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The New-York Packet.
TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
T U E S D A Y, J U N E 19, 1787.
[Nº 707.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD.
A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 4oz. for seven coppers: a loaf of Rye Flour to weigh 1lb. 4oz. for four coppers.
H I G H - W A T E R.
Monday 32 Min. after 11 Friday 16 Min. after 3 Tuesday 24 Min. after 4 Saturday 4 Min. after 4 Wednesday 26 Min. after 1 Sunday 32 Min. after 2
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
Wheat per bushel, 7s. 6d. at 7s. 10d. West-India Rum, 3f. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 70f. 6d. Indian Corn, 6s. 6d. at 6s. 3d. Mufcovado Sugar, 59f. at 70f. 9d. Pork, 95f. 6d. Flour, common 22f. superf. 46f. per b. Single refined do. 1f. 2d. Fine Salt, 2f. 0d. Brown Bread, 20f. od. Molasses, 1f. 8d. Rock Salt, 4f. 10d. 6d.
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 Directors, WILLIAM SETON, Cashier. June 14th, 1787. 6
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 Oporto; for sale by Joze Roiz Silva. New-York June 15, 1787. 6 3
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 17 Jul.
EVERT BANCKER, JOHN RAMSAY, THOMAS RANDALL.
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. In adamant chains shall death be bound, And hell's grim tyrant feel th' eternal wound— The seas shall waste, the skies in smoke decay, Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt away, But fix'd his word, his saving power remains, Thy realm forever lasts, thy own Messiah reigns.
LE ROY and BAYARD,
No. 194, Water-street, HAVE imported the following articles by the Ship Hope, Capt. H. Doerton, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash, viz.
Linseed oil, Cambricks, a neat assortment; Gun powder, Seine twine, three threads; Russia duck, Cardwire; Russia sheetings, Writing paper; Oznabrigs, Black pepper; Flemish sheetings, Nummex & cloves. Linens,
They have likewise still on hand a few puncheons of excellent Pamarara 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 south east side of the River St. Laurence, will be held 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. Laurence 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. June 4, 1787. 3
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
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, 18,644½. 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 Offgood, } Commissioners. Walter Livingston, } Arthur Lee }
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 16, 1787. 96 1m
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.
P R E S E N T, The Hon. Robt. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In Chancery.
Abraham Lott, Complainant. vs. Timothy Cattles, Defendant.
FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Timothy Cattles, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said defendant, Timothy Cattles, to the complainant, whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant, Timothy Cattles, 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 Cattles, 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 Cattles, 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. * 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.
P R E S E N T, 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 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. Bleeker, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons who have any demands against them, will call at the office of Leonard Bleeker, No. 186, Water-street, for payment, and those indebted to them, are requested to speedily discharge their accounts as they will to close their books.
N. B. The certificate business is still pursued by them in a separate manner, viz. by John Bleeker at his office No. 198, Queen-street, and by Leonard Bleeker at the late office of J. and L. Bleeker 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.
P R E S E N T, 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. W. COCK, Register.
May 16, 1787. 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.
P R E S E N T, 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. W. COCK, Register. May 16, 1787. 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

Of great Men and Dr. Samuel Johnson.
From a late Work.
G REAT man? says Voltaire, we must by no means be lavish of this title . We can indeed hardly ever apply it at all, if by great we mean universally so; that is, omnibus numeris absolutus . Lord Bacon was a great man, a very great man; yet only partially so. He had a great and comprehensive understanding, perhaps the greatest that hath yet shone forth among the sons of men: but it does not appear, that he would have been great in either field or cabinet; and for greatness of soul, as it is called, the poet, who files him the swiftest and the briskest , brands him at the same time for the meanest of mankind.
Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, was a very great man: even Bolingbroke, who certainly was not prejudiced in his favor, allows him to have been "the greatest general as well as the greatest minister, that his country or perhaps any other has produced." Yet Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, was illiterate to an extreme; of an understanding totally uncultivated; and in which, if you could have, except under the glare of his exterior, you would have discerned weakness, equal to those of the weakest men. Julius Cæsar was a great general and a great statesman; but he was more; Julius Cæsar was a man of letters, and a fine writer; had a most comprehensive as well as cultivated understanding; and, withal, a most uncommon greatness of soul. Julius Cæsar is in my humble opinion, the greatest man upon record.—Lewis XIV, like many others surrounded by pimps and flatterers, had the title of Great conferred upon him: but Lewis's greatness was to real greatness, what the bombast is to the sublime, or the simulacra of Epicurus to real bodies.
The late Dr. Samuel Johnson was a man of great parts, and was indispensible a great man, if great parts simply can make one; but Dr. Samuel Johnson was the meanest of bigots, a dupe and slave to the most contemptible prejudices; and, upon subjects the most important, is known to have held opinions, which are absolutely a disgrace to human understanding.
The President Montesquieu has said, that the rank or place, which posterity bestows, is subject like all others to the whim and caprice of fortune; and Wollaston was so disgusted with the foolish and iniquitous judgments of men, that he betook himself early in life to retirement, propter iniqua hominum judicia , as he left to be inscribed upon his tomb-stone. If any thing could cure a man's anxiety, and render him indifferent, about what is said or thought of him, now or hereafter, it would be these blind, absurd, iniquitous judgments of men; who break riotously forth into praise or censure, without regard to truth or justice, but just as passion and prejudice impel.
Dr. Johnson "seems, together with the ablest head, possessed of the very best heart at present existing; says one writer. "Never on earth did one mortal body encompass such true greatness and such true goodness," says another; who observes also, that his Lives of the Poets "would alone have been sufficient to immortalize his name." How able his head, or (as a third expresses it) what stupendous strength of understanding he might have, cannot be precisely defined; but it is certain, that this stupendous understanding was not strong enough to force its way through the meanest prejudices, with which it was once entangled. And for the very best heart, and such true goodness as one mortal body did never before encompass, this is the language of journalis and periodical writers: let us hear the testimony of those, who have always known him personally, and intimately.
