The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-12-31 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1788.
[No. 1205]
Lisbon Wine,
A QUANTITY will be landed this day, for sale at Conable, Rucker and Co.'s wharf—For terms of sale apply to WM. CONSTABLE and Co. Nov. 11. tf
Choice Old Wine.
FOR SALE—At No. 15, Duke-street. MADERA } SHERRY, } VIDONIA, } RED PORT, } LISBON, } MALAGA, } TENERIFFE and } FAVAL } By the Pipe or Butt, Hoghead or small Cask, neat as imported. WILLIAM BACKHOUSE, & Co. August 12 tf
George Barnwall & Co.
No. 205, WATER-STREET. Have imported in the Ann & Susan, from Dublin, an assortment of 3-4, 7-8, & 4-4 wide LINEN, high and low priced DOWLAS; black LASTINGS, and a few bales of FLANNELS, of different colors; which they will dispose of for cash, or good notes at a short date. They have also on hand, Teneriffe Wine of a very superior quality, in pipes hds. and qr. casks; which will also be disposed of at a low rate on the above terms. Nov. 25. tf
THE Subscriber intending to decline business in a short time, will dispose of his STOCK in TRADE, consisting of an extensive assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c. upon low terms for cash. ABRAHAM BREVOORT. No. 26, Queen street. Oct. 22. tf
John W. Haydock,
No. 49, Queen-street, between Beekman & Peck-slip,—Has for sale a large assortment of the following GOODS by the piece or package, viz. LOW priced and middling broad cloths; Hunter and forest do. Yorkshire plains, Coatings, twilled and plain, Duffles, half thick, Baizes, embossed serges, Drapery rugs, &c. Oct. 28.
Excellent Lisbon Wine
In quarter casks, just imported, for sale by Gelfton and Saltonstall, No. 30, Burling-slip. Oct. 7. 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, BARBER'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-officer or Pickering's notes, and indents at a small difference. tf June 25.
A Convenient Stable
To be let, No. 13, Little Queen-street. Enquire of the Printer. August 25. tf
Joze Roiz Silva,
HAS FOR SALE GIN in Casks, TOBACCO, and INDIGO of the first quality. Oct. 30.
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.
For Newry,
The Ship COMMERCE , P. Sifton, Master, will be ready to receive freight in a few days; and as the principal part of her cargo is already engaged, it is expected she will sail about the 20th of the ensuing month. For freight or passage apply to ROBERT LENOX, No. 235, Queen-street, or to WILLIAM HILL, No. 201, Water-street.
Who has for Sale on reasonable Terms for Cash or short Credit,
3-4, 7-8, and yard wide Irish Linens, White and brown Sheetings, Printed Linens and Cottons, Check and cotton Handkerchiefs, Fustians and jeans, Coatings Cloths, &c. Also a few hogheads prime James River Tobacco, Sherry Wine in Quartercasks, and Pimento in Bags. 27th Nov. 1788. tf
Lynch and Stoughton,
Have for sale, at their Store, No. 4, Cruger's-Doek, Choice parcel of Hides, just arrived from Rio de la Hacha, Thirty pipes Faval Wine, superior quality, Thirty hogheads Sherry Wine, Best Russia Hemp Seed. Cotton in bales, August 28. tf
GEORGE POLLOCK,
No. 28 WATER-STREET, HAS imported lately from Ireland, various assortments of yard wide, 3/4, 7/8, linen; 9-8 sheeting and dowlas, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms, and receive flax-seed in pay-
FRANCIS IANS,
No. 51, Broad-Street, Has for sale the following articles on very reasonable terms, viz. PLAIN and crisp ribbons, different widths and colors, Black, white, plain, spotted, } gauzes. sprig'd, striped, and touillee } Black and white tiffany, laces, and mock point do. } A great variety. Black satins and mides. White and colored farcenets. Purple, olive, red and blue furniture calicoes. Cheap low priced Irish linens and cotton checks. Chintzes and calicoes. Striped dimity and muslinets. Cambrics and lawns, Cotton and worsted hose. Silk quilts, different colors. Black and white skin and ribbon wire. Black and white wire bonnet frames. Cheap artificial flowers. Yellow, black, and colored Leghorn hats, Red and green baizes. White, red, and yellow flannel. Coarse cloths and coatings. Moreens, callimancoes and stuffs. Shawls and hankerchiefs, various kinds. Trif sheetings, dowlas, &c. Gloves, mits, tapes, threads, bindings, &c. &c. &c. He has just received by the brig Brothers, from London, fashionable wire frames for hats and bonnets, and a variety of fancy willow squares for covering do. a quantity black and white skin and ribbon wires, coarse chips for covering, and some English millinery very cheap. For all which articles, Jersey money, public securities, or country produce, will be taken in payment—and paper exchanged for specie on the most advantageous terms to those disposing thereof. New-York, October 23, 1788. 3m
Nicholas Hoffman & Son,
At No. 12, Little-Dock-Street, Have just received per the brig Lively, from Bristol, A Few Approved English Forge Hammers. December 1. 1m
To be Sold at Private Sale By HUGH SMITH,
At No. 22, WALL-STREET, TWELVE Pipes genuine MADEIRA WINE, also, a quantity of fine and coarse LINENS, from 8 to 20 currency per yard; just arrived in the ships Montgomery, and Ann and Susan from London; for which Port Asmes will be received at the highest market price. St. Croix RUM, Muscovado SUGAR, excellent CLARET in cases of 50 bottles each. A few bales PEPPER—and a pair CHESNUT MARES, one 5 and the other 7 years old. June 27.
To be landed this Day at the Old Slip, From on board the Schooner General Washington from Madeira and Cape-de-Verd, A Choice parcel of London particular Madeira Wine, and a parcel of
Cow Hides and Goat Skins.
FOR SALE BY JOZE ROIZ SILVA. Nov. 25. tf
Murray, Mumford and Bowen,
Have for sale, at No. 20, Peck's-Slip, HAYSON and Souchong TEA, of superior quality. Common Souchong Tea, Bohea Tea, in large and small boxes; Sugar in barrels, A few bales New Hops, A new 3 1/2 inch Cable, 60 fathoms long, Old Sherry Wine, in quarter casks, 30 hds. Molasses, A parcel of excellent Raw Hides, Curry in barrels, for curriers, 3 hds. choice Tobacco, 60 firkins New Butter, Carolina Indigo of the Guatimala fort, of very superior quality, Common do. in large and small casks, Nankeens, ground Ginger in barrels, Large imperial Journals, Best stined spermaceti Oil, White Whale Oil, Two pair French Burr Mill-stones, Best Sweet Oil in cases of half a doz. bottles each, 70 bolts Russia Duck, blue mark, of a very excellent quality, 1 box borax, a quantity of oars, and slab Whale Bone. Dec. 13. tf
Just come to hand, and to be sold by Hayman Levy,
At his STORE, No. 7, Duke-street, BEST Hudson Bay Parchment Beaver, Best do. Old Coat do. Do. do. Musquall, Best Old Coat Raccoons, Do. Green do. Dec. 3. tf
Just imported in the brig Triton, Capt. Howland from Hull, and for SALE by JAMES HAYDOCK, jun.
At his STORE, No. 155, Water-street, between Crane-wharf and Beekman's-slip, PLAIN coatings, } Rattinets, Twilled do. } Shalloons, Broad baizes, } Callimancoes, Narrow do. } Lashings, Wildbores, } Sattinets, Cordurets, } Florentines, Taboreens, } Durantas. And a variety of other Articles lately imported. Oct. 4. tf
Just Imported from Philadelphia, And now opening for SALE, at No. 208, Water-street—an assortment of BROAD CLOTHS, Twilled Coatings, and Baizes.—Also, A few casks of Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Tea, of superior quality.
T. Maule, & R. Bullock,
No. 7, HANOVER-SQUARE, Have received by the Montgomery, Captain Bunnan, a general assortment of seasonable GOODS, which they will sell on the lowest terms for Cash, viz. An assortment of two-purple & light ground Calicoes. A variety of Copper-plate Furniture Calicoes. Chintz & Purple Shawls Printed and Pulicat Cotton Handkerchiefs Printed and Romal Linen ditto. Table Cloths. Cotton and Linen Checks, all breadths, Cotton Counterpanes. Bed Ticks. Fashionable Waistcoat Patterns. Jeans, Fustians, Thick-fetts. Linen and Cotton Corduroys. Muslinets, Marseilles Quilting. Drab coloured worsted striped Denims. And by the London Packet, a large assortment of such goods, as are liable to additional duties of first of September—which they will sell on the usual terms for Cash, viz. Ribbons, Modes, Tasaties, Persians, Armoneens, Sattins, Florentines, Sewing Silks, Gloves and Mitts, Silk Hosiery, French Nett, Crape, and other Gauzes. New-York, August 21, 1788. tf
TO BE LET,
A Stable with stalls for three Horses, in Gold-street, near Maiden-Lane. Enquire at the Post-Office, Wall-street. Sept. 29.
INDIA GOODS.
