The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-05-19 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[Vol. IV.]
NEW-YORK: MONDAY, MAY 19, 1788.
[No. 1011.]
GEORGE POLLOCK
No. 28, Water-Street. HAS imported by the last ships from Ireland, LINENS of every kind, in various assortments, laid on the best terms; which he will sell at a moderate advance, by the package or piece. He has also for sale, Russia SAIL CLOTH, and some fine unbleached DOWLAS. He gives the highest price, in ready money, for POT-ASHES. tf May 2.
JUST IMPORTED and for SALE By Gouverneur, Kemble and Co.
No. 26, Front-Street. The following Articles, which they will sell on reasonable Terms, for cash, short credit, and in barter for country produce, viz.
 A Quantity of excel- lent Spanish Saked Hides,  Muscovado Sugar in hhds and bbls.  West-India Rum,  Holland Geneva, in pipes and cases,  Old Sherry Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks,  Teneriffe Wine in do.  Malaga Wine in do.  London Porter, in bottles  Black Pepper, in bales of 100 to 400lb.  A quantity of Caffia in cases,  Linseed Oil, in casks; and a few casks currier's Oil,  Holland Duck,  Russia do.  Raven's do.  Ticklenburgh, Writing Paper,  A few small bales of excellent Cotton,  Copper Tea Kettles, Rohn, in bbls.  A quantity of exceeding cheap Irish Linens and Sheerings, which they will sell either by the package or piece.  April 30. tf
PIG IRON,
Of the best quality, to be sold at No. 29, Front-Street, by GEORGE JOY. 8th April. tf
WILLIAM LEARY,
Has removed his store from No. 182, to No. 39 Water-Street, the corner opposite to the house, he lately occupied, where all kinds of Groceries may be had for Jersey Money, at a moderate discount.
He exchanges said currency, for York or hard money, and likewise takes all kinds iron for goods. GROCERIES.
 Spirits, Rum, Brandy, Geneva, Molasses, Loaf, lump and brown sugars, Butter, Hog's lard, Salt petre hams, Smook beef, Pickled pork, Smook tongues, Cheeses.  Beef, pork and shad in barrels, Hyson, touchong and bohea teas, Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Chocolate, Rice, Durham mustard, Snuff, Indigo, St. Martin's, St. Ube's, Lisbon, fine blown, and ground flour.  May 2. tf. Captains of vessels and merchants may be supplied with any quantity of hams, fit for shipping, at the shortest notice.
For Sale, a few bags Bottle Corks, In good order, also cork soles and soles, large barrel bungs, and oyster pot corks, a few tons lignum-vitae, and a small parcel of Witten bark. Enquire of GEORGE WARNER, fail-maker, on Murray's Wharf. April 21. tf
A quantity of Russia Duck,
Of a very good quality, to be SOLD by SOLOMON TOWNSEND; WHO has removed from corner of Burling-Street, a few doors towards the Fly-market, the opposite side of the way, at No. 211, in Queen-Street. Also, pig and bar iron, blistered and Crowley's steel, anchors, pot ash, kettles of superior quality, a few barrels of curriers oil and blubber, to be sold low for cash. May 16. tf
RUM and Sugar. A few hhds. of each just arrived from Barbadoes, in the sloop Paragon, Capt. Trimingham, lying at Roever's Wharf, Old-Street, will be landed, for sale, this day or to-morrow, if fair. A quantity of Turk's Island Salt, on board said sloop, for sale. Apply to SHEDDEN, PATRICK, & Co. April 23. tf. No. 206, Water-Street.
BOHEA TEA,
IMPORTED in the ship Hope, Capt. Magee, direct from Canton: LONDON PORTER. In hogsheads, by the brig Betsy, Capt. McNamee, quite mild, well flavored, and full of hop: A L S O, A few pieces of beautiful Holland Linen, remarkably fine; and some eel-wide Mullins: To be sold for Cash, State Debt, or Continental Securities, by JOHN DELAFIELD, im May 6. No. 29, Water-Street.
WILLIAM BUCKLE,
No. 9, Water-Street. HAS imported per the Betsy, Capt. McNamee, and Betsy, Capt. Watson, an assortment of the most fashionable ladies' paste shoe buckles, ear-rings, lockets, watch strings, tortoise shell braids, knotting shuttles, most elegant paste knee buckles, tea boards, knife cases, ivory handled knives and forks, double barrel gun powder, patent and common shot, swords and pikes, pistols, fowling pieces, and fuzes, with a variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate. May 7. tf
Streatfield and Levinus Clarkson, Have removed from No. 47, Water-Street, to No. 181, Queen-Street (two doors above Mr. Samuel Franklin's), where they have for sale the following articles, received per ship Grace, John Armour, from Amsterdam; BOHEA TEA of the first quality, Geneva in pipes, black pepper in bags of 100lb. each, nutmegs, ticklenburghs, ornaburghs, dowlas. They have likewise on hand, Holland Linseed oil, do. gunpowder of the best quality, ditto flax baricels, do. duck, do. waffle irons, ditto writing paper and quills, white and brown sheerings, white lead, bar iron, flax, rope, &c. May 2. tf
IRISH LINENS. A few boxes
FOR SALE cheap, for Cash, at No. 7, Water-Street, by ROBERT STEWART. May 8. with
WILLIAM KENYON,
No. 189, Queen-Street,
HAS for Sale, a cargo of OLD BARBADOES Rum, a few thousand bushels of Liverpool Blown Salt, and two pair of the very best BURR MILL STONES, Bur, on edge, dimensions, 4 feet 4 inches, and 4 feet 6 inches; which will be sold on reasonable terms, for cash, lumber, or pot ashes.
WANTED to CHARTER, For one of the Windward Islands, a British Vessel, from 100 to 150 tons burthen. May 9. tf
Just imported in the ship Juno, from Havre-de-Grace, and ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Amsterdam, and to be sold at the store, No. 191, Queen-Street, opposite Beckman's-slip, by De Luze de Montmollin and Co.
A general assortment of
DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING of the following articles, viz. Chintzes, calicoes, Lute strings, cambricks, silk hose, kid gloves, ribbons, hair ribbons, watches, umbrellas, &c. April 17. tf
FREDERICK COCKLE,
No. 210, Queen-Street, nearly opposite to Burling-slip,
HAS for sale, an assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter Goods, which he will sell very low for Cash, or Produce.
He has also for Sale,
 Potter in casks,  Beef,  Tar,  Touchong Tea,  Wool-Cards,  Russia Duck,  Brushes,  Needles,  Jewellery.  N. B. NEW-JERSEY EMISSION, will be taken on such terms, as will be deserving the attention of those who are in want of such Goods. May 9. tf
Flour & Grocery Store.
JOHN and LEONARD BLECKER hereby inform the public in general, and their friends in particular, that they have formed a partnership, and intend doing business under the firm of J. and L. BLECKER. For this purpose they have taken the large and commodious store, No. 14, on the Albany pier, from the hafon, lately occupied by Mr. William J. Vredenburg, where they propose constantly to keep for sale, West India and New-York rum, loaf and brown sugar, molasses, tea, coffee, chocolate, cotton, pepper, indigo, snuff, wool cards and many other articles in that line. Also superfine and common flour. As their store is very spacious, they will gladly receive flour and goods of any kind on storage. till 31st M. May 13
SADLER and BAILIE,
No. 215, Water-Street,
HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, England, &c. a large assortment of the following Goods, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, Pot-Ashes, or a short credit:
 White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide,  Brown linens, 3-4 and 7-8 wide,  Printed linens,  Some near chintz patterns,  Dowlas, 7-8 wide,  Diapers of all widths,  White Sheerings, 9-8 and 10-4 wide, some very fine,  Grey Sheerings, 9-8 wide,  Grey and white bedticklen,  Corduroys, velveteens, jeans and jeanets,  Black Taffety,  Ribbons,  Checks, 7-8, 4-4, & 11-8 wide,  Pillow fustians and jeans in small packages,  Poplins,  Men & women's gloves,  Fashionable buttons, gilt and plated,  Buckram,  Indigo,  A parcel of hard-ware. RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE, in pipes and hhds. a few hhds. of OLD VIDONIA WINE, and a parcel of GINSENG. tf April 28.
Shedden, Patrick, & Co.
No. 206, Water-Street,
HAVE lately imported, in the Commerce, from Gibraltar, Apollo, from Russia, and other vessels, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit, viz.
