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TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
F R I D A Y, J U N E 15, 1787.
[Nº 706.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD.
A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 4oz. for seven coppers: a loaf of like Flour to weigh 1lb. 4oz. for four coppers.
HIGH-WATER.
Monday 28 Min. after 5 Friday 56 Min. after 8 Tuesday 30 Min. after 6 Saturday 48 Min. after 9 Wednesday 12 Min. after 7 Sunday 40 Min. after 11 Thursday 4 Min. after 8
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
Wheat per bushel, 75. 6d. at 7f. 10d. West-India Rum, 3f. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 70f. 6d. Indian Corn, 6f. 6d. at 6f. 3d. Muscovado Sugar, 35f. at 70f. 0d. Pork, 95f. 6d. Flour, common 42f. superf. 46f. per b. Single refined do. 3f. 2d. Fine Salt, 2f. 0d. Brown Bread, 20f. 0d. Molasses, 1f. 8d. Rock Salt. 4f. 10d. 6d.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 14th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1787.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robt. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In Chancery.
Abraham Lott, Complainant.
vs. Timothy Castles, Defendant.
FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Timothy Castles, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said defendant, Timothy Castles, to the complainant, whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant, Timothy Castles, hath not entered his appearance in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered, in case the said process had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Timothy Castles, is withdrawn out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry, be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause. Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the defendant, Timothy Castles, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term; and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said premises, or such part thereof, as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively.
Extract from the minutes.
2 99 16 W. COCK, Register.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 14th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1787.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robt. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In Chancery.
Abraham Lott, Complainant.
vs. Benajah Strong, Defendant.
FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Benajah Strong, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said defendant, to the said complainant, whereupon on process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant hath not entered his appearance in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered in case the said process had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Benajah Strong, is withdrawn out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry, be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause: Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Benajah Strong, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term, and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said mortgaged premises, or such part thereof as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers, printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively.
Extract from the minutes.
May 16, 1787. W. COCK, Register. 2 99 16
THE partnership of J. and L. Bleecker, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons who have any demands against them, will call at the office of Leonard Bleecker, No. 186, Water-street, for payment, and those indebted to them, are requested speedily to discharge their accounts as they wish to close their books.
N. B. The certificate business is still pursued by them in a separate manner, viz. by John Bleecker at his office No. 198, Queen-street, and by Leonard Bleecker at the late office of J. and L. Bleecker No. 186, Water-street.
New-York, May 7, 1787. 95 tf.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 14th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1787.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robt. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In Chancery.
Abraham Lott, Complainant.
vs. Samuel Tuttle, Defendant.
FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Samuel Tuttle, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said defendant to the said complainant; whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant hath not entered his appearance in this suit as according to the rules of this Court the same ought to have been entered in case the same process had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Samuel Tuttle, hath withdrawn himself out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry be found within the same so as to be served with the said process which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause: Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Samuel Tuttle, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term, and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said mortgaged premises, or such part thereof as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively.
Extract from the minutes.
May 16, 1787. W. COCK, Register. 2 99 16
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 14th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1787.
PRESENT, The Hon. Robt. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In Chancery.
Abraham Lott, Complainant.
vs. Elijah Hurd, Defendant.
FORASMUCH as it appears unto this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Elijah Hurd, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said Elijah Hurd, to the said Abraham Lott, whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant hath not caused his appearance to be entered in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered in case the said process had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Elijah Hurd, is withdrawn out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry, be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause: Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the defendant, Elijah Hurd, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term, and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said premises, or so much thereof, as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order, be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively.
Extract from the minutes.
May 16, 1787. W. COCK, Register. 2 99 16
FOR SALE, The House and Lot of Ground,
No. 41, Roosevelt-street, now in the occupation of Captain Peter Wynkoop: The house is commodious, two stories high, four rooms with fire places, and two bed rooms. A cellar and cellar kitchen. The lot is 25 feet in front and rear, and 100 feet in length. Also, a Lot of Ground bounded front on Fair-street, and on the rear on Ann-street, 25 feet wide front and rear, and 116 feet in length, on which is a small dwelling-house and stable. For terms apply to DAVID WOLFE, No. 13, Fair street. 3
THE partnership of EDWARD and WM. LAIGHT will, by mutual consent, be dissolved on 1st of May next.—The creditors of the said house, upon application, will be immediately paid: the debtors are hereby requested to make an equitable and speedy settlement, or their accounts, without distinction, will be placed in the hands of an Attorney. Edward Laight having retired from the business, it will, after the period abovementioned, be carried on at No. 200 Queen-street, by Wm. LAIGHT and Co. New-York April 19, 1787. 90 tf.
William Kennedy,
Taylor and Ladies Habit-maker, from Dublin, TAKES this method of acquainting his friends and the public in general, that he carries on the above business in all its various branches, at No. 6, Queen-street. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who please to favor him with their commands, may depend on having their work done, with the greatest punctuality and dispatch, & in the neatest manner. 5 4
ALL persons indebted to Riddell, Colquhoun and Co. or to Alexander Riddell, are again requested to make payment to the subscriber, at No. 32, Little Dock-street, before the first day of July next, as all unsettled accounts without discrimination, will on that day be put into the hands of an attorney. JOHN INGLIS. June 11, 1787. 5 4
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
For which the highest price in CASH will be given, £7,000 in Bancker's Notes £10,000, or any smaller sums, in Pierce's final settlement certificates.
The highest prices in cash given, as usual, for all other kinds of public securities, at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen street. 5
WHEREAS Rebecca Brown my wife, has left my bed and board, and says that she has another husband: Therefore forewarn every person or persons, not to credit her on my account, as I will not pay one farthing of her contracting, as witness my hand ADAM BROWN. 5 3
FOR SALE,
A FARM situated in the township of Westchester, containing about 115 acres, a convenient proportion of which is wood, arable and meadow land; on the premises are a large and convenient two story dwelling-house, a kitchen separate from it, a good barn; cyder mill, &c. with a large bearing orchard, besides a plenty and variety of other fruit-trees. Its situation is pleasant and calculated for a gentleman whose inclination leads to a country life, as also for a farmer who wishes to profit by keeping a flock and dairy, as it lies in the vicinity of an extensive common, and near a large tract of salt meadow, from whence hay in any quantity, may be procured at a trifling expense. It also lies within three quarters of a mile of a public landing, from whence market-boats ply to and from New-York, twice or thrice a week. For further particulars apply to the subscriber on the premises, who will give an unquestionable title, and deliver immediate possession if required. LEAKE HUNT. 5
ALSO, a small farm adjoining the above, containing between twenty and thirty acres; this place has on it a small tenement, some fruit trees, and a sufficiency of wood for fuel. If most convenient for the purchaser the whole will be sold together. Enquire as above. N. B. An assortment of dry, or West-India goods, to a considerable amount, will be taken in payment. June 12, 187. 5
PETER GOELET,
At the GOLDEN KEY, No. 48, Hanover-square, Has just imported in the last vessels, VERY great and general assortment of ironmongery, cutlery, sadlery, and hard ware; Crowley, faggot, blistered, and German steel, best American and English scythes; all sorts of tools for clock and watch-makers, goldsmiths, joiners, carpenters, gunsmiths, blacksmiths, fadlers, shoemakers, &c. Brefs and Japanned ware, stationery, wool cards, &c. a great variety of brass furniture for cabinet-makers; with a large assortment of other articles suitable for country store-keepers. ALSO, very low for CASH. A consignment of Harry and Merry Andrew playing cards in cases, and London made tin ware, well assorted in casks. 703 4
TO BE SOLD,
A HOUSE and Lot of Ground, situated at the corner of Broad-way and King-street, containing in front on Broad-way 22 feet 4 inches, and in the rear 22 feet 3 inches, and in depth along King-street, 64 feet: It is now occupied by the Hon. the Board of Treasury, and rents for 120l. a year; the situation is exceedingly pleasant and healthy, and for a private gentleman is inferior to none, and is so well known to be an excellent stand for business, that it needs no further recommendation.
Likewise, 202 acres of Land, lying about 21 miles from this city, and 2 miles above the Mansion-house of the late Col. Phillipse; the situation is pleasant, and affords an agreeable and delightful prospect, and would be an elegant spot for a gentleman retiring from business; the soil is good, bounded by the North-river, on the west by Saw-mill river, on the east by lands belonging to Mr. Robert Johnson, merchant.
