Gazette of the United States, & daily advertiser. (Philadelphia [Pa.]), 1800-12-10 00:00:00

Gazette of the United States, & Daily Advertiser.
By C. P. WAYNE, No. 65, South Front-street.
NUMBER 25607
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 10, 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 December 9 to December 16. Table with 4 columns: Day, High Water, H. M., Low Water. Includes entries for Wednesday through Tuesday.
Now Landing, AND FOR SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBERS At Pine-Street wharf, The Cargo Of the brig Hope, capt. M'Clure, from Kingston, Jamaica—consisting of 11 Hds. and 3 bds. Sugar 60,000 Carracas Cocoa of the first quality 2,500 Bds. Coffee. ALSO, FOR SALE, THE SAID BRIG, As she came from sea, is coppered and fast remarkably fast, and can be sent to Sea at a very small expense. Wm. G. & Robt. C. LATIMER. Dec. 3
Passengers & Freight WANTED FOR Port Republican. THE SHIP DISPATCH, Capt. Maxwell, Will positively sail for Port Republican on Wednesday next. All persons desirous of taking passage are requested to apply as speedily as possible, to captain Maxwell, on board the ship lying at the first wharf below Race street, or to PRATT & KINTZING. december 5
Pour le Port Republicain, Le Navire Dispatch, Capitaine Maxwell, partira mercredi prochain pour ce port. Les personnes qui desireront passer ou mettre des marchandises à bord du dit Navire, sont priés de s'adresser, le plus promptement possible, au Capitaine Maxwell à bord du Navire mouillé près du premier quai au dessous de la Rue Sassafras ou à Messieurs PRATT & KINTZING. Le 5 Décembre 1800.
For Sale, THE SCHOONER ELIZA & KATY, George Parker, master; Burthen 110 tons, 4 months old, fast sail, and is pierced for 14 guns. Apply to the master on board at Downing's wharf, or SAMUEL RHOADS, No. 1, Penn Street. November 21
For Hamburg, The Hamburg ship Three Friends, John Peter Janzen, master, A substantial strong good vessel, and well found and intended to sail previous to the 25th of December. two thirds of her cargo being ready to go on board—For the remainder, or passage, apply to JACOB SPERRY & Co. Who have received per said vessel and are now Landing, PLATILLAS ROYALES Britannias Quadruple Seleccion Checks, No 2, and Listadoes Creas à la Morlaix Arabias Stripes Seleccion Handkerchiefs Buzzils Oil Cloths Gun Flints Also on Hand, Checks and Stripes Bocanillos, Beitanillas, Caferrillos, Brown Kells, Etopillas, Creas à la Morlaix, Bieldfield fine Shirting, Linens, Dowlas, Siamoffs, Tapes, Glassware, Coffee Mills, Scythes, Demyjohns, Quills. november 21
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
For Liverpool, To return an early Spring ship to Philadelphia, THE SHIP ROSE, SILAS JONES, master, Burthen 280 tons. Is intended to be speedily despatched. For freight or passage apply to JOHN ENGLISH, No. 147, Water Street, or JAMES, CLYBORN & ENGLISH, Philadelphia. NEW-YORK, Dec. 2d. 1800. 30,000 lbs. best heavy BLACK PEPPER, FOR SALE BY SAMUEL RHOADS, No. 1, Penn Street. December 1.
IMPORTED, In the ship Atlantic, captain Waters, from Calcutta and Madras, And for sale by the subscriber, A great variety of articles mostly suitable for exportation, AMONG WHICH ARE BLUE CLOTHS Neckcloths Soot Romals Salempoares Ventapoles Madras Long Cloths Ditto Handkerchiefs. ALSO, 2000 bags prime Sugar, Hyson and Souichong Tea, JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 60, Dock street. october 10
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, Caper fouchong, Hyson-skin, Tonkay, Singlo, Young hyson, Hyson, 1st & 2nd quality, Imperial, Yellow & white nankeens Lutchrings, black & color'd Sinhwans do. Satties do. Lutchrings, maz. blue & dark green Sinhwans do. Persian salselas, dark green They have also on hand for sale, received by the late arrivals from Europe, &c. Striped and checked ginghams White figured & color'd Muffinets White corded dimities Color'd silk, striped Nankeens 14 Trunks printed Calicoes, 5 do. do. 3 Bales feine twine 10 Cales English China ware, in tea casks 6 Casks mineral black, 1 do. white, 10 do. crocoter, 3 Casks purple brown, 15 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 Gans, 6 pounders, 12 do. 9 do. with carriages, &c. 280,000 lbs. Ceribon coffee, fit quality 50,000 lbs. black pepper 20 Lags ebony May 25. In Boxes assorted, In boxes. Entitled to drawback, Entitled to drawback.
Horses to Winter, HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill, at the 13 mile Stone, on the Bristol road, where they will have good Timothy and Clover Hay, be well taken care of and have a field to run in when the weather is good; enquire of William Bell, Philadelphia; or, of Joseph Bunting, on the premises. They engage to return them in good order in the spring or charge nothing for keeping them, and will not be answerable for accidents or escape, but will take every precaution to prevent either. october 27
MR. FRANCIS'S First Subscription Ball. MR. FRANCIS respectfully informs his Scholars and those Gentlemen who have already honored the Subscription with their names, that the first Ball will be on Saturday the 6th of December. Subscription tickets will be ready for delivery on Thursday the 4th instant. Days of tuition (for the future) Mondays and Fridays, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon for young Ladies only; Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 o'clock for gentlemen, and on the Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 o'clock for those of a more advanced age. December 1.
Thomas Orr, No. 52, SOUTH FRONT STREET, HAS received by the late arrivals from London, a well chosen assortment of the following articles: CALICOES and Chintzes, (a great variety) Furniture do. do. Corded Dimities for garments and furniture Durants, Joans and Calimancoes Bombazette and Bombazens Printed Linen and Cotton Handkerchiefs and Lawn bordered do. Jacquet and Book Muffin handkerchiefs Shawls, Cotton and Chintz, a great variety Do. Camel's Hair Hosiery, Worsted and Cotton of all sizes Do. China White and Black Silk Table Cloths, from 5 4, to 10 by 16-4 with and without Napkins Thread, Gauze, Lawns and Cambricks Jacquet and Lapet Muffins, coloured and plain White and Black Lace, Lace Veils, Cloaks and Handkerchiefs Black Moiré, Peelongs and Satins White and printed Marceilles for vests Swan-down, striped and plaid. Cotton Checks (five) 7-8, 4-4, 11-8, and 6-4 Black and coloured Barcelona handkerchiefs India Bandanna do. of superior quality White, Red and Yellow Flannels Guernsey Worsted Frocks A few dozen best elastic Suspenders. He has Also Just Received, a well assorted Invoice of India Muslins, CONSISTING OF Bedroom Gurras Patna Battas Alababad Emneties Do. Gurras Company Guzzapora Jasna Mamondies. Coffas. By the Bale or Piece. October 18. dew zantf.
Saw Manufactory. FRANCIS MASON, No. 10, South Fifth Street, MANUFACTURES will, cross cut and pit saws, equal in quality, appearance and shape to any ever imported; which he sells wholesale at the following prices—6 feet mill saws $12 a dollar each; cross-cut do. 50 cents per foot; pit do. 60 cents per foot. Wood-Cutters cast steel saws, and every other kind, made to any particular direction. november 18
John Whitesides, INFORMS his friends and the public in general that he has taken the BREWERY, (late William Lawton's) No. 50, north Sixth street—where they may be supplied with Porter, Ale, Table and other Beers. N.B. A quantity of excellent old Porter on hand for immediate use. november 18
Just Received, By the ships Kingston from Liverpool, and the George from Hull, AND FOR SALE BY GEORGE ROBERTS, No. 31, Market Street. A large and elegant assortment of CUTLERY. GILT and plated buttons, ivory and horn combs, japaned, block-iron and pewter wares, brass and iron candlesticks, patent tea-kettles and sauce-pans, coffee-mills, iron and brass ware of all sizes. Also, a large assortment of flat-irons, bake-plates, pots, &c. direct from the manufacturers. He has also on hand, a large and extensive assortment of TIN WARES, Of his own manufacture, manufactured in the best manner; all of which he will sell on the most reasonable terms, wholesale and retail. Received at the same time by the ship George, capt. Rice, the much admired improved patent COPYING MACHINES, Direct from the patentee. These machines are made on a simple and improved plan for copying, writing, &c. of any size, in an expeditious manner, and are charged at a much less price than any other now in use. They are found to possess a superiority over any others, both by being more durable and not so liable to get out of repair, and by copying any number of writings at one time, without making any alteration in the machine, and their occupying little room. The very general use into which these machines are now brought in use in London and other large trading cities, and the satisfaction testified by all who possess them, render it unnecessary to enlarge any further on their advantage, both in point of accuracy and secrecy and in the saving of time, labour and expense. november 1
NOTICE. Bank of the United States, NOVEMBER 17, 1800. THE Stockholders of the Bank of the United States are informed, that according to the statute of incorporation, a General Election for twenty-five Directors, will be held at the Bank of the United States, in the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the 5th of January next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon. And pursuant to the eleventh section of the by-laws, the Stockholders of the said Bank are also notified to assemble in general meeting, at the same place, on Tuesday the 6th of January next, at six o'clock in the evening. G. SIMPSON, Cashier. Second Fundamental Article. Not more than three-fourths of the Directors in office, exclusive of the President, shall be eligible for the next ensuing year, but the Director who shall be President at the time of an Election may always be re-elected. tu 15Jy
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING THE Powers of Genius, A POEM, IN THREE PARTS; To which are attached General Criticisms on Author AND ILLUSTRATIONS OF GENIUS. By the Rev. John Blair Linn, Minister of the First Presbyterian Church, in the City of Philadelphia. This work will be put to press as soon as possible, it will form a duodecimo volume; will be printed with elegance, on paper of the best quality, and will be delivered to subscribers at the price of one dollar, in boards. The work will be printed under the care, and at the expence of the author. Subscriptions are received by Albury Dick, Esq. Those persons into whose hands subscription papers are delivered, are respectfully requested to return them to the author, or to Mr. Dickins, Bo. Miller, at the expiration of three weeks from this date. Philadelphia, Dec. 6
PROPOSAL"> PROPOSAL BY THOMAS DOBSON, At the Stone-House, No. 41, south Second street, Philadelphia, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, ENCYCLOPEDIA; OR A DICTIONARY OF Arts, Sciences, AND Miscellaneous Literature; On a Plan entirely New, By which The different Sciences and Arts Are digested into the Form of Distinct TREATISES ON SYSTEMS, comprehending THE History, Theory, and Practice of each, according to the latest Discoveries and improvements; and full explanations given of the various detailed parts of knowledge, whether relating to natural and artificial objects, or to matters ecclesiastical, civil, military, commercial, &c. Including illustrations of the most important topics relative to religion, morals, manners and the economy of life; together with a description of all the countries, cities, principal mountains, seas, rivers & c. throughout the world; a general History, ancient and modern of the different empires, kingdoms and states; and an account of the lives of the most eminent persons in every nation, from the earliest ages down to the present times. Compiled from the writings of the best authors, in several languages; the most approved dictionaries as well as general sciences as of particular branches; the transactions, journals and memoirs, of learned societies, both at home and abroad; the MS. Lectures of eminent professors on different sciences; and a variety of original materials, furnished by an extensive correspondence. The Publisher having been solicited to furnish sets of this valuable and important work by one volume at a time, which, by dividing the payments, might make the acquisition of the work more convenient to purchasers, proposes to dispose of the few remaining copies on the following CONDITIONS.
