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Gazette of the United States, & Daily Advertiser.
By C. P. WAYNE, No. 65, South Front-street.
NUMBER 2435-1
PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 17, 1800.
[VOLUME XVIII.]
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.
No Subscription will be received for a shorter term than six months. December 1 1799.
ALMANAC From July 15 to 22. Table with columns for day, high water, sun rise, and sun set.
Prevention better than Cure. For the prevention and cure of Bilious and Malignant Fevers, is recommended, DR. HAHN'S
Anti-bilious Pills, WHICH have been attended with a degree of success highly grateful to the inventor's feelings, in several parts of the West-Indies, and the southern parts of the United States...
DR. HAHN'S Genuine Eye-water. A certain and safe remedy for all diseases of the eyes, whether the effect of natural weakness, or of accident, speedily removing inflammations, defluxions of rheum, dullness, itching, and films in the eyes...
Tooth-ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir. For the cure of every kind of head-ache, and pains in the face and neck.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops. This medicine has never failed, in many thousands of cases, not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one bottle, and numbers not half a bottle. The money will be returned if the cure is not performed.
SOLD BY WM. Y. BIRCH, STATIONER, No. 17, South Second Street, And no where else, in Philadelphia.
Where also may be had, Dr. Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, his Sovereign Elixir for coughs, &c. Restorative Drops, Essence and Extract of Mustard, Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Dr. Hahn's inimitable German Corn Plaster, Indian Vegetable Specific for the Venereal complaint, Gowland's and Persian Lotion, Restorative Tooth Powder, Dmalk Lip Salve, Church's Cough Drops, Anderson's Pills, &c. &c.
ADVERTISEMENTS. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FISHER, are desired to bring in their accounts to the subscriber, in order that they may be discharged; and all persons who are indebted to said estate by contract, bond, bill, book debt, for rent or otherwise, are required to discharge the same, otherwise they may expect to be proceeded against according to law. THOMAS RUSTON, Administrator to the estate of William Fisher June 25
A PROPOSAL BY William Young Birch, AND Abraham Small, Of the City of Philadelphia, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT INVALUABLE WORK, DR. RUSSELL'S HISTORY OF Modern Europe.
With an account of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, the Rise of Modern Kingdoms, &c. &c. THE great applause which this excellent book has received, is a sure proof of its merits. The vast sale which it has had for several years, is a fair criterion by which the public opinion of its worth can be known.
IT CONTAINS— An history of the decline and fall of the Roman empire. The rise of modern kingdoms, generally. A particular history of the French monarchy. Do. Spain from the dominion of the Visigoths. Italy, with the rise and progress of the Temporal Power of the Popes. Britain, from its relinquishment by the Romans. Ireland. The German empire, from Charlemagne. The empire of Constantinople to its overthrow. Empire of the Arabs. Rise and progress of the Turks and fall of the Greek empire. History of Portugal; View of the progress of Navigation; Conquests in the East and West Indies; Discovery of America; &c. History of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Poland and Prussia; North-America, as connected with European history. A very comprehensive and highly useful chronology.
CONDITIONS. I. The whole shall be comprised in five large octavo volumes, printed in the best manner, on a superior paper. II. It is intended to deliver one volume every two months, at the price of Two Dollars per volume in boards, payable on delivery. III. As it may be inconvenient to deliver them to distant subscribers in single volumes, those who wish it, may let them remain with the publishers until the whole are published.
The work is at press and will be printed on a beautiful new type cast for the purpose. The encouragers of this undertaking may rest assured, that nothing now foreseen shall delay its regular production; so that in one year at farthest the citizens of the United States shall be presented with an American Edition of Doctor Russell's History of Modern Europe, equal to the English copy, and at a lower price. June 24
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge: A DIVIDEND of 8 per centum per annum is declared by the President and Directors of the Company for erecting a permanent Bridge over the River Schuylkill at or near the city of Philadelphia, on the amounts paid in on the 12th day of April last, (the time when the subscriptions to the stock of the said company were completed, and to be from time to time computed) payable to the stockholders or their legal representatives after the 10th day of the present month, out of the profits arising from the Ploating Bridge Ferry and Tavern, at the West end of High Street, on application to the Treasurer, No. 13, Church Alley. WILLIAM BANKS, Secretary. July 1.
To the Inhabitants of the 3d Collection District, Comprehending the East and West Northern Liberties, and the township of Blockley in first division, state of Pennsylvania. YOU are hereby notified, that the tax which has been assessed upon dwelling houses, lands and slaves within this district, by virtue of an act of Congress passed the 14th of July, 1798, entitled "an act to lay and collect a direct tax," becomes due and payable on the 12th day of July next, and that I will attend at my house, No. 363, north Second Street, to receive the same, from and after the 12th day of July to the first day of August next, from 10 o'clock in the morning till 6 in the afternoon, except Monday the 21st and Friday the 23th, when, for the greater convenience of the inhabitants in the township of Blockley, I will attend at the house of Mr. William Roads, at the Cools Roads, of which all persons concerned are to take notice—that on default the delinquents will immediately be proceeded against as the law directs, and subject themselves to an additional expense of eight per centum on their respective taxes, and cost of protection.
In conformity to the 6th section of the act aforesaid, a full and correct copy of the tax list remains at the office of John Browne, No. 468, north Front Street, Northern Liberties, the surveyor of the revenue for the said assessment district, open to the inspection of all persons inclined to inspect the same. JAMES SWAIN, Collector of the 3d collection district. Northern Liberties, June 23
FOR SALE, A Printing Press. Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States.
BENJAMIN CLARK, CLOCK & WATCH MAKER, HAS REMOVED To No. 36, MARKET STREET, Where he has for Sale, Spring and other Clocks, gold and silver Watches: Tools, Files and Materials; steel and gilt Chains, Seals and Keys; Springs, &c. &c. CLOCKS AND WATCHES Repaired as usual. June 3
A Summer Retreat. TO BE RENTED, A GENTEEL HOUSE, WITH a stable, carriage-house and lot, situated in a pleasant part of Trenton. The terms will be moderate, and possession can be had immediately; but the tenant will not be wanted, to occupy the premises after the 1st of next November. For terms apply to the printer, or to ABRAHAM HUNT, esquire, in Trenton. June 14.
300 Dollars REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 18th of June inst. TWO NEGRO SERVANTS; viz a negro woman named Pat, a washer-woman and cook, of about fifty two years of age—tall and well shaped, of a black complexion. She has bad teeth, those of her upper jaw are much discoloured and projected a good deal. She has a full head of woolly hair—a very cross forbidding countenance, is very impertinent, and laughs and talks loud. Pat was born in South-Carolina, and speaks bad English, with the negro dialect. She has on the upper part of her breast, two pretty large lumps of flesh resembling Wens, or rather with the appearance of the marks of a burn. She carried away with her several changes of cloaths, and gowns of white mouselin, and of coloured and figured printed cottons fashionably made up. She also carried away with her, CLARA her daughter—a very stout, robust, strong made girl, of a short stature, and round shouldered—appearing to be about 14 years of age. Clara has large staring eyes, a flat nose, an oval flat face, her under jaw projecting a little, and good teeth. She is very artful and impudent, has a great fluency of speech, uses good language, and has been taught to read. She has the appearance of ring worms on her left cheek and chin; the skin in spots appearing much paler than the rest of her complexion, which is much lighter than her mother's—Her hair is short and woolly. She wore a pink grounded printed cotton with a small black figure, with new fore-pats. Also ran away, on Wednesday the 11th inst. June, DICK and AMELIA. Dick, or as he has lately called himself, Richard Weaver, is a house-servant—he is about 5 feet 7 inches high, rather small made, is about 25 years old, of a good smooth, black complexion—he has a flat nose, with very large open nostrils. He carried his head and neck as if he were stiff in the neck and shoulders, which are high and tolerably square, and his neck short—his legs are straight but small and illly made, with scarce any calf. He has had bad teeth, is left handed, and exceedingly awkward—he has a full head of woolly hair, which he plaited and dresses to the best advantage. His voice is small, his speech commonly mild and slow, and his manners appear extremely simple, but he is at bottom an artful knave, and when spoken to is very apt to be passionate and impertinent. Dick is a native of South-Carolina, and speaks bad English—he seceded and carried away with him Amelia, who he called his wife. Amelia is a very complete, well instructed lady-maid, much below the common stature and of a small make—her complexion is that of a dark mulatto or melitza, nearly resembling that of the Lascars of India, with black curling hair, and a very low forehead—her right eye has a great weakness, owing to the small pox in her infancy—under her eyes very black—a flat face, flat broad nose, with scarce any rising at the bridge; a large mouth, with thick lips, and good strong teeth. On the nape of her neck she has the marks of a Seton. Dr. Hess with taste, and imitates the French style; is very sensible, and expresses herself well. She took with her a variety of clothes, fashionably made—she has for more than two years past been liable to fits, which at times give her a wildness in her eyes—her health is generally delicate—she is at present likely to enclose her family, and is about 22 years of age—she can dress hair, clear starch, has a taste for millinery and mantua-making; and as she is very ingenious, can turn her hand to anything and may probably offer herself to some milliner or mantua-maker as a work-woman. As Amelia has her tofore been a great favourite of a very indulgent mistress, and 'tis believed has been led away by the persuasion of her paramour Dick, if she will return to us, she will be forgiven and treated with the same tenderness she has always received. FIFTY DOLLARS Reward for each will be paid for the delivery of Pat and Clara to the subscriber, or to any goal in the United States, so that I may get possession of them—One Hundred Dollars each for Dick and Amelia, on the like delivery. The subscriber warns all master of vessels, from taking these Runaway Servants from the United States, and requests such of his friends and acquaintance as it may not suit to arrest them, to give information, should they hear of either of the fugitives, to the subscriber by letter directed to the post office, Philadelphia, which will find him, wherever he may pass the summer, or to the Printer of the Gazette of the United States, who will communicate it to a friend in Philadelphia to act on his behalf. JACOB READ, Of South-Carolina, corner of Fourth and Union-streets, Philadelphia. June 25.