2000 acres of Land, in Washington county, in this State, the soil is as good as any in that country; the one half now rents for 7l. per 100 acres, and the rest may be rented at the same rate; it is a good stand for a country store, lying in the heart of a country well settled; it has two public roads running through it, and is well wooded and watered.
An improved Farm, situated at Black Creek, in Washington county, containing 250 acres, watered by a fine stream, on which there is a good seat for a saw-mill, and plenty of valuable pine; In a well settled country, near a meeting-house and grist-mill, in a good neighbourhood.
12 Lots of Land of 250 acres each, in the township of Bamp, in the State of Vermont; the soil is naturally strong and good for grain or grass, it is watered by several streams, and clothed with excellent timber. The number of lots are as follows, No. 3, 21, 24, 38, 42, 56, 73, 81, 89, 93, 103, 106.
Likewise, a Lot situated at the corner of New-street and Verlettenburgh-street, being 39 feet in front on Verlettenburgh-street, and 42 feet 7 inches on New-street.
Likewise, a Lot on the south side of Princess-street, nearly opposite to the sugar-house, containing in front and rear 25 feet, and 100 feet deep on the west side, and 73 feet on the north side.
And one other Lot, situated on the west side of New-street, joining to Brockhoff Livingston, Esq. on the north and west on Aaron Devon, and south on Mr. Hill's lot; this lot is 25 feet front and rear, and 84 feet long, Dutch measure. For particulars enquire of Col. Isaac Stoutenburgh, or Mr. Elias Nexen, merchant.
N. B. All persons having any demands against the estate of the late Jane Johnson, widow of John Johnson, house-carpenter, or John Johnson, sadler, late of New-York, but now of Charleston, South-Carolina, are requested to produce their accounts to Mr. Elias Nexen, in order that they may be discharged; and those who are indebted to said Johnson, are requested to make speedy payment, as he is about to depart the State. New-York, June 12, 1787. 5
WILLIAM USTICK, jun.
At the sign of the Knob Lock & Key, No. 33, 2d. Street, Has just imported in the ship BRISTOL, from BRISTOL,
WINDOW glass, paints, sheet iron, sheet lead, sheet copper and copper bottoms, Crowley and blister'd steel, spades and shovels, frying pans, bras kettles, iron pots and kettles, scythes and pickles, saws of all kinds, locks, hinges, and bolts of every kind, carpenters, coopers, joiners and blacksmiths tools, bras and iron candlesticks, shovel and tongs, bras, iron, and copper chaffing-dishes, copper and iron fauce-pans, copper and iron tea-kettles, gridirons, dripping-pans, smoke and wind up jacks, jack, clock and squirrel chains, bras and iron wire, curling, craping and pinching irons, jiggling and pincking irons, mens plated buckles of newest fashion, common buckles and buttons, best white chapel and common needles; with many other articles too tedious to enumerate. ALSO for SALE, Philadelphia scythes, both bras and cradling; nails and spikes of all sizes, which are manufactured in this city; some Halifax beaver, and a few musk-rat skins. 703 4
The LAW S of the tenth session of the Legislature of this State, are now printed. Gentlemen entitled to them by law, and others, can have their respective copies completed by applying at this Printing-Office.—A few SETS on hand for sale.

FOREIGN ADVICES.
V I E N N A, Dec. 30.
By accounts from Vienna, by the way of France, a popular commotion, of a seditious nature, has actually broke forth in that city, and with such violence that the Emperor was obliged secretly to leave his palace, surrounded by a numerous body of the insurgents. The cause we have yet to learn, but it is generally ascribed to the monks.
E D I N B U R G H, Jan. 4.
A few days ago arrived in this city, from its northern tour, the truly patriotic Mr. Knox.
The accounts he brings of the people in the Highlands are extremely distressing, some thousands of whom are quite impatient to quit their native country and embark for the deserts of North-America. He represents some of the reasons of these poor people wanting to shift the scene to be, the almost general failure of their crops; the high duty on coals, in many parts, there being such a scarcity of wood or peat, that the people pare the surface of the earth for fuel, (which nature meant to produce the means of their subsistence) and the want of salt, a fad source of calamity to those unhappy people, as it renders their fisheries unprofitable, and their lives miserable; for, having nothing to subsist on all the year but fish, fluxes and various other disorders carry off numbers.
L O N D O N.
After the business of the sessions was finished, Samuel Burt, convicted of forgery, was put to the bar, and informed, that his Majesty, in his Royal clemency, had been graciously pleased to extend his mercy to him, upon condition that he should be transported during his natural life. The prisoner bowed respectfully to the Court, and immediately addressed the Recorder with his "most humble and unfeigned thanks for the kindness and humanity of the Recorder, the Sheriffs, and the other gentlemen who had interested themselves in his favor, and had so effectually represented his unhappy case to the throne; that his Majesty, whose humanity could only be equalled by his love of virtue, had extended his mercy; but however flattering the prospect of preserving life might be to a man in a different situation, yet that he, now that he was sunk and degraded in society, was totally insensible of the blessing. Life was no longer an object with him, as it was utterly impossible that he could be joined in union with the person that was dearer to him than life itself. Under such circumstances, although he was truly sensible of his Majesty's goodness and clemency, yet he must positively decline the terms offered to him; preferring death to the prolongation of a life which could not be otherwise than truly miserable." The whole Court was astonished at his address; and after consultation, Mr. Recorder remanded the prisoner back to the goal, to be brought up again the first day of next session.
Lately came on in the Court of Exchequer, a cause of great consequence to the mercantile part of the nation, at the suit of the King against Captain Doney. It appeared that on the 12th of December last, a large ship from Copenhagen, richly laden, was driven on shore near Yarmouth, and in consequence of the collector of the customs at that port having received information that she was a smuggling vessel and intended to run her cargo on shore in a clandestine manner, he made a seizure of the ship. On the other hand, it appearing, from the testimony of several foreign merchants, that she was bound for Offend, and that the master had no instruction to touch on the British coast, and from the deposition of Robert Warrington, Esq. the Danish Consul at Yarmouth, that the vessel in question was, with many others, driven on the sands in a hard gale of wind; a verdict was given in favor of the defendant.
UNITED STATES.
S A V A N N A H, May 10.
In consequence of the orders of the executives of the two States, a co-operation against the banditti of runaway slaves commenced the 1st inst. and a junction of the troops under Col. Gunn and Major M'Pheron, agreeable to a concerted plan, took place at the old camp, in the fork of Abercorn and Collins's Creeks, leaving Capt. Lloyd's artillery at the commanding pass of each. On the evening of the 5th, Lieut. Col. Howell, who was likewise ordered to proceed from Ebenezer down Bear Creek, and put himself under the command of Col. Gunn, discovered the negro camp at Patton's Swamp, of which he gave notice to that officer. The Col. advanced, Major M'Pheron, with the Carolinians and 15 Catawba Indians forming a second line; fortunately their century was killed, when he ordered the advance under Lieutenant Lewden to rush on, supported by the town Light Infantry, who entered a breast work the negroes had thrown up, with charged bayonets. As soon as the negroes saw their works stormed, and the other troops commanded by M'Pheron and Capt. Tattall, filing off to their right and left, after a few random shots, they fled on every quarter, leaving six of their head men dead on the field—only one white man of both detachments, a Serjeant of the Light Infantry, being slightly wounded. Many others of the negroes are supposed wounded, as several blankets were picked up, in different directions, on scouring the swamp, slotted with blood. Twenty-one houses were destroyed, and seven boats taken.
It is said the Carolinians and Indians have since killed two more; and by a man who was present we are informed, that Capt. Dasher, with a small party of the Effingham militia, had fallen in with 18 on their way to the Indian nation, killed a man and a boy, taken nine women and children, Major Louis (who was thought to have been killed in Collin's Creek) and six more escaping. Sharper is said to be still in the swamp with several others, and it is supposed was in the party the Carolinians and Indians fell in with.
