The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-05-16 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1788.
[No. 1009.]
GEORGE POLLOCK
No. 28, Water-Street. HAS imported by the last ships from Ireland, LINENS of every kind, in various assortments, laid in on the best terms; which he will sell at a moderate advance, by the package or piece. He has also for sale, RUSSIA SAIL CLOTH, and some fine unbleached DOWLAS. He gives the highest price, in ready money, for POT-ASHES. tf May 2.
Just IMPORTED and for SALE By Gouverneur, Kemble and Co.
No. 26, Front-Street. The following Articles, which they will sell on reasonable Terms, for cash, short credit, and in barter for country produce, viz. A Quantity of excel lent Spanish Saked hides, Mulcayado Sugar in hds and bbls. West-India Rum, Holland Geneva in pipes and cases. Old Sherry Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks. Teneriffe Wine in do. Malaga Wine in do. London Porter, in bottles Black Pepper, in bales of 100 to 400 lb. A quantity of Caffir in cakes, April 30.
PIG IRON,
Of the best quality, to be sold at No. 29, Front-Street, by GEORGE JOY. 8th April. tf
WILLIAM LEARY,
Has removed his store from No. 132, to No. 39 Water-Street, the corner opposite to the house, he has lately occupied, where all kinds of Groceries may be had for Jersey Money, at a moderate discount. He exchanges said currency, for York or hard money, and likewise takes all kinds iron for goods. GROCERIES.
Spirits, Rum, Brandy, Geneva, Molasses, Loaf, lump and brown sugars, Butter, H. Star, Salt petre hams, Smoked Beef, Smoked Pork, Smoked Tongues, Cheeses, May 2. tf. C. prains of vessels and merchants may be supplied with any quantity of hams, for shipping, at the shortest notice.
Joshua Waddington, & Co.
Have imported in the Berley, Capt. Mesnard, just arrived from London, the following articles, which they mean to sell on very eligible terms for cash, pot, or peaches.
A VERY elegant assortment of light chintz, Stormont ground and pon-paou ground chintz calicoes, of the newest and most fashionable patterns. Fine two purple ground fancy and Stormont ground calicoes, a great variety. Copper plate furniture calicoes. Low priced printed linens and cottons. Plain, striped, and checked mullins. Muffin handkerchiefs. Fine cambrics and lawns. Mullins. Fashionable waistcoat patterns. Chintz and purple shawls. Bordered lawn handkerchiefs. Best India Bandanae handkerchiefs. Pullicat and Lungee Romal do. Black India Persians, Black Barcelona handkerchiefs, April 15. tf. Black mules, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 wide, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, low priced, Fultians and jeans, Cotton drabs, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 cotton checks, Brown Hollands, Oznaburghs, Tamies, durants and Shalloons, Mock Moreens, Black callimancoes, Striped do. of different colours. Sattinet Jassings, and worsted florentines, Sattinet florentines, Men's plain and ribb'd cotton hose, Best China silk hose, Black do. Gauzes and ribbons, Women's white kid gloves, Men's and Women's colored do. Black silk lace, Black and colored sewing silk and twill, Cotton and silk covered wire, Pins, &c. &c. &c.
For Sale, a few bags Bottle Corks,
In good order, also cork soles and flocks, large barrel bungs, and oyster potcorks, a few tons lignum-vitae, and a small parcel of Winton bark. Enquire of GEORGE WARNER, sail-maker, on Murray's Wharf. April 21. tf.
C A S H,
And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES.
PARTICULARLY Bancker's, Barber's, Burrall's, Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACILITIES, at No. 45, Wall-Street, four doors from the corner of Queen-Street.
Where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quarter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24.
JAMES M. HUGHES,
Has removed his OFFICE From No. 24, Golden-Hill, to Water-Street, near the Coffee-House, No. 197. May 7. 3w
Samuel Forbes, late Partner of the
House of THOMPSON and FORBES, has opened a store in Water-Street, No. 174, two doors from where the store of Thompson and Forbes was formerly kept. Where he has for sale, on the lowest terms a general assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season. May 5.
IRISH LINENS. A few boxes
FOR SALE cheap, for Cash, at No. 7, Water-Street, by ROBERT STEWART. May 8. tf
WILLIAM KENYON,
No. 189, Queen-Street.
HAS for Sale, a cargo of OLD BARBARDOES Rum, a few thousand bushels of Liverpool Blown Salt, and two pair of the very best BURR MILL STONES, Burr on edge, dimensions 4 feet 4 inches, and 4 feet 6 inches; which will be sold on reasonable terms, for cash, lumber, or pot ashes.
WANTED to CHARTER,
For one of the Windward Islands, a British Vessel, from 100 to 150 tons burthen. May 9. tf
Just imported in the ship Juno, from Havre-de-Grace, and ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Amsterdam, and to be sold at the store, No. 191, Queen-Street, opposite Beekman's-slip, by De Luze de Montmolin and Co.
A general assortment of
DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING of the following articles, viz. Chintzes, calicoes, Lute strings, cambricks, silk hose, kid gloves, ribbons, hair ribbons, watches, umbrellas, &c. April 17. tf
FREDERICK COCKLE,
No. 210, Queen-Street, nearly opposite to Bulling-slip.
HAS for sale, an assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter Goods, which he will sell very low for Cash, or Produce.
He has also for Sale,
Porter in casks, Beef, Tar, Souchong Tea, Wool-Cards, Russia Duck, Brushes, Needles, Jewellery. N. B. NEW-JERSEY EMISSION, will be taken in such terms, as will be deserving the attention of those who are in want of such Goods. May 9. tf
Flour & Grocery Store.
JOHN and LEONARD BLECKER hereby inform the public in general, and their friends in particular, that they have formed a partnership, and intend doing business under the firm of J. and L. BLECKER. For this purpose they have taken the large and commodious store, No. 14, on the Albany pier, from the late Mr. Vredenburg, where they propose constantly to keep for sale, West India and New-York rum, loaf and brown sugar, molasses, tea, coffee, chocolate, cotton, pepper, indigo, snuff, wool cards, and many other articles in that line. Also superfine and common flour. As their store is very spacious, they will gladly receive flour and goods of any kind on storage. till 31st M. May 13
SADLER and BAILIE,
No. 215, Water-Street.
HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, England, &c. a large assortment of the following Goods, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, Pot-Ashes, or a short credit:
White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, 3-4 and 7-8 wide, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas, 7-8 wide, Diapers of all widths, White Sheetings, 9-8 and 10-4 wide, Some very fine, Grey Sheetings, 9-8 wide, Grey and white bedtick, A parcel of hard-water. RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter-casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE, in pipes and bbls. a few bbls. of Old VIDONIA WINE, and a parcel of GINSENG. tf April 28.
Shedden, Patrick, & Co.
No. 206, Water-Street.
HAVE lately imported, in the Commerce, from Gibraltar, Apollo, from Russia, and other vessels, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit, viz.
Old high proof brandy, Red Catalonia wines, 4-4 Barcelona handkfs. Fresh jar raisins, Clean Petersburg hemp, Russia duck, Russia sheeting, Cordage, A few tons lignumvitae, 80 sets mahogany bedposts, Old Jamaica spirits, Antigua rum, London Madeira, Old Mountain, Old Malvolio, Bohemia tea, Black pepper, Carolina indigo, Old James river tobacco, 800 bushels wheat. A L S O, An assortment of white Manchester goods, dyed fultians, nails, brads and tacks; also axes, hoes and hawk-bills. tf 23d. April.
G. VERPLANK
No. 30, Great-Dock-Street.
Has for sale, on reasonable terms for cash, BOHEA tea, Pepper in small bales, Geneva in pipes, Do. in cates, Do. in jugs, Powder, Ticklenburghs, Oznaburghs, Dowlas, Ivory combs, Mill faws. tf April 24. N. B. Pot and Pearl Ashes wanted.
FOR SALE, or to be LET,
THAT beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BELLEVUE, situated on the banks of the East-River, about 3 miles from the city; and as its properties in point of health and other advantages are well known, it is unnecessary to describe them. For terms, enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, in Queen-Street. March 12. tf
BOHEA TEA.
A FEW chests of the first quality, just imported in the brig POLLY, Capt. Greene, from Lisbon, and for sale at No. 20, Peck Slip, by MURRAY, MUMFORD, & BOWEN. tf
A L S O, Best Russia hemp, one case men's glazed leather hats, to be sold cheap, two hogsheads of tobacco, a quantity of coal leather, molasses, German steel, beef, pork, hog's lard, 150 quintals dry cod-fish, gunpowder, first quality, 50 boxes of spermaceti candles, whalebone, ginseng, 60 barrels manhladden, liver or currier's oil in barrels, a large anchor 30 cwt. pickled mackerel and codfish, four pair French burr mill stones, Russia and raven's duck. tf May 13.
For Sale, at No. 89, William-Street,
A Quantity of Carolina reeds, of a large size, well seasoned, fit for immediate use; hemp seed, waxcapers, candle-wick, beaver, hatters trimmings, &c. &c. tf May 6.
