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ALMANAC From December 9 to December 16. Table with 4 columns: Day, High Water, H. M., Low Water. Includes entries for Wednesday through Tuesday.
SUN—RISES SETS Table with 3 columns: Day, Rises, Sets. 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. McClure, from Kingston, Jamaica—consisting of 11 Bhs. and 3 bbls. Sugar 60,000 Carracas Cocoa of the first quality 2,500 Bhs. Coffee. ALSO, FOR SALE, THE SAID BRIG, As she came from sea, is coppered and sails remarkably fast, and can be lent 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, Captain Maxwell, partira mercredi prochain pour ce port. Les personnes qui désireraient passer en lettre des marchandises à bord du dit Navire, sont priées de s'adresser, le plus tôt possible au capitaine Maxwell à bord du Navire mouillé près du premier quai au dessous de Rue Salis ou à Messieurs PRATT & KINTZING. Le 5 Décembre 1800.
For Sale, THE SCHOONER ELIZA & KATY, George Parker, master; Burthen 110 tons, 4 months old, sails fast, 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 Seleitas Checks, No 2, and Listadocs Creas à la Morlaix Archies Stripes Seleitas Handkerchiefs B-zzils Oil Cloths Gun Flints Also on Hand, Checks and Stripes Bocadillos, Britanias, Caf-tillos, Brown Rolls, Etropillas, Creas à la Morlaix, Bielefeld fine Shirting, Linens, Dowlas, Siamois, Tapes, Glass Wares, Coffee Mills, Scythes, Demijohns, Quills. 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; fine 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, of Philadelphia, SILAS JONES, master, Burthen 480 tons. Is intended to be speedily despatched. For freight or passage apply to JOHN ENGLISH, No. 147, Water Street, or JAMES, CLIBBORN & ENGLISH, Philadelphia. New-York, Dec. 2d. 1800.
30,000 lbs. be & 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 Necklaces Soot Romals Salempores Ventapolams Madras Long Cloths Ditto Handkerchiefs. ALSO 2000 bags prime Sugar, Hyson and Soucong Tea, JOHN MILLER, Junr. No. 801 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, Soucong, 1st & 2nd quality, Capar-toucheong, Hyson-toucheong, Young Hyson, Hyson, 1st & 2nd quality, Imperial, Yellow & white Nankeens Luttrings, black & color'd Sinhas do. Sattins do. Luttrings, 1st & 2nd blue & dark green Sinhas do. Persian Sattins, 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 Muf-finetts White corded dimities Color'd silk, striped Nankeens. 14 Trunks printed Calicoes, 5 do. do. 3 Bales seine twine 10 Cales English China ware, in tea sets 6 Cales mineral black, 1 do. white, 10 do. colcother, 3 Cales purple brown, 35 do. nails assorted, 9 do. London porter in bottles, English sail canvas, No. 1, 2 & 3, Russia duck, 27 Boxes white Havana sugar, 13 Pipes old Madeira wine, Gump-wider, Empty wine bottles, 20 Guna, 6 pounds, 12 do. 9 do. 18 do. 9 do. with carriages, &c. 280,ccolbs. Ceribou coffee, 1st quality 50,ccolbs. black pepper 20 Legs ebony. May 23.
Horses to Winter, HORSES will be taken to winter at Prospect Hill, at the 12 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 inst. Days of tuition (for the future) Mondays and Fridays, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon for young Ladys only;—Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 o'clock for gentlemen, and on the Tuesdays and Thursdays 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 latest 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 Bombazets and Bombazenees Printed Linen and Cotton Handkerchiefs and Lawn bordered do. Jacquet and 30-4 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 54, to 10 by 16-4 with and without Napkins Thread, Gauze, Lawns and Cambricks Jacquet and Lapet Mullins, coloured and plain White and Black Lace, Lace Veils, Cloaks and Handkerchiefs Black Mode, Peckings and Satins White and printed Mouselines for veils Swansdown, striped and plain 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 Fracks A few dozen best elastic Suspenders. He has Also Just Received, a well assorted Invoice of India Muslins, CONSISTING OF Beribloom Gurrhas Panna Baftas Alshaboom Emeries Do. Gurrhas Company Guzzapora Janna Mamoodies. October 18. By the Bale or Piece. dtw sawtf
Saw Manufactory. FRANCIS MASON, No. 10, South Fifth Street, MANUFACTURES mill, 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 5 1/2 dollar, each; cross-cut do. 50 cents per foot; pit do. 60 cents per foot. Wood-Cutters can't feel saws, and every other kind, made to any particular direction. November 18. dsm
John Whiresides, INFORMS his friends and the public in general that he has taken the BREWERY, (late William Dawson's) No. 50, North Front 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. dsm
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, japanned, black-tin and pewter wares, brass and iron candlesticks, patent resectors and force-pans, coffee-mills, iron and brass wire of all sizes. Also, a large assortment of flat-irons, baker-plats, pots, &c. direct from the manufacturers He has also on hand, a large and extensive assortment of TIN WARES, Of his own manufactory, manufactured in the best manner; all at 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 false-faction testified by all who possess them, render it unnecessary to enlarge any further on their advantages, both in point of accuracy and secrecy and in the saving of time, labour and expense. November 1. tu&fs tf
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. m t&fy
Glass Ware, A well Assorted Invoice just Received, Consisting of Wine-Glasses, Tumblers, Decanters, Lemonades, Goblets, &c. &c. of the newest fashion, and for sale. JAMES C. & SAML. W. FISHER. Nov. 13. slawtf
Gideon H. Wells Has Just Received, By the late arrivals—a large and general assortment of Hardware, Cutlery & Sadlery, Which he offers for sale, for cash or the usual credit. Market-street, No. 135. qm4w
LANDING At Waln's wharf, The Cargo of the brig Enterprize, CONSISTING OF Surinam Molasses, Of an excellent quality, in hogheads, tierces 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
