The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-12-25 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1788.
[No. 1200]
Lisbon Wine,
A QUANTITY will be landed this day, for sale at Conable, Rucker and Co.'s wharf—For terms of sale apply to
WM. CONSTABLE and Co.
Nov. 11.
Choice Old Wine.
FOR SALE—At No. 15, Duke-street.
MADEIRA SHERRY, VIDONIA, RED PORT, LISBON, MALAGA, TENERIFFE and FAYAL
By the Pipe or Butt, Hoghead or Small Cask, neat as imported.
ALSO, A few Pipes Genuine MADE HERE, the produce of Last Year, by
WILLIAM BACKHOUSE, & Co.
August 12
George Barnewall & Co
No. 205, WATER-STREET,
Have imported in the Ann & Susan, from Dublin, an assortment of 3-4, 7-8, & 4-4 wide LINEN, high and low priced DOWLAS; black LASTINGS, and a few bales of FLANNELS, of different colors; which they will dispose of for cash, or good notes at a short date.
They have also on hand,
Teneriffe Wine of a very superior quality, in pipes hds. and qr. casks; which will also be disposed of at a low rate on the above terms.
Nov. 25.
THE Subscriber intending to decline business in a short time, will dispose of his STOCK in TRADE, consisting of an extensive assortment of
Ironmongery, Cutlery, &c.
upon low terms for cash. ABRAHAM BREVOORT. No. 26, Queen-street. Oct. 22. tf
John W. Haydock,
No. 49, Queen-street, between Beekman & Peck-slip—Hath for sale a large assortment of the following GOODS by the piece or package, viz.
LOW priced and middling broad cloths; Hunter and forest do. Yorkshire plains; Coatings, twilled and plain; Duffles, half thick; Baizes, embossed fergos; Drapery rugs, &c. Oct. 28.
Excellent Lisbon Wine
In quarter casks, just imported, for sale by Gelfton and Saltonstall, No. 33, Burling-slip. Oct. 7.
ALL KINDS OF Public and State Certificates
BOUGHT and SOLD at No. 27, Water-street, and every kind of Paper-Money exchanged for Specie, and re-exchanged. Also on hand for sale, a large sum in BANKER'S, BARBER'S and LOAN-OFFICE CERTIFICATES of this State; such as will purchase lands at Commissioners sales and pay quit rents. Likewise, final settlements of this State; any or all of which will be exchanged for common final settlements, Loan-office or Pickering's notes, and indents at a small difference. June 25.
A Convenient Stable
To be let, No. 13, Little Queen-street. Enquire at the Printer. August 25.
Joze Roiz Silva,
HAS FOR SALE GIN in Cases, TOBACCO, and INDIGO of the first quality. Oct. 30.
At Private Sale,
FIVE to 600 Ton, best seasoned OAK SHIP TIMBER, from 18 to 30 inch square deliverable at Hudson. For terms apply at the Auction-Room, No. 21 Wall-street. ISAAC MOSES. August 19.
For Newry,
The Ship COMMERCE, P. Sifton, Master, will be ready to receive freight in a few days; and as the principal part of her cargo is already engaged, it is expected she will sail about the 20th of the ensuing month. For freight or passage apply to ROBERT LENOX, No. 235, Queen-street, or to WILLIAM HILL, No. 201, Water-street.
Who has for Sale on reasonable Terms for Cash or short Credit,
3-4, 7-8, and yard wide Irish Linens, White and brown Sheetings, Printed Linens and Cottons, Check and cotton Handkerchiefs, Fustians and jeans, Coatings Cloths, &c. Also a few hogheads prime James-River Tobacco, Sherry Wine in Quartercasks, and Pimento in Bags. 27th Nov. 1788.
Lynch and Stoughton,
Have for sale, at their Store, No. 4, Cruger's-Dock, Choice parcel of Hides, just arrived from Rio de la Hacha, Thirty pipes Fayal Wine, superior quality, Thirty hogheads Sherry Wine, Best Russia Hemp Seed. Cotton in bales, August 28.
GEORGE POLLOCK,
No. 28 WATER-STREET, HAS imported lately from Ireland, various assortments of yard wide, 3-4, 7-8, linen; 9-8 sheeting and dowlas, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms, and receive flax-seed in payment. October 6.
FRANCIS PANS,
No. 51, Broad-Street, Has for sale the following articles on very reasonable terms, viz.
PLAIN and crimp'd ribbons, different widths and colors, Black, white, plain, spotted, sprig'd, striped, and souffle gauzes. Black and white tiffany. Black and white edgings and laces, and mock point do. Black satins and modes. White and colored farcenets. Purple, olive, red and blue furniture calicoes. Cheap low priced Irish linens and cotton checks. Chinizes and calicoes. Striped dimitys and muslinets. Cambrics and lawns. Cotton and worked hose. Silk quilts, different colors. Black and white skein and ribb'd wire. Black and white wire bonnet frames. Cheap artificial flowers. Yellow, black, and colored Leghorn hats. Red and green baizes. White, red, and yellow flannel. Coarse cloths and coatings. Moreens, callimancoes and stuffs. Shawls and hankerchiefs, various kinds. Irish sheetings, dowlas, &c. Gloves, mits, tapes, threads, bindings, &c. &c. &c. He has just received by the brig Brothers, from London, fashionable wire frames for hats and bonnets, and a variety of fancy willow squares for covering do. a quantity black and white skein and ribbon wires, coarse chips for covering, and some English millinery very cheap. For all which articles, Jersey money, public securities, or country produce, will be taken in payment—and paper exchanged for specie on the most advantageous terms to those disposing thereof. New-York, October 23, 1788.
Nicholas Hoffman & Son,
At No. 12, Little-Dock-Street, Have just received per the brig Lively, from Bristol, A Few Approved.
English Forge Hammers.
December 1.
To be Sold at Private Sale By HUGH SMITH,
At No. 22, WALL-STREET, TWELVE Pipes genuine MADEIRA WINE, also, a quantity of fine and coarse LINENS, from 8s to 2s currency per yard; just arrived in the ships Montgomery, and Ann and Susan from London; for which Port Ashes will be received at the highest market price. St. Croix RUM, Muscovado SUGAR, excellent CLARET in cases of 50 bottles each. A few bales PEPPER—and a pair CHESNUT MARES, one 5 and the other 7 years old. June 27.
To be landed this Day at the Old-Slip, From on board the Schooner General Washington from Madeira and Cape-de-Verde, A Choice parcel of London particular Madeira Wine, and a parcel of
Cow Hides and Goat Skins.
For SALE by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. Nov. 25.