JUST arrived in the Columbia, from CANTON and for sale by Robert Bowne & Co. A large Quantity of the best Bohea } Souchong, } TEA, in chests and half chests, Hyson } Nankeens, } Sewing Silks, Black Tasaties, } Black Ribbons, Black Sattins, } Green Fans, and Colored Silk Handkerchiefs, } a good assortment of Gauze ditto. } China, by the package. June 30. 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 hides, } Irish linens and sheeting, Muscovado sugar in hds. and bbls. } Holland duck, West-India rum, } Russia do. London Madeira wine, } Ticklenburgh, Old Sherry ditto, } Writing paper, Teneriffe ditto, } Geneva in pipes and Malaga ditto, } cases. They have also for Sale, A neat POST-CHAISE and CHARIOT, with harness complete, that will be sold very cheap. Sept. 16. tf
JAMES SAIDLER,
No. 31, WATER-STREET, Has received by the last vessels from Europe, an assortment of the following articles, which he will sell on reasonable Terms for CASH, or COUNTRY PRODUCE: BAIZES and flannels } dano, cotton, and Pulicat handkerchiefs, Calicoes & chintzes } Gauzes and millinets, Cordurys, velverets } Callimancoes, durants, and thicksets, } tammies & camblets, Sattinets, lashings and } Burdeyd and cross-bar'd florentines, } stuffs, Color'd & white threads } An elegant assortment 3-4 7-8, 4-4, & 11-8 } of plated buckles and cotton checks, } buttons, Sewing silks and twist, } 6 by 8, 7 by 9, and 8 by Shawls, modest & ruffles, } 10 window glass. Black Barcelona, Ban-
A few barrels Choice Mackerel, Just arrived from Halifax, in excellent order for shipping.
Continental Certificates,
Of every kind wanted. Apply as above. Dec. 19.
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, A quantity of Frontignac Wine. tf May 27.
THE partnership of GEORGE APPLEBY and Co. Brewers, will be dissolved by mutual consent the 1st day of April next.
The business will be carried on in future by Appleby and Matlack, At the new BREWERY, No. 36, the east side of Chatham-street, nearly opposite the Tea-Water Pump. They return their sincere thanks to the public for past favours, and hope to merit a continuance of them by their attention to the business. Their Friends and Customers will be supplied on the lowest terms with the best Ale, Table, Ship, and Spruce Beer. Orders left at the Coffee-House, or with Whit Matlack, No. 11, William-street, or at the Brewery, will be duly attended to; and beer delivered on board vessels, or any part of the city, on the shortest notice. GEORGE APPLEBY. WHITE MATLACK.
JOHN SIEMON,
No. 76, William-street, next door to Mr. Samuel Gilford's, Manufacturers and has for sale, a large and general assortment of
MUFFS and TIPPETS,
Consisting of Canada Martin of the first quality, Inferior ditto, Martin Throat, Real and mock Ermine, Russia and Siberia Squirrel, Ground Squirrel, Red Fox, Real black Gennet, and Russia Hare. Likewise, a complete assortment of
Fur Trimmings and Edgings,
for ladies' cloaks, riding dresses, &c. Cloak linings, Great coats lined with fur, Caps, gloves, &c. The above articles he is now selling on the most reasonable terms for cash. Printed directions will be given how to preserve the fur during the summer season. Oct. 23. Received from London an additional assortment of Muffs, Tippets, Fur Trimmings, &c. &c. of the newest fashion in London for this season.
SADLER and BAILLE,
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-Asmes, or a short credit. White linens, 3-4 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, 3-4 and 7-8 wide, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas, 7-8 wide, Diapers of all widths, White sheetings, 9-8 and 5-4 wide some very fine, Grey sheetings, 9-8 wide, Grey and strip'd bed ticks, James River Tobacco, of prime quality, of this & last year's crop. Flaxseed will be received in payment for any of the above goods. Red Port Wine in pipes and quarter casks of a most excellent quality. Teneriffe Wines in pipes and hds. A few hds. of Old Vidonia Wine.
SHERRY WINE,
JUST received per the Schooner Regulator, Capt. White, from Baltimore, in PIPES, HOGS-HEADS and QUARTER CASKS, of a superior quality. And also a few barrels of TENTILLIA WINE. For Sale by SADLER and BAILLE, No. 215, Water-street. Nov. 7.
Raisins and Lemons,
Just imported from Malaga, in the brig Commerce, Capt. Tyrie, lying at Gouverneur's Wharf, A QUANTITY of new Raisins in casks, and Lemons in boxes, both in prime order. For sale apply to SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. (No. 206, Water-street. New-York, November 18, 1788.
De Luze de Montmolin & Co.
No. 191, Queen-Street, Have just received, by the ship Grace, from Amsterdam, the following GOODS, viz. CHINTZES, } Printed Handkerchiefs, Calicoes, } Thread Stockings, Gold Watches, } Velvet Ribbons, Laces, } Plain and figured Muslinets, Hair Ribbons, } A few bbls. Gun Powder Silesia linen Handkerchiefs, } of superior quality, Horse-Hair for 100 cases, They have still on hand—the above Store, Lutestrings, Persians, Saracens, Cambries, Silk Hose, Kid Gloves, Umbrellas, Taffe and Ribbons. Nov. 21. tf
Shedden, Patrick & Co.
No. 266, Water-street. Have for sale the following articles, of their latest importations, for cash or short credit, viz. CLEAN Peterborough Hemp, of first quality, High proof Spanish brandy in pipes, Genuine French do. in hogheads, Old Jamaica spirits, crop 1783, 30 puncheons Grenada rum, do. 1787, Madeira wine of the London and New-York qualities, in pipes, butts and quarter casks, Red Catalonia } wines in pipes, butts & hds. Old Mountain } Old Malvesso } 20 quarter casks Souchong tea, 4-4, 7-8, and 3-4 Barcelona handkerchiefs, black and white, Men's white and black silk stockings, Striped silk waistcoat patterns. A L S O, An assortment of white Manchester goods, dyed fustians, nails, brads and tacks, axes, hoes, and hawks-bills. Nov. 8. tf
Wanted to CHARTER for a Neutral West-India Island,
A Vessel that can load SPARS of 76 feet long and 22 inches diameter.
TO BE LET,
That large Red Store, No. 25, Front-street, next to Messrs. Gouverneur, Kemble & Co.'s.—Enquire at No. 5, Stone-street. Oct. 28.
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. tf

The APPLE DUMPLINGS and a KING.
By PETER PINDAR, Esquire.
ONCE on a time, a Monarch, tired with hoop- ing, Whipping, and spurring, Happy in worrying, A poor defenceless, harmless buck, The horse and rider wet as muck, From his high consequence and wisdom stooping, Enter'd, through curiosity, a cot, Where sat a poor old woman and her pot.
The wrinkl'd, blear-ey'd, good old granny, In this same cot illumm'd by many a cranny, Had finish'd apple dumplings for her pot : In tempting row the naked dumplings lay, When lo ! the Monarch, in his usual way, Like lightning spoke, "What's this ? what's this ? what ? what ?"
Then taking up a dumpling in his hand, His eyes with admiration did expand— And oft did Majesty the dumpling grapple : "Tis monstrous, monstrous hard indeed," he cried : "What makes it, pray, so hard ?"—the Dame replied, Low curtseying, "Please your Majesty, the apple."
"Very astonishing indeed !—strange thing !" Turning the dumpling round, rejoic'd the king. "Tis most extraordinary then, all this is— It beats Pinetti's conjuring all to pieces— Strange I should never of a dumpling dream— But, Goody, tell me where, where, where's the seam ?" "Sir, there's no seam (quoth she ;) I never new that folks did apple dumplings sew." "No ! (cried the flaring Monarch with a grin) How, how the devil got the apple in ?"
Reader, thou lik'st not my tale—look'st blue— Thou art a courtier,—roarst "Lies, Lies, Lies !" Do, for a moment, stop thy cries— I tell thee, roaring infidel, 'tis true. Why should it not be true ? The greatest men May say a foolish question now and then— This is the language of all ages : Folly lays many a trap—we can't escape it : Nemo (says some one) omnibus horis fuit ; Then why not Kings—like me and other fages ?
NEW-YORK, Dec. 31.
Yesterday cleared out at the custom-house, the brig Brownlow, M c Kin, for Dublin ; and Rambler, Davidson, Newry.
On Monday night, between the hours of seven and eight, three villains went into the house of Mr. Parisien, goldsmith and jeweller in Queen- street, near Peck-slip, under the pretext of warm- ing themselves at the fire. On seeing no other person in the house, a favorable opportunity seem- ed to offer of executing their designs ; according- ly one of the villains presented a pistol at the head of Mr. P. threatening if he stirred or made any noise, he would instantly be put to death : in the mean time the other two had fastened the front door and had begun to rifle the shop of its contents. At the sight of this Mr. Parisien could no longer be silent ; he cried murder, and the villain cut him with a knife, but he still reiterated his cries. Some of the neighbors hearing the noise, ran into the house and presently secured two of them : the o- ther in the confusion made his escape. These hard- ened miscreants had the cool and deliberate affu- rance, when they were seized on, to say, upon hear- ing the cry of murder in the house, they had step- ped in to prevent mischief ; and if they had to go to jail for this innocent act, they would take care in future how they suffered their goodness to get the better of their discretion.
