The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-09-20 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1788.
[No 1118]
Now Landing, and for SALE by Samuel Ward and Brothers
No. 3, Crane-wharf, 13 bds. and 70 bbls. best and common Muscovado Sugars, They have also for SALE. 50 bds. Molasses, West-India and York Rum, Bohea Tea, 40 boxes Spermaceti Candles, Best Whale Oil, Hog's Lard and Butter, Spirits Turpentine, Prime and common Pork and Beef, Carolina Indigo, Pepper, White-wine Vinegar, A quantity Rhode-Island Stone Lime, uncommonly cheap, Final Settlements and Indents, Sept. 17. tf.
Choice Old Wine,
FOR SALE—At No. 15, Duke-street. MADEIRA, SHERRY, VIDONIA, RED PORT, LISBON, MALAGA, TENERIFFE and FAVAL By the Pipe or Butt, Hoghead or small Casks, as imported. ALSO, A few Pipes Genuine MADE HERE, the produce of Last Year, by WILLIAM BACKHOUSE, & Co. August 12. tf.
ALL KINDS OF Public and State Certificates
BOUGHT and SOLD at No. 27, Water-street, AND every kind of Paper-Money exchanged for Specie, and re-exchanged. Also on hand for sale, a large sum in BANKER'S, BARNER'S and LOAN-OFFICE CERTIFICATES of this State; such as will purchase lands at Commissioners sales and pay quit rents. Likewise, final settlements of this State; any or all of which will be exchanged for common final settlements, Loan-office or Pickering's Notes, and indents at a small difference. tf June 25.
MOLASSES,
OF the first quality, by the hhd. or larger quantity to be sold cheap for cash at No. 2, Great Dock-street. Aug. 1.
Teneriffe Wines
OF a very superior quality, 3 years old, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks, will this day be landed at Marston's-wharf, from on board the brig Friends, Capt. Daniel, just arrived from Teneriffe. For terms apply to
Le Roy & Bayard,
No. 202, WATER-STREET, Who have fill on hand, Geneva in pipes, Nuts, Cinnamon, Mace, Black Pepper, Osnaburgh Linens, Britannias, Platters, Writing Paper assorted. tf July 25.
A QUANTITY OF Final Settlements wanted, FOR which a generous price will be given. Apply to JAMES SAIDLER, No. 31, Water-street. July 31.
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 cases, Do. in Jugs, Powder, Ticklenburghs, Osnaburghs, Dowlas, Ivory Combs, Mill Saws. An assortment of tapes, placillas, and a few pieces cambricks. N. B. Pot and Pearl Alises wanted. April 14. tf
London Porter.
A Few hampers of very excellent Porter, just received by the ship London Packet, to be SOLD BY FRED. JAY. Aug. 21. tf
High Proof Brandy,
OF superior quality, in pipes, bds. and quarter casks, now landing from on board the sloop Elizabeth and Mary, Capt. Cobb, from Barcelona, at Rosevelt's-wharf, Old-Slip, where attendance will be given.—Apply to SHEDDEN, PATRICK & Co. No. 206, Water-Street. June 22.
A Convenient Stable
To be let, No. 13, Little Queen-street. Enquire of the Printer. August 25. tf.
FOR SALE by JAMES HAYDOCK, jun. At his STORE, No. 155, Water-street, between Crane-wharf and Beckman's-slip,
LASTINGS, Sattinets, Florentines, derones, Denims, ratinets, Shalloons, durants, Tammies, And some other seasonable articles, imported in the different spring ships, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash. An assortment of Hard Ware, and a few casks of Nails, to be sold on low terms. tf. May 23.
Starch and Hair Powder,
OF the first quality, manufactured and sold by GEO HARSIN, at his manufactory, No. 10, Prince-street. N. B. He still continues his former business at No. 11.
Irish Linen
IN boxes containing thirty pieces each, well assorted, imported in the ship St. James, Captain Collins, from Newry, will be sold cheap for cash, or pot-ash, by JOHN MILLER. No. 16, Wall Street July 22. tf
DANIEL PENFIELD,
HAS FOR SALE At No. 10, Beckman-Slip. 80 barrels country beef in good order Pinkin butter. 204. and rod. nails in large and small casks. Bar iron, Blister'd steel, of an approved quality. Heartand club and best warranted German do. Fresh Bohea Teas imported in the Columbia from Canton, in whole, half, and smaller chests. Pepper—Chocolate. Lump and loaf sugars. Carolina indigo and rice. A quantity of Carolina pink root. Redwood—Ruffick. Best Virginia manufactured tobacco, in large and small twiz. Ditto snuff, in bladders, &c. &c. Sept. 2. tf
Sherry Wine in butts, old & good,
Irish Linen, low-priced, in small packages, Liverpool Salt, Turk's Island ditto, } about 8000 bushels. THE above articles will be sold cheap for cash, pot and pearl alises, white oak pipe, hoghead and barrel staves, at No. 16, Wall-street, by JOHN MILLER. June 14. tf
Shedden, Patrick, and 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 or cash or short credit, viz. Old high proof Brandy, Red Catalonia wines, 4-4 Barcelona handkfs, Fresh jar rations, Clean Peterburgh hemp, Russia duck, Russia sheathing, Cordage, A few tons lignum vitae, 80 sets mahogany bed posts, Old Jamaica spirits, Antigua rum, London Madeira, Old Mountain } Wines, Old Malvolio } Bohea duck, Black pepper, Carolina indigo, Old James river tobacco, 800 bushels wheat. An assortment of white Manchester goods, dyed fustians, nails, brads and tacks; also axes, hoes and hawks-bills. April 23. tf
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-Alises, 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 sheatings, 9-8 and 10-4 wide some very fine, Grey sheatings, 9-8 wide, Grey and frip'd bed-ticklenburghs, Corduoyes, velveteens, Jeans and jeanets, Black lastings, Ribbons, Checks, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 wide, Pillowfustians and jeans in small packages, Poplins, Men and womens' gloves, Fashionable buttons, gilt and plated, Buckram, Indigo, A parcel of hard ware. RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE, in pipes and bds. a few bds. of Old VIDONIA WINE, and a parcel of GINSENG. 993 tf
William Thomas,
No. 243, Queen-street, Has for sale, of the latest importation, and of the first quality, viz. GENUINE old coniac Frontigniac wine, in brandy, Jamaica cases of 12 bottles. spirits, and Antigua rum. All sorts of long and short pipes, in handy sherry wines. Shone's real bottled porter, in casks, of 9 & 10 dozen, and handy hampers of 3 & 12 dozen, warranted good. A quantity of Taunton and Bristol ale, in casks and hampers. Some Cheshire & double Gloucester cheese, in prime order. Fresh imported Durham mustard, in cases of 12 dozen 1-2 pounds each. Pepper in barrels. English treble refined sugar. Bourbon Coffee in fer-rooms, and West-India do. in bags. Bourdeaux clarified fallad oil, in cases of 12 bottles each. Florence do. in cases of 30 bottles. A few jars fresh Spanish olives. Fresh raisins in jars & casks. Zants currants in bolts and hogheads. The above, being purchased for ready money, will be sold for such, or short credit at a low profit. Wm. Thomas, has also, a consignment per the Montgomery, of a few packages well assorted paper stationery, and a package of books, which he will sell for cost and charges August 5. 2m.
JAR RAISINS.
200 Jars of fresh BLOOM RAISINS, are landing this day, and for sale by WILLIAM THOMAS. No. 243, Queen-street. Aug. 29. tf. ALSO, 210 bds. choice MACKEREL, and a few bds. SALMON.
Excellent Bottled Cyder,
WARRANTED to be equal to any ever offered for sale in this city, to be sold at No. 201, Water-street, next door to the Coffee-House, and at No. 6, Ferry-street, near Peck-slip. Proper allowance will be made to those who take a quantity.
Cash given for Empty Bottles, or taken in exchange for the above. Sept. 5. eod tm
BOHEA TEA, Superior quality, just arrived from Gottenburgh in the brig Three Sisters, St. Croix SUGARS, first quality, COFFEE, GIN in pipes and cases, CORDAGE—To be SOLD by
Ludlow and Goold,
Sept. 12. No. 47, all-free eod
Continental Securities,
BOUGHT and Sold by H. SEWALL & Co. at their Office, No. 5, Water-street, next door to Mr. London's Printing-Office.—Where also, Cash and the Currency of the State are interchanged. Sept. 8. tm.