Certificates Loft. 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. 27366, 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. tuhs13m
LOST, The following certificates of eight per cent stock in the name of William Bell, Jr. standing 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 intended to be made for a renewal of the same—of which all persons concerned are requested to take notice. JOHN WARDER. Phila. 10 mo. 28, 1800. 3taw6w
Loft, IN the ship Kingston, captain Kerr, in the year 1794, having been captured by the French on her voyage from Boston to Amster'dam, the following certificates of stock of the Bank of the United States, standing in the name of Benjamin Chapman. Nos. 432 & 436 of 4 Shares each; 158 3 do. 1215, 1216, 1217 1 do. Application is made at said Bank by the subscriber for a renewal of the same, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice. JOHN MILLER, Junr. Oct. 27. dsm
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 application. He takes this opportunity of returning his sincere acknowledgements to the Gentlemen of the Bar, and their students in the United States, for the patronage his design has met with, for establishing 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 Imperfection of books, only in that line, he has it in his power to keep constantly at hand, a general and most valuable supply of the latest and best Editions, and from his ready sales, to dispose of them, on terms moderate as to preclude the necessity of gentlemen 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&ftr 2m
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.
The American LADIES POCKET BOOK, AND Gentlemen's POCKET REMEMBRANCER, FOR THE YEAR 1800. Just Published, By William Y. 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 Gentleman'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, &c. 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; copings, machines, paper and ink powder, fine hot-pressed pots; 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. webw
PATENT American Balloon, OR Vertical Aerial Coachee. 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 Configuration are as beneficial as they are various. During the air ascension, and at the same time operating as a relative 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, You 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 shown by PHINEAS PARKER. Admission 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. Juv. IN TWO VOLUMES. The work is now printing, and in considerable forwardness, on a superior paper, of royal size, and octavo form. It will be printed page for page with the latest 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 printing, and will be completed with all convenient expedition, those who wish to profit by the subscription, 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 apply by letter to the publishers. The work will be out of press some time in the winter. THOMAS & THOMAS. Walpole (N. H.) Oct. 1800 (23) coif
Madeira Wine, In pipes bds. and quarter casks, For sale by the Subscriber, GIDEON HILL WELLS, No. 135 Market Street. November 22. codif

CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
[Debate Concluded.]
Mr. H. Lee spoke for several minutes without our being able to hear in connection a single sentence. The amount of his remarks appeared to be, that during the last session the house, after long debate, had decided itself in favour of a Mausoleum, and that as no reasons had been assigned for a change of opinion, he hoped they would persevere in the deliberate result of their judgment.
Mr. Otis was ready to acknowledge himself unacquainted with many of the circumstances embodied in the subject. He, therefore, wished additional information to that which he had received. His present opinion was that a Mausoleum was preferable to a monument. He acknowledged that in forming this opinion he had felt great deference for the judgment of the committee which had recommended it. It was undoubtedly a subject that little understood. The formation of a proper decision depended upon a concurrence of several circumstances, upon a comparison of the expense with the value of the object to be accomplished. Beside this it had many peculiar features not comprehended by every gentleman. He thought these considerations sufficient to induce the house to decline voting for the amendment whereby the plan of the committee, who had maturely considered the subject in all its relations, would be frustrated, unless stronger reasons were assigned than he had yet heard.
Mr. Nicholas observed that the bill directed the erection of a Mausoleum of certain dimensions, to ascertain the expense of which an estimate was not satisfactory. It was made without information. The sum to be expended was not fixed. It might vastly exceed any sum now contemplated. The Mausoleum was to consist of a huge ugly mass of stones heaped one upon another, to raise which a heavy and useless expense would be incurred. And what was the object? It was to perpetuate the memory of George Washington. Was the memory of that great man to be perpetuated by a heap of large inanimate objects? The best way in which his fame could be preserved, would be by hanging his name upon the place where they now lay, by depositing them in the capitol at the will of the nation, inserting them in such a manner as has never heretofore been done, in placing over them a plain tablet, on which every man could write what his heart dictated. This, and this only, was the basis of his fame. It was not to be blazoned by figures or representations of any other sort. It consisted in the unadorned recollection of his virtues. It must live on the national feeling, and this called not for useless expense. Twenty thousand dollars was as competent to its expression, as two hundred thousand. He hoped, therefore, the amendment would be adopted, and that the terms which related to military and political achievements would be omitted. He hoped a plain monument would be erected.
