The New-York gazette, and the weekly Mercury — New-York [N.Y.], 1778-03-09 00:00:00, page 3

We are informed, that his MJefty's (hip Phoenix
wa^focke to on Tuesday fortnight, in lat. 37 and an
half, Handing to the westward,
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Wanted immediately,
For England, Scotland, or Ireland,
A WOMAN to attend a small family, who propose
taking Cork on thejr way to England ; to whom, on
' proper recommendation, fuitabls encouragement will be
giver. For further particulars, enquire of H. Gaine,
N. B. The person whom this may suit, may have
their choice of being left at CotIL London, or Edinbumh.
For" LO *NDO
g^ The Ship HILL,
V for freight or passage, ap
to Robert Alexander, and Co.
or to Capr. Mv/bal, at Crueer^wharf.
To be Let,
A Convenient large store or distillery in Ferry-street.
Inquire ofThomas Grefwould, at No. 168, Queen
ftreet, near St. George's Chapel.
For BRISTOL,
The Ship JUN O,
William Room, Master,
IX7'" fail with the firft convoy,
u VV F° r freight or passage, apply
tf^ / to the master on board, at Hallet's
Wnarfo^toJchn Perry, No. 290 Little Dock-street.
NOTICE is hereby given, That diftribation of the
het proceeds of the brigantine Polly, prize to his
Maj-sty's ship Camilla, Capt. Clayton, will be made to
the company of said fliip, at this place, on the 14th
- current.
N. B. The net proceeds cf the Admiral Montague,
and fluop Chance, will be distribut'd at the fame t : m*.
"By TS AAC ^
FIVE POUNDS reward for an old WATCH ftoler,
the 13'h ult. maker's name Charlefon, London,
70S ; the cases gold, and much bruised, steel chain, two
seals, one a Scotch pebble, with a cypher C.C. the other
of silver, crest two arms supporting a scalp.
TWO POUNDS reward for a miffing Watch, gilt
and fhagreen cases, name, Hope, London, 3458,
Cofy-Hvpfc bridge, Feb, 5,
The Rebel Privateer Brig Cornet, Capt. Pyne,
of 18 Guns, and 85 Men, was taken the aid cf
December last, by the Daphne Frigate, S r . John
Chinnery, Esq; Commander, off the Ille ot Pyne,
and arrived here last Saturday under the Command ot
Lieut. Drury, who informs us, That fir.ee the zzd
of July, the Day the Daphne left this Poit, Capt.
Chinnery took 11 Prizes, among them the Sloop
Lydia of 14. Guns, from Guadaloupe for North-
Carolina loaded, three from Scuth-Carolina, &c. &c.
and when he parted from the Daphne, all was well
on board.
The 27th of February Lieut. Drury, spoke with
the Nottir gham Indianean, from England for Phi
ladelphia, all well.
Saturday also was sent in here by his Majesty's
Frigate the Apollo, Philemon Pownall, Esq; Com
mander, the Ship Felicity, Capt. Edenton, taken
-about'fourteen Days ago, near St. George's Bank:
Almost all her Cargo was put on board the Schooner
Polly, at Sea, and sent to Salem. When flie was
taken, two Ships and a Sloop hotc in Sight, when
Capt. Pownall immediately gave Chace to the larged,
-which was supposed to be a Rebel Frigate ot 36
Guns, and the other two Privateers of an inferior
Force. The Felicity has only on boarda few Calks
of Wine, and some Cordage.
The Rebel Frigate Randolph, anotter Ship of
20 Guns, and 3 Brigs of i6.Guns each, failed from
South-Carolina about a Month ago.; and the Ship
True-Britan, cf 20 Guns, was to fail on a Cruize
from the fame Port as this Day Week.
Some Prisoners brought here in the Daphne's
Prizes confirm the Account of the Deftru&un of
one third of Charleftown, by Fire, as mentioned
under the Burlington Head in the ficond Page of
this Paper.
