The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-02-08 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1788.
[No. 924.]
At Private Sale.
Double, single, Lump and Muscovado Sugar, Coffee in Barrels, a quantity of Beans, proper for the Indian trade, 200 ready made Shirts, Marseilles Quilting, a handsome Horse and Chair, three handsome Desks and Book Cases, and a quantity of Household and Kitchen Furniture.
JAMES BARCLAY.
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.
JAMES SAIDLER Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-street, two doors from the corner of King-street. BUYS and sells on Commission, all kinds of Public Securities, Goods and Produce, as usual. He has also imported in the Wilson, from Liverpool, the America, from London, and last vessels from Europe, a neat assortment of GOODS, consisting of fine brown, mixt, blue drab, and copper-coloured Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffles and Blankets, Flannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 wide cotton Checks, printed Cottons, Chintzes, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Prints and Moires, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks and Twists, fine and coarse Hats, Moireens, Durants, Tammies, Callimancoes and Cambrics, Table Cloths and Diapers, Writing Paper, and an assortment of HARD WARE, &c. which he will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Country Produce, or public Securities. Also, six pair of elegant brass mounted Fire Dogs, and a few barrels pickled Mackerel and Cod-Fish, in excellent order. Apply as above.
N.B. Purchasers of unappropriated and confiscated lands, can be supplied with certificates on the most reasonable terms.
SALT-PETRE.
A few hundred weight may be had very low of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-market. Also large and general assortment of Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES, Patent Medicines, Perfumeries, Surgical Instruments, &c. for which Cash, Ginseng, Beeswax, Snake-root, Pot and Pearl-ashes, &c. will be taken in payment. MEDICINE CHEST is complete, with directions. Orange Peas for Issues. N.B. An APPRENTICE wanted. Oct. 12. tf
SHALER and SEBOR
No. 27 Queen-street, have for sale, a QUANTITY of plated ware, consisting of can-dlesticks, branches, tea caddies, snuffer pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and Millineers, black table cakes, with knives, forks, and spoons complete, crust stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuffer pans, plate warmers, brass chasing dishes, cork-screws, steel snuffers, ladles, brass rings, cloak pins, sleeve buttons, brass table hinges, guns and gun locks, China tea cups chimney tiles, sets of house brushes, neat mahogany razor cakes, silver watches, elegant steel and gilt watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, paste, shoe, knee, and stock buckles and sleeve buttons, fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Marseilles quilting, silk shaggs, black craps, white and black gauzes, mullimets, mullins, seersuckers, habadass, fusticeloy, burnegore, nominal, corded dimity, and a box of assorted quilting cloths, with a variety of other articles which will be disposed of for cash or shipping produce, at a price much below the sterling cost.
At same place may be had, Madeira, Teneriffe, and Malaga wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, Champagne of an excellent quality, by the case or dozen, striped duffel blank ts, a variety of hard ware, a large assortment of Irish Linens, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4, received by the Montgomery, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the most terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
FOR SALE BY James Watson & Co.
No. 6, Crane-Wharf, SUPERFINE FLOUR, COMMON do. RYE MEAL, INDIAN do. RICE in tiers, BEER in barrels, FALL MACKAREL in do. CANDLES in boxes, SPERMACETI do. in do. A quantity of INDIGO, FLAX-SEED, &c. Jan. 11. tf
Wm. 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 shown 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
GEORGE POLLOCK,
Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Susannah from Liverpool, A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will sell on very moderate terms, at his STORE, No. 28, Water-street. POT ASHES and FLAXSEED received in payment. Sept. 13. tf
JUST IMPORTED, In the ship MERCURY, Captain Grant, TENERIFFE WINES Of a very superior quality, which will be disposed of by the quantity or single pipe, by JOHN G. SHAW, at his store opposite Van Zandt's wharf. Oct. 12.
Murray, Mumford, and Bowen, Have for Sale,
At No. 20, Peck-Slip, 50 bbls. common FLOUR, 10 Hhds. prime Virginia Tobacco, 50 Casks FLAXSEED, A quantity of excellent SOAL LEATHER, SUGAR in barrels, BOHEA TEA, Russia HEMP, MOLASSES, BEEF, PORK, HOG'S LARD, YORK RUM, COCOA, DRY COD-FISH, DUMB do. COD SOUNDS and TONGUES, in Barrels, RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK, HOLLAND POWDER, first quality, 40 Boxes SPERMACETI CANDLES, GINSANG, first quality, from Kentucky, A quantity of good white WHEAT, A large ANCHOR, weighing 30 cwt. to be sold Cheap, SNUFF in barrels, MENHADEN, 200 bbls. TAR and TURPENTINE, 1000 white-oak barrel and pipe STAVES. Feb. 5. tf
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co.
No. 205, WATER-STREET, near the Coffee-house, HAVE just imported, in the ship Providence from London, an assortment of IRISH LINENS, SHEETINGS, DOWLAS and THREADS, low and high priced; which they will sell, on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit. They have also on hand, a variety of PAPER HANGINGS, with festoon and other borders; and rod, and other sized NAILS. July 9.
St. Ubes Salt.
(Excellent in quality.) THE cargo in the ship Pomona, at Mr. Hallett's wharf, at Three Shillings and Four-Pence per bushel, water-measure, on board; and at the same price when landed, by JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-street. Jan. 30.
H. & J. Thompson,
No. 29, Front-street, near Burling-slip, Have for Sale, on low terms for CASH, PRINTED Calicoes, a general assortment, Scarfs, silk and hair Twists, coarse Wool-lens, Irish Linens, low priced, Russia Sheetings, printed Handkerchiefs, Bengal Taffeties, Canvas, No. 1 to 7, scaming Twine, Sugar in barrels, Cocoa in do. Earthen Ware and Delft Ware, a small parcel of Beaver Fur, and Bengal Taffeties. Jan. 1, 1788. tf
Coffee in the shell, Cotton, Hides, And FUSTICK,
JUST arrived in the Maria, Capt. Maxwell, from St. Thomas, now landing at Matson's wharf, and to be SOLD By LUDLOW & GOOLD,
Who have also for Sale, The best Bourbon Coffee, Rice, Tobacco, Gin in cases, a few pipes of CAPT. WINE, a cask of COTTON WICK, &c. &c. Jan. 22. tf
Johnston and Ogden,
Removed to No. 14, Great Dock-street, next door to Robert C. Livingston's, Esq. Have for SALE very low, for Cash, or good Notes, at 30, 60, or 90 days, HANDSOME blue and white table CHINA, in cases of one set each, One case of elegant CHIMNEY GLASSES, A quantity of PORK, BEEF, and RYE MEAL in barrels, also, Hibernia PIG-IRON. ALL persons whose Accounts, Bonds and Notes have been long due, are requested to make to them satisfactory payments by the 15th of March next, or the same will be put in suit without further notice. Jan. 26. tf
Andrew Van Tuyl,
Has received per the Ship FOUR FRIENDS, Captain Douglass, from London, A Neat Assortment of Superfine Cloths, with Trimmings: Neat patent ribb'd Worsted Hose; emboss'd Serges, Durants, &c. &c.
FOR SALE,
GINSENG, LINTSEED OIL, BEEF, PORK, FLOUR, FLAX-SEED, BUTTER, Quintal FISH, MACKAREL, &c. by Storm and Sickles, Dec. 18. tf No. 35, Little-Dock-street.
PORT WINE,
Of a superior quality to any ever imported to this place, LANDING this Day at Cugart's wharf, out of the Brig St. Jerome Villa Nova, from Oporto, for Sale by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. June 15th. tf
A Young Man wants Employ, WHO has a competent knowledge of Book-keeping, and can obtain the most unquestionable recommendations with respect to his moral character, attention, industry, &c. Enquire of the Printer, or at No. 95, Water-street. 4r. w.
