of *e Sniteu States AND Philadelphia Daily Advertiser.
Number 1637.J
SALESBY AUCTION.
Stated Sales
For D R r GOODS.
r Forenoon —Edward Fox, No. 56,
foutb Front-flreet,
j Afternoon—Footman & Co. N». 6f
( South Front-ftrcet.
Forenoon—John Connelly, Old City
_. ~ \ Auiftion, No. 73fout'h Front-street.
Afternoon—William Shannon, No.
183 High-street.
WtdAtrda* J Afternoon—Peter Senfon, No. 74
n caste/day £ fomh Third . ftrcet
cri, a ' ( Forenoon—Edward Fox.
Jburjttqy £ Afternoon—John Connelly.
f, \ Forenoon—'William Shannon. . '
r ' i J Afternoon—John Connelly.
Saturday Afternoon—Peter Benfon.
To be fold at the Merchant's Cof
fee-Houfe,
ON wednel'day the 15th of December at 7V
clock in the evening, one «ertain bond or
obligation dated July 16, 1795, signed by John
Love of Alexandria for himfelf, Jo&ah Watson
and Samuel Love for Virginia currency,
payable on the 3 ift of Oflober lalt past.to Stock
ley Donellon or his afligns—which Bond the
said Donelfon afligned to James Giant, \
whole power of attorney this sale will he made.
For further particular's appl) to the fubferiberj.
FOOTMAN and Co. Auctioneers.
Nov. dtijtbd
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
f,'lf not bis are disposed of at private sale)
Monday the hrftdtyof January nexi, at fix
o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Co
ffee House, in Philadelphia, Tw»ntv-Six Thoufani
Seven Hundred ai.d Ei°lity acres of LAND, in the
State of New-York, between the northern bounds
of Pcnnfylvania and the Su'quehanna, now, or late
in the townlhips of Hamden and Warren, and coun
ty of Montgomery. One fourth of the purchase
money t« be paid at the time of sale ; for the residue
credit of one, two and three months, will be given,
on mtereft and good feturity.
D c 4. 3 tawtS.
To be bold at Public Vendue,
(If not before disposed of at private sale)
ON Monday the firft day of January next, at fix
o'clock in the evening, at the Merchants' Coffee
House, in Philadelphia, Forty Th.ufand Nine Hun
dred and Thirty-Nine acres of LAND in Green
county, Commonwealth of Pennfylvania,on th.3 Wa
ters of Filh and Wheeling Creek, and teu Mile Run.
Thefc lands are fertile, well timbered and abound in
coal i they were {fold ten years ago for 51. per acre,
patented eaily in 1787, except 3,700, which were pa
tented in i7q» | the greatest part of them were fur
v«ved in 1763.
Thi» traft is between the Ohio and Monongahels*,
very convenient to water carriage—about 19 miles from
the town of Walhington, and from 1410 16 from the
villages of Greenlburgh and Wheeling. One fourth
of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of
sale ; for the icfidue a credit of one, two, and three
months will be given, on interest and good security.
Dec. 1. >3"wtJ
To be Sold,
The time of a Negro Boy,
About fifteen years of age, has seven years y«t
to fcive ; he is an excellent house servant, aAiv»
and healthy. Enquire of the Printer.
Detember ». d»w
T0 Gentlemen who intend J pending
the Winter in the City.
ROOMS to LET,
WITH or without Board—at No. 114, corner
of Sixth and Race Streets. The situation
agreeable—and vicinity has been free from the late
eontagion. Oil. 17. —dtf
COLUMBIA HOUSE
Boarding School for young Ladies.
MRS. GROOMBRIDGE with much pleas
ure and refpefl, returns her sincere ac
knowledgement for the liberal encouragement
she has received during four years refidente is
Philadelphia; and assures her friends and the
public, so far from intending to decline her
school, she has made a superior arrangement for
the more convenient accommodation of her
scholars. —Every branch of ufeful and polite
education is particularly attended to by Mrs.
Groombridge and mailers excelling in their
refpeil ive profrfli ons.
Corner of Spruce and Eleventh Streets.
