The Baltimore Daily Intelligencer newspaper
Collection: National Postal Museum
Object type: Covers & Associated Letters
Date: May 29, 1794
Place: Maryland
Medium: paper; ink
Dimensions: Height x Width (folded): 16 3/8 × 10 1/2 in. (16 3/8 × 10 1/2 in.)
Topics: Early Nation's Period (1776-1800)
Description: The four-page issue of the Baltimore Daily Intelligencer, Vol. I, No. 183, Thursday, 29 May 1794, has on the second page an article reprintng the recent postal act: "An act to establish the post-office and post-roads within the United States." Two subsequent issues continue the text of the Post Office Act of 1794.
["The Baltimore Daily Intelligencer.\nVOL. I.]\nTHURSDAY, MAY 29, 1794.\n[No. 183.]\nSales by Auction.\nThis Morning,\nThe 29th Instant, will commence the Sale of A LARGE AND GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF DRY GOODS,\nAmong which are, 14 Bales of Mullins; 5 Trunks of Calicoes; 7 Bales of German Linens; 3 Boxes of Yard wide and 1/2 Irish Linens; a few Bales of superfine Nankeens; Bed Ticken; superfine Cloths, &c. &c.\nAlso, 39 Hogheads of the first Quality Sugar; 46 Barrels Ditto; 20 Hogheads, 53 Barrels, and 75 Bags of Coffee; 60 Hogheads of Jamaica and Antigua Rum; a few Pipes of Madeira and 15 Quarter Casks of Malga Wine; Brandy, in Pipes, of a superior Quality; Indigo, in Tierses and Barrels; Hysn and other Teas, of the first Quality; 150 Spanish Hides, &c. &c.\nYATES & CAMPBELL, Auctioneers.\nN. B. The Sale of the Dry Goods will commence precisely at 9 o'Clock, and that of the Sugar and other Articles at half past Ten. Y. & C.\nSale by Auction,\nON Friday, the 30th Instant, at 9 o'clock, A. M. at the vice-consul's of the French republic, consisting of SILVER PLATE and TABLE LINEN.\nA Vendre.\nVENDREDI, a dix heures du matin, on vendra chez le consul Français, d'un partie d'ARGENTERIE et de LINGE de TABLE.\nBaltimore, Mai 28, 1794.\nTO BE SOLD,\nAt the Auction-Room of YATES and CAMPBELL, on the 30th day of June next, by virtue of a deed of trust from Messrs. Robert Long and Jacob Bouldin, Part or probably all their right and title to that MILL, situate on the Great Falls of Gunpowder River, now in the possession of the said Bouldin. Said Mill-Pouse is seventy one feet long, and sixty feet wide, four stories high, three of which are stone; calculated for four water wheels and six pair of stones, two water wheels of which are now ready for use, with two pair of bur stones, the gears for a third pair are ready to be put up; the stream is probably the best within twenty miles of Baltimore Town—four feet water up to said Mill. A plan will be made of the lands whereon the Mill stands, to illustrate to those who wish to become purchasers. The rules and conditions will particularly be made known on the day of sale, which is to commence at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, when attendance will be given, by\nABRAHAM FALCONER, } Trustees. JEREMIAH FOARD,\nBaltimore, as 28, 1794.\nOne Hundred Kegs and Fifty Jars of Fresh Raisins\nFor Sale, by the subscriber, in Market-Street, the second door above Messieurs Yates and Campbell's auction room. ENOCH BAYLEY.\nBaltimore, May 27, 1794.\nJeremiah Yellott\nHAS FOR SALE,\nWhite lead dried and ground in oil, red lead, yellow ore, Spanish brown, 4d and 3d nails, best London porter, and double Gloucester cheese of a superior quality, imported in the snow Nelly, from London. Also, a cargo of best green coffee, imported in the Schooner Voluptas, from St. Marks and the Gonaives.\nBaltimore, May 16, 1794.\nBills on Alexandria,\nAt a short sight, for sale by the subscribers, Who have just received,\nSHOT, of various sizes; bar lead, of a superior quality; men's fine and coarse shoes; New-York soap; a choice parcel of Gotten cheese; and a few hundred of tin ware, of every description, calculated for the western country.\nAlso, a few gross of coat and vest buttons, of American manufacture; which will be disposed of at the lowest prices.\nDAVID WINCHESTER & Co.\nWho will Purchase,\nOld Pewter, Bras, and Copper.\nBaltimore, May 15, 1794. d2w.\nWanted immediately,\nA plain COOK and a HOUSE MAID. Good wages will be given to those who deliver them. Enquire of the printers.\nRobert Gilmor & Co.\nHave imported in the Ann, Captain Forster, from Amsterdam.