Bishop Newton, speaking of the above Lives of the Poets , says, that malevolence predominates in every part; and that though some passages are judicious and well written, yet they make not sufficient compensation for so much spleen, and ill humour. An impartial account (so it is called) of Dr. Johnson in the European Magazine , said to be written by the ingenious Miss Seward , sets forth, that he was indeed a man of very great parts and of many good qualities, which is far from our intent to deny or detract from; but that his character was a very mixed one, and (he might have added) a very imperfect one. His writings are represented as excellent and fine, where not "disgraced, as in his criticisms, with the faults of his disposition." He had strong affections, it is said, "where literary envy did not interfere; but that envy was of such deadly potency, as to load his conversation, as it has his biographic works, with the rancour of party violence, with national aversion, bitter sarcasm, and unchristian-like invective. He returned from the compositions of rising genius with a visible horror, which proved too plainly, that envy was the bosom-serpent of this literary deposit. His pride was infinite; yet, amidst all the over-bearing arrogance it produced, his heart melted at the sight, or at the representation, of disease and poverty; and, in the hours of affluence, his purse was ever open to relieve them. He was a furious Jacobite, while one hope for the Stuart line remained; and his politics, always leaning towards despotism, were inimical to liberty, and the natural rights of mankind. He was punctilious in his devotions! but his religious faith had much more of bigot-fierceness, than of that gentleness which the gospel inculcates." &c.
If this representation be in any degree just, and I never heard of its being either disowned or contradicted, what are we to think of panegyrists, who ascribe to him such true greatness and such true goodness as was never before encompassed by one mortal body.
* Grand homme? il ne faut pas prodiguer ce titre. Siecle de Louis, in Car. Douai.
† Upon History. Letter viii.
‡ He was probably learned; but I do not reckon learning among the attributes of great men. Learning may be attained by little men, who will apply; but learning without parts, or a capacity to use it, is merely dead, unwieldy matter, caput mortuum , devoid of life or spirit. Like wealth or titles, it often serves only to make a blockhead conspicuous.
§ One would think, from a passage in the Rambler , that he himself did a little suspect this: "the pride of wit and knowledge," says he, "is often mortified by finding, that they can confer no security against the common errors, which mislead the weakest and meanest of mankind." No. 6.
¶ Les places que la posterite donne sont sujettes, comme les autres, aux caprices de la fortune. Grand. des Rom. c. 1.
** Life by himself.
†† For May, 1785.
FOREIGN ADVICES.
LONDON, February 3.
On Thursday se'nnight, died in Liffey-street, Dublin, — Barry, Esquire, of the county of Cork.—His death was occasioned, by a total supposition of all evacuation, though he was attended by most of the faculty in Dublin.—Mr. Barry was supposed to have been the fatted man ever seen in Ireland, being 41 stone weight, the famous Edward Bright, of Malden, in Essex, being only two stone heavier.—It was with difficulty sixteen men could manage the corple to the hearse, and the grave, in committing him to which, the rope broke, and the coffin tumbled in.—It is evident, that his wonderful accumulation of flesh, plugged up the viscera and destroyed the peristaltic motion of the intestines.
In regard to the Commercial Treaty, it is worthy of remark, that there are many persons both in England and France, who fancy that ruin must result from the treaty to their respective countries. The English, not very generously it must be confessed, lament that if they escape ruin, still the treaty will have a bad effect, in as much as it will prove beneficial to the French; not recollecting, that unless the French were to find their account in some cases, they never would be weak enough to carry the terms of the measure into effect. But, on the other hand, the French apprehend, that the English will only be gainers, but that they will be almost in every case the principal gainers. They, therefore, reprobate the measure in toto . They consider the French negotiators as having been overreached by the English: and they predict, with no little degree of confidence, the disgrace of all who were concerned in so pernicious a system. Such are the opposite opinions of persons on both sides of the channel. However, they do not like forcibly on the merits of this system, for disappointment must be expected to speak the language of chagrin, and factious notions will have their course.
UNITED STATES.
BOSTON, June 7.
By a vessel from the eastward, we are informed, that about four weeks since, the bodies of five men were found on Martinicus-rock , together with twenty quarters of beef, the companion doors, and some small pieces of a wreck; from the appearance of the men, &c. it is supposed, they were lost in one of the first storms last winter; they were taken over to Martinicus-Island , and there decently interred; it was not possible to discover from their dress, or in any other circumstance, who, or from whence they were: Any person however, desirous of further information, by applying to STILLMAN and TAYLOR, at the floor formerly occupied by Jonathan Williams, Esq. near the Draw-bridge, in Fore-Store, will be made acquainted with every particular in their power.
June 11. A letter from A. B. in the county of Cumberland, to his friend in Portland, contains the following.
THE EMBARRASSMENTS on the PRESS. The duty on advertisements published in the weekly news-papers is here meant.—And I confess I do not think it an object that the Court need to be so fond of. The amount of this duty from all the Printers in the State cannot be great; and it certainly has a tendency to diminish those benefits and advantages of the press, which the Constitution holds dear.—Advertisements have become fewer; and the Printers are affected by the diminution of them. For the profits from them used to compose a considerable part of their income; and they could receive their pay in the necessaries of life. But the duty must be cash. This deters many from advertising who would otherwise be glad to advertise in this way. It is therefore injurious to the public as well as to the Printers.
I wish, for the credit of the State, that the duty was taken off. For it certainly is not consistent with our professions as freemen to discourage a business we have so highly valued—to stamp indignity on one of the articles of our bill of rights, which says, "THE LIBERTY OF THE PRESS is essential to the security of freedom in a State; it ought not therefore to be restrained in this Commonwealth."
Clogging the business, is restraining in some measure the liberty of the press. The least degree of it therefore, instead of being promoted by the example, ought to be discountenanced by the detestation of the General Court.
On Saturday last, the Honorable House of Representatives, amended the resolve of Senate, which had been before them for several days, for raising eight hundred men, to be stationed in the Western Counties.—The substance of the amendment was, that the resolve should be considered as a part of a conciliatory system, to be adopted for restoring peace to the Commonwealth, upon broad and liberal principles. But the remainder of this system being in commitment, it was thought best, that the resolve should be referred till to-morrow, when the whole measures might be brought more definitely before the House. In order, however, that the friends and defenders of the Government, might not misconstrue this reference into a symptom of affection for lawless men, or an indifference to them, the following spirited Resolve, moved by Dr. Jarvis, was unanimously agreed to:
Resolved unanimously , as the sense of this House, that the end of the social compact, is to secure the existence of the body politic, and to furnish the individuals who compose it with the power of enjoying in safety and tranquility their natural rights, and the blessings of life: and that therefore, this House do consider it, as their first, greatest, and most essential duty, not only to take the most effectual methods to establish and confirm them, but that they will employ all the powers vested in them by the constitution, civil and military, to give permanency and effect to these important objects.
Yesterday failed from this port, for Philadelphia, Mr. WILLIAM MONTAGUE, who has for some time past officiated at the North-Church, in this town, to receive orders from the Right Reverend William White, D. D. Bishop in that city.