Samuel Ward and Brothers
HAVE removed to No. 3, Crane-wharf, where they have for sale, 40 bbls. molasses, West-India and York rum, brown sugars, bohea tea, 40 boxes spermaceti candles, hog's lard and butter, German steel, Carolina indigo, a quantity pots and bonnet paper, writing and lapping do. Rhode-Island stone lime, 30 cwt. excellent scale fish. tf May 6.
5000 Bush. Liverpool Blown Salt,
5000 do. Limington Packing do.
5000 do. St. Ubes and Turk's Island do.
WILL be sold very cheap, water measure, for cash, pipe, hhd. and bbl. flaves, pot and pearl ash, wheat, Indian corn, and beef and pork, May 1. By JOHN MILLER.
JOHN SHEPHERD,
MERCHANT TAYLOR,
No. 23, Hanover-Square.
Has imported in the Berley, Captain Mesnard, and Berley, Captain Watson,
THE best of superfine cloths,
buff and white cassimere, gold and silver basket and Imperial buttons, to match the cloths; satin and silk florentines, with a very grand and elegant assortment of velt patterns of the very newest taste; also a good assortment of Orleans cloths, suitable for the summer season. tf May 9.
JOHN JOHNSTON has
removed his OFFICE from No 18, Wall-Street, to No. 27, QUEEN-STREET. May 8. 4w
Wanted, a smart, active Negro
BOY, about 12 or 14 years of age, or a White Boy, bound as a serv't, of the same age. May 8. tf
JOHN DONNAN,
At his STORE, corner of the Old-slip and Crugar's Dock, has for SALE,
80 Bbls. Albany Peas, 90 Kegs excellent Scotch Barley, 10 Hds. London draught Porter, 10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar, A few pipes Teneriffe and Fayal Wines, A few pieces Scotch Oznaburghs, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 11. tf
Le ROY and BAYARD,
No. 202, Water-Street.
HAVE imported the following articles, perth brig Nymph, Capt. Palmes, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, viz.
Oznaburghs, in bates, Cardwire, Flemish Sheetings, Nummegs, Cambricks, Cloves, Lawns, Gun Powder, in quarter casks, Writing Paper, They have also still on hand, Fayal Wine, in pipes, Linseed Oil, in casks, Feb. 19. tf
LATELY IMPORTED,
AND now for Sale, by GEORGE
A SHEA, Greenwich-Street, opposite Paulus-Hook Ferry.
IRISH MESS REEF in Barrels,
NEATS TONGUES in Firkins; and a few Boxes
Coarse LINENS, 6-8, 7-8 and yd. wide.
ALSO, TO BE SOLD,
Two LOTS of remarkable fine LAND, containing 200 acres, situate in the neighborhood of Johnstown, in the County of Montgomery, on which are a GRIST MILL, and POT and PEARL ASH Works, with every utensil for manufacturing those two last articles. Any person inclined to purchase, will be shown the Lanes, by Mr. JOHN MCCARTHY, on the premises. New-York, March 28. tf
To be SOLD cheap for Cash,
INDIA GOODS,
By WILLIAM J. ROBINSON,
No. 202, Queen-Street.
INDIA mullins, Bengal nankeens, Bengal Persians, dutto striped, bandana handkerchiefs, Pullicat and Romalls, cotton and silk do. Bengal ginghams, Madras do. India calicoes, Marcellus quilting, Dutch rope, buff dimity, olive jeanets, figured dimity, mulmul tangils, and rangil calicoes, hummums and plain cottons, sattin and hait ribbons, also a small quantity of cinnamon. Together with a capital assortment of plain and cross-bar'd, gold and silver, painted and wrought mullin and mullin handkerchiefs, Bengal and China silks and fatrons, &c. tf May 8.
LISBON SALT.
A Cargo of Lisbon Salt, now discharging from on board the ship Governor Clinton at Moore's wharf, for sale. Apply to CALEB LAWRENCE, EMBREE and SHOTWELL, or JOSIAH SHIRPHY and Co. April 12. tf
L E M O N S.
THIS day is landing, from the Swedish ship Gustaf Van Goffand, Capt. Hansberg, direct from Lisbon, and to be sold by WILLIAM THOMAS, No. 243, Queen-Street, a quantity of Lemons in fine order. tf April 28.
BROTHERS, COSTER & Co.
Have removed from No. 8, Duke-Street, to No. 150, Little Dock-Street, where they have for sale, viz.
HOLLAND and RUSSIA duck, Russia sheetings, Silesia do. Raven's duck, Ticklenburghs, Oznaburghs, Dowlas, Plaitas & Britannias, Holland bed-tick and stripes, Brown Hollands, Fultians and bombazine, Chintzes and calicoes, Cambic and kenting, Laces and fans, Black India tafsey, Checks & handkerchiefs, Writing paper and flaves, Gin, Holland linseed oil, White tea in do. Bohemia and souchong tea, Dutch iron pots, Brass kettles, &c. May 6. tf
Now landing at Rosevelt's-wharf, Old-slip, from sloop Betsey, Capt. Denton, from St. Thomas, and
FOR SALE
By JOHN DEWINT,
850 raw Hides, 120 bbls. and 5 hds. Sugar, 20 bbls. Rum, and 2 bales Cotton.
He has also for Sale,
Nankeens, by the pack or larger quantity; Souchong Tea, in boxes, Gum Guaiacum, in bbls. Coffee, in bags and casks, of first quality, Rice in tiers, And wants purchase, 400 pieces Dutch Checks No. 25 tf May 6.
Ironmongery and Cutlery.
A general assortment, To be SOLD on LOW TERMS, for cash, produce, or short credit, being the stock of a person declining that business. Those who are inclined to purchase, may apply to Murray and Sanson, merchants, in Queen-Street, No. 184, or to John Murray, jun. No. 155, in said Street. May 8. 3mo
JUST ARRIVED
To HUGH SMITH,
No. 22, WALL-STREET,
A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4
Low-priced IRISH LINEN,
Which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash: Sept. 15. tf
Streatfield and Levinus Clarkson,
Have removed from No. 47, Water-Street, to No. 181, Queen-Street (two doors above Mr. Samuel Franklin's), where they have for sale the following articles, received per ship Grace, John Armour, from Amsterdam;
BOHEA TEA of the first quality, Geneva in pipes, black pepper in bags of 100 lb. each, nutmegs, ticklenburghs, oznaburghs, dowlas's.
They have likewise on hand,
Holland Linseed oil, do. gunpowder of the best quality, ditto flax hatchels, do. duck, do. waffle irons, ditto writing paper and quills, white and brown sheetings, white lead, bar iron, flaves, ape, &c. May 2. tf
Marinus and Henry Oudenaarde,
No. 18, Hanover-Square.
Have imported by the ship Philadelphia, from Amsterdam, and other vessels from Europe, which, as they receive mostly from the manufacturers, they are enabled to sell on the lowest terms, viz.
CALICOES and Chintzes, Dutch Linens, Tapes and Bobbins, Checks, Harlem Stripes, Sheetings, Plaitas, Diapers, Dimities, Marcellus Quilting, Russia Duck, Drillings, Oznaburghs, Ticklenburghs, Cloths, Corduroys, Lastings, Stuffs, Mill Saws, Frying Pans, Nails, Buttons, and other articles in the Hardware Line. Also, a few Hogsheads excellent Cherry and Raspberry Brandy in Bottles, and St. Croix Rum. April 21. tf
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co.
No. 205, Water-Street, have imported in the ship Montgomery from London, and the brigantine Sulannah from Dublin;
By the former, a complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8, and 11-8 Checks; and by the latter, 4-4, 7-8 and 3-4 Linens, 9-8 white and brown Sheetings, Dowlas, black Lastings, and Threads: which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, good Notes at a short date, or Pot Ashes. Feb. 14. tf
N. B. They have on hand a quantity Nails, of different sizes, and a good assortment of Paper Hangings, with fescatoon and common borders, which will be sold unusually low.
THOMAS BURLING,
Cabinet and chair-maker, next the Chapel,
In Beekman-Street, New-York,
GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many favors of his friends and the public, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand ready for the spring, an assortment of most elegant Mahogany furniture, such as he has no doubt will do himself credit, and give his customers satisfaction.
He served his time with the noted Samuel Prince, and has now employed a number of the best hands, and means to use his endeavors to receive the credit of the business in this city, that has been greatly hurt by the sale of so much slight work at these seasons.
N. B. Bedchairs for the Sick to let. 3d. per. week, 1-7-88 tf

PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) April 29.
On Thursday last, was taken up at sea, near the Isle of Shoals, the main-mast, boom and a sail, of a small Schooner, of about 10 or 12 tons burthen; and the body of a man, about 30 years old — he had on a brown pea-jacket, with strips of canvas sewed on the seams; a brown spotted under waistcoat, a red baize shirt, inside of which, and next to his body, was one of striped cotton and linen, blue trowsers, and drawers, old boots, lately tapped, and light blue stockings. In his pocket were found two papers of the following form, viz.