By DANIEL TUCKER, & Co.
No. 202, Water-street, for Cash or Country Produce only, 7-8, 4-4, and 4-4 3-8, Cotton Checks, Striped Ticks, Dyed Pillows, Black and Olive Velveteens, low priced; Checked Handkerchiefs, Malabars; Copperplate Furniture Cottons, Black Silk Handkerchiefs, Cotton Thickets, A neat assortment of Shawls, Men's and Women's Beaver Gloves, Romall Handkerchiefs, Fancy Printed Do. 1-2 Dozen cases of Hats, low priced, and well Dec. 1. tf
At PRIVATE SALE,
QUANTITY of choice and well assorted INDIGO, CASSIA in cases, MADEIRA, SHERRY, and } WINES, FAYAL, Russia and Raven's Duck, Russia Sheetings, Broad Cloths, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Hair Ribbons, Writing Paper, &c. &c. ISAAC MOSES
Now Landing at the Old-Slip,
From the sloop Berley, Capt. DENTON, from St. Thomas, and for SALE By JOHN DEWINT, Maiden-lane, No. 36. PORTO-RICO COFFEE in the shell, PIMENTO, HIDES, COTTON, LIGNUMVITE in small pieces, MAHOGANY in logs, & GUM GUACUM in bbls. where also may be had, HAVANNA SUGAR, in boxes, and NEW-YORK RUM. WANTED TO PURCHASE, SIX HUNDRED lb. BEES WAX. Jan. 25. tf
SADLER and BAILIE,
No. 215, Water-street, HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, for SALE, a large assortment of White Linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown Linens, Printed Linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas and bed tickens, Diapers of all widths, Sheetings, 9-8, 10-8 wide, some very fine, Grey and white tickens, They have also on hand, Codmoyrs, velveteens, jeans and jeanets, black lasting, ribbons, shoes and boots, checks, 7-8, 4-4, & 11-8 wide, A few muslin gown patterns, Indigo, Men & women's gloves. RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE in pipes and hds. and a few hds. of OLD VIDONIA WINE. N.B. POT ASHES wanted. Jan. 29. tf
Tobacco & Ginsang.
They have---Just Arrived, SIXTY Hogsheads of Prime JAMES'S RIVER TOBACCO, and a few Casks of GINSANG. Sixty Chaldron of COALS, fit for Smith's use and Foundaries, to be sold cheap. Feb. 2. tf
HILL and OGDEN,
No. 41, Great-Dock-street, have just imported by the Grace, from Amsterdam, and for sale on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-seed, Bar-Iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz.
TICKLENBURGS, oznaburgs, German dowlas, Russia diaper, platillas, Britannias, cotton and linen checks, sheetings of excellent quality, white Flemish linen, German stripes and checks, lawns, calicoes, writing paper, &c. They have likewise for sale, coatings, Yorkshire cloths, calimancoes, durants, flannels, Irish linens, &c. Also, IMPROVED FRANKLIN STOVES, cast in the Air-Pumace, at Newark, which, besides being exceedingly neat, are constructed to give more heat into the room, a remedy for smoky chimneys, and more secure from fire than any other. Also, Potash kettles, forge hammers and anvils refined from bog-ore, pig-metal, and approved by many years experience. N.B. Orders are received by them for every kind of hollow-ware and iron-castings, made at said Air-Pumace, and will be executed with dispatch and superior neatness. Oct. 31. 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. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street. Where are for sale, Excellent old MADIRA WINE, in pipes or quarter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24.
Sixty Pipes of MADEIRA,
IN pipes, hogsheads and quarter-casks, of superior quality, to be landed this day at Cugart's wharf, and to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. 22d Aug. 1787. tf
For NEWRY.
The Brig Brownlow,
JOSEPH McMACKEN, Master, WILL sail the 12th inst. For Passage apply to the Master on board at Murray's wharf, or RANDALL, SON, and STEWARTS, No. 211, Water-street.
Who have for SALE, Teneriffe Wine, in pipes and hogsheads, Also a large and general assortment of Ironmongery, with some Dry Goods, and assorted Glass and Earthenware in crates. Feb. 6. tf
TO BE SOLD,
A Very capable NEGRO BOY, about fifteen years of age, understands all kinds of house work, and is well qualified to wait on a single gentleman. For further particulars, enquire at No. 210, Water-street. Feb. 4, 1788. tf
WILLIAM USTICK, jun.
No. 33, Queen-street; HAS just received by the SALLY and other late vessels from Bristol, a general assortment of IRONMONGERY and CUTLERY; Amongst which are---Nails, Glass, Paints, Sheet Iron, Sheet Lead, blistered and Crawley Steel, Anvils, Vices and Beck Irons, brass Kettles, iron Pots and Kettles, Frying Pans, Spades and Shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, brass and iron Candlesticks, hard and soft Waffle Irons, men and boys Scars, long handle hair Brooms, Brushes of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack Knives, Shears and Scissors, wire and spring Mouth and Rat Traps, Jacks, Clouts, Brad, and Screws of all sizes, Locks and Hinges of every kind, Carpenters, Coopers and Joiners Tools, &c. &c. He has also for sale Pickled Mackerel, Salmon and Herrings, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for Cash; also Nails of all sizes, manufactured in this city, and equal to any Imported. New-York, Nov. 15, 1787. tf
THIS DAY is landed, and for sale, at Steven's and Connolly's Lumber Yard, from on board the Brig Hector, Capt. Barker.
140 Hhds. of MOLASSES, excellent quality. Feb. 4. tf
FOR SALE BY
ROBERT JOHNSTON,
No. 14, Water-street, in the house lately occupied by Colonel Samuel Ogden, A Large and general assortment of IRON CASTINGS, among which are the following, viz. Iron hollow ware of all sizes, Pot-ashes Kettles, cast with bottom down, Clock and window weights, griddles large and small Tea-kettles large and small, bake-pans do. do. Cart, waggon, coach and chair boxes, 56, 28, 14 and 7lb. weights with rings, Mortars and pestles, sad irons, Franklin stoves, large and small, Rittenhouse do. do. Ten and six-plate do. do. close stoves with pipes, Sharp's new invented stove grates, Canada stoves for large rooms, Patent cabooles for ships, with one and two boilers; grates and oven, Fire places with jambs complete, Back plates of every dimension, Hibernia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gudgeons and mill irons, Refined and Bloomery bar iron, spike iron, sheetop Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for hds. and bbls. horse shoes, 20d. 12d. 10d. and 8d. nails, 7 inch, 6 inch and 5 inch spikes, Crowley and blistered steel. The above articles will be sold for cash and country produce, at the lowest prices; and a large allowance made to those who buy to sell again. All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly attended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, at the shortest notice. Oct. 29. tf MANCHESTER GOODS. Imported in the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, and for Sale on very reasonable terms.