INDIA GOODS.
JUST arrived in the Columbia, from CANTON, and for sale by
Robert Bowne & Co.
A large Quantity of the best Bohea } TEA, in chests and half chests, Hylons Nankens, Sewing Silks, Black Tafleties, Black Ribbons, Black Sattins, Nankens Fans, and Colored Silk Handker- } a good assortment of China, by the pack- gauze ditto. age. June 30. tf.
TO BE SOLD By George Douglass,
No. 14, FLY-MARKET. SIX hogheads of best Carolina Tobacco, 40 tiers Rice, 20 tiers of best Burlington salt-petred Hams, 40 quarter casks old Sherry Wine, Madeira Wine in quarter casks, 30 boxes Quebec patent Essence of Spruce, 500 lb. of Hops, 1000 lb. of Bitch Bacon, 6 hogheads of high proof Jamaica Spirits, Molasses in hogheads, Cayenne Cotton in bales, of the first quality. Sept. 2. tf
This Day will be landed at Murray's Wharf, Fifty Hhds. French Brandy. For terms of Sale, apply to THOMAS BUCHANAN, and Co.—Who have remaining for Sale, A few pipes first quality Teneriffe Wines, Jamaica Sugars in hogheads, A few Spanish Hides, Seventeen bags Coffee, and A few Casks Nails. Aug. 25. tf.
T. Maule, & R. Bullock,
No. 7, HANOVER-SQUARE, Have received by the Montgomery, Captain Bunn, a general assortment of seasonable GOODS, which they will sell on the lowest terms for Cash, viz. An assortment of two-pour & light ground Calicoes. A variety of Copper-plate Furniture Calli-coes. Chintz & Purple Shawls Printed and Pullicat Cotton Handkerchiefs Printed and Romal Linen ditto. Table Cloths. Cotton and Linen Checks, all breadths, Cotton Countertapes. Bed Ticks. Fashionable Waistcoat Patterns. Jeans, Fustians, Thick-fetts. Linen and Cotton Corduroys. Muslinets, Marfeilles Quilting. Diab coloured worsted Striped Denims. Florentines. Camblets, Wildbores, Tammies. Durants, Calimancoes, Jeans. Sattinets, Lastings. Womens' and girls' Cotton Hois. Mens' plain and ribbed ditto. Twizt. Death-head and Basket Buttons. Fashionable and plain Metal ditto. London, Quality and Shoe Binding. Feathers, Ferrets, Fringes. Cap Wire, black Lace. Leghorn and Clip Hats, Tapes and Bobbins. Needles. Writing Paper, Pins. Red and yellow Flannels, &c. &c. &c. And by the London Packet, a large assortment of such goods, as are liable to additional duties the first of September—which they will sell on the usual terms for Cash, viz. Ribbons, Modes, Tafleties, Perfumes, Armouzees, Sattins, Florentines, Sewing Silks, Gloves and Mitts, Silk Hois, French Nett, Crap, and other Gauzes. New-York, August 21, 1788. tf
Wanted to purchase, IMMEDIATELY,
OFFICERS' and Soldiers' Military Bounty Rights of Land, both State and Continental; also a large amount of INDENTS, FINAL SETTLEMENTS, and PICKERING'S NOTES.—Apply at No. 196, Water-street. tf June 25.
Specific Solution.
A Safe, easy, and most effectual cure for the VENEREAL DISEASE, in every stage of that disagreeable complaint, to be had only at No. 9, Cherry-street. Travellers, either by land or sea, may administer it to themselves without fear, as it is entirely free from any mercurial preparation whatever. N. B. Persons placing themselves under the Doctor's care, will be treated with on the following terms:—A time to be limited for perfecting a cure, which, if not effectually done, no pay will be required. Contiguous to the Doctor's, rooms are fitted up, for the accommodation of such. tf
Spermaceti Candles,
A FEW Boxes for SALE at No. 194, Water-street. Sept. 12. tf.
To be landed this day, At the Old-Slip, from on board the BRIG GOVERNOR CLINTON—A quantity of Sugar in barrels, and some Antigua Rum. Aug. 21. tf. JOZE ROIZ SILVA.
Lynch and Stoughton,
Have for sale, at their Store, No. 4, Cruger's-Dock, Choice parcel of Hides, just arrived from Rio de la Hacha, Thirty pipes Fayal Wine, superior quality, Thirty hogheads Sherry Wine, Cotton in bales, Best Ruffia Hemp Seed. August 28. tf
Just Imported,
And to be sold very reasonable at No. 40, Broad-Way, an assortment of very elegant Looking-Glasses, Red Morocco skins of a superior quality. August 25.
To be landed this day,
From on board the brig Bon Jesus da Villa Nova, Capt. Joze d'Almeida, from Oporto, Choice cargo of White Port Wine, twelve years old, of a superior quality to any ever imported to this country. Ditto Red Port Wine, of the vintage 81, 82 and 83, of the best quality; old Madeira Wine, Tenor rifle ditto; some very good sweet oil in quarter-casks; and some figs in trunks. To be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. tf June 3.
FOR SALE BY Shaler and Sebor,
No. 187, Water-street, RUM; Jamaica spirits, geneva, sugar, molasses, beef, Russia hemp and duck, cordage 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 inches, Madeira wine, Champagne of the first quality, excellent Old Hock by case or dozen, 3/4 and 4-4 Irish linen; and just received by the MONTGOMERY, a well assorted parcel of broad and plain cloths, quality and those finding, a variety of Manchester goods, consisting of velveteens, corduroys, denims, royal blues, &c. &c. and a quantity of HARD-WARE—which will be sold on the lowest terms. tf July 8.
Robert and Peter Bruce,
No. 3, FRONT-STREET, below the Coffee-House, Have for SALE on the most MODERATE TERMS, UN-Powder, Hylons, Souehong and Bohea TEAS of the first quality. Bourbon and West-India Coffee, Double, single refined, and muscovado Sugars, Madeira, Sherry, and Port Wines, per doz. or gal. Lisbon and Teneriffe ditto, per quarter cask or gal. Old Spirits and Coniac Brandy, per cask or gal. Antigua and St. Croix Rum per hhd. Best Holland Geneva in cases and casks, London bottled Porter, per hamper or doz. English and country Cheeses, Claret and arrack per doz. Patent Mustard in pots, Ditto in bottles, Allspice, Cayenne and black Pepper, Florence Oil in bottles and bottles, Citron, Currants and Ginger, Mace, Cloves, Cinnamon and Nutmegs, Barley, Rice and Oatmeal in kegs, Caffee and turpentine Soap per box. Spermaceti and tallow Candles per ditto, Scotch Herings in kegs, of the first quality, With a variety of GROCERIES as usual, wholesale and retail. June 27. tf.
A few quarter casks and keg of excellent SWEET OIL, May be had low, of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-Market. Also, a large and general assortment of genuine DRUGS and MEDICINES. Patent medicines, perfumes, surgical instruments, &c. &c. June 5.
TWO thousand wt. of salt petre very cheap; also a large quantity of ointment syrup and pill pots, Orange peas for issues, medicine chests with directions; amputating, trepanning, lithotomy cupping instruments, &c. flexible catheters, &c. &c. tf June 5.
GEORGE POLLOCK,
No. 28, Water-street, HAS imported by the last ships from Ireland, LINEN 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 POTASH. May 2. tf.
FOR SALE BY GEORGE SCRIBA,
No. 17, Queen-street, A CHOICE cargo of French Brandy, in sixty gallon casks, London and New-York particular Madeira in pipes and half pipes, Also a quantity of Frontignac Wine. tf May 27.
George Barnewall & Co.
No. 205, WATER-STREET, HAVE imported in the last vessels from Ireland, a complete assortment of Linen, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 wide, and brown sheathing, 9-8 wide, which they will sell by the package or piece, at a moderate advance, for cash, or at a short date, or suitable produce. They have also received per Schooner Juno, from Teneriffe and St. Eustatia, and now landing on Hallett's-wharf, wines in pipes, bds. and quarter casks, of a very superior quality, and Holland gin in cases, which they will also sell. tf

THOUGHTS of MONTESQUIEU.
Extracted and translated from his manuscripts. More chit chat, and carrying a frivolous thing from one house to another, is called knowledge of the world; and we should be fearful of losing this science, if we applied ourselves to others.
