The New-York journal, and weekly register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1787-02-01 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Weekly Register.
HERE TRUTH UNLICENSED REIGNS; AND DARES AGOST—EEN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE! Thompson's Liberty.
NUMB. 5, of VOL. XLI.]
THURSDAY, February 1, 1787.
[Total NUMB. 2100.]
NEW-YORK: Printed and Published by THOMAS GREENLEAF, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, WATER-STREET.
To the PUBLIC.
MR. THOMAS GREENLEAF, having conducted this paper for near eighteen months past, to the public and our mutual satisfaction,—We, ELIZABETH HOLT, and ELEAZER OSWALD, legal representatives of the late Mr. JOHN HOLT (who was printer to the state in the gloomy periods of its greatest dangers and difficulties) have disposed of the proprietary right of the NEW-YORK JOURNAL, &c. with all its materials, to the said Mr. THOMAS GREENLEAF; and, from the steadiness, propriety, and regularity of his deportment, we are emboldened to recommend him to the public consideration.
But while we thus resign our pretensions to the future concern and management of the New-York Journal , and Weekly Register , we must again acknowledge the obligations we are under to many of its friends and benefactors. And it would afford us the highest satisfaction to think, that this paper, though under the direction of another manager, would meet with the same friendly attentions we have experienced. Whatever favors are offered in that line to Mr. Greenleaf, will ever make a suitable impression on our minds.
Before we take our leave of the public, let us entreat them to accept of our most particular thanks for their kind indulgencies on different occasions. We are the Public's
Devoted humble Servants, ELIZABETH HOLT, ELEAZER OSWALD.
New-York, Jan. 17, 1787.
To the PUBLIC.
BY the above address, in which the most friendly regards for the subscriber are rendered generously conspicuous, the public are respectfully informed—of the relinquishment of this office and business to me.
The NEW-YORK JOURNAL and WEEKLY REGISTER, it is well known, is not of modern date; the number at which I begin is 2094, inclusive. It may be presumed, that the liberal principles upon which this paper was at first founded, and the zealous and unwearied pains which were taken to establish it amidst the turbulence of civil dissensions, at a crisis of the greatest disaffection to the cause of America—and to disseminate the glorious principles of religious and political freedom throughout the states—by its truly patriotic projector, the late Mr. JOHN HOLT, are not entirely erased from the memory of our fellow citizens.
Thus permanently established—not only as a vehicle of intelligence, but also of political and philosophical discussion—this paper circulated universally, uniting all ranks of people in a determined resolution—to oppose the arbitrary encroachments of British power, or to fall gloriously in the contest.
After the demise of Mr. Holt, the management of this paper was transferred to Col. E. OSWALD, whose sentiments so coincided with his predecessor's, that its continued utility has been universally acknowledged. Since September, 1785, it has been entrusted to the subscriber's superintendence. Mr. Oswald residing at Philadelphia: in this interim, also, flattering proofs have been afforded of its good reception—by large and respectable additions to the list of subscribers.—The question now is—shall this ancient JOURNAL, this detector of treason , and centinel of the rights of human nature —fall to the ground?
Encouraged by the generous propositions of the late proprietor of this office, Mrs. HOLT (whose sensibility would be cruelly effected should this Journal expire) I have undertaken the arduous task of CONTINUING the PUBLICATION of it, hoping for, and depending upon, the continued patronage and support of all those, in their several departments, whom I have the honor now to address; in full confidence of which, I this day affix my name to the paper, as the PROPRIETOR, EDITOR and PRINTER, and shall send it to the respective subscribers dwellings in the city, and by the modes heretofore practiced to those in the country, until they shall order otherwise.
In the prosecution of this great undertaking—JUSTICE, the god of civilization, shall walk upright— literature , and the sciences , shall be patronized— agriculture , the home manufactures , and commerce , the three great pillars of our political constitutions, shall constantly be held to view— christianity , patriotism , and every moral and political virtue, shall be inculcated—the earliest foreign and domestic intelligence shall be communicated—choice poetical and historical pieces, as well as curious tales and anecdotes , shall be occasionally inserted.—No pecuniary emolument shall ever deter the editor from sounding the alarm in times of public danger, or threats prevent him from adhering strictly to his motto, in “ dare-ing to accost even Kings themselves or Rulers of the Free ,” when they are found— to be dangerous in office . As justice is IMPARTIAL, so shall this paper be—and, on the whole, by endeavouring to support the honor and dignity of these states, the editor flatters himself that he shall support that of the New-York Journal , and Weekly Register .
A sacred regard shall be paid to all private characters, nor shall any anonymous scurrility, or biliousgate addresses to, or observations upon, individuals in domestic life, find a place in this paper. He conceives it to be a printer's duty, always to distinguish between the sacred FREEDOM of the PRESS (by all these states, in particular, esteemed a darling privilege) and the vile LICENTIOUSNESS of it .
In order thus to conduct, a continuation of the favors of literary correspondents, such as a GUSTAVUS, a Republican, a Brutus, a Quaker, a Philanthropos, &c. &c. are necessary, which he again earnestly solicits, not doubting of their friendly and patriotic compliance.
This paper will be printed, as heretofore, only once a week (on Thursday) at the low price of TWO DOLLARS per annum; it shall contain, however, either by compendium, or in full, the quantity of matter will allow, all the intelligence that may be interesting; more than which a paper published every day, at a great expence, cannot do. It is the only weekly (and the cheapest) paper printed in this city; which, the Editor humbly hopes, will induce the present subscribers to continue such, and others to annex their names to the subscription list. He likewise flatters himself, that the circumstance of its extensive circulation, both in city and country, will prevail with those gentlemen who frequently ADVERTISE, to favor, with some of their custom, him, who professes to be, with profound veneration,
The Public's most obedient, Humble servant, THOMAS GREENLEAF.
New-York, Water- } January 18, 1787. street, No. 25, }
N. B. As MONEY is an absolute requisite in the prosecution of any business, particularly the printing art, the subscribers in general are requested to advance one dollar on each of their subscriptions, the first convenient opportunity.
¶ Newspaper correspondents, in Europe and America, of the fraternity of printers, and others, are requested to continue sending their several late political publications and newspapers to this office, altering the address to the present proprietor, and, as usual, to accept of this paper, &c. in return.—Note well.—Every friendly good office of any of the brotherhood of typographers in the united states, shall meet with a generous reciprocation, which the smallest notice shall be sufficient to effect.
¶ Farther SUBSCRIPTIONS for this paper are received by Col. Oswald, Philadelphia; Col. Battelle, and Joseph Greenleaf, Esq. Boston; and by the printer, No. 25, Water-street, New-York.—Subscription papers are also lodged at all the Post-Offices and Stage-Houses between New-York and Portsmouth, N. Hampshire, as also from hence to Albany, in this state.
THE New-York Society for promoting useful knowledge, request communications from such gentlemen in the country (as are practically acquainted with the subject) respecting the INSECT DESTROYING THE WHEAT.—As the wish of the society is to obtain the most accurate history of the nature and progress of this insect, in hopes to be able to discover some effectual remedy against its ravages, it is hoped that all persons, capable of giving useful information, will freely communicate it.
The society particularly request to be informed,—When the insect first made its appearance in any particular part of the country?—
Whether it continues to increase, is on the decline, or has left that part of the country?—
What other kinds of grain, besides wheat, it is known to attack?—
Whether it has ever been known to attack any kind of summer grain, and what kinds?—
At what seasons of the year it appears in its several states of fly, worm, and chrysalis, and how long it continues in each state?—
How often in a year has it been seen to assume the fly state?—
Has it ever been observed in its fly state after a severe frost, such as we frequently have in September and October? Has it not been found that wheat or rye, sown after such frost, has escaped the fly?—
Does it equally attack grain sown in rich or poor soil?—
Have any remedies been discovered against it?—
Communications upon this or any other useful subject, directed to the secretary of the society, will be thankfully received.
Published by order of the society, SAMUEL BARD, Sec'y.
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate Office, in the City of New-York, on the nineteenth Day of January, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-seven.
P R E S E N T,
The Honorable THOMAS TREDWELL, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS ELIJAH LEE, administrator of Edmund Palmer, late of Cortlandt's Manor, in the county of Westchester, yeoman, deceased, hath, by his petition, presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said Edmund Palmer, was at the time of his death seized of a real estate within this state, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Edmund Palmer, as far as he could discover the same; and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of his said intestate was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act, entitled, “An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors, and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;” and the said Elijah Lee hath delivered to the said judge the account in the said petition mentioned; thereupon it is ordered by the said judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Edmund Palmer, do appear before him at the Probate Office, in the city of New-York, on the seventh day of March next, to show cause, if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Edmund Palmer died seized should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts.
THOMAS TREDWELL.
B O O K S,
Imported in the last Vessels from LONDON, GLASGOW, and DUBLIN, and to be Sold by
T H O. A L L E N,
No. 16, Queen-street, Corner of Fly-Market.
  HEDERICIE Lexicon,  Bailey's Ovid,    Schrevelli, ditto,  Pitt's Virgil,    Smith's Optics,  Pearce's Longinus,    Hutchinson's Xenophon,  Clavis, Homerica, Ti-    Stoik's Demosthenes,  ti Livii.    Ainsworth's, Young's,  Simpson's Algebra,    and Entick's Latin  Ditto, Euclid,    Dictionaries,  Ditto, Conic Sections,    Johnson's, Sheridan's,  Ferguson's Astronomy,    Bailey's, Dyche's, Perry's, & Entick's, English Dictionaries,  Ditto Lectures,    Virgil, Cicero, Cæsar, Horace, and Salust Delphinis,  Ditto Exercises,    Smart's, Heird's, and  Ditto Lady's Astronomy,    Francis's Horace,  Hellsham's Lectures,    Clark's Nepos,  Priestly on Perspective,    Ditto Ovid, do. Homer,  Ward's Mathematics,     Mair's, Dilworth's, and     Scruton's Book-keeping,     Hook's Roman History,     Enfield's Speaker,  
L I K E W I S E ,
A large assortment of other Books too tedious to enumerate in a newspaper; also, an excellent assortment of STATIONARY, particularly Writing-Paper and Blank-Books of different sizes, low price Quills, Sealing-Wax, &c. &c.