Proceedings of the Legislature.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, WEDNESDAY, December 24, 1788.
Several petitions from insolvent debtors, were read and committed.
A petition from a number of persons of the town of Hurley, in the county of Ulster, praying an ex- clusive right to work a mine, was read and refer- red to Messrs. Verplank, Winn, and Tappen.
A petition of Jane Warner, a soldier's widow, praying for a pension, was read and referred to the auditor.
A petition of Wm. Backhouse, and others, pray- ing to have certain extra duties returned to them, which were paid on goods imported in the ship Sa- rah, from Bristol, was read, and referred to the same committee as the memorial of the chamber of commerce.
A petition of Thomas Arden, and Solomon Simpson, respecting the whaling company, and praying to be empowered to collect sundry debts due to the said company, was read and referred to Messrs. Jones, Hoffman and G. Livingston.
The bill for the relief of Benjamin Close, was read a second time and committed.
Went into a committee on the bill for the fur- ther amendment of the law;
Mr. Veeder in the chair.
The committee having agreed to the bill, rose and reported the same, when it was ordered to be engrossed.
Went into a committee on the bill concerning fines;
Mr. Gilbert in the chair.
The committee having agreed to the bill, rose and reported the same, when it was ordered to be engrossed.
The house then waited on the governor with their answer to his speech.
To His Excellency GEORGE CLINTON, Esquire, Governor of the State of New-York, General and Com- mander in Chief of all the militia, and Admiral of the navy of the same.
The respectful Address of the ASSEMBLY in answer to his Excellency's Speech.
WE, the representatives of the people of the state of New-York in assembly convened, are deeply impressed with the importance of the change which is soon to take place in the general government, in consequence of the constitution ratified by the convention of this state, late- ly held at Poughkeepsie ; and we are fully convinced that the necessity of adopting measures in conformity to the ordinance of Congress for putting that constitution into operation, rendered it peculiarly requisite that the legislature should be assembled at a seasonable and early period.
United with your Excellency, and the late convention of this state, in the sentiment, "That no government can operate well, unless it possesses the confidence and good will of the people," and impressed with the highest respect for the opinion of a large proportion of our con- stituents, as well as for the unanimous sense of the con- vention, expressed in their circular letter, we shall pursue with an ardor and perseverance adequate to the impor- tance of the object, every measure which will tend to in- duce a speedy revision of the general system of govern-
ment, by a NEW CONVENTION : and we are convinced such a revision only can allay the apprehensions excited by those parts of that system, which are considered as exceptionable.
The proceedings of the commissioners appointed for holding treaties with the Indians, and the treaties they have entered into with the Oneida and Onondaga nations, as they must conduce to the peace and prosperity of the state, and promote the welfare of the Indians, cannot fail of receiving our fullest approbation ; and, your Ex- cellency may be assured, that we shall cheerfully concur in making such provision as shall appear necessary for their faithful observance.
The requisition of the United States in Congress for the federal services of the current year, with the commu- nications accompanying it, and the other important pa- pers which your Excellency has directed to be laid before us, will receive our particular attention ; and it will af- ford us much satisfaction to have it in our power to de- vise means for reducing the debt of the state, and sup- porting and advancing its credit—objects with which the public honor and prosperity are inseparably connected.
We are sensible of the influence which the approaching change in the general government may have on the po- lice and revenues of the state ; and, that the task of le- gislation is thereby rendered uncommonly difficult at the present time ; but, we beg leave to assure your Excel- lency, that all our deliberations will be directed by a sincere regard to the interest and happiness of our coun- try, which, we are persuaded, can only be advanced by the justice and stability of our laws ; by the diffusion of a general spirit of industry and frugality among our fel- low citizens ; and by a steady attention to the encourage- ment of agriculture and the useful arts, the only per- manent sources of productive commerce and substantial wealth.
Signed on behalf of the house, JOHN LANSING, Jun. Speaker. Assembly-Chamber, } Dec. 23, 1788. }
His Excellency's REPLY.
Gentlemen, PERMIT me to tender you my warmest acknowledg- ments for this polite and obliging address, and to assure you I derive the highest satisfaction from the sentiments which you are pleased to express on the different sub- jects submitted to your consideration. GEO. CLINTON.
Albany, 24th Dec. 1788.
Went into a committee on the bill to prevent the destruction of sheep by dogs;
Mr. Teare in the chair.
The committee having agreed to the bill, rose and reported the same—when it was ordered to be engrossed.
Mr. Winn, moved for leave and brought in a bill for incorporating the inhabitants of the town of Lansingburgh, which was read a first time and ordered a second reading.
Mr. Jones moved for leave and brought in a bill concerning roads in the counties of Kings and Queens.
Went into committee on the bill for the relief of insolvent debtors with respect to the impris- onment of their persons;
Mr. Haves in the chair.
After reading the bill, the committee rose, and the house adjourned till the next day ten o'clock.
Mr. CHILDS,
THE repeated attempts of Mr. Micheau to injure my reputation, I have hitherto considered as pro- ceeding from too ignoble a source to be worthy of notice ; and therefore have disregarded them as vain and un- availing. Treating them with this deserved con- tempt, I stand exposed by all, who are acquainted with the character of Mr. Micheau, or who have sufficiently attended to the foundation of the assault. But as there may be some, so situated, or circumstanced, as not to have it in their power, to enquire into the merits of the cause ; and possibly form their opinion from a partial view of the subject ; I have thought it necessary, in vin- dicating myself to them, to bring forward such facts as have served as the basis of my opinion, and conduct on this occasion.
In the first place, we will produce Mr. Micheau's let- ter to Mr. M c Knight ; wherein his own confessions are sufficient to discover a disposition base in itself, and infa- mous in its actions. The following is a true copy.
SIR, I am not at liberty to say who spurred me on to at- tack you as an anatomical teacher. I conceive myself at liberty to declare I was pushed on by many of your enemies to do what I have ; and I have only to add that I am very sorry that I ever appeared in print against you, when I did it, it was without the smallest knowledge of you, or your chirurgical abilities. I have every reason since, to believe you to be a judicious and honest surgeon ; indeed I know of your recently doing many things that must do you honor among the latest posterity. From yours P. MICHEAU.
Dr. M c Knight.
Any comments upon this letter would be an insult offered the discernment of the public. They will readily perceive it dictated by a heart naturally prone to calumny and detraction. And he originates the opinion I entertain of Mr. Micheau ; an opinion which I presume will be considered a sufficient foundation for my con- duct.
In the next place I will insert a copy of my affidavit, and Mr. Micheau's letter in consequence, which will show the origin of so much abuse, defamation and slan- der.
State of New-York, ss. WRIGHT POST, of the city of New-York, surgeon being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that on the evening of the second instant, he (this deponent) was in company with Doctor Paul Mi- cheau : that the said Micheau mentioned to this de- ponent the letter which he (Micheau) had written to Doc- tor M c Knight, and at the same time informed this de- ponent, that the said Doctor M c Knight, in his answer to the said letter, had offered him (Micheau) his (M c Knight's) friendship and support, if he (Micheau) could trace the source of the attacks, mentioned in his (M c Knight's) letter, home to Doctor Bailey, or words to that effect— that this deponent asked the said Micheau if he could that the said Micheau answered, that Doctor Bailey had never seen the publications alluded to, or advised, direct- ed, or solicited them, neither did he (Bailey) know any thing about them : and further saith not. Sworn this 4th day of } Dec. 1788. before } RICHARD MORRIS. } W. POST.
This is a true copy of the original ; and Mr. Mi- cheau's letter in answer is as follows :
Mr. CHILDS, THE aspersions contained in Doctor Bailey's af- fidavit, I am sensible must have proceeded wholly from Dr. Wright Post's representation of the affair to him, as appears by his very extraordinary dep- osition, together with Dr. M c Knight's omission of the postscript to my letter, which entirely excu- pated Dr. Bailey as having advised or abetted in the publications which have been alluded to. A re- gard for the absent, prevents me at this time, from bringing Dr. Bailey in question, which shall remain until his return, when I shall personally demand an explanation. Before I dismiss this subject, I would wish to inform the public, that I am sorry Mr. Post has not paid more attention to what he really ought to have declared in his affidavit, when he asserts that I told him I expected a reward from Dr. M c Knight, if I would trace to him the source of the attempts against his character, and that let- ters had passed between us previous to those that were exhibited to the public in consequence of these assertions ; it is therefore his business to reconcile the contradiction contained in it, when there does not appear by the letters published, that I ever
had an interview with Dr. M c Knight previous to this period, neither did there ever appear to have been but the one letter wrote, and more so when I assure the public that Mr. Post has so far forgot what he really swore to in the affidavit, that when I called on him last Tuesday evening, he declared to me, that he never recollected that I even told him that I expected a reward from Dr. M c Knight. P. MICHEAU.
Dr. M c Knight.