“Newbury-Port, April 22, 1788. Received of Samuel Sampels, six shillings, lawful money, in full demand of all debts.”
“Newbury-Port, April 22, 1788. Delivered to Henry Jaquith, the sum of six shillings, lawful money, which is the full demand of all debts.”
These papers were not signed, and both were written with the same ink, and by the same hand. The body was decently interred in the burying-ground in this town, on Friday last. Some of his cloaths, the mast and sail, are ready to be delivered to the owner of the vessel, or to the relations of the deceased. Should this information reach the friends of the deceased, and they wish to know any further particulars, they are directed to enquire of George Gains, Esq. of this town.
PHILADELPHIA, May 14.
The elections for the State of New-York are closed, but the votes being sealed up till the latter end of this month, it is impossible to ascertain the list of the members for their Convention. 'Tis however certain, that many of their ablest and most patriotic characters, will be in that house, so that the Constitution will be considered by able and candid politicians, sensible of its merits, disposed to allow for its interferences with partial interests, and able of the critical posture of our affairs, at home and abroad. Since there will be many in the New-York Convention, who have expressed a desire for the adoption, and many more, who from the above circumstances will be averse to the rejection of it, we have not a doubt of seeing that near neighbor and sister state adding her respectable name to the new confederacy. Then will all be included, from Massachusetts to Maryland. The same circumstances and considerations render the adoption by Virginia equally probable. South-Carolina appears certain.
The disposition of the majority of Maryland, we are well assured, were in favor of some amendments, but it was early clear to them, that their constituents did not desire that Convention to take up the consideration and recommendation of them. To preserve the American Union, by the adoption of the proposed Federal Constitution, appeared to them to be the purpose for which the people at large had delegated them.
The Citizens of the United States and their possessions being the sole source of power, honor and revenue, 'tis no great stretch of imagination to presume, that they consider themselves as having a right to propose, recommend and order amendments of their own civil constitutions in all future times.
Should the state of New-York reject the proposed Constitution, one of two events must certainly ensue. First, that if the Constitution is not adopted by nine states, that devoted country will lie between the New-England confederacy, consisting of Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, &c. on the one hand, and the confederacy of the middle States, consisting of New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, on the other. Secondly, if the Constitution is adopted, then she will lie in the midst of the most effective and powerful parts of the new confederacy, joined immediately by Jersey on the South, Connecticut on the North-East, and Vermont on the North. In either case, Staten-Island, from its federalism and contiguity to New-Jersey, will abandon New-York, and cling to the confederacy, whether great or small, to which New-Jersey belongs. Thus will that valuable state be placed, as it were, between the upper and nether mill-stone, and find herself an alien among her father's children. Let us rather fondly hope, that we shall all be united in one fold, under one shepherd.
NEW-YORK, May 16.
On Tuesday last the young ladies and gentlemen under the care of Messrs. Graham and Johnson, were examined in presence of the Reverend the Clergy and a number of the most respectable characters in this city; when their pupils exhibited such specimens of their abilities in reading, writing, arithmetic, English grammar and Geography, as afforded the most convincing proof of their having made great progress in these branches, and reflected the greatest honor on their teachers for their unremitting labor and industry.
Tuesday morning last night, a slight shock of an earthquake, preceded by a rumbling noise, was felt at New-London, and some of the adjacent towns. — Accounts from Rhode Island also mention, that the inhabitants were affected by a shock at the same time.
Yesterday arrived the sloop Delight , Capt. Hunt, from Kingston, Jamaica, in 20 days.
Arrived at Boston. Ship Diana , Folger, Cape de Verds; ship William , Whippy, do. brig Dedalus , Crocker, Baltimore; Schooners Betsey , Godfrey, New-York; John, Sargent, South-Carolina; Sally , Poor, Guadalupe; Industry , Mayo, St. Eustatia; John, West, Hispaniola; Dolphin , Chapman, St. Croix; Polly , Hall, North-Carolina; Betsey , Barlow, do.; Friendship , Kent, do.; sloops Nancy , Brown, Connecticut; Juno , Sprague, Tobago; and Nancy , Treat, from North-Carolina.
HAVING and NOT HAVING.
In the days of Old Harry , of reforming memory, the great Erasmus paid a visit to England, from the sole motive of seeing, and conversing with that phenomenon of wit and learning, Sir Thomas Moore; but as they read very different creeds, the former being a zealous Lutheran, and the latter a rigid member of the Church of Rome, they one evening got into a warm dispute upon the doctrine of Transubstantiation, which Sir Thomas very arbitrarily determined by an Ipse Dixit , (to wit) “ Crede quod edes et edes .” Believe that you eat, and you eat; at which Erasmus, with a tacit shrug, gave up the argument; and a few days after, he borrowed a beautiful white Palfrey of Sir Thomas, to carry him as far as Harwich, on his return home, from which port he was to send it back, before he embarked for Belgic Land:
But a well-a-day! The Steed did stray, Beyond the German Ocean.
And the credulous Knight, fearing he was stung out of his favorite Horse, wrote an angry letter to the Heretic Theologist, reproaching him with Breach of Faith , more ways than one. To which Erasmus laconically answered, that the beast was come back, and he would certainly find him in his quondam stall and stable. This was recommending an Action of Trover , to prove a Non Invenire ; and Sir Thomas's second letter reproached Erasmus with a purloin of his property, and an insult to his understanding. To which (as their whole correspondence was in Latin) he replied in the following Orthodox terms:
Quod mihi dixisti, De Corpore Christi, Crede quod edes et edes; Nunc tibi rescribo, De tuo Palfrido, Crede quod habet et habet.
What we have to add, is to the honor of Mr. Collins, the author of the Morning Brush , who being present some little time ago, when this Anecdote was related, and some Ladies present wishing to know what those Lines implied in English, he stepped to a side table, where there was pen, ink, and paper, and after taking down the Latin from the Gentleman who told the story, he wrote the following translation:
What thou justifiest, Of the Body of Christ, That believing we taste—is to take it; Is the answer of course, I now make of thy Horse, Believe that thou hast—and thou hast it.
From the Critical Review , for Jan. 1788. The Vision of Columbus: A Poem in nine Books, by Joel Barlow, Esq. 12mo. 2s. in Boards. Dilly.
THE subject of this poem, in regard to the author's local situation, is well chosen; the design grand and extensive, adapted for the display both of his descriptive and reflecting powers. The attempt is arduous, and, in general, he shews himself not unequal to it. The scenery and appearance of the hero, with which the first book opens, is solemn and interesting.
‘Long had the fages, the first who dared to brave, The unknown dangers of the Western wave, Who taught mankind where future Empires lay In these fair confines of descending day, With cares o'erwhelm'd, in life's distressing gloom, Wish'd from a thankless world a peaceful tomb; While Kings and Nations, envious of his name, Enjoy'd his toils and triumph'd o'er his fame, And gave the chief, from promised empire hurl'd, Chains for a crown, a prison for a world. Now night and silence held their lonely reign, The half-orb'd moon declining to the main; Descending clouds, o'er varying ether driven, Obscur'd the stars and shut the eye from heaven; Cold mists through opening gates the cell invade, And death-like terrors haunt the midnight shade; When from a visionary, short repose, That raised new cares and tempered keener woes, Columbus woke, and to the walls address'd The deep-felt sorrow of his manly breast.’
After a characteristic and affecting speech of Columbus,
Roll'd round the shuddering walls and shook the ground; O'er all the dome, where solemn arches bend, The roofs unbold and streams of light descend; The growing splendor fill'd the altar's side room, And gales ethereal breathed a glad perfume; Mild in the midst a radiant Seraph shone; Robed in the vestments of the rising sun;
Tall rose his frame, youth's primeval grace Mov'd o'er his limbs and lighted in his face. His cl. sing wings in golden plumage drest, With gentle twerp as folding o'er his breast, His locks in rolling ringlets glaucing hung, And sounds melodious mov'd his airy tongue.’
