Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1799-12-07 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
NUMBER 2249.]
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 7, 1799.
[VOLUME XVI.]
The price of this Gazette is Eight Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 80 Dock, near Third street, HAS FOR SALE,
Coffees, Mamoodies, Taffaties, Striped Dorcas, Tangibs, Patna and Santipoor Handkerchiefs. The foregoing will be sold very low in order to close sales.
ALSO, A FEW PACKAGES OF German Goods, Suitable to the West India Market, Received by the Fair American from Hamburg, October 25.
JOSEPH D. DRINKER
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public that he has taken into partnership DANIEL BARTOW. Their Mercantile Concerns will, in consequence, be conducted under the firm of Drinker and Bartow, who have just imported, per the West Point, arrived at New York, the Amiable Creole, and other late arrivals at this port from Hamburg.
A VARIETY OF GERMAN GOODS,
Consisting of the following Articles, viz. Ficklenburghs, Creas, a la Morlaix, Dowlas, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 & 9-8ths wide Flannels Sheerings, Silesia ditto, Rouen ditto, Brown and white Platlillas, Britanias, Weisgarne Linens, 7-8 & 4-4 Silesia Sheerings, assorted, Diaper and Damask Table Cloths, Clooting Diapers, Diaper Zwillich, Oil Cloths, Glass Tumblers, Quarts, Pints and Half Pints, ALSO, Per the Eliza from London, Russia Sheerings, Ravens Duck, Men, Women and Children's Welsh yarn Hosiery. All which they offer for sale at their Store, No. 31 North Front Street, either by the package or smaller quantity, at the most reasonable rates, for cash or notes at short date. November 20. 31w6w
The Subscribers
Have for sale at their Store, No. 5, Chestnut street, the following articles, viz. Russia Hemp and Duck, First quality, Boston do. no. 1 and 2. A small invoice of well assorted cordage. First and fourth proof Brandy, in pipes. Madeira Wine in pipes and half pipes. Claret in cases. New England Rum in hds. Winter strained, Spermaceti Oil and Candles, and a few quarter casks of Hyson Tea, of a superior quality, latest importation. JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co. November 16. 3w1m
TO BE SOLD BY
JESSE & ROBERT WALN, Old Port Wine, in pipes, hds. and qr. casks, Also Landing at their Wharf From on board the ship Edward from Lisbon. Lisbon Wine, in pipes and qr. casks. June 25. 5
THE Creditors of Baly, Hill, & Evans, Insolvent Debtors, in the county of Sussex,
are to meet the Assignee at the Court-House in said county, on the 25th of Dec. next, at 10 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. 5
To be Sold,
Agreeably to the last Will and Testament of Joseph Knight, deceased, AT PUBLIC VENDUE, On the Premises, the seventh day of December next,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, or tract of Land, containing about 280 acres, pleasantly situated in the township of Middletown, county of Bucks, and State of Pennsylvania, adjoining lands of Samuel Watson and others; about 6 miles from Newton, 5 from the borough of Bristol, and 23 from Philadelphia. There are on the premises a two story dwelling house, with three rooms on the lower and four on the second floor, a kitchen adjoining, milk house at a small distance, and a pump of good water, a good stone barn, hay house, waggon house and some other out-buildings; a good bearing apple orchard, containing about 250 trees; about 70 acres of good timber land, and about 50 acres bottom meadow. Two never failing streams of water run through the farm. The conditions will be made known on the day of sale, when attendance will be given by WILLIAM HOLME, } Executors. SAMUEL HOLME, }
N. B. Any person inclining to view the premises will be shown them by applying to either of the subscribers at Millford's mills. Nov. 16. 207D
PRATT & KINTZING, No. 95, north Water street,
HAVE RECEIVED
By the ships Wilmington, Connecticut, Fab American, and other late arrivals, from
Hamburg and Bremen,
A great variety of
GERMAN GOODS,
Among which are Platlillas, Britanias, Estopailles, Creas a la Morlaix, Round Creas, Dowlas, Rouens, Patterbornes, Bielecke d. Linen, Waarenfords, Table Linen, Tickenburghs, Oznabrige, Hellen Rolls, Brown ditto, Polish ditto, Coffee Bags, Liffado, Carraudoes, Checks and Stripes, Arabias, Bradrantees, Cassillos, Coutils, Cholets, Ginghams, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Siamois, Bedticks, Oil Cloths, Slippers, Window Glass, Tumblers, Yellow Ochre, Quills, States and Pencils, Pearl Barley, Claret in cases, Coffee Mills, Nails and Ironmongery, Demijohns, Lentillas, Glue, House Bristles, Looking Glasses, Toys, Anchors, A few tons Hemp, &c. &c. ALSO,
10 hhd. Mufcavado Sugar,
Roll Brimstone, a few pipes old Port Wine, a parcel of old and upper Leather, men's coarse Shoes in trunks, a few low priced Silver Watches, &c. &c. All which they offer for sale at the lowest prices and most extensive credit. Nov. 7. 1d&fa 4w
UNSEATED LANDS.
THE owners of Unseated Lands in Allegheny County, Pennylvania, are hereby notified, that unless the Taxes due on said Lands for the Years 1795, 1796, 1797, and 1798 are paid into the hands of JOHN WILKINS, Esquire, County Treasurer, on or before the 20th day of February next, they will be advertised for sale as the law directs. Ebenezer Denny, William Dunning, James Robinson, Commissioners. Pittsburgh, November 5, 1799. 3m.
NOTICE.
THE subscribers having been appointed by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Trustees to the estate of GEORGE B. DAWSON, all persons indebted thereto, prior to the 18th March last, are desired to make payment, and the creditors are requested to furnish their accounts properly authenticated, to THOMAS & PETER MACKIE, Trustees. November 23. d1m
LAST NOTICE.
ALL persons to whom the estate of the late William Benchamp, deceased, is indebted, are requested to send their accounts properly attested, to the subscribers, before the first day of January next, or they will be excluded from the benefit of a final dividend, which will then be made and immediately paid. SAMUEL PRICE, Executor, No. 71, South Front Street. November 18, 1799. dtf
NOTICE.
TO the owners of unseated lands in the county of Huntingdon, to come forward and pay the taxes assessed and due thereon, within three months from this date, there being one or more years taxes due on the unseated lands in the said county of Huntingdon. WILLIAM STEEL, HUGH MORRISON, JOHN STEEL, Commissioners. Huntingdon, September 25, 1799. October 4. d3m.
TAKE NOTICE,
THAT application is made to the Bank of the United States, for the renewal of the following certificates of Bank stock, which were lost in the brig Peggy, Captain Flyuer, on her passage from America to London. No. 2959 For Eight Shares of Bank Stock 2962 } in favour of Samuel Ethridge. 2967 } WILLINGS & FRANCIS. October 25. d3m.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Jacob Thomas, of Washington in the State of Kentucky, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment. All persons having demands against said estate are desired to furnish their accounts legally attested to JACOB REESE, Administrator. Philadelphia, October 31, 1799.
NOTICE.
ALL persons indebted to the estate of Thomas Wilson, late of Southwark, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, and those who have any demands against the said estate are requested to furnish their accounts for settlement. SARAH WILSON, Administratrix. JOEL W. WILSON, Administrator. No. 295, South Front Street, Southwark. Nov. 1, 1799. dtf
LODGINGS WANTED,
For a single Gentleman and his Servants, To a general private family, Where he can have the use of a parlour, breakfast for himself, and board for his servants. Apply to the printer. Nov. 11. d3w
WILL BE LANDED,
To-morrow Morning, from on board the brig
Sally, at Stamer's Wharf,
83 pipes, 60 qr. casks, 100 barrels, } MALAGA WINE,
For Sale by the Subscribers, To be Margatroyd & Sons,
WHO HAVE ON HAND
First proof Brandy,
Claret in Cases first quality,
London White Lead. November 26. d1w
CANAL OFFICE,
November 28, 1799.
Notice is hereby given,
To the Stockholders of the Delaware and Schuylkill Canal companies, that their annual Election will be held at the Companies Office, on Monday the 6th of January next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of Electing the President, Trustees, Managers and One Treasurer to each Company, for the ensuing year. GEORGE WORRALL, Secretary. November 29. mtohj
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP
OF
THOMAS AND JOHN KETLAND
Being Dissolved,
By the death of Mr. JOHN KETLAND,
ALL persons who have demands against said Firm are requested to bring in their accounts for payment, and those indebted to the same are solicited to make payment to THOMAS KETLAND. October 21. d1m
Just Imported,
135 Hogsheads, 191 barrels, 50 do. Green Coffee, 25 Boxes brown } Prime SUGAR. 25 do. white, } Havannah SUGAR. 12 hds. James' River Tobacco, 30 Packages well assorted German Linens Russia Cordage, assorted, 400 Pipes Barcelona Brandy, 4th proof, Hazelnuts in Sacks, Brown Stout Porter, draught and bottled, 40 Casks Shot, No. 1 to 6, Lead in Pigs, 8 hds. ground Lead, assorted, 4 Casks Glauber Salts, Cream Tartar, &c. Black quart wine bottles in crates, 1 groce each, Queens ware in Crates, Cannon, 4, 6, and 9 pounds calibre, with shot, round, grape and canister, Swivels, Cartridges, 1st quality, ditto in Sacks, Claret in cases, superior quality. Port Wine, ditto. Horsemen's Swords, Hangers, &c. Fowling pieces and pistols in cases, Ship Muskets and Blunderbusses, in do. Bath stove Grates, for chambers, &c. &c. FOR SALE BY THOMAS KETLAND, Walnut Street wharf. Nov. 1. d1f
FOR SALE,
SEVERAL VALUABLE
BUILDING LOTS,
Near the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets. ALSO, To be Sold or Let,
A number of excellent Pasture Lots, On the Wissahickon road, about half a mile from the city. Enquire at No. 39 North Sixth Street. November 15. d5tawt
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
November 15, 1799.
