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Gazette of the United States, & Daily Advertiser.
By C. P. WAYNE, No. 65, South Front-street.
NUMBER 1434.]
PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 16, 1800.
[VOLUME XVIII.]
The price of this Gazette is Light Dollars per annum to Subscribers residing in the city of Philadelphia. All others pay one Dollar additional, for enclosing and directing; and unless some person in this city will become answerable for the subscription, it must be paid Six Months in Advance.
** No Subscription will be received for a shorter term than six months.
December 1 1799.
   ALMANAC   From July 15—to 22.   HIGH WATER. H. M.     Wednesday 9 54   Thursday 10 41   Friday 11 29   Saturday 0 9   Sunday 0 50   Monday 1 42   Tuesday 2 32   SUN—RISES SETS   Wednesday 4 43 7 17   Thursday 4 44 7 16   Friday 4 45 7 15   Saturday 4 46 7 15   Sunday 4 46 7 14   Monday 4 47 7 13   Tuesday 4 48 7 12  
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, preferred their lives when in the most alarming circumstances.
Each 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 it: 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 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 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 sight.
Tooth-ache Drops. The only remedy yet discovered which gives immediate and lasting relief in the most severe instances.
The Anodyne Elixir. For the cure of every kind of head-ache, and for pains in the face and neck.
Infalible Ague and Fever Drops. This medicine has never failed, in many thousands of cases not one in a hundred has had occasion to take more than one bottle, and numbers not half a bottle. The money will be returned if the cure is not performed.
SOLD BY WM. Y. BIRCH, STATIONER, No. 17, South Second Street, And no where else, in Philadelphia. Where also may be had, Dr. Hamilton's Worm Destroying Lozenges, his Sovereign Elixir for Coughs, &c. Restorative Drops, Essence and Extract of Mustard, Sovereign Ointment for the Itch, Dr. Hahn's 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 m tf
ADVERTISEMENT. ALL persons who have any demands against the estate of WILLIAM FISHER, are desired to bring in their accounts to the subscriber, in order that they may be discharged; and all persons who are indebted to said estate by contract, bond, bill, book debt, for rent or otherwise, are required to discharge the same, otherwise they may expect to be proceeded against according to law. THOMAS RUSTON, Administrator to the estate of William Fisher June 25 w rm
A PROPOSAL BY William Young Birch, AND Abraham Small, Of the City of Philadelphia, FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THAT INVALUABLE WORK, DR. RUSSELL'S HISTORY OF Modern Europe.
With an account of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, the Rise of Modern Kingdoms, &c. &c.
THE great applause which this excellent book has received, is a sure proof of its merits. The vast sale which it has had for several years, is a fair criterion by which the public opinion of its worth can be known. During the life of the learned author, it went through the annual sale of a very large impression—every succeeding edition received some improvement the result of his deep researches and great judgment—he lived to make it as perfect as in the nature of things it could be—he is dead! Whilst the English language is read, the History of Modern Europe will remain a monument to his fame! It is as entertaining as instructive; as interesting as profound. The plan of the work is copious, but by a happy arrangement, the reader is at once presented with the contemporary history of every part of Europe. The book now offered to the public is from the last and most correct copy, to which this shall be no way inferior.
IT CONTAINS— An history of the decline and fall of the Roman empire. The rise of modern kingdoms, generally. A particular history of the French monarchy. Do. Spain from the dominion of the Visigoths. Italy, with the rise and progress of the Temporal Power of the Popes. Britain, from its relinquishment by the Romans. Ireland. The German empire, from Charlemagne. The empire of Constantinople to its overthrow. Empire of the Arabs. Rise and progress of the Turks and the Greeks. Empire of the Turks. Portugal; View of the progress of Navigation; Conquests in the East and West Indies; Discovery of America, &c. History of Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Poland and Prussia; North-America, as connected with European history. A very comprehensive and highly useful chronology.
CONDITIONS. I. The whole shall be comprised in five large octavo volumes, printed in the best manner, on a super-linen paper. II. It is intended to deliver one volume every two months, at the price of Two Dollars per volume in boards, payable on delivery. III. As it may be inconvenient to deliver them to distant subscribers in single volumes, those who wish it, may let them remain with the publishers until the whole are published.
The work is at press and will be printed on a beautiful new type cast for the purpose. The encouragers of this undertaking may rest assured, that nothing now foreseen shall delay its regular production; so that in one year at farthest the citizens of the United States shall be presented with an American Edition of Doctor Russell's History of Modern Europe, equal to the English copy, and at a lower price. June 24 tnf
Schuylkill Permanent Bridge.
A DIVIDEND of 8 per centum per annum is declared by the President and Directors of the Company for erecting a Permanent Bridge over the River Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia, on the amounts paid in on the 18th day of April last, (the time when the subscriptions to the stock of the said company were completed, and to be from thence computed) payable to the stockholders or their legal representatives after the 20th day of the present month, out of the profits arising from the Floating Bridge Ferry and Tavern, at the West-end of High Street, on application to the Treasurer, No. 13, Church Alley.
WILLIAM BANKS, Secretary. July 1. tnf
To the Inhabitants of the 3d Collection District.
Comprehended by the East and West Northern Liberties, and the township of Blockley in first division, state of Pennsylvania. YOU are hereby notified, that the tax which has been assessed upon dwelling houses, lands and slaves within this district, by virtue of an act of Congress passed the 14th of July, 1798, entitled "an act to lay and collect a direct tax," becomes due and payable on the 24th day of July next, and that I will attend at my house, No. 363, north Second Street, to receive the same, from and after the 24th day of July to the first day of August next, from 10 o'clock in the morning till 6 in the afternoon, except Monday the 21st and Friday the 27th, when, for the greater convenience of the inhabitants in the township of Blockley, I will attend at the house of Mr. William Roads, at the Cross Roads, of which all persons concerned are to take notice—that on default the delinquents will immediately be proceeded against as the law directs, and subject themselves to an additional expense of eight per centum on their respective taxes and costs of prosecution. In conformity to the 6th section of the act aforesaid, a full and correct copy of the tax bill remains at the office of John Brown, No. 68, north Front Street, Northern Liberties, the surveyor of the revenue for the said assessment district, open to the inspection of all persons inclined to inspect the same. JAMES SWAIN, Collector of the 3d collection district. Northern Liberties. June 28 w t a
FOR SALE.
A Printing Press. Apply at the Office of the Gazette of the United States. June 20 tnf
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 tnf
A Summer Retreat.
