Gazette of the United States, & daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-08-05 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Daily Advertiser.
By C. P. WAYNE, No. 65, South Front-street.
NUMBER 2451.
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 5, 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 1799.
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Marshal's Sale. UNITED STATES, Pennsylvania District. By virtue of a Writ to me directed from the District Court of the United States...
FOR SALE - A COMPLETE Printing-Office, WITH A NEWSPAPER ESTABLISHMENT, In the pleasant and healthy town of Newark, New Jersey...
THE above is worthy the attention of any Printer willing to establish himself in a country town. The rapid population, and extreme pleasantness of the town, and its vicinity to New York...
Simon Walker HAS REMOVED HIS COUNTING HOUSE, To No. 79, SOUTH FOURTH STREET, Corner of Union Street...
TO LET, OR FOR SALE, A 2-story brick house Situate in Duke-street (or Artillery lane) Northern Liberties...
FOR SALE, A PRINTING PRESS complete, Old Long Primer, Small Pica on pica body (new and old Pica, English, (two small founts) 16 Line Pica, &c.
TO BE SOLD, Very low for Cash, or exchanged for Goods, A Large, Elegant, and well finished 2-story Frame House IN the borough of Frankford...
Elisha Fisher & Co. No. 39 North Front Street, HAVE ON HAND AND FOR SALE, GERMAN STEEL, window glass, hats assorted in cases, Nails in cases, and a large assortment of Ironmongery...
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.
For Sale, In the pleasant village of Mount Holly, Burlington County, 18 miles from Cooper's Ferry, and 7 from Burlington; ONE LARGE TWO STORY
BRICK - HOUSE, FIVE and thirty feet square, four rooms on each floor, and a cellar under the whole. Likewise adjoining, a forty foot front Lot, situate on Mill Street, near the market, with a new Carriage House and Stables on the rear of the Lot, fronting a public alley. For further particulars apply to MAHLON BUDD, or ISAAC CARR, in Burlington.
FOR SALE, In the City of Burlington, State of New Jersey, TWO NEW TWO STORY Brick Houses, Situate on Market Street, BEING twenty feet front and thirty two feet deep, each with cellar under them and kitchens in the rear, likewise a well of good water in front. ALSO, Four twenty feet Lots, Adjoining the above premises, one hundred and fifty feet deep. For terms of sale apply to the subscriber in Burlington, by whom an indisputable title will be given. MICAJAH ELLIS, Burlington, July 9, 1800.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE, About 25 acres of Land, LYING on the east side of the Bala Road. On the East it is bounded by property belonging to Mr. Trench Francis, Esq. 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 Mather'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.
WAYNE COUNTY TAXES. THE owners of unimproved lands in Wayne county, are hereby notified, that Taxes are become payable therefor 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. Asa Stenton, John Carson, Johannes Van Etten, Commissioners Attest, E. KELLOGG, Clk. July 9, 1800.
A Summer Retreat. TO BE RENTED, A GENTLEMAN'S 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.
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 Davy, master, bound to London, viz: B. No. 29884 29885 Each for one share, in the name of 29886 of Tho's Holy, Sheffield (G. B) 29887 dated 1st January, 2800; 29888 J Of which application, all persons concerned, will please to take notice. SAMUEL STERETT. Baltimore, 5th April, 1800.
Just Imported, In the ship Kensington, from London, and for sale by Joseph & James Crukshank, No. 87, High-street, AN ASSORTMENT OF BOOKS AND STATIONARY, Amongst which are the following NEW BOOKS: A summary of universal History, exhibiting the use, Decline, and Revolutions of the different Nations of the world, from the Creation to the present time, 9 vols. 8vo. translated from the French of M. Augusti. Travels through the United States of America, the Country of the Iroquois, and Upper Canada, with an authentic account of Lower Canada, by the Duke de la Rochefoucault Liancourt 2 vols. 4to. Memoirs relative to Egypt written in that country during the campaigns of General Bonaparte in the years 1798 and 1799. Public Characters of 1798-99-1800 2 Vols 8vo. A Voyage to the East Indies containing an account of the manners, Customs &c of the Natives with a Geographical description of the country by Fra Paolo da Bartolomeo. The annual Necrology of 1797, & including also various articles of neglected Biography. Watkins Universal Biographical and Historical Dictionary. Walpoliana 2 vols. A Digest Index to the seven volumes of Term Reports by F. E. Tomkins. Mavors Natural History for the use of Schools The British Nepos or Mirror of youth consisting of select lives of Illustrious Britons, by William Mayor. L. L. D. Poems on various subjects selected to enforce the practice of virtue &c. by F. E. Tomkins. Moors Navigation 14th Edition enlarged. Nautical Almanacks for 1801-2-3 July 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 stock 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 ea h, 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 SMILE, in Market Street, Pittsburgh. March 1.
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 wild fowl, 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 suitable out houses, at one of which John Murphy, Esq. (now of Westmoreland county) lived several years; on this farm there is a good grist mill, with water, sufficient to turn any number of stones; also convenient flour house, 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. Tebbs, Esq. of Richmond county, Virginia, or to Thomas Murgatroyd and Sons, Philadelphia. Feb. 5-14.
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.
FOR SALE, The Unexpired TIME of a BLACK BOY, WHO has three years and five months to serve; he is sober, honest, a good waiter, and understands taking care of horses. Enquire at No. 60, Dock Street. July 20.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Two or three Lads Of Reputable Connections as apprentices to an elegant and profitable business. Apply to the Office of the Gazette U. States. August 2.
Writing, drawing & printing Papers, AND Stationary Wares, FOR SALE, AT W. YOUNG'S BOOK-STORE, No. 52, South Second Street, the corner of Chestnut Street. Who has received an extensive and general supply, and of the best quality. A CONSIGNMENT Of super royal, double crown and double pot Printing, and also of writing tools cap PAPER. A TRUNK OF Ladies Slippers. Which will be sold low, for cash, or negotiable Notes. W. Young has also received a complete assortment of English, Latin, and Greek Classers. A liberal allowance made to wholesale purchasers. July 31.
