The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-01-30 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1788.
[No. 916.]
FOR SALE BY James Watson & Co.
No. 6, Crane-Wharf, SUPERFINE FLOUR, COMMON do. RYE MEAL, INDIAN do. RICE in tierces, BEEF in barrels, FALL MACKAREL in do. CANDLES in boxes, SPERMACETI do. in do. A quantity of INDIGO, FLAX-SEED, &c. Jan. 11. tf.
Wm. Backhouse, & Co.
No. 15, Duke-Street---have for Sale, RED PORT WINE, SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of whose Wines experience has shewn to be su- perior to any imported into America. ALSO, OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY, TENNERIFFE, FAVAL, and LISBON WINES, in pipes, hog- sheads and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf.
HAYMAN LEVY,
Has for sale at his Store, No. 7, Duke-Street, A Choice parcel of Northern FURS, viz. GREEN and OLD COAT BEAVER, GREEN & OLD COAT RACCOON, BEAVER TRIMMINGS, And MUSK-RATS. Jan. 5. tm.
GEORGE POLLOCK,
Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Juliana from Liverpool, A general and complete Assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will sell on very moderate terms, at his STORE, No. 23, Water-Street. POT ASHES and FLAXSEED received in payment. Sept. 13. tf.
JUST IMPORTED,
In the ship MERCURY, Captain Grant, TENERIFFE WINES Of a very superior quality, which will be disposed of by the quantity or single Pipe, by JOHN C. SHAW, at his Store opposite VanZandt's wharf. Oct. 12. tf.
To be LET,
On reasonable Terms, A GENTLEMAN'S ROOM, near the Coffee- House, very suitable for a single gentleman, or a small family. For particulars enquire at No. 19, Water-Street. N.B. BOARDING may be had if required, and a front cellar. Nov. 17. tf.
CABLES of any length, and CORDAGE of all sizes, made at Peterseburg Hemp, first quality, To be had at the Subscriber's Rope-walk, or at his Store, between Fly-market Stairs and Burling- ton, on the very lowest terms. Cables spliced with the addition of any length required; Cables or Cordage of any size reduced into yarn, and made into Rope to any dimensions, at a very small expence, by HEZEKIAH IVERS, Rope-Maker. July 25th, 1787. tf.
FOR SALE BY
ROBERT JOHNSTON,
No. 14, Water-Street, in the house lately occupied by Colonel Samuel Ogden.
A Large and general assortment of IRON CAST- INGS, among which are the following, viz. Iron hollow ware of all sizes, Pot-ashes kettles, cast with bottom down, Clockwork with low weights, griddles large and small Tea-kettles large and small, bake-pans do. do. Cast, wagon, coach and chair boxes, 56, 28, 14 and 7lb. weights with rings, Mortar and pestles, lad irons, Franklin stoves, large and small, Rittenhouse do. do. Ten and six-pipe do. do. close stoves with pipes, Sharp's new invented stove grates, Canada stoves for large rooms, Patent caboose for ships, with one and two boilers, grates and oven, Fire places with jambs complete, Back plates of every dimension, Hibernia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gudgeons and mill irons, Refined and Bloomery bar iron, spike iron, sheetop Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for hds. and bbls. horse shoes, 20d. 12d. rod, and 8d. nails, 7 inch, 6 inch and 5 inch spikes, Crowley and blistered steel.
The above articles will be sold for cash and coun- try produce, at the lowest prices; and a large allow- ance made to those who buy to sell again.
All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly at- tended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, at the shortest notice. tf. Oct. 29.
To be had at LOT MERKEL's Store,
No. 33, Hanover-Square, nearly opposite the Bank, TOBACCO for SMOOKING; KITEFOOT of the first quality; ditto of an interi- or; ditto; large roll tobacco, fit for manufac- turers; segars, genuine Macuba snuff; ditto raper of different qualities; gentlemen's gloves, buck- skin and beaver, of the first quality.
At the above Store the highest price is given for SHIPPING FURS. June 12. f.
Just Published
By M. CAREY, in Philadelphia, And now to be Sold
By THOMAS ALLEN,
Book-Seller, in Queen-Street, New-York, (By whom Subscriptions are received)
The AMERICAN MUSEUM,
For DECEMBER, 1787.
** A few MAPS of the WESTERN TERRITORY of the UNITED STATES, may be had of the Printer hereof.
Johnston and Ogden,
Removed to No. 14. Great Dock Street, next door to Robert C. L. Livingston, Esq.
Have for SALE very low, 10 Cash, or good Notes, at 30 60, or 90 days.
HANDSOME BLUE and white table CHINA, in
cases of one set each. One case of elegant CHIMNEY GLASSES. A quantity of PORK, BEEF, and RYE MEAL in bar- rels, &c. &c.
Hibernia PIG-IRON.
ALL persons whose Accounts, Bonds and Notes have been long due, are requested to make to them satisfactory payments by the 15th of March next, or the same will be put in suit without further notice. Jan. 26. tf.
Andrew Van Tuyl,
Has received per the Ship FOUR FRIENDS,
Captain Douglass, from London,
A Neat Assortment of Superfine Cloths,
with Trimmings: Neat patent ribb'd Worsted Hose; emboss'd Serges, Durants, &c. &c.
FOR SALE,
GINSENG, LINTSEED OIL, BEEF,
PORK, FLOUR, FLAX-SEED, BUT-
TER, Quintal FISH, MACKAREL, &c. by
Storm and Sickles,
Dec. 18. tf. No. 35, Little-Dock-Street.
PORT WINE,
Of a superior quality to any ever imported to this place,
LANDING this Day at Cruger's wharf, on of the Brig St. Jeluide Villa Nova, from Oporto, for Sale by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. June 15th. tf.
MANCHESTER GOODS.
Imported in the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, and for Sale on very reasonable terms,
By DANIEL TUCKER, & Co.
No. 202, Water-Street, for Cash or Country Pro- duce only.
7-8, 4-4, and 4-4, 3-8, Cotton Checks,
Striped Tick, Dyed Pillows,
Black and Olive Velveteens, low priced;
Check'd Handkerchiefs, Malabars;
Copperplate Furniture Covers,
Black Silk Handkerchiefs,
Cotton Thickets,
A neat assortment of Shawls,
Men's and Women's Beaver Gloves,
Romall Handkerchiefs,
Fancy Printed Do.
1-2 Dozen cases of Hats, low priced, and well afforded. Dec. 1. tf.
Murray, Mumford, and Bowen,
Have for Sale, At No. 20, Peck-Slip,
120 Barrels best Superfine FLOUR, from
Brandywine Mills,
100 Do. common do.
4 Hhds. prime Virginia Tobacco,
50 Casks FLAXSEED,
A quantity of excellent SOAL LEATHER,
SUGAR in barrels,
BOHEA TEA,
Russia HEMP,
MOLASSES,
BEEF, PORK,
HOG'S LARD,
YORK RUM,
SHEET CORK,
COCOA,
DRY COD-FISH,
DUMB do.
COD SOUNDS and TONGUES, in Bar- rels,
RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK,
HOLLAND POWDER, first quality,
40 Boxes SPERMACETI CANDLES,
GINSENG, first quality, from Kentucky,
A quantity of good white WHEAT,
A large ANCHOR, weighing 30 cwt. to be sold Cheap,
SNUFF in barrels,
NEW RICE in tierces,
MACKAREL.
MENHADEN. Jan. 21. tf.