, One of the Fish-Kill papers intimates that General
Gates was to consult with the rebel Governor, Mr.
Clinton, and three other persons, agreeable to a
resolve of the Congress, upon the means of securing
the North River.
XEtv TO"' M^rct'
Last week in thefnow storm, wos cast away on the
couth fide of Long-Inland, near Judge Jones's, the
(loop Dolphin, of Milford, in Connecticut, bound
to Martmico, with provisions and lumber, a prize to
his Majesty's lhjp Experiment, Sir James Wallace,
Commander. The people are saved, the vessel and
Cargo loft.
On the 28th ult. a Party of his Majesty's Light-
Ilorfe fiom the Royal Army at Philadelphia, took
near Coryell's Ferry, 127 Bullocks, that were going
to the Rebel Army under the Care of Capt. Samuel
Dunham, and his two Sons; who were made Priso
ners, And a fourth Person of the Dunham Family,
Was wounded, but made his Escape, and got fate
home to Woodbridge.
On Tuesday last arrived the Swift (loop of war,
Captain Keppel, from Rhode-Ifland.
Thursday Night last 6 Deserters from Col. Du
boife's Regiment of Continental Troops, came into
this City, from Fifli-Kills: They were sent after
some other Deserters from the fame Regiment, (which
mowdoes not amount to too Men) and had Ordets
to press Sleighs wherever they went, which greatly
facilitated their Escape. They are well eloathed, and
were in Fort-Montgomery when taken by theTroops
under the Command of Sir Henry Clinton, Bart,
but made their Escape, being informed she King's
Troops would give no Quarter.
The so much talked of Northern Expedition against
Canada, is knocked up; the Marquis de Fyaj, and
Mr. Conway, were to be the Commanders, and were
promised by the Congress an Army of 5 00 Men,
with their own Regiment; but on their Arrival at
the Lakes half the Number could not be muttered,
and the Project of Course was laid aside ; however,
the Rebels have taken Poll at Ticonderoga, and in
tend to throw up Fortifications at that Place.
Moses Sawyer, who formerly lived at Shelter-
Iflard, c,me over from the Main, a few Days fir.ee,
and robbed the Farm of William Nicoll, Elq; at said
Illand of no Bushels cf Wheat, and carried of
Grain belonging to Thomas Dearing of Suffolk
County.
A Privates Sloop of 10 Guns, failed from N.w-
Haven last Week for New-London; there to be
joined by some other Privateers, and then they in
tended to cruise off Sandy-Hoc k.
The Jenney; Capt. M'Gjll, arrived last Saturday
in 12 Weeks and three Da) s from Borroftoueffy iu
Scotland.
Capt. M'Gill, in Lat. 38, Lon. 62, spoke with
his Majesty's Frigate the Mtidltcne, Capt. Gardner,
who had taken five Prizes, and burnt them.
2 pieces blankets
I piece serge,
4 pieces duffles,
Likewise will be I
2 bales pepper,
10 hhds. rum,
I pipe Madeira
wine,
On WEDNESDAY next,
At 11 o'Clock,
Will be fold by public auction, at
BOWMAN and CODNER's
Auction Office, Hanover-Square,
A Variety of European Goods ; also four valuable
Pieces of Pointing in good Preservation, and need
only be seen to be admired : They will be put up
precisely at 12 o'Clock.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
At the Coffee-Houfe^
THIS DAY,
A Parcel of Damaged G^anbrigs, Sailor's
Jackets, Flannells, Rose Blankets, Kendal Cottons,
Worked Stockings. And,
<To-morrow,
A few Puncheons of excellent Weft India RUM.
And 20 Bbxes of dipt Candles.