I have a great taste for the ancients;—this antiquity enchants me; and I am always ready to exclaim with Pliny—It is at Athens where you learn to respect the Gods.
Telamachus, that divine work of our age, in which Homer appears to breathe again, is an undeniable proof of the excellence of that ancient poet.
An acquaintance of mine said, "I have had a foolish thing enough done—it is my own portrait. Study is with me the sovereign remedy for all the disgusts of life; and I have never felt chagrined which an hour of reading did not dissipate.
I have found no people so despised in the whole course of my life, as those who kept bad company. I am equally content with the company of fools and men of sense, and there are few men so tedious as not very often to entertain me. There is nothing more amusing than a ridiculous man.
I have naturally a love for the welfare and honor of my country, and but little for that which is called its glory. I always feel a secret joy when any measure is made that tends to the common good.
When I travel in foreign lands, I become attached to them as to my own; I take a part in their misfortunes, and wish that they were placed in a flourishing state.
Nothing is more amusing than to see a silly story-teller give a circumstantial history without quarter. I am not attentive to the history, but to his manner of telling it.
I had rather applaud most people than hear them.
When I depend on any one, I do it without reserve; but there are very few people on whom I can depend.
I never saw the flowing of tears without being melted.
I easily pardon, because I cannot hate. Hatred appears to me painful. When any one wishes to be reconciled with me, I feel my vanity flattered, and cease to regard as an enemy, a man who does me the kindness to have a good opinion of me.
Account of the Establishment and TREASURE of the BANK of AMSTERDAM.
THE Bank of Amsterdam was established by the authority of the States General, in January, 1609; and, for the more speedy improvement of this institution, it was determined that all bills of exchange, or sums for goods, not being under 600 florins, should be made in the Bank; that sum was since reduced to 300, no sum under which can be entered in the Bank books, except by the East and West-India companies: private persons who are allowed to do it pay six livres for every entry.
In this manner the Bank of Amsterdam is become the universal depository of the riches of all its inhabitants, as well as of a great many foreigners; its credit being so good, that nobody pretends to call it in question, as there can be no apprehension of its failure so long as the government of the country subsists, for the city of Amsterdam is its security. Nor would there be any reason to doubt the sufficiency of this Bank, even though the city were no wise engaged for it, because there is a real treasure in it, much more than sufficient to answer all demands, as will plainly appear by the following instance:
In the heat of the war, 1672, between France and the United Provinces, the French King having taken Utrecht and a great many other towns, people were jealous of the event of the war, and fearing that he might likewise become master of Amsterdam, vast numbers of those who had money in the Bank demanded it, and their demands were punctually answered: some who were in remote places, not having patience, till they could be conveniently paid by the Bank, disposed of the sums they had in it at a considerable loss, giving 105 or 106 florins, Bank money, for 100 florins current, by which they lost 10 or 12 per cent. the Bank money being generally between 5 and 6 per cent. higher than the currency. But the war soon taking another turn, the credit of the Bank was restored to its former condition.
The real treasure of the Bank of Amsterdam, which is supposed to be the greatest in the world, consists of real specie, and bars of silver and gold. The specie is received at a certain rate, and the bars of gold and silver, and other bullion, by weight per ounce, according to their fineness, which is tried by a public officer appointed for that purpose. This treasure is kept in a vast vault under the Town-house, and secured by all the means that human prudence can invent, from any danger of robbers, fire, or other accidents.
SAVANNA-LA-MAR, August 5.
The hurricane months, as they are termed, having now commenced, the inhabitants of this bay, at the least appearance of bad weather, or sudden squalls of wind, are terrified to such a degree that they, as speedily as possible, abandon their dwellings, and fly for safety to the Savanna. To nearly this plight were they brought on Thursday noon last, and yesterday forenoon, by the violence of the breeze; which however, was not of long continuance, nor do we hear of any damage resulting therefrom.
August 12. Capt. Muir, of the brig Fanny, from Africa informs, that there were near 400 sail of vessels on the coast when he failed.
On Sunday the brigantine Catherine, Mac Donough, put in here, on her way to New Orleans, with upwards of 200 slaves on board. Having procured some provisions, which they were in want of, she proceeded on her voyage yesterday morning. The Catherine was from Africa, last from Dominica, where she took in 100 slaves in addition to those she sailed with from the coast.
MONTEGO-BAY, August 9.
The crew of a small Spanish Schooner, which arrived here last Wednesday evening, from the coast of Cuba, mention the following circumstances, which certainly relate to the piracy of the Shallop belonging to Duckenfield Hall, Capt. Foster, inserted under the Kingston head, in the Chronicle of the 29th ultimo:
A Schooner, on her passage from the Havanna to Byam, on the 20th July, saw a vessel at anchor at Santa Cruz—went along side, and found there were three men on board, who were exchanging sugar and rum with the people who lived on shore, for provisions. Upon enquiring whence they came, they said they were Americans—Being desired to produce papers, they could show none. The main-haul was observed to be very much stained with blood, and the unsatisfactory account the people gave of themselves, induced a suspicion in the minds of the Spaniards that they were upon some dishonest scheme; they therefore seized the people, took possession of the vessel, and carried both to Byam, where an inventory of the property has been taken, and the people lodged in gaol.—From
blood, it may be apprehended, that as there were four men who mutinied upon Mr. Foster, one may have been murdered by the three who are now in the prison of Byam.
KINGSTON, (Jamaica) August 16.
The Schooner Iris, Potter, from Charlestown, arrived at Port Antonio on the 6th inst. On the 12th July she spoke the ship St. Thomas in the East, Hawkins, from hence to Bristol, in lat. 30. long. 73.
A correspondent having taken the trouble to transmit the following article from an out port, we cannot doubt but it means something—as it is rather beyond our ken, the reader will please interpret for himself: "In Titchfield, Portland, lives a gentleman, by trade a barber and hair-dresser—looking into the sea from the house he lives in, saw a shark about ten or twelve feet long, swam to his neighbours standing by he would go and bring him, the shark, ashore—Immediately stripped naked and went into the sea after the monster; he went without any weapon of defence, but lucky for our hero the shark did not chuse to be shaved or dressed in any way, but made into the deep, and the barber lost sight of his prey, and was obliged to come ashore again as he went in, with all his arms and legs—this is a fact."
BOSTON, Sept. 15.
A correspondent queries—Whether it would not be very advisable in the present juncture of public affairs, in Congress, to get rid of all their back lands at such prices as they can obtain, while it is yet in their power?
That country, continues our correspondent, cannot, from the nature of things, remain long subject to the old states. Their interest, remote situation, and many other weighty and important considerations, conspire against it. If the navigation of the Mississippi be ceded by the states to Spain this event will be facilitated. But an immediate sale of all the Western lands, will discharge a great part of the national debt, and stop an accumulating interest—and the sooner the better.
If Congress were to devote some of their time to this important business, instead of wasting it in fruitless and trifling debates, where they are to meet, &c. they would render their country some service for the expense they incur.
The moment they attempt to give up the trade of the Mississippi, the Western Country, with all their territorial claims and pretensions, will be lost. The Court of London, through Lord Dorchester, will aid the new settlements against Spain—and the natives of South-America will unite with the Americans of Kentucky. Ludicrous as this may appear, let it be remembered, that stranger things have come to pass.
It may be said Congress, by an army, &c. may prevent this event. The premises cannot be admitted. They have now about six hundred men, ill paid and supplied. It would require an army of 20,000 men; an expense that cannot be supported, and the object will not pay the expense.
For the encouragement of American literature and genius, it is resolved by the corporation of Providence College, that a particular part of the library-room should be appropriated for the purpose of depositing the works of American Authors.
We hear from Nova-Scotia, that the highest suspicion prevails there, that the infamous Traitor, Benedict Arnold, set fire to his own store—having previously effected an insurance in London upon it, to a much larger amount than the real value of his property. In Arnold, we behold a fatal example of an unbridled thirst after riches—this hath been his ruling passion, and to this he would sacrifice his God, as he hath attempted to sacrifice his country.—What crimes then, will the wretch stop at?—None, until he is stop't by a Gallows.