NOTICE.
THE STOCKHOLDERS of the Bank of the United States are informed, that according to the Statute of Incorporation, a General Election for twenty-five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the 6th of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the eleventh Section of the bye-laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are also notified to assemble in general meeting, at the same place, on Tuesday the 7th of January next, at six o'clock in the evening. G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
Second Fundamental Article.
Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President shall be eligible for the next ensuing year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an election, may always be re-elected. November 15. eF4E
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN-AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 22 years old, the property of Robert Coleman, Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Forge man; had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a sailors jacket and pantealoons printed fancy cord, a fowndown striped under jacket, a rumus hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one mufin handkerchief, sprigged, one ditto striped border, a blue Persian under jacket and two pair cotton Stockings. Whoever takes up said negro and lodges him in any jail in this or any of the neighbouring states shall have the above reward or reasonable expenses brought home. JOHN BRIEN. Spring Forge, October 23, 1799. N. B. As said negro formerly lived in Chester county, it is probable he may return there. November 5. d1w
FOR SALE,
By JOSEPH & JAMES CRUKSHANK,
No. 87 High Street Philadelphia,
A FEW COPIES
OF THE
HARLEIAN MISCELLANY,
BEING a Selection of Tracts which principally regard the English History, and of which many are referred to by Hume. The scarcity and high price of the Harleian Miscellany, induced the editor to offer the present abridgement to the public, which is composed of a narration of those highly interesting events which have occurred in the History of England, and which are chiefly arranged in chronological order. The volume contains in quantity one fourth of the original work, and the price of it is one guinea, being only one twelfth of what the original book now sells for. November 21. 31w2m
Now Ready for Sale,
At GEORGE DAVIS'S
Law Book Store,
No. 319, High Street,
A very valuable and extensive Assortment of
Law Books,
IMPORTED this fall and immediately before the late sickness, comprehending almost every book in use, of the latest London and Irish editions. They will be disposed of from a single volume, to an entire Library at the same prices as have heretofore given such general satisfaction. By sundry vessels daily expected from London and Dublin, his stock will be usual kept up, so that gentlemen will seldom be disappointed when applying at his store. N. B. This day is published, Davis's Law Catalogue for 1799, of books for sale, which may be had gratis, on application as above. November 8. tuth&fam
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE,
3000 pieces 1st and 2d quality Russia Duck, 100 pieces Ravens Duck (superior) Boston Beef in Barrels. A few bales Bengal } COSSAS. 1200 bales St. Martins Salt. April 11. 4
One Thousand Five Hundred
DOLLARS
WAS delivered to the POSTMASTER here, in the Post-Office, on the evening of Tuesday the 27th ult. in a LETTER directed to Mr. John Mills, Merchant, BALTIMORE, containing two ALEXANDRIA BANK NOTES, No. 4320, in favour of William Taylor, and dated 30th April, 1798, for ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, and No. 4522, in favour of John P. Pleasants, and dated the 10th of December, 1798, for FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, which letter has been SUPPRESSED in a POST-OFFICE, and the BANK NOTES taken out. As the PUBLIC MAIL was not STOPPED, MOLESTED, or ROBBERD. Bankers and merchants are particularly requested to watch the circulation of said notes, and stop them; and any person giving such information as will lead us to our money, shall have FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS reward. WILSON & SWANN. Frederickburg, (Virg.) Sept. 10. All Printers in the United States, are requested to publish the above, and we will pay them.
FOR SALE,
And possession given the 1st of December, 1800,
A Tract of most valuable Land,
Situated in Maryland,
About 18 miles from Baltimore, 7 from Annapolis, and 40 from the Federal City, on navigable water for vessels of almost any burthen. The soil is as good as any in the State. THERE is on the premises a convenient house for a tenant, with two rooms, on a floor; a good corn house; stables for 12 or 15 horses, and a cow house, with as many stalls for cattle, on the best plan; all complete and in good repair. There is also on said plantation a new brick dairy, which, with a good flock, will produce, from 40 to 60 lbs. butter per week; with a pump of excellent water at the door and a kitchen neatly built, with apartments for 12 hands. This tract contains from 900 to 1000 acres, more or less, and is well calculated for a grazing farm. Also, another seat within a few miles of Annapolis, with a large commodious two story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a well of excellent water at the door. This contains about 600 acres of good land, the most of it heavily timbered, of white oak, hickory and wa nut. The purchasers may be accommodated with stock of horses, cows and sheep, already on the place. The terms of sale is, for both or either of the aforesaid places, one third cash, the other two thirds in six and twelve months, with bonds and good security. As the proprietor of these valuable lands (which is equally worth the attention of the gentleman or farmer) is about removing from the state, there will be a generous discount made for cash, and an indispensable time given. For further information enquire of the printer. N. B.—Goods suitable for the West-India market will be received in part pay. The advertiser has also a house and lot for sale in this city, for which goods will be received in pay, if speedily applied for.—Enquire as above. Also, a number of negro men, women, and children, for sale, or will be exchanged for goods. November 26. 2w6t
TWO or three Gentlemen with their Servants, may be accommodated with Lodgings and Breakfast, and two furnished rooms, at No 83 north Fifth Street. November 27. w5t
Mrs. GROOMBRIDGE
RESPECTFULLY informs her numerous friends, acquaintance and the public, she has agreeable to the request of many persons, concluded to reside in town during each winter, and has taken a large convenient house in Walnut Street, No. 106, between Fourth and Fifth Streets, where the proper removing her School the 1st of November.
English and French grammatically taught, Writing, Geography, the Use of the Globes, Arithmetic, History, Dancing, with all kinds of useful and ornamental Works; Drawing in various branches, History, Landscape, Flowers, &c. Due attention to Vocal as well as Instrumental Music, with requisite Matters of repute and ability. Columbia House Boarding and Day School, October 19, 1799.
The Friends and Guardians of the Ladies under Mrs. Groombridge's care are particularly assured, that an eligible situation, in the country will be engaged for each ensuing Summer, though no epidemic may affect the city. d3w&f1m
ROBERT KID'S
COPPER WAREHOUSE,
No. 201, MARKET STREET,
Late ALEXANDER BILSLAND & Co.
HAS JUST RECEIVED
31 Tons Patent Improved sheathing Copper & Nails, viz. 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100. 1 & 1 1/8 inch Polished & unpolished Sheathing Nails, 20 boxes of Tin. LIKewise ON HAND, A large assortment of Raised and Copper bottoms and sheets for Copper-Smiths, Lead & Block Tin, And a General assortment of Ironmongery for sale as above. August 15. w&f1t.
JUST ARRIVED,
In the ship Friendship, Capt. Brown, from New-Orleans,
About 7 tons
KENTUCKY CORDAGE.
For sale by ELISHA FISHER & Co. Nov. 17.
Fashionable Millinery.
ELIZA M'DOUGALL,
No. 134, MARKET STREET,
HAS just received per ship Thomas Chalkley and Adriana, from London, an elegant assortment of the most fashionable MILLINERY, viz. Chemisette rosette FEATHERS Fancy flowers Black tiffany flowers Wreaths Pink, yellow and blue craps, full dress caps Do. do. and do. Nelson's bonnets Lafant's pipe straw 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 craps Black, white and green gauze veils Do. gauze cloaks N. B. And per Harmony, just arrived, a further assortment of Millinery. June 26. cttf.
To the Holders of
MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
THE Subscriber having lately returned from viewing the land, surveyed and appropriated to satisfy the land warrants, issued by the Secretary at War, to the officers and soldiers of the late continental army; and having made arrangements with Mr. James Johnson, of Chester county, Pennsylvania, who is left on the land, and who with the assistance of an intelligent inhabitant of that county, will spend five months in exploring the different sections. He will take regular notes, descriptive of the soil, situation, and natural advantages attached to each section in the whole survey; which notes will be placed in the hands of the subscriber previous to the period for locating, thereby enabling him to make the most advantageous locations the priority will admit. He offers his service to the holders of land warrants of the above description, throughout the United States, to receive their warrants, class them, (as no less quantity than 4000 acres will be required at the office of the treasury) have them registered agreeable to law, and attend to make the location at the time appointed in February next. For transacting the business, one tenth part of the land specified in the warrants will be required, and no other charge, except the postage of letters. All warrants forwarded and letters addressed to the subscriber, at No. 3, Penn. Street, Philadelphia, will receive immediate attention. JAMES E. SMITH. September 2. mwstf.
TO BE SOLD,
On Saturday the 7th day of December,
At seven o'clock in the evening,
AT THE MERCHANTS COFFEE HOUSE,
SEVERAL
Very Elegant Situations
FOR
SUMMER RETREATS,
ABOUT three miles and a half from the city. These situations command a very extensive view of the city and river, and are remarkably healthy; one tract which joins lands of W. Poyntell, Esq. and others, contains sixty acres, more or less, about fifteen acres of which is fine young Wood, and is well watered. Two other tracts, on each of which are very elegant sites for buildings, containing from eight to fourteen acres. Any person disposed to purchase at a private sale, will please to apply to E. BONSALL, or to WILLIAM MACPHERSON, the proprietor. The terms of payment will be made known at the time of sale, and a clear and indisputable title given. John Connolly, Auctioneer. December 1.

LONDON, August 3.
ROYAL REVIEW at MAIDSTONE.
