly papered and painted, and was not occupied during last fever. feb. 12. dgt af. q. tf.
REAL ESTATES. THE SUBSCRIBER, Offers for sale the following described property, —viz.— ON HIGH-STREET, A LOT of ground on the fourth side thereof, between 7th and 8th streets, containing in front 23 feet 8 inches and extending in depth southward 306 feet. The improvements on this lot are a substantial Brick Dwelling House, three stories high, with garrets and an extensive range of back buildings also of three stories—the whole comprising two genteel parlours—a spacious drawing room—back parlour—kitchen—wash-house, &c. and a great number of bed-chambers. It has the privilege of passage into Market-street, through a 3 feet wide alley communicating with the yard. Another lot on the same situation and next adjoining, westward to the one to the one above described, containing in front 33 feet and extending southward to the depth of 306 feet—on which are erected a substantial Brick Dwelling House, 18 feet front, with garrets and very convenient back buildings of the same height and materials. Also a Carriage House and Stables built of wood. ON CHESTNUT STREET. A Lot of Ground on the north side, and between Seventh and Eighth Streets, containing in front 104 feet, and extending in depth northward 178 feet. This Lot is also accommodated with a passage into Eighth Street, through the above described alley.
In the town of Dover, KENT COUNTY, DELAWARE STATE. Eight Lots of Ground adjoining each other, on the west side of King street, containing in front on the same 305 feet, and extending in depth westward about 402 feet, on which are erected a two story Brick Dwelling House, and another Brick Building adjoining, suitable for a Store or Office together with several frame tenements—a stream of water runs through the south part of the lot, where a canal might be improved to advantage. Payment of a part of the purchase money will be required—the remainder may be at interest for a number of years by giving the premises in security, &c. RICHARD RUNDLE. jan 11
Valuable Property for Sale. FOR SALE, THAT well known Estate, called SHREWSBURY FARM, formerly the residence of General John Cadwalader, situate on Schuylkill River, in Kent county, Maryland—containing about 1000 acres of prime LAND, upwards of 500 of which are in woods. The Buildings are all excellent, and consist of a handsome Dwelling House, two large Barns with Cow houses, Stables for fifty horses, a spacious treading floor under cover, a granary, two Jhersey's houses, two ranges of other out buildings for Negroes (one of them new and of brick), Corn houses (a Smoke house, &c. &c.)—The whole Estate being nearly surrounded by water, it requires but little fencing, and has a good Shad and Herring fishery. It is conveniently situated for both the Philadelphia and Baltimore markets, with two landings on a navigable river but a short sail from Baltimore. There is a large Peach, and two large Apple Orchards on the premises; also, a variety of excellent fruits of different kinds. The soil is mostly a rich loam.—The whole will be sold together or divided into smaller farms (for which the buildings are conveniently situated) as may suit the purchaser. The Stock on said Farm, consisting of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, &c. will also be disposed of.—For further particulars apply to GEORGE HASTINGS on the premises, or to the subscriber, in Philadelphia. ARCHIBALD M'CALL, JUN. December 12.