 Old high proof brandy,  Red Catalonia wines,  4-4 Barcelona handkfs.  Fresh jar raisins,  Clean Peterburgh hemp,  Russia duck,  Russia sheeting,  Cordage,  A few tons lignumvitae,  80 sets mahogany bedposts,  Old Jamaica spirits,  Antigua rum,  London Madeira  Old Mountain  Old Malvofio  Bohea tea,  Black pepper,  Carolina indigo,  Old James river tobacco  800 bushels wheat.  An assortment of white Manchester goods, dyed fustians, nails, brads and tacks; also axes, hoes and hawk-bills. tf 23d. April.
G. VERPLANCK
No. 30, Great-Dock-Street,
Has for sale, on reasonable terms for cash,
 BOHEA tea,  Pepper in small bales  Geneva in pipes,  Do. in cases,  Do. in jugs,  Powder,  Ticklenburghs,  Ornaburghs,  Dowlas,  Ivory combs,  Mill faws.  N. B. Pot and Pearl Ashes wanted. April 24. tf
For SALE, or to be LET,
THAT beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BEL-VUE, situated on the bank of the East-River, about 3 miles from the city; and as its properties in point of health and other advantages are well known, it is unnecessary to describe them. For terms, enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, in Queen-Street. March 12. tf
BOHEA TEA.
A FEW chests of the first quality, just imported in the brig POLLY, Capt. Greene, from Lisbon, and for sale at No. 20, Peck Slip, by MURRAY, MUMFORD, & BOWEN. A L S O
Best Russia hemp, one case men's glazed leather hats, to be sold cheap, two hogsheads of tobacco, a quantity of coal leather, molasses, German steel, beef, pork, hog's-lard, 150 quintals dry cod-fish, gun powder, first quality, 50 boxes of spermaceti candles, whale-bone, gunpowder, 60 barrels manhadden, liver or currier's oil in barrels, a large anchor 30 cwt. pickled mackerel and codfish, four pair French burr mill stones, Russia and raven's duck. tf May 13.
For Sale, at No. 89, William-street,
A Quantity of Carolina reeds, of a large size, well seasoned, fit for immediate use; hemp seed, waxtapers, candle-wick, beaver, hatters trimmings, &c. &c. tf May 6.
Samuel Ward and Brothers
HAVE removed to No. 3, Crane-wharf, where they have for sale, 40 hhds. molasses, West-India and York rum, brown sugars, bohea tea, 40 boxes spermaceti candles, hog's lard and butter, German steel, Carolina indigo, a quantity peels and bonnet paper, writing and lapping do. Rhode-Island stone lime, 30 cwt. excellent scale fish. tf May 6.
5000 Bush. Liverpool Blown Salt,
5000 do. Limington Packing do.
5000 do. St. Ubes and Turk's Island do.
WILL be sold very cheap, water measure, for cash, pipe, hhd. and bbl. flaves, pot and pearl ashes, wheat, Indian corn, and beef and pork, May 1. By JOHN MILLER.
JOHN SHEPHERD,
MERCHANT TAYLOR,
No. 23, Hanover-Square,
Has imported in the Betsy, Captain McNamee, and Betsy, Captain Watson,
THE best of superfine cloths,
buff and white cassimers, gold and silver basket and Imperial buttons, to match the cloths; fatin and silk floraines, with a very grand and elegant assortment of velt patterns of the very newest taste; also a good assortment of Orleans cloths, suitable for the summer season. tf May 9.
JOHN JOHNSTON has
removed his OFFICE from No 18, Wall-Street, to No. 27, QUEEN-STREET. May 8. 4w
Wanted, a smart, active Negro
BOY, about 12 or 14 years of age, or a White Boy, bound as a servant, of the same age. May 3. tf
JOHN DONNAN,
At his STORE, corner of the Old-slip and Cruger's Dock, has for SALE,
 80 Bbls. Albany Peas,  50 Kgs excellent Scotch Barley,  10 Hds. London draught Porter,  10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar,  A few pipes Teneriffe and Fayal Wines,  A few pieces Scotch Ornaburghs,  And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 13. tf 
LeROY and BAYARD,
No. 202, Water-Street,
HAVE imported the following articles, per the brig Nymph, Capt. Palmer, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, viz.
 Ornaburghs, in bales,  Flemish Sheerings,  Cambricks,  Lawns,  Writing Paper,  Cardwire,  Nutmegs,  Cloves,  Gun Powder, in quarter casks,  They have also for hand, Payal Wine, in pipes, Linseed Oil, in casks. Feb. 19. tf
LATELY IMPORTED,
AND now for Sale, by GEORGE
SHEA, Greenwich-street, opposite
Paulus-Hook Ferry.
IRISH MESS BEEF in Barrels,
NEATS TONGUES in Firkins; and a
few Boxes
Coarse LINENS, 6-8, 7-8 and yd. wide
ALSO, TO BE SOLD,
TWO LOTS of remarkable fine LAND, containing 200 acres, situate in the neighborhood of Johnstown, in the County of Montgomery, on which are a GRIST MILL, and POT and PEARL ASH Works, with every utensil for manufacturing those two last articles. Any person inclined to purchase, will be shown the Lands, by Mr. JOHN MCCARTHY, on the premises. New-York, March 28. tf
To be SOLD cheap for Cash,
INDIA GOODS,
By WILLIAM J. ROBINSON,
No. 202, Queen-Street.
INDIA muslins, Bengal nankeens, Bengal Persians, ditto striped, bandana handkerchiefs, Pullicat and Romalls, cotton and silk do. Bengal ginghams, Madras do. India calicoes, Marcellies quilting, Dutch rope, buff dinner, olive jeanets, figured dinner, mulmuls tangils, and rangil calicoes, hummums and plain cottons, tartan and hair ribbon, also a small quantity of cinnamon. Together with a capital assortment of plain and cross-bord'd. gold and silver, painted and wrought muslin and muslin handkerchiefs, Bengal and China silks and faws, &c. 6m May 8.
LISBON SALT.
A Cargo of Lisbon Salt, now discharging from on board the ship Governor Clinton at Moore's wharf, for sale. Apply to CALER LAWRENCE, EMERSON and SHOTWELL, or JOSIAH SHIPPEY and Co. April 12. tf
BROTHERS, COSTER & Co.
Have removed from No. 8, Duke-Street, to No. 35,
Little Dock-Street; where they have for sale, viz.
 HOLLAND and Russia duck,  Russia sheeting,  Silesia do.  Raven's duck,  Ticklenburghs,  Ornaburghs,  Dowlas,  Placillas & Britannias,  Holland bed-tick and stripes,  Brown Hollands,  Fultans and bombazine,  Chintzes and calicoes,  Cambric and kenting,  Laces and fans,  Black India taffety,  Checks & handkerchiefs,  Writing paper and flates,  Gin,  Holland linseed oil,  White lead in oil,  Bohea and touchong tea,  Dutch iron pots,  Brafs kettles, &c.  May 6. tf
Now landing at Rosevelt's-wharf, Old-slip, from
Sloop Betsy, Capt. Denton, from St. Thomas, and
FOR SALE
By JOHN DEWINT,
 850 raw Hides,  130 bbls. and 5 hhds. Sugar,  20 hhds. Rum, and 2 bales Cotton,  He has also for Sale,
 Nankeens, by the pack or larger quantity;  Touchong Tea, in boxes,  Gum Guaiacum, in bbls.  Coffee, in bags and casks, of first quality,  Rice in tierses,  And wants to purchase, 400 pieces Dutch Checks No. 2, May 6. tf
Ironmongery and Cutlery.
A general assortment,
To be SOLD on LOW TERMS, for cash, pro-
duce, or short credit, being the stock of a person
declining that business. Those who are inclined to
purchase, may apply to Murray and Sanfom, mer-
chants, in Queen-Street, No. 184, or to John Mur-
ray, jun. No. 155, in said Street. May 8. 1m
JUST ARRIVED
To HUGH SMITH,
No. 22, WALL-STREET,
A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4
Low-priced IRISH LINEN,
Which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash. Sept. 15. tf
JACOB LE ROY & SON,
At No. 52, Queen-street, opposite Cha-
ple-street,
Have for Sale the following articles, just imported
in the Ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Am-
sterdam, viz.
 BOHEA Tea,  Black Pepper,  Reels Yarn,  Nutmegs,  Candles in boxes,  Geneva in Cases,  Writing Paper,  Fine Holland Linen,  Russia Sheetings,  Flemish Linen,  Russia Duck,  Raven's do.  Ornaburghs,  Copper Tea Kettles,  Frying Pans, long and short handles,  Mill Saws.  April 11. tf
Choice Muscovado Sugar,
JUST imported in the brig Hero, Uriah Coffin,
Master, from St. Croix, and will be landed
THIS MORNING at Gouverneur's wharf. For terms
apply to N. CRUGER. Who has also for sale,
A few boxes GLASS, 16 by 12.