JUST PUBLISHED, AND TO BE SOLD BY JAMES HUMPHREYS, No. 106, fourth side of Market St. (Price One Quarter of a Dollar,) Pleasing Incitements TO WISDOM AND VIRTUE, Conveyed through the Medium of Anecdote, Tale, and Adventure; Calculated to entertain, fortify and improve the Juvenile Mind. Translated chiefly from the German. Said Humphreys has just received, and is now opening a handsome collection of BOOKS. July 19.
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 lifetime 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 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 Carmarthen, 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, 1782, 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 Diomede, in which he failed 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. 60, Stone Street, New York. The printers throughout the United States are requested to publish the above. April 18.
Twenty Dollars Reward. RUN-AWAY from Spring Forge, in York County, a negro man, named ISAAC, otherwise CUDJO, about 22 years old, the property of Reuben Colman, Esq. He is about 5 feet 8 inches high, has a blemish in his eyes, more white in them than common, by trade a Ferguson man, had on and took with him a drab coloured broad cloth coat, almost new, a fustian jacket and pantaloonous printed fancy card, a fawn down striped under vest, a rum hat, one fine and one coarse shirt, one muslin handkerchief, sprigged, 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.
Strayed away, ON Sun say 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 Neys's Ferry, at Market Street, a reward of four Dollars will be paid. July 17.
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.
FOR SALE, A Printing Press. Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States.
FOR SALE, A Printing Press. Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States.
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, particularly in Baltimore, Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, &c. The testimony of a number of persons in each of the above places can be adduced, who have reason to believe that a timely use of this salutary remedy, has, under Providence, preserved their lives when in the most alarming circumstances. Facts of this conclusive nature speak more in favour of a medicine, than columns of pompous eulogy, founded on mere assertion, could do. It is not indeed presumptuously proposed as an infallible cure, but the inventor has every possible reason, which can result from extensive experience for believing that a dose of these pills, taken once every two weeks during the prevalence of our annual bilious fevers, will prove an infallible preventative; and further, that in the earlier stages of those diseases, their use will very generally succeed in restoring health and frequently in cases esteemed desperate and beyond the power of common remedies. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild and may be used with safety by persons in every situation and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off superfluous bile and prevent its morbid secretions; to restore and amend the appetite; to produce a free perspiration and thereby prevent colds which are often of fatal consequence. A dose never fails to remove a cold if taken on its first appearance. They are celebrated for removing habitual costiveness, sickness of the stomach and severe head-ache, and ought to be taken by all persons on a change of climate. They have been found remarkably efficacious in preventing and curing most disorders attendant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preferred for use by every seaman. 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, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small-pox, measles and fevers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak fever. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight. 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 for pains in the face and neck. Infallible Ague and Fever Drops. This medicine has never failed, in many thousands and cases not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one bottle, and numbers not halt 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 Muthard, Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Dr. Hahn's infallible German Corn Plaster, Indian Vegetable Specific for the Venereal complaint, Gowland's and Persian Lotions, Restorative Tooth Powder, Damask Lip Salve, Church's Cough Drops, Anderson's Pills, &c. &c. April 19.
TO DISTILLERS And Owners of Still. WHEREAS by an act of Congress, passed the 31st 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 29, North Third Street, in the city of Philadelphia, within the abovenamed period. JAMES ASH, COLLECTOR of the revenue of the first district of Pennsylvania. June 6.
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.
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 as partner, 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. Y. will be attended to immediately. Mayor.
TO PRINTERS. FOR SALE, Old Long Primer, Small Pica on Pica Body, English, Chas, Composing sticks, and a great variety of articles necessary to carry on the printing business. They will be sold cheap for cash, apply to the Printer.

MR. WAYNE
SIR,
Actuated by motives of curiosity, I attended the meeting of Jacobins, on Wednesday evening last, at the State House. Diverted at the consummate ignorance and stupidity, as well as self importance of these miserable wretches, I will endeavour to recount the various and singular transactions of this wonderful meeting, almost altogether composed of the very refuse and filth of society. To prove this my assertion (if proof be necessary) let it be known, that a large proportion of this meeting was men of the most infamous and abandoned characters; men, who are notorious for the seduction of black innocence, men who have more than once been convicted in open court of wilful perjury, and men who with sacrilegious hands have impiously dared to tear down from the sacred desk, the emblems of mourning in honour of our beloved Washington. When persons of such character assume to themselves the order and regulation of a government, soon may we expect anarchy, confusion and commotion to ensue.
This meeting was opened by the great big litte citizen of Market Street in the following style. "Fellow Citizens, its most eight o'clock; an't it most time to commence the meeting, shall our worthy and Republican say—hem, citizen B—r take the chair." Aye, Aye, was the general response, whereupon from the motley group one pops little Johnny [knight of the Rhine] and at his tail the lap stone boy, R. as his journeyman, P. I mean his secretary. When seated, Barker loudly thumps his cudgel upon the table and with an audible voice proclaims order; "order Gent.—hem—Fellow Citizens, order, politivety we can't recede to business without some order; Brother R— read the minutes of the last assembly." Here secretary Vizee feating himself upon the table near the Rushlight (for reader he has not very good eyes) after a great deal of coughing, twirling and snuffing the candles, and a little bit of spelling here and there (having been no doubt accustomed to speak loud amid the din of Hammers) bawled out in a most ridiculous and blundering manner the aforesaid minutes.) Cit. B—r "The committees will report and fetch them on the table, and let Brother R— read them order," (one thump of his cane) Citizen Printer. "Citizen, the committee to whom was referred the composing of candidates for the next election, have reported—I mean do report the following report:
Here he handed the paper to B—r who in a half whisper asked if they had put him in?
The report was then read or rather spelt. It consisted of persons proposed as candidates for the Assembly, Select and Common Council.
Citizen F—n. Citizen Chairman, hem, I think citizen that the motion should be taken upon each of the composed candidates, separately, distinctly, and individually, that is, by one by one.
Several. I second that there motion, I third it.
Citizen B—r. I believe that the citizen didn't make any motion.
Several. Yes he did, I'm farton of it. [one] Yes I swear I'll affedavv he did.
Citizen B—r. Did he, well there is so much noise here I didn't hear it. To secretary Vizee; keep your clack. Brother F—n make it agen, will you?
Citizen F—n. Citizen I was going to go to obfivv—that is I was about to obfervv—I say I moved.
Citizen B—r. Order, citizen, order, it is impossible.
A great noise—Chairman what's the matter?