The King, Queen, and Princesses Augusta and Elizabeth, accompanied by the Countess of Harrington, set off in two carriages, on Thursday morning at half past five o'clock, from Kew Palace, for Lord Romney's seat in the Mote Park, Maidstone. The Royal party stopped to breakfast at Earl Camden's seat at River-head, where they were met by the Prince of Wales, Duke of Cumberland, a number of Nobility, and the King's Equerries in waiting. They reached the ground at 12 o'clock, on which above 6000 of the volunteers of the county of Kent were drawn up, under the command of their different officers, and his royal highness the duke of York. Earl Camden gave the word of command to his own corps of cavalry, and Lord Romney to the infantry corps.
The Regiments went through their exercise in a manner highly satisfactory to his Majesty, who expressed the great pleasure he experienced in viewing so fine a body of men.
The various evolutions and manoeuvres of the day took up near four hours, and were performed throughout in a very soldier-like manner, highly to the satisfaction of the King, the general officers, and the numerous assemblage of respectable and loyal subjects present on this interesting occasion, who testified their approbation by the most exhilarating and repeated plaudits. Not less than 30,000 persons were present, amongst whom were the principal families of the county of Kent, attended by their several equipages. The beautiful diversity of the ground and the fineness of the day (a passing shower about eleven o'clock excepted) heightened a scene peculiarly interesting to British spectators; a beloved Sovereign, attended by his consort and family, seated in the tented field, and surrounded by so distinguished a body of its subjects as volunteers, armed in his defence and that of their country. The royal marquee was pitched on rising ground, and beneath it tables were placed, and allotted for the several corps, stored with substantial fare, with a decanter of wine on the side of each plate. The circular position of the troops at dinner formed a picturesque appearance and it enabled the whole to behold their monarch at their head, while thus seated at their repast. The interval of relaxation from duty was discreetly, though convivially employed; and loyal toasts, with shouts of applause, resounded throughout the festive circle. Their majesties did not partake of their elegant refreshment till the whole line was seated, when a sumptuous entertainment was served up in the Royal tent. Lord Romney and his son personally attended on his royal visitors, while his three lovely daughters, the honorable Miss Mansel, were the fair attendants on the two Princesses.
The entertainments to which six thousand five hundred persons sat down, consisted not only of the best and most substantial provisions, but also of every delicacy of the season.
The Princes of Wales, and the Royal Brothers, with the Stadholder, dined with their Majesties. The Earls of Spencer, Winchelsea, Chatham, Chesterfield, Mr. Pitt, Mr. Dundas, &c. &c. were regaled in a separate tent, on the left of the King's, and formed as joyous a corps as any on the ground! Their Majesties and Princesses took leave of their hospitable and noble host, and left the field at half past six, under a general salute from the three lines; when the whole began to file off from their respective quarters, having been nearly twelve hours under arms. The commanding officers of each battalion assembled their respective officers immediately after the review, and read to them his Majesty's thanks to the different corps for their very zealous and soldier-like conduct, which was conveyed in terms of the most impressive regard. Gen. Sir Charles Grey also, as commander of the district, returned their thanks in his warmest acknowledgements for their service on that day.
At Maidstone, a grand Triumphal Arch was erected by Flint Stacey, Esq. of that town, under which their Majesties and the Royal Family passed, as also the Kent Volunteers. It extended from one end of Mr. Stacey's house across the street, having a carriage-way of 18 feet wide, and 23 feet high to the inside of the arch, with a foot way on each side, making a beautiful appearance on both sides by day, and was a perfect brilliancy by night, being lighted up with 3300 lamps.
This beautiful structure, which was quite applicable to the day and the occasion for which it was erected, is of the Ionic order, after the Grecian manner, having pilasters 2 feet diameter, panelled, and richly ornamented with transparent paintings of wreaths of laurel, and olive, interchangeably, on a gold coloured ground, as emblems of victory and peace, supposing an entablature of the order from the principal outline. In the frieze of the pilasters are illuminated stars with pedestals over them, on the tops of their cornices, having G. R. in a cypher. In the subfornix lineable with and between these pedestals is written— "Kent Volunteers."
And in the spandrels of the arch "Loyal, Brave, and Free." all transparent in large letters of gold on a lapislazuli ground; above this is a large tablet containing, by a panel, a transparent painting, the subject Britannia seated on a rock pointing to the Temple of Fame seen in perspective. The sea appears between, with shipping, and a distant view of the "Battle of the Nile." Supporting this tablet, resting on the cornice, are transparencies of the Lion and
Unicorn, on a large scale. On each side of the arch, over the footways, are transparent medallions, 3 feet diameter, of Generals Suarrow and the Archduke Charles, and in the centre of the arch, pendant from a key-stone, of four hands united, is another transparency, an oval medallion of his majesty, 6 feet diameter, decorated with festoons of variegated lamps, and the whole surmounted by a regal crown, richly painted and illuminated. This erection is not merely a scene but a transparent building, shewing on each side the same, and of course requiring duplicates of every thing, occupying a depth of more than 5 feet, and containing an apartment on which were displayed and hung the lamps for the service of the transparency, independent of those of the outside, which had a very fine effect.
To give an idea of the dinner provided for the Companies of Volunteers, we shall enumerate the general Dishes, consisting of 2340 in number: 3 Score Lambs, in quarters, making 240 Dishes. 700 Fowls, three in a dish. 300 Hams; 300 Tongues. 220 Dishes of Boiled Beef. 220 Dishes of Roast Beef. 220 Meat Pies. 220 Fruit Pies. 220 Joints of Roast Veal. Seven pipes of Port were bottled off by his Lordship's Butler; and what more might be wanted was ready in pipes in his Lordship's cellar to be supplied.
Sixteen butts of Ale, and as much small Beer was also placed in large vessels to supply the company, and a pump was fixed outside of the house, which communicated with the cellar, for the purpose of obtaining what more might be necessary.
There was a range of carriages from the entrance of the Great Park, the ingress of which lasted from five in the morning till twelve. Let the hungry Frenchman read this; let the Jacobin attempt to conceive if he can the thrilling sensation which ran through every breast, when his Majesty's health was drank at signal of cannon, and cheered with three times three, along those loyal and festive boards; and when, afterwards, united with their thousand voices, martial bands sounded to the animating songs of "God save the King," "Rule Britannia," &c. Lord Romney's expenses on the above occasion, exceeded Fifteen Thousand Pounds.
MADEIRA WINE.
THE Subscriber, has just received a quantity of HILL'S First Quality London Particular Wine, In Pipes, Hhds. and Quarter Casks. GIDEON HILL WELLS, Philadelphia, Nov. 12. dw&wm
For Sale, At the Merchant's Coffee House, on Monday, 9th inst. at half past 12 o'clock, THE SHIP ORONO,
AS she came from sea, and now lying at the wharf of John Reifs, Esq. burthen 322 tons register, about 3 years old, completely fitted, and ready to proceed to sea, mounting twelve, six and nine pound cannon, small arms, boarding netting, &c. as per inventory left with the Auctioneer. Terms, approved indorsed notes at 2, 4, and 6 months. R. S. FOOTMAN, Auctioneer. December 3. dgt.
For FREIGHT or CHARTER, For Europe or the West Indies, THE SHIP
PACIFIC, PERKINS SALTER, Master. She is a staunch good Ship, well fitted, burthen about 3000 barrels, and ready to receive a cargo on board. For terms apply to WHARTON and LEWIS, No. 115 South Front Street, WHO HAVE FOR SALE, A parcel of Havana Molasses, Old Madeira Wine, Ground Ginger, Burlington Pork, &c. &c. November 21. dgt
For LIVERPOOL, THE DANISH SHIP
LITTLE MARTHA, OLEA C. MARK, master. Burthen 300 tons. THE principal part of her cargo being now ready to go on board, she will sail with all possible dispatch. For Freight apply to NICKLIN & GRIFFITH. Nov. 27, 1799. $
DESERTED.
ON the 18th inst. from the Marine Barracks, HUGH DUFFIELD, a private in the Marine Corps, a native of Ireland, aged 35, five feet five inches high, dark hair, light complexion. He has resided for some time past in this city, where his family now are.
Whoever apprehends said Deserter and delivers him at the Marine Barracks, or lodges him in goal, will be paid a reward of ten dollars, and reasonable charges. JAMES MCKNIGHT, Capt. commanding Marine Barracks. December 5. dwt.
A POINTER.
WAS carried away on Sunday the 10th inst. from No. 103 Vine Street—He is about 9 months old, spotted nose, lion coloured ears, with a spot of the same color in his forehead, long tail having never been cut—He is called Gift. A reward of two dollars, with reasonable expenses, will be paid to any person who will return him to No. 103. Vine Street and ten dollars more, if Bolen, for such information respecting the thief as may produce legal punishment. Nov. 30. colf
ACADEMY FOR DANCING.
MR. FRANCIS OF THE NEW THEATRE,
BEGS leave to inform his scholars and the public in general, that his Academy will open for the season, on THURSDAY the 13th, at Mr. O'ELLER'S. TERMS, Five Dollars per Month, Ten do. per Quarter, No Entrance. For further Particulars apply to Mr. F 70, north Eighth Street. December 3.
GIRT DANCING ASSEMBLY.
THE Subscribers are informed that the first Assembly will be held at Mr. O'ELLER'S Hotel, on Thursday the 12th inst. December 4. dgt&wt.