FRANCIS I'ANS,
No. 51, Broad-street, Has received by the Montgomery, collected by the other late arrivals, and has remaining on hand of his former stock, the following general assortment in the FANCY, MILLINERY, and DRY GOOD LINE, CHINA and tartan ribbons, a great variety different widths and colors; plain net, craps, fouille, silk spotted and striped, black and white gauzes, fancy colored cane hats, yellow and black Egghorn do. per dozen or quantity; black and white skin and ribbon wicks; wire frames for the latest fashion bonnets; mock point laces; black silk datu, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black satins and modes sluttishings, white and colored face-nets; chintzes and calicoes; furniture co. peplote do. linens and checks; moireens, calimancoes and stuff; silk, thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilt; mullin and cotton shawls; silk, linen, and cotton Handkerchiefs; corded dimity, mullinet and claret cambrics; plain and sprigged lawns; plain and striped mullins; lawn and mull handkerchiefs; fire and common cambrics; black patent lace; pankeens, umbrellas, artificial flowers, feathers, flannels, baizes, and striped wildboes, fewing, firs, threads, &c. &c. all which will be held on the very lowest terms, for immediate payment. He returns his sincere thanks to the public in general for their patronage, and offers a continuance. The Midsummer business will continue to be carried on in the most extensive manner, with the utmost exertions to give satisfaction and to enable him to sell to be large stock of gauzes, ribbons, & c. on hand, every article in a line will be charged at the lowest terms, per share. Nov. 21. tf

New-York, Feb. 8.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Boston, dated Jan. 30, to his friend in this city.
The Convention has now proceeded as far as the 2d section of the 3d article, and by Tuesday next I suppose the business will be brought to a close. I am happy in informing you, that, from the most accurate calculation that has been made, there is a majority of Thirty in favor of the Constitution. Some of the Delegates, who were instructed by the towns they represented to vote against it at all events, have returned home and informed their constituents, that so much light had been thrown upon the subject, that they could not, as honest men, hold up their hands in opposition to the Constitution. The towns have sent them back, and directed them to vote as they thought best. The famous Bacon, who has so often altered his mind, is now fully persuaded that we had better adopt it; so that, upon the whole, I have not the least doubt of its being ratified by a very considerable majority.
The Governor made his appearance for the first time to-day; and as he is very popular, and has openly declared himself in favor of the Constitution, I make no doubt it will be the means of making many proselytes. No new faces appear in the Convention against the plan of Government, and the opposers are daily diminishing. When this great and important business is determined, I shall duly advise you; and I am fully persuaded that I shall soon be able to inform you, that the honest yeomanry of Massachusetts have ratified and confirmed the Federal Constitution."
Extract of a letter from Connecticut, January 28.
"Notwithstanding the Convention of this State had some opposers to the New Constitution, you may rely upon it, that its adoption was the voice of the people by a great majority; and it would have gone down in Convention by an unanimous vote had not some of its most artful members had recourse to every sophistical reason they were masters of, to deceive the less designing, and dragoon them into an opposition to it."
Proceedings of the SENATE.
POUGHKEEPSIE,
Friday, February 1, 1788.
This day the SENATE took into consideration the RESOLUTION of the HOUSE of ASSEMBLY for calling a CONVENTION — after it was read.
Mr. Yates moved to have it committed. This motion was opposed by Mr. Duane, who alleged that it was not the usual mode of treating resolutions of the Assembly: he asked for what purpose it should be committed: no amendments could be made; they must either be agreed to, or rejected; and it would be proper to do this in the House.
Mr. Williams did not see why the House should not go into a Committee on this business.
Mr. Yates thought that it should be committed; indeed it was part of the business already committed with the Governor's Speech. His intention was to deliberate on it freely; and to send it to the people in a proper manner.
Mr. Duane replied that the resolutions should be considered as a proposition coming before the Senate unconnected with the Governor's Speech. When it was decided on, if rejected, the gentleman could bring forward such propositions as he thought proper.
Mr. Yates said as it was a matter of great consequence, and ought to be well considered; he hoped it would be committed.
Mr. Lawrence saw no reason for committing these resolutions; they were not sent to the Senate for an amendment; they must either be agreed to or rejected: for what purpose then should it be committed? Was the House competent to judge of the resolution? he could say he was; and he believed every member present was. Why then should it be delayed by being committed? What was the object of it? Were any propositions intended to be brought forward, it could as well be done in the House, as in the committee. It was not the business of the House to enter into the merits of the Constitution; it was foreign to their duty. No one was opposed to calling a Convention; and the Legislature should send this business to the people uninfluenced.
Mr. Williams was not tenacious about committing it. His object was to give it a due consideration, as being a matter of the greatest importance that ever came before the Senate. He would agree that the proposed Constitution should be submitted to the people; they were to determine whether it should be adopted or not; and as the Legislature had only to say in what manner it should go to them, it might be necessary to take time to consider the proper mode; therefore he wished it might be postponed
for a day or two; it was a matter of too great moment to be buried.
Mr. Yates thought it would be proper to read all the resolutions on which the Convention had been founded; and to examine whether the powers given the Convention, were adequate to the framing this Constitution.
Mr. Duane, from his acquaintance with the rules and customs of the House, declared, that the motion for commitment was unprecedented; while he had had the honor of a seat in that body, he had never known an instance of a resolution of the Assembly being committed. Was it necessary to do so? He imagined that every man's mind was made up on this great question; the papers had been long enough before the Legislature. Sir, said he, is there any difficulty with respect to the decision? Is there a man among us so hardy as to say that the people shall not have an opportunity of judging for themselves? In such case, would not the Legislature exhibit a high stretch of arbitrary power? And instead of being the guardians, they would be the tyrants of the people. The Senate are not to judge of the merits of the Constitution; the business they have to decide on, is simply a resolution, describing the mode in which it must go to the people. Congress, sensible that it should go uninfluenced to the people, had sent it to the different State Legislatures, and it was the duty of our Legislature to send it in the same language to the people. This was the proposition before the House, and it required that respect should be paid to it. If, said he, the gentleman chooses to take up the subject in its greatest latitude, we are ready to meet any of his objections; and to show that the conduct of the Convention was prudent and proper. It had been said that there was no necessity for hurrying this business; he did not wish to precipitate it; it was not his temper. He asked if there was a man of any information on the Continent, who did not know all the facts in the possession of the Legislature? They were not to be surprised by any thing the Legislature could do. Would any man say that it should not go to the people? And sending it to them, should it not be in a plain, simple way? And was not the proposition as plain and as simple as that 2 and 2 make 4? He said inconveniences might arise from delay; but still, if any good and substantial reasons could be urged for it, he would have no objections. Was it to be supposed that ever since the reading of the Governor's Speech, and the papers that accompanied it, when gentlemen knew what would come before the House, that they had not had an opportunity to make up their minds? Men who had waited till this time, must have extraordinary patience indeed. Sir, said he, what will be the alternative if we refuse to send this Constitution to the people? We then decide on the merits of it ourselves; and who ever gave us this power? — With respect to committing it, if there were any objections to be made, or any new propositions to be brought forward, it could as well be done in the House as in the committee.
Mr. Williams said, as this resolution was only handed to the Senate this morning, he thought postponing it for a short time could not be unreasonable; with respect to committing it he was not tenacious.
General Schuyler said he should have no objections to postpone, only that an Honorable Member was under the necessity of leaving the House to-morrow.
Mr. Williams regretted that he should be compelled to give his vote, because an Honorable Member was under the necessity of leaving the House.
Mr. Hopkins confessed that the resolution was not according to his opinion. One of his objections was against having the election for delegates on the same day, as the election of Representatives; he did not see why it should be drove through the House; could it not be postponed till the Honorable gentleman's return?
Gen. Schuyler did not see in what manner it was drove; every man he believed had made up his mind, and was now as ready to decide as he would be at a future time.
Mr. Williams would only contend for the mode; he agreed that it ought to go to the people.
Mr. Hopkins mentioned another objection to the resolution, it gave liberty to every male inhabitant to vote for delegates; this was a point that required time for consideration.
Mr. Lawrence wished that one question might be disposed of, before another was proposed. One wanted to commit it; another to postpone it, and a third had objections to the resolution. The business ought to go regularly forward.
