The New-York packet (New York [N.Y.]), 1787-01-23 00:00:00

The New-York Packet.
TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
T U E S D A Y, J A N U A R Y 23, 1787.
[No. 665.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD. A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 2oz. for seven coppers: a loaf of like Flour to weigh 1lb. 2oz. for four coppers.
H I G H - W A T E R. Monday 44 Min. after 11 Tuesday 5 Min. after 12 Wednesday 28 Min. after 1 Thursday 20 Min. after 2 Friday 10 Min. after 11 Saturday 2 Min. after 12 Sunday 58 Min. after 1
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK. Wheat per bushel, 7s. 6d. at 7s. 10d. West-India Rum, 3s. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 70s. 6d. Indian Corn, 6s. 6d. at 6s. 3d. Muscovado Sugar, 59s. at 70s. od. Pork, 95s. 6d. Flour, common 42s. super. 46s. per b. Single refined do. 7s. 2d. Fine Salt, 2s. od. Brown Bread, 29s. od. Molasses, 3s. 8d. Rock Salt, 4s. to 4s. 6d.
To all Masters of Vessels. ARRIVED here yesterday from Hampton, in Virginia, at which place she was built, the Schooner RAMBLER, belonging to the subscribers—She is a fine vessel, and sails extremely fast, and is intended for a Pilot-Boat out of this harbour. John Menagh, Wm. Carroll, Charles Swan, Thomas Williams. New-York, Jan. 18, 1787. 64 2
F O R S A L E, By Storm and Sickels, At their Store, No. 35, Little Dock-street, A Few barrels linseed oil, A quantity of beef and pork, Butter in firkins, Refined and bloomery iron. 64 3
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the estate or SAMUEL T. PELL, late of Westchester county, deceased, to make payment on or before the first day of May next; and all persons having demands against the said estate, are requested to exhibit the same, on or before the time aforesaid. PHILIP PELL, Jan. } Executors. DAVID PELL, } Westchester county, Jan. 17, 1787. 64 4
TO BE SOLD, Twelve Lots of Ground, IN the Out Ward of the city, near the Bull's-head tavern, and a snuff mill adjoining said lots. Also, 5426 acres of Land, in the county of Albany, in a patent granted to David Schuyler and others, in lots of 539 acres clear of all quit rents. For particulars enquire of STEPHEN and JOHN V. CORTLANDT, No. 17, Broad-way. January 16, 1787. 64
TO BE SOLD, TWO Valuable FARMS, each containing 150 acres, lying contiguous to each other, on Croton-river, in the manor of Philipsburgh, lately in the possession of John Bulyea and John Bailey. For terms of sale enquire of General Cortlandt or the subscriber, who will give a warranted title for the same. 64 PIERRE V. CORTLANDT.
WHEREAS I SAMUEL SAYRE, of the county of Richmond and State of New-York, innholder, stand indebted unto WILLIAM NEWTON, late of the city of New-York and State of New-York, gentleman, in and by a certain bond and mortgage, bearing date prior to the first day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-six, and conditioned for the payment of the sum of two hundred pounds, lawful money of the State of New-York, or thereabouts, with lawful interest for the same; and whereas the said sum of two hundred pounds with a considerable arrearage of interest is now due, and payable unto the said William Newton, by me the subscriber: Therefore I the said Samuel Sayre do, in pursuance of two certain acts of the Legislature of the State of New-York, the one entitled, "An act relative to debts due to persons within the enemies lines," passed the 12th day of July, 1782, the other entitled, "An act to explain and amend the act entitled an act relative to debts due to persons within the enemies lines," passed the 12th day of July, 1782, passed the 24th day of November, 1784; hereby notify and require you the said William Newton to appear at the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, to be held in and for the county of Orange, at the Court-House in the new city, in said county, on the second Tuesday in October next, to have a settlement, and payment made of the said debt, agreeable to the mode prescribed in and by the several acts aforesaid. Dated this seventeenth day of January, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. 2 64 16 SAMUEL SAYRE.
Wants Employment, A YOUNG WOMAN, who understands Mantuamaking Business, and is a good seamstress—She wishes to engage in a private family, and has no objections to take care of children. Enquire at No. 13, Frankfort-street. 64 3
TO BE SOLD, ON reasonable terms, in the whole or in parcels, three thousand one hundred and fifty acres of extraordinary rich and fertile Intervale and Upland , situated on Pollett-river, and that part of Wood-creek, called Indian or Green-river, in the township of Granville, in the county of Washington and State of New-York, formerly granted to Captain Robert Campbell—Also two thousand one hundred acres of excellent good Land , to the south westward thereof, in the same township and county, heretofore granted to Captain William Farquhar—And also, two thousand one hundred acres of very good Land , in the same neighbourhood, granted in the year 1764, to Lieutenant David Borry, to all which an indisputable title will be given. Apply to James Farquhar in New-York. 57
F O R S A L E, For SPECIE or the new PAPER MONEY, A Tract of LAND, on the river Popuhunk which empties into the Delaware, and is navigable for boats and rafts of boards or timber, to Philadelphia, and abounds with fish—the tract lies nearly in a square, and contains 5000 acres; on it is a very fine mill seat, on which a grist mill stood before the war, and is still capable of being repaired; it would afford a fine situation for saw mills, which might dispose of their boards to the settlers along the banks of the river, as well as at Philadelphia; great quantities of timber being yearly floated down from its vicinity. The country about it, and far beyond it, is settling very fast. Its distance from Kingston and Cats-Kill landings is about 30 miles.—For further information or the terms of sale, apply to WILLIAM COCKBURN, near Kingston, or to JAMES SAIDLER, No. 34, Queen-street, New-York. 30
F O U N D IN an enclosure not far from the city, a COW, which is supposed to belong to some person in New-York. She is a young cow, red colour, white face, small crooked horns, and the left ear half cut off. She was found about Christmas. Whoever proves property and pays charges, may have her by applying at No. 5, Roosevelt-street. 3
TO BE SOLD, And immediate possession given, NEAR Flushing, on Long-Island, the south part of ABRAHAM LAWRENCE'S NECK, containing a house and barn, and about 250 acres of upland, supposed to be as good as any on Long-Island, whereon may be forty loads of the best English hay cut the next season; also a small orchard of fruit trees, and plenty of wood for the use of the place, it being well watered and in good fence:—Also seventy acres of salt meadow, joining the upland. There is fish and fowl in great abundance to be got in their season, round said Neck, it making the east side of Flushing-Bay. For particulars apply to the subscriber, on said Neck, who will give an indisputable title. 62 11M ABRAHAM LAWRENCE.
ROBERT HYSLOP, On Dye's Dock, at the foot of Dye-Street, ONCE more requests those indebted to him, will immediately settle their accounts; such as owe from 10 to 14 years, need expect no further lenity. Those who do not pay in one month from this date, will be considered as too great friends to lawyers, to discharge their just debts, without paying the fees, &c. and steps will be taken accordingly. He has on hand, cheap for cash, A small assortment of books, with a neat edition of Barlow's and Watt's psalms, some dry goods, a few casks of indigo and crates of earthenware, with groceries, &c. Likewise oak and pine ship plank, and square oak logs. Lumber taken in on storage or commission. New-York, 8th December, 1786. 52
LEAPOLE BECK, No. 2, Barclay-Street, Within a few doors of the Roman Church, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public, that he manufactures WAFERS, of all sizes and colours, and hopes his attention, moderate prices, and quality of his goods, will merit the continuance of those who may favor him with their commands. 62 4
PUBLIC AUCTION. TO be SOLD by Public Vendue, on Monday the 29th day of January next, at the house of Adolph de Grove, innholder at Newburgh, in Ulster county, a small FARM, situated in the Township of Newburgh aforesaid; containing about 33 acres of excellent land, together with the improvements thereon, consisting of a good dwelling house, barn, out houses, &c. being part of the real estate of Peter Nessel and George Knox, insolvent debtors, assigned over to the subscribers for the benefit of all the creditors of the said Peter Nessel and George Knox, agreeable to the act in such cases made and provided.—A particular description of the premises, and also the terms of sale, may be known by applying to either of the subscribers, in New-York, to Peter Nessel, living on the premises, or the house of the said Adolph de Grove, on the day of sale, where attendance will be given, by RUDOLPH H. VAN DORSTEN, HENDRICK A. COSTER, } Assignees. JOHN MEYER, } New-York, December 12, 1786. 54
ALL Persons indebted to the Subscriber by a bond notes and accounts, are desired to pay the same on or before the first day of February next, or they will then certainly be put into the hands of an attorney to settle.—And all those indebted to the firm of Wistar and Franklin , are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber, or they will be put into the hands of an attorney for a settlement. JAMES FRANKLIN. New-York, 4th December, 1786. 51
NICHOLAS LOW, At No. 216, Water-street, near the Old-slip, HAS for SALE, Old Madeira and Sherry, } rich Lisbon and Cape } WINES in pipes of Good Hope } and quarter casks, Brandy, Cayenne Cocoa, China Bowls, and Cups and Saucers, assorted in cases, Delft Dishes, and Plates in imitation of China, Sewing Twine, Brass Kettles in nests, with wire for handles, Whet Stones, and Toys, a variety assorted in cases. 45 6m
Cheap Grocery Store. JOHN DONNAN acquaints his friends and former customers, and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 216, Queen-street, to that commodious new store on Crugar's dock, corner of the Old slip, where he has for sale, on the usual reasonable terms, the following articles, viz. Jamaica spirits, } Coffee, West-India rum, } Chocolate, New-York, ditto, } Hyslop, Coniac brandy, } Southong, } Teas, Holland geneva, } Green and } Madeira, } Bohea } Lisbon } Wines, } Cask and jar raisins, Teneriffe } } Ginger, London porter in draft } Pepper and allspice, and bottles, } Barley, Loaf and Muscovado } English and country sugars, } Cheeses. Wheat, flour, corn, rye, Indian-meal, &c. taken in barter. 15
To the PUBLIC. A Gentleman of the Physical Profession, regularly educated, offers with great deference his services to the public. As he was many years a surgeon of practice, he hopes his experience will particularly recommend him to those who have the misfortune to be exposed to the ravages of a disorder prevalent enough in all populous cities. As he happens to be a stranger, he can have little more, exclusive of the knowledge of his profession to recommend him, save only the moderation of his charges, and the most assiduous attention to such patients as will honor him with their confidence. It is his interest and duty to observe the most inviolable secrecy where occasion requires. In all disorders whatsoever, he gives advice gratis, to such poor persons as come recommended by any of the Clergy, or respectable families in this city. All seamen are informed, that directions and medicines will be given which may enable them to cure themselves in many disorders incident to their situation, if they observe attention to his rules. The Doctor may be consulted every day, at the Widow Bull's, No. 58, Fair-street, near Golden-hill. 51
This Day is Published, By BERRY & ROGERS, And to be had at No. 35, Hanover-square, (Price a Quarter Dollar)
The Columbian Magazine, For DEEMBER, 1786. Illustrated with I. A beautiful copper-plate plan of Mr. Fitch's Steam Boat. II. Annual passage of the Herring. III. Plan of a Granary.