A correspondent observes, that the late decisive effort made by Col. Gunn to break up the camp, and destroy the confidence and strength of the runaways, cannot fail of producing the best effects, as they had got seated and strongly fortified in the midst of an almost impenetrable swamp, and opening a general asylum, which no doubt would have been embraced by many on the approach of hot
weather. Indeed running away had already become more prevalent than usual. When it is recollected how long a band of these people have rebelled, and opposed with success, the government of Jamaica, and look at the still more recent example to the southward of us, in the Dutch government of Surinam, where, from being contemptible fugitives at first, they at length fixed and fortified the recesses, and (what will always take place where persons of any description are in the practice of independence, and threatened with extreme danger) with the increase of numbers, they exercised the principle of union, and opposed and harassed their masters until they were obliged to treat with them; and they are now an actual independent colony, the example of which is felt as the greatest inconvenience. But what such establishments will finally issue in is not in human foresight to determine. It is, perhaps, the wish of interest, as well as of philosophy, that they were all in Africa. In this country, it is said, that some of the negroes who formed the late camp have been in a state of rebellion ever since the peace; and that some of them had been employed in arms by the British in the late war. To have despised or neglected them, or permitted their robberies, might have led them on to equally ambitious and extensive views with those of Jamaica or Surinam, where the best stationary regiments could not subdue them. The destruction of the camp, killing their leaders, and, dispersing the rest, with their women and children, will, it is hoped, prevent any attempt of the kind again soon. The Colonel, it is said, highly commends the conduct of his officers and men.
May 17. The camp of runaway negroes on Savannah-river seems now to be totally broke up; some of them are coming in daily to their owners; and there is no doubt but their leader, Sharper, has been killed by the Carolinians and Indians.
May 24. By the vigilance and activity of Israel Bird, Esq. of Canouche, and some of his slaves, Louis (second in command of the gang of runaway negroes lately routed by Col. Gunn) was taken last week, and brought to town on Saturday. Last Monday, he was tried, and being found guilty of a robbery, &c. he was sentenced to be hanged on the 9th of June next.
New-York, June 15.
We are informed that the Federal Convention, among other things has resolved that Rhode-Island should be considered as having virtually withdrawn herself from the union, and that the right of emitting paper-money by the States jointly or severally, ought to be abrogated. It is proposed in the first case, that for the proportion of the federal debt now due from Rhode-Island, she shall be held, and, if gentler means will not avail, she shall be compelled to be responsible; but upon no account shall she be restored to her station in the Union. And in the other case, it is proposed to establish a mint for the receipt of bullion, from which the States are to draw coin, in proportion to their respective contributions. The Convention has sent to New-York for the last return of the accounts between the individual States and the confederated body.
Tacitus observes that "in all nations or cities, the government is in the hands of the people, of the nobility, or of a single person." Or in other words, that there are three forms of government, a democracy , an aristocracy and a monarchy . Each of these, though none of them absolutely perfect, is well enough calculated, says a friend to order, for preserving peace and procuring plenty to those who live in subjection to it; but as there is a certain malignity in human nature, which fails not to weaken, and in time to destroy the noblest structures its better faculties are capable of raising, so each of these schemes, from the faults of its administrators and subjects, has a continual proneness to sink into an evil and corrupt form, productive only of mischief and destruction. Thus the democracy by the rashness and giddiness of the people is apt to dissolve into an ochlocracy , or turbulent state, on the borders of anarchy; the aristocracy , through the ambition of the nobles, uncontented with their legal share of power, is inclined to change into an oligarchy , or fraudulent dominion of a few, and the monarchy from the pride of him entrusted with sole power, too frequently degenerates into a tyranny . Those three general modes of rule then, are capable of being perverted into three methods of oppression, and in a continual rotation from one to another of these forms, some penetrating politicians have affirmed, all political constitutions to move, though with different degrees of velocity. But, upon the whole, it is certain, that as all power is a delegation from the people for their own advantage, no greater portion of it should be any where entrusted than is necessary to accomplish the end proposed; and consequently a democracy , fortified by a strong and efficient executive branch, is the most natural and may be rendered the most beneficial form of government. Were we, indeed, compelled to an election between the monarchical and aristocratical systems, the experience of nations might direct our choice to the former; and, if we must encounter a monster, we should surely be induced to prefer a lion to a cerberus. But "while memory holds a seat in this distracted globe," the citizens of America can never be reduced to so deplorable an alternative.
The Synod of the Reformed Dutch Churches of the States of New-York and New-Jersey, have recommended to their respective congregations, to set apart Thursday, the 21st of June instant, to be observed as a day of solemn fasting and prayer.
Capt. Bishop, from Rhode-Island, who arrived at Norfolk on the 25th ult. fell in with the sloop Sally, Capt. Smith, from Egg-Harbour, loaded with lumber, in great distress, in lat. 36, then in soundings. Capt. Bishop took her in tow, but as she presently filled, he was obliged to quit her, and has brought the Captain and crew in with him.
On Saturday last a gentleman arrived in Philadelphia from Fort Pitt, and informs, that about the 18th ult. as Caleb Lane, John Williams, Samuel Robinson and Daniel Wright, were going down the Ohio to Kentucky, they went on shore on the west side of the river, and were immediately surrounded by a party of Indians, who fired upon and killed two of them, took the other two prisoners, and made off. This transaction was discovered by some persons on their way up to Fort-Pitt from Kentucky, who heard the report of the fire and saw some of the Indians; but neither their number nor tribe could be ascertained. Two of those unfortunate young men were inhabitants of New-Jersey,
and the other two, it is supposed, belong to the State of New-York.
Extract of a letter from the commanding officer at Northfield, Mass. dated 26th May, 1787.
Last Friday I received information from Caleb Frink, Esq. of Swanzey, in the State of New-Hampshire, that he had taken up Lieut. Isaac Bullard, who had engaged 40 men, some in this State, but chiefly in Vermont and New-Hampshire; in consequence of which, I collected ten horsemen, and sent for him, and immediately ordered a detachment from the troops under my command to follow after and cover their retreat, which proved a favorable circumstance, for the inhabitants of Winchester, on hearing of the movement, immediately beat to arms, and probably would have rescued Bullard, but the detachment arriving seasonably, they dispersed.
Last Wednesday night a party came down the river, and advanced near this town, but being informed that part of my regiment was here, they concluded it would not be best to proceed any further, and returned without doing any mischief. We have them frequently round our camp, and our centres have fired on them, but none as yet have been either killed or taken."
The following was intended for publication some time since, but omitted for want of room: It may be depended on as a genuine extract from a letter, written by a British Traveller of distinction in this country, to his friend in Europe. After giving a general description of the freedom and fertility of this our happy land, he relates the following curious incident.
A few days since in the piazza of a public house, in company with a number of plain gentlemen belonging to the vicinity; they soon began (as is common in New-England, for it is their darling theme) to complain of hard times .
"One says he lost his all by the depreciation of the old continental currency, and yet is now obliged to contribute half his earnings to the support of salary men." A second, "that he had been a Colonel in the American service, where, with the loss of seven years time, he had spent an handsome interest in the defence of his country, and was now receiving his reward by the continual visits from that detested crew the tax-gatherers. The third a tanner and shoe-maker, was equally warm in his complaints, for his apprentices went into the army and spent half their wages, besides the remainder was good for nothing—his stock was ruined &c. The fourth a shrewd speculating farmer, very gravely observes, that no man in this State excepting public officers, can have an opportunity of making an interest "for I am confident" says he, that our Legislature to cram and lessen each branch of business, which might be a source of wealth to the country by laying on them the most exorbitant taxes; they have lately in conformity to this vile system of politics, laid a tax on jack-asses and mules; although three fourths of both Houses confessed they had never seen, and very rarely heard of such creatures. Indeed, says he, it is my opinion, that if two or three of us were to turn our attention to the raising of poultry, that they would be taxed the next Session."
"I now told the company that it was my birthday and gave them an invitation to drink a glass of Madeira with me, which they readily accepted; accordingly we all walked into a parlour, and had scarce emptied the first decanter, when I found an agreeable change in their humour—the times were very sensibly altered for the better."
"After informing them that I had made the tour of Europe, and visited both the Indies, I told them I never saw a country where a person of enterprise, could with a small beginning soon amass an interest, than in New-England, and that, had they industry and prudence, they might live like princes, observing at the same time, that it was the fate of a fertile land to be polluted by the most indolent inhabitants."
"The gentleman, undone by paper currency replies, you are certainly right, for it is nothing but laziness that has ruined so many of us, ten years past I was not worth ten dollars, but determining to turn matters to the best advantage, I bought a cheap farm, which cleared itself in five years; I have since made considerable additions, so that I am now worth two thousand pounds, besides my losses in paper money."