Citizen T—l. Nothing only our friend Billy is a little gone.
Citizen B—r, (in a half whisper and flaking his head) Ah poor foul I'm afraid that damn'd gin will be the death of him; but come let us reconnoitre the business; I think Citizen F—n was going to move.
Citizen Sumbo. Ah massa he be move off ready; he go away wid Broder Billy—Oh here he come.
Citizen B—r. Brother F—n we are waiting for your motion.
Citizen F—n. Motion—me—motion—oh—yes—yes. I was about to say. I say for I was saying, that I thought it proper that the motion should be taken upon all the candidates together, that is separately, and then we'll know who's who; that is, who we like best.
Several. Yes, yes, I second that, the question, the question.
Citizen B—r. As many as are in favor of agreeing to that motion will show their assent by saying aye.
Several. Aye, aye.
Citizen B—r. Those of the contrary opinion will show their assent by saying no.
I are Vizee called the names of the candid-tes, and B—r took the question. But ov hon. Chairman was place in rather an awkward situation. His name was on the li for Assembly man, and when Vizee cried out his name, he rose and said, "Fellow Citizens if you will put me in let me alone for cutting out business for Aristocrats; depend upon it I shall be true to your dearest interests. As many of you as are agree to me—that is I mean John B—r."
Citizen F—n. Stop citizen, I think the secretary had better take that question.
Several. Yes, yes, yes.
Vizee. As many of you here present as are content to collect Mr. Col. John B—r, Esq. as your Legislature will be so obliging as to pay no—aye I mean.
Numbers. Aye, aye, aye, huzza.
Vizee. Those who don't like to collect him will say no.
One. No.—Several. Turn him out, turn him out.
Chairman. Order, order.
Citizen F—n. This is some damn'd spy of the aristocrats—turn him out, turn him out, hiccup.
Citizen B—r. Citizens we will now recede forward to the candidates for the select council. Brother R— read their names.
Vizee. Wm. S—d.
Citizen B—r. As many as are agreed to citizen S—d will show their assent by saying aye.
Several. Aye, aye.
B—r. Those of the contrary opinion will make their assent known by saying no.
One. No.
Citizen P—n, surveyor and regulator of streets, &c. &c. What an't that as done braying yet, I say has'nt that as done braying yet.
Numbers. Throw him into the street, down with him.
P—n. Ah do and I'll take a draft of him, ha, ha, I say I'll take a draft of him, ha, ha, why you do'nt laugh, I say you do'nt laugh, ha, ha, (fome) ha, ha.
Citizen F—n. Citizen Chairman, we have been grossly and monstrously insulted, and I move that when that fellow's found out—
Citizen F—n. I move—hic—you citizen to kick him now—hic—
Citizen P—n. I approve of that motion, but I think we'd better stay till we find him out before we kick him, ha, ha. I say we'd better wait till we find him out, ha, ha.
Citizen F—n. I propose that citizen P—n's been drinking—hic—vinegar, he's so damn'd—hic—sharp to night, ha ha—
The proceedings once more went on pretty smoothly, until the name of Philip O—r, one of the candidates for the Common Council was called by the secretary. Cit. F—r then rose and said "Citizen Chairman, I hope this citizen's name will be struck off the list—hic—My reasons for this motion are—hiccup—good, substantial and fair, cit. This man lives in the same ward with our mayor—hic—Now we all know that that cursed aristocratic mayor of ours—hic—is an an aristocrat—Now old Commodore Nic B—s—hic—is a devilish clever fellow, he'll—hic—always be a better pill to the aristocrats—hic—I move therefore to strike out and inset B—s.
Citizen P—r. Citizen I second Brother F—r's motion with this amendment, that the question be divided. I think it proper to divide because I think it much better to make a division.
Citizen F. Oh curse your division, hic— we'd enough of it last night, we don't know how to do it. let's take it in a lump—hiccup—
Citizen B. (in a pet.) P. Shaw if you can't divide, come to my school and I'll learn you.
Numbers. No no, no division, no division.
This occasioned some defultory and very fulry debate; the question was then taken and lost.
Cit. P—r. Citizens I have had the honour of being denominated one of your candidates for the Assembly, but the Secretary in a devert ney passed over my name, and so the question has'nt been put upon me yet; I would fain hope it would now be taken as I want to get home, or I shall be lockt out.
Cit. F—r. That's one of R—s damned blunders, I wonder how they come to close him Clark.
The question was taken and carried.
Cit. F—r. I m—re—hic—the readings of this here meeting be printed in the Aurora—hic—and that a suitable address be printed before it. (Carried.) Several, adjourn adjourn.
Cit. S—h. Who's to write the address.
Chairman. I am, to be sure.
S—h. No it would be properer for some one body else to write it because you know you are a candidate.
B—r. Well cant I write it; you fool, and not sign my name. (S—h) Oh yes (Numbers) aye aye let B—r write it he knows how; he's a scollard.
Cit. B—r. Citizens before we sejour, I will remark that I know Republicans are always pretty much barraged for the rhino, but I must detrude upon your generosity to night by exing you to launch out some of the ready for the citizen who provides for the room; I know Democrats hav'nt many English Guineas amongst them but I hope they have some fippen-y bits to night at least, and if they will jist throw them into my hat as they go along I shall be def-titively obliged to them.
Here I observed not a few give an eleven penny bit and ask for a fippeny bit change, which they received. As for myself, I retired to my house as soon as possible, that I might enjoy my laugh, which be assured I did, and heartily too.
AN OBSERVER.
* Citizen N— (the Jew.) I bapsh y u will confider dat de monish ifb very scarce, and besides you know I sh just some out by de In- fholount Law.
Several. Oh yes let N— pass
A Special Meeting of the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, &c. will be held at the usual place on the 7th instant, at 7 o'clock in the evening. As business of importance will be brought before the Society, the members are requested to attend punctually.
JAMES MILNOR, Sec'y.
August 5.
[Though the "age of Chivalry," if we rely on the high authority of EDMUND BURKE, is gone yet it is to be hoped that some portion of its Spirit remains and that the honor of gentlemen is still discernible, though the gallantry of Knighthood, is no more. To the lover of the old romance, and to him that has fired his fancy with Milton's "antique pageantry," the following will be a feast:]
FROM A LONDON PAPER.