WANTED, AS TUTOR, A SINGLE Man, capable of instructing twelve Boys, in the Latin, Greek and French languages, also writing and arithmetick. Such a person coming well recommended, for his abilities and good behaviour, will receive four hundred dollars per annum, and be accommodated, much to his satisfaction, with meat, drink, washing and lodging; by applying to the subscriber, living near Berry's-ville, in Frederick county and state of Virginia. John Milton, Warner Washington. June 20
WHEREAS by an act of Congress passed on the seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred, the President of the United States is authorized to borrow, on behalf of the United States, from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding Three Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made, which shall preclude the United States from reimbursing any sum or sums borrowed, at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such Loan. AND WHEREAS it is declared by said act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage, beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledged and appropriated for paying the interest; and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed according to the term or terms which may be fixed pursuant to the authority aforesaid. AND WHEREAS by the said act the faith of the U. States, is pledged to establish sufficient permanent revenues, for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, or any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said act. AND WHEREAS the PRESIDENT of the United States, did by an Act or Commission under his hand, dated the seventeenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred, authorize and empower the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole Three Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the interest of the United States, in pursuance of the act of Congress above recited. NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the act of Congress and the authority from the President of the United States above mentioned—Doth Hereby, on behalf of the United States of America, contract and engage in manner following, to wit:
1st. There shall be created a funded Capital Stock, to an amount hereafter to be designated by the said Secretary, but not exceeding Three Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, which Capital Stock shall be divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, bearing interest, at eight per centum per annum, payable quarter yearly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices, where the said Stock may stand credited, until the last day of December in the year eighteen hundred and eight.
2d. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public newspaper printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said Capital Stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed and which may constitute the said Capital Stock, either at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited.
3d. The credits for the said Capital Stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand, or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded Stock of the United States.
4th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law—together with the faith of the United States, are hereby pledged for the fulfilment of this contract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the Treasury of the United States, at Philadelphia, this second day of June, one thousand eight hundred; and of the Independence the twenty-fourth. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. June 21, 1800.
Proposals will be received until the last day of July next inclusive, at the Bank of the United States, and the Offices of Discount and Deposit at Bolton, New-York, Baltimore, Norfolk, and Charleston, for the purchase of One Million and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars of Stock, directed by the Secretary of the Treasury, to be issued in pursuance of the abovementioned contract. The proposals most advantageous to the United States will be accepted, but no Stock will be issued at less than five per centum advance, or one hundred and five dollars in money for one hundred dollars in stock. In case the sums specified in similar proposals shall exceed the amount of stock
offered for sale at the places abovementioned, they will be accepted, subject to a proportional deduction. wf G. SIMPSON, Cash'r.
IMPORTED, In the ship Mary Ann, Francis Stewart, master, from Hamburg, now landing, AND FOR SALE BY
Jacob Sperry & Co. No. 195, Market Street, Casserillos or white rolls of 12 1/2 yards, Rouans, D-canters, cut and common, Flak Cafes and fallad dishes, Glass pearls and beads for necklaces of all colours and sizes, Black and white edgings and laces, Ribbons and tapes, Coffee-mills, Quills, and 352 Boxes Bohemia Window Glass, 7 9, 8 10, 9 11, 10 13, 12 14, 12 16, 12 18, 14 18, 16 20, 18 24, 20 24, 20 26 24 32. Also, via New-York, 6 Cales white rolls, 6 do. Creas a la Morlaix, 2 do. Contils. On hand, which will be sold reasonable to close sales, 2 new Cables of 120 fathom each 9 & 10 inch. July 1
Philadelphia Academy. SAMUEL MAGAW, D. D. Rector of St. Paul's Church, and formerly Vice-Provost of the University of Pennsylvania, AND JAMES ABERCRUMBIE, A. M. One of the Assistant Ministers of Christ church and St. Peter's.
have opened, At No. 24, Spruce Street, AN ACADEMY, CONSISTING OF AN English School, a Classical School, and a Mathematical School, in which all the branches of science connected with those departments are taught. N. B. The Mathematical Department is conducted by Mr. PETER DELAMAR, formerly Professor of Mathematics in the Royal Academy, Dublin. June 6.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE, About 25 acres of Land, LAYING on the east side of the Falls Road. On the East it is bounded by property belonging to Mr. Tench Francis, sen.—on the South, by a road of two perches, and on the north by a lane, which separates it from Mr. McCall. It is proposed to divide this land into 3 equal parts in order to suit the purchasers. Also, 31 acres, situated on the west side of Germantown road, adjoining Master's estate, being part of the property of the late Samuel Mifflin. For terms apply to Samuel Mifflin, corner of Market and 11th streets. January 24.
A PERSON Of abilities, integrity and experience in mercantile business, would willingly engage as CLERK to a merchant or public officer, or be concerned with any person or persons, as he has an interest of about one thousand pounds in real estate in the city. Please to apply to the Printer; or a line left at the office for B. V. will be attended to immediately. Mayo
That large and commodious HOUSE, At the corner of Arch and Ninth streets. TO BE RENTED, And entered upon this month, the House, Stable, Coach House and Lots; now in the tenure of Major Butler, furniture as above. Enquire at No. 28, north Fifth street. July 10
TO BE LET, Either separately or together, The Two Houses, LATELY occupied as a HOTEL by Mr. Samuel Francis, No. 13, South Fourth Street. For terms apply to BENJAMIN R. MORGAN, No. 41, Arch Street: July 10
Imported In the Pomona, from Liverpool, and for sale, Ironmongery, Sadlery, Cutlery, Brass & Japan'd Wares, Per the Brutus and Penelope, via N. York, HATS assorted in cases, and PINS in Boxes—BT ELISHA FISHER & Co. No. 39, North Front Street. June 26
A PARTNERSHIP. A PERSON possessing some capital, a considerable share of industry, and desirous of engaging as a partner in a lucrative business, may hear of a situation. All proposals in this subject to be in writing, sealed and directed to W. R. J. New York, and left with the printer of the Gazette of the United States, will be attended to. A Printer would find it to his advantage June 5

LITERARY INTELLIGENCE.
ISAAC WELD, junr. an Irish gentleman, and a well bred scholar, has published in London his "Travels through the States of North America, and the provinces of Upper and Lower Canada, during the years 1795, 1796, and 1797." This is a work entitled to a much greater share of attention, than has been deserved by most of the travels and tours in America. It is the offspring of a man of observation and reflection, and in its course of narrative is neither broken, nor abrupt, nor shallow on the one hand, nor swollen and romantic on the other. In a Preface of very becoming modesty the author states that at a time, when war was raging in Europe, and rebellion and discontent in Ireland, he was induced to visit America, to investigate the truth of the current accounts respecting the latter country, and to choose, in case of emergency, an eligible and agreeable abode. He declares that he wrote his remarks, without the most distant intention of publishing them, but finding, on his return to England that much of his information was new to his friends, and presuming it would be so to the public, he came to the resolution of printing, &c. This last paragraph, we are constrained to observe, is rather in the trite cant of authorship. This affected coyness of writers has in the present age, a prurient and disgusting air. Men are easily induced to quickly publish, what they have laboriously written; and the motives which urge Genius or Labour to the press are more personal, than the suggestion of friends or the impatience of the public. Mr. W. proceeds to apprise his readers that if it shall appear that he has spoken with asperity of American men and American manners, he begs that such language may not be ascribed to hasty prejudice, and a blind partiality for every thing European. He crossed the Atlantic strongly prepossessed in favor of the people and country which he was about to visit; and if he returned with sentiments of a different tendency, they resulted solely from a cool and dispassionate observation of what chance presented to his view. The author, after expressing his admiration of the beauties of nature in general, and of American scenery in particular, mentions the different views and engravings, which adorn this volume. They were sketched by himself, on the spot, with the exceptions of the view of Mount Vernon, and that of the Moravian settlement at Bethlehem. These plates are very beautiful. They are fifteen in number, and are honorable to the designer, and the engraver. They are faithful. The first is a view of the Rock Bridge in Virginia—2d, A Plan of the City of Washington—3d, A View of the Potomac from Mount Vernon—4th, A View of Mount Vernon—5th, A sketch of an American Stage-wagon setting off from a village Inn—6th, View of Cohoes Fall—7th, A Plan of the City of Quebec—8th, View of Cape Diamond on the River St. Lawrence—9th, Representation of a Canadian Calash, or Marche Done—10th, An eye sketch of the Falls of Niagara—11th, View of the Horseshoe Fall—12th, View of the lesser Fall—13th, View of the Falls—14th, View of Bethlehem a Moravian settlement—15th, A new map of Upper and Lower Canada—16th, Map of part of the United States. To the lover of prints these plates will be peculiarly pleasing. The view of the stupendous Rock Bridge of Virginia, and the different representations of Niagara Falls, are all exquisitely beautiful.