1. A Volume in. boards will be delivered to each Subscriber every three months till the whole are delivered. 2. The price to the Subscriber will be Seven Dollars and a Half for every Volume in boards, payable on delivery, which will amount to One Hundred and Thirty-five Dollars for the Eighteen Volumes, being the present price for complete sets of the work. 3. Each Subscriber shall pay the price of one Volume in advance, that is, when the first Volume is delivered the price of the first and eighth Volume to be paid, and the other Volumes to be paid on delivery. Any Subscriber who may choose to have the whole in a shorter time than the above mentioned periods, may have any number of Volumes that may be agreeable at the same time, at the above prices. To prevent any misunderstanding it is proper to express that no Volume will be delivered to any person without the money, and as the Sets on hand are but few in number, it will be requisit that such as choose to become Subscribers should apply as early as possible to prevent disappointment. The Subscriptions will be received by Thomas Dobson, as above: Dec. 6.
A. Dickins, OPPOSITE CHRIST-CHURCH HAS JUST PUBLISHED, A neat and correct Edition OF The Exercises, ADAPTED TO Murray's English Grammar, Designed for the benefit of private Learners, as well for the use of Schools, with Key, BY LINDLEY MURRAY. [Price one Dollar.] December 5.
RUSSELL'S Modern Europe. THE Second Volume of MODERN EUROPE is now delivering to Subscribers, and may be had of W. Y. Birch, 0, 17, South Second Street. October 25.
The American LADIES POCKET BOOK, AND Gentlemen's POCKET REMEMBRANCER, FOR THE YEAR 1801. Just Published, By William T. Birch, No. 17, South Second-street. THE Ladies' Book contains an interesting scene in the life of General Washington, embellished with a beautiful engraving. An Almanac—ruled pages for memorandums and account of monies, &c. for every day in the year; Miscellaneous, moral, and entertaining pieces in prose and verse; new and celebrated songs, and several useful tables. The Gentlemen's Book Contains an interesting scene in the life of General Washington, with an engraving. An Almanac, ruled pages for memorandums and cash account; the Bankrupt Law complete; Duties on goods imported, lamp duties, &c. on domestic articles; Congress of the United States, Departments of State, War, Navy, Treasury, and Judiciary, list of the army and navy, several useful tables, and other interesting matter. W. Y. Birch has just received from London, a general assortment of English Writing and Drawing papers of the first quality; copying-machines, paper and ink powder, fine hot-pressed pot; an assortment of the latest and best Maps on rollers, twelve elegant Atlases. He keeps always for sale, a general assortment of stationery; Ladies' and Gentlemen's pocket-books, with and without instruments; mahogany writing desks, pen and fruit knives, playing cards, &c. &c. December 4.
PATENT American Balloon, or Vertical Aerial Coach. This new, curious, and elegant MACHINE, Which has been exhibited to, and accommodated Thousands of Persons in New-York, is now fixed up at the CIRCUS, IN FIFTH STREET, In this city. THE Properties of this wonderful Contrivance are as beneficial as they are various affording the most delicate pleasure, and at the same time operating as a remedial to health, and for which purpose the frequent use of it is recommended by the faculty, to the sick, the weak and those recovering. The motion of the Balloon is from four to about twenty miles per hour. The rate of travelling, however, will be regulated by the will of the passengers; eight of whom can be comfortably accommodated; but the Balloon will set off with two only. Sweet the air, behold below, The city, country far around, And then descending quick or slow, V. u think you move on magic ground. Constant attendance will be given, for a few days only, when the exhibition will close.—Every respectful attention will be shewn by PHINEAS PARKER. Admittance to view, one-eighth of a dollar; and for exercising the machine (in the whole) one-fourth of a dollar. Any person desirous of purchasing the extensive privilege thereof for this city or State, will be informed of the terms by applying as above. P. P. november 29
Proposals For publishing, by Subscription, A DIGEST Of the Law of Actions and Trials at NISI PRIUS. By Isaac Espinasse, of Gray's Inn, Esq. Barrister at Law. The third edition, corrected, with considerable additions from printed and manuscript cases. Et spes et ratio studiorum. Jur. IN TWO VOLUMES. THE work is now printing, and in considerable forwardness, on an superfine paper, of royal size, and octavo form. It will be printed page for page with the late London edition, and no pains will be spared to render the work correct, and free of typographical errors. It will be neatly bound and lettered in two volumes, royal octavo, and to subscribers will be put at five dollars and fifty cents per set—to non-subscribers the price will be somewhat enhanced. The price of the London edition is seven dollars. Those who subscribe for eight sets shall have a ninth gratis. The two volumes will consist of about nine hundred pages, of which the one annexed to the proposals is a specimen. As the work is now publishing, and will be completed with all convenient expedition, those who wish to profit by the publication, will please to subscribe seasonably. N.B. Gentlemen holding subscription papers are requested to return them to Thomas and Thomas, the publishers, by the first of January next. The booksellers in Philadelphia are respectfully informed, that they will be sold either bound or gathered in sheets, by the subscribers, at their usual low price. Those who wish to purchase will please to supply by letter to the publishers. The work will be out of press some time in the winter. THOMAS & THOMAS. Walpole (N. H.) Oct. 1802 (23) coif
Madeira Wine, In pipes hds. and quarter casks, For sale by the Subscriber, GIDEON HILL WELLS, No. 135 Market Street. November 22.

Prices of Public Stock,
PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER 10.
Table with 2 columns: Stock Name, Price. Includes entries for Eight per cent. Stock, Six per cent. Stock, Navy ditto, Deferred 6 per cent., Three per cent., 5 1/2 per cent., 4 1/2 per cent., BANK U. States, Pennsylvania, North America, Insurance Co. Penna's, Turnpike, Schuylkill Bridge, Water Loan, Land Warrants, St. Augustine Church Lottery Tickets.
EXCHANGE.
Table with 2 columns: Rate, Amount. Includes entries for On London at 60 days, Rates of Foreign Coins and Currencies in the United States per act of Congress for payment of Duties, English pound sterling, Irish do do, Dutch Florin or Guilder, Hamburgh Mark Banco.
CORRECTED BY
M. MCCONNELL,
Chestnut street, No. 143.
TO THE PUBLIC.
SIX months have elapsed, since the present Editor of this Gazette, became its sole proprietor, by purchase, from Mr. Jno. W. Fenno. He therefore deems it proper, at this period, to state some particulars relative to it, at, and since the time when it became his establishment.
The Gazette of the United States, had from its commencement, been conducted, at different periods, by two gentlemen, of acknowledged talents and respectability; hence it merited and obtained countenance from a very numerous and respectable class of the community. It was, therefore, reasonably concluded, that on its becoming the property of another, who from several years absence from his native city, was recognized only by private friends, that a proportion of those who had previously honored it by their support, would withdraw their names. This was partially the case; but so far from realizing the fears entertained on this point, not one fourth of the number contemplated, have relinquished. This alone was a favourable omen, but it is infinitely more gratifying to observe, that the numbers added to his subscription list, have exceeded his calculations two-fold.
In the Advertising department, many favours are acknowledged, but as on this particular, rests the ability to meet large pecuniary, weekly disbursements, it is found requisite to solicit a more liberal support.