His preference of a monument to a mausoleum arose not from any indifference to celebrate the memory of our American hero. He could say as much in his praise as any man. Neither a committee of Congress nor the four secretaries, on whom the bill devolved the superintendence, felt more zeal for the character of this great man than he did.
Mr. Nott did not rise to consume the time of the committee by going at large into an examination of the subject; but to explain the reasons for the vote he meant to give. He had last session co-operated most cheerfully in all those measures which had been pursued to express the national sensibility at the loss of that great and immortal character. In the feelings of gratitude which his services excited, no man could out do him. Among other measures he had been friendly to the erection of a mausoleum. But on more reflection he had changed his opinion. He did not believe that a huge mass of stones would add to the reputation of Washington, or be more expressive of national affection than a marble monument. This being the case he preferred the latter, because it was the least expensive.
Mr. Griswold hoped the amendment would not prevail. It was the object of the bill to raise a monument which should last for ages, and which should be a perpetual memorial of the gratitude of America. Such would not be the case, if the proposition made by the gentleman from North Carolina should be adopted. The monument proposed by him might be broken and destroyed by a lawless mob or by a set of school boys. For his part, he would not consent to raise such a monument to the memory of a man who had deserved so well of his country.
The bill proposed the erection of a monument that would stand unimpaired for ages. It is true, that it will not perpetuate the fame of Washington, his fame required nothing which he would do to give perpetuity, but it will perpetuate the gratitude of the country. It will be a structure that will command respect; it will be pointed to our children; they will enter it with reverence, as the spot in which the ashes of this great man are deposited.
It was undoubtedly a subject of sentiment; and subjects of such a kind must be guided by feelings. Various opinions, therefore, may naturally be expected. His opinion was that the national sentiment called for the erection of a structure corresponding in size to the character of the man to whom it was raised.
The general outlines of the bill might now be adopted; and if there existed a variance of opinion the subordinate members of it might be modified.
Mr. H. Lee said, if it were the will of gentlemen to avoid the adoption of measures commemorative of the talents of the great man we have lost, it would be candid in them to tell us so at once. For his part he saw little difference between the adoption of the amendment and the rejection of every plan proposed that was adequate to the occasion. Sir, said General Lee, there is not a rich man in Europe who loses his mistress that does not raise a trophy to her memory; and shall it be said that we, who have sustained the most irreparable loss in the death of our chief, shall it be said that we refuse to pay him those honors which are lavished so liberally upon such inferior objects? If you do not mean to come forward on the occasion, say so—Then we shall understand the reasons of opposition to the ground taken by this house last session. As yet no reasons had been assigned for abandoning it—We then declared that we would act. We exhibited a spirit worthy of the immortal Washington, worthy of the dignified character of this house.
But should this honorable spirit, kindled by an enthusiasm in the virtues and talents of our departed benefactor, subside, and be chilled by the adoption of the proposed amendment, he would condole with the house; and would rather they would be silent forever than disgrace themselves and their country by so subordinate an act.
It is true, Sir, that the celebrity and the glory of Washington hang not on our plaudits—History will transmit to posterity the lustre of his fame glittering with un tarnished purity. It is not in our power either to increase or diminish it. But, Sir, we may imitate his virtues and his great example. We are deeply interested in holding them forth as illustrious models to our sons. Is there, then, I ask, you, any other mode for perpetuating the memory of such transcendent virtues, so strong, so impressive, as that which we propose. The grandeur of the pile, we will to raise, will impress a sublime awe on all who behold it. It will survive the present generation. It will receive the homage of our children's children, and they will learn that the true way to gain honor amidst a free people is to be useful, to be virtuous.
This will not be the act of an individual. It will be the act of a Government expressing the will of a Great Nation. Seize then, I pray you, seize with rapture the occasion that is now presented, and to the Supreme disposer of events, for giving you an opportunity of realising some future Washington. This is a great object: frown then upon all the little efforts made to defeat it.
It is certainly true that if you erect a mausoleum, you must expend some public money. But are you not the guardians of the public treasure? Does not the selection of the best objects to which to appropriate it, devolve on you? and can there be a greater, a more patriotic purpose than this? Is it not your great duty to promote the public good; and can that be more completely promoted in any other way? The sum asked is seventy thousand dollars. Who can shew me in what other manner the same good can be effected by a small sum?
But it is said, that the bill vests a discretion in the Secretaries, and they may exceed the estimate. But, Sir, are the Secretaries unworthy of confidence? Do not we know that we may safely rely upon them? Besides, if thought expedient, the expenditure may be limited. Thus surely, without prodigality on the one hand, or parsimony on the other, you may do honor to yourselves and your country.
Mr. Macon did not pretend to know much about that kind of things proposed by the bill; but he believed, from the little he did know, that such a thing had not been attempted for a thousand years. The expense attending the proposed measure, had been treated lightly. For himself, he was not disposed to consider seventy thousand dollars a trifling sum. He thought it a great sum; and believed every man in the country thought as he did. In forming his idea of any particular sum he was not carried away by the visionary notions of speculation; he looked at the labour it required to produce it: and he well knew how hardly earned was the money from which this enormous sum must proceed.