The absurdity of chusing our federal rulers from those characters who are ticklers for amendments to the federal constitution in the first instance, or before its competency to the exigencies of the union is tried, must appear obvious, when it is considered that upon this plan we must exclude every advocate for the system, or, which is the same thing, every open, decided federalist who was in favor of adopting it without amendments—there are enough of the first sort, to form the whole continental legislature, and if our suffrages should run in that direction, we should exclude all those worthies to whose exertions we are indebted for that constitution which must save our country if it a salvable state.
PHILADELPHIA, September 17.
IN CONVENTION.
Philadelphia, Sept. 8th, 1788.
SIR, BY direction of the Board, I do myself the honor to transmit you, for the consideration of the General Assembly, an act of Congress, passed the 4th instant, by which the United States relinquish and transfer to the state of Pennsylvania, all their right, title, and claim, to the government and jurisdiction of the tract of land on lake Erie, which the state has agreed to purchase of the United States.
By accounts received from Pittsburgh, a pacific disposition is manifested on the part of the Indians, and there is now reason to expect a large meeting of the Northern and Western tribes at Muskingum, to hold a treaty with the continental commissioners.—This favorable opportunity ought not, in the opinion of Council, to be missed; for, although the quantity of land in the triangle, purchased from the Board of Treasury, cannot be alienated with precision, before the necessary lines are run, agreeable to the act of Congress, of the 6th day of June last, yet, as a great part of the expense attending treaties with Indians, is incurred by collecting and furnishing them with provisions; charges which, in this instance, may be avoided.—Council, therefore, earnestly recommend the appointing commissioners on the part of this state, to attend the ensuing treaty for purchasing from the Indians, who may appear to have just claims to the same, the whole of the triangle aforesaid, as nearly as the bounds of the same may be ascertained by the best information, which can now be obtained. I have the honor to be, with
great respect, your most obedient, and humble servant, P. MUHLENBERG. Honorable Thomas Mifflin, Esq. Speaker of the General Assembly.
We hear from Massachusetts, that the inhabitants of that state have, resolved to chuse their eight Federal Representatives in such a manner, that each citizen shall have a vote for the whole eight. They claim this mode of voting as a Federal right, given to them by the Federal Constitution, and which the state cannot take from them. It is to be hoped the citizens of Pennsylvania will shew the same discernment and zeal in preserving their liberties, by their mode of electing representatives, that have been discovered by the enlightened citizens of Massachusetts. In this mode the characters most noted for wisdom and virtue will be brought forth—local prejudices will be destroyed—and each member of the Federal House of Representatives will consider himself as the servant (not of a county or district, or of two or three
his eye will be fixed of course in every vote he gives (not upon pleasing a few of his neighbors by bringing a post-road near their plantations) but upon the commerce—agriculture—and manufacturers of every part of the state. The whole state has now become as to Congress, what a county has always been to the state. Let our Federal elections be conducted on the same principles. Let there be but one ticket—Let the most suitable men be taken from any, or from every part of the state—and let the votes be given in, at the same places in which the electors have been accustomed to vote for members of Council and Assembly.
NEW-YORK, Sept. 20.
Yesterday arrived the Schooner Salt River Packet, Wilson, from St. Croix, in 27 days.
The ship Flora, from this port, is safe arrived at Pool.
The New-Jersey arrived at Lisbon the 14th July.
The sloop Dispatch, Lisle, from Philadelphia for Guadalupe, is put into St. Eustatia in distress.
Arrived at Cape Ann, on Thursday the 13th inst. the ship John F. Williams, Esq. in 44 days from L'Orient.
Captain Williams says, that it was reported a few days before he left L'Orient, that the Marquis de la Fayette had incurred the King's displeasure, in consequence of his adherence to the cause of the Parliaments—and that the deputies from Bretagne were imprisoned in the Bastille.
By Capt. Sever, who arrived at Boston a few days since from Russia, we learn, that the Semiramis of the North—the Empress of Russia—has forbidden, under the severest penalties, any foreigner or native in her dominions, discoursing or writing on the subjects of political affairs:—from which circumstance, it is difficult to obtain any information of the situation of affairs between the Russians and the Turks. Capt. S. spoke the Swedish fleet on their cruise—it consisted of 20 sail of the line—besides smaller vessels. But hostilities between the Swedes and Russians has not yet been declared.
On the 7th of March last, an act passed the Legislature, for dividing the Counties of this State into TOWNS:—The names of which are as follows:—
 (In the county of Albany.) Water-Vleit, Schenectady, Half-Moon, Ballstown, Saratoga, Stillwater, Cambridge, Hooick, Pitts-Town, Schatsekeke, Stephen-Town, Rensselaerwyck, Coekskie, Cats-Kill, Schoharie.  In Montgomery county.—Catskill, Schoharie, Palatine, Herkemer, Mohawk, Harpersfield, Otsego, Canajoharie, German-Flatts, Whites-Town.  In Washington county.—Salem, Granville, Hermon, Hampton, Whitehall, Kingsbury, Westfield, Queensbury.  In Clinton county.—Crown-Point, Willsborough, Plattsfield, Champlain.  In Columbia county.—Kinderhook, Canaan, Claverack, Hildesdale, Clermont, German-Town, Livingston.  In Ulster county.—Newburgh, Marlborough, Wall Kill, Montgomery, Shawangunk, Hurley, Kingston, Marbletown, Rochester, New-Palts, Mama-Katting, Woodstock.  In Orange county.—Orange Town, Haverstraw, New-Cornwall, Goshen, Warwick, Middletown, New-Windsor.  In Dutchess county.—Fredericks-Town, South-East-Town, Fish-Kill, Beekman, Pawling, Poughkeepsie, Clinton, Rynbeck, Washington, Amenia, North-East Town.  In Westchester county.—Westchester, Morrisania, Yonkers, Greenburgh, Mount-Pleasant, East-Chester, Pelham, New-Rochelle, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, White-Plains, Harrison, Rye, North-Castle, Bedford, Pound-Ridge, Salem, North-Salem, Cortlandt, York-Town, Stephen-Town, Philips-Town.  In King's county.—Brooklyn, Bushwick, Flatlands, Flatbush, Gravesend, New-Utrecht.  In Queen's county.—Oyster-Bay, South-Hempstead, North-Hempstead, Flushing, Jamaica, New-Town.  In Suffolk county.—South-Old, East-Hampton, South-Hampton, Shelter-Island, Huntington, Islip, Smith-Town, Brook-Haven.  In Richmond county.—Castle-Town, Southfield, Westfield, Northfield. 
Extracts from the Journal of Congress.
WEDNESDAY, August 27, 1788.
ON the report of a Committee consisting of Mr. Williamson, Mr. Wingate, Mr. Dane, Mr. Few, and Mr. Mitchell, to whom was referred a memorial of Jesse Lawrence, complaining of trespasses committed on him at the Island of Sable, by citizens of Massachusetts:
Resolved, That the memorial of Jesse Lawrence be referred to the executive of Massachusetts, and in case the said Lawrence shall produce such evidence as may substantiate his allegations to the satisfaction of the said executive, that they cause a fair and full enquiry to be made into the truth of the facts alleged, and such proceedings to be had against the offenders as the law of nations and justice to the memorialist may require; and that any expenses which may be incurred by the executive, in compliance with this recommendation, be chargeable against the United States.
THURSDAY, August 28.
On the report of a committee, consisting of Mr. Williamson, Mr. Otis, Mr. Baldwin, to whom was recommitted a report on the memorial of George Morgan, and sundry other papers.
Resolved, That the board of treasury be and they hereby are authorised, in contracting with George Morgan and his associates, or with any other person or persons for the sale of a tract of land on the Mississippi, which is described in the act of June 20 last, to vary in the following particulars from the terms proposed in the said act, viz. a payment of 200,000 dollars shall be made on closing the contract, the remainder of the price to be paid in seven equal payments, the first of which shall be paid whenever the Indian title, or any such title as, shall be extinguished, and a survey of the tract returned to the treasury office. The other six payments to be made half yearly, with interest from the time in which the survey is returned. On making the first payment, entries shall be permitted on so much land as that sum is equal to at the limited price. On making the second payment, a deed shall issue for so much land as may then be paid for, and other deeds, if required, shall issue on making the several payments: Provided that it is previously stipulated on what part the first deed shall be laid, and that every subsequent deed shall be for a regular tract as nearly as may be of an equal width, extending from the Mississippi to the eastern boundary of the general purchase, and that the several deeds be for tracts in contact with one another. That in case of failure in any one of the payments stipulated for, the contract shall be considered as forfeited in all the parts thereof, which shall then remain to be carried into effect.