This paper, exclusive of the number circulated in this city, is read in every town, of any importance, in the United States, and in the advertising line, will be found highly beneficial to the Mercantile part of the community.
It will be deemed superfluous, at this time, to enter into a detail of the political principles of the Editor—the motives which actuate him, and his general plan of editing. They are now universally known, and it is highly pleasing to find, that they are generally approved of, by a respectable portion of the community, who have fancied that: appropriation with their names and purges.
It may be observed by some honest, worthy men, that the style of the Gazette is sometimes violent, and that private persons, are at those times attacked—To the charge of violence he objects, that of warmth is cheerfully admitted; and he will here observe, that advocating truth, and the dearest interests of his country, he feels a zeal, which he thinks, and they on reflection will admit, is laudable. Those, who object to his giving full scope to his feelings on this subject, will do well to consider, that he has to contend with an unprincipled, daring, and aspiring faction; who threaten every thing virtuous, with total subversion, —whose only arguments are falsehood and calumny.
Private characters, are held sacred, generally speaking, but when turbulent aliens and naturalized citizens, become bawlers at town meetings and write libel after libel on the first characters in our country; —When they fancy with their detested names the most glaring falsehoods and the vilest detraction, amid such an uproar, silence would be criminal. Such men and those only has the Editor dragged before the American people; he has opposed them, and will continue to oppose them, and from the strongest ties of attachment to America, he will unceasingly combat with all the means in his power, the insidious and inveterate foes to this country whether foreign or domestic, under whatever specious garb they may please to assume. Nov. 19
Philadelphia Dancing Assembly,
The second Ball will be held on Thursday Evening next at Mr. Francis's Hotel. The future Balls will be on each alternate Thursday evening during the season.
December 9 1800,
WASHINGTON CITY.
CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Thursday, December 4.
Mr. Hill preferred a memorial from Samuel Harrison Smith and Thomas Carpenter, representing that they had undertaken to report the debates of the House, that contrary to their expectation, on the suggestion of inconvenience to the members, they had not received permission to occupy a situate on within the bar, without which, they were unable to state with fidelity the proceedings and debates; and praying the permission of the House to be admitted within the bar.
As soon as the memorial was read the Speaker rose and observed, That feeling himself responsible to the house for the faithful discharge of the duties attached to his situation, he thought it proper to state, the line of conduct he had pursued in this business. He stated that he was applied to by letter, on the first day of the session by Mr. Stewart, requesting permission to occupy a place within the bar; that he immediately took the request into consideration; that in the mean time similar requests were made by other individuals; that on observing the structure of the room and the arrangement of the furniture, it at once appeared to him inconsistent with the dignity of the House, or the convenience of the members, to grant the permission asked that the area was too small, to afford the necessary accommodation; that the position considered as the least inconvenient to the House was within the window frames; that, in his opinion, this position would not be agreeable to the stenographers, as the view of the members on the opposite side of the House from either window would be obstructed: that if a position was assigned in any other part of the house, the stenographers would be between the chair and some of the members, which would render the preservation of order impossible; that he had stated these reasons, and informed the applicants, that if agreeable to them, he would assign a place in the gallery, which should be let apart for their exclusive use; and that he considered that to be the most eligible position. He concluded by repeating that it was in his own absolutely impossible to preserve the dignity of the House, and to maintain the convenience of the members if the requested permission were given. Such was his firm, invariable opinion—It was unaltered—it was still the same.
Mr. Nicholas said that the members of the House must receive a common interest in having the debates taken with fidelity. If the debates were taken, they ought to be taken with precision. Those who took them should not be debarred from the best means of hearing with accuracy. For his part he could not discern the inconvenience alleged to exist. The desk, which it was necessary to admit within the bar, would not project beyond the window frame; and as to the remark of the Speaker respecting the inconvenience of such a position to the Stenographers, it was easily obviated by the consideration, that any inaccuracy which might occur in the report of the individual who took them on one side of the chair would be checked by the reporter situated on the other side.
He thought the desire of the memorialists ought not to be passed over lightly. They had a right to the best place that the house could assign. He moved the reference of the memorial to a select committee.
Mr. Hill observed that as the memorial contained no facts that required the investigation of a committee, and as the House possessed all the information that could guide their decision, he did not discern the propriety of the proposed reference. He had prepared a resolution, which, if the motion for a reference were withdrawn, he would offer.
Mr. Nicholas immediately withdrew his motion.
Mr. Hill then proposed a resolution substantially to this effect; that Mr. Speaker be requested to assign places within the bar for the Stenographers.
Mr. Otis was sorry the gentleman from Virginia, had withdrawn his motion to refer the memorial to a select committee, as he thought the subject required examination before a decision was made. There appeared to him much weight in the ideas of the Speaker. Grant, for the sake of argument, that four persons may be accommodated at the windows. Might there not be other applications? Was any gentleman prepared to say how many would be made? If the permission were once granted to one, would it not be necessary to extend it to all? Would the House suffer any individual to have an exclusive benefit whereby a stamp of authenticity would be fixed on his statements!
This business, in one shape or other, had often been before the house; and all conversation respecting it had always issued in leaving it to the regulation of the Speaker. This appeared to him the best termination it could receive.
From the attention he had paid to the debates reported this session, he believed them to the better and more accurately taken, than they had been on former occasions. This to him was proof that the present situation of the stenographers was a good one. He acknowledged at the same time, that the ability with which the debates were taken entitled those who took them to the best accommodation the house could afford. He concluded with renewing the motion for a reference to a select committee.
Mr. Nicholas replied that no debate had taken place which could test the accuracy of the stenographers. From his own experience he pronounced the situation at present
occurred utterly inconvenient. What he had some days since remarked had been mitigated. He well knew that this did not arise from the inability of the reporter to fare correctly what occurred. He knew him to be intelligent, and fully capable of conceiving and conveying the meaning of any remarks which could be made in that house. But it arose from his situation, from which it was impossible to hear distinctly.
He declared the objections of Mr. Otis in relation to the number of applicants, perfectly chimerical. Did the gentleman suppose that the number would be so great as to make a demand on our seats? As well might he imagine this, as that they would swell to the ideal compass he had given them. It was known to the house, that at Philadelphia the number was small; seldom more than two, and often not more than one persevered during the session, tho' a greater number appeared on its earliest days. Fact and experience, therefore, demonstrated the fallacy of the danger apprehended from this source.
A question was then taken on the reference to a select committee, and carried, ayes 42, nays 34.
And a committee of five, viz. Messrs. Otis, Nicholas, Platt, Morris, and Hill, was appointed.
For the third time here.
New-Theatre.
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING,
December 10.
Will be presented, a celebrated new Comedy, in 5 acts, called
Speed the Plough.
Written by Thomas Morton, Esq. author of Columbine, the Way to get Married, Cure for the Heart ache, Secrets Worth Knowing, Children in the Woods, &c. &c. and now performing at the Covent Garden Theatre, with universal applause.
With new scenery and decorations. Sir Philip Blandford, Mr. Cooper; Mornington, Mr. Wignell; Sir Abel Handy, Mr. Warren; Bob Handy, Mr. Wood; Henry, Mr. Cain; Farmer Blandford, Mr. Bernard; Evergreen, Mr. Morris; Gerald, Mr. Prigmore; Poffilion, Mr. Hopkins; Young Handy's Servant, Mr. Durang; Peter, Mr. Baily. Miss Blandford, Miss E. Westray; Lady Handy, Mrs. Shaw; Susan, Miss Westray; Dame Blandford, Mrs. Francis. Country Lads—Miss Arnold, Miss Solomon, Mrs. Doctor, Mrs. Stuart, &c. &c.
In act II, A Country Dance, By the characters.
To which will be added, a five-rite Farce, in two acts, called The Prisoner at Large; Or, the Humours of Killarney.
3000 Bushels Lisbon
SALT, On board the Snow Mary, for sale by WM. G. & ROBT. C. LATIMER. December 6 d. 1
Sweet Malaga Wine.
300 Quarter Casks, on hand, of the Mentor's cargo, from Malaga—Entitled to 28 cents per gallon, drawback apply to EDWARD DUNANT, No. 149, south Front street. N. B. A lad of reputable connections, of an obliging, mild temper, who writes a tolerable hand, and is well versed in arithmetic, will be taken as an apprentice. Apply as above. December 8. d. 3t
NOTICE.
A PETITION to the Legislature in behalf of unsatisfied LAND WARRANTS, is waiting for the signature of such persons as may be interested, at the office of M. M. CONNELL, at No. 143 Chestnut, a few doors above Fourth-street. December 8. d. 3t.
Samuel Reynolds,
TAYLOR,
Has removed from No. 40, to No. 44, South Third-street, next door above the Bank of the United States. Nov. 15. eod. 2w
20 Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the frigate Constellation, captain Murray, at Marcus Hook, a mulatto man, named WILLIAM WILLIAMS, but better known by the name of JOHNSTON. He was a sailor on board said ship, about 22 years of age, 5 feet, 7 or 8 inches high, a little pock marked, full faced and free, open countenance, flour made, his hair tied in a short queue—Had on when he went away, an olive-colored jacket, and pantaloons, the colour of which is not recollected. Having been accustomed to the sea, it is probable he has entered, and failed, on board some merchant ship. Ten Dollars will be given, for certain information, what vessel he has failed on board of, or the above reward and reasonable expenses, for securing him, in any part of the United States, and giving immediate information thereof, to RICHARD CURSAN, Esquire, of Baltimore, JAMES SETON, Esq. of New-York, or the subscribers in Philadelphia. Thomas & Peter Mackie, No. 119, south Front street. December 8. eod. 1w.
