Gazette of the United States, & Philadelphia daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1797-12-09 00:00:00

SALES BY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
For DRY GOODS. Monday... Tuesday... Wednesday... Thursday... Friday... Saturday...
To be sold at the Merchant's Coffee-house,
ON Wednesday the 13th of December at 7 o'clock in the evening, one certain bond or obligation dated July 14, 1795...
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening...
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale) ON Monday the first day of January next, at six o'clock in the evening...
To be Sold,
The time of a Negro Boy, About fifteen years of age, has seven years yet to serve...
To Gentlemen who intend spending the Winter in the City.
ROOMS TO LET,
WITH or without Board—at No. 114, corner of Sixth and Race Streets. The situation agreeable...
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies. MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleasure and respect returns her sincere acknowledgement...
This Day Published,
Add to be sold by WILLIAM YOUNG, corner of Second and Chestnut Streets, Price 3-shillings a Dollar. Observations on certain Documents...
WRITTEN BY HIMSELF.
This publication presents a concise statement of the facts means practised by the Jacobins of the United States...
Landing,
From on board the ship Edward, at Walnut-street Wharf, London particular Madeira Wine...
TO BE SOLD,
Or Exchanged for Property in the Country, That three story Brick House, No. 157, north Third street.
For Londonderry,
The American Ship BOSTON PACKET, COPPERTHWAIT, Master, NOW lying at Millin's Wharf...
For Amsterdam,
The Ship EDWARD, James Wickham, Master, EXPECTED to sail in a few days...
For Amsterdam,
The Ship FARMER, JOHN M'COLLUM, Master, WILL sail in a few days...
For Liverpool,
The copper-bottomed Ship HAMBURG PACKET, Captain SILAS SWAIN, Large proportion of her cargo being ready to go on board...
FOR LONDONDERRY,
THE BRIGANTINE SUKEY, William Whittren, Master. A strong good vessel, about two hundred tons...
Who wants to Charter,
A VESSEL of about three hundred tons. nov. 18.
For Savannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP Sally Butler, Captain CHISHOLM, A new vessel, with excellent accommodations for passengers...
For Hamburg.
The Brig MARY, PETER YORK, Master, Lying at Russell's wharf, near Pine street, is now ready to take in a Cargo...
RUNDLE & LEECH,
Have just received, and have for Sale, at No. 9, Walnut-street, Liverpool and St. Ubes SALT
For Sale or Charter,
The fast sailing brig THE BRIG WILLIAM, Burthen 201 tons, nov. 16.
For Sale or Charter,
The fast sailing brig TWO BROTHERS, Lying at Gurling's wharf, an excellent single deck'd vessel...
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 bds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM
For Sale or Charter,
The fast sailing brig TWO BROTHERS, Lying at Gurling's wharf, an excellent single deck'd vessel...
Landing this day,
From on board the Schooner Two Friends, Daniel Crawley, Master, 80 bds. and 12 pipes Jamaica RUM
THE BRITISH COMMERCE,
Captain RICHARD WATSON, From Liverpool is now discharging at Morris's wharf, near the Drawbridge...
For Sale or Charter,
The Snow GOOD HOPE, Will carry about 1200 barrels, and is ready to take in a cargo. Pragers & Co. No. 151, South Second-street.
Port and Madeira Wine,
Now Landing, By ship Edward, from Madeira, and Belfey and Peggy, from Oporto, in Pipes and Hogsheads, For sale by PETER BLIGHT.
The Schooner INDUSTRY,
Burthen 800 barrels, ready also to receive a cargo—and a quantity of Jamaica Rum and Sugars, Just landed from the above vessel at South street wharf. Nov. 1.
PHILIP NICKLIN & Co.
HAVE FOR SALE, At their Stores on Walnut street Wharf, Savannah Sugars, white and brown 25 bds. Jamaica do. 3000 pieces of broad Nankins Imperial Tea, in quarters and eighths of chests Quinquilla in tubs Madeira Wine in pipes and hogsheads...
PRIME BEEF,
for India voyages, for sale by WILLIAM SHEPHERD, No. 168, High-street. Nov. 25, 1797.
REMOVAL,
Maurice Moynihan, INFORMS his friends and the public, that he has removed his Store of China, Glass, Queens Ware, and Dry Goods, from No. 81 North Second, to No. 71 North Seventh Street...
NOW LANDING,
At South-street Wharf, The Cargo of the Ship Concord, Captain Thompson, from Batavia. About 300 tons first quality Java Coffee (the whole having been selected) 80 tons Java Sugar, in canisters and bags...
FOR SALE BY PETER BLIGHT.
Who also offers For Sale, Just landed from ship Amity, from Jamaica. 202 bds. Jamaica Sugar, and 170 do. do. Rum. november 23.
NOW LANDING,
From on board the ship Farmer, lying at Harper's Wharf, Claret in hds. Ditto in cases Sauterne Wine in do. For Sale, apply to John Whiteside & Co. No. 138, Market-street. Also, on hand, Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes Fine old Antigua Rum A few cases of Claret, of a superior quality. november 29.
Canal Lottery---No. II.
WILL commence drawing Monday, the 20th inst. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at Seven Dollars, at Wm. BLACKBURN's Lottery and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-street...
Salisbury Estate.
THE Subscriber, proposing to contract his business, offers this Estate for sale, on moderate terms. On it are one Slave and three Air Furnaces, a complete Boring Machine, and a very good grist Mill...
A farm for sale,
IN Perth Amboy in the state of New-Jersey, of four hundred acres, including a proper proportion of meadow, of arable and wood land, and salt marsh. There is on the premises, a good apple orchard, and a variety of other fruit trees...
House and Lots, in Bordentown.
TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story House, with the Lot on which it is erected, situated about the middle of the beautiful and healthy Village of Bordentown. The house is forty two feet front, and in neat order. The lot contains one acre, and is one hundred feet on the main street...
To be sold,
AN ELEGANT COUNTRY SEAT, containing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple Orchard, &c. Situate on the Irish tract lane, in the township of Moyamensing, about one mile from the city of Philadelphia.
Real Estate for sale,
A PLANTATION, in a healthy and good situation on Chester Creek, in Middleton Township, Delaware County, containing 119 1/2 acres, upwards of 50 acres of which are wood land, well timbered; the remainder plough land and watered meadow...
Samuel Pleasants & Sons,
No. 74, South Second-street, HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS, which they are now opening for sale, on reasonable terms. Oct. 27—4w
James & Richard Smith,
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends and the public, that they have removed their Store to No. 54, South Front-street, next door to Edward Fox's Auction Room, where they have at this time for sale, a large and general assortment of European & East India Goods...
All Persons
Having any demands against the Estate of the late Captain George Irwin, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, on or before the first day of January next ensuing...
The Subscriber intends to make application for the renewal of a Certificate of a Share in the Bank of the United States...
ROSS & SIMSON,
HAVE FOR SALE, A few bales Baftas, Coffas, and a quantity of Bengal COTTON Bengal SUGAR, in bags and boxes Jamaica, St. Vincents, and Bengal } RUM. 300 cases RICE, and A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR. Oct. 27.
MRS. GRATTAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gentlemen of the City, that she proposes having Four CONCERTS and BALLS during the winter. Six Dollars each Subscriber, for one Ticket of admittance during the season. No Subscribers Tickets transferrable. Two Dollars a single Ticket. The Concert to begin at half past six, and the Ball to begin at eight—the expense of which Mrs. GRATTAN engages to discharge. The Concerts will begin as soon as the Band arrives from New York. Subscriptions received, and Tickets delivered at No. 192, Market street. november 29.
Chocolate and Mustard,
of a superior quality manufactured, GINGER and Pepper, ground; shelled or pearl Barley; Philadelphia Porter, Beer, Ale and Cyder; Taunton and Burton Ale; London Porter; red Port and Lisbon Wine, suitable for exportation or home consumption. The highest price given for Mustard Seed. Also for sale, A quantity of Becking and common Baies, a variety of colors; a bale of Fustians, Shawls, &c. for sale by JOHN HAWORTH, No. 98, South Front-street. m. & th. t. j. nov. 27.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in whole and half tierses Bourdeaux Brandy Teneriffe Wine Molasses Georgia and Carolina Indigo Ravens Duck and one bag/head of paint brushes. N. & J. Frazier, No. 95, South Front Street. Nov. 7.
IMPORTED
IN the ship Aurora, from Hamburg, and for sale by the Subscriber. Bed ticks, 8-4, 9-4, and 10-4. A quantity of Tapes, No. 13 and 25. And on Hand, German black Ribbon, No. 3 and 4. George Pennock. november 21.
Library Company of Philadelphia.
THE Members of the Library Company of Philadelphia are hereby informed, that the Library will be open on Monday next, the 4th of December, for the reception and delivery of books. Those who neglect to return the books, which had been taken out previous to the first of September last, in the course of the ensuing week, will be fined as the rules direct.
The Loganian Library
Will also be opened at the same time, for the like purposes. N. B. A few copies of the catalogues of the books belonging to these institutions may be had at the Library. Z. POULSON, JUN. Librarian. Library, november 30.
FOR SALE,
A Team of five excellent Horses, with a Wagon and Gears. The Horses are all young, strong, true to the draughts, and capable of hauling as great a weight as most in the country. The Wagon and Gears are strong, and in good order. Apply to ROBERT GREEN, West Town, Chester county, or to Thomas Fisher, No. 142, S. Second Street, Philadelphia. 11 mo. 2.