N. B. His Compting House is removed to No. 5,
STONE-STREET. May 12. tf
JAMES YOULE,
Cutler and Gun-Smith, No. 179, Water-
Street, near the Fly-market,
At the sign of the Cross-Knives and Gun,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public
in general, that he carries on his business as
usual, makes all kinds of Gun Work, Swords, Pist-
cols, Razors, Pleams, Scissors, and all kinds of
Edge Tools; cleans, grinds and repairs the same.
All kinds of Surgeon's Instruments, made, cleaned,
ground and repaired; and all kind of Copper Work,
made and repaired on reasonable terms. March 27. 3m
JAMES M. HUGHES,
Has removed his
OFFICE
From No. 24, Golden-Hill, to Water-Street, near
the Coffee-House, No. 197. May 7. 3w
Samuel Forbes, late Partner of the
House of THOMPSON and FORBES, has opened a
store in Water-Street, No. 174, two doors from
where the store of Thompson and Forbes was former-
ly kept. Where he has for sale, on the lowest terms

On a Scotch Bard, gone to the West Indies.
A' ye wha live by sops o' dink, A' ye wha live by crambo-clink, A' ye wha live and never think, Come, mou'n wi' me! Our Ballie's gien us a' a jink, An' owre the sea. Lament him, a' ye rantin' cores, Wha dearly like a random-lp! re; Nae mair he'll join the merry roar, In social keys; For now he's taen anither shore, An' owre the sea! The bonie lassies weel may wish him, And in their dear petitions place him, The widows, wives an' a' may bles him, Wi' tearfu' e'es; For weel I wait they'll tairly miss him That's owre the sea! O Fortune, they have room to gamble! Hadst thou taen a' some drowsie bumble; Wha can do naught but fyke an' fumble, 'Twas been nae plea; But he was glae as onie wumble, That's owre the sea! Auld, cauld Kyle may weapers wear, An' stain them wi' the fause, fause tear: 'Twill mak her poor auld heart, I fear In flintis flece; He was her Laureat monie a year, That's owre the sea! He saw Misfortunes' cauld North-west Lang muftring up a bitter blast; A jillet brak his heart at last, Ill may she be! So, took a birth afore the mast, An' owre the sea! To tremble under Fortune's commock, On scarce a bellyfu' o' drummock, Wi' his proud, independent stomach, Could ill agree; So, row'd his hurdies in a hammock, An' owre the sea! He ne'er was gien to great misguiding, Yet coin his pouches wad na hide in; Wi' him it ne'er was under hiding; He dealt it free: The Mufe was a' that he took pride in, That's owre the sea! Jamaica bodies use him weel, An' hap him in a cozy bief; Ye'll find him ay a dainty chiel, An' fou' o' glee: He wad na wrang'd the vera Deil, That's owre the sea! Fareweel, my rhime-composing Billee! Your native soil was right ill-wille; But may ye flourish like a lily, Now bonillie! I'll roat ye in my hindmost gillie, Tho' owre the sea.
LONDON, March 27.
In order to encourage his officers to do their duty in the present war against the Turks, and to reconcile them to the distress to which their wives and families must be exposed from the common fate of soldiers, the Emperor has issued a proclamation, by the council of war attending the army, intimating that the widows and children of officers killed in the service, or dying of their wounds, shall receive pensions proportioned to the rank of their fathers (for the children) and of their husbands (for the widows) and this to hold good, notwithstanding any renunciation previously made upon their marriage with respect to receiving pensions on the death of their husbands, or any other security whatsoever given by them.
Whatever the motive may be which at present exercises the spirit of the French nation, whether emulation, pride, or necessity, it is sufficiently evident that they are exerting all their powers, and using every possible method to promote and extend their commerce.
This is become such an universal object of attention in France, that the French academies of arts and sciences in many of their different provinces, have made commerce and manufactures the subject of their prize questions.
The academy of Orleans proposes as a subject of investigation, "What are the best means of bringing the trade of Orleans to the highest degree of perfection of which it is capable?"
The academy of Angiers proposes a considerable reward to whoever shall say in the most perspicuous terms, "How the commerce of Angiers and its province may be the most effectually revived, and most extensively augmented?"
May we not be permitted to remark, that we have no questions or prizes of similar import amongst ourselves, but that it is an object highly deserving our attention and imitation.
NEW-YORK, May 19.
On Saturday arrived the Ship Hudson, Capt. Folger, in 42 days from Bristol. Capt. Folger spoke the brig Chance, from Baltimore, bound to Belfast, in lat. 43, 35, long. 39, 10, 15 days out. Yesterday arrived the Sloop Corinna, Meeks, from Port-au-Prince, in 17 days; brig Revolution, Jenkins, from Dublin, in 56 days; brig Friendship, Boston, Cork, in 42 days; Schooner Lewis, St.
Croix, in 14 days; Sloop Good Intent, Leitch, Statia, in 43 days; Sloop Phoenix, Watson, Barcelona, in 40 days; ship Merchant, Hunter, Newry, in 42 days; sloop Sea Flower, Cock, Cape Francois, in 15 days; sloop Jane, Lightburne, Turks Island, in 14 days.
Arrived at Philadelphia. Brigs Hope, Williams, from Curacoa; Adventure, Lewis, Barbadoes; Joanna, Thompson, North-Carolina; Messouri, Donovan, Cadiz; Schooners Alexandria, Turnbull, St. Eustatia; Tryal, Vanneman, St. Thomas's; Commerce, Godfrey, Virginia; Sloops Katy, Leneer, ditto; Sukey and Polly, Ingham, Antigua; and the New-York Packet, Bayley, New-York.
Arrived at Portsmouth, N. H. Ship Britannia, Reid, Bristol; Schooner Betsey, Salter, Tobago; ship Elizabeth, Seward, Swansey; brig Nancy, York, from London.
At a meeting of the Medical Society of the State of New-Jersey, held at the city of New-Brunswick, on Tuesday, the 8th of this instant, the following students in medicine, viz. Abel Johnston, Francis B. Sayre, William Clampfield, John Reeve, Abraham Canfield, jun. Cyrus Pearson, Samuel M. Shute, Samuel Furman, and William Stillwell, offered themselves for examination as candidates for practice before a committee of physicians nominated by the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Court, pursuant to law; and after giving satisfactory proofs of their medical knowledge, were approved of by said committee, and thereupon licenced by the said Justices to practice physic and surgery throughout the State.
Anecdote of Dean Swift. It is well known that the Dean had an odd blunt way that was often mistaken by strangers for ill nature. The following story will afford some idea of his manner: One evening Mr. Pope and Mr. Gay, both intimate acquaintances, went to pay him a visit. Hey day! Gentlemen, (said the Dean, upon their coming in) what's the meaning of this visit? How came you to leave all the great Lords, that you are so fond of, to come hither to see a poor Dean? "Becaufe (answered they) we would rather see you than either of them." Ay, replied he, any one that did not know you so well as I do, might believe you: but since you are come, I must be at the expence of getting supper for you I suppose? "No, Doctor, answered the gentlemen, we have supped already!" That's impossible—you are imposing upon me, it's not eight o'clock yet, but if you had not supped I must have got something for you—let's see—
  Two lobsters at 1s. 0 2 0   Tarts 0 1 0   One bottle of wine 0 2 0 
In all, five shillings, that is, the Dean debtor to Alexander Pope and John Gay two shillings and sixpence each: There, Pope, there's half a crown for you, and there's another for you, Sir, for I won't save any thing by you, I am determined." This was all said and done, with his usual seriousness on such occasions; and in spite of every thing they could say to the contrary, he obliged them to take the money and give a receipt in full.
From the Virginia Independent Chronicle.
RICHARD HENRY LEE, Esq.
[Continued from Tuesday's Paper.]
SIR, March 28, 1788.