These lines are equally musical with the preceding, but have no great pretensions to originality. The angelic apparel, like an Asiatic's dress, or military uniform, seldom or never varies in poetic writ. The 'glad perfume, robes of splendor, golden plumage, grace of youth, glittering locks, and wings folding o'er the breast,' have decorated their appearance, or constituted their wardrobe, time immemorial. The last circumstance is not so common, tho' it may be found in the picturesque representation of Raphael, in the 5th book of Paradise Lost , and which, probably, the author had in his eye, when he composed the preceding passage. The idea is taken from the prophetic writings, and the description there given of an angelic being, we apprehend inferior to none in any language. We do not blame the author for treading in his predecessors steps. It is a circumstance much easier to remark than alter. Particular images annexed to supernatural beings have gained possession of our minds, and to vary from them might appear unnatural or absurd. — The idea in the first lines, is well expressed; but the thunder and lightning are, according to Fielding, the proper paraphernalia of a ghost, yet neither of them seems a proper attendant on a celestial visitant, who appears for so benevolent a purpose as the present. The last line is obscure, but might be easily altered. The grand design of the poem now commences. The angel displays, in a vision to Columbus, a view of the American continent; its principal mountains, rivers, lakes, &c. are described. The natives, their characteristic qualities, and supposed origin are investigated. The two great Empires, Mexico and Peru, are particularly dwelt upon. An historical detail of the transactions in the latter, intermixed with some romantic fictions, supposed to have happened before the Spaniards subdued that country, is next given. The progress of the European settlements in the Northern parts, and the nature of those colonial establishments are delineated. This leads to the military transactions, particularly those in the late contest, that have ravaged that quarter of the globe. Here, as it may naturally be supposed, the leaders of the continental army receive a large tribute of applause. The author too often blends ancient manners, with those that are modern. ‘Steuben's veteran armour,’ The Britons advancing with ‘lifted lance,’ and Montgometry, by his single prowess, overthrowing ‘hostile legions,’ is not descriptive of modern warfare. The attributes of a romance, here, suit but badly with a general of the present time; and we think Washington must smile, at seeing himself represented, as mowing down whole armies, like an Amadis or Orlando.
Behind, great Washington his fatal lion drives, Thin the pale ranks, and opious vengeance gives. Hosts captive bow, and move behind his arm, And holls before him wing the driven storm.’
The Americans' great ally, in this poem, as in all others that have from the same quarter fallen under our inspection, is invested with the splendor of an Asiatic despot, and complimented with the spirit of an Hampden.
‘Bright o'er the scenes of state a golden throne, Instarr'd with gems and hung with purple, shone. Great Lewis there, the pride of monarchs, fate, And fleet, and moving armies round him wait; O'er western shores extends his ardent eyes, Thro' glorious toils where struggling nations rise.’
He expresses great zeal for the ‘liberal universal cause,’ is melted into tears for the oppressed Americans, and ‘assumes his arms reluctant for the sake of peace.’ This liberality of sentiment is doubtless highly laudable in an absolute Monarch; and as his own people seem desirous of partaking the blessings of those inherent natural rights for which he has so generously contended abroad, how can he consistently refuse their reasonable requests? Should the reader suspect that Mr. Barlow may be a little mistaken in the principles he attributes to his Gallic Majesty, and that his zeal for liberty may by this time be somewhat abated, he will, we trust, accord with us in praising the justice and spirit of the following encomium on one of our illustrious countrymen.
‘High on the tallest deck majestic shone Great Raleigh, pointing toward the western sun; His eye bent forward, ardent and sublime, Seem'd piercing nature and evolving time; Beside him stood a globe, whose figures traced A future empire in each wilder'd waste; All former works of men behind him shone, Grav'd by his hand in ever-during stone; On his mild brow a various ground displays The hero's laurel and the scholar's bays.’
Several subsequent lines are equally animated, but some of them rather verge on the bombast. Mr. Barlow's general merit renders it excusable. So daring a muse as his must sometimes be expected in her sublime flight to veil her head in the clouds. In justice to this gentleman we must observe, that, unlike a late American Poet, he abstains from all illiberal abuse of the British army, and the generals who commanded it. As an American, indeed, he is par-
* To render this rhyme correct, the void should bear a very different meaning.
tial to his countrymen, and we commend him for it. A certain degree of enthusiasm is laudable both in a patriot and a poet. We find likewise, in this performance, many philosophical disquisitions on the cause of the dissimilarity among nations; on the peopling of America; on the progress of arts and sciences; and the extensive influence which the discoveries of Columbus may have upon the interest and happiness of mankind. That subjects so extensive and arduous should not always be accurately investigated, that several faulty passages might be selected from a poem of such magnitude as the present, cannot be wondered at, and ought not to detract from its general merit. Mr. Barlow thinks with freedom, and expresses himself with spirit. The introduction, which contains the life of Columbus, is written in an agreeable, easy manner; the dissertation on the genius and institutions of Mango Capac, in which the Peruvian Legislator is compared or contrasted with Moses, Lycurgus, Mahomet, and Peter of Russia, from its acuteness and perspicuity, reflects credit on the talents both of the hero and author of the essay.
** An extraordinary Meeting of the MARINE SOCIETY will be held at the Coffee-House THIS EVENING at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of chusing a Secretary, in the room of Mr. Anthony Griffiths, deceased. The Members are particularly requested to take notice and attend. JAMES FARQUHAR, President.
** The Members of the Society of the Hospital in the city of New-York, are desired to meet at the Coffee-House in said city, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock, being the third Tuesday in May, the day appointed by the Charter of said Society for chusing the Governor, and Officers. By Order, May 16. JOHN KEESE, Sec'ry.
A quantity of Russia Duck, Of a very good quality, to be SOLD BY SOLOMON TOWNSEND; WHO has removed from corner of Burling-slip, a few doors towards the Fly-market, the opposite side of the way, at No. 211, in Queen-Street. Also, pig and bar iron, blistered and Crowley's steel, anchors, pot ash, kettles of superior quality, a few barrels of curriers oil and blubber, to be sold low for cash. May 16. ff.
TO BE SOLD, A Middle aged Negro Wench, who is an excellent cook, and perfectly understands all kinds of house work. For further particular's enquire of the Printer. May 16. ff.
This day will be landed, At Bowne's-wharf, from the Schooner New-York Packet, Thomas Barnard master, A cargo of French Brandy and Fronignac Wine. Attendance for Sale will begin by GEO. SCRIBA, May 13. 5 t. No. 29, Queen-Street.
BOHEA TEA, IMPORTED in the ship Hope, Capt. Magee, direct from Canton: LONDON PORTER. In hogsheads, by the brig Betsey, Capt. Meinard, quite mild, well flavored, and full of hop: A L S O, A few pieces of beautiful Holland Linen, remarkably fine; and some Ell-wide Muffins: To be sold for Cash, State Debt, or Continental Securities, by JOHN DELAPFIELD, im May 6. No. 29, Water-Street.
WILLIAM BUCKLE, No. 9, Water-Street, HAS imported per the Betsey, Capt. Meinard, and Betsey, Capt. Watson, an assortment of the most fashionable ladies paste shoe buckles, ear-rings, lockets, watch strings, tortoise shell braids, knotting shuttles, most elegant paste knee buckles, tea boards, knife cases, ivory handled knives and forks, double batten gun powder, patent and common shot, swords and hangers, pistols, fowling pieces, and fuzees, with a variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate. May 7. 6t
WILLIAM BACKHOUSE & Co. No. 15, Duke-Street---have for Sale, RED PORT WINE, SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of whose Wines experience has shewn to be superior to any imported into America. ALSO, OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY, TENERIFFE, FAYAL, and LISBON WINES, in pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf.
Just imported, by John Youle, 100 pair horsemen's pistols, to be sold cheap for cash.
Likewise, a general assortment of Ironmongery, Hardware and Cutlery, At his Store, No. 5, corner of Beckman-slip and Water-Street; where is also carried on the Cutlery and Brass Founder's business, in all their various branches. im April 19.
FOR SALE, A Young Negro Wench (and Child) about 18 years of age, and in perfect health; she has been brought up in the country, in a respectable family, and is esteemed a good house servant. Apply at No. 29, Water-Street. May 15. ff.

ISAAC MOSES HAS removed his Auction and Commission Store to No. 24, Wall-street, next door to Mr. Robert Hunter's, where he has good accommodations for the reception of all kinds of Merchandise.
THE Co-partnerships under the firm of LEE and FERGUSON, and of ANDREW LEE, being expired, all who have any demands are desired to bring them for immediate payment; and all those indebted to either of said Co-partnerships, are requested to make payment with delay to the subscriber, who continues the business as usual, on his own account. ANDREW LEE. Nassau-street, No. 24, May 16.
WAX WORK. To be seen at No. 100, the upper end of Queen-street, THE Portraits of Gen. Washington; the King, Queen, Prince of Wales, and Lord North, of Great-Britain; an Indian Chief; a Nun at Confession; and a number of other curious Figures, as large as life. Price 35. Those who are desirous of seeing them, are requested to come soon, as the Exhibition will shortly be discontinued. May 16. tm.
To be Sold at Public Auction, On the 20th instant, if not sold before at private sale, THE SCHOONER HUDSON, A GOOD vessel, and almost new, now lying at Kortwright's wharf, burthen about 60 tons, with a main sail, fore sail, and gib, one anchor and cable, &c. as per inventory. Apply to ROBERT BOWNE & Co. May 16.
For NEW-PROVIDENCE, THE SCHOONER Fair Abeconian, William Thurton, Master, WILL sail in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board at Clarke's wharf, or to ROBERT BOWNE & Co. May 9. tf
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE SHIP COMMERCE, Captain JOHN TURNER, Burthen 300 tons, has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail about the first of June, wind and weather permitting. For freight or passage, apply on board at Leffers-wharf, or to WILLIAM BACKHOUSE and Co. May 15. tf No. 15, Duke-street.