June sth, 1797- ' s»nfrf
Thefituation is perfectly healthy ; and made
more agreeable by an extenfiv# garden and lot.
pf ground adjoining the houle. __
This Day Published,
A»d to be fold by WILLIAM YOUNG, «o :V «-r of
Second and Chefnut streets,
Price yMs of a Dollar,
ObJervations on certain Documents
Contained i* No. V and VI of
ti The History of the United State* for
the year 1796,"
In which the charge or specu l ation apaintt
ALEXANDER HAMILTON,
Late Secret a»y of the Treasury, is EULLY
REFUTED.
WRITTEN BT HIMSELF.
This publication presents a concise statement
of the base means praftifed by the Jacobinsof the
United States to asperse the characters of those
psrfons who are confideredas hostile to their disor
ganizing schemes. It also centains the cor
respondence between Mr. Hamilton and Messrs.
Monroe, Muhlenburgh and Venablp, on the fub
je<Sl of the documents aforefaid, and a series of let
ters from James Reynolds and his wife to Mr. Ha
milton, proving beyond the poflibility of a doubt,
♦hat the connexion between him and Reynolds,
was the result of a daring confpiraay on the part
of Che latter and his associates to extort money.
£s• A discount of one third from the retail price
will be made in favor ot wholesale purchaserS, for
sash. Orders to beaddreffed to Mr. Yoonb.
Augttft 25.
Landing,
From on board the (hip Edward, at Walnut
ftreet Wharf,
London particular Madeira Wine,
of a superior quality, For Sale by the fubferiber.
Robert Andrews.
November j. eotf
"to~be sold,
Or Exchanged for Property in the Country,
That three story Brick House,.
No. 157, north Third ftrcet. Apply at the of
fice of this Gaxette. n»v 29- w&s 4 w
PHILADELPHIA: THURSDAY EVENJNG, DECEMBER 7, 1797
For Londonderry,
The American Ship
. BOSTON PACKET,
p'V/£SSTSftSs' Copperthwait, Matter,
SLjGSgSS&fcSNoW lying at Mifflin's Wharf,
near Vine-flreet—Has elegant accommodations for
paffcngeri—will fail, weathir permitting, on or
about the jcth inft. having all her cargo engaged
ready Hgo on board. For passage only, apply to
the captain.
Smith & Ridgway,
No 4, North Water fttreet.or to
Isaac Harvey, Jun.
No. 5, South Water ftrcet.
December I § lot
i 1 or Amsterdam,
? EDWMD,
J ames Wickham, Majler,
EXfECTED to fail in a few days, having two
1 thirds of her cargo already engaged,and near •
ly on board., For Freight or Pamige, apply to
theMaller on board, at Hamilton's wharf, or to
John Donnaldfon,
No. ai, Walnut-ftrcet.
November ?8. dßt
Jror Amrterdam,
The Ship
sjmFARMER,
John WCoilom, Mailer;
fail in a few days, the
j, art of her cargo hcing
ready. For freight of fifty tons of Coffee, orpaf
fage, apply to the matter on board, at Walnut
ftrcet wharf, or to
JOHN SAVAGE.
Who is Landing, out of the said Ship, from Botir
deaux, and For Sale,
Claret in hhds.
White Wine in quarter calks
Claret in cases, of a superior quality
Fentiniac,
Sauterne, > Wiaes in cases
Lunille, )
Prunes in boxes
november 14. $
For Liverpool,
The copper bottomed Ship
Hamburg Packet,
Captain Silas Swain.
CyiC. 1 A Large proportion of her
"yVgrilßfefl XjL cargo being ready to go on
board, is expeflcd to fail on or about Sunday, the
3d of December.
For Freight or Passage, apply to the Captain on
board, at Walnut-street Wharf, or to
PHILIP NICKLIN Co.
November i%. §
FOR LONDON,
PENN,
James JosrAH, Mailer.
THE Oaip is now taking on board her cargo, and
will fail in all next week. For freight or passage
apply to the captain, or to
Jejfe Robert Wain.
nov IT. $
For Londonderry,
THE BRIGANTINE
S U K H T y
Whliam Wbittik, Mailer.
A strong good vessel, about two
hundred tons, to fail with all convenient speed, a
great part of her cargo engaged—now lying at
Willing and Francis's wharf. For freight or pas
sage, apply to the captain, or
JOHN SKYRIN,
Landenbcrgir's •wharf.