A quantity of Home made
Sheeting, to be sold on reasonable terms, at Thomas and Shreeves, No. 37, north Front-street; Newbury Smith, No. 56, north Second-street; and Rogers and Donaldson, No. 41, High street. As the manufacturing this linen is solely to give employment to the poor, during the winter season, and as the means of the Society who employ them, are much reduced, they hope their fellow citizens, who are in want of this article, will give their aid, by purchasing, to enable them to carry on the manufacture the ensuing winter. N. B. Also a quantity of good SHOETHREAD, at Isaac T. Hopper, No. 39, Pine-street.
Bank of North America.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Stockholders of the Bank of North America, that on the second Monday, the 12th day of January next, an Election of twelve Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. H. DRINKER, Jrnt. Cashier. December 9. saw.w&dtzj.
The Partnership
OF CRESSON AND EMLEN, WAS Dissolved the 3d instant, by mutual consent, and James Cresson is duly authorized to settle the concerns of said firm. JAMES CRESSON. WARDER EMLEN. December 9. 3t
Wanted to charter, FOR EUROPE,
A VESSEL, of 150 or 280 tons burthen. Apply to James, Clibborn, & English. 12 mo. 9th. $
FOR NORFOLK,
THE SNOW MARY, Captain RICH, A staunch good vessel, will take freight on very low terms if immediate application is made to the captain on board, at Pine street wharf, or to Wm. G. & Robt. C. Latimer. N. B. A few passengers can be pleasantly accommodated. December 8. d. 3t.
The Cargo
OF THE SHIP JOHN BULKELY, Capt. Stockley, from Bahia, CONSISTING OF Coffeesugar & pepper Of the best quality, FOR SALE BY William Waln. December 9. 6t
Lorain & Son,
No. 5, NORTH THIRD-STREET, HAVE JUST RECEIVED A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Chintzes & Calicoes, Irish linens, sewing silk and best rich scarf twilt, Scotch threads, with a variety of other seasonable Dry Goods, And a large supply of Carpets and Carpeting, Of the latest and most fashionable figures. ALSO, To be sold or bartered, For Dry Goods, a handsome three-story BRICK-HOUSE, With piazza and kitchen adjoining, situate in Vine near Fourth street, built in modern style, with excellent materials, and well calculated to accommodate a large family. December 10. d. 2t—fa tf
WANTED, Genteel Boarding
In a private family for TWO LADIES, With the accommodation of two Rooms. Apply to Mr. Joseph Anthony, No. 94 Market Street, or to John Maybin, No. 5 Chestnut Street. December 1. 3taw2w
A Genteel Three Story BRICK HOUSE, TO LET.
in Spruce near Third street, Enquire of MOORE WHARTON. December 8. eod. 2w
French School, FOR YOUNG LADIES.
N. GOUIN DUFIE, professor of the French language, will open on Tuesday, the 9th of December, at Mrs. Beck's Academy, in Fifth street, opposite the State House garden, a morning school or young ladies, from eleven till one o'clock (every other day.) Parents or guardians are desired to make early application, that the scholars may have the mutual advantage of beginning at once. N. G. Dufie, has the honor to inform them that he is the author of a course of practical lectures and conferences on the most essential parts of the French language, by means of which, the learner is soon initiated in the most approved practice of this polite and fashionable language. An analysis of his plan of tuition, and of his work having been given at length in the public papers, they are referred to the Gazette, of the United States and the Aurora for September last. For terms and other particulars apply at No. 5, south Fifth street, or at Mrs. Beck's on the days and hours of tuition aforesaid. December 2. eod. 1w
War Department,
November 13, 1800. THOSE Gentlemen who have applied for military appointments in the service of the United States are informed that their applications with all the recommendatory letters accompanying were consumed by fire in the War Office, on Saturday evening last. Those who continue to desire to be considered as candidates will see the propriety of renewing their applications. SAMUEL DEXTER, Secretary of War. THE Printers in the different States are requested to give this a place in their Gazettes.
By this Day's Mail
From Europe.
SALEM, December 1.
From the Gazette Universale.
A paper received from Capt. Wm. Brown, of the Brutus, at Leghorn.
Under Vienna, September 13, we find, the inspectors of the army by a new appointment were, of the infantry on the Rhine, Marquis Zoph, and of the cavalry, General Linden. In Italy, of the infantry, General Mirrowlsky, and of the cavalry, General Molzen. Commander in the Tyrol was Marquis Hiller. The quarter-master in Italy, was General Zach. Commanders in the insurrection of Hungary, against the insurgents were the Prince Esterhazy, and the Generals Klapoth, McFaros, Benjoulsky, and Spleney, the younger.
Albani, formerly auditor of the Apostolical Court, has received the agreeable notice, that his Holiness has conferred upon him the honours of the Cardinalship among the first promotions. This act has been generally applauded, especially by all who knew his merit, and the talents which he can very advantageously employ in the service of the Catholic Church.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. 30. The Russian fleet had entered the Dardanelles upon their return from the Mediterranean into the Black Sea.
BOLOZNO, Sept. 16. We have now in the Tyrol, 55,000 soldiers 85 Companies of Rangers, and the people under military discipline.
FLORENCE, Sept. 23. The prizes in Painting, Architecture and Sculpture were distributed with great pomp. In Sculpture the exhibitions were much applauded.
LEGHORN Sept. 26. Among other arrivals is a Danish Convoy, the Siren of 40 guns and 286 men with 3 merchant vessels. They come from Bergen, but had touched at Cagliari.
ROME, Sept. 26. The free trade in Grain, which by an edict has been Granted has had the most sudden and happy effect. The arrival of merchant vessels at Civitavecchia, at Fiumicino, and Rida Grande has supplied our wants and we trust has destroyed the inveterate, obstinate and ill judged commercial restrictions of our Ports.
In the royal edict of Naples is the following 7th article. All the military corps of the city and provinces shall have a protector, who shall be the royal hereditary prince, and there shall be besides, a commandant inspector general, and sub-inspectors, which shall be the military government of Capua, and the presidents of the other provinces.
BOSTON, December 3.
FROM TRINIDAD.
We were last evening furnished with the Trinidad Gazette of the 18th October, which is several days later than the accounts from Havana, which mention its capture by the French and Spaniards. In this Gazette we find a Proclamation of Governor Picton, dated the 11th of October 1800, allowing in consequence of an alarming scarcity of all the articles of provision, American vessels, coming directly from the United States, to bring provisions and lumber of all kinds, the growth of the United States, and to receive in exchange, any other article, the actual produce of that colony, except Indigo, Cotton, Lignum Vitae Wood, for six months from the date thereof.
Captain Chipman, who arrived here on Sunday, in 21 days from St. Thomas's heard nothing of the Havana report of the combined squadron in the West-Indies; and as the convoy with which he failed came from windward, concludes the whole to be a forgery.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
Apprehensions are entertained for the safety of the brig Pickering, lieutenant Hiller, of 14 guns, and the Insurgent frigate, captain Fletcher, of 36 guns. The former was out in the severe gales of September, about which time, in lat. 23, a large copper bottomed brig, with quarter boards, and a range of ports, was seen bottom upwards. The Pickering was bound to St. Kitts.
The Merrimack, of 44 guns, captain Brown, is on the windward station.
This day arrived, Schooner's Hope, Grant, Savannah; Sukey, Crofts, Surinam; brig's Greyhound, Saunders, Alicante, 46 days; Betsy, Winthrop, Turks Island, 25 days.
This day arrived, ship Anna, Lilly, Dominica, 21 days. Left there brig Enterprise, Cunningham, of and for Wilcassit, to fall in a few days; Mary Caroline, Robinson, of and for Portland, recaptured; Schooner Cynthia, of and for Salem, recaptured; Satisfaction, of and for Wilcassit, just arrived. November 16, latitude 22, 40, longitude 67, spoke brig Atlantic, of this place, Clark, for Jamaica, 14 days out, all well.
NEW-YORK, December 9.
[Communicated for publication in the Mercantile Advertiser.]
By the Right Honorable Lord Hugh Seymour, Vice Admiral of the blue, and commander in chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels employed and to be employed at and about Jamaica, and the Bahamas Islands, &c. &c.
All vessels which arrived at Curacao previous to the capitulation being signed, which added that colony to His Britannic Majesty's possessions, are at liberty to clear out with the like articles, and paying the

same imports as were established under the Batavian government from the date hereof. But the vessels which have arrived since that period cannot be deemed entitled to the same advantages, and must therefore be considered subject to the British Laws, and to clear out with such articles only as vessels from British ports are permitted to carry. As a temporary regulation, suggested by justice to the captors of the island, and to enable the Agents employed on their parts to conduct the business in which they are engaged, with regularity—the vessels now in port must, prior to their sailing, produce a certificate from Benjamin Waterhouse, Esquire, or Patrick Malony, stating that no claim of theirs, as Agents, exists against the vessels or persons about to depart in them.
Given under my hand on board his majesty's ship Amphion, Guayama Harbour, 30th October, 1800. (Signed) H. Seymour. By command of the Vice Admiral. (Signed) A. N. Yates. A true copy, B. H. Phillips.