THE REV. ROBERT ANDREWS
Has opened a SCHOOL
No. 110, Walnut Street, IN WHICH YOUNG GENTLEMEN will be instructed by him in the different branches of Classical and Polite Literature, viz. the English, Latin and Greek Languages, History, Antiquities, Geography, the Use of the Globe, Arithmetic, and the Practical Branches of the Mathematics. Unquestionable testimonials can be given of Mr. A.'s experience and qualifications as a Teacher. November 7. w&tf
One hundred Pipes and quarter Casks Wine Vinegar, London Porter in Casks of 6 and 8 Doz. Brown Stout do. do. Spanish Segrats in Boxes, Dried Peaches in Barrels, FOR SALE BY BENJAMIN W. MORRIS, WHO HAS A Commodious Warehouse, In Pear Street, To let by the Month or Year. November 29. 12tead
TWO TRUNKS PRINTED COTTONS,
Suited to the West-India Market, and entitled to drawback—For sale by GEORGE WILLIAMS, No. 103, High Street. A 130. Nine hundred pair of American Brong made SHOES, together with sundry other articles. Dec. 4. dwt.
LAWRENCE SECKEL,
HAS FOR SALE,
At No. 155, Market Street, Superior London Particular, Madeira, } Wines, Old Sherry, Port & Lisbon, Beil flavored old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits and Holland Gin, By the pipe, quarter cask or gallon. ALSO, A few Tons of excellent Hay. Nov. 30. dwt—cozw
100 CHERTS OF BOHEA TEA,
Of the Camilla's cargo, Will be Sold at Auction, at No. 116, South Front Street, on a liberal credit, on Monday morning next, at 10 o'clock. CONNELLY & Co. Auctioneers. December 5. dgt.
Public Notice,
IS Hereby Given, that I have applied by petition to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland county, for the benefit of the act of Assembly made for the relief of Insolvent Debtors, passed the fourth day of April, 1798, and the said Court have appointed the first Monday of January next at the Court House in the borough of Carlisle for a hearing of me and my creditors, at which time and place they may attend if they think proper. ANDREW CULBERTSON. December 4. sawm.
TO BE SOLD,
TWO new frame two Story Houses pleasantly situated near the Jolly Post-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. Fart-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. colf
FURNISHED ROOMS,
TO BE LET, WITH, or without the use of the kitchen, cellars, &c. in two adjoining houses, only four years old; fit for the accommodation of a few gentlemen—furniture convenient to Congress Hall, in a healthy part of the city, never having been infected with the fever—Apply at the Office of the United States Gazette. nov. 26. staw
TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.
RAN AWAY on Saturday evening the 13th July instant, from Colebrook Furnace, Lancaster county, a Negro Man named Cato, he is about 40 years of age, five feet six or seven inches high, tolerable black, with a down ill look, squints, he is a cunning artful fellow, a great liar, and very fond of strong liquor, has been brought up to the farming business, is very handy at any kind of laboring work; he took with him a number of clothing, amongst which were, one suit plain Nankkeen; (some money) He is expected to have shaped his course for Philadelphia or New York. The above reward will be paid for securing him in any goal in the United States, with reasonable charges if brought home. SAMUEL JACOBS. Colebrook Furnace, July 16, 1799. (O18) dom
MATTHEW MCCONNELL
Having opened an Office in Chestnut street, (A few doors above Fourth) At No. 141,
AND again commenced the Business of Negotiations, in the various kinds of Public Stock, Bills of Exchange, &c. &c. Engages to do every thing in his power to give satisfaction to those who may think proper to employ him. He means to confine his transactions to the Agency and Commission line, in all such business as is common to the profession. The purchase and sale of Houses and Lots in and near the City will be attended to, and also of Lands, when that business again revives November 19. daw(D5 rw)
FOR SALE,
Holland Linens, German Linseys, fil depreuve, Ginghams, Ladies Kid Gloves, by the dozen or quantity. Apply at No. 17 South Fourth Street, near the Indian Queen. November 27. q6t
WILLIAM SHEAFF
HAS FOR SALE,
At No. 168 High Street, wholesale & retail, FIRST QUALITY Madeira of the vintages of '92 to '97 } Wines, Old Sherry, Port and Lisbon, First and fourth proof old Coniac Brandy, Jamaica Spirits. ALSO, A few Tons of Upland and Meadow Hay. December 2. dgt
LOGWOOD
FOR SALE, On board the brigantine Five Sisters. Enquire of JOSEPH DONALDSON. November 27. q10t
FOR SALE,
THE CARGO
Of the ship Rebecca, John M'Keever, master, from BATAVIA, Consisting of 350,000 wt. of COFFEE & } first qualities 1,000 wt. of SUGAR, } Apply to JOSEPH SIMS, No. 155, South Water Street. Nov. 27. dwt
JUST RECEIVED,
AND FOR SALE,
By WILLIAM YOUNG, S. W. corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, No. 1. Of Recreations in Agriculture, Natural History, Arts, and Miscellaneous Literature, By James Anderson, L. L. D. F. R. S. & F. S. A. Price half a Dollar. Subscriptions for this work will be received by William Young. Nov. 30. q1
POST OFFICE,
November 30, 1799. THE Post Office will be Removed this day at Sun set, to No. 27 South third Street. dgt.
Bank of North America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS
ARE hereby notified that an Election for Twelve Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank, on Monday the 13th January next, at 10 o'clock. RICHARD WELLS, Cashier. Dec. 2, 1799. dgt
LANCASTER STAGES.
THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, sober and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia. Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30. 21—5
REMOVAL.
SAMUEL REYNOLDS, TAYLOR, RESPECTFULLY acquaints those gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom, and his friends generally, that he has removed to his Shop, No. 40, South Third Street, where he will be glad to serve them. N. B. All orders attended with the usual punctuality. Dec. 3. dwt.
LOST or STOLEN,
On the 28th instant,
A New single case Silver Watch,
With a band showing the day of the month on the face, and marked on the inside of the case, A C C 13773 with a light blue silk string and a gilt key fixed thereto. Whoever will deliver the said watch at no. 13 South Third Street, shall receive Four Dollars reward. N. B. Watch makers and others are requested to stop the said watch if offered for sale, and give information as above. nov. 29. sawm
THE HOUSE
No. 9 South Water Street. Enquire at No. 55 North Water Street of JOHN CLARK. Philadelphia, Nov. 28. dgt
DR. ANDREWS
Of the University of Pennsylvania, Proposes to receive a few Private Pupils to be instructed in the rudiments of THE LATIN LANGUAGE.
HE confines himself to beginners; because he would not incur the danger of having many Classes, or being obliged to build on an insufficient foundation. And as he will require their attendance but two hours in the day (from eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to one) there will be no need of removing them from the schools to which they have hitherto gone, or may be intended to be sent, for their improvement, in reading, writing, ciphering, and other useful branches of literature, not usually taught in a Latin school. December 5, 1799. dwt
Drawing School.
MR. BECK having been solicited by many of his friends to engage in a Drawing School, takes the liberty of informing them and the public that he intends opening one at his house in Fifth Street, opposite the State House yard, on Monday the 4th of November, on the following terms:
   Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Dols.     Ladies from three till five; per quarter, 9   Gentlemen, from half past 5 till half past 7, 9   Private Lessons, at home for one hour, 1   From home, two hours, 3  
PERSPECTIVE,
The essential ground work of all kinds of drawing, taught by a much more simple and short method than hitherto practised.
WANTED,
A person to do house work; also a boy to attend the family and take care of a horse. November 27. sawm
JUST PUBLISHED,
AND FOR SALE
By H. & P. RICE, No. 16 S. Second Street, (Price 1 Dollar) GALATEA, A PASTORAL ROMANCE. Embellished with Five Engravings. A few Copies of Miss Seward's Monday on Major Andre, May be had as above, price 12 1/2 cents. December 3.
FOR SALE,
By SIMON WALKER,
No. 78 Walnut Street,
ENGLISH PORTER and Brown Stout, in casks of 6 dozen each, Tin Plates, Sheet, bar and pig Lead, Cannon with carriages complete, 4, 6, 9 and 12 pounders, Shot, round, double headed and canister, Iron Crow Bars, Cutlass, boarding Pikes, Muskets and Pistols, Rough Brimstone, Cream of Tartar, Porter, Wine and Claret Bottles, Six Invoices of Earthen Ware, each about thirty crates, assorted White and red Lead, yellow and black Paint, and Spanish Brown, Russian Bristles, Hardware and Sadlery, assorted in cases, An Invoice of German Plate Glass and Britannia. December 3. cozw
THE SUBSCRIBER
Having explored the Land laid off for satisfying the Warrants due to the Officers and Soldiers who served in the war between the United States and Great Britain,
PROPOSES
to locate Warrants to the best advantage, on being allowed a reasonable compensation. He will attend at Philadelphia at the time of locating; and as not less than 4000 acres can be registered or located, will receive any number of warrants less than that amount, and class them with others so as to make up the quantity required. The subscriber proposes also to attend on the land immediately after locating, and show any section in which he may be employed. Letters or warrants addressed to Alexander Addison, Esq. Pittsburgh, until the 18th day of January next, or to the subscriber at Washington, Pennsylvania, any time previous to the 17th Dec. and from that day until the 18th day of February next, at the Post Office, Philadelphia, will be attended to. WM. M'CLUNEY. December 4. colf
FOR SALE,
A LOT OF LAND,
Containing between twelve and thirteen acres. Situate on the College road, Leading from schuylkill to the Market house in Germantown, Adjoining lands of John Dorsey & James Moyes.