Murray, Mumford and Bowen,
Have for sale, at No. 20, Peck's-Slip, HYSON and Souchong TEA, of superior quality. Common Souchong Tea, Bohia Tea, in large and small boxes; Sugar in barrels, A few bales New Hops; A new 8 1/2 inch Cable, 60 fathoms long; Old Sherry Wine, in quarter casks, 30 hds Molasses, A parcel of excellent Raw Hides, Gunny in barrels, for curriers, 3 hds. choice Tobacco, 60 firkins New Butter, Carolina Indigo of the Guatimala fort, of very superior quality, Common do. in large and small casks, Nankkeens, ground Ginger in barrels, Large Imperial Journals, Best strained Spermaceti Oil, White Whale Oil, Two pair French Burr Mill-Stones, Best Sweet Oil in cases of half a doz. bottles each, 70 bolts Russia Duck, blue mark, of a very excellent quality, 1 box boxcar, a quantity of oars, and slab Whale Bone. Dec. 13.
Just come to hand, and to be sold by
Hayman Levy,
At his STORE, No. 7, Duke-street, BEST Hudson Bay Parchment Beaver, Best do. Old Coat do. Do. do. Mutchquah, Best Old Coat Raccoons, Do. Green do. Dec. 3. tf
Just imported in the brig Triton, Capt. Howland from Hull, and for SALE by
JAMES HAYDOCK, jun.
At his STORE, No. 155, Water-street, between Crane-wharf and Beekman's-slip, PLAIN coatings, Twilled do. Broad baizes, Narrow do. Wildbores, Cordurets, Taboreens, Rattinees, Shalloons, Callimancoes, Lafings, Sartinees, Florentines, Durants. And a variety of other Articles lately imported. Oct. 4.
Just Imported from Philadelphia, And now opening for SALE, at No. 208, Water-street—an assortment of
BROAD CLOTHS,
Twilled Coatings, and Baizes.—Also, A few casks of Hyson, Hyson Skin, and Souchong Tea, of superior quality. A. L. BLERCKER.
FOR SALE, By John Dewint,
No. 35, Maiden-Lane, Fine parcel St. Croix rum in hds, Jamaica spirits in do. French brandy in pipes and half pipes, 6 Tierces old St. Croix rum, Gin in Casks, Brown sugar in hds. Powder sugar in bbls. A few bags coffee, Ditto Jamaica allspice, Ditto black pepper, Ditto bales cotton, Spanish dried hides—and an excellent parcel seal leather, tanned in this country—Also, 2 Barrels indigo. Nov. 7.
FOR SALE BY Samuel Ward and Brothers,
No. 3, Crane-wharf, 4500 wt. ginseng, 150 hds. retailing Molasses, 20 bags Pimento, 400 bbls. Baltimore fine flour, 200 do. Alexandria do. do. 6 hds. Muscovado Sugar, 30 bbls. Hylon, Souchong, and Bohia Teas, just imported in the Alliance, from Canton. West-India and York Rum, Spermaceti Candles, Whale and Liver Oil, Hog's Lard, Palleboard, 16 cwt. tallow candles, An Anchor of 1700 wt. in good order, Rhode-Island Stone Lime, uncommonly cheap, October 30. tf
TO BE LET,
A Stable with stalls for three Horses, in Gold-street, near Maiden-Lane. Enquire at the Post-Office, Wall-street. Sept. 29.
INDIA GOODS.
JUST arrived in the Columbia, from CANTON and for sale by
Robert Bowne & Co.
A large Quantity of the best Bohia Souchong, and TEA, in chests and half chests, Hylon Nankkeens, Black Tabeties, Black Sattins, Colored Silk Handkerchiefs, Gauze ditto. Sewing Silks, Black Ribbons, Nankkeens Fans, and A good assortment of China, by the package. June 30. tf
Just Imported and for Sale By Gouverneur, Kemble, & Co.
No. 26, Front-street, The following articles, which they will sell on reasonable terms, viz. A Quantity of Spanish hides, Muscovado sugar in hds. and bbls. West-India rums, London Madeira wine, Old Sherry ditto, Teneriffe ditto, Malaga ditto, Irish linens and sheetings, Holland duck, Russia do. Ticklenburgh, Writing paper, Geneva in pipes and cases. They have also for Sale, A neat POST-CHAISE and CHARIOT, with harness compleat, that will be sold very cheap. Sept. 16.
JAMES SAIDLER,
No. 31, WATER-STREET, Has received by the last vessels from Europe, an assortment of the following articles, which he will sell on reasonable Terms for Cash, or COUNTRY PRODUCE:
BAIZES and flannels Calicoes & chintzes Corduroys, velverets and thicksets, Sattins, laflings and florentines, Color'd & white threads 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, & 11-8 cotton checks, Sewing silks and twift, Shawls, modes & ruffles, Black Barcelona, Ban-
dano, cotton, and Pullicata handkerchiefs, Gauzes and millinets, Calimancoes, durants, tamnies & camblets, Burdeys and crofs-bar'd stuffs, An elegant assortment of plated buckles and buttons, 6 by 8, 7 by 9, and 8 by 10 window glafs.
A few barrels Choice Mackerel, Just arrived from Halifax, in excellent order for shipping. Continental Certificates, of every kind wanted. Apply as above. Dec. 19.
FOR SALE, BY GEORGE SCRIBA,
No. 17, Queen-street, CHOICE cargo of French Brandy, in sixty gallon casks, London and New-York particular Madeira in pipes and half pipes, A quantity of Frontignac Wine. May 27.
THE partnership of GEORGE APPLEBY and Co. Brewers, will be dissolved by mutual consent the 1st day of April next.
The business will be carried on in future by Appleby and Matlack,
At the new BREWERY, No. 36, the east side of Chatham-street, nearly opposite the Tea-Water Pump.
They return their sincere thanks to the public for past favours, and hope to merit a continuance of them by their attention to the business. Their Friends and Customers will be supplied on the lowest terms with the best
Ale, Table, Ship, and Spruce Beer. Orders left at the Coffee-House, or with White Matlack, No. 11, William-street, or at the Brewery, will be duly attended to; and beer delivered on board vessels, or any part of the city, on the shortest notice. GEORGE APPLEBY. WHITE MATLACK. New-York. March 18.
SADLER and BAILIE,
No. 215—Water-Street.
HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, England, &c. a large assortment of the following GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Pot-Ashes, or a short credit.
White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, 3-4, and 7-8 wide, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas, 7-8 wide, Diapers of all widths, White sheetings, 9-8 and 5-4 wide some very fine, Grey sheetings, 9-8 wide; Grey and trip'd bed-tick-en, Corduroys, velverets, Jeans and jeans, Black lafling, Ribbons, Checks, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 wide, Pillow fustians and jeans in small packages, Poplins, Men and womens gloves, Fashionable buttons, gilt and plated, Buckram, Indigo, A parcel of hard ware, James-River Tobacco, of prime quality, of this & last year's crops. Flaxseed will be received in payment for any of the above goods.
Red Port Wine in pipes and quarter casks of a most excellent quality.
Teneriffe Wines in pipes and hds.
A few hds. of Old Vidonia Wine.
SHERRY WINE,
JUST received per the Schooner Regulator, Capt. White, from Baltimore, in PIPES, HOG-HEADS and QUARTER CASKS, of a superior quality. And also a few barrels of
TENTILLIA WINE For Sale by SADLER and BAILIE, No. 215, Water-street. Nov. 7.