Mr. Micheau has here labored to point out a contradiction, which, I believe, none but himself can discover. The total want of correspondence between my affidavit and his observations, render- ed a reply from me unnecessary. Nor faired with endeavoring to wound my reputation without any cause ; and finding his efforts to have no other ef- fect, than that of showing the depravity of his na- ture, and malignity of his heart ; his inventive fa- culties were exercised to devise some means for re-establishing himself in the opinion of the world. After long meditation, a duel was thought of as the expedient ; he fancied himself intitled by my silence, and sent me the following peculiar chal- lenge :
SIR, You are determined I find not to clear up in a public manner the contradiction contained in your affidavit, it therefore behoves me to insist upon your clearing it up in another way ; you know what I mean, in case you re- fuse ; I shall take the liberty of putting you as a coward. P. MICHEAU.
That Mr. Micheau might know the sentiments I entertained of him, I replied :
SIR, In answer to your note of yesterday I have to observe, that when you shall have reconciled all the inconsistencies and contradictions of your own character, I may attempt a refutation of what you have advanced against mine. At present I am de- termined not to enter into any explanations with one who has forfeited all claim to the character of a gentleman. W. POST. Dec. 16, 1788.
Five or six days had passed before I heard any thing more of Mr. Micheau, when I received the following :
SIR, It appears I have not been explicit enough in my note, I therefore desire you may meet me at Mr. Rawlson's Tavern tomorrow morning, at ten o'clock with your friend. P. MICHEAU.
I must confess myself not much versed in the etiquette of challenges ; but there appears some- thing very absurd in the above. With respect to the first, I found great difficulty in ascertaining the intention of it as a challenge. And the se- cond, the bearing more of the marks, is still de- ficient ; and must have proceeded from mere bra- vado ; as Mr. Micheau could not, with any degree of probability suppose, I could meet him on any terms, while so low in the public estimation ; es- pecially as I had expressly told him of his situation. Mr. Micheau, however, to display his courage, reported publicly the honorable act he was going to commit ; and was no less secret in procuring instruments to effect his sanguinary purposes. And after finding me not disposed to engage in the action, published me as a poltroon, scoundrel, and coward. These epithets would never have been applied to me by a reputable person. And I pity Mr. Micheau when he says, by enquiring of the gentlemen who were present at the Coffee-House at the time of his posing me, I shall find my con- duct universally damned ; that his faculties are so perverted as to construe ridicule into applause. With permission I will only add farther, that there are in the world certain men, whose principal pleasure consists in blackening the reputation and character of others ; and when it is recollect- ed that Mr. Micheau has attacked one person, confessing a want of knowledge of his character ; and another without any foundation ; he will nat- urally fall into this class.
Thus have I shown to the world Mr. Micheau, I believe in his true colors ; and as I have a strong natural aversion to public controversies, when the object is to traduce and vilify characters, I shall not trouble the public with any thing more on the subject. W. POST. Dec. 30, 1788.
P. S. Mr. Micheau having represented it to ma- ny of his friends that I assisted in the publications against Dr. M c Knight, which appeared last April ; to correct them, his own words in the postscript of his letter to Dr. M c Knight will be sufficient.
P. S. My publications were written without the assistance of Dr. Bailey, of any of his condiscipuli ; nay, without the aid of any person whatever.
And I must positively deny his assertions that I carried them to the press.
The Members of the Society for the Encourage- ment of AMERICAN MANUFACTURES, are re- quested to attend at Rawlson's, on MONDAY eve- ning next, at half past six o'clock. The election of Officers for the year ensuing, and other matters of im- portance, which will come before the Society, it is hoped will induce every Member to be punctual in their atten- dance. Dec. 30.
The General Society of
MECHANICS and TRADESMEN of the city of New- York, are hereby notified, that their annual meeting will be held on the first Tuesday in January next, at the house of Mr. Samuel Francis, corner of John and Nas- sau-streets, at ten o'clock, A. M. of which the several members are requested to take particular notice, as an e- lection of officers for the ensuing year, will then take place, and several other matters be laid before them. By order of the General Committee, JOHN CAMPBELL, Chairman.
N. B. It is earnestly requested that a punctual atten- dance will be given for reasons well known to certain members. Dec. 25.
German Society.
THE Members of the GERMAN SOCIETY, are requested to attend at the stated Quarterly Meeting, at 5 o'clock, on WEDNESDAY the 7th January, at the Lutheran School-House. By Order of the President, WILLIAM WILMERDING, Sec'y. December 29.
NOTIFICATION.
By Order of the Recorder and Aldermen. The citizens are informed that the Act of the Legisla- ture for the more effectual prevention of FIRES in the city of New-York, passed the 22nd day of April, 1786, will be put into STRICT EXECUTION.
By whatever, who shall discharge any gun, pistol, rock- et, cracker, squib or other fire-work, in this city, shall forfeit the penalty of twenty shillings for every offence.
The danger to which the houses, property and persons of the citizens have been exposed - by disorders of this nature, especially in the New-Year Holy Days, render an obedience to this law indispensably necessary to the public safety ; wherefore the constables, marshalls, and watchmen of this city, are required to be vigilant in the execution thereof ; and it is hoped that the good citi- zens will exert themselves in restraining their children, apprentices and servants, from offending against the same.
Published by order of the Recorder and Aldermen. ROBERT BENSON, Clk. New-York, December 29, 1788.
SALES at AUCTION,
THIS DAY, if fair weather, Opposite the Auction-Room No. 21, Wallstreet, 1 bld. peach Brandy, 1 do. sherry do. 1 do. genuine Madeira Wine 6 bbls. prime sugar, 20 kegs best Nantz Brandy, &c. &c. ISAAC MOSES.
Wanted to Purchase,
A FEW SHARES in the BANK ; any person inclining to sell will be pleased to call at No. 13, Great Dock-street. Dec. 31. w&ctf
Lisbon Wine,
In quarter casks, now landing from the brig Maryland, at Gouverneur's wharf. Also,
Coffee in Barrels,
Now landing from the brig Fanny, at Marston's-wharf, for sale by Wm. BACKHOUSE. Dec. 31. tf
50 bales of excellent
CARTHAGENA COTTON,
To be SOLD by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. Dec. 31. tf
For Freight or Charter,
The American Brig MARYLAND, DENNIS SINNOT, Master, 160 tons burthen, remarkably well ground, and ready to take in a cargo. Apply to the captain on board, at Gouverneur's-wharf, or at No. 66, Cher- ry-street. Dec. 31. tf
Mrs. CARTER,
FROM LONDON, Late from Philadelphia,
BEGS leave to inform the LADIES of New-York, that she has opened a SCHOOL for the reception of YOUNG LADIES, at No. 76, Broad-Wa., nearly op- posite the City-Tavern, where she proposes teaching the TAMBOUR and EMBROIDERY, with elegance and taste ; all kind of NEEDLE-WORK in silk and worsted ; CROWNING, DARNING, and PLAIN WORK, in the neatest manner—also, READING with propriety.
If the most assiduous attention to the morals and man- ners of her pupils, will be any inducement to the public to encourage her present undertaking, the hopes by her abilities and assiduity to merit their future favor.—All kind of Tambour and Embroidering in gold, silver and silk, done in the most elegant taste, and on the most rea- sonable terms. Dec. 17. w&simb
TO BE LET,
AND entered upon the first of May next, by the year, or for a term of years, the FARM that the subscriber now occupies. It contains two hundred acres of arable and meadow lands, well proportioned, and of a good quality—A neat and genteel brick Dwelling- House, (with six rooms upon a floor) out houses, and 3 orchards of bearing apple trees upon the farm. It is in a thick settled—healthy—and pleasant neighbor- hood, within a mile of two grist-mills, and the same distance from the small village, upon Rynbeck-Flats. For further particular, enquire of colonel Morgan Lewis, at New-York, or the subscriber upon the premises. THOMAS TILLOTSON. Dec. 10th, 1788. 22w tf
To be Sold,
A HOUSE and Lot of Ground, situate on the Northside of Dye-street, in the City of New- York, formerly the property of Daniel Green.— The House is almost new, well constructed, and has a good cellar with a large bake oven in it.— Also, a number of Lots of Ground, situate on the Easterly side of the Bowery-Lane, at present in the possession of Daniel M c Clain.
ALSO, a Farm of Land, situate in the Manor of Cortlandt, containing 205 acres, in the possess- ion of Joseph Smith.
ALSO, a Farm Land, situate at Singing, con- taining 100 acres, in the possession of David Mery- rit.
AND also, a Farm of Land, near the Mouth of Croton, containing 100 acres, very pleasantly sit- uated along the River, which abounds with fish & y- wildfowl. Any of the above FARMS or LOTS will be sold on reasonable terms, either for Cash or any kind of Public Securities, as may best suit the pur- chasers.