I certify that Benjamin Waterhouse Esq. one of the Agents mentioned in the notice annexed, informed me that no vessel would be permitted to depart from this place, previous to their paying a certain salvage, demanded by Frederick Watkins, Esq. of his Britannic Majesty's ship Nereide, or lodging sufficient security to wait the determination of a Court of Admiralty on the respective claims.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and the Seal of my office, at Guayama, 7th November, 1800. B. H. Phillips, Consul of the United States at Guayama.
By the Ship Rose arrived at this Port. LONDON, October 15. By the Sally American Ship, which was taken by la Franchise frigate, and since taken and brought into Jersey, the following information has been received: La Concord, of 46 guns, and Medee, of 42 guns, were captured about three months since, in 17 deg. lat. south, by a squadron of six ships of the line and two frigates, off the coast of Brazil. La Franchise escaped.
Names of the ships taken by the said 3 French Frigates. English ships—The Albion, with horses and provisions; Britannia, with rum, tobacco and salt; Maria with dry goods; Matilda, with do; Tartar, do, and provisions; Jonas, rum and tobacco; Diana, dry goods; Robust, do; Pelerin, do; Amphitrite, do; Camp of Lepse 14,000lb. of ivory; Prosperity, 5,000lb. do; Merlin, 200 negroes; Enterprize, 140 do, and dry goods; Dispatch, in ballast; and Rebecca, with 221 negroes.
American ships—John, with 33,000 dollars; Venus, do; Concord, rum and tobacco; Reliance, do; Good Understanding, do; Mentor, dry goods; Rambler, do. Portuguese ships—Le Bronfils with 100 negroes and 200 rolls of tobacco; St. Antonio, rum, soap and palm oil, N. S. del Carmo, dry goods; St. Anne, provisions; and Gorin, do.
Besides the above, since the capture of the Concord and Medee, the Franchise has captured four large American ships, including the Sally.
The Cardinal de la Rochefoucault, Archbishop of Rouen, who died lately at Munster, was the senior of the French Episcopacy. There now remains only two Cardinals of that nation, viz. the Cardinal de Rohan, Bishop of Strasbourg, and the Cardinal de Laval Montmorency, Bishop of Meutz, and Great Almoner of France, who has retired to Mittau, to Louis XVIII. The province of Normandy, of which the Cardinal de la Rochefoucault was Metropolitan, has at present only two Bishops out of seven which it formerly had.
Since his trial, Hadfield, has remained in Newgate. On Saturday, however, a warrant was sent from the Duke of Portland's office, to remove him to Bedlam, where an apartment had been prepared for his reception. He was dressed in a dark coat, and appeared to be perfectly calm and collected. When he arrived at Bedlam, he expressed some objection to the place, but added, "I dare say there are many better men here than myself, and I am sure there are many out of Bedlam who deserve to be in it as much as I do." He is paler and rather thinner than he was on his trial. The orders from the Duke of Portland, are, not to suffer any visits of idle curiosity to him.
Gazette of the United States. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 12.
The Editor of the New-York Mercantile Advertiser, says, that in Rhode-Island 4 votes were for Mr. Adams, 2 for Mr. Pinckney, and 2 for Mr. Jay. The Editor of the New-York Gazette says, no actual return from Rhode-Island has been received.
The Electors of President and Vice-President of the United States, met yesterday throughout the Union, for the purpose of giving in their votes for those important officers. In this State we can with confidence assert (though it is not our duty officially to announce it) that they were unanimous for ADAMS and PINCKNEY. By the Com. Gaz.
In the year 1734, a pamphlet was published in London entitled "The Deformity of Sin cured," a sermon, preached at St. Michael's, Crooked Lane, by the Reverend Z. Crookshanks. Sold by Humphrey Ricketts, at the Crooked-billet, near Cripplegate.
Mrs. and Miss Gibbs, and Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, arrived in this city on Wednesday evening [26th ult.] from the northward. [Charleston pa.]
No conclusion favorable to the election of Mr. Jefferson can be drawn from the election of Mr. Galliard, to the speaker's chair of the South Carolina Legislature, supposing it to be accurate. The Senate of South Carolina, composed almost entirely of Federalists, consists of 37 members, and the house of Representatives, when all met, amount to 124; so that although the friends of Mr. J. may have been very industrious, in making a quorum and choosing a speaker, yet when the election of President and Vice-President came on four days afterwards, matters may have worn a different aspect, from the joint vote of both houses, and from the Federalists in the lower house having increased their number to 70, which has been said to be their strength. Ball. pap.
SPEED THE PLOUGH.
From the London Monthly Magazine. The comedy, written by Mr. Moreton entitled Speed the Plough, was performed, for the first time, on the 8th of this month, at Covent Garden Theatre. This play is constructed on the German model; but, in offending by the blemishes of the German dramatic writers, it does not compensate with the excellencies of Kotzebue, and one or two more of those writers. Kotzebue, who seems to have occasioned a species of revolution on our stage, abounds with affecting incidents and delightful expressions of passion; but with those beauties which are of the higher order, he falls infinitely short of the taste and refinement of the most polished of our dramatic writers. His best pieces are distinguished with the defects of an art in its infancy: he is often extravagant, irregular and uncouth. If he begets delight or astonishment by something beautiful or gigantic, in the same work he disgusts with something despicable for its insignificance, or ridiculous for its want of propriety. If the English stage was growing dull, it was not ams to go to Germany for passion, and its consequent force. But there was no necessity, in the nature of the traffic, to bring from Germany the absurdities of a stage—comparatively barbarous.
Speed the Plough is partly comic and partly serious. One of the characters supposes himself to be the murderer of his brother. What is to be said to such a circumstance in a comedy? or a play; for the writer may be allowed the benefit of that name? The supposed murderer stalks about with a phrenzy that may very well stand for a burlesque on such sort of composition. The scenes here alluded to are capable enough of pleasing the vulgar. They sympathize with the appearance of sorrow or anguish, however, artificially the tale is told. They are like a savage who, for the first time sees a statue, and who would be delighted with the work of the most clumsy carver in wood. But it is the business of the stage to improve the taste of every part of the audience. The actual employment of the writers, who ran to Germany for their models, is still further to corrupt and injure the feeling and judgment of the multitude; nor is it true, that they are obliged to lower themselves to the level of their audience; there is this important distinction to be made, the most ignorant are quick in perceiving faithful and strong exhibitions of nature; in the worst picture there is a resemblance of the original, and it is the resemblance the populace admire; the ignorance therefore that prevents the discovery of faults, is not such as to exclude the spectator from feeling part at least of the charms of masterly imitation. Let those who question the truth of this opinion resort to fact; let them watch an audience on the first night of a piece; they will find, that in all passages remarkable for the truth of their delineation, applause as often springs from the gallery as any part of the house.
But although Mr. Moreton's play is faulty, and even monstrous, in the greater part of the serious incidents; it has many beauties both of character and situation. The whole character of Farmer Ashfield is delightfully drawn: it has the two qualities, diffi-
culty to combine, of vigor and chaste ness. The part of Henry though in another style, has the same excellencies. The situation of the farmer, when his landlord requires him to turn Henry out of his home, Henry the object of his protection and love, is exquisitely beautiful, and is even, perhaps, without defect. There are other beauties in the piece; but they are, for the most part, either faint, or are copies of other works. Indeed the author has too often condescended to take from others, which is the more to be lamented, because he has given unequivocal proofs of his capacity to contrive and execute for himself.
From the New-York Daily Advertiser. TO THE CLERGY—AND OTHERS, Gentlemen, The anniversary of that mournful period when the First and Best of Men ceased to be, will this year fall on the Sabbath of Dec. 14th. A friend of yours, with due deference suggests the propriety of adapting the discourses, and musical performances of that day, to the recognition of the character, talents, service and faith of one, whom the christian world has delighted to honor; and which, at this time will so well become the altars and temples dedicated to the services of Almighty God.
On the subject of the faith of our deceased friend, permit me to introduce to your readers the following extract:— "Of General Washington's faith in the truth and excellence of the holy scriptures, he gave evidence not only by his most excellent and most exemplary life, but in his writings; especially when he ascribes the meritorious condition of mankind, and the increased blessings of society "above all to the pure and benign light of the Revelation;" and when he offers to God his earnest prayer "that he would most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility and pacific temper of mind, which were the characteristics of the divine author of our blessed religion; without an humble imitation of whose example in these things, we can never hope to be a happy nation." In the address to him immediately after he commenced his Presidency over the United States, from a venerable and respectable body of men, who were in the best situation to know his religious character, and who, no doubt, expressed what they knew, is the following testimony to his faith in christianity. "But we derive a presage," say they, "even more flattering from the piety of your character."
Public virtue is the most certain mean of public felicity, and religion is the surest basis of virtue. We therefore esteem it a peculiar happiness to behold in our Chief Magistrate a steady and sincere friend of the christian religion; who has commenced his administration in rational and exalted sentiments of piety, and who in his private conduct adorns the doctrines of the gospel of Christ: Grounded on these pure and excellent doctrines, to which his life was conformable; copying as he did with such exemplary strictness and uniformity, the precepts of Christ, we have strong consolation and joy in believing, that ere this he has heard from his God and Saviour the enrapturing sentence—Well done good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord.