Who wants to Charter.
A Vessel of about three hundred tons.
nov »8. §
For bavannah, in Georgia,
THE SHIP
Sally Butler,
Captain
new c *celte»t
accommodations for passengers
Sails on the loth of December. Fbr Freight or
Passage, apply to ROSS b* SIMSON#
IVbo have to «iifrofe of y
A small invoice of GLAUBER SALTS
INDIGO, and a parcel of HOLL«Y WOOD.
November 18. y
, For Hamburgh.
JT"*- The Brig MARY,
Petek York, mailer,
t Lying at Ruffel's wharf, near Pine
! iVffilfett, is now ready to take in a
t Cargo, and will fail in tan days.
For Freight, or Passage, apply to
GURNEY & SMITH.
Novembts 16. dtf
Rundle & Leech,
Have jull received, and have for Sale, at no. 9,
Walnut-llreet,
Liverpool and St. Übes SALT
Do. bed house CO A LS
Queens' WARE in cases, assorted
Bourdeaux BRANDY of an excellent quality
Do. CLARET in cases, do.
THFV HAVE ALSO
WmSL» For SALE or CHARTER,
P E G" G Y,
Burthen lij tons, in excellent 'condition, and
may be sent to Tea with little cxpenceor delay.
LIKEWISE,
WILL-AM,
Burthen aoi tons,
november 16.
For Sale or Charter,
The faft failing brig
Brothers,
Lying at Gurling's wharf,
an excellent single dcck'd veflel, burthen about
1600 barrels—not twelve months old, and in
compleat order. For terms apply to the matter
on board, or to
Joseph Anthony "iff Co.
no r. diw.
By John Fenno, N O, 119 Chefnut Street.
the ship
COMMERCE,
Captain Richard Waistcoat,
Ir From Liverpool is now I'.ifcharging
at Mcrri-'» wharf, near, the Drawbrijge, where
owner* of goods on freight, will pleafc speedily to
fend their permits. Said veff.l will direilly alter
take iu freight on very low terms for Boston. Ap
ply to die captain, or to
lfaac Harvey, jhn.
No. 5, South Water Street.
A few tons of stone, or sand ballast wanted.—
Apply as above.
November 27 §iot.
For Charter,
THE SHIP
John Bulkley,
Samuel Volans, Majler.
-trrzl vessel is built cf live oak
-*» X and cedar, of about 30c 0
barrels burthen, and ready to receive on board a
cargo.
Jeffe £sf Robert Wain.
0«5l. 31. $
For Sale or Charter,
The Snow
SP good hope,
1 carry about uoo barrels, and
is ready to take in a cargo. For terms
It frir. l apply to
Pragers & Co.
No. 151, bouth Second-street.
Who have for fal^—prime St. Crt)ix Sugar and
Rnm, Madeira, Lisbon, and Tcneriffe win?.
November 7. dtf.
Port and Madeira Wine,
Now Landing,
By Ihip Edward, from Madeira, and Betfcy and
Peggy, fr" 3l Opnrto, in Pipes and Hoglheadi,
For sale by
PETER BLIGHT.
WHO ALSO OFFERS FOR SAL*,
The Ship
AMITY,
Four thousand barrels burthen,
excellent order—ready to take
in a cargo—about three years old.
likewise,
The Schooner Industry,
Burthen 800 barrels, ready also to receive a car
and a quantity of
Jamaica Rum and Sugars,
Just landed from the above veflels at South street
wharf. eoim. Nov. 1.
Philip Nicklin iff Co.
HAVE FOR SALE,
At their Stores on Walnut street Wharf,
HavannahSugars, whiteandbrown
15 hhds. Jamaica do.
30C0 piece, of broad Nankeens
Imperial Tea, in quarters and eighths of chells
Quicksilver in tubs
Madeira Wine in pipes and hoglheads
Teneriffe Wine in pipes
Old ted Port Wine in hoglheads
Sail Canvaf9, assorted, No. I to 8
8 cases of Manchester Goods, confining of Dimities,
Mullincts, Ginghams,Thickfctts, Corduroys, &c.