In the plate, which exhibits one of our stage coaches, departing from a country inn yard, the sketch of the adjacent landscape will give an European a very distinct idea of the forest ground, fences, roads, and general aspect of what Americans calls "a new settlement." The writer of this article is entitled, from a long residence, amid the wilderness of such sequestered scenery, to pronounce Mr. Weld's sketch of rugged and romantic ground, a resemblance, which has its exact archetype in nature. The gloomy and aspiring wood, the unequal road, the zig zag fence, the low tavern, with its angular roof, and rude portico, the sprawling and exaggerated Eagle, depending from the sign post, the recent wheat field, squalid with stumps and with half burned and smouldering pines, are all accurate pictures of our sylvan interior. The two plates which Mr. W. procured from a friend, we think are inferior to his own. In the View of Mount Vernon, the seat of General Washington is strangely thrust into a corner, and has a very clumsy and inelegant appearance resembling the butch of a swine herd, rather than the villa of a gentleman. In the View of Bethlehem the river scenery of the Lehigh is pretty, but in the representation of the houses and hill side of the Moravians, there seems to be an error in the perspective. The author concludes his Preface with apprising the reader that these Travels are the production of a very youthful pen, unaccustomed to write a great deal, far less to write for the press. Here again is a little affectation, and a sort of virgin timidity of authorship. For an apology of his diction there is no need. He is a manly, pure and perspicuous writer, and his style always neat, frequently rises, particularly in his descriptions, to the animated and elegant. His title page is a misnomer. "Travels through the States of North America." Hence the reader is led to expect that Mr. W. has visited all the States, but on examination it seems his travels were restrained to Pennsylvania, De-
laware, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and New York. Of New England he makes no mention. Hence, many of his general conclusions, respecting America, must be erroneous, for Mr. W. is too correct a scholar to affirm that from partial premises an absolute affirmation may be made, consistently with the rules of ordinary dialectic. Besides, to insist on this topic a little longer, it is not clear that Mr. W. does not trespass upon ethical principles. By the title he has chosen to employ, his readers must certainly understand it in no limited sense. They infer that he has traversed all our territory. But he has not. He excites a well grounded expectation in the reader, which it is not in the author's power to gratify. It is to be regretted that the northern quarter of the union was not fully explored, by this intelligent traveller. It would have led to more Catholicism, and though the inquisitiveness of Massachusetts and Connecticut might have tormented a reserved Englishman, still he would have found there many habits and principles, not uncompenial with his own.
This volume opens with the Author's arrival at Philadelphia. An accurate description of that city, its public edifices, its manners and amusements next succeeds. An account of the rise and progress of the Federal City is interesting, and derived from authentic sources. Some political reflections are interspersed in this part of our traveller's narrative. Speaking of the opposition to many of the late President's measures, he adds, "It is spirit of dissatisfaction, which forms a leading trait in the character of Americans, as a people, which produces this malevolence at present, just as it did formerly; and if their public affairs were regulated by a person sent from Heaven, I firmly believe his acts, instead of meeting with universal approbation, would by many be considered as deceitful and flagitious. This mark of Mr. W. every man will feel to be just, who observes the acrimonious persecution, and immoderate jealousy exercised by the bulk of our citizens against every administration, of their own choice. The Author sometimes writes in the splenetic spirit of Dr. Smollett and of Matthew Bramble. His peevishness is frequently provoked by the badness of our roads and inns; by the petty knavery of jockies and swindlers; by the low, and crooked cunning of our bargain makers, and by the general inquisitiveness of a recent and rural people. For all these charges, the last excepted, the writer of this article will attempt no apology; no, not the slightest. Our inns and roads are the terror of every traveller, and with respect to our tricks of avarice, he would think himself dishonored by attempting to extenuate the FOUR DISGRACE OF HIS COUNTRY. On the contrary, he exults that men of honor and cavaliers, that men of moral sentiment, and principle concur in applying the knife, and caustic, and blister of reproof to this gangrene, this cancer of the State. Bitter reproach will perhaps beget thorough reformation, and remove the foul stain that in money matters, many Americans are not exceeded in cunning craftiness, and greediness of gain, by the fly Barmudian, or the sharking buccaneer."
For the inquisitiveness of the country people some defence can be made. It generally results, the writer is confident, from a more laudable motive, than Mr. W. has thought proper to assign. He supposes every question to be the offspring of mercenary design, of idle, imperinent, and prying curiosity, or of liberal suspicion. This is, sometimes, true. But many, indeed most of our incessant querists in country inns and on the road, and at Post-Offices propose their interrogatories to the impatient traveller with an honest desire of obtaining useful information. The mind of Mr. W. must be too liberal to attempt quenching this kind of thirst; and his recollection will easily lead him to that passage in PLATO, where he makes the asking of why and wherefore one of the least fallible signs of a liberal aspiring and learned youth.
The following is Mr. W.'s character of the American vulgar. His pencil is harsh, but it is doubted whether his picture is a caricature. "In the United States the lower classes of people will return rude and impertinent answers to questions, couched in the most civil terms, and will insult a person, who bears the appearance of a gentleman, on purpose to shew how much they consider themselves on an equality with him. They seem to think civility incompatible with freedom, and that there is no other way of convincing a stranger that he is really in a land of liberty, but by being surly, and ill-mannered in his presence."
The author sneers at the prostitution of military titles in every petty and unwarlike village; a circumstance which grows out of our silly and inordinate attachment to the Militia , an establishment specious, but bungling, nugatory and weak, and the jett of Washington and every veteran soldier. "In every part of America, a European is surprised at finding so many men with military titles, and still more so at seeing so many numbers of them employed in capacities, apparently so inconsequential with their rank; for it is nothing uncommon to see a captain in the shape of a waggoner, a colonel the driver of a stage coach, and a general dealing out penny ribbon behind his counter."
(To be Continued.)
* The following lines from CHURCHILL's "Ghast" correctly depict an American Speculator.
"By long use grown bold In every ill, which brings him gold, Who his Redeemer would pull down, And sell his God for half a crown; Who, if a blockhead should be willing To lend him on his soul, a shilling— A swell made bargain would esteem it, And have more sense than to redeem it."
POLITICAL.
From the CONNECTICUT COURANT.
No. III.
To the People of the United States. MR. JEFFERSON includes his chapter on toleration, by the following passage— "From the conclusion of this war, we shall be going down hill. It will not then be necessary to resort every moment to the people for support. They will be forgotten, therefore, and their rights disregarded. They will forget themselves, but in the sole faculty of making money, and will never think of uniting, to effect a due respect for rights. The shackles, therefore, which shall not be knocked off at the conclusion of this war, will remain on us long, will be made heavier, and heavier, 'till our rights shall revive, or expire in convulsion." A sentiment is here uttered, which it will appear governs Mr. Jefferson in all his political conduct. "The shackles which are not knocked off at the close of the war, will remain on us long; will grow heavier and heavier, 'till our rights revive, or expire in a convulsion." That is, my countrymen, you are so weak, so mercenary, so depraved, that you will in the first place neglect your rights; and when once neglected, there is no other mode of reviving them, than by a convulsion—in other words a Revolution. Are you prepared to subscribe to this sentiment? Are the people who voluntarily adopted the present Federal Constitution, twelve years ago, extinct? And with them all the virtue and wisdom of the nation? They are not extinct—many of them, at least, and their virtues are still alive. And should they become persuaded, that their present form of government is inadequate to the great purposes for which it was designed, they will devise means to amend, or alter it, unless prevented by the arts, and practices of those, who openly profess to believe, that such amendments, and alterations, must be made by a Convulsion. It will be observed, that Mr. Jefferson speaks without any hesitation, without any doubt—"they will remain—'till our rights shall revive," &c. It is an established doctrine with him; one that has been tried and proved. A few years afterwards, we shall find, that the sentiment is more openly, and boldly avowed. Here it was only a stream, by tracing which, we shall explore our way into an ocean, boundless, and tempestuous, agitated by unceasing storms, and tinged with the blood of all nations on whose shores its waves are permitted to dally.
How dangerous is it to say to a large nation, that there is no mode of reviving the spirit, or altering the form, of a government, but by a convulsion! This is precisely the doctrine, which has been taught in all countries whose governments have been termed despotic, and tyrannical, especially in Great-Britain. Whether it be just as it respects them, is not my province to determine. I should hardly expect that the man, who is proud of the title of "The Man of the People," would at a stroke of his pen, dash out all the integrity, public spirit, and virtue of those very people, even if he supposed that they were in fact so debased, so depraved, that they seem to hold them. However, it is fortunate, that hypocrisy cannot easily be supported for a great length of time. Human nature is incapable of perpetual restraint. It is difficult to chain the body—but it is incomparably more so to chain the mind. Mr. Jefferson did not utter this sentiment, because he dreaded that "Convulsion," which is necessarily to follow the neglect of our rights.
To establish this assertion, let us now resort to a source, which has been often examined, but which cannot be examined too often. I allude to the letter to Mazzei. Here we shall find, why Mr. Jefferson lays in his "Notes on Virginia," that "our rights will revive, or expire, in a convulsion." What men ardently wish for, they are very apt to believe will take place; especially when they have such good grounds for their faith, as Mr. Jefferson had in this instance. He very well knew, that the arts of a demagogue always were, to apply to the strongest passions of men, for support—that the way to establish himself in the chair of state, would be, to persuade the people, that he was their exclusive friend—and that all their other rulers were their enemies, dishonest in their practices and tyrannical in their hearts. He well knew, that when it should become necessary to change, modify or renew a government, men like himself, would easily influence the poorer classes of people, with ideas of oppression, and when once inflamed, it would be no difficult task to cause their rights, at least, to expire in a convulsion.
Now, let it be remembered, that the "Notes on Virginia," were published before the formation of our Federal Constitution. When that event took place, Mr. Jefferson saw his favorite sentiment completely falsified. Our rights revived without a Convulsion, and a form of government was established, which bid fair to secure them against the future attempts of such disorganizers, as he was well acquainted with. Is it strange then, that he should prove a foe to that Constitution, which thus cut off all his hopes? Accordingly the first thing Mr. Jefferson complains of, in his letter to Mazzei, is, that—"Instead of that Republican Government, which carried us through the dangers of the war, a party has arisen, whose avowed object is, to impose on us the substance, as they have already given us the form of the British Government." What is that Mr. Jefferson is here complaining of? That we have given up the Confederation, and established the Federal Constitution. That is, we had gone down hill from the close of the war, 'till 1787, under the confederation, which afforded us no protection, no security; when conscious that
we should in a short time, be expiring in a convulsion, the people, who Mr. Jefferson lays will forget every thing but getting money, contra y to the forebodings of "the man of the people," coolly, wisely, and virtuously, agreed to revive their government, without a convulsion, and accordingly established the Federal Constitution. To this Constitution, Mr. Jefferson gives the most odious name he can find—"the British Government." All our democrats profess to love our constitution. Mr. Jefferson makes the same profession. But here are his sentiments drawn from a private letter of friendship to an Italian; a letter which, undoubtedly, the writer expected would be kept secret. From such a source we may reasonably expect to derive the truth; because few people play the hypocrite, when conversing familiarly with a bosom friend. It is in public, in pursuit of ambition, in the possession of places of power, and profit, that we are to look for disguise, and fraud. Mr. Jefferson declares our Federal Constitution a monarchy; and yet, he is very willing to enjoy two lucrative places under it, he is now ready graciously to accept a third, worth only 25,000 dollars a year. And rather than to lose these offices, he is capable of taking oaths after oaths, to support that monarchy.