Mr. Duane was extremely hurt, that this resolution should occasion so much debate, and meet with such opposition: He confessed that he felt himself much interested; he conceived that his countrymen were entitled to the privilege of judging for themselves on this important occasion; to them it should be committed; let them dispose of it as they pleased. It appeared very strange to him, that on the reading of this resolution,
a motion should be immediately made for committing it, without any good reason being shown why the customary rules of the House should be broken. He asked, if it was not proper to go into the consideration of the resolution by paragraphs? The Honorable gentlemen opposed to it, might then state this objection, and he had no doubt but that they could be fully answered. If gentlemen after spending this day on the subject, were dissatisfied, it would then be the proper time to make a motion for postponing it.
Mr. Yates said he had no objections to letting it go to the people, but he wished it to go to them properly, he wanted a little to consider about it, as he had mentioned before he wished the business to be properly stated; the people should know the delegates went beyond their powers, and it would be right to give a comparison of their proceedings with the powers under which they acted. The people should be told that they have not amended, but made a new system. He did not think it was necessary for the Gentleman to work himself into a passion, and make a noise about tyrants, &c. Should we not, said he, go into a Committee and read all the papers, on which this business is founded: and if we find them faulty, ought we not to say so to our constituents; this is my opinion. It may be that gentlemen have made up their minds. Sir, there is not a step towards this business that I ever agreed to; nor is there a sentence in it that I ever will agree to. Sir, said he, I would be for rejecting it altogether; and I would consider it as a piece of blank paper, only that the other States have let it go to the people; he would therefore consent that it should go to them as a mere matter of expediency.
Mr. Duane, was very unhappy that his style and manner of expression, should draw on him the censure of so able a judge and master of eloquence, as that learned gentleman; for the future, he should pattern after him. But he would confess that he felt interested. What was it that was proposed by committing or delaying it? Was it to throw any light on the subject? What mighty discovery could the Senate make? He had a great respect for the House, but he did not suppose, that all the wisdom of the State was collected there; and if a fair part was to be acted, it ought to go to the people, uninfluenced. It was they who should decide whether the Convention had exceeded their powers or not. Let whatever decision on its merits take place here, the people will not abide by it. He was ready to maintain and to prove, that the Convention had not exceeded their powers. But, Sir, said he, this is not a question to be decided here; every man has a right to judge for himself; people out of doors are as well informed as we are; they are not hoodwinked; do they want us to open their eyes by the miracle of our wisdom? This subject has been canvassed with diligence, by all ranks of Americans; the papers have abounded with the most clear and important discussions; and there is no resolution, no new thing that the Senate can hand them. Taking up the objections of the Honorable gentleman, would take up time, and produce a discussion of the merits of the Constitution. But for this point he was prepared, and flattered himself, that he could give satisfactory and proper answers to any objections the Honorable Member could make.
Gen. Floyd thought that the question for committing the resolution should be determined.
A division was then taken on the motion of Mr. Yates:
For committing. Mr. Yates, Mr. Swartwout, Mr. Humphrey, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Williams, Mr. Parks, Mr. Russel.
Against it. Mr. Townsend, Mr. Haring, Mr. Peter Schuyler, Mr. Vanderbilt, Mr. Van Nels, Mr. L'Hommedieu, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Philip Schuyler, Mr. Duane, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Morris, Mr. Lawrence.
Mr. Williams then made a motion for postponing the question on the Resolution, but that it should be gone through by paragraphs without any question.
Mr. Haring observed that whenever a matter of importance came before the Senate it was not unusual to postpone it; with respect to himself he declared he was not prepared to vote. It would be immaterial whether it was decided that day or three days afterwards.
Mr. Yates moved for a postponement. Mr. L'Hommedieu thought if there were any objections to the Resolutions, they ought to be made known in the first stage of the business. To what purpose would it be to postpone the Resolution, unless the objections were first known?
Mr. Williams wished the motion for postponement might be waved, till the Resolution had been gone through.
Mr. Duane said, that gentlemen gave as a reason for postponing, that they had not made up their minds. If there was any information they wanted, the only way was to go into the consideration of the Resolutions by paragraphs, and to hear what could be advanced in support of them,
Mr. Williams thought it would be right to go into the consideration, that the House might have an opportunity of hearing the remarks of the Hon. Member who was going away.
Mr. Yates did not think that so much could have been said in this stage of the Resolution; he only wanted time to consider of it; he would agree to postpone the matter till the Hon. gentleman could return again. It seems, says he, by the Resolution, that the election is to be on the same day as the general election. Will not this create confusion?
Mr. L'Hommedieu said it would be proper to consider this objection, when this Resolution was properly taken up.
Mr. Morris thought it strange that a gentleman should want to postpone it who had declared his mind made up on the subject. For what does he want time? If he has any new propositions to make, why are they not now brought forward?
Mr. Yates replied, that he only wanted the Constitution to go properly to the people.
Mr. Lawrence could see no reason for postponing this business without an examination; would it not be better to hear what could be said? Certainly much information might be acquired from a discussion. He supposed that the gentleman who was for postponing it, as he had said he was willing to wait some time, no doubt would willingly postpone it for ever. He believed there was no gentleman present who wanted to precipitate the business. If, after going into the consideration of the resolutions, and examining them fairly, any Member should say that he could not conscientiously vote, he should have no objection to give him further time. Therefore he thought the House had better consider it by paragraphs.
Mr. Humphrey said, it was proposed to go into the Resolutions by paragraphs; if this was done, they must either be agreed to or rejected. There was no amendments to be made. There must another Resolution on them originate. Perhaps if time was taken, reasons might be given why it should be agreed to, and he might not vote against it. He was not prepared to vote.
Mr. Duane said it was true that the Resolutions could not be amended; and that they must either be agreed to or rejected; but it could be taken up by sentences, and if any gentleman had objections, they might be answered.
Mr. Hopkins wished to have all the Resolutions read before this was taken up.
General Schuyler thought the House had better debate it, and then the question for postponing might be put.
It was then agreed to go through the Resolutions before this question was put.
The Resolutions, &c. appointing Delegates to the General Convention were then read.
Mr. Yates said that this Resolution appointed the Convention for the sole and express purpose of revising the Confederation. He had a book at home which contained some resolutions, he should fetch it with him the next time he came to the Senate. Our constituents, said he, ought to know this, that they may have all the information necessary for their decision. With respect to the new Scheme, he would consider it as a blank, and send it out not as a matter of right, but as an expedient. If those who were authorised to do one thing, and then did a contrary one, the latter was no way binding.
Gen. Schuyler said the gentleman's observations contained no information; every one knew the Resolutions on which the Convention had been called. They had been published in all the papers on the continent.
Mr. Duane wished the gentleman would bring forward all the information he had, and make all his objections. He flattered himself he could remove them. He had no objection to go on as broad a scale as he pleased.
Mr. Yates looked upon a discussion of the Constitution untimely after the Resolution was gone through; he should move to have it postponed.
Mr. Duane wished the gentleman to remember, that he had time now to bring forward his books, &c. that no excuse might afterwards be made for delaying it.
Mr. Yates said he was obliged to the gentleman; he was very good.
Mr. Duane hoped always to be good to him.
The House proceeded in the Resolutions; on coming to that part where all free males above 21 years are admitted to vote,
Mr. Williams asked for information, whether any citizen of a neighbouring State who should be 24 hours in this State, would not be entitled to a vote?
Mr. Lawrence thought that part of the Resolution was proper, as the Constitution proposed would affect all the free citizens of the State; the Legislature should not therefore deprive any man from a Representation. Under the Constitution of the State he believed a six months residence entitled a man to citizenship. Now to adhere strictly to this, might deprive a number of persons from being represented on a matter of the utmost importance to them. A man may have very lately come into the

State; and should he not have a right of electing in a case so important? It ought to be extended on the broadest basis. It would be impossible to enumerate the inconveniences that might arise, if this was to be denied. People who are passing through the State will not be considered as persons entitled to vote. But a man, being a citizen of another State, and just coming into this, as his place of future residence; it would be a hard case to deprive him of his vote. No objection to this could arise, if we went on a broad basis.