TO BE RENTED, A GENTEELE HOUSE,
WITH a stable, carriage-house and lot, situated in a pleasant part of Trenton. The terms will be moderate, and possession can be had immediately; but the tenant will not be wanted to occupy the premises after the 10th of next November. For terms apply to the printer, or to ABRAHAM HUNT, esquire, in Trenton. June 14. tnf
300 Dollars REWARD.
RAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the 18th of June last TWO NEGRO SERVANTS; viz a negro woman named Pat, a washer-woman and cook, of about fifty two years of age—tall and well shaped, of a black complexion. She has bad teeth, those of her under jaw are much discoloured and project a good deal. She has a full head of woolly hair—a very cross forbidding countenance, is very impertinent, and laughs and talks loud. Pat was born in South Carolina, and speaks bad English, with the negro dialect. She has on the upper part of her breast, two pretty large lumps of flesh resembling Wens, or rather with the appearance of the marks of a burn. She carried away with her several changes of cloaths, and gowns of white mouselin, and of coloured and figured printed cottons fashionably made up. She also carried away with her, CLARA her daughter—a very stout, robust, strong made girl, of a short stature, and round shouldered—appearing to be about 14 years of age. Clara has large under jaw projecting a little, and good teeth. She is very artful and impudent, has a great fluency of speech, uses good language, and has been taught to read. She has the appearance of ring worms on her left cheek and chin; the skin in spots appearing much paler than the rest of her complexion, which is much lighter than her mother's—Her hair is short and woolly. She wore a pink grounded printed cotton with a small black figure, with new fore parts. Also ran away, on Wednesday the 11th inst. June, DICK and AMELIA. Dick, or as he has lately called himself, Richard Weaver, is a house-servant, he is about 5 feet 7 inches high, rather small made, is about 25 years old, of a good smooth, black complexion—has a flat nose, with very large open nostrils. He carried his head and neck as if he were stiff in the neck and shoulders, which are high and tolerably square; and his neck short—his legs are straight but small and illly made, with scarce any calf. He has bad teeth, is left handed, and exceedingly awkward—he has a full head of woolly hair, which he plits and dresses to the best advantage. His voice is small, his speech commonly mild and slow, and his manners appear extremely simple, but he is at bottom an artful knave, and when spoken to is very apt to be passionate and impertinent. Dick is a native of South-Carolina, and speaks bad English—he feared and carried away with him Amelia, who he called his wife.
Amelia is a very complete, well instructed lady maid, much below the common stature and of a small make—her complexion is that of a dark mulatto or melliço, nearly resembling that of the Ladies of India, with black curling hair, and a very low forehead—her right eye has a great weakness, owing to the small-pox in her infancy—under her left eye very black—a flat face, flat broad nose, with large nostrils at the bridge; a large mouth, with thick lips, and good strong teeth. On the name of her neck she has the marks of a Seton. Dresses with taste, and imitates the French style; is very sensible, and expresses herself well. She took with her a variety of clothes, fashionably made—she has for more than two years past been liable to fits, which at times give her a wildness in her eyes—her health is generally delicate—she is at present likely to enclose her family, and is about 22 years of age—the can dress hair, clear starch, has a taste for millinery and mantua-making; and as she is very ingenious, can turn her hand to anything and may probably offer herself to some milliner or mantua maker as a work-woman. As Amelia has heretofore been a great favourite of a very indulgent mistress, and is believed has been led away by the persuasion of her paramour Dick, if she will return to me, she will be forgiven and treated with the same tenderness as has always received. FIFTY DOLLARS Reward for each will be paid for the delivery of Pat and Clara to the subscriber, or to any goal in the United States, so that I may get possession of them—One Hundred Dollars each for Dick and Amelia, on the like delivery. The subscriber runs all manner of risks, from taking these Runaway Servants from the United States, and requests such of his friends and acquaintance as it may not suit to arrest them, to give information, should they hear of either of the fugitives, to the subscriber by letter directed to the post office, Philadelphia, which will find him, wherever he may pass the summer, or to the Printer of the Gazette of the United States, who will communicate it to a friend in Philadelphia to act on her behalf. JACOB READ, Of South-Carolina, corner of Fourth and Union-streets, Philadelphia. June 25. w tnf
WANTED, AS TUTOR,
A SINGLE Man, capable of instructing twelve Boys, in the Latin, Greek and French languages, also writing and arithmetic. Such a person coming well recommended, for his abilities and good behaviour, will receive four hundred dollars per annum, and be accommodated, much to his satisfaction, with meat, drink, washing and lodging; by applying to the subscribers, living near Berryville, in Frederick county and state of Virginia. John Milton, Warner Washington. tnf
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.
June 21, 1800.
Proposals will be received until the last day of July next inclusive, at the Bank of the United States, and the Offices of Discount and Deposit at Boston, New-York, Baltimore, Norfolk, and Charleston, for the purchase of One Million and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars of Stock, directed by the Secretary of the Treasury, to be issued in pursuance of the abovenamed contract. The proposals most advantageous to the United States will be accepted, but no Stock will be issued at less than five per centum advance, or one hundred and five dollars in money for one hundred dollars in stock. In case the sums specified in similar proposals shall exceed the amount of Stock
WHEREAS by an act of Congress passed on the seventh day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred, the President of the United States is authorized to borrow, on behalf of the United States, from the Bank of the United States, or from any other body or bodies politic or corporate, or from any person or persons, and upon such terms and conditions as he shall judge most advantageous for the United States, a sum not exceeding Three Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, so however, that no contract or engagement be made, which shall preclude the United States from reimbursing any sum or sums borrowed, at any time after the expiration of fifteen years from the date of such Loan. AND WHEREAS as it is declared by said act, that so much as may be necessary of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage, beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law, shall be pledged and appropriated for paying the interest; and also for paying and discharging the principal sum or sums of all the monies which may be borrowed according to the term or terms which may be fixed pursuant to the authority aforesaid. AND WHEREAS the said act the faith of the U. States, is pledged to establish sufficient permanent revenues, for making up any deficiency that may hereafter appear in the provisions before mentioned for paying the interest and principal sums, or either of them, or any monies which may be borrowed pursuant to the said act. AND WHEREAS the President of the United States, did by an Act or Commission under his hand, dated the seventeenth day of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred, authorize and empower the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding in the whole Three Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, and to make such contract or contracts as should be necessary, and for the interest of the United States, in pursuance of the act of Congress above recited. NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned Secretary of the Treasury, in pursuance of the act of Congress and the authority from the President of the United States above mentioned—Doth hereby, on behalf of the United States of America, contract and engage in manner following, to wit:
1st. There shall be created a funded Capital Stock, to an amount hereafter to be designated by the said Secretary, but not exceeding Three Millions Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, which Capital Stock shall be divisible into shares of one hundred dollars each, bearing interest, at eight per centum per annum, payable quarter yearly at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices, where the said Stock may stand credited, until the last day of December in the year eighteen hundred and eight.
2d. After the last day of December in the said year one thousand eight hundred and eight, and after reasonable notice to the creditors, which shall be given by an advertisement in some public newspaper printed at the seat of the government of the United States, the said Capital Stock shall be redeemable at the pleasure of the United States, by the reimbursement of the whole sum or sums borrowed and which may constitute the said Capital Stock, either at the Treasury of the United States, or at the Loan Offices where the same may stand credited.
3d. The credits for the said Capital Stock shall and may be separately certified in sums either for one hundred, four hundred, one thousand, four thousand, or ten thousand dollars, and the credits so certified shall be transferable by the creditors, or their attorneys, at the Treasury and Loan Offices respectively, in pursuance of the rules which have been or which may be established relative to the transfer of the funded Stock of the United States.
4th. A sufficient sum of the surplus of the duties on imports and tonnage beyond the permanent appropriations heretofore charged upon them by law—together with the faith of the United States, are hereby pledged for the fulfilment of this contract, in pursuance of, and according to the terms and conditions of the act of Congress herein before recited.