We hear that Colonel WILLIAM HULL, is elected Brigadier-General of the first, and Colonel HENRY WOODS, Brigadier-General of the second, Brigade in the third division of the militia of this Commonwealth.
WORCESTER, May 31.
We hear the Humane Society of this Commonwealth have ordered a building to be erected, at their expence, on Marshfield-Beach, on the out-beach of Nantasket, and on Lovell's island in this harbour, for the reception and preservation of such unfortunate persons, as may happen to be shipwrecked near those places.
It is said, that on Wednesday last, an explanation between Col. S. and Mr. D. took place at Patuxet; the termination was honorable to both the gentlemen—neither of them received any injury.
Of the DUEL.
As though the fate of empires depended on the issue, the duel! the duel! the duel! has been the subject of conversation of all ranks, conditions and complexions, within the twelve wards, from the hoary headed sage, to the liping infant, strangers and citizens, the last sixty hours. Like the sun on Mount Gibeon, all business stood still for a day , on account of the duel. Legislators left their debates and their motions—Merchants quitted their counting-rooms; and mechanics flung by their tools—to hear of it—Physicians forgot their patients—"the order" to fleece their clients—the devout their "Thursday Lecture"—and all on account of the duel. The snow ball is but a faint figure of the growing quality of this same story of the duel—That four, eight, fourteen, pistols were discharged—that S. was killed—that D. was no more—that both were wounded—and that neither was injured, were reports that alternately circulated and found many believers. Thus did the fertile imaginations of newsmongers supply food for the gaping, hungry multitude, who swallowed the deceptions as voraciously as certain gentlemen are reputed to have devoured the beef and pudding at a public dinner, in times of yore. At length it was ascertained—"They were coming, and all well!" "Parturiant Montes," &c. exclaimed a scholar, in a huff, which the unlettered Sanchas, in plain, homespun English, replied to, with an "indeed the labouring mountain has brought forth a mouse." However, the Patriot and the Christian deplore the imbecility of our laws, which appear not to have energy sufficient to force obedience to their dictates, and keep "the murdering blade within its peaceful scabbard."
CHARLESTON, May 29.
The order from the court of Spain, for the British settlers to retire from the Honduras country on the second of February last, was looked upon by the latter to be horribly cruel, as the settlers do not only cut wood, but have their crops nearly ready for gathering in at that time of the year. The sixth article of the definitive treaty of peace (signed Sept. 3d. 1782) with his most Christian Majesty, could not be supposed (say the British) to cede to Spain the province of Honduras; it was only meant by the British cabinet, to give up their claim to the country and remove the settlers, but by no means to consider it as Spanish property. In all probability the country on this part of the continent will be the cause of a war between Great Britain and Spain, and that at no great distance from the present period.
Extract of a letter from New York, May 3.
An act has been passed by the Assembly of New-Jersey, for naturalizing his Majesty the King of France in that State, as a preliminary to his making a purchase of thirty acres of territory on Bergen creek, nearly opposite the city of New-York, for the purpose of a garden and fruitery. Part of this space is at present inclosing with a stone wall, and a universal collection of exotic, as well as domestic plants, trees and flowers, are already begun to be introduced to this elegant spot, which, in time, must rival, if not exceed the most celebrated gardens of Europe. The situation is naturally wild and romantic, between two considerable rivers, in view of the main ocean, the city of New-York, the heights of Staten island, and a vast extent of distant mountains on the western side of the landscape."
PHILADELPHIA, June 12.
The county Courts for Luzerne were held the last week in May, in perfect quiet and good order. Four Gentlemen were admitted as Attorneys to practice in the county, two of whom are young Gentlemen from Connecticut, who took the oath of allegiance to the State of Pennsylvania in open Court. They had appointments from the Sulquehanna Company, as Secretaries to their Board of Commissioners. In regard to the Company's claims, and the state of the settlement, they were deceived by the lies which have been raised and propagated to support their cause.
On Friday last, departed this life, after a short illness, in the 32d year of his age, Captain SAMUEL TALBOT. This worthy character was a native of Pennsylvania; he entered into the Continental army at the commencement of the late war, and continued in it till it was disbanded, serving with reputation and honor, having been four times wounded, once through the body, which in the event was a principal cause of his dissolution. At the close of the war, he experienced the fate of "many a war-worn soldier," and was obliged to return for a subsistence for himself and family, to his occupation, which was that of a house-carpenter. His remains were decently interred in the Friends burial ground, attended by several members of the Convention, and a numerous train of very respectable citizens. He has left a disconsolate widow, and one child to bemoan the loss of an affectionate husband and tender parent. As he lived esteemed and respected, his death is regretted by all who knew him.
We learn from good authority, that several of the northern tribes of Indians are disposed for war, as well as the Creeks to the southward, who have been furnished with arms and ammunition for the bloody purpose by our good friends the Spaniards of South-America.
Extract of a letter from a merchant at Bristol, to his correspondent in Norfolk.
"The tobacco from the St. James is all landed, and turns out very indifferently indeed—much the same if not worse than the Harmony's, a great deal of country damage, and cutting away; there has been great abuse in the inspection, and some hogheads without any inspection at all; in short, from the late management, the purchasers of tobacco have been greatly imposed upon, and it is hoped the crop of the last year will be better attended to:—Good or even decent tobacco is much wanted, but even of the latter description there are very few hogheads in the ship; our manufactures are obliged to go to London for good or tolerable tobacco."
New-York, June 19.
We are informed that on Wednesday the 13th instat, arrived in Philadelphia, from the Cherokee nation, Mr. Alexander Droomgoole, with Schone-toyah , a War Captain, and son to one of the principal Chiefs of that nation. They will leave Philadelphia in a few days for this city, to represent to Congress some grievances, and to demand an observance of the treaty of Hopewell, on the Keowee, which they say has been infringed by the unruly whites on the frontiers.
A Choctaw King, and a Chickasaw Chief, are also on their way to this city, to have a talk with Congress, and to brighten the chain of friendship.
A few days before Dr. DODD suffered death, the following observations on the propriety of pardoning him, were written and sent to the public papers, by Dr. JOHNSON.
Yesterday was presented to the Secretary of State by Earl Percy, a petition in favor of Dr. Dodd, signed by twenty three thousand hands. On this occasion it is natural to consider,
That in all communities, penal laws have been relaxed as particular reasons have emerged.
