The New-York gazette, and the weekly Mercury — New-York [N.Y.], 1780-01-17 00:00:00, page 3

A French transport with three hundred of
ficers and soldiers bound from France to the
Weft Indies, had been taken and carried into
Waterford by the GraLhopper Hoop of war.
The Lyon, a Britilh privateer, had taken
and carried into Fyal a Spanish ship bound
from Havanna to Cadiz, withi 2,000,000 of
dollars, and ageat quantity of cochineal on
board. The Unicorn privateer of Guernsey,
had taken a Spanish ship from Cadiz to Nantz,
worth forty thmifaud pounds sterling, A
Spanish foow bound to Port L'Orient, had
been taken by a Brit : fh privateer ; (he is worth
eighteen thousand pounds. A Spanish Aca
, pulco ship, with immense riches, said to the
amount of seven hun red and fifty thousand
pounds Rerling, in hard cash, behdes ingots
of gold and silver, had been taken and car
ried into Limerick, in Ireland, by a British
privateer. Capt. Goflehn in a privateer from
Guernsey, had taker, and (with the assist
ance of the Hannah privateer of London,
carried into the fame port two French East-
India Chips laden with tea, fuks, china, cof
fee, indigo, chintz, muslin, Ac. &c. valued
at two hundred and fifty thousand pounds Ster
ling.—The value of the vessels which lay at
Limerick, including these prizes and twelve
fail of English EalLlndiamen, which a ftroeg
squadron had been sent to convey to England,
amounts to more than F mr Millions llerh
g glorious accession of wealth to the Britifo nation,
nubile the French and Spaniards, (aided by the
American Rebels) with their combined Armada,
can fcarcelj secure the arrival of one Ship in fix
from their difiant Colonies.'
Though the deßination of the flying squa
dron is not announced the probability is that
they have failed for two material purpofes—
the firft to scour the Irish Seas of a number of
American privateers, and the second to de
ftroy the late embarkation of the French
troops. Sir John Lockhart Ross Drifting his
flag from a 74. to the Romney a go and his ta
king with him a timber of Fire-ships, &c.
prove the latter suspicion ahndl to a certainty.
As to a longer voyage, though it was proposed
by Governor Johnftone, who ads with this
squadron as a Captain under Admiral Ross,
it has been thought prudent not to spare so
many ships at present from home forvice.'
Admiral Ross has had the picking of every
ship which his little squadron is composed of;
a fleet of fwifter failers, better officered and
manned, is not to be found in the whole
Britilh navy.
The Schooner , Captain Clifton, from
Philadelphia to St. Euftatius, is taken and car
ried into Antigua; and the Brig Eagle, Capt.
Afhmead, from Philadelphia, was cut out of
Saba, by the Boats of some English Privateers.
Since the taking of Mahie, with its Depen
dencies, at Fort George, Conde, Dauphine,
Chimburra; all the French Possessions in that
Part of the Indian Coast have been Airrendered
by Capitulation to the Englilh.
Charleftown, So. Carolina, Nov. 9.
Several Vessels of Force from the Count
DeEflaing's Fleet, among them the Ariel and
Lively, two Britilh Vessels lately taken by the
Count to the Southward, came up this Morn
ing.
NEW-YORK, Jan. 17.
A Townlhip in this Province, the annual
Taxes of which usually amounted to about
£. 26, the last Year rated only at the Sum of
£.16,000, by their new Form of Govern
ment.
Last Monday died of a Confuniption, at 23,
in Mr. Vanderbelt's House, at Flushing, on
Long-Island, the Hon. Mrs. NAPIER, Lady
of the Hon. Captain NAPIER, of the 80th
Grenadiers, now on the Expedition, sixth Son
of the late Right Hon. Lord Napier, and on
Wednesday her Remains were,with all possible
Refpeft due to her Rank and amiable Cha
ra&er, deposited in the Family Vault of the
late Lieutenant Governor Colden, at Spring
field, attended by the Officers of the 22d,38th,
and 80th Regiments, with all the principal
Gentlemen of that Vicinity. She left the
World with the most perfect Serenity and Re
signation ; her two Daughters, one three, the
other two Years of Agd, are under the Protec
tion of Col. Archibald Hamilton, nearly re
!ated to the Hon. Captain Napier, by the Mar
quis of Lothian's Family.