B O O K - B I N D I N G
performed at the above store with elegance and dispatch. New-York, Jan. 25, 1787.
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate Office, in the City of New-York, on the twelfth Day of January, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-seven.
P R E S E N T,
The Honorable THOMAS TREDWELL, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS JOSEPH OWEN, administrator of John Parent, late of Nova-Scotia, yeoman, deceased, hath by his petition presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said John Parent, was at the time of his death seized of a real estate within this state, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said John Parent, as far as he had been able to discover the same; and that thereby it appeared, that the personal estate of his said intestate was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act, entitled, “An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors, and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;” and the said petitioner hath delivered to the said judge the account in the said petition mentioned; thereupon it is ordered by the said judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said John Parent, do appear before him at the Probate Office, in the city of New-York, on the twenty-eighth day of February next, to show cause, if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said John Parent died seized should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts.
THOMAS TREDWELL.
PURSUANT to the act of the legislature, entitled, “An act for the speedy sale of the unappropriated lands within this state, and for other purposes therein mentioned,” passed the 5th of May, 1786, and agreeable to a resolution of the honorable the Commissioners of the Land-Office, the following tracts of
Unappropriated Lands,
Will be sold, at Public Vendue, for such public securities as are made payable by the said act—The sales to commence on Tuesday the thirteenth day of February next, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, viz.
In the late Indian Purchase,
  In township No. 1, a tract of 14,080 Acres.     In township No. 5, four tracts,     The first containing - -  10,030 Acres.    The second - - -  14,720    The third - - -  14,720    The fourth - - -  10,240    In township No. 6, four tracts,     The first containing - -  11,090 Acres.    The second - - -  10,880    The third - - -  10,880    The fourth - - -  10,196    In township No. 7, four tracts,     The first containing - -  6,400 Acres.    The second - - -  7,040    The third - - -  6,930    The fourth - - -  6,300  
In township No. 8, twenty-five lots of 640 acres each, two lots of 460 acres each, and one lot of 595 acres.
In Totten and Croufield's Purchase, Townships No. 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 19, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41, 42, and 43, in parcels, each containing one quarter of its respective township, exclusive of the public lots.
Maps of the above described lands are filed for inspection, in the offices of the secretary of the state, and surveyor general. SIMEON DEWITT, Surveyor-General.
New-York, January 10, 1787. 97 101
A LARGE quantity of excellent WRAPPING PAPER, to be sold by the printer hereof; superior in quality to, and cheaper than the common brown sort.
Ulster County, ff.
By DIRICK WYNKOOP, Esq. first Judge of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Ulster.
WHEREAS on application and due proof made before me, by Edward Wittaker, of Kingston, in the county of Ulster; it has appeared, that John A. D'Lamater, of Twafis Kill, in the county aforesaid, was indebted to the said Edward, in the sum of sixty-five pounds or upwards, over and above all discounts; and that the said John A. D'Lamater, is either departed the state or concealed himself within it, with intent and design to defraud him the said Edward, and other creditors of their just dues, or to avoid being arrested by the ordinary process of law.
I have directed all the estate, real and personal, of the said John A. D'Lamater, within the county of Ulster, to be seized; and unless he the said John A. D'Lamater, shall return and discharge his debts within three months after the date of this publication, all his estate, real and personal, within this county, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors, agreeable to the act for that purpose made and provided.
Jan. 18th, 1787. 98 110
N O T I C E.
THE subscriber, administrator, debonon non of the goods, chattels, and credits of Joseph Mico, some time deceased, and formerly of the city of London, merchant, requests the respective debtors to the estate of the said Joseph Mico, to make settlement with the subscriber with all expedition, in order to prevent the commencement of legal prosecutions against them.
W. COCK, Attorney at Law, No. 66, Wall-street.
New-York, Jan. 11, 1787. 93
R O B B E R Y.
STOLEN out of the New Public Magazine in the night of Thursday last, a quantity of GUN POWDER, the property of several merchants of this city, viz.
16 half quarter-cask marked P. F. with black paint,
Cork bungs in the heads, the hoops and staves white.
1 quarter-cask marked D. C. with red paint, Dutch cask, full bound.
3 quarter-casks marked I. H. with red paint, G.
Dutch casks full bound.
3 quarter-casks marked D. C. with red paint, Dutch casks full bound.
As this is a pernicious example, which may have a tendency to endanger the public safety, all officers of justice are called upon to be vigilant in detecting the perpetrators and bringing them to condign punishment, and it is hoped every good citizen will contribute his assistance. A reward of fifty dollars will be paid by the Corporation to any person who shall apprehend the offenders and prosecute them to conviction. The Corporation also hereby offer a reward of Twenty-Five Dollars, to any person who shall discover and give evidence to conviction, against the person or persons who within a few nights past have wickedly impaired several of the public pumps within this city, by putting stones in some of them, and injuring the bolts, &c. of others.
Dated this 3d day of January, 1787.
THE Partnership of BROOME and PLATT, is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons indebted to them under that firm, or to either of them, or to the late partnership of SAMUEL BROOME and Co. are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, or to Daniel Phœnix, Esquire, merchant, No. 39, Water-Street, New-York, who is empowered to receive debts and give discharges. SAMUEL BROOME, JEREMIAH PLATT.
New-Haven, State of Connecticut, Nov. 18, 1786. 91
NEW-YORK State Certificates, Pierce's Final Settlements, Loan-Office Certificates, and every kind of Public Paper, BOUGHT AND SOLD, by ISAAC GUION, At GUION, CARTHY, and Co's Store, No 164, WATER-STREET, Every Transaction in the Commission and Brokerage Business done with Secrecy, Punctuality, and Precision.
F O R S A L E,
A considerable Sum in FINAL SETTLEMENTS, and some NEW-EMISSION of this STATE.—Apply as above.
T O B E S O L D,
And POSSESSION given immediately, A twelve years Lease of
THAT very convenient HOUSE, No. 2, in WATER-STREET, being one of the best Stands for Business in this City. The House is convenient for a Family.—For Terms apply to the Subscriber, on the Premises.
82— JACOB HALLET.
Just Published.
And to be SOLD, at No. 25, Water-street,
ALMANACKS
For the Year of our LORD M,DCC,LXXX,VII.

MISCELLANY.
MR. PRINTER,
I HAVE lately observed an extract of a letter, published in your paper, laid, by a person who has the impudence to assume to himself the name of a FIRM PATRIOT, to have fallen into his hands a day or two previous to the publication here referred to.
It is truly an omen, not favorable to this pseudo patriot and his party, that they are obliged to have recourse to stratagem, and the fabrication of the most extravagant falsehoods, in support of their tenets, of the truth of which their present publication is a glaring instance.
It is well known that the gentleman alluded to in this publication under the character of S. J. has always, from his earliest practice at the bar, supported a fair and irreproachable character, and so extensively learned in his profession as to be styled, and called, by way of eminence, the ORACLE, the index of the law, and other such like epithets, shewing the high estimation in which he stands with his countrymen. This gentleman's character will bear the nicest and most critical examination; I therefore, in this public manner, call upon this FIRM PATRIOT and his ASSOCIATES, in the first instance for the PROOF of the letter already alluded to—as it is denied any such letter was wrote. Candour, and a regard to truth, will oblige them to furnish such proof; and, in the second, to point out, in what particular instances this gentleman's conduct will justify the round assertion of his having a wish to introduce anarchy and confusion in this state, and of subverting its liberties.
The truth is, Mr. S. J. has no ambition but that of promoting the real interest of his country—he is for pursuing no ideal phantoms—he courts not the smiles of the great, nor does he dread their frowns—his soul is firm, and proof against all the shafts of malice and envy—and therefore our late dealers in dirt should be extremely cautious how they scatter it, least upon examination, they find themselves the most bespattered with it.
I have also observed a publication in a late paper under the signature of TIMON. What may be the cause of this author's resentment I know not, but his zeal (to give it the gentlest term) has carried him to very unjustifiable lengths. Satire, when pointed against the vices and follies of the age we live in, is justifiable, nay, perhaps commendable; but, when on the contrary a writer confines himself solely to, and aims all his darts at, the individual, then it is that we feel disgust, displeasure, and dissatisfaction. TIMON, so far from attempting to shew by proof, that the ROUGH HEWER is the malignant being he has portrayed him to us, that he descends to servility and abuse in vilifying a very respectable and useful character. To exhibit charges against a man without being able to support them, discovers a weak, as well as a wicked, mind; how easy to say, a man is base, malignant, and does all in his power to ruin his country, but how difficult to prove. It must be acknowledged, that the ROUGH HEWER is a man of abilities and of great integrity, and who has exerted himself in favor of the rights of his country; he therefore merits the approbation, instead of the censure of his countrymen.