That a life eminently benificent, a single action eminently good, or even the power of being useful to the public, have been sufficient to protect the life of a delinquent.
That no arbiter of life and death has ever been censured for granting the life of a criminal to honest and powerful solicitation.
That the man for whom a nation petitions must be presumed to have merit uncommon in kind or degree; for however the mode of collecting subscriptions, or the right of judgment exercised by the subscribers, may be open to the dispute, it is at least plain that something is done for this man, that was never done for any other; and government, which must proceed upon general views may rationally conclude that this man is something better than other offenders have been, or has done something more than others have done.
That though the people cannot judge of the administration of justice so well as their Governors, yet their voice has always been regarded.
That this is a cause in which the petitioners determine against their own interest; those for whose protection the law was made, intreat its relaxation, and our Governors cannot be charged with the consequences which the people bring upon themselves.
That as this is a case without consequences, and many ages will elapse before such a crime is again committed by such a man.
That though life be spared, justice may be satisfied with ruin, imprisonment, exile, infamy and penury.
That if the people now commit an error, their error is on the part of mercy; and that perhaps history cannot shew a time in which the life of a criminal, guilty of nothing above fraud, was refused, to the cry of nations, to the joint supplication of three and twenty thousand petitioners.
Extracts from the third volume of medical transactions, published by the College of Physicians in London.
The method of preparing the Ginseng Root in China, communicated by Dr. Heberden.
The following account was communicated to John Barrow, Esq. by a Mandarin, who had presided, by the Emperor of China's order in that part of Tartary where the Ginseng is gathered and cured. He allowed ours to be the same with theirs, and that they differed only in the curing, which, in the opinion of the Chinese, makes a very great difference in the virtue of this root. They suppose it to be a sovereign analeptic, and useful in almost all disorders; their manner of infusing it is to slice it into a vessel of cold water, which vessel is covered, and put into boiling water where it soon becomes fit for use.
To cure the Ginseng Root.
Gather the root found and good (not in the season when the plant is in flower) and gently wash it from the earth, being careful not to break the skin. Then take an iron torch (that is, a very hot kind of skewer, used in China over a charcoal fire) boil therein water; put in the root, and let it lie three or four minutes, but not so long as to injure or break off the skin, when on cutting the root, the inside will appear of a light straw colour. Then take a clean linen cloth, and having wiped the Ginseng clean and dry, place the torch over the gentlest fire, and lay in it a row of Ginseng. Here let it dry gradually, turning it leisurely till it is something elastic, but not too dry; afterwards take a damp clean cloth, in which roll up the longest pieces in parallel lines, and wrap them up very tight, binding them hard round with thread; after being dried a day or two by a very slow fire, unpack the same and repeat the package of the inside and moist part, until it is all like the outside, and the whole dry enough to found like a piece of wood when dropped upon a table. The heaviest pieces of a straw or light brown colour are much the best.
To preserve the same.
Take a box well lined with lead, and put it into a larger one with quick-lime (to prevent vermin) and close the whole against air and weather.
Doctor Tucker, Dean of Gloucester, in a series of political letters, addressed to Mr. Neckar, enters into an inquiry respecting the benefits which might accrue to America from its independence, and seems to entertain a contemptible opinion of them, expressing himself much to our disadvantage in the subsequent terms:
"As to the future grandeur of America, says he, and its being a rising empire, under one head, whether republican, or monarchical, it is one of the idlest, and most visionary notions, that ever was conceived, even by writers of romance. For there is nothing in the genius of the people, the situation of their country, or the nature of their different climates, which tends to countenance such a supposition. On the contrary, every prognostic that can be formed from a contemplation of their mutual antipathies, and clashing interests, their difference of governments, habits and manners,—plainly indicates, that the Americans will have no centre of union among them, and no common interest to pursue, when the power and government of England are finally removed. Moreover, when the interfections and divisions of their country by great bays of the sea, and by vast rivers, lakes, and ridges of mountains,—and above all, when those immense inland regions, beyond the back settlements, which are still unexplored, are taken into the account, they form the highest probability that the Americans never can be united into one compact empire, under any species of government whatever. Their fate seems to be,—a disunited people, till the end of time. In short, the only probable supposition,

that can be formed of them at present is this; — that being so very jealous in their tempers, so suspicious, and distrustful of each other, they will be divided, and subdivided into little Commonwealths, or principalities according to the abovementioned natural divisions, or boundaries of their country; and that all of them in general, will be more intent on prosecuting their internal disputes and quarrels, than desirous to engage in external wars, and distant conquests. They will have neither leisure nor inclination, nor abilities for such undertakings."
It is much to be wished that our present Grand Convention at Philadelphia, may prove this ecclesiastical politician a false prophet. It is true, they have a great work and many difficulties before them. To form a generous plan of power for thirteen States, certainly requires the most consummate wisdom; and from the unanimity and spirit which have heretofore pervaded the Continent, we may have reason to expect that we shall keep the chain of friendship bright, and unite as citizens of one respectable and mighty empire. — The same hands that laid the foundations of the Temple of Liberty, are again employed in this arduous task; may they be enabled to finish the fabric, and bring forth the head stone with triumphant shouts.
In publishing the following account of some villains in Nova-Scotia, attempting to counterfeit the paper money of this State, we feel a pleasure, that at the same time we have it in our power to commend the uprightness and honorable conduct of the magistracy of Shelburne; — and the honesty and disinterestedness of Mr. Humphreys, the Printer of the Nova-Scotia Packet at that place: —
The accounts we have been favored with state, that, at a Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, on the 2d May last, Mr. James Humphreys, Printer, of that place, brought a charge against one ISAAC CLEMENTS also of that place, by trade an engraver, stating that he, the said Clements, had inveigled an apprentice boy of Mr. Humphreys, named William Leonard, and encouraged him to take types out of his printing-office, and fix them for the said Clements, in order to print COUNTERFEIT BILLS, of the present circulating PAPER MONEY of New-York. On examination of the boy, before the Magistrates, he declared that Clements tempted him by the promise of a considerable reward, to get a few types of a certain kind, shewing him a New-York five shilling bill, which he wanted to imitate, the boy accordingly furnished the types, and set up the form of a five shilling bill for him, which he left at the house of said Clements; — the boy further informed, that Clements told him one ROBERT WILKINS, of the 17th light dragoons, and many others were concerned with him. Wilkins was next examined, who said he knew very little about the matter. Next to him, Clements was examined, who confessed that he had made the attempt, but had not succeeded in finishing any of the bills; that he had cut the bordering for the bills himself, and that he had a press at his own house to print them with. The court then sent a proper officer to the house of Clements; where the press, implements for printing &c. were found and brought into court. — After examining one more person, it was thought proper by the court, to bind over Clements for his appearance at the next quarter sessions, — and to give good security for the same; — Wilkins was also bound over, and it is expected will be prosecuted for perjury.