200 crates Queens' Ware, assorted
Nails, assorted
Black quart Bottles
Yellow Ocre in caiks
A quantity of writing Slates, slate InkStands, &c. :
100 quarter caflcs Gun Powder
Ibr) have also for SALE or CHARTER, !
TheJhip MOLLY, burthen 340 toHt, a
good vessel, and completely fitted.
The brig AMAZON, burthen 1300 bar
rels, may be ready for sea in a few days.
The vhole of the above vessels to be seen at
Walnut street Wharf. § »"> ic. j
House and Lots, in Bordentown. \
TO BE SOLD, a handsome two story Honfe.
with the Lot on which it is *re£ted, situated
about the middle of the beautiful and healthy
Village of Bordentown. The heufe is forty two
feet front, and in neat order. The K>t contains
one acre, and is one hundred feet 011 the main
street, and extends with the fame breadth tobask
street. Also, a large Lot, containing nearly four
acres, feparatcd from the former by back street.
One third only of the purchase money will be re
quired upon executing a deed, >nd lor the re
mainder, such credit will be given as the purchase
er may chufe. This property will be fold fre# •-
all incumbrances, and an indisputable title givenf
For farther particulars enquire either of Dr.
William Burnes, residing in Bordentown, near,
the premises, who will Ihew the fame, or of
PETER THOMSON,
Conveyancer, no. 144, Market-Areet.
December 2. jawif
James Ss* Richard Smith,
TAKE the liberty of informing their friends
and the public, that they have removed their
store to No. 54, South Front Jlreet, next d.or to Ed
ward Fox's Auilion Room, where they have at
this time for sale, a large and general assortment of
European & 'Eajl India Goods,
Many of which are just imported in the Clothier,
William Pcnn, &c. &c.
Ofl. 17. ■ A
Samuel Pleafants & Sons,
No. 74, South Sccondjlreet,
HAVE received a supply of Seasonable GOODS,
which they are now opening for sale, on
reasonable terms. Oil 27. —4 W
ROSS Iff SIMS ON,
HAVE FOR SALE,
A few bales Baftas, Coflas, and
a quantity of Bengal COTTON
Bengal SUGAR, in bag* and boxes
Jamaica, "J
St. Vincents, > RUM.
and Bengal j
300 calks RICE, rod
A parcel of ship building RED CEDAR.
Odl. 27. J
Landing this day,
From on board ths schooner Two Friends, Dan
iel Crawley, Master,
80 hhds. and / T ama i C a RUM,
12 pipes ) J
FOR SALE BY
George Latimer & Son.
uovember 9. §
Canal Lottery —No. 11.
WILL commence drawing Monday, thezcth
inft. Tickets for Sale in this Lottery, at
Sjftte* Dollars, at Wm, BLACKBURN's i.ottcry
and Brokers Office, No. 64, South Second-tlreet—
Tickets in the Schuylkill Bridge Lotterys at TVw
Dollars, whe're check books are kept ior register*
ing and examining in these, the City of Washing
ton, No. 11. and Paterfoa Lotteries, and informa
tion where ticket* may be had in mod of the 1 otte
riea authorif«d by law in any of the StatC9of
Union.
N. B. The bufineft of a Broker, in-buyirfgand
felling all kinds of Public Stock and Securities,
Bills and Notes of Hand, sale of
Lands, Houses, &c. &c. will be duly attended to,
by Wm. BLACKBURN.
November §
DANCING SCHOOL.
WILLIAM M'DOUGALL presents his
most refpe.'lful complimentrto his form
er employers an I the citizens in general, and re
turns his most grateful thanks, for the very
bountiful encouragemeut he has expetieneed for
thele twenty-five years past, takes this opportu
nity of informing them, that his school will be
open'd on Wednesday the 23d instant, at his
Elegant Ball Room,
in South Fourth-Street, between Chefnut and
Walr.ut-flreets. at 10 in the morning
for yotin£ ladies, and i in the evening for youijg
gentlemen.
tir Pracflifing Balls will commence on Tues
day, (sth December, and be continued every
Tuesday, during the season.
Nov. 17.
DANCING.
Mr. FRANCIS,
OF the New Theatre, reff>«&!uUy informs the
public, that he no longer means to continue
his Dancing' School in conjunction with Mr. Byrne,
hut will open k separately early in December, and
hopes still 'O receive the accuflomed patronage with
which he has been honore l, and which it will be
his conflant endearor to deserve.