"After the Col. and shoe-maker had each informed me, by what means they had amassed very considerable fortunes, the gentleman who was so warm in his complaints against the impolitic modes of taxation, says, my neighbours, it is true, have been very fortunate, yet I could scarce live, although my father had given me a pretty good farm, until about six years since, I then bought a Jack, at 75l. and he has had between two and three hundred mares every year since, at two dollars the season, or at four if I ventured; but this was not a quarter of my profits, for I bought most of the mules at four months old, for 5l. per head, and having kept them at a small expence, one year only, I sold them from forty to fifty dollars the head, so that my Jack has cleared me 150l. hard money every year since I owned him, and this would have been something clever in a few years more, if our Assembly could have been easy without taxing him."
"My company having retired, I found on enquiry, that the farmer had not in the least exaggerated the profits arising from his jack-asses and mules, yet very few people in this country, are adventurous enough to undertake this most lucrative branch of husbandry. Their fathers did not, and they are afraid; indeed, they consider nothing of the immense profits other countries have reaped from it, of which they cannot be ignorant, since the high embargoes which are every where laid on them, to prevent their exportation, are well known, nor are they awaked by seeing a few of their crafty citizens amassing the largest fortunes by the culture of them, some of whom, from a narrowness of spirit, use every insinuation to persuade their ignorant countrymen that the market is not sufficient; as though New-England could raise more mules than are wanted in the West-India islands, I might have said in all South-America."
"The truth is, that husbandry is so unpopular a profession in this country, that few men of enterprise go into it; consequently you may judge of their agricultural improvements."
"I think this country has the most natural advantages of any I ever saw; for it is my real opinion that barely the culture of those mules, if vigorously attended to, in a very few years, would bring the inhabitants more than a sufficient quantity of cash to discharge their foreign debt, of which
they so loudly complain; yet this, with the raising of hemp, and many other lucrative branches of husbandry, are almost entirely neglected."
Extract of a letter from Baltimore.
"You, who dwell immediately under the wing of Congress, may possibly account for their silence on the business of the treaty with the Emperor of Morocco, and the part which the Court of Spain took in the negotiation."
"By a letter from a gentleman (who was with Mr. B. through the whole transaction) to a friend of his here, it appears that the public stand much indebted to the very friendly manner in which the King and the Count de Florida Blanca forwarded the negotiations; and that the Count had the strongest disposition to assist in bringing about a peace for America with the other piratical States."
"We have it here from the best quarter of information, that whilst the Count d'Espilly, Ambassador from Spain to Algiers, was treating our unfortunate countrymen there, in chains, with the greatest kindness, and endeavouring to assist Mr. Lamb in his business, that Mr. Logie, the British Consul, did every thing in his power, not only to counter-act that gentleman, but to cause a seizure of his vessel and a large sum of money, belonging to the United States, then on board: nothing could have prevented this event, but the Count d'Espilly's insisting, in strong terms, that, as the ship came under Spanish colours, it would be a breach of the truce then subsisting between his Court and the regency, to make a prize of her."
"In gratitude to the Spanish Monarch, the citizens of America should be informed of these and such-like occurrences."
"Would not such publications also (under authority) enable the people to judge which of the powers of Europe are friendly to them, and make proper discriminations."
The following gentlemen are returned duly elected to serve as Representatives for the county of Columbia, in the Assembly of this State, for the ensuing year viz.
William Power, Peter Sylvester, and John Livingston Esqrs.
Major Jellis Fonda, of the county of Montgomery, is elected Senator for the Western district, by a large majority of votes.
Peter B. Teare, Albert Baker, Alexander Webster and Edward Savage, Esqrs. are elected representatives in Assembly for the county of Washington.
A melancholy accident happened on the third instant, at the house of Major William Ballard, who lately removed from Amesbury, in the State of Massachusetts-Bay, to Warner, in the State of New-Hampshire.—A little girl, daughter to Major Ballard, who, with other children, was left at home, while the rest of the family went to attend divine service, it is supposed, carried a coal of fire into a chamber where there were some shavings, which, taking, soon communicated the flames to the whole house, which was new and almost finished, but that, together with the unhappy girl, was soon consumed. Mrs. Ballard perceived the flames from the meeting-house, which was about a mile distant, and got home as speedily as possible; but alas! too late to afford any assistance or save even the smallest article—she arrived only soon enough to behold some remains of the head and arms of her only daughter, which the fire had separated from her body, and they had just fallen through the floor—the distressed parents had buried an elder sister to the deceased but a few days before, who died while her father was absent on business in Amesbury, whither he had returned again but the day before a messenger was sent with the above dismal tidings.
Though the particular arguments, debates, and decisions that take place in the federal Convention, are considered as matters of secrecy, we understand, in general, that there exists a very great diversity of opinion amongst the members, and that there has been already a wonderful display of wisdom, eloquence and patriotism. Some schemes, it is said, have been projected which preserve the form, but effectually destroy the spirit of a democracy; and others, more bold, which, regarding only the necessity of a strong executive power, have openly rejected even the appearance of a popular constitution. From the plans of this last description, there is little reason to apprehend danger, for the people will hardly be induced to make a voluntary surrender of their rights; but they may indeed be deceived, by the flattery of outward shew into a passive and destructive acquiescence. The forms were preserved in the Roman government, after the most intolerable tyranny had usurped its seat; and we are told, that under Tiberius one of their most execrable emperors, the freedom of the people was still in appearance preserved; the Senate was still employed in managing the business of the public; money, as the marks upon it at this day testify, was coined by their authority, and every other public affair received their sanction. Yet, at the same time we know, the most shocking barbarities were exercised by the Emperors, who while their actions met with no significant opposition, were well satisfied that the people would still flatter themselves with the empty show of power.
The Philadelphia papers are crowded with observations on that important subject upon which the Federal Convention, are now debating.
One of these paragraphists observes—Such circumspection and secrecy mark the proceedings of the Federal Convention, that the members find it difficult to acquire the habit of communication even themselves, and are so cautious in defeating the curiosity of the public, that all debate is suspended upon the entrance of their own inferior officers. Though we readily admit the propriety of excluding an indiscriminate attendance upon the discussions of this deliberative council, it is hoped that the privacy of their transactions will be an additional motive for dispatch, as the anxiety of the people must be necessarily increased, by every appearance of mystery in conducting this important business.
†† The OFFICERS of General Malcom's brigade, who wish to dine together on the FOURTH of JULY next, will be pleased to give in their names to the Adjutants of their respective regiments. ***** The NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS and PRIVATES composing the Light-Infantry Companies of Col. Varick's regiment, who are desirous of dining together on the FOURTH of JULY next, will be pleased to give in their names to the Serjeants of their respective companies.

The respectable corps of Artillery of this city, under the command of Col. S. Bauman, paraded yesterday afternoon, and marched to the Race-Ground; where they were manoeuvred by the Colonel; their appearance was truly martial, and their behaviour soldierly. It is sincerely to be wished, that the military spirit that now appears to emulate many of our citizens, may be cherished by all ranks, but especially by the principal militia officers, as much depends upon their influence and example. What pleasure must it afford the true patriot, to behold in the bosom of his country, a number of young soldiers training to the profession of arms, and uniting in the same persons the important characters of SOLDIER and CITIZEN.
ARRIVALS SINCE OUR LAST.
Brig Hector, Clark Bristol. Schooner Lively, McDonald, Port-Roseway. Two Friends, do. Sloop Sally, Lacy, do. Betley, Brooks, Philadelphia. Brother's Walton, Wigby, Nova-Scotia. John and Jane, Johnston, Shelburne.
Messrs. PRINTERS, Give the enclosed a place in your Friday's paper, and oblige your customer, A B C D.
Seeing so grand a performance in Childs's paper, No. 715, from a person who files himself the Freeholder in the Port; so nobly exerting his talents in abusing the inhabitants of K. C. and the Doughy Champion of B—yne, induced me to think he must have been with some Quack Doctor, and had taken so large an emetic, that it did not operate so well as he could wish, which might have brought on the fit of frenzy he seems to be in; poor man! for good luck! he has spoken three words of Latin, which if it had been Dutch, it would have been much better understood in K. C. where there is no free school; or if it had been spoken in Erie on the 4th of June, on a certain island, where the Freeholder was so much elated on a certain occasion. —As he means all mens good, he may produce better next season. A B C D.