He further believed that no man could tell how much the Mausoleum would cost. The seventy thousand dollars was probably only a beginning; and when the object was once begun, experience tells us that, we must finish it at all events, let it cost what it might. The bill was fixed at a hundred feet. Why not decide its other proportions? Did not the silence of the bill on this point shew the ignorance of gentlemen? All was doubt. What strengthened his opinion of the total want of information, was the exhibition last session of two estimates; one of which was predicated on a base of sixty feet, and required sixty-seven thousand dollars; the other was predicated on a base of one hundred feet, making the structure nearly 3 times as large, and required only seventy thousand dollars. Could this be correct? Both estimates certainly could not be true. The probability was that neither could be depended upon.
For what purpose was this great mass to be raised? He saw no good purpose likely to be answered by it under the sun.
Can stones shew gratitude? If the nation wished to shew gratitude, let them do it by making a history of the life of Washington a school-book. Our children then will learn and imitate his virtues—This will be rendering the highest tribute to his fame, by making it the instrument of enlightening the mind and improving the heart.
While there are such rational modes of distinguishing the memory of Washington, can Congress so far forget the interest of the nation; can they so far forget their own duty, as to expend millions in acts of useless and pernicious ostentation! Since the invention of types, monuments are good for nothing. The records of history will remain long after their decay or destruction.
We are told that the best mode of perpetuating the memory of Washington is to erect a Mausoleum. I have heard, said Mr. Macon, of Aristides I have heard of Hammon; but I have never heard of monuments raised to their memories. Yet their virtues shine as bright now, as they did while they lived. I have heard of a place called Westminster Abbey, full of the monuments of kings; yet, notwithstanding these grand memorials, I have heard very little of them after they left this world, and I question very much whether any man, let him have heard what he may, if he were to go there could tell one of them from the other.
But, it is said, that the monument proposed by the amendment, may be thrown down and destroyed by mobs of school boys. God forbid that this should ever be the case. I do not believe, said Mr. Macon, this to be possible. If it were made of glass, frail as it is, it would be safe all would revere all would respect it.
The house is told by one gentleman, who advocates the Mausoleum, that a rich man in Europe cannot lose his mistress without raising a monument to her memory. Was the gentleman serious when he made this remark? would he place the memory of Washington on a footing with that of a rich mans mistress? Better, Sir, said Mr. Macon, far better would it be, more honorable to the Government, and more conformable to the will of our deceased friend to devote the seventy thousand dollars, designed for a Mausoleum, to the education of the poor. Then indeed we might flatter ourselves with having extended the Empire of his virtues, by making those understand and imitate them who uninstructed, could not comprehend them.
If he thought that by raising a magnificent monument to Washington he could give duration to his fame or carry his name into a single country which it had not yet reached, he would give the measure his support. But no such effect would be produced. It might indeed adorn this City; and that was the only plausible argument in favor of it.
Before gentleman act in this business let them look to Egypt; there they will behold precedents in profusion; men made gods, and statutes and monuments and mausolea covering the whole face of the country; but where will they find the virtuous or the talents of the men they meant to commemorate? Now is the time to make a stand against this monument mania. Washington is admired and beloved by all. No one can be charged with a desire to diminish his fame by opposing a useless expenditure of money—The precedent we now establish will be auspicious to our future measures. If we decline raising a Mausoleum to Washington, no man who succeeds him, can expect one reared to his memory. On the other hand, if we now, raise one to Washington every pretender to greatness will aim at the same distinction.
Mr. Macon concluded by declaring himself hostile to the bill, and friendly to the amendment, because it proposed a plan that was more rational, more economical, and more conformable to the resolve of the old Congress, than that contained in the bill.
The Committee then rose without coming to any decision reported progress and obtained leave to sit again.
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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.
Foreign Intelligence.
LONDON, Oct. 15. Yesterday a Court of Common Council was held for the purpose of petitioning the King to assemble Parliament, in order to consider of some effectual means for reducing the present high price of provisions. Previous to this business being entered upon, the Lord Mayor delivered in a paper on the subject of the apprehended tumults in the metropolis on Monday night, of which the following is the substance.
"Gentlemen of the Common Council. After the disturbances which existed within this City a month ago, it is very natural for every one to be alarmed by the appearance of the least symptom of their return. I have the satisfaction to state to this Court, that, from the time I had the honour to sit here last, to the present moment, I have not received the slightest information of that tendency, nor has any one person expressed to me an apprehension on that head. I should not have thought it necessary to have made this declaration, had it not been that considerable agitation prevailed in the City yesterday, because the Peace Officers round the City had ordered out various Military Associations to assist the Civil Power, in consequence of information received from the Secretary of State that riots were expected—no such information was given to me."
The report of the provision committee was then introduced and read, wherein it was stated, as their opinion, "that the present practice of contracting with the several farmers, for the whole produce of their dairies, instead of being brought periodically to market, was the cause of the present high price of butter, cheese, &c. inasmuch as the markets were supplied in what proportions were most advantageous to the dealers, and persons had not the opportunity of making their purchases as formerly, which called for legislative interference for the cure of the evil so justly complained of."—After a long debate, the report was agreed to, and referred back to the said committee to proceed further in their enquiry.
The immediate business of the Meeting was then proceeded in, and it was unanimously agreed to present a dutiful Address and Petition to his Majesty; which was forthwith prepared by a Committee appointed for that purpose, and ordered to be presented to the King upon the throne, by the whole court of common council.