Mr. Williams did not wish it to be understood, that he would deprive any man of his right of voting.
Mr. Duane said, it was well understood what was meant by a citizen. He must by some means be attached to the State. No man coming from one State to another, would be immediately considered as a citizen, nor entitled to a vote. No difficulties, therefore, could arise on this head.
Mr. Williams said, the Constitution of the State declared who were to be considered citizens in voting for Members of the Legislature; in the present case, he thought it was a matter that ought to be explained; however, he was easily satisfied. He only wished the business to go to the people with all the necessary information.
Mr. L'Hommedieu remarked, that the intention of the resolutions before the House was, that it should go uninfluenced to the people; and all the information necessary for them would go with it.
Mr. Williams said, a person of influence on the borders of the State might hire 100 men to come into the State to work for him; could they not give him 100 votes?
Mr. Duane asked if there must not be some evidence of citizenship? The Inspectors could not take any man's vote without some knowledge of him. He must be a person under such circumstances, as will appear to them an evidence of citizenship. A person who comes from another State to stay in this State will be such. He thought it had better be left to the Inspectors, than for the Legislature, on an occasion like this, to interfere.
Mr. Williams was not tenacious about it. There would be danger of a thing of this kind in that part of the country he came from.
With respect to the day of election, Mr. Williams then objected; as being inconvenient, and likely to produce confusion.
Mr. L'Hommedieu thought it would be the best time that could be proposed; as the people would be together on that day, whereby the time, trouble and expence of a second meeting might be saved.
Mr. Williams agreed, if it could be done on the same day, that it would save expence; but would it not create confusion?
Mr. Duane said, it seemed to be an occasion that required a full meeting of the Electors; and there were pretty good reasons, he believed, why they ought both to be on the same day, as every gentleman, on reflection, would make this observation—that, in all probability, if one election was well attended, the people, being wearied with the first, would be inattentive to the second;—but if the resolution had specified different days, he would not move to have them both on one, though he believed it would give more ease to the people.
Mr. Hopkins said, that having the two elections on the same day, the Inspectors were liable to blunders, and to run into confusion.
Gen. Schuyler said, there would not be more business at this election, than when there was an election for Senators and Assembly. He believed there was no danger, but that the Inspectors would take proper care.
The resolutions having been gone thro', Gen. Morris moved, That the Senate concur with the Assembly.
Mr. Yates moved to postpone it. Mr. Duane said, there had been only a few objections made by one Hon. Member, and he seemed satisfied; he would therefore hope for a decision.
Mr. Williams said, if there were no amendments proposed, he could not see any reason why the House should not proceed to decide; for his part, he confessed that his objections had been fairly answered.
Mr. Yates said, he wanted a little time to consider. He had been heretofore that he could not immediately make any objections. His wish was, that it should be prefaced with the resolutions on which the Convention had been founded; that then it should be resolved, to recommend to the people, that if the new scheme was adopted, that then they should alter the Constitution of this State, &c. that his constituents may know how this matter has been carried on, and to apprise them of its consequences.
Gen. Schuyler asked, if the gentleman moved that as an amendment? If he did, he must first get rid of the resolution before the House.
Mr. Humphrey seconded the motion for postponing, because he thought a clear and open state of facts ought to be laid before
the people, that they might be able to judge of the matter. The country were ignorant of these matters: the more explicit it went out, the better people would be able to determine. He wished time to be given for other resolutions to be prepared, which, if not agreed to, he supposed it would be proper to adopt those now before the House.
Gen. Schuyler said this reasoning did not apply to the motion just made, because if it was necessary, that certain resolutions should be prepared, the resolution before the House, must first be decided on: If it was rejected, the gentleman could then have an opportunity of bringing forward whatever he pleased.
Mr. Humphrey hinted, that if the decision was postponed till it could be seen whether a better resolution could not be framed, perhaps a number of the House might not vote against the resolution now before them.
Mr. Duane thought it his duty to answer every gentleman's objections. He wanted a preamble to it, but this could not be done. No amendments could be made; the Senate must either agree to, or reject it: And he called on the gentleman to bring forward the resolutions he wished.
Mr. Humphrey was not prepared for another resolution at present. He was willing that this matter should go to the people, but he was for giving them a state of facts. He did not wish it to appear, as if the Legislature had sanctioned it.
Mr. Duane said, that the gentleman did not differ with him in the grand point, that was to call a Convention, and now was the time to discuss the mode. Let the gentlemen suggest their reasons, why this, or any other preamble ought to be introduced; there was time enough for deliberation. If he understood the gentleman right, he wanted certain resolutions to be recited; now what information could this give to the people? Have not these resolutions been publicly discussed in all the papers of America? Are they not known to every man? He supposed the resolutions of the Assembly must be concurred to, unless some plausible reasons were shown for postponing them. He believed that the majority of the House would agree, that this new Constitution, as it is called, ought to go to the people uninfluenced: And the gentlemen in the opposition ought to shew, that those resolutions would not send it out in that way. With respect to giving information on the subject, he did not conceive that it was in the power of the Senate; and yet this was a pretence for postponing. He believed it would tend more to the harmony of the House, if the resolution was agreed to as it stood. It could not be said to have been hurried, if the Senate passed it in one day; the Assembly had done so: And he had seen the Senate determine on many important resolutions in half an hour. If any gentleman had good reasons to offer, he would be glad to hear them.
Mr. Yates wished for the question for postponement; there was no necessity for going hastily into the business; the gentleman, he said, mentioned that resolutions had been passed in half an hour, but that was not sufficient reason for him to recommend the New Constitution.
Mr. Duane did not make such an expression, as a recommendation; what he had said, was to leave it to their Constituents; and as to hurrying, it was now early in the day (about 1 o'clock), the gentlemen might make all their objections, he was willing to wait six or eight hours to hear them.
Mr. Yates said, that that was held out to the people, and they not knowing much about it, might easily be deceived.
Mr. Duane regretted that he had to trouble the House so often. If giving the people leave to judge for themselves, was influencing them, it was a strange doctrine indeed: He insisted that it was not recommending it; it was only putting it in their power to do as they pleased with it. And it appeared to him to be the duty of the Legislature to give them that opportunity. He asked, what was our situation at the present time? Is it not deplorable, must not something be done? And he said, it had always been an opinion urged by that very gentleman, that the States ought to be united. This was intended by the New Constitution; and he was bold to say, that the Legislature had no right to hold it from the people. He wished the gentleman to state his objections; he should be ready to answer him.
Mr. Yates said it was a dangerous thing to go out, as if done by authority; he would send it to the people as a matter of expediency.
Mr. Williams agreed, that it should be postponed, and he would suggest an idea, whether the Convention to be called, should not have power delegated to them, to propose amendments; it was not known, as the matter stood at present, that nine States would agree to the new system. The present system, it was agreed on all hands, required something to be done; he therefore would be for giving further powers to the Convention.