ODE
TO THE SPIRIT OF CHIVALRY.
From antique courts and banner'd halls, The scenes of ancient Chivalry! The Mufe, in grateful numbers calls, Spirit sublime! on Thee!
High in the grated prison tow'r, Neglected beauty wasted flow; And, waiting, counted ev'ry hour
By tears, that never ceas'd to flow! There, Prosecution's poniard shone
Acrofs her humid bed of stone; And there, gaunt Vengeance flared, aghast,
While through the iron lattice blew, In-meanings deep, the wintry blast,
Freezing her lip, of livid hue; While her faint accents call'd on Thee,
Spirit of dauntless Chivalry!
For ages, Spirit, hath thou been An alien to this busy scene;
No inbred flame of lib'ral zeal Has taught the soul of Man to feel?
Valour has snatch'd a transient fame From false Ambition's airy name;
But Godlike Sentiment, allied To Virtue, mocking empty Pride,
Hath rarely snatch'd from sorrow's snare The heart, flow with 'ring in despair,
Till British Lady found, in Thee, The Soul of dauntless Chivalry!
SAPPHO.
For Sale,
BY PUBLIC AUCTION—IN THE
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THE following property belonging to the Trus-
tees of the Aggregate Fund, provided for the
payment of certain creditors of Edward Fox
and James Greenleaf.
On Monday the 18th August inst.
PART of the property of said fund, in the City
of Washington, that now is rendered clear of
every incumbrance, will be exposed at Public
Auction at Tannich's Tavern, amongst which are
the following valuable situation, viz. 11 Lots in
square No. 978, 3 lots in square 974, 15 lots in
square No. 995; 2 lots in square south of square
1019, 19 lots in square 1020, 1 lot in square 1020,
1 lot in square 1022, 7 lots in square 1023, 4 lots
in square 1024, 3 lots in square 1025, 3 lots in
square 1026, 9 lots in square 1027, 12 lots in
square 1028, with sundry others, advantageously
situated in various parts of the city. Also the a
story frame house now occupied by Mr. Deblais,
beautifully situated (with an extensive view of sev-
eral miles down the Potomac) on the south east
corner of square 973, fronting 42 feet on 11 street
east, and 42 feet on fourth G street: a commodious
Kitchen with an oven, &c. adjoining the fourth
front. A large frame stable, carriage house and
hay loft 50 feet by 25, and a pump of excellent
water near the back door of the kitchen, the lot
extending 91 feet on 11 street, and 139 feet 1 inch
in G street, comprizing lots Nos. 1, 2, 3, and part
of 23, in the registered division of the square.
The sales will commence at the said house at ten
o'clock in the forenoon on the 18th of August a
foresaid. The term of the cash, one fourth in
6 months, when a deed will be given, the remain-
ing moiety in two years, payment to be secured
by bond and mortgage. But the creditors in the
above sum, may in lieu of mortgage secure pay-
ment of their bonds by deposit of certificates of
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE,
By the Earl of Leicesters, British Packet, ar-
rived at Halifax the 17th inst. in 35 days,
from Falmouth, bringing dates to June 10.
LONDON, June 10.
Our private advices from Hamburg of the 8th inst. informs us, that Moreau is at length retreating, but very slowly, and every day fighting. His retreat is less owing to the ineffectual attempts which he has made against the very strong position of the Austrians before Ulm, than his having been forced at the desire of Buonaparte, conveyed to him by C. root, to detach 18,000 men, in order to cover the lesser cantons, which are much threatened by the Austrians, and particularly to support the movements of Berthier, who is passing into Italy by the Valais, at the head of more than 25,000 men from Switzerland to the army of reserve. General Kray, whose army is every day reinforced, follows him, and will no doubt press upon him so closely as to embarrass him greatly in his retreat.
The death of SUWARROW has at length been officially announced to our government. It happened May 18 at Peterf-burgh.
The forces which failed in different troop ships from Portsmouth on the 23d and from Plymouth on the 24th of May, under sealed orders, appear to have been destined for Quiberon Bay, where they were disembarked at Carnac, under the orders of General Maitland; and the next day they attacked and carried Fort Penthièvre.
The present expedition to Quiberon is not undertaken, like the former one in June 1795, with a view of fomenting an insurrection in the Western Departments of France, but to keep the peninsula as a Point d'Appui, and harbour for our ships of war, and thereby to harass more effectually the trade of the enemy, particularly in provisions, between the western coast and Brest.
The French have demanded the following contributions in Suabia:—From the Landgrave of Furstenburg 50,000 florins; from the town of Ueberlingen, 30,000; Memmingen, 60,300; Biberach 45,000; Buchhorn, 30,000; Ravensburg, 30,000; Pfullendorf, 20,000; Salmanswiel, 100,000, S. Blaie, 200,000; the abbey of Buchau 50,000; Althausen, 50,000; Schuffenried, 25,000; abbey of Weissenau, 25,000; Wangen, 50,000.
The Poudroyant of 80 guns, in her engagement with the Guillaume Tell, expended 162 barrels of powder, 1200 thirty-two lb. shot, 1240 twenty lb. ditto, 100 eighteen lb. ditto, and 200 twelve lb. ditto. Although much damaged, she was within a short period ready for sea. Lord Nelson had previously been landed at Syracuse, in consequence of a severe illness.
By Mr. Arthur Paget's servant, who arrived on Sunday from Palermo, Government also received dispatches from Lord Keith, of a very recent date and of considerable importance. His Lordship's dispatches after stating the surrender of the citadel of Savona on the 13th of May, in consequence of famine, mention, that on the 19th of the same month the Magistrates of Genoa requested permission of Gen. Ott to send a flag of truce to Gen. Melas, which was granted. The nature of the message was not known, but it is supposed to contain an offer to surrender up the city on certain conditions.
Mr. Jackson's dispatches from Tunis confirm the report of the march of Gen. Melas towards Piedmont for the purpose of attacking the army of Reserve, before it receives additional reinforcements. It is stated that the whole of Buonaparte's army did not exceed 19,000 men on the 15th of May. Moreau is certainly drawing off a part of his army from the Danube, to support the projects of the Chief Consul in Italy.
June 9.
The movements of General Melas against the left wing of the army of Italy have been attended with complete success, and he has by a very masterly stroke diminished the number of his enemies.