Only one third part of the Purchase Money is wanting immediately. For further particulars ap- ply to the Subscriber, living at Croton, in the Manor of Cortlandt, who will furnish an indis- putable title for the whole, or to any part of the a- bove.—Or to THEODOSIUS FOWLER, & Co., No. 56, Water-street. PHILIP VAN CORTLANDT. New-York, Sept. 13. 24w tf
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN away from the subscriber, living at the Wallabucht, in King's County, on Long Island, on Saturday evening, the 29th ult. Two NEGRO MEN, one named ABEL, about 5 feet 10 inches high, about 26 years of age, a swarthy complexion, and lips a little in his speech, had on when he went away a new brown cloth jacket, a waistcoat some- what lighter, brown cloth trowsers and great coat made of brown coating.—The other named DICK, a yellow complexion, 5 feet 9 inches high, and a- bout 20 years of age, clothed the same as the a- bove. It is supposed they may change their names and dress. Any person that will apprehend and secure them, so that the subscriber may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or one half for either of them, from me the subscriber. CORNELIUS REMSEN. P. S. All masters of vessels, and others, are for- bid harboring or carrying off the above Negroes, at their peril. Dec. 3. tf
A Farm for Sale,
LYING on the banks of the North River, on the West side about 24 miles from the City of New-York, and within a quarter of a mile of Sneedon's Ferry (formerly known by Dobb's Ferry) where is a very good public landing. The Farm contains about 85 acres of land, being well proportioned as to Meadow, Arable, and Wood Land, with a sufficiency of Apple-Orchard, and a variety of other Fruit Trees.
There is on the Premises two good DWELLING HOU- SES, the one a very large and extraordinary good Stone House—the other a small convenient Frame House ; both of which are very agreeably situated. A large BARN, and every other necessary improvement ; and in a part of the country very suitable for a Merchant, as well as for a Farmer.—For further particulars enquire of the Printer, in New-York, of Mr. Daniel Lawrence, near the Premi- ses, or of the subscriber in Elizabeth Town, who will give an indisputable title for the same. J. H. LAWRENCE. Elizabeth Town, December 1.

Public Auction, THIS DAY, At X o'Clock, No 20, Wall-street, Will begin the sale of a large & general assortment of M U S L I N S, They are of every description, viz.—broad and narrow, plain and striped, crossbarred and spotted, needle worked and tamboured, book and jackiney, aprons, shawls and handkerchiefs of every price, with many other valuable articles in the SILK line. N. B. The Muslin excels any ever exhibited at No. 20, both in quality, quantity and variety, and will be sold without reserve. R. HUNTER.
F O R S A L E, By John Dewint, No. 35, Maiden-Lane, A fine parcel St. Croix rum in hds., Jamaica spirits in do. French brandy in pipes and half pipes, 6 Tierces old St. Croix rum, Gin in Casks, Brown sugar in hds. Powder sugar in lbs. A few bags coffee, Ditto Jamaica allspice, Ditto black pepper, Ditto bales cotton, Spanish dried hides—and an excellent parcel of leather, tanned in this country—Also, 2 Barrels indigo. tf Nov. 7.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be sold by the Printer hereof, and Thomas Allen, No. 16, corner of Queen-street and Fly-Market, THE Debates and Proceedings OF THE CONVENTION Of the State of New-York, ASSEMBLED AT POUGHKEEPSIE, On the 17th June, 1788, To deliberate and decide on the Form of FEDERAL GOVERNMENT recommended by the GENERAL CONVENTION at Philadelphia, on the 17th September, 1787. TAKEN IN SHORT HAND. Price three Shillings to the Subscribers of the Daily Advertiser—to Non Subscribers five Shillings.
Surveyor General's Office, Albany, 24th November, 1788. NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of an act of the legislature, entitled, "an act for the settlement of public accounts, and for other purposes therein mentioned," passed the 22d March, 1788; I shall expose to sale at Public Auction, on Wednesday the seventh of January next, at the Dwelling House of Michael Rawlings, inn-keeper in John's Town, Montgomery county, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon; ALL those certain TRACTS OF LAND, situate in the said county of Montgomery, to the southward of Cherry Valley, and to the eastward of Susquehannah river; being parts of a tract of FORTY THOUSAND ACRES OF LAND, granted by letters patent to Alexander M c Gee and others, the 16th January, 1770, to wit; Lots No. 7, 19, 22, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40: Containing each 1000 acres, as the same have been laid out by the late Christopher Yates, Esq. in his survey of the said patent, the map whereof is filed in this office—Which Lots will be sold by moieties or tracts of 500 acres each. The aforesaid Lands having been formerly sold by writs of venditioni exponas against the Lands and Tenements of George Croghan, and purchased by sundry persons whose estates have since become forfeited to the people of this state, but the purchase money having never been paid, the conveyances from Alexander White, Esq. the then Sheriff of the county, have remained as encumbrances in the hands of the trustee appointed for that purpose. Gold or silver, or bills of credit of the emission of this state will only be received in payment. 173] SIMEON DE WITT, Surveyor General.
Glass and Earthenware. A quantity of Plate Glass Ware, Crown Window Glass, cream colored and brown Earthenware, just received by the ship Minerva, from Newcastle, and for sale by SLEDEN, PAT. RICK, & Co. No. 206, Water-street. Dec. 8.
Mrs. De Lespine's respectful compliments to the ladies in general; is thankful for their encouragement as a Midwife, and hopes they will not be offended at her requesting, that in future such as mean to employ her, will apply prior to the time they will for her attendance.—Inconveniences may be then put aside what from short notice cannot be avoided.—Her place of abode is at No. 66, William-street. Nov. 4.
TO BE LET, At a very moderate rent, The HOUSE No. 101, Queen-street, Until the first of May next. Enquire at No. 6, Crane-Wharf. Dec. 12.
This Day is Published, And to be sold by SAMUEL CAMPBELL, A DISSERTATION ON HERNIA HUMORALIS; By PAUL MICHEAU, Surgeon, and Fellow of the Lyceum Medicum Londinense.
ELECTUARY For destroying Worms in children and grown Persons. THE Proprietor informs the Public that he has received a supply of the very best ingredients with which this Electary is compounded, and as complaints were made that the last, sold by the Apothecary was not good, the Proprietor assures the Public it must have been owing to the principal article in the composition being too old, they now may be supplied with it as usual, at Mr. Wainwright's Store, warranted good by the Proprietor. Experience, the best criterion to go by, evinces the Electary the best preparation yet discovered for the uses expressed in its title. The ready sale it has heretofore met with, is a proof of its success, and requires little further commendation, save that it so effectually kills the worms, that they are seldom or never brought away alive, but mostly jellied or like humors occasioned by colds. Pots at 5s. with printed directions as above. Nov. 22.
J. Jacob Astor, At No. 31, Queen-street, Next door but one to the Friends Meeting-House, Has for sale an assortment of Piano Fortes, of the newest construction, Made by the best makers in London, which he will sell on reasonable terms. He gives Cash for all kinds of FURS: And has for sale a quantity of Canada Beaver, and Beaver Coating, Raccoon Skins, and Raccoon Blankets, Muskrat Skins, &c. &c. Dec. 29. tm.
JAMES HAYS, Leather-Breeches-maker and Glover, At the Sign of the Buck and Breeches, No 13, WATER-STREET, nearly opposite the COFFEE-HOUSE. BEGS leave to return his sincere acknowledgements to his friends and the public in general, for the many favors he has experienced, and it shall be the height of his ambition to merit a continuance thereof. From his long experience in business in different parts of Europe, as well as in the capital cities of America, he flatters himself that he has it in his power to serve the public as well as any in America, and those gentlemen that please to favor him with their commands may depend on punctuality and dispatch, and the least favors gratefully acknowledged, by The public's most humble servant, New-York, Nov. 3, 1788. tm
Nathaniel Smith, Manufacturer of Perfumery, and Comb-Maker, from London, At the New-York Hair Powder and Perfume Manufactory, the ROSE, No. 187, Queen-street. TO the Ladies, Gentlemen, and Connoisseurs of genuine and delicate perfumery, the goods of the above manufactory are most respectfully offered. He assures the public that he has determined to persevere in selling every article of the best quality, though on as low terms as it is possible to afford them. He continues to manufacture his superfine English white hair powder, and his clarified hair and soft pomatum, a new construction that was never introduced in this country before, they are rendered exceeding nutritious to hair, feels cool and pleasing to the head; and never causes the least heat or agitation, but on the contrary, strengthens and nourishes the hair, keeping it from turning grey, or combing off, to be had no where else, but as above, without his labels upon them. His superfine English white hair powder, 10s per doz. The very best common do. 8s per doz. Do. violet pink orris, & marjoram, double scented, 13s per doz. The best of English and French marjoram, from 6 to 24s per lb. His beautiful carnation hair powder, for giving a natural shade to the complexion, 18s per lb. Smith's nervous essence for curing the tooth ach, sold with printed directions, 4s per bottle. His highly approved or milk of roses, so well known for clearing the skin from freckles, pimples, redness or sun-burns, has not its equal for whitening and preserving the skin to extreme old age, and is very fine for gentlemen to use after shaving, 4 and 8s per bottle or 3 dollars per quart, with printed directions. Highly improved sweet scented hard and soft pomatum, is per pot or roll. Smith's genuine pomade degrades, for thickening and strengthening the hair, it keeps it from falling off immediately, 4 and 8s per pot, with printed directions. Smith's liniment for destroying nits and vermin in the hair, warranted innocent, 2s per box. His white almond wash. All store-keepers supplied as usual, wholesale, and retail, with the best articles in all the branches of perfumery, good and cheap. Just imported, a large quantity of LONG HAIR of all colors.