The letter which affords the foregoing information, adds, "every pains has been taken by the Magistrates to come at the root of the business. A much fuller account will be published in the newspapers, in a short time. It is thought they had not completed any of the bills before they were found out; and it is the wish of the better kind of people in this place, that all such villains might be detected and exposed. It is a pity they cannot be sent to you and punished agreeable to the laws of that country they meditated to injure."
ARRIVALS SINCE OUR LAST. Schooner Little William, Seaborn, Turks-Island. Sloop Friendship, Raymond, St. Eustatia.
D R U M S.
THE Subscriber having previous to the late war, carried on the drum-making business in this city; he, by the advice of his friends, again undertakes the same. The gentlemen of the militia, can be supplied with DRUMS, on short notice and reasonable terms, by applying at No. 5, King George-street, nearly opposite the German Reformed Lutheran church. — DRUMS repaired with care and expedition.
SAMUEL S. BROUWER. New-York June 19, 1787. 7
TO BE SOLD,
A BRIGHT bay Horse fifteen hands high, fit for carriage or the saddle; is eight years old, and may be seen at Mr. Henry Dawson's, Brooklyn. 707
Imported in the Brigantine Hope, William Thomson, master, from Belfast, By Robert Waddell:
A FEW Boxes of well assorted yard wide and 7-8 Irish linens, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash or short credit, at No. 61, King-street. 7 4
SALES AT AUCTION, At John Ramsay's Store, No 221, Queen-street, near the upper end of the Fly-market,
THIS DAY, at 10 o'Clock, A.M. A variety of Dry Goods,
Among which are, An assortment of 7-8 yard wide Irish Linens, Cambrics, Calicoes, white & brown Russia Sheetings, Calimancoes, mens and womens thread Stockings, nets of Trunks, Straw Hats, Ribbons, Gauzes, silk Mitts, &c. 6 1
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 9. 4
This day will be landed at Leffert's wharf, near the Ferry-stairs, from on board the sloop Cato, Capt. Watts, from Jamaica,
Twenty-two Puncheons, high proof JAMAICA SPIRITS. For terms of sale, apply to Thomas Buchanan and Co. No. 46, Wall-street; who have still to dispose of, a few casks nails, from 6d to 3od.
Oznabrigs and brown sheeting in bales. Bottled London porter in casks of six dozen each. A few puncheons of old high flavored Jamaica spirits, four hogheads Tortola sugars, three bales cotton. N. B. Wanted to purchase by them pot and pearl-ashes. June 19. 7 4
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, Bellows-pipes, Frying-pans, Spades and Shovels, German, Crow-ley, Blister and common Steel, 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, Brads and Iron-wire, Card-wire by the cask or less quantity, Hand-bellows, glue, Heat Shovels and Tongs brass 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
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 show 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 oznabrughs, writing paper, Russia sheetings, ravens duck, mill laws, an assortment of tapes, do. of calicoes, Geneva in cases, do. in jugs, best pistol powder. Also, an excellent SADDLE HORSE. May 24, 1787. 700
TO BE SOLD, THE SLOOP
S A R A 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
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, Grindstones, Pipes long and short, Bristol steel in faggots, White lead ground in oil, Crates of cups & dishes. All of which will be disposed of reasonably for cash or country produce. N. B. Hoghead and Barrel Staves wanted. 95
JOHN BLEECKER gives ready money for all kinds of Continental and State Certificates, at his Auction-Room and Commission Store, No. 108, Queen-street, where all kinds of Merchandise will be thankfully received, and sold on commission, 96
B O O K S.
Just opening from on board the Nancy from Glasgow, and the Alexander, from London a very extensive assortment of valuable BOOKS, and to be SOLD, at
Samuel Campbell's New Book and STATIONARY Store, No. 44, Hanover-square, corner of the Old-slip;
Among which are the following: Dr. Spence's new system of midwifery with obstetrical plates, A new edition of Buchanan's domestic medicine, to which is added, a chapter on cold bathing and drinking the mineral waters, Medical communications vol. I. for 1784, Dr. Bell's system of surgery, vol. V. Swediaur on the venereal disease, Cullen's synopsis, and practice, Watson's history of Philip the second, Russell's modern Europe, 5 vols. new edition, Smollet's history of England, 7 vols. Hume's essay, 2 vols. Voltaire's universal history, 4 vols. Blackstone's commentaries a neat pocket edition, 4 vols. A large assortment of Law Books and Classics. With a great variety of STATIONARY, in particular pocket-books, ink-holders, paper, blank-books, quills, wax, wafers, &c.
M A G A Z I N E S.
Also, just received from Philadelphia, Adam's Defence of the Constitutions of the United States, a new American edition. — Family Worship, and Religious and kind Affections, explained and recommended by Dr. Hunter and Dr. M'Farlane, sewed, price one shilling. S. Campbell returns his sincere thanks to his customers, and those who have purchased BOOKS or STATIONARY at his Store, and hopes by his assiduity and attention in keeping an universal assortment of books, and the reasonable prices he sells at, will insure him the continuance of their favours.
Thomas Burling, CABINET and CHAIR-MAKER,
At the sign of the C H A I R, near the Chapel, in Beckman-street, formerly Chapel-street, ACKNOWLEDGES the many favors received from his friends and the public, and would wish to inform them that he has opened a Warehouse of Mahogany and other Furniture, on a more extensive plan than heretofore; and for the convenience of strangers and others, who may resort to, or settle in this city, he means to keep an assortment where they may be supplied on the shortest notice; for it must hurt the feelings of every citizen to observe the daily impositions strangers are liable to, in purchasing new furniture at these public vendues.
He served his time with Samuel Prince, a conspicuous character in his way, and esteemed one of the best workmen in this city, and as he has laid in a stock of the best Mahogany and other Wood, and means to employ the best hands, and sell his work at the lowest rate good work falls at, he flatters himself with being able to give satisfaction to his customers.