Vrivate parties may be. inftru&ed at hit own
house, No. 70, north Eighth street.
November 29. eotf
NOW LANDING,
At Suuth-ftreet Wharf,
she Cargo of the Ship Concord,
Captain Thompson, from Batayia.
About 300 tons firft quality Java Coffee (th«
whole having been fele&ed)
go tons Java Sugar, in canisters and bags
10 legures of old Arrack
Nutmegs, Mace and Clores
TOR SALE BT
PETER BLIGHT.
Who also offers For Sede,
Just landed from (hip Amity, from Jamaica.
10® hhds Jamaica Sugar, and
170 do. do. Rum.
November 13. d6w
Imported in the brig Eliza,
Capt. Hastii, from Bourdeaux ;
CUrct in Cases of a very superior quality,
White Sauterne Wine in Cases,
Olive OK in bafcets of 12 bottles each,
White and cploured Kid Gloves,
do. do. Silk do.
A few pipes of Bourdeaux Brandy,
For Sale &y
JAMES I ATIMER, jun.
71, South Wharves.
Who has also for Sale,
A few qr, Caflcs Old Sherry Wine.
Dec. d2w
" N u T I C E.
THE partnerthip between John Instone and
James Bacon, under the firm oflnftoneand
Bacon, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
All persons who (Ipnd indebted to fa d firm are
requested to make immrdiafe payment of their
rslpe&ive accounts, to John Sk,v»in, on l.anden
burger's wharf, who is duly authorised to receive
the fame ; and all persons havinc any demands a
gainst the said firm, are deAed to bring in their
accounts immediately to him for settlement.
John In/lone,
James Bacon.
November 90. eodtf
BEEF.
Prime Beef, fit for India voyages, for sale by
WILLIAM SHEAFF,
No. 168, High-street.
Also, about fifteen hundred weight of Bees-
Wax. dtf Nov. 15, 1797.
Library Company of Philaaelphia.
THE Members of the I.ibrary Company of
Philadelphia are hereby informed, that the Libra
ry will be open on Monday next, the 4th of De
cember, for the reception and delivery of books.
Those who negleil to return the books, which
had bi'en taken out previous to the firft of Septem
ber lail, in the course of the ensuing week, wril
be fined as the rules direst.
The Loganian Library
Will also be opened at the fame 'ime, for the like
purposes.
N. B. A few copies of the catalogues of the
books belonging to these institutions uiay be had
at the Library.
Z. POULSON, JON. Librarian.
Library, november 30.
All Persons
Having any demands aga>nft tl»e Eftete of the
late Captain George Irwiu, are requcfled to
bring in their accounts pioperly attested, on or
before the firft day of January next ensuing
and those who are indebted to' said estate are so
Kcited to make immediate payment to
SaRAH IRWIN, Administratrix.
no v. 29 1797- $
NOW LANDING,
From on board the Ihip Farmer, lying at Harper's
« Wharf,
Claret in hhds.
Ditto in cases
Sauterne Wine in do.
For Sale, apply to
John Whitefide Ess Co.
No. 138, S arket-ftreet.
Also, on hand,
Bourdeaux Brandy in pipes
Fine old Antigua Runt
A few cales (il Claret, of a foyeriit quality.
novenibjr 29. §
For Sale by the Subscriber,
10 bkles Coifrs
40 do. Baftas
11 do. Mamoefdjr
17 do. Chintz
7 do. 1 ookery *
1 do. Gorah*
25 do. Maragutigees
3 do. Check Stripes
I do. Guzzie
' I box lepers
7 do. Umbncllas
25 pipes fineit partioular Madeira Wine, of
the vintage 1795.
MORDECAI LEWJS.
December c, 10W4W
BUSH-HILL, "
December I, 1797.
THE partnership between us, is this day dil
folved by mutual confcnt.
William Bates,
V_ William Parley.
By JOHN MILLER,' jun. & Co.
No. 8, Ch.lnut-llreet,
One hundred and eighty bales
BENGAL GOODS,
AmongCt which are,
Gurrahs Mamoodies
Baftas. v Sannas
Guxzenahs Tanda Coffaes
Guzzifs Emertics
B!ue Cloths Calicoes?