H. & J. Thompson,
No. 29, Front Street, near Burling-ship, Have for Sale, on low terms for CASH,
PRINTED Calicoes, a general assortment,
Scarlet silk and hair Twift, coarse Wool-
lens, Irish Linens low priced, Russia Sheet-
ing, printed Handkerchiefs, Bengal Taffeties,
Canvas, No. 1 to 7, seaming Twine, Sugar
in barrels, Cocoa in do. Parthen Ware and Delft Ware. Jan. 1, 1788. tf.
At Private Sale.
Double, single, Lump and Muscovado
Sugar, Coffee in Barrels, a quantity of
Beads, proper for the Indian trade, 200
ready made Shirts, Marseilles Quilting, a
handsome Horse and Chair, three handsome
Desks and Book Cases, and a quantity of
Household and Kitchen Furniture. JAMES BARCLAY.
For Londonderry,
The Brigantine MARRY,
JAMES CASSIDY, Master, YING at Hallet's wharf, will
fail in five days. For passage apply to the Master, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-Street. Jan. 24. tf.
For LONDONDERRY.
The Ship HENRY,
William Macky, Master. YING at Ackerly's Wharf,
is 360 tons burthen, and has good accommodations for Passengers. For Freight and Passage, apply to the Master on board, or to JOHN MILLER No. 16, Wall-Street. New-York, Jan. 24, 1788.
JUST received by the ship Four Friends,
a consignment of best London
Draught and Bottled PORTER,
which will be SOLD very low. Enquire of THOMAS ROACH, No. 34, Water-
Street; who has also for Sale, OLD MA- DEIRA, SHERRY, PORT, and other WINES. Jan. 24. 1qt.
CASH,
And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all
kinds of CONTINENTAL and
STATE SECURITIES,
PARTICULARLY Bancker's, Barber's, Burrall's,
Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACIL- TIES, at No. 49, Wall-Street, four doors from the corner of Queen-Street.
Where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quar- ter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24.
Sixty Pipes of MADEIRA,
In pipes, hogsheads and quarter-casks, of superi- or quality, to be landed this day at Cruger's wharf, and to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. 22d Aug. 1787. tf.
FRANCIS PANS,
No. 51. Broad-Street, Has received by the Montgomery, collected by the other late arrivals, and has remaining on hand of his former Stock, the following general as- sortment, in the FANCY, MILLENERY, and DRY GOOD Line.
CHINA and fancy ribbons, a great variety differ- ent widths and colors; plain net, crape, foun- dée, silk spotted and striped, black and white gauze;
fancy colored cane hats, yellow and black Leghorn do. per dozen or quantity; black and white skein and ribbon wires; wire frames for the last fas- hion bonnets; mock point laces; black silk dirto, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black fat- tins and modes gluetrings, white and colored face- ners; chinqures and callicoes; furniture co; perplate do. linens and checks; moreens, callimancoes and stuff; silk thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; mullin and co. shawls; silk, linen, and co. handkerchiefs; corded dinies, mullin and chinqure trimmings; plain and spring'd lawns; plain and striped mullin; lawn and mullin handkerchiefs; fine and com- mon cambrics; black patent net lace; nankeens, umbrellas, artificial flowers, feathers, flannels, baizes, and striped wildbores, sewing silks, threads, &c. &c. all which will be sold on the very lowest terms, for immediate payment.
He returns his sincere thanks to the public in general for their past custom, and offers a continuance.
The Millinery Business will still continue to be carried on in the most extensive manner, with the unmost exertions to give satisfaction; and to enable him to sell off the large stock of gauzes, ribbons, &c. remaining on hand, every article in that line will be charged at the lowest terms possible. Nov. 23. tf.
SHALER and SEBOR
No. 27 Queen Street, have for Sale, A QUANTITY of plated ware, consisting of can- dlesticks, branches, tea caddies, snuffer pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and Muffineers, black table cases, with knives, forks, and spoons com- plete, crust stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuffer pans, plate warm- ers, brass chasing dishes, corkcrews, steel snuffers, sadlery, brass rings, cloak pins, sleeve buttons, brass table hinges, guns and gun locks, China tea cups chimney tiles, sets of house brushes, neat mahog- any razor cases, silver watches, elegant steel and gilt watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, paste, shoe, knee, and flock buckles and sleeve but- tons. fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, Marseilles quilting, silk shaggs, black crape, white and black gauzes, mullinens, muffs, feercuckers, habadies, hoserfys, banegore, romalls, coded dimity, and a box of assorted boutique cloths, with a variety of other articles which will be disposed of for cash or shipping produce, at a price much below the sterling cost.
At same place may be had, Madeira, Teneriffe, and Malaga wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, Cham- paine of an excellent quality, by the case or dozen, striped duffel blankets, a variety of hard ware, a large assortment of Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4, re- ceiv'd by the Montgomery, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the lowest terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
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.
Coffee in the shell, Cotton, Hides,
And FUSTICK, JUST arrived in the Maria, Capt. Maxwell, from St. Thomas, now landing at Mafton's wharf, and to be SOLD
By LUDLOW & GOOLD,
Who have also for Sale,
The best Bourbon Coffee, Rice,
TOBACCO, GIN in cases, a few pipes of CAPE
WINE, a cask of COTTON WICK, &c. &c. Jan. 22. tf.
GENTEEL ROOMS
TO be had, furnished or unfurnished, in a plea- sant part of the city, with or without board; also a good Rent Room for a store or an office. Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 11
SALT-PETRE.
A few hundred weight may be had very low of
EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen Street, facing the Fly-market.
Also a large and general assortment of
Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Patent Medicines, Perfumeries, Surgical Instru- ments, &c. for which Cash, Ginsegg, Bees- wax, Snake-root, Pot and Pearl-ashes, &c. will be taken in payment. MEDICINE CHESSIS complete, with directions. Orange Pear for Illness. N.B. An APPRENTICE wanted. Oct. 12. tf.
GEORGE BARNEWALI & Co.
No. 205, WATER-STREET, near the Coffee-house, HAVE just imported, in the ship Providence
from London, an assortment of IRISH LI-
NENS, SHEETINGS, DOWLAS and THREADS, low and high priced; which they will sell, on rea- sonable terms, for cash or short credit.
They have also on hand, a variety of PAPER
HANGINGS, with felloon and other border; and rod, and other sized NAILS. July 7.
LOT MERKEL,
No. 33, Hanover-Square, nearly opposite the Bank;
Manufactures and has for sale a complete and ge- neral assortment
MUFFS and TIPPETS, of
MARTIN and Martin Throat,
Swan's Down and real Ermine,
Russia and Siberia Squirrel,
American Ground Squirrel,
Russia Hare and red Fox,
Real black Squirrel, bell forts, Mock Sable and Mock Ermine.
Likewise a large and general assortment of
Fur Trimming and Edgings, for Ladies Cloaks, Coats and H. bits.
Ladies Cloak Linings, Gentlemen's Great Coats lined with Furr, Fur Gloves, &c. &c.
*The above articles he is now selling on the most reasonable Terms for Cash only. N.B. Orders from the Country executed in the best manner. October 11, 1787. tf.
HILL and OGDEN,
No. 41, Great-Dock-Street, have just imported by the Grace, from Amsterdam, and for sale on ve- ry reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-seed, Bau-Iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz.
TICKLENBURGS, oznaburgs, German dowlas,
Russia diaper, platillas, Britannias,

The FEDERALIST, No. XLV. To the People of the State of New-York. HAVING shown that no one of the powers transferred to the Federal Government is unnecessary or improper, the next question to be considered is whether the whole mass of them will be dangerous to the portion of authority left in the several States.