For Sale, The free sample of the HOUSE, No. 10, in Catharine 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 at both sides one hundred feet.—For terms apply on No. 203. Water-street. tm.
John Barrow, No. 192, Queen-street, HAS lately received a consignment from Manchester, which he will dispose of at and under prime cost, for cash or suitable produce; consisting of black fringed file handkerchiefs, from 13 to 18 nails, lutestring, Romal, and Roset do. a large quantity of silk and cotton Britannia handkerchiefs, or various patterns, and a few half pieces of Manchester manufactured nankens. He has also for Sale, Irish linens, of 4, 5, 7-8, and 3-4 wide, which he will sell at a small advance for cash, approved notes, or flax seed, at the highest market price. Dec. 20. tf
Cabinet-Makers, Joiners, &c. THOMAS DODDS, No. 66, QUEEN-STREET, HAS opened a yard, in which he has laid a large and beautiful assortment of MAHOGANY, which he will furnish the trade (for cash only) on very low terms, and in any quantity wanted, or for any purpose. He doubts not the trade will shortly find the utility of such a yard being established.—All orders from the country will be duly attended to Nov. 5.
Boarding and lodging for two Gentlemen a few doors from the City-Hall. Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 3. 1 m
Whereas John Richard le Poupet, of St. Aubin, in France, failed from Rochelle in 1761 in a privateer for New-England, commanded by Monsieur Courual, and has not been since heard of—Any person who can give information of the said J. R. le Poupet, whether he be alive or dead, and will transmit the same to Capt. James Prince, No. 7, Broad street, New-York, shall have a handsome reward for his trouble. Oct. 22. tf
At Private Sale, By Frederick Jay, Blue, brown, scarlet, claret, grey, Mulberry and drab superfine broad cloths, duffils, plains half thick, blankets, 6 by 8 window glass, four chong tea, Cape wine, cotton in bales, Gin in quart bottles, Faya and Teneriffe wine, &c.
TEAS. JUST imported in the brig MARYLAND, Captain Sinnott, from Lisbon, a quantity of fresh Tea, taken direct from an Indianman, and will be sold reasonable by the subscribers, viz. SOUCHONG; SEQUIN, TONKAY, SINGLO and BOHEA. GOUVERNEUR, KEMBLE, and Co. Dec. 29. tf
James Johnston, No. 188, Water street, has for Sale, 30 Hogheads Tobacco, 4 Casks Indigo, 80 Thousand Irish barrel Staves, 300 Barrels Beef and Pork, 20 Barrels Shad, and 100 Casks excellent Raisins. Dec. 27.
Sheet Copper, FOR sale very cheap by URIAH HENDRICKS, No. 43, Hanover-square, being the same taken off the roof of the city-hall, and now manufactured. Likewise for sale new STILL COPPER, and bottoms, warranted Still Brass Cocks, Brass Kettles, drawn Wire. Best London Boot Legs and Soles, black and red Morocco Leather, Russia and Ravens Duck, Ticklenburg, brown and white Russia Sheetings, wrought Iron Chefs, London Pewter, Bath metal Candlesticks, the very best Holland Bouling Cloths, and best Bohemian Tea in chests, of the latest importation from Amsterdam. Dec. 30. 3t
Turks-Island Salt, A CARGO of very prime, just arrived in the schooner St. Croix, and to be SOLD by Ludlow and Goold. Dec. 30. 3t
To the PUBLIC. STOPPED, supposed to be stolen, 1 gold watch, 1 silver table spoon, 2 pair gold earrings, 1 red copper plate bed-spread, 5 old table cloths, 1 white ticklen petticoat, 1 half worn cloth coat, 1 buff cashmere vest, 1 new corduroy breeches, not made, 1 loaf sugar, 2 smoked hog's cheeks, 1 dark brown mat, about 14 years old, white faced, and 1 pair new saddle bags with wearing apparel in them. The owners by applying to the subscriber and proving their property, may have them again. JOHN WYLLEY, Alderman. N. B. The mare will be sold to pay expenses if not claimed. Nov. 11.
THE Friends of Dr. BAILEY are informed that his SHOP is removed to King-street, No. 72, opposite the French Church, where Mr. Post superintends the business. Dec. 1.
Just published and to be sold by HUGH GAINE, At his Printing-Office and Book-Store, at the Bible in Hanover-Square, (Price 14s the fine paper, and 12s the coarse) in a neat Octavo volume, bound and lettered, An Introduction to the Law relative to
TRIALS AT NISI PRIUS, The fifth edition, with additions and corrections. By Francis Buller, Esq. of the Middle Temple. THE above work is page for page with the latest London edition; sold for not more than two thirds of its price; printed with as good a type, and on paper not the least inferior to any book of the kind that has yet appeared in America. Said Gaine has for sale Watt's psalms and hymns, bound together or separate, with his lyric poems and miscellanies, sighs from hell or the groans of a damned soul, true guide to hell, Russel's seven sermons, Mosheim's ecclesiastical history, Doddridge's rise and progress of religion, Nelson's feasts and festivals, pious country parishioner, Nelson's practice of devotion, Edwards on the affections, and on redemption, Newton on the prophecies, Drilencourt on death, Thomas a Kempis, life of col. Gardiner, &c. &c. Also, all sorts of STATIONARY and BLANK BOOKS. And just published, HUTCHINS ALMANACK for the year 1789: Likewise sheets and pocket do. for the same year. LIVINE'S NOTED EYE WATER, sold by HUGH GAINE. Nov. 12.
TO BE SOLD, David Johnston's LOT In Broad-way. Apply at No. 27, Queen-street.
MR. HARDIE, Teacher of the Greek and Latin Languages, At No. 84, Fair street, Directly opposite the North Church, RESPECTFULLY informs the public, that upon Monday the 30th day of January, an ENGLISH SCHOOL will be opened in a room of the same building where he now teaches, by Mr. GRANT, a young gentleman lately from Aberdeen, who is well qualified to teach the English Language, Writing and Arithmetic. Such young gentlemen of the Grammar School, whom their parents may wish to be instructed in writing and accounts may have an opportunity of joining a private class for these branches, to which they will both pay attention between the hours of twelve and one. An Evening School will likewise be kept in the same place, where Mr. Hardie will teach Navigation, &c. and Mr. Grant will attend the English School. As Messrs. Hardie and Grant are determined to dedicate their whole time to promote the education of the youth committed to their care, they humbly hope, that the progress made by their pupils, will give satisfaction to those who may be disposed to patronize them. Dec. 30.
William Henson, Taylor and Habit-Maker, from London, No. 52, Smith-street, HAS just opened for sale an elegant assortment of VEST PATTERNS, among which are Gold Mullins, Patent silk bordered, rich Brocades, Tobesnes &c. on very reasonable terms for cash, either with or without making up. Dec. 3.
TO BE SOLD, A Negro Woman, with a female Child, about ten years old,—a smart active girl, and very handy in doing any business suitable to her years. The wench is sober and honest, and understands common house work—sold for no fault, only want of employment. Enquire of the printer. Dec. 5. tf
TO BE LET, That excellent and Convenient HOUSE, No. 193, Water street, is extremely well calculated for a private family, or for business; is in thorough repair, and has an excellent store room in the street, with a large cellar underneath. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 27. tf
This day is published, and to be sold by the Printer hereof, price 3s. Mercantile Laws of the STATE OF NEW-YORK. Collected and arranged for the convenience of Merchants and others concerned in Trade.
This Day is published, and to be sold By ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, the corner of King and Queen-sts. etc., The Poor Man's Help, And Young Man's Guide. Containing I. Doctrinal instructions for the right informing of their judgments: II. Practical directions for the general course of their lives: III. Particular advice for the well-managing of every day. With reference to their—I. Natural actions: II. Civil employments: III. Necessary recreations: IV. Religious duties. Unto which are added—Principles of religion, as fit to be known, believed and practiced, by such as desire to receive the Holy Communion with benefit and comfort. With forms of Prayer for families and single persons. Also, Divine Hymns on several occasions. By WILLIAM BURKIT, M. A. of Pembroke Hall in Cambridge, late Vicar of Dedham in Essex.—The Thirteenth Edition, with Additions. The Subscribers to this excellent Treatise, are requested to send for their books. Dec. 3.
By order of the Honorable Robert Yates, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York. NOTICE is hereby given to ROBERT PATRICK, late of Stillwater in the county of Albany, an absconding and absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that on application to the said Judge by Richard Cantillon, a creditor of the said Robert Patrick, he the said Judge by virtue of an 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, 1786, hath directed all the estate, real and personal of the said Robert Patrick, within this state to be seized; and that unless the said Robert Patrick shall return and discharge his debts within three months from the date hereof, all his said estate will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Albany, October 6.