The struggle that is to decide the fate of Genoa, will probably take place in the plains of Piedmont, where the Austrians, cavalry are encamped in very considerable force. The British fleet, under the command of Lord Keith, has rendered the most useful services to the common cause; but Massena seems determined to hold out to the last extremity.
LONDON, June 8.
The result of the different affairs of the advanced Posts since the arrival of the army in its present position, has uniformly been to the advantage of the Austrians.
No very material alteration has taken place in the state of continental affairs since our last number. The operations of General Kray appear to have been directed with great judgment, and notwithstanding the impetuosity of the French in their advances, Imperialists have succeeded in flinging the torrent of invasion, and opposing an effectual barrier to the further inroads of the enemy. It is evident that the victories claimed by the French in their official dispatches could not have been as decisive as they have been represented, since they have been compelled to linger so very long in the career of victory before the walls of Ulm.
Downing Street, June 7, 1800.
A Dispatch, of which the following is an extract, has been received from Lieutenant Colonel Clinton, by the Right Honourable Lord Grenville, his Majesty's principal Secretary of state for Foreign Affairs.
Head Quarters, Ulm, May 22, 1800.
My Lord, Since the army crossed the Danube at this place on the 12th inst. the enemy has not ventured to undertake any thing more of consequence; in the night of the 18th he passed the Danube, in considerable force, at Erback, and the following day reconnoitred the position of the Austrians, on the height above the town, which he found so formidable, that he recrossed the Danube in the course of the night, and resumed his position between that river and the Iller, without attempting any thing.
June 4.
At the last accounts the Austrian army was on the left of the Danube, and in the entrenched camp at Ulm. The French army was encamped round Ulm. Moreau with the centre was at Dolefingen, on the right bank of the Danube; General St. Suzanne, with the left wing kept up the blockade of Ulm upon the left side. The left wing under Leourbe, is in the environs of Memmingen, and stretches out parties to Kempten and to the frontiers of the Tyrol. The left wing under St. Suzanne had sustained a severe attack from the Austrians, under General Sztarray, but repulsed them with loss, and maintained his positions. Some accounts state that a battle is expected; others that General Kray intends to fall back after throwing a garrison into Ulm. In the mean time the division of this army, under General Vandamme pursues its successful career. The important post of Feldkirch has been taken by it, and a great quantity of valuable stores. This place is the key of the Grison country, and the latter must soon fall into the power of the Republicans. The Austrian commander in the Voralburg cut off from the main army found it necessary to retreat into the Tyrol. The suspension of active operations of the French army of the Rhine, may have arisen from the arrangements to co-operate with the attempts for the new invasion of Italy. The division of General Lorge has been detached from the right wing under Lecourbe. These troops reinforced by others from different parts of Switzerland, are intended to pass the St. Gothard, and to form a junction with the army of Reserve.
June 1.
It is well known, that a treaty of alliance has been already ratified between the Emperor of Russia and the King of Prussia, for the purpose of terminating the present hostilities on the continent; and he has publicly declared that he withdrew from the scene of warfare, because he did not chuse to be made the dupe of the ambition of Austria.
May 31.
We are assured that the negotiations with the Ministers of the United States of America, are advancing rapidly to an amicable conclusion.
PARIS, June 2.
For three days we have had no news from the Chief Consul. He had informed the Consul Cambacérès, that he should be some days without writing. This sudden silence announces the execution of some great military operation. Until the present, Buonaparte has not passed a day without writing to his wife, to the Consuls, or to the Ministers who were in need of some decision.
The Minister of War yesterday received a courier from Genoa. He brings intelligence that General Massena in a sortie made at several points, took 4,700 of the enemy prisoners, and has procured provisions for 30 days.
They write from Dettingen that General Moreau had sent an adjutant to Gen. Kray, to inform him that France preferred peace to war; and if the Imperial army would retire beyond the Lech, the French army would retire beyond the Rhine, in order that they might in the mean time treat of an armistice. General Kray, it is said, sent for reply that the answer to these propositions must be made at Vienna.
May 31.
They reckon that the army of the Rhine has made 17,000 prisoners since the commencement of the campaign.
They begin to talk very much of peace at Vienna; and our armies, instead of talking, are bringing it about.
It is said the Russian Minister at Constantinople has presented an official note to the Venetian Iles which seem to become more and more the object of difference between the two powers.
OFFICIAL.
From Nice, May 10.
"General Massena since the opening of the campaign has taken 11,800 prisoners. The resources as to provisions are ascertained. He is besides perfectly seconded by the people of Genoa, who manifest the best dispositions."

Continued a bloody battle, dliging in the end Gen. Starray to retire under the walls of Ulm. St. Suzanne commenced the blockade of that city. Moreau has approached Ulm on the right bank. We expect the news that Krail has given him battle. By another letter it is said that Moreau has marched against Augsburg, leaving Ulm in blockade.
VIENNA, May 17.
Fifty thousand reinforcements are marching towards Suabia. The roads are covered with ammunition and artillery waggons.
ULM, May 17.
Yesterday Gen. Starray attacked the left wing of the French army in the Blauenthal, and drove them to Erbach on the Danube. The French lost 800 killed, 600 prisoners, 6 pieces of cannon, and 8 ammunition waggons.
May 18.
The action of the 16th was not so decisive as had been expected, it not having produced the retreat of the French.
The French army in our neighbourhood is estimated at 65,000 men. The corps under Lecourbe at 15,000.
MILAN, May 17.
Genoa still holds out. The following extract of an official letter from Field Marshal Lieutenant Count Hohenzollern to Major-General de Nicoletti, commandant of Milan, contains accounts of the latest events in that neighbourhood.
ORCESE, May 14.
Yesterday I was attacked by the whole garrison of Genoa. The conflict lasted several hours, and I never witnessed a more severe engagement. We had the good fortune to defeat the enemy. Gen. Soult (the first after Massena) his adjutant, a colonel, and many officers were made prisoners by us, about 1000 privates of the enemy's troops killed, wounded or made prisoners. Among the wounded is the general of division Hoptirlet. Our loss amounts to about 240 men.
"Milen, on the part of the Imperial commander in chief, May 17, 1800. (Signed) "NICOLETTI, Maj. Gen."
VIENNA, May 17.