YOU say "that standing armies in times of peace are dangerous to liberty, and ought not to be permitted, unless assented to by two thirds of the members composing each house of the legislature under the new constitution." To preserve the public tranquillity, every government should possess the power of repelling all attacks which may be made on it by a foreign power, or an intestine enemy; and this power must also extend to the guarding against every possible danger before it actually takes place, otherwise it might be ineffectual. Wisely, then, has the new constitution invested Congress with a power to levy what troops they may think necessary, either in times of peace, or war. But, why object to the manner in which this power is given? Is not the abuse of it better guarded against in the new constitution, than in the present confederation? By the confederation, it is declared, "that the United States in Congress assembled, shall have the sole and exclusive right and power of determining on peace and war. All charges of war, and all other expenses, that shall be incurred for the common benefit and welfare, and allowed by the United States in Congress assembled, shall be defrayed out of the common treasury, which shall be supplied by the different states." Thus Congress, now, have the right to raise any number of troops they please, and to call on the different states to pay the expenses, without any limitation, as to the number of men, or the time for which they are to be enlisted. Under the new constitution it is declared, "that Congress shall have the power to raise and support armies; but no
appropriation of money, to that use, shall be for a longer term than two years." By this constitution, they not only have no greater power to keep standing armies during the time of peace, than they have at present, but are prevented, by the want of money for their support, from enlisting them for a greater length of time than two years; a restraint unknown to the present government. And, when it is recollected, that at the same period, the people at large, will have the choice of new representatives, it will always be in their power to determine, whether the troops shall be continued or discharged. When it is recollected also, that the power "to make rules for the government and regulation of the land and naval forces" is vested in Congress, and not in the President alone, we shall be satisfied that the continuance of the army will always depend on the will of the people, expressed in the house of representatives. The mutiny act in England, the law by which the army is governed, gives the house of commons such weight in the government, that they can, not only disband the army when they please, but by threatening to discontinue the necessary provisions for its support, they can so enforce their resolutions upon any other matter, as to render the king's dissent to a law, which has received the approbation of both houses, an experiment too dangerous for him to make.
You say, "the Senate is a body of six years duration, and as in the choice of President the largest state has but a thirteenth vote, so it is in the choice of Senators." So much of this paragraph, as relates to the election of a President, has already been refuted by a late anonymous writer in a letter addressed to yourself. A little reflection will satisfy any thinking mind, that it was essentially necessary to give to every State in the Union an equal representation in the Senate. The States, however differing in extent and numbers, are all sovereign and independent. And the grand object which each State has in view by uniting in a general government, must have been the retaining its sovereignty and independence. If the representation in the Senate had been in proportion to the numbers in each State, as it is in the house of representatives, the smaller States would have no security in retaining their independence a single day, and their dearest interests and rights would have been equally endangered. For, as I mentioned before, the whole number of representatives in the lower house, will be sixty five, but of those, the States of Georgia, South-Carolina, North-Carolina, Maryland, Jersey, Rhode-Island, and New-Hampshire, will elect but twenty seven. So that six States out of thirteen, will have a majority of thirty eight in the house of representatives, and if their number bore the same proportion in the Senate, the minority of the States would always govern the majority. But, as it now stands, both are safe. Because, the large States having that decided majority in the house of representatives, without whose consent nothing can be done, and the smaller States having an equal representation in the senate to bring about an agreement, each house must adopt such measures as will promote the general good. But how came you to make this objection when your great leader—your political Mentor—Mr. Mason, was the very man who proposed to agree to it in the Convention, and who now contends, that it is right? After having been employed as a vehicle, to convey to the public his political sentiments; it is not fair to combat some of his favorite opinions. Recollect what the Governor says upon this subject, "the two first points are the equality of suffrage in the Senate, and the submission of commerce to a mere majority in the Legislature, with no other check than the revision of the President. I conjecture that neither of these things can be corrected, and particularly the former, without which we must have risen perhaps in disorder." If, Sir, you should still object to the equality of representation in the Senate, when you know it is a point on which the Union depends, you may, in my humble opinion, be fairly denominated an avowed enemy to the Union.
"If it be found good" you say "after mature deliberation, adopt it; if wrong, amend it at all events; for to say, as many do, that a bad government must be established for fear of anarchy, is really saying we must kill ourselves for fear of dying." This advice seems to suppose that Virginia can amend or omit it at pleasure. The arguments drawn from the facility, with which the last Convention was obtained, to prove that another may be procured, are not conclusive. The defects in the present confederation were obvious, and experience had proved that any recommendation from Congress to alter it was ineffectual. It was then judged by all America, that the only proper mode of proposing an alteration in the general government, was to appoint a Convention to assemble for that particular purpose. This Convention met under many advantages that can never attend another. Each State delegated her choicest
sons, and the Convention being dissolved as soon as they formed the new plan, without a prospect of having any share in the execution of it, it must give the people at large the strongest reasons to believe, that they were not actuated by any thirst of power. But there is another reason which will convince us, that no other Convention can ever agree on a general plan of government. The last met uncontrolled by any local matters, and felt itself at liberty to concede anything to each other that they found necessary to the general good. But, if a second Convention should be called for the purpose of acceding to amendments proposed by any one or more States, every State will propose its amendments, and certainly will not forget such as would most immediately concern its own particular interest. Thus instructed, the members will consider themselves as fettered, and of consequence nothing would be done. Let any man who is acquainted with the history of the last Convention determine, whether any general plan could have been adopted without mutual concessions. All the States came into the former proposition for a Convention, because there was no other way to obtain the general opinion of America on the subject.
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** The Members of the Society of the Hospital in the city of New-York, are desired to meet at the Coffee-House in said city, TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock, being the third Tuesday in May, the day appointed by the Charter of said Society for chusing the Governors and Officers. By Order, May 16. JOHN KEESE, Sec'y.
Mr. HALLAM'S NIGHT. This EVENING Will be presented, a COMEDY, called the PROVOK'D HUSBAND, OR, A JOURNEY to LONDON. To which will be added, a Comedy, in two acts, (never performed in America) written by George Colman, Esquire, called Man and Wife, or Shakespeare's Jubilee. With a grand Pageant as performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, ninety nine nights successively, exhibiting the original characters of Shakespeare, in the following plays: Coriolanus—Julius Cæsar—Anthony and Cleopatra—Tempest—Macbeth—King Lear—Cymbeline—Romeo and Juliet—Hamlet—King Richard—The Merry Wives of Windsor—Much Ado about Nothing. The whole will conclude with a triumphal Cat, containing the bust of Shakespeare, crowned by time a.d. 1788, attended by the illustrious Characters, Banquets, Trophies and Transparencies, a Roundelay and Chorus. VIVAT RE PUBLICA.
BOHEA TEA, Of the first quality, a few boxes containing tea, dining sets of blue and white china, tea set, half dozen blue and white plates, dishes, &c. to be sold at store No. 62, Water-Street, by May 29. mvt B. PASCHAL N. SMITH.
To the PUBLIC. THE subscriber experiencing daily, notwithstanding his repeated advertisements not to deliver any articles for the use of his family on credit, that there are however sundry persons who continue to do the same, trusting and crediting his domestics without his knowledge and contrary to his positive orders, and afterwards arresting their bills to him, does hereby ONCE FOR ALL give notice, that he does not pay any one of their bills, and again cautions every body not to tell any articles on his account or in his name but or ready cash. May 26. P. J. VAN BUREN.
Just Published, (Price a Quarter Dollar,) AND SOLD BY Messrs. Berry & Rogers, & S. & R. Campbell, The Columbian Magazine, For APRIL, 1788.
This Day is Published, And to be SOLD by Messrs. BERRY and ROGERS, LOUDON, HODGE, S. and R. CAMPBELL, and ALLEN, THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, For APRIL, 1788. Containing the usual variety of Matter.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of ADRIAN HUGHMAN, late of Flatbush, King's County, deceased, are requested to exhibit their claim for payment, and all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment to the subscribers, executors of said estate. Peter Lefferts, Peter Hogenman, Jacobus Hogenman, Executors. May 14. to 4w f. Cors. V. D. Veen.
THOMAS DURIE, No. 15, Little-Dock-Street, Has just imported, the following articles, which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, potash, or bar iron.
COARSE dowlas, printed cottons, imperial velvet, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 purple and chintz shawls, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 plain, striped, spotted and checked mouselin, 4-4, and 6-4 book do. 4-4 and 5-8 mouselin handkerchiefs, needle-worked lawn do. Barcelona, romall, and check do. 7-8 and 6-4 plain lawn, plain and figured lawn, mouselin and lawn aprons, cambric, brown Holland, bed ticks, broad and narrow quality binding, cotton thread, ivory combs, &c. &c. ALSO, One box Mun's thread, assorted, from No. 6 to 56. May 22.

ISAAC MOSES HAS removed his Auction and Com- mission Store to No. 21, Wall-street, next door to Mr. Robert Hunter's, where he has good accommodations for the recep- tion of all kinds of Merchandise.
PUBLIC SALE, TO-MORROW, At the Auction Room, No. 21, Wall-street, A seasonable assortment of DRY GOODS, Among which are, chintzes and calli- coes, Irish Linens, German ditto, white and brown cambrics, ruffeties, fattenets, lining for hats, gauzes, fans, tapes, fine and coarse hats, &c. &c.
At the same time, A handsome and neat assortment of LOOK- ING GLASSES. ISAAC MOSES.