Yellow Fever and Pettential Difeases.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. octavo. By WILLIAM YOUNG, Bookseller, No. 52, Second street, the corner of Chestnut street, (Price, in boards, 87 1/2 Cents) Neatly printed on fine American-wove medium Paper. A VIEW Of the Science of LIFE; On the principles established in the elements of Medicine, of the late celebrated JOHN BROWN, M. D. With an attempt to correct some important errors of that work, and cases in illustration, chiefly selected from the records of their practice, at the General Hospital at Calcutta, By WILLIAM TATES & CHAS. MACLEAN.
To be Sold,
A Valuable Plantation, Of upwards of One Hundred Acres of Land, well watered, in a healthy situation, about seven miles from this City; the buildings may be made to accommodate a large family, at a moderate expense, and possession had in a few weeks. Part of the purchase-money being paid, a reasonable credit will be allowed for the remainder. Enquire of the Printer. november 3.
To be Sold,
A Valuable Plantation, Of upwards of One Hundred Acres of Land, well watered, in a healthy situation, about seven miles from this City; the buildings may be made to accommodate a large family, at a moderate expense, and possession had in a few weeks. Part of the purchase-money being paid, a reasonable credit will be allowed for the remainder. Enquire of the Printer. november 3.

NEW THEATRE, Will open on MONDAY evening next, Dec. 4, With a Comic Opera, called ROBIN HOOD; Or, Sherwood Forest. RESIDENTS IN THE FOREST. Robin Hood Mr. Darley Little John Mr. Wignell Scarlet Mr. Francis Bowman Mr. Warrell Archers, Messrs. Blisset, T. Warrell, Doctor, Lafferty, Sully &c. Allen-a-Dale, Mr. Warrell, jun. Stella Miss L'Etrange Shepherdesse, Mrs. Harwood, Mrs. Doctor, Miss Anderson, &c. VISITORS TO THE FOREST. Rutskia Mr. Bernard (Being his first appearance in Philadelphia) Friar Tuck Mr. Warren Edwin Mr. Marshall Clarinda Mrs. Warrell Anette Miss Milbourne Angelina Miss Oldmixon With the original Overture, by Baumbgarten. The rest of the Music and Accompaniments, composed by Shield, with additional airs by Mr. Re- nagle. The whole will be added, a Comedy, in two acts, called,
THE LYAR. Old Wilding, - Mr. Warren Young Wilding, - Mr. Bernard Sir James Elliot, - Mr. Warrell, jr. Papillon, - Mr. Marshall Servant, - Mr. F. Warrell Miss Grantham, - Mrs. Francis Miss Godfrey, - Miss L'Etrange Kitty, - Mrs. Doctor. Box, one Dollar; Pit, three quarters of a Dol- lar; Gallery, half a Dollar. The doors of the Theatre will open at five, and the curtains precisely at six o'clock. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Office in the front of the Theatre, from 10 till 2 o'clock, and from 10 till 4 on the days of performance. Tickets to be had at H. and Rice's book-store, No. 10 Market-street, and at the Office adjoining the Theatre. FIRST REPRESENTATION!
JUST RECEIVED, (via New-York) AND NOW OPENING, BY GEORGE DOBSON, No. 25, South Third Street, An extensive and general assortment of HABERDASHERY, viz. Best London mist Pias Galleons and Ferrers Common do. do. Quilted Bindings, affor- Mackenzie's super-patent tal colours White chapel Netiles Imperial, Dipper, and Nuns Thread no. 6 to 40, regularly assorted Black and coloured Little do. no. 130 to 500, regularly assorted Blue and coloured Chinese Ribbands Coloured do. Satin and figured do. Black Sewing Silks Black Velvet, 1-4 to 1-2 Coloured do. and Twill Velvet & pelon Satins Silk and cotton Wires French Cambric Do. do. Ribbands Scotch do. Shirt Moulds and Wires Plain gilt and plated Black brush Feathers Buttons And a complete assortment of Goods, suitable to the present and approaching season, at reduced prices. Dec. 6. dit
FOR SALE, By JOHN MILLER, JUN. & Co. No. 8, Chestnut-street, One hundred and eighty bales. BENGAL GOODS, Among which are, Gurrabs Mamoodees Baltas Sannas Guzenahs Tania Coffees Guzzies Emerics Blue Cloths Calicoes Palampooras Romall Handkerchiefs Among them are a great proportion of the manufactures of Patna, December 1. $
Imported in the brig Eliza, Capt. Hastie, from Bourdeaux; Claret in Cases of a very superior quality, White Sauterne Wine in Cases, Olive Oil in baskets of 12 bottles each, White and coloured Kid Gloves, do. do. Silk do. A few pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy, For Sale by JAMES LATIMER, jun. 71, South Wharves. Who has also for Sale, A few grs. Calks Old Sherry Wine. Dec. 5. d2w
French Circulating Library. JOSEPH E. G. M. De La GRANGE, No. 110 Walnut-street. INFORMS those who wish to recur to the only means of becoming perfect in the French Lan- guage, that he has just opened his LIBRARY, con- sisting of upwards of 1250 volumes, the best cal- culated to afford either useful instruction, or plea- sure. The conditions, together with a catalogue of the Library, may be seen at every book-seller's in town. N. B. All translations from and into the French, English and Spanish Languages, executed with ac- curacy and dispatch. com nov. 15.
PROPOSITION. A handsome and roomy house, with a quantity of good land, within a few miles of this city. A house in an eligible situation, and several Lots in the city. A valuable body of Land on the river Ohio. Also, many tracts of fine Lands (military rights) lying near the Ohio, on the Miami and Sioto Rivers. Titles are all clear, and will be made with un- exceptionable security. A resident of this city is desirous of exchang- ing this property for Goods—East or West India would be preferred. If the specific value of those Lands at a distance, cannot be ascertained satisfactorily, they shall be rated at such a price as the purchaser may have in his option to return them at the fixed price with interest, at the expiration of twelve months. Notice left with the Editor shall be attended to, December 6. *
DANCING SCHOOL. WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his most respectful compliments to his former employers and the citizens in general, and re- turns his most grateful thanks, for the very bountiful encouragement he has experienced for the twenty-five years past. takes this oppor- tunity of informing them, that his school is now open, at his Elegant Ball Room, in South Fourth-Street, between Chestnut and Walnut-Streets. To begin at 10 in the morning for young ladies, and 6 in the evening for young gentlemen. His first Practicing Ball will be to-morrow evening, Saturday, the 9th inst. Dec. 8. 2awtf.
The Gazette. PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 9. C O N G R E S S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. FRIDAY—DECEMBER 8.
Mr. THATCHER presented the petition of Daniel Sewall, as the representative of Isaac Parsons, praying to have two Loan- Office Tickets funded, which had not been brought forward in proper time. Referred to the Committee of the whole to whom was referred the report of the Committee of Claims on the expediency or inexpediency of excepting a certain proportion of claims from the operation of the Act of Limitation.
Mr. COIT moved, that the report of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, made during the last winter session, on the petition of Pierre Joseph Flammand, in be- half of Louis le Guen, be referred to a Committee of the whole.—Agreed for Mon- day.
Mr. SERIGG moved, that the report of a Select Committee on the petition of John Carr, which appeared in the report of the Committee of Revival and Unfinished Busi- ness, be referred to a Committee of the whole. Agreed for Wednesday.
Mr. THATCHER observed, that yesterday there had been a resolution laid upon the ta- ble by the gentleman from Vermont (Mr. Lyon) which he thought ought to be dis- posed of. It proposed a retrenchment of the unnecessary expenses of Government. Mr. T. said he had observed that a resolution of this kind was always brought for- ward in the session preceding an election.— He did not wish, however, that the proposi- tion should lie longer on the table. If it were true that the expenses of Government were excessive, they ought immediately to set about retrenching them; and if it were not true, the sooner they told the people so, by rejecting the motion, the better.
The question for agreeing to the resoluti- on was put and negatived, 33 to 30. Just as the Speaker was counting the votes, Mr. Lyon entered, and said, had he been present when the question was put, he should have called the Yeas and Nays upon it.
Mr. COIT moved that the report of the Committee of Claims, made in January last, on the petition of Edward St. Loe Liver- more, be referred to a Committee of the whole. Agreed for Monday.
The same gentleman moved a resolution to the following effect: "Resolved, that the committee of ways and means be instructed to enquire whether any, and if any, what alterations are proper to be made in the act for laying a tax upon licences for retailing wine and spirits, and that they report by bill or otherwise." Mr. COIT said, that as the law stood at present, licences were taken for a year from the time at which they were granted, be- that time when it might, so that they were constantly becoming due. He wished to have this inconvenience remedied, by put- ting the law upon the same footing with the carriage tax, the licences under which all became due at one time; as when a licence was taken, it was taken so as to fall due at the time fixed.
The motion was agreed to. Mr. WILLIAMS said, he found in the re- port of the committee of revival and unsuffi- cient business, the report of a select committee on a letter from the Secretary of State, in- closing a report of the director of the mint, suggesting the expediency of some altera- tions in its establishment, to render it less expensive to the public; and as he wished to render that establishment less expensive, he moved that the letter and report be re- ferred to a committee of the whole house.— Agreed for Wednesday.
Mr. HARPER said, that the committee to whom it was referred to report a bill for establishing an uniform system of bankrupt- cy, conceiving this subject to be of such general concern, embracing so great a variety of interests, and a question in which the mercurial affairs of the community were so deeply involved, that they had wished him to request an augmentation of the committee. The motion was agreed to, and eleven members were added to the committee, com- prising a member from each state. No business being before the house (though only twelve o'clock) it adjourned till Monday, a previous motion having been passed for adjourning till that time, when the house did adjourn.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 4. The second part of the Medical Reposi- tory has lately made its appearance in this city, from the press of Messrs. Swords, print- ers to the faculty of physic of Columbia College. The first article is a communication from Dr. Mease of Philadelphia, on the Digitalis purpurea, or purple Fox Glove, as a medi- cinal plant, in which the writer attempts to show the reasons, why the exhibition of it has often failed of success.