Bank of New-York.
THE President and Directors give notice, that for the accommodation of the public, they have determined, and are now ready to open accounts for paper money, with those who choose to deposit it in the Bank. And as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made, will discount bills or notes, payable in the paper money lately emitted by this State, as well as specie.
By order of the Direction, WILLIAM SETON, Cashier.
June 14th, 1787.
Porto Wines,
Of a superior quality to any ever imported to this place, landing this day at Cruger's wharf, out of the brig S. Jesus de Villa Nova, from O porto, for sale by Joze Roiz Silva.
New-York June 15, 1787.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of Nicholas Low the elder, of the county of Montgomery, an insolvent debtor, that they shew cause before the Honorable James Duane, Esq. at his chamber in Nassau-street, by Tuesday the 19th inst. why an assignment of the estate of the said Nicholas Low should not be made, and the said debtor discharged agreeable to a law of this State, entitled, "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th of April, 1786. Dated this 13th day of June, 1787. NICHOLAS LOW.
Cornelius P. Low, Peter H. Kip, James Barclay, Evert Bancker, jun. Lewis Pintard, Thomas Ellison. 2 6 2
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that we the subscribers, commissioners, appointed by an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "an act for the more easy partition of a tract of land called the Oneida Purchase," passed 11th April, 1787, will meet on Tuesday the 17th day of July next, between the hours of ten and twelve in the forenoon, at the house of John Simmons, innkeeper, situated in Wall-street, in the city of New-York; to cause the several lots, into which the said tract is divided, to be ballotted for pursuant to the directions of the said act; at which time and place, all persons interested in the said tract are required to attend. Dated this 12th day of June, 1787. 6 1 17 Jul.
EVERT BANCKER, JOHN RAMSAY, THOMAS RANDALL.
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York held at the Probate office in the city of New-York, on the 13th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1787:
P R E S E N T, The Hon. Peter Ogilvie Esq. Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS Martha Miller Administratrix of Silas Miller, late of Bedford in the county of Westchester, deceased, have by their petition presented to the said Judge set forth, that the said Silas Miller was at the time of his death, seized of a real estate; within this State, that the petitioners had made a just & true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Silas Miller, as far as she had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of her said testator was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said Judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said petitioners have delivered to the said Judge the account in the said petition mentioned: Hereupon it is ordered by the said Judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Silas Miller, do appear before the Judge of the said Court of Probates, at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the sixth day of August next, to show cause if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Silas Miller died seized, should not be sold as will be sufficient to pay his debts.
1 6 4 PETER OGILVIE.
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, And to be sold by the Printers hereof, (In a neat bound and lettered pocket volume) (PRICE 6s.)
THE UNIVERSALIST.
In Seven Letters to Amyntor. That GOD may be all in all. 6
LE ROY and BAYARD,
No. 194, Water-street,
HAVE imported the following articles by the Ship Hope, Capt. H. Doertson, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash, viz.
  Linseed oil,  Cambricks, a neat    Gun powder,  assortment;    Russia duck,  Seine twine, three    Russia sheethings,  threads,    Oznabrigs,  Cardwire,    Flemish sheethings,  Writing paper,    Linens,  Black pepper,     Nutmegs & cloves.  
They have likewise still on hand a few puncheons of excellent Demerara rum. 700
By virtue of an act of the Legislature, entitled an "Act for the speedy sale of the unappropriated Lands within this State, and for other purposes therein mentioned;" passed the 5th May, 1786; and pursuant to a resolution of the Honorable the Commissioners of the Land Office, ten townships of UNAPPROPRIATED LANDS, on the fourth east side of the River St. Laurence, will be sold at public vendue at the Coffee-House in the city of New-York. The sale to commence on Tuesday the 10th of July next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Maps are filed for inspection, in the offices of the Secretary of the State and Surveyor General. The fourth and eighth townships will be sold by single lot, and the rest by quarters of townships; such securities as are made receivable on the sales of forfeited lands, will be received in payment; the one quarter of the purchase money on the day of sale, and the remainder within sixty days after.
These lands extend along the river St. Lawrence for 50 miles, have the advantages of the navigation of that river, and are deemed in point of fertility, equal to any within the State. Some very valuable Settlements have already been made on the lands on the north west side of the river under the British jurisdiction.
SIMEON DEWIT, Surveyor-General. 3
June 4, 1787.
To be Sold at Private Sale,
A VALUABLE PLANTATION, situate in Frederickburgh Precinct, county of Dutchess, State of New-York, joining on the gore, containing eight hundred acres of Land, on which may be made two hundred and fifty acres of good meadow, some of which is already made. —A quantity of plough land cleared and fenced: —There are on said farm two excellent streams of water, large enough for a grist Mill or mills, or iron works, plenty of iron ore handy: —If any gentleman should erect iron-works on said farm, I make no doubt but that a number of the inhabitants would contribute largely to encourage the undertaking. Easy payments will be given.
All kinds of public securities, as also all kinds of country produce, West-India, or dry goods will be taken in payment.
* * * For terms, please to apply to Ebenezer Boyd, living near the premises, or William M. Smith, No. 7, Old-slip, New-York.
N. B. MORE LAND, (if required) at an easy rate.
New-York, May 10, 1787. 96 1m
Hubert Van Wagenen and Son,
No. 2, Beckman-Slip,
Have for Sale on the most reasonable terms, a general assortment IRONMONGERY, CUTLERY &c.
Amongst which are, viz. Sheet-lead and Sheet-iron, Bellow-pipes, Frying-pans, Spades and Shovels, German, Crow-ley, Blister and common 6 by 8 window-glass, Wool & Cotton cards, Corn and Coffee-mills, Straw-knives, nails, Gun-barrels and Locks, Anvils, Vices, Pen-mauls, Hand and Sledge-hammers, Trace and Jack-chains, Brats and Iron-wire, Card-wire by the cask or less quantity, Hand-bellows, glue, Neat Shovels and Tongs brads heads, do. do. do. without heads, variety of Carpenters Rules, Carpenters and Joiners Squares, Writing-paper, Knitting-pins, Cornice and Moulding-plains, Dutch and English Mill-BOLTING-CLOTHS, a complete assortment; Harlem Oil and Neurenburgh salve, warranted; together with TOOLS for Smiths, Carpenters, Joiners, Masons, Taylors, Shoe-makers and Coopers, with many other articles. 91
ALL Persons who are indebted to the late co-partnership of Wickham and Sickles, are informed, that unless payment is speedily made to the subscriber, prosecutions will be commenced against them, by
W. COCK, Atty. at Law. New-York, June 7. 4
TO BE SOLD,
A stout, strong NEGRO MAN, about 21 years of age, fit for a farm or plantation; and a Negro boy about 14 years of age.—Enquire of Thomas Ellison No. 92, Broad-Way. 4 4
BESLY and GOODWIN, DRUGGISTS,
No 228, Queen-street, near the Fly-market, the third door west of the corner of Maiden-lane, have imported by the last ships from Europe, A very large assortment of
DRUGS and MEDICINES,
Warranted of the first quality, which they will sell very low for cash, all kinds of public securities, or upon short credit; Druggists in the country may be supplied very low for cash by the quantity; they return their sincere thanks to their customers and with a continuance of their favours, as they have imported largely will be able to supply them lower than usual. 95
JUST PUBLISHED,
and to be Sold at the Printing-Office No. 5, Water-street,
MERCATOR CHARTS:
Des Barris' drafts of the following, Nova-Scotia, Newbury and Pisceataqua, New England, Boston Bay, Rhode-Island and Bay, Buzzard Bay and Vineyard Sound, Harbour of New-York, New-York and Long-Island Sound, Harbour and Bay of Pensacola, River of Mississippi, Port Royal and Charleston, Harbour of Augustine, Gulph of Mexico, Harbour of Halifax;
Being the most accurate and elegant charts which was ever published in any country—sold at moderate prices by
SAMUEL LOUDON.
Nicholas Hoffman & Son.