For Freight or Charter, To any BRITISH ISLAND in the West-Indies, except Jamaica. The Sloop JOHN, John Willis, Master, Burthen about ninety-five tons. Apply to D. TUCKER & Co. No. 202, Water-street, April 28.
For TRINIDAD, THE SLOOP MERCY, Oswald F. Harris, Master, SHE has a considerable part of her cargo on board. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Clarke's wharf. May 15. tf
For Charleston, South-Carolina: The Schooner BEAUFORT, Solomon Salus, Master, WILL positively sail, wind and weather permitting, the 22d inst. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Moore's wharf, or at No. 26, Beckman-street. N. B. Said Salus returns his sincere thanks to his friends in particular, and the public in general, for their former favors; and as he is now determined to continue in that trade, and has excellent accommodations for passengers, he will use his best endeavors to give satisfaction. May 13. tf
For CHARLESTON, (S.C.) THE SCHOONER COLUMBA, Philip Perreau, Master, SHE is a fine fast sailing vessel, has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail in the course of ten days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board at Kortwright's wharf, or to Robert Gilchrist, No. 20, Smith-street. Just received for sale by the above vessel a quantity of excellent New Rice, Indigo, Candela Wick, Tallow, and Myrtle Wax, to be disposed of as above. May 15th 100
WARRANTED SOAP, At eighteen shillings per barrel (and less in proportion) delivered and deposited in the cellar of the purchaser, free of expense, save the barrel, by WILLIAM FROBISHER, No. 8, Fletcher-street. N. B. Ashes and Kitchen-stuff received in payment. tu th f tm April 15.
TO BE SOLD, A young, tall, likely Wench, ABOUT nineteen years of age; she is sold for no fault, but the owner has no employ for her. Enquire at Joshua Pell's store, at the Corporation-dock, North River. May 7. tw
WANTS a child to nurse, a young woman with a good breast of milk. Enquire at No. 13, Bancker's-street. May 13. 3t.
FOUND, on Monday last, a POCKET BOOK, containing some money. The owner may hear of it, by applying to the Printer. May 13. tw
SALES at AUCTION, By JOHN RAMSAY, 221, Queen-street, THIS DAY, at X o'clock, An assortment of Hardware, Ironmongery, and Cutlery, &c. Particularly cutlery and penknives, razors, hammers, snuff and tobacco boxes, gun-locks, cork-crews, tureens, buckles, buckle brushes, &c. &c.
SALES at AUCTION, On MONDAY the 26th inst. at 11 o'clock, At the Coffee-House, A certain DWELLING HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, situate, lying and being in the West ward of the city of New-York, on the South side of Thames-street, near the North River, bounded northerly by said street; southerly by ground belonging to Trinity Church; westerly by the house and ground of Munton Ward, containing in breadth, front and rear, sixteen feet six inches, in length, on the East side, fifty-two feet six inches, and on the West side, fifty-four feet. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale, and an indispensable title will be given. May 9. tf At XII o'clock, at the Coffee-House, For the benefit of all the Creditors of Peter Nestel and George Knox, Two thousand and ninety-five acres of land, situate in Montgomery County, being part of a certain tract of land, known and distinguished by Fundus's Purchase. By order of the Trustees. JAMES BARCLAY.
TO BE LET, on very low terms, The convenient dwelling house, Next door to Capt. A. Post, near the coal bath, Crown-street. May 14. tf
GEORGE BOND, ATTORNEY, AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Has removed his Office, from No. 3, to 55, Wall-street. May 14. f
TO BE SOLD, a likely young NEGRO BOY, about 14 years of age, accustomed to all kinds of house work; he ought in time to become a valuable servant, if sold for no fault, the master going to Europe. Enquire of the Printer. May 15. tf
THOMAS DURIE, No. 15, Little-Dock-Street, Has just imported, the following articles, which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, pot ash, or bar iron. COARSE dowlas, printed cottons, impetini velvet, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 purple and chintz sh wls, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 plain, striped, spotted and checked mullin, 4-4 and 6-4 book do, 4-4 and 5-8 mullin hdkr hifs, needle worked lawn do. Barcelona, rom 11, and check do. 7-8 and 6-4 plain lawn, plain and figured Lené, mullin and lawn aprons, cambrie, brown Holland, bed ticks, broad and narrow quality binding, colored thread, ivy combs, &c. &c. ALSO, One box Nun's thread, assorted, from No. 6 to 56. May 12. tf
GEORGE DOUGLAS, jun. No. 236, Queen-street, HAS imported in the brig Betsey, and ship Betsey, from London, and brig Jeanie, from Glasgow, a very general assortment of Dry Goods, suitable to the present season, which he is now opening for sale. ALSO, Two bales Scotch Carpets and Carpeting. May 12. tf
Columbia College, May 12, 1788. THE vacation will end on Wednesday the 21st instant, of which the Students are desired to take notice. All Candidates for admission into the different classes, are likewise requested to attend for examination on that day. May 13. 100
GLASS WARE, WELL assorted, in casks of five to fifteen pounds sterling each, just arrived, and will be sold exceeding low for Cash, by JAMES RENWICK, No. 92, William-street. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for Pot and Pearl Ashes. May 12. tf
Doctor Le Mayeur, Dentist, has took Lodgings at Mr. Francis's, in Great-Dock-street, No. 3, and will leave this town in fourteen days.
JOHN FROST, HAVING removed his store from No. 7, Great-Dock-street, to No. 6, Queen-street, is now opening for sale the following goods, which he has received by the last vessels from Liverpool, viz. Superfine and second broad cloths, blue cloths from 12/6 to 15/6 per yard, 7-8 cotton checks, printed cottons and chintz patches, fustians and thicksets, corduroys and royal ribs, 7-8 Irish linens, florentines and lutrings, 4-4, 5-4, 6-4, and 7-4 shawls, with a variety of other goods not here enumerated, all which he is determined to sell on the very lowest terms for cash. May 13. tm
Choice Muscovado Sugar, JUST imported in the brig Hero, Uriah Coffin, Master, from St. Croix, and will be landed THIS MORNING at Gouverneur's wharf. For terms apply to Who has also for sale, A few boxes GLASS, 16 by 12. N. B. His Comping House is removed to No. 5, STONE-STREET. May 12. tf
JACOB LE ROY & SON, At No. 52, Queen-street, opposite Cha-ple-street, Have for Sale the following articles, just imported in the ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Amsterdam, viz. BOHEA Tea, Flemish Linen, Black Pepper, Russia Duck, Reels Yarn, Raven's do. Nutmegs, Osnaburghs, Candles in boxes, Copper Tea Kettles, Geneva in Cases, Frying Pans, long and short Handles, Writing Paper, Mill Saws. Fine Holland Linen, Russia Sheetings, April 11. tf
PUBLIC AUCTION, By Hugh Smith. THIS DAY, XII o'clock, At the Coffee-House Bridge, A very large sale of IRONMONGERY, Consisting of deck nails and spikes, cart tire, nails and boxes, iron axle-trees, an assortment of coopers tools, horse shoes, &c. Also, some old SAILS and RIGGING. 1 o'clock at the Coffee-House, A handsome forst SADDLE HORSE, warranted sound.
The Inhabitants of the City of NEW-YORK ARE respectfully informed, that the subscriber intends opening a NEW CHIMNEY OFFICE, at No. 21, Wall-street, two doors from Mr. James Rivington's. He trusts he will be able to give general satisfaction to those who may please to employ him, (designated by their becoming subscribers) as he is determined to join unremitted assiduity to the pain laid down in the following proposals, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation and encouragement of the inhabitants of this city. 1st. To provide a set of Sweepers, as many as may be found necessary, under the distinguishing mark of a cap, on the front of which, will be the word, New Chimney Office, No. 21, Wall-street, to see the business performed. 2d. To allot each a proper district, in such manner, that every subscriber's chimneys shall be regularly swept once every month, (or oftener if required) at the rate of one shilling and three pence, for every chimney. 3d. To oblige himself to pay the fine laid by law, the him taxes are within one month after it has been swept, by the people belonging to this office, until the chimney be cracked, or the fire begin to smoke out of the house. 4th. To render the establishment of general public utility, in case of fire, the Sweepers shall be made to attend, and perform such services as may be required of them. The undertaking merits the greater attention, as it will contribute in a particular manner, to render live security, and prevent the destruction of property, by the flagration, which too frequently originates in foul chimneys, occasioned, in some instances, by a neglect of Sweepers attending at regular periods, and in others, no knowing where to apply. Subscribers will be thankfully received at the above place, and the plan will be begun upon the second June next. May 9. tf STEPHEN PATERSON.