FOR SALE, By GEORGE SCRIBA, No. 17, Queen-Street, A CHOICE cargo of French Brandy in 60 gallon casks, London and New-York particular Madeira in whole and half pipes, Also a quantity of Frontignac Wine. May 17.
THE Co-partnerships under the terms of LEE and FERGUSON, and of AN- DREW LEE, being expired, all who have any de- mands are desired to bring them for immediate pay- ment; and all those indebted to either of said Com- panies, are requested to make payment without delay to the subscriber, who continues the business as usual, on his own account. ANDREW LEE. Nassau-Street, No. 24. May 16.
WAX WORK. To be seen at No. 100, the upper end of Queen-Street, THE Portraits of Gen. Washing- ton, the King, Queen, Prince of Wales, and Lord North, of Great-Britain; an Indian Chief; a Nun at Confession; and a number of other curious Figures, as large as life. Price 35. Those who are desirous of seeing them, are request- ed to come soon, as the Exhibition will shortly be discontinued. May 16.
Just imported, by John Youle, 100 pair horsemen's pistols, to be sold cheap for cash.
Likewise, a general assortment of Ironmongery, Hardware and Cutlery, At his store, No. 5, corner of Beckman-Street and Wa- ter-Street, where is also carried on the Cutlery and Brass Founder's business, in all their various branches. April 19.
GEORGE DOUGLAS, jun. No. 236, Queen-Street, HAS imported in the brig Betsey, and ship Bet- sey, from London, and brig Jeanie, from Glasgow, a very general assortment of Dry Goods, suitable to the present season, which he is now open- ing for sale. Two bales Scotch Carpets and Carpeting. May 12.
GEORGE BOND, ATTORNEY, AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Has removed his Office, from No. 5, to 58, William-Street. May 14.
FOR SALE, A Young Negro Wench (and Child) about 18 years of age, and in perfect health; she has been brought up in the country, in a respectable family, and is esteemed a good house fer- tile. Apply at No. 29, Water-Street. May 15.
TO be SOLD by Public Ven- ue, on Thursday the 10th day of June next, on the premises, one hundred and eight acres of wood- lands, and a parcel of salt meadows, lying in the town- ship of Middletown, State of New-Jersey, within half a mile of good landing on Shoal-harbor, near the bay shore. Any person inclining to purchase, may view the premises any time before the day of sale, by applying to the subscriber near the premises. To be sold by order of the last will and testament of George Taylor, late of Middletown, deceased. The conditions of sale will be made known at the day of sale, and attendance given by WILLIAM TAPSCOTT, Executor. Middletown, May 14.
FOUND, on Monday last, a POCKET BOOK, containing some money. The owner may hear of it, by applying to the Prin- ter. May 15.
JOHN DELAFIELD, No. 29, Water-Street, BUYS and sells all sorts of Continental and State BILLS. WANTED, a quantity of Banker's New Loan and Pierce's Final Settlement Notes. May 16.
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN away on the evening of the 8th inst. from the subscriber A MULATTO FELLOW named BOB, born in East-Jersey, formerly belonged to John W. Watkins, esq. he is about 25 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches high, strong made, has a lacy countenance, with a down look, had on and took with him, two jack- ets, with sleeves, one blue, the other feathered, one underjacket, a pair of light brown corduroy breeches, and a pair of green woollen trousers, with two small patches on the fore part, of a different color; light blue stockings, two white shirts, and a castor hat a good deal worn; he is fond of playing on the fid- dle, and supposed to have carried one with him; previous to his going off, he committed a rob- bery in the neighborhood; it is thought he is gone towards New-York. Whoever apprehends the said mulatto, and secures him in any jail, to that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, with reasonable charges, paid by WILLIAM TON. Gloucester County, April 12, 1788. 986 tf. State of N. Jersey. N. B. The reward for apprehending and securing the above described servant, will be paid in New- York by enquiring of the Printer.
SALES at AUCTION, THIS DAY, At my Auction-Room, No. 14, Hanover- Square, A large and general assortment of Household and Kitchen Furniture. A few pieces of plate, and a quantity of books, amongst which is a large Family Bible. TO-MORROW, XII o'clock, At the Coffee-House, if not disposed of be- fore at private sale, An excellent SADDLE HORSE.
On MONDAY the 26th inst. at 11 o'clock, At the Coffee-House, A certain DWELLING HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, situate, lying and being in the West ward of the city of New-York, on the South side of Thames-Street, near the North River, bounded north- erly by said Street; Southerly by ground belonging to Trinity church; Westerly by the house and ground of Munson Ward, containing in breadth, front and rear, sixteen feet six inches, in length, on the East side, fifty-two feet six inches, and on the West side, fifty-four feet. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale, and an indisputable title will be given. May 9.
At XII o'clock, at the Coffee-House, For the benefit of all the Creditors of Peter Neitel and George Knox, Two thousand and ninety-five a- cres of land, situate lying in Montgomery Coun- ty, being part of a certain tract of land, known and distinguished by Furdas's Purchase. By order of the Trustees.
On TUESDAY, the 3d of June next, On the Premises, In pursuance of an order of the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, made by virtue of an act entitled, "An act for the Partition of Lands," pas- sed the 26th of March, 1783, all that certain lot, or piece or parcel of ground, situate, lying and being in the Dock Ward of the said city, and is in breadth, fronting the Street, commonly called and known, by the name of Broad-Street, 34 feet 9 inches and an half inch, and in length, from the corner of Broad- Street, along the Street, called and known by the name of Princess-Street, 72 feet and 6 inches, to the ground of Abraham Ten Eyck, thence along the ground of the said Abraham Ten Eyck, Northerly, as his ground goes, 29 feet and two inches, to ground of John Brower's, thence along the house and ground of the said John Brower, 67 feet and 3 inches, to Broad-Street aforesaid; together with all and singular the buildings and appurtenances, be- ing the real estate of the late Andrew Breasted, de- ceased. PETER KETTLETAS, } Commissioners. GAB. W. LUDLOW, GULIAN VERPLANK.
At the Coffee-House, on Monday the 3th day of June next, at twelve o'clock. A certain FARM situate in the County of Ulster, about 12 miles from New- burgh, containing 271 acres; formerly belonging to the estate of Samuel Devou, deceased, being part of the Lands known by the name of the Ten- stone Meadow. Also, a certain other FARM or Planta- tion, situate at Foster-Town, in the County of Ulster, about two miles from Newburgh Landing, containing two hundred and sixty-eight acres, lately in the oc- cupation of John H. Schenck. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale. May 12. m.w.f. JAMES BARCLAY.
JOHN FROST, Having removed his store from No. 7, Great Dock-Street, to No. 6, Queen-Street, is now opening for sale the following goods, which he has received by the last vessels from Liverpool, viz. Superfine and second Broad cloths, blue cloths from 13/6 to 16/ per yard, 7/8 cotton checks, printed cottons and chintz patches, fustians and thickets, corduroys and royal ribs, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, and 7/4 shawls, with a variety of other goods not here enumerated, all which he is determined to sell on the very lowest terms for cash. May 13.
ALL persons having any de- mands against JACOB BAMPER, of Bergen County, in the State of New-Jersey, are desired to exhibit the same to the subscriber for settlement. JOSEPH WINTER, No. 64, Nassau-Street. May 12. m.w.f.
Just arrived, by the ship Betsey, Watson, from London, and now opening for sale, at No. 208, Water-Street, on very low terms.
An elegant assortment of chintzes, cal- licoos, and furniture cottons, of the newest patterns; light and dark ground printed linen handkerchiefs, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, rich silk florentines, modes, Persians, lutestrings, amozeens, sewing silks, black fringes, 7-8, 4-4, and yard 3-8 cot- ton checks, dyed pillows, fattenets, worst- ed florentines, and a variety of other seasonable articles. A. L. BLECKER.
WILLIAM BACKHOUSE & Co. No. 15, Duke-Street---have for Sale, RED PORT WINE, SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of whose Wines experience has shown to be su- perior to any imported into America. ALSO, OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY, TENERIFFE, FAYAL, and LISBON. WINES, in pipes, hog- shead and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf.
TO be sold, a likely young NEGRO BOY, about 14 years of age, accu- stomed to all kinds of house work; bought up in the country, sold for no fault, the master going to Eu- rope. Enquire of the Printer. May 15.