GIVEN under my hand, and the seal of the Treasury of the United States, at Philadelphia, this second day of June, 1800. one thousand eight hundred; and of the Independence the twenty-fourth. OLIVER WOLCOTT, Secretary of the Treasury.
offered for sale at the places abovenamed, they will be accepted, subject to a proportional deduction. W. G. SIMPSON, Cashr.
QUESTIONS
To Merchants, Store keepers, and Tradesmen in general, &c.
1st. PRAY Gentlemen, is a perfect standard of discount, or interest, calculated on every dollar (without exception) from 1 to 2000, from one day to sixty-four days inclusive, of any value, whether used as a standard, or as a check upon the enquirer's own calculations.
2d Is it of any importance to know the best methods of computing the exchanges, between this country and the principal maritime trading place in Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Prussia, Poland, Germany, Holland, Flanders, Spain, Portugal, Italy, in several of the Windward and Leeward West India Islands, and many ports in the East Indies?
3d Is a table of all the coins and monies of account in the places aforesaid, of any use?
4th Are the coins and monies of account in the aforesaid places, when reduced to dollars and cents, of any service?
5th Is a table of compound interest of any utility?
6th Is the table by which the banks determine the value of gold, desirable?
7th Is the amount of Interest, accurately calculated for each month from one to twelve months, and on every dollar (without exception) from 1 to 2000, of any value?
8th Is a table of all the post towns in the United States, and rates of postage therefrom, of any use?
9th Will not all these together make a book, as generally useful and convenient as ever created a counting house or store?
10th Will not the whole, when comprised in a quarto volume of from 200 to 225 pages, be worth two dollars?
And lastly, Is the person, who at the expence of FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS undertakes to perform upwards of one hundred and sixty thousand calculations of Interest, and of giving all the preceding information to the public in the most complete manner, deserving of your Encouragement and Support?
If the answer is in the affirmative, you are individually and respectfully invited to subscribe in one of the specimen books, exhibited at the City Tavern, Hardy's Hotel, Francis's Hotel, the Indian Queen, Dunwoody's Tavern, the Franklin Head, and at the George.
It is proper to state, that the work will not be executed unless fifteen hundred subscribers are obtained; for four thousand dollars is too much to hazard.
NOTHING IS TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE, neither will it be expected of subscribers to take the work when published, if it is not delivered rigorously conformable to my agreements with the public, expressed in the conditions annexed to the specimen books, each of which consists of six detached pages of the work.
I am, with respect, Gentlemen, Your humble servant, JOHN ROWLETT, Accountant, Bank of North America.
POSTSCRIPT. The work is dedicated, by permission, to the President and Directors of the Bank of North America, and has already received the patronage of JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States; of THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate; of a large number of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives of the United States; and of the Presidents and Directors of the different Banks unanimously. The Specimen Book in the Bank of North America, is filling very fast with subscriptions. Some for 2 copies, some for 3 copies, and some for 5 copies; and I take this opportunity, gratefully acknowledging all favours. If Gentlemen having business at either of the Banks may find it there as well as at the Taverns, &c. already mentioned. Copy right secured according to act of Congress. March 10. dnf
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE, About 25 acres of Land,
LAYING on the east side of the Falls Road.—On the East it is bounded by property belonging to Mr. Trench Francis, Sen.—on the South, by a road of two perches, and on the North by a lane, which separates it from Mr. McCall. It is proposed to divide this land into 3 equal parts in order to suit the purchasers.
Also, 31 acres, situated on the west side of Germantown road, adjoining Mather's estate, being part of the property of the late Samuel Mifflin.
For terms apply to Samuel Mifflin, corner of Market and 11th streets. January 24. dnf
A PERSON
OF abilities, integrity and experience in mercantile business, would willingly engage as a CLERK to a merchant or public officer, who is concerned with any person as partner, as he has an interest of about one thousand pounds in real estate in the city. Please to apply to the Printer; or a line left at the office for B. Y. will be attended to immediately. m tf
CLERK.
Clerk wanted for Saint Peters Church Apply to Thomas Cumplion. No. 24 South Third-Street. May 19.
FOR SALE,
An Invoice of Playing Cards, Consisting of 75 dozen assorted—they will be sold cheap for cash. Apply to the Printer. May 19.

For the GAZETTE of the UNITED STATES.
To —, Esq.
Not a hundred miles from Market Street, Philadelphia.
Dear Sir,
YOU are neither old nor ugly. You are sensible, well informed, affable, accomplished. It has therefore been a matter of surprise to strangers, and surely it must be a subject of mortification to yourself, that so few persons seek a close intimacy with you, and that you are avoided by many as if you were infected with the pestilence or the yellow fever.
How often has a lady been heard to exclaim, on perceiving that you began to move towards the spot where she had placed her chair:—Lord! what shall I do! there comes that odious creature!—
How often must you have remarked, on entering Mr. —'s drawing-room, where the company were waiting for dinner, that your approach to a group of gentlemen has had the effect of scattering them to every side?
When you have accosted a particular person, and endeavoured to attract his attention, have you not frequently seen him draw back, and back, from you, till he has found his legs scorched by the fire?
When, in the ardour of your eloquence, you have pursued a poor man to a window, or pinned him up in a corner, how wretched have you seen him in his confinement! how eager to escape! how happy when by chance released!
Now, my good Sir, allow me to point out the cause of the frequent affronts which must thus afflict your pride, and at the same time to offer you a remedy.
You ascribe the whole perhaps to your loquacity, which to be sure is considerable: but no, Sir, the true source of your mortifications is your inattention to me, yes, to me. I alone can give a gentleman that final polish, without which no good qualities can find acceptance. A frequent and familiar intercourse with me would render you a favorite in societies where you are an object of aversion. The men would form a circle to listen to your instruction. The fair one who now repels your caresses, would then fly into your arms. In a word, the improvement I should make on you, after a short acquaintance, would astonish you, please you, make you happy. I invite you to make the experiment.
Permit me to add—that the intimate converse from which you are to derive all this advantage is accompanied with no alarming danger or inconvenience. I am not a coquette; I am not jealous; I am not exigente; I am not extravagantly expensive. On the other hand, you will find me as quiet, harmless, tractable, as any human existence you ever met with.
I am your humble servant, to command, ANNETTIE TOOTHBRUSH.
CURIOS SPECIMEN OF THE FORMAL STYLE OF ANCIENT COURTSHIP.
[The following original Epistle of the most uncouth quipsnips was written, in this country, more than a century ago. The author was the Rev. Elias Keach, a Dissenting Minister, in the county of New castle. It abounds with as many wild flowers of Rhetoric, as the noted Compilation "Scotch Presbyterian Eloquence displayed;" and, we are well assured will interest the Antiquarian, and divert the Wit.]
From my Study at Christeen Creek this 29th Day of Augt. 1686.
Mrs. Mary Helm
Dearest Lady.