Containing: Observations on the annual passage of herrings; the morals of Chats; on the power of sound, or the influence of melody over the human heart; extract of a letter from a gentleman at Bethlehem, to his friend in Philadelphia; the trifle; letter to an old batchelor; some interesting particulars in the natural history of the ostrich; character of the late celebrated Dr. Johnson; thoughts on the present situation of the federal government of the United States of America; description of a new invented steam-boat; a useful discovery in building for the improvement of future buildings; to make a room warm in winter and cold in summer; account and conditions of a premium offered by the American Philosophical Society; draft and description of a granary laid before the Philadelphia Agricultural Society; on the different species of mania; solution of mathematical questions; the worthy soldier; Charlotte, or the prudent choice; elegy; to Nifus; an Indian eulogy; on the death of Leopold, prince of Brunswick; to Delia; to Eliza; ode to melancholy; song by General Howe; to a lady; to Mira; to Lavinia; sensibility; a new song, or lines addressed to the heroes of the sleigh; to Zoilus; to Philaster; solution of Philaster's second question; intelligence. 1 61 3
To be Sold, at PRIVATE SALE, An excellent GRIST MILL, with two run of stones, bolts and screens, in good order for bolting and packing, together with an excellent Saw Mill, likewise in good order, and a good Dwelling-House, which are all situated in one of the best stands for business. For further particulars apply to the Printers hereof. 1 61 12
By the Commissioner of Forfeitures for the Eastern District.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of two certain laws of the Legislature of this State, the following LANDS, Tenements and Hereditaments, forfeited to the people of this State, will be SOLD at PUBLIC VENDUE, agreeable to the directions of the said laws, to wit, the equity of redemption of five hundred acres of land, where Wood-creek falls into Lake Champlain, in the township of White-Hall, late Skeeneburgh, in the county of Washington, consisting chiefly of rich low lands, and on the premises are excellent falls for mills, with a never failing stream, on which the late Major Skeene had his iron works, to which place iron-ore and fire wood were brought by water carriage. These lands are so happily situated that the navigation from thence to Canada renders them of great value; they are also navigable on Wood-creek to Fort Ann, within a few miles of Hudson's-river,—these lands were improved by said Major Skeene, and thereon had his dwelling house, and a large stone barn, the walls whereof are now standing in good order. Also the equity of redemption of one hundred and seventy-one acres of rich low-lands joining the last mentioned five hundred acres. Also the equity of redemption of the following lots in said township, to wit, Lot No. 31, of 500 acres. Also in said township, 22, do. 127 do. The rent and reversion of 20, do. 108 do. Equity of redemption of 59, do. 88 do. 45 acres of land in the occupation of William Thomson, 60, do. 218 do. 61, do. 503 do. 53, do. 83 1/2 do.
Also, the rent and reversion of 200 acres of land in what is commonly known by the name of Skeene's Little Patent, joining White-Hall aforesaid, in the occupation of Cornelius Johns.
Also, eight equal shares of the ore bed, with thirty acres of land to each share, commonly known by the name of Skeene's ore bed, on Lake Champlain; each purchaser to hold a share or shares as tenants in common, agreeable to an act entitled, "An act further to amend an act entitled an act for the speedy sale of the confiscated and forfeited estates within this State, and for other purposes therein mentioned," passed the 1st of May, 1786, reserving out of said ore, the privilege granted to Zephaniah Platt, Esq. in an act entitled, "An act for granting certain privileges to Plattburgh." The aforesaid lands lies in Washington county, forfeited by the attainer of Philip and Andrew A. Skeene, late of Skeeneburgh aforesaid.
And in the township of Salem, county aforesaid, the rent and reversion of the one moiety or undivided half part of lot No. 216, of eighty-four acres of land in the occupation of Allan Hunsdon, forfeited by the attainer of Oliver De Lancey, late of the city of New-York, Esquire.
The sales of the above said lands and premises will be held at the Coffee-House in the city of New-York, on the last Tuesday of February next, to begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day, and to continue from day to day till the sales are completed.—In addition to the monies and public securities made receivable in payment for forfeited lands and tenements, by the fifth section of the act entitled, "An act for the speedy sale, &c." and the other laws, the following species are also made receivable, issued to any inhabitants of this State, to wit: Certificates issued by William Deming, Esq. as Commissioner of the United States, to settle the accounts of the Quarter-Master-General's department, in the army of the United States; certificates issued by Joseph Bindon, Esq. as Commissioner to settle the accounts of the clothing department, in the army of the United States; certificates issued by Jonathan Burrell, Esq. as Commissioner to settle the accounts of the Commissary department, in the late army of the United States; certificates issued by John Pierce, Esq. as Commissioner to settle the accounts of the late army of the United States, commonly called Final Settlements; certificates issued by Joseph Panel, Esq. as Commissioner to settle the accounts of the naval department of the United States; certificates issued by Edward Fox, Esq. as Commissioner to settle the accounts of the medical department, in the army of the United States; certificates issued out of any Continental Loan-Office in the United States, to persons who were citizens of this State at the time they were issued, for monies lent by them to the United States.
All persons who have any claim by mortgage, pre-emption or otherwise, on any of the lands, tenements or hereditaments, included in this advertisement, are hereby required and notified to exhibit the same before the day of sale, to the subscriber. ALEXANDER WEBSTER. Commissioner of Forfeitures for the Eastern District. Hebron, January 1, 1787. 2 63 13
NOTICE.
THE subscriber, administrator de bonis non of the goods, chattels, and credits of Joseph Mico , some time deceased, and formerly of the city of London, merchant, requests the respective debtors to the estate of the said Joseph Mico , to make settlement with the subscriber with all expedition, in order to prevent the commencement of legal prosecutions against them. W. COCK, Attorney at Law, No. 66, Wall-street, N. Y. January 13, 1787. 6

UNITED STATES.
For the NEW-YORK PACKET.
Long-Island, 10th January, 1787.
Messrs. PRINTERS,
My not having an opportunity of transmitting you the following intelligence sooner, may perhaps render it at this time superfluous: However, if I am not anticipated, I beg you will publish it in your paper, if you should judge that it will give no offence to the Legislature, otherwise I desire it may be suppressed.
AMONG many others, who went to see the wreck of the ship New-Kingston, Capt. Nimmo, from Jamaica, on the fourth part of this island, I had the curiosity to go two days successively, where I was witness to such a scene of rapine and plunder, which I thought most shocking, and that could not be practised in a civilized country.
I sympathized with the master and first mate, (whose name, I think, I was told was M c Cartney) who, if they had the eyes of Argus, and the hands of Briarius, could not guard against the many rapacious acts of pilfering that were there exhibited. But as it is not my intention to give offence to individuals, I shall content myself with observing, that it was a scandal to humanity.