But TIMON, I now address myself to you—your designs are too thinly vailed, not to be seen what you aim at; by a stroke at the ROUGH HEWER, it is evident you also mean to abuse the GOVERNOR: what has given rise to this abuse? Consider a moment; reflect coolly, whether you have any grounds, and whether you can assign a reason for this your extraordinary conduct. I am open to conviction; bring forward your reasons—exhibit your charges—and if they are well founded, I will readily be of your side—I do not hold that our GOVERNORS are beyond the reach of examination, and of consequent praise or censure; but let not your prejudices and bias for a favorite of yours lead you into a conduct which, in your cooler moments, may prove the source of bitter remorse, and furnish you with an ample field for repentance. Stop, therefore, TIMON—be not too participative—consider you stand on a dangerous precipice—the next step you take perhaps you plunge, by your inconsiderate rashness and folly, into a place fitted for the reception of all man haters—here possibly you may have a full scope for the exertion of those happy talents you seem to possess in so eminent a degree, and in the full possession of which I now leave you. A LOVER OF TRUTH.
MR. PRINTER,
If you think the following worthy notice please to insert it in your patriotic Journal, and oblige
A CUSTOMER.
FROM the late debates in the house of assembly, now sitting, I much fear, that the members of that honorable body are not yet convinced of the great necessity of fully complying with the requisitions of Congress respecting the general import, or that their honor, and the faith and credit of the United States very considerably depend upon the reconsideration of their late act.—By the quantum of a nation's credit its importance and respectability must be regulated.
The interesting question with every free-born American is—What will be the consequences if Congress are refused the power of levying the impost? We must then bid adieu to freedom, and every blessing attending it (for power must somewhere arise if it is not granted) and conclude—that the rich treasures which purchased it were simply squandered!—Turn ye, turn ye, why will you die oh state of New-York. In a political sense, now is the accepted time—now is the day of salvation—therefore be not like the stubborn Jews of old: avoid the danger of being disowned as a unit of the thirteen confederated states!
Should our honorable legislature take it once more into serious consideration, and allow the impost in its full extent—trade would be upon a more respectable footing, and commerce would flourish.
Methinks I see the advantages arising from it already—Methinks I see the ships of foreigners from every quarter of the globe, quitting their native shores, spreading their joyful sails, and making the ports of freedom; I see them thickening along the crowded strand; I hear them blessing the land where liberty (driven from every other nation) has deigned to reside; I see the mechanic growing rich by the labors of his hands, his wares are no longer confined to the servile shores of Britain; he has the whole world for his market.—I see the time advancing when the oppressed of all nations
will emigrate to this country; and here shall sit under his own vine and fig-tree, having none to make him afraid.—Methinks I see the time advancing when the western wilderness of America (as yet untraversed, but by the savage beasts of prey, and the yet more savage natives) shall be gently unfolded by the culturing plough; I see it covered with waving grain, decked with aspiring villages, and towering domes.—Now strict justice lifts aloft her golden scales; the injured innocent no longer fears the haughty aggressor; the preponderating weight of wealth and bribery now finds no admittance.
I could mention many other advantages arising from the impost; but as the subject has been so often publicly discussed, here I draw the curtain. AN HONORABLE CITIZEN.
TREATY OF COMMERCE. (Continued.)
SHIPS of his Britannic Majesty, arriving in the dominions of France from Great-Britain or Ireland, or any other foreign port, not to pay freight or any similar duty; and this being done, to be exempted in the British dominions, from the duty of five shillings, or any other charge of the same kind.
Privateers, not subjects to either nation, or unfriendly to either, are not to arm their ships in the ports of either kingdom, or dispose of any property they have made prize of; nor to purchase more provisions than may be necessary for their voyage to the nearest port in the country they belong to.
Should any dispute arise between the commander of a ship and his crew, in any port of either power, no more shall be required by the magistrate, of the party accused, than his giving to the accuser a declaration (the magistrate witnessing the same) binding him to answer that matter before a proper magistrate in his own country; and this being done, it will be unlawful for the seamen to desert, or by any other means to impede the commander in the prosecution of his voyage.
Merchants may transact business, or correspond by letters, in what language they please. In case of dispute, a merchant shall not be obliged to bring all his books into court, but to expose only such parts as may be necessary to determine the matter in question; nor can the said books be taken from the hands of the owners, but in cases of bankruptcy. British subjects are not obliged to use stamped paper, except for their day-books, which, as evidence in case of a law suit, all persons trading in France are to observe, and which is to be attested or endorsed, gratis, by the judge.
All merchants, commanders of ships, and other British subjects, within the European dominions of his Most Christian Majesty, may manage their own affairs themselves, or by whom they think proper to appoint, and not be obliged to employ an interpreter or broker. Masters of ships, at Bordeaux, or any other port, may load or unload their vessels themselves, or employ whoever they please for that purpose; and not be obliged to employ persons appointed by public authority for the transaction of that business. Nor shall they be obliged to unload into other vessels, or take them into their own, or wait for their being loaded a greater length of time than they may think proper. French subjects, in the British European dominions, to enjoy, of course the same reciprocal advantages.
Ships of either party, being laden, forced by stress of weather into the ports of the other, or otherwise coming to land, shall not be obliged to unload their cargoes, or pay any duty, unless they do so voluntarily. They may, however (having previously obtained permission from the proper officer) dispose of such part of their cargo as may be necessary to defray the expenses of victualling or repairing; and not to pay duty for more than such part as shall actually be disposed of.
The ships of either power shall be permitted to sail to and from the ports or places of those who may be at war with the other party, without any molestation or any disinclination being made who are proprietors of the merchandise therein contained, whether such ships are bound to or from the ports of such enemy, and whether the said ships are bound from one port of the said enemy to another. Every article found on board ships belonging to the subjects of the respective powers are to be considered as free, though all or part of the lading shall belong to the enemies or the contracting parties (contraband goods excepted) and even be intended for the succour of their enemies. Persons on board free ships, though enemies to both or either party, to enjoy the same liberty, unless they are soldiers. All merchandise, not contraband, to enjoy the same liberty of commerce and navigation.
Cloth, manufactures woven of wool, cotton, flax, silk, or other materials, wearing apparel and clothes, with materials they are composed of, tin, lead, iron, brass, copper, coals, wheat, barley, and other kinds of corn and pulse, spices of all sorts, fineaked and salted fish, tobacco, butter, and cheese, oil, wines, sugars, beer, salts of all sorts, gold coined and uncoined, and generally all things which serves for the sustenance of life, are not to be considered as prohibited. Cotton, ropes of all sorts, cables, sails, sail-cloths, hemp, tallow, pitch, tar, rosin, anchors, or any parts thereof, ship-masts, planks, boards, and beams of what wood soever, all things necessary for building and repairing ships, and all other articles not formed or prepared for the purposes of war, shall not be considered as contraband or prohibited, but may be transported or carried even to places belonging to the enemies of either party, provided such place shall not, at that time, be actually besieged.
To prevent all misunderstandings, should either of the contracting powers be at war, the ships belonging to the subjects of the other must be furnished with passports, expressive of a particular description of the ship, her master, or commander, &c. and the said passports to be made out in a form prescribed. They shall be recalled every year, in case the ship returns in that time; otherwise the same shall continue in force. Certificates are also to be provided, containing the particulars of the cargo, the place the ship sailed from, and where she is bound to, in order to ascertain whether any goods, considered by this treaty as prohibited, are on board.
Ships of the subjects of either kingdom, coming to the sea coasts of the other, but not being desirous of entering a port, or disposing of their cargoes, shall not be obliged to give an account of their lading, unless there is very sufficient ground for supposing that they have prohibited or contraband goods on board, intended for the enemies of either party. (To be continued.)
MR. PRINTER,
NOTWITHSTANDING the leisure hours of every person who is possessed of the least communicative faculty, ought at this important crisis to be employed upon subjects that more immediately concern the political welfare of the United States—yet I cannot, conscientiously, avoid craving your readers patience while I call their attention toward the revered character of one of their Christian patriots , and fellow citizen.
On the last Lord's day I attended divine service, at the Wall-street Church, where the Reverend Dr. R. performed the sacred functions of the desk with the same energetic ease as he is wont to do. His prayer was most emphatically adopted to the religious situation, and political embarrassments of the country he inhabits; and his expressions, upon these subjects (to which, perhaps, he was more particularly prompted, from the circumstance of the present convention of three important political bodies in this city) flowed spontaneous as though they were spoken by inspiration.
His discourse was chosen from the words of the Apostle Paul to Titus. [ See his Epistle to Titus, 2d Chapter, from verse the 1st to 9th. ] Here the duty of every individual, of whatever rank in life, is plainly depicted. The ingenious and easy manner in which this important subject was handled by the Doctor, must have carried conviction to the hearts of every hearer.
My intention in addressing this script to you, was not only, to render unto Cæsar what is Cæsar's, but to express a desire, that the Doctor would submit that performance (when finished) to an impression of your types, that no family in the city may be without this invaluable production, which so concisely directs the mode of conduct that ought to be pursued by every class of the community, and which so much enamored your friend and customer, PHILAGATHUS. New-York, Jan. 23, 1787.
From the MARYLAND JOURNAL.
MR. GODDARD,
AS I have not the honor of being acquainted with the gentlemen of the board of treasury, and as we have had the misfortune to lose the worthy Mr. HALL, printer at this place, I beg you will give the enclosed a conveyance through the channel of your press. You will oblige the inhabitants of the Western Waters, and your humble servant, CONTRACTOR WOULD BE.
To the honorable Messieurs Ofgood, Livingston, and Lee , Commissioners of the Board of Treasury, Gentlemen,
THIS day I saw your advertisement, dated at New-York, the 20th day of November, informing that you would receive proposals for furnishing rations to troops expected at different places on the Ohio river; that is, at Fort Pitt, Mufkingum, Miamiis, the Rapids, &c. &c. Now, Gentlemen, it is obvious to every person acquainted with that country, that the inhabitants of the Western Waters, have it in their power to supply the troops with provisions, in the easiest manner, and on the lowest terms; and you have extended the time for receiving proposals, only the space of one month, that is to the 20th day of December. It may be observed, that unless you dispatched your express in balloons (and a cold aerial voyage they would have had over the extensive heights of the Allegany Mountain) the inhabitants of these remote regions, at least nine hundred miles from New-York, could have no opportunity of making their proposals.