TO BE LET,
At a very moderate rent, The HOUSE No. 101, Queen-street, Until the first of may next. Enquire at No. 6, Crane-Wharf. Dec. 12.
Raisins and Lemons,
Just imported from Malaga, in the brig Commerce, Capt. Tyrie, lying at Gouverneur's Wharf, QUANTITY of new Raisins in casks, and Lemons in boxes, both in prime order. For sale apply to SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. (No. 206, Water-street. New-York, November 13, 1788.
De Luze de Montmolin & Co.
No. 191, Queen-street,
Have just received, by the ship Grace, from Amsterdam, the following GOODS, viz.
CHINTZES, Calicoes, Gold Watches, Laces, Hair Ribbons, Silesia linea Handkerchiefs, Printed Handkerchiefs, Thread Stockings, Velvet Ribbons, Plain and figured Muslins, A few bbls. Gun Powder of superior quality, Horse-Hair for Mattresses.
They have still on hand at the above Store, Lutestring, Persians, Sarfenees, Cambrics, Silk Hose, Kid Gloves, Umbrellas, Taste and Ribbons. Nov. 21.
Shedden, Patrick & Co.
No. 206, Water-street.
Have for sale the following articles, of their latest importations, for cash or short credit, viz.
CLEAN Peterburgh hemp, of first quality, High proof Spanish brandy in pipes, Genuine French do. in hogheads, Old Jamaica spirits, crop 1783, 30 puncheons Grenada rum, do. 1787, Madeira wine of the London and New-York qualities, in pipes, butts and quarter casks,
Red Catalonia Old Mountain Old Malvoisie 20 quarter chests souchong tea, 4-4, 7-8, and 3-4 Barcelona handkerchiefs, black and white, Men's white and black silk stockings, Striped silk waistcoat patterns.
An assortment of white Manchester goods, dyed fustians, nails, brads and tacks, axes, hoes, and hawks-bills. Nov. 2. tf
Window Glafs,
A Few boxes 12 by 16—Iron Chimney Backs of all dimensions—Also, Pico and Canary Wines of an excellent quality, in half pipes, for sale by JOHN MEYER. Partition-Street, North-River. Oct. 15.
Wanted to CHARTER for a Neutral West-India Island,
A Vessel that can load SPARS of 76 feet long and 22 inches diameter.
TO BE LET, That large Red Store,
No. 25, Front-street, next to Messrs. Gouverneur, Kemble & Co's.—Enquire at No. 5, Stone-street. Oct. 28.
Frederick Cockle,
No. 210, Queen-street, nearly opposite to Burling-slip—Has for sale an assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter Goods, Which he will sell very low for Cash or produce. He has also for SALE,
Porter in casks, Turpentine, Woel Cards, Brushes, Needles, American Iron, Steel, and Pig Iron. N. B. Any of the above goods may be had for New-Jersey Emiffion, on such terms as will be deserving the attention of those who are in want of such goods. Oct. 28.
Teneriffe Wines
Of a very superior quality, 3 years old, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks, will this day be landed at Marston's-wharf, from on board the brig Friends, Capt. Daniel, just arrived from Teneriffe. For terms apply to
Le Roy & Bayard,
No. 202, Water-Street. Jan. 26. tf

NOW Sol but faintly lends his radiant beams, Creation's better half in silence laid; Old time with solemn pace, Begins his wintry reign. See! sable clouds in wild disorder rise, Borne on the wings of raging northern blasts, That flood the trembling plain, And leafless trees lay waste: Down the rough precipice in thunder roars A grandeur that exalts th'ennoble mind! A silver frost succeeds; Wildly magnificent! The distant hills rear up their hoary heads, While pendant icicles like diamonds shine: Thus clad in rich disguise Each object nature brightens. In frosted marshes see the nodding reeds, Seem polish'd lances in a hostile field: The myriad atoms fly, If but a gust of wind; While moping birds the rattling branches sun, And in a spangled shower the prospect ends. PHILANDER.
S A L E M, December 9.
By a friend lately from Philadelphia we are informed of the alarming prevalence of robbery in that city, to so great a degree, that person and property are exceedingly hazardous in one's passing, in the evening, out of the wake of the lamps. One species of this iniquity, our correspondent assures us of, not less authentic than singular, is that a gentleman of the city going farther southward, took with him his white servant, a lately purchased redemptioner; at the inn where they took up their first lodging, the discontented servant thought it now time to change situations with his master, and to take his turn to rule; accordingly, here he executed his plan, apparently, to effect it. The morning twilight scarce had peeped upon the world, than he familiarly visits the apartment of his master, who, double-locked in sleep, never dreamt of the unseasonable honor done him by his servant, who makes free with his apparel without any questions, not choosing to disturb his master, but generously left his own clothes for those he borrowed. Equipped in a masterly manner, below he hurries, orders his horse, his servant was quite tired out (he said) and not being able to go on, he would leave him, or dispose of his horse. As he wished to be expeditions, and the poor cur was beat out, it was a pity to disturb him, he would part with him as he lay, for a small consideration, and horse into the bargain. The master as a servant, together with his horse, was absolutely sold asleep, and the real servant hotly departed in triumph. The sequel certainly must have been diverting. The host soon hurried to command his new possession, with a "come, get up you rascal! what do you lay there for?" The gentleman, as may well be supposed, awoke in consternation. High was the contest and warm the words exchanged. In vain, for a long time, did the gentleman contend that he was not the servant, and the host as eagerly assert that he was not the master. Unhappily, for the gentleman, appearances were against him, and all his eloquence had nearly proved ineffectual to secure the mastery. The host to be sure, produced many arguments, the livery as one, which pled against the stranger, and want of money, a substantial one, contradicted all his assertions. But for a gentleman, who had just happened to arrive at the inn, identifying the master, we cannot say how long he would have been treated as a servant; and we have never heard that the real servant was so discontented as to return the clothes, and offer to redeem his master.
B O S T O N, Dec. 15.
"'Tis from EXPERIENCE that we reason best." The glorious system of Federal government, which the wisdom of these rising states has led them to adopt, has grown out of that EXPERIENCE which we have had of the weakness and inefficiency of the old confederation; and shall we now mar the work of our own hands, by pretended amendments and alterations, without bringing it to the touch stone of EXPERIENCE? The great Mr. Adams has very judiciously observed, to this effect, "That the wisdom and magnanimity which led this great people to devise, and frame, in a peaceable manner, a form of government, calculated to embrace so many apparently discordant interests, will doubtless read them to make such alterations and amendments as EXPERIENCE shall dictate to be necessary" - and before we have had this EXPERIENCE, to the whole business afloat, under the idea of making the constitution more perfect, is quitting the SHEET ANCHOR of our hope as a people, and trusting to the most uncertain of all contingencies, the caprice and local prejudices of interested individuals, whether this country shall ever be blessed with any settled form of government, or not. It is therefore, acutely to be wished, that the FEDERALISTS, which doubtless for the honor of Massachusetts, compose a decided majority, would hold fast their integrity, and steer clear of all anti-federal amendments and suspicious characters, at the ensuing election.
NEW-YORK, Dec. 25.