* See his farewell orders to the armies of the United States, dated Rocky Hill, near Princeton, November 2, 1783. † See the address of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to the President of the United States, dated Philadelphia, May, 1789.
From the New-York Gazette. A PROPHECY.
BY whom, and when, the following Prophecy was written, are matters pretty much in the dark. It would seem, from the reference to certain circumstances, that the person resides in the state of New-York; and that the prophecy is of recent date. The events foretold are all to happen in the latter end of this year, and in the course of the succeeding one; so that the truth or fallacy of the predictions will soon be known.
There are some who may, possibly, affect to consider the whole as a fabrication.—Such discerning men might be asked, Are there not persons continually prophesying at this day? Has not a Farmer near Newburgh prophesied that this will be a hard winter? Have not many been prophesying that Mr. Jefferson would be President? Has not the author of "Serious Considerations" foretold some things which have come to pass? Did he not say, "You may hear the Ministers of Christ assured? And has not this been accomplished? Did he not say, "They will prefer Electors, if they can enture them, who are infidels?" And does not one of the greatest infidels in our country stand at the head of one of the Lists?
If, then, others have undertaken to prophecy, why not this man? If their predictions, in some cases, have come to pass, why should no credit be given to his? As to the manner in which this prophecy is uttered to the public, let it suffice to say, that it is faithfully transcribed from the original manuscript; and such parts have been selected, as are to have the earliest completion. By these, the importance can be judged of revealing what remains. [1800.] "Near the close of this year, Envoys charged with negotiating peace with a foreign power, will return; and it will be found, that they have done nothing final as to the settlement of differences; nothing to recompense the absence, delay, and expense; and nothing but what might have been transacted with more safety and dignity had they not been sent."
"Some of the votes given at an important election will be contrary to the expectation of all; and the result will prove a wonderful disappointment to many. Seldom have there been seen so many long faces. "A certain Democrat, who is become bald, through his excessive anxiety about the affairs of state, and constant watching for the public good, having bespoken a Wig, will, on his being disappointed in the election of a President, command it. "A marriage, concerning which there will be much talk and curious speculation. "D. Driscoll, the modest editor of "The Temple of Reason," will swear by his sbov that America is a comical country, where he fowls refuse to be destroyed, and will with that he was litig by a peat fire, and roasting graties in Ireland. "On the first day of January, about 7 o'clock in the evening, if I mistake not, the Governor of an adjacent state, towards the setting sun, will grow very drunk and noisy—will rave about old Tories, apocryphal wigs, and British agents; and when hushed by his Secretary, will bid said Secretary to kiss his*** "Some time this month, a member of Congress will make a Speech five hours, wanting seven minutes, long which will confirm his opponents in their own opinion; during which some of the members will fall asleep; and none of them, at the conclusion of the Speech, will be able to recollect what was said at the beginning. "Dr. Priestley will write another book. "A battle between Timoleon, and a cook-maid, occasioned by the maid fingering a fowl with the fleets of his late "Solemn Advers."*** "February. An infidel printer will start, as though he had seen a ghost, at an occurrence wholly unexpected by him. "An old woman will be known to have counted her chickens before they were hatched and be laughed at by all her neighbours. "The months of March and April of this year will be memorable for an effusion of nonsense, ribaldry and lies. Grotius, Timoleon, Marcus Brutus, &c. will be so busy in driving with their pens as not to have time to comb their heads, or garter their stockings. "Some people called Christians will grievously complain of infidels having attempted to put out their eyes, by blowing powders, or thrusting the finger into them; but those who escape will declare that they now see better than ever. "A certain person being big in his own eyes, and who has been dipped in political waters, will not have influence enough with his fellow citizens to be elected to the lowest office. "In the beginning of the summer, a great and good man who has held many high offices, and rendered essential services to his country, will voluntarily retire from public life. "A Statesman, whose talents have exposed him to the envy of rivals, and whose honesty has been abused by intriguers, will rise superior to all opposition, and take that place in the estimation of his fellow citizens, to which his uncommon political wisdom and virtues entitle him."
TRINIDAD, Oct. 18. BY HIS EXCELLENCY THOMAS PICTON, Esq. Governor and Commander in Chief of the Island of Trinidad, and its Dependencies, &c. &c. &c.
A PROCLAMATION.
It being made clearly appear by the representations of the planters, inhabitants, &c. that there actually does at present exist an alarming scarcity of all the articles of provisions absolutely necessary for the support of the slaves employed in carrying on the cultivation of the island; and that the arrival of new settlers, and the daily importation of slaves from the other islands, operates to increase an evil which already gives cause to a serious alarm; and it appears upon strict investigation, that the quantity of Rum and Molasses manufactured in the island, is far insufficient for the payment of the necessary supplies of these essential articles. I have therefore thought fit to issue this, my PROCLAMATION, to publish and declare, that it shall be lawful for vessels, the property of the subjects of the United States of America, coming directly from the said states with provisions and Lumber of all kinds, the growth and produce of that country, to take and receive in exchange, to the exact value of their respective cargoes, and no more; any other article the actual produce of this colony, except, Indigo, Cotton, Lignum Vitae, and Dying Wood. And the officers of his majesty's customs within this island, are hereby required to take due notice thereof. This is to continue in force for Six Months from the date hereof.
Given under my hand and seal at arms, at government house, this 11th Oct. in the year of our Lord, 1800, and of his majesty's reign the fortieth. THOMAS PICTON. Thomas Clapham, Sec'y.
Insurance Company of North America.
THE STOCKHOLDERS are hereby informed, that a stated Meeting of the Company will be held at their Office, on the 13th day of January next, (being the second Thursday in the Month) for the Election of twenty-five Directors for the ensuing year. CHARLES PETTIT, President. December 10 1800
PRINTING,
Neatly executed at the Office of the Gazette of the United States
RETURN OF VOTES, For President and Vice President of the United States.
   Adams, Pinckney, Jay & son, Duys, Spangler     New-Hampshire,   Massachusetts, 16 16   Rhode-Island,   Connecticut, 9 9   Vermont,   New-York, 12 12   New-Jersey, 7 7 00 00   Pennsylvania, 7 7 8 8   Delaware, 3 3   Maryland, 5 5   Virginia,   Kentucky,   Tennessee,   North-Carolina,   South-Carolina,   Georgia,   47 47 25 25  
Gazette Marine List. PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED, days Sloop Sally, Russell Antigua 43 Fruit, to Captain. Cleared. Ship Franklin, Tucker Cork South Carolina, Garman Charleston Brig Thomas, Earl New-Orleans Lovely Lass, Gallaway Canton Sch'r Betty Holton, Webb Antigua David L'Homiedieu New-York Jefferson, Donaldson St. Thomas Franklin, Whipple Norfolk Ship Roebuck, Raper, from London, is said to be below. Schooner Phebe, Winslow, from Cape François, is below. Ship Molly, Flin, for Liverpool; brig Mentor, Eckman, for Lisbon; Schooner Nancy, Brown, for New-York, and several other vessels, went to sea on Monday last. Ship Hope, Edmondson, for Jamaica, and Schooner Nancy, for Port Republic, went to sea on Monday last. Barque, Polly, Suel, for Londonderry, left New-Castle yesterday. Schooner Her., Crowell, from hence, has arrived at Savannah.
SALEM, December 1.
Particulars of the loss of the ship Mount Vernon, Jonathan Neil, master. Sailed from Salem, September 17.—Nothing remarkable happened until the morning of the 17th October, when at half past 4 in the morning, the breakers were discovered under the bows, and in a moment the ship was on them.—We found them to be the sea of the island of Little Davis, about thirty leagues to the N. W. of Laguna. Immediately after striking we got an anchor out, in order to heave her off—but all attempts were fruitless, as her sheathing began to come off immediately after she struck, and she filled completely in three hours.—After despairing of saving the ship, all hands commenced getting out provisions, &c. and after procuring a sufficient quantity for our subsistence, we quit the ship in our boats, and landed on the island of Little Davis, in order to render our passage safe to Virginia, about 9 leagues distant. The morning previous to our intention of embarking, a Bermudian drifter of ten tons, Captain Robinson, run down and came on shore to Captain Neil, and offered every assistance in his power.—With the assistance of Captain R. and crew, we took from the wreck, her fore and main topsail rigging, all her sails, eleven six pounders, a new cable, a new hawser, a ledger anchor, about twenty bolts thin duck, eleven or twenty barrels flour, all damaged, and a few other articles. Captain Neil, with twelve hands besides the second mate, left the island of Little Davis in the long boat, (with the specie bills which he had saved) for Vienna, where he probably arrived in nine or ten hours, as he had a fair wind, and fine weather.—The residue of the crew, with the chief and third mate went in the privateer for Oporto—but the Captain humanely landed them all at St. Thomas's (except the chief mate, Mr. J. Edwards, who remained on board the privateer in order to take care of the property) to guard against their being impressed on board the English ships of war at Tortola. Mr. George Smith, from whom we obtained the foregoing particulars, was a mariner on board the Mount Vernon—he arrived yesterday in a Portsmouth brig from St. Thomas. The loss of the Mount Vernon cannot be attributed to any negligence of her officers or crew, but solely to the rapidity of the current. The Reef on which she was lost, has been fatal to 4 or 5 ships in the course of a few years. The Mount Vernon, 5 days out from this port, picked up the wreck of a brig, with four men in her, in which they had been 5 days—they belonged to a Philadelphia brig, from Lisbon, on her way round the remainder of the crew and passengers, and among whom was a man, his wife, and two children, were probably lost.