IT
is nearly as high as any part of the hilly town-ship of Roxborough, and has the advantage of a good road—the soil is good, part of which has been well manured last season, and an excellent piece of watered meadow which may be put under water at pleasure; a good prospect—There has been erected last summer an excellent stone barn; a well is nearly completed, and a cellar dug for a tenant's house—About 70 perches stone quarried on the premises preparatory for further improvement. The whole under new cedar post and rail fence. The purchaser can be accommodated with a strong light wagon calculated for two horses to haul manure, &c. with excellent barrels entirely new. Apply at No. 103, High street. 11 mo. 24th, 1799. dwt
TO LET,
A DWELLING HOUSE,
Range of Stores, and a Counting House, On Mifflin's wharf, Water Street, between Rars and Vine Streets. Enquire of Partison Hartshorne, no. 119 north Front Street. December 3. sawm
BOARD AND LODGINGS.
MRS. HAND
RESPECTFULLY informs her friends and the public in general, that she has just removed to the mansion house in Franklin Court, formerly occupied by Dr. Franklin, and lately by the Portuguese Minister, the Chevalier De Friere. A family may be accommodated with a full of rooms, and single gentlemen with separate apartments, or Board only. Has also a good Coach House and Stables for four horses, to let. nov. 20. w&tf

The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 7.
Justum et tenacem propositi virum, Non civium ardor prava jubentium, Non vultus instanti tyranni, Mente quait solida.
THE LAY PREACHER.
Marry thy daughter, and so shalt thou have performed a weighty matter; but marry her to a man of understanding.
THE perusal of what are denominated the Apocryphal Books is a source, whence may be derived much rich instruction and pleasing entertainment. The sententious apothegms of the Book of Ecclesiasticus will be read with delight and utility by those, who seek for correct ideas upon life and manners. In this Book, is found the text, which forms our present theme of discourse, and the importance of the precept it contains will warrant a deviation from the Canonical Books.
To Parents, our discourse is addressed, upon an interesting point. Ye, who have been conversant with the pulsations of the parental heart, well know, that the formation of the matrimonial union by your children, is indeed "a weighty matter." Ye know, that it is incumbent upon the parent, to be ever vigilant, lest the happiness of his child be forever blighted. Ye know with what jealousy, parental advice and interference, upon this subject, are ever regarded. Ye also well know, that, in "the hey-day of the blood," reason is rarely consulted as a guide, that passion is the chief impulse of the soul, and that the confederations, which should be most impressive, are reserved for a late repentance. Ye know, that this connexion may give your children happiness and honor, or may doom them to misery and degradation. Knowing these things, ye will readily assent to my doctrine, that this is "a weighty matter." Thus it must be viewed by the considerate and observing, tho' it be quite otherwise regarded, by the heedless youth, who is impelled by a blind infatuation, to enter the back door of the Temple of Hymen, and the romantic mife, who ventures upon a trip to Gretna Green for happiness.
The Apocryphal writer directs;—"Marry thy daughter, and so shalt thou have performed a weighty matter; but marry her to a man of understanding." Is it supposable, that he, who "takes thought" for the happiness of his daughter, would marry her to any, save "a man of understanding?" Yes; there are those, and "they are many," who regard not the worthlessness of the statue, if covered by splendid gilding; and who are satisfied with a sumptuous exterior, tho' unaccompanied by substantial worth. There are those, who, from birth and fortune, claim pre-eminence, with whom understanding is nought, and to whom the productions of genius are as "pearls cast before swine." There are those, who know neither how to discriminate, nor how to value, the "man of understanding." There are those, among the high ones of the earth, who would sooner marry a daughter to the frothy coxcomb, who is a flitting specimen of the fripperies, which degrade, and the vices, which disgrace our species, than to the man, who possesses talents to enlarge the boundaries of science, or energy to save a falling state. There are those, who would court an alliance with the "popinjay," who shines with lustre in the graces of the drawing room and the gallantries of the dance; but would spurn, with bitter scorn, from such a connection, the man, who has no wealth but genius, and no pride but that which flows from conscious virtue. This is a canker of the mind, which will not be cured by moral admonition, and nought but experience will teach such parents the true distinction between the "man of understanding" and the "golden fool."
I must here remark, and I will do it with honest frankness, that the fair themselves afford too sparing countenance to the man of understanding. The unpolished deportment, which is almost inseparable from those habits of seclusion, which lead to greatness, is a hardy obstacle to female favor. The fipping beau, who is, confessedly, the most contemptible being in God's creation, will be found a favorite in the splendid circles of gaiety and fashion; whilst the portion of the modest "man of understanding" is the contemptible of the proud, and the chilling scorn of fancied greatness. But, let it be remarked, that tho' the "man of understanding" do not "caper nimbly to the pleasing of a lute," tho' he have no eye to see the polished teeth, the painted cheeks, and pencilled brows of beauty; tho' he have no tongue, that can mechanically run the round of falsehood; nature has placed him on an eminence, which peers high o'er the pampered sons of wealth and grandeur.
If opulence could secure from misery, or noble blood produce unmerited bliss, the precept in the text in all land, "marry thy daughter to the wealthy, or the great." But, he whose views are wisely directed to the happiness of his child, will seek, "as for hid treasure," for a "man of understanding." When thou hast allied thy daughter to such an one, thou hast, indeed, "performed a weighty matter." Experience will demonstrate thy wisdom. If opulence be his, he knows how to use the boon of Providence. If the forms of adversity assail him, there will remain to him a possession, which is nature's richest gift. But the Parent, who seeks for an alliance with wealth or grandeur, without regard to understanding and integrity, is stupidly mean and ignominiously foolish. It may be said in a single word, that, for the gratification of the meanest of all pride, such an one sells his own blood to a "legal prostitution."
I conclude by enforcing the precept in my text;—"Marry thy daughter, so shalt thou have performed a weighty matter." But be not seduced to marry her to a "man void of understanding," even tho' "the dishes of luxury cover his table, the voice of harmony lull him in his bowers, he breathe the fragrance of the groves of Java, and sleep on the down of the cygnets of the Ganges."
The Lay Preacher of Pennsylvania.
PRIESTLEY.
IT is clear that this delving old Illuminatus, views the election of the Chief Justice, as the commencement of a new era, in which sedition shall cease to be odious—hostility to all the fundamental principles of established order in America, cease to be a crime. Accordingly we find him bustling from those trammels which policy had imposed upon him, and arranging himself decisively under the Banners of those men, who have avowed their determination to "bring back the days of Seventy-Six," or in other words to abrogate Federalism, and to found a simple Democracy.
As a Religionist, this meek, modest Philosopher, appears no less offensive, than as a Politician. He came to America, the sectarian of a peculiar religious creed, which had few adherents among us; and whether these his peculiar opinions were found or unfounded, the fact that they were held in contempt by the greater part of the community, would, methinks, have imposed on any decent man, professing them, some degree of regard for the opinions of others, in the steps taken to enforce them. Behold, on the contrary, this humble, inoffensive, and much-injured man, who wishes only to reform his fellow-men in their civil and religious polity, dignifying with the odious charge of Idolatry , every sect and denomination of Christians, who do not with him believe in the non-divinity of the Holy Ghost; and that our Lord and Saviour, J. sus Christ, is a private person —these in his language, are all " IDOLATROUS CHRISTIANS! "
As a French citizen, I should incline to take many leviens exceptions to this distinguished Illuminator of the Religious and Political Darkness of this Enlightened country. But, unhappily, a flâneur of things has been brought to pass, which renders it improper to object this to him as a disqualification, and confirms what he advances on the subject. He may, therefore, without danger of contradiction, proceed onward; "with perfect freedom," in his comparison of France with America, and of French Republicanism with that of the United States; and give his preference to the former.
The scantling of his Philosophy with which he blesses us in his Book, and in which he expresses his confidence that the innovations of Frenchmen in the Science of Chemistry, must yet how before old Phlogiston, is a topic well calculated to excite our ridicule. However slimy are magis, and however preposterous more of the French Reformation, the explosion of the doctrine of Phlogiston, is unquestionably an approach towards sense and soundness; nor will the old man ever be able to retort the prevalent belief in that regard to his purpose, however his fame as a Philosopher may depend on the event.
It appears that the Reverend Fugitive of Northumberland has lately addressed the inhabitants of that town and neighborhood in a series of letters, reading, partly to magnify himself and partly to depreciate the government which still indulges him with an asylum.
This meagre, abortive product of a vanity, on the slightest view, the offspring of mortified vanity. Non nobis facimus, tibi quod tua Tempora fordent, Sed facimus Moras Coecliane tui. Its peevish author, weary of the utter insignificance to which public opinion has consigned him, makes one desperate effort to attract attention by becoming himself the herald of his own achievements. Fondly mistaking the fulsome flatteries of the most diminutive among the religious sects in England, for an evidence of general estimation, he seems astonished that these soothsaying friends no longer reach his ear. Elevated for a moment on the basis of faction, his pigmy consequence swells as he thought to the gigantic; and now that returning reason has thrown him from his pedestal, the meekness and humility of his temper are inadequate to endure the degradation. What stronger proof of the state of neglect and destitution to which this silly, vain old man is reduced than this very pamphlet? If he could have resorted to the advice of a
single friend, he would hardly have been permitted thus to lay bare his own infirmities. The public eye would not have been solicited to the nauseous compound of vanity and imbecility—to this childish tale, of which Priestley is the hero and Priestley the narrator. This nerveless zealot might then have been admitted that he had already failed his own disgrace, beyond the power of any confession however ample to aggravate. That his name might indeed add one to the muster-roll of sedition but that he could scarcely aspire beyond the dignity of a follower of the camp—that the splendor of his merits was sunk in dim eclipse before the superior effulgence of a Duane, a Callender, and thousand others, advanced to mortifying pre-eminence above him. He might have been reminded that in his feeble energies even the paroxysms of seditious frenzy were insufficient to rouse any effective exertion—that his impotent fury would only serve to provoke the scorn of his adversaries, loathed and abhorred as the filthy slander of a serpent that cannot bite.