It may be said, that though he did not approve of the Constitution at first, his coolness, by a long acquaintance, has warmed into a flame of admiration. We have not yet finished with this letter Mazzei. An answer will be found there. Among the party who were in favor of the Federal Constitution, and which was composed of such men as Gen. Washington, &c. Mr. Jefferson says were—"all timid persons, who prefer the calm of despotism, to the tempestuous sea of Liberty." At this time, most clearly, Mr. Jefferson had no friendship for the Constitution; for the list of characters which he enumerates, as being its friends, does not comprise him. Indeed so far is he from including himself, or any of his party, that he considers its friends as being pleased with the Calm of Despotism, which he of all things dislikes. But, the truth is more obvious from the next sentence of the letter. "They"—that is the friends of the Constitution—would wrest from us our Liberty, but we shall preserve it. It is sufficient that we guard ourselves, and that we break the Lilliputian ties by which they have bound us." Mr. Jefferson here explicitly declares, that the friends of the Federal Constitution are endeavouring to wrest from the people of the United States, their Liberty. How? Certainly, by supporting the Constitution; because, he says, "we," that is himself and his party have nothing to do, but to destroy the Lilliputian tie, viz. that very Federal Constitution.
Here, then, we have the summing up of Mr. Jefferson's meaning, when he speaks of Liberty, the calm of Despotism, and loving the Federal Constitution. His Liberty is licentiousness—his calm of Despotism is the beneficent effects of our Federal Government—and his love of the Constitution, is a steady determination to destroy it, as soon as the means are in his power.
It appears to me, that the result of the whole will be that Mr. Jefferson has long felt a deadly hostility against the Federal Constitution. The remaining branch of the proposition will next be considered.
BURLEIGH.
WAYNE COUNTY TAXES.
THE owners of unimproved lands in Wayne county, are hereby notified, that Taxes are become sayable thereon for the years 1799 and 1800. Those who have not already paid their taxes, are hereby required to discharge the same to JOHN BRINK, Esquire, Treasurer of said County at Milford, within three months from this date, otherwise proceedings to sale, according to the act of Assembly in such case provided, will be had by the Commissioners for the said county.
Isaac Stenton, John Carson, John Van Etten, } Commissioners Attest, E. KELLOGG, Clk. July 9, 1800 d 90t
A Book-keeper
WANTED.
WANTED a complete Book Keeper and Accountant, who is master of the German language, and well acquainted with the manner of transacting business in this city—to save trouble none need apply unless answering in every respect fully this advertisement, and produce satisfactory testimonials of character and talents.
Apply at the office of the Gazette of the United States July 15. d4t
Twenty Dollars
REWARD.
DESERTE from the Marine Barracks on the 8th instant, the following Marines, viz— JOHN STEEL, born near Brandy Wine in Chester county, by profession a Tailor. He is 25 years of age, five feet eight inches high, grey eyes, light brown hair, thin visage and sallow complexion—had on a round hat, brown silk coat, nankeen breeches, and other decent clothing.
Frederick Fry, born in Germany, but came to America very young, about thirty six years of age, five feet seven inches high, Hazel eyes, Black Curly hair and very brown complexion—had no uniform on—He was lately a Soldier in General Wayne's Army at Fort Detroit. The above reward will be paid, or Ten Dollars for either, and all expenses, on delivering them at the Marine Barracks, Philadelphia, or to any Officer in the Service of the United States.
ROBERT RANKIN, Adjutant Marine Corps. Philad. July 11, 1800. d2w
Thespian Society.
THE members of the Thespian Society are requested to attend a special meeting at the Circus in Fifth street, on Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, on business of importance. By order of the President. July 14.
Laws of the United States.
By Authority.
Sixth Congress of the United States
At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
AN ACT
To appropriate a certain sum of money to defray the expense of holding a treaty or treaties with the Indians.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That a sum not exceeding fifty thousand dollars, be appropriated to defray the expense of such treaty, or treaties as the President of the United States shall deem it expedient to hold with the Indians, South of the river Ohio, Provided, nothing in this act contained shall be construed to admit an obligation on the part of the United States to extinguish for the benefit of any state or individual citizen, Indian claims to any lands lying within the limits of the United States; and that the compensation to be allowed to any of the commissioners who may be appointed for negotiating such treaty or treaties, shall not exceed exclusive of travelling expenses the rate of eight dollars per day during the time of actual service of such commissioner.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the sum aforesaid, shall be paid out of any monies in the Treasury of the United States, not otherwise appropriated.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives, THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, May 13, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
To amend an Act, entitled "An Act to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States."
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That jurors to serve in the courts of the United States, shall be designated by lot, or otherwise, in each state or district respectively, according to the mode of forming juries to serve in the highest courts of law therein, now practised; so far as the same shall render such designation practicable by the courts and Marshals of the United States.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives, THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Approved, May 13, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT
Directing the payment of a detachment of the Militia under the command of Major Thomas Johnson, in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety four.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the proper accounting officers of the Treasury be, and they are hereby authorized to settle the accounts of the militia who served on an expedition commanded by Major Thomas Johnson against the Indians in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-four, and that the same be paid out of any monies in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives, THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Approved, May 13, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
For Charter,
THE SHIP ABIGAIL, A good stout vessel, burthen about 2,000 barrels.
Apply to MOORE WHARTON. July 14. d2w
TO BE SOLD,
On WEDNESDAY the 23d day of July, at 7 o'clock, P. M. at the Merchants' Coffee House in Second street,
A Lot of Ground,
CONTAINING 3 acres, 4 perches and 5 roths, situated at the upper end of Germantown, opposite to Mount Airy, about 8 miles from the city.
On which is erected a good convenient new stone dwelling-house, kitchen, piazza, &c. also a good stone barn.
It is an eligible situation for a family who wish to retire from the city during the summer months. JOHN CONNELLY, Auct'r. July 14. dts

PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 3 columns: Stock Name, Price, and Interest. Includes entries for 8 per Cent Stock, Six per Cent, Navy do., Three per Cent, Deferred, BANK United States, Pennsylvania, North America, and various bonds.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE
Table with 3 columns: Location, Rate, and Notes, and Price. Includes entries for Bills on London, Do. on Hamburg, and Do. in Amsterdam.
Capt. Darby, arrived at Salem (M.) from Naples, informs, that—The French troops in Italy were nearly famished for want of provisions; and Massena, previous to entering Genoa, made a deliberate attempt to gain possession of the Austrian stores, but failed; and though he effected his entrance into Genoa, yet, from the want of provisions in the garrison, and the devastation in the country around it, it was hardly possible to hold out till reinforcements could arrive.
When Captain Darby was at Naples, executions were carrying on with a vindictive spirit, in consequence of the late rebellions; supposed to be greatly instigated by the Queen. This princess is a sister to the late Queen of France.
An English expedition, with 10,000 land forces, passed up the Straits while Captain Darby was at Gibraltar; their object unknown; by some supposed to be to inspire the King of Naples with courage to return from Sicily to his ancient seat of government.
Died at Norfolk, Mons. Lepretre, formerly of St. Domingo.
The Captain of the sloop Lavinia from St. Croix, arrived at New-York, informs, that 75 sail of American vessels (including 7 French privateers, prizes to the United States ships) sailed from St. Thomas the first instant under convoy of the frigate Adams.
A gentleman who came passenger in the sloop Lavinia informs, that a French corvette had arrived at Guadalupe, in 40 days from France, and brought out orders to the commanding officers in the French West-Indies, not to suffer their privateers to make capture of American vessels.— Pudge.
On Monday morning a man by the name of Collins, living near the state prison, Greenwich, N. Y. put a period to his existence by discharging the contents of a loaded pistol through his body. What led to this rash and horrid act we have not been able to ascertain.
The reason why our Commissioners have failed in the embassy to France, is conjectured to be owing to the inability of that power to comply with our first requisition, viz.—retribution for the depredations on our commerce. If so, they must have lost sight of their own interest, in not offering us skipping at a fair valuation. Their navy, considering the growth of that of Great-Britain, is of no service to them. If they were to pay us, say 20 sail of their line of battle ships, we should be saved a great expense of taxation; much time would be saved us in building; we should always be ready to meet and resent (with the addition of what ships we have at present) depredations committed on our trade by any power whatever. France would not be injured by the contract, and she would be relieved (without burthening her citizens) from raising a sum of money, which national justice demands she should pay. [ Norfolk Herald ]
The weather was so extreme hot last week, that a negro dray-man refused to cart some wood for a gentleman, unless he would agree to lend him an umbrella.
Among the toasts, drank on the 4th of July, in the State of Connecticut, we remark the following.
TIMOTHY PICKERING, late Secretary of State.—May he find in retirement that peace and happiness, which courts can neither give, nor take away.
Thus there are some, not unmindful of past services, not blind to integrity and talents, and not slow or timid to express good wishes for the prosperity of a discarded statesman.
The grateful party, who thus manifested their respect and affection belong to that rare tribe, described by a moral Poet.