Just Received by A. Dickens;
Opposite Christ Church, Defulsory Reflections,
ON THE Political Aspect of PUBLIC AFFAIRS In the United States of America.
PART II. "And I looked, and beheld a pale horse; and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him." (Price 25 Cents)
ALSO CARMEN SECULARE
For the year 1800. By Henry James Page P. L. Superbly printed in 4to.— (Price 75 Cents.) December 10.
Education
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
COLUMBIA HOUSE, BOARDING & DAY-SCHOOL, RE-COMMENCED For the winter season, on Monday, October 6th, Walnut, between Fourth and Fifth-streets.
MRS. GROOMBRIDGE respectfully acknowledges the liberal encouragement she has experienced, for more than seven years in Philadelphia, and, as the most expressive proof of gratitude, will be a continuance of the unremitted attention, already paid to her pupils; flatters herself, it will be the best recommendation to future patronage. The following branches (or any of them separately) may be engaged for, as most agreeable, the English, French, and Italian languages grammatically; writing, arithmetic, geography, use of the globes, history, music, vocal and instrumental, drawing and dancing. Plain work, marking, embroidery and tamour in gold, silver or colours, filigree, artificial flowers, fancy baskets, netting, hair, print cloth, and muslin work of every kind. NO. 12. d2w 2w2t2

GLASS MANUFACTORY. THE PROPRIETORS Of the Pittsburgh Glass Works, Having procured a sufficient number of the most approved European Glass Manu- facturers, 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 qual- ity and of any size, from 7 by 9, to 28 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 ap- plication to JAMES O'HARA or ISAAC CRAIG, or at the Store of Messrs. PRATHER and SMILE, in Market-Street, Pittsburgh. March 1. tuthff.
LANCASTER STAGES. THE Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lan- caster 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 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, Dunawood & Co. Nov. 30. 21—$
STAGES REMOVED. THE public are hereby informed, that the Bal- timore Coach will in future start from the In- dian Queen, No. 15, fourth Floor Street, every day except Sunday, at 7 o'clock, and will arrive at Peck's Tavern, Baltimore, the next day at 8 o'clock and the Stages to New York, will start every day at 8 and 12 o'clock. JOHN H. BARNEY & Co. N.B.—A book is kept open at Mr. Ely Chan- dler's Franklin Head, where seats may also be ta- ken in the above line of Stages. October 2. $
An Invoice of Playing Cards. SUPERBINE Columbian, Harry the VIIIth and Merry-Andrew Playing Cards, for sale cheap for cash—Apply at this Office. September 13.
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 inven- tor's feelings, in several parts of the West- Indies, and the southern parts of the United States— particularly in Baltimore, Petersburg, Rich- mond, Norfolk, Edenton, Wilmington, Charlot- ton, Savannah, &c. The testimony of a num- ber 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, preferred 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 preva- lence 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 bey- ond the power of common remedies. The operation of these pills is perfectly mild and may be used with safety by persons in ever- y situation and of every age. They are excellently adapted to carry off su- perfluous 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 attend- ant on long voyages, and should be procured and carefully preserved 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, de- fluxions of rheum, dullness, itching, and films in the eyes, never failing to cure those maladies which frequently succeed the small pox, measles and fe- vers, and wonderfully strengthening a weak sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of sight.
Tooth-ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which gives im- mediate and lasting relief in the most severe in- flames.
The Anodyne Elixir. For the cure of every kind of head-ache, and of pains in the face and neck.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops. This medicine has never failed, in many thou- sand 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 Ex- tract of Mustard, Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Dr. Hahn's infallible German Cough Plaster, In- dian Vegetable Specific for the Venereal com- plaint, Cowland's and Persian Lotion, Restorative Tooth Powder, Damask Lip Salve, Church's Cough Drops, Anderson's Pills, &c. &c. April 19.
LAW BOOKS. LATEST ENGLISH & IRISH EDITIONS. GEORGE DAVIS'S EXTENSIVE COLLECTION, Imported by sundry late arrivals from London and Dublin, Is now arranged and ready for sale, AT HIS STORE, No. 319, Market-Street, Where Catalogues will be delivered on appli- cation.
HE takes this opportunity of returning his fin- cere acknowledgments to the Gentlemen of the Bar, and their students in the United States, for the patronage his design has met with, for es- tablishing a Store, exclusively for the sale of Law Books. The advantages which offer themselves to the profession, from having such to apply to, he trusts are rendered obvious by the consideration, that confining his attention to the Importation of books, only in that Line, he has it in his power to keep constantly by him, a general and most valu- able supply of the latest and best Editions, and from his ready sales, to dispose of them, on terms so moderate as to preclude the necessity of gentle- men importing their own Libraries. Any commands he may be favoured with, from a single volume to any number, shall thankfully and promptly be attended to. November 26. w&fr am
This Day is Published, AND FOR SALE At Wm. Young's Book-Store, AN Original and correct List OF THE United States Navy, CONTAINING A List of the Ships in Commission, and their respective force. A List of the Officers and their Rank, as well those belonging to the Navy as the Marine Corps. To which is added, A Digest of the principal Laws relative to the Navy, &c. &c. By CHARLES W. GOLDSBOROUGH. Price 25 cents each, and at 20 dollars per 100. November 26. east
Philadelphia Academy. MR. FRANCIS GALLEY, AN experienced and approved Instructor, has undertaken to teach the FRENCH LAN- GUAGE in this Seminary, to such of the Young Gentlemen as may choose to place themselves un- der his care. Parents and Guardians are requested to make immediate application, that all the scholars may begin at once. Samuel Magaw } Directors of James Abercrombie } the Academy. October 21. stamf.
A HANDSOME EDITION OF LINDLEY MURRAY'S English Grammar, WITH AN APPENDIX, Has this Day been published, by ASBURY DICKINS, opposite Christ-Church, Philadelphia. [Price One Dollar.] October 7.
LANDING At Waln's wharf, The Cargo of the brig Enterprize, CONSISTING OF Surinam Molasses, Of an excellent quality, in hogsheads, tiers and barrels, And about 40 quarter casks LISBON WINE, FOR SALE BY Wharton & Lewis, No. 115, South Front Street. October 9. tu th fa tf
Glass Ware, A well Assorted Invoice just Received, Consisting of Wine-Glasses, Tumblers, Decanters, Le- monades, Goblets, &c. &c. of the newest fashion, and for sale. JAMES C. & SAML. W. FISHER. Nov. 13. 31amf
Gideon H. Wells Has Just Received, By the late arrivals—a large and general assort- ment of Hardware, Cutlery & Sadlery, Which he offers for sale, for cash or the usual credit. Market-Street, No. 135. 31amf
That large and commodious HOUSE, At the corner of Arch and Ninth Streets.
To be Let, THE house, stable, coach-house and lots, lately occupied by Major Butler, situate as above For terms apply to J. B. Wallace, No. 28, north Fifth Street. October 21. 22w 1f.
NOTICE. ALL persons indebted to the Estate of Thomas Herman Leuffer, merchant, deceased, are requested to make immediate payment; and those who have any demands against said estate, are re- quested to produce their accounts, properly attested, for settlement, to SUSANNAH LEUFFER, Admin'x. No. 34, north Fifth Street. November 21. 32w4w  FOR SALE, OLD Long Primer, Small Pica on Pica Body, English, Chasels, Composing Sticks, and a great variety of articles necessary to carry on the Prin- ting Business. They will be sold cheap for cash Apply to the Printer.
Certificates Lost. LOST, THE undermentioned certificates of stock of the Bank of the United States, viz: No. 978, dated 1st January, 1793, for five shares in the name of Bourdieu, Chollett and Bourdieu. No. 27166, dated 1st of January 1798, for five shares, in the name of the Right hon. Lord John Townshend. Notice is hereby given, That application is intended to be made at the said Bank by the subscriber, for a renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are requested to take notice. JOHN WARDER. Philadelphia, 10 mo. 28, 1800. tuthffam
LOST, The following certificates of eight per cent. stock in the name of William Bell, jr. relating to his credit on the books of the United States Loan Office of Pennsylvania, viz: No. 503, a Certificate dated 30th January, 1800, for one thousand dollars. No. 505, a Certificate dated 30th January, 1800, for one thousand dollars. Notice is hereby given, that application is in- tended to be made for a renewal of the same—of which all persons concerned are requested to take notice. JOHN WARDER. Philadelphia, 10 mo. 28, 1800. 31amf
Loft, IN the ship Kennington, captain Kerr, in the year 1794, having been captured by the French on her voyage from hence to Amster-dam, the follow- ing certificates of stock of the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of Benjamin Chap- man. Nos. 432 & 436 of 4 Shares each; 158 3 do. 1215, 1216, 1217, 1 do. Application is made at said Bank by the subscri- ber for a renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice. JOHN MILLER, Junr. Oct. 27. dgm.
Twelve Shares Of the Bank of the United States, No. 25952 to 25963 inclusive, in the name of Thomas Mullett of London, were forwarded about the 1st of May 1797, from New-York, by the ship Oseida for London, which was cap- tured by the French, and said Certificates lost or destroyed; therefore application is made at the said Bank for the renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Clement Biddle. Philad: September 3, 1800. dgm.