The second article is from the same gen- tleman, relating to the effects of eating pheas- ants * [partridges] in the spring of the year, when their flesh is poisoned, as it is supposed, by eating the berries of the Lau- rel. This article is of practical use to all descriptions of people; as there is real dan- ger of eating those birds from February till May. Persons, in a few hours, after swal- lowing the flesh that is tainted with the ber- ries, are seized with giddiness, flushing of * It is wished that the people of the United States might all use the same language. The pheasant is not known in this country. The people in the middle and southern states, call partridges, pheasants; and quail, partridges. The New England people call those birds by their true English names.
the face, sickness and vomiting, followed by delirium. The third article is a letter from Dr. Davidson of Martinique to Dr. Mease, con- taining observations on the yellow fever in 1793. From some observations and experi- ments, the writer is led to ascribe the fever in strangers from a northern climate, to their imbibing an unusual quantity of oxygene gas.
The fourth article is a singular case of a child, apparently scrofulous, by Dr. Hedges of Newburgh.
The fifth article is an account of the suc- cessful application of caustic to a stricture in the urethra, by Dr. Seaman of this city.
The sixth article is a case of Mania cured by the application of mercury, producing salivation, by Dr. Smith of this city.
The seventh article contains facts and ob- servations of Dr. Mitchel, explaining the true operation of Alkalies and lime on other substances—in a letter to Dr. Beddoes, at the close of which the philosopher turns poet and takes a trip to Parnassus: and we confess, the Doctor on the parnassian steed, appears to be very well mounted.
The eighth article, contains some judicious and useful observations of Dr. Miller of this city on the effects of abstinence in pre- venting or mitigating diseases. We have great faith in his opinions, and firmly be- lieve, that abstinence, at the approach of disease would prevent much sickness.
The ninth article is the case of change in the human liver by putrefaction, from Pourroy.
The tenth article relates a case of fever supposed to be caused by putrid beef, by Dr. Osborn, surgeon to the garrison on Gov- ernors Island.
The remainder of this number of the re- pository is occupied with a review of medi- cal books, meteorological observations for July, August and September, list of patients admitted into the hospital, Medical news, concluded with an Appendix containing a letter from Dr. Mitchell to Dr. Percival of Manchester, on the use of Alkaline remedies in fevers; and an article on the use of nitrous acid in Syphilis, by Dr. Beddoes.
It must give pleasure to the lovers of sci- ence and truth, that this attempt to collect the particles of knowledge, which are scat- tered over this and other countries, and save them for future use, is in a fair way to suc- ceed; and we expect this repository will in time be a large and valuable magazine of medical truths and experiments.
Continuation of Late Foreign News, By the British Packet.
LONDON, Oct. 2. The following is a letter from a naval officer (late a prisoner in France) to his friend in Greenock, dated on board his Ma- jesty's ship Impetueux, Torbay, 16th, ulti- mo:
"On the stocks in the different building- yards at L'Orient, four ships of 74 guns each; one of which was ready for launch- ing, a second nearly so, the other two only in the frames, and no workmen about them. In the harbor one large frigate fitting for sea with the greatest expedition, destined for the East-Indies, and will be ready for sea in ten days. There were likewise a great number of privateers fitting for sea with no less dispatch; one of them mounted 28 guns, and would sail in a few days; her cruising latitude was from 49 to 25 N. and from 19 to 10 W. While I remained in L'Orient, six privateers failed, although the signal was flying every day in the dock yard for a British Squadron on the coast. I was told by the merchants at L'Orient, that they could send to sea from the different ports in France, from 400 to 500 privateers, and that they did not mind losing a few of them; they flattered themselves that one British merchantman would make up the loss of a dozen of their small craft; indeed the crews of these vessels prepare themselves to be cap- tured, by taking no clothes with them but what they have on their backs, and one change."
"I left L'Orient on the 8th of August, and arrived at Brest three days afterwards. There were in that harbour four ships of the line, two of which are three-deckers, and two two-deckers, viz. l'Invincible, and l'Ocean, of 100 guns each, the Berwick 74 and Jupiter 80 guns, and two frigates and a corvette, all ready for bending their sails, except the Berwick, which had her top- mast an end, none of them well manned. There were on the stocks one of 140 guns, Le Vengeur, in the frames, but no people employed on her, one of 80 guns in the same state, and two frigates. In the docks four of 80 guns, and two of 74, but no men em- ployed about them, three of which were in the engagement of the 1st June 1794, viz. L'Aigle, Trajan, and Tyrannicide; and have not been at sea since. There were in the Inner Road 16 sail of the line, viz. two of three decks, and three flags, the flag ships are La Terrible and Le Republicain of 100 guns each, and L'Indomptable of 74 guns; nine of them had their sails bent, and in a state of readiness for sea; the others are not half manned, and nothing but discontent prevails among the seamen, on account of want of wages. In the Outer Road there were lying at anchor two ships of the line, four frigates, one corvette, and a lug- ger, all ready for sea; they were to be joined by four ships of the line and two fri- gates from the Inner Road, and were to pro- ceed to sea in a few days, but I could not learn their destination."
"I was informed, by a person at Brest, on whose information I could place a little dependence, that the French were making preparations for a descent on Ireland and Scotland this winter, for which purpose they had 40,000 men in the neighbourhood of Brest ready to embark. I saw part of the troops at exercise on a grand parade day, in the city; they expect that this armament
before failing, will be joined by the Spanish and Dutch fleets."
A letter from an officer in the Orion, of 74 guns, dated Sept. 11, has been received here this morning; by this letter we learn, that the Orion had been at Gibraltar to water, where they lay ten days; when they came away an attack on the town was dai- ly expected from the Spaniards, who seem- ed to be making formidable preparations for that purpose. Flags of truce are con- tinually passing between the commanders at Cadiz and lord St. Vincent, and a report was prevalent in the fleet, that the quillo- tine has raised its direful head in sundry pla- ces of Spain.
October 3. The Dutch papers to the 25th ult. state that an offensive and defensive alliance has been concluded between the Batavian Re- public and the court of Madrid, on which they engage to act in concert during the present war. The king of Spain, as a proof of his sincerity, has promised to indemnify the Dutch merchants for the detention of their ships in the years 1779, 1780 and in 1781.
A British vessel, the cargo of which was valued at 60,000l. was lately seized on the Barbary coast by six Portuguese, part of the crew, while the master proceeded to Ceuta for provisions. They had taken shelter in one of the ports on that coast, but were pur- sued, and probably are this taken.
The three Spanish Prelates who have been so long upon a mission at Rome, have left that city, upon their return to Madrid, carrying with them the sanction of his Hol- iness for the reform of the Spanish Inquisi- tion, the restriction upon religious founda- tions, &c. The Inquisition in Spain is not totally abolished, as has been reported.
Though in none of the papers produced by the Triumvirs in order to substantiate the charge of a Conspiracy, the least mention is made either of Carnot or Barthelemy, yet it is easily conceived, how extremely impor- tant it was for the Triumvirate to get rid of these two Directors. Both, and especially Carnot, could not but be intimately acquainted with the secret of the actual Conspiracy of the Triumvirs against the Legislative Body, and of the measures planned for the destruc- tion of the new Third. In order to blot out every trace of the traitorous scheme, nothing could be more convenient than to murder one and to transport the other to a distant country, in the passage to which he may perhaps find his death in some means or other, in the manner of Carrier's downings at Nantes.
In respect to the fact of Carnot's assassi- nation, whether by the hands of Barras, or of two Myrmidons whom the Triumvirate had placed in the Gallery of the Luxem- bourg to do the deed, as he passed from the Council chamber of the Directory, after re- fusing to give his assent to the plan of the late revolution, there is no doubt of the mur- der, nor of the persons who gave the order for it—the truth will come out. Carnot's Brother is also supposed to have been assassi- nated.
This morning we received the Paris Jour- nals down to the 30th ult. of which the following are the principal contents.
The most remarkable information in the French papers, is the appearance of a counter revolution in Poland, about to commence under the auspices of Buonaparte. To that effect he has written to Count Potocki, for- merly ambassador at Constantinople from Poland. The French General earnestly so- licits the speedy assembly of the Marshals and Chiefs of the Diet of 1791 at Milan. The exiled Poles, driven from their country on account of the last insurrection in Poland and who have lately resided in Paris, have left the latter place, by invitation, for Ita- ly.
October 4. The latest advices from Admiral Duncans fleet off the Texel, give the following infor- mation.—"By a Danish ship, which left the Texel yesterday [Sept. 26], we have ob- tained information, that in consequence of some serious misunderstanding between the Dutch and French, the Dutch Admirals had refused to go to sea, when the Admiral made the signal to weigh; upon which most of the officers had their baggage sent on shore; and very soon after they followed themselves. Their transports have been re- moved from the outward to the inner road, and the troops are disembarked."
A young captain (of great military tal- ents, no doubt, though not quite twelve years of age) was asked the other day, what regiment he belonged to? The — of light dragoons. "Are you sure you're not mistaken?" said an elderly gentleman in company—"I should rather suppose you belong to the light infantry!"
Madame Carnot, with her children, now reside at the house of a relation near Arras. We are interested not to confound the seducer of Miss King with a gentleman who is generally known by the name of Flying Fitzgerald, and who wounded Harvey Al- ston in a duel about six years ago, in confe- quence of a dispute at Ranelagh.
Maj. Wood, who was second to the hon. col. King in a late duel, is nearly related to the family of lord Kingsborough.
Colonel Fitzgerald is half-brother to lady Kingsborough. His father's second wife was her ladyship's mother.