My principal intention is to confute an assertion, or opinion, that was generally adopted, and openly urged by those freebooters, in justification of their proceedings—this was, that all wrecks became the immediate property of the inhabitants of the coast where ships are cast away; an argument equally new and astonishing to me, and which I consider an aggravation of the crime—if I find a purse of gold, upon the highway, and the owner should come to me, and inform me that he had lost such a purse, specifying the contents and marks of it, would it be honest in me to retain it from him? Surely not! and I in charity hope, that many of these persons, who acted so very unbecoming last week, would have returned it themselves. Does not the ship and cargo belong to some persons?—If not to the owners, then, they undoubtedly belong to the insurers, who ought by every person of any degree of humanity, to be considered, ample satisfaction, by the misfortune of the shipwreck, without contributing to their loss, by pilfering as much as possible, of what there was a probability of saving, to indemnify them for their loss. If any of these men were to see a house on fire, I suppose they would consider it little less than sacrilege, to appropriate to themselves any of the goods that there were a possibility of saving; and I consider, nay am certain, that both cases, mutatis mutandis are similar. But, say they, the fire would be the ruin of the proprietor of the house, &c. and the under-writers are many and rich, and will never miss it. This is no extenuation, but a visible aggravation: Because, if all persons, upon whose coasts, vessels are cast away, were to adopt this shameful practice, it would ruin all insurers, and consequently would be the ruin of millions; and if we are affected by the misery of one person, how much more should we be affected to see thousands in the same condition!
I was informed that there were some persons there, who were much trusted by the Captain, &c. as they pretended, that they would take particular care of all the goods that could be saved, but that these people had embezzled a considerable part of these goods themselves. This was an actual breach of trust, and though those who plundered upon the presumption of the wreck's becoming their property as being upon their coast, may think they are excusable, yet the others surely have not the least reason for their consciences.
Before I conclude, I think myself bound to do justice to the spirited conduct and behaviour of Mr. Strong, Justice of the Peace for the county of Suffolk, who happened to be present, and who upon being applied to by the Capt. for a warrant to recover one of the stay falls from the plunderers, not only cheerfully gave it, but enforced it by his presence, notwithstanding much opposition, security and abuse.
If the Legislature should think proper to put a stop to this pernicious and savage practice (which I am informed has been of some standing upon this island) to its great disgrace, I have my wish.
I am, Gentlemen, your humble servant, PROBUS.
PORTSMOUTH, (N. H.) Jan. 6.
The Court-Martial lately held at Exeter, having presented his Excellency the Commander in Chief, with a copy of their proceedings, for approbation, his Excellency postponed acting thereon until he had laid them before the Legislature, in order to collect the sense of both Houses upon the subject, and act accordingly. Their proceedings were read before both houses on Wednesday last, with the following sentences:—Maj. Cochran, Capt. Cochran and Lieut. Robinson, of the 11th regiment, broke; the Major re-commanded for a restoration. Capt. M c Keen and Lieut. M c Clary, of the 8th regiment; Capt. Dow, Lieut. Clough and Ensign Cotton, of the 7th regiment, broke; Col. Stone of the 20th regiment, acquitted; Quarter-Master Brown, of the 3d troop in the first regiment of light-horse, reprimanded; Lieut. Weare, of the same troop, broke; but recommended in strong terms for a restoration.
After the above were read before both Houses, several warm debates occurred upon the illegality of trying civil offenders by law martial, conceiving it a great stretch of power, and a deviation from the true principles of the constitution. His Excellency reminded the Court, that he had called the Court-Martial agreeably to their vote, requesting him so to do. The Hon. Speaker was very much averse to the procedure of trying civil offences by law martial. A variety of observations were made upon the subject, after which it was determined to refer the whole proceedings to a Committee of both Houses, who were appointed accordingly, and now have the matter before them.
[The crime, with which the above officers were charged, was the aiding or abetting the late insurrection at Exeter.]
Major Cochran plead guilty to the charge, and offered to the Court-Martial the following, by way of extenuation of his crime:
Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Court,
Having pleaded guilty to the charge alledged against me—I can only say—that however aggravated my crime has been, I erred from the head, and not the heart—my error arose from the gross misrepresentations of many persons—whose in-
tentions I now firmly believe to be as vile, as their hearts were wicked—I was informed on Sunday preceding the outrageous insult offered the Legislature by Mr. Daniels, representative of the town—That the General Court had passed an act for the return of all the refugees without discrimination of character—that their estates were to be restored, and the citizens of this State were to re-purchase such as had been sold. Upon this information, I was, without duly considering the consequences, induced to act the nefarious part I did—and which, upon cool reflection, I am fully sensible, was not only injudicious, but audacious, and had a direct tendency to overthrow government and subvert the constitution.—Having confessed myself guilty, and thrown myself on the mercy of the Court, I can only add, that if there has been any thing in my former conduct and character that could excite your esteem—if there is ought in my present situation that can cause your pity—if there is any thing in my penitence that can entitle in your breasts forgiveness, I would request you to recommend me for a restoration to that office, which I acknowledge I have justly forfeited—but in which, should I by your recommendation be replaced—I shall endeavour to behave, so as to ensure your esteem—conciliate your affections, and obliterate from your memories the misconduct of the 20th of September.
JAMES COCHRAN, jun o
BOSTON. Jan. 12.
Extra of a letter from a gentleman at Springfield, January 1, 1787.
“The insurgents who came in town last week, to obstruct the sitting of the Court, amounted to about 250—no opposition was made to their proceedings—the Court were mellow enough, they said. The leaders of the insurgents, viz. the two Days and Grover, were invited to dine at the tavern with the gentlemen of the Court, whose characters will, and ought to be, branded with eternal infamy.”
For several reasons, as set forth in the proceedings of the town-meeting, the town of Rehoboth, in the county of Bristol, have voted, that Stephen Bullock, Esq. be requested not to attend the General Court of Massachusetts, as that town's representative, until he shall receive further instructions. One of the reasons is, “Because the town do not entertain the most distant idea, that the present administration will relieve our difficulties”— alias —pay their debts.
It appears by the Connecticut papers, that in consequence of the late premature adjournment of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham county, Mr. Shays, thinking it a symptom favorable to his cause, thought proper to make a tour into that State, to beat up for volunteers—with what success is not mentioned.
HARTFORD. Jan. 15.
What news from the State of Massachusetts, is the question. To be, seems now their determination.
General Lincoln, at the head of a large army, is under marching orders, to support the dignity of that State, and the regular administration of justice.
General Shepherd was, on Saturday morning last, at Springfield, preparing the barracks for the reception of General Lincoln's army.
On the determination of the Supreme Executive of the State of Massachusetts, being known, a plan was set on foot, in the town of Boston, for raising money, by voluntary subscription, for defraying the immediate expenses arising in the execution of those determinations; and we are told, the amount of the sums, already, greatly exceed the expectations of the most sanguine; and it is supposed, will, in a few days, be found adequate to the laudable object in view.
Gen. Shays was on Saturday evening last at West-Springfield. We are told that he dreads the 23d of January, more than Charles did the 30th. He keeps a strong guard about him, and dares not sleep in his own house.
PETERSBURG, Dec. 22.
A regard to common justice, and to prevent imposition on the exporters of tobacco induces a correspondent to inform those concerned, that the shipping tax at present is but ten shillings per hoghead, nor has it been more since the first of May last. The law which laid the additional three shillings per hoghead expired at that time, and some of the Inspectors of the Appomattox ware houses have settled with the Auditor of public accounts, at thirteen shillings per hoghead, for all tobacco shipped before the first of May last, and ten shillings per hoghead for what was shipped after that period during the last inspection. The shippers of tobacco have only to tender the Inspectors ten shillings per hoghead; if they refuse, they will be liable, under the tobacco law, to pay two pounds of tobacco for every pound they may so refuse to deliver.—They are likewise most certainly liable to the exporters of all tobacco shipped from the ware houses since the first of May last, where they received thirteen shillings per hoghead in place of ten, and if they know their own interest, will take the proper steps by application to the Assembly, to get refunded. The Auditor ought not to have passed accounts on which the public had credit for more than could be legally demanded, because when public officers countenance things of this kind, strangers will very naturally reflect on the country. The plea of necessity cannot be a sufficient excuse for a deviation from the line of propriety.
PHILADELPHIA, January 17.
A letter from Richmond, Virginia, dated Jan. 7, says, “This present moment only afforded time to acquaint you of a most dreadful fire that broke out this morning in a house opposite to Pennock and Nicholson's, and it caught that square, and from that, including Mr. Warrington's to a corner house of Mr. Greaves, is all consumed to ashes.”
Another letter from the same place, says, “I am very sorry to inform you of one of the most unfortunate accidents, that could befall this city in its infant state. On the 7th inst. a fire broke out in Mr. Ross's large store at the foot of Shocke-Hill; it is burnt to the ground, together with Pennock, Skipwith and Co's. Grove's, Nelson, Heron and Co's. stores, and mostly all the houses on that side of the way, Burd's ware-house with all the tobacco in each.”