I am simple enough to imagine, that some people will be so weak as to suspect a jobb in the case: but to prevent this suspicion, and convince the people of the United States, that you are possessed of understanding, integrity, and attention, sufficient to promote their interest, in every thing within your province (for my part I never doubted it) you will publish your reasons for giving so short time for proposals to come from these remote regions.
Fond of economy, sweated by taxes! a public creditor, and disappointed in being a Contractor , are considerations that I hope will apologize for this rude intrusion, from your attentive humble servant, RATION.
ROMANCE.
LOVE! love boys! love—hearts ready spitted, and more than burnt to a crisp—confound the cook, Cupid, to suppose that flesh so soft would, like Abednego's skin, stand such fiery trials.—But hlop, this is a hot beginning. I came home last night, Mr. Printer, with my head, for a rarity, brim full of love, and more too, for you see it running over. If I remember right, Steele's definition of love is, that it is only a certain force or energy of mind, begotten by luxury and idleness; but I must confess I do not see the force of it—this, he says, robs a man of his understanding, perverts his judgment, stupifies his senses, and extinguishes the soul; for, continues he, when I love a woman, my life and my soul dwells in her, and not in myself. I think this, however, is carrying that too far, which, in a moderate degree, might have been just. But let us ask for a moment, what this excessive love springs from—generally speaking, from the beauty of a face.—That beauty which the poets call a fleeting good—for perhaps who appears to day so enchanting, to-morrow might frighten us—her charms may soon be changed into deformities, and the inenarrable palls from an angel to a devil. Beauty, however, is not to be despised, but it is at most only a trifling advantage, a sort of unself bauble that glares but has no intrinsic worth. Female beauty (for of that I am speaking) unless accompanied with a happy disposition, and good sense, is of little value.—In that is the true praise of the female character, not the form and beauty of the person, but that of the mind and heart. For that form which we now so much admire, a fever may steal away; or if disease spare it, old age will certainly put an end to it.—Those limbs which now almost infatuate us, will in time be done away; and those sprightly eyes which now shoot such killing glances, will at length become more beamless fires, weak, dim, unmoving and unmingled. All I would wish is to turn the attention of the ladies more to the polishing of their tempers and their minds, than of their persons and skins. And let you remember that to be in love with a good heart and sweet disposition is generous and humane.—For alas mere outward beauty has but a fading and a short lived glory—like a rose which blushes with the crimson of the morning, but languishes and dies in the evening sun. X.
American Occurrences.
SAVANNAH (Georgia) Dec. 28.
THE Captains Dasher, Igle, and Tatnall, of this state, have routed the negroes from their camp in Carolina, and destroyed, with their huts, a quantity of provisions.
Jan. 4. At a meeting of the Cincinnati, held at the coffee-house on the 28th of December last, the following gentlemen were delegated to the general meeting, to be held at Philadelphia in May next, viz. Major William Pierce, Major Nathaniel Pendleton, Major John Lucas, Major James Armstrong, and Capt. John Sullivan.
The sloop Betsey , Goldsmith, from New-York for this port, is put into New-Providence in distress.
CHARLESTON, January 1.
The legislature of this state, agreeable to the 19th clause of the constitution, are to meet at the state-house this day.
Jan. 15. At the anniversary meeting of the Charleston Library Society , on Wednesday the 9th instant, the following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing year:
Thomas Bee, Esq. President ;—Gen. Charles C. Pinckney, Vice-President ;—Joshua Ward, Esq. Treasurer ;—Joshua M'Call, Esq. Secretary ;—Peter Bounetbeau, Esq. Steward ;—Mr. Charles Dilly, of London, Book-seller .
Should the different powers in Europe be drawn into a quarrel, on account of Holland, America may avail herself of great advantages in the carrying trade, the loss of which has to very much distressed her.
NEW BERN (N.C.) December 20.
Thursday last arrived here the sloop Betsey and Polly, Capt. Stevenson, from New-York; in her came passenger Mr. Abner Nash (eldest son of the late hon. ABNER NASH, Esq. one of the delegates from this state to the Continental Congress) accompanying the remains of his deceased father.
The corpse was deposited at Mrs. Hallen's, and carried to Pembroke the next day, where it was interred in the family vault on Sunday evening.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 24.
Friday's southern post brought us the following relation of that melancholy event which happened in Richmond on the 7th instant, and of which we have hitherto been only able to give the public an imperfect account.
AT four o'clock on Monday morning last, the inhabitants of this city were alarmed by a fire, which broke out at an uninhabited house near Mr. Anderson's tavern. The wind being up, and the house old and dry, this turbulent element quickly spread its flames around, communicating to houses in three directions, which threw all into confusion, and would have baffled the most expert firemen: a line was formed for the purpose of conveying water to the engine, but, through the unsteadiness of many, the line was often broke and thrown into confusion; and, to add to the misconduct, an engine was quitted in the middle of the street, which was nearly destroyed. By active exertions, Byrd's tobacco warehouse was many times extinguished; but at last (the number of fiery coals which fell put an end to every attempt) being burnt, with about 200 hogheads of tobacco—160 were saved. When the warehouse was burning, the fire was at its height, and the scene truly melancholy, raging with uncontrolled fury; after three hours violence, and destroying a square of the principal houses and stores, it abated, leaving a dreadful vestige of its dire effects, and several worthy characters, in opulence and ease, nearly deprived of their all.—Alas! how uncertain are earthly possessions!—this young city, about rearing its head in point of trade, &c. receives a check from that unconquerable element. From a rough estimate, the loss exceeds 130,000l.
The principal sufferers who lost their houses, &c. are as follows—Mr. Anderson's tavern, an elegant new brick house; Messrs. Pennick, Shipwith and Co. Messrs. Deanes; Messrs. Lott and Highby; Messrs. Hollingsworth and Johnson; Mr. Samuel Paine; Mr. Warrington; Mr. Rutherford; Mr. Groves; Mr. Henry Banks; Mr. Rowling's tavern; Mr. Ross; Mr. Gilliat; Mr. Hay; Mr. Ganor; Mr. Southgate; Messrs. James and M'Comb; Mr. Quarrier (late of this city); Mr. Alexander Nelson; Dr. Fauveau; Dr. Currie; Messrs. Anderson and Co. Mr. Graves; Mr. Duncan; Mr. Nimmo; Mrs. Younghusband; Dixon and Holt's printing-office.
On this disastrous occasion, we can boast of characters, whose benevolence, activity, unwearied exertions and philanthropic dispositions dignify human nature; the remembrance of whom will gratefully live in the minds of their fellow citizens.
At a meeting of citizens on Monday afternoon, convened at Trower's tavern, by desire of his Excellency the Governor, who attended, the following paper was read by paragraphs, and unanimously agreed to—
THIS meeting, most sincerely sympathizing in the distresses of Richmond, occasioned by the fire of this morning—Resolves,
1st. That they will relieve their suffering brethren as far as they can, and will labor to provide houses for such as are unable to provide for themselves.
2d. That it is the duty of every citizen possessing houses to be rented, to reduce, rather than to increase the rent on this melancholy occasion.
3d. That Col. Harvie, Col. Adams, Mr. A. Ronald, and Mr. R. Mitchell, be appointed to receive donations from citizens and others, for the relief of such of the sufferers as will give in their names.
4th. That the same gentlemen be a committee for the purpose of distributing the donations.
5th. That the said committee ought to divide the goods saved among those entitled, where no owner can be ascertained."
ADVERTISEMENT.
THE sufferers by the late fire in this city are requested, as early as possible, to give in their names, with an estimate of their respective losses, to the subscribers, who have been nominated a committee for receiving contributions for their relief.
Richard Adams, Robert Mitchell, John Harvie, Andrew Ronald. Richmond: January 9, 1787.
To the HUMANE and BENEVOLENT.
THE dreadful fire which happened in this city yesterday morning, and which, in the space of

about three hours, has reduced to distress and ruin a number of the inhabitants, having induced his Excellency the Governor to call a meeting of the citizens that same evening, at which he was pleased to propose some measures, which were unanimously agreed to, for the relief of the sufferers, or such of them as should think proper to give in their names to the committee. A subscription was immediately opened for the purpose of raising a fund for the use of the said sufferers, to which the few inhabitants then present, who had been so fortunate as not to participate in the devastations, subscribed in a manner which will ever do honor to their humanity, but which it will readily be supposed must be far, very far short of enabling the committee to communicate any effectual benefit to the many who have lost every thing they possessed, by the rapid conflagration. The committee, therefore, are induced to solicit the benevolent aid of their fellow citizens throughout the state, in behalf of their suffering brethren, and feel a confidence that it will not be in vain, that they have transmitted subscription papers to the following gentlemen, who will be so obliging as to receive donations on this melancholy occasion, for the use of the distressed, to wit:
David Stuart, Esq. in Alexandria ; Richard Graham, Esq. Dumfries ; Amb. Buchanan, Esq. Falmouth ; James Mercer, John Dawson, Esq. Fredericksburg ; Robert Gilchrist, Esq. Port-Royal ; Meriwether Smith, Esq. Hobbs-Hole ; Francis Corbin, Esq. Urbanna ; Thomas Nelson, Esq. York ; Joseph Prentice, Esq. Williamsburg ; David Cochran, Esq. New-Castle ; Robert Johnston, Esq. Hanover-town ; Miles King, Esq. Hampton ; Robert Taylor, Esq. Norfolk ; Josiah Parker, Esq. Portsmouth ; Willis Cowper, Esq. Suffolk ; Joseph Jones, Christ. M'Conico, Esq. Petersburg ; William M'Kenzie, Esq. Manchester ; George Thompson, Esq. Point of Fork ; George Nicholas, Esq. Charlotteville ; Arthur Sinclair, Esq. Staunton ; Andrew Moore, Esq. Lexington ; Patrick Lockhart, Esq. Boilecourt ; John Smith, Esq. Winchester ; Thomas Lumpkin, Esq. New-London ; William Ronald, Esq. Scottsville ; Richard Adams, Esq. Richmond .