The unfortunate Miss K—— is describ- ed, by those who are acquainted with her, to be one of the fairest young ladies in this country. A baronet at the west end of the town has, within these few days, been discovered by his lady in an amour with his cook.— The enraged mistress beat the peccant fair- one so severely with the heel of her shoe, that it is supposed she will lose the light of one of her eyes. Why Sir Benjamin Hammet should de- cline the honours of the civic chair, it is ra- ther puzzling to conjecture. Now that certain parliamentary regulations have per- mitted him to repose from the endless toil of Franking, surely the leisure he has been thus
indulged in, might as differently be de- voted to feasting for the public good. Nor can we be induced to believe, as has been maliciously insinuated, that his reluctance to enter on the duties of the digestive director- ship can possibly arise from any dread of its being a losing employment; on the contrary, according to an experienced writer, he will then be entitled , as alderman, especially as city chief, to make a trade of his eating, and, like a cock, to scap while he feeds.
The privateer L'Intrepide, belonging to Nantz has sent into Minden the Mary, an American brig, laden with sugar, coffee, cotton and pepper. The privateer fell in with two American vessels, on their way home, with 450 passengers from Ireland on board.
Sturace and Braham are now termed the two Canaries , from the circumstance of those amorous warblers being shut up in a cage!
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF MARINE. (From the French papers.)
The privateer La Reprise, from St. Jean- de-Luz, mounting two guns and eight twiv- els, after three attempts to board, has an engagement which lasted five hours, has cap- tured a Portuguese ship, named the Caro- line, of 400 tons, carrying six 12, 8, and 6 pounders, and copper bottomed, returning from Fernambuc to Oporto, with 6000 quintals of sugar, 242 bales of cotton, 2135 cow hides, 421 logs of wood for furniture, and 1900 cow horns. This rich vessel has been carried into Vigo. The captain of the privateer is citizen Lavagne, 80 years of age, who took on him the command of the privateer in lieu of his son, detained on shore by sickness.
The privateer La Mouche, belonging to Rochelle, has carried into port an English prize, the cargo of which is estimated at 1,700,000 livres. This privateer has also captured two Portuguese vessels.
The privateer Le Castor, belonging to St. Maloes, captain Leredda, has captured the Resolution, belonging to Limerick, laden with salt, and has carried her into Roscoff.
The privateer Le Lazare Hoche, be- longing to Brest, has sent into L'Orient, the Ohio, of 300 tons, laden with pitch, tar, wood for building, cotton, &c. under A- merican colours.
The privateer Le Voltigeur, belonging to Calais, has captured and sent off the Uhe, the English brig the Resolution, captain Long, from Memel, laden with timber for building.
The privateer L'Enterprise, belonging to Nantz, has sent into Minden an English ves- sel named the Grace, of 460 tons, on her passage from Lisbon with a cargo of salt. The same privateer has sent into the river of Nantz the American ship the Light Horse laden with beer and other commodities.
An English galliot, laden with 74 pipes and 150 cases of Port wine, bound to Gib- raltar, has been captured by some French vessels, and sent into Cologne.
The privateer L'Aigle, belonging to L' Orient, has entered that port with the Ra- ven, an American vessel of 300 tons, laden with sugar, cotton, mankeens, &c.
The privateer L'Entrepreneur, belong- ing to Dieppe, captain Black, has carried into Cherbourg an English brig named the Hope, which the cut out of the road of Guernsey. She is laden with wine, brandy and gin.
From the Whitehall Evening Post of Oct. 7. ABRIDGEMENT OF THE STATE OF POLITICS, FOR THIS WEEK.
We have not been informed of any thing remarkable, in the course of the present week, in the interior of France. The Di- rectory must, no doubt, be busily occupied in filling up the vacancies occasioned by their late violent proceedings in the Coun- cils. Indeed it must, we are afraid, be a long time before any thing very remarkable can happen in that humbled kingdom; in which as complete a tyranny seems, for the present, to prevail as ever existed, and in which the very voice of liberty is not heard. The people, wearied of fruitless efforts for the restoration of tranquillity, and afraid of the Directory, consults every one his own safety.—Such are the fruits of Jacobinism! the innovations of visionary politicians! the stinkers for the rights, but the despoilers and violators of all the duties of man!—The French revolution must be allowed, at the same time, to be a warning to kings, as well as to the people; for altho' the prince on whom the storm broke, had this world been a place for an equal distribution of rewards and punishments, would have been secured from such extreme calamities by the inno- cence of his life, and the sincerity of his dis- cernment; the elements of that storm were prepared for ages, in the oppression and the profusion of his predecessors on the throne, and in those unfortunate councils by which he was, soon after the commencement of his reign, and without experience of the expense of war and the inconstancy of affairs drawn in to take a share in the contest between A- merica and Great Britain.—The appearance of Flags of Truce and frequent messengers from France, with dispatches addressed, not to lord Grenville, the minister of this coun- try for foreign affairs, but to Lord Malme- sbury, has been considered by some as an indication, on the part of the Directory, of a disposition to Peace, and a wish to re- new, or rather to continue the negotiation, which, they think, has never been entirely broken off. But to this conjecture we op- pose the actual breaking up of the confer- ences at Lille, and the interest of the present rulers of France to carry on the system of war and plunder—to go on with pillage and conquest—to make their neighbours pay for the maintenance of armies, by which they keep themselves in power, trample on their own countrymen, and harrafs all the nati- ons around them.—Nothing new has tran- spired on the side of
SPAIN and PORTUGAL; nor yet have we been informed of what has taken place at Udina, the seat of negotiati- on in

ITALY. farther than the greatest military preparations are still on foot on both sides. Buonaparte, who takes his aims from afar, and is subtle and profound in his views, and in his resources most fertile and various, appears to have had a design to amuse the enemy by making a shew of a wish on his part and an expectation of peace, while he seemed anxious above all things to settle his new republics. The Emperor was not indeed lulled into security; but it will be difficult to escape some share that lies hid under the open proceedings of the Italian, and not an adventurer from another country. Two circumstances, relative to the probable designs of Buonaparte, have lately drawn universal attention. He humours, flatters, and courts the
OTTOMAN COURT. and he shows an intention of taking under his protection the cause of the Polish nation. This is certainly placing France in the situation she was wont to hold in the chain of political powers; the ally of the Turks, and the Poles, united with the Turks in hostility to Austria and Russia. But the
KING OF PRUSSIA. is the tyrant of Poland, the ally of France. How is this matter to be arranged? His Prussian Majesty is sick, and according to all accounts, drawing near his end.
THE DUTCH SAILORS. have lately given a proof of their attachment to the Stadholder in refusing to weigh anchor and sail out of the harbour under Admiral Winter. The cause of the Stadholder does not by any means appear to us to be desperate; though it is better to give way for a time, and wait for favorable opportunities, than to attempt any schemes for restoration by force of arms.
FRANKFORT, Sept. 16. In the fair of this city, many French emigrants of distinction kept shops; their commodities were for the most part, the produce of their own industry.
ITALY, September 28. The French have set up a printing press on the island of Corfu.
At Genoa the ex-patrician Spinola, who has been envoy at Paris and London, as also Rivarola, who has been envoy in the latter city, have been declared emigrants, and their effects confiscated. The same has been decreed at Venice against Morosini, late inspector general of the Venetian troops; he has also been burned in effigy.
The famous Dondolo, an apothecary, is gone to general Buonaparte at Udina, to make some new proposition relative to Venice.
The Neapolitan prince Paterno, who failed from Sicily to Naples, in a ship which had above 200,000 ducats on board, in jewels and valuable commodities, has been taken by a Tunisian corsair, and carried into Tunis. The Neapolitan court has dispatched a courier to Constantinople on the occasion, and the Spanish envoy at Tunis has taken the prince under his protection as a grandee of Spain.
The pestilential distemper that prevails in Corsica was brought by a Turkish ship that was stranded on the island. Some of the people of the coast ran to pick up the goods from the wreck, though the Turks called to them that the plague was on board; this, however, did not restrain them, and the consequence was that 100 persons died in the town of Murgo. A strict cordon is now drawn round the infected country.
MILAN, September 9. Though the German papers have stated that the Imperial troops occupy the whole of Venetian Dalmatia, it is certain that the nature of the country, and the character of the inhabitants, oppose great obstacles to that invasion; and admitting even the supposition of peace, the possession of the Austrians will not remain long tranquil. It cannot be discerned, that the new acquisitions of the house of Austria must be of the greatest importance to its commerce and its revenue; and the intrest which it has in preserving them, and insuring their peaceable enjoyment, inclines us to believe that the Emperor would not expose himself to the chances of war, which cannot but be disastrous to him.
The population of Illyria amounts at present to no more than 1,400,000; but, under a good government, it would soon increase to half a million. This province has about a dozen of ports, several of which are much superior to that of Trieste. The ports of Rissa, Quero, and Pola, are capable of containing the most considerable fleets, and the soil of the country is susceptible of every species of cultivation. The wines and the oils of Illyria have a great reputation.
Venetian Dalmatia contains about 300,000 inhabitants. Rara, Sebenico, Spolatra, and Macarea, are the chief points of communication with European Turkey, which supplies Dalmatia with pitch, wax and wheat.
We have read with much pleasure the report made by the committee of public safety to the provisional municipality of Venice, on the political and commercial situation of Venice, and which is addressed to the Cisalpine republic, and to all the French people of Italy. This report contains a statement of the public debt, and the resources of Venice; presents a beautiful perspective of its maritime power; and finally demonstrates, under every relation, the utility of an union with the Cisalpine republic.
General Buonaparte has presented 300 muskets to the Venetian national guard. Venice, after the example of Brescia, is about to form a regiment of youths between twelve and fifteen years of age, who, thus exercised during their infancy in the profession of arms, will acquire a taste for it, and form a nursery of warriors disciplined, and capable of being employed every where.