Mr. Lawrence said it had been moved by one to postpone the business, that he might bring forward new resolutions and a new preamble; that the people might be able to judge if the Convention had exceeded their powers or not. Another wished it to be postponed, because they are not to be invested with the power of making amendments. It appeared to him, that the reasons for postponing were insufficient. With respect to the first objection, that the people were not informed; on examination, it would be found, that all the history of the business, from first to last, has been for some time before them, and very freely and ably discussed. The Convention have sent this Constitution to Congress, Congress have sent it to the Legislature, and the Legislature must send it to the people, who will have all the facts before them that are necessary. If they think it necessary to go into a discussion, whether the Convention exceeded their powers or not; may they not do so? The Convention of the people will have this matter properly before them for discussion, and nothing that the Senate can say, will cast any real light on the business. (Mr. Yates then asked Mr. Lawrence to shew him the word discussion , in the resolution). He replied, that he had not said that it was in the resolution, but it was implied; as it was sent to them for their decision and determination, they certainly would discuss it. Why should we postpone it, said he, there has been no good reason given for it. It would be wrong for the Legislature to say one word about it. He should vote against postponing it.
Mr. Williams said that there were many people in the State ignorant of the Resolutions that he wanted to prefer to these now before the House. Many people in the State were too poor to take the newspapers, and too remote from the common opportunities of information. It would therefore be best to postpone taking the question for concurrence.
On the question for postponing, For the Affirmative.—Mr. Yates, Mr. Swartwout, Mr. Humphrey, Mr. Haring, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Williams, Mr. Parks, Mr. Russell, Mr. Van Nels.
For the Negative.—Mr. Peter Schuyler, Mr. Vanderbilt, Mr. L'Hommedieu, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Philip Schuyler, Mr. Duane, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Morris, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Townsend.
  Affirmative 9   Negative 10   Majority 1   On the question for concurring: 
For the Affirmative. Mr. Townsend, Mr. Haring, Mr. Peter Schuyler, Mr. Vanderbilt, Mr. L'Hommedieu, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Philip Schuyler, Mr. Duane, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Morris, Mr. Lawrence.  For the Negative. Mr. Yates, Mr. Swartwout, Mr. Humphrey, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Williams, Mr. Van Nels, Mr. Parks, Mr. Russell.    Affirmative 11   Negative 8   Majority 3   FOR BRISTOL. The Brig FANNY , EPHRAIM GREEN, Master, WILL sail early in March, one half of her cargo being already engaged, and will take the other or moderate terms. For Freight or Pass go apply to the Capt. on board, or to Wm. NIELSON, Who has received by the Ann Marian , from New-York, and Susannah , from Dublin, a large and general assortment of 4-4 & 7-8 Linens, from 17d. upwards, A great variety of Poplins, silk Handkerchiefs, &c. He hath also for SALE, Powder, 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. Nails; short Pipes; a few hhs. of Tin Ware, well assorted; Irish mels and cargo Beef and Pork, in bbls. and tierces; Butter and Lard, &c. Feb. 8. tm.
TO BE LET, (From the first of May next,) A VERY convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, in Partition-street, adjoining the red store, where Mr. Sheaff formerly lived. Enquire of JOHN MYER, at said House. Feb. 8. tf.
By Order of the Hon. Zephaniah Platt, Esq. first Judge of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas for Dutchess County: Notice is hereby given to all the Creditors of Jabez Berry, jun. Enoch Post, David Smith, jun. and Jesse Howe, Insolvent Debtors, to appear before the said Judge, at the house of Stephen Hendrickson, in Poughkeepsie, on Tuesday the 4th day of March next, to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the said Insolvents' estates should not be made for the benefit of all their Creditors, and their discharged, according to the form of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of Insolvent debtors," passed the 13th of April, 1786. Dated this 11th day of February, 1788.
Petitioners for Jabez Berry, jun.—John Drake, William Adams, Samuel Berry, Thaddeus Raymond, Philip and Benjamin Pelton, David Crosby, jun. Stephen Evans, John Roberts, George Wilkinson, and James Balling. For Enoch Post.—Abraham and John Post. For David Smith, jun.—John Drake, Samuel Wilkinson, William Hughson, John Jane, David Smith, sen. and John Deyea. For Jesse Howe.—John Drake, James Cock, William Webb, and William Adams.
TO BE LET, (From the first day of May next,) THE HOUSE and STORE, No. 45 and 46, in Wall-street. Jan. 29. tf.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, THIS MORNING, X o'clock, At No. 244, Queen-street, A large assortment of DRY GOODS.
On MONDAY, the 11th inst. 12 o'clock, At the Coffee-House, A BAY STALLION, fifteen hands high, aged seven years, three quarters blooded, may be seen at Mr. Levinus's stables.
On TUESDAY the 12th inst. at 12 o'clock, On the premises, Those two valuable HOUSES and LOTS of GROUND, No. 59 and 60 in Wall-street, containing twelve fire places, and 5 rooms without; are situated in a pleasant part of the street, near the City-Hall, being well calculated for a merchant, or any other kind of business. The two can be made into one at a very trifling expence. For particulars apply at No. 60, Wall-street. N. B. There is a very convenient brick stable in the yard.
AT PRIVATE SALE, 100 quintals of Cod Fish, 30 firkins Highland Butter, 20 kegs Sounds and Tongues, Souchong Tea, by the Chest, Irish Linens, coarse broad Cloths, Corduroys, Loaf Sugar, &c. &c. A Parcel of Ginseng.
PUBLIC AUCTION, By Hugh Smith, TO-MORROW, Precisely 1 o'clock, at the Coffee-House, A NEGRO WENCH, about 25 years old, understands all kind of house work; sold for no fault, but want of employ.
SALES at AUCTION, By JOHN RAMSAY, On Friday the 22d February, Precisely at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee-house, That convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 3, in Partition-street, a frame building, two stories high, with three fire-places; a good oven and an excellent dry cellar. The lot is 25 feet wide and 77 feet in length and a small garden in the rear. An indisputable title will be given for the same.
At private Sale, cheap for cash, A variety of Linens, Silks, Satins, Calicoes, coarse Muslins, Lawns, Point Blankets, blue Strouds, silk Stockings, Russia Sheetings, a few barrels Carolina Indigo, some boxes best Hyson Tea, nests of small Hair Trunks, Clock Jacks, Umbrellas, &c. JOHN RAMSAY.
Will be Sold at Public Auction, On WEDNESDAY, the 13th inst. (If not purchased at private sale before that day.)
The SHIP St. JAMES, WITH all her Stores, Tackle, Apparel, Boats and Furniture, as she arrived from sea. This strong and fast-sailing ship may be viewed at Mr. Hallet's wharf, and her inventory may be seen, and the mode of payment made known by applying to HUGH SMITH. Feb. 7.
NOTICE. FOR the information of the Professional Gentlemen in the City and County of New-York, and others whom it may concern, the subscriber has opened his SHERIFF'S OFFICE At his house in Partition-street, a little west of the south end of the Bear Market. ROBERT BOYD. New-York, Feb. 1. tm.
Irish Linen, 3-4, 7-8, and yard-wide. ABOUT 500 pieces, in small packages, assorted, will be sold cheap for cash. Apply to John Miller, Wall-street. Feb. 5.
WANTED, A GOOD MAN SERVANT, and a good black WOMAN COOK, who understands washing and ironing. Enquire at No. 28, Water-street. Jan. 29. tf.
TO BE LET, THE first and second floor of a STORE on Murray's Wharf, as also a large Room over the Store, now occupied by Stewart and Jones, on said wharf. Enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, Queen-street. Feb. 6. tf.
TO BE LET, THE house No. 27, Water-street, now in possession of Richard Platt, Esq. Enquire of Nicholas Hoffman and Son, No. 12, Little-Dock-street. Feb. 5. tf.
THE HOUSE, No. 202, Queen-street, next door to Mr. Thomas Pearall's, in which Mr. James Montaudet now lives, is to be let. Enquire at No. 9, Queen-street. Feb. 5.