A particular account of this terrible conflagration has not yet been received, nor the damages ascertained; but it is said, near 100 houses have been destroyed, among which were 20 public and private ware-houses full of dry goods and tobacco.
NEW-YORK, JANUARY 23.
TO HIS EXCELLENCY GEORGE CLINTON, Esq.
Governor of the State of New-York, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the same.
THE RESPECTFUL ADDRESS of the ASSEMBLY in Answer to his Excellency's Speech, at the opening of the Session:
WE the Representatives of the People of the State of New-York, in Assembly, beg leave to express our approbation of your Excellency's conduct in not convening the Legislature at an earlier period; and at the same time to assure you, that the several important matters mentioned in your Excellency's Speech, and communicated in the papers that accompany it, shall in the course of the Session engage our most serious attention.
With dispositions truly federal, we shall take into consideration the different acts of the United States; and with an earnest solicitude for the national honor, credit, and welfare, shall cheerfully make such provisions as shall appear to us competent to those great objects, and compatible with the abilities and constitution of the State.
We learn with peculiar pleasure, that the measures adopted by the Legislature at the last Session, for settling otherwise than by a federal court, the territorial dispute between this State and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, have been carried into full effect; and that while through the divine goodness, we enjoy the blessing of internal peace & order, the sources of external discord and animosity resulting from a controverted boundary, are happily extinguished, the public tranquility in a point of such magnitude secured, and the heavy expence of a judicial investigation avoided. The conduct of our Commissioners in this delicate and important trust, meets with our entire approbation; and we shall freely concur in making adequate provision for the services rendered, and expences incurred, either in preparation for trial, or towards the adjustment of the controversy.
We are also happy to observe, that the Commissioners for running the line of jurisdiction between this State and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, have made as great a progress as the season would permit. The good understanding which subsisted between them, must have contributed not less to this end, than to the economy which appears in their expences, and will no doubt facilitate the final accomplishment of the business.
The arrangement of the militia under the late law, announced by your Excellency as nearly complete, is a proof of the attention which has been paid to this interesting object. We doubt not the future conduct of that respectable class of citizens, will justify the expectations formed from the laudable zeal by which it is thus far distinguished.
We lament, with your Excellency, the fatal ravages to which Wheat, our staple commodity, has of late been exposed, from an insect which has already over-run so large a part of the State; and if anything in the power of the Legislature can be devised to avert so affecting a calamity, we shall feel ourselves impelled by every motive to adopt it.
It gives us pleasure to learn that very considerable reductions have lately been made in the debts due from the public to the citizens of this State, an object which we shall be ready still further to promote by every prudent and equitable measure; convinced of the truth of the sentiment expressed by your Excellency, that a faithful performance of our engagements is essential to the firm establishment of the public credit and prosperity.
By order of the House, RICHARD VARICK, Speaker.
Assembly-Chamber, Jan. 20, 1787. To which his Excellency made the following Reply. Gentlemen,
BE pleased to accept my most cordial thanks for this polite address.
The obliging manner in which you are pleased to express your sense of my conduct, and your perfect approbation of the measure, executed since the last Session, afford me the highest satisfaction.
Convinced of your zealous solicitude, for the public weal, I place the fullest confidence in your assurance, that the several matters, submitted to the consideration of the Legislature, will meet with due attention; and that the happiness and prosperity of the State, will invariably influence your deliberations.
GEO. CLINTON.
New-York, 22d January, 1787.
The Hon. William Floyd, Hon. John Hathborn, Hon. Peter Schuyler, and the Hon. Ebenezer Russell, Esquires, are elected (according to the form and effect of the article of the constitution in such case made and provided) a Council for the Appointment of all officers within this State, other than those who by the constitution, are directed to be otherwise chosen or appointed.
Capt. M c Adam, from Cork, arrived at Philadelphia, about 200 leagues from land, spoke the ship Friendship, Capt. Stuart, from London, bound to Boston, 10 weeks out, all well; but having passengers on board, and being short of provisions, bore away for the West-Indies.
The present session of the General Court of New-Hampshire, which began at Portsmouth on the 19th ult. was opened by a message from his Excellency the President of that State, in which he says, “I am happy to inform you, that the military force in this State is in a most promising situation; and through the exertions of the officers, and activity of the soldiers, cannot fail to become, in a short time, truly respectable. And it can be no less pleasing to have an opportunity of assuring you, that notwithstanding the machinations of a few interested, designing and unprincipled men, the people are generally determined to support and maintain the constitutional authority of the State against every attempt of seditious insurgents. I have also the satisfaction to acquaint you, that the individuals, in most parts of the State, are much engaged in fabricating those articles, which we have hitherto been furnished with from foreign countries, the purchase of which has constantly drained us of cash, and kept us in a state of poverty and dependence.”
A letter from a gentleman at Glasgow, dated 20th October, to his friend in Philadelphia, mentions—“That Scotland never saw a more promising time than the present; her manufactures are rising into great repute, and her fisheries, the particular gift of bounteous Heaven, feed her industrious poor with plenty of cheap provisions. In short, a spirit of enterprize, and abundance of food, seem at once to unite in raising the country of cakes to a most respectable station among the nations of the world. Britain is nearly cut out of the muf-
trade, the flaves of India, and from the vast quantities manufactured and sold here as well as in the adjacent towns, there is great reason to believe this country will obtain the pre-eminence of Manchester in that article.”
An accurate account of the distance from Fort Detroit to the city of Richmond, in Virginia, as expressed in Governor Hamilton's journal, before and after his capture by General Clark, 1779.
  From Fort Detroit to the upper portage of miles   the Miamis, of the lake, Coasting Eyre   at the west end 240   Across the Carrying Place to St. Jerome,   or the Wabab river 10   To the Wiatina town down St. Jerome 180   To Post Vincennes, by some called the Opost 108   To the Ohio, at St. Jerome Meanders 200   Up the Ohio, to the Rapids 420   To Harrodsbourg 80   To St. Asaph, now Lincoln Court House 20   To Cumberland Gap, the path through the wilderness 130   To Mockison Gap 70   To the town of Abingdon 40   To Goodwood 30   To the city of Richmond 280 
Total 1808
The Quakers letter of last year, says a correspondent, inills the noblest principles of morality; that passage which inculcates paying our full debts as soon as we are able, notwithstanding any composition which creditors may accept of, deserves to be written in the most legible characters, and presented to every bankrupt on receiving his certificate.
On Saturday evening, about seven o'clock, a Negro wench was found secreted in the garret of Mr. Carter, opposite Brownejohns's wharf. Immediately after discovery she jumped out of the window, and falling on the shop window, which projects from the house, she tumbled into the street. Had not her fall been thus broken, she must inevitably have been killed, as the height from the ground, is considerable; she was, however, so much stunned as to be prevented from immediate escape. On being apprehended, she acknowledged her intention to have admitted her accomplices into the house, at midnight, for the purpose of plunder; and a bag was found, belonging to her, containing a pair of shoes and a case knife. She was on Sunday brought before Alderman Hazard, and committed to gaol.—What greatly adds to the villainy of this wretch, is, that she had not long since lived as servant in the above gentleman's family, where she experienced the most indulgent treatment; which, it seems, she intended to have thus gratefully requited, had it not been for this fortunate discovery.
On Saturday the 23d of December last, at four o'clock, P. M. in lat. 37, N. long. 66, W. the ship Anne, James Ramage, master, from Londonderry, now in Philadelphia, spoke the brigantine Robert and Sally, from Boston for London, having a signal of distress flying, four feet water in her hold, and one of her pumps split; she rolled and laboured very much, and shortly after falling in with the Anne, they cut away one of the anchors from her bow. Capt. Ramage strongly urged the master and people to relinquish the vessel, and take refuge with him, to which, after much entreaty, they assented, but complained of want of oars. Captain Ramage endeavoured to supply them with oars, by fastening them to a line, and paying it out to them, but they were lost. The Anne then went under the brig's lee, and begged them to hoist out the boat, and make for the ship, which they declined, requesting the Anne would keep company with them during the night, which then approached, with every appearance of a gale of wind. The Anne immediately hove too, and showed three lights till morning, but could not then see the brig, whence it is conjectured she must have gone down in the night; a conjecture the more probable, as the moment the gale abated, the Anne made sail and stood to the northward in quest of her, but without success.
The diversions of the common people in Vienna, in the capital of Germany, seem to be rude, savage, and ferocious, beyond any thing now practised by any cultivated nation. A correspondent has given a curious proof of this, by translating literally, one of the handbills which is distributed through the streets every Sunday, and on festivals, and which runs thus:
“This day, by Imperial licence, in the great amphitheatre, at five o'clock, will begin the following diversions:
“1st, a wild Hungarian ox, in full size: That is with fire under his tail, and crackers fastened to his ears and horns, and to other parts of his body) will be set upon by dogs.—2d, a wild bear, will, in the same manner, be baited by dogs. 3d, a great bear will, immediately after, be torn by dogs. 4th, a wolf will be hunted by dogs of the fleeter kind.—5th, a very furious and enraged wild bull from Hungary, will be attacked by fierce and hungry dogs. 7th, a fresh bear will be attacked by hounds. 7th, will appear a fierce wild boar, just caught, which will now be baited for the first time, by dogs defended by iron armour. 8th, a beautiful African tyger. 9th, this will be changed for a bear. 10th, a fresh and fierce Hungarian ox. 11th, and lastly, a furious and hungry bear, which has had no food for eight days, will attack a wild young bull, and eat him alive upon the spot, and if he is not able to complete the business, a wolf will be ready to help him.”