My boldness in rushing these rude and unpolished lines, into your Heroick and most Excellent Presence; doth cause me to suspect, your Amusement, and may justly cause you to suspect my understanding; or that either my Wisdom is narrow in Breadth or my Education short in length, or at least you may imagine my Comprehension to be like unto a half Moon, not of ability to comprehend that most Excellent Jewell and Ornament of Humanity, call'd Modesty; if you have not forgot my ingentele Carriage towards you when I saw you last and first. But Lady let me crave the mantle of your Virtue, the which noble and generous favour will hide my naked and deformed fault, altho' it seems to be a renewed boldness, to require such an incomparable favour, from your tender heart, from whom I have deserved so little kindness. Mrs. Mary: Solomon says Childhood and Youth are Vanity; and if so, you cannot expect that in my Youth, which the gray hairs of our age, (or at least of our wooden World) cannot afford; it is a common saying and a true, love is stronger than death, and it is as true a proverb where Love cannot go, it will creep. you know Dear Lady that the higher the Sun riseth by degrees from the East the more influence hath the power and heat of its beams upon the Earth, for ever since I saw the sun rise of your comely and gracious presence, the sun beams of your Countenance and your discreet and virtuous behaviour hath by degrees wrought such a virtuous heat and such amorous Effects in my disconsolate heart: that, that which I cannot at present, disclose in words, in your gracious presence; I am fain (altho' far distant from you) to discover in Ink and Paper; trusting in god that this may be a Key: to open the door of your virtuous and tender heart against the time I do appear in person; Dear Mistress let me most humbly crave this favour, of you amongst the rest of your generosities, that you would not in the least imagine that I have any Bye ends, or reserves in writing these few lines to you; but that I mean virtuously truly and sincerely, upon the word of a Christian; and the main scope and intent of this Letter, is only and alone to discover unto you, those amorous impressions of a virtuous Love which hath taken root or is already ingrated in my heart; who have lifted myself under the banner of your Love; provided I can by any means gain the honour to induce you to acknowledge and account, me your most obliging Servant: who have already devoted you to be the Mistress of my most amorous and virtuous Affections; I must needs say this is not a common practice of mine: to write Letters of this nature; But Love hath made that proper which is not common; Mrs. Mary If I had foreseen when I saw you, what I have since experienced, I would have foreseen a more ample and courteous behaviour than I then did; through my Stupidity and dullness: the reason then I could not tell: But the Effects I now know, and shall be carefull and industrious to improve, not to your disadvantage and I am persuaded, to my exceeding comfort and contentment; as for my person you have in a measure seen it, and as for my practice you do in a measure know it as for my parts the effects of my conversation will shew it; I know it is folly to speak in my own praise, seeing I have learned this lesson long ago, wise is that man that speaks few words in his own praise; again: as for a portion; I would have you have as favorable a construction concerning me, as I have concerning you: which is this. Pure righteousness & zeal exceeds a portion with a wife; (so also in a husband) again as for my parents I am obliged by the law of God; to honour them, and this I say in short (first) they are of no mean family; (secondly) they are of no mean learning and (thirdly) they are of no mean account and note in the world altho' they are not of this world; but the truth and certainty of this I leave to be proved by several of no mean note in this province and the next; and thus Dear Mistress; have I opened unto you my intellects, and the inward fruits of a virtuous and cordial intent and candid resolution; not be destitute of hope that the silver streams of my dearest affections and faithful love will be willingly received into the mill pond, of your tender virgin heart; your haling up the floodgate of virtuous love and affections; which will consequently turn the wheeles of your gracious will and understanding to receive the golden grains or effects of my steadfast love and unerring affection, which will be my loyal respective and obliging service so long as life shall last; and such a thrice happy conjunction may induce many to bring bags of golden grains of rejoicing to our mill and river of joy and contentment and we ourselves will sing the Epithalamy; this is the earnest (yet languishing) desire of his soul who hath sent his heart with this letter: and remains your cordial friend earnest suitor faithful lover and most obliged servant,
ELIAS KEACH Pastor and Minister in New Castle county.
RURAL ECONOMY.
From the South-Carolina State Gazette. Mr. TIMOTHY. As every useful discovery tending to the benefit of a community, and highly advantageous thereto, requires, and ought to receive the greatest publicity—I will through the medium of your gazette to call the attention of the inhabitants of South-Carolina to the culture of Oca, for the purpose of making a substitute for Coffee.
Some months since I received information that Oca properly prepared was nearly equal to the coffee we import from the West-Indies—Curiosity led me to make a trial. I took a pound of Oca seed, had it parched in the usual way of coffee, with the addition of an egg (broke shell and all) and then ground, afterwards taking the same proportion of the powder, as I would of ground coffee, and make it in every respect as such. On tasting it, I was much pleased to find the flavor fully equal if not superior to the best West-India coffee. I ever drank; the smell of the Oca after being ground cannot be distinguished from it, and the appearance exactly the same. I have made use of it in my family for several weeks, and find it a most agreeable breakfast.
'Tis generally admitted, we have not a more salutary vegetable than Oca that we can cultivate, and the soup made from the pods when young, every Carolinian can witness the virtues of, which, in my opinion, must obviate every objection that might be made to the feed on the score of wholesomeness. My reason for these observations is, that individuals may have an opportunity to try the experiment, and judge for themselves.
If brought into general use, the saving in the purchase of West-India coffee, would be of great consequence to the state, and perhaps in a very short time from the amazing quantity that might be produced on the low lands of the Congaree, Santee, &c. &c. might be made an article for exportation.
A Friend to Agriculture.
A fashionable HORSE AND GIG FOR SALE. The Horse young, and the Gig as good as new. Apply to the Editor. N.B. NEW WATCHES will be taken in payment at a fair wholesale price. June 12.
Laws of the United States. By Authority.
Sixth Congress of the United States At the First Session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the second of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine.
AN ACT, Supplementary to the Act, entitled "An act to establish the Treasury Department."
Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury, to digest, prepare and lay before Congress at the commencement of every session, a report on the subject of finance, containing estimates of the public revenue and public expenditures, and plans for improving or increasing the revenues from time to time, for the purpose of giving information to Congress, in adopting modes of raising the money requisite to meet the public expenditures.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives, THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States, and President of the Senate. Approved, May 10, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT To authorize the issuing certain Patents.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That it shall be lawful, and the proper officer is hereby authorized to issue patents on surveys, which have been, or may be made within the territory reserved by the state of Virginia, north west of the river Ohio, and being part of her cession to Congress, on warrants for military services issued in pursuance of any resolution of the Legislature of that state previous to the passing of this act, in favour of persons who had served in the Virginia line on the continental establishment. Provided, that the whole quantity of land for which patents shall issue by virtue of this act, shall not exceed sixty thousand acres; and that the surveys aforesaid shall be completed and deposited in the office of the Secretary of War, on or before the first day of December one thousand eight hundred and three. And Provided also, That this act shall not give any force or validity to the entries, locations or surveys heretofore made in pursuance of these warrants so far as such entries, locations or surveys interfere in any manner with those of persons claiming the same lands under entries, locations or surveys heretofore made in pursuance of warrants granted by the state of Virginia to the officers and soldiers in the line of that state on continental establishment.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That in every case of interfering claims under military warrants to lands within the territory so reserved by the state of Virginia when either party to such claims shall lose, or be evicted from the land, every such party shall have a right, and hereby is authorized to withdraw his, her or their warrant respectively to the amount of such loss, or eviction, and to enter, survey and patent the same, on any vacant land within the bounds aforesaid, and in the same manner as other warrants may be entered, surveyed and patented.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives, THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Approved, May 13, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
AN ACT, To enlarge the powers of the Surveyors of the Revenue.