\nAn assortment of TICKLENBURGS, and a few casks of bright MADDEN:\nAlso, by the Betty, Captain Chase, from London, Superfine Cassimere, in well-assorted Bales of 10 Pieces—to be sold by the Bale only\n8000 bushels prime Stowed Salt,\nOn board the ship Polly and Nancy, from Liverpool, for sale by the subscribers, who have on hand,\nA LARGE SUPPLY OF NAILS and SPIKES, from their own manufactory; also a few puncheons of well-flavored ANTIGUA RUM.\nCHRISTOPHER & ROBERT JOHNSTON. Baltimore, May 23, 1794. 6td\nCochran, Meeker and Co.\nSouth-Street, next door above Messrs. R. & A. M'Kim's, have imported by the Betty and Nelly, from London, Pomona and Sarah, from Liverpool,\nA general and extensive assortment of SPRING GOODS, Which they offer for sale, upon reasonable terms. Baltimore, May 15, 1794. 11td\nTwenty chests of bohea Tea, Of the latest importation, just received and for sale, by M'Culloch & Birckhead, Bowly's Wharf. WHO HAVE ON HAND,\nBurlington, New-York, and Maryland pork, New-England foal leather, clover-seed, brown and white sugars, coffee, &c. Baltimore, May 19, 1794.\nWilliam Lowry & Co.\nCALVERT-STREET, next door below J. & R. Pleasants & Co.\nHave imported in the Republican, Captain Gardner, and are now opening, a NEAT ASSORTMENT of\nSpring Goods, Which they offer for sale upon reasonable terms.\nA further supply is hourly expected from LIVERPOOL, by the Pomona, which will complete a general assortment. Baltimore, May 7, 1794.\nFlannels & Nankeens,\nFOR SALE, by the Package, by John & Robert Pleasants & Co. Baltimore, May 27, 1794. e2w\nUmbrellas and Oil Cloth.\nWILLIAM CUMMINS\nBEGS leave to acquaint the public, that he makes and repairs Umbrellas, Oil Cloth Cloaks, gentlemen's and ladies' Hat Covers, Bathing Caps, &c. which he sells, wholesale and retail, at his shop, opposite Doctor Brown's, in Market-Street. He has also, a handsome assortment of Silk Purples for sale, on moderate terms. Baltimore, May 22, 1794.\nBaltimore-Town, May 13, 1794.\nBy the JUSTICES OF OYER, &c.\nTHE PERSON appointed to enumerate the houses in Baltimore-town, liable to a tax for a Night-Watch and Lighting the Streets, having this day made his returns of the said houses—ORDERED, That the said returns remain with Mr. WILLIAM GIBSON, for the examination of all persons concerned, until Tuesday the first day of July next. If any person thinks himself injured by the said returns, and will leave his objections, in writing, with Mr. GIBSON, the Justices of Oyer, &c. will inquire into the facts, and correct any errors. d\nHenry Didier\nHas received by the latest vessels from France, per New-York and Philadelphia, the following articles, which he offers for sale, at his store, opposite the Indian Queen, in Market-Street, on reasonable terms.\nAN assortment of fine French chintzes; colored kid gloves; white ditto; habit ditto; men's ditto; a general assortment of ribbons, viz. hair, pound hair, and velvet; umbrellas; silk stockings; black Mantua, and loofthrings; fatins; fans; and all wide Persians.\nHE HAS ALSO ON HAND,\nA general assortment of looking-glasses; snuff boxes; a few chests of the best imperial, hysn skin, hysn and bohea teas, and a few tierses of good French indigo.\nJalland's Gardens,\nAT THE CAUSEWAY, FELL'S POINT.\nTHE subscriber, having rendered his garden much more commodious, by an agreeable enlargement, since last year, respectfully informs the public, that the same will be elegantly illuminated on Friday evening the 30th Instant, weather permitting, if not, the next evening, to be continued on Friday evening, in each succeeding week, during the summer season. JOHN JALLAND.\nN. B. Music will be provided on the evening of illumination, suitable to the occasion, and no ungenteeled people will be admitted. J. J.\nBaltimore, May 28, 1794.\nHENRY SCHROEDER\nHas imported, in the different vessels lately arrived from London and Liverpool,\nAn extensive and well-chosen Assortment of Spring Goods; Which he will sell on reasonable terms. Baltimore, May 12, 1794. d2w\nTHE Commissioners of the Tax, for Baltimore-Town, will meet, at the dwelling-house of Thomas Elliot, esquire, on WEDNESDAY the 4th of JUNE, to hear appeals.\nBy Order of the Board, WILLIAM GOODWIN, junior, Clerk. Baltimore, May 27, 1794.\nTO BE RENTED,\nA Large BRICK STORE near the Exchange, being well situated and very well adapted for the Wholesale Business, and for the accommodation of a merchant and his clerks or a small family.