The French have required of this country eight millions of livres for the support of their army, which sum will for the most part be levied on the capitals and the clergy. Our republic has mortgaged to general Buonaparte nearly half the Duchy of Mantua, lying on the right banks of the rivers Oglio and Po a part of Brescia, and some valleys bordering on the Tyrol. The city and fortress of Mantua is not, however, included.
BAL L. MR BYRNE'S first Ball will be on Tuesday evening next, 24th December, at O'Eller's Hotel, when several new Country Dances for the ensuing season will be introduced, composed, and figures adapted, by Mr. Byrne, for the amusement of the company in general.
The Doors to be opened at six, and the Ball commence at seven. Gentlemen's Tickets one dollar each, to be had at O'Eller's—Ladies' Tickets, gratis, for the season, of Mr. and Mrs. Byrne, No. 114, north Sixth street. Dec. 8.
By this day's Mail.
BOSTON, December 2. THE UNIVERSITY AT CAMBRIDGE. Says a correspondent, is in a more flourishing situation than at any period since its existence. The visiting committee from the board of overseers has for a considerable time past expressed their warm approbation of the state of things in this important seminary. It must be pleasing to the parents and friends of these young gentlemen to hear that there has not been a public censure passed on any scholar for more than four years, consequently on none that is now in college. It is a fact that many of these young men have during the past season, been five and six hours in a day, either hearing lectures from the different professors, or reciting to their Tutors. There never was a period when there existed a greater harmony between the governors and governed, between the teacher and pupil. It is also a fact, which the whole town of Cambridge can testify, that since the bridges have been built over Charles River, there has been less noise and riot after ten o'clock than ever was known before. The increased and still increasing number of lectures seem to have opened new prospects to these students, and to occupy their minds so agreeably as to leave little inclination for riot and disorder. It may be said with truth, and therefore it ought to be said, that the present set of students at Cambridge do honor to themselves and to the college.
PROVIDENCE, (R. I.) Dec. 2. A letter has been received here from Mr. William Magee, of this town, dated at sea about 25 days since, which informs, that the ship Eliza, capt. William Page, of this port had been attacked in the Straights of Banca by a Prow, when capt. Page, Thomas Page, seaman, and a Dutch Linguist, were unfortunately killed. By the bravery of the crew, the natives were beat off, and the Eliza had failed for Manila.
NEW-YORK, December 8. Carnot, it is said, informed Barthelemy, on the 3d of September, of the scheme plotted by the Triumvirs to arrest them, and proposed to prevent the execution of this plan, by denouncing them to the councils. He took upon himself to cause the Triumvirs to be arrested that night for which purpose he had prepared every necessary measure. Barthelemy more accustomed to the quiet proceedings of diplomatic business, than to the violent movements of the revolution, could not convince himself of the reality of the plot of the triumvirate, and rejected the proposed measure.
The French seem to have copied the Romans, servilely and abjectly, in retaining many particulars in their new constitution, which it was thought worth a revolution to remove from the old; and leaving out the good parts of their model, which made its defects less glaring, and compensated for its want of perfection in the whole. Like the first consuls, they have increased the veditigalia of Tyranny, and kept the insignia of royal power, but omitted to provide for the exercise of religion, and forgot to be noble, generous, and magnanimous. [Lond. Pap.]
The Abbe of Bologna lately preached a sermon to the church of St. Roch, in which he assured his congregation, "It was useless for them to deceive themselves any longer; and that the Catholic religion is incompatible with a democratic government." This is a new proof of the endless errors into which they plunge themselves by following theories. In the United States we find that the Catholic religion harmonizes as well with a republican government, as any other.
LONDON, October 6. The Earl of Mornington embarks for Bengal on board La Virginie frigate, in which also Sir John Anstruther takes his passage—La Virginie is expected to touch at Madras, in her way to Fort William.
Accounts from the Hague give the following particulars of the late insurrection in the fleet in the Texel:—Several battalions being sent on shore for their ill-behaviour, admiral Winter sent for their officers on board his ship, and asked them whether they chose to go to the West-Indies, or reign their situations? Upon their asking if any order existed for that end, and expressing their willingness to obey it, the order was produced and they were further enjoined to represent the same to the troops. Accordingly, a Colonel went on board a transport, which had two Companies; but he had scarcely time to inform them of the order, when they fixed their bayonets, and accused the Colonel of being the Author, of the order. These two companies were then sent on shore, where they were disarmed by a body of Chasseurs appointed to receive them—Six of the former were seized by order of admiral Winter, and ordered to be hanged up without any further process; the sentence was immediately executed upon two of them. Much doubt was expressed respecting the loyalty of those forces which still remained on board the ships.
The Virginie frigate ready for sea in every respect, and will certainly, wind and weather permitting, sail for Madras and Bengal in the course of next week.
DANCING. MR. FRANCIS, OF the New Theatre, respectfully informs the public, that he no longer means to continue his Dancing School in conjunction with Mr. Byrne, but will open it separately early in December, and hopes till to receive the accustomed patronage with which he has been honored, and which it will be his constant endeavor to deserve. Private parties may be introduced at his own house, No. 70, north Eighth street. November 29.
The Gazette.
PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 9.
Yesterday, the House of Representatives of this State, according to the order of the day, proceeded to the choice of their printers. The votes for the printer of the Journals, were an equal number for Messrs. Hall and Sellers and Messrs. F. and R. Bailey; the decision was therefore postponed till tomorrow. Mr. Bradford was chosen printer of the bills, and Mr. Bilmeyer, of Germantown, for the German printing. The committee appointed to wait upon the Governor, reported that he would make his Communications to both Houses, in the Senate Chamber, this day, at twelve o'clock. At twelve o'clock the house adjourned till this day at eleven.
Died—At Sharon Massachusetts, Nov. 22 the Rev. PHILIP CURTIS, A. M. 81, and 56th year of his ministry. This Divine admitted to the Church 261 communicants, officiated at every communion for more than 55 years; baptized 916 persons and married 336 couple. Of his society 420 have died. That esteem and veneration towards him which had been maturing for more than half a century, was by his parishioners and others manifested at his funeral, by the respect shown to his memory.
At Litchfield, Connecticut, on Monday the 27th Nov. the Hon. ANDREW ADAMS, Esq. Chief Judge of the Superior Court; aged 61 years.
To the Editor of the Gazette of the U. States. Sir, Among the papers lately read in congress concerning Mr. Blount, there was one which the short-hand writers have reported as "endorsed by Judge Turner." I feel it incumbent on me to observe, that that paper was altogether in Mr. Blount's hand writing. He wrote it in my presence, from answers I made to certain questions he propounded. It contained notes concerning Upper Louisiana, where I spent part of the winter of 1794-5. It will not be deemed requisite by those who know me, to observe further, that I was not aware, when those notes were taken, of any improper use intended to be made of them. I should readily have given the same information to any other person professing, as Mr. Blount did, a desire to collect facts respecting the interior of North America.
G. TURNER. Philad. Dec. 8th, 1797.
MR. FENNO, The publication from Alexandria of the number of vessels captured by the French belonging to that town, is an example that ought to be followed by all the sea-ports in the United States. The annals of naval depredations do not furnish such instances of outrage and lawless plunder, and this perpetrated without the smallest pretext—pretext did I say! the French government are under the highest obligations to the people and government of the United States. This can be made to appear by a recital of facts innumerable. The treatment we have received is a most serious lesson to our country; it fully proves that whatever men may pretend, those who call themselves republicans, will prey on those who are really so, whenever they have power to do it. The magnitude of our losses by the French ought to be known. It will account for that distress in which so great a number of persons are involved at the present time. It will serve to convince the people of this country, who have been so often insulted with the words national gratitude, that they must look to themselves and their own resources, for justice and protection from lawless violence. C.
A "Friend to Laws and Freedom" on Monday.
On Sunday next, there will be Charity Sermons and Collections, forenoon and afternoon, in Christ's Church and St. Peter's, for the Poor of those Churches.
A Charity Sermon will be preached by the Rev. Mr. Neale, next Sunday, in St. Mary's Church, at 10 o'clock, A. M. for the benefit of the poor of the said Church.
PRICE OF STOCKS. Philadelphia, 25th Nov. 1797. 6 per Cent. 16 3/4 to 17 1/2 5 per Cent. 16 3/4 to 6 Deferred 6 per Cent. 13 3/4 BANK United States, 23 per ct. advance. — Pennsylvania, 25 do. — North America, 50 do. Insurance Co. Pennsylvania, shares 21 per cent. do. N. A. shares 50 do. COURSE OF EXCHANGE. On London, at 30 days par — at 60 days 65 — at 90 days 62 Amsterdam, per guilder 40 — 90 days 42
GAZETTE MARINE LIST.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
The following bearings of a shoal lately discovered in the entrance to Falsie Bay, are made public for general information.
It lies about five miles from the western shore, Cape of Good Hope point, bearing S. W. by W.—Hanglip, S. E. by E.—Seal Island, N. E. by N.—Pnielberg, W. by N.—Mifsenberg, N. by W.—Grot Midths Winckle, well.—Depth of water before striking, twenty fathom.
The Asia struck very hard going about four knots, and immediately on heaving the lead had no ground twenty fathom, this was July 21st. About a fortnight after, his Majesty's ship Trident struck on it—and on the fleet under Sir George Keith Elphin soon leaving the Bay, the America saw the
rock close along side. The bearings are by compass and were exactly the same in all the ships. [Calcutta Chronicle, Dec. 27, '96]
The sch'r Swift, Tremmels, from hence has arrived at Martinique.