Our Accounts from the Southward are,
That the River Delaware has been shut up by
the Inclemency of the Weather f6r n:ar fix
Weeks pad ; that a Vefiel had lately arrived
at the Capes frora Hispaniola with Salt, (an
Article much wanted in Pennsylvania, &c.
&c.) but the greatest Part of the Cargo was
damaged by Means of some Barrels of Cop
peras that had been inadvertently put into the
Hold, and the Vessel being much damaged by
the Ice in the River, the Lof's was great to the
Owners, as well as the Publick; that the
French Ambaffaddr's House at Philadelphia,
was burnt to the Ground on the Morning of
3d Inflant, by the Negligence of the servants
after an Entertainment; that no Prizes had
been carried into Philadelphia lor a consider
able Time, and that the Spirit of privateer
ing was much less than usual.
The Spirit of Privateering we are also well
assured is much on the Decline to the Eastward,
few Prizes having been carried in to any of
the Provinces to the Eastward of this for many
Weeks, and that the Adventurers in that
Way upon the Whole, have nothing to boast
of; that several of their Privateers have been
converted into Letters of Marque, among the
Number is the General Pickering, who is
bound to France or Holland ; that a Ship of
18 Guns, and 160 Men, was fitting cut in
Order to cruize off Sandy-Hook, and was to
fail about this Time; and 'that a Privateer
^rig of 18 Guns, belonging to Carolina or
Virginia, was lately cast away to the East
ward of Cape Anne, the Crew all saved, but
the Hull of the Vessel will be loft.
A Gentleman travelling from the Southward
a few Days ago, having put up at an len all
Night, in the Morning called for his Bill,'
which amounted to about 170 Dollars. The
Traveller thought the Charge enormous, and
told the Mistress of the House he could not pay
it: She answered, " Well, Sir, you mull pay
me that Sum, or two and half Dollars in Silver.
The Gentleman chose the latter, and they
parted good Friends.
Saturday Morning last departed this Life,
in the 30th Year of her Age, Mrs. Elizabeth
Amiel, Wife of Mr. John Amiel, of this
City, Merchant, a Lady whose Death is much
lamented.
Farmer Giles (ball be inserted in our
Next.
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A WATCH was left in the hands of Mr. George
Mocre, by Mr. Brown, lately failed for
New-Providence; the owners name forgot. The
said Watch will bedtli ertd when called for, to the
p oprietor, he giving a d fcripticn of the fame, and
paying for this adveuhiment.
Public^ Audion.
TO-MORROW,
At 12 o'clock, at the Merchant's Coffee-
House, will be fold, i 7
6 Hogsheads of R UM. 1 ,
Thomas Ludlow, jun.
DROPPED l^t Wednesday night, fu; posed be
tween Murray's W^aifand Duke-Stieet, A
plain Gold Wa'ch, middle feed, with a steel chain,
and two seals, a plain gold ring, arid two watch
keys, one b, fs, the other feeh Whoever brings
the ab ve Watch to i^e Printer hereof, (hall receive
Three Guieasrewar
The Seeds Friendly Society is appoint
ed to meet at the Fuel's Head fevers,
otptfte Brownjchfs iFherf, on Fuef
fo Night at 5 o'Ck.k, when fitch of
car Countrymen as chores to join as, are
expected to m°'t the Socidv.
FEFER AFLERN, Prudent.
New York, J n.tr, 1780.•
WILLIAM SMYTHtES,
Surgeon and Apothecary,
Who formerly lived neat !y aptofae the Fly Market,
HAVING a la ge affritmentof DRUGS and
MEDICINES, imported in the Irft fleet from
j^ondon,to dilpofeyf, t kes tl is method of acquaint
ing his friencs,. and the public in general, that he is
removed to N0.'31, Queen (feet, next door to Mr.