The sheriffs were ordered to wait upon his majesty, to know his pleasure when he would receive the said petition; and then the meeting broke up.
Wanted to charter, FOR EUROPE, A VESSEL, of 150 or 280 tons burthen. Apply to James, Clibborn, & English. 12 mo. 9th.
The Cargo OF THE SHIP JOHN BULKELY, Capt. Stockley, from Batavia, CONSISTING OF Coffees, sugar & pepper Of the best quality, FOR SALE BY William Waln. December 9.
Lorain & Son, No. 5, NORTH THIRD-STREET, HAVE JUST RECEIVED A HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF Chintzes & Calicoes, Irish linens, sewing silk and best rich feux twiste; 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 d2t—fa tf
French School, FOR YOUNG LADIES. N. GOUIN DUFIEF, 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. Dufief, 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, fourth Fifth street, or at Mrs. Beck's on the days and hours of tuition aforesaid. december 8. cod6r.9
By this Day's Mail
UNION, December 5. General Charles Scott, we learn has been elected one of the Presidential electors, for the State of Kentucky.
RALEIGH, December 2. His Excellency Benjamin Williams, is re-elected by the Legislature, Governor of this state—he had 126 votes, Colonel Joseph Taylor 26, and Colonel John B. Albe 17.
David Stone, Esq. a Representative in Congress for Edenton District, is elected Senator in Congress, in the room of Timothy Bloodworth, Esq. whose time expires on the 3d of March next.
Yesterday the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of North Carolina, was opened in this City by the Honourable Bushrod Washington, Esq. one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States; the Grand Jury being empaneled and sworn, Judge Washington delivered an elegant and pertinent Charge, and adjourned the Court until ten o'clock this day.
Travelling gentlemen of respectability from South-Carolina, inform us that the Legislature of that state will most assuredly appoint Federal Electors.
We congratulate our readers on the prospect of Mr. Adams' re-election to the office of Chief Magistrate—indeed we consider it as pretty certain.
New-Theatre. ON FRIDAY EVENING, December 12,
Will be presented (for the third time here) a favorite New COMEDY, called
Votary of Wealth.
Written by the author of Abroad and at Home and performed at Covent Garden Theatre with unbounded applause.
Old Viscount, Mr Francis; Leonard Viscount, Mr Wood; Drooply, Mr Cooper; Sharples, Mr Bernard; Oakworth, Mr Warren; Cleveland, Mr Wignell; Harry Melville, Mr Cain; Maiter Hotel, Mr Prigmore; Nabb, Mr Biffet; Simpson, Mr Dunning; Walter, Mr Baily.
Lady Jemima Viscount, Mrs Salmon; Caroline, Miss Westray; Mrs Cleveland, Mrs Shaw; Julia Cleveland, Miss E. Westray; Ganga, Mrs Francis.
To which will be added, (for the 4th time in America) a New Musical Entertainment, called
St. David's Day; or The Honest Welshman.
Written by Thomas Dibdin. (Repeated as before.)
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. fct 13tj
Bank of North America.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Stockholders of the Bank of North America, that on the second Monday, the 14th day of January next, an Election of twelve Directors for the ensuing year, will be held at the Bank at 10 of the clock in the forenoon. H. DRINKER, Jr. Cashier. December 9. aaw2w&d12j.
For Sale BY JOSEPH ANTHONY & Co.
Hyson, Soochong and TEAS. Bohea, Muscovado sugar in hds. Brandy 1st proof, Lisbon wine in quarter casks, Madeira wine in pipes, China, assorted, and a few bales white and yellow narkeens, A few boxes chocolate and dipt candles, Spermeceti oil and candles, December 11. 3ta w3w
NEW BOOKS, RECEIVED BY A. DICKENS, opposite Christ Church.
MILLARS GARDNER'S Dictionary, new edition, folio 36 00
Weld's Travels, 2 vols 7 00
Rochefoucault's Travels, 4 vols 12 00
Anti-Jacobin Examiner, 2 vols 6 50
Buonaparte's Intercepted Letters 3 75
Cruttwell's Gazetteer, 3 vols, and atlas 18 00
New Biographical Dictionary, 11 vols 37 50
D'Vernon's Survey of the Losses of the French Nation 4 50
Parson's British Classics, 36 vols 40 00
New System of Natural History, 3 vols 12 00
Payne's Epitome of History, 2 vols 6 00
Chesterfield's Works, 4 vols 11 00
Bishop Wilson's Works, 8 vols 23 00
Goldsmith's Works, 7 vols 9 00
Peron's new Geography, 4 vols 3 25
Walpole's royal and noble authors 12 00
Parkes, on Insurance, new 2nd. ed. of 1800 5 00
Dr. Currie's edit. of Burns's works, 4 vols 12 00
Fenn's edition of Gifford's works, 2 vols 2 25
PAMPHLETS.
Duigenan's reply to Grattan, 1 75
Report of the secret committee of the house of commons on the Irish rebellion 1 00
Rose's examination of the increase of the revenue, commerce, &c. of G. Britain 62 1/2
Gifford's letter to the Earl of Lauderdale 75
Rommel's narrative of the Deportation to Cayenne 1 00
A series of Pamphlets on American Politics. december 11
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.