"Let others hail the rising sun, We bow to that, whose course is run."
ANECDOE.
Andrew Mitchel Esq. British Minister at the Court of Berlin, was much esteemed for his personal merit by Frederick the Great, though he often opposed the philosophical and political assertions of that monarch, with frank but decent firmness.—“By the help of God,” said Mitchel on a certain occasion, “we have gained a victory over the French.” “How is this my Friend,” said the king, “is God one of your allies?” “Yes,” replied the Envoy, in a facetious way, “and the only one who demands no subsidies of us.”
The following was published in this Gazette some time ago, but as it is expected the game will soon be played 'tis thought proper to republish it that the FEDERALISTS, may be on their guard.
MR. PRINTER. JACOBIN cunning I know to be equal generally to all their purposes; but let me ask, whether they can so manage the business, alluded to in the annexed extract, as to answer their views. I confess, that I am so short sighted, as not to be able to discover, or whether there be any solid foundation for the report, I do not undertake to determine; but the public may be assured that the writer of the letter (a resident in a remote country, and a respectable citizen) is fully convinced of the truth of what he writes.
VIGILANCE.
Extract of a letter from — in —, to his friend in Philadelphia.
“The next session of Assembly, which the G—— is to convene, by such notice as for the Jacobin party to be ready at or near Lancaster at the time, and to meet and proceed on business before others that live remote can take their seats. Strange as it may seem, such is really the plan, that the friends and confidants of our G—— calculate their schemes on. I wish to be informed of the intended plan for the G—— to previously notify one party of the Legislature to be near at hand, while the others at a distance are to be called with a sudden Proclamation of shorter notice than will enable them punctually to attend at the time appointed, and thereby afford an opportunity to pass some favourite Laws!!!”
[The following Alcaic Ode was written by Mr. Gray in the Album of the Monks of the Grande Chartreuse, a religious order of the most austere kind, whose hermitage is sequestered amid the solitary scenes of Savoy. The solemn deportment of the Friars, meditating Death and Eternity; their profound silence; the deep gloom of the forest; the rushing of mountain torrents; and Nature in some of her wildest and most tremendous forms inspire religious awe, and melancholy meditation.* Viewing this scene, with the feelings of a moralist and a poet, Mr. Gray has traced them in elegant and sublime Latin. An American gentleman, whose taste causes him to read the language of Rome with delight, and whose learning enables him to translate it with skill, has rendered Mr. Gray's Ode into blank verse. Of the various versions, which the Editor has perused, this is the most faithful to the phrase and spirit of the original.]
Oh Tu, severi Religio loci Quocunque gaudes nomine, non leve Numen habet, veterisque fylvae; Praesentior em conspicimus Deum Per invias rupes, fera per juga, Clivisque praeruptos sonantes Inter aquas, nemorumque noctem; Quam si repertus, sub trabe citrea Fulgeret auro, et Pheidias manu, Salve vocanti rite, fesso et Da placidam juveni quietem. Quod si invidemus sedibus, et frui Fortuna facra lege silenti Vetat volventem, me refertens In medios violenta fluctus: Saltem remoto des, Pater, angulo Horas senectae ducere liberas; Tutumque vulgari tumultu Surripias, hominumque curis
TRANSLATION. O Thou! the Power, that o'er this solemn scene, Preside'st, whatever name best suits thine ear, For sure these native streams And these primeval woods, Own no presiding Power of light regard; And midst the patiless rock and mountains wild
Where waters murm'ring fall And blackening shades embower In clearer view appears the present God Than if, beneath the Citron rafter'd Dome, He beam'd in maffy gold By curious sculpture wrought. Hail to thee, GENIUS, thee a weary Youth Invokes with honer due, and asks repose, But if to fit secure Beneath the wild's for shade Fortune forbids me by her stern decree, If by her hurrying hand, fore'd from the shore,
Again thy votary's lofts, Amid the dashing waves. O Father, in some lone, sequester'd vale Grant me, at least, to spend the hour of age Freed from the clamorous croud And every vulgar care.
“In our little journey up to the Grand Chartreuse, I do not remember to have gone ten paces without an exclamation, that there was no restraining. Not a precipice, not a torrent, not a cliff but is pregnant with religion and poetry. There are certain scenes that would awe an atheist into belief, without the help of other argument. One need not have a very fantastic imagination to see spirits there at noon day. You have death perpetually before your eyes, only so far removed, as to compose the mind, without frightening it.” See Gray's Letters—Mason's edition.
The scheme of uniting all parties; of mellowing down ancient prejudices; of believing that a Jacobin may be a good man; that we have all one common interest; that it is prudent to be lukewarm and faint-hearted, and variable, and that we must be smiling members of one great political family, is benevolent and good humoured in the extreme; the only difficulty is, that it is a senseless, absurd project, and totally impracticable. There is a set of small, timid, simple, changeable politicians in our enlightened country, who huddle together, and endeavor to persuade fools that every thing is
right, and that we fit perfectly safe, directly over the flaming crater of volcanic France. This is a horrible delusion, and we shall soon weep our folly in tears of blood. With thoughtless levity, we either fondle the tygers and wolves of Paris, that den of wild beasts who claw and worry one another, when they have no other prey; or chirp like cuckoos.
Come give us a song, the Lady cry'd, And lay your disputes all aside, What nonsense is't for folk to chide For what's been done before them. Let Whig and Tory all agree To drop their Whigism and Toryism, Let Whig and Tory all agree To spend their days in mirth and glee And cheerful sing along with me The rest of Tullochgorum.
A HINT.
“Different modes of choosing electors,” says * Callender, “have been pursued. The first was by districts. Each of these nominated its own elector. This was the only fair and equitable method, because it gave both sides an equal chance. The second was by a general ticket, and the entire mass of suffrages in a state was lumped together. Each party published a list of the electors whom they wished to prefer. Put the case that a state contains 20,000 citizens. Of these 14,000 votes on the federal, and 16,000 on the other side. Thus the former are cut off from all share of influence in the choice. They do not make, so much as a single vote. Had they voted separately for an elector of their own, so large a minority would have returned 6 or 8 out of the whole number of electors.” The latter is the mode now adopted by Virginia, which I trust will not be considered as an example in future; for a free and impartial suffrage is the most important right which a people can enjoy under a representative government, and it is surely their own privilege, to select the candidates.
But D'Arnympole foretold, “that the presiding officers in the United States would be elected by the intrigues of factions, and perhaps violence of his own countrymen.” Let the authors of the plan go one step farther, and the people will be deprived of representation altogether. Similar to this is no act of the general government. Let us then endeavour to support the latter in every constitutional measure, and not become the dupes of disappointed or ambitious men.
Truth in this case answered his purpose. Vid page 26 of the Prospect before us.
SLEEP.
In a state in which a part of life is passed by every animal! no one hath yet been discovered whose existence is not varied with intervals of this state of insensibility; the largest as well as the most minute, the busy as well as the idle, the ferocious as well as the gentle, are all thus chained down in times, in irresistible stupfaction.
Sleep is even held by some philosophers to be extended over the vegetable world, as well as the animal creation. Yet its efficient or firm cause, and how the benefits are derived to the animal from this alternate suspension of its active powers have not yet been ascertained. But whatever difficulties the theory may present, the practice will be little influenced thereby: generally once in the twenty-four hours, the different reasoners upon its principles, will all give way to its effects, and lie down overpowered by the gentle influence which reduces all ranks to an equality: the high the low; the rich the poor; the gay the gloomy; the witty the dull; the factious the morose; the moderate and the zealous politician; the republican and the aristocrat, are here reduced to one common level. The proportion of time given to sleep is in some cases more and in others less; but upon an average I believe mankind sleep about one third of their lives if not more.
SOLITUDE.
Many persons have no happier moments than those they pass in solitude. Abandoned to their own imaginations, their ideas are filled with pleasures of intellectual enjoyment. Imagination will place sceptres and honor in the hands of the ambitious, glory and success in the possession of the warrior, promotion in the view of the aspirant, mutual attachment in the expectation of the lover, and even disappointment will often times find consolation in solitary reflection and calm retirement.
COMPETENCY.
The desires of man increase with his acquisitions. Every one who reads this will feel the truth of the remark; he will recollect some point which in prospect he considered as the summit of his wishes; but that point gained, and he still looks farther, to something still before him that is to bound his wishes. Where necessity ends luxury begins, and we no sooner are supplied with every thing that nature requires, than we sit down to contrive artificial wants and appetites: and masked like the grave, will never say, “It is enough.”
MEMORY.
When an offer was made to Themistocles, to teach him the art of memory, he answered that he would rather wish for the art of forgetfulness. In misery it adds no comfort to the mind to reflect on former days, when the contrast rising to the view heightens the sense of the present embarrassments, and renders them less tolerable. It will be more useful to shrink from recollection, and to look forward to prospects that may brighten; for there is no state of distress from which he who holds the destiny of man, cannot elevate and restore him.
To the Editor of the Gazette of the United States.
SIR, Being informed by a friend and countryman of mine (an Irish Gentleman) that there was an advertisement made its appearance in your paper a few days ago, offering a reward, to any one who should return a noggin of Gin to Japser Dwight Esq. whom you in a mistake of the press call Japser Traynor; and conceiving the publication was pointed at me, as we were seen in company, together late one evening at a certain public house, which we are in the habit of frequenting, this is to inform you and the public in general, that the whole is a false fabrication of some Malicious person (no doubt an Aristocrat) with a design to make a breach between my cousin and me as the liquor was clubbed and fairly drunk between us.
THE LEARNED PIG.
SONG.
Written for the Anniversary of the Livestock-pool, (Eng.)
MARINE SOCIETY.