\nANDREW VAN BIBBER. Baltimore, May 27, 1794. mthf\nNOTICE.\nA NUMBER of the inhabitants in the precincts, on the east side of Jones's Falls, propose meeting at the Hay Scales, in Old Town, the first Monday in June next, at half past 5 o'clock, for the purpose of marching to Wheatstone Point, to assist the citizens of Baltimore-Town, in repairing the old Fortifications: and it is hoped and expected, that all those residing in the neighborhood, who have not yet been on duty, will readily join in so laudable and necessary an undertaking; and those who have it in their power, are requested to furnish a cart, with one horse. A PRECINCTER. May 22 1794\nWilliam Patterson\nHATH FOR SALE, FRESH raisins of the sun, in kegs; Lisbon lemons, in boxes; a quantity of fine and coarse salt, on board of different vessels lately arrived and lying at the Point; Madeira, Sherry, and red Port wines, the best of their kinds, old and fit for immediate use; also, a small cargo of coffee and clayed sugar, and an invoice of German linens, which he would wish to sell whole. Baltimore, May 13, 1794. 11low\nWilliam P. Mathews\nHas for Sale, for Cash or approved Notes, A Quantity of China Ware, Consisting, for the most part, in neat Breakfast, Tea and Coffee Sets. Baltimore, April 11, 1794. eo\nRobert Walsh\nHas just received from Amsterdam, by the ship Ann, a few packages of\nGERMAN LINENS, Consisting of dowlas, rolls, Ticklenburgs and Oznabrigs; which he offers by the package or piece, at the lowest prices.\nHat Trimmings.\nJust imported in the ship Pomona, from Liverpool, and now opening for sale, by the case, gross, or smaller quantity, at John Fisher's brush-manufactory, a large and general assortment of\nHAT TRIMMINGS, Consisting of Linings, Buckles, Bands, Girdles, Looping, Galoon binding, Braid, Tinsel bands. Lining leather, and A large quantity of fine and coarse bow-tstrings.\nWANTED, by the subscriber, Two Hoftlers, by the month or year, who can be well recommended for their honesty and sobriety; none else need apply. DANIEL GRANT."
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 "Josiah Crosby Has for sale, at his store, on Bowly's wharf, MADEIRA , Sherry, Malaga, Teneriffe, and Fyall wines; mufcat and claret ditto, in bottles; Cogniac brandy; Jamaica spirit; West India and country rum; coffee, in bags and barrels; brown and loaf sugars; indigo; mould and dipt candles; raisins, in kegs; sole-leather; women's Florentine and lasting shoes, and slippers; India cottons, by the bale or piece; 8 by 10 window- glass; a few boxes of fresh lemons; log-wood; fustic; and Brazilletto. Also, a quantity of excellent Rhode-Island CHEESE . Baltimore, April 29, 1794. eo\nDavan and Tiernan Have removed their Store into the House formerly occu- pied by Somervill & Duguid, in Calvert-street, Where they are opening a general Assortment of Dry Goods and Hardware , Received by the Republican, from London, and the Pomona and Sarah, from Liverpool. They have also a Quantity of India Nankeens, Muffs, Bandana Handkerchiefs, Russia Sheetings, Irish Linens, &c. Baltimore, May 12, 1794. d\nMatthew Lodge and Co. Have imported, in the Nancy, captain Dawson, A QUANTITY OF Most excellent London Porter , Which they offer for sale. They are in hourly expectation of the arrival of the ship Nancy, captain Taylor, from London, in which they have a very extensive assortment of SPRING and FALL GOODS . Baltimore, May 15, 1794. d\nHugh M'Curdy , At the Sign of the GOLDEN FAN, in Calvert-street, has just imported, in the ship Republican from London, and Sarah from Liverpool, A NEAT ASSORTMENT OF SPRING GOODS ; CONSISTING OF Cloths and cassimeres, jeans, India jeans, fustians and drabets, striped nankeens, southwills, dimity, mouselin and Marleilles quilting, book quilting, book and jacquet mouselin, book and jacquet mouselin handker- chiefs, cravats and aprons, long shawls, striped cotton and linen checks and bed-ticks, of different widths, durants, jeans, taboreens, moreens, cal- imancoes and wildbores, a handsome assortment of hosiery, men's fine hats, ladies' and children's ditto, of different colors, willow ditto, hatters trimmings, a handsome assortment of buttons, buckles, cutlery, &c. &c. which he will sell, (as usual) by wholesale and retail, on reasonable terms, for cash, ginseng, or on the customary credit. Baltimore, May 10, 1794. dtf\nGEORGE WILY , In