Monday evening, about nine o'clock as one of the Bordentown stage boats was coming to a wharf near Pool's-bridge, the boom suddenly shifted or gived, and carried over board the master, Mr. Hezekiah Wood, who was unfortunately drowned, notwithstanding the efforts of the other boat-men and passengers to save him. His body has not yet been found. He has left a wife and a number of small children to bemoan the sad catastrophe.
Yesterday, the supreme court exhibited a strong instance of human depravity and turpitude. Jacob Dyer, a convict, who by the act for mitigating the severity of capital punishments, was to have been sentenced to the wheelbarrow, refused to profit by the lenity of the law, and preferred death, sentence of which was accordingly pronounced against him.
Saturday se'nnight, about half past eight o'clock, as Mr. Yard, ship carpenter, of Kensington, was returning home, he was shot by a fellow near the Causeway, who demanded his money. Mr. Yard, standing on his defence with a good stick, with which he was luckily armed, answered with some spirit that he had none; upon which the fellow snapped a pistol at him, and Mr. Yard in return knocked him down, but the villain recovering, again presented his pistol, and finding it would not go off, threw it against a fence and attempted to get away, but Mr. Yard pursued and overtook him, and with the assistance of some of the neighbours he was secured and carried to gaol. He proves to be an old offender, and had been but a few days liberated from the place of his present abode, to which he was committed for the robbery of Mr. Kay's store some time since.
New-York, February 1.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. Wednesday, Jan. 24, A. M. THE house met pursuant to adjournment, and went into a committee of the whole, on the election bill.
Mr. Vrooman in the chair. Referred the consideration of the clause, respecting the officers taking aside the illiterate.
Mr. Jones's motion, to insert two inspectors instead of one, was agreed to.
Mr. Malcom moved to postpone the clause, as many of the members had not yet made up their minds on the propriety thereof.
The clause, authorising the inspector or any other person, to require the person offering himself to poll, to take an oath of abjuration of ecclesiastical as well as civil obedience, was warmly debated upon.
Mr. Jones was for the clause without alteration, because the constitution requires this of foreigners at the time of naturalization, and sure it might be required from the citizens of the state.
Mr. Denning thought the oath would operate to exclude Roman Catholics from the exercise of this inalienable privilege.
Mr. Hamilton declared the constitution to be their creed and standard, and ought never to be departed from; but, after examining into the propriety, and advancing several forcible arguments, it was a question with him, whether it was proper to propose this test in the case before them; and he was decidedly against going so far as to extend it to ecclesiastical matters; why should we wound the tender conscience of any man? and why present oaths to those who are known to be good citizens? why alarm them? Instead of going so far; he would propose to stop at the word state; and strike out all that followed. Then it would read thus; — I — do swear, &c. that I renounce and abjure all allegiance and obedience to the king of Great-Britain, &c. and to every foreign king, prince, power, potentate, and state. — This will bind the person only in civil matters; and is all that we ought, or can require.
Mr. Harper thought, as a foreigner could not be admitted to citizenship without taking the oath, so should not the native be admitted to vote at elections until he had done the same.
On the question, will the committee agree to strike out those words, it was determined by a majority of nine in the negative, and the clause without amendment was agreed to.
A clause in the bill, ordering the judges of election for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor, to destroy the whole ballots of every district where there was an excess of even one vote.
This was shewn by Mr. Hamilton to be a very great injustice to the district, as it was in the power of the clerk or any officer, by putting in an additional ballot, to set aside the votes of 500 persons; he therefore moved, that in any case where there was an excess, such excess should be destroyed by lot.
Mr. Jones advocated the clause as it stood, and thought it not liable to so much mischief as the one proposed: however, in determining the question, Mr. Hamilton's motion was adopted.
Some further progress was made in the bill, when the committee rose and reported.
A message from the senate was read, wherein they propose, with the concurrence of this house, to proceed on Friday next to the election of five delegates to represent this state in Congress for the current year. The question being taken "will the house concur?" It was determined in the affirmative, and all the former proceedings in this business was erased from the minutes.
Adjourned until to-morrow. Thursday, Jan. 25. The house met pursuant to adjournment.
Several bills were read [which will be mentioned when concurred.]
Mr. Jones moved, that the house resolve itself into a committee of the whole, on the bill, entitled, "an act for regulating the courts of common pleas and general sessions of the peace."
Mr. Doughty in the chair. The bill being read over it was considered by paragraphs, and agreed to with a few alterations, and the addition of a clause.
The committee rose and reported, whereupon it was ordered that the bill be engrossed.
A message from the senate was read, declaring their concurrence in the measure proposed by this house yesterday, and appointed two of their members to attend with those appointed yesterday, to see the seal of the state affixed to the deed of cession, executed by the commissioners of this state and Massachusetts.
Mr. Cantine reported from the committee of the whole, that they had gone through the act for settling intestate estates, and proving wills and granting administrations. Whereupon it was ordered to be engrossed, and the house adjourned.
Adjourned until to-morrow. Friday, Jan. 26. The house met pursuant to adjournment.
The following bills were read a third time and passed.
1st. An act concerning the courts of common pleas, and general sessions of the peace. 2d. An act for settling intestate estates, and proving wills, and granting administrations.
Agreeable to the order of the day, the house proceeded to nominate five delegates to represent this state in Congress, for the current year.
Whereupon it was resolved, that Messieurs Ben-son, Yates, Haring, Smith, and Lansing, be nominated by this house, the delegates of this state in the Congress of the United States of America, for the current year.
The senate came to the assembly room, and on comparing the names of those nominated, it appeared, that their lists differed only in appointing Mr. Lansing, and Mr. Schuyler—Whereupon they proceeded to a joint ballot, and Mr. Lansing was chosen, by a majority of eleven: the delegates, in consequence, were declared to be—the honorable John Haring, Melancthon Smith, Abraham Yates, jun. Egbert Ben-son, and John Lansing, jun. Esquires.
Resolved, If the honorable the senate concur herein, a committee of the senate and assembly meet, to prepare and report a bill for the more equal effecting an impartial mode of assessing and collecting taxes hereafter to be raised in this state.
Whereupon Messieurs Hamilton, Jones, R. C. Livingston, Cantine, and Frost, were appointed as an informal committee.
Adjourned until to-morrow. Saturday, Jan. 27. The house met pursuant to adjournment, when eight bills were read, which were all ordered a second reading.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole, on the election bill.
Mr. Vrooman in the chair. On the clause prohibiting pensioners and officers under Congress from sitting in assembly or senate.
Mr. Harper thought it did not go far enough, he therefore moved to prohibit also all persons who held any office of profit under the state.
Colonel Gordon observed, that this went too far, and it would operate to exclude every person who held any kind of public office, even supervisors.
Mr. Denning wished the committee to consider well on this amendment before they determined; he thought it against the spirit of the constitution, and that they could not exclude any person who was eligible by the constitution, and that the power of this house did not extend to deprive those of their rights who were legally and constitutionally qualified.
Mr. Harper made the motion, but as he found it not agreeable, he would withdraw it for the present.
The foregoing clause gave rise to the discussion of an important question, viz. Whether the legislature possesses the power of abridging the constitutional rights of the people? Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Malcom, were the chief speakers on this occasion, and the debates were very lengthy.
The question was finally put, "shall the clause go out," the yeas and nays were called and are as follows.
Yeas. Messieurs Livingston, Malcom, Speaker, Hamilton, Bayard, Ray, Banker, Denning, Brooks, Doughty, E. Clark, Strong, Gordon, Savage, Rockwell, J. Livingston, Thorn, Schenck, Frost, C. Smith, Hedges, Armstrong, Sickles, Dubois, Dongan, N. Smith, Cantine, Powers, J. Smith, 28. Nays. Messieurs Ray, Clark, Harper, Cannon, Parker, Jones, Wyckoff, Paine, Frey, Tallman, Patterson, Cooper, Townsend, Havens, De Witt, Bachelor, Schnyder, Martin, Griffin, 19.
So it was determined in the affirmative, and the clause was struck out.
Mr. Harper proposed a clause which went to disqualify from a seat in the legislature every person who had voluntarily joined the British, during the late war, and all those who any way assisted them, by furnishing provisions, &c.
To which Mr. Denning observed, that every argument which had been urged against the clause just rejected, and applied with equal force in the present instance. He was supported in his remark by Mr. Hamilton, who added, that as we are in a
state of peace, this clause was improper, though it was very justifiable when it had been adopted into the election bill of 1779, being then in the height of the war, he hoped it would be rejected.
The question was taken on the clause, "will the house agree to adopt it?"
The yeas and nays were called, and are as follows.
