LITERARY ANECDOTE,
■WH I CH OO CHT TO BE HAD IN IV £* LAS CIN6 REMEMBRANCE.
THE performance known by the title of Burn's
tresuife on the otlice of a Justice of Peace,
was written by a poor clergyman in the north of
England. He went to London to fell h;s manu
script, and enquired of the landlord at the inn
where he lodged, if he was acquainted with any
bookseller ? The matter of the house introduced
him to a person in trade, who after keeping the
manuscript for examination eight days, at laitof
fered him twenty pounds for it. After a variety
of disappointments of the fame kind, the author
waited on Mr. Miller, who was lifing fall: into
fame and fortune. He had fufliciemfcihennrth of
mind to fee that " honelty is the belt policy
and by treating every wiiter with justice, and
often with generosity, he acquired a molt opulent
fortune. He had in his employtnent gentlemen
in every different branch of learning, who were
to inform him of the merit of the different books
fiibmitted to their inflection. The manuscript
in question was transmitted to a Scotch lludent in
the temple, and Burn in the interim received a
general invitation to Mr. Miller's table. In eight
or ten days, the manuscript was returned to Mr.
Miller, with a note that it would be an excellent
bargain at two hundred pounds. Next day after
dinner, when the.glfcfs had begun to circulate,
he asked Burn, what was the lowed sum that he
would take ? The poor man replied, that the
highest offer which lie had received was twenty
pounds, a sum too finatl to defray the expences
of his journey.—" Will you accept two hundred
guineas ?" said Mr.Miiler. " Two hundiedgui
neas !" cried the paifon, clapping his hands, "1
am extremely fortunate."—The book went thro
many impreflions, and Miller, of his own good
will, paid the clergyman an hundred pounds ad
ditional for each ,if them. As the author loved
port, the bookseller farther gave him a letter of
credit for the purchase of a pipe per annum dur
ing the reft of his life, in any wine-cellar in Lon
don, where he thought proper. " After all this,"
added Mr. Miller, in telling the story, " I have
lived to clear eleven thousand pounds by the
bargain."
Monthly Shipmcr.t, of Flour, at the Pot: oj Philadelphia, from the \JI
oj juh to September 30, 1791, irclufive.
Shipped in J u ' y 3 M 3.5 ) Barrels of ) Bsriels of
Augult 24927 £ flour < 531 > Middlings.
Stpt. fgio-i) C 2 33.)
Total, 86226
JAMES READ, Infpeftor of Flour.
Philadelphia, O&ober 7, 1791.
John Pintard,
SWORN BROKER & AUCTIONEER,
PURCHASES and SEI-LS
PUBLIC DEBT of every defcription,onC<jW7w^7o«,
at the following laies:
ON the fpecic amount of all falcs at auction, one eighth per
cent.
On ditto at private faledr purchafc, one-halj per ccnt.
On remittances, ditto.
Receiving inierell at the Loan-Office, one percent, on the
amount of the intcreft.
For making transfers at ditto, fiventy-five cents per transfer.
Such pcrfons as may incline to tavor the fublcriber with
their orders, may relv on their being executed with punttuality,
fidelity and dispatch. His long experience and extensive dealings
in the public (locks, together with a well e(\abli(hed correspon
dence throughout the Uniud States, enable him to condudi his
operations with peculiar benefit to his employers.
JOHN PINTARD.
New-York, No. 57, King-Street.
Odober 15, 1791
Public Securities,
Bouc.ht and Sold, on C O M M I S S I O N, by
SAMUEL ANDERSON,
Chefnut-Street, next door to the Bank, No. 97.
MASSACHUSETTS SEMI-ANNUAL,
and NEW-HAVEN
LOTTERY TICKETS,
To be had at the fame place,
Holy Bible.—Royal Quarto.
MR. THOMAS, of Worcester, Mairachnfetts, mod refpeft
fully informs the public, that he has this day completed the
Old and New Testa moots of his Royal Quarto Edition of the
HOLY BI BLE. The Apocrypha and Index, See. will be finilh
ed with all the d:fp;.tch the nature of the work will admit.
Such Gentlemen as hold Subsc r i ft ion Pa fer s, be begs will
return them to him at Worccjler, or to him and Company at Bojloti,
by the lad day of November next, and as much, {ooner as they con
veniently can.