On THURSDAY,
At Daniel McCormick's
Vendue-Hovse,
Will be peremptorily fold,
A large Parcel of Goods, Shop Rem
nants, Checks, Linnens and Ozan
brigs.J
To be fold at public audion,
At the Merchant's Coffee-Houfe,
To-morrow fit 12 o'clock,
Eight Hogsheads of choice
Mufcovado Su^ar,
By Thomas Ludlow, Jun.
Fublick Audioh.
To-morrow, ,
At the Merchant's Coffee-Houfe,
Will be SOLD,
AF^w hogsheads choice garden peafe,
12 calks welbafforted nails, in good order,
A few dozen booties excellent Madeira and red port,
One hogshead Madeira wine,
Two ditto red port.
DANIEL 'HUM PH^
Attorney at Law,
A Refugee from New-Haven,
FINDING that nothing is to be done at prefect in
the business to which he was bred, has, for the
support of his family, opened a school in Little Queen
ftreet, near Smitb-ftreet, in \vhich he teaches reading,
and Enyffh grammar, writing in all the hands in t fe,
arithmetic, and the Latin and Greek languages. The
plan and terms may be known by applying according to
the foregoing dire&ions. He returns his thanks to those
gentlemen who have favoured him with the tuition of
their children, and takes this method to follicit his loyal
fiends and the public, to encourage him in his present
situation, by promoting his deGen.. ./
"To be LET T,
A SMALL convenient dwelling-house at Greenwich,
near New-York, with about 10 or 12 acres of
land' .For further particulars enquire ts iha PriaUr.
To be fo?' at public ?.d&fcA, .
At tne Cortee-Houic Bridge,
TO-MORROW,
At XI O'CLOCK,
For the benefit of the Underwriters, being good's im
ported and damaged on board the Jean, Capt. Ritchie,
from Glasgow,
At 12 o'clock, at the Coffee-Houfe,
The schooner Folly,
Lying at Crentie'e Dock, burthen about 36 tor.s.
INVENTORY to be seen at
John M'Adam, and Co's.
OFFICE.
On WEDNESDAY,
40 bolts Russia duck.
PUBLIC" AUCTIO NT
This DA Y,
Upon the Cofie-Hqufe bridge, will be fold by
Templeton and Stewart,
A parcel of damaged hole,
Imported and damaged on board the Royal George,
and are fold on account o f the underwriters.
TO-MORROW,
At the new an&ion-room upon the dock below the
Coffee-Houfe, will begin the file of a parcel cf
goods, and to continue un.il the whole are fold,
CONSISTING OF
Templeton and Stewart have for file a
parcel of elegant LOOKING GLASSES.
TO-MORROW at 12 o'clock;
Will be fold at public auflion, by
Bowman iz^-Codner,
At the Coffee-House,
^ Quantity of CHESHIRE CHEESE and a
- few Boxes of Candles. _
Cloths,
Blankets, 1
Hosiery,,
Camblets,
Stuffs,
Pins and needles,!
12 dozen tanned
Iheep Ikins.
fold the fame d?y,
50 dozen dock
clasps,
3 bales cotton,'
A few hampers
Chefh. cheese.
Irilh linens,
Checks,
Silver watches,
Plated candle
flicks and
waiters.
The Ship! JEA .1,
John Ritchie, Matter;
'' x 4 P Oundert i
IV.I. befidcs swivels and Small
ms; will fail with the firft con
vo,. For freight passage, apply to Lauchlan Mlean,
No. 887, Little Dock-ftrect, or the hid matter on board,
?tth- Old flip. ... '..• y, .^ #
Friday Evening Next,
At the Theatre Royal in Jobn-Street, will be
presented, a Comedy called.
Tie BUSY BODY.
H'it'b a Farce as will be exprsa in the Bid.
Tickets to be bad at the uJual Places.