SALES at AUCTION, THIS DAY, At the Coffee-House at 12 o'clock, A few hds. Sherry Wine, and a quan- tity of excellent Figs in prime order. On WEDNESDAY MORNING, At the Auction Room, No. 208, Water-Street, A general assortment of seasonable DRY GOODS. On FRIDAY, at the same place, A large assortment of China Ware, Consisting of blue and white, enamelled and pencil'd tea table sets, long and round dishes of different sizes and good patterns, octagon and round plates, burnt china mugs, blue and white custard cups, bowls, basins, &c. &c. To be had at Private Sale, Genuine Madeira in pipes, hds. and quar- ter casks, old and fit for immediate use, best behea and souchong tea, excellent London bottled porter in hampers, nankeens, fine Irish linens, chintzes, calicoes and various other articles lately imported. A. L. BLECKER.
Sales at Auction on Tuesday, By J. RAMSAY, 221, Queen-Street, Precisely at X o'clock, An assortment of DRY GOODS, Particularly a quantity of 7-8 and yard wide Irish linens, from 12d. to 3s. Sterling a yard. Mouselins, Marseilles quilt'g, Rich strip'd gauzes, Gauze aprons and handkerchiefs, Kenting handkerchiefs and aprons, Men's hats of best quality, Fustians, Plain and figured dimities, Silk and cotton stripes for summer waist- coats, &c. &c. Also, a large Bow Window, with all the apparatus thereof.
SALES THIS DAY, No. 20, Wall-Street, SATTINS, 20 Pieces of book Mouselin Taffetas, One Trunk of Ribbons, Persians, Duch and Troly Lace, Lutestrings, cost 15d. 14s. Sterling Florentines, Embroidered Nankeens, Deromes, Princess Stuff, Denims, Bandana, Imperial Stuff, Romal, Lettings, Barcelona, Needle wrought Cotton Tambour'd Cambrics, Cross-bar'd Lawn, Striped Lenoos, Plain Millmit, Mouselin Aprons and One case men's cocked Shawls of superior quality and round hats, 100 dozen combs, one trunk Scotch Threads, and one do. men's satin breeches, one bale brown sheet- ings, thread hose, and a great quantity of ladies stays at the first quality, with a number of other articles. R. HUNTER. N. B. The sale will be continued in the afternoon.
TO BE SOLD BY GEORGE DOUGLASS, At No. 14, Fly-Market, THREE ton of well drawn refined bar io, in cask for ballast for vessels, Bur- lington salt-peared hams, Quebec patent essence of spruce, hops, West-India rum by the hhd. molasses, do. Madeira wine by the pipe or quarter cask, 20 barrels menhadden, cotton in bales, ship bread, rye flour. May 12. N. B. JERSEY MONEY exchanged at the cur- rent exchange, for York Paper or specie.
FOR SALE, A Well made, strong, active, healthy NEGRO BOY, aged 19, born and bred in the family of his present master, is perfectly acquainted with every species of house work, fencing out and attending a table; is an excellent driver, either on the box or as a pollition, and well skilled in the management of horses. Having been bred in the country the earlier part of his life, he has acquired a considerable know- ledge of farming ploughs and harrows well. The reasons for selling him will be communicated to the purchaser. His price is 80l. Enquire of the Printer. April 17.
GLASS WARE, Well assorted, in casks of five to fifteen pounds sterling each, just arrived, and will be sold exceeding low for Cash, by JAMES RENWICK, No. 92, William-Street. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for Pot and Pearl Ashes. May 13.
GEORGE LEWIS & CO. Have just imported in the Brig Betsey, Capt. Mc- Naird, and the Ship Betsey, Capt. Watson, the following articles, which, as they are to be sold for cash, they are satisfied the PRICE must be a low one. LOW priced printed linens and cottons, Fine two purple ground fancy and Stormont Calicoes, Light and dark chintz calicoes and mouselins, Red, purple, and chintz furnitures, 11-8 and 6-4 book and jaconet mouselins, curiously fine, 11-8 and 6-4 stripe and check do. A large assortment of clear lawns and handker- chiefs, 11-8 and 6-4 stripe and check do. Cotton and Britannia handkerchiefs Barcelona and Bandana do. Florentines and tartans, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish linens, An assortment of table linen and diapers, Best China silk hose, Black do. With a variety of other articles. May 10.
A house in William-Street, To be let cheap, in a good stand for business. Enquire at No. 18, of NATHAN M'VICAR. May 17. tf.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, THIS DAY, XI o'clock, Opposite the Coffee-House, 12 boxes Souchong Tea, 8 do. Bohea do. 3 casks Shrub, 12 boxes Turpentine Soap, 12 do. best Florence Oil, 6 hampers Porter, 12 boxes Holland Geneva, 12 barrels of Beef.
TO-MORROW, At No. 244, Queen-Street, A large assortment of seasonable DRY GOODS. On WEDNESDAY, the 21st inst. That pleasant situated HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, the corner of Broadway and King-Street, nearly opposite Trinity Church Yard, being front and rear 22 feet 4 inches, and in depth on each side 60 feet.
ALSO Two LOTS of GROUND, the corner of Veletenbergh Hill and New-Street.--- Conditions will be made known on the day of sale.
PUBLIC AUCTION, By Hugh Smith. TO-MORROW, At the Coffee-House Bridge, 8 casks red and white Wines, 20 bags Cocoa, 8 chests Souchong Tea, 6 casks Nails 1 box China, containing cups and saucers, coffee pots, bowls, sugar dishes, tea and milk pots, 8 pieces Sail Cloth, &c.
On WEDNESDAY, XII o'clock, At No. 22, Wall-Street, A general and complete assortment of DRY GOODS, Also, a quantity of HARDWARE, At PRIVATE SALE, A MILL for cleaning wheat, supposed to be the best in the state, A Steel Mill for grinding corn, And a Chaise, by HUGH SMITH.
WANTED, a woman of an un- exceptionable character to wait on a fami- ly to London; none need apply unless properly re- commended. For particulars apply to the Printer. May 15.
A ROOM In Water-Street, near the Coffee-House, to be let to a single gentleman. Enquire of the Printer. May 14.
FOR SALE, Now landing from on board the brig Nancy, from Grenada. 140 puncheons high proof Grenada Rum, 20 hds. ) 15 bbls. ) Mescovado Sugar. Attendance on the sale will be given by April 29. JOHN BARROW.
SAMUEL FRAUNCIS Respectfully informs the public, that he has removed to this city, and once more pursued his for- mer occupation. He has rented the house, No. 16, NASSAU-STREET, corner of John Street, lately oc- cupied by William Marvenet. He earnestly desires the patronage and favor of the respectable public, and assures them that he will exert himself in endeavoring to please them. He has laid in liquors of the best kind, and will make his prices for the same as low as possible. Captains of vessels, and gentlemen go- ing to sea, may be supplied with any kind of provi- sions carefully put up. They may also be supplied with OYSTERS (when in season) PICKLED and FRIED, and put up in pots, which he will warrant to the chatelet. May 8.
WANTED, an active LAD as a Waiter.
THE Subscriber finds himself reduced to the disagreeable necessity of dis- claiming any co-partnership in America. If any has existed in which he had a concern, it is hereby dissolved. He cautions the public against trusting any person, either upon his account, or up- on the account of any pretended co-partnership with him; and he declares, that he does not consider him- self as a co-partner with Edward Rice, of Norfolk, in Virginia, nor will he hold himself responsible for any contracts or engagements which the said Edward Rice may enter into, under the firm of Edward Rice, and Co. or in any other manner. May 5. tf. HENRY CUNIFFE.
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co. No. 205, Water-Street, have imported in the ship Montgomery from London, and the brigantine Susannah from Dublin; By the former, a complete assortment of 4-4s 7-8, and 11-8 Checks; and by the latter, 4-4s 7-8 and 3-4 Linens, 9-8 white and brown Sheetings, Deromes, Black Lattings, and Threads; which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, good Notes at a short date, or Pot Ashes. Feb. 14. N. B. They have on hand a quantity Nails, of dif- ferent sizes, and a good assortment of Paper Hang- ings, with festoon and common borders, which will be sold unusually low.
TO BE SOLD, SEVENTEEN years lease of that pleasant Coun- try Seat called BELMONT, containing 20 acres of Land, about three and a half miles from this city, with all the improvements thereon at present in good condition. Its situation in point of extent and varied Prospect, being so well known, need not be described. For terms apply to JOHN M'V- ICAR, No. 18, Queen-Street, or to the Person now on the premises. Feb. 12.

To be Sold at Public Auction, On the 20th instant, it not sold before at private sale, THE SCHOONER HUDSON, A GOOD vessel, and almost new, now lying at Kortwright's wharf, burthen about 60 tons, with a main sail, fore sail, and gibs, one anchor and cable, &c. as per inventory. Apply to ROBERT BOWNE & Co. May 16.