Those barbarous spectacles are usually attended by two or three thousand people, among whom are a great number of ladies!
A Number of gentlemen of reputation having associated themselves for the purpose of enquiring into the circumstances of persons confined in the gaol of this city for debt, and affording such relief as their necessities require, invite the charitably disposed citizens of New-York to deposit such sums, as they may be willing to contribute for that purpose, in the hands of the Rev. Dr. ROGERS, Rev. Mr. BEACH, Rev. Mr. LYNN, or LAWRENCE EMBREE; and they may rest assured that the same shall be faithfully applied for that purpose.

SALES at AUCTION, This Day, at the Auction Room, No. 37, Great Dock-street, A Quantity of Dry Goods, Amongst which are, 80 dozen Men and Womens Cotton and Thread Hose, ribbed and plain, 20 dozen Youths ditto, 45 pieces 5-4 and 6-4 Bolting Cloths, assorted, 50 pieces Check, 50 pieces Callico, 50 dozen Mens and Youths Hats, 10 pieces Broadcloth, 20 pieces black and pink Callimanco, 50 pieces India Cotton Handkerchiefs, 200 lb. white and coloured Thread, 20 Spotted Rugs, 4 dozen Satin and Worsted Quilt Patterns, A quantity of Womens Callimanco Shoes, 40,000 excellent Quills, A parcel Blank Books, With a variety of other seasonable Articles.
T O B E S O L D, At Private Sale,
A LOT of GROUND, on the west side of, and fronting Broadway, being bounded by the south by a lot of John Van Gelder, on the north by a lot lately the property of Wendell Ham, on the west by a lot of Isaac Buffum, and on the east by the said Broadway, and is in length on the north side 149 feet, and on the south side 148 feet, in breadth in the front 37 feet 5 inches, and in the rear 24 feet 3 inch.
Also a TRACT of LAND in the county of Westchester, lying in the fork of the road that leads from Peter Delancey's mill to Kingsbridge and the Boston road, containing sixty acres one rod and four perches. A small LOT of SALT MEADOW in the Manor of Fordham, containing about one acre, more or less, near the above. Likewise a LOT of GROUND near to Captain Isaac Namylas, on the south side of the Boston post road, containing two acres more or less. For which an indisputable title will be given.—Enquire of the publisher, No. 37, Great Dock-street. 1m. 65 ISAAC MOSES.
PARTITION of LANDS.
WHEREAS we the subscribers were, pursuant to the directions of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled "An act for the partition of lands;" passed the sixteenth of March, 1785, appointed Commissioners to make partition and division of a certain tract of land situate in the county of Ulster, granted to Philip Schuyler, Johannis Lanling, jun. Henry Wileman, and Jacobus Bruyn, by letters patent bearing date the 7th day of July, 1720, commonly called the Eight Thousand Acres Tract ; which partition and division we have completed, and do hereby give notice that we have filed the field books and maps thereof, in the respective offices, agreeable to the directions of the said act, and that we will meet at the house of George Smith, Inn-holder, at Shawangunk, in the county of Ulster aforesaid, on the twenty-seventh day of March next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, of which all persons interested therein are required to take notice, and to attend at the time and place above mentioned, and to see the several lots balloted for, in each respective allotment of the aforesaid partition and division of the said tract. CHRIST. TAPPEN, CORS. SCHOONMAKER, THOS. MOFFAT, Ulster county, 3d Jan. 1787. 65
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On the Twenty-eighth day of March next, At the House of GEORGE SMITH, in the precinct of Shawangunk, in the county of Ulster, Inn-holder:
Three certain pieces or PARCELS of LAND; PART of a certain tract granted by letters patent unto Philip Schuyler and others, situate and lying in the county of Ulster, and known by the Eight Thousand Acres Tract laid out and set a part to defray the expence of the partition and division of the said tract, by the subscribers, Commissioners, appointed in pursuance of the act entitled "An act for the partition of lands," passed the 16th day of March, 1785, to make partition and division thereof: The first of the said pieces or parcels of land is bounded as follows—beginning at the south-east corner of that part of the said tract formerly divided, and runs thence south 33, 18, west 81 chains and 50 links, thence south 69, 18 east forty-two chains, thence north 4, 12, west eighty-four chains to where it began; containing one hundred and sixty seven acres; now in the occupation of Yost Brans . The second and third of the said pieces or parcels are bounded to the south and south-east by the Shawangunk-Kill, to the west and north by the westerly and northerly bounds of the said tract, and to the east by the undivided part thereof. The second of the said pieces or parcels of land, contains one hundred acres, and is now in the possession of Solomon Brinck. And the third of the said pieces or parcels of land contains four hundred acres, and is now in the possession and occupation of Jacob Rosekrans, Wilhelmus Rosekrans, and Jacob Clearwater, for which said pieces or parcels of land, as good a title will be given to the purchaser or purchasers, for the separate enjoyment thereof, as if all the patentees or proprietors of the said lands, had made and executed the same in due form of law, by CHRIST. TAPPEN, CORS. SCHOONMAKER, THOS. MOFFAT. Kingston, Ulster county, January 13, 1787. 65
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At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 17th day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1787.
P R E S E N T, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. IN CHANCERY, John Montresor, Complainant.
William Conroy, and Abigail his wife, Defendants. FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court that a bill hath been filed therein by the complainant, John Montresor, against William Conroy, and Abigail his wife, defendants, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises, in the said bill charged to have been mortgaged by the said William Conroy, and Abigail his wife, to the said John Montresor. Whereupon process of subpoena to appear, and answer hath been duly issued and returned. And the said defendant, William Conroy, and Abigail his wife hath not entered their appearance in this suit 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, Wm. Conroy, and Abigail his wife, are withdrawn out of this State, and cannot upon due, careful, and diligent enquiry be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued on the filing of the said bill in this cause. It is thereupon ordered, on motion of Mr. Harrison, of counsel for the complainant that the said defendants, Wm. Conroy and Abigail his wife, appear to the said bill, on or before the 17th day of April next ensuing, and in default thereof, that the complainants bill be taken pro confesso , to the end that a decree may be made for the 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 State of New-York, for the space of 8 weeks successively. Extract from the minutes. 1 65 8 W. COCK, Register.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 17th day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1787.
P R E S E N T, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. IN CHANCERY, Andrew Elliot, Robert N. Auchmuty, Goldsborough Banyar, Anthony Van Dam, and William Seton, Executors of the last will and testament of Peter Middleton, deceased,
John Crysdale, Defendant. FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein by the complainants, Andrew Elliot, Robert N. Auchmuty, Goldsborough Banyar, Anthony Van Dam and Wm. Seton, executors of the last will and testament of Peter Middleton, deceased, against the defendant, John Crysdale, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said John Crysdale, to the said Peter Middleton, deceased. Whereupon process of subpoena to appear, and answer hath been duly issued & returned. And said John Crysdale has 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, John Crysdale, is withdrawn out of this State, and cannot upon diligent enquiry be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued on the filing of the said bill, it is thereupon ordered, on motion of Mr. Harrison, of counsel for the complainants, that the said defendant, John Crysdale, appear to the said bill, on or before the 17th day of July now next ensuing, and in default thereof, that the complainants 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 seem 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 this State, for the space of 8 weeks successively. Extract from the minutes, 1 65 8 W. COCK, Register.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers in the city of New-York, the 17th day of January, in the year of our Lord, 1787.
P R E S E N T, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. IN CHANCERY, Theophylact Bache, Executor of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Richards, deceased, Complainant;
Isaac Kip and Ann his wife, Defendants. FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court that a bill hath been filed therein, by the complainant, executor of the last will and testament of Elizabeth Richards, deceased, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises, in the said bill mentioned, to have been mortgaged to the said Elizabeth Richards, in the life time of the said Elizabeth, against the defendants in this cause; whereupon, process of subpoena to appear and answer, hath been duly issued and returned, and the said defendants, Isaac Kip and Ann his wife, have not caused their 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 Isaac Kip and Ann his wife, are withdrawn out of this State, and cannot upon diligent enquiry be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued upon filing of the said cause: It is thereupon ordered, on motion of Mr. Harrison, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Isaac Kip and Ann his wife, appear to the said bill, on or before the 17th day of July next ensuing, and in default thereof, that the complainants said bill be taken pro confesso , to the end that a decree may be made for the 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 State of New-York, for the space of 8 weeks successively. Extract from the minutes, 1 65 8 W. COCK, Register.