Uftick's, two doo^ above Burling-flip, where Sur
geons of the Army and Navy, Piaaitionets.and
others; may be fupphed with any quantity, on the
most reafona le terms.
Medicine Chefis fitted up for privatee;s, &c. on
the (horteft notice to any price.
Physicians, and other prescriptions, made up with
the greatest care and attention.
ALSO, Fine lint and tow, surgeons instruments,
a large abortroent of Perfumers, and genuine pa
'tent Medicines, at the lowest rate.
WA NTE D,
An APPRENTICE, that c-n be well recom
amended.
FLOUR,
Of the firft Quality to be Sold by -
JOSE PH BREWER,
At his dtp e No. 961, in Burling's Slip.
ALL Persons having any Demands on the Estate
of the lite Michael Gamer, of this City, Gun
smith, deceased, are defined to bring in their Ac
counts to the Subscribers that they may be adjusted ;
and all those indebted to fall Estate are requested
to make speedy Payment to
Mary Magdalen Genter, Executrix,
Samuel Magee, and,
Jacob Resler, Executors.
N. B. For Sale by Mary Ganter, Fusees for
Gentlemen, and final! Arns for Privateers.
To be S OLD,
A Convenient Dwelling Hot fe, titrate in Qu^en-
Street, No. 74., and next Door to Mr. Ben
jamin Hildreth's, at present in the Tenure of Mr.
James Graham. The Fitte indifoutable, and the
Purchaser may have P ID Ilion the fiift of May ;
then, if not fdl, to be LETT.
q^O be fold, the 8 Years Lede of a House,
l fierce oppjfce rhe New-G ;al in this City : ft
is fabjeft to a Ground Rent of £., per annum. The-
House is a Sto y and a hall high, has 3 Fire Places,
with a good Cellar, Cirtern and Garden. For farther
Particulars, apply to SAMUEL HALLETT,
opposite Alderman D^kemm's, in the B wery.
Sales by Au&ion.
By Duncan, Barclay, & Co.
This Day, at XL o'clock, at the Mer
chant's Coffee-lf life,
THE standing and running rigging com
plete for a (loop of about 50 tons,
One cable, and one pair of f.vivels, &c. &c.
To morrow, at their Au&ion Room, No. 5:6,
Hanover -Square,
Au affirtment of dry goods, amongst which are,
A parcel of Rose blankets,
One trunk of wearing apparel,
One trunk of books,
One gold and one silver watch,
An assortment of decanters, tumblers, and
wine glasses, a parcel flop§, &c.
STRAYED AWAY,
Last Saturday Night,
A Large Red Sow.
Whoever brings tne fame to the Printer hereof,
Ihall receive EIG HT DOLLARS Reward.
Superfine and Second FLOUR,
Fresh and Sweet,
To be S OLD by
HENRY MITCHELL;
At No. i, Mill-ftrcet.
A Sale of DRY GOODS.
To-morrow, Forenoon and Afternoon;
At the Vendue STORE,
No, 940, Water ftrect.
It will consist of a great Variety of Articles,
the greater Part of which are in Demand,
fy JAMES INGLIS,
A Choice Parcel of
RICE and FLOUR,
To be fold by
MOORE and KERR,
In Wall-Street.
Public Audion.
This Day, at 1 o'Clock, at tke Merchant's
Coffee-Houfe, will be fold,
The Ship Lady Washington,
Burthen about 270 Tons, laying at Murray's
Wharff, by Ordr of the Court of Vice
Admiralty for the Province of New-York.
By Thomas Ludlow, jun.
Nurjbal.
By v r it: of the Commandant.
The fallow ~RATES are clUblifLic frFtiri
ag:% ~ 1%:t1.$ Oi;y :mdL odklyn.
7 R t-vf,;,..v r pefon fret, 'he city cf
J, N'vYjU.,:,.'.g-l&d,or'frocrLong-
Illasr. ~ > . .
Fuevery. :: 2S.
F cw'vo . :,., ^. c: Linib, 64.
Fe ever, '" lamb, 6d.
F^ wiry L^\,:.. .ru„; 0,.%?L; .vrikdfes, or
otherw'B . j 3 . 6d.
