Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

Some time since, a paragraph in the Diary announced, that a gentleman had, the evening before, seen a comet in nearly the western direction. In consequence of this information, the philosophers of our city were put on the watch to see such a rare phenomenon. Investigations took place, and the starry element was invaded with all the telescopes that were to be had; when, behold! our comet proved to be the beautiful evening planet-Venus. The watch still continuing, it was at length announced, that the comet had really appeared in the south east quarter; an investigation, as before, took place; and, as before, the comet proved to be the brilliant planet-Jupiter; but the investigators were much more gratified in viewing this planet, because they saw within its vicinity, the satellites, or Jupiter's moons; and, on the surface of the noble planet, Jupiter's belts. It is said also, that the comet has been seen at Cambridge, Baltimore, and Newhaven; but I apprehend that it is the same that has appeared in our city, for it is strange that none of the spectators have announced that they have seen the tail. I assure you, sir, that I keep a good look out for the Comet, with good telescopes and whenever any appears, I shall with the greatest pleasure, announce it to my fellow citizens, and invite them to come at the top of the Museum, and view it thro' my excellent telescope. G. BAKER.

Sept. 25.