Table with 5 columns: State, Adams, Pickney, Jefferson, Burr, Scattering. Rows list states and their respective vote counts.
THE Eastern Mail, had not arrived when this paper went to Press.
A Painter being employed to represent the Cherubim and Seraphim in a country Church, made them with very long melancholy faces...
Mr. Malone, in summing up the praises of Sir Joshua Reynolds, has the following memorable passage. "He has one claim to commendation which I think it my duty particularly to mention..."
On Tuesday last, the Senate of this State proceeded to the appointment of a Clerk, Serjeant at Arms, and Door-keeper...
[By this days mail we have received Charleston papers to the 28th November, the only article respecting the Legislature of South Carolina contained in them, is the following.—
Extract of a letter from Columbia, dated Monday November 24.
"Yesterday morning forty-two members were in town; sixteen more arrived last evening: fifteen of the whole are Senators.—forty-eight of the above are decidedly federal."
Another letter says "so great a number of members arrived yesterday, that we expect to make a house this day—those I have seen and spoke with are decidedly federal."
Progress of Jacobinism. The following paragraph is copied from a Jacobin paper, printed in the interior of Pennsylvania, under the immediate direction of Mr. Brackenridge...
Those persons who have in their possession, petitions to the Legislature of this Commonwealth, praying for the IMPEACHMENT of ALEXANDER ADDISON, Esq., will deliver them to the Editor of the Herald...
Extract of a letter from a respectable character in York-town, (Penns.) to his friend in Frederick-town (M. D.) "Colonel (alias late General) Hartley's life, seems near a close—he is very low and much deranged..."
DEMOCRATIC NEWS—from New-Jersey.
The Slab-Town Chairman of famous memory, has published a bulletin—without date, setting forth the names of the Anti-Federal Congress Ticket—namely, John Condict, Mr. Helms...
Was ever such matchless falsehood and impudence! This old worn-out pretext, of "farmer" candidates, won't do, Mr. Chairman. You know the Slab-Town meeting tried to make people believe that their only object in getting in those "pure republicans"—Shreve, Newbold & Co. was to befriend the farmers...
Besides that "diffident" Chairman, is it not a bit of a falsehood that your "pure republicans" are farmers. John Condict and Ebenezer Elmer, are by all accounts, what are usually called Doctors, in the country...
These are the systems which you and your junto want to annihilate. It is scarcely two months, since you and your secretary, were bawling out against the Navy, without which our public treasury, at this moment, would have been empty...
In your poor canting production—you undertake to abuse the Legislature of New-Jersey, for giving to the people the liberty of choosing any five persons for their representatives...
This right of suffrage: but the Legislature, citizen General, were in this instance more republican than your pure self—Never do you talk of being a republican, again. But you tell us in this address of yours published in the Lying Aurora...
You know you yourself went to this hotel in the dusk of the evening—and two days about the precious work of palming these pure republicans, upon the farmers of New-Jersey...
In this address of yours; (if it may be called by that name) you "hope the reign of abuse and terror are past." It is well for you citizen to enter the lists against "abuse" who abused, President Adams and General Pickney...
But citizen (not to overwhelm you at once) what has happened to your old Secretary! He was a Delegate at the meeting "at Trenton" was he not? yes—you answer, well can you tell us why he did not resume the honorable occupation he held at Slab-Town...
By a letter from London, dated 10th October, it appears the Brig Ann, Gideon, belonging to Philadelphia, (carried into Plymouth the beginning of that month) had not been released...
Last evening arrived at the Port, the ship Roebeck, Captain Raper, from London. The Roebeck left London the 12th October and the Downs the 19th.
The law, annulling so much of the charter of the Bank of Baltimore, as renders five Directors of that Bank intelligible for more than one year, was brought forward in the House of Delegates on Saturday last, and carried.
[The ridiculous affectation of refined humanity, and the monotonous drawl of Charlotte Smith's and Robin Southey's sonnets are justly laughed at in the following farcical.]
Sonnet to my Uncle's Dog. Poor grunting animal, that all the day, Plods dull and mouth round my uncle's yard Ah me, it strikes me that thy lot is hard For thou dost droop thy ears, thy hairs are grey.
[WALLER has written four lines in praise of Tea, which tis strange Dr. Johnson, the greatest tea tippler of his time did not praise.]
EPITAPH. Here lies Nick, the tailor Who became a retailer Of Duane's false tenets, And of factious General's...
From the Pittsburgh Gazette.
AN ACCOUNT Of the late Mad Circuit of JUDGE BRACKENRIDGE through Washington County.
In July last Mr. Brackenridge, desirous of displaying his new dignity of Judge among his old acquaintances, came over to Washington dressed with unusual neatness.
Although evidently intoxicated when he alighted there, yet he went on drinking whiskey to great excess and abusing the gentlemen of Washington...
Although altogether unfit for travelling he resolved to set out for Pittsburgh, and with difficulty got upon his horse. By this time all Cannonburgh had learned that the Judge was either drunk, or mad, or both...
Finding himself out of the road he enquired for Pittsburgh, and proceeded some distance on that route, but afterwards mistaking his course, he turned towards Cannonburgh.