This puny abortion must necessarily be short-lived. Among the votaries of genuine liberty, the friends of order and good government, its insignificance may rescue it from indignant reprobation to consign it to quiet contempt. No document was needed to ascertain the character of its author. The question indeed has no claim on the public interest. Timidity itself could apprehend no danger from such an adversary. The Jacobins, under whose banners he exults to range, may coldly commend the zeal which inflames him, but their praises will extend no farther—they will lament that dispositions like his are doomed to exhaust themselves in harmless efforts —that the public peace is secured against the venom of the shaft, by the want of vigor in the bow—they will admit the sincerity with which he fraternizes, and admire the unblushing hardness with which he avows himself their associate. But alas these encomiums so dear to his ambition will be robbed of half their worth. Tho' driven to the enlistment of almost all who present themselves, the leaders of jacobinism would probably excuse the services of this forward veteran—they would indulge him with permission to withdraw from the field— Jam tempus abire tibi .
Within the narrow range through which such a performance is likely to circulate it is to be hoped that every allowance will be made for its author. Let it be remembered that the Gacoches Scribendi can hardly be cured at the age of sixty—that the man whom a modern satirist has described "to write on all things but on nothing well" must of course be expected to extend his blunders to politics—that while the alien and sedition laws are permitted to slumber, beings of his description must feel temptation irresistible, to venture forth—that to the dupe of vanity, self is the most inviting theme, and that when public neglect is superadded, to found his own praises becomes a matter of necessity.
MR. J. W. FENNO.
AGAIN you have been misinformed: It is true, that the Jemima and Fanny formerly belonged to John Smith and James Biays; but, it is not true that those gentlemen were then or are now a branch of my house of trade. The truth is, that John Smith sold his concern in that vessel to James Biays, who afterwards sold her to Mr. Magruder, by whom she was laden and proceeded to sea as a well-stocked cargo the sole property of that gentleman. She was the second vessel and cargo belonging to him carried into France and liberated during last Summer (as I have been informed) The cause assigned for this vessel was that they were unarmed. As to my property, when carried into France or her dependencies, it invariably has been condemned except in the instance of the James at Guadaloupe, about four years past.
S. SMITH.
The Democrats have been suffered quietly to shake off the appellation of "anti-federalists," for the more significant one of Republicans. And in the same quietude, they are proceeding to render odious and contemptible, as far as lies in their power, that of "Federalist," one fellow humorously calls me "a Federal blockhead," and another "a slender charge" which had been brought against him, of being a Federalist. Another inroad in making by a sect calling themselves True Americans. If a name is of no consequence; if it be an indifferent thing whether we are saved or ruined with or without a name, all this may be well enough—though it would be a cruel farcism if some wag of a republican, in speaking of his antagonist, were to use the Tyburn chronicle style, and say of him that he is a Friend to government, alias a Federalist, alias a True American, &c. &c.
That was a pleasant idea enough of the brave and honest Turk, which is so admirably detailed to us by Sir Sidney, to admit a part of the assaulting Frenchmen into the garden, where a loyal and united band stood prepared with daggers to receive them; but the Pasha would not have given free passage to them, had there been an horde of parricides within ready to embrace them as friends and deliverers.
The present hopes of Democrats are fleeting and visionary—no less destructible even by consummation than defeat. For the means by which they aim at success, must inevitably perish in that success; and of what consequence is it to a man that he gain the whole world, if he lose his own soul?
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
The communication stated to be from "A Particular Friend," will be inserted shortly.
CONGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, December 6.
Edwin Gray, Esq. from Virginia; and William Barry Grov, Esq. from N. Carolina, appeared this day, were qualified, and took their seats.
Messrs. Dana, Sumner, Kittredge, New-Henderson, Gordon and Bailey, were appointed a committee of election.
Messrs. D. Fuller, Mason, Brace, Morris, Imbay, Hanna and I. C. Thomas were appointed a committee of claims.
Messrs. S. Smith, Sewall, Waln, Rutledge, I. Brown, T. Davenport and Taliaferro, were appointed a committee of commerce and manufactures.
Messrs. Griswold, Evans, and Dent were appointed a committee of revision and unfinished business.
Messrs. Bayard, Marshall, C. Goodrich, Sewall and Harper, were appointed a committee, in pursuance of a resolution passed yesterday, to bring in a bill for the establishment of an uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States; and
Messrs. Otis, Bird and Stone were appointed a committee, in pursuance of a resolution passed yesterday, to report what provision ought to be made, for persons confined for debt.
A letter from his excellency Gov. Wood of Virginia, was read, inclosing a return of the members elected to represent that state in the house of representatives of the sixth congress of the United States—Referred to the committee of election.
Mr. Harrison moved the following resolution, which was ordered to lie on the table, to wit.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to enquire, and report by bill or otherwise, whether any, and what alterations, are necessary to be made in the judicial establishment of the territory of the United States north west of the river Ohio."
Mr. Marshall, from the committee appointed to draft an address in answer to the speech of the President of United States, at the commencement of the present session, reported the same which was committed to a committee of the whole on Monday next, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. D. Foster presented a petition of Seth Nelson, for Samuel Brown, praying to be allowed three years pay due said Brown, for his services as a soldier during the late war. Referred to the committee of claims.
Mr. Livingston, from the committee to whom was referred the letter of Mr. Trumbull, reported the following resolution, which was adopted by the House:
Resolved, That the two elegant prints offered by Mr. Trumbull, be accepted; and that the Speaker be instructed to write an answer, expressive of the pleasure with which this House has observed his genius and talents exerted, in the patriotic talk of celebrating the events which led to his country's independence, and dedicated to the memory of those heroes who fell in its defence.
On motion of Mr. Bayard, the President's Speech was referred to a committee of the whole on the states of the union. And then the House adjourned till Monday morning 11 o'clock.
RALEIGH, (N.C.) November 26.
On Friday last, col. Benjamin Williams, of this city, was elected Governor of this state for the ensuing year by the General Assembly; and on Friday last, in the presence of both Houses of the Legislature, he took the necessary oaths of qualification.
Hodge and Boylan were chosen Public Printers to the state by joint ballot on Saturday last. The following is a state of the votes: Hodge and Boylan 107, Joseph Gales 36, and Allmand Hall 17.
LEGISLATURE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.
House of Commons, Nov. 20. The following message from his Excellency the Governor were read: To the hon. the General Assembly of the State of North-Carolina.
GENTLEMEN, Being appointed a Minister Plenipotentiary to the French Republic, in conjunction with Oliver Ellsworth, Chief Justice of the United States, and Mr. Vaas Murray, minister at the Hague, for the purpose of discussing and settling all controversies between the United States and France, I thought it my duty to accept the appointment, if a negotiation should take place, on assurances that you'd secure the honor, interests and dignity of the United States.
The probability that the existing differences between the French government and this country, would soon break out in open war. I am sensible was among the principal causes which induced my fellow citizens to appoint me to the exercise of the executive powers of the state, with a view that any knowledge or experience I had acquired in military affairs, might be more immediately and extensively useful in case of an invasion by the armies of France. Under this impression, I should have not considered myself at liberty to have accepted any appointment inconsistent with the object of the general assembly in my election to the office of governor of the state; but every consideration led me to believe, that I could not promote their views more essentially, or render my country a more important or acceptable service, than by uniting my efforts to a mission, which had for its object the prevention of war, and an amicable adjustment of all differences between the United States and the republic of France.
The state of the business committed to my superintendence by the last general assembly, will be laid before you in separate messages, so as to be more easily capable of distinct references, should you deem such measure necessary.
NEW YORK, December 6.
Yesterday arrived here a French Cutter sloop, a prize to the United States brig Norfolk, capt. Bounbridge—loaded with coffee—was bound from Jeremie to Cuba. She was captured on the 27th ult. off Cape Nicols Mole, and while in possession of an uncommissioned barge, of 10 twelvys, said to belong to Toussaint. The barge was sunk by order of Commodore Talbot of the United States Frigate Constitution, then in co. with the Norfolk.
The captain and two men belonging to the above Cutter, were killed by the barge-men at the time of her being taken.
There were no papers found on board the Cutter—She is English built, and draws 11 feet water.
Lieut. Keryon is on board as prize master, and Mr. Heincote, of Burlington, (N. J.) a midshipman in our navy.
They left the Constitution and Norfolk on the 25th ult. off Cape Francois.
HORRID MURDER!
Last Sunday morning was found murdered in a cellar in Hague Street, the wife of William Malone, formerly widow Rose—what adds to this cruel barbarity is, a supposition that this inhuman act, was put in execution to procure what property she brought to this man, (who is now in custody) and whom she married the Sunday preceding.—The Coroners inquest have not yet given in their verdict.
LUDICROUS.
Yesterday a black fellow, who had shipped himself on board the Lucky Owner's Delight, now lying in the stream, was pursued for debt. In order to elude the Constables, he ascended the mast early in the morning, where he continued till dark, before he was got down, though frequent attempts were made through day to dislodge him.
New York, December 5.
ARRIVED. days Ship Liberty, Pollard, Cadiz 63 Sch. Eagle, Woodward, Richmond 8 Sch. Experiment, Roach, Shelburne 10 Sloop Betsey, Raymond, New Providence 17
December 6.