Has for Sale, No. 12, Little Dock-street, BOLTING CLOTHS, well assorted and of superior quality,
Linseed Oil, Beef and Pork, Pig Iron, Bar Iron, Pot-ash Kettles, Iron Pots and Kettles, Waggon and Cart Boxes, Chimney Backs, Wool Cards by the hoghead or dozen, European Goods as usual, Grist and Saw-Mill Irons, may be had on short notice; as also Iron Castings, almost of any kind and dimension. 82
A PARCEL of large Carolina REEDS are just arrived, and to be sold at No. 89, in William-street; also a new assortment of Bethlehem spun cotton, for weaving and knitting; also, buckskin gloves and breeches, from Bethlehem; a small parcel of the best northern racoon-beaver and racoon-coat, hatters trimmings, coppersas, log-wood, and verdigrease—fundry dry goods as usual. * * * Ready money and the highest price given for all sorts of shipping furs. 96
To be Sold at Public Auction,
ON the premises on Saturday the 23d inst. a Farm lying in the west part of Bedford, West-Chester county, containing 160 acres; on which is a good dwelling house, barn and orchard, a sufficiency of meadow and wood land; being late the property of John Parent, deceased, sold by 43 JOSEPH OWEN, Administrator.
PUBLIC VENDUE.
POSITIVELY will be Sold at 12 o'clock, on Wednesday the 27th inst. if fair weather, if not, the first fair day after, on the premises, that convenient Dwelling House and Lot of Ground, No. 139, Queen-street, Montgomery Ward, nearly opposite the Friends meeting-house: The lot is 21 feet wide, front and rear, and 96 feet in depth; the house is in good repair, has five fire places in it, and a gang-way from Queen-street into the yard, with a pump of excellent water before the door.—The conditions will be made known at the time and place of sale, and an indisputable title given to the purchaser. June 6, 1787. 704
TO BE SOLD,
THE SLOOP
SARA H. The property of the late LEO-NARD VAN BEUREN, being well framed and completely furnished with every necessary appurtenance. She was built under the immediate inspection of a competent Judge of the art of building, and by the direction of the above named gentleman.—Any person inclining to purchase the above sloop, may receive farther information by applying to Messrs. John Van Beuren and N. Visscher, opposite the Flatts, or Col. John H. Beeckman, at Scodack. 4 6
TO BE LET,
AND now in good repair, the corner house No. 1, Smith-street and Duke-street. Enquire at No. 33, Smith-street. 704
Wanted for the supply of the mills near Boston,
A LARGE quantity of merchantable WHEAT, weighing at least 58lb. per bushel; for which gold or silver will be paid on delivery by William Payne at his store, No. 42, Long-wharf.
N. B. Preference will be given to very heavy wheat of a bright colour. Boston, May 10, 1787. 99 8
WHEREAS the partnership of LAWRENCE and MORRIS, was dissolved by mutual consent, on the 1st of February last; all persons indebted to the said partnership, are hereby requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, at his office, No. 79, King-street, who is fully empowered to receive and receipt for the same. W. POPHAM. New-York, April 25, 1787. 92
Treasury of the United States,
MAY 14th, 1787.
THE Commissioners of the Board of Treasury of the United States, give notice, That on the 21st day of September next, will be exposed to Sale, at the place where the United States in Congress may hold their sessions—The following Townships and Lots of Lands in the Western Territory, which were surveyed last year, under the direction of the Geographer General of the United States, viz.
 FIRST RANGE. No. 3, containing 4,350 acres.  SECOND RANGE. No. 1, containing 1,386. 2, 5,434. 3, 8,598. 5, 21,139. 6, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 22,886. 9, 18,644 3/4.  THIRD RANGE. No. 1, containing 6,596. 2, 11,797. 3, 14,482. 5, 23,040. 6, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 23,040. 9, 23,040. 10, 23,040. 11, 23,040. 12, 23,040.  FOURTH RANGE. No. 1, containing 4,574. 2, 21,350. 3, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 23,040. 10, 23,040. 11, 23,040. 12, 23,040. 13, 23,040. 
The admirable quality of these Lands, and the favorable climate in which they are situated, are too well known to need description. The conditions of sale are as follows, viz.
1st. The townships or fractional parts of townships throughout the different ranges, will be sold either entire or in lots in alternate order; that is to say, where a township or fractional part of a township is sold entire, the next will be sold in lots, agreeably to the ordinance of the 20th of May, 1785.
2d. The lands are not to be sold under a dollar per acre, payable in gold or silver, or any of the securities of the United States.
3d. The purchasers are to pay the charges of survey, which are to be estimated at thirty-six dollars in specie, or certificates as aforesaid for every township; and in the same proportion for fractional parts of townships or lots; this payment to be made at the sales, and in case of failure, the lands to be again exposed to public auction.
4th. One third of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of purchase; and the remaining two thirds in three months after the date of the sale; on which payment a certificate shall be given by the Treasurer of the United States, which shall entitle the person to whom the same is given to receive from the Commissioners of this Board a proper title; provided, that if the second payment is not made at the time above specified, the first payment is to be forfeited, and the land on which the forfeit accrued be again set up for sale.
5th. The plats of the townships will be marked by subdivisions into lots of one mile square or 640 acres, and numbered from 1 to 36; and out of each township, Lot No. 8, 11, 26 and 29, are to be reserved for future sale; Lot No. 16, for the maintenance of Public Schools within the respective townships, and out of every fractional part of a township, as many lots of the same number as shall be found therein. There will also be reserved to the United States, one third part of all gold and silver, lead and copper mines.
Proper maps and descriptions of the lands will be exhibited at the time and place of sale, and the sales will continue from day to day until the whole are sold.
Samuel Osgood, Walter Livingston, Arthur Lee, } Commissioners. 2 97
The following ACTS of the Hon. the Legislature, passed at their last session, may be had singly, at the Book-store of S. LOUDON, viz.
An Act for regulating elections: together with an act for regulating town-meetings.
An Act imposing duties on goods and merchandise imported into this State.
An Act for the more speedy recovery of debts to the value of ten pounds.
An Act to institute an University within this State.
An Act to amend an act entitled "An Act to regulate the Militia."
Also, an Act to regulate the Militia. Passed the 4th of April, 1786.
V E N D U E.
JAMES INGLIS,
Licensed Auctioneer and Commission-Merchant,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has now opened his business, at No. 21, Wall-street, and opposite the Coffee-House Bridge; where he is ready to receive, and has every kind of roomy convenience for storing all sorts of wet and dry goods, and for selling them by public auction or private sale.—Having set aside every other pursuit, he means constantly to devote his whole attention to the Commission Business, and hopes, at all times, to shew himself fully sensible of his duty and his interest, by steady exertions for the benefit of his employers, and in every respect so to conduct his business, as to make himself useful to the public in the line of his profession.
N. B. Cash will always, when necessary, be advanced to the owners, upon unlimited goods being deposited for sale. 702
F O R S A L E,
At No 41, Wall-street,
LOW priced oznaburghs, writing paper, Russia sheethings, ravens duck, mill faws, an assortment of tapes, do. of callicoos, Geneva in cases, do. in jugs, best pistol powder.
Also, an excellent SADDLE HORSE. May 24, 1787. 700

To such of the proprietors of lands in the patent of Wawayanda, in the county of Orange and State of New-York, who were interested in the lands, disputed between the patents of Wawayanda and Cheescocks.