The Schooner Columbia, capt. Freneau, is put into Baltimore in distress. Yesterday cleared out at the custom-house, the brig Pearl, Pell, for Newry; Lively, Clark, Bristol; Providence, Lovett, Martinico; and Lady Haley, Tillinghast, Newport.
On Tuesday night, between 11 and 12 o'clock, a gang of VILLAINS, ten in number, went on board a small vessel at Burling-ship, bound the two men who were in the cabin, with a cord, and held knives at their throats, threatening them with instant death if they resisted, and robbed them of what money they had on board. - Soon after this happened, a number of villains went on board a vessel at the New-ship, which, after wounding two men and a boy (who were on board) severely, they robbed of upwards of forty pounds.
This is without doubt, the gang of villains who often both robbed and attempted to murder the inhabitants of Philadelphia, until they undertook to patrol the streets with strong parties, by which means they quickly cleared their city of them. These miscreants have doubtless fled hither for winter quarters, the sooner therefore the inhabitants take spirited measures for the preservation of their lives and property, the better; and it will do honor to the police of the city to afford security to the persons of such gentlemen who may have occasion to visit the seat of the American empire.
On Tuesday last, at the City Assembly-Room, the young gentlemen of Mr. Hardie's grammar-school were examined on the Greek and Latin languages, before a very learned and respectable audience. The young gentlemen performed extremely well, and were honored with high encomiums from the several gentlemen present.
The whole of the examination adds very much to the credit of both the Teacher and Scholars; and it eminently bespeaks Mr. Hardie to be a person of great industry, application, and ingenuity.
At a town-meeting of the freemen of the town of Providence, in the state of Rhode Island, legally assembled at the state-house in said town, on the 6th day of December, 1788.
Resolved, That the deputies appointed to represent this town in the hon. general assembly of this state, be and they are hereby instructed to use their influence in the said general assembly, to be holden on the last Monday in December inst. that a state convention be held in this state as soon as may be, agreeably to the recommendation of the convention of the United States, passed on the 17th day of September, A. D. 1787, and transmitted to the legislature of this state by a resolution of Congress of the 28th day of the same September, for the purpose of considering and adopting the new constitution, and also of proposing such amendments as they may think necessary.
Ordered, That the clerk furnish the said deputies with a copy of this resolution, as their instructions.
A true copy. Witness, DANIEL T. COOKE, T. Clerk.
Sir Charles Asgill, who died lately in England, was a strong instance of what may be effected even by moderate abilities, when united with strict integrity, industry, and irreproachable character. His first setting out in life was at a banking-house in Lombard-street, as out-door collecting clerk; from this inferior situation he progressively rose by his merit to the first department in the house; and soon after marrying an amiable woman, with a fortune of 25,000l. immediately joined his name to the firm. This lady dying without issue, Sir Charles married the present lady Asgill, by whom he had several children; in the year 1749 he was chosen alderman of Candlewick ward, and served the office of sheriff in 1759 (in which year he received the honor of knighthood,) and that of Lord Mayor in 1758; some few years after he resigned his aldermanic gown. Sir Charles, it is said died worth upwards of 160,000l. the principal part of which, with the title, devolves to his son, capt. Asgill, of the first regiment of guards, who served with much reputation during the American war, until taken prisoner, in which situation he had certainly fallen an innocent sacrifice to American justice, if it had not been for the interference of the court of France, who obtained his release and restoration to his friends and country.
MORALITY OF THE "SLAVE TRADE."
A Jack Tar lately at work on board of a vessel fitting out for the slave trade, in Connecticut-bearing that the assembly had passed a law abolishing that inhuman traffic, accosted his owner in the following manner: -
"Well, sir, I understand we are all aback! how so my lad, (replies the owner) why I unde-stand, sir, your assembly have made a great big law forbidding all christian people laying their hatches upon the a-n black negroes, even if they pay double the worth of them!"
"Yes Jack, they have made a law that a man shall not get a living." "Ah that that puts me in mind of just such a law in Ireland, by Jupiter it was ten times worse than your law; for here you just pay a trifle for the voyage and all is well again." - Agad, in my country if one gentleman should just point a pistol at another and demand ask for his purse - by J - s the bailiff would make fast a two inch rope round the small of his neck, hoist him about half mast, and there be say him until he had kicked the breath out of his body - and faith many an honest man was obliged to leave his country for fear of such un-kind treatment."
A REMARKABLE IMPOSITION.
THE following imposition was absolutely practiced upon a taylor and salesman at the west end of London. A person of genteel appearance coming to the shop, requested if a suit of cloaths could be made in a few days, as he was under the necessity of going to Scotland at the expiration of that period: being answered in the affirmative, he was measured accordingly. Having a painting with him that he said was of such value that a gentleman at Edinburgh had offered him 80 guineas for, he desired to leave the same with the salesman till his cloaths were finished, assigning for his reasons, that having discharged his lodgings, he should remain with a slight acquaintance at the other end of the town, till his cloath, &c. were ready for his departure. This being readily acceded to, the picture was hung up by the salesman in a parlour contiguous to the shop. On the next day a gentleman in appearance, but in reality a person procured by the former, coming into the shop and purchasing a trivial article, pretended the utmost astonishment at seeing the painting, enquiring where the salesman got it, whether it was to be sold, &c. &c. On being told it belonged to a gentleman who had been offered 80 guineas for it; he offered to purchase it for a hundred, counting them out of his purse at the same time; and being told that the gentleman's consens could not be immediately obtained, he proposed calling again in a few days for an answer. In the interval the former person that bespoke the cloaths, calling for them according to appointment, was informed (the salesman thinking to avail himself of the other's partiality for the picture) that a gentleman accidentally seeing it, had offered 80 guineas for it, adding, that as it would save the trouble of carriage, he would, to prevent the gentleman's hindrance, purchase it for the former, having received from him his address, said to be in a square near Oxford-street, &c. With some seeming reluctance this was at length agreed to. The salesman, deducting for the cloaths, paid the money; the other decamping, left him in vain to search for the amateur, in M - square, and the picture, being shewn to an artist, proved to be worth about forty shillings.
Married, last Friday evening, by the Rev. Mr. Moore, Capt. John Motley, to Miss Alice Ann Harris, eldest daughter of Capt. Robert Harris, of this city.