Bed-Chairs for the sick having been much wanted in this city, said Burling has provided some to let. 89
ALL Persons that are indebted to the estate of Elias Desbrosses, late of the city of New-York, merchant, deceased, by bond, note or book debt, are requested to make payment to the subscriber, by the first day of September next, as all accounts without distinction unsettled by that time, will be put into the hands of an attorney. JAMES DESBROSSES, Executor. New-York, Queen-street, No. 9, May 30, 1787. 702
ALL Persons that are indebted to the estate of William Butler, late of the city of New-York, merchant, deceased, by bond, note or book debt, are requested to make payment to the subscriber, by the first day of September next, as all accounts without distinction, unsettled by that time, will be put into the hands of an attorney. JAMES DESBROSSES, Executor. New-York, Queen-street, No. 9, May 30, 1787. 702
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
Chastellux's Travels.
PROPOSALS, For publishing by Subscription, in Two Volumes 12mo. a neat American Edition of TRAVELS in North-America, in the years 1780, 1781 and 1782. By the Marquis de Chastellux, one of the forty Members of the French Academy, and Major-General in the French Army, serving under the Count de Rochambeau. Translated from the French by an English Gentleman, who resided in America at that period. With notes by the Translator.
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No money will be required till the delivery of the volumes. Subscriptions are taken in by Thomas Allen, No. 16, Queen-street, corner of the Fly-market; and J. M'Lean and Co. No. 41, Hanover-square, and all others entrusted with proposals.
TO THE PUBLIC.
THIS work is too highly celebrated among the inquisitive and ingenious to render a lengthy account of it necessary. The great number of copies which have been sold in Europe, and the extracts taken from it and published in the different magazines and newspapers is an unquestionable evidence of its literary reputation. To be informed of the soil and produce of this country; of the character, employment and manners of its inhabitants, as observed by a foreigner of distinction in a tour through the United States, is an object of importance to every intelligent American. — The different sieges and battles, and many interesting particulars of the late astonishing revolution are unfolded and commented upon. — The high military rank of the author introduced him to an acquaintance with many of those patriotic worthies who stood foremost in the fields of fame, and in defence of the rights of mankind. — He particularly delineates the characters of Generals Washington, Greene, Gates, St. Clair, Huntington, Lincoln, Schuyler, Knox, Wayne, Glover, Howe, Heath, Moylan, &c. &c. Governors Jefferson, Harrison, Trumbull, &c. &c. Robert Morris, Pinancier, Mr. Paine, and a great many others. But his attention was not here confined; the fair daughters of freedom claim their share; and it is easy to perceive that the noble heart of the polite Marquis would melt under the rays of American beauty. — Shall it be added, that the exalted station, foreign connections, and superior education of the author place him above the suspicion of adulation, and must have dictated to his pen the language of sincerity.
This work is therefore calculated, not only to answer the purposes of utility, but to afford likewise the highest entertainment. — The whole is interspersed with curious anecdotes. This undertaking is the cheapest ever offered to the public; and gentlemen who are desirous to encourage the Manufactures of their country, will doubtless be pleased to think that the price of this book, although printed on an handsome type, good paper and neatly bound and lettered, will be but half the price of the cheapest edition yet imported from Europe. June 4. 4
Parchment of an excellent quality, to be had cheap by the roll, dozen, or single sheet, at Thomas Allen's Book and Stationary Store, No. 16, Queen-street, corner of the Fly-market.
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, coppers, log-wood, and verdigree-sundry 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 4 3 JOSEPH OWEN, Administrator.
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, Grift and Saw-Mill Irons, may be had on short notice; as also Iron Castings, almost of any kind and dimension. 82
The LAWS 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 bana for sale.
WHEREAS Rebecca Brown my wife, has left my bed and board, and says that she has another husband: I 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

POET'S CORNER.
THE MERRY MORTAL.
AWAY all ye gloomy reflections, away! To felicity ever sworn for;
I will not permit you to rob me of rest. My sweet peace you shall never destroy;
I pity poor mortals, who, strangers to mirth, From all places of merriment flee;
I ne'er when I meet disappointments, repine; Ne'er am driven by them to despair;
Dark clouds in our mutable climates must rise, And obscure bright-hair'd Phœbus's beams;
BY order of the Honorable John Sloss Hobart, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature for the State of New-York:
Notice is hereby given, by Obadiah Wright, of Fairfield, in the State of Connecticut, an insolvent debtor, and by the petitioning creditors of the said Obadiah Wright, to all his creditors, to shew cause, if any they have, to the said John Sloss Hobart, Esq. at his office, in Crown-street, by Friday the eighth day of June next, at twelve o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, why an assignment of the said debtor's estate, should not be made, and the said debtor discharged according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the said State, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed 13th April, 1786. Dated this 24th day of May, 1787. 1 701 4
NOTICE is hereby given according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony, now State of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March 1774; That on Monday the 8th day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be Sold at Public Auction, the Lands described in a certain indenture of mortgage, executed by Jonathan Fish and Elizabeth his wife, now both deceased, to Thomas Candell, deceased, dated the 3d day of September 1770, as follows, to wit: ALL and singular the Lands, meadows and premises devised to him by his father Samuel Fish, jun. lately deceased, to wit: ALL the cleared land and meadow which he formerly and latterly bought of John Renne, with all the buildings, erections, fences and improvements thereon; also, the north-eastwardly half part of wood-land which he bought of John Renne, deeming and estimating all on the south side of the fence there standing on the north side of the said wood-land, as wood-land; notwithstanding a small parcel thereof between the fence and the woods is cleared, with the liberty to pass and repass through the other part of his land thereto, and from the easterly or north-eastwardly half so devised to him, his heirs and assigns to cart his wood or otherwise—he also gave and devised to his son Jonathan Fish, his heirs and assigns for ever, all the home-leased lands, buildings and improvements which he formerly bought of Capt. Nathaniel Lawrence, since deceased, as the same was then included within fence, be the same in quantity more or less;—and also, four acres of salt-meadow, which he lately purchased of the Widow Langdon, lying near Flushing creek, in New-Town aforesaid;—also, about forty acres of upland which he lately bought of John White, adjoining to the land of Jonathan Furman and Samuel Waldron, jun.—and also, one equal third part of his right in Juniper-swamp, and the land he bought of Nathaniel Lawrence, is bounded northerly on the road that leads from New-Town to Jamaica, westerly by land belonging to Samuel and Richard Fish, and southerly by wood-land belonging to Samuel Fish, and easterly by Samuel Renne, and the said land or meadow he bought of John Renne as aforesaid, is bounded northerly by the road that leads from New-Town to Fish's mill, westerly by the common burying place, and a piece of fresh meadow belonging to Richard Fish, southerly by a creek and easterly by meadow belonging to William Betts; and the land he bought of John White is bounded as follows, to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the limits of New-Town, containing by estimation forty acres, be the same more or less, and is butted and bounded as follows;—north-eastwardly by a highway leading from New-Town to south, north-eastwardly by a high way that leads to Fresh Pond so called, south-eastwardly by the same road which extends to the Hills so called, and south-westwardly by land of Jonathan Morrell (the third) & Thomas Morrell, jun. which sale will be made on the premises, part of which is now in the occupation of Jonathan Underhill and Cornelius Hyatt, and proper deeds of conveyances will be executed by the Subscriber, to which the heir at law will be a party.