[Published September 1799:]
WHAT is life but an ocean, precarious as those Which surrounds this terrequeous ball? What is man but a bark, often laden with woes, What is death but the harbor of all? On our passage, to-day may be mild and serene, And our loftiest canvass be shewn, While to-morrow, fierce tempests may blacken the scene, And our masts by the board may be gone. On life's rosy morn, with a prosperous breeze, We all our light sails may display, With a cloudless horizon may sweep at our ease, And of sorrow ne'er feel the felt spray. But, ere we have reached our meridian, the gale From the point of ill-fortune may blow, And the sun of our being, all cheerful and pale, May set in the wild waves of woe. Experience, when bound o'er the turbulent waves Remembers that ills may arise, And with tedulous care, ere the danger lie braves, His bark with spare tackle supplies: So yea, on life's ocean, with provident mind, Have here a spare anchor secur'd, With which, in despite of adversity's winds, The helpless will one day be moor'd. When the storm arm of winter uplifts the blue main, And snow flurries and ship-wrecks abound, When hollow check'd famine inflicts the fell pain, And the swamp flings destruction around, When the folly of rulers embroils embroils human kind, And myriads are robb'd of their breath; This wise institution may come o'er the mind, And may soften the pillow of death. The poor widow'd mourner, the sweet prattling throng, And the veteran, whose powers are no more, Shall here find an arm to defend them from wrong, And to share meagre want from their door: This is tempering the wind to the lamb newly born: This is following the ant's prudent ways; And, O blest Institution! the child yet unborn, With rapture shall lift forth thy praise.
BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
NORFOLK, July 10.
The town of Norfolk bids fair to be the Montpellier of Virginia. If we can ward off the Yellow Fever, which in a great measure depends upon ourselves, at least those who represent us in the Common Hall, property within the borough will encrase in a proportion that will defy the greatest speculator on chances to calculate. Norfolk hath a great number of natural advantages, and it would seem a species of ingratitude to the deity, if man did not exert himself to give it some artificial ones. The reformation of the streets is a work begun; it is begun by employing workmen to drain the Main-street; it is much to be wished, however, that the narrow part of streets and alleys should be kept clean. Suppose they were to be gutted immediately, and the inhabitants of these streets, by a bye-law, compelled to have on each of the lots a large box, wherein the dirt and filth of the houses should be constantly emptied, instead of being thrown in the street, and two carts kept in constant employ, twice a week, to carry the same away, at some little distance from the town, there to be piled for compost; it would sell at the end of the year to farmers for enough to defray the expence of the scavengers; but if the town were at the expence, it cannot bear a serious reflection, when placed in the scale against the health of the people.
We have now a Common Hall formed of persons whose characters are such as to ensure to the town a good police, as far as their powers extend. That they will exert those powers we have no right to question.
Messrs. WILLIT & O'CONNOR, etc etc, June 30, 1800.
GENTLEMEN, I Observe in your paper of the 26th a paragraph under the Richmond head, stating that there has been 25,000 hogheads of Tobacco received at the inspections of this place this year; that information is said to come from gentlemen, whose pursuits in life enable them to form a correct judgment; if these gentlemen's judgment is no better in their other pursuits than in this, they are poor judges indeed; for to my certain knowledge on the 21st of M y there was only 16,220 hogheads taken, and since that date, there cannot be received more than 12 or 1500 hogheads in addition, which makes your gentlemen's statements erroneous by 7,210 hogheads.
CANDOR.
Nearly one half of what is taken is yet in the ware-houses.
A Special Meeting of the Philadelphia Fire Association, will be held at Carpenters Hall, on Friday the 18th instant, at half past seven o'clock, in the evening. JAMES MILNOR Sec'y. July 15.
Gazette Marine List.
No arrivals at the fort.
Brig Beaver, Elliot, from hence has been spoken off Cape Florida, out thence six days, bound to Havana.
Brig John, Atkins, from hence to Lisbon, was spoken the 22d ultimo, in latitude 43, 10, N. longitude 57, 30, W. all well out seven days.
Capt. Flinn, of the ship Fame sailed from Leghorn in company with the ship Maria, Thompson, of and for Philadelphia and several others. Left Gibraltar 20th of May with a fleet. Same day spoke the United States brig Sophia, Smith, for Philadelphia, 27 days from Algiers; saw her thro' the gut. July 4, 28, 00, N. long. 67, 00, W. spoke the brig Eliza, Pendleton, from New-York to Jamaica, 20 days out, all well. July 8, lat. 36, 21, N. long. 72, 30, W. spoke the sloop Rambler, Gallaway for St. Thomas, out 3 days, all well, from Philadelphia. July 10, in lat. 38, 00, long. 73, 00, W. spoke the brig Friendship, O'Connor, from Philadelphia for St. Sebastians, out 2 days, all well.
Two inward bound ships were in sight of New Castle this morning.
Extract of a Letter from captain Culver, of the brig Nancy, at Cape Francois.
On the 23d of June, spoke the Schooner Success, captain Charles Johnson, in the Turks Island Passage, out 25 days from Philadelphia.
NEW YORK, July 16.
Arrived.
Schr. Betsey, Johnson, Wilmington 7 Cornelia, Barnett, Baltimore
Cleared.
Brig Sally, Andrews, New Orleans
Schr. Nancy, Redfern, Halifax
Brig Eliza, Dennison, has arrived at St. Croix.
Ship Hercules, Breath has arrived at Batavia.
Yesterday arrived Sloop Lovina. Storms, St. Croix, 14 days. On the passage spoke the brig Amelia, Stuyverlant, from St. Sebastians for Baltimore, out 70 days.
BALTIMORE, July 15.
Arrived this day, Schooner Polly capt. Myrick, 14 days from the Havana. The Schooner Menerich, capt. Pearse, of Baltimore, failed two days before us.
Left there the brig Hunter, Edwards, and Schooner Nimrod, Hamilton, and Nymph, Maffy, belonging to Baltimore.
Spoke the brigs Union, of Boston, and Beaver, of Philadelphia, off Cape Florida, out 36 days, bound to the Havana.
A Schooner is in the bay bound up.
A stated meeting of the American Philosophical Society, will be held at their Hall on Friday evening the 18th instan., at six o'clock. JOSEPH CLAY, Secretary.
N. B. New Members will be balloted for.
July 17, 1800.
THE members of the Society of the Sons of St. George, established at Philadelphia, for the assistance of Englishmen in distress, are requested to attend a quarterly meeting of the said Society, at the City Tavern, on Wednesday the 3rd day of July, at 7 o'clock in the evening. GEO DAVIS, Sec'y. July 16
N. B. Several members to be ballotted for. July 16
TO CARPENTERS.
FOR SALE,
On Saturday next, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, at No. 119 Chestnut Street.
A Frame Building,
About 80 feet long and 20 broad, with several glass sashes.
IT has been heretofore used as a Priming Office; it stands back in the yard of No. 119, Chestnut Street, where it can be seen at any time. The terms of purchase Cash—and the building to be removed immediately. JOHN CONNELLY, Auct. July 17.
Loft,
(YESTERDAY)
A Red Morocco Pocket-Book,
CONTAINING sundry notes of hand, and several pieces of silver—the subscriber came marked on the inside of the strap. Whoever has found it, and will leave it at No. 40, Cherry Street, shall receive Five Dollars, and the silver the Pocket-book contained. JOHN SIMS, dit July 17
Strayed away,
ON Sunday the 13th inst. a small strawberry coloured MARE, fourteen hands high, has three white feet, a white face, about ten years old. Any information will be thankfully received, and if delivered at John Neum's Ferry, at Market Street, a reward of four Dollars will be paid. July 17.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS my wife, Margaret Connor, has absented herself from my bed and board, without any just cause, I hereby forwarn all persons from harbouring or crediting her on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debts of her contracting. BERNARD CONNOR. July 17, 1800.
AN APPRENTICE
WANTED,
At the Office of the Gazette of the United States.

Bank of the United States, July 7th 1800 THE Directors have this day declared a dividend for the last six months, of fifteen Dollars per Share, payable to the Stockholders or their legal representatives after the 17th instant. G. SIMPSON Cashr. July 7
CHINA GOODS. Landing from the ship America , Walter Sims, Commander, from Canton, AND FOR SALE BY NICKLIN, GRIFFITH & Co.
BOHEA, Congo, Souchong, 1st & 2nd quality, Cape Souchong, Hyson Skin, Tonkay, Singlo, Young Hyson, Hyson, 1st & 2nd quality, Imperial, Yellow & white nankeens, Lutstring, black & color'd, Sinshaw, do. Satins, Lutstring, maz. blue & dark green, Sinshaw, do. Persian taffetas, dark green They have also on hand for sale, received by the late arrivals from Europe, &c.
Striped and checked gingham } Infimal pack- White figured & color'd Mouselinet } ages all red, White corded dimities } calculated for Color'd silk, striped Nankeneens } the West-India market & entitled to drawback,
14 Trunks printed Calicoes, 5 do. do. 3 Bales fene twine 10 Cates English China ware, 6 Cakes mineral black, 1 do. white, 10 do. cochother, 3 Cakes purple brown, 35 do. nails assorted, 9 do. London porter in bottles, English sail canvas, No. 1, 2 & 3, Russia duck, 27 Boxes white Havana sugar, 13 Pipes old Madeira wine, Gunpowder, Empty wine bottles, 20 Gums, 6 pounders, 12 do. 9 do. 12 do. 9 do. with carriages, &c. 28000 lbs. Ceribou coffee, 1st quality 300000 lbs. black pepper 20 Lags ebony
LAND. FOR SALE, A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED on Scot's mountain in Oxford township, county of Sussex and state of New Jersey, eight or ten miles from Easton (about four from the river Delaware, and seventy two from Philadelphia) containing 579 Acres; about 200 acres of which is cleared and under good fence, including 12 acres of meadow: the remainder is woodland, consisting mostly of chesnut and oak. On the premises are two log houses and out buildings, a number of fruit trees, and springs of excellent water, and a stream runs through the tract. The premises is occupied by Christian and Peter Snyder. Letters addressed (post paid) to the subscriber, at No. 87, Arch Street, Philadelphia; or at Mr. Edward Mott's, Easton, Pennsylvania, will be duly answered. WILLIAM GARDOM. N. B. No application will be necessary after the 14th of July next. June 20.