TO BE SOLD BY GEORGE DOUGLASS, At No. 14, Fly-Market, THREE ton of well drawn refined tobacco, in cask for ballast for vessels, Burlington-finepered hams; Quebec present essence of pruce, hops, West-India rum by the hhd. molasses, &c. Madeira a wine by the pipe or quarter cask, 20 barrels manbadden, cotton in bales, ship bread, rye flour. May 12. tf N. B. JERSEY MONEY exchanged at the current exchange, for York Paper of specie.
FOR SALE, A well made, strong, active, healthy NEGRO MAN, aged 19, born and bred in the family of his present master, is perfectly acquainted with every species of house work, fencing out and attending a table; is an excellent driver, either on the box or as a postillion, and well skilled in the management of horses. Having been bred in the country the earlier part of his life, he has acquired a considerable knowledge of farming; ploughs and harrows well. The reasons for selling him will be communicated to the purchaser. His price is $80. Enquire of the Printer. April 17.
THOMAS BARROW, No. 58, Broad-street, HAS imported by the Betsey, Capt. McFarnard, some elegant patterns of Paper-Hangings; also plain ve dition blue and plain green, with festoon borders, common papers, neat patterns and low priced; has received from the manufactory some of the most elegant patterns ever brought into this city; any orders, by the next packet, will be complicated in August or September. Has received a quantity of fresh ground white lead, of the best quality, in casks of 1 and 2 cwt. ditto yellow and Spanish brown, with every color used in house painting; also fine colors for painters, camel's hair pencils and brushes, fin: quill bound brushes and common do. b dge's hair flasks for portrait painters; paper of a superior quality and very large, for drawings; belt white, black and red chalks and pencils, pencil crayons, Mewer's colors; drawing books of every kind; flowers and landscapes beautifully colored. For drawing, Indian ink, Indian rubber, miniature pencils, ivory pallets, small oval frames and glasses. LINTSEED OIL by the barrel, or less quantity. Window glass of all sizes, glazier's diamonds, large glass for pictures and clock faces. Spanish white, purple brown lampblack, and dry white lead. Continues to carry on the coach painting business, and assures his employers he will execute their commands in the best manner, and on the most reasonable terms. Has for Sale, an elegant new PHAETON, finished in the highest taste, with harness complete, which will be sold cheap for cash. He has also some fine prints framed, first impressions; frames, pictures and prints in the best manner. April 17.
John Keating, fen. HAS opened a Broker's Office and Commission Store, No. 9, Great-Dock-street, opposite to Coenties slip, and next to the State Treasurer's. His store is open for the reception of every species of dry goods; and convenient warehouses provided for rum, sugar, molasses, and all sorts of wet goods insured for sale. Houses, lands, vessels, &c. bought and sold, also all kinds of money securities negotiated; gentlemen in this, or any of the other states, may depend on having their orders executed with fidelity, secrecy and dispatch. Contracts or purchases on the shortest notice every species of country produce, and on very moderate terms. From his general knowledge of the country, he flatters himself is in his power to transact the business of supercargo, captains of vessels, &c. upon such pleasing terms, as will be a sufficient inducement for them to apply at his office immediately on their arrival. Cash, and the highest prices given, for all kinds of continental and state securities, particularly Brinker's, Barber's, Burral's, Pierce's, and Walker's notes and facilities; apply as above. tu th f tm April 17.
SALES at AUCTION, At the Coffee-House, THIS DAY, XII o'clock, A QUANTITY OF EXCELLENT FIGS, Fresh, and in prime order, being just imported. A. L. BLECKER.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, THIS DAY, X o'clock, At No. 244, Queen-street, A variety of seasonable DRY GOOD S. At one o'clock at the same place, A collection of books, English, French and German, an excellent violin and case, some music, &c. being the property of Doctor Frederick Christopher Foches deceased. Also, two elegant swords, being superior to any ever offered at a public sale. On WEDNESDAY, the 21st inst. At No. 39, Maiden Lane, Being the House lately occupied by Mrs. Kline, A large Variety of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Being the property of a person leaving the State.
WANTED, a woman of an unexceptionable character to wait on a family to London, none need apply unless properly recommended. For particulars apply to the Printer. May 15. tf
A ROOM IN Water-street, near the Coffee-House, to be let to a single gentleman. Enquire at the Printer. May 14. tf
JOHN DELAFIELD, No. 29, Water-street, BUYS and sells all sorts of Continental and State SECURITIES. WANTED, a quantity of Banker's New Loan and Pierce's Final Settlement Notes. tm May 6.
GEORGE LEWIS & CO. Have just imported in the brig Betsey, Capt. McFarnard, and the ship Betsey, Capt. Watson, the following articles, which, as they are to be sold for cash, they are satisfied the PRICE must be a low one. LOW priced printed linens and cottons, Fine two purple ground fancy and stormant Calicoes, Light and dark chintz calicoes and mullins, Red, purple, and chintz turties, 11-8 and 6-4 book and jacomet mullins, curiously fine, 11-8 and 6-4 stripe and check do. A large assortment of clear lawns and handkerchiefs, 11-8 and 6-4 stripe and check do. Cotton and Britannia Handkerchiefs Barcelona and Bandana do. Florentines and turties, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish linens, An assortment of table linen and diapers, Belt China silk hove, Black do. With a variety of other articles. May 10. tf
Just arrived, from the ship Betsey, Watson, from London, and now opening for sale, at No. 208, Water-street, on very low terms.
A n elegant assortment of chintzes, calicoes, and furniture cottons, of the newest patterns; light and dark ground printed linen handkerchiefs, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, rich silk florentines, modes, Perians, Jute saris, amozeens, fewing silk, black fringes, 7-8, 4-4, and yard 3-8 cotton checks, dyed pillows, fattines, worsted florentines, and a variety of other seasonable articles. 100. A. L. BLECKER.
SAMUEL FRAUNCIS Respectfully informs the public, that he has removed to this city, and occupied his former occupation. He has rented the house, No. 163, NASSAU-STREET, corner of John-street, lately occupied by William Mariner. He earnestly solicits the patronage and favor of the respectable public, and assures them that he will exert himself in endeavoring to please them. He has laid in liquors of the best kind, and will make his prices for the same as low as possible. Captains of vessels, and gentlemen going to sea, may be supplied with a kind of provisions carefully put up. They may also be supplied with OYSTERS (when in season) DICKINSON and FRIED, and put up in pot, which he will warrant to the purchaser. May 8. tm WANTED, an active LAD as a Waiter.
BROOKLYNE STAGES. HENRY STANTON returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general, for their past favors. He begs leave to inform them, that for convenience of parties of pleasure, he has provided for the ensuing season, TWO private Stage Coaches, the one containing four, and the other six passengers, with good gentle horses, and careful drivers; which will ply at any place, or at any time, at a reasonable rate. Those who would wish to apply, will please to direct a line to the subscriber one day before wanted, to be left with Mr. JACOB WILKINS, at the Ferry Stairs, which will certainly come to hand. He has to let, good, neat coaches and chairs, and gentle saddle horses. N. B. He also begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on the Coach and Chair-making business, in all its various branches, at the place where Mr. DAVID TITUS formerly lived. He flatters himself that his work, for strength and neatness, is equal to any in the State, as he has worked his shop with the best of materials and workmen. Favors for either of the above will be gratefully received by HENRY STANTON. Brooklyne Ferry, April 3. 2m. this m

For Norfolk, in Virginia, The Sloop NANCY Is ready to take in and will sail in eight days. About 60 tons burthen; for freight or passage apply on board, at the New-Slip, at No. 50, Cher- ry-street. May 8. tf
For GLASGOW.
The brigantine JEAN NIE DANIEL MARTIN, Master, Will sail about the 22d inst. with a strong British vessel, burthen about one hundred and fifty tons. For freight or passage apply to WILLIAM WILSON, No. 25, Queen-street, or the Master on board, at Leffert's-wharf. Just landing, from on board said brig, A few casks bottled porter, barley in kegs, her- rings in firkins, a few chaldron of coal, with a vari- ety of DRY GOODS. Apply as above. tf May 7.
For Liverpool. The brigantine WILLIAM CHARLES HARRISON, Master, Will sail about the 10th inst. For freight and passage apply to JOHN MILLER. May 1.
JACOB and PHILIP MARK, Removed from No. 16, Great-Dock-street, to No. 241, Queen, near the corner of Wall-street, where they have for sale, as usual, an assortment of DRY GOODS, viz.
Dowlas, brown Hollands, Ozna- burghs, ticklenburghs, shirting and apron checks, chintzes, with neat patterns, black and white laces, and edgings, fineries, an assortment of handker- chiefs, &c. &c. Also, old hock, and Pyrmont water. May 2. 12t. cod
By order of the Hon. RICHARD MORRIS, Esq. Chief Justice of the State of New-York; No- tice is hereby given to NATHANIEL TWINING, of Charleston, in the State of South-Carolina, an absent and non-resident debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that upon application and due proof made to the said Chief Justice, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "an act for relief against absconding and absent debtors" passed the 4th day of April, 1786; by Joseph Anderson, Esq. a creditor of the said Na- thaniel TWINING; the said Chief Justice has direc- ted all his, the said Nathaniel TWINING's estate, real and personal, within this State, to be seized; and that unless he shall discharge his debts within one year after the publication of this notice, all his es- tate real and personal will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated this 14th day of January, 1788. raw. 12m.