MARKET, second door above CALVERT-STREET, HAS FOR SALE , (Which he will sell low for Cash, or Country Produce,) \\frac{1}{2} , \\frac{3}{4} , \\frac{1}{2} , \\frac{3}{4} , \\frac{1}{2} , Muffs of all descriptions, \\frac{1}{2} , \\frac{3}{4} , \\frac{1}{2} , \\frac{3}{4} , \\frac{1}{2} , \\frac{3}{4} , Diapers and Damask, \\frac{1}{2} , \\frac{3}{4} , \\frac{1}{2} , \\frac{3}{4} , \\frac{1}{2} , \\frac{3}{4} , Irish Linen, Printed Cottons, Calicoes, and Chintzes, Check, printed Linen, Mullin Handkerchiefs and Shawls, India Jeans, Mouselins, and Dimmitties, Denims, Royal Ribbs, Ribb Delours, Thicksets, and Corduroys, both plain and twilled, Silk and Cotton Velvets, ditto, Fustians and Jeans, Dowlas, Ticklenburgs, and Russia Sheetings, Tammies, Durants, Jeans, Tabbereens, Moreens, Lastings, Satinets, Wildbores, Crapes, Bird Eyes, corded and plain Poplins, Bumbuzels and Bumbuzens, Rainets and Shalloons, Striped and India Nankeen, Sewing Silks, Threads, Tapes, Bobbins, and Bind- ings of all kinds, Edgings and Laces, Hose of all kinds, Men's and Women's Hats, India Persians, Lasting, Satine and Florentine Shoes and Slippers, Cassimers, elastic, and other Cloths, and many o- ther articles too tedious to mention Baltimore, May 10, 1794. dtf\nFor Sale , And possession given immediately, A VERY VALUABLE AND CONVENIENT Three-story brick Dwelling House , AND A TWO-STORY BACK BUILDING ad- joining, situate in a central part of Baltimore- Town, being a complete stand for wholesale or re- tail business. The terms of payment are easy, and will be made known by applying to Joseph Townsend, near the Centre-Market. Baltimore, May 23, 1794. d\nTea-Warehouse. KENT and MIDDLETON , On the north side of Market-street, seven doors below Calvert-street, have on hand, A LARGE and general assortment of the first quality TEAS , consisting of about 250 chefts, most part of them are of the latest importati- ons, which will be sold by wholesale and retail: AMONG WHICH ARE, Imperial, Pekoe, Hyson, of the first, se- Souchong, of the first and cond and third qua- second quality, lity, Tonkay, Hyson Skin, Bohea, of a superior quality. Loaf and Brown Sugars, by the large or small quantity; Coffee, by the bag or barrel; India Long Cloths; Bandana Handkerchiefs; black, and other colored India Persians, by the piece.—Those ladies and gentlemen who shall favor them with their com- mands, may depend upon having their orders pun- ctually attended to. Baltimore, May 20, 1794. dtf\nAdam Gantz , Corner of Pratt-street and Light-lane, and opposite to Messrs. Ellicott's warehouse, has just received, BETWEEN 5 and 6000 weight of Lan- caster bacon, and a quantity of butter and lard; these articles he will be constantly supplied with. He has also on hand, Spirits; rum; French, peach, and apple brandies, and whisky, by the hoghead, barrel, or smaller quantity; Lisbon, Malaga, and Teneriffe wines; vinegar; molasses; loaf, lump, and musco- vado sugars, of every quality; congo, hyson, green souchong, and bohea teas, of the first quality; cof- fee; chocolate; pepper; allspice; indigo; alum; brimstone; powder and shot; a quantity of hollow glass and queens ware, and a complete assortment of dry goods: the whole of which will be sold on the most reasonable terms, for cash or country produce. N. B. Pork of all kinds may be had, by the barrel, or less quantity, at the place above mentioned, at all times. Baltimore, May 13, 1794.\nWashington, May 23, 1794. WE the masons and bricklayers employed at the city of Washington, do give this public no- tice to any person or persons who would want to employ men of this craft, to the number of forty, may be furnished by applying at this city any time before the fifth day of next month, as we are de- termined not to work any longer, on account of the ill treatment we have received from the commissioners and projector, at the building of the president's house, and Mr. Hooburn, projector, imprudently and with an intention to affront the workmen of this craft, employed at this building, brought in men whom he himself the last year discharged as men who were not capable of doing what they professed, and has now brought them in as superintendants over those people who he knows are capable of their bu- siness; we therefore have denied working any longer under people who we are certain are not capable of directing us, nor do not understand their business. If Mr. Hooburn and the commissioners do not take other methods to carry on their business before the time above mentioned, we will thank any person or persons who want to employ men of this craft, to apply as above, where they may expect to be sup- plied with the number above mentioned. And we do also advise all men of this craft not to engage under such employers, without first knowing whether the people who are placed as superintendants over them are capable of their business, or they cannot expect any other treatment but what we have received. The Masons and Bricklayers of Washington.