Forut, empty 6d.'
For ever, emp, r'\ : C,,,fhead, IS. 6d.
For every Be.tt s ir.6d..
For every urcre'Q Cff, Sheep, or Dt^fkip, 2d.
Freve yP< j-mer,
For every Fk/ Tub of Sutler, ,J.
Fu ever, 8.-mel< fSalt, Wheat, Grain, Seeds,
or any m e thTg fold by th she ? , 4/!.
For every full Pipe or full Ho^fhead, 8%
Bur every Board of one Inch, or one Inch aid an
H^lf, 4 d.
For every Waggon, Bs.
For ever, Pai; of Cart Wheels, 2 „
For every Cupboard, Ptefs for Cloaths, or
Writing IT Ik, ss.
For every full Tiunk or Chest, 23. 6d.
Far every empty Turk or Chest, 1 $.
For every hrif Barrel of Flour, or any other
half Barrel, 6d.
For every Barrel of Bread, is.
For every Bag of Bread or Meal, 3d.
For every Gammon cf Bacon, Turkey or Goofe,zd.
For evety Doz^n of Eggs, id.
Fer every Dunghill Fowl, B ant, Duck, Heath,
Hen, ct Rabit, id.
For ever, Doz r of Pigeons, Quails, fnipcs, or
any kind of fmader Birds, 2d,
Foi every Hundred Weight of Iron, Steel,
Shot, Pewter or Lead, and of Iron, Copper or
Brads Kettles, &c, is.
For every Hundred Weight of Gun Powder, zs. 6d.
For every Scythe or Sith, id.
For every Fiikin of Soap, qd.
For every Cheese, 3d.
For every Corn Fan, 6d.
For every Hundred of Shingles, as. 6d.
Fr every Cedar Bolt, 3d.
For every common Bag of Cotton Wool, 2d.
For every Bale of Cotton Wool or Hops, 3s.
For every Coach, 128.
For every PI xion, Bs.
For every Chrife or Chair, ss.
For every single Sleigh, 3s.
For every double Sleigh, 4s.
For every Piece of Ozeobrigs, |.
For every Piece of Blankets 01 Duffils, 2s.
For every Piece of Colton, Penniftone, Flan
nel or Frize, 6d.
For every Piece of Broad Cloth, Kei fey,
Suomis, Half thicks and D: uggets, 6d.
For every Piece of Duroys, Callimancces,
Shalloons, or other fluff, and forevery
Piece of Gailix, Hollander other Limn, 2d.
For every Hundred of Frfh (called cheeps head)
4s.
For every Hundred of Bass or Shad, 2s.
For cvecy D-zen of Perch, 2d.
For every Hunched Weight of Copperas,
Ahum or B in done, Is.
For every half Dozen cf Wool Cards. 2d.
For ever, SaJdl' virhout a Hcife, 3d.
F r every Calc writ Bou e-, 6d.
for ever, Looking Glls 0 Two Feet high
and upwards, 6d.
For ever, Hundred Weight of Rice, 4 d.
Articles not ertimerated in Proportion to ihe>r Bulk.
If any Ferryman fha)l ask, demand, or receive any
more, or greater sum for Ferriage, than is directed
to be t; ken by the aforegoing Rates, report thereof
is ro be made to hi Officers of rite R lice, in order
that the Off de>s ouy be brought to pnnifhment.
ANDREU' ELLIGT, Superintendant Gen.
D. MATHEWS, Mayo-.
PETER DUBOIS, Mag.flrate of Police.
Office of P c p ,
OUT of a hcule in this city, last
Saturday, thwe SI LVER
S POOXS, trd a SILVER
chafed BUTTER ECAT. They
were all made in Englai d, and have
the Sterling mail< on tl em. The
Crest on them, a Fowl, with a Branch
in his mouth. Whoever will return
the said plate to Hugh G;ine, Ihall
receive Two Guineas rewarri.
Cannon Cartilage Taper cf the
best Quality, fold by Hugh
Gaine.