To be SOLD,
An excellent FARM, lying at that noted place called Kinderhook Mills, a mile and a half from town, and six miles from the landing; con- taining 150 acres of choice land, part thereof is intervale and extraordinary fine meadow, where there is yearly cut thirty ton of good hay, with a beautiful young and old orchard of about 200 trees part thereof grafted, and the whole excellent fruit A good FRAME HOUSE, with 4 rooms on a floor one story and a half high, a fine cellar, a large store ready fixed for a merchant, a good Dutch barn a fine stand for trade or any public business, there having a store been kept for upwards of thirteen years, commands the trade from several districts and eastern towns back; it is very pleasantly situated, where three roads meet, and is the best stand of trade, I dare say, of any in the county, as all the produce that goes to landing from the eastward, must pass by the door. Also, the convenience of a GRIST MILL, with a fine stream of water, and the half of a new Dutch SAW MILL, adjoining the door, where 3000 logs can be sawed in a season, and plenty of timber. The above place has been let a number of years for about $800. a year, and will now be sold lower than any person can expect, the situa- tion and value considered. Also, a large and elegant BRICK HOUSE, situated at Schoharie, on the bank of Hudson's river, 31 feet in length, and 31 in breadth, two stories and a half, high, 4 rooms on a floor, with a kitchen and cel- lar under the whole, and a fine water lot, the best in Schoharie, commands a fine prospect up and down the river of several miles distance, and a fine stand for trade; a new barn, fine well of water, and a beauti- ful garden spot. Any person chusing to purchase either of the above places, on paying one quarter of the money down, may almost have their own time of payment for the remainder, or goods will be ta- ken at cash price, and a good title will be given for either, or both places. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, living at Kinderhook, or to GEORGE and WILLIAM LUDLOW, New- York. CORNELIUS SEBRING. Jan. 18. tf. raw. tf.
To be Sold Cheap at private Sale,
The place which William Provost formerly occupied, which for elegance of situation is perhaps equal to any in the State of New-Jersey, it lies three quarters of a mile from the church of Hackinack, and extends from the river up the road towards Paramus, being intersected by the road leading to the New Bridge: On the Lot next the river is a Stone DWELLING-HOUSE, two flo- ry high in front, and three in rear, having a fine dry Cellar and a Dwelling-Room underneath on the ground floor, (being built on the declivity of a hill) with a large Kitchen adjoining: Also, a Poultry- House and a new Barn; in the rear of the Dwelling-House is a beautiful Green, ornamented with Fruit-Trees; between which and the river, lies a valuable piece of Meadow, yielding about twenty-four loads of English hay yearly: to the rear of the meadow is a spacious and substantial Dock, newly made, on which is a Store with a large quantity of ashes, an extraordinary Spring, and Well at the Dwelling-House, from which the Meadow may be watered: There is also a Garden with a variety of the best Fruit-Trees: On the Lot on the opposite side of the road stands a commodious Store, commanding the trade of the back country; also a young Orchard of good Fruit-Trees. The whole of the place contains about thirty-four or five acres, twelve of which are Wood-Land; the Land has been well manured with ashes; the whole of the Land inclosed with a new substantial fence. The beauty of this situation, and its advantages for trade, make it eligible either as a Country Seat or a place of business. To be sold in three dif- ferent Lots, or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser. For terms, apply to DIRCK LEE- FERTS, in Maiden-Lane, No. 21, New-York, who will give a good title for the same. The conditions of payment will be made easy to the Purchaser. If any person wants to view the place, apply to D. LEFFERTS, he will send a Person with him. Feb. 5, 1788. raw. tf.
BOHEA TEA. Of the best quality, imported in the ship Hope, from Canton, to be sold by ANTHONY & JOSEPH GRIFFITHS, tf. April 12. No. 20, Front-Street.
H. & J. THOMPSON, Have removed from No. 29, Front-street, to No. 164, in Water-street, between Burling and Beck- man-street; they have remaining on hand, the fol- lowing GOODS, which they will sell on reasona- ble terms for cash, pot, ashes, or hhd. and bot. Taves, viz. EARTHENWARE in crates, well assorted, Gilded Earthen ware, Canvas, No. 1 to No. 8, Sewing Twine, Turkey Do. Fishing Lines, Bengal Taffeties, Irish Linens, Sheetings, Printed Handkerchiefs, and Woollens. May 5. tf.
For LIVERPOOL, The BRIG HECTOR, To sail in three weeks. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. & J. THOMPSON. No. 164, Water-street.
TO BE LET. THREE genteel ROOMS in Broadway, very suit- able for a single Gentleman, who may have with them the exclusive use of a Cellar and Garret. Enquire of the Printer. tf April 4.
THE partnership of GEORGE APPLEBY and Co, Brewers, will be dissolved by mutual consent the 1st day of April next. The Business will be carried on in future by
APPLEBY and MATLACK, At the new BREWERY, No. 36, the east side of Chatham-street, nearly opposite the Tea-Water Pump.
They return their sincere thanks to the Public for past favors, and hope to merit a continuance of them by their attention to the business. Their Friends and Customers will be sup- plied on the lowest terms with the best Ale, Table, Ship, and Spruce Beer. Orders left at the Coffee-House, or with White Matlack, No. 11, William-street, or at the Brewery, will be duly attended to; and beer delivered on board vessels, or any part of the city, on the shortest notice. GEORGE APPLEBY. WHITE MATLACK. New-York, March 18. tf.
The Brewery in Catherine-Street, FORMERLY occupied by Jacob Wat- son and George Appleby, under the Firm of George Appleby, and Co. The said Co-partnership being by mutual con- sent dissolved, will, after the first day of April next, be carried on by Jacob Wat- son and Gilbert Willet, under the Firm of WATSON and WILLET; who will be obliged to their Friends and Customers, of said former Firm, to favor them with their orders for
Ale, Table, Ship and Spruce Beer, Orders left at the Coffee-House, Mur- ray and Sansom, No. 184, Queen-street, or at their Brewery, will be carefully at- tended to and delivered on board vessels, or any part of this city, on the shortest no- tice by JACOB WATSON, March 24. tf GILBERT WILLET.
A MINIATURE PAINTER, Lately arrived from FRANCE. PRESENTS his respects to his Friends, and the pub- lic in general, and informs them that he draws LIKENESSES of Ladies and Gentlemen at the lowest price, and engages the painting to be equal to any in Europe. Should the Likenesses not be approved of after drawing, they will be taken back. Those ladies and gentlemen who will please to honor him with their commands, will be so kind as to enquire at Mrs. Davis's, No. 42, Hanover-square, opposite Mr. Peter Goeler's. PETER HENRI. tf. May 2.
For SALE, The Hull of the new BRIG JOHN BURTHEN about 130 tons, a strong vessel, well built of the best materials, and of an easy draught of water. Apply to NICHOLAS LOW, Esq. No. 216, Wa- ter-street, or SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 106, Water-street. Dec. 13. tf.
For AMSTERDAM, The SHIP HOPE, Capt. Doetzen, A PRIME fast sailing vessel, under Dutch colours, with a Mediterranean Pass, will be ready to take in the 15th inst. and sail by the 10th of next month, or sooner if possible, having two thirds of her cargo en- gaged; for freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Van Zandt's Wharf, or LUDLOW & GOOLD,
Who have for Sale. CABLES, from 6, to 10 inches, cordage, different sizes, Genova in pipes and cases, Spanish hides, claret in boxes, 4 dozen each, Bourbon and West-India coffee, lignum vi- tae and fustick. April 7. tf.
To be Let, and immediate pos- session given, a large yard, suitable for sta- ring lumber. For further particular enquire at No. 32, Broad-street. April 30. tf
VERDIGREASE. A few Sacks of the best quality, may be had of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-market. Also a large and general assortment of
Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES, Patent Medicines, Perfumeries, Surgical Instru- ments, &c. An invoice of a complete assortment of Drugs & Medicines, Shop Furniture, &c. with every nece- ssary for a person disposed to enter into the Druggist business, will be sold very reasonable. A large quantity of Ointment, Syrup and Pill-Pots very cheap; Orange Pear for Issues; MEDICINE CHESTS, with directions. Oct. 12. tf
TO BE SOLD, A Number of improved FARMS, in the counties of Dutchess, Ulster and Orange; likewise a quantity of unimproved Land in either of the said counties. Apply to J. JOHNSTON, No. 18, Wall- street. Also to be Sold, a LOT in Broadway, next to Mr. Seaman's, 54 feet in front, extending in the rear to New-street. Enquire as above. Dec. 2. tf
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the fourth side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 220, Queen-street, near the Fly-market, with a large convenient Store on the rear of the lot in Gold-street, opposite the Burnt Brew-house. Enquire at the Post-Office, No. 8, Wall- street. tf Feb. 7.