IfAOR the Convenience of the Gentlemen of the
Army, as well as the Inhabitants of this City,
a MAIL will be made up at the Secretary's Office
for London, to go by the Ear) of Bathurtt, under
the particular Care of General Cleaveland. The
Letters for which must be lent to the said Office, on,
or before the 14th Irftaun
- TTbF-LTT'T7
(And entered on the firft of May next, for one year,)
r,HE dwelling boule No, 28 in Duke street, wherein
ft the court of admiralty is now held, together with
the (lore houses, & . in the rear of iffr-For terms apply
to Gabriel H. Ludlow, in Wall-street, or to Isaac Ogden,
at [ama'c', [.one.Bland.
- f"tttj n ~d; ~
IN the back-part of a yard in this city, supposed to be
ftobn and drops there, a Q_U A DRAN T, the
owner proving their property, and paying the change of
thic advertifemrar, m „ have the f. m: by applying to
WixLTAM Mzyfs, hair dreflir, in little dock-flieet,
Nb. 885.
N. B. Good encouragement, for journeymen hair
dreflers, by said Meyer.
Public Notary's Office,
By JO HN C KNAPP,
ATTORNEY at LAW,
No. 725, near the PofcOffice, in Broad-street,
WHO co; ftantly attends to execute the buiinefs
thereof with the mod immediate dispatch.
Also continues to give that so long experienced, candid,
and fatisfadory advice, as well in all cases of law and
equity, as touching the validity of deeds, wills, and other
writings.
Executors and admimUr^ots, inßructed in the due
execution of their office, whereby to avoid the trouble
and expense so often arifiog from the want of knowledge
therein.
Sea-faring ripen, and other 'ftran^ers, who frequently
meet with difficulties in matters not altogether relative
to the law, will be particularly affixed.
All Gentlemen Volunteers,
TH AT ae able and willing to serve his Majesty
KING GEORGE the Third, for two years, or
during the rebellion, in the Prince of Wales's American
Volunteers, commanded by his Excellency Brigadier-
General BROWN, now lying at King's-Bridge, let them
repair to Mr. John Burrow',, a t the sign of the glibe,
near the main guard; Mr. James Webb, at the lower
end of Maiden Lane ; Mr. John Davan, at the sign of
the George, the corner of the Fly-Market ; at Mr. John
C. Brannun's, at the upper erd of Chapel ftreer, oppofue
tile New Brick Meeting, or to ME White, near the
Main Guard: At either cf these places, gentlemen vo
lunteers will be kindly Entertained, and receive their fall
bounty, appointed by his M^jefty, (as an officer will at
tend the several houses for that purpole, to inform them
of advantages belonging to that Corps in particular.)
N. B. All perlons that wi/h well to his Majesty's ser
vice, will be kind enough, when they meet with any
person out of employ, or others that they think fit to
serve his Mrjefty, and will bring them to any of the above
houses, shall receive Two Dollars, with thanks for their
trouble.
'/^—^' C °~NDON,'
fj% The Ship BRITANNIA,
Samuel Ball, Master,
Mounting 16 Carriage Gun^
an d well-manned;
Will fail with the fitft Convey, has
two Thirds of her Cargo on board. For Freight or
Passage, having excellent Accommodations, apply to
the Captain on board, who has for file, a new Cable
of 14, made in London ; and a fix-oar'd Yawl, %0
Feet, almost new, and London built,
MADEIRA,)'
Red port, f
c 1 ? Wines,
bnerry, andl
Malaga J
Hyfon,l
Q r r n , C Teas
Soulhong, and €
Bohca
Single and double refined
sugar,
Brown and mufcovado fugar,'
Sun and jar raifinr,
Prunes, currants, a mondr, I
Preserv'd ginger, citron and
limes,1
Jelly, green citron,
Tamarinds,
While wine vinegar, 1
Pepper and alfpice, r
Ground ginger,
Florence oil,
India fqy,
-Ketchup, anchovies,
. To be fold by
WILLIAM BURTON, ,
In V/attr-ftrect, between the Coffee-Houfe and Old flip
bridge, the following articles, viz,
Arbitration, and other bonds; letters of attorney,
charter parties, petitions, memorials, deeds, wills, and all
other writings drawn effectually to answer the purposes
intended, upon the most reasonable fas.