ARRIVED. days. Brig Huntress, Sammis, Savannah 5 Sch. Betsey, Gage, Wilmington (N.C.) 4 Mary & Eleanor, Woodfield, Shelburne 17 Betsey, Crosby, Nantucket 19 Sloop Washington, West, Havana 21 Brig Bellona has arrived at Savanna; ship Shepherds, do. Schooner Amazon, do.
Schylkill Permanent Bridge.
THE STOCKHOLDERS
JOHN DORSEY, Secretary pro tem. December 4. 1799.
CAUTION.
ALL persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing or receiving in payment, two Drafts of Thomas Truston on William Patterson, in my favor, dated 17th September last, endorsed by the Commissioners of the Federal building in the city of Washington and myself one payable at nine months after date, for 677 dollars 71 cents, the other payable at six months after date, for 1751 dollars 85 cents. The same having been forwarded from the Post Office in this city on the 6th inst., enclosed in a letter from the Commissioners aforesaid, (the proprietors of said drafts) to David Harris, Baltimore, who has not yet received them. Mr. Patterson being apprised of the misfortune of these drafts, will not pay them to any person or persons without hearing further from the Commissioners.
THOMAS MUNROE.
Washington, 2d December 1799
THE SALE OF FLOUR,
(Advertised for this day on Walnut Street wharf,) IS POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY 11th inst. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.
RICHARD S. FOOTMAN, Auctioneer.
December 7.
WINCHESTER'S LECTURES on the PROPHECIES
that remain to be fulfilled.
THE Public are hereby informed that in consequence of a request having been made at the Universalist Church in Lombard-street "for a regular delivery of the above" Lectures, which being granted, the delivery of the same will commence on Sunday evening next at 6 o'clock, and be continued successively on Sunday evenings until the whole are completed.
The above Lectures having been delivered in London to the great satisfaction of very numerous audiences of both Christians and Jews who honored them with their attendance; their being so little known in this country, and now out of print; must render the delivery of them an object worthy of public attention.
A work so replete with sound reasoning and scripture proof—so well calculated to vindicate Revelation by proving its consistency with itself, as well as with all the attributes of Deity, and thereby to reclaim the mistaken, but well meaning deist; and withal so truly interesting to all mankind, cannot but excite the curiosity, and attract the attention of the enquiring minds of the Citizens of Philadelphia, at the present very important era of the world.
N. B. A syllabus of their contents will be published and delivered at the Church gratis, the following Sunday evening. Dec. 7.

Just Published, A COMPENDIOUS SYSTEM Of Practical Surveying and dividing of land; briefly comprised under the following heads, viz.
TWENTY-THREE Geometrical Defini- tions, eleven Geometrical Positions, ex- hibiting to view the properties and depen- dencies of triangles; followed by problems and examples preparatory to Trigonometry, heights and distances. Then fifteen problems and ex- amples necessary previous to calculating a Sur- vey succeeded by seven surveys, the area of the four first is found geometrically, and of the whole number by difference of latitude and de- parture, shewing how to take an inaccessible boundary, find the bearing and distance of the closing line without running it, also the dis- tances to an inaccessible corner from the two adjacent corners, followed by examples of off- sets on to winding streams of water, shewing how to ascertain the area without the trouble of measuring the windings with chains and in- struments—a crooked water course straightened, and a quantity of land on each side found by these offsets.
Ten examples of dividing land, with many subdivisions, leading into the most critical cir- cumstances that can occur in practice; an ex- ample of intersection, and an example shew- ing how the bearings of a field may be truly taken where the needle is attracted, also the attraction may vary in quantity and dissemi- nation at every station; examples shewing the method of measuring by the chain only. All the rules are clear and explicit. This work con- tains the tables of difference of latitude and de- parture and of logarithms.
Orders sent to Joseph and James Cruckshank, Bookellers, No. 87, High-street, Philadelphia, Boulton and Niles, 173, Market Street, Balti- more, or the Subscriber in Wilmington (Del.) will be duly attended to.
Those who have the care of subscription pa- pers for this work, are requested to send their respective numbers as soon as possible, to whom the quota's will be sent agreeably to the pro- prietor.
ZACHARIAH JESS. Wilmington, 9th mo—16. 3aw2m.
JUST RECEIVED, From the BOSTON Manufactory, A QUANTITY OF WINDOW GLASS, Of different sizes, FOR SALE By ISAAC HARVEY, JUN.
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 a mention given to forward on any order that may be left for that purpose— Also at No. 9, South Water-street, as above.
July 8 dit
Valuable Property for Sale, In Chester, near Sixth Street, directly opposite CONCORD HALL, A LOT of ground, about 11 feet front in Ches- ter street and 73 feet deep, wherein is a good frame house, now in the tenure of Samuel Berge (full of a ground-rent of 24 per annum). The advantageous situation of this property re- quires 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 pre- mises. march 5 tuth fact.
WHEREAS, An attachment was lately issued out of the in- ferior 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 at the suit of William Wells, in a plea of trespass on the case to his damage three thousand dollars; And whereas, the said sheriff did, at the term of June last past, return to the said court that he had attached the defendant by a certain bond given by Matthias Dugan and Samuel Becker to the said defendant, to the amount of near two thousand dollars, and also by fifty 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, Clerk, Esq. Elizabeth-town, July 8, 1790 (11) saw2m
TO BE SOLD, THREE or four lots of about 30 or 40 acres in each, more or less as may suit a purchaser. On each of which there is a good location for a house—viz. one on the river Delaware, suitable either for a gentleman's seat, or for a person who might wish to engage in the lumber business hav- ing a good landing. One commanding a good view of the river from the highest ground between the Pennypack and Poguelin creeks; and another on the Bristol Road. Enquire of Mr. Gilpin near the 11 mile stone on the said road.
ALSO FOUR LOTS, Of about 10 acres each with good situations for building; one of which is suitable for a tan-yard, and has a small frame house and a young bearing orchard on it, on the Newtown road near Saldor's mill about 10 miles from Philadelphia, and one other lot of about 30 acres on the Pennypack— Enquire of Jonathan Clift who lives on the prop- erty or of Mr. Gilpin.
Possession will be given in the spring, but build- ing materials may be collected sooner. November 8 sawf.
Taxes of Lycoming County.
JOHN KIDD, Treasurer, By Direction of the Commissioners of Lyco- ming county, attends at Philadelphia to re- ceive the Taxes assessed upon unseated Lands in that County, from the holders thereof, in this City. Those who have filed with the Com- missioners, statements of their Lands, are re- quested to call upon him, to know the amount of Taxes thereon, and pay them; otherwise, be- fore his leaving the City, they will be put into the hands of the Sheriff for collection, agree- ably to the act for raising county rates and levies. Those who have not filed statements of their lands with the Commissioners, and are desirous of having it done, to prevent sales without pre- vious personal Notice, may file with the above Treasurer, their list, stating the quantities re- turned, number and dates of the warrants and names of the warrantees, under which they hold their lands. He will attend at Mr. Joseph Hardy's No. 98, Market Street for this purpose until the 18th instant. November 9.
COPPER, Proper for sheathing vessels, and for Coppersmiths use, FOR SALE, By JOHN ALLEN, No. 122 SPRUCE STREET. ALSO, A few Crates Glass Ware, assorted. November 14.
BY VIRTUE of an Order of the Court of Com- mon Pleas of Delaware County, appointing us auditors in a Domestic attachment on the property of William Marshall, will be sold at public sale on Seventh day of the next Month at the Pothouse of Edward Fell in Spring- field Township.
A large quantity of Earthenware, CONSISTING OF Pots, Pans, Plates, Jugs, Mugs, Bowls, &c. also a quantity of unburnt ware, Potters' im- plements, sundry articles of household furniture and a Ten Plate Stove. The sale to begin at 12 o'clock, when at- tendance will be given and conditions made known by JOSEPH RHOADS, W. PENNOCH, } Auditors. DAVID PRATT, }
11th Month 19th 1799. All persons having any demands against said Marshall, are desired to authenticate and produce them, on or before the 21st of next Month, that they may be liquidated and all those who are indebted, to make immediate payment to said Auditors. November 20 sawt2D
The following Certificates OF THE STOCK OF THE BANK of the United States In the names of Nicolaus Van Staphorst and Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, to wit,
No 29,160 for 5 shares, 29,160 for 2 shares, 29,160 for 2 shares, 29,160 for 1 share, 29,160 for 4 shares, and 29,160 for 5 shares; and the following certificates of the debt of the United States, on the books of the Treasury, to wit, No 12,823, dated February 28, 1799, for 2000 dol- lars three per cents, in name of Nicolaus Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 13,224 same date, for 4000 dollars three per cents, in name of Jacob Van Staphorst of Amsterdam, No. 16,348 dated 19th February 1799, for 783 dollars 33 cents of six per cents, and No. 12,818 same date, for 613 dollars 33 cents of three per cents, in the name of Nicholas Hubbard of Amsterdam, and No. 12,817 dated 19th February 1799, for 3200 dollars three per cents, in the name of Jan Hendrick Kingber- gen, knight of the Russian military order of St. George, were sent by the British packet Chester- field, Captain Jones, which vessel was captured, and the said certificates lost, therefore application is made for the renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice.
CLEMENT BIDDLE. October 12, 1799. d3m
ALL PERSONS INDEBTED to the Estate of JOHN WHAR- TON, late of the City of Philadelphia, Mer- chant, deceased, are requested to pay the same, and those having demands against his Estate, produce their accounts legally attested to KEARNY WHARTON, Acting Executor, No. 111, Spruce Street. November 11. dit.
WANTED, A NEWS CARRIER.
A N active, steady and faithful MAN, who can give satisfactory reference as to character, will meet employ in the above capacity, on apply- ing at the office of this Gazette. November 20. dit
Horses to Winter.
HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill, at the 12 miles stone on the Bristol Road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, well littered and cleaned and a field to run in when the weather is good. Enquire of Mr. William Bell Merchant, or on the premises.
N. B. Will not be answerable for accidents or scoops, but will take every precaution to prevent either. November 12 sawf
40 Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY, on the night of the 20th inst from the subscriber, living in the town- ships of East and West Bradford, in the county of Chester, and state of Pennsylvania, two ap- prentice lads, one named EMMERM THOMAS, 18 years of age, by trade a taylor, fair com- plexion, light hair; had on and took with him a light coloured coatee, lined with white flannel, a dark broadcloth waistcoat, lined with linsey, a striped caffemere coat and trowsers, three shirts of home made linen, two pair of stockings, two pair of shoes, and two hats. The other named AARON PATTERSON, turned of 18 years of age, about 5 feet 7 or 8 inches high, dark complexion, long black hair which he usually wears tied, black eyes, has lost one or two of his fore teeth, long flat feet which bear the marks of being badly lashed, by trade a hatter; had on and took with him a dark coloured cloth coat, one dimity and one corduroy waistcoat, two shirts, one of them muffin, two pair of trowsers, one plain ranklen the other corduroy, two pair of blue woollen stockings, two pair of cotton, do. one blue and white clouded, the other white, two pair of shoes, and a rum hat. Whoever takes up and secures the above said apprentice lads, in any goal in the United States, so that their masters may get them again, shall be entitled to the above reward, or Twenty Dollars for either of them.
DAVID LEWIS, ABIAH TAYLOR, junior. nov. 22. 3t4
CATTLE.
About Sixty-Six Head for disposal. Enquire of MATTHIAS BORDLEY, at the Island in Wye River, Eastern Shore, Ma- ryland; or in case of writing, direct to him at Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. Wye, Sept. 2, 1799.
WANTED A COOK.
A WHITE WOMAN to serve in the capacity of cook in a small family—None need apply who does not perfectly understand her business, and cannot produce an unexceptionable character. Apply to the printer. october 28 dit
TO BE SOLD, BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, NINE undivided tenth parts of a tract of LAND, in the State of Georgia, either together or in such parts as may suit the purchaser. The whole tract is bounded as follows, viz. beginning on the Mississippi river, where the latitude of thirty-two degrees, forty-nine minutes, forty seconds north of the equator intersects the same river; thence running along the same parallel of latitude a due east course to the Tom Bigby river, thence up the middle of the said Tom Bigby river to the place where the latitude thirty-two degrees, fifty-nine minutes, twenty seconds north of the equator in- tersects the same; thence a due west course on the same parallel of latitude to the Mississippi river; thence down the middle of the said Mississippi ri- ver to the place of beginning; together with all the privileges, immunities and appurtenances thereof, including all islands within the said bounds, and containing at least One Million acres, proba- bly more. The premises if not before disposed of by private sale, will be sold by Public Vendue, on Thursday the twenty-first day of November next, at eleven o'clock, A. M. at Concert-Hall, kept by Mr. James Villa in Boston. For further particulars and terms, apply to either of the sub- scribers CHARLES CUSHING, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799. GEORGE LANE, M. M. HAWS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. March 11th, 1799.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, Pursuant to the act of Congress passed on the 1st day of June, one thousand, seven hun- dred and ninety six, entitled "An act regulat- ing the grants of land appropriated for mili- tary 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 nine- ty nine—To wit:
THAT the tract of Land herein after de- scribed, 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 ri- ver; thence up the Main Branch of the said ri- ver to the place where the Indian boundary line crosses the same;—thence along the said bound- ary line to the Tuscarora branch of the Mus- kingum 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 so run to the place of be- ginning;" has been divided into townships of five miles square, and fractional parts of town- ships; and that plans and surveys of the said townships and fractional parts of townships are deposited in the offices of the Register of the Treasury and Surveyor General, for the inspec- tion of all persons concerned.
The holders of such warrants as have been or shall be granted for military services performed during the late war, are required to present the same to the Register of the Treasury, at some time prior to the twentieth day of February in the year, one thousand, eight hundred, for the purpose of being registered; No registry will however be made of any 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 afore- said, prior to the 12th day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred, will immedi- ately 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 loca- tion shall be determined by lot as aforesaid, person- ally, or by their agents, designated in writing at the office of the Register of the Treasury, the particular quarter townships elected by them respectively, and such of the said holders as shall not designate their locations on the said day, shall be postponed in locating such warrants to all other holders of registered warrants.
The holders of warrants for military services sufficient to cover one or more quarter townships or tracts of four thousand acres each, shall, at any time after Monday the 17th day of February, 1800 and prior to the first day of January, 1802, be al- lowed to register the said warrants in manner a- foresaid, 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, this day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT. Sec. of the Treasury.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT. May 29th, 1799.
THE proprietors of certificates issued for sub- scriptions to the Loan bearing interest at eight per centum per annum, are notified, that at any time after payment shall have been made during the first ten days of the month of July ensuing, Certificates of Funded Stock may at their option be obtained at the Treasury or Loan Offices respectively, for the amount of the four first instalments, or one moiety of the sums ex- pressed in the subscription certificates:—No cer- tificates of Funded Stock will however be issued for less than one hundred dollars.
Such subscription certificates as may be pre- sented at the Treasury or Loan Offices in conse- quence of the foregoing arrangement, will be noted and distinctly marked so as to denote, that a moiety of the stock has been issued. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
WAR DEPARTMENT. Trenton, September 2, 1799.
ALL officers of the first regiment of Artillerists and Engineers, and of the first, second, third and fourth regiments of Infantry in the service of the United States, who are, from whatever cause, absent from their commands, are required with all possible expedition to report themselves by let- ter to Major General Alexander Hamilton. The officers thus called upon, will be held amenable for any avoidable delay in reporting themselves, and those who do not report in four months from the date of this notification, will be presumed to have resigned their commissions.
JAMES M'HENRY. The Printers in the several States, who published the proposals for the supply of rations during the year 1800, are requested to insert the above once a week in their papers, till the 1st of January next. sawf.
TO BE SOLD FOR CASH, OR EXCHANGED, For property in the City, or within thirty miles of it, A PLANTATION or tract of Land in Millin County and State of Pennsylvania, within six miles of the river Juniata, con- taining about 300 acres. There are about fifty acres cleared, part of which is a rich bottom, watered by a constant stream, that is strong enough to work an oil or a grist mill. Any person inclining to deal for it, may obtain fur- ther information by applying at the office of this gazette. N. B. If sold, credit will be given for part of the money. October 17, 1799.
NOTICE.
To the Creditors of Joseph Alexander, LATE of Lewistown, in the county of Mis- sin, and commonwealth of Pennsylvania; who was a partner of the firm of John & Joseph Alexander, I have applied to the Judges of the court of Common Pleas, in and for the county of Mifflin aforesaid, for the benefit of the laws of the said commonwealth, made for the relief of insolvent debtors, and they have appointed the second Tuesday of September next, for a hearing of me and my creditors at Lewistown, in said county, of which, please to take notice. JOSEPH ALEXANDER. august 23
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"Philadelphia, June 15, 1798.
"To the Honorable the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States.
"The MEMORIAL of the Subscribers, Citizens, &c. of Philadelphia,
"Respectfully represents,
"That having, in our respective avocations, frequent occasions to recur to the Journals of Con- gress, we experience inconvenience by the scarcity of them: That we understand that Richard Folwell, printer, of Philadelphia, has had it in contemplation to print that public record; and that he has obtained partial countenance from many individuals; but that he has delayed prosecu- ting the work, in expectation of encouragement from government, that may adequately indemnify him. We, therefore, respectfully solicit, as the publication is necessary to be disseminated among public bodies that Congress will, in their wisdom render him such additional encouragement, to that which he has obtained from private individuals, as to enable him to proceed with the work, so that your Memorialists may be enabled to purchase co- pies of that record for themselves.
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"True copy from the original Memorial, pre- sented to the House of Representatives of the United States, on Monday, the 18th of June 1798.
"WILLIAM LAMBERT, for
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JONATHAN DAYTON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JAMES ROSS,
President of the Senate pro tempore.
Approved, March 22, 1799. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States. may 22. sawf.
Three Cents Reward.
RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 28th inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Havrekel, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any per- son apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had a year and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6 sawf
The Swift-Sure,
A NEW LINE OF STAGES, NOW RUNNING BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA & NEW-YORK, By the short and pleasant road of Buffleton, Newtown, Scotch Plains, Spring- field and Newark.
THE excellence of this road, the populou- sness of the country through which it pas- ses, with sundry 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 Thor- ough-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 expe- rience proves to us, that dispatch as well as com- fort 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, but in summer, which circumstance, added to the beauty of the country, and a con- siderable proportion of shade, must always ren- der travelling in the latter season peculiarly a- greeable.
The Swift-Sure starts from PHILADEL- PHIA, at 6 o'clock every morning (Sundays excepted) from the GREEN TREE, opposite the Lutheran Church, North Fourth Street. It goes through Frankford to Buffleton, where it stops to Breakfast; from Buffleton it goes through Newtown to Pennypack to dinner; from Pennypack through Hopewell, Milltown, Bound Brook, Quibbletown 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 Pools Hook) and arrives at Philadelphia the next evening. For seats at New-York, application may be made to Ed- ward Bardou, Old Coffee house, to A. Mathieu, corner of Nassau and John Streets, to B. Many, no. 48, Courtland, corner of Green which 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 14 lbs. 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 them- selves to make good every package on the fol- lowing 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 pack