The adversaries to the plan of the Convention instead of considering in the first place what degree of power was absolutely necessary for the purposes of the Federal Government, have exhausted themselves in a secondary enquiry into the possible consequences of the proposed degree of power, to the Governments of the particular States. But if the Union, as has been shewn, be essential to the security of the people of America against foreign danger; if it be essential to their security against contentions and wars among the different States; if it be essential to guard them against those violent and oppressive factions which embitter the blessings of liberty, and against those military establishments which must gradually poison its very fountain; if, in a word the Union be essential to the happiness of the people of America, is it not preposterous, to urge as an objection to a Government without which the objects of the Union cannot be attained, that such a Government may derogate from the importance of the Governments of the individual States? Was then the American revolution effected, was the American Confederacy formed, was the precious blood of thousands spilt, and the hard earned substance of millions lavished, not that the people of America should enjoy peace, liberty and safety; but that the Governments of the individual States, that particular municipal establishments, might enjoy a certain extent of power, and be arrayed with certain dignities, and attributes of sovereignty: We have heard of the impious doctrine in the old world, that the people were made for kings, not kings for the people.
Is the same doctrine to be revived in the new, in another shape, that the solid happiness of the people is to be sacrificed to the views of political institutions of a different form? Is it too early for politicians to presume on our forgetting that the public good, the real welfare of the great body of the people is the supreme object to be pursued; and that no form of Government whatever, has any other value, than as it may be fitted for the attainment of this object. Were the plan of the Convention adverse to the public happiness, my voice would be, reject the plan. Were the Union itself inconsistent with the public happiness, it would be, abolish the Union. In like manner as far as the sovereignty of the States cannot be reconciled to the happiness of the people, the voice of every good citizen must be, let the former be sacrificed to the latter. How far the sacrifice is necessary has been shewn. How far the unsacrificed residue will be endangered, is the question before us.
Several important considerations have been touched in the course of these papers, which discountenance the supposition that the operation of the Federal Government will by degrees prove fatal to the State Governments. The more I revolve the subject the more fully I am persuaded that the balance is much more likely to be disturbed by the preponderancy of the last than of the first scale.
We have seen in all the examples of ancient and modern confederacies, the strongest tendency continually betraying itself in the members to despoil the general Government of its authorities, with a very inef- fectual capacity in the latter to defend itself against the encroachments. Although in most of these examples, the system has been so dissimilar from that under consideration, as greatly to weaken any inference concerning the latter from the fate of the former; yet as the States will retain under the proposed Constitution a very extensive portion of active sovereignty, the inference ought not to be wholly disregarded. In the Achæan league, it is probable that the Federal head had a degree and species of power, which gave it a considerable likeness to the Government framed by the Convention. The Lycian Confederacy, as far as its principles and form are transmitted, must have borne a still greater analogy to it. Yet history does not inform us that either of them ever degenerated or intended to degenerate into one consolidated Government. On the contrary, we know that the ruin of one of them proceeded from the incapacity of the Federal authority to prevent the dissensions, and finally the disunion of the subordinate authorities. These cases are the more worthy of our attention, as the external causes by which the component parts were pressed together, were much more numerous and powerful than in our case; and consequently, less powerful ligaments within, would be sufficient to bind the members to the head, and to each other.
In the feudal system we have seen a similar propensity exemplified. Notwithstanding the want of proper sympathy in every instance between the local sovereigns and the people, and the sympathy in some instances between the general sovereign and the latter; it usually happened that the local sovereigns prevailed in the rivalry for encroachments. Had no external dangers, enforced internal harmony and subordination; and particularly had the local sovereigns possessed the affections of the people, the great kingdoms in Europe, would at this time consist of as many independent princes as there were formerly feudatory Barons.
The State Governments will have the advantage of the Federal Government, whether we compare them in respect to the immediate dependence of the one or the other; to the weight of personal influence which each side will possess; to the powers respectively vested in them; to the predilection and probable support of the people; to the disposition and faculty of resisting and frustrating the measures of each other.
The State Governments may be regarded as constituent and essential parts of the Federal Government; whilst the latter is no wise essential to the operation or organization of the former. Without the intervention of the State Legislatures, the President of the United States cannot be elected at all. They must in all cases have a great share in his appointment, and will perhaps in most cases of themselves determine it. The Senate will be elected absolutely and exclusively by the State Legislatures. Even the House of Representatives, though drawn immediately from the people will be chosen very much under the influence of that class of men, whose influence over the people obtains for themselves an election into the State Legislatures. Thus each of the principal branches of the Federal Government will owe its existence more or less to the favor of the State Governments, and must consequently feel a dependence, which is much more likely to beget a disposition too obsequious, than too over-bearing towards them. On the other side, the component parts of the State Governments will in no instance be indebted for their appointment to the direct agency of the Federal Government, and very little if at all, to the local influence of its members.
The number of individuals employed under the Constitution of the United States, will be much smaller, than the number employed under the particular States. There will consequently be less of personal influence on the side of the former, than of the latter. The members of the Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary departments, of thirteen and more States; the Justices of peace, officers of militia, ministerial officers of justice, with all the country corporation and town-officers, for three millions and more of people, intermixed, and having particular acquaintance with every class and circle of people, must exceed beyond all proportion, both in number and influence, those of every description who will be employed in the administration of the Federal System. Compare the members of the three great departments, of the thirteen States, excluding from the Judiciary department, the Justices of peace, with the members of the corresponding departments of the single Government of the Union; compare the militia officers of three millions of people, with the military, and marine officers of any establishment which is within the compass of probability, or, I may add, of possibility, and in this view alone, we may pronounce the advantage of the States to be decisive. If the Federal Government is to have collectors of revenue, the State Governments will have theirs also. And, as those of the former will be principally on the sea-coast, and not very numerous; whilst those of the latter will be spread over the face of the country, and will be very numerous, the advantage in this view also lies on the same side. It is true that the Confederacy is to possess, and may exercise, the power of collecting internal, as well as external taxes throughout the States: But it is probable that this power will not be resorted to, except for supplemental purposes of revenue; that an option will then be given to the States, to supply their quotas by previous collections of their own; and that the eventual collection, under the immediate authority of the Union, will generally be made by the officers, and according to the rules, appointed by the several States. Indeed it is extremely probable that in other instances, particularly in the organization of the Judicial power, the officers of the States will be clothed with the correspondent authority of the Union. Should it happen, however, that separate collectors of internal revenue, should be appointed under the Federal Government, the influence of the whole number, would not be a comparison with that of the multitude of State-Officers in the opposite scale. Within every district, to which a Federal Collector would be allotted, there would not be less than thirty or forty, or even more, officers
of different descriptions, and many of them persons of character and weight, whose influence would lie on the side of the State.
The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the Federal Government, are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State Governments are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce; with which last the power of taxation will for the most part be connected. The powers reserved to the several States will extend to all the objects, which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, liberties and properties of the people; and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the State.
The operations of the Federal Government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State Governments, in times of peace and security. As the former periods will probably bear a small proportion to the latter, the State Governments will here enjoy another advantage over the Federal Government. The more adequate indeed the Federal powers may be rendered to the national defence, the less frequent will be those scenes of danger which might favor their ascendancy over the Governments of the particular States.
If the new Constitution be examined with accuracy and candor, it will be found that the change which it proposes, consists much less in the addition of NEW POWERS to the Union, than in the invigoration of its ORIGINAL POWERS. The regulation of commerce, it is true, is a new power; but that seems to be an addition which few oppose, and from which no apprehensions are entertained. The powers relating to war and peace, armies and fleets, treaties and finance, with the other more considerable powers, are all vested in the existing Congress by the articles of Confederation. The proposed change does not enlarge these powers; it only substitutes a more effectual mode of administering them. The change relating to taxation, may be regarded as the most important: And yet the present Congress have as complete authority to REQUIRE of the States indefinite supplies of money for the common defence and general welfare, as the future Congress will have to require them of individual citizens; and the latter will be no more bound than the States themselves have been, to pay the quotas respectively taxed on them. Had the States complied punctually with the articles of Confederation, or could their compliance have been enforced by as peaceable means as may be used with success towards single persons, our past experience is very far from countenancing an opinion that the State Governments would have lost their constitutional powers, and have gradually undergone an entire consolidation. To maintain that such an event would have ensued, would be to say at once, that the existence of the State Governments is incompatible with any system whatever that accomplishes the essential purposes of the Union.