New-York, March 9, 1770.
Wanted to hire,
AM tn Servant, of any colour, that 'uhder stands Some
thing of kitchen gardening, and ,the work on a
frnall farm.. Likewise anegro wench for all work in a
frnall family, about five miles from town. Good wages
will be given, but none need apply but those of a good
charl&et. Enquire of the printer.
JOHN LIK L Y, -
At No. 297, corner of Little Dock-street,
TTAS for sale on the best terms, a confiderabc quan
fl "'y °' fiogic refined sugar, in hoglheads contain
ing from 6 to 8 C wt. and in calks containing from 2,0 3
C wt. port wine and London porter of the very best qua
lities, in cafc of 6,7, 8, and 10 dozen each ; old Ja
maica spirits of high proof and agreeable flavour, in
puncheons; Lifh beef, r< fe butter, Cheshire cheese,
arity in half barrels and kegs, and a confider^ble quan
tity of Liverpool fait.
He has also a very complbat and general affortmerit of
dry goods, which he will dispose of on the most reason
able te r ms. by the piece or p^c^ge.
N. B. A few pip's of excellent port WINE.
Spanish and French otivev,
Pickles of various kinds,
Mustard, cheese,
Pearl and c- mrnon barley,
Rice, soap, starch,
Hair powder,
Powder and fig blue.
Spermaceti and tallow can
dies,
Rappee,
Scotch fnuff in bladders and
bottles,
Pigtail and faffion tobacco,
Basket felt,
Cinnamon,
Nutmegs, mace, cloves,
Sagn, sugar Candy,
Chocolate,
Black ball and shoe brushes,
Yorkshire hams,
Split pea''e,
Porter and strong beer,
Corks, &c. &c.
'l''° ° e '"" f'om the tint ot May next, A
very large front Room, with a Bed Chamber
adjoining; the best Situation for Trade in
this City, bring the other Part of the Corner House
near the Fly.Mmket, in which Lewis Grant lives.
Enquire of Hugh < .une.
CHARLES OLIVER BRUFF,
GoldJmith and Jeweller,
At the sigh of the Teapot and Tankard, Ne. 196, Queen
ftreet, the corner cf Golden-Hill,
THOSE gentlemen of the navy and army, and ethers
in want of swords, may be faired with all forts
silver mounted ; cut and thrust and cutte-ux de chafe,
mounted with beautify green grips, or whatever other
forms gentlemen may choose ; and light-horse swords
with death's head and caofs boner. All forts of silver
smith and jewellery work made and mended, Has for
sale, ladies paste buckles, stock and knee buckks, stone
broaches, fea!s, stone rings, ear-rings, an excel ent skele
ton watch, a variety of stone flaeve buttons; black ebo
ny, red wood, and buck handle table and defect knives ;
penknives and feiffars; plated shoe, stock and knee buc
kles. He has employed a cutler, who makes, grinds and
poliffies all forts of work in his way, and makes scabbards
of vellum, parchment and calf-ficin, at the fcorteft notice.
Has for sale, screw drivers and double worms, fit for cur
army's use.
N. B. He wants to employ a lapidary, jeweller and
cutler. Razors, lancets, swords, bayonets and dirks made
and mounted ; fleams, Clears and feiffars ground; guns
~and piflpls stocked and mounted in the neatest manner,
and locks poliffied with the greatest dispatch ; witches
repaired, arid gbffes fitted in. Most money given for
gold, silver, diamonds, ivory black, ebony and tortoife
fcll.
ss^^w^^s^^^
§^K E YS E R's 0
Famous Fills, 0
C° "'" ^"OW" °" over Europe, for their LA
Jfuperior Efficacy and peculiar Mildness, in
§ perfectly eradicating every Degree of a certain r')
(^ Disease, withoutthc least Trouble or Con- {;)
feA finement.@
fra The Public may be affured,that this ex- h\
cement Medieineis beyond any Thing, in all hr
@)Foulnefsand Impurities of the Blood, having
fg performed man, aftoi iihing Cures (in rbirar.d
0^ reiCTbbourin^ Colbies) in Scorbutic Erup- (g)
fr& tions,Leprofies, White Swellings, Stiff Joints,
Gout, and Rheumatic Disorders, &c.