WANTED, A WOMAN, that understands cooking and house-work. None need apply but such as be well recommended.—Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 28. tf
To be sold or exchanged for a farm, A large new handsome two story house, in the city of New-York, containing five fine places, situated in a healthy and beautiful part of the city, will suite either a gentleman or a person in trade, being an excellent stand for wet or dry goods business, and will command a good rent. Land in the state of New-York, some distance up the North-River, may lui; but land at or near Balls-Town, or within a few miles of Schenectady on or near the Mohawk-River, will be preferred. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 9. tm
JAMES HALLET, Coach and Chair Maker, No. 43, Broadway, and adjoining the Theatre in John-street. GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many past favors of his friends and the public in general, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand, ready for the season, a large and general assortment of CARRIAGES, which he will sell at the lowest rate. Gentlemen who will favor him with their custom, may depend upon being served at the shortest notice, in the most modern and approved taste. Having now in employ a number of the best workmen at their various branches, and having every advantage that can arise from a large and convenient shop, he is in no doubt of doing himself credit, and giving his customers the greatest satisfaction. N. B. He has now on hand a number of second hand carriages for sale, likewise carriages of all kinds and horses to let.

For Bourdeaux,
THE SHIP ANN & SUSAN , ARTHUR SEEDS, Master, will sail a few days, and return from thence to this port in March next; she has gentle accommodations for passengers, for which apply to the master at Mr. Gouverneur's wharf, or to Wm. NEILSON, No. 40, Great-Dock-street.
Wanted to Charter,
For Montego-Bay, a vessel from 80 to 150 tons burthen, for which apply as above. Dec. 24. 10t
FOR SALE,
THE fast-sailing Sloop Sally and Polly ; she is about one year old; burthen about 35 tons, and built in the best manner. She has as good accommodations for passengers as any ship in the port of her size; and is well calculated for a packet for almost any place. For terms apply to Mr. Elick Ford, at the New-Slip, or Dr. John G. Wright, East-Chester. Dec. 24.
For Belfast,
The Ship St. James , MARK COLLINS, Commander; HAS two-thirds of her cargo ready to be put on board, and will sail the 15th January. For freight and passage apply to the Captain on board, at Mr. Hallett's wharf, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-street. Dec. 24.
For Charter
To the British West Indies, THE brig HOPE , Thomas Brownlow, master. Burthen 1200 barrels. Enquire of the captain on board, at Smith's Lumber yard, or JAMES MACOMBE, Old-Slip. Dec. 20. tf
For HULL,
To sail in 24 days, The good and commodious, Brig Betsy , Capt. Sinclair, BURTHEN two hundred tons, now lying at Taylor's wharf. This vessel is only 18 months from the stocks, and known to be one of the best built vessels in the port, and a remarkable fast sailer. As Mr. Frost is going home to Leeds, and intends returning in her, those merchants who wish to have their goods out to an early market, may depend she will leave Hull for this place on or before the 20th June—as he will take particular care of the goods ordered by her, and time of sailing. For freight or passage apply to William Rhodes, No. 242, Queen-street. N.B. This vessel is warranted American property. New-York, 20th December. tf
For Grenada,
The Sloop FRIENDSHIP , JOHN MOOR, Master, To sail in eight or ten days; this vessel will take about 200 barrels on freight, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, at No. 5, Front-street. JAMES GRIFFITHS and Co. Dec. 20. tf
For Dublin,
The Brigantine William , CHARLES HARRISON, Master, WILL sail on Thursday next. For freight and passage apply to the master on board at Van Zandt's wharf, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-street.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY
A few Tons Pot-Asb.
FOR SALE
100 bbls. TAR, and 10 hds. TOBACCO. Apply as above. Dec. 15. tf
For Liverpool,
The Brigantine AURORA , JAMES TWEED, MASTER, A Strong British built vessel, almost new, burthen 260 tons, sails fast, and has excellent accommodations for passengers; is intended to sail in fourteen days. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board the vessel, at Lupton's wharf, or to WILLIAM KENYON. For sale on board said vessel about 25 chaldrons of LIVERPOOL COALS. Dec. 19. tf
For Sale or Charter,
The Sloop SALLY , BURTHEN about 500 barrels. She is a staunch sound vessel, sails fast, and is completely fitted in every respect. Her accommodations are neat and convenient; and will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to
Le Roy and Bayard,
No. 222, Water-street.
Who have still for Sale,
CLOVES & cinnamon, Geneva in pipes, Writing paper, Rum, Card wire, Muscovado sugars, Gun powder, Cotton in bales, Flax, Teneriffe wines in pipes, Britanniás, hhd. and gr. casks. Skates, Dec. 6.
For Londonderry,
The BRIG CONINGHAM , A British bottom, two-thirds of her cargo ready to put on board. For freight or passage apply to ROBERT GAULT, No. 2, Hanover-square, or the Capt. on board, at Brownjohn's wharf. Will positively sail the 20th instant. Dec. 8. tf
Wanted to Charter immediately
For Jamaica,
SEVERAL VESSELS, British bottoms, from the burthen of seventy-five to two hundred and fifty tons. The cargoes for all which are in readiness, and the vessels can be dispatched from hence in ten days, or sooner. For terms apply to RICHARD YATES, No. 9, Prince's-street, Who has for sale, a parcel of excellent Jamaica Rum, now landing at Van Zandt's wharf.
For Amsterdam,
THE fast-sailing Brig Resolution , John Ablin, Master, will be despatched in a short time, has very good accommodation for passengers; for which only, apply to the master on board, at Mr. Ten Eyck's wharf, or to BROTHERS, COSTER, & Co. Who have for sale, on very reasonable terms, BEST HOLLAND GIN, and an assortment of DRY GOODS, as usual. Dec. 29. tf
For Charleston,
THE Sloop Sally , Daniel Lovett, Master, will sail in a few days; has good accommodations for passengers. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at Schermerhorn's wharf, or to Robert C. Livingston, No. 73, Great-Dock-street. Dec. 27. tf
STARCH & HAIR POWDER.
THE Subscriber again respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he still carries on his manufacture of Starch and Hair Powder on an extensive scale, at No. 7, Garden-street, nearly opposite the Old Dutch Church; where Merchants, 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. He returns thanks to his Customers for their past favours and hopes to merit their continuance. JOHN NITCHIE. Sept. 4. N.B. A smart Negro Boy is to be sold, 14 years of age Enquire as above, or of the Printer. tf
COAL TAR.
A Quantity of this Tar, and of black and clear Varnish extracted from Coal, is just arrived, to be sold for ready money only, by Charles Wilkes, No. 12, Hanover-square. The sole Agent in America for the British Tar Company.
THE superior excellence of this Tar in preserving the bottoms of vessels from the worms, and in keeping them clean, has been proved by repeated experiments. It has been also found to be an effectual preservative of cast and wrought iron from rust. A description of the different kinds of Coal Tar and Varnish made by the British Tar Company, and of the various uses they may be applied to with the greatest advantage, with directions for using them, may be had as above. 29th Sept. 1788.
The following Certificate of an Experiment made in New-York, is added for the information of the Public. New-York, April 26, 1788. WE the subscribers do hereby certify that on or about the 18th June last, we attended at Van Tuyl's wharf, on the East river, in this city, where we examined three pieces of timber, all of the same dimensions, one payed over with Lord Dundonald's late invented Coal Tar, the other, two pieces with a stout thick coat of common ship stuff (pitch, tar, oil, and sulphur); that we afterwards saw them all chained to and sunk along side said wharf.
That nearly six months after, to wit, on the 5th of December following, we again attended at said wharf, when in our presence they were all taken up, and on examining them, the piece done over with the Coal Tar appeared clean and entirely free from grass and barnacles, the other pieces were both very foul, one of them was almost covered with barnacles; that on cutting them in several places we found the worms in full possession of the two pieces payed with the ship stuff, scarcely an inch having escaped them. The piece done over with the Coal Tar was perfectly free from them, and as found and fresh as when put down. From the above experiment we are fully of opinion that the Coal Tar will preserve the bottom of ships from barnacles and the worms, and is worthy of the greatest encouragement, Signed) John Murray, Thomas Sanders, Andrew Van Tuyl, Stephen Crosfield, John Thompson, Wm. Rhinelander.
This Day is Published, And to be sold by Samuel Campbell, No. 44, Hanover-Square corner of Old Slip, Neat American Editions of the following Books: 1st. Nicholson's Introduction to Natural Philosophy, illustrated with 25 copperplates. 2d. Paley's Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy. 3d. Percival's Father's Instructions, consisting of Moral Tales, Fables and Reflections. 4d. Emma Corbett, or the miseries of Civil War, 2 vols. 5d. Advice from a Lady of Quality to her Children, in the last stage of a lingering illness. 6d. The Night Cap, by Mr. Mercier, 2 vols. 7d. The Beauties of Dr. Johnson, to which I ded his Life. 8d. The Shipwreck, a Poem, by W. Falconer. 9d. A few first volumes of the Columbian Magazine. In the press, and speedily will be published, the LOUNGER, a periodical paper published at Edinburgh, in the years 1785 and 1786. 2 vols. Many of the papers in this work, will be found replete with good sense and elegant writing; and several of them enriched with pathetic touches of nature, or genuine strokes of humour. We have perused with particular pleasure these papers which have the signature of Z for which the public is indebted to Mr. Mackenzie, the ingenious author of the Man of Feeling. We could with great pleasure enrich our Journal with extracts from this entertaining miscellany; but as few readers of taste will deny themselves the pleasure of perusing these volumes, we shall only transcribe the just and interesting account which is here given of a man, &c. Monthly Review, Nov. 1787. Any other encomium than the above, given by the Monthly Reviewers, will be unnecessary, further than to inform the public, that this book has passed through four large editions in less time than two years. N.B. A few copies will be printed on fine paper to supply gentlemen who desire to subscribe previous to publication. S. Campbell has just imported, in the brig Brownlow, from Dublin, a large assortment of Books, among which are, — Bacon's Advancement, 5 vols. Comyn's Digest, 5 vols. Blackstone's Commentaries, the improved edition, 4 pocket vols. Reports, by Aitken, Barlow, Cowper, Hawkins, and Douglas. Volney's Travels, Baron Trenck's Memoirs, Johnson's Letters, with several other new publications. A very large assortment of American manufacture Writing Paper and Blank Books, to be sold on reasonable terms. Oct. 27.