WHEREAS Robert Yates, Goldsborough Banyar, Samuel Jones, and John Haring, Esquires, being the major part of the Commissioners, elected and appointed, in virtue of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "An Act to settle and finally establish the line or lines of division, between the patents of Wawayanda, and Cheescocks, in the county of Orange," have by virtue of another act, of the said Legislature, passed 17th April, 1786, entitled, "An Act to explain and amend an act, entitled an act to settle and finally establish the line or lines of division, between the patents of Wawayanda and Cheescocks, in the county of Orange, passed 17 March, 1786, by a certain instrument, under their hands and seals, dated the twelfth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, audited and settled, all the accounts exhibited to them, of the costs, charges and expenses accrued or arisen in the management of the said controversy, on the part of the said patent of Wawayanda, and in preparing to prosecute their claims to the lands, in controversy, and did determine the amount thereof, to be the sum of two thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight pounds sixteen shillings and two pence; and have divided the whole amount thereof into thirteen equal parts, each of which amounts to the sum of two hundred and nineteen pounds eighteen shillings and two pence; and did thereby certify, that each of the original rights of the said patent of Wawayanda, which did formerly belong to John Bridges, Lancaster Symes, John Cholwell, John Merritt, Cornelius Christiane, Dirck Vandenberg, Daniel Honan, Peter Matthews, Benjamin Alk, Hendrick Ten Eyck, Philip Rokeby, Christopher Denn, and Samuel Staats, is chargeable with one thirteenth part of the said whole sum, of two thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight pounds sixteen shillings and two pence; and did thereby appoint the same to be paid on the thirtieth day of July, then next ensuing, according to the direction of the said act entitled, "An Act to explain and amend an act, entitled, an act to settle and finally establish the line or lines of division, between the patents of Wawayanda and Cheescocks, in the county of Orange," passed the 17th March, 1786;" And in case the present proprietors of the said thirteen original rights, or any of them who were interested in the lands disputed between the said patents, should refuse or neglect to pay their respective proportions, of the money chargeable on the same as aforesaid, at the time thereby appointed for the payment thereof, the said Commissioners abovenamed, did thereby fix and appoint the fourth day of August, then next ensuing, for the sale of so much of the lands, tenements and hereditaments in the balloted lots of such proprietor or proprietors, whose proportions of the said audited accounts, should remain unpaid, as should be necessary to pay his, her, or their respective proportions of the sum of money chargeable on the original rights under which his, her or their title is derived, together with the charges of such sale; Now Therefore,
We the Subscribers being the major part of the Committee appointed to manage the claims, on the part of the proprietors of Wawayanda, pursuant to the directions of the said act, do hereby give notice to the said proprietors, who were interested in the lands disputed between the said patents, to pay to the said Committee of Wawayanda, or one of them, their respective proportions of the said sum of two thousand eight hundred and fifty-eight pounds sixteen shillings and two pence, so charged on the said original rights as aforesaid, on or before the said thirtieth day of July now next ensuing, otherwise so much of the lands, tenements and hereditaments in the balloted lots, belonging to such of the said proprietors, who shall neglect to pay their respective proportions, will be sold at public vendue, on the fourth day of August now next ensuing, as will be necessary to discharge the respective proportions of such defaulters, with all the charges attending the sale, which vendue will be held at the house of Jonathan Archer, near Sugar-loaf in the said county of Orange, on the said fourth day of August next ensuing the date hereof, at ten of the clock in the forenoon of the same day. Dated, the 22d day of May, 1787.
EVERT BANCKER, WILLIAM WICKHAM, HENRY WISNER, WILLIAM THOMPSON.
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1774; that on the 24th day of November next, ensuing the date hereof, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be sold at Public Auction, upon the premises, the fee simple of ALL that certain House and Lot of Ground, situated, lying and being in the city of New-York, bounded southerly to Crown-street, westerly to the ground of Stephen Tippet, northerly to the house and lot of ground belonging to Samuel Johnson, and easterly to the house and lot of ground of the Widow Davis, containing in breadth, in front and rear, 25 feet, and in length 110 feet, be the same more or less, together with all and singular edifices, buildings and improvements thereon, erected and being, and all other the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said messuage and lot of ground belonging—which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indentures of lease and release, bearing date the 20th and 21st days of November, in the year of our Lord, 1769, (with a power to sell therein contained) from Henry Dufour, of the city of New-York aforesaid, merchant, and Mary his wife, to Margaret Todd, late of said city, widow, deceased, and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser; pursuant to the said power, by Walter Rutherford and Francis Lewis, executors to the last will and testament of Mrs. Margaret Todd. 1 99 6m
Comfort & Joshua Sands, INFORM their customers that they have removed their Store from No. 50, Queen-street, to No. 136, Water-street, near Peck-slip, where they have to dispose of the following articles just imported in the ship Sarah, James Townsend, Master, from Bristol:    Nails of all sizes,  They have also for sale,    Grindstones,  Best Holland Gun-pow-    Pipes long and short,  der, and some of an    Bristol steel in faggots,  inferior quality,    White lead ground in  Pit and cross cut saws,    oil,  Writing paper and    Crates of cups & dishes.  a quantity of ironmongery.    All of which will be disposed of reasonably for cash or country produce. N. B. Hogthead and Barrel Staves wanted. 95
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the twenty-third day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven:
PRESENT,
The Honorable Peter Ogilvie, Esquire, Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS Keshah Conckling, only acting Executrix of Benjamin Conckling, late of Huntington in Suffolk county, deceased, hath by her petition, presented to the said Judge set forth, that the said Benjamin Conckling, was at the time of his death seized of a real estate within this State, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Benjamin Conckling, as far as she had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of her said testator was insufficient to pay his debts, & therefore requested the aid of the said Judge in the premises according to the directions of the act entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said petitioner hath delivered to the said Judge the account in the said petition mentioned: Hereupon it is ordered by the said Judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Benjamin Conckling, do appear before the Judge of the said Court of Probates, at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, on the tenth day of July next, to show cause if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Benjamin Conckling died seized, should not be sold as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 1 700 4
PETER OGILVIE.
State of New-York ff. WHEREAS all the real estate of which Peter de la Mater, late of Poughkeepsie precinct in the county of Dutchess trader, deceased, died seized, has been sold by an order of Thomas Tredwell, Esq. late Judge of the Court of Probates of this State, for the payment of his debts. All persons who have any demands against the estate of the said Peter de la Mater, are hereby notified and desired to produce the same to the present Judge of the said Court of Probates, at the Probate office, in the city of New-York, on the third day of September next, when and where a final settlement and distribution of the said estate will be made. Given under my hand, at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, the twenty-third day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. 1 700 4
PETER OGILVIE.
NOTICE is hereby given (according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late Colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the nineteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four) That on Thursday the fourth day of December next ensuing the date hereof, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be sold at public auction upon the premises, the fee simple of a certain mansion house, mills, stables and farm in a certain indenture of mortgage made between Cornelius P. Low of the City of New-York, merchant, of the one part, and William Constable of the same place merchant, of the same place of the other part, described as follows, to wit, all that certain mansion house, mills, stables and farm or parcel of land, situated, lying and being in the manor of Philipburgh, county of West-Chester and State of New-York, known and distinguished heretofore as the place of residence of the late Frederick Philips, Esquire; bounded westerly by Hudson's River, southerly by land in the possession of the widow Rich, easterly by land sold to David Hunt, the run of water called Staw-mill river and a lot of land in the possession of Robert Archer, and northerly by land sold to Robert Johnson; containing, within said bounds, three hundred and twenty acres, reserving and excepting out of the same two acres, whereon the church stands, two acres whereon Honnes Sherwood the Gardner lives, and about two acres of meadow adjoining to saw-mill river and the road; it being part of the glebe land. Also two lots of woodland No. 22 and No. 13, containing each thirty-three acres; bounded southerly by land sold to Andrew Bostwick, Esquire, easterly by lots No. 16 and No. 17, northerly by lot No. 11, and westerly by the post road, together with all and singular the houses, buildings, ways, waters, water-courses, privileges and appurtenances to the said premises belonging, or in any wise appertaining, which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indentures of lease and release, bearing date the eleventh and twelfth days of May, in the year of our Lord 1786, (with a proviso therein contained) from the said Cornelius P. Low to the said William Constable, and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser pursuant to the said power by 1 85 6m
Wm. CONSTABLE. New-York 23d April, 1787.
Paper Hanging Manufactory. Large and elegant assortment of Paper Hangings, with fescloon borders, is now finished for Sale, at Gerardus Duyckinck, junr's. Store, No. 30, Little Dock-street, or at John Colles's, at the Manufactory in the Lower Barracks, where orders and directions for paper are received. The public now can be supplied with any kind of paper hangings, agreeable to their fancy, plain, green & blue, or any other colour to suit their furniture, may be had at a very short notice. One very great advantage will attend the purchasing of paper hangings manufactured here, is that it can be always matched again; many persons have been obliged to new paper their rooms for the want of a few yards of paper hangings that has been imported, being damaged on their walls; and another very great advantage is, they can be sold much cheaper than the imported paper hangings, and warranted to be equally as good. Cash given for Old Rope, Linen and Cotton Rags. 87
Extrait from the Journals of the Senate and Assembly of the State of New-York.
IN ASSEMBLY, April 19, 1787. THE petition of David McMaster and others, presented to this House on the 10th ult. was again read, setting forth, that Oliver Delancey, James Jauncey, Goldsborough Banyar, and Peter Remsen, in the year 1770, executed conveyances for sundry lots of land in an undivided tract of two thousand acres, lying on the south side of the Mohawk River, granted to Henry Cosby; that several of the conveyances so executed, have never been in the possession of the grantees, who have, nevertheless, sold the lands they possessed; and that the present possessors have paid into the treasury of this State, the proportions of the consideration money which remained due and had become forfeited; that other parts of the said tract of land is possessed by persons who have not purchased, but are solicitous to purchase the title of the people of this State to the same, and praying the interposition of the Legislature in the premises.