That instead of the three parallelograms to be reserved according to the act of 20th June last, for donations to the ancient settlers on the west
side of a certain ridge of rocks, there shall be reserved an equal quantity of land for the same use, to be laid out in three squares on the east side of the said ridge of rocks, and as near as may be to the improvements belonging to the villages of Kaskaskia, la Prairie du Rochers, and Kahokia.
That in case there are any improvements belonging to the ancient French settlers without the general reserved limits, the same shall also be considered as reserved for them in the sale now proposed to be made.
Mr. CHILDS, ON looking over your paper of this day, I was a good deal surprized to see a paragraph, intimating that a committee of gentlemen had waited on Mr. Maxwell, to inform him that it would be agreeable to many gentlemen of the North Ward, that Col. Lewis, should be elected Alderman of it. It appears, that the design of the committee was to obtain from Mr. Maxwell, a relinquishment of his pretensions to the votes of the Electors of the North-Ward!—The refuse was exactly such as must have been expected. Mr. Maxwell assured the gentlemen, that he not only willingly resigned in favor of Mr. Lewis, but that he would give him his vote and interest. I can easily believe that Mr. Maxwell would not be anxious to be placed in a situation, where no honor, no profit, must be very troublesome, where no profit is intended to be made by it. I believe also, that so far from being desirous of the appointment, he rather submitted in this instance to the judgment and wishes of his fellow-citizens, than solicited their support. I consider the assurances given by Mr. Maxwell to the committee who waited on him, to have been in some measure extorted, since no gentleman, circumstanced as he then was, could argue on the propriety of the change which they proposed. Every gentleman who met at Bardin's on the 15th, pledged himself expressly to support the list, as it was published with the signature of Nicholas Low. I apprehend therefore, none who were present at that meeting can countenance any change. If it be practicable to change the Aldermen, it must be effected, not by the undignified necessity of the measure, nor by lazy wishes—but by the active and united exertions of all those free-men and freeholders, who view the reputation of the city, as affected by the choice of its Magistracy.—If there be a single Alderman in the city, who is deemed unworthy of that station, it matters not in what ward he is placed, whether in the North or in the South, he equally discredits the citizens at large, and dishonors the appointment.—If the list published by the authority of the meeting on the fifteenth instant, be altered, it will have a direct tendency to continue the evil which we seem disposed to remedy; it will render some discontented and others indifferent; it will divide that interest which can alone introduce reform; I mean the union of all those citizens who think it of importance to see the bench supported by the most respectable characters: amongst us. Upon the whole, unless Mr. Maxwell formally resigns (which by the bye I hope he will not) it would be not less improper than indelicate to attempt an alteration.
AT a meeting of a number of respectable citizens from each of the Wards in this city, at the City Tavern, on Monday the 15th of September instant, for the purpose of taking into consideration the Election for Aldermen and Assistants, to be held on the 29th inst.—The following Gentlemen were nominated to the Offices annexed to their names, and are earnestly recommended to the suffrages of the Electors in the several Wards.
 Out-Ward—Nicholas Bayard, Alderman; Cornelius C. Roosevelt, Assistant.  Montgomery Ward—Isaac Roosevelt, Alderman; Tobias Van Zandt, Assistant.  West-Ward—Alexander Macomb, Alderman; James Alner, Assistant.  South-Ward—Robert Watts, Alderman; Samuel Bard, jun. Assistant.  Dock-Ward—Peter Elting, Alderman; Wynant Van Zandt, Assistant.  North-Ward—William Maxwell, Alderman; George Janeway, Assistant.  East-Ward—John Lawrence Esq. Alderman; James Nicholson, Assistant. 
The choice of a respectable Magistracy, is at all times an object of high importance to the Police and dignity of this city; and is the more particularly so, at a juncture when it is expected that the Grand Council of the Union, under the New Constitution, will honor it with their residence. It is hoped that the citizens will approve of the above nomination, and unite their exertions to render it successful.
Published by order of the Meeting, NICHOLAS LOW, Chairman.
In the insertion of the above in yesterday's paper, owing to some mis-information, the name of Wm. Maxwell, Esq. was taken out, and that of Col. Lewis inserted.—The mistake is, in this day's paper rectified.
JAMES SAIDLER, INSURANCE BROKER,
No. 31, WATER-STREET, BUYS, SELLS AND NEGOTIATES ALL KINDS OF Continental and State Securities, &c. as usual.
He has lately imported in the Schooner UNION, from Liverpool, and last vessels from Europe, an assortment of seasonable GOODS, which will be Sold on reasonable Terms for CASH, COUNTRY PRODUCE or short CREDIT, viz.
 DARK chocolate and prised, lawn, cotton, and ground chintzes & printed linen handkerchiefs,  Bird-eyd and cross-bard Picket, French net, and stuffs, crane gauzes and millinets,  Thicksets, corduroys, and Women's black silk and velvets, worsted gloves and mits,  White, green, and orange, Table cloths and diapers, long pile mole skin, and figured shags and plushes, Colored and white threads, Shaloon, callimancoes, Castor and beaver hats, durants, tamies, and An excellent assortment of camblets, fashionable plated buckles,  Sattins, modes, black and Blank books and small histories, &c.  Black and white Barcelo- 
W A N T E D,
White-Oak hhd. Staves and heading.
A L S O,
10 Thousand Dollars in Final Settlements, for which a generous price will be given.
Sept. 20. tf.
To be sold at private sale,
A Valuable Black SERVANT WOMAN, about 30 years of age, an excellent plain and patty coo.—She is sober and honest. For particulars enquire at No 211, Water-street. Sept. 20. 3taw.tf

Sales at Auction,
On MONDAY next, Opposite the Auction-Room, No. 21, Wall-street, 10 hds. 20 quarter casks } Rich Sweet Wine, 4 pipes Genuine Teneriffe ditto. 70 boxes fresh Lemons, in prime order, 10 chests Souchong Tea, 1 box Caffa, 4 bbls. prime Sugar, 9 crates 6 by 8 and 7 by 9, Window Glass, 1 keg Indigo, 12 hampers Porter, 25 jars Olives.
On TUESDAY next, the 23d inst. At the Auction Room.
A well assorted Parcel of DRY GOODS,
Suitable for the Season.
Just opened, and to be Sold at PRIVATE SALE. A very elegant assortment of TWO PURPLE, STORMONT and FANCY GROUND CALICOES, and COTTONS. ISAAC MOSES.
For the Benefit of Distressed Debtors.
M R . POOL , being about to leave the City of New-York, feels himself constrained to give his sincere thanks to those ladies and gentlemen who have honored him with their attendance at the banquet .—From his long confinement in the provost , during the late war, he feels most sensibly the situation of those who are confined in jail in this city. He therefore purposes to exhibit as many Feats of Horsemanship as have ever been performed in one afternoon; and a number of extraordinary Feats of Activity by WM. POWERS , lately from London, this afternoon , for the benefit of distressed debtors. The money to be paid to the Society's Committee . The doors will be opened at three and the performance to begin precisely at four o'clock in the afternoon. If the weather is not good, it will be deferred to the first fair day next week. This will be the last performance. Sept. 20, 1788.
For LONDON,
The Ship NANCY , Captain THOMAS HALL , To sail the 15th October. A British bottom, with a Mediterranean pass, has good accommodations for passengers. For which, or light freight, apply to the Capt. on board at Van Tuijl's wharf, or to ANTHONY L. BLECKER . Sept. 20. tf
For LONDON,
To sail with all convenient speed, the ship VERNON , burthen 600 tons, Thomas Wm. Stevenson commander; a British bottom, with a Mediterranean pass, has elegant accommodations for passengers, and will take light freight. For which apply to the Capt. on board, near the Corporation Dock, at the North River, or to ANTHONY L. BLECKER .
For Charleston,
The Brig BETSEY , The New-York & Charleston Packet. Solomon Saltus, master. A new vessel, built of cedar, a fast sailer and a well found, has good genteel accommodations for passengers—will sail the middle of October next. For freight or passage apply to GEORGE DOUGLASS , No. 14, Fly-Market, or the master, on board at Schermerhorn's wharf. Sept. 20. eod
THOMAS BURLING,
Cabinet and chair-maker, next the Chappel 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, 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 his best hands, and means to use his endeavors to retrieve the credit of the business in this city, that has been greatly hurt by the sale of so much slight work at the vendues . 33 Bed Chairs for the sick to let. 8th mo. 20th. tf
State of North-Carolina.