The ship Magnet, from London to this port, has put into New-York. The following outward bound vessels lay at Reedy Island on Wednesday last:
Ship Joan, Macpherson, for Savannah Sweriger Rigsdag, Nanninga, Lisbon
Brig Pennsylvania, Tatem, Cadiz Sch'r Hetty, Mason, Savannah
Alcipe, Rice, Jacmel Harriot, Da Costa, St. Croix.
A brig without a head, and the Revenue Cutter, captain Roach, were also at the Island.
The brig Sally, Logan, for Bourdeaux, and a yellow sided schooner are at New Castle.
The brig Molly, Kilby, for St. Bartholomew, sch'r Hamdallah, Montgomery, for Algiers, sloop Sally, Stotebury, for St. Thomas, are at Marcus Hook.
The Carteret Packet, which was to have sailed from New York last Thursday, in consequence of the arrival of the Queen Charlotte, is detained for a few days.
The ships Thomas, captain Martin, and Gadsden, captain Heyward, are taken by British frigates; the first sent to New Providence, and the latter to Halifax.
The ship Swift Packet is arrived at Savannah, from Philadelphia.
Capt. Lee arrived here last evening: he came passenger in the South Carolina, which ship is arrived at New-Castle from Charleston.
The following outward-bound vessels are now laying at New-York.
For London, the copper-bottomed ship Mary, captain Allyn. Enquire of Dunlap and Grant, no. 69, Stone-street.
For Glasgow, the ship Amsterdam Packet, capt. Archibald Crockett. Enquire of Smith and Wickoff, no. 21, Pearl-street.
For Dublin, the snow Pallas, captain Noah Wye. Enquire of Thomas Carberry, no. 144, Front-street.
For Dublin the ship Lydia, captain Charles Henderson. Enquire of Hugh Pollock and Co.
For Hamburg, the ship Roebuck, captain Stephen Shewall. Enquire, of Hoffman and Seton, no. 67, Wall-street.
For Londonderry, the ship New-York, capt. George M'Leod. Enquire of George Gallagher no. 88, Front-street.
For St. Thomas the schooner Barbara, captain John Prime. Enquire of Thomas Stagg jun. Roj's wharf.
For Liverpool, the ship Portland, captain Hufey. Enquire of Hallett, Bowne and Co.
For Leghorn, the Ragufen, brig Good Union captain Matteo Fiscovic. Enquire of E. Brugh no. 139, Greenwich-street.
For Havre-de-Grace, the ship Fabius, capt. A. D. Front-street. Enquire of J. B. Desduty, no. 74, Front-street.
For Amsterdam, the ship Fair American. Enquire of Charles Smith, no. 14, Dey-street.
For New Providence, the sloop Harwich Packet, captain Jeremiah Stimson. Enquire of Baily and Bogert, Front-street.
For Hull, the ship Fame, captain Gabris Havens. Enquire of Lawrence and Vansandt no. 177, Water-street.
For Dublin, the bark Albany, captain Judah Haddock. Enquire of Isaac Hicks.
For Marfeilles and Genoa, the ship Carolina, captain George Doffe. Enquire of N. Goix and Co. no. 41, Courtlandt-street.
For Marfeilles and Greenock, the Swedish brig Conjeunare, Captain C. D. Hallery, Enquire of N. Goix and Co. no. 41, Courtlandt-street.
For Cadiz, or Liverpool, the ship American, captain William Shallcross. Enquire of Ebenezer Stevens.
For Cadiz, the ship Polly Enquire of Murray and Mumford, no. 73, Stone-street.
For Amsterdam, the ship Minerva, captain K. Clarkson, Enquire of Charles Clarkson, no. 25 Dey-street.
For Dublin, the brig Resolution, captain Parkham, Enquire of Isaac Hicks, no. 14 Crane wharf.
For Bourdeaux, the brig Hudson, captain Henry Fanning, Enquire of Peter Malidran, no. 13, Wall-street.
For Londonderry, the barque Pallas, capt Thaddeus Waterman. Enquire of Dunlap and Grant.
For Newry, the ship Catharine, capt Macey Enquire of Dunlap and Grant, no 60 Stone-street.
From LLOYD'S LIST, From September 19, to October 3. A letter from Nantes, of the 15th of Sept. mentions the Farmer, Macey, from London to Rhode-Island, having been taken and carried into Rochefort.
The Chatham, Peters, from Saloe to New York, is taken by a French privateer, and condemned at Barcelona.
L'Intrepide privateer, 20 guns and 150 men, and Chasseur do. of 12 guns and 50 men, were destroyed by the Brilliant frigate on the coast of Norway, the 1st of September last.
Arrived. From Stafford, Balk, at Gravefend, Virginia South Carolina, Robinson, do. Havana Paddy, Dascall, do. do. Manchester, Shewell, Cowes, Philadelphia after being chased on the coast of America by a French privateer. Jane Barrow, Liverpool, Virginia Elizabeth, Webb, do. Savannah Paddy, Lee, do. for Virginia Eagle, Hubbard, do. Boston Commerce, Califf, do. Virginia Mary, Earle, Dover, Philadelphia Roebuck, Hume, do. Havana Maria Jane, Blunt, Hamburg, do. Charleston Victory, Stafford, do. do. Peters, do. do.
Ring Sun, Bradford, do. do. Pennsylvania, Williamson, do. Philadelphia do. Holbrook, M'Call, do. do. Nancy, Bucker, do. New-York —, Rikkers, do. do. —, Dill, do. Boston —, Hall, do. do. —, Buru, do. do. Louis, Deale, Bremen, do. Baltimore Providence, Otto do. do. Phoenix, Becker, do. do. Anchov, Brant, do. do. with lots of cables. Maryland, Beard, Lisbon, do. do. St. Tammany, Dangerfield, Milford, Liver. do. do. Molly, M'Dowell, Kircudbright, Virginia do. do. Lexington, M'Kenzie, Rotterdam, Maryl. do. do. Regulator, Lee, Cadiz, Boston Charlotte, Jones, Dartmouth, New-York do. do. Mary, Ingalls, Clyde, Charleston do. Sept. Sailed for 17, Sifers, Callahan, Gravefend, Charlton do. do. 22, Essex, Waddle, Falmouth, N. York do. Betley & Jenoy, Young, Plymouth America 23, Eliza, Harrington, do. Philadelphia do. 28, Integrity, Gillenger, Deal, Charleston do. do. 29, Pallas, Cook, do. do.
New-York, Dec. 8.
ARRIVED.
Ship Magnet, Londonderry
Sch'r Antelope, M'Dowall, Peterstburg
Elizabeth, Driscoll, Jamaica
The following vessels left the Hook, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Ship Belvidere for London
Dispatch, Liverpool
Fanny, Glasgow
Charlotte, Guadalupe
And several other vessels—with a fine wind at S. S. W.
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MUSIC.
J. L. LENZ,
Teacher of Vocal and instrumental Music, Returns his sincere thanks to the Ladies and Gentlemen, from whom he received a very liberal encouragement since his residence in this city, and respectfully informs his friends and the public generally, that, in consequence of the request of some of his friends, he has opened a Musical School at his house in Spruce Street No 174, where he will teach on the Piano forte, Violin &c. &c. He deems it unnecessary to enlarge upon the advantages the learner will derive from an institution of this kind; he will only say, that attention and zeal are much excited in an assembly, where numbers are in pursuit of the

A person well acquainted with the theory and practice of book-keeping, who has been many years engaged in business for himself and others, would be glad to be employed, either as an agent or factor; or in polling books; stating unlettered accounts; or in executing any other kind of writing, in French or English.
A note addressed to J. A. and left at this office, will be punctually attended to. November 30. 32wtf
To the Inhabitants of the United States.
SINCE the knowledge of medicine, none has ever so proved so astonishingly efficacious, so universally esteemed, or to which the afflicted with Rheumatism, Gout, Rheumatic Gout, Lumbago, Palsy, Sprains, Bruises and Chilblains, may look for relief with so much confidence, as
Whitehead's Essence of Mustard.
This extraordinary Medicine very soon affords the wished for relief, "even to the aged in cases the most desperate." For these substantial reasons it is patronized by all ranks of people in England.
From the great number of communications constantly received by Mr. JOHNSTON, he is under the necessity (in laying them before the world) of abridging their contents; the following letters (although curtailed) are so very important, and the signatures so very respectable, that he conceives he should be doing injustice to Whitehead's Essence of Mustard , were he to withhold them from public inspection.
Letter from Mrs. Mills, Housekeeper to the Duke of Cumberland.
Sir, Nov. 2, 1795. A most inveterate Rheumatism and Lumbago (occasioned by laying in a damp bed, when at Brussels, in the suite of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cumberland) has afflicted me eighteen years. I have employed the first medical gentlemen in London, and (although I derived no benefit) am bound to acknowledge my gratitude to several of the nobility, who knew my deplorable situation, and humanely sent me their physicians; I have also tried most advertised medicines. At length, Sir, after eighteen years excruciating torture, a few bottles of your Whitehead's Essence of Mustard , have, I thank God, restored me to the inestimable blessings of health and permanent ease. Yours, much obliged, S. MILLS No. 134, Jermyn-street, St. James's.
Copy of a letter from G. Countess, etc. Captain of His Majesty's Ship the Dedalus.
Sir, Spithead, Nov. 8, 1795. As I expect to sail in a few days, I beg you will immediately forward me a dozen of Whitehead's Essence of Mustard . It gives me considerable satisfaction to inform you, I have myself experienced its good effects, and have in several instances of Rheumatism, Sprains, and Bruises, witnessed its astonishing efficacy. I think you would confer your own interest by appointing it to be sold at Portsmouth, and all other seaports; for you may rest assured, when this invaluable specific becomes generally known, not an Officer in His Majesty's Navy will go to sea without it. Yours, &c. G. COUNTESS.