Wants a place, as CLERK, A Middle-aged Man, who understands ac- counts, and is handy either in a dry or wet store, or warehouse: he has the best recommenda- tions. Enquire of the Printer. tf March 31.
TO BE LET, For one year, or on lease, and possession given the first of May next. THE HOUSE, GARDEN, and out Houses, now occupied by John Marlow, Esq. The Farm contains 46 acres of ground, its situation is plea- sant and healthy, and about 6 miles from the city. It is well stocked with fruit trees of all kinds. Enquire of JAMES M'EVERS, No. 13, Water-street. Feb. 15. tf
To be Sold or rented, A Complete GRIST MILL, in an eligible situa- tion for conducting the manufacture of Flour, on an extensive plan. The Mill is in complete repair, and calculated for four pair of Burr stones, three pair of which are now running. Possession can be given when required. The payments to a purchaser will be made perfectly convenient. Should a person in- clined to rent, wish to have an increase of capital, he may be accommodated on proper terms. There is also an excellent Saw Mill on the same stream, capable of cutting from four to five hundred thousand feet of boards yearly, which, with the flour, can be readily transported to market by water. Goods may be vented to much advantage for lumber, which, with the flour manufactured at the mill, would furnish suit- able cargoes for the West-Indies or other places. For further information apply to JOSEPH BALL, Esq. at Philadelphia, or to CHARLES SMITH, New-York, March 10. 2m.
To be Sold very reasonable at Private Sale, EIGHT LOTS of GROUND, Near the late Mansion-House of JAMES DELANCY, in the Bowery-Lane.
NUMBER 9 and 10, fronting the Bowery-Lane, be- ing 25 feet each in width, and above 160 feet in length; on one, is a Brick House, containing one room, a cellar and garret. No. 23 and 24, situated in the rear of the above lots, and fronting Fifth-street, containing 25 feet each in width, and 100 in length. No. 33, 34, 63, 64, near the above, fronting Fifth-street and Second-street, bounded on the south by Delancey-street, containing each, 25 feet in width, and 100 feet in length. Twenty Lots of ground, situated in different pla- ces, near Corlear's Hook point. Three Lots of ground, near the Powder House, at Fresh Water. Two lots of land in Jersey-Field, County of Mont- gomery, No. 60 and 76, containing each about five hundred acres of land and will be sold very cheap. For further particulars of the above land and conditions, apply to PETER BYVANCK, No. 168, Queen-street, corner of Peck-Slip. March 24. tf.
TO BE SOLD, Or exchanged for property in the city of New-York, and immediate possession given, A FARM, whereon the subscriber lived during the late war, situated in a very pleasant village called Piacatene, in Bergen County, State of New- Jersey, about 25 miles from New-York; contain- ing 305 acres, of which a considerable part is meadow and woodland. The meadow already improved, will produce between 25 and 30 tons of hay. It is well situated for grazing, having the advantage of early pasture, and in dry seasons it has the advan- tage of water in every lot. Also, on the premi- ses, is a good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Cellar, Barn and out-houses, with an excellent well of water near the kitchen; a beautiful young bearing orchard, with a variety of other fruit trees in the highest per- fection. For further particulars enquire of the sub- scriber, at Brooklyn Ferry, who will give an indis- putable title for the same. ADOLPH WALDRON. March 18. 3m.
TO BE LET, The HOUSE, No. 3, Hanover-Square, At present occupied by his Excellency the MINISTER of FRANCE. This House is large, convenient, and in excellent order. On the rear of the Lot is a Coach-House and Stables, &c. For terms, please to apply at No. 13, G. cat-Doc- Street. New-York, March 25. tf.
DANIEL CAMPION, No. 22, Water-street, opposite the Coffee-House. Informs his Friends and the Public, that he carries on the
TAYLORING BUSINESS, And by his assiduity and care, he warrants to give general satisfaction to his Employers. He has for SALE, NANKKEENS, and elegant fash- ionable WAISTCOAT PATTERNS, lately imported. Also, BLACK SATIN, of superior quality, and fashionable BUTTONS. im. ed. May 6.
WILLIAM HENSON, Taylor and Habit-maker, from LONDON, informs his friends and the public in general, that he has re- moved from No. 9, Smith-street, opposite Store-Lane, to No. 53, Smith-street, nearly opposite the house from which he has removed, and next door to Mr. Alexander Robertson, merchant. tf May 1.
THE Subscriber finds himself reduced to the disagreeable necessity of dis- claiming any co-partnership in America. If any has existed in which he had a concern, it is hereby dissolved. He cautions the public against trusting any person, either upon his account, or up- on the account of any pretended co-partnership with him; and he declares, that he does not consider him- self as a co-partner with Edward Rice, of Norfolk, in Virginia, nor will he hold himself responsible for any contracts or engagements which the said Edward Rice may enter into, under the firm of Edward Rice, and Co. or in any other manner. May 5. tf. HENRY CUNIFFE.
EMBREE and SHOTWELL, No. 24, Queen-Street, SELL on very low and easy terms, All kinds of HARD WARE; Among which are, LOCKS, Hinges, Bolts, Nails, Screws, Vices, Anvils, Bick-Irons, Bellows Pipes, Carpen- ter's, Shoe-maker's and Saddler's Tools, &c. &c. Also, the new invented American Screw Auger, upon an improved construction. Superfine and common Flour, Hams. Now landing, a quantity of excellent Lisbon Salt, from on board the Governor Clinton, lying at Moore's wharf. They receive and dispose of on commission, Bar Iron, Castings, Nail Rods, Big Metal, Flour, &c. &c. having convenient stores for that purpose. tf Feb. 28. cod
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN-away on the evening of the 8th inst. from the subscriber. A MULATTO FELLOW named BOB, born in East-Jersey, formerly belonged to John W. Watkins, Esq. he is about 25 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches high, strong made, has a lully countenance, with a down look, had on and took with him, two jack- ets, with sleeves, one blue, the other scarlet, one underjacket, a pair of light brown corduroy breeches, and a pair of green woolen trowsers, with two small patches on the fore part, of a different color; light blue stockings, two white shirts, and a cat or hat a good deal worn; he is fond of playing on the fiddle, and supposed to have carried one with him; previous to his going off, he committed a robbery in the neighborhood; it is thought he is gone towards New-York. Whoever apprehends the said mulatto, and secures him in any gaol, so that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, with reasonable charges, paid by Gloucester County, WILLIAM TOD. State of N. Jersey. April 12, 1788. 386 tf N. B. The reward for apprehending and securing the above described servant, will be paid in New- York by enquiring of the Printer.
To be Let, and entered upon the first day of May next, the HOUSE now oc- cupied by Mr. Patrick M'Davitt, opposite Mr. Hugh Gaine's, in Hanover-square. Enquire of the sub- scriber. CARY LUDLOW, No. 184, Water-street. April 28. tf
Bohea Tea, and Nankeens. BOHEA Tea, by the chest, and a few bales of Nankeens, imported per ship Hope, from Canton, for sale by J. SHIPPEY and Co. 77 tf No. 43, Little Dock-street.
Joseph King and Co. RESPECTFULLY inform their customers and the public in general, that their SHOE WARE- HOUSE is removed to No. 1, Golden-hill-street, next door to Mr. Henry Tenbrook, where they have for sale, a large and general assortment of BOOTS AND SHOES: Ladies' silk and Morocco, &c. li- manco and satin, from 5s. to 10s. men's, women's, boys' and girls', children's of all kinds, much cheaper than any where in New-York. Bootlegs, boot soles, sealskins and country leather, on low terms for cash. BOOTS made in the neatest manner. N. B. Two handsome ROOMS to LET at the same place. tf May 3.
FRANCIS DURAND, No. 15, Queen-street, Has for sale, imported in the French Packets, the following articles, viz. CAMBRICS & lawns, Superfine French broad Umbrellas different sizes, cloths, scarlet, blue, &c. Lyons quilted satins, Three laces & edgings, Men's black and white, Belt assorted ribbons, silk hose, Black silk laces, Women's white do. White and colored wo- Black modes, yard wide, men's kil gloves, April 25. im. chintzes, &c.
TO BE SOLD, SEVENTEEN years' lease of that pleasant Coun- try Seat called BELMONT, containing 200 acres of Land, about three and a half miles from this city, with all the improvements thereon; at present in good condition. Its situation in point of extensive and varied Prospect being so well known, need not be described. For terms apply to JOHN MUR- RAY, jun. No. 38, Queen-street, or to the Person now on the premises. Feb. 12.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the late partnership of BOURK and DON- NAN, of the city of New-York, grocers, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscriber, the surviving partner of said firm, their accounts will be put in suit; and all their creditors are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested to the sub- scriber. JOHN DONNAN. April 16. tf.
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS, No. 190, Water-street, corner of King-street.