Yeas. Messieurs Clark, Harper, Cannon, Parker, E. Clark, Strong, Paine, Savage, Martin, Thorn, Griffin, Rockwell, Tallman, Patterson, Dubois, Cooper, Batchelor, N. Smith, Schnyder, 18. Nays. Messieurs R. C. Livingston, Malcom, Speaker, Hamilton, Bayard, Ray, Banker, Denning, Brooks, Doughty, Jones, Wyckoff, Gordon, Frey, Powers, J. Livingston, Schenck, Frost, C. Smith, Hedges, Armstrong, Sickles, Galatian, Towse, Havens, Dongan, De Witt, Cantine, Tierce, N. Smith, 31.
And to the clause was lost. A question now arose upon repealing the law which excluded British adherents and others, being a clause greatly similar to the one last proposed, and on the question for erasing the repealing clause, the yeas and nays were called, and are as follows.
Yeas. Messieurs Clark, Harper, Cannon, Parker, Strong, Paine, Griffin, Rockwell, Tallman, Patterson, Dubois, Cooper, Batchelor, Schnyder, 14. Nays. Messieurs Livingston, Malcom, Speaker, Hamilton, Bayard, Ray, Banker, Denning, Brooks, Doughty, Jones, Wyckoff, Savage, Martin, J. Livingston, Thorn, Schenck, Frost, C. Smith, Hedges, Armstrong, Sickles, Galatian, Townsend, E. Clark, Gordon, Frey, N. Smith, Powers, Havens, Dongan, De Witt, Cantine, Tierce, J. Smith, 35.
When the yeas and nays were called, Mr. Parker owned he was unacquainted with the statement, and at a loss to vote. An explanation now took place, and was spoken to by Messieurs Harper, Jones, Malcom, and Hamilton, and on clearing up the ground, Mr. Parker voted in the affirmative.
The repealing clause went still further, and repealed clauses of some other bills, which were all agreed to.
A question was now taken upon the repealing clause, "whether the committee would agree or not." The yeas and nays were called, and are,
Yeas. Messieurs Livingston, Malcom, Speaker, Hamilton, Bayard, Ray, Banker, Denning, Brooks, Doughty, Jones, Wyckoff, E. Clark, Gordon, Frey, Savage, Martin, J. Livingston, Thorn, Schenck, Frost, C. Smith, Hedges, Armstrong, Sickles, Galatian, Townsend, Havens, Dongan, De Witt, Cantine, Powers, Tierce, N. Smith, 34. Nays. Messieurs Clark, Harper, Cannon, Parker, Strong, Paine, Griffin, Patterson, Dubois, Cooper, Batchelor, N. Smith, Schnyder, Rockwell, Tallman, 15.
So the clause was agreed to.
The committee rose and reported they had made further progress, but begged leave to sit again. And the house adjourned until Monday.
Monday, Jan. 29. The house met pursuant to adjournment, when ten bills were read and referred to a committee of the whole house. Also were, presented and read twelve memorials and petitions.
The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the bill entitled, an act for remitting certain fines, penalties and amercements, Mr. Tallman in the chair; which was agreed to, and ordered to be transcribed.
Adjourned until to-morrow. Tuesday, Jan. 30. The house met pursuant to adjournment.
The engrossed bill for remitting certain fines, penalties and amercements, was read a third time. Ordered that it do pass. The house resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the election bill, Mr. Vrooman in the chair.
The committee proceeded to consider the clause in the bill which authorised the inspector to take aside ignorant persons and examine them privately, touching the persons for whom they mean to ballot. This caused a reiteration of former debates, with some few additions.
The question was taken "shall the clause be struck out," and determined in the affirmative, yeas 32, and nays 18.
By Capt. Bradford, who left Fort Harmar, on the 22d of December, we learn, that the garrison enjoys the greatest tranquillity, which has had no interruption since our last accounts from that place. The chiefs of the Indians, it was reported, were soon to meet in council, but what might be the subject of intended consultations had not transpired. The season has been exceedingly severe in that quarter.
It is sincerely to be hoped, that the generous and humane, who nobly appropriate a certain quota of their interest to relieve the distressed, will not forget the loss of a house, the income of which, we are informed, was the only support of a widow, of unexceptionable character, and her children.—It is with pleasure we inform the public, that a subscription is opened for the relief of the unfortunate Mr. Starr, whose whole flock in trade was consumed by the late fire.
Benjamin Hawkins, Esq. is elected to fill the vacancy, in the delegation of North-Carolina, occasioned by the death of the hon. Abner Nash, Esq.
A letter from a gentleman in Charleston, South-Carolina, dated the 15th inst. says:—"The sloop Captain Ripley, belonging to New-Haven, and which failed from New-York the latter end of December last, met with a severe gale of wind a few days after she failed, in which one of the hands was lost overboard, and her bowsprit carried away."
The old American Company, who have been employed since they left us in performing at Richmond, Baltimore, &c. &c. will leave Philadelphia in a few days, and propose to open their theatre, in this city, the first week in February.
Friday last, about one o'clock in the morning, the store of Mr. J. Starr, merchant, in William-Street, was discovered to be on fire. The bells were immediately rung, and the inhabitants turned out with their usual alacrity; but notwithstanding their great exertions, the inner part of the house was entirely burnt before the flames could be extinguished. It appears that this terrible accident had been occasioned by the pipe of a stove which was fixed in the front store, and that part of the goods had been consumed before the alarm was given. By the spirited exertions of Capt. Waldron, the greatest part of the household furniture, clothes and books, were saved but the whole stock in trade was entirely consumed. Mr. Starr's brother, who slept in an upper chamber, nearly perished in the flames, and was to all appear-
ance dead when got out. Too much praise cannot be ascribed to the different magistrates of this city, for their extreme attention upon this melancholy occasion, and to the firemen and citizens, whose unremitted industry at last abated the violence of the flames, which, from the great progress they had made previous to their discovery, seemed to threaten a general conflagration. The whole loss is estimated at upwards of five thousand pounds.
Capt. Prince, in the Prince and Liberty, from St. Eustatius, informs us that he left at that place the ship Favorite, Capt. Swords, from Dublin for Philadelphia, and the ship Friendship, Capt. Nathaniel Stewart, from London for Boston, which had been blown off the coast and arrived there in distress. Also four brigs bound for Boston, one of them commanded by Capt. Simmons, from Copenhagen, and another from Amsterdam.
He also informs us, that by Capt. Van Deurson, from Martinique arrived at Statia; above 30 sail of vessels had put into that port in distress; and which had been blown off the coast. One of them was a ship from the Isle of Rhe, for Boston, dismasted.—Capt. Van Deurson left at Martinique 20 sail of British vessels, purchasing lumber.
Capt. Prince was informed of about 20 sail of vessels destined to St. Eustatius, for sale. They were American built, with British registers, but owing to the operation of the late act of the British parliament, obliged to be disposed of. On the 4th inst. American produce at St. Eustatius bore the following prices: superfine Philadelphia flour, 6 and 1-2 dollars per barrel, shipbread 20s. do. beef 7 dollars per firkin, dry codfish 2 dollars per quintal, by the cargo, and 2 and 1-2 by retail, herring 2 dollars per barrel.
Tuesday evening last was married by the Rev. Mr. Wilson, Mr. JOHN RAMAGE, of this city, to Miss CATHARINE COLLINS.
The HONORABLE CITIZEN, and the CUSTOMER, will please to excuse the conjunction of their two pieces—the exact coincidence of their political sentiments was the inducement.—The (continued) communication from A CORRESPONDENT, being a Dialogue on the Impost, and holding to view the same ideas of the above mentioned, is omitted—otherwise it would render the paper in a measure tautologous.—The merits of the poetical performance of AN INDEPENDENT CITIZEN have not yet been examined—perhaps it will adorn our next Poet's Corner—As also that of ASUNETUS.—A quantity of matter, prepared for this paper, is unavoidably omitted.
POSTSCRIPT.
The precarious situation of a neighbouring sister state distends the sympathetic hearts of every friend to order and good government; and, although there may be many among us who with success to the infamous Shays and his banditti, yet we may venture to assert, that those of the former description are by far the most numerous.—Various have been the reports respecting the position and disposition of the two armies in Massachusetts, from which it has hitherto been impossible to form an idea adequate to the purpose of authentic information.
BY LAST EVENING'S MAIL. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Worcester, dated Tuesday, January 22, 1787.
"Yesterday the army under General Lincoln, came into town, in good spirits, and within an hour after, were all provided with good and comfortable quarters. Head-Quarters are at Mr. Allen's, in the center of the town; Adjutant-General quarters opposite park of artillery, at Patch's tavern. A regiment of troops assembled at Lancaster, of about 500, are expected in this afternoon, to join General Lincoln; the Worcester regiment of horse are likewise expected this day. A party of insurgents marched on Sunday night from Shrewsbury, towards Sutton, to join another party there. A small number are at Bruce's, on one of the Leicester Hills, and a much larger number of government troops on the other hill, near the academy. A final party of insurgents are at Palmer; but the largest collection, I hear, are at Well-Springfield, consisting of about 300. Shays is at or near Pelham, and is expected at Palmer this day; his principal men are, Wheeler, Day, Ware, Grover, Smith of Barre, Hinds, &c."
"One Drury, from Grafton, is just taken up and confined in goal."
The general assembly of New-Hampshire have directed, that an address be presented to Congress, stating the impossibility of their ever supplying the federal treasury unless some method be devised for regulating the commerce of the United States.—They have also passed an act, "to vest the United States, in Congress assembled, with full powers to regulate trade, enter into treaties of commerce," &c.
M. RUSPINI, SURGEON DENTIST,
FINDING his engagements abroad in the morning are attended with very great inconvenience, begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that for the future he means to attend at his rooms, No. 42, Hanover-Square, from seven o'clock in the morning till twelve o'clock at noon, where he may be consulted upon all complaints incident to the Teeth and Gums, and the most effectual method of preserving them in a healthy and beautiful state to extreme old age, and the remainder of the day he will attend his patients abroad.