Sir, Dec. 20, 1795. A severe stroke of the Palsy, six months ago, deprived me of my speech, and the use of one side. In this desperate situation, Whitehead's Essence of Mustard was very strongly recommended, and, I thank God as successfully applied. By persevering in its use a short time, I was completely restored, and continue to enjoy the full and perfect use of my faculties, although near eighty years of age. Yours, W. FRANCIS. No. 14, Arabella-row, Pimlico.
* Mr. Francis has held a public situation at the Guildhall in the city of Westminster, many years, and is well known to the generality of the respectable inhabitants.
Letter from A. McCann Esq. Capt. of the 60th Regiment, dated Fort George, Guernsey.
Sir, Jan. 4, 1797. Upwards of five years past I have been afflicted with a most violent Rheumatic Affection in my head, which has baffled the skill of the most eminent Physicians; some months since I was induced to try your Whitehead's Essence of Mustard . I am now happy to inform you, it has done me essential service, and I think it necessary to declare, no other medicine ever gave me the smallest degree of relief. I am with regard, yours, &c. &c. Capt. 60th Regt. A. McCANN.
Mr. Middleton, of Chesterfield-street, St. Mary-le-bone was so severely afflicted with the Rheumatic Gout, as to be unable to move in bed for six months; his limbs were enormously swelled, and at length from excessive pain became quite black. In this distressing situation he was induced to try your Whitehead's Essence of Mustard ; the effect far exceeded the most sanguine expectation, his pain was immediately alleviated, and his limbs returned to their natural colour; his appetite restored, and in a very short time he was enabled to leave his bed and walk with crutches; and by a few weeks perseverance, was completely restored to the full enjoyment of perfect health.
* Mr. Middleton, with his son, repeatedly called as he got better, on Mr. Johnson, and declared that his life was utterly despaired of.
Respected Sir, Nov. 6, 1795. Passing by a croud, in the fifth month of her pregnancy, my wife received a dreadful blow on her side, which apparently destroyed the life of the infant; after the most skillful advice, and trying various remedies for two months, she still found the symptoms increase to an alarming degree; spitting of blood—shortness of breath—and other distressing circumstances appeared from so violent a bruise, afforded only the faint appearance of her speedy dissolution. A friend to whom I related her sad case, having experienced great benefit from your Whitehead's Essence of Mustard , kindly presented me with a bottle; to my unspeakable satisfaction, it speedily relieved her from pain; a second bottle has removed every disagreeable symptom, and with the most heartfelt gratitude I inform you, we have the happy prospect of her long continuing a living mother to our numerous family. Yours, &c. T. HURLOCK. Whitmore's-row, Hoxton.
It is prepared (only) and sold, in Pills and in a fluid state, at one dollar each box or bottle, by R. JOHNSTON, Apothecary, no. 20, Greek Street, Soho, London; and is also sold by his appointment, wholesale and retail, by G. SHAW, & Co. no. 129, Cheesnut-street, Philadelphia, who have just received a large quantity, per the William Penn, and to whom, persons desirous of vending, are desired to apply.
CHILBLAINS. Whitehead's Essence of Mustard generally cures Chilblains and common Rheumatism, on the first or second application, and often removes the most violent Sprains and Bruises, in two or three days. Caution—A Certificate is pasted on each bottle, and box, and to prevent the danger of counterfeits, another certificate is also signed by G. Shaw & Co. of Philadelphia.
Sir, & Co. have also imported by the William Penn, a quantity of Gowland's Lotion for the face and skin—Balsam of Honey for coughs, asthma and consumptions—Churchill's Cough Drops, and a variety of other Patent Medicines. November 25. 18w3t
THOMAS RANDALL,
P R E S E N T S his respects to his Friends, and the Public in general, informs them that he has opened an Office, at his house, No. 88, Spruce Street, for the purpose of transacting business in the line of Commission and Agency, collecting rents and out-landing claims in any part of the United States—He flatters himself, that from his long residence in this country and a general knowledge of it, his services will be found worthy the notice of those who may please to confide to him the management of any of their concerns. N. B. Security given where required. 11th mo 24 32wtf
FOR SALE,
By the SUBSCRIBER, at his Store, No. 75, South Water-street.
A general assortment of China Ware
Black and coloured Satins Do. do. Lucestrings Do. do. Handkerchiefs Do. do. Sewing Silks Imperial and Hyson Teas Long and short Nankens Quick Silver, in tubs Holland Gin, in pipes Assorted Glass Ware, in cases White and brown Havana Sugars, in boxes Molasses, in hogsheads St. Croix Rum and Sugar, in do. London particular Madeira Wine Sherry and Malaga Wines, in quarter casks Red, yellow and pale Barks, in cherts Logwood, &c. &c.
nov 7—tu&14w JOSEPH SIMS.
For Sale, by the Package,
For cash, or good notes at sixty or ninety days, viz.
Book and Jacobet Muslins plain Stripes, and Checks do. do. Tamboured do. Ladies handkerchiefs, & gentlemen's neck do.
Jaconet chintz mullin for home and the West India market, Pullicote and linen handkerchiefs, for do. do. printed do. do. common purple and chintz shawls. The above goods entitled to drawback on exportation. Also a few scotch cambricks and an assortment of mullin by the piece. The whole of the above being a consignment from the manufacturers in Britain. To be seen at WILLIAM BLACKBURN'S Office, No. 64, South Second Street. Nov. 6. 22wtf.
NOTICE.
THE Stockholders of the Bank of the United States, are informed that according to the statute of Incorporation a general Election for twenty five Directors will be held at the Bank of the United States in the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the first day of January next at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the Eleventh section of the Bye Laws the Stockholders of the said Bank are hereby notified to assemble in general Meeting at the same place on Tuesday the second day of January next at five o'clock in the Evening. By order of the Board of directors, G. SIMPSON, Cashier.
Second fundamental Article.
Not more than three fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next succeeding year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an Election may always be re-elected. Philadelphia, nov. 18. 1797. fte
NOTICE.
To holders of JAMES GREENLEAF, and EDWARD FOX'S Engagements IN consequence of many having been prevented, from late unavoidable circumstances from obtaining their Certificates, agreeable to former notice. The Trustees now inform them, they are ready to issue the same to those who may apply within sixty days, at No. 8 Chestnut Street, and those who do not, will be considered as relinquishing their claim on the Aggregate Fund provided for their payment. HENRY PRATT, THOMAS W. FRANCI, JOHN MILLER, JUN. JOHN ASHLEY, JACOB BAKER. november, 23. tuth&frm.
NOTICE.
THE partnership between JOHN INSTONE and JAMES BACON, under the firm of Instone and Bacon, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons who have indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to JOHN STERN, on Lindenburger's wharf, who is duly authorised to receive the same; and all persons having any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring in their accounts immediately to him for settlement. John Instone, James Bacon. november 20. codtf
For Sale by the Subscriber,
White Platillas Brown Holland White Sheetings Dowlas Silesia bordered Handkerchiefs Striped Siamoues Black Ribbons, No. 3 and 4 Glass Tumblers, and Looking Glasses, in cases, &c. &c.
George Pennock. november 6. cod3w
FOR SALE,
By BENJAMIN CLARK,
No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, eight day and thirty hour brass pinions and verge work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Puance Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, stand and rail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. * * * Apprentices Wanted. november 3. f&tut
The History of Pennsylvania,
By ROBERT PROUD, IS now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZACHARIAS POULSON, jun. No. 80, Cheesnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 22wtf
WINDOW GLASS,
Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City. OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 10 to 14 by 24. By the single Box or Quantity, may be had at the Store of the Subscribers, corner of Arch and Front-street.
James C. & Samuel W. Filber. Philadelphia, June 9, 1797. 11wtf
English Grammar,
The second edition, with improvements, ADAPTED to the different classes of learners; with an appendix, containing rules and observations for assisting the more advanced students to write with perspicuity and accuracy. By LINDLEY MURRAY.
This is a publication of much merit, and fully answers the professions in the Title. The appendix contains some of the best rules for writing elegantly, and with propriety, that we recollect to have been.
Monthly Review, July 1796.
This Grammar is, on many accounts entitled to commendatory notice, its materials have been carefully and judiciously selected; its arrangement is distinct and well adapted to the purpose of instruction and its expression is simple, perspicuous and accurate, &c. &c. See the character at large in the Analytical Review, July 1796.
English Exercises,
Adapted to the Grammar lately published by Lindley Murray, consisting of exemplification of the parts of speech, instances of false orthography, violations of the rules of syntax, defects in punctuation, and violations of the rules respecting perspicuity and accuracy, designed for the benefit of private learners, as well as for the use of schools. We have been much pleased with the perusal of these Exercises. They occupy with distinguished excellence a most important place in the science of the English language; and as such, we can warmly recommend them to the Teachers of Schools, as well as to all those who are desirous of attaining correctness and precision in their native tongue. Monthly Review, July 1797.
The above Books are for sale at JOSEPH & JAMES CRAWFORD'S book store, No. 87, Market Street. December 1. 32wtf.
NOTICE.
ALL persons concerned are hereby notified, that the subscriber intends to apply for a renewal of the undermentioned lost certificates of Stock in the Bank of the United States—He forwarded them under cover of a letter addressed to John Anlley, of London, by the ship Bathurst, capt. George, which left this port in June last for London. But that ship having been captured on her passage and sent to France, the above letter and inclosures have failed in their destination. Three certificates, viz. Nos. 26325, 26326, 26327, each for four shares, dated January 1st, 1797, and issued in the name of Henry Grace, of Tottenham Highcross, Great Britain. ZACHAEUS COLLINS. Philadelphia, november 8. 22w6w
Wanted, to Hire,
A large and convenient HOUSE, in or near the centre of the city—for which a generous rent will be given; to be taken for a year, or on more for a longer term. Inquire of the Printer. Oct. 17. coft
A Competing House to let.