City and County } DOWA JOHNSON, master of New-York, of the ship called the Blossom, of South-Amboy, and Joshua Wilmurt, belonging to said ship, and Isaac Asion, being all severally and duly sworn according to law, did solemnly depose and say, That on the morning of this day, the twenty-fourth of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty-eight, between the hours of two & three of the clock, these deponents were on board the said ship, in the harbor of New-York, at a certain slip called the New-ship, asleep, when the doors of the cabin were burst open, and three or four men, unknown to these deponents, entered and tied these deponents and beat them severely, especially the said Joshua, whom they cut over his left eye - That they then proceeded to rob these deponents: And the said Dowa Johnson saith, that they took from the pocket of him the said Dowa Johnson twenty-three pounds in paper money, and two pounds in coppers from the chest; also a pocket-book with a note of hand from Thomas Totten to the said Dowa Johnson, and two handkerchiefs, and a cap and pair of leather gloves. And the said Joshua saith, that the said robbers took from him his gun and a pocket-book with about ten pounds, chiefly in hard money. And the said Isaac Asion saith, that the said robbers took from him seven pounds nine shillings and six pence in Jersey money, belonging to William and Cornelius Burling, which he was to carry to them from their father, and two silver shoe buckles of his own. And the said Dowa Johnson saith, that about ten pounds of the twenty-five taken
from him was his own property, and the other part belonged to several persons for whom he had brought freight, except four pounds thirteen shillings and seven pence, which he had received for William Burling. And these deponents all say that they pursued the said robbers as soon as they could, but without success; and that they have not been able to find them or any part of the property, so stolen from them as aforesaid. - And farther say not.
DOWA JOHNSON, ISAAC ASION, JOSHUA WILMURT.
Sworn in the said city and county, the 24th day of Dec. 1788, before JOHN KEESE, Assistant Justice for the said city and county, and Public Notary for the State of New-York.
Office for Foreign Affairs, 24th Dec. 1788.
The Printers throughout the United States, are requested to re-publish the following act of Congress, viz.
By the United States in Congress Assembled.
F E B R U A R Y 12th, 1788. RESOLVED, That the Secretary for foreign affairs for the time being be, and he is hereby authorized and directed, upon application made to him for that purpose, to grant in the usual form, Sea Letters for any vessel or vessels, owned entirely, and navigated chiefly by citizens of the United States, and bound on long and distant voyages, at his discretion; provided always, that it be made appear to him by oath or affirmation, or by such other evidence as shall by him be deemed satisfactory, by the person or persons applying therefor, that the vessel or vessels for which such Sea-Letters shall be required, shall, together with all and every part of her cargo, be owned entirely and commanded by officers, citizens of the United States, and shall be navigated for the most part by the same. That for this purpose, the secretary for foreign affairs be, and he is hereby instructed to procure a sufficient number of blank Sea-Letters, drafted in the usual form, and signed by the President of Congress, for the purposes aforesaid; and that the same, when filled up, be sealed with the seal of the United States, and certified by the secretary of Congress.
"CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary."
From inattention to the tenor of this act, applications for Sea-Letters have been frequently made, without being accompanied with evidence sufficient to establish the facts required in it. It is expedient therefore, to apprise those whom it may concern, that previous to granting a Sea-Letter, the following facts should be proved, viz.
That the vessel and all her cargo are owned entirely by citizens of the United States. That the officers commanding her are likewise citizens of the said states. That she shall be navigated for the most part by citizens of the same.
Every application for a Sea-Letter under this act, should be accompanied by an affidavit or affirmation of one of the owners, expressly declaring that he is one of the owners, and that the vessel, cargo, officers and mariners are such as the act requires. It will also be proper for greater certainty, that the affidavit or affirmation should specify the kind of vessel, the name of the captain, the place from whence and where bound, her tonnage, name, and number of hands. The affidavit or affirmation should be made before one of the principal magistrates of the place, at which the deponent or affirmant may reside.
The General Society of
MECHANICS and TRADESMEN of the city of New-York, are hereby notified, that their annual meeting will be held on the first Tuesday in January next, at the house of Mr. Samuel Francis, corner of John and Nassau-streets, at ten o'clock, A. M. of which the several members are requested to take particular notice, as an election of officers for the ensuing year, will then take place, and several other matters be laid before them.
By order of the General Committee, JOHN CAMPBELL, Chairman.
N. B. It is earnestly requested that a punctual attendance will be given for reasons well known to certain members. Dec. 25.
The Dancing Assembly is POSTPONED until TO-MORROW Evening, the 26th Instant. Dec. 25.
For Bourdeaux,
THE SHIP ANN & SUSAN, ARTHUR SEEDS, Master, WILL sail in a few days, and return from thence to this port in March next; she hath genteel accommodations for passengers - for which apply to the master at Mr. Gouverneur's wharf, or to Wm. NEILSON, No. 40, Great Dock-street.
Wanted to Charter,
For Montego-Bay, a vessel from 80 to 150 tons burthen, for which apply as above. Dec. 24. 107
FOR SALE,
THE fast-sailing Sloop Sally and Polly; she is about one year old; burthen about 35 tons, and built in the best manner. She has as good accommodations for passengers as any sloop in the port of her size; and is well calculated for a packet for almost any place. For further terms apply to Mr. Elieck Ford, at the New-ship, or Dr. John G. Wright, East-Chester. Dec. 24.
JAMES HALLET,
Coach and Chair Maker, No. 43, Broadway, and adjoining the Theatre in John-street.
GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many past favors of his friends and the public in general, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand, ready for the season, a large and general assortment of CARRIAGES, which he will sell at the lowest rate. Gentlemen who will favor him with their custom, may depend upon being served at the shortest notice, in the most modern and approved taste. Having now in employ a number of the best workmen at their various branches, and having every advantage that can arise from a large and convenient shop, he is in no doubt of doing himself credit and giving his customers the greatest satisfaction.
N. B. He has now on hand a number of second hand carriages for sale; likewise carriages of all kinds and horses to let. March 10. m&eth
THE Friends of Dr. BAILEY are informed that his SHOP is removed to King-street, No. 72, opposite the French Church, where Mr. Post superintends the business. Dec. 1
Sales at Auction,
On FRIDAY, XII o'clock, On Moore's-wharf, under the inspection of the wardens of the port,
200 casks and 10 jars of rufus, imported and damaged on board the ship Brilliant, Nathan Smith, Master, from Cadiz. JAMES BARCLAY.
BOHEA TEA,
Of the first quality, lately imported from Gottemburgh, just arrived in the Schooner Peggy, and to be sold by
Ludlow and Goold,
Who have also for Sale, Choice Muscovado Sugars, Gin in cases, Fustic, Lignum Vita, Irish Linens, A few trunks of the newest fashion Buttons and Vest Patterns, Silk Handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Dec. 18. eod 3w
Embree and Shotwell,
No. 24, Queen-street Have for sale on the lowest terms, A few tons excellent PIG-IRON, The new invented
American Screw Augur,
of a superior quality. AMERICAN manufactured brass candlesticks, divers kinds of castings, wool cards, powder horns, copper tea kettles, blister'd steel, and a number of other articles made in this country.
They likewise have on hand a very general assortment of Imported IRONMONGERY, consisting of locks, hinges, bolts, tacks, brads - blacksmith's, cooper's and carpenter's tools, &c. &c. &c.