\nBolting Cloths. JUST received, and now offered for Sale, on reasonable terms, by the Subscribers, an as- sortment of best Superfine , Fine , Middling , and Ship- BOLTING CLOTHS , which will be sold at their Warehouse, in Baltimore town, or at their Lower-Mills. JOHN & ANDREW ELLICOTT.\nWAS FOUND , On the bank of the river Patapsco, A Bell , Supposed to be stolen from some ship in this harbor. The owner may have the same, by applying to the subscriber, in Charles-street, at the head of the Ba- son. Baltimore, May 14, 1794. eo2w. JOHN STOW.\nCame to my place, near Thomas and Samuel Hollingsworth's mills, A SMALL BLACK COW , With a young calf; the cow has had her tail cut off. The owner is desired to take them away, proving the property and paying the charges. May 6, 1794. JOSEPH PEREGOY.\nFor Sale or Charter , The SHIP SARAH , Burthen 233 Tons, in complete or- der. For Terms apply to WILSON & MARIS. Baltimore, May 23, 1794.\nFor Limerick , The SHIP SALLY , John Hutchison, Master; Will sail the first day of June next, wind and weather permitting, her cargo being nearly completed. For passage apply to the master on board, or GEORGE PRESSTMAN. Baltimore, May 23, 1794. d\nFor Sale , THE FAST-SAILING Brigantine CHANCE , Burthen about 1600 barrels, she is completely fit- ted for sea, and lies at Mr. Hollingsworth's wharf, Fell's Point. For terms apply to JAMES BARRY, WHO HAS FOR SALE, Nankeens of a superior quality, Cork can- vas, No. 1: logwood, and Burlington pork of prime quality. Imported in the brig Fanny , captain George Stiles, from Grenada.\nA cargo of prime Coffee , In hogheads, barrels and bags, which we will sell on a credit of 60 and 90 days. GHEQUIERE & HOLMES.\nTHE SHIP JULIANA , Captain Matthew Willing, will sail For Hamburg Shortly after the embargo is taken off, having already a great part of her cargo on board. Goods on freight will be taken in on reasonable terms, with liberty of contingent. For terms apply as above. Baltimore, May 16, 1794.\nFor Amsterdam , The fast-sailing Ship CHESAPEAKE , Capt. WILLIAM WYSE, Burthen 280 Tons; will sail soon after the raising of the embargo, having already a great part of her cargo engaged. For freight or passage apply to JOHN CARRERE, Who has also to Charter The New Ship FIDELITY , Captain CHARLES WEEMS, Burthen 200 Tons, to any northern European port. Baltimore, May 19, 1794.\nFor Norfolk and New-York , The BRIG HOPE , ASHER COOK, Master; A constant trader; burthen 92 tons. Will sail with all dispatch. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at M c Lure's wharf. Baltimore, May 26, 1794.\nFor Sale or Charter , The Ship CITIZEN , A fine strong vessel, 2300 barrels bur- then, built in Philadelphia (of live oak and cedar), about two years old, and in complete order for sea. For terms apply to ROBERT WALSH. Baltimore, May 21, 1794.\nFor Sale or Charter , The Brig FRANCIS , Burthen about 170 tons; is staunch and tight; remarkably well equipped, and in complete readiness to receive a cargo. Apply to ANDREW VAN BIBBER. Baltimore, May 15, 1794.\nFOR SALE , The fast-sailing Schooner THERESA , burthen about 600 barrels, nearly new and in complete order to proceed to sea. For terms apply to JOHN CARRERE, Who has to dispose of, on reasonable terms, A parcel of good SUGAR and COFFEE . Cash given for good TOBACCO . Baltimore, May 27, 1794.\nNOTICE. WHEREAS the subscriber, living on the planta- tion formerly known by the name of Good- win's , near Baltimore-town, has for several years past been greatly injured, as well as troubled, by people's traversing his premises with guns and dogs even on sabbath days—this is to forewarn all per- sons from trespassing on the same, otherwise they will be dealt with as the law directs. JOHN P. REPROGEL. May 2, 1794. eo7t"]