MARY CANDELL, Executrix of the last Will and Testament of THOMAS CANDELL, deceased. March 29, 1787. 1 34 6m
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
To the Proprietors of lands in the patents of Cheescocks, in the county of Orange and State of New-York.
WHEREAS, Ezra L'Hommedieu, Samuel Jones, Stephen Ward & Goldbrow Banyar, Esqrs. 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 the 17th March, 1786, by a certain instrument under their hands and seals, dated 20th April, 1787, audited and settled all the accounts exhibited to them, of the costs, charges and expences accrued or arisen, in the management of the said controversy, on the part of the said patent of Cheescocks, and determined the amount thereof to be £.2030, and have divided the whole amount thereof into seven equal parts, each of which amounts to the sum of £.290, and did thereby certify, that each of the original rights of the said patent of Cheescocks, which did formerly belong to Anne Bridges, Hendrick Ten Eyck, Dirck Vanderburgh, John Cholwell, Christopher Dem Lancaster, Symes and John Merritt, is changeable with one seventh part of the said whole sum of £.2030, and did thereby appoint the same to be paid on the 27th day of June, then next ensuing, according to the directions of the said act, entitled, an act to explain and amend 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, 1783, and in case the present proprietors of the said seven original rights, or any of them should neglect or refuse 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 above named, did thereby appoint and fix the third day of July then next ensuing for the sale of so much of the lands, tenements and hereditaments of such proprietor or proprietors, whose proportion 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 right 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 Cheescocks, pursuant to the directions of the said act, do hereby give notice to the said proprietors, to pay to the said Committee of Cheescocks, or one of them, their respective proportions of the said sum of £.2030 or £.290, so charged on the said original rights as aforesaid, on or before the said 27th day of June, now next ensuing; otherwise so much of the lands belonging to such of the said proprietors who shall neglect to pay their respective proportions, will be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, on the said third day of July next, as will be necessary to discharge the said respective proportions of such defaulters as with all the charges attending the sale—which vendue will be held at the house of Joseph Drake, at Chester, in the county of Orange, on the said 3d day of July next, ensuing the date hereof, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon of the same day.
THOMAS SMITH, ANDREW BOSTWICK, THOMAS JONES,
Being the major part of the Committee, on the part of Cheescocks.
New-York, 21st April, 1787. 1 91 3dJy
TO BE SOLD,
A VALUABLE FARM, lying in the White-Plains, two miles from the Court-House, in the county of Westchester, about 28 miles from the city of New-York, and within four miles of a landing at Mamaroneck, containing about 260 acres of excellent land, and a large proportion of timber; about 80 acres of the farm very fine meadow, and will produce annually about 100 tons of hay of the best quality. On said farm is a large commodious dwelling-house, with four rooms on a floor, a large passage through the house, and a very large and convenient cellar under it; also a good barn, two orchards, one of which is very large and produces the best kind of fruit the country affords, and a well of excellent water by the door.
The farm is in a beautiful part of the country, and is esteemed one of the finest farms in America in point of situation, quality and good order. Indeed the farm is so good, in such excellent order, and so beautifully situated that any person, on a view of it, will be inclined to purchase, especially as it will be sold for a reasonable consideration.
Whoever inclines to purchase may apply to the subscriber on the premises, who will give an indisputable title for the same.
JOSHUA HATFIELD,
White-Plains, February 19, 1787. 1 74 28
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 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.
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of an unanimous resolution of the corporation of Trinity Church, passed on the twenty-second instant, the following lots of ground, belonging to the said corporation, will be sold at public auction on Thursday the twenty-eighth day of June next, at the Coffee-House in this city, viz.
ALL those Lots of Ground situated on the south side of Veley-street, between Church-street and the lot next to the corner of Greenwich-street, and which are distinguished by the numbers 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, and 49, being twenty-five feet each in breadth, and eighty-two in length.
Also, Lot No. 93, 94, 133, 137, 138 and 139, on the North side of Veley-street, being twenty-five feet by one hundred each.
Also, Lot No. 60 and 61, on the north side of Partition-street, between Mr. Sheaff's and Mr. Stag's Lots, twenty-five feet by eighty-two each.
Also, Lot No. 89, in Church-street, adjoining the Roman Catholic Church, twenty-five feet by one hundred.
Also, Lot No. 128, in Greenwich-street, adjoining Joseph Kingsland's, twenty-five feet by one hundred and twenty.
Also, Lot No. 78, on the south side of Barclay-street, next to the lots purchased by Philip Livingston, Esq. twenty-five feet by one hundred.
Also, Lots No. 172 and 176, on the north side of Barclay-street, between the Broadway and Church-street, twenty-five by seventy-five each.
Also, Lots No. 253 and 254, on the north side of Robinson-street, next to the lots granted to the Presbyterian churches, twenty-five by seventy-five each.
Also, Lot No. 253, on the south side of Murray-street, next to the corner of the Broadway, twenty-five feet by seventy-five.
Also, Lots No. 320 and 321, in the Broadway, between Murray and Warren-streets, twenty-five feet by one hundred and eight each.
Also, Lots No. 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339 and 340, being all the lots on the East side of Church-street, between Murray and Warren-streets.—Most of these Lots are intended to front in Murray and Warren-streets; they are twenty-five feet each in front, and from fifty to one hundred each in length.
Also, Lots No. 354, 355, 356 and 357, on the West side of Church-street, between Murray and Warren-streets.—These lots are to front in Warren-street, and are twenty-five feet by seventy-five each.
Also, Lots No. 362, 363, 364 and 365, on the south side of Warren-street, between Church and Chapel-streets, twenty-five feet by seventy-five each.
Also, Lots No. 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372 and 373, on the east side of Chapel-street, between Murray and Warren-streets.—Most of these Lots are intended to front in Murray and Warren-streets; they are twenty-five feet each in front, and from fifty to one hundred each in length.