Wanted to Borrow on Interest, THE sum of two hundred and fifty pounds, for the securing which a mortgage on good real estate in this city will be given. Enquire at No. 66, Wall-street. Dec. 13, 1786. 54
THE Surveyor General for Vermont, in pursuance of orders from the General Assembly of said State, has completed a survey of the Townships of Lemington, Minchead, Brunswick, Maidstone, Averill, Lewis, Wenlock, Ferdinand, &c. and made a return thereof, which has been accepted and approved by said Assembly, whereby the outlines and boundaries are completely fixed and established, and said towns thereby laid fair for the several proprietors to survey, lot and divide the same—and on the 13th day of December, 1786, at a meeting of the proprietors of said towns, legally warned and convened at Maidstone, in the county of Orange, and in said State, the proprietors of Lemington proceeded to pass the following votes—(when and where nearly similar votes were passed by the proprietors of the other towns, too lengthy for an advertisement) which are published for the general information of the proprietors.
At a meeting of the proprietors of Lemington, in the county of Orange and State of Vermont, legally warned and held at the house of Mr. Thomas Wooster, in Maidstone, on the 13th day of December, 1786, at 9 o'clock in the morning—proceeded on business in the following manner, viz. made choice of Capt. Elijah Hinman, moderator, voted as follows:
Voted 1st. That Joseph Wait, Esq. be proprietors Clerk. Voted 2d. That Joseph Wait, be proprietors Treasurer.
Voted 3d. That the survey of the first division of lots adjoining Connecticut river, surveyed by Eben. W. Judd, be established as he has made a representation on a plan here present.
Voted 4th. That Capt. Ebenezer Smith, John Wooster, Esq. Mr. Nathaniel Curtis, Capt. Elijah Hinman, and Mr. Andrew Beers, be a Committee of inspection, to adjust all bills of expence that have been made the present year; also, all former bills and accounts that shall be brought against said proprietors; and likewise to advertise in the public prints, warning all persons who have any demands on the proprietors (or any that have paid their taxes) to bring in their accounts, bills or receipts immediately, so that a full settlement may be made by the first day of May, 1787.—Also, that said Committee have right to refuse allowing any accounts, bills or receipts (after legally advertising) if they are not exhibited by some certain time and to a certain place, set forth in our said Committee's advertisement.
Voted 5th. That our said Committee have power to order a draught of the first division of lots, as soon as may be agreeable to the law of the State of Vermont.
Voted 6th. That a tax of ten dollars on each original right, be laid for the purpose of defraying the expence for locating and lotting, and the same to be collected by the first day of Jan. next, of all those proprietors who have not paid that sum to some person or persons who have converted said money to the benefit of the proprietors—Our said Committee to be judges whether this money has been converted to that use or not.
Voted 7th. That Capt. Elijah Hinman, Mr. Joseph Wooster and Eben. W. Judd, be a Committee to lot out the whole of said town, or such a part thereof as they judge proper.
Voted 8th. That Mr. Joseph Wooster, of Maidstone, be a Collector of said ten dollar tax, and that said Wooster have a right to empower Eben. W. Judd, to collect said tax, or any part thereof, of those who are willing to pay without making sale of their lands.
Voted 9th. That Joseph Holtbrook, Esq. be exempted from the service of a Committee of inspection, or any other service of this kind, as he has been in such like business 16 years, and therefore, in justice ought to be released—not forgetting our sincere thanks for his former services, and with those proprietors, who have taxes unpaid not to trouble this gentleman with their money, for he is worn out with such like services.
Voted 10th. That this meeting be adjourned till the first Thursday of July next, at the house of Joseph Wait, Esq. in Brunswick, at 9 o'clock in the morning. Extract from the Minutes. Eben. W. Judd, pro tem. Waterbury, in New-Haven county, Jan. 15, 1787.
The subscriber therefore respectfully informs the proprietors, that he is duly authorised to receive taxes upon Lemington and Maidstone, and give proper discharge, in behalf of the Collector, Mr. Joseph Wooster, to the proprietors of said towns, who feel disposed to pay the same, to prevent a sale of their lands. EBEN. W. JUDD. New-Town, Fairfield county, Jan. 15, 1787.
The subscriber likewise would inform the proprietors of Minchead and Averill; that he has a similar power to that mentioned in the foregoing advertisement from said Wooster, to collect the taxes on the last mentioned towns, and give discharge; and that he will, with pleasure, receive the same of any proprietor disposed to make payment, and save his interest. 65 ANDREW BEERS.
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the 19th day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven:
P R E S E N T, The Honorable Thomas Tredwell, Esquire, Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS Elijah Lee, administrator of Edmund Palmer, late of Cortlandt's manor, in the county of Westchester, yeoman, deceased, hath by his petition presented to the said Judge set forth, that the said Edmund Palmer, was at the time of his death, seized of a real estate within this State, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Edmund Palmer, as far as he could discover the same, and that thereby it appeared, that the personal estate of the said intestate was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said Judge in the premises according to the directions of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said Elijah Lee, hath delivered to the said Judge, the account in the said petition mentioned: Hereupon it is ordered by the said Judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Edmund Palmer, do appear before him at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the seventh day of March next, to show cause if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Edmund Palmer died seized, should not be sold as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 1 65 4 THOMAS TREDWELL.
Gouverneur and Kemble,
Have imported and now for sale on very reasonable terms, at their store, in Front-street; H YSON, souchong, tonkay and singlo teas, Black pepper in bales from 100 to 400 lb. Spanish olives in jars, Lemons in boxes, Soft shelled almonds, Muscovado sugars in hogsheads and barrels, Jamaica spirits, Pimento in bags, Sherry wine in pipes and quarter casks, from 3 to 7 years old, excellent in its quality, A quantity of salted Spanish dryed hides, An assortment of cordage and cables, Russia duck, Ravens Duck, Russia sheeting, Russia drilling, Oznaburgs, Ticklenburgs, Flemish unbleached linen, Linseed oil in casks, Dutch copper tea kettles, Commine cheese, Velvet corks, Rosin in barrels, Writing paper. 60
FRANCIS PANTON,
At No. 38, Wall-Street, Has Imported in the Morris, and other late vessels, A BERDEEN knit under waist coats without a seam, ditto worsted and lambs wool flockings, white and black silk ditto with embroidered clocks, silk, worsted, buckskin, Woodstock tanned leather, beaver and fine kidkin dancing gloves; fowling pieces, powder and shot, gun hammers, screws and scrapers, powder flasks and shot pouches, aggs and flints, horsemens pistols, pocket and other ditto, steel, silver, gilt sword and cutteaux de chases, silk and morocco sword belts and hooks, a great variety of gilt and plated shoe buckles, paste, silver, plated and steel knee ditto; skates, table knives and forks, common pen knives, counting-house ditto, sugar nippers, nut crackers, steel and gilt watch chains and frings, ladies and gentlemen's riding whips, coach and chair ditto, goggles, reading glasses and spectacles, green and white; silver, steel and plated spurs, teeth instruments, ladies and gentlemen's dressing and traveling cases, pocket books, ink stands, back gammon tables of different sizes, cock galls, silver etwees, tortoise shell ditto, smelling bottles in silver and tortoise shell cases, enamelled ditto, a variety of fashionable gold lockets and pins, gilt ditto, voice and other German flutes, a great variety of canes and sticks, battledores and shuttlecocks, ladies newest fashioned braids, cushions and curls, gentlemen's dress bags, hair bags, silk, velvet and leather flocks; Naples, Windsor and Bailey's shaving soap, orange flower, rose, lavender and arnubulade water, with a great many other articles too tedious to mention. 58 16
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
At the Merchants Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, on Tuesday the 3d day of April next, at 12 o'clock, the following TRACTS of LAND, formerly belonging to the estate of Wm. Kelly, Esq. deceased, lying in the States of New-York and New-Jersey. The Sales will be continued from day to day until the whole are sold, to wit, the following Lots of Land, in the patent of KAYADEROSSERS.
  LOT No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 13, in 3d allotment, containing 202 Acres.   Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 13, in 4th allotment, 300 do.   Lot No. 4, in the tenth allotment, 81 do.   Lot No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 1, in 7th allotment, 215 do.   Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 11, in 8th allotment, 273 do.   Lot No. 2, } the moiety of lot No. 2, } 592 do.   Lot No. 4. } in 9th allotment, No. 4, } 547 do.   Lot No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 5, in the 13th allotment, 930 do.   Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 9, in 14th allotment, 1250 do.   Lot No. 8, the moiety of lot No. 12, in 15th allotment, 348 do.   Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 2, in 16th allotment, 1150 do.   Lot No. 3, the moiety of lot No. 9, in 18th allotment, 500 do.   Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 10, in 19th allotment, 378 1/2 do.   Lot No. 1, the moiety of lot No. 9, in 21st allotment, 1713 do.   Lot No. 1, and lot No. 3, the moiety of lot No. 3, in 22d allotment, No. 1, } 344 do.   No. 3, } 537   Lot No. 2, the moiety of lot No. 4, in 23d allotment, 736 1/2 do.   Lot No. 2, and lot No. 4, the moiety of lots No. 13, and No. 1, in 34th and 25th allotment, No. 2, } 291 do. No. 4, } 667 do. 