Mr. Batcheller, from the Committee to whom the said petition was referred, brought in the report of the said Committee, which was read and concurred in: Thereupon,
Resolved, (if the Honorable Senate concur herein) That Goldsborough Banyar, or the legal representatives of the said Peter Remsen, or the present possessors of the said lots, or any of them, have leave to bring in a bill at the next session of the Legislature, for vesting the title to the said lots herein before mentioned, in the present possessors thereof, upon paying one half of the purchase money of the said lots and parts of lots respectively, into the treasury of this State, and satisfying the said Goldsborough Banyar and the representatives of the said Peter Remsen, for their interest and claim therein, and indemnifying them against the said several persons herein before named, their heirs and assigns; and also for conveying to the present possessors of any other lots or parts of lots in the said tract of land, wherein the people of this State have become interested, by the attainer of the said James Jauncey and Oliver Delancey, such lots and parts of lots upon the like terms.
Ordered, That Mr. Batcheller deliver a copy of the preceding resolution to the Honorable the Senate.
FRIDAY MORNING, April 20, 1787.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
Resolved, That the Senate do concur with the Honorable the Assembly in their said resolution.
Ordered, That Mr. Williams deliver a copy of the said preceding concurrent resolution to the House of Assembly. 1 4 3m
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the 7th day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven:
PRESENT,
The Hon. Peter Ogilvie Esq. Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS Abraham Reynolds, administrator of Eli Mead, late of Haverstraw Precinct, in the county of Orange, deceased, hath by his petition presented to the said Judge set forth, that the said Eli Mead, was at the time of his death, seized of a real estate within this State, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Eli Mead as far as he had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of his said testator was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said Judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said petitioner hath delivered to the said Judge the account in the said petition mentioned: Hereupon it is ordered by the said Judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Eli Mead, do appear before the Judge of the said Court of Probates at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the twenty-sixth day of July next, to show cause if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Eli Mead died seized, should not be sold as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 1 4 4
PETER OGILVIE.
All persons having demands to the Subscriber, are requested to send their accounts sealed up, as soon as possible, to the office of Robert Troup, Esq. Counsellor at Law, No. 18, Smith-Street, in order that they may be arranged for settlement. 702 JOHN KELLY.
Auction and Commission Store.
JOHN RAMSAY very respectfully begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a store at his house No. 221, Queen-street, near the upper end of the Fly market, for the purpose of vending every quality of merchandise, both by public and private sale on commission, sales will also be made where else it may on particular occasions be necessary. He is well provided with cellars and stores for the reception of bulky as well as fine goods, and the favor of the commands of the public will be gratefully received and faithfully executed, with every endeavour to render perfect satisfaction. He has on hand an assortment of Irish linens, cambricks, men and womens thread and cotton flockings, calicoes, white and brown Russia sheetings, striped cottons, pound pins, ribbons, nests of trunks, calimancoes, &c. &c. which he will dispose of very reasonable for prompt pay. 99
TO BE LET,
And entered on immediately,
ONE new House, well finished, at Brooklyn, two stories high, with three rooms on a floor, with a good yard and cellar. Also, part of the house opposite New-York, formerly the property of John Cornell, deceased, with two lower and three upper rooms, with a good cellar and garden. For terms apply to the subscriber, GEORGE POWERS. 702 6
By the Commissioners of Forfeitures for the Southern District.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that on Wednesday the first day of August next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the house of David Hunt near the Lower Mills in the Manor of Philipburgh, will be sold at public vendue, all the estate, right, title and interest late of Frederick Phillips Esq. in the following lands situate in the said Manor, viz. acres.
No. 1. The farm late in the possession of Moses Miller containing 133
No. 2. The farm late in the possession of Caleb Archer. 179
No. 3. The farm late in the possession of Wm. Underhill. 360
No. 4. The farm late in the possession of Doctor Bailey, situate at New-Rochelle. 149
Also the moiety, or undivided half of a farm of 110 acres, situate in the manor of Cortlandt, late the property of Lewis Palmer.
And on Monday the 16th of August at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Coffee-house in the city of New-York, will be sold, a number of lots situate in the out ward of the said city, and on the estate late the property of James De Lancey; many of them fronting the Bowery-lane—map to be seen at the Commissioners-office.
Also a lot of ground situate on the westerly side of New-street, late the property of Oliver Delancey, Esq.
Also a lot situated on the northerly side of Bridge-street, late the property of William Bayard, Esq.
All the above lands will be sold only for certificates issued or to be issued by the Treasurer of this State.
ISAAC STOUTENBURGH, } Commissrs. of 1 91 PH. V. CORTLANDT, } Forfeitures.
WILLIAM BUCKLE,
No. 9, Water-Street, Has Imported in the late arrived vessels from London, an elegant assortment of all articles in Silver and Plated Goods:
LADIES elegant paste and gilt shoe buckles, bracelets, lockets, ear rings, &c. paste knee buckles very elegant, pen knives, cuttoes, table, desert and carving knives and forks, Reeves colours for drawing, plated spurs, bits and flurups, iron and steel spurs, plated, white metal and tin buckles, thread and cotton hose, marking instruments, ladies and gentlemen's jean and leather gloves, silk purses, silk cane and watch strings, beaver and common hats, bathing caps, ebony ink-stands, razor straps, lancets in cases, steel and gilt watch chains, powder flasks and shot belts, ivory tortoise-shell and horn combs, tortoise-shell snuff boxes, tooth pick cases, and instrument cases, Poland leather and paper ink-stands, fiddle strings, foil for jewellers, ivory and tortoise-shell memorandum books, morocco and black leather pocket books, shoe, tooth and cloth brushes; linen, woollen and straining Webb for faddlers; swan skin and turkey stripe for do. all kinds of ironmongery, all kinds faddlers do. and brass furniture for harness & coach makers, German flutes, japanned goods, prints and looking glasses in oval gilt frames, blacking ball, whips, thongs for whips, mahogany tea caddys, do. knife cases, ladies japanned dressing cases, sealing wax and wafers, quills and writing paper, ebony crewitt frames silver tops, canes and sticks, copper tea kettles, sauce pans, coffee pots, &c. brass and princes metal candlesticks, brass furniture for cabinet makers, silver watches, steel cock spurs in cases complete, gold cyphers for fleece buttons, and ear rings, and stones proper for do. silver and metal pocket compasses, fishing hooks and lines, shoe and knee chapes, scissors and razors, fowling pieces, brown tea and coffee urns, brass and copper scales and scale beams, spectacles, spying glasses and telescopes, box rules, playing cards, garnets & crystals different sorts, violins and guitars, window glass different sizes, needles and pins, hog skins for covering saddles, coat and breast buttons, hair powder and pomatum, 4d. 6d. 8d. 1od. 12d. 2od. and 24d. nails, tin in boxes, patent yellow and other colours for coach painters, varnish, leaf gold, white lead Spanish brown and yellow oaker ground in oil, red and white lead dry. 96
By order of the Hon. 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 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 satisfaction of his creditors. Dated at the city of New-York, this 4th day of May in the the year of our Lord 1787. 97 2m
TO BE LET, For one or more years,
A Very pleasant COUNTRY SEAT, situated on the East river (lately occupied by Col. Lewis Morris) with or without the out-houses, barn, garden, orchards, meadows and pastures, as will best suit the tenant. In the large house, are four very good well finished rooms on the first floor, and three good bed rooms on the second floor, and a good cellar kitchen, with several apartments for milk, liquors, roots, and apartments for servants. The orchards and garden abound with all kinds of the very best fruit. For further particulars enquire of P. Stuyvesant. Bowry, Feb. 16, 1787,
Exceeding good pasture to be had for horses, cows, or fat cattle, by the day, week, or month. Enquire of William Hart, on the above mentioned premises. 72
JOHN BLEECKER gives ready money for all kinds of Continental and State Certificates, at his Auction-Room and Commission Store, No. 198, Queen-street, where all kinds of Merchandise will be thankfully received, and sold on commission. 96