150 BARRELS Boston Prime Beef, 12 Hogsheads Molasses A few Quarter-casks of first quality Madeira Wine, and 200 Molasses Knockdowns with heads, For sale by SAMUEL RHOADS, No. 1, Penn-Street. Who has to Let, A Genteel Three Story Brick House, In Spruce, near Front-Street. July 7.
Imported In the ship Abigail , Seth Webber, Master, from Liverpool, and for Sale, A FEW THOUSAND BUSHELS OF High Stoved Salt, AND SOME EXCELLENT HOUSE-COAL. APPLY TO GIDEON H. WELLS, or MOORE WHARTON. July 7.
Just Arrived, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, THE CARGO OF THE SHIP PHILADELPHIA , Theodore Bliss, Commander, from Bengal CONSISTING OF An assortment of Piece Goods. Sugars of the first quality, And 200 qr. chests of superior quality Hyson Tea. Willings & Francis, and Thomas & John Clifford. March 17.
Baltimore and New York Mail Stage Office Is removed from No. 13 South Fourth Street, to No. 18 South Third Street. An Office for those stages is also kept at Mr. Hardy's Inn, No. 98 Market Street. General Post Office, April 28.
MARSHAL'S SALES. UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District. } ss. BY virtue of sundry writs of venditioni exponas, issued out of the District Court of the United States, for the District aforesaid, will be exposed to public sale, on the premises, on Wednesday the 30th of July next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, all that Tract of Land called Conodoguinett Tract, situated in East Pennsbury township, Cumberland county, containing five hundred and thirty two acres, more or less, with the Mesuages thereon erected. Also all that Tract of Land called Locust Valley, adjoining the above, containing three hundred and seventeen acres, more or less, with the Mesuages thereon erected. Also all that Tract of Land called Oak Bank, situated as above, containing two hundred and seventy acres, more or less, with the Mesuages thereon erected. The property will be surveyed and sold in lots to suit the purchasers; plots of which will be exhibited on the day of sale. Seized and taken in execution, and to be sold as the property of Oliver Pollock, Esq. by JOHN HALL, Marshal. Marshal's Office, Philadelphia, June 21, 1800. } cot30jy.
WALNUT STREET, Opposite to the Public Square. In that handsome and airy spot, there are just now ready TO LET, 4 or 5 New Houses.
THIS situation for pleasantness of the prospect of trees and herbage, and its extensive thoroughfare of fresh air, is deemed equal if not superior to any other, that is as convenient to the trading parts of the town. The water is excellent, perhaps the most pure and wholesome that is to be met with in the city. Persons inclined to rent will please to make early application at the Office No. 96, Arch Street, or about the premises to JOHN CREAN. July 7.
Just Arrived, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS, THE CARGO OF THE SHIP CANTON , Richard Dale, Commander, from Canton, CONSISTING OF Bohea } Souchong } Hyson Skin } Young Hyson } White } Yellow } Sugar of 1st quality. China Ware. Cassia. Fans. An assortment of Silks. WILLINGS & FRANCIS, No. 21, Penn Street. April 14.
Ten Dollars Reward. DESERTED FROM York Town on the 23d inst. JAMES HENDERSON , lately a Sergeant in the 10th Regiment, and since enlisted as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, of the following description. He is about five feet six inches high, brown hair and fair complexion. He is an active fellow and brags much of his abilities as a Drill Sergeant. He has been lately seen in Lancaster, and is probably with his friends, who live about 4 miles from that place. The above reward will be given and all expenses paid, on delivering him to any officer in the service of the United States, or lodging him in Jail. ROBERT RANKIN, Adjutant Marine Corps. Philadelphia, June 30.
Fifty Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from Gen. Ridgely of Baltimore, on the 20th inst. a light coloured negro man, who calls himself WILLIAM MC. DONALD ; He is about 24 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, neat in his dress, and has a good suit of hair. Had on, when he went away, a good beaver hat, a short light green cloth coat, edged with yellow, and yellow gilt buttons—a light buff cassimer, double breasted waistcoat, a pair of dark olive coloured thickset pantoons—a white linen shirt, white ribbed cotton stockings, and a good pair of shoes with frings. He took with him a dark blue coat, a pair of olive cassimer pantoons, and a light corduroy pair of breeches; also a gold or pinchbeck watch, with a steel chain. He is fond of spirituous liquors, is indolent, has a Rupid look, and chews tobacco. He was bred in Charles county, Maryland, and purchased of col. John Thomas by gen. Ridgely. Whoever apprehends said negro, and secures him in any jail so that the owner may get him again, shall receive the above reward, with reasonable charges if brought home, or delivered to Joshua B. Bond, Philadelphia. may 1
FOR SALE, A Valuable and singularly eligible ESTATE, CONSISTING of two handsome dwelling houses, with excellent fishing for seven horses, double coach-house most completely fitted up; a beautiful large and valuable garden richly filled with choice fruit, surrounded with high board fence, almost new. The premises are beautifully situated near the middle of Germantown, surrounded with rich prospects of the adjacent country; an orchard of about two acres, with a handsome lawn at the back of the house. One house has been recently built on an approved plan; the other has been completely repaired, painted and papered, and contain ten rooms with an elegant drawing-room, fifteen feet by thirty-five. The new house is well calculated for a store in either the dry or wet good line. The air and water are unrivalled; and there are some most excellent schools in the neighborhood. For particulars enquire of the Printer, or of M R . POTTER, on the premises. May 9.
A CERTIFICATE FOR a three quarter Share of Bank Stock of the United States, No. 3818 in the name of John Holmes, Jun. has been lost or mislaid and for the Renewal of which application has been made at said Bank, of which all concerned are desired to take notice. May 19.
This Day Published, By J. OMROD, No. 41, Chestnut Street, (Price 25 Cents) THE Death of General Washington, A POEM. In imitation of the manner of Ossian. By Rev. JOHN B. LINN, A. M. Minister of the First Presbyterian Congregation of Philadelphia. Mr. Chaudron's Oration will be published on Monday morning. March 15.
THE CARGO Of the Ship Criterion , B. Wickes, sen. commander, from Bengal, CONSISTING OF A complete assortment of BENGAL GOODS, SUGARS of the first quality, BLACK PEPPER do. FOR SALE BY WILLINGS & FRANCIS, No. 21, Penn-Street. May 5.
WILL BE LANDED, IN A FEW DAYS, At Beck's Wharf, the next below Market St. A QUANTITY OF Jamaica Spirits AND COFFEE. Also, a few Hogsheads of JAMAICA SUGAR, FOR SALE At No. 17, South Water Street. July 3.
FOR SALE, A VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, LYING on the Potomac River, county of Northumberland, state of Virginia; containing about 1400 acres—its situation is equal to any other in the Northern Neck, remarkable for every kind of wildfowl, oysters, fish and crab, and none better for health. It is about the same distance from Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk, and not more than one day's sail from either. There are three improved plantations with dwelling houses, the one known by the name of Exeter Lodge, formerly the residence of col. John Gordon, is an elegant two story brick house, with four rooms on a floor, and a passage sixteen feet wide. The other two are commodious and conveniently fitted, with good and salubrious out houses, at one of which John Murphy, Esq. (now of Wilmington county) lived several years; on this farm there is a good grist mill, with water sufficient to turn any number of stones; also convenient store houses and granaries on a public road, well situated for a country store. On each of those places there are fine apple and peach orchards. The greater proportion of the land is of the first quality, and near the half of the whole heavily timbered. The terms may be known by applying to Wm P. Febbs Baltimore, Rouleau G. Tebbs, Esq. of Richmond county, Virginia, or to Thomas Murgatroyd and Sons, Philadelphia. Feb. 5—14.
A PLEASANT COUNTRY HOUSE, WITH an excellent Orchard, Barn, Pump, &c. &c. The whole containing 17 acres, situate on the Wissahickon road, between the third and fourth mile stone—May be purchased on reasonable terms.—Two thirds of the purchase money may remain (secured on the premises and on interest) during three years. Enquire of BONSAL & SHOEMAKER, No. 124, South Fourth-Street, the Subscriber, at Mount Pleasant, adjoining the premises, or at No. 45, Walnut-Street. JON WILLIAMS. June 13.
RARITAN FARM, FOR SALE. A VALUABLE and desirable Estate, situated on the river Raritan in Jersey, near Somerset Court-House, 16 miles from Brunswick, and 18 from Princeton; consisting of upwards of 700 acres, equally divided into meadow, arable and wood land; the whole within a ring fence; the barn, Rabies, &c. are spacious, and adequate to the size of the Farm; there is a plenitude of game, with a good shad fishery. The estate is now in the hands of Mr. Henry Worley. Further particulars may be known of Messrs. NICKLIN & GRIFFITH Merchants, Philadelphia, and of JAMES GIBSON, Esq. Of Mr. RICHARD POTTER, Germantown, Or of the Tenant on the premises May 9.
Three Cents Reward. RUN away from the Subscriber on the evening of the 22d inst. a bound Servant GIRL, named Elizabeth Howcheil, had on and took with her three different changes of garment and money, proud, bold and impudent, a noted liar; any person apprehending her shall be entitled to the above reward—no costs or charges will be paid. N. B. She had a years and some months to serve DANIEL FITZPATRICK. Goshen Township, Chester County, July 29. august 6.