50,000 reinforcements are marching towards Suabia. The roads are covered with ammunition and artillery waggons.
It is thought that during the late storm, which forced the English for a moment to suspend the close blockade of Genoa, that city received some provisions.
By the French official bulletin of the progress of the Army of Reserve, under Buonaparte, from the 18th to the 24th May, it appears, they experienced great difficulty in passing the Alps. The St. Bernard was covered with snow, and the ascent extremely steep. Gen. Marmont commanding the artillery, took two methods to transport it over. The first was a simple tree, hollowed in form of an auger, in which were placed the 8 pounders and mortars. One hundred men yoked themselves to a cable, dragged along the pieces, and it took two days to drag it across the St. Bernard. The second was by sledges upon casters, constructed at Auxonne. The carriages were dismounted, and carried piece-meal, except the carriages of the 5 pounders, which ten men carried upon hurdles. The ammunition was carried by men, or mules. The chief Consul descended from the top of St. Bernard, stumbling over the crossing precipices, and sliding over torrents. On the 23rd Gen. Lannes, reached and took Ivrea (or Ivres.)
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 14.
England demands, it is this day said, several places in Syria and Egypt, as a compensation for the great expenses incurred by her in the prosecution of the war.
HALIFAX, July 17.
A report prevailed, that the French fleet was at sea, and this report was confirmed by an American vessel which the Countess of Leicester fell in with, the master of which reported, that he had fallen in with a Venetian, which came through them.
The Duke of Kent leaves this place in a short time, being as we have just learnt by the packet, appointed Commander in Chief of the army in Ireland.
Royalism is said in the late papers to gain ground fast in Paris; but whether in favor of Louis XVIII or King Buonaparte, is perhaps problematical.
I find, as yet, nothing respecting American affairs amidst the immense perplexity and importance of European politics, transatlantic concerns appear unnoticed.
BOSTON, July 31.
When the arrival of the British ship of war, St. Albans, captain Pender, was announced in the papers of this town a few days since, it should have then been mentioned, that on her passage from New-York to this place, she captured, a valuable ship, 9 hours out from Providence, for Hamburg, and sent her into Halifax for adjudication.
Communication.
The true spirit of national pride, should be to divert the mind of prejudice--and the true policy of Americans to consider those as enemies who are hostile to their peace and prosperity. When we hear of spoiliations on our commerce by the pirates of Guadalupe, we feel an indignation against France for suffering unprincipled men to be commissioned by their government, so on the other hand, when we see our vessels captured by British ships of war, within sight of our very harbours, and sent into a neighbouring British port for adjudications, we feel an indignation, which is heightened by
the audacity of the measure, and still more augmented, by the reflection of being insulted (as was the case in the recent capture of captain Penner, of the rich ship from Providence,) while visiting our ports as friends.
NEW-YORK, August 4.
On Saturday last the United States frigate, with the intention of going down to the Watery Place, fired a salute, which was answered by the fort. The wind however suddenly changing, and the tide being unfavourable, she was detained, and will probably fall down this day. This ship which is said to be superior to any of the same number of guns in any navy of the world; whether we examine her dimensions; her strength; her workmanship, or her model; gives the promise, under her gallant commander, of doing high honor to the American flag.
Capt. Gardner, of the Juno, arrived here yesterday, left London on the 6th May, and was boarded on the 12th, Ulshan bearing E.S.E. 25 leagues, by a French privateer sloop of 14 guns, the officers of which robbed him of all his clothing, small-stores cabin furniture, quadrants, spy-glass, together with a number of other articles, and after a detention of 4 hours, politely dismissed him and ordered him to proceed on his passage.
WILMINGTON, (Del.) August 4.
Arrived ship Liberty, William Miller, master, 63 days from Londonderry, with 450 passengers, all in good health. They express the warmest acknowledgments to the captain and supercargo, for their attentive and humane treatment.
By this ship some Irish papers are received, which contain but little of importance.
Napper Tandy has been acquitted of the charges advanced against him; but was immediately remanded into custody, to be arraigned at a future day, on a fresh count; for levying war against the King, by landing at Killaloe, and heading a foreign force. It appears that Ireland is generally in quietness, except a few malcontents in the counties of Armagh and Tyrone.
The Federalists of the City of Philadelphia are requested to meet at Dunwoody's Tavern, on Wednesday evening next, at 7 o'clock, on important business.
Monday, Aug. 4.
TO BE SOLD,
AT PUBLIC SALE, On Fifth Day the 9th of October, on the premises, The
Mary-Ann Forge
And Plantation:
SITUATE part in Brandywine township, and part in Werckland, about 30 miles from Philadelphia; and one and an half mile from the Turnpike road, and Downing's town; containing about 330 acres, with allowance of 6 acres per 100; two thirds of the land is good woodland, some excellent meadow made, and much more can be made of the first quality; the forge is turned by the main branch of Brandywine Creek, a forcible stream, the forge has three fires and two hammers all in good repair. The dam being sound and well backed, and apparently able to resist any fresh (not supernatural) Likelihood there is another lively stream and current of water, that empties into the said dam, that might be very convenient for a Grist Mill, or other kind of water works, might be with facility erected; there is a good two-story stone dwelling-house for the accommodation of the proprietor of the works, with an excellent spring and good house over it; contiguous to the door also convenient horse stabling, with an entry through the middle sufficient to accommodate three teams, besides hackney horses; contiguous to the forge stands a good stone office, and a number of convenient houses for the workman is erected amply adequate for the said works if not then sold it will be rented for a term of years. Terms and conditions made known by applying to
WILLIAM EVANS, in Willistown, or JOHN MARSHALL, in Thornbury Township.
N.B. The Sale to commence at 1 o'clock on said day. Aug. 5
For Madeira,
THE SHIP ABIGAIL, To sail about 15th instant. For freight of a few hundred barrels or package, apply to
Gideon Hill Wells, or Moore Wharton.
August 2.
Insurance Company Of the State of Pennsylvania.
THE DIRECTORS
HAVE this day declared a Dividend of Thirty Dollars of each Share of the Stock of this Company for the last six months, which will be paid to the Stockholders or their legal Representatives after the 10th instant.
JAMES S. COX, President. August 1.