FOR SALE , under the direction of the executive of this state, about two hundred and ninety-eight thousand weight of TOBACCO of an excellent quality, in good order for shipping, at convenient landings, for Cash or Bills accepted by the continental treasury. Proposals, post paid, directed to me at Edenton , will be attended to. Wm. JOHNSTON DAWSON, P. Sec. Edenton, August 28, 1788.
James Renwick,
No 92, William-street, Has imported in the Margaret from Glasgow, the London Packet and Ann from London, and the Union from Liverpool, a large and general assortment of Dry Goods , consisting of the following articles, which he will dispose of on the most reasonable terms:
CALICOES and chintzes, a beautiful assortment, Cambrics and lawns of all prices, Muslins , plain, striped, crossbarred, and tambooured, Gauzes , plain, net, crape, gauze, &c. Modes and tiannas , Marble quiltings, Olive , black and blue velvets, Thicksets and Corduroys , Mens and boys hats, Mens and womens hosiery, worsted, cotton, thread and silk, silk and cotton, and silk and worsted, Black Barcelona and Bandana Handkerchiefs, Shawls of all prices, 7-8 4-4 & 11-8 cotton and linen checks, 4-4 Irish linens, Superfine Welch flannels, Stuff of various kinds, Baizes , Duffs , and coatings, And an assortment of most articles in the Dry-Good Line. Sept. 18. tf
WILLIAM HENSON, Taylor
and Habit-maker, from LONDON , informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 9, Smith-street, opposite Slate-Lane , to No. 53, Smith-street, nearly opposite the house from which he has removed, and a door to Mr. Alexander Robertson, merchant. tf May 1.
To be LEASED or LET,
THAT excellent STORE , No. 25, Front-Street, next to Gouverneur, Kemble and Co.—being conveniently situated for FLAX SEED WORKS , or for a person in the WHOLESALE business .—For terms, apply to N. CRUGER , No. 5, Stone-Street; WHO HAS FOR SALE, Excellent Muscovado Sugar in hds. and barrels, A quantity of excellent Barcelona Hides , and Window Glass , 16 by 12. Sept. 1. tf
Just imported, and for SALE by SAMUEL DUNLAP,
No. 13, QUEEN-STREET , A Neat assortment of LOOKING-GLASSES , burnished gold frames for pictures neatly carved, the newest fashion, tea-urns, gold leaf, and tin foil.
Also, to be SOLD or LET , A large & convenient House at Perth Amboy. Enquire as above. Aug. 20.
This Day is Published,
And for Sale by THOMAS ALLEN , Book-seller, No. 16, Queen-street, corner of the Fly-Market, (The London edition, elegantly printed in Octavo, on fine paper—Price Ten Shillings.) CONSIDERATIONS on the relative situations of France and the United States of America. Shewing the importance of the American Revolution to the welfare of France.
Giving also an account of their productions, and the reciprocal advantages which may be drawn from their commercial connections: and finally, pointing out the Actual situation of the United States.
Translated from the French of ETIENNE CLAVIERE , and J. B. BRISSOT DE WARVILLE .
N. B. The same edition of this book sold in London for 6s sterling.
In order to enable the candid reader to form an unbiased judgment, we shall present him with an extract from the London Monthly Review , for January, 1788.
"The authors of the present publication, by comparing the relative situation and circumstances of the two countries, prove that a well-regulated commerce must be highly beneficial to each."
"They are justly entitled to the united thanks of the French and Americans, for they have plainly shown the mutual advantages that may arise from a commercial intercourse between the two nations; and they have at the same time given a just view of foreign trade in general, and the benefits thence arising."
This day is opened
And for sale at No. 20, Wall-street, CAMBRICS from 10s. to 3s. 15s. per piece; fine lawns—70 doz. fowls— India , Bandana , Policat and Royall silk handkerchiefs—100 doz. cotton, Royal , and printed do. velveteen , corduroys , and thicksets —cotton and worsted hose—ribb'd and plain toils —nets— Irish linens— ticks — cotton checks — chintzes &c. the whole being amongst the latest importation from London, and will be sold on the lowest terms for cash.
ALSO , elegant ingrained and common carpets, from 3s. 4d. to 6s. 6d. Likewise, ingrained and common carpeting, from 2-4 to 4-4 wide, of the first quality, imported in the last ship from Scotland. ROBERT HUNTER . Aug. 26. tf
Just Imported and for Sale By Gouverneur, Kemble & Co. No. 26, Front-street, The following articles, which they will sell on reasonable terms, viz.
A Quantity of Spanish Irish linens and sheet, with hides, ing. Muscovado sugar in Holland duck , hds. and bbls. West-India rum , Russia do. London Madeira wine , Ticklenburgh , Old Sherry ditto , Writing paper , Teneriffe ditto , Geneva in pipes and Malaga ditto , cafes .
They have also for Sale, A neat POST-CHAISE and CHARIOT , with harness complete, that will be sold very cheap. Sept. 16. tf
PURSUANT to an order of the Honorable JOHN SLOSS HOBART , Esquire, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the state of New-York, NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of Archibald Kerly , of the city of New-York, an insolvent debtor, to show cause, if any they have, before the said Judge, at his chambers in the city of New-York, on Monday the twentieth day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, why an assignment of the said Insolvent's estate should not be made to Robert Lenox , of the said city, merchant, for the benefit of all the creditors of the said Insolvent, and the said Insolvent discharged according to the form of the act of the legislature of the state of New-York, entitled "an act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," passed the twenty-first day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. Dated this 22d day of August, 1788. ARCHIBALD KERLY. SAMUEL KERR , Creditor. 6w. w&f
Starch and Hair Powder
Manufactured and sold by ISAAC and JOHN STOUTENBURGH , at the corner of Green-wich and Dey-streets, North River. tf June 3.
PURSUANT to an order made by the Honorable John Sloss Hobart, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the State of New-York, upon the petition of George Berran , now residing in the city of New-York, an insolvent debtor, in conjunction with so many of his creditors as have debts owing to them by the said George Berran amounting at least to three fourths of all the money owing by him; all the creditors of the said George Berran are hereby required to show cause, if any they have, by the 1st day of October next, at the said Justice's chambers, in Crown-street, in the said city, why an assignment of the said George Berran's estate should not be made and the said George Berran discharged, according to an act of the legislature of the said State, entitled, "An act for giving relief in cases of insolvency," passed the 21st of March, 1788. Dated the 12th day of August, 1788. GEORGE BERRAN. Petitioning Creditors. Samuel Berran and Stephen Wiggins. 6w. 1aw.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
On THURSDAY , the 16th day of October next. A L. L. that certain DWELLING HOUSE , STORE, and LOTS OF GROUND , situate, lying, and being in the North-Ward, bounded Southerly by Crown-street , Westerly by the house and lot of ground of Mr. Rem Rapelje ; Northerly by Maiden-Lane ; Easterly by the house and lot of ground of Mr. Cary Dunn —being in breadth in front, on both fronts, 22 feet, and in length on the West side, 94 feet, and on the East side, 90 feet, English measure. It is needful to say any thing in favor of the above Lots—the one fronting William-street and Maiden-Lane , being in point of situation for trade, equal, if not superior to any Lot in the street. They will be sold together or separate, as may best suit the purchaser. Any person wishing to purchase at Private Sale , may know the terms, by applying to Mr. GEORGE WARNER , No. 13, Little Queen-street. Sept. 12. tdf
MR. PICKEN begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of New-York, that he will open School at the City Assembly-Room , Broad-Way, on Monday, the 22d inst. where he will exert his utmost abilities to merit the approbation of his employers. Sept. 13. tf
BY order of the Hon. PAUL MICHEAU , Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County of Richmond, and state of New-York, NOTICE is hereby given to Richard Christopher , of Nova Scotia in the Province of New-Brunswick, an absent and non resident Debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that upon application and due proof made to the said Judge, 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 John Christopher , a creditor of the said Richard Christopher , be the said Judge has directed all his, and the said Richard Christopher's , estate, real and personal, within said County to be seized, and that unless he shall disprove his debts within one year after the publication of this notice, all his estate, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated the 10th day of September, 1788. Sept. 17. tf
ALL persons indebted to the estate of ROBERT BELL , late of Hudson , in Columbia County , State of New-York , deceased, are hereby desired, without delay, to settle their accounts with the subscriber; and whoever has any demands against said estate, are desired to present them to him for adjustment. And, as the said Robert Bell died in the city of New-York , where he was on business, and did not fully explain to the subscriber the state of his affairs; any persons in possession of property belonging to the said Robert Bell , or who have knowledge of any, of which the subscriber may be a stranger, are hereby requested to acquaint him therewith. JOHN MURRAY , jun. New-York, 9th Month, 17. tf Administrator.