PUBLIUS.
New-York, Jan. 30.
Yesterday arrived the brig Hector, Baker, in 70 days from Port-au-Prince; and the Schooner General Washington, Meads, in 7 days from Wilmington.
The brig Nymph is safe arrived at Amsterdam, after a passage of 29 days from the Capes of Virginia, to the Texel, and was expected to sail for this port the 20th November last.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
POUGHKEEPSIE, Jan. 24, 1788.
The House met pursuant to adjournment. The Bill concerning apprentices and servants:
The Bill for ascertaining the measure of land; and,
The Bill supplementary to the act to prevent the exportation of unmerchantable flour, &c. were read a third time and passed the House.
Mr. Gansevoort from the committee consisting of the members of Albany County, to whom was referred the Bill for establishing a nightly watch in the town of Schenectady, reported the Bill: the House agreed to the same, and ordered it to be engrossed for a third reading.
The Bill for the suppression of immorality:
The Bill for dividing this State into Counties; and,
The Bill concerning the State Auditor, were read a second time and committed.
General Clinton from the committee to whom was referred the petition of the inhabitants of the towns of Newtown and Chemung, on the Tioga, reported a state of facts for the information of the House.
On motion, the said report, and the papers accompanying it, were committed to a committee of the whole House:
Mr. J. Smith in the chair. After some time spent thereon, it was a-
agreed that the papers should be recommitted to the first committee; that two gentlemen be added, and that they should have power to read for papers, records, and persons, that they might obtain and lay before the House all the information necessary for a decision on the same.
The committee then rose, and asked for leave to sit again: this was granted; and a resolution entered on the minutes agreeable to the opinion of the committee, and Mr. Benton, and Mr. Schoonmaker added to the committee to whom the said papers had been originally referred.
On the suggestion of Mr. Gansevoort that he should soon leave the Legislature, in order to take his seat in Congress, and that it would be proper to add another gentleman to the committee in his stead; Mr. Jones was accordingly appointed.
When this business was before the committee, it was stated by the Attorney General, that two very important questions would have to be decided on,
1. Whether the Legislature would encourage settlements to be made on lands not purchased from the Indians, or give any hopes of pre-emption for the same?
2. And, whether leases obtained from the Indians should be considered as valid?
When these questions comes again before the House, we expect some very interesting discussions will take place.
(To be continued.)
Mr. PRINTER.
NOTHING is more common, and at the same time more contemptible, than the desire to be thought of more importance, than real merit will warrant. This desire is principally entertained by a certain class of people whom fortune in despite of natural qualifications has placed in some public station, or entitled Students of some liberal profession; the former, in order to appear conspicuous, exceed the limits of their authority, and the latter (whose insignificance is obvious to men of sense) assume airs of consequence, and impose themselves on the ignorant and unwary, as persons of respectability and erudition. The young Student of Physic, before he has spent twelve months in a Doctor's shop, affects the serious nod of the most eminent Physician; and the confident Lawyer's clerk, who has acquired a few technical law terms, and which he chatters like a popinjay, claims the attention and privileges due only to the gentlemen of the long robe. I have been led, Sir, to these remarks from the conduct of one of this last description a relation of which I beg leave to trouble you with. On Saturday evening last, being at the City-Hall where the Supreme Court was then sitting, a person, who from his appearance I supposed a gentleman, entered, and without hesitation, haughtily placed himself next above me, putting me to some inconvenience in disposing himself, and partly obstructing my view; though there was room enough on the other side of me; however, to this I paid no attention, suspecting from his behaviour, he was at least an Attorney of that or some other Court, and probably justifiable in amoving me from a seat to which, strictly I had no right; but I did not long remain ignorant of this confidential man; by this time the bench on which we sat, became extremely crowded, and a gentleman of the bar made towards us for a seat; my supercilious neighbor now began to press me with the utmost violence, and with an officious mien told me to make room for the gentlemen of the bar, though from my situation it was next to impossible for me to stir an inch. He then peremptorily desired me as I did not belong to the bar to quit my place, and that I had no right there, on which I asked him if he had? He arrogantly replied yes, else he would not be there, and called me a Son of a B—ch for asking as he termed it "a pretty question." This, Sir, I confess at first excited my resentment, which however soon subsided on regarding one capable of this gross unprovoked insult, lost to every principle of decency, and only worthy my contempt. During the evening, I discovered this self-important being to be merely a Lawyer's clerk, and studying law in this city. If this, Sir, entitled him to the seat he had taken, I had the same reason, and consequently the same right to the place I obtained; it was therefore consummate impudence in him to attempt to displace me, and (to say no worse) the highest pitch of vulgarity in treating me in the manner I have mentioned. A. B. Jan. 28, 1788.
PURSUANT to an order of JOHN WYLY, Esq. Alderman, and one of the Judges of the Mayor's Court for the City of New-York, upon the petition of NICHOLAS MICHAEL, an insolvent debtor, and three for this in value of all his creditors; NOTICE is hereby given by the petitioners, to all the Creditors of said Nicholas Michael, that they do appear before the said Judge, at his office in Nassau-street, int' e said city, by Friday, the 1st day of February next, to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the estate of the said Nicholas Michael, should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and the said Nicholas Michael thereupon discharged pursuant to the directions of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, An act for the relief of insolvent debtors, passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated the 25th of January 1788. NICHOLAS MICHAEL. Petitioning Creditors:—Peter Mott, Pat in Friday.

Society for the Relief of Distressed Debtors.
CHARITY and humanity are among the most necessary virtues in society; and the exercise of them, the most distinguishing characteristic of a christian and a good citizen. Amidst the vicissitudes of life, no man is exempt from calamities. The wealthy, who riot in plenty to-day, may, by a misfortune that no prudence can prevent or elude, be numbered to-morrow among the objects of charity; and reduced to the necessity of accepting assistance from those whom they have in prosperity spurned from their tables. The laborer, who subsists on the earnings of the day, and whom one day's sickness deprives of one day's bread, is not the only person who is exposed to want, and to the necessity of sometimes living on the gratuitous provisions of a friend. It is not unfrequent to see a man step from a coach to a prison, and the possibility of such a change of circumstances, should inspire every man with a disposition to lend that assistance to his neighbor, which he himself may sometime or other want.
There are among the varieties of the human character, many individuals, who appear evidently deficient in foresight; and that prudence which is necessary to make the requisite provision for futurity, and to guard against the innumerable contingencies of life. There are many good citizens, whose incessant application to labor, will not enable them to subsist themselves and their families, and at the same time, secure a small provision for their support, during a temporary failure of supplies. Such men are exposed to the accidents of disease, and want of employment, they are often reduced, and in distress, they have a claim to the exercise of charity. If, to people of this description, we add a multitude, whose indolence, intemperance, and vices of every kind, bring poverty on themselves and their families; and whose circumstances, notwithstanding their crimes, often demand some share of pity and relief; the humane disposition will find constant occasions for the exercise of the first of virtues.