For Sale,
A FEW HOGSHEADS OF Jamaica SUGAR AND COFFEE, A Trunk of Men and Womens' Shoes And a parcel of Tow Linen, ALSO,
Boston Window-Glass,
8 by 10, 9 by 11, 10 by 12 and 17 by 12. Any sizes larger than those may be had on being ordered from the manufactory. Apply to
ISAAC HARVEY, Junr.
3d wharf south of Market Street. August 4.
Gazette of the United States.
PHILADELPHIA
TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 5.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 3 columns: Stock Name, Price, and Remarks. Includes entries for 8 per Cent Stock, Six per Cent, Navy do., Three per Cent, Delivered, BANK United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance comp.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE
Table with 3 columns: Location, Time, Price. Includes entries for Bills on London, Bills on Hamburgh, Bills in Amsterdam.
Many of the articles, published under the Foreign head in the Boston papers, received by the Leicester packet, we find on examining our files, have appeared in this Gazette, brought by late arrivals. We have selected such as have not been published.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Leghorn to his friend in this city, dated May 30th, 1800.
"We have been in daily hopes of hearing of the fall of Genoa, and it is said General Massena sent a message to Lord Keith, requesting him to defer bombarding the city till this day (30th May) when, if the General did not receive succour, he would capitulate. Many bets are laid on both sides and to-morrow is anxiously looked for.
[The above extract of a letter is from one of the most respectable houses at Leghorn, and we are assured have a continual and authentic correspondent at Genoa. Hence it is entitled to the highest credit.]
Arrived at N. York on Friday Capt. Mercant, from Leghorn, which place he left on the 2d of June, he informs, that Genoa still held out by the last accounts from there, which are regularly every 48 Hours; but that it was the general opinion of the inhabitants at Leghorn, that it must inevitably fall shortly into the hands of the opposing army. Mr. Felix, a gentleman of respectability, who came passenger in the above vessel, is of the same opinion; he further states, that no accounts of Buonaparte's advance had arrived at the last dates; and that Massena had made a sortie; but had not been very successful.
At New-York On Saturday afternoon, whilst the fort was returning the salute of the frigate President one of the gun's burst, and the accident had nearly cost the life of a lieutenant; who was on duty at the time it happened.
Shipwrecked, in the Francis transport, a short time since on Isle of Sables, Capt. Holland, of the British 44th regiment son of Maj. Holland, Surveyor-General of British America; who served with distinguished reputation under Gen. Wolfe, at the siege of Louisbourg and Quebec, and afterwards during the war in the United States.
From the 27th of July to the 3d of August, there were 45 deaths in N. Y. The Editor of the N. Y. Gazette says not one died of the Yellow Fever.
UNITED IRISHMAN.
No doubt the following described person will soon be in this State, he has heard from some good Democrat where Thieves get appointed to the sacred seats of Justice.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Capt. Delano, late of the brig Bellona from Sligo, Ireland, thinks it a duty he owes to the Public to inform them, that a person by the name of EDWARD BARRET, embarked on board his vessel amongst a number of other passengers for this country. Some time after he failed, he found out that this Barret had escaped prison, where he had been confined, and was under sentence of Death, for heading a party of United Irishmen; and that there was a reward of 100 Guineas offered by Government for his apprehension. This knowledge would not probably have come to the ears of capt. Delano, had not Barret's infamous conduct while on board the Bellona, led to an inquiry who he was. While some of the passengers on board, as well as the captain, were treated in the most villainous manner, he had the address, with some other, almost to persuade them to put the captain in irons, and take charge of the vessel, without any provocation. Capt. Delano, is induced to believe, that this dangerous fellow is now in this city, and hopes the public will have cautious eyes upon him. New-York, Aug. 2d. 1800
THE PUNISHMENT OF BRUTALITY.
We perceive by a paragraph in a Boston paper, that in the new Municipal Court of that town, a humane, well principled and merciful jury found a verdict against a Carter for cruelly beating and killing a horse. We wish we could obtain the list of the names of these emphatically "good men and
"We would insert them in honor of humanity. We are glad too to understand that there is at least sometimes a disposition in our country to punish the influence and passions and brutality of the vulgar. M. of the genuine democratic Americans, who imagine that in consequence of their freedom and independence, they are free to behave like rascals, and are independent of decency and dignity.
INFORMATION
FOR SEAMEN.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman on board the ship Ann and Hope, Capt. Baniley, Providence, (Rhode Island) dated W. Amboe (Canton Bay) January 30, 1800.
"Intaking the easternmost route to China, agreeably to orders, we did not find to open a sea as was expected. On the 5th of December, in latitude 19, S. longitude 177, 30, E. at day-break, saw the land on our starboard beam, bearing E. which surprised us, our charts laying down no land in this quarter. We coasted along 120 miles in a N.W. coast, and saw, as we judged, more than 30 different islands. These I suppose must be the north westernmost of the Friendly-Islands, which were described to Captain Cook when he was at Tonga taboo and Anamooka, as lying about 500 miles in a N.W. direction. The natives called them Hamso, Vavaoo, and Feejee, Captain Cook did not proceed to explore them, and it is probable that we are the first whites who have seen them. They appear to be well cultivated, and laid out in regular plantations. We saw none of the natives, but observed frequent smokes as we failed along the coast. From the second island there is a dangerous reef, extending three or four miles into the sea. How many islands to the southward of these we passed in the night I cannot say, but making the first land on the beam gave reason to suppose more to the southward. Had we fallen in with the land fifteen miles further eastward, or had not the wind abated that night, it might have proved fatal to us, by carrying us on the reef. From the latitude of 19, S. to 10, N. we were entangled by land and shoals, and our chart having deceived us we could place no reliance on it. The nights were excessively dark, and in some instances the course we steered must have precipitated us on the reefs or ashore; but the Deity, who regards the lives of the meanest of his creatures, tempered the winds contrary to our vain wishes; and at the dawn, when we surveyed the dangers we had escaped in the night, our sense of his wisdom and goodness was increased. We saw more islands to the northward between the tract of the Scarborough and the Caroline Islands, amounting to upwards of fifty. January 6, at 3, P. M. we made the island of Saypan, shortly after Tinian and Aguijan. On the 15th we entered the Clinche Sea, and on the 18th anchored in the road of Macao.