BY order of the Honorable JOHN SLOSS HOBART , Esquire, one of the Judges of the supreme court of judicature of the state of New-York : Notice is hereby given to Thomas Van Wyck , late of the township of Oysterbay , in Queen's county , in the state of New-York , farmer, an absconding and absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that on application to the said Judge, by virtue of the act of the People of the state of New-York , represented in Senate and Assembly , entitled "an act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the fourth day of April , in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, hath directed all the estate real and personal of the said Thomas Van Wyck , within this state, to be seized; and that unless he, the said Thomas Van Wyck , shall return and discharge his debts, within one year from the date hereof, all his estate, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated this twenty-first day of August , in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. tf
To be Sold at GIBBONS's Livery Stable On GOLDEN-HILL , a Pair of Stout Bay Geldings ,
FIVE and 6 years old, fifteen hands and a half high, fit for a coach or phaeton. Likewise a bloodbay GELDING , 5 years old, 15 hands high, fit for saddle or harness, and several low priced horses. Sept. 19. 6t
A cleanly middle aged black WOMAN , who understands plain cooking and washing, may have immediate employ and good wages. Enquire of the Printer. Sept. 18. tf
RAN AWAY from the subscribers on the 7th day of July last, TWO NEGRO SLAVES , one named Cuff the other Frank : Cuff has a forged pass from John Bruk ; calls his name Siro or Siros : Frank has a pass which was given by James Harris , Esq. to Simon Siro , which he stole or bought. Cuff is about 33 years of age, a Guinea negro , with marks on his cheeks. Frank is 25 years of age. Any person or persons taking up said negroes, on securing them in any gaol in the United States, shall have Three Pounds Reward , and all reasonable charges, by us THOMAS BROWN , LEVI DAKL . Cumberland County, West-Jersey, Sept. 17. 2w.
N O T I C E
Is hereby given to all those who were creditors to Mr. JOHN L. WELSH , prior to 19th December last, to bring in their accounts properly authenticated to the subscribers for settlement, on or before the 25th February next—and those who are now indebted to the said Welsh , are earnestly requested to make payment on or before the said 25th of February, otherwise such steps will be taken as the law directs, by JOHN HARRISON , JOHN LOVETT , Affignees. New-York, August 25, 1788. 6m. tu&f.
High proof Jamaica Spirits.
For sale by SAMUEL PELL and Co. Sept. 8. No. 191, Queen-street 3taw. tf
To be Sold,
EIGHTEEN years lease of that excellent STORE on Lefferts's-wharf . For terms apply at No. 18, Cherry-street . tf. June 4.
Just imported, And now opening for SALE by NICHOLAS BREVOORT,
At his Store, No. 25, Queen-street , EIGHT by six, 9 by 7, 10 by 8 window-glass, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. 24d. nails, brass kettles, sheet copper, sheet iron, frying pans, spades and shovels, iron pots, and kettles, anvils, beck irons, vices, sheet lead, white lead, scythes and sickles, faws of all kinds, locks and linges, carpenters, coopers, and joiners tools, saw line, desk furniture, tin and staple nails, curriers knives and fleshers, spike and nail gimblets, brass knob latches, brass and iron candlesticks, shovels and tongs, copper and iron tea kettles, writing paper, ack chains, brass and iron wire, files of all sorts, diaper web, shoe and knee chapes, warming pans, knives and forks, fad irons, coffee mills, kitchen and chamber bellows, curb and snaffle bits, men and womens stirrup irons, curry combs, scule beams, fleelyards, glue, and many other articles in the HARDWARE LINE too tedious to enumerate. June 12. tf
N O T I C E.
THE subscribers having been appointed by his excellency the Governor and the Honorable the Council of appointment, Inspectors or Repackers of Beef and Pork for the City and County of New-York, by virtue of the act of the Legislature of this State, entitled, "An act to regulate the Repacking of Beef and Pork for exportation," passed the 7th day of March, 1788; and having found it impracticable to comply strictly with the letter of the said act, by providing themselves with suitable stores for the reception of Beef and Pork for inspection, at or near the Albany-Pier , and at or near Burling-Slip , the places appointed by the said Act, for the said stores, have thought it necessary to inform the Merchants and Traders of the state of New-York , and all others whom it may concern; that they have erected or provided good and sufficient Stores and Yards, for the purposes aforesaid, in Smith-street , near the corner of Wall-street , and in Gold-street , near Maiden-Lane —at which Stores they will receive Beef and Pork for inspection, on the first day of October next, the time limited, or prescribed by law.—And, in order to remove the only objection that can reasonably be offered, to the Stores provided by the subscribers, to wit, the additional cartage to their Stores; they think it necessary to acquaint the public, that they are determined to comply with the spirit of the said Act, by paying the cartage of or removing to their stores, at their own charge, all such Beef and Pork, as shall be actually landed, at the Albany-Pier , or at Burling-Slip . DANIEL DUNSCOMB , JOSEPH JADWIN . New-York, Sept. 16. tf
WANTED,
A Apprentice in a Dry-Good Store—a smart LAD , who hath got a tolerable good education: If he speaks the Dutch Language will be lik'd the better. Enquire of the printer. Sept. 17. eod tf
To be disposed of at Private Sale , A NEGRO WENCH , about 18 years old, accustomed to all kinds of house-work—healthy, and of an excellent disposition, fold only for want of employ. Enquire at No. 22, Wall-street . Aug. 2. tf
At Private Sale , FIVE to 600 Ton, best seasoned OAK SHIP TIMBER , from 18 to 30 inch square deliverable at Hudson . For terms apply at the Auction-Room, No. 21 Wall-street . August 19. ISAAC MOSES.
THOMAS DURIE,
No. 15, LITTLE DOCK STREET , HAS just received by the Union , Capt. Whitlock , from Liverpool , an assortment of WOOLENS , which he will dispose of on low terms for Cash or notes at a short date. The highest price will be given for Pot-Ash and Flax-Seed . Sept. 18. 2w.
For LONDON,
The SHIP London Packet , JOHN WOOLSEY , Commander, BURTHEN 200 tons, British bottom, with a Mediterranean Pass , is a prime sailer, and completely found, will positively sail on Wednesday the 17th inst. has excellent accommodations for passengers.—For which, or freight, apply to Messrs. MAULE & BULLOCK , No. 7, Hanover-Square , or to the Master on board, lying at Lupton's Wharf .—Who have for Sale a few hds. of excellent Bottled PORTER . Sept. 13.
HULETT's Dancing School.
THE kind patronage of a generous Public shewn to JOHN H. HULETT , induces him to take this public method of returning his most sincere thanks to his friends, and to acquaint them and the Public, that he will open his SCHOOL , at his ROOM , No. 15, Little Queen-Street , on MONDAY , the 22d inst. where he will teach DANCING in the most modern style.—The Days of Tuition for Young Ladies , will be MONDAY's MONDAY's, WEDNESDAY's and FRIDAY's , from two, until five o'clock in the afternoon, and for the Gentlemen , from six until nine o'clock in the Evening of the same Days. Mr. HULETT will wait on any Ladies or Gentlemen, who wish to be taught this Art, at their Houses, at those hours that do not interfere with his SCHOOL . Sept. 15. ed 2w
At private Sale,
Genuine Madeira and excellent old Sherry wines, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, fit for immediate use, Souchong Tea , best Spanish Indigo , English Oznaburghs by the bale, fine Irish Linens , some Wooleens , and an assortment of other Dry Goods .
To be Sold or leased, TWO valuable LOTS OF GROUND in Warren-street , and four well-situated LOTS in Barley-street , adjoining Bertine's Brewery , directly opposite the south end of the Hospital . For further particulars apply to A. L. BLECKER .