Notice is hereby given, THAT application will be made to the President and Directors of the Bank of the United States for the renewal of the following Certificates of Shares in the said Bank, which were lost on board the ship John, of Baltimore, Hugh Davey, master, bound to London, viz: B. No. 29884 } 29885 } Each for one Share, in the name 29886 } of Tho's Holy, Sheffield (G. B.) 29887 } dated 1st January, 1800; 29888 } Of which application, all persons concerned, will please to take notice. SAMUEL STERETT. Baltimore, 5th April, 1800
FOR SALE, An Invoice of Playing Cards, Consisting of 75 dozen assorted—they will be sold cheap for cash. Apply to the Printer. May 19.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, April 21, 1800.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, in pursuance of the act of Congress, passed on the first day of March, one thousand eight hundred, intitled "An act in addition to an act, intitled, an act regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen," as follows: 1st. All the fractional parts of the quarter townships adjoining to the Indian boundary line of the tract of land referred to in said act, except the fractional quarter townships number four in township number seven of range number twenty: Also, all the fractional parts of the quarter townships adjoining to the river Scioto, except the quarter townships number one and four, in township number one of range number nineteen; the quarter townships number two and three of township number three, in range number nineteen; and the quarter townships number one and four in township number five, of range number twenty; together with the fifty quarter townships hereafter described, are referred to be located, for the original holders of warrants granted for military services, or their heirs, in lots of one hundred acres, pursuant to the act above recited. 2d. The following is a description of the fifty quarter townships referred to in the preceding article and which were designated by lot in the presence of the Secretary of War, pursuant to the act above recited.
   Range. Township. Lot. Range. Township. Lot. Range. Township. Lot. Range. Township. Lot.    1 1 3 6 2 1 10 1 2 15 1 2  8 2 6 6 2 1 10 1 2 15 1 2  8 4 7 3 3 1 10 1 2 15 1 2  10 1 8 2 11 6 1 1 1 15 1 2  2 2 3 8 3 8 1 1 1 15 1 2  3 4 7 4 2 13 8 1 1 15 1 2  5 1 6 1 15 1 3 1 1 15 1 2  5 3 7 2 2 2 2 2 1 15 1 2  1 1 8 2 1 7 3 1 1 15 1 2  7 1 2 3 1 7 4 1 1 15 1 2  7 2 4 3 16 2 4 1 1 15 1 2  8 4 5 1 3 3 4 1 1 15 1 2  4 3 7 3 6 1 1 1 1 15 1 2  10 3 9 3 7 2 2 1 1 15 1 2  5 3 9 1 3 7 4 1 1 15 1 2  7 1 7 4 17 7 4 1 1 15 1 2  9 3 9 4 4 7 4 1 1 15 1 2  
3d. All the lands in each of the above fifty quarter townships, and in the fractional parts of quarter townships before described, have been divided upon the respective plats thereof, as returned by the Surveyor General, into as many lots of one hundred acres each, as the quantity such quarter township or fraction is stated to contain will admit, in the manner pointed out and required by the above recited act. 4th. The plats divided as aforesaid into lots of one hundred acres, are deposited in the office of the Register of the Treasury where the locations are to be made; and upon surrendering the warrants which shall be thus located, patents will be issued in the manner and upon the conditions prescribed by law. Given under my hand at Philadelphia the day and year above-mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. April 22.
NOTICE. WHEREAS Mathew Irwin did on the 8th day of July 1797 make an assignment of his estate an effects, to his subscribers, for the benefit of such of his creditors, as should on or before the 20th of September, 1797, execute to him a full and final discharge—Now those of his creditors who are entitled to a dividend under said assignment, are requested to furnish their accounts on Samuel Meeker, with interest calculated up to the 8th day of July, 1797, as a dividend will absolutely be struck on the first day of April next, and those who neglect to comply with this notice will thereafter be excluded from the benefit of the same. Philip Nicklin Samuel Meeker Nath'l Lewis, by his Ads. } Assignees. Pearson Hunt John M. Taylor Philadelphia, March 14
TO DISTILLERS And Owners of Stills. WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed the 8th day of May 1792, entitled, "An act concerning the duties on spirits distilled within the United States," it is required of all persons having or keeping a still, or stills, to make entry thereof, between the last day of May and the first day of July in each year, under the penalty of two hundred and fifty dollars. NOTICE is therefore hereby given to all distillers, or owners of stills, within the city and county of Philadelphia, to make entry of them at the office of Inspection, at 49, North Third Street, in the city of Philadelphia, within the abovenamed periods. JAMES ASH, COLLECTOR of the revenue of the first division of the first survey of the district of Pennsylvania. June 6.
THE UNDERSIGNED, His Swedish Majesty's Consul General, and authorized to transact the Consular Business, for his Majesty the King of Denmark in the United States of America, residing at Philadelphia, Hereby gives public Notice, That in obedience to recent instructions received from his government, it is the duty of all Masters of Swedish and Danish vessels, before their sailing from any port in the said States, to call upon him or the Vice Consul, in order to be granted such Certificates for their Cargoes, which the exigency of the state of the Neutral Commerce and the several Decrees of the Belligerent Powers, renders indispensably necessary, and that any Master of vessels belonging to the respective nations, or navigating under the protection of their flags, in omitting to take such certificates, will personally stand responsible for the consequences. RICHARD SODERSTRÖM. Philadelphia, 18th December, 1799.
LOST, OR MISLAID, A CERTIFICATE of four Shares of the Bank of the United States in the name of Bickham & Reece, No. 2593, for the renewal of which application is intended to be made at the said Bank, and all persons concerned are desired to take notice. JAMES HENDERSON. May 8.
THE SUBSCRIBERS HAVE FOR SALE, AT NO. 35, DOCK-STREET, 1000 Boxes best marbled Soap, } 80 Boxes Sweet Oil, } 200 Half chests Lucca Oil, } 7 Bales Paper, } Brimstone, } Parmesan Cheese, } 300 Pipes best Bordeaux Brandy, } 200 Hogsheads Claret superior quality, } 700 Cates French Sweet Oil, } 60 Cates Catherine Plumbs, } 6 Cakes Prunes, } 400 Boxes Capers, Olives, Anchovies and Cornichons, } 100 do. best assorted Cordials, } DRY GOODS assorted for the West-India market, } Claret in cases of a superior quality, } London dry White Lead, } A small invoice of Coffee, } 6 & 4 Pound Cannon, mounted. } Thomas Murgatroyd & Sons, May 10.
TWENTY Dollars Reward. RAN-AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC , otherwise CUDJO , about 41 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 pantoons, printed fancy cord, a fawn-down striped under jacket; a rum hat; one fine and one coarse shirt; one mufin handkerchief, fringed, two 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 if 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.
WHEREAS By a decree of the High Court of Chancery, made in a cause, James against Newman, it is among other things referred to Wm. Graves Esq. one of the masters of the said court, "to take an account of the Legacies bequeathed by the will of the testator, WILLIAM PHILLIPS , late of Newgate Street, London, deceased, and also to inquire and state to the court, whether Francis James , the brother of the complainant's named as one of the Legatees in the said will is dead, and whether he died in the life time of the testator?" Therefore all persons who can give any information whether the said Francis James be living or dead, and if living where he now resides or last resided, and when and at what place, and when and where he was last heard of, and if dead, when and where he died, are hereby requested to give such information to the said William Graves , Esq. at his office in Southampton Buildings, Chancery Lane, London, on or before the first day of March next, otherwise he will be excluded the benefit of the said decree. The said Francis James was born at or near Kidwelly, in the county of Caermarthen, and if living, is about the age of thirty-four years, and about the year 1779, was a foreman on board the Milford , a merchant ship, belonging to the port of Bristol, and failed for Jamaica in September, 1780, afterwards he returned to Bristol, and in November, 1781, was pressed in King's Road, Bristol, and sent on board the king's frigate called the Diomedes , in which he sailed from Plymouth on a cruise, and on board of which he afterwards became a quarter gunner, and deserted the said ship at Charleston Bar in North-America in September 1782. Should any person in the United States of America, be enabled to give information of the above named Francis James , whether living or dead, they are requested to communicate the same to DAVID A. OGDEN , No. 69, Stone Street, New York. The printers throughout the United States are requested to publish the above. April 18.
BOONETON IRON WORKS. TO BE SOLD, OR LEASED FOR ONE YEAR—THAT Valuable Estate, KNOWN by the name of the Booneton Iron Works, situate in the county of Morris in the state of New Jersey, consisting of a Forge with four fires, a Rolling and Slitting Mill, a Grift mill with two Run of stones, and Saw mill, all in good order and now in use, together with an excellent, large, and convenient house, with out-houses of every kind; among which are an Ice house, and stone milk house, with a remarkable fine spring in it, a large Garden, and an excellent collection of Fruit, a large Orchard, and 2500 acres of wood, pasture and arable land, and a great number of stores and workmen's houses. Immediate possession will be given of houses and stores sufficient for providing flock the present winter, and possession of the whole in the spring. For terms enquire of David B. Ogden at New-York, Mr Peter Mackie in New-York, Mr. David Ford in Morris Town, or messrs. Jacob and Richard Paeleh on the premises. January 11.
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.
GLASS MANUFACTORY. THE PROPRIETORS Of the Pittsburgh Glass Works, HAVING procured a sufficient number of the most approved European Glass Manufacturers, and having on hand a large flock of the best Materials, on which their workmen are now employed, have the pleasure of assuring the public, that window glass of a superior quality and of any size, from 7 by 9 to 18 by 24 inches, carefully packed in boxes containing 100 feet each, may be had at the shortest notice. Glass of larger sizes for other purposes, may also be had, such as for pictures, coach glasses, clock faces, &c. Bottles of all kinds and of any quantity may also be had, together with pocket flasks, pickling jars, apothecary's shop furniture, or other hollow ware—the whole at least 25 per cent. lower than articles of the same quality brought from any of the sea ports of the United States. A liberal allowance will be made on sale of large quantities. Orders from merchants and others will be punctually attended to on application to JAMES O'HARA or ISAAC CRAIG , or at the Store of Messrs. PRATHER and EMILIE , in Market-Street, Pittsburgh. March 4.