In a large city like New-York, there are great numbers of persons, whose servile employments are necessary in furnishing the opulent with the conveniences and luxuries of life; who are unable to guard themselves from misfortunes, and the consequent distresses. The laws of this State having made no provision for the support of poor debtors in prison; such persons are often reduced to the alternative of starving, or subsisting on charitable donations. We pretend not to impeach the justice, or the policy of such laws, but it is obvious to every reflecting mind, that it is the duty of men, who live in society, and it is the interest of men, who are liable to the same fate, to attempt to mitigate their severity, and relieve the objects of distress.
With this view, a number of gentlemen associated on the 26th of January, 1787, "For the purpose of enquiring occasionally into the circumstances of persons confined in the goal of this city for debt, and rendering such relief as to them shall seem expedient, and unanimously agreed upon the following rules and articles:
1st. That the society be called and known by the name of The Society for the Relief of distressed Debtors.
2d. That for the present, the society shall not consist of more than twenty-four members.
3d. That whenever it shall be deemed necessary by the society to increase the number of members, or to fill up vacancies that may occasionally happen, the person proposed for admission, shall be nominated at a stated meeting of the society, and voted for at the next stated meeting, when a majority of the members shall be present, the votes to be taken by ballot, and the admission to be with the unanimous consent of the members present.
4th. That the society shall meet statedly on the second Friday of every month, and oftener as circumstances may require.
5th. That a president be chosen at every meeting, and that a secretary, and treasurer, be chosen annually.
6th. That a committee of three members be chosen to visit the goal; one of which, the first on the list, to go out every month, and a new one chosen to fill his place,—that this committee examine the number and condition of the persons confined in goal for debt, and furnish them with such supplies of the necessaries and comforts of life, as they may deem expedient; and draw on the treasurer from time to time, for such sums as may be adequate for the purpose; and that they report their proceedings to the next monthly meeting of the society.
7th. That whenever the monthly committee of the society think it necessary, they shall be empowered, by giving one day's notice in writing, to call a special meeting of the society.
8th. That a book be kept by the secretary, in which the proceedings of the society shall from time to time be entered.
9th. That it shall be the duty of every
member of the society to serve in rotation on the monthly committee; and any member, refusing or omitting to give his attendance, and his delinquency being reported to the society by the other members of the committee, and his excuse not being judged satisfactory, shall be considered as having relinquished his seat in the society and his name shall be taken from the list. Since which the society have been enabled, by the charitable contributions of sundry persons, to afford relief to 123 debtors, who were destitute of the means of subsistence, by distributing to their necessities the following articles:
2042lb. beef and pork, 8bbls. 17qts lamp, 2826 bread, 32 cabbages, 42lb. cheese, 8 load of wood, 24 1-4 bbls. potatoes, 6 shirts.
To enable the society to continue the benevolent purposes of their institution, and render their attempts more extensively beneficial, donations from any quarter, will be very acceptable, and improved most advantageously in relieving objects of distress. The gentlemen appointed to receive donations, are the Rev. Dr. Rogers, Dr. Kuntze, Mr. Beach, Mr. Linn, and Mr. Lawrence Embree.
Published by order of the society, JAMES COGSWELL, sec'ry.
* * * The Printers in this city, are requested to publish the above, in their respective papers.
To O. J. S. and T.
IF the gentlemen, or either of them, who sent some particular ANECDOTES, under the above signatures, to No. 32, Broad-street, will call at said house, the utmost secrecy may be relied on, and the greater part of those papers shall be annexed to the volume of the NEW SPY.
An interview is absolutely necessary to explain the papers 43 and 49, or Squire Billy's Tour.
For NEWRY,
The Ship Fayal Packet , John Barron, Commander, LYING at Van Zandt's Wharf: (will positively Sail on the 12th Feb.) For Passage apply to the Master on board, or HENRY NASH.
Jan. 30, 1788.
WANTED,
A WOMAN that understands House-Work, and can wash and cook; a good recommendation will be expected.—Enquire of the Printer. Jan. 30.
By Order of the Hon. JOHN SLOSS HOBART, Esq. one of the Judges of the supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York; NOTICE is hereby given to BLAIR McCLENACHAN, late of the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, merchant, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that on application to the said Judge, made by a creditor of the said Blair McClenachan, 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 absconding and absent debtors," passed 4th April, 1786, hath directed all the estate, real and personal, of the said Blair McClenachan, an absent debtor, within this State, to be seized, and that unless the said Blair McClenachan, an absent debtor as aforesaid, shall return and discharge his debts within one year after the date hereof, his estates, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated at New-York, this 28th day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. tf.
TUESDAY, 29th January, 1788.
An advertisement having appeared in this day's paper, in which Mr. Blair McClenachan is mentioned as late of the city of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania, and as an absent Debtor.—This notice is given to the person who published that advertisement, and to every other person concerned, that Mr. McClenachan not only was, but still is a merchant, a man of property, and an inhabitant of Philadelphia, the only part of America in which he ever resided; and any person having just claims upon him, may have a legal remedy, by an application there. The author of this notice gives it principally to remove any groundless suspicions or ideas, which the advertisement may occasion, concerning a worthy citizen of the United States, whose person and property have often been risked in their service. tf.
St. Ubes Salt.
(Excellent in quality.)
THE cargo in the ship Pomona , at Mr. Hallett's wharf, at Three Shillings and Four-Pence per bushel, water-measure, on board; and at the same price when landed, by JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-street. Jan. 30.
To be Sold at private Sale,
And possession given on the first day of May next, THE Lease of a DWELLING HOUSE, and LOT of GROUND, now in the occupation of Mr. Jacob Concklin, grocer, fronting the Fly-market, near the Ferry-stairs, five years of which remain unexpired. Also, the same term to come in two other Dwelling-Houses, on the rear of the said Lot, fronting Fletcher-street: the whole of which are subject to a yearly ground rent of Forty five Pounds; and now rent for Two Hundred and Four Pounds per annum. The convenience of the situation for Grocery Stores, or any other public business, will be a sufficient recommendation to the purchaser. For terms of sale, apply at 57, Water-street. New-York, Jan. 30, 1788. tf.
SALES at AUCTION,
By Frederick Jay, THIS MORNING, XI o'clock, Opposite the Coffee-house,
 A few Hhds. of Rum,  50 doz. London Porter,  3 Casks Draught ditto,  2 Pipes Port Wine,  3 Casks Cherry Brandy,  20 Cases best Holland Geneva,  12 Boxes Turpentine Soap,  2 Casks Souchong Tea,  6 Casks Salmon,  6 Casks Mackerel,  10 Jars Raisins, } fresh imported,  10 Kgs Olives, }  2 Hhds. Tobacco,  1 case assorted looking-glasses by invoice,  6 boxes Raisins,  2 cases Cordials. 
AT PRIVATE SALE,
Souchong Tea, by the Chest, Irish Linens, coarse broad Cloths, Corduroys, Loaf Sugar, &c. &c. A Parcel of Ginseng.
SADLER and BAILIE,
No. 215, Water-street, HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, for SALE, a large assortment of white linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, Printed linens, Some near chintz patterns, Dowlas and bed tickens, Diapers of all widths, Sheeting, 9-8, to 10-8 wide, Some very fine, Grey and white tickens, Corduroys, velveteens, jeans and jeanets, Black lasting, Ribbons, Shoes and boots, Checks, 7-8, 4-4, & 11-8 wide, A few muslin gown patterns, Indigo, Men & women's gloves. They have also on hand,
RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE in pipes and hds. and a few bds. of Old VIDONIA WINE.
N. B. POT ASHES wanted. Jan. 29. tf.
For DUBLIN, The Snow Ann Marian , WILL sail in 12 days, can accommodate a few Passengers. For terms apply to the Capt. on board, at the Old-slip, or to SADLER & BAILIE. Jan. 29. tf.