N. B. Ruspini's Dentifrice, Powder, and Tincture to be had at his rooms, No. 42, Hanover-Square, and of Messieurs Berry and Roger, No. 35, Hanover-Square.
Also, Ruspini's most extraordinary Styptic Solution, which has been found so efficacious in all kinds of Hemorrhages to be had at the above places. Jan. 25, 1787.
JUST PUBLISHED (Price 3/.)
AN ANSWER to the PAMPHLET published by the honorable JOHN JAY, Esq. containing his correspondence with LEWIS LITTLEPAGE, Esq.
This Answer is dated at Warsaw, in Poland, June 1, 1786, and transmitted to the Printer for publication, by LEWIS LITTLEPAGE, Esquire, of Virginia; at present Chamberlain and Secretary of the Cabinet of his Majesty the King of Poland.
Printed and Sold by T. CHILDs. Also, sold by Berry and Rogers, and Samuel Campbell, in Hanover-Square; S. and J. Loudon, in Water-street; Robert Hodge, in Maiden-Lane, and Thomas Allen, No. 16, Queen-Street.

POET'S CORNER.
From the NEW-HAVEN GAZETTE. American Antiquities, Number 4. Extract from the Anarchiad, Book 23.
(Continued from our last.)
NO more stands forth to check the rising feud, Their great Defender of the Public Good; Retired, in vain his sighs their fate deplore, He hears, unmoved, the distant tempest roar: No more to save a realm, dread GREENE appears, Their second hope, prime object of my fears: Far in the south, from his pale body riven, The deathful Angel wings his soul to heaven. Here shall I reign unbounded and alone, Nor men, nor demons shake my baseless throne; Till comes the day—but late oh may it spring— When their tumultuous mobs shall ask a king; A king in wrath shall heaven vindictive send And my confusions and my empire end. With arms where bickering fires innumerable shine, Like the torn surface of the midnight brine; In sun-bright robes, that dazzled as he trod, The stature, motion, armour of a God, Great HESPER rose; the guardian of the clime— O'er shadowy cliffs he stretch'd his arm sublime, And check'd the Anarch old—"Malicious fiend, Eternal curses on thy head descend! Heaven's darling purpose can thy madness mar, To glut thy eyes with ruin, death and war! I know thee, Anarch, in thy cheerless plight, Thou eldest son of Erebus and Night! Yes, bend on me thy brows or hideous scowl, Roll thy wild eye balls like the day-truck owl; In Zion blow the trump, refound it far, Fire the red beacons of intestine war; The jealous breasts inflame, set Hell at work, And crown the labours of E— L— c: Yet know for this, thyself to penance call'd, Thy troops in terrors, their proud hearts appall'd, Ev'n Shays, that moment when eternal night Rolls darkening shadows o'er his closing light, Shall feel, 'twere better on a plank to liee, Where surging billows kiss the angry sky; 'Twere better, thro' a furnace, fiery red, With naked feet on burning coals to tread; Than point his sword, with parricidous hand, Against the bosom of his native land."
"Where is the spirit of bold freedom fled? Dead are my warriors, all my fages dead? Is there, Columbia, bending o'er her grave, No eye to pity, and no arm to save? "Sister of Freedom, heaven's imperial child, Serenely stern, beneficently mild, Blest Independence route my sons to fame, Inspire their bosoms with thy sacred flame! Teach ere too late their blood-bought rights to prize, Bid other GREENS and WASHINGTONS arise! Teach those who suffer'd for their country's good, Who strove for freedom, and who toil'd in blood, Once more in arms to make the glorious stand, And bravely die, or save their natal land." "Yes, they shall rise, terrific in their rage, And crush the fashions of the faithless age, Bid law again exalt th' impartial scale, And Public Justice o'er her foes prevail, Restore the reign of order and of right, And drive the howling to the shades of night." They ended parle, and both for fight address'd, On Anarch's helm a comet blaz'd his crest, Infernal arms the shadowy demon fleet'd, And half the Andes form'd his ample shield, Thro' parting clouds high gleam'd his deathful spear, And shuddering earth proclaim'd the onset near— Unmov'd great Hesper drew th' immortal sword, And rush'd in vengeance—
The society of critics and antiquarians cannot sufficiently express their regret upon finding the sequel of this description so much defaced that they are not able to decide the issue of this astonishing conflict.—The fragments still legible are truly sublime. And we have reason to conjecture that the combat ended with some disadvantage to the old Anarch.
PRICE CURRENT
AT NEW-YORK.    By the B U S H E L,   WHEAT, 8f. 8 3/4.   Rye, 4 3/8.   Oats, 2 3/8.   Indian Corn, 4 f.   Albany Peas, 6 f.   Fine Salt, 1 1/6.   Packing ditto, 3 f.   Rock ditto, 3 f. 3/4.   By the B A R R E L,   Fine Flour, 5 1/4 f.   Common ditto, 4 3/8 f.   Bur. Middlings, 4 3/8 f.   Beef, 60 f. 8 3/4 f.   Pork, 8 3/4 f. 10 3/4 f.   By the H U N D R E D,   Indian Meal, 12 f.   Rye ditto, 1 1/2 f. 1 7/8 f.   Rice, 2 7/8 f. 2 3/8 f.   Ship Bread, 2 3/8 f. 2 1/2 f.   Muscovado Sugar, 5 6 f. 6 6 f.   By the P O U N D,   Loaf Sugar, 1 1/2 f. 1 1/3 f.   Havanna ditto, 10 d. 11 d.   Hylon Tea, 8 f. 10 f.   Souhong ditto, 6 f. 8 f.   Bohea ditto, 9 f. 11 f. 3 f.   Hams, 12 d.   Butter, 1 1/2 f.   Tallow, 10 d.   Coffee, 18 d. 19 d.   By the G A L L O N,   West-India Rum, 4 f. 4 1/2 f.   Spirits, 4 1/2 f.   Molasses, 1 1/11. 
The PROPRIETORS of the Old Line of Stages,
BEG leave to inform the public, that they propose, from the eighth instant, to start their stages from Powles-Hook at three o'clock in the afternoon, every day during the winter season, Saturdays excepted;—to proceed, by the way of Newark, to Mr. Samuel Smith's at Elizabeth-Town the same evening; to set out from thence the next morning at six o'clock for Philadelphia, where they meet the Baltimore stages, and exchange passengers at Mr. J. Thompson's, at the Indian-Queen, in Fourth-street; from thence, passengers may proceed to Savannah, in Georgia, in the same line of stages.
As this is the old and most extensive line of stages, careful drivers and good attendance, they trust, will continue the friendship of their old customers, and induce those ladies and gentlemen, who have occasion to travel in stages, to favor them with their custom.—The stage-office is kept in New-York, at the Powles-Hook ferry-house, sign of the ferry-boat, where seats may be engaged, and all baggage from Philadelphia, on freight, will be left at the stage-office, for the convenience of the public.—Those ladies and gentlemen, who wish to take seats, in this line, at Elizabeth-Town, will please to apply at Mr. Smith's tavern, where a stage-office is kept for that purpose.—The price of a passenger is a low as any other stage, from Powles-Hook to Philadelphia, and baggage as usual.
John Mersereau, Joseph Smith, William Hight, Joseph Davis, John Gulick, Gershon Johnson, Robert Stockton,
New-York, January 13, 1787. 98
TO BE SOLD,
THAT valuable estate, situate in New-Jersey, along the north side, on the navigable waters of Middletown, at the head of a small harbour, formed by the conjunction of several streams, two whereof wash part of the eastern and western bounds, twenty-eight miles S. S. W. from New-York, seven miles E. S. E. from Amboy, twelve miles W. N. W. from Shrewsbury, and seven miles south from the opposite shore of Staten-Island, fronting against the spacious bay that extends from Sandy-Hook to Staten and Long-Islands, late the property of James Kearny, Esquire, deceased, and known by the name of Brown's Point; it contains in quantity one thousand and forty acres, one fourth whereof is under tillage; a proportionable quantity of salt meadow, and the remainder is woodland; lying open to a large bay renders it extremely pleasant, healthful, and convenient for fishing and oysterling, as also for many other valuable purposes: the salt-water productions are plenty at all seasons of the year, near the dwelling house, on an exclusive shore, where, in that time, the proprietor exacts a toll for the privilege of fishing: ships may ride near the mansion house, which, since the death of the proprietor, hath been converted into a house of public entertainment, in an exceeding good and convenient port; and smaller vessels, for wooding and other purposes, can sail within a short distance of any of the lands, on navigable rivers, to discharge or take in lading: on a stream, that waters the back lands and forms the western bounds in part (and which may answer for the constructing any kind of water works and for other important purposes) stands a saw mill and dwelling-house, with improvements in the midst of a thick forest. Many other local conveniences render this estate an object worthy the attention of a speculator. It was intended by the late proprietor before his death, to erect a stage to and from New-York, and hence to Philadelphia, through a most beautiful part of the country, that abounds with all the earthly productions that can be desired; every circumstance answering the design, contributed to promote the plan, which was protracted by his decease. There stood formerly two grist mills and a saw mill on one of the streams that water this estate and forms part of the eastern bound thereof, which since the death of the proprietor are gone to decay; but the conveniences are still the same and only await application by the hand of industry to reinstate and improve them. The woodlands are rather superior in quality to those under tillage, among them are considerable tracts that will make good meadow ground; they are shaded with great quantities of large white oak trees, and a variety of other timber; considerable tracts have never felt the felling ax, and are covered with the tallest white oak trees, fit for ship plank of any length, and every kind of ship and other building timber and staves for any use. The lands under cultivation are a warm productive soil that will yield every kind of grain: on the farm are two orchards, containing upwards of nine hundred grafted trees, that produce the best kind of apples for making of cyder and for other uses; and a large number of other trees adorn the place, and supply it with a variety of the most delicious fruit; but the buildings and inclosures have suffered greatly since the death of the proprietor, particularly during the late war.