Section 1. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That whenever it shall appear to the Surveyor of the Revenue, appointed or to be appointed in any assessment district within the United States under the act intitled "An act to provide for the valuation of lands and dwelling houses, and the enumeration of slaves, within the United States," that any tract of land or dwelling house, situated within his said district, and directed by the said act to be included in the lists thereby required to be rendered and kept, hath been omitted in the said lists, then and in every such case, it shall be the duty of such surveyor, and he hereby is authorized and required, to inform himself of the value of such tract of land or dwelling house, by entry view, or other lawful ways and means, and to make a list and valuation thereof, in the form, and manner prescribed in and by the said act, and to enter and record the said list and valuation with and among the lists, and valuations by him to be kept and recorded pursuant to the said act; and to charge the amount of the said valuation to the person or persons to whom the same ought to be charged pursuant to the said act, and to the act intitled "An act to lay, and collect a direct tax within the United States," and that where any assessor, no list having been rendered, shall have eliminated any tract of unseated land, to contain a greater number of acres than the said tract shall by patent or survey of the same, actually appear to contain it shall appear to the surveyor of the assessment district in which the said land shall be situate by the production of the said patent or survey thereof, that there has been a mistake in estimating the said number of acres, it shall be lawful for such surveyor to credit the Proprietor or Proprietors, therefore with the number of acres so overcharged: Provided, that the said credit shall not operate to lessen the sum directed to be collected by virtue of the present law to lay and collect a direct tax: And provided also, that no credit shall be valid until the same shall have been approved by the Inspector of the survey or the supervisor of the district, if comprehending but one survey of, Inspection, and if any error has happened by charging any person with being the proprietor of any tract or parcel of unseated land who was not the owner thereof, on the first day of October one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight, or by assessing to any person any tract or parcel of unseated land, more than once as proprietor thereof, it shall be lawful in all, or any of these cases, for the surveyor of the district in which the said error shall have happened, to correct the same, by giving the person so charged such credit in his account respecting the said land as may be just and equitable.
Sec. 3d. And be it further enacted, That whenever any person shall have been charged pursuant to the above mentioned acts or either of them, or to this act, with the amount of the valuation of any tract of land or dwelling house, and such person, or his or her legal representatives or assigns shall afterwards, in due course of law, have been ejected from such land or dwelling house, or have had a decision against him, her or them upon the title thereof, then and in every such case, it shall be the duty of the surveyor of the revenue within whose assessment district the said land or dwelling house shall be situated, and he is hereby authorized and required, on the application of such person, or of his or her legal representatives or assigns, as the case may be, and on the payment or tender by them or any of them, of the sum of one dollar for every such tract of land or dwelling house, which sum the said surveyor is hereby authorized to demand and receive in such case, to cancel the valuation on such land or dwelling house so far as respects the persons so applying and to discharge him or her therefrom.
THEODORE SEDGWICK, Speaker of the House of Representatives, THOMAS JEFFERSON, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Approved, May 13, A. D. 1800. JOHN ADAMS, President of the United States.
FOR LONDON, The Ship Roebuck, Bernard Raper, Master; Has a considerable part of her Cargo engaged, and will sail with all expedition. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain, or to THOMAS & JOHN CLIFFORD. July 12. end 3t
For Charter, THE SHIP A BIGAIL, A good stout vessel, burthen about 2,000 barrels. Apply to MOORE WHARTON. July 14. drw
Twenty Dollars REWARD. DESERTED from the Marine Barracks on the 8th inst. the following Marine, viz— JOHN STEEL, born near Brandy Wine in Chester county, by profession a Tailor. He is 35 years of age, five feet eight inches high, grey eyes, light brown hair, thin visage and sallow complexion—had on a round hat, brown silk coat, nankeen breeches, and other decent clothing. Fredrick Fry, born in Germany, but came to America very young, about thirty six years of age, five feet seven inches high, Hazel eyes, Black curly hair and very brown complexion—had no uniform on—He was lately a Soldier in General Waynes Army at Fort Detroit—The above reward will be paid, or Ten Dollars for either, and all expenses, on delivering them at the Marine Barracks, Philadelphia, or to any Officer in the Service of the United States. ROBERT RANKIN, Adjutant Marine Corps. Philad. July 11, 1800. d2w
BY THIS DAY'S MAILS.
NEW YORK, July 15. Captain Waterman, from Lisbon, informs us, that on the first of June, off the Rock of Gibraltar, he saw a fleet of ships of war, which he supposed to be English—he counted 34 sail. The probability is, that these ships have on board the 12,000 troops that were about sailing from England at the date of our last accounts, said to be destined for the south of France, under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby. Dr. N. Jones, son of Dr. Gardner Jones, who some time since went from this port as surgeon of the British Packet, came yesterday in the ship Brothers. Captain Brown, from Cape Francois, informs, that there was every prospect of Toussaint's speedily subduing Rigaud.
BALTIMORE, July 14. The particulars of the riot which took place at Fell's Point, on Friday night last, are said to be nearly as follows.—In the first part of the evening, some sailors belonging to the Insurgent frigate, entered a house in the street termed "Oakum Bay" where several musicians resided who usually entertained sailors, by allowing them to dance: one of the company behaving unruly, was ordered out, and in his passage towards the door, broke a pane of glass. A few moments after, this sailor returned with several of his shipmates, and also a number of citizens, who, seeing the mob collect, and fearing that a peace might be broken, followed with a determination of assisting the civil authority, in preserving order. When the mob arrived at the house, and before any hostile operations were commenced on it, some person discharged a loaded musket from the window, and 15 buck shot entered the face and neck of a sailor, named John Johnson, of the Insurgent; a part of the mob then dispersed, leaving the dying man on the ground; and two or three citizens, whose humanity excited them, at the risk of their lives, to remove Johnson, had scarcely lifted him, before another gun was discharged, which wounded Mr. Enoch Brown, midshipman, and a Mr. Draper, each very severely in their left hands;—an attempt was then made to force the doors of the house, when three other muskets were successively discharged, which wounded two other persons. The house was then entered and about ten men seized and carried with the body of Johnson, to the watch-house. On the following morning, several sailors, with the defenders of the house, underwent an examination before Job Smith, Esquire, and a number of them were committed for trial.
WEST-INDIES.
KINGSTON, (Jam.) June 7. By the L'Amitie we learn that their had been an engagement between the forces of Toussaint and Rigaud, in which the latter was defeated; that Petit Ganve and Miragwane thereby fell into the hands of Toussaint, who had secured two of Rigaud's aide de camps, and that their chief had with difficulty escaped. The American brig Mary, from Port au Prince to this port, taken by the Spanish privateer De Panco, of two guns and 50 men, and carried to Carthagena where she was detained for three months, and then liberated, arrived on Monday.
Tuesday arrived at Port Royal, the French privateer Schooner General Toussaint, of ten guns and forty men, taken off St. Domingo, by his Majesty's ship Alarm.
MONTEGO, BAY June 7. Extract of a letter from Port Antonio, dated May 31. "The fleet numbering 100 sail, left this harbour to-day; but owing to very a strong leeward current, many of the North-side ships are. I am informed as low down as Rio Nova; and I have no doubt but the fleet will be in fight here for these eight days.