For LONDONDERRY.
The Ship POMONA , John Grieve, Master, Will sail the 20th February. — For freight and passage apply to JOHN MILLER, or to the Master on board, at Mr. Hallett's Wharf. 26th Jan.
JOHN MURRAY, jun.
INTENDING to decline the Hard-Ware business, I would dispose of his stock on hand, being a pretty general assortment, on eligible terms, worth the attention of any one who wish to pursue the Ironmongery line, and be at once fixed therein.
TO BE LET,
A CONVENIENT three story HOUSE, in a good stand for business, situated in Queen-street, No. 38. For terms, enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. on the premises.
For SALE or to be LET, THAT beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BEL-VUE, situated on the banks of the East-River, about 3 miles from the city; and as its 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. Jan. 29. tf.
Now Landing at the Old-Slip, From the sloop Berfey , Capt. DENTON, from St. Thomas, and for SALE By JOHN DEWINT, Maiden-lane, No. 36.
PORTO-RICO COFFEE in the shell, PIMENTO, HIDES, COTTON, LIGNUMVITAE in small pieces, MAHOGANY in logs, & GUM GUAIACUM in bbls. Where also may be had, HAVANNA SUGAR, in boxes, and NEW-YORK RUM.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, SIX HUNDRED lb. BEES WAX. Jan. 25. tf.
AT PRIVATE SALE,
A QUANTITY of choice and well assorted INDIGO, CASSIA in cases, MADEIRA, SHERRY, and } WINES, FAYAL, Russia and Raven's Duck, Russia Sheeting, Broad Cloths, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens, Hair Ribbons, Writing Paper, &c. &c. ISAAC MOSES.
City of New-York, ft.
PERSONALLY came and appeared before me, William W. Gilbert, Esq. one of the Aldermen for the said city, THOMAS SMITH, and STEPHEN PAYNTER, who being severally duly sworn, did declare that they have for some time past been personally acquainted with Mrs. CHARITY COMBS, of the city of New-York, and that during that acquaintance, her conduct and conversation has been such as to entitle her to the character of a virtuous, modest, and chaste woman; and that whatsoever they may have heretofore said derogatory to such her personal qualities, was without ground or foundation. STEPHEN PAYNTER, THOMAS SMITH.
Sworn this 28th day of January, 1788, before me, Wm. W. GILBERT, Alderman. tf.
SALES at AUCTION,
By JOHN RAMSAY, THIS DAY, At the Coffee-House-Bridge, at 12 o'clock;
An assortment of Crockery Ware, in Hogsheads and Crates,
Consisting of dishes, tureens, chocolate cups and saucers, small basons, quart mugs, And 20 boxes hard soap, 20 boxes dipt candles.
On Friday the 8th February, Precisely at 12 o'clock, at the Coffee-house; That convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 3, in Partition-street, a frame building, two stories high, with three fire-places; a good oven and an excellent dry cellar. The lot is 25 feet wide and 77 feet in length and a small garden in the rear.
An indisputable title will be given for the same.
At private Sale, cheap for cash, A variety of Linens, Silks, Satins, Calli-coes, coarse Muslins, Lawns, Point Blankets, blue Strouds, silk Stockings, Russia Sheetings, a few barrels Carolina Indigo, some boxes best Hylon Tea, nests of small Hair Trunks, Clock Jacks, Umbrellas, &c. JOHN RAMSAY.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
On FRIDAY, X o'clock, the 1st February, At No. 34 Cherry-street, next door to John Franklin's, will commence the sale of some very elegant furniture, the property of a Gentleman going to London.
Consisting of An elegant mahogany bedstead, with crimson silk damask curtains, 2 Crimson silk damask window curtains, 10 Mahogany stuff back and two ditto arm chairs, covered with crimson silk damask, A handsome Wilton carpet, A marble slab side board with a desk and book case, mahogany dining table, bureau, beds, bedsteads and curtains. Some KITCHEN FURNITURE, &c. &c. &c. THOMAS FRANKLIN, jun.
SALES by AUCTION
On FRIDAY, the 1st February, At the Coffee-House, at 12 o'clock.
THAT Valuable Brick House, three stories high, No. 30, square in Hanover-square, with a back building, also of brick. The premises consist of eight rooms; a cellar and cellar kitchen, and a convenient place under the kitchen, that will contain fifteen cord of wood; there is a cement cistern in the yard; and is now let at 130l. per annum.
Also, The House, No. 16, in Water-street, in the rear of the above, which is two stories high, has six good rooms with fire places in each, and a cellar and cellar kitchen; now lets at 100l. per annum.
At the same time, THAT pleasantly situated HOUSE, and LOT of LAND, containing about 8 acres, at Brooklyn, Long-Island, directly opposite the City of New-York, belonging to the estate of the late Mr. Lodwick Bumper, deceased.
And on SATURDAY the 2d February, on the premises, at 12 o'clock,
TWO convenient DWELLING-HOUSES and eight valuable lots of GROUND adjoining, situated in Beekman-street, formerly the residence of the said deceased as above. A. L. BLECKER.
TO BE LET,
(From the first day of May next,) THE HOUSE and STORE, No. 45 and 46, in Wall-street. Jan. 29. tf.
WANTED,
A GOOD MAN SERVANT, and a good black WOMAN COOK, who understands washing and ironing. Enquire at No. 28, Water-street. Jan. 29. tf.
TO BE LET,
[From the first day of May next,] THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the south side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf.
TO BE LET,
From the first of May next, THE HOUSE, No. 35, in Little Dock-street, occupied at present by Messrs. Storm and Sickles. It is a large three-story house, with six fire places, a back kitchen, and a cellar underneath the whole house, and a convenient yard. Apply at No. 54, Wall-street. Jan. 25. tf.
FOR SALE,
THE modern built Brick House, No. 205, the east side of Water-street, three stories high; it has six good rooms, a cellar and cellar kitchen, a roomy yard furnished with a cistern and ash-house. The premises are in complete repair, and are let on lease at 150l. per annum. Eighteen months of the term unexpired.
Also, A large three story Store-House, with a good cellar, situated in Front-street, in the rear of the above; and is on lease, of which four years and a half is expired, at 100l. per annum.
Further Particulars, and Conditions of Sale, may be known by application to JOSEPH HALLETT, No. 204, or JOHN DELAUNAY, No. 229, Water-street. New-York, Nov. 23. tf.

For L O N D O N D E R R Y,
The S H I P B E T S E Y, Captain Wheaton, Lying at Brownjohn's wharf. For Passage, apply to the Captain, or to GEO. DOUGLASS, No. 14, Fly-Market,
Who has for Sale, 100 tierces New Rice, 100 boxes Cattle Soap, 500 lb. Bees Wax, A quantity of superfine and common Flour in barrels and half barrels, A quantity of Ship Bread, 50 barrels Rye Meal, Cayenne and Jamaica Cotton, Hops in bags, Quebec patent Essence of Spruce, Bar Iron, 50 bbls. Middlings, 50 bbls. Ship Stuff, 20 bbls. Alewives, &c Dec. 24.
For CHARTER, To any part of Ireland, The S H I P FAYAL PACKET, JOHN BARREN, Commander, NOW Lying at Murray's Wharf, will be ready to take in the course of three days. For particulars enquire of HENRY NASH. Jan. 24. tf.
For Londonderry, The S H I P B E T S E Y, Capt. WOODWARD, SHE has good accommodations, is a fast sailing vessel, and will sail in ten days. For Passage apply to the Master on board, at Taylor's wharf, or to MATTHEW WATZELL, at No. 16, Wall-street. Jan. 25. tf.