Also, the small lots No. 6, 7, 9, 12, 15, 18, 19 and 20, containing each 100 acres; and lot No. 21, containing 117 acres, being parts of lot No. 7, in 17th allotment, containing in the whole, 917 acres.
Also, 10 lots of land, in Schuyler's patent, near Canigerager Lake, now in the county of Montgomery, viz. Lots No. 10, 15, 20, 21, 26, 40, 49, 64, 74 and 81, containing each 539 acres.
Also, a valuable farm, situated at Canoe Brook, in the county of Essex, containing in the whole 557 acres of excellent land, on which is a house and barn, and under good improvement. The tracts will be sold together or in separate lots, as will best suit the purchasers. A title will be given by the subscribers under a power from the surviving trustees and executors of the said William Kelly, who are vested with the lands, and duly empowered to dispose of the estate, whereof the said William Kelly died seized. The deeds will be executed as soon as the sales are closed, at which time the consideration-money must be paid. John Foxcroft, G. Banyar, Thos. Smith. New-York, Dec. 26, 1786. 1 65 8th my.
FOR SALE,
140,000 feet Boards and SCANTLING. Apply to JAMES SMITH, above the New-ship. 52 10

DEC'S CORNER.
On the Multitude of Lawyers. I Wonder, William, Harry said, From whence have all these Lawyers bread? Quoth Will, I wonder at the same: But, Harry, we are both to blame; The more the dogs, the more the game!
WHEREAS THOMAS HENDERSON of the city of New-York, gentleman, and RACHEL his wife (for the securing the payment of twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, with the lawful interest for the same, as the rate of seven per cent. per annum, according to the condition of a certain bond bearing date the twenty-fourth day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty five, and executed by the said Thomas Henderson to David Masterton of the said city of New-York, mariner) did by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the said twenty-fourth day of January, in the year aforesaid, mortgage to the said David Masterton, all that certain messuage or dwelling house and lot, piece or parcel of ground, situated, lying and being in the city of New-York, in Montgomery ward of the said city, and on the northerly side of a certain street called Water-street, and is bounded southerly in front by the said street easterly by ground late of Robert Benson and James Livingston, westerly by ground now or late of John Latham, and northerly in the rear by ground formerly belonging to the said Thomas Henderson, but now to the heirs of John Rutter, deceased; and contains in breadth, in front and rear twenty-five feet, and extends in length from Water-street towards Cherry-street, one hundred feet, be the same more or less. And also, all that certain water lot, being the easternmost equal third part of a certain water lot, known and distinguished by lot No. 12, and which was granted to John Latham, which said easternmost equal third part of the said lot No. 12, is situated, lying and being directly opposite to the front of the said messuage or dwelling house, and lot of ground above mentioned and described; and is bounded northerly by the said Water-street, easterly by a certain water lot, known and distinguished by lot No. 13, westerly by part of the said lot No. 12, and southerly by the East-river or harbour; and contains in breadth upon Water-street, twenty-four feet six inches, and in the rear upon the said East-river, twenty-two feet four inches, and extends in length on each side from Water-street aforesaid, into the said East-river, two hundred feet, all English measure, together with all and singular the houses, out houses, kitchens, stables, buildings, yards, fences, easements, profits, commodities, advantages, hereditaments, and appurtenances whatsoever to the same belonging, or in any wise appertaining. And whereas, in and by the said indenture of mortgage it was covenanted and agreed that in case default should be made in the payment of the said twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, on the first day of February, which should be in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, with interest on the same as aforesaid, then and in such case the said David Masterton, his executors, administrators and assigns should or might, and he, they, or either of them, whereby the said covenant fully authorized and empowered by one or more public sale or sales, absolutely to sell, convey and surrender the said messuage or dwelling house, and lot of ground, and all and singular, other the said respective premises, with their and every of their rights, members and appurtenances, and the inheritance of the same to such purchaser or purchasers as aforesaid. Now, the said David Masterton, his executors, administrators and assigns, or either of them should procure to purchase the same, and out of the monies arising from such sale or sales, should in the first place deduct and take to himself the said principal sum of twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, and the interest which should be there due for the same, together with all the reasonable costs, charges and expenses in relation to the same; and after such deduction should be made, the surplus, if any there be, should be refunded to the said Thomas Henderson, his certain attorney, executors, administrators or assigns, as in and by the said indenture of mortgage reference thereto being had may more fully and at large appear. And whereas the whole of the said principal, together with all the interest thereon, is now due and owing to the said David Masterton. These are therefore to give notice to the said Thomas Henderson and Rachel his wife, that unless they do discharge the said twelve hundred and fifty Spanish milled dollars, together with all the interest due or to grow due thereon, on or before Saturday the twenty-fourth day of February next, ensuing the date of this notification—all and singular the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the said David Masterton, on Saturday the said twenty-fourth day of February next, ensuing the date hereof as aforesaid, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon of the same day on the premises, pursuant to the covenant and agreement in the said indenture of mortgage contained; and also in pursuance of the directions contained in an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the 19th of March, 1774. Dated this 18th day of August, 1786. 2 21 6m DAVID MASTERTON.
To be Sold at Private Sale, BY the Subscriber, a FARM, containing 100 acres of Land, or the half thereof; situated in the precinct of New-Windfor, in the county of Ulster and State of New-York, seven miles from New-Windfor landing, adjoining the main road leading to Minisink;—there can be cut on the said farm, 25 or 30 tons of English hay, with an orchard that will produce between 60 and 70 barrels of cider the bearing year, and the next year 20 or 30, with a convenient frame house, 32 by 28, with a cellar under the same, with a variety of fruit trees round the house, a good frame barn shingled, with a convenient spring near the barn, and a stream that never freezes. The whole under good fences and repair.—An indisputable title will be given by the subscriber now residing on the premises. 1 52 13 THOMAS PORTER.
TO BE LET, THE pleasantly situated PLACE, whereon John de Peyster lives, binding on the upper end of Great George-street, near the road (or sand hill) that leads from the two mile stone to Greenwich, the dwelling is very convenient and easy, and suitable for any gentleman, the fence in good repair, as also the barn and chair house. Enquire of said John de Peyster. 6 1 4
S T O L E N, A Plain Silver Watch, maker's name Ransom, No. 33694, with the key and seal in one link, and the chain had a round ring for a seal in the middle, and tied to the watch with a small thread. Whoever brings said watch to the Printers, shall have a generous reward, and no questions asked. 56
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that we the subscribers, being a majority of the proprietors of a certain Tract of Land, situated on the south side of the Mohawk river, in the county of Montgomery, patented to William Bayard, and 54 other persons, in the year 1771, and commonly known by the name of the Oneida Purchase, do intend to petition the honorable the Legislature of this State, at their next meeting, for leave to bring in a bill authorizing and directing a division of the said tract, to be made by ballot, agreeable to a survey and map thereof, formerly made by Thomas Palmer and Beriah Palmer, surveyors; which map is now in the possession of Mr. Robert Ross, at No. 26, John-street, and will be produced for the inspection of any person whom it may concern—and all persons interested in the said tract, are hereby requested to attend at the next meeting of the Legislature, to the end that, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petition should not be granted; dated this eighth day of December, 1786. William Edgar, William Constable, James A. Stewart, Wm. Benson by James A. Stewart, his Attorney. John George Leake by Robt. Ross, his Attorney. Edward Greville, Robert Henry, Henry Remsen, Alexander Stewart, Robert Ross. 2 53
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1775, that on Friday the 21st day of June next, ensuing the date hereof, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL BE SOLD at public auction, at the merchants Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, the fee simple of all that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, in a certain indenture of mortgage, made between James Abell, of the city, county and State of New-York, merchant, and Gertrude, his wife, of the one part, and Francis Lewis, of the same place, merchant, of the other part, described as follows, to wit:—All that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, situated, lying, and being in the dock ward of the aforesaid city of New-York, bounded as follows, to wit:—Northerly on a street commonly called and known by the name of Great Dock-street, easterly by a lot of ground formerly belonging to Garret Van Horne, deceased, southerly by a lot of ground belonging to Peter Mesier, and westerly by a house and lot, the property of Isaac Moses, being in breadth, in front, 25 feet and 6 inches, and in the rear 22 feet, one inch, and in length on the east side 70 feet, and on the west 69 feet, and 6 inches, with a gang-way thru, and an half street wider, to said Dock-street, and all buildings, ways, paths, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said messuage or tenement and lot of ground belonging, or in any wise appertaining.—Which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the 20th day of July, in the year of our Lord, 1785, with a power to sell therein contained, from the said James Abell and Gertrude his wife, to the said Francis Lewis; and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power, by FRANCIS LEWIS. New-York, Dec. 18, 1786. 2 51 18J.