N. B. A few barrels prime and common pork, in quarter casks Teneriffe wine, a quantity Lisbon, Liverpool, Turks-Island, and several other kinds of SALT. Sept. 2. m&eth ff
PURSUANT to a law of the state of New-York, entitled, "an act to prevent frauds by mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the 26th of February, 1788: - Public notice is hereby given, that on the fifteenth day of May next, will be sold at the Coffee-House in the city of New-York, to the highest bidder, a certain tract or lot of LAND, in the county of Ulster, in the said state, particularly described as follows; to wit. All that easternmost part of a certain tract or lot of lands, situate in the New Paltz patent in the county of Ulster, in the late colony now state of New-York, adjoining Hudson's river, which in the southern division of the said patent is distinguished by lot No. 8, beginning on the bank of Hudson's river, and runs from thence north fifty one degrees one hundred and sixty chains; then south forty one degrees, west eighteen chains and twenty-five links; and then south fifty one degrees east, one hundred and six chains to the said Hudson's river, and then along the said Hudson's river to the place of beginning; containing one hundred and ninety acres of land. Which sale will be made by virtue of a mortgage of the said premises by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the lease the nineteenth, and the release the twentieth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy six, for securing the payment of two hundred pounds (with a power of sale therein contained) from David Whitney, of the said county, and Mary his wife, to John Leake, Esq. Deeds of conveyance will be executed to the purchaser or purchasers, pursuant to the said power, by Nov. 7. On a new JOHN LEAKE.
New-York and Philadelphia
S T A G E S, Through South-Amboy, Borden-Town & Burlington. THE proprietors of the stages respectfully inform the public, that a commodious stage-boat will set off from the balon of the Albany Pier in New-York, four days each week, to wit, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays, for South-Amboy, at which place convenient waggons, with careful drivers will set off on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings at 3 o'clock, for Borden-Town and Burlington (each place to be taken alternately) At which place a commodious boat will, on their arrival, proceed the same day to Philadelphia; by which means they are but little longer in performing the route than the land stages, and at less than half the expence, - the fare of each passenger, in specie, from New-York to Philadelphia, is 13/6 Goods at 5/6 per cwt. Oct. 17. R&tu JOHN RATTOONE.
By ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, the corner of King and Queen-streets, The Poor Man's Help, And Young Man's Guide.
Containing I. Doctrinal instructions for the right informing of their judgments: II. Practical directions for the general course of their lives: III. Particular advice for the well-managing of every day.
With reference to their - I. Natural actions: II. Civil employments: III. Necessary recreations: IV. Religious duties.
Unto which are added - Principles of religion, useful to be known, believed and practised, by such as desire to receive the Holy Communion with benefit and comfort. With forms of Prayer for families and single persons.
Also, Divine Hymns on several occasions. By WILLIAM BURKITT, M. A. of Pembroke Hall in Cambridge, late Vicar of Dedham in Essex. - The Thirteenth Edition, with Additions. The Subscribers to this excellent Treatise, are requested to send for their books! Dec. 3.
ELECTUARY
For destroying Worms in children and grown Persons.
THE Proprietor informs the Public that he has received a supply of the very best ingredients with which this Electary is compounded, and as complaints were made that the last, sold by the Apothecary was not good, the proprietor assures the Public it must have been owing to the principal article in the composition being too old, they now may be supplied with it as usual, at Mr. Watervliet's Store, warranted good by the proprietor. Experience, the best criterion to go by, evinces the Electary the best preparation yet discovered for the uses expressed in its title. The ready sale it has heretofore met with, is a proof of its success, and requires little further commendation. Sure that it so effectually kills the worms, that they are seldom or never brought away alive, but mostly jellied or like humors occasioned by colds. Pots at 4/ with printed directions as above. Nov. 22.
WANTED,
A WOMAN, that understands cooking and house-work. None need apply but such as can be well recommended. - Enquire of the Printer. Nov. 28. ff

SALES at AUCTION, By Hugh Smith, On SATURDAY, X o'clock, at No. 22, Wall-street, A general assortment of DRY GOODS.
WHEREAS Joseph Guyer of Pound-Ridge, in the county of West-Chester, in the state of New-York, deceased, and Polly his wife, (for the securing the payment of three hundred and fifty pounds in gold or silver, with lawful interest from the date, according to the condition of a certain bond, bearing date the fifteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven, and executed by the said Joseph Guyer, in his life time, to John Butler and Nathaniel Coles, of Queen's County, and fate aforesaid) did by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the said fifteenth day of March, in the year aforesaid, mortgage to the said John Butler and Nathaniel Coles, all that farm, tract, or piece of land, whereon he the said Joseph Guyer then lived, being in Pound-Ridge aforesaid, and is bounded as follows:—Beginning at the house, thence northerly by the highway until it comes to Ebenezer Lockwood, Esq's land—thence northwardly and easterly by said Lockwood's land, until it comes to Isaac Scribner's land—thence by said Scribner's land until it comes to the highway that leads to Canaan—thence westerly by the highway to the place of beginning—containing in the whole eighty acres, more or less, together with all and singular the woods, water, courses, buildings, fences, and privileges to the said released and bargained premises 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 payment of the said three hundred and fifty pounds, with lawful interest on the same as aforesaid, then and in such case the said John Butler and Nathaniel Coles, their heirs, executors, administrators or assigns should or might, and they or either of them were by the said covenant fully authorized and empowered by public sale absolutely to sell, convey, and surrender the said farm, tract, or piece of land, and all and singular the said respective premises, with their appurtenances, to such purchaser or purchasers as the said John Butler and Nathaniel Coles 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 themselves the said principal sum of three hundred and fifty pounds, and the interest which should be then 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 Joseph Guyer, and Polly his wife, or to their heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, as, in and by the said indenture of mortgage, reference thereunto 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 John Butler and Nathaniel Coles.
There are therefore to give NOTICE to the heir or heirs, executors or administrators, or others the representatives of the said Joseph Guyer, or whomsoever the same doth or may concern—that unless the said sum of three hundred & fifty pounds, and the interest thereof now due and to grow due is discharged on or before Wednesday the tenth day of June next ensuing the date hereof, all and singular the said mortgaged premises aforesaid will be sold by the said John Butler and Nathaniel Coles, on Wednesday the said tenth day of June next ensuing the date of this notification 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 of an act of the Legislature of the state of New-York, entitled "An act to prevent frauds by mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estate," passed 26th February, 1788. Dated this sixth day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. 1aw 6m th.
TO BE SOLD, A Negro Woman, with a female Child, about ten years old,—a smart active girl, and very handy in doing any business suitable to her years. The wench is sober and honest, and understands common house work—sold for no fault, only want of employment. Enquire of the Printer. Dec. 5. tf
William Henson, Taylor and Habit-Maker, from London, No. 52, Smith-street, HAS just opened for sale an elegant assortment of VEST PATTERNS, among which are Gold Muslins, Patent silk bordered, rich Brocades, Tobaines &c. on very reasonable terms for cash, either with or without making up. Dec. 3.