For Cape-Francois. The fast sailing brig LOVELY BETSEY , Richard Stites, Master, has good accommodations for Passengers, and will sail on Saturday next. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board the brig at Murray's wharf, or of Henry Pratt, at Capt. Harris's, in Beekman-Street, No. 48, nearly opposite St. George's Chapel. There is just landing from on board said brig, A few hds. Hispaniola Molasses, and a few bags Cocoa, which will be sold cheap for Cash or Country Produce. Enquire as above. Feb. 5. 4.
For Londonderry. The Ship MARY , Archibald Stevenson, Master, WILL sail the 10th inst. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master, at Government's wharf, or MATTHEW WETZELL, No. 19, Duke-Street. Feb. 1.
For Londonderry, The Brigantine MARY , James Cassidy, Master, WILL sail at Hallet's wharf, will sail in five days. For passage apply to the Master, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-Street. Jan. 24. tf.
For LONDON DERRY. The Ship HENRY , William Macky, Master, LYING at Ackerly's Wharf, is 360 tons burthen, and has good accommodations for Passengers. For Freight and Passage, apply to the Master on board, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-Street. New-York, Jan. 24. 1788.
For LONDON DERRY. The Ship POMONA , John Grieve, Master, Will sail the 20th February. For freight and passage apply to JOHN MILLER, or to the Master on board, at Mr. Hallet's Wharf. tdf 26th Jan.
For Charleston and Savannah in Georgia, The SLOOP PHILADELPHIA and NEW-YORK PACKET , Jacob Bird, Master. A FAST Sailer, and well found, with good accommodations for Passengers. will sail by the 12th inst. at farthest. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at the Old-Slip, or GEORGE DOUGLASS. No. 14, Fly-Market. Feb. 4. tf.
Who has for Sale, 100 tierces New Rice, 100 boxes Castile Soap, A quantity of superfine and common Flour in barrels and half barrels, A quantity of Ship Bread, 50 barrels Rye Meal, Cayenne and Jamaica Cotton, Hops in bags, Quebec patent Essence of Spruce, Bar Iron, 50 bbls. Middlings, 50 bbls. Ship Stuff, 20 bbls Alewives, &c &c Dec. 24. tf
For Londonderry, The SHIP BETSEY , Capt. WOODWARD, SHE has good accommodations, is a fast sailing vessel, and will sail in ten days. For Passage apply to the Master on board, at Taylor's wharf, or to MATTHEW WETZELL, at No. 16, Wall-Street. Jan. 25. tf.
For TRINIDAD, The SLOOP MERCY , Oswald P. Harris, Master. SHE has a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board, at Clark's wharf. Jan. 4. tf.
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, Wall-Street, or SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Wall-Street. Dec. 13. tf.
FLAX-SEED, Stored, cleaned purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD'S FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Jacob Sarly, left by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. tf Oct. 22
To be had at LOT MERKEL'S Store, No. 33, Hanover-Square, nearly opposite the Bank, TOBACCO for SMOAKING; KITEFOOT of the first quality 3 dits of an inferior ditto, large rolls tobacco, for manufacture; segars, genuine Macuba tobacco, ditto raper of different qualities; gentlemen's gloves, buckskin and beaver, of the best quality. At the above Store the highest price is given for SHIPPING FURS, June 23. tf.
For LONDON-DERRY. The Brigantine LOUISA , William Boyd, Master, WILL sail the 15th instant. For freight and passage apply to the Master on board, or to John Miller, No. 16, Water-Street. Feb. 5.
For Freight or Charter to the West-India Islands,
The Sloop FANNY , James Fowle, Master, Bermuda built Sloop, burthen about 1000 barrels. Apply to the Master on board, at Lynch and Stoughton's Wharf, or at No. 202, Water-Street. tf Feb. 5.
For Kingston, Jamaica. The Brigantine Little Jean , Robert Gill, Master, WILL positively sail the 10th inst. For Freight or Passage apply to the said Master on board, at Commercial's wharf. Feb. 3.
THE Public are informed, that the subscriber has removed his OFFICE to No. 66, WALL-STREET, his former place of residence. 24th Dec. 1787. W. COCK.
GENTEEL ROOMS To be had, furnished or unfurnished, in a pleasant part of the city, with or without board; also a good front Room for a store or an office. Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 11
ANY Person having demands on the estate of JAMES YOULE, deceased, are requested to call on the subscriber for payment. And all those who are indebted to said estate are hereby requested to call and discharge their accounts before the first day of January next, or may expect their accounts will be put in the hands of an attorney, for recovery of the same, without distinction; as a settlement of that estate must be made at the time above mentioned. JOHN YOULE, Administrator. Nov. 14. tf. No. 64. Beckman-Street. Who has just opened a fresh and general assortment of
Hardware, Ironmongery, and Cutlery, Which he will dispose of very reasonable by wholesale or retail.
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. Dec. 25.
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; containing 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 country, 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 $100. a year, and will now be sold lower than any person can expect, the situation and value considered. Also, a large and elegant BRICK HOUSE, situated at Schoharie, on the bank of Hudson's river, 51 feet in length, and 31 in breadth, two stories and a half high, 4 rooms on a floor, with a kitchen and cellar 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 beautiful garden spot. Any person wishing 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 taken 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 SEEBING. Jan. 18. rawt. tf.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, according to an act of the Governor, Council and General Assembly of the late colony of New-York, passed the nineteenth day of March, 1774, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registering of mortgages, and for the more effectual securing of mortgaged estates;" that on the 12th day of May next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at the Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, to the highest bidder, all that certain Lot, or piece of GROUND, situated, lying and being in the South-ward of the city of New-York, and fronting the street formerly called Bridge-Street, and being bounded on the westerly side by the gr. and now or late of Isaac Depuyter, and on the easterly side by the ground now or late of the heirs of Francis Sylvester, deceased, and in the rear by the lot of ground now or late belonging to Thomas and Elizabeth Hunt; the said Lot containing in breadth in front and rear, 24 feet 9 inches, and in length on both sides, 61 feet 6 inches, with the appurtenances; which said premises were by indenture, bearing date the 23d day of March, 1768, mortgaged by Jane Durham, of the city of New-York, widow to John Leake, for securing the payment of three hundred and twenty-one pounds, with lawful interest for the same. The conditions will be made known on the day of sale. And title given by the subscriber. JOHN LEAKE. New-York, Nov. 9, 1787. Guit.
JUST IMPORTED, In the Ship George, from Glasgow, and the Four Friends, from London, A very Large and General Assortment of BOOKS, To be Sold by S. and R. Campbell, At their Book and Stationary Store, No. 44, Hanover-Square, Corner of the Old-Slip.
Amongst which are the following, viz SMELLIE's large Anatomical Tables, elegantly engraved on 40 Copperplates, as large as life, with explanations and an abridgement of the modern practice of midwifery, by Dr. Alexander Hamilton. Spence's system of midwifery, illustrated with copperplates. Monro's observations on the structure and functions of the nervous system, illustrated with 47 copperplates. New system of Anatomy and Physiology, from the latest and best authors, 3 vol. with plates. Bell's Surgery, with his treatise on ulcers, 6 vol. Cullen's practice and physiology, 5 vol. Cullen's physiology, improved by Cullen. Hamilton's midwifery for male and female practitioners, with or without plates. Smellie's midwifery with plates, 3 vol. The Edinburgh new dispensatory. Knox's essays moral and literary, 3 vol. a new edition with improvements. Hawkins's life of Johnston. Burn's poems. Kaims's elements of criticism, 2 vol. Goquet's origin of laws, arts and science 3 vol. Laws of the Prussian dominions, 2 vol. Montesquieu's Spirit of laws, 2 vol. Campbell's lives of the British admirals, 4 vol. The beauties of the counsels of Genlis. The history of Sanford and Merton, 1 vol. The children's Friend, 4 vol. with plates. Interesting memoirs, 2 vol. The adventures of Numa Pompilius, second King of Rome, 2 vol. Elegant extracts in prose and verse. Sermons by Walker, 3 vol. by Blair, 2 vol. by Charters. Chauncy's universal salvation. Kaims's art of thinking. Adye on courtly marital. English dictionaries by Johnson, Bailey, Ash, Scott, Hattick, Burn and Perry. Gibbon's and Love's in veering. Scott's reasons in elocution. Malon's collections. Drummond's ditto. With a large assortment of Latin and English classics. Also a great variety of STATIONARY; Particularly writing paper of all kinds. Blank books, viz. ledgers, journals and day-books. Quills, wax, wafers, &c. Jan. 30. codt.