All these things being settled the Judge started for Pittsburgh and on his way stopped at the tavern of Mr. Hamilton in Nobleburgh to refresh himself.
ordered the landlord to lead him to water. The landlord did not understand him. The Judge flew into a passion damning and swearing dreadfully. The landlord was obliged to carry a vessel to the spring and throw water upon him for more than a quarter of an hour.
The foregoing narrative would seem almost incredible to any person unacquainted with Mr. Brackenridge, yet it can be proved by the oaths of many witnesses. His cursing and swearing were shocking beyond anything ever heard before...
A Citizen of Washington.
Gazette Marine List. PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
Table listing ship names, destinations, and departure times. Columns: Ship, Destination, Time.
Prices of Public Stock, PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER 12.
Table listing stock prices for various banks and currencies. Columns: Item, Price.
EXCHANGE.
Table listing exchange rates for various locations and currencies. Columns: Location, Rate.
CORRECTED BY M. MCCONNELL, Chesnut street, No. 143.
CHARITY SERMONS.
On Sunday next Charity Sermons, will be preached at Christ Church and Saint Peter's for the benefit of the Poor of the two Congregations.
Cod Fish.
A few quintals of Cod Fish and 100 quarter casks Sherry Wine, just received. On hand, Wine and Cyder Vinegar pipes and quarter casks, FOR SALE BY BENJAMIN W. MORRIS & Co. December 12.

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. PRATIER and SMILIE, in Market-Street, Pittsburgh. March 1, 1801.
LANCASTER STAGES. The Proprietors of the Philadelphia and Lancaster line of Stages DISPATCH, return their grateful thanks to their friends and the public in general, for the past favors they have received, and inform them that in addition to the regular Line, they are provided with Carriages, sober and careful drivers, to go through between the City and Borough in two days. Those who prefer this mode of travelling can be accommodated at the Stage Office, sign of United States Eagle, Market Street, Philadelphia. Slough, Downing, Dunwoody & Co. Nov. 30. 1801.
STAGES REMOVED. THE public are hereby informed, that the Baltimore Coach will in future start from the Indian Queen, No. 15, South Fourth 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 Chandler's Franklin Head, where seats may also be taken in the above line of stages. October 2. 1801.
An Invoice of Playing Cards. SUPERFINE Columbian, Harry the Villain and Merry-Andrew Playing Cards, for sale cheap for cash—Apply at this Office. September 12. 1801.
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 sight. Hundreds have experienced its excellent virtues when nearly deprived of light.
Tooth-ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir. For the cure of every kind of head-ache, and pains in the face and neck.
Infalible Ague and Fever Drops. This medicine has never failed, in many thousand cases not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one bottle, and numbers not half a bottle. The money will be returned if the cure is not performed.
SOLD BY WM. Y. BIRCH, STATIONER, No. 17, South Second Street, And no where else, in Philadelphia. Where also may be had, Dr. Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, his Sovereign Elixir for coughs, &c. Restorative Drops, Essence and Extract of Mustard, Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Dr. Hahn's infallible German Corn Plaster, Indian Vegetable Specific for the Venereal Complaint, Gowland's and Persian Lotion, Restorative Tooth Powder, Damask Lip Salve, Church's Cough Drops, Anderson's Pills, &c. &c. April 19.
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. 1801.
Philadelphia Academy. MR. FRANCIS GALLEY, An experienced and approved Instructor, has undertaken to teach the FRENCH LANGUAGE in this Seminary, to such of the Young Gentlemen as may choose to place themselves under his care. Parents and Guardians are requested to make immediate application, that all the scholars may begin at once. Samuel Magaw James Abercrombie } Directors of the Academy. October 21. 1801.
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. 1801.
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. 1801.
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 requested to produce their accounts, properly attested, for settlement, to SUSANNAH LEUFFER, Admin'x. No. 34, north Fifth Street. November 21. 1801.
FOR SALE, OLD Long Primer, Small Pica on Pica Body, English, Chases, Composing Sticks, and a variety of articles necessary to carry on the Printing Business. They will be sold cheap for cash. Apply to the Printer.
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 subscriptions will justify the expence of publication. Subscriptions will be received by ASBURY DICKINS, The publisher, opposite Christ-Church, Philadelphia; and by the principal booksellers throughout the United States. A prospectus of the work may be seen at the place of subscription. September 13. 1801.
DISTRICT OF MARYLAND, TO WIT. BE it remembered that on the 24th day of October, in the twenty fifth year of the Independence of the United States of America, Charles W. Goldsborough of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims, as author, in the words following, to wit. An original and correct list of the United States Navy, Containing a list of ships in commission, and their respective force. A list of officers, and their rank, as well those belonging to the Navy, as the Marine Corps. And a Digest Of the principal Laws relating to the Navy, &c. &c. &c. By Charles W. Goldsborough. In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, intitled "An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." PHILIP MOORE, Clerk of the District of Maryland. November 12. 1801.
To Printers. WANTED—in Exchange, A FOUNT of Long Primer, weighing 6 or 700 lb. or upwards, and a FOUNT of Brevier, weighing 400 lbs. or upwards. September 2. 1801.