John Barrow, No. 192, Queen-street, HAS lately received a consignment from Manchester, which he will dispose of at and under prime cost, for cash or suitable produce; consisting of black fringed silk handkerchiefs, from 13 to 18 nails, Lutestring, Romal, and Roffet do. a large quantity of silk and cotton Britannia handkerchiefs, of various patterns, and a few half pieces of Manchester manufactured nankeens. He has also for Sale, Irish linens, of 4, 4-7-8, and 3-4 wide, which he will sell at a small advance for cash, approved notes, or fax ced, at the highest market price. Dec. 20. tf
FLAX-SEED, STORED, cleaned, purchased and sold by JOHN SKEATING, Senior, No. 9, Great-Dock-street, Who has also for sale, an assortment of reasonable DRY GOODS—Sole leather, London porter, indigo, Scotch snuff, touchong tea, Carolina reeds, a quantity of handspikes, and eighty barrels of the best kind of walnuts, which he will dispose of on low terms. All kinds of public securities bought and sold as usual. tf Nov. 7.
JOHN SIEMON, No. 76, William-street, next door to Mr. Samuel Gilford's, Manufactures and has for sale, a large and general assortment of
MUFFS and TIPPETS, Consisting of Canada Martin of the first quality, Inferior ditto, Martin Throat, Real and mock Ermine, Ruffia and Siberia Squirrel, Ground Squirrel, Red Fox, Real black Gennet, and Ruffia Hare. Likewise, a complete assortment of Fur Trimmings and Edgings, for ladies' cloaks, riding dresses, &c. Cloak linings, Great coats lined with fur, Caps, gloves, &c. The above articles he is now selling on the most reasonable terms for cash. Printed directions will be given how to preserve the fur during the summer season. Oct. 23. Received from London an additional assortment of Muffs, Tippets, Fur Trimmings, &c. &c. of the newest fashion in London for this season
WANTED TO HIRE, A plain COOK, Or to purchase, a Black One. Character must be unexceptionable. Enquire of the printer. Dec. 23. tf.
Glass and Earthenware. A Quantity of Flint Glass Ware, Crown Window Glass, cream colored and brown Earthenware, just received by the ship Minerva, from Newcastle, and for sale by SHEDDEN, PATRICK, & Co. No. 206, Water-street. Dec. 8
Wanted to purchase, a Sloop or Schooner, Of the Clump built, with a roomy deck. For particulars apply to RICHARD YATES, No. 9, Princess Street; Who has for Sale, JAMAICA RUM, Pimento and Sugar.—Also excellent Madeira and Tenerife WINE, which will be sold cheap for Cash or Notes at short date. Dec. 22. iv.
To the PUBLIC. STOPPED, supposed to be stolen, 1 gold watch 1 silver table spoon, 2 pair gold ear-rings, 1 red copperplate bed-spread, 5 old table cloths, 1 white ticken petticoat, 1 half worn cloth coat, 1 buff cassimere vest, 1 new corduroy breeches, not made, 1 loaf sugar, 2 imbricated hog's cheeks, 1 dark brown mare, about 14 years old, white faced, and 1 pair new saddle bags with wearing apparel in them. The owners by applying to the subscriber and proving their property, may have them again. JOHN WYLLEY, Alderman. N. B. The mare will be sold to pay expenses if not claimed. Nov. 11.
JUST PUBLISHED, And to be sold by the Printer hereof, ana Thomas Allen, No. 16, corner of Queen-street and Fly-Market,
Debates and Proceedings OF THE CONVENTION Of the State of New-York, ASSEMBLED AT POUGHKEEPSIE, On the 17th June, 1788. To deliberate and decide on the Form of FEDERAL GOVERNMENT recommended by the GENERAL CONVENTION at Philadelphia, on the 17th September, 1787. TAKEN IN SHORT HAND. Price three Shillings to the Subscribers of the Daily Advertiser—to Non Subscribers five Shillings.
JAMES HAYS, Leather-Breeches-maker and Glover, At the Sign of the Buck and Breeches, No 18, WATER-STREET, nearly opposite the COFFEE-HOUSE. BEGS leave to return his sincere acknowledgements to his friends and the public in general, for the many favors he has experienced, and it shall be the height of his ambition to merit a continuance thereof. From his long experience in business in different parts of Europe, as well as in the capital cities of America, he flatters himself that he has it in his power to serve the public as well as any in America, and these gentlemen that please to favor him with their commands may depend on punctuality and dispatch, and the least favors gratefully acknowledged, by The public's most humble servant. New-York, Nov. 3, 1788. 2m
Whereas John Richard le Poupet, of St. Aubin, in France, sailed from Rochelle in 1761, in a privateer for New-England, commanded by Monsieur Courual, and has not been since heard of—Any person who can give information of the said J. R. le Poupet, whether he be alive or dead, and will transmit the same to Capt. James Prince, No. 7, Broad-street, New-York, shall have a handsome reward for his trouble. Oct. 22. tf
Surveyor General's Office, Albany, 24th November, 1788. NOTICE is hereby given, that by virtue of an act of the legislature, entitled, "An act for the settlement of public accounts, and for other purposes therein mentioned," passed the 22d March, 1788; I shall expose to sale at Public Auction, on Wednesday the seventh of January next, at the Dwelling-House of Michael Rawlings, inn-keeper in John's Town, Montgomery county, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon; ALL those certain TRACTS OF LAND, situate in the said county of Montgomery, to the southward of Cherry Valley, and to the eastward of Susquehannah river; being parts of a tract of FORTY THOUSAND ACRES of LAND, granted by letters patent to Alexander M c Gee and others, the 10th January, 1770, to wit, Lots No. 7, 19, 22, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, and 40: Containing each 1000 acres, as the same have been laid out by the late Christopher Yates, Esq. in his survey of the said patent, the map whereof is filed in this office—Which Lots will be sold by moieties or tracts of 500 acres each. The aforesaid Lands having been formerly sold by writs of venditioni exponas against the Lands and Tenements of George Croghan, and purchased by sundry persons whose estates have since become forfeited to the people of this state, but the purchase money having never been paid, the conveyances from Alexander White, Esq. the then Sheriff of the county, have remained as escrows in the hands of the trustee appointed for that purpose. Gold or silver, or bills of credit of the emission of this state will only be received in payment. [173] SIMEON DE WITT, Surveyor General.
TO BE SOLD, David Johnston's LOT In Broad-way. Apply at No. 27, Queen-street. The Lot is 57 feet in front. Dec. 20. tf
At Private Sale, By Frederick Jay, Blue, brown, scarlet, claret, grey, Mulberry, and drab superfine broad cloths, duffles, plains, half thick, blankets, 6 by 8 window glass, touchong tea, Cape wine, cotton in bales, Gin in quart bottles, Fagot and Tenerife wine, &c.