A Most convenient Competing House is now for hire on Ralfe's wharf, directly over the arch. For terms, apply to Samuel Breck, jun. No. 89, fourth Third street. Where may be had, A few bales of Ravens Duck, and about 200 pieces of stout Canvas; a small quantity of Mace, and some high proof Brandy; Sherry Wine, Chocolate in boxes, Window Glass of various sizes and dimensions. Dec. 1.—coft
Samuel & Miers Fisher,
ARE NOW OPENING, At their Warehouse, No. 27, Dock Street, a fresh assortment of Woolen and other goods, suitable to the season, received by the late arrival from England. They have also for Sale, Lisbon Teneriffe Sherry, and Port Wines, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks. Assorted queen's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo 23d. drw32w3w.
James C. & Samuel W. Filber,
AT THEIR STORE, No. 13, corner of Arch and Front streets, HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannels Ditto fur romal Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicot silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurrahs Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankens, and Few chells best Hyson Tea Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 hds. Glass Ware, assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. november 28. 32wtf
NOTICE.
Imported (via New York) on the ship Hero, from Madras and Calcutta, and for sale by the subscriber, at No. 61, Chestnut Street, between Second and Third Streets, the following articles. Lisbon Teneriffe Sherry, and Port Wines, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks. Assorted queen's ware in crates, &c. 10th mo 23d. drw32w3w.
James C. & Samuel W. Filber,
AT THEIR STORE, No. 13, corner of Arch and Front streets, HAVE FOR SALE, Cotton and worsted Hosiery in trunks, assorted A few bales red, white, and yellow Flannels Ditto fur romal Handkerchiefs Ditto Pullicot silk ditto Ditto Pondicherry and Madras ditto Ditto Gurrahs Bengal black Taffeties 4000 pieces Nankens, and Few chells best Hyson Tea Also—1500 boxes best London Window Glass, from 8 by 6, to 19 by 14—and 15 hds. Glass Ware, assorted, which they will dispose of cheaper than any in the city. november 28. 32wtf
NOTICE.
THE partnership between JOHN INSTONE and JAMES BACON, under the firm of Instone and Bacon, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.—All persons who have indebted to said firm are requested to make immediate payment of their respective accounts, to JOHN STERN, on Lindenburger's wharf, who is duly authorised to receive the same; and all persons having any demands against the said firm, are desired to bring in their accounts immediately to him for settlement. John Instone, James Bacon. november 20. codtf
For Sale by the Subscriber,
By BENJAMIN CLARK,
No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, eight day and thirty hour brass pinions and verge work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Puance Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, stand and rail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. * * * Apprentices Wanted. november 3. f&tut
The History of Pennsylvania,
By ROBERT PROUD, IS now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZACHARIAS POULSON, jun. No. 80, Cheesnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 22wtf
WINDOW GLASS,
Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City. OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 10 to 14 by 24. By the single Box or Quantity, may be had at the Store of the Subscribers, corner of Arch and Front-street.
James C. & Samuel W. Filber. Philadelphia, June 9, 1797. 11wtf
FOR SALE,
By BENJAMIN CLARK,
No. 55, the corner of Chestnut and Front streets, A large quantity of Clocks and Watches. Also, a general assortment of Tools, Files and Materials, consisting of Clock Movements, eight day and thirty hour brass pinions and verge work; Bells, clock and watch Dials, Springs, Hands, Glasses, Puance Stone, Emery, Rotten Stone, Cat Gut; bench, stand and rail Vices; Turns, Pliers, Chains, Seals, Keys, &c. &c. * * * Apprentices Wanted. november 3. f&tut
The History of Pennsylvania,
By ROBERT PROUD, IS now in the press, and will be published, with all convenient expedition, by ZACHARIAS POULSON, jun. No. 80, Cheesnut-street, Philadelphia, where subscriptions will continue to be received, and at the Philadelphia Library, according to the printed proposals, until the work is ready for the subscribers. July 18. 22wtf
WINDOW GLASS,
Of Superior Quality, and cheaper than any other in the City. OF VARIOUS SIZES, From 8 by 10 to 14 by 24. By the single Box or Quantity, may be had at the Store of the Subscribers, corner of Arch and Front-street.
James C. & Samuel W. Filber. Philadelphia, June 9, 1797. 11wtf
For Sale,
That well known place, called VANDEGRIFT'S FERRY,
ON Neshannoy creek, 13 miles from Philadelphia, on the New York post road, containing 74 acres and 94 perches. Upon the premises are a large two story stone house occupied as a tavern, and a good one story stone kitchen, a large frame stable with a good threshing floor, and some out buildings—also a well of good water, and an excellent ice House. On this place is a most elegant situation for a gentleman's seat, commanding a view of the Neshannoy to its junction with the Delaware, and thence across to the Jersey shore. It has the privilege of one half the toll received from the bridge. For terms apply to the Subscriber, MORDECAI LEWIS. May 24. 32wtf
For sale or to be let on ground-rent,
Available Lot of Ground;
SITUATE on the north-east corner of Walnut and Fifth Streets, fronting the State-House square. This lot is fifty-one feet front on Walnut Street, and one hundred and thirteen feet and an half on Fifth Street; there are at present two small two story brick houses, and a number of small tenements thereon. Also, for Sale, Two three story Brick Houses With convenient stores, wharf, &c. situate on Water-street, between Mulberry and Sassafras streets, containing in front on Water Street fifty-four feet, and continuing that breadth eastward ninety-five feet, then widening to the south thirteen feet six inches. These houses have the convenience of a public alley adjoining on the north side, and are a very desirable situation for a merchant, flour factor, or others who may have occasion for storage of goods. This property will be sold on very reasonable terms for cash. For further information apply to the printer. July 31. m&wtf
Just Published,
And to be had of Messrs. Dobson, Campbell, Rice, Cary, and the other principal Booksellers in the city, price one dollar, twenty-five cents, in boards, New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America. By BENJAMIN SMITH BARTON, M. D. June 20. *6t
School Books and Stationary.
W. YOUNG,
No. 52, Second-street, corner of Chestnut-street, HAS now ready for sale, a very large assortment of English, French, Latin and Greek SCHOOL BOOKS. Also, such elementary books on Science, as are generally read in the academies and colleges throughout the United States. LATELY PUBLISHED, Sheridan's Dictionary, the sixth edition, in one large vol. 3 vo. price 3 ds. Ditto, large 12 mo. price 1 dol. 75 cts. Ditto, common, price 1 dol. 50 cts. All sorts of drawing, packing, printing, and writing Paper; Bookbinders' Boards, Pasteboards, Sheathing, and blotting Papers; printed Blanks, blank Books, Wax, Wafers, and other articles, of the best quality, used in the counting house, or public office. Catalogues of a miscellaneous collection of BOOKS, with the price of each affixed, to be had by inquiring as above. Oct. 24.—32w6w
The Norfolk Mail STAGE.
THIS Stage starts from the GEORGE Tavern, at the corner of Second and Arch Streets, in Philadelphia, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 3 o'clock, in the morning; arrives at Dover the fifth day, at Snowhill the second day, at Northampton Court House the third day, and on the morning of the fourth day the passengers find a safe and comfortable packet to convey them to Norfolk. A packet leaves Norfolk for Northampton ferry, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the Stage starts from this ferry for Philadelphia, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; puts up at Snow Hill the first night, at Dover the 2d night, and arrives in Philadelphia in the evening of the third day. The distance on this route, between Philadelphia and Norfolk, is 80 miles less than on any stage route between those places. Too much cannot be said in favor of the road, which is most excellent indeed. The proprietors willingly engage to return the whole fare to any passenger, who, after having performed this route, will say that he ever travelled in a stage for the same distance, so good a road in America. August 11. d.m. coft.
City of Washington.
SCHEME
Of the Lottery, No. II,
For the Improvement of the Federal City.
A magnificent dwelling-house 20,000 dollars, & cash 30,000, are
1 ditto 15,000 & cash 25,000 50,000 1 ditto 15,000 & cash 15,000 30,000 1 ditto 10,000 & cash 10,000 20,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 ditto 5,000 & cash 5,000 10,000 1 cash prize of 10,000 2 do. 5,000 each, are 10,000 10 do. 1,000 10,000 20 do. 500 10,000 100 do. 100 10,000 200 do. 50 10,000 400 do. 25 10,000 1,000 do. 10 10,000 15,000 do. 10 150,000
16,239 Prizes.
33,261 Blanks.
50,000 Tickets, at Eight Dollars, 400,000
N. B. To favour those who may take a quantity of Tickets, the price of 40,000 dollars will be the LAST drawn ticket, and the 30,000 the LAST but one.
And approved notes, securing payment in either money or prizes, in ten days after drawing, will be received for any number not less than 30 tickets.
This Lottery will afford an elegant specimen of the private buildings to be erected in the City of Washington—Two beautiful designs are already selected for the entire fronts on two of the public squares; from these drawings it is proposed to erect two centre and four corner buildings as soon as possible after this lottery is sold, and to convey them, when complete, to the fortunate adventurers, in the manner described in the scheme for the Hotel Lottery. A net deduction of five per cent. will be made to defray the necessary expenses of printing, &c. and the surplus will be made a part of the fund intended for the National University, to be erected within the city of Washington. The real securities given for the payment of the Prizes, are held by the President and two Directors of the Bank of Columbia, and are valued at more than half the amount of the lottery. SAMUEL BLODGET.
FOR SALE BY
JAMES YARD. </