To be let immediately,
A Large and commodious Shed and Ship-Yards lately occupied by Mr. Simmons , ship carpenter, a little above Mr. William Beekman's . Also, a Large three story Red Store , in Dove-street , adjoining the house of Doctor Young . For further particulars enquire of Abel Hardenbroek , Chatham-street No. 19.

For LONDON, THE SHIP New-York,
To be commanded by Captain THOMAS WATSON, WILL sail about the 1st of October...
For Wilmington, (N. C.)
The SLOOP INDUSTRY, ROBERT DUNN, Master, HAS elegant accommodations for passengers...
Wanted to Charter,
A British vessel, that will carry from 8 to 1200 bbls. to proceed for a cargo to Philadelphia...
Wanted to Charter,
A Vessel from 150 to 300 tons burthen, British Bottom—to go from hence to Boston...
Who have for Sale,
Fresh Bohea Tea, in large and small boxes. Souchong Tea, Nankeen, color'd silk Handkerchiefs...
For Halifax,
The Brig MARIA, JAMES STEVENSON, master, WILL sail on the 25th inst. Has excellent accommodations for Passengers.
For CHARLESTON,
The SLOOP Beaufort, FRANCIS SALTUS, Master, WILL sail the 25th inst. having good accommodation for passengers.
For SAVANNAH,
The SLOOP Friendship, JOSEPH BURNHAM, Master, HAS superior accommodations and successful passages make her peculiarly inviting to all ladies and gentlemen...
Who has also for Sale,
High proof Jamaica Spirits, Madeira, and Teneriffe Wines, and a few bags Pimento. Sept. 8.
FINE SALT.
A QUANTITY, just arrived from Bristol, in the ship Elizabeth, Capt. TUCKER, lying at Wells Wharf...
For Montego-Bay, Jamaica,
The Ship Elizabeth, Captain TUDOR TUCKER, New Bermuda built vessel, fails fast, and well-accommodated; is expected to sail in three weeks.
WANTED,
A quantity of French sugar hoghead STAVES, and ng HOOPS. Apply as above. Sept. 2. tf.
For KINGSTON, (Jamaica)
THE SLOOP JOHN, CAPT. WILLIS—now ready to take in, and will sail immediately after the Equinox. For freight or passage only apply as above, or to said master on board.
Forty Shillings Reward
RUN away from the subscriber last evening, a NEGRO WENCH, named Mill, 19 years of age, with a female child...
N. B. All Masters of vessels, are hereby forewarned, that they may not carry them off at their peril. New-York, No. 7, Garden-street, August 26.
To be sold at private Sale,
At the Commission Store, No. 221, Queen-street, 7-8 and yard wide Irish linens, from 8d. to 3s. per yd. men's beaver hats...
THE Co-partnership of ROBERTSON, SMITH and Co.
Co. being dissolved by mutual consent, on the first day of May last, all those who have any demands against that or the firm of ALEXANDER ROBERTSON and Co. are desired to produce the same for payment...
THE Copartnership of THOMAS and JAMES ARDEN and Co.
is by mutual consent dissolved. All those who have any demands against that firm, are requested to present them; and those who are indebted by bond, note or otherwise, are desired to discharge the same without delay...
TO BE SOLD By William Prince,
At Flushing Landing, on Long-Island, near New-York, a large collection of FRUIT TREES, viz. ALL sorts of apples, pears, plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, quince and mulberry trees...
To be Sold at Private Sale.
A New DWELLING HOUSE, 25 feet by 30, two story high, situate at the Landing in Tarry Town, the first stand on the river for the Mercantile business...
Theodosius Fowler, & Co.
At their Office, No. 56, Water-street. BUY, SELL and NEGOTIATE all kinds of CONTINENTAL CERTIFICATES, LIKewise, New-York and Connecticut STATE SECURITIES.
Now Published,
And to be sold by the Booksellers in Town and Country, The American Magazine, For AUGUST, 1788. TO this number is prefixed the best MAP of the WESTERN TERRITORY ever yet published.
Boarding & Lodging
FOR two Gentlemen, to be had at No. 33, Smith-Street, near Crown-street: likewise, a large DRY CELLAR to be LET, at the above No. July 28.
To be Let and possession given
immediately, the House at Bloomingdale, lately occupied by John Marston, Esq. together with a garden, stable room and coach house. Enquire of James McEvers, No. 194, Water-street May 28.
For Sale,
THE fee simple of the HOUSE, No. 10, in Catherine-street, (in the out ward of this city,) and the LOT of GROUND on which the house stands—containing in breadth in front, thirteen and a half feet—in rear, twelve and a half feet—and in breadth on both sides one hundred feet. For terms apply at the Printer.
At a court of chancery, held at the chancellor's chamber in the city of New-York, the fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. IN CHANCERY. Abraham Lott, complainant, vs. Samuel Tuttle, defendant. FORASMUCH as it appears to this court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Samuel Tuttle, defendant...
At a court of chancery, held at the city hall of the city of Albany, the seventeenth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esquire, Chancellor. IN CHANCERY. Abraham Lott, complainant, vs. Samuel Tuttle, defendant. IT appearing to this court, that the above order made in this cause, on the fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, had been irregularly printed...
At a court of chancery, held at the chancellor's chambers in the city of New-York, the fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. IN CHANCERY. Abraham Lott, complainant, vs. Benajah Strong, defendant. FORASMUCH as it appears to this court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Benajah Strong, defendant...
At a court of chancery, held at the city hall of the city of Albany, the seventeenth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. IN CHANCERY. Abraham Lott, complainant, vs. Benajah Strong, defendant. IT appearing to this court, that the above order made in this cause, on the fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, had been irregularly printed...
THIS is to acquaint the Public, that at No. 11, New-Street, near the City Hall, the following cures are performed, viz. King's evil, cancers, both in male and female; fistulas, fore breaks, all manner of putrefied wounds or ulcers effectually cured, without cutting or endangering the life of any member.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
A CERTAIN PETER JOICE, a Frenchman, who lived as servant, in the house of Mrs. SHELDON, in this City, has been guilty of breaking open some Trunks, and stealing thereout near TWO HUNDRED SPANISH MILLED DOLLARS, sundry Shirts, marked A. B. Stockings, and other Wearing Apparel, and has since absconded.
At a court of chancery, held at the chancellor's chambers in the city of New-York, the fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. IN CHANCERY. Abraham Lott, complainant, vs. Elijah Hurd, defendant. FORASMUCH as it appears to this court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Elijah Hurd, defendant...
At a court of chancery, held at the city hall of the city of Albany, the seventeenth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esquire, Chancellor. IN CHANCERY. Abraham Lott, complainant, vs. Elijah Hurd, defendant. IT appearing to this court, that the above order made in this cause, on the fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, had been irregularly printed...
At a court of chancery, held at the chancellor's chambers in the city of New-York, the fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. IN CHANCERY. Abraham Lott, complainant, vs. Timothy Cayles, defendant. FORASMUCH as it appears to this court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Timothy Cayles, defendant...
At a court of chancery, held at the city hall of the city of Albany, the seventeenth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. IN CHANCERY. Abraham Lott, complainant, vs. Timothy Cayles, defendant. IT appearing to this court, that the above order made in this cause, on the fourteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, had been irregularly printed...
The Quill Manufactory.
THE subscriber respectfully informs the Public that he carries on his manufactory of Quill in an extensive manner, at No. 93, Queen-street, six doors above the Friends' Meeting-House where all officers, merchants, &c. can be supplied with any quantity.
STARCH & HAIR POWDER
THE Subscriber again respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he still carries on his manufactory of Starch and Hair Powder on an extensive manner, at No. 73, Garden-street, near opposite the Old Dutch Church; where Merchant, Traders and Masters of Vessels can be supplied for exportation, with any quantity, and at the lowest rate for Cash, or a reasonable time for payment.
JOHN SHEPHERD, MERCHANT TAYLOR,
No. 23, Hanover-Square. Has imported in the Betsey, Capt. M'Naird, an Betsy, Capt. Watson. THE best of superfine Clothes, Buff and white cassimere, gold and silver bryet and imperial battous, to match the cloths—attin and s. forentines—with a very grand and elegant assortment of velvets—of the newest style—also a good assortment of Orleans cloths, suitable for the summer season. May 9.