For NEW-PROVIDENCE, THE SCHOONER Fair Abeconian, William Thurston, Master, will sail in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board at Clarke's Wharf, or to ROBERT BOWNE & Co. May 9. tf
FOR LIVERPOOL, THE SHIP COMMERCE, Captain JOHN TURNER, (burthen 300 tons), has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail about the first of June, wind and weather permitting. For freight or passage, apply on board at Lefferts-wharf, or to WILLIAM BACKHOUSE and Co. No. 15, Duke-street. May 15. tf
For Freight or Charter, To any BRITISH ISLAND in the West-Indies, except Jamaica. The Sloop JOHNN, John Willis, Master, burthen about ninety-five tons. Apply to D. TUCKER & Co. No. 202, Water-street. April 28.
For TRINIDAD, THE SLOOP MERCY, Oswald F. Harris, master. SHE has a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Clarke's wharf. May 15. tf
For Charleston, South-Carolina. The Schooner BEAUFORT, Solomon Saltus, master, will positively sail, wind and weather permitting, the 22d inst. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Moore's wharf, or at No. 26, Beckman-street. N. B. Said Saltus returns his sincere thanks to his friends in particular, and the public in general, for their former favors; and as he is now determined to continue in that trade, and has excellent accommodations for passengers, he will use his best endeavors to give satisfaction. May 13. tf
For CHARLESTON, (S.C.) The SCHOONER COLUMBA, Philip Freneau, Master. SHE is a fine fast sailing vessel, has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail in the course of ten days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board at Kortwright's wharf, or to Robert Gilchrist, No. 20, Smith-street. Just received for sale by the above vessel, a quantity of excellent New Rice, Indigo, Candle Wick, Tallow, and Myrtle Wax, to be disposed of as above. May 15th 10t
For Norfolk, in Virginia, The Sloop NANCY Is ready to take in and will sail in eight days. About 60 tons burthen; for freight or passage apply on board, at the New-Slip, or at No. 30, Chery-street. May 8. tf
For GLASGOW. The brigantine JEANIE, DANIEL MARTIN, Master, will sail about the 22d instant, a strong British vessel, burthen about one hundred and fifty tons. For freight or passage apply to WILLIAM WILSON, No. 215, Queen-street, or the Master on board, at Lefferts-wharf. Just landing, from on board said brig, a few casks bottled porter, barley in kegs, herrings in firkins, a few chaldrons of coal, with a variety of DRY GOODS. Apply as above. tf May 7.
For Liverpool. The brigantine WILLIAM, CHARLES HARRISON, master, will sail about the 10th inst. For freight and passage apply to JOHN MILLER. May 1.
For AMSTERDAM, THE SHIP HOPE, Capt. Doetzen. A PRIME fast sailing vessel, under Dutch colours, with a Mediterranean Pass, will be ready to take in the 15th inst. and sail by the 10th of next month, or sooner if possible, having two thirds of her cargo engaged; for freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Van Zandt's Wharf, or LUDLOW & GOOLD, Who have for Sale, CABLES, from 6 to 10 inches, cordage, different sizes, geneva in pipes and cales, Spanish hides, claret in boxes, 4 dozen each, Bourbon and West-India coffee, lignum vitae and futick. April 7. tf
TO BE LET, THREE genteel ROOMS in Broadway, very suitable for a single Gentleman, who may have with them the exclusive use of a Cellar and Garret. Enquire of the Printer. tf April 4.
H. & J. THOMPSON, Have removed from No. 29, Front-street, to No. 164, 1. Water-street, between Burring and Beckman-street; they have remaining on hand, the following GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms for cash, pot ash, or hhd. and bid, &aves, viz. EARTHENWARE in crates, well assorted, Gilded Earthen ware, Canvas, No. 1 to No. 8, Sewing Twine, Turtle Do. Fishing Lines, Bengal Tafties, Irish Linens, Sheetings, Printed Handkerchiefs, and Woollens. May 5. tf
For LIVERPOOL, The BRIG HECTOR, TO sail in three weeks. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. & J. THOMPSON. No. 164, Water-street.
For SALE, The Hull of the new BRIG JOHN, BURTHEN about 130 tons, a strong vessel, well built of the best materials, and of an easy draught of water. Apply to NICHOLAS LOW, Esq. No. 216, Water-street, or SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Water-street. Dec. 13. tf
The PARTNERSHIP of Craigie, Wainwright and Co. IS THIS DAY by mutual consent dissolved. All persons having claims, are requested to present them for settlement, and those who are indebted to said Partnership, are requested to make immediate payment. A large assortment of DRUGS, MEDICINES, &c. to be sold by wholesale, for the Sterling cost, by FRANCIS WAINWRIGHT, who continues the business at the same place. thm May 1.
JAMES HALLETT, 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 please to 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. March 20. m & th.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. By DAVID RAMSAY, M. D. CONDITIONS. I. THE work shall be printed with all convenient speed, on a good paper and type. It will be comprised in either one large quarto volume, or a proportionable number of octavo's, which shall be nearly bound and lettered. II. The price to subscribers shall be six Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in any kind of Paper Currency, to be paid as soon as the books are ready for delivery. III. Subscribers for ten copies shall have an eleventh gratis. IV. Booksellers and others who buy to sell again, may rest assured that no copies shall be offered for sale in the United States to non-subscribers, with the consent of the author, under EIGHT DOLLARS. * * Subscriptions are taken in by Thomas Allen, Bookseller and Stationer, No. 16, Queen-street, corner of the Fly-Market, and by all others entrusted with proposals. March 31. m w f f. tf
To be Sold Cheap at private Sale, THE place which William Provost formerly occupied, which for elegance of situation is perhaps equal to any in the State of New-Jersey, it lies three quarters of a mile from the church of Hackinack, and extends from the river up the road towards Paramus, being intersected by the road leading to the New Bridge: On the Lot next the river is a Stone DWELLING-HOUSE, two story high in front, and three in rear, having a fine dry Cellar and a Dwelling-Room underneath on the ground floor, (being built on the declivity of a hill) with a large Kitchen adjoining: Also, a Poultry-House and a new Barn; in the rear of the Dwelling-House is a beautiful Green, ornamented with Fruit-Trees; between which and the river, lies a valuable piece of Meadow, yielding about twenty-four loads of English hay yearly: to the rear of the meadow is a spacious and substantial Dock, newly made, on which is a Store with a large quantity of ashes, an extraordinary Spring, and Well at the Dwelling-House, from which the Meadow may be watered: There is also a Garden with a variety of the best Fruit-Trees: On the Lot on the opposite side of the road stands a commodious Store, commanding the trade of the back country; also a young Orchard of good Fruit-Trees. The whole of the place contains about thirty-four or five acres, twelve of which are Wood-Land; the Land has been well manured with ashes; the whole of the Land inclosed with a new substantial fence. The beauty of this situation, and its advantages for trade, make it eligible either as a Country Seat or a place of business. To be sold in three different Lots, or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser. For terms, apply to DIRCK LEFFERTS, in Maiden-Lane, No. 21, New-York, who will give a good title for the same. The conditions of payment will be made easy to the Purchaser. If any person wants to view the place, apply to D. LEFFERTS, he will send a Person with him. Feb. 5, 1788. 3taw m w & f.
To be Let, and immediate possession given, a large yard, suitable for storing lumber. For further particulars enquire at No. 32, Broad-street. April 30. tf
THE Creditors of Gerardus DUYCKINCK, jun. are hereby requested to send in their respective demands, to No. 30, Little-Dock-street, on or before the 28th day of May instant, that the debts he owes may be properly ascertained, and such measures adopted, as to do equal justice to all to whom he is indebted. tf May 9. fm & th
JACOB and PHILIP MARK, Removed from No. 16, Great-Dock-street, to No. 247, Queen, near the corner of Wall-street, where they have for sale, as usual, an assortment of DRY GOODS, viz.
Dowlas, brown Hollands, Ozna-burghs, ticklenburghs, shirting and apron checks, chintzes, with neat patterns, black and white lace, and edgings, fatinees, an assortment of handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, old hock, and Pyrmont water. May 2. 1st. eod
EMBREE and SHOTWELL, No. 24, Queen-Street, SELL on very low and easy terms, All kinds of HARD WARE; Among which are, LOCKS, Hinges, Bolts, Nails, Screws, Vices, Anvils, Bick-Irons, Bellows Pipes, Carpenters, Shoe-maker's and Saddler's Tools, &c. &c. Also, the new invented American Screw Auger, upon an improved construction. Superfine and common Flour, Hams. Now landing, a quantity of excellent Lisbon Salt, from on board the Governor Clinton, lying at Moore's wharf. They receive and dispose of on commission, Bar Iron, Castings, Nail Rods, Pig Metal, Flour, &c. &c. having convenient stores for that purpose. tf Feb. 28. eod
TO BE SOLD, A Number of improved FARMS, in the counties of Dutchess, Ulster and Orange; likewise a quantity of unimproved Land in either of the said counties. Apply to J. JOHNSTON, No. 18, Wall-street. Also to be Sold, a LOT in Broad-way, next to Mr. Seaman's, 54 feet in front, extending in the rear to New-street. Enquire as above. Dec. 2. tf
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the south side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf
Wants a place, as CLERK, A Middle-aged Man, who understands accounts, and is handy either in a dry or wet store, or warehouse: he has the best recommendations. Enquire of the Printer. tf March 31.