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the 12th day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven: PRESENT, The Honorable Thomas Tredwell, Esquire, Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS Joseph Owen, administrator of John Parent, late of Nova-Scotia, yeoman, deceased, hath by his petition presented to the said Judge set forth, that the said John Parent, was at the time of his death seized of a real estate within this State, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said John Parent, as far as he had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of his said intestate was insufficient to pay his debts, & 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 John Parent, do appear before him at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, on the twenty-eight day of February next, to show cause if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said John Parent died seized, should not be sold as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 1 63 4 THOMAS TREDWELL.
ADVERTISEMENT. NOTICE is hereby given to all merchants in the city of New-York and others, that the Subscriber settled in Vannes, province of Brittany, undertakes business on commission or otherwise, particularly for Salt, whereupon no duty is to be paid into the harbour. He also informs them, he can correspond in English, concerning any kind of trade analogous to this country; therefore, any merchant that intends to carry on business in Vannes or elsewhere in France, may depend on his strictest exactness to serve concerns trusted to his care. LE GRAND SON. Vannes, July 12, 1786. 1 42 3m
To be Sold, at Public Vendue, On Thursday, the 15th day of March next, at the premises; THAT excellent FARM, situated in Harrison's Purchase, four miles above Rye, containing two hundred acres, forty of which are wood land, on which is a good dwelling house and barn, an orchard of about 24 acres, and about twelve acres of meadow land, and well watered; it would suit a farmer very well. For further particulars, enquire of PETER and JAMES INNES, on the premises. Harrison's Purchase, January 2, 1787. 1 59 10
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, the Council and General Assembly of the late colony now State of, New-York, passed the nineteenth day of March one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates." That on the twenty-third day of March next, at twelve o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at the dwelling house of Matthew Scott, innholder, in Spencertown, in the county of Albany, to the highest bidder, all the right to a certain tract or parcel of land, lying in the district of Hillsdale, being part of the proprietorship of lands, known by the name of Spencertown, butted and bounded as follows, viz.—Beginning at the corner of the highway opposite to an old barn known by the name of Hides barn; from thence running westerly adjoining the highway, unto the top of the mountain, to a black oak tree; from thence northerly on or near the top of said mountain, adjoining the lands of Reuben Whitmore, until it joins the lands of William Chamberlain, and Selden Curtes, and from thence easterly, adjoining said Curtes and Chamberlain's lands, until it comes to the highway that passes Samuel Wife's, and from thence northerly along the east side of said road until it strikes the corner of said Wife's fence; from thence southeasterly adjoining said Wife's land, until it comes to the land of Nathan Taylor; from thence southwesterly adjoining said Taylor's land, Samuel Knight's land and Jonah Greave's land, until it comes to the highway that leads by said Samuel Knight's and Jonah Greave's; and thence westerly on said road a few rods, and from thence crossing said road and running a southwesterly course adjoining said Greave's land, until it comes to the corner of said Greave's land, and from thence a southerly course still adjoining said Greave's land until it comes to the land of Ebenezer Taylor; and from thence a westerly course adjoining said Ebenezer Taylor's land to the highway; and from thence a northerly course adjoining said road to the place of beginning; containing by estimation three hundred and fifty acres of land (excepting six acres east of the highway and adjoining Samuel Way's land, and twenty acres west of the highway joining the aforesaid Chamberlain's and Curtes's lands) together with the rights, members, and appurtenances thereof, and of all houses, buildings, lands, commons, trees, woods, ways, waters, water-courses, easements, profits, advantages, and hereditaments whatsoever to the said premises belonging, or in any wise appertaining; which sale will be made by virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the eighth and the ninth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five (with a power of sale therein contained) from Seth Smith and Fannie his wife, to John Grier, David Brooks, and James Grier.—Deeds of conveyance after the sale will be executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power. JOHN GRIER, DAVID BROOKS, JAMES GRIER. N. B. The above was advertised in Osward's paper , for sale the 23d day of February next, but is now put off to Friday the 23d of March next 1 25 6m
WHEREAS JOSEPH HARRIS of Rumbout precinct, Dutchess county, for the securing the payment of the sum of thirteen hundred pounds with lawful interest for the same, did by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the 9th day of May, 1785, mortgage to Dirck Brinckerhoff of the county aforesaid, a certain messuage of land, situated in Rumbout precinct, in Dutchess county aforesaid, on the main road from Dover to Fishkill Landing, about 10 miles from said landing; containing about 200 acres with several improvements thereon: As the same is particularly described in the said mortgage, and in the records thereof in the Clerk's office of the county of Dutchess, reference being thereunto had, will more fully appear: And whereas by virtue of a covenant in the said mortgage in case the said sum of thirteen hundred pounds with the interest due thereon, was not paid by the time limited to the said Dirck Brinckerhoff, that then it should, and might be lawful for the said Dirck Brinckerhoff to sell and dispose of the same, pursuant to the directions of an act entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates." Public notice is hereby given, that the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the subscriber, at Public Vendue, on the premises, on the second Tuesday in April next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, agreeable to the covenant in the said indenture of mortgage, and the directions of the above mentioned act. DIRCK BRINCKERHOFF. September 25, 1786. 1 33 6m
TO BE SOLD, A Valuable FARM, lying in the manor of Fordham, Westcheffer county, about 2 miles from Kingsbridge, formerly belonging to Benjamin Corfer.—The situation is pleasant, the soil good and requires little labour to turn it to advantage—there is a great deal of good sufficient stone fence dividing the fields, and along the road. Any person inclining to view the farm, may apply to Andrew Corfer, who resides on it, and for the terms of sale, may apply to the subscribers at New-York.—Any persons having demands against the estate of the late Benjamin Corfer or Isaac Corfer, are desired to bring them to the subscribers. ZACHARIAS SICKELLS, ROBERT WATTS. 1 49
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 22d day of March 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 indenture 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 47 8m
By order of the LEGISLATURE. GEORGE, HENRY, and JERONIMUS REMSEN, of the city of New-York, presented a petition to the Legislature, setting forth that Hendrick Remsen, deceased, father of George and Henry, did in his life time subscribe a certain instrument of writing, purporting to be his last will and testament; wherein he bequeathed several legacies; that the said instrument of writing being defective in law, all the children of said Hendrick Remsen, to wit, George, Henry, Dorothy, and Phebe Remsen, being of legal age, thought it their duty to ratify and confirm the same by articles of agreement, under their hands and seals duly executed. That Dorothy Remsen, subsequent to the articles of agreement aforesaid, did make her last will and testament in due form of law, and did therein and thereby give and devise her whole estate to the legatees and devisees therein named, and afterwards departed this life. That Phebe Remsen, subsequent to her entering into the articles of agreement aforesaid, did marry with the aforesaid Jeronimus Remsen, by whom she had issue two children, which said children are minors, and the said Phebe afterwards departed this life. That all the parties who are interested in the estate of the said Hendrick Remsen, are desirous that the articles of agreement should be carried into execution, but that it cannot be done without the aid of the Legislature, as there are minors interested, and the personal estate of the said Hendrick Remsen, is insufficient to pay the legacies. And the said petitioners did therefore pray, that all the real estate of the said Hendrick Remsen at the time of his decease, may be vested in trustees named in said petition, with powers and authorities necessary for the purposes in the said petition named. In ASSEMBLY, 7th April, 1786. Resolved, If the Honorable the Senate concur herein, that the petitioners, George Remsen and others, have leave to bring in a bill to either House of the Legislature, for the purposes mentioned in their said petition, on their previously cauling the substance of their said petition, and a copy of this resolution to be published for the space of four weeks in two of the public news-papers printed in this State. JOHN M'KESSON, Clerk. In SENATE, April 8th, 1786. Resolved, That the Senate do concur with the Honorable the Assembly, in the preceding resolution. ABRAHAM B. BANCKER, Clerk. Published agreeable to the above resolutions, by GEORGE REMSEN, HENRY REMSEN, JERONIMUS REMSEN. New-York, January 8, 1787. 1 61 4
THOMAS SMITH, BOOT, Shoe-Maker, and Leather Cutter, No. 179, Queen Street, corner of Beckman, or Chapel Street, sells all sorts of boots and shoes at the following prices: £. s. d. Mens best boots, town made, warranted, Common ditto, ditto, ditto 2 8 0 Mens shoes, best sort, ditto, ditto 0 12 0 Ditto shoes, strong ditto, from 8/ 0 9 0 Womens fatinet or callimanco shoes, 0 11 0 Ditto, leather ditto 0 8 0 Boys, girls, and childrens shoes of all sorts. English boot legs, bend foals, and country leather of all sorts, cheap for cash. Black-ball of excellent quality for cleaning boots and shoes, wholesale and retail. N. B. A quantity of mens strong shoes, fit for country store-keepers, or the Southern trade, and will be exchanged for tanned leather or raw hides. Wanted, North-American BANK BILLS. 41