For NEWBURN, North-Carolina, The S L O O P NEWBURN PACKET, AARON MEECH, Master, WILL sail on Tuesday next, has good accommodations for Passengers. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board, lying at Moore's wharf, or at No. 39, Hanover-square. Jan. 25. tf.
For Londonderry and Glasgow, To sail on the 20th inst. The S H I P G E O R G E, JOHN HUNTER, Master. FOR Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, at Mr. Haller's wharf, or to Thos. Buchanan & Co. No. 46, Wall-street.
For Charleston and Savannah, in Georgia, The S L O O P J E N N Y, Corn. Schermerhorn, Master, A strong well-built vessel, lying excellent accommodations for passengers, and will sail on Sunday the 27th inst. For Freight or Passage apply to the master on board, at Moore's wharf, or to PETER SCHER- MERHORN, No. 71, Water-street, opposite Crane Wharf. Jan. 14. tf.
For TRINIDAD, The S L O O P M E R C Y, Oswald P. Harris, Master. SHE has a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board, at Clark's wharf. Jan. 4. tf.
For KINGSTON, Jamaica, To stop at PORT MORANT. The B R I G H E C T O R, JOHN TUCKER, Master, WILL be ready to take in the last of this month, and sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to D. TUCKER, & Co. No. 202, Water-street. Dec. 28. tf.
For SALE, The Hull of the new B R I G J O H N, 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. 276, Wa- ter-street, or SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Water-street. Dec. 13. tf.
FOR SALE, A Quantity of Inch Boards, Ditto Scantling, Ditto Short Shingles, Pitch-pine sheathing Boards. Apply at the Lumber Yard on the wharf above the New-ship, or at No. 49, Cherry- street. JAMES SMITH. Jan. 1, 1788. 2 m eod
THE Public are informed, that the sub- -scriber has removed his OFFICE to No. 66, WALL-STREET, his former place of residence. 24th Dec. 1787. W. COCK
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TO BE SOLD,
A Number of improved FARMS, in the counties of Dutchess, Ulster and Orange; likewise a quantity of unimproved Land in either of the said counties. Apply to J. JOHNSTON, No. 18, Wall- street. Dec. 25. tf.
TO BE SOLD,
THE remainder of the lease yet to come and un- expired, of that valuable BREW-HOUSE, MALT- HOUSE, DWELLING-HOUSE, &c. lately in the possession of Samuel Atlee, on the Bank of Hudson River, in Greenwich-street, together with the ap- paratus necessary to carry on the Brewing business very extensively; or if the purchaser is inclined, the fee of these buildings, with 24 lots of GROUND on which they stand, will be sold, and the terms made easy. The advantageous situation in which these buildings stand, is too well known to need any encomium. For terms apply at No. 39, Hanover- square. Jan. 3. tf.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to an Act of the Governor, Council, and General Assembly of the late colony of New-York, passed the 19th day of March, 1784, entitled "an act for the more effectual registering of mortgages & deeds." That on Monday the 12th day of November next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold on the premises, to the highest bidder, "All that certain piece or parcel of Land, consisting of five several Lots, situate lying and being in the ma- nor of Philipsburgh, and county of West Chester, bounded southerly by lands sold by Philip Cortlandt and Isaac Soutenburgh, Esqrs. Commissioners, to John Lawrence, Esq. westerly, by the North or Hudson's River, northerly, partly by the land sold to Edward Covenhoven, partly by land sold to Cor- nelius P. Low, and partly by land to Jacobus Duyck- man, and easterly by a Run of water, called Saw- Mill River. Containing one hundred and fifty five acres, more or less with the appurtenances which said premises were by Indenture, bearing date the twenty-eighth day of March, 1786. Mortgaged by Andrew Bostwick, and Ann his wife, to William S. Livingston, for securing the payment of four hun- dred and twenty nine pounds, three shillings and eleven pence. The Conditions will be made known on the Day of Sale. w
PURSUANT to an order made by the honorable Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the State of New-York, Notice is hereby given to all the cre- ditors of Lion Hart, an insolvent debtor, that they shew cause, if any they have, before the said Chief Justice, at his chambers situate in Nassau-street, in the city of New-York, by Friday, the first day of February next, why an assignment of the said deb- tor's estate should not be made, and the said debtor dis- charged, pursuant to an act of the legislature of this state, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th April, 1786. Dated this 29th day of October, 1787. LION HART. Petitioning Creditors.---Jonas Hayman, by his attorney; Abraham Isaacs; Josiah Ellis. w
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 Ben- jamin 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 applica- tion and due proof made to the said chief justice, pursuant to an act of the legislature, entitled "an act for relief against absconding 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 the 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 satis- faction of his creditors. Dated at the city of New-York, this 4th day of May, in the year of our Lord 1787.
Just Published, And to be SOLD by SAMUEL CAMPBELL, (Price FIVE SHILLINGS)
Sixteen SERMONS, on important subjects. By JAMES MUIR, A. M.
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Dr. Witherpoon's ADDRESS On the day of Commencement, to the Senior Class, who were to receive the Degree of Bachelor of Arts: Containing the best system of Direction to Young Men, for the Government of their Lives, perhaps ever published in the English language. 59.
Farms of LAND to be Sold.
THE first is situate in the bo- rough town of Westchester, at Frogs Neck, joining the East River, and contains 150 acres of Land. This farm was former- ly the property of Enoch Hunt. The land is excellent, and the situation delightful, on- ly 18 miles from New-York.
The second is situate in the Manor of Cortlandt, about 2 & 1-2 miles south of the Presbyterian church at Crum- pond, and is about the same distance from the Friends Meeting House; it contains 205 & 1-2 acres of good land, under excellent im- provement, and now in possession of Joseph Smith, the elder.
Also, a farm situate at Singling, in the Manor of Philipsburgh, 2 miles from the landing, contains 100 acres of the best land, both for grain and grass; at present occupied by John Oser.
For particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Croton, near the ferry, who will furnish indisputable titles for either or all of the above farms.
PH. V. CORTLANDT. Manor of Cortlandt, Dec. 19. m. tf.
TO BE SOLD by the SUBSCRIBER, at PUBLIC AUCTION,
To be held on the premises, on MONDAY the fourth day of February next, THE FARM, late of William Ogden, de- ceased, lying in North-Castle, in the county of Westchester, containing two hun- dred and twenty-seven acres, well timbered and watered, a good double Dwelling- House and Kitchen, a good Barn and or- chard, with an excellent spring of water within two rods of the kitchen. On the same is an excellent meadow, producing the best English grass. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale by JOSEPH OGDEN.
N. B. Those who have demands against the estate of the said William Ogden, de- ceased, are requested to attend the sale. North-Castle, Dec. 17. 1787. sw.th&m
WILLIAM USTICK, jun.
No. 33, Queen-street; HAS just received by the SALLY and other late vessels from Bristol, a general assortment of IRONMONGERY and CUTLERY;
Amongst which are---Nails, Glass, Paints, Sheet Iron, Sheet Lead, blistered and Crawley Steel, Anvils, Vices and Beck Irons, brass Kettles, iron Pots and Kettles, Frying Pans, Spades and Shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, brass and iron Can- dlesticks, hard and soft Waffle Irons, men and boys Scates, long handle hair Brooms, Brushes of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack-knives, Shears and Scissors, wire and spring Mousetrap and Rat Traps, Jacks, Clocks, Brads, and Screws of all sizes, Locks and Hinges of every kind, Carpenters, Coopers and Joiners Tools, &c. &c.
He has also for sale Pickled Mackerel, Salmon and Herrings, which he will dispose of on reasona- ble terms for Cash; also Nails of all sizes, manu- factured in this city, and equal to any imported. New-York, Nov. 15, 1787. tf.