A /ate Supply,
PA (Directly from PARIS)
Of the above Bills, g
X May now be had of
§ HUGH GAINE, 9
@ ln Boxes of los.zo^.and 40s. each, §
Who has in his Hands a Letter from the ^§
% Widow Keyfer, and a Certificate from under feg
% her own Hand, of their Genuineness; which X
any Parson may have the Perusal of by ap- 99
«9 plying to him at his Book Store in Hanover
^ Square.—Where the Public in generalcan be 0
^ fnpplied with most Sorts ofg
@ Books and Stationary Ware. §
§§^WWW§WWWS^S
Jun now anivec, and to be fold b/
JACOB WILKIN S,
At the corner of Little- Dock-street, near the Albany
Pier,
A Quantity of LIME, and best POTATOES, and
BOARDfr
PHILIP
Vintner a'nc
At the ttyper End of Queer
House, Nu
VERY fine old Madei-l
ra wine by the pipe,;
quarter calk or dozen,l
Ditto Sherry,
Ditto Lisbon,
Ditto Tenerifle,
Ditto Red Port,
Claret by the doten,
London Porter by the hogs-
Aead or dozen, 1
Tanton Ale by the dozen,
English Cyder by ditto,
Old Jamaica Spirits by the!,
hogffiead, or less quantity,
Ditto Cane Spir ts,
Ditto Weft India Rum,
Holland Geneva,
French Brandy;
Shrub,
A neat aflhrtmerit of home-,
spun Gin and Brandy,,
Very little inferior to Holty
land ot French,
All forts of the Deft of Cor-|
dials, / ,
Molars,p
Single and double refined!
Loaf Sugar,
MufeoyadoSugaf by the bar-!
rel. or less quantity.!
11 STAKES Gentlemens Cloathk cf all Sorts, fo'>
the neatest and newest fashions as at prefem
wore in England : He slitters himfelf he will giv
entire Satisfaction to those that please to employ mm:
as he is determined to work oh the most reafot d de
Terms. He carries on his Business in Smith-lteen
three Doors above General Jones's. He has ,0 Lett
a Room ready furnished, and a laige dry Cellar.
RUN-away trom the lubferiber, a negro tallow named
POLLY, about 5 feet 3 014 inches high : H:d on
when he went eff, a brown jacket, and is well knoa/ri
about the city ; he will 'endeavour to pat's for a Woman,
tho' he wear's man's eloathing; Whoever will bring the
frid negro to the fubferiber, at Cruger's wharf, will re
ceive three dollars reward.,
ALEXANDER M'KENZIE.
N. B. I forbid all matters cf ihips, &c. to employ or
conceal the above negro.
KISICK,
d Distiller,
n-street, has for Sale at his
umh.\ 115.
IBeft Hyfon and Bohea Tea,
"Best Cheshire and Gloucester
I Cheese,
Best Caftile Soap by the box,
or less quantity,
Common ditto,
Candles by the bex, or less
quantity,
Coffee,
Chocolate by the box or
dozen,
Best Durham Mustard,
ißice,
Raisins by the keg, or less
quantity,
Scotch Barley,.
Spermaceti Candles by the
bx,
IMens Beaver Hats,
Oznabrigs,
;Corks,
, # ong Pipes,
Pepper,>
[AUlpich,
[Cinnamon,
/Cloves,
[Mace,
^Nutmegs,
;And sundry other Articles,
I too tedious to mention.