He is happy to inform the public, that the work has been exa
mined by many gentlemen, clergymen and others, and has met
with their highest approbation; both as to the execution of the
printing, its corre&nefs, and its cheapness compared with EngliHi
copies of the fame size and quality.
As this very laborious and exceedingly expensive Undertaking,
is carried on solely at his own cost:, he is led to.hope that all those
who with to poffls a large Family Bible, will so far encourage this
laudable undertaking of their countryman, as to add their names
to the fubfeription.
Worcester, Sept. 29, 1791
ADVERTI S E M E N T.
B Y late arrivals from France, the Editor has received from
No. to to 31, both inclusive, of a Publication which cokes out twice a
week irt Paris, entitled, " Correspondancf. Nationale."—
From No. 1 to No. 10, have been /hipped, but are not yet come to hand.
Any p rfon who may incline to fu'bjcribefor this work, which appears to
be ingenious, impartial and patriotic, may befurvij/ied with the numbers
ms they arrive by applying to the Editor of this Gazette.
Funds of the United States.
A LL kinds of the Public Debt of ihe Union, bought, fold, 01 e*-
i~X changed ; Foreign and Inland Bills of Exchange i.egociated;
ilertkinJiu ot all foils bought and fold on Lommijjion, and all other
Butinefs 111 the line of a BroKer, tranfatled by
WILLIAM CLELAND,
At th: Office next door to the Custom-House,
"State-Street, B OST ON. 2m
IMPERIAL HYSON,SOUCHONG, and 130I1EA
TEAS,
REFINED SUGARS,COFFEE, &SPICES,&c.&c
And potfefiion given immediately,
That pleasantly situated Farm
Whereon the fubferiber now lives.
IT lies on the road from Princeton to Brunfwick, about a mile
and a half [rum ihe former. It contains 213 acies, whereof
47 are woodland, upwards of 30 meadow, and 20 more maybe
made. A'.fo a young orchard of 200 apple trees, Hefidcs a variety
cf peach and cherry trees, and a large garden ; the whole under
good fence. There are on the premises a two flory stone houfi
and kitchen, with an elegant piazza, the whole p.iir.ted and
fiiiifhcd. Also, a fmoke-ht.ufe, work-thop, granary, waggon
houle; barrack cow-houses, two (lories high and 90 feet long, and
a good barn, with stabling. From the buildings there are charm,
ins* views of Princeton, the neighbouring farms, and Monmouth
hills. Any person inclining 10 purchase, may know the terms by
applying to the fubferiber on the premises, or to Isaac Skowoen,
No. 141, South Second-ftteet, Philadelphia.
ISAAC SNOWDEN, Junior.
Lectures on Government & Law.
THE Honorable JAMES WILSON, L.L. D. Profcffoi of Laws
m.the Coilqge'and Academy of Philadelphia, proposes to
deliver next Winter, two Courfcs of Le&ures. One Course to
heein o'n the Sccond Monday, 'he other on the Second Tuesday of
December. WILLIAM ROGERS,
Secretary to the Board of Faculty.
Philadelphia, October 12, 1791. ( e P'D)
WANTED, A NUMBER OF
Journeymen Cordwainers,
Who will find contlant employment and generous wages, by ap.
plying to the Master Cordwainers of the City of Philadelphia.
OBober 22, 1-91. Teotf]
Wanted, a good COOK,
To whom genteel wages will be albwed. None need apply who
cannot be well recommended. Enquire of the Printer.
Thirty Dollars Reward.
RUN AWAY, some time in August 1789, a yellow NIZGRO
MAN, named Abraham, late the property of Nathaniel
WitkHJf, deeeafed—about forty-fiye years or age, about five feet
eight or nine inches high, pretty well let, with a large woolly head
and large beard, walks with his knees bent, often complains of
pains in his feetand ancles—by trade a bricklayer, stone mifon and
plasterer. He is a very handy fellow as a houfc-waiter, and is fond
of such business. He :i a great diflembler, and nr> doubt pretends
lie is a freeman. He has been eloped so long that no description ol
his prefcut clothing can be given. It is supposed that he went to
the Northern Statis, as he often mentioned havim friends there.—
Twen'y Dollars reward will be given to any per Ton that will re
cure said Negro in any jail, so that the fubferiber may get him
again; 2nd reasonable charges will be paid—or Thirty Dollars
will be given if he is broughtto Prince William County, Virginia,
to Mr. John Kincheloj, l>v
CHARLES WICKLIFF, Administrator.