Also, Lots No. 386, 387, 388 & 389, on the west side of Chapel-street, between Murray and Warren-streets; these Lots are intended to front in Warren-street, and are twenty-five feet by seventy-five each.
Also, Lot No. 398, at the south-east corner of Greenwich and Warren-streets, twenty-five feet by one hundred and twenty.
Those persons who will discharge the Arrears of ground-rent on their respective lots, before the day of sale, will be permitted to remove the buildings erected on them, otherwise they will be sold with the lots.
The streets in which most of the above Lots are situated, are the widest and most regular of any in the city; being, according to the late regulations, from 58 to 90 feet each in width, perfectly straight, and nearly at right angles with the Broadway and Hudson's River. The ascent from the River to the Broadway is more easy and gradual than in any other part of the town, and from the improvements making on the Water Lots, that part of the city will soon be a very eligible situation for every kind of business.
The terms of payment will be made easy to the purchasers:—one fourth part of the purchase money to be paid within ten days after the sale, when deeds will be given and mortgages taken for the security of the remainder;—one fourth on the 1st of July, 1788;—one fourth on the 1st of July, 1789, and the remaining fourth on the 1st of July, 1790; together with interest on each of the payments, at the rate of five per cent. per annum, from the day of sale.
The title is as good as any in the State, and a good warrantee Deed will be given to the purchaser.
A Plan of the lots will be lodged with Mr. ANTHONY L. BLEECKER, No. 208, Water-street, who will give any other information which may be required.
New-York, May 23, 1787.
TO BE RENTED, on a Lease for 99 years, the Ground and Water Lots on the west side of Greenwich-street, between Warren and Chambers-streets.—Enquire as above. 702
J. and F. ATKINSON, Removed from 223, Queen-street, to No. 10, Hanover-square,
HAVE imported in the last vessels from London and Liverpool, a large assortment of DRY GOODS, viz.
Superfine broad cloths, Midling and low priced do. Corduroys. Plain and figured velveteens, Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and yard wide, Tickings, checks, fustians and jeans, Modes, pelongs and fustins, Black and coloured silk handkerchiefs, Ribbons, gauzes, cambricks and lawns, Callicoes, printed linens and cottons, Metal and fashionable buttons, Sewing silk, twift and laces, Wildbores and cambleteens, Womens cotton stockings, Mens thread ditto, Womens black and coloured silk mitts & gloves, Mens felt and fashionable beaver hats, Boys, and coloured do. Gun powder, &c. &c. Jamaica Spirits and Hyson Tea. 99
By 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 Regents of the University of this State, to wit, the Lieutenant Governor, John Rogers, Egbert Benson, Philip Schuyler, Ezra L'Hommedieu, Nathan Carr, Peter Sylvester, John Jay, Dirck Romeyn, James Livingston Ebenezer Russell, Lewis Morris, Matthew Clarkson, Benjamin Moore, Eilardus Westerlo, Andrew King, William Lynn, Jonathan G. Tompkins, John McDonald, and Frederick William De Steuben, are to convene at the Exchange in the city of New-York, on the third Tuesday in July next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, being the time and place appointed for their first meeting.
Given under my hand, at the City of New-York, this 7th day of June, 1787. 1 5 4 GEO. CLINTON.
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
On the Premises, ON Thursday the twenty-sixth day of July next, in pursuance of a decree of the Honorable Court of Chancery, in the cause of Gerard G. Beekman against Enoch Hunt; all those certain tracts, pieces and parcels of land, situated on Frogs neck and island in the borough of Westchester, one of which is known by Dumond's island, and begins at a certain rock adjoining the bay, from thence running westerly along Joseph Palmer's and Philip Palmer's land about half a mile, to land of James Ferris; thence running northerly about one hundred rods to a white oak tree, standing by the highway that leads from Westchester to the head of Frogs neck; thence easterly along the same road to a butternut-tree, standing near the gate; thence from the said gate northerly along the same road to another piece of land, belonging to the said James Ferris's, to a heap of stones; thence running easterly along the said James Ferris's lands to a white oak tree; from thence northerly about one hundred and ten rods, to a rock standing in the salt water; thence running along East-Chester creek, and so round the said island called Dumond's island and the salt meadow, keeping the water as a boundary all round till it comes to the place of beginning. And the other tract begins at the fourth east corner of land now or late of Moses Mullineaux, adjoining to the road, and from thence running northerly along the land of the said Moses Mullineaux, to a certain white oak tree with stones about it, being the north-eastmost part of the said lot as laid out; thence running easterly along the land of the said Moses Mullineaux, to a swamp white oak tree, being the marked tree of the said lot and Moses Mullineaux's meadow, and Horseman Mullineaux's meadow; thence along the land and meadow of Horseman Mullineaux's lot (which said road is to contain two rods in breadth westerly of the land of James Ferris) and from thence southerly along the said road in a direct line, until it comes to a heap of stones bounded on the said road to Dumond's island, and from thence along the said road to the place of beginning. The said first described tract of land and island containing about one hundred and twenty-five acres, and the said last described tract of land containing about twenty-four acres, be the same more or less.
1 5 6 JOHN THOMAS, Sheriff. NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of Gardner Hopkins, an insolvent debtor, that they shew cause, if any they have, before Alderman Abraham P. Lott, Esq. at his office in Maiden-lane, by the 22d of June inst. why an assignment of the estate of the said Gardner Hopkins should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to a law of this State, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th of April, 1786. Dated the 9th of June, 1787. 1 5 2 GARDNER HOPKINS.
WILLIAM DONOVAN,
BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on the TOBACCO BUSINESS in all its different branches, at No. 73, Olwego market; he is resolved to sell on the very lowest terms. Country produce will be taken as payment. May 31, 1787. 702 4
JOHN BANKS, MERCHANT-TAYLOR,
HAS Imported in the last vessels from London, a few European Goods in his way; a few pieces of superfine cloths first quality, Dark blue, Gold and silver basket. Black, and spangled buttons. Raven's grey, Newest fashionable plain. Bottle green, and gilt coat and vest. Garnet, buttons. London brown, Cotton and worsted satins and drabs. Buff and white cambricks, A few summer vest patterns. Silk florentine, Gold and silver epaulets. White silk serge duroy, White chapel needles. With sundry other articles too tedious to mention. Ladies and Gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom may depend on being served in the neatest manner, and with the greatest punctuality. 3
Wanted for the supply of the mills near Boston,
A LARGE quantity of merchantable WHEAT, weighing at least 38lb. 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
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