THOMAS BURLING,
Cabinet and chair-maker, next the Chappel in Beekman-street, New-York, GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many favours 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 these vendues. Bed Chairs for the sick, to let. 9th mo. 20th. tf
THE NEW INVENTED Friction Cogg, for Blocks, CAST and sold by JOHN YOULE, at No. 5, corner of Beekman-street; being a new and easy method for hoisting a great weight, and necessary to be had in stores and for the use of vessels. Likewise, fulling-mill and other screws, branding irons of all sorts, cast in the neatest manner, and on the shortest notice. N.B. All kinds of brass and copper work done in the neatest manner. Wanted an apprentice to said business. Nov. 4.
LANDS FOR SALE,
SIX FARMS in the Precinct of Newburgh, in Ulster county, about six miles from Newburgh landing, being part of a patent formerly granted to Jacobus Kip and others, distinguished on a Map of the General Partition, by lot No. 2. For terms apply to NICHOLAS CRUGER, No. 5, Stone-street. Nov. 7. tf
ALL Persons who have demands against the estate of PETER VANDERVOORT, late of the City of New-York, merchant, deceased, are desired to leave a state of the same at the office of John Cozine, Esq., No. 55, Beekman-street, and those who are indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment, otherwise suits will be commenced against them. Peter Vandervoort, Executors of the said P. Vandervoort deceased. Peter C. Vandervoort, New-York, Dec. 4. tf
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, from its nearness to New-York Market; and from having a very extensive command of an inland trade; it is also very convenient for a mechanic; and will be sold on reasonable terms, and the payment made easy to the purchaser. For terms apply to the Printer. Poughkeepsie, Sept. 3. tf
Looking Glasses.
Just imported, and now opening for SALE by SAMUEL DUNLAP, No. 13, QUEEN-STREET, A Neat elegant assortment of LOOKING-GLASSES, burnished gold frames for pictures neatly carved, the newest fashion, tea-urns, gold leaf, and tin foil. Aug. 20.
FOR SALE
A healthy and industrious Young Negro Wench, Who understands house work. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 17. tf
TO BE LET,
Two genteel Rooms. Apply at No. 8, Fly-Market. Oct. 27.
RITTENHOUSE'S
Surveying Instruments, To be Sold:—Enquire the Printer.
Wanted as an Apprentice,
a young lad tolerably well educated. Enquire of the Printer.
Be it known,
TO all Chewers, Smokers, Snufflers, Country Merchants, Shop-keepers, Ship Masters, Tavern-keepers and others—That CHARLES WHITE, has opened a Tobacco Manufactory, No. 54, Chatham-street, near the Fresh Water, where the Public are assured they may be supplied with any quantity of the best manufactured Virginia Broadleaf. He returns sincere thanks to the public for many favors conferred on him in times past, he has no doubt from their former confidence of his integrity in business, they will favor him by sending to try the extraordinary quality of this very pleasant and wholesome plant. Oct. 1.
Starch and Hair Powder,
OF the first quality, manufactured and sold by GEO. HARSIN, at his manufactory, No. 10, Prince's-street. N.B. He still continues his former business as usual. June 30. tf
Specific Solution.
PROVED fully (even in this city) to be the easiest and most effectual remedy ever yet discovered for the cure of the Venereal Disease, to be had only at No. 70, opposite No. 9, Cherry-street. The terms of (no cure no pay) on which this valuable medicine was first offered, afforded an opportunity, by fair trials, of proving its efficacy numbers have experienced its virtues within a very short space of time, and many could vouch for its quick effects were it admissible; but the nature of the complaint forbids the idea. The discovery is entirely new, and asserted to be free from any Mercurial preparation whatever. Persons travelling either by land or water, may have it put up for them with printed directions, on notice of half an hour. Sept. 25.
Mutual Assurance Company of the City of New-York,
For the purpose of insuring Houses and other Buildings in the said city from loss by FIRE.
THE Directors again recommend this institution to the particular attention of their fellow-citizens, and are happy to inform them that from the encouragement it has met with there is no doubt but that it will effectually answer the end proposed—to wit. A certain relief for a very trifling consideration to the parties who shall sustain a loss by fire.
Those persons, and particularly widows, whose support is derived from the rents of houses, are earnestly requested to consider how precarious their situation is, and how soon they may be reduced from a comfortable income to absolute indigence, notwithstanding their utmost care. This institution affords a sure asylum to them in case of disaster, and by availing themselves of it, they will relieve their minds from great anxiety.
Administrators and guardians of property in houses will seriously reflect whether they do not expose themselves to heavy censure in case of accidents, if they neglect to secure the property entrusted to their care by every prudent means in their power. This office presents a relief to the helpless orphans, who might otherwise be totally deprived of every means of education and support. The benefits of the institution, in short, apply to every class of citizens in general, who will do well to consider that if they neglect parcazing of them till an accident happens, the barefaced impropriety there would be in seeking relief from the bounty of their fellow citizens, when their own prudence ought to have secured it to them.
It is almost needless to add what is evident to every person, that the greater certainty of success depends upon the extensive number of the company, and those who are parties to it will for their own sakes use their influence to convince others of its utility.
The chief difficulties that inevitably attend the first stages of every undertaking, are now overcome, and every additional member is a sensible diminution of the risk.
SKETCH of the Rates and Conditions of Insurance.
FIRST RATE. THAT for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings built of brick or stone, with party-walls carried twelve inches or upwards above the roof, and covered with tiles, slate, copper, or other safe materials; the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium 3/, deposit, 12/. total, 15/.
SECOND RATE. That for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings, built of brick or stone, covered with tile, slate, copper, or other safe materials, but without such party-walls as above described, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 4/, deposit, 16/, total, 20/.
THIRD RATE. That for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings built of brick or stone up to the roof, but covered partly with tile, slate, copper, or other safe materials, and partly with shingles, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 5/, deposit, 17/, total, 22/.
FOURTH RATE. That for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings, the outside walls of which are built of brick or stone up to the roof, and which are covered wholly with shingles, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 6/, deposit, 17/, total, 23/.
FIFTH RATE. That for and upon insuring all framed houses, and other buildings, with brick or stone fronts, and the sides filled in with brick, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 7/, deposit, 17/, total, 24/.
SIXTH RATE. That for and upon insuring all framed buildings filled in with brick, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 8/, deposit, 17/, total, 25/.
SEVENTH RATE. That for and upon insuring all wooden buildings, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 10/, deposit, 21/, total, 31/.
The expense therefore of insuring five hundred pounds for seven years, on a building as described in the fifth rate, which comprehends the greatest proportion of houses in this city, will appear as follows:
  Premium on £. 500 at 7/ per cent. £. 17 6   Deposit, at 28/ per cent. 7 0   Policy and badge, 0 10   £. 25 0 
If the amount of the premiums is found sufficient to pay the losses by fire, and the incident expenses of the office, the whole of the deposit will be returned at the expiration of seven years, is
Which shews the expense of insuring £. 500 for seven years may not, in all probability, exceed two pounds five shillings; a small cost for securing a sum for such a length of time.
No sugar-house, brew-house, bake-house, still-house, cooper's or joiner's shop, or other house or shop wherein any of the hazardous trades or businesses following are carried on, viz. chymists, ship chandlers, tallow chandlers, stable-keepers, tavern-keepers, printers, malt-driers, oil or colormen; or which are used as stores for hazardous goods, viz. hemp, flax, tallow, pitch, tar, turpentine, spirits of turpentine, rosin, gunpowder, shingles, hay, straw, fodder of all kinds, and corn unthreshed, will be insured, but on such terms only as the directors shall specially agree. Any person applying to the secretary of this office for insurance, must deposit twenty shillings for each policy, to defray expenses of survey, &c. which will be allowed in part of such insurance when made, but on default, will be forfeited to the company.
As the Mutual Assurance Company is established on principles of reciprocal advantage, without attending to the interest of any individual, it is necessary that all persons, before their insurance commences in this society, pay their premiums and deposits on receiving their policies, signed by three of the directors, and subscribing the deed of letterment.
Any person insured by this society becomes a member thereof, and is eligible to be chosen a director.
All losses or damages by fire are to be paid or repaired within ninety days from their settlement in the office.
By Order of the Directors, JOHN PINTARD, Secretary, No. 57, King-street. December 2, 1788. tm.