TO BE SOLD, On WEDNESDAY the 23d day of July, at 7 o'clock, P. M. at the Merchants' Coffee-House in Second street
A Lot of Ground, CONTAINING 3 acres, 4 perches and 5 roods, Situated at the upper end of Germantown, opposite to Mount Airy, about 8 miles from the city. On which is erected a good convenient new stone dwelling-house, kitchen, piazza, &c. also a good stone barn. It is an eligible situation for a family who wish to retire from the city during the summer months. JOHN CONNELLY, Au'tr. July 14. dts
WAYNE COUNTY TAXES.
THE owners of unimproved lands in Wayne county, are hereby notified, that Taxes are become payable thereon for the years 1799 and 1800. Those who have not already paid their taxes, are hereby required to discharge the same to JOSEPH BEINK, Esquire, Treasurer of said County at Milford, within three months from this date otherwise proceedings to sale, according to the act of Assembly in such case provided, will be had by the Commissioners for the said county. Commissioners John Carr, John Van Etten, E. KELLOGG, Clk. July 9. 1800. d90t
FOR SALE.
A FRAME BUILDING, ABOUT 8 feet long and 18 wide—It has been so constructed that it can be taken down and put up without injury. Any person desirous to purchase, by applying to the Printer will receive further information. June 17.

Gazette of the United States.
PHILADELPHIA,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 16.
PRICES OF STOCKS.
Table with 3 columns: Stock Name, Price, and Interest. Includes entries for 8 per Cent Stock, Navy do., Three per Cent., Deferred, BANK United States, Pennsylvania, North America, Injuians comp., Pennsylvania shares, East-India Company of N. A., Land Warrants.
COURSE OF EXCHANGE
Table with 3 columns: Location, Days, Price. Includes entries for Bills on Lon., Do. do., Bills on Hamburgh, Do. in Amsterdam.
HORRID.
Information has been received at King-stown, Jamaica, by L'Amie, that there were laying in Miraguane harbour 12 or 13 sail of American vessels without a foul on board. Their commanders and crews, it was feared, had been murdered by Rigaud and his sanguinary adherents.
Don Perfumo, de Pratleco, de Popinjay, has sent to the great depot of Philosophical curiosities, a collection of woods, shells and minerals. Among the wooden gifts are two whangas of the true kopie size; and among these shells are two of Indian workmanship filled with red paint.
Duane was once a Jew Cloathman in London, from which corrupt place, and from which occupation, his integrity expelled him, somewhere about the year 1789 when he fled to India. He passed in London under the name of Jew AINE. His brother went to France; where his cut-throat talents procured him a seat in the Convention, and afterwards in the Council of Five Hundred.
Dr. Leith, the upright member from the County is gone to New-York; whether for the purpose of culing simples, or sophisticating certificate, we are not as yet apprized.
The author of the report of Mr. Jefferson's death, is chargeable with a gross libel. that renowned statesman being the man of the people, to accuse him of being dead, was no less than to accuse the people of being unman'd.
A report says a New-York Editor is in circulation, said to be received by a vessel which arrived here this morning from Fall Rockaway, that a severe conounding was heard yesterday afternoon off the Hook, which continued for about an hour. From the report of the guns they were judged to be ships of considerable size.
We give this report as we received it, but very much doubt its authenticity.
Capt. Derby, arrived at Salem from Naples, via Gibraltar, brings the pleasing intelligence, that the differences between the Barbary Powers and this Country were happily accommodated - and that the tribute Ship, with the Treaty-stipulated Merchandise and Treasure on board, had safely arrived at Algiers, after a long passage.
Extract of letter from Leghorn to a gentleman in Salem, dated April 23.
The fall of Genoa is hourly expected. The news by the express this day is that every fort round the town, and within shot of it are in possession of the Austrians, and it is expected in the morning we shall have the accounts of the surrender. They several days past offered to capitulate, but the terms were rejected.
April 25. - The information of yesterday's express from Genoa is, that all the Provisions in the town, including horses, &c. would not last 12 days, and that the reinforcements which were on their way to its relief had been cut off with considerable loss - so that we are expecting hourly the news of its capture.
We do not hear any thing lately from our Commissioners in France.
By a new Law here every vessel that has got to guns and twenty five men, are obliged to pay a duty of 1 per cent. on their cargoes.
NEGOCIATION WITH FRANCE.
Mr. Williams, the American Consul at London, in a letter dated May 10, says, "Our last accounts from Paris do not flatter us with a speedy settlement of our affairs with France. The Government is occupied with more important business at present." This letter it will be observed is from a respectable source. We have reports of an opposite nature. The master of a vessel spoken at sea by the Franklin, who left Lisbon late in May, informed, that information had been there received that the negotiations was in a favourable train.
Mr. Richard Jackson, junr. of Providence, is nominated as a candidate for the First Representative from the State of Rhode Island, and in the Seventh Congress of the United States - Ashur Robbins, Esq. of Newport, is held up as Second Representative.
On Saturday evening last, the house of a French gentleman, residing near Christ's Church, Baltimore, was entered and robbed of cash and other articles to the amount of £200; Sunday, however, the perpetrator was detected and lodged in prison - the money and articles stolen were recovered.
Extract of a letter from Liverpool, May 13.
"Rice is, in brisk demand at present, but doubtful if these prices can be long supported should large supplies come forward, yet 35s per cwt. is now warranted by government for all rice imported until 1st of October next, 100s. per 280lb. for fine wheat flour, and 90s. per quarter for 8 bushels of wheat - the former to be ascertained by the average price to be published each week in London, and latter articles according to the average price of the kingdom."
The export demand for sugars and coffee, has again become more limited within these few days, but prices are notwithstanding expected to keep pretty steady, at least until the summer West-India fleets arrive.
Prices of cotton, particularly of the lower description, have experienced some improvement in the course of last month, and the demand for all sorts continues very regular, which is encouraged by a brisk vent for our manufactures, as well as an export demand for twill. The manufacturers are applying to government to lay some restrictions upon the latter in the way of duty on exportation, or otherwise, and such a circumstance should they succeed (contrary to expectation) would certainly tend to depress the raw materials, which otherwise we think likely to maintain the present prices until more abundant supplies come forward; - although they may probably become precarious some months hence, should our importations from all quarters prove so considerable as is generally expected.
Extract of a letter from New Orleans, dated June 15.
"In consequence of information being received here that the Indian chief Bowles meditated hostilities against the Spanish settlements, an expedition against him was conceived, consisting of several row-galleys, a company of regular troops, and two companies of free negroes and mulattoes, in all about 300 men. It was contemplated to seize this daring general. The expedition failed; and several months elapsed, and no information as to their fortune arrived."
"At length intelligence was received that the Spaniards had surprised Bowles, taken a number of prisoners and all his baggage. Bowles, being acquainted with the woods, effected his escape. - Since this transaction, Bowles, having collected about 300 Indians, made a formal demand of one of our principal forts (that of the Apalachees, in west Florida) which upon his requisition was surrendered, although defended by nineteen pieces of cannon, and 105 regular troops. The commandant of this fort was one Portell; well known formerly by the Americans raiding down this river, while he commanded at New Madrid."