Palampoors Romall Handkerchiefs
Amongd them are a great proportion of the
manufa&ures of Patna.
December i. $
7 0 be Sold\
A Bill on Richmond,
[Payable at fight. Inquire at this office.
Dec. I. 2t
- The Subscriber intends to make
application for the ler.enal of a Certificate of a Share
in the Bait of the Uniced States, (landing in the name
of A. B. No. 5004, dated July it, 1797. the fame
having been 1011. ( JOHW GRAHAM.
Richmond, Dec. 1.
To be foldy
AN F.LESANT COUNTRY SEAT, contain
ing 6 acres and 40 perches, with a neat two
story brick House and Kitchen thereon, an apple
Orchard, &c, situate on the Irilh tradt lane, in the
townlhip of Meyamenfing, about one mil; from
the city of Philadelphia. Further particulars will
be made known upon application at the office of
the Philadelphia Gazette.
The improvements'upon this place, for taste and
elegance, (land unrivalled.
December 1. dtf
Mrs. GRATTAN,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Ladies and Gen
tlemen of the City, that the propoles having
Four CONCERTS and BALLS during the winter.
Si* Dollars each Subscriber, for one Ticket of
admittance diuing the season,
No Subscribers Tickets transferable.
Two Dollars a single Ticket.
The Concert to begin at half past fix, and the
Band to attend for the Ball at eighfr—the expence
of which Mrs. Gbsttan engages to discharge.
The Concerts will begin asfoon as the Bandar,
rives from New York.
(Js* Subscriptions received, and Tickets deliv
ered at No. 191, Market street.
November 29. §rvfr
Chocolate and Mustard,
of a superior quality manufailured,
GINGER and Pepper, ground ; shelled or
pearl Barley j Philadelphia Porter, Beer*
Ale and Cyder ; Taunton and Burton Aie ;
London Porter ; red, Port and Lisbon Wine,
l'uitalile for exportation or heme consumption.
The highest pi ice given for Mustard-Seed.
Also forfale, A quantity of Bocking and
common Baizes, a variety of colors ; a baleo£»
Fullians, Shawls, &c, for f*le hv
JOHN HA WORTH,
No. 98, south Front-flreet.
*oi>. »y. m.&ih.t.ij.
For Sale by the Subscribers,
Prime Rice in whole and half tierces
Bout deans Brandy
Tencrijje Wine
Molajts
Georgia anil F.Srolina Indigo
Ravens Duck and one hogjhead of paiit
brushes.
N. Cs( y. Frazer,
No. 9j, South Front Street.
Nov. " dint■
"Yellow Fever and Pestilential
Diseases.
THJS DAY IS PUBLISHED, in one vol. o&ave.
By William Young, Bookseller,
No. 5 2, Second ttreet, the corner of Chefnut-ftreet,
(Prict, in boards, 87 I 1 Ctnti J
Neatly printed on fine American wove medium
Paper,
A VIEW
Of the Science of Life ;
On the principles eftablithed in ths element*
of Medicine, of the late celebrated
JOHN BRO WN, M. D.
With an attempt to correiS some important er
rors of that work, and cases in illustration, chief
ly fe!e<fted from the records of their prailice, at
the General Hospital at Calcutta,
Br William 2~atbs & Cuas. Maclean.
To which is fubjoineti, a Trealife en the a&ioa
of Mercury upon living bodies, and its applica
tion for the cure of diseases of indire£l debility
Andadiflertntion on the sources of Epidcraicand
Pestilential diseases; in which isattempted toprove
by a numerous induilion of fails, that they ne
ver arile from contagion, but are always produ
ced by certain Rates, or certain vicifliiudes of
the atmosphere, by Charles Maclean, of
Calcutta.
Nov. it. St2t
To be Sold,
A Valuable Plantation,
OF upwards of One Hundred Acres of Land,
well watered, in a healthy situation, about
fevea miles from this City ; the buildings may be
made to accommodate a large family, at a mode
rate expense, and poffeflion had in a few weeks.
Part «( the purchase-money being paid, a reason
able credit will be allowed for ths remainder.
Enquire of the Printer,
november 3 mwfsf .
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