HOGS' BRISTLES.
WANTED, by the Subscribers, a quantity of Hogs' Bristles, for which Two Shillings per pound will be given, provided they are dressed clean; those in the rust, One Shilling and Three-pence per ditto.---The Subscribers having erected a BRUSH MANUFACTORY, at No. 4, Peck's-Slip, where they propose carrying on the Brush Making Business in all its branches,---Store-keepers and others may be furnished with all sorts on as low terms as any imported, to which they hope the preference will be given them, as the work is equally good if not bet- ter; and as they will warrant their work not to fail till worn out by use, they flatter themselves with expectation of getting a sufficient supply of this country Bristles, that they may not be under the ne- cessity of importing their stock from England;---the Farmers, by being careful in the season of killing, may save sufficient to supply them in this business.--- Country Store-keepers would be the most proper per- sons to collect them.
Those who will-please to undertake the collecting them, will meet with a ready sale, and be the means of promoting a very useful branch of business, which may be carried on in this state, and put a stop to the importing that commodity. The least favor will be gratefully acknowledged, by ANANIAS COOPER and Company. New-York, Nov. 5, 1787. m 6m
FLAX-SEED,
Stored, cleaned, purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD'S FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Ja- cob Sarly, last by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. tf Oct. 22
THIS DAY is Published & to be Sold, The Universalist,
In SEVEN LETTERS to AMYNTOR. By WM. PITT SMITH. The Subscribers will be supplied with their Copies only by the Printer hereof. The book will likewise be sold at the Stores of Messrs. Loudon, Hodge, Allen and Campbell.
JUST PUBLISHED, The Columbian Magazine, For NOVEMBER, 1787. To be SOLD by BERRY & ROGERS, S. LOUDON and R. HODGE. Dec. 28
TO BE LET,
THE HOUSE, No. 6, in Wall-street, corner of Smith-street, in which the Minister of the United Netherlands, P. J. VAN BERCKEL, Esq. now lives. The house has twelve rooms, all well fired, beside a house-keeper's room and servants' apartments in the rear, pump and cistern, with every other convenience necessary for a large fam- ily: the stable belonging to it is in Smith-street, opposite the rear of the House, the whole in good repair. For terms, apply to John Marston, by let- ter, left at Mrs. Ogilvie's, in King-street, corner of Smith-street. Jan. 22. tf.
This Day is Published,
By HUGH GAINE, At the BIBLE, in HANOVER-SQUARE, THE
Conductor Generalis;
OR the office, duty and authority of Justices of the Peace, High Sheriffs, Under Sheriffs, Co- roners, Constables, Gaolers, Jurymen, and Over- seers of the Poor. As also the office of Clerks of Allize, and of the Peace, &c.
Compiled chiefly from Burns' Justice, and several other books on those subjects.
By JAMES PARKER, Late one of the Justices of the Peace for Middlesex County, in New-Jersey; and now revised and adapted to the United States of America. By a GENTLEMAN of the LAW.
The whole alphabetically digested under the se- veral titles; with a table, directing to the ready finding out the proper matter under those titles.
To which are added, [Above what is in any other edition of this work,] The Act called the TEN POUND ACT, and the MILITIA LAW of the State of New-York.
THE favorable reception this book has met with for a long series of years, has been abundantly evinced by the very general and extensive circu- lation of it before the revolution, and that its use- fulness has not been lessened by the change of go- vernment consequent upon that important event, is manifest from the frequent enquiries for it since.--- Altho' the editor is not so presumptuous as to sup- pose that the book is free from defects, yet he is per- suaded that the publication of it, as it is, will ren- der it more acceptable than it would have been, even in a more perfect state, after the delay which must inevitably have attended a minute and critical examination of all its parts. The laws of England are so interwoven in the codes of most, if not of all the United States, that it was impossible to avoid citing authorities, which, tho' at the first view, they seem appropriated to that country; yet, upon a nearer examination, by an easy analogy, will be found equally applicable to these states. To have omitted them would have been to sacrifice sub- stance to form, and real usefulness to seeming propriety. The citing of parliament in their original form, has likewise an appearance of impropriety; but something must be left to the reader, and he will easily distinguish between such as are in force and such as are not, in the state or commonwealth of which he is a citizen. It has been a general rule, while these states were Colonies, that all English statutes passed before we had legislatures of our own, like the common law of England, extended here; those passed after that period, not. Many statutes, however, will be found in this edition, of the latter description, and the reason is obvious. In the state of New-York, a number of those statutes have been re-enacted, and if this book had been intended sole- ly for that state, there would have appeared in the form of acts of its own legislature; but as some of those statutes have likewise been adopted in other states, it was thought advisable to cite them in their original, rather than in their adopted, local form. Besides, as this adoption has, in different states, been various, in some entire, in others partial; it would have rendered this book rather perplexing than in- structing, to have marked these vouchers. Experience is the best test of the usefulness of a work of this kind, and the editor most cheerfully submits his labors to this test; in full confidence, that as well magistrates as the ministerial officers of the criminal laws of these states, will therein find an ea- sy, compendious guide, in most cases which come under their cognizance, or call for their attention; and that such gentlemen, not in official character, who wish to obtain a general knowledge of the laws of their country, will find the means of information in this book: Nor will it be alledged here useless to professional men, not only on account of the prece- dents, but of the authorities cited from books of the highest reputation, and even of the credit of this book itself in the former edition; a credit which the Editor trusts will be found not impaired in the present edition.
The act called the Ten Pound Act, and the Militia Law of the state of New-York, are printed under their proper titles at large; the Editor would have been ready to have done the same with respect to the laws in the other states, upon the same subjects of popular use; but this would have greatly swelled the bulk, and enhanced the price of this work; and he hopes, that this seeming partiality to his own state, will be excused by his readers in the other states, whilst it renders this book the more acceptable to his own more immediate fellow citizens. There are likewise various other titles under which acts of the legislature of the state of New-York have been ei- ther cited or referred to. A complete work would have been a visionary attempt. General usefulness was all that could be expected; and if all is not con- tained in it, that might be wished, at least it is ho- ped nothing is omitted consistent with the generality of the object.
It may be proper to say a word about the edition of the laws of the state of New-York, and of the acts of parliament in force here, now under revision, which may possibly be supposed to supercede the utility of this work, as to this state: But a moment's re- flection will evince, that this is a mistaken idea.--- When that important work is completed, as it doubtless will be with great ability, the situation of the acts relative to the objects of this book, will still be a difficulty the same in kind, tho' perhaps not in degree, as at the first publication of the Conductor.--- The only difference between the acts to be published and the same acts cited in this book, will be in the title and phraseology: The matter and substance must continue to be identically the same. Besides, the adjudged cases, and the readings and expositions of these acts, would still remain to be sought in the mass of voluminous writings upon these subjects; which would instance the necessity of a law library, and a laborious examination, when, after all, the result would be no more than what may be obtained from a single, small portable volume. It is deemed unnecessary to reprint the preface to the old edition of this book, or to give a particular detail of the method pursued herein, because it is substantially the same as in the former edition, and in Burns' Justice. This method is become familiar to the public by long experience, uniform habit, and iterated prac- tice; and as the Editor rests his hopes of the success of this work upon its own intrinsic usefulness, he will not, by an elaborate or pompous preface, attempt to enhance his own merit, or to prepossess the judg- ment of his readers; nor does he arrogate the merit of novelty, whilst he candidly confesses, that he has confined himself principally to the humble office of adhering to a tract already beaten, sanctioned by general approbation. New-York, Jan. 21. tf.
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