"Another expedition is now preparing, the object of which is to repair the disgrace sustained in the above occurrence."
"The Schooner Liberty, Schockley, for your port, will sail from hence in a few days."
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
Was celebrated at Newburyport with more than usual spirit. The patriotic Toasts drank by the inhabitants of that Town, are worthy of recording. They follow:
1. The Day we celebrate. In future ages may it be ranked as an era in history, with the deluge of the Old World, and the discovery of the New!
2. John Adams. Venerable Patriot! "Tho' perils did abound,
Astirick as factious fiends could make them, and
And appear in forms as horrid still our hearts As doth a rock against a chiding flood, Should the approach of this wild river break, And stand unshaken Thine!"
3. Washington! Peace to his Manes, Tears to his laurels, Glory to his memory, and Heaven to his Virtues!
[Hal! Columbia.]
5. The Heroes who fought and bled to secure America her sovereignty. May their fame be as immortal as their virtues.
5. The United States of America.
"If to themselves they rest but true, Come the four quarters of the world in arms, And they will shock them."
6. Governor Strong. May the energy of his principles confound the foes, as the mildness of his manners enchants friends of Liberty.
7. General Hamilton.
"When he's traduced by envious tongues, which neither know
His faculties nor person, yet will be The chronicles of his doings, let him say, 'Tis but the fate of talents, and the rough brake
That Patriots must go through.
8. Timothy Pickering. Great in office! Great in retirement!
9. The Secretaries in office. May they acquire the gratitude and fame, their integrity and talents deserve.
10. The Massachusetts Federalists. May they perseveringly adhere to those principles, which by giving Energy to government can alone secure Liberty to the citizen.
[Yankee Doodle.]
11. The American Commerce. May our government be enabled to protect it against the plunderers of all nations.
12. Constitutional Principles. May they never be unwisely sacrificed to local attachments.
13. The American Navy. May its progress be as illustrious as its original was patriotic.
14. Our Commissioners to France. By the dignity of their conduct, may they retrieve the dignity of their country.
15. The Tower of Babel - Confusion of languages to all Jacobins, and dispersion to the disciples of the American Mazzei.
16. The ten plagues of Egypt light on the revolution-phenomena - which turn, over-turns, and turns over, till Law and Liberty are no more.
VOLUNTEERS.
By the President - Rufus King, Esq. May his country reflect back upon him the honor he confers upon her.
By the Vice-President - An earthquake to swallow the demon of discord, a volcano which shall spread lava over the World, from which may Concord and Harmony, Peace and Plenty, spontaneously vegetate.
Theophilus Parsons, Esq. then rose, and after advertising to his long and happy residence in this town, and expressing his regret at removing from it in terms that reflected high honor on his own sensibility and deeply interested the feelings of every one present - gave
The inhabitants of the town of Newburyport. May blessings attend them as long as their shores are washed by the Merrimack.
When Mr. Parsons retired. Theophilus Parsons, Esq. No less distinguished by his talents, as the pride of the American bar, than endeared to his fellow-citizens by the virtues of social life.
"We shall long remember with honest pride that the first subscription for building ships for the United States was begun in this town, and the Merrimack which was built here, was the first ship offered to the government."
FOR THE GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
EPISTLE To the Editors of the Aurora.
To tell what Gen'ral's did, or Statesmen spoke To teach the world by truths, or please by jaks; To make mankind grow bold as they peruse, Judge on existing things, and - weigh the news; For this the Aurora first display'd its page, Commanding tears and smiles through ev'ry age!
Hail, justly famous! who in modern days With nobler light aspire to higher, raise; Hail, justly famous! whose discerning eyes At once detect MISTAKES, MIS-STATEMENTS, LIES;
Hail, justly famous! who, with fancy blest, Use friend like violence, for sportive jest; Who only bark to serve your private ends - Patrons of prejudice, corruption's friends! Who hurl your venom'd darts at such - earn'd fame - Virtue your hate, and CALUMNY your aim!
Who e'er ye are, all hail! whether the skill Of drunken Li-d should guide the ranck-rou quill, With powers mechanic far above his age Adapts the paragraph and fills the page, Measures the column, mends what e'er's amiss, Rejects THAT letter, and accepts or this; Or C - , plodding his tedious toil, O'er this great work consumes the midnight oil - His life of labour at one gasp is o'er, His hooks forgot - his desk belov'd no more! Or keener Jasper fill'd with envy's bane; Reviles the good - but yet reviles in vain - To truths great laws, has bid his long adieu; Enfantin'd Dwight, thus goodness still pursues. Proceed to prop the JACOBINE cause; See consequential Mammoth nods applause; Proceed with jaundic'd eyes the patriot team, Proceed - be more obnoxious, IF YOU CAN; Proceed - be more abusive ev'ry hour; To be more venal, is beyond your power.
The German Work, in thirteen thick octavo volumes, which has been published at Berlin, is not on the subject of the Duties of Marriage, but an abute of the Institution. This Anecdotic Work has given great offence to the King of Prussia.
An ingenious Chymist, who, in the language of the Poet,
had first matter seen undrest, And taken it naked, all alone, Before a rag of form was on.
has discovered the manner of revivifying a Plant, after it has been burnt to ashes - M. D'Ekarthausen, the discoverer, says, that there is an invisible world which regulates the visit - world: he has found out the raw material of light (Lichstoff), and the manner of separating it from body - After the Plant is burnt, the ashes are to be washed in water impregnated with essence of light, and the solution is to be suffered to crystallize again. This crystallized salt, when reduced to powder, is to be placed in a microscope, "will" says the inventor, "exhibit the flower in a state of resuscitation, in all its most beautiful colours."
Letters from Ratibon, mention that Paul the First has dismissed from his service the following French Emigrants of Distinction who till lately enjoyed much of his favour, viz. M. de Lambert, the Marquis D'Autichamp, and the Count de Choiseul Gouffier. The motive alleged for their disgrace is, their having paid a visit to Count Cobenzel, the Imperial Ambassador. We understand that the latter has been ordered to leave Petersburg.
The infant daughter of their Prussian Majesties died at Berlin, on the 30th March, of the Small pox.
PAPER MONEY.
Such is the miserable fate of the French finances that another edition of assignats has been ordered. After the experience which they have had of the improbability of securing faith in paper money, without establishing the fact, that there is specie in bank for its redemption, this measure must be conceived the forlorn hope of intolency. It is avowed in the Salem Register, by the mate and an anonymous correspondent, that the brig Hannah, capt. White, sent to Halifax, was completely furnished with the usual papers. We have never asserted the contrary.
Gazette Marine List.
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA.
ARRIVED.
Brig Olive Branch, Lindfey, Cape-Francois - [Ballast, J. Yard.
Schr. Two Friends, Wilbur, Passamaquody - [Plaister Paris.
Came up from the Port.
Sch't Maria, Shirliff, Havana
CLEARED.
Brig Hope, Anderson, Tortola
Sloop Sylvia, Robinson, Boston
Polly Davis, Norfolk
No arrivals at the Port.
Brig Molly, Harding, from hence, has arrived at Istanada Bay, after a passage of 70 days, and admitted to entry.
Schr. Thomas Truxton, Morrison, from hence to St. Jago de Cuba, is captured and sent into Jamaica.