(tawgw)
J 379
Forty Dollars Reward.
LAST night was broke open the Store of the fubferiber, at Bor
dentown, and stolen from the fame the following articles, viz.
One hair trunk, containing womens' wearing apparel; 1 small
box, containing four clocks and one dozen teftamenls; j ditto
containing one bottle green cloth coat, one fhiped velt and:
breeches, two shirts and a small bag with 36 dollars and 20s. to
30s. Jcifey coppers; 1 keg containing a large bible, with other
small books ; 1 box containing 447 real ofirich feathers, foine of
them large and elegant, and of different colours; 2 barrels rye
meal, branded Stout and Imlay; 1 barrel pork, 1 ream paper, and
1 dozen paste-boards. Stolen at the fame time, a large Batteau,
with black fides.
A reward of Twenty Dollars will be given for the security o!
the above property! so that the owners may hav the articles again,
or in proportion for part thereof ; also a further reward of Twent)
Dollars will be given for the security of the perpetrator or perpe
trators, so that they may be brought to justice, by
ISAIAH THOMAS.
208
Ot the firtl quality—by retail,
Mo. 19,
Th:ri?-Sireet, between Chefniit and Market Streets
TO BE SOLD,
Princeton, Oftobcr 10, 1791
Oflober 12, 1791
JOHN VAN EMBURGH,
Bordentown, New-Jersey, Sept. 1. 1791. [ c P I G
W. M'D OU G ALL'S
DANCING SCHOOL,
Is now opened at his School-Room,
No. 28, Carter''s Alley.
HE returns his sincere thanks for the great encouragement he
has experienced these eighteen years; hopes the reputation
of his school for decorum and good order, as well as the perform
ance of his scholars, will still ensure him a refpettable (hare of the
public favor.
A number of new Cotillions and Country Dances will be taught
during the season.
Those who please to honor him with the tuition of their chil
dren, may beaflured, they will be taught in the mod approved
flile, and that proper attention will be paid to their carriage and
manners.
A general praftifing for the improvement of the scholars, will
be held at the New Rooms, every other Wcdnefday ; when the
employers, and Grangers of genteel deportment, will be admitted.
Thcfe pra£tifings will be attended with no expence.
N. B. An EVEN ING SCHOOL will be opened for grown
Gentlemen, as soon as a fufficicnt number offer.
Philadelphia, September 14, 1791
University of Pennsylvania,
Oftober 7,1701.
JO- The MEDICAL LECTURES will begin on
the firfl Monday in November next.
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principal of public debt, agreeable to the Rules ejlablifhed in the Trra*
fury Department: Also Blanks for abflraEts oj Certificate s y to be fold by
the Editor.
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more, fugged the moll important mementos—these, with th - rapid
series of events, in which our country has been involved, have
taught the enlightened citizens of the United States, that Jreedom
and government, liberty and laas, ire infc parable.
This conviction led to the adoption of the new constitution;
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April 15, 1789,
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public from the Editor of the Gazette of Maine. 1 hey
are substituted in preference to any thing which the editor of this
paper mtght further suggest, more particularly as coming from a
remote quarter of the Union.
" Perhaps there is no country, in any part of the world, the in*
habitants of which arc, (or may be) supplied with public News
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ihe Merchant, the Laborer and the Mechanic, may, by the means
of a public Paper, when he retires from the bufinels and fatigue*
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various revolutions of the several countries of the civilized world
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degree of knowledge as fliall be competent to the prevention or
any attempt that may be made by cunning and deftgnmg men to
f?.p the foundation of our most iuvaluable constitution. But, l't
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fcribed. and the people will at once bccome uninformed o. 1 pub IC
tranfa&ions, and the more enlightened jew will engross the pn vl *
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all times promote such a mode of condudt, as lhall forever bar t
attempts of tyranny, ignorance and lupeifbtion."
M.)
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