FOR SALE, 50,000 Acres of LAND, LYING in the county of Ruffel, state of Virginia, bounded on the east by the river Clinch, on the south by the river Guell, and to the west by Sandy river. This tract (situate six miles from the Courthouse of the above county, 15 from the town of Abingdon, is well settled, and has likewise the advantage of a wagon road) is divided into tracts of 10, 5 and 1500 acres each, and will be sold, altogether, or in lots, as it may suit the purchasers, by one of the owners who will reside there during the months of May, June and July next, in order to put them who may become purchasers in possession. The plots duly authenticated and certified by the surveyors, are in the hands of the subscribers. Every satisfaction will be given with respect to the right, to which the patents give full and ample testimony. Great accommodations will be made respecting payment, and every necessary information may be had, by applying to F. & A. TUBEUF. Peterburg, Feb. 11. 2aw3m
Wharf and Stores, For Sale. THAT valuable Estate about 71 feet 3 inches on Water street, bounded on the north by Sassafras street, and extending into the river Delaware, on which are erected very extensive stores and wharf in good repair—plenty of water for the largest ships to lay at the wharf—in every respect a capital situation for any business requiring extensive ware-houses and the convenience of the wharf, or for any person wishing to invest money in real estate, that will produce a handsome income. Also, sundry valuable Ground Rents, well secured in the city, and of such amounts as to be an object to any person desirous of investing money in that way. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, JOHN WARDER, no. 208, north Front street. and Month, 7th, 1799. 3aw3w&f tf
FOR SALE, Eighteen Acres and twenty-six Perches of LAND, In a fine healthy situation, with a small stone house upon it, some meadow and woodland, a run of water, and a good spring; situated in the Manor of Moreland, Montgomery County, on the Southampton and Wright's Town road, 14 miles from Philadelphia, adjoining the lands of W. Deans, Esq. W. Roberts, and J. Laumoy. Apply to J. LAUMOY. * Possession will be given on the first of April. february 19th, 1799 3awtf
To be Let, A genteel, convenient three story BRICK HOUSE, IN SPRUCE STREET, (no. 64) THIS house has been newly papered and painted, and was not occupied during last fever. feb. 12. dgt af. q. tf.
Valuable Property for Sale, ix 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 use of Samuel Benge, subject to a ground rent of 20s. per annum. The advantageous situation of this property requires no comments, for it must be known, there are few in this city to equal it an 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 fa'f
GOODS, Forwarded to Baltimore, with dispatch and on reasonable terms by Levi Hollingsworth & Son. Philad. march 5, 1799 tu. th. fa 3w
WEEKLY MAGAZINE. The subscriber has published four numbers (32, 33, 34) of the WEEKLY MAGAZINE, in continuation of the one which was begun by the late Mr. James Watters. If there are any of the subscribers to that work who have not received their numbers, they are requested to send notice of what may be wanting, with their places of residence, to the office of the subscriber, at No. 90, South Third-street, where subscriptions will be received, as well as by the principal booksellers. EZEKIEL FORMAN. N. B. A Letter-Box is placed in the window, for the purpose of receiving communications. march 5. codgt
The Subscriber offers for Sale, THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY. An Excellent three story Brick House, situated at 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 south 13 feet 6 inches, so that the front on the water is sixty seven feet six inches, this lot adjoins John Steinmeier's on the south, and has the advantage of a public alley on the north, and is a very desirable situation for the business of a Flour Factor, or Merchant.
A large elegant two story Stone House, situate on the Point no Point road, being the first house to the Northward of the five mile stone; this house is about 60 feet front and 30 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 Biberly Township, Philadelphia county near the Red Lyon, about 13 miles from this city; bounded by the Northampton Road and Poqueling Creek, this farm contains about 140 acres of land, a proportion of which is woodland, and meadow, a brick dwelling-house, frame barn, and other out-houses, and there is said to be a good stone quarry on part of it, although it has not yet been opened, a further description is deemed unnecessary as no person will purchase without viewing the premises.
A small plantation in Herkham Township, Montgomery county, nineteen miles from Philadelphia, adjoining to Grance Park, on which is an excellent new Stone House and Kitchen, with a large Stone Shed for the accommodation of traveller's 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 neighbourhood, 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. TO BE LET, And immediate possession given. For terms apply at the South-east corner of Arch and Sixth streets, to JOSEPH BALK. feb 7 th. tf
To be sold on moderate terms, A HANDSOME SITUATION for BUILDINGS, TWENTY miles due north from Philadelphia on the great post and stage road, leading from thence to Easton and Bethlehem. It is high, airy and beautiful, commanding an extensive prospect, especially on the south side—together with, to any quantity of land contiguous, from 10 to 100 acres, arable, meadow and woodland. On this land, about 50 poles distant, is a never-failing spring of pure water. At the spot, a well has been dug, but not finished: some collections of stones, boards and scantling for an house, were also made, a considerable time ago, and will be sold or not, at the option of the purchaser of the lot. Let tradesmen, whose business requires a public stand—let citizens, who with a retreat for health, for pleasure, or repose, apply to the subscriber near the premises. NATHANIEL IRWIN. Neshannoy, march 4, 1799.