This Day is Published, By HUGH GAINE, At the BIBLE, in HANOVER-SQUARE, THE
Conductor Generalis; OR the office, duty and authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under Sheriffs, Coroners, Constables, Gaolers, Juyemen, and Overseers of the Poor. As also the office of Clerks of Assize, and of the Peace, &c. Compiled chiefly from Bunn's Justice, and several other books on those subjects. By JAMES PARKER, Late one of the Justices of the Peace for Middlesex County, in New-Jersey; and now revised and adapted to the United States of America. By a GENTLEMAN of the LAW. The whole alphabetically digested under the several titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles. To which are added, [Above what is in any other edition of this work,] the Act called the TEN POUND ACT, and the MILLITIA LAW of the State of New-York.
Twenty Pounds Reward. WHEREAS the DOOR of SAINT PETER'S CHURCH in this City was BROKE OPEN on the night of Saturday the 26th inst. by some person or persons unknown: The above reward of Twenty Pounds will be paid by the Trustees of said Church, to any person or persons who may detect and apprehend, and prove to conviction the party or parties guilty thereof. New-York, Jan. 31. tf.
TO BE LET, [From the first day of May next,] THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the south side of Queen-Street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf.
LOT MERKEL, No. 33, Hanover-Square, nearly opposite the Bank, Manufactures and has for sale a complete and general assortment MUFFS and TIPPETS, of MARTIN and Martin Throat, Swan's Down and real Ermine, Russia and Siberia Squirrel, American Ground Squirrel, Russia Hare and red Fox, Real black Jennet, best sorts, Mock Sable and Mock Ermine. Likewise a large and general assortment of Fur Trimming and Edgings, for Ladies Cloaks, Coats and Habits, Ladies Cloak Linings, Gentlemen's Great Coats lined with Fur, Fur Gloves, &c. &c. *$* The above articles he is now selling on the most reasonable Terms for Cash only. N. B. Orders from the Country executed in the best manner. October 11, 1787. tf.
CABLES of any length, and CORDAGE of all sizes, made or Peterburg Hemp, first quality. To be had at the Subscriber's Rope-walk, or at his Store, between Fly-market-Stairs and Bridge-Street, on the very lowest terms. Cables spliced with the addition of any length required; Cables or Cordage of any size reduced into yarn, and made into Rope to any dimension, at a very small expense, by HEZEKIAH IVEAS, Rope-Maker. July 25th, 1787. tf.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the Creditors of John Fardon, an Insolvent Debtor, that they show cause, if any they have, before John Wyley, Esq. Alderman, at his office in Nassau-Street, on the sixteenth inst. why an assignment of the estate of the said insolvent should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State, entitled, "An act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated New-York, February 6, 1788. JOHN FERDON. Petitioning Creditors—John J. Myer, Alexander M'Lellan. 3t.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the Creditors of Gad Smith, an Insolvent Debtor, to show cause, if any they have, before Elihu Marvin, Esq. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Orange, on Saturday, the 9th day of February next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of Henry Nelson, at New-Cornwall Landing, in said county, why an assignment of the estate of the said Insolvent should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to an Act of the Legislature of this State, entitled, "An Act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated the 29th Jan. 1788. 3t GAD SMITH.
TO BE SOLD, FOUR LOTS of GROUND, situate in Montgomery Ward, in the lower part of George-Street, being part of the Land, formerly the Garden of Mr. Bemper, deceased; three of which Lots are 25 by 100 feet, and one Lot, 25, by 50 feet. Also four LOTS in Gold-Street, being also part of the said Garden. Two of which Lots are 25 by 75 feet, and two Lots, 25 by 50 feet, one of which is a Corner Lot; possession to be given the first day of May next. ALSO, TO BE SOLD or LEASED, for a term of years, three Lots of Ground, in the West Ward, bounded Northerly, on Vesey-Street, and are distinguished by Lot, No. 40, 41 and 42, which Lots are 25 feet each, front and rear, and from 82 to 89 feet in length. The payments will be made easy to the purchaser. ALSO, TO BE LET, from the first day of May next, three HOUSES, in Crown-Street, No. 43, 44 and 45; and two HOUSES, the one being the corner of Beckman and Gold-Street, and the other adjoining thereto, in Gold-Street. For particulars, enquire at No. 2, Beckman-Street. Feb. 5, 1788. tf.
To be Sold at private Sale, And possession given on the first day of May next, THE Lease of a DWELLING HOUSE, and LOT of GROUND, now in the occupation of Mr. Jacob Concklin, grocer, fronting the Fly-Market, near the Ferry-Stairs, five years of which remain unexpired. Also, the same term to come in two other Dwelling-Houses, on the rear of the said Lot, fronting Fletcher-Street; the whole of which are subject to a yearly ground rent of Forty-five Pounds; and now rent for Two Hundred and Four Pounds per annum. The convenience of the situation for Grocery stores, or any other public business, will be a sufficient recommendation to the purchaser. For terms of Sale, apply at 57, Wall-Street. New-York, Jan. 30, 1788. tf.
JOHN MURRAY, jun. INTENDING to decline the Hard-Ware business, would dispose of his stock on hand, being a pretty general assortment, on eligible terms, worth the attention of any one who wish to pursue the Ironmongery line, and be at once fixed therein.
For SALE or to be LET, THAT beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BEL-VUE, situated on the banks of the East-River, about 3 miles from the city; and as its propriety in point of health and other advantages are well known, it is unnecessary to describe them. For terms, enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 39, in Queen-Street. Jan. 29. tmo.
TO BE LET, And entered on immediately, or on the first of March next, THAT Elegant Seat called the LOUVRE, about six miles from the city. The situation and improvements will make the Louvre agreeable to any gentleman who may wish to retire from the heat and hurry of the city for the summer months. For terms apply at No. 15, Wall-Street. Feb. 1. 30t.
Fifty Dollars Reward. LOST on Friday Evening the 18th, or Saturday Morning the 19th inst. in the market of the city of Philadelphia, an old Morocco POCKET BOOK, containing one note of the Bank of North-America, for five Dollars, a small sum in Pennsylvania money of the last emission, and the following numbers of Loan Office Certificates of the State of Pennsylvania, viz. No. 10436 for L. 734 13 6 3343 649 11 2 3344 586 19 Payable to Andrew Caldwell. No. 3354 for L. 21 16 5 3355 23 15 9 3356 66 18 12 3357 41 5 9 3358 38 6 8 3359 165 2 7 3360 171 12 4 3361 14 1 3 Payable to Sarah Caldwell. Whoever has got the same, and will deliver them to the Printer hereof, or to WILLIAM HAMILTON, No. 2, in Little-Deck-Street, shall receive the above reward, with the money and bank note in the pocket book, and no questions asked. N. B. Payment of the Certificates being stopped at all the Public Offices, they can be of no use to any person but the owner. Philadelphia, Jan. 23, 1788. tm.
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