The estate will be sold either undivided or in such tracts as may best suit the purchaser or purchasers. An indisputable title will be given, and the buyer put in possession the first day of May next.—For more information and the terms of sale apply to Mr. Russel Van Mater, at Middletown, Mr. Philip Lott, at New-York, Doctor Henry Chapelle, at Flemington, county of Hunterdon, or to the subscriber. SAMUEL REID, Executor.
WHEREAS Gilbert Ash, of the city of New-York, in North America, joiner, and Mary his wife (for the securing the payment of Thirteen Hundred and Seventy-five Spanish Milled Dollars, at four shillings and sixpence sterling each dollar, or the value thereof in gold or silver, with six per cent. interest for the same, according to the condition of a certain bond bearing date the fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, and executed by the said Gilbert Ash, to Daniel Underhill, of the township of Oyster-Bay, in Queen's county, on Long-Island) did, by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the said fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one, mortgage to the said Daniel Underhill, "all that certain lot or parcel of land situate, lying, and being within the city of New-York, in Montgomery-Ward, fronting King George's-street, now called William-street, to the westward, and Frankford-street to the northward, containing in breadth, at the north end on Frankford-street, twenty-nine feet four inches, at the south end twenty-three feet ten inches, and in length, on the said King George's-street, now called William-street, one hundred feet, and the same length on the easterly side more or less, bounded westward by King George's-street, now called William-street, northward by Frankford-street, eastward by lot number eleven, formerly belonging to Mr. Rynders, but now to David Prevost, and southerly by land of James Van Varen, which said lot, in a plan thereof, is called Number Ten, together also with three dwelling houses, and all the edifices thereon, and advantages to the same then or theretofore belonging, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits of the said premises, with the appurtenances, and all the estate, right, title, interest, dower, claim, and demand, of them the said Gilbert Ash, and Mary his wife:"
And whereas, in and by the said indenture of mortgage it was covenanted and agreed, that in case it should so happen, that the said of thirteen hundred and seventy-five Spanish milled dollars, with six per cent. interest for the same, should remain due and unpaid in the whole or in part at the time, and in manner and form in the said mortgage specified, that then, and from thenceforth, it should and might be lawful to and for the said Daniel Underhill, his heirs and assigns, to expose the said lot of land, hereditaments, and premises, with the appurtenances thereunto belonging, to sale at public auction, vendue, or outcry, and to dispose of the same to the best advantage, pursuant to the act or acts of assembly of the colony of New-York, theretofore made and published, and to give good and sufficient deeds and conveyances in the law to the purchaser or purchasers thereof, his, her, or their heirs and assigns, and out of the monies arising from the sale thereof, to retain and keep in his or their hands the aforesaid sum of thirteen hundred and seventy-five Spanish milled dollars, or so much thereof as should remain due and unpaid, with the interest for the same, at the rate of six per cent. together with the costs and charges of such sale or sales, rendering the overplus monies, if any there should be, unto the said Gilbert Ash, and Mary his wife, their executors, administrators, or assigns, which sale or sales, to be made, were thereby declared to be a full bar and preclusion to any estate or interest which he the said Gilbert Ash, and Mary his wife, their heirs, administrators, or assigns, might have or claim in the premises, or any part of the same, and, to the equity of redemption thereof, as in and by the said indenture of mortgage reference thereunto being had, may more fully and at large appear.
And whereas the whole of the said principal, together with all the interest thereon, is now due and owing to the said Daniel Underhill—These are therefore to give notice to all persons interested in the premises, that unless the said thirteen hundred and seventy-five Spanish milled dollars, together with all the interest due, and to grow due thereon, is paid off and discharged, on or before Tuesday the twenty-sixth day of June next, ensuing the date of this notification—all and singular the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the said Daniel Underhill, on Tuesday the said twenty-sixth day of June next, ensuing the date hereof, as aforesaid, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon of the same day, at the Merchants Coffee-house in the city of New-York, pursuant to the covenant and agreement in the said indenture of mortgage contained; and also in pursuance of the directions contained in an act of the legislature of the late colony, now state of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of Mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the 19th of March, 1774. Dated this 20th day of December, 1786.
DANIEL UNDERHILL. 94—19 6 m.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be Sold at this Office,
BARON STEUBEN'S Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops, of the United States;
Which have not only been adopted by Congress, but the several Legislatures throughout the Continent for the Discipline of the M I L I T I A: Containing, besides the Manual Exercise and EVOLUTIONS, Instructions for the Commandant of a Regiment down to the private Soldier.
Just Published, And to be SOLD by the Printer hereof. THE HEIDELBERGH OR CATECHISM, Method of Instruction in the CHRISTIAN RELIGION.
Flying Machine.
THE proprietors of the New Line of Stages respectfully inform the public, that after the 25th day of December, they will start in the following order, viz.
Two waggons will start from Powles-Hook at 3 o'clock P. M. every afternoon, during the winter season, Saturdays excepted. One will proceed by Newark, and one by Bergen-Point, to Major Crane's, at Elizabeth-Town Point. One waggon will start every morning, Saturday and Sunday excepted, from Newark, at 6 o'clock, and one from Major Crane's, at Elizabeth-Town Point, at seven o'clock, for Philadelphia, stopping ten minutes at Bridge-Town for the convenience of the inhabitants of that place.
Two waggons will start from the house of Michael Dennison, at the sign of the George, in Philadelphia, every morning, Saturday and Sunday excepted, at 6 o'clock, for New-York.
The proprietors having thus situated themselves, in order to accommodate the public on the different routes, by Newark and Elizabeth-Town Point, and Melfrs. Ryerson and Twiggley, being prepared to co-operate with our line, to convey the passengers who choose to pass by water to and from New-York and Elizabeth-Town Point, they flatter themselves those Gentlemen and Ladies, who favor them with their custom, will be fully satisfied with their accommodations; and as two Carriages will start every day, extra conveyance in future will cease.
The public will please to attend, that the stages will start exactly at the hours proposed, and all delays for passengers will be inadmissible.
ICHABOD GRUMMAN, MATHIAS WARD, JOHN CUMMING, DANIEL MARSH, THOMAS EGBERT, WILLIAM JONES, DAVID HAMMILTON, FRANCIS WITT, CHARLES BESSONET, MICHAEL DENNISON.
New-York, Dec. 23, 1786. 95
TO ALL PERSONS interested in the Goshen Town Rights, in the ballotted LOTS, number nine and eleven, in Wawayanda patent, in Orange county, belonging to the patentee right of JOHN BRIDGES:
NOTICE is hereby given, that Richard Edsall, Jacamiah Forguison, and Peter Cimbor, all of Goshen precinct in said county, not interested in the said Town Rights, one of whom being a surveyor, are appointed commissioners to make partition of the said Goshen Town Rights—who will meet at the house of the said Peter Cimbor, on the first day of March next, to proceed to the partition of the said Goshen Town Rights—Therefore all persons interested in the said Rights are desired to attend at the time and place above-mentioned, either in person or by their attorneys.
C O E G A L E.
Dated at Goshen, Nov. 18, 1786. 90—101
Fifty Dollars Reward.
THE subscriber's house was broke open last night, and robbed, among other things, of the following CERTIFICATES:—
  No. 8233 for £. 24 1 2 Pennsylvania   8234 for 70 13 1 Loan-office cer-   8235 for 13 4 9 tificates, in favor   8236 for 9 5 0 of Captain Ber-   2745 for 1 8 5 nard Hubley.   2747 for 29 9 7 
Depreciation and Nourfe's CERTIFICATES in favor of ditto.—One Final Settlement CERTIFICATE for 800 dollars, in favor of ditto.
  No. 9691 for £. 72 5 0 Pennsylvania Loan-   9692 for 12 10 0 office certificates in 
favor of Jacob Hubley. A number of Northumberland Militia Certificates, signed John Nicholson, and other agents; the amount not ascertained but supposed to be 1000.
Some Final Settlement Certificates of the state of New-York.
Thirty-four dollars Continental Money of the state of Pennsylvania, and some dollars of the state of New-Jersey.
The above reward will be paid on the recovery of the Certificates, or proportionable thereto.
The gentlemen BROKERS, are particularly requested to stop them, should they be offered for sale. ADAM HUBLEY.
Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1786. 90
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that on application made to me, Richard Varick, Esq. recorder of the city of New-York, by a creditor of John Magoffin, of Hunterdon county in the state of New-Jersey, a debtor residing without this state, I have in pursuance of the act, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th of April, 1786, directed all the estate real and personal of the said John Magoffin, within this state, to be seized, and that unless the said John Magoffin does discharge his debts within one year from the date hereof, all his estates real and personal so seized will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors.—Given under my hand this 11th day of September, 1786.
81— RICHARD VARICK.
—LETTERS of INTELLIGENCE—occasional PARAGRAPHS—speculative PIECES—ESSAYS, &c.—are gratefully received at this OFFICE—For the greater CONVENIENCE and SAFETY of which COMMUNICATIONS, a LETTER-BOX is placed in the Window. SUBSCRIPTIONS for this PAPER (printed but ONCE a WEEK, at only TWO DOLLARS per Annum) are also received here—and ADVERTISEMENTS, REASONABLY INSERTED. * * PRINTING, in all its Variety, performed with NEATNESS and DISPATCH.