Should the lot be purchased by a citizen of Philadelphia, whose business, or distance may render it inconvenient, for him to superintend the erection of suitable buildings, the subscriber will have no objection to erect such, either by contract or as agent for the purchaser. (1aw3m) N. J.
ALL PERSONS, INDEBTED to the Estate of ABRAHAM DICKS, Esq. late Sheriff of the County of Delaware, are requested to make immediate payment, and all those who have demands against said Estate to authenticate and present them for settlement. Also, all those who have deposited writings with said deceased to apply for them to WILLIAM PENNOCK, Adm'r. Springfield, Delaware county, } 1st mo. 8th, 1799. 3awtf
At a Court of Common Pleas held at Union Town the 4th day of December, in the year of our Lord 1798, before the hon. Alexander Addison, Esq. President, and his associates, Judges of the same Court. ON the petition of Jeremiah Cook, an insolvent debtor, confined in the jail of Fayette county, praying the benefit of the laws for the relief of insolvent debtors, the Court appoint the first day of next Court to hear the petitioner and his creditors, and order that he give notice thereof for one week in Fencott's daily paper ending three weeks before the day of hearing, and also for three successive weeks in the Fayette Gazette, the last of which to be two weeks previous to the hearing. By the Court, EPHRAIM DOUGLASS, prothonotary. feb. 16.
The History of Pennsylvania, By ROBERT PROUD. Will be Published this day, and delivered to subscribers and others, By ZACHARIAH POULSON, jun. At his Printing-Office, No. 106, Chestnut-street, nearly opposite to the Bank of North-America, and at the Philadelphia Library in Fifth-street, from two o'clock, until five.
WHERE the subscribers, in, or near the city are desired to call or send for their copies, and such of them as live at a distance from Philadelphia are requested to direct their friends in the city to receive the same according to the terms in the proposals specified, excepting that both volumes being now ready, will be delivered together, instead of only one as mentioned in the proposals. All persons holding subscription papers, are earnestly requested immediately to return them, with the subscriptions, to ZACHARIAH POULSON, jun. march 1
TO THE Promoters of Literature.
THE managers of the Beula Seminary, impelled by motives of pure morality, having resolved to dispose of the following property by way of LOTTERY, in order to assist them in erecting a convenient building for the accommodation of the hundred students, and the necessary professors in the different departments of science—do offer for sale three hundred and fifty lots in BEULA, each fifty-eight feet by one hundred and twenty-five, at twenty dollars per ticket, each ticket entitled to a lot to be determined by ballot; ten dollars to be paid on receipt of the ticket, and the remaining ten on the delivery of the deed. The ballot to take place before impartial men, as soon as the whole number of tickets are sold. The managers, anticipating the difficulty of obtaining cash for the whole, have resolved to receive an equivalent, for some of the lots, in select books; philosophical apparatus, or in produce and materials for building, delivered on the spot. It may be observed, that the value of prizes in this lottery will be more than double the amount of all the tickets; for 350 lots, would at their average estimation, produce at least 15,750 dollars; whilst, according to the present proposals, the sum obtained for them will be only 7,000 dollars. Tickets may be had during this winter, of Morgan J. Rees, president of the board of managers, no. 177, fourth Second-street, Philadelphia; who will receive proposals and plans for the erection of the building. It is intended to be of brick or stone; its situation on the summit of a gradual rising eminence, commanding an extensive prospect of the surrounding country; an observatory to be on its top. Land and out lots in the vicinity of the Town may be had on moderate terms by applying as above. Mechanics and laborers, of good morals will meet with encouragement. jan. 19. 3aw2m
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 twentieth day of June, which will be in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. 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. 1awtf
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 be inclined to view them will please to apply to John Canan Esq. near Huntingdon. Charles Newbold. july 17 sawtf
THE PARTNERSHIP OF John & James Poulton, BEING dissolved by mutual consent, all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment to either of the subscribers; and those having demands to present their accounts for settlement. JOHN POULTON, JAMES POULTON, w&f tf
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