To be let, That large and commodious four story Brick Dwelling-House, No. 343, High-Street. IT'S situation is peculiarly pleasant and healthy and it has every convenience requisite for the accommodation of a family; a pump in the yard, Ice House, Stable and Carriage House, &c. &c. Pos- session may be had on the 15th of next month, or sooner, with the consent of the present tenant. ALSO, (On very low terms for the ensuing winter and spring) a large and convenient Brick House and Kitchen, Coach house, Stable and Lot of Ground, pleasantly situated in the Northern Liberties, a little to the westward of Fifth and northward of Callowhill Streets, and within ten minutes walk from the center of the city. Apply to WILLIAM MEREDITH. Attorney at Law—No. 16, South 4th Street October 29. mw3w
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, The Works OF THE Hon. James Wilson, Esq. L. L. D. Late one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States and Professor at Law in the College and Academy of Philadelphia. From the original manuscript, in the possession of Bird Wilson, Esq.
CONDITIONS. These works shall be elegantly printed in two volumes octavo, and delivered to subscribers at five dollars. They shall be put to press as soon as the subscrip- tions will justify the expence of publication, Subscriptions will be received by ASBURY DICKINS, The publisher, opposite Christ-Church, Phila- delphia; and by the principal booksellers through- out the United States. * * * A Prospectus of the work may be seen at the place of subscription. September 13. $
The Porcupine. I TAKE this method of informing the People of the United States, that on the first day of No- vember next, I propose to resume the publication of Porcupine's Gazette, under the title of THE PORCUPINE; and to notify (in case any gentle- man in America should want it) that the price of each Number will be sixpence sterling, and that the cash must be received by me before the paper can be supplied.—As to the mode of conveyance, so frequent are the opportunities from London to New-York, that files may be forwarded to the lat- ter place once a fortnight upon an average—from New-York they can be speedily conveyed to every part of the Union. When files can be, with- out delay, sent to other places direct, it may be done; when they cannot, they will all be sent to New-York, unless otherwise ordered. * * * Porcupine's Works, Which have been, sometime in the Press, will be completed in February next, when the copies subscribed for in America will be forwarded to the Subscribers. Any of my literary friends in America, who may be disposed to renew their correspondence with me, will please to direct to me at my prin- ting office, No. 3, Southampton Street, Strand, or at my Bookseller's shop, No. 28, Pall Mall. WILLIAM COBBETT. London, September 6, 1800.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Washington, September 1st, 1800.
Public Notice is hereby Given, In pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the 23d day of April, one thousand eight hundred, entitled "An act to establish a General Stamp Office," I. THAT a General Stamp-Office is now established at the seat of government, in the city of Washington, from whence there will issue, from and after the date hereof, (upon the application of the Supervisors of the Revenue, under whose management the collection of the stamp duties is placed) any quantities of paper, parchment and vellum, marked or stamped, and duly counter-stamped, with the following rates of duty which are demandable by law:
8   For every skin or piece of vellum or parchment, or sheet or piece of paper, upon which shall be written or printed any or either of the instru- ments or writings following, to wit, Dolls. C. M.   ANY certificate of naturalization 5   Any licence to practice, or certificate of the admission, enrollment or reg- istry of any counsellor, Solicitor Advocate attorney, or proctor, in any court of the United States 10   Provided, that a certificate in any one of the courts of the United States, so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admis- sion in all the courts of the United States, for each and every of the said offices.   Any grant or letters patent, under the seal or authority of the United States (except for lands granted for military services) 4   Any exemplification or certified copy of any such grant or letters patent (except for lands granted for mili- tary services) 8   Any charter-party, bottomry or re- spondentia bond 1   Any receipt or discharge for or on ac- count of any legacy left by any will or other testamentary instru- ment, or for any share or part of a personal estate, divided by force of any statute of distributions other than to the wife, children or grand children of the person deceased, the amount whereof shall be above the value of fifty dollars, and shall not exceed the value of one hundred dollars 25   When the amount thereof shall ex- ceed the value of one hundred dol- lars, and shall not exceed five hun- dred dollars 50   And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of 1   Any policy of insurance or instru- ment in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dol- lars 25   When the sum insured shall exceed five hundred dollars 1   Any exemplification of what nature soever, that shall pass the seal of any court, other than such as it may be the duty of the clerk of such court to furnish for the use of the United States, or some par- ticular state 50   Any bond, bill single or penal, inland bill of exchange, promissory note or other note (other than any recognizance, bill, bond or other obligation or contract, made to or with the United States, or any state, or for their use respectively; and any bonds required in any case by the laws of the United States, or of any state, upon legal process, or in any judicial proceeding, or for the faithful performance of any trust or duty)   If above twenty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 10   If above one hundred and not ex- ceeding five hundred dollars 25   If above five hundred and not ex- ceeding one thousand dollars 50   And if above one thousand dollars 75   Provided, that if any bonds or notes shall be payable at or within sixty days, such bonds or notes shall be subject to only two-fifths parts of the duty aforesaid, viz:   If above twenty and not exceeding one hundred dollars 4   If above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars 10   If above five hundred dollars and not exceeding one thousand dol- lars 20   If above one thousand dollars 30   Any foreign bill of exchange, draft or order for the payment of money in any foreign country 20   The said duty being charge- able upon each and every bill of ex- change, without respect to the num- ber contained in each set.   Any note or bill of lading or writing or receipt in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be ex- ported;   From one district to another dis- trict of the United States, not being in the same state 4   From the United States to any for- eign port or place 10   The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading without respect to the number con- tained in each set.   Any notes issued by the banks now established or that may be hereafter established within the United States, other than the notes of such of the said banks as shall a- gree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual di- vidends made by such banks, to their stock-holders respectively, ac- cording to the following scale:   On all notes not exceeding fifty dol- lars, for each dollar 6   On all notes above fifty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 50   On all notes above one hundred dol- lars and not exceeding five hundred dollars 1   On all notes above five hundred dol- lars 1 
  Any protest or other notarial act Dolls. C. M.   Any letter of attorney, except for an invalid pension, or to obtain or sell warrants for land granted by the United States as bounty for military services performed in the late war 25   Any inventory or catalogue of any fur- niture, goods or effects, made in any case required by law (except in cases of goods and chattels distrained for rent or taxes, and goods taken in vir- tue of any legal process by any officer 25   Any certificate of a share in any insu- rance company, of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any share or other bank; 50   If above twenty dollars and not exceed- ing one hundred dollars 10   If above one hundred dollars 25   If under twenty dollars, at the rate of ten cents for one hundred dollars.   II.   That the power of the supervisors of the Revenue to mark or stamp any vellum, parchment or paper chargeable with duty, will cease and determine from and after six months from the date hereof, to wit, on the last day of February 1801.   III.   That, if any persons shall, after the last day of February 1801, have in their custody or possession, any vellum, parchment or pa- per, marked or stamped by the supervisors of the Revenue, upon which any matter or thing, charged with duty, shall not have been written or printed, they may at any time within the space of sixty days after the said last day of February 1801, bring or send such vellum, parchment and paper, unto some office of inspection, and in lieu thereof, receive a like quantity or value of vellum, parchment and paper, duly stamped in pursuance of the act herein before recited. And in case any person shall neglect or re- fuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of in- spection, any such vellum, parchment or pa- per, it is hereby declared, that the same will thereafter be of no other effect or use, than if it had never been marked or stamped, and that all matters and things, which may af- ter that time be written or printed upon any vellum, parchment or paper, authorized to be exchanged in manner aforesaid, will be of no other effect, than if they had been written or printed on paper, parchment or vellum, not marked or stamped.   IV.   And for the convenience of those persons who may be inclined to have their own vel- lum, parchment and paper stamped or mark- ed, it is hereby declared, that when any per- son shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompa- nied with a list, specifying the number and denomination of the stamps or marks, which are desired to be thereto affixed, the same will be transmitted to the General Stamp- Office, and there properly marked or stamped, and forthwith sent back to the same super- visor, who will thereupon collect the duties and deliver the paper, parchment or vellum, to the order of the person from whom the same was received.   Given under my Hand, and the Seal (L. S.) of the Treasury, at Washing- ton, the day and year above men- tioned.   OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. September 20. dgm. 
FOR SALE, A Valuable and singularly eligible ESTATE, CONSISTING of two handsome dwelling houses, with excellent stabling 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, sur- rounded 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 appro- ved plan; the other has been completely repaired, painted and papered, and contains ten rooms with an elegant drawing-room, fifteen feet by thirty- six. 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 MR. POTTER, on the premises def May 9:  For Sale, or to Let, THE HOUSE, In Chesnut Street, Near the corner of Eleventh street, at present in the tenure of Mr. A. McCall—Possession may be had the first of November next, or sooner if re- quired—Apply to Edward Shoemaker. september 3. $
NOTICE.
20 Dollars Reward. DESERTED last evening, JOSEPH PARKIN- SON, private in the marine corps of the United States, he was born in Ireland, is about 27 years old, 5 feet 6 and a half inches high, dark eyes, black hair, and sallow complexion. Also, JEREMIAH CLARESON, born in England, town of Stockport, is 39 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, grey eyes, light brown hair, florid complexion and by trade a Hatter; from the ap- pearance of his face the most evident marks of at- tachment to drink may be traced, they have both served in the Western Army, and now deserted in full uniform. The above amount will be paid with charges to apprehend them; or Ten Dollars for either by applying to FRANKLIN WEARTON, Captain Commanding, Philadelphia, Marine Barracks, Nov. 8.