Public Auction;
At the Coffee-Houfe, this M.T
ring,
50 Cases of genuine Geneva,
8 Puncheons of Jamaica Spirits,
A Parcel of Hams,
And 2 bags of Corks.
TO-MORROW;
6 Barre's of Mufcovado Sugar,
2 Hagfheads of Molaff^:
AND
3 Hogsheads of choice Virginia Tobacco.'
By DANIEL M'CORMICL.
Public /Fusion.
This Day, (fpfile the Coffee- 11^),
will be fold, betwe n Twelve add
One o'clock,
By Taylor and Bayard,
50 Cases choice Geneva,
20 Kegs of Brandy,
50 Hams, 20 Barrels Flour,
10 Calks of Raifirs, 10 Kegs of Gru 3.
On TUESDAY,
At their fusion Room, Corner of W&I end
@eeu Streets, between 11 and 12 0"Clock, Wed
be fold,
A Quantity of Bcaifkins, Ratteens, Blank
ets, &c. &c.
Thursday Next,
Being the 20th Inflant, will Be performed,
A COMEDY, called,
Lie W EST INDI A N.
To WHICH WILL BE ADDED,
A FARCE called,
The KING, and the Miller of MansfieN.
The Characters by Gentlemen of the Army.
Tickets to be had at Mr. Petit's, and the
different Printers.
Places for the Boxes to b^ regiftcred at Mr.
Petit's, next Door to the Theatre, otherwise
they cannot be kept.
The Doors to be opened at §, and to begin
precisely at 7 o'Clock.
The Managers delire that Servants may be
sent to keep the Places taken at Mr. Petit' c ,
for the Be xes, otherwise they cannot be ar
fwerable for their being filled by other Com
pany.
No Money can possibly be received at the
Door, as the Number of Tickets are iffbed
which the House will hold.
No Person can be admitted behind tie
Scenes#
VIVANT REX & RFGINA.
frUE Partnerfnip between THOMAS
l COURTNEY, and Son, beingT
folved. All Persons are desired to mH :
speedy Paj ment, in order to difeha gy al
Obligati; ns due from the said Partnerflrip.---
Tire bofinefs is carried on at the usual place;
in Dock-ftruet, FOR READY MONEY
ONLY.
dhe Day is publi^ed,
And to be SOLD by
HUGH GAI NE,
THE
DAILY JOURNAL;
O R, THE
Gentlemen, Merchants, and Trades
mans compleat 1
MpHT/al Accempt Pool,
; For the Pocket or Delk,
For the Fear of our Lord, 1780.
Being Biffextfe or Leap-Year, the 20th of the
Reign cf King George 111. and the 29th of
the New-Stile used in Great-Britain.
Containing fifty two double Pages, ruled on
fine Writing Paper, for Memorandums, Cb
fervations, and A„oin:mems, every Day in
the Year.
— TO—BLIS HE DE '
And to he SOLD, whulcfale and retail, by
HUGH GAIN E,
At his Book-Store and Printing - Office, in Hoover-
Square,
HUTCHINS Improv'd;
BEING AN
ALMANACK
And Ephemeris of the Motions of the Sun and
Moon,
For the Year of our Lord, 1780.
LETTER) written by the late Right Her.
Philip Dormer Stanecpe, EARL cf
CHESTERFIELD, to bis Sen Philip Stan
hope, E.'q; late 1 r.vey Exiraoidirary at rie
Court of Diefden : 'J < gather with several 0-
tbtr Pieces in varit us Subjects. Published by
Mis. EUGENIA STANHOPE, from ti e Cri
girals -in he j l'Ggtf cn. In 4 Vols.
' LEL A N D's HISTORY CF IRELAND,
from the Lvafion of HENRY 11. With a
Preliminary Dilcc urfe on the ancient State
of that Kingdom. In 4 Vcls.
Servants Wanted.
A Decent W<nan, uho can get up small
Linnen, ard be ufeful at her Neecle.
Also a good Cook, and a Servant to attend EC
Table. Enquire at Hugh Gaine.
Turlington's genuine Balsam,
Anderson's Pills, Hoofer's Pills, to
le fold by HUGH GAINE.