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 detached parts of knowledge, whether relating to natural and artificial objects, or to matters ecclesiastical, civil, military, commercial, &c. Including elucidations 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 of 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. The Work being already completed in Eighteen large Quarto Volumes in boards, Elegantly printed on Super fine paper, illustrated with five hundred and forty-two Copper-plates. I. A Volume in boards will be delivered to each Subscriber every three months till the whole be delivered. II. 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. III. 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 eighteenth 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 requist 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. 1801.
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 Asbury Dickins. "Those persons into whose hands subscription papers are delivered, are respectfully requested to return them to the author, or to Mr. Dickins, Boekeller, at the expiration of three weeks from this date." Philadelphia, Dec. 6.
The Porcupine. I TAKE this method of informing the People of the United States, that on the first day of November next, I propose to resume the publication of Porcupine's Gazette, under the title of THE PORCUPINE; and to notify (in case any gentleman 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 latter 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, without 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 printing office, No. 3, Southhampton Street, Strand, or at my Bookeller's shop, No. 18, Pall Mall. WILLIAM COBBETT. London, September 6, 1800.
RUSSELL'S Modern Europe. THE Second Volume of MODERN EUROPE is now delivering to Subscribers, and may be had of W. Y. Birch, No. 17, South Second Street. October 25. 1801.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Washington, September 18, 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:
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 instruments or writings following, to wit,
II. ANY certificate of naturalization 5 Any licence to practice, or certificate of the admission, enrollment or re-signify 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, for any one of the said offices, shall so far as relates to the payment of the duty aforesaid, be a sufficient admission 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 military services) 2 Any charter-party, bottomry or respondentia bond 1 Any receipt or discharge for or on account of any legacy left by any will or other testamentary instrument, 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 exceed the value of one hundred dollars, and shall not exceed five hundred dollars 50 And for every further sum of five hundred dollars, the additional sum of 1 Any policy of insurance or instrument in nature thereof, when the sum for which insurance is made shall not exceed five hundred dollars 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 particular 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 exceeding five hundred dollars 25 If above five hundred and not exceeding 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-fifth 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 dollars 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 chargeable upon each and every bill of exchange, without respect to the number contained in each set. Any note or bill of lading or writing or receipt in nature thereof, for goods or merchandise to be exported; If from one district to another district of the United States, not being in the same state 4 If from the United States to any foreign port or place 10 The said duty being chargeable upon each and every bill of lading without respect to the number contained to 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 agree to an annual composition of one per centum on the annual dividends made by such banks, to their stockholders respectively, according to the following scale:
On all notes not exceeding fifty dollars, for each dollar 6 On all notes above fifty dollars and not exceeding one hundred dollars 50 On all notes above one hundred dollars and not exceeding five hundred dollars 1 On all notes above five hundred dollars 1
Any protest or other not other notarial act 25 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 furniture, 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 virtue of any legal process by any officer) 50 Any certificate of a share in any insurance company, of a share in the bank of the United States, or of any state or other bank; If above twenty dollars and not exceeding 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 paper, 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 refuse, within the time aforesaid, to bring or cause to be brought unto some officer of inspection, any such vellum, parchment or paper, it is hereby declared, that the same shall 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 after 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 vellum, parchment and paper stamped or marked, it is hereby declared, that when any person shall deposit any vellum, parchment or paper at the office of a supervisor, accompanied 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 supervisor, 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 Washington, the day and year above mentioned. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury. September 29. 1801.
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 required—Apply to Edward Shoemaker. September 3. 1801.
FOR SALE, The following Real Estate; the property of Anthony Francis Haldimand, Esquire, of London, 582 and an half Acres Patented Land SITUATE on Vineyard Creek, in the township and county of Huntingdon, in the state of Pennsylvania, on a public road about 3 miles from the town of Huntingdon, which is situated on a boatable river—there are on the premises a water Grist Mill and Saw Mill—several Log dwelling Houses—one of which is occupied as a Tavern with a Distillery supplied by a powerful spring of excellent water—a considerable quantity of Timothy Meadow fit for the scythe, and several acres of arable Land already cleared—This tract will admit of being divided into three farms, with a due proportion of meadow and arable land in each. At present in tenure of Adam Hall, Esq. John Hicks, and others. 187 and an half acres on Trough Creek, in Union township, a flourishing settlement, first rate land, with a small improvement. 173 and 3 quarters acres adjoining the above and of the same quality—as those last mentioned tracts are adjoining surveys they would make one valuable farm. In Bedford county, 374 acres situate on Dunning's Creek, first rate land, on a public road to Bedford. 364 and 3 quarters acres adjoining the above, and of the same quality. 388 acres called the Springs, same quality as above 208 and 3 quarters acres on half way run, a good improvement and now in tenure of Jacob Mofes. Terms of sale, as follows, viz.—One fourth part of the consideration money must be paid in hand, and the residue divided into four or five annual instalments, as may suit the purchasers—to be secured by mortgage. Apply to John Cadwallader, Esq. Counsellor at Law, in the town of Huntingdon, or to the subscribers in the city of Philadelphia. Willing & Francis. October 14. 1801.
AN APPRENTICE WANTED, At the Office of the Gazette of the United States.