TO BE LET, For one year, or on lease, and possession given the first of May next, THE HOUSE, GARDEN, and out Houses, now occupied by John Markton, Esq. The Farm contains 46 acres of ground, its situation is pleasant and healthy, and about 6 miles from the city. It is well stocked with fruit trees of all kinds. Enquire of JAMES M'EVERS, No. 13, Water-street. Feb. 15. tf
To be Sold or rented, A Complete GRIST MILL, in an eligible situation for conducting the manufacture of Flour, on an extensive plan. The Mill is in complete repair, and calculated for four pair of Burr stones, three pair of which are now running. Possession can be given when required. The payments to a purchaser will be made perfectly convenient. Should a person inclined to rent, wish to have an increase of capital, he may be accommodated on proper terms. There is also an excellent Saw Mill on the same stream, capable of cutting from four to five hundred thousand feet of boards yearly, which, with the flour, can be readily transported to market by water. Goods may be vented to much advantage for lumber, which, with the flour manufactured at the mill, would furnish suitable cargoes for the West-Indies or other places. For further information apply to JOSEPH BALL, Esq. at Philadelphia, or to CHARLES SMITH, New-York, March 19. 2m.
A MINIATURE PAINTER, Lately arrived from FRANCE, PRESENTS his respects to his friends, and the public in general, and informs them that he draws LIKENESSES of Ladies and Gentlemen at the lowest price, and engages the painting to be equal to any in Europe. Should the Likenesses not be approved of after drawing, they will be taken back. Those ladies and gentlemen who will please to honor him with their commands, will be so kind as to enquire at Mrs. Davis's, No. 42, Hanover-square, opposite Mr. Peter Goelers. PETER HENRI. tf May 2.
Cedar and Chestnut Rail, Of the best quality, cut this winter from sound timber, 12 feet in length, and equal if not superior to any in America. They will be sold either at the Landing at Hackinack river, opposite the Island Secaucus, or should any person contract for any parcel they will be delivered at their farms. Also a parcel of prime cedar Gutter Poles, from 25 to 36 feet in length, and upwards. Enquire of WILLIAM KIRBY, Pewterer, No. 23, corner of Great-Dock-street who has for sale all sorts of PEWTER WARE, wholesale and retail, for which Jersey Money will be taken without discount. N. B. Said Kirby has several lots of Ground to dispose of, lying in Crown-street, near the North River. Feb. 14. thm
By order of the honorable Richard Morris, Esq. chief justice of the supreme court of judicature of the state of New-York. Notice is hereby given to Benjamin Eyre, of the city of London in the kingdom of Great-Britain, merchant, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that upon application and due proof made to the said chief justice, pursuant to an act of the legislature, entitled "an act for relief against absenting and absent debtors" passed the 4th day of April 1786, by a creditor of the said Benjamin Eyre, he the said chief justice, has directed all his said Benjamin Eyre's estate, real and personal, within this state to be seized, and that unless he shall discharge his debts within one year after the publication of this notice, all his estate, real and personal will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated at the city of New-York, this 4th day of May, in the year of our Lord 1787.
DANIEL CAMPION, No. 22, Water-street, opposite the Coffee-house, informs his Friends and the Public, that he carries on the
TAYLORING BUSINESS, And by his assiduity and care, he warrants to give general satisfaction to his Employers. He has for SALE, NANKENS, and elegant fashionable WAISTCOAT PATTERNS, lately imported. Also, BLACK SATIN, of superior quality, and fashionable BUTTONS. tm ed May 6.
WILLIAM HENSON, Taylor and Habit-maker, from LONDON, informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 9, Smith-street, opposite Store-Lane, to No. 53, Smith-street, nearly opposite the house from which he has removed, and next door to Mr. Alexander Robertson, merchant. tf May 1.
WANTED, A quantity of SHIPPING BURS, for which a generous price will be given.
The House, No. 33, situate in the upper end of Smith-street, having a spacious yard, with a pump and cistern, and a gate-way for a carriage, is to be let. As also, a commodious HOUSE, in William-street, fitted with shelves, &c. fit for either the wholesale or retail business; having a good dry cellar, a spacious yard, with a pump and cement cistern, grass-plot, and gate-way for a carriage. Enquire as above. 6th May.
TO BE LET, The HOUSE, No. 3, Hanover-Square, At present occupied by his Excellency the MINISTER of FRANCE. This House is large, convenient, and in excellent order. On the rear of the Lot is a Coach-House and Stables, &c. For terms, please to apply at No. 13, Great-Dock-street. New-York, March 25. tf
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, That we, the subscribers are, pursuant to the act, entitled, "an act for relief against absent and absconding debtors," duly appointed Trustees for all the Creditors of James M'Kinzie, an absent debtor; and we do, agreeable to the directions of the said act, hereby request a general Meeting of all such Creditors of the said Debtor as shall be entitled to attend, on the 28th day of June next, at the dwelling house of Archibald McNeil, Esq. in Saratoga, county of Albany, to examine and ascertain the debts due to each person. Dated this 28th April, 1788. JOHN LOVETT, GARRIT G. LANSING, } Trustees. HUGH PEEBLES, m th 28th
By order of the Hon. John Sloss Hobart, Esquire, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York:
NOTICE is hereby given to Joseph Grewold, jun. late of the city of New-York, distiller, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that on application to the said Judge, made by a certain creditor of the said Joseph Grewold, jun. an absent debtor as aforesaid, he the said Judge, by virtue and in pursuance of the act of the people of the state of New-York represented in Senate and Assembly, entitled, "an act for relief against absenting and absent debtors," passed the 4th April, 1786, hath directed all the estate, real and personal, of the said Joseph Grewold, jun. an absent debtor, within this state, to be seized; and that unless the said Joseph Grewold, jun. an absent debtor as aforesaid, shall return and discharge his debts within one year after the date hereof, all his estate, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his debts. Dated this 28th day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. m th 29th March.
ROBERT MANLEY, COACH-MAKER, No. 40, West side Broad-Way, nearly facing John-street,
CONTINUES to carry on the Coach-making business in all its various branches as usual, and has now on hand, a very elegant Coach, Chariot and Phaeton, and a number of carriages of various kinds, made upon the newest and most approved method, which he will dispose of for cash or short credit. He likewise returns his sincere thanks for the many past favors he has received from his friends and the public in general, and flatters himself he will merit a continuation of them; and as he has a number of workmen employed at the various branches, and equal to any in this State, he makes not the least doubt but he will be able to give general satisfaction to those gentlemen who will be pleased to employ him. N. B. He has a very fit and genteel second hand coach for sale, and likewise a famous Chair Horse. May 13. tf
To be Let, and entered upon the first day of May next, the HOUSE now occupied by Mr. Patrick M'Davitt, opposite Mr. Hugh Gaine's, in Hanover-square. Enquire of the subscriber. CARY LUDLOW, No. 184, Water-street. April 28, tf
Joseph King and Co. RESPECTFULLY inform their customers and the public in general, that their SHOE WAREHOUSE is removed to No. 1, Golden-hill-street, next door to Mr. Henry Tenbrook, where they have for sale, a large and general assortment of BOOTS and SHOES; Ladies' silk and Morocco, caltimanco and fatine, from 5s. to 10s. men's, women's, boys' and girls', children's of all kinds, much cheaper than in any where in New-York. Bootlegs, boot soles, seal skins and country leather, on low terms for cash. BOOTS made in the newest manner. N. B. Two handsome ROOMS to LET at the same place. tf May 3.
FRANCIS DURAND, No. 15, Queen-street, Has for sale, imported in the French Packets, (the following articles, viz.) CAMERICS & lawns, Superfine French broad, Umbreltas different colors, scarlet, blue, &c. Lyons quilted fatine, Thred laces & edgings, Men's black and white, Best assorted ribbons, silk hose, black silk laces, Women's white do., White and colored woollen muffs, yard wide, men's kid gloves, aprons, &c. April 25. tm
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS, No. 190, Water-street, corner of King-street.