"A Capt. Gardner, who ran away some years since with a vessel belonging to John Brown, Esq. has been murdered by the Malays off Borneo. They stabbed him in his cabin while trading with them. The vessel, after officers were cut off, for want of a navigator, was wrecked on a reef; the remaining crew all perished, except four men, who were saved by the vessel in which Gardner left Providence. Our landlord at Macao gave me this information, and I have no reason to doubt its veracity."
Will be sold,
At 7 o'clock on Saturday Evening at the Merchants' Coffee House, for Cash,
A LOT OF GROUND,
WITH all the improvements thereon, situate on the fourth side of Coombs' alley, near Second street; containing in front on Coombs' alley 19 feet, and in depth 74 feet or thereabouts. To be sold by virtue of the will of Peter Henderson, deceased.
Joseph L. Coates, Exr. JOHN CONNELLY, Aucr. August 5
For Sale,
A LOT
In the Borough of Frankford, BORDERING on the side of Frankford creek, with a large well finished house dwelling-house thereon, with a brick kitchen adjoining; and also a large and convenient frame coach-house and stable. The situation is healthy and agreeable. For further particulars apply to the subscriber on the premises. WILLIAM GEORGE. August 5.
Jacob Sperry & Co:
No. 195, MARKET-STREET, Have received by the ship Eagle, and other late arrivals from HAMBURG,
The following Goods,
Which they offer on liberal terms;
ESTOPILLAS, Decanters, Coffee-Mills, Cassetillas, Tapes, twilled plain Boccadillos, Rouans, and coloured, Creas a la Morlaix, Sealing Wax, Coutils, Battled to drawback.
From London, A consignment of 4 Packages of Sadlers' Webbing and 3 Cakes of the Washington Print, in handsome frames of full length Engraving.
ALSO,
2 New Cables, Each 125 fathoms, 10 and 11 inch. August 4.
Found,
A Red Morocco Pocket-Book,
WHOEVER has lost it may receive it on application at the office of this Gazette, and paying the expense of this advertisement. July 22.
Gazette Marine List.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED
Brig Two Brothers, Stoddart, Dublin, 82 days
Dry goods, Sch. Venner, Groby, St. Thomas
[Sugar] Sloop Washington, Weston, Havanna
[Sugar; L. Carpenter] Sally, Houston, Nassau, N. P.
[Gin, Quick-silver &c.] Sch. Phebe, (Stevens, master) prize to the sloop of war Ganges, 118 black men or slaves.
Brig Dispatch, (Jones prize master) off and for Baltimore, from Gonaives, with a valuable cargo of sugar and coffee; has arrived at the Fort. prize to the Ganges sloop of war. She had been 12 days in possession of the French.
Ship Four Friends Hathaway, of this port, has arrived at the Isle of May, 40 days since, from Bremen.
Schr. Messenger, Hopkins, from hence, has arrived at Cape Francois, in 23 days.
Ship Charlotte, Morgan, of Providence, has arrived at Amsterdam.
Ship Resource has arrived at Providence Rhode Island, after a passage of 13 days from Canton.
Letter Bag at the Coffee House.
Boston Packet, for Cowes, this day, 5th August.
Rose, Jones, for Liverpool, ditto.
Elizabeth, Dyer, Hamburg, ditto.
Volant, Hovey, London, ditto.
The Letter Bag of the Ship Boston Packet, Strong, for Cowes, will be taken away from the coffee House this morning.
BOSTON July 28
Arrived, ship Rover, Rich, London, 51 days. Left there ship 5 brothers, Philips, for Boston, soon; ship superb, Trail; and Betsy, Whimpney, of Boston; with many others. June 10, Fair Lee bearing N N W, was brought too by his Majesty's Queen cutter, of 12 guns, whose station was off Dungess, the captain of which treated him with a great deal of insolence. [It is well known there are unprincipled and cruel men among all nations, and well the captain of the above Cutter of this complexion.]
Arrived, Harmless, Stoddard, Baltimore; Adamant, Trufant, New-York; Cintha, Lincoln, do; George, Chase, Baltimore; Sisters, Freeman, Norfolk.
Chased, Enterprize, Hammond, Alexandria; Federal George, Arnold, Baltimore; Betsy, Copeland, do; George, Chase, do.
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island.
ARRIVED,
Sloop Rising Sun Rhodes, Norfolk.
CLEARED.
Schr. Sea-Flower, Rhodes, Norfolk. Zeruah, Rhodes, Alexandria.
NEW-YORK, August 2.
Brig Fair Manhattan, Creed arrived safe at Kingston. (Jam.) in 25 days from this port.
The Schooner Resolution, is cleared at Kingston--the cargo totally condemned.
The Schooner Determined Rover, from this port arrived at Curacoa in 21 days.
Yesterday arrived ship June, Gardner, from the Isle of May, 32 days. Sailed in company with the schr. Francis Morrell, of and for New York, an parted in lat 36 00. long. 68 00 8 days ago. The ship Four Friends, Hathaway, arrived at the Isle of May from Philadelphia, 3 days before Capt. G. failed, July 24, lat. 35, 40, long. 68, 00 spoke brig Sally, of and from New-York, for New Orleans.
July 26 lat 38, 00, 71, 00, spoke brig Susan 5 days out from Providence, R. Iff. and July 27, long. 69, 00 spoke a schr. 3 days out from New London for Dominico. July 29 spoke ship William and Henry 4 days out from N. York for Falmouth.
Same day arrived, brig Superior Merchant, from Leghorn, which place he left on the 2d June. June 22, spoke ship Rising Sun, from Londonderry bound to Philadelphia, with 20 passengers.
The ship Volant,
For London,
To sail on Saturday next, Will take a little Freight if immediately offered. THOMAS KETLAND. August 5
For Sale,
THE Ship India,
Now lying at Rofs & Smith's wharf, berthen 401 tons. For freight or passage apply to JOSEPH S. LEWIS. August 5
Ship Lavinia.
ON SATURDAY next the 9th instant, at 10 o'clock at the Coffee House, WILL BE SOLD, THE SHIP LAVINIA, About 200 Tons burthen. A well known faithful live oak and cedar built vessel, mounts 10 four pounders, small arms, &c. complete. Approved Notes at 60 and 90 days will be received in payment. Inventory to be seen on board at South-street wharf, and at the auction room of the subscriber. JOHN CONNELLY, Aucr. August 5.