The large ship, reported to be below on Monday last, proves to be the Delaware sloop of war, Capt. Baker, from a cruise. She remains at New Castle for orders.
Brig Juno, Vincent, from Jamaica, has come up from the Port.
Ship Washington, Williamson, for Batavia; Mary-Ann, Stewart, for Charleston, left New Castle yesterday.
Brig Atlantic, Perkins, and brig Two Sisters, Watson, lay at New Castle yesterday.
The following vessels have arrived at Cape Francois from hence:
Ship Mary, Odlin; brig Eliza Myers, Lewis; Polly, Palmer; Sufannah (late Cushing, died at sea); schooner Favourite, Quandrille.
The Delaware sloop of war sailed from Curacao the 22d ult. with the following vessels under convoy, bound to this port:
Ship Pallas, Mariner.
Brig Clarissa, Nichols.
Left there the brig Sally, Davidson of this port.
Vessels left at M-t Vedo, 12th May.
Ships James, Moore; Connecticut, Miller; Wilmington, Blair; brig Molly, Huggens; schr. Gallant, Pearce; and the Medea, Concord, and Francois Reubublican, French frigates.
BOSTON, July 11.
Arrived, Schooner Southey, Truant, Havana, 25 days.
The Princess Charlotte Packet sailed from England for New York and Halifax, May 2.
The Alert, Thompson from N. Carolina, arrived at Falmouth, May 4; and the same day failed the Pandora, M'Varpy, for New York.
The George M'Collom, from Philadelphia for Amsterdam, with sugar, coffee and tobacco, carried into England for examination, has been acquitted.
June 18, in lat. 37, long. the wreck of Schooner Friendly Brothers, Bray, from Marblehead for the Havannah was fallen in with. Schooner Argo, from Boston for Cork was spoken June 23, longitude 62.
A Schooner with two top-sails anchored off the Cattle last evening.
NEW-YORK, 14.
ARRIVED.
Ship Niagara, Paulding London 90
Schr. Polly, Tacit, New-Providence 16
St. Johns, Halifax 11
Sloop Dispatch, Lee, Virginia 6
Victory, Lewis, Boston 9
CLEARED.
Ship Favorite, Blackhouse, Jamaica
Schr. Jupiter, Semerindye, N. Providence
Regulator Bain, Grand Canary
Sloop Rising Sun, Wilson, Havana
Experiment, Roach do
Schr. Phebe, Bredish, from hence to New Orleans, is taken and carried into New-Providence.
Ship Brothers, Waterman, 45 days from Lisbon. Left there, brig George, Dennis, of Boston; Victory, of and for Philadelphia, ready for sea; brig Virginia, of New-York.
July 1, in lat. 43, long. 62, spoke the schr. Eliza, 55 days from Liverpool to Boston. Also, the ship Three Friends, on St. Georges Banks, 60 days from Liverpool to New-London.
Same day, ship Speculation, Ellison, from Naples in 14 weeks. Sailed on the 3d day of April in company with the ship Mount Vernon for Salem; brig George, for do. the polacre Lucy, for do. and the polacre Nancy for Boston.
June 29, in lat. 30, long. 75, spoke the brig Twins, Scott, 8 days from this port to Jamaica. Left a Naples a large Schooner with the American flag on her foretop and an English one aft.
Lat. 29, long. 33, 41, spoke ship American Eagle, John Mackey.
Same day the ship Atlantic, Sowie, from Cape de Verds.
Ten days ago spoke a Danish ship from Savannah to the W. Islands.
Left there, brig. Chase, of Nantucket, in lat. 39, long. 26, spoke ship Friends, Johnson, from Hamburg to Charleston.
Same day the Cleopatra, Cork, with 50 passengers, July 3, in long. 69, spoke the ship Six Sisters, from Liverpool via Cork, out 59 days, bound to Baltimore.
The ship Bittern, capt. Brown left Cape Francois the 24th of June; Spoke nothing, except the Boston, off the Hook.
The Peggy, Montgomery, from Virginia to Trinidad, is captured by the French, and carried into Gaudaloupe and condeined.
The brig Halcyon, Gale, from Rotterdam to Boston, sent into Halifax on suspicion of having Dutch property, was released, and has arrived at Boston.
Arrived, schr. Fortune, Low, from Cape Francois 16 days. Flour selling at 16 dollars.
Extract from the log book of the ship Reserve, Marshalls, 16 days from Curacao.
On the 22d of June, failed in company with the following American vessels, under convoy of the Delaware sloop of war, capt. Baker:
Ship Mary, Washington, Callaghan, do.
Pallas, Mariner, Philadelphia
Brig Clarissa, Nichols, do.
Zebra, Perkins, Baltimore
Next morning ship Mary was missing out of the fleet.
June 30, in the Moors passage was boarded by the British frigate Le Amable, and treated politely.
July 2, in lat. 19, long. 68 30, parted with the fleet.
July 5, in lat. 27, long. 71, was boarded by the British frigate Porcupine, treated politely.
July 10, in lat. 36 30, long. 74 spoke the brig Fame, W. Brown, for New-Orleans to Philadelphia, out 8 days; left at Curacao, brig Sally, capt. Davidson, of Philadelphia.
The schr. Besey, Chesby, of New Bedford, 35 days from New Orleans, for New York, has been spoke with in lat. 37, 30.
CHARLESTON July 2.
Yesterday arrived the schr. Sally, Cole, New York, 20 days; Schooner Harriet, Putnam, Havana, 12 days; barque, Neptune, White, Port Republican 17 days; sloop Suannah, Wood, Houdutus, 23 days.
BALTIMORE, July 12.
Arrived, ship Venus, Dalhields, Cadiz.
Left at Cadiz, ship Vigilant, Boyle, of Baltimore, up for sale. Lat. 26, 30, long. 55 1-2, spoke the ship Glen, Patterson, Kennebec, out 15 days, for St. Vincent's.
June 18, in lat. 30, long. 65, 1-2, spoke the brig Mary, of Baltimore, bound to Port Republican, all well.
July 13.
Arrived brig Betty and Peggy, Gordon, Cape Francois, 43 days.
The Schooner Fishhawk, captain Cook for Salem, and a Danish Schooner for New-York, failed in company with us.
Was boarded by the British sloop of war Rattle Snake and treated politely.
The sloop of war Baltimore had just arrived at the cape with a Spanish prize ship, which also came into the capes the same day we did, bound to Norfolk.
List of American vessels in the port of Cape Francois, taken from Hancock and Bushy's marine register, of the 27th June, 1800, favored by the brig Betty and Peggy, Gordon.
Ship Mary, Odlin, of Philadelphia
Schr. Eliza, Myers, J. Lewis, do.
Brig Polly, Palmer, do.
Sufannah, Cumings, former captain (died at sea, do.
Schr. Favorite, Quandrille, do.
Brig Union, Blunt, Portsmouth
Schr. Nancy, J. Done, Charleston
Brig Nancy, Culver, New-York
Peter, Biton, Newburyport
Schr. Roebeck, Davis, Boston
Sloop Rachel, Kerland, Charleston
Brig Aurora, Slow, do.
Schr. Freedom, Robinson, Wilmington
Betty, Dameron, Portsmouth
Sloop Hiram, Wilson, New-York
Ship Truxton, White,