To be sold at Private Sale, By JOHN R & M c SEY, At the Auction and Commission Store, No. 221, Queen-street. 7-8 and yard wide 1-3/4 linens, Men's white silk stockings and beaver hats, Black and white Barcelona Handkerchiefs, A few boxes best quality of London Lard Soap, A few boxes fort pipes and crates of crockery, A few sets of tea things, A few boxes very good Soachong; A quantity of bottled claret, Tenerife wine in pipes, Excellent cherry wine in butts, 6 years old, 10d. 12d. and 20d. nats per cask. And a variety of other articles, as cheap as at vendue. Nov. 14. wmf
Just published and to be sold by HUGH GAINE, At his Printing-Office and Book-Store, at the Bible in Hanover-Square, (Price 14s the fine paper, and 12s the coarse) in a neat Octavo volume, bound and lettered, An Introduction to the Law relative to
TRIALS AT NISI PRIUS, The fifth edition, with additions and corrections. By Francis Buller, Esq. of the Middle Temple. THE above work is page for page with the latest London edition; sold for not more than two thirds of its price; printed with as good a type, and on paper not the least inferior to any book of the kind that has yet appeared in America. Said Gaine has for sale Watt's psalms and hymns, bound together or separate, with his lyric poems and miscellaneous, sighs from hell or the groans of a damned soul, sure guide to hell, Russel's seven sermons, Mollison's ecclesiastical history, Doddridge's rise and progress of religion, Nelson's feasts and festivals, pious country parishioner, Nelson's practice of devotion, Edwards on the affections, and on redemption, Newton on the prophecies, Dillen-court on death, Thomas a Kempis, life of col. Gardiner, &c. &c. Also, all sorts of STATIONARY and BLANK BOOKS. And just published, HUTCHINS ALMANACK for the year 1789: Likewise sheet and pocket do. for the same year. LIVING'S NOTED EYE WATER, sold by HUGH GAINE. Nov. 12. 3aw 1m
Parchment & Glove Manufactory. THE Subscriber respectfully informs the public, that he still carries on the GLOVE and PARCHMENT MANUFACTORY, at No. 28, Dyer-street, nearly opposite Col. Stoughton's.—He likewise manufactures Vellum, for Drums, and Book-Binding.—Where all the Stationers and Gentlemen of the Law in the state, may be supplied with as good Parchment as any imported. He returns thanks to his former customers for their past favors, and hopes to merit their continuance, as he has improved greatly since last season. Raw Deer and Sheep Skins will be taken in payment. WILLIAM C. THOMPSON. Oct. 6. m&th. tf
His day is published, and to be sold by the Printer hereof, price 3s. Mercantile Laws of the STATE of NEW-YORK. Collected and arranged for the convenience of Merchants and others concerned in Trade.
T. Maule, & R. Bullock, No. 7, HANOVER-SQUARE, Have received by the Montgomery, Captain Bunyan, a general assortment of reasonable GOODS, which they will sell on the lowest terms for Cash, viz. An assortment of two-pence & light ground Calicoes. A variety of Copper-plate Furniture Calicoes. Chintz & Purple Shawls Printed and Pulicat Cotton Handkerchiefs Printed and Romal Linen ditto. Table Cloths. Cotton and Linen Checks, all breadths, Cotton Counterpanes. Bed Ticks. Fashionable Waistcoat Patterns. Jeans, Fustians, Thick-fests. Linen and Cotton Corduroys. Muslins, Marseilles Quilting. Drab coloured worsted striped Denims. Florentines. Camblets, Wildbores, Tammies. Durants, Calimancoes Jeans. Satinets, Lastings. Womens a d girls' Cotton Hose. Mens' plain and ribbed ditto. Twilt. Death-head and Basket Buttons. Fashionable and plain Metal ditto. London, Quality and Shoe Binding. Feathers, Ferrers, Fringes. Cap Wire, black Lace, Leghorn and Chip Hats. Tapes and Bobbins. Needles. Writing Paper, Pins. Red and yellow Flannels, &c. &c. &c. And by the London Packet, a large assortment of such goods, as are liable to additional duties the first of September—which they will sell on the usual terms for Cash, viz. Ribbons, Modes, Tailaties, Persians, Armoezeens, Satins, Florentines, Sewing Silks, Gloves and Mitts, Silk Hose, French Nett, Crape, and other Gauzes. New-York, August 21, 1788. tf
Mrs. CARTER, FROM LONDON, Late from Philadelphia, BEGS leave to inform the LADIES of New-York, that she has opened a SCHOOL for the reception of YOUNG LADIES, at No. 76, Broad-Way, nearly opposite the City-Tavern, where she proposes teaching the TAMBOUR and EMBROIDERY, with elegance and taste; all kind of NEEDLE-WORK in silk and worsted; CROWNING, DARNING, and PLAIN WORK, in the neatest manner—also, READING with propriety. If the most assiduous attention to the morals and manners of her pupils, will be any inducement to the public to encourage her present undertaking, she hopes by her abilities and assiduity to merit their future favor.—All kind of Tambour and Embroidery in gold, silver and silk, done in the most elegant taste, and on the most reasonable terms. Dec. 17. w&fmo
Wanted to purchase, IMMEDIATELY, OFFICERS' and Soldiers' Military Bounty Rights of Land, both State and Continental; also a large amount of INENTS, FINAL SETTLEMENTS, and PICKERING'S NOTES.—Apply at No. 196, Water-street. tf
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
PAN away from the subscriber, living at the Wallabach, in King's County, on Long Island, on Saturday evening, the 29th ult. Two NEGRO MEN, one named ASYL, about 5 feet 10 inches high, about 26 years of age, a twarthy complexion, and lips a little in his speech, had on when he went away a new brown cloth jacket, a waistcoat somewhat lighter, brown cloth trowsers and great coat made of brown coating—The other named DICK, a yellow complexion, 5 feet 9 inches high, and about 20 years of age, clothed the same as the above. It is supposed they may change their names and dress. Any person that will apprehend and bring them, so that the subscriber may get them again, shall receive the above reward, or one half for either of them, from the subscriber. CORNELIUS REMSEN. P. S. All masters of vessels, and others, are forbidden harboring or carrying off the above Negroes, at their peril. Dec. 3. tf
Nathaniel Smith, Manufacturer of Perfumery, and Comb-Ma from London, At the New-York Hair Powder and Perfume Manufactory, the ROSE, No. 187, Queen-street. TO the Ladies, Gentlemen, and Connoisseurs of genuine and delicate perfumery, the goods of the above manufactory are most respectfully offered.
He assures the public that he has determined to persevere in selling every article of the best quality, though on as low terms as it is possible to afford them. He continues to manufacture his superfine English white hair powder, and his clarified hard and soft pomatums, on a new construction that was never introduced in this country before, they are rendered exceeding nutritive to hair, feels cool and pleasing to the head, and never causes the least heat or agitation, but on the contrary, strengthens and nourishes the hair, keeping it from turning grey, or combing off, to be had no where else, but as above, without his labels upon them.
His superfine English white hair powder, 10s per doz. The very best common do. 8s per doz. Do. violet pink orris, & marshmallow, double scented, 13s per doz. The best of English and French marshmallows, from 6 to 24s per lb. His beautiful carnation hair powder, for giving a natural shade to the complexion, 18s per lb. Smith's nervous essence for curing the tooth ach, sold with printed directions, 4s per bottle. His highly approved of milk of roses, so well known for clearing the skin from tans, pimples, redness or sun-burns, has not its equal for whitening and preserving the skin to extreme old age, and is very fine for gentlemen to use after shaving, 4 and 8s per bottle or 3 dollars per quart, with printed directions. Highly improved sweet scented hard and soft pomatum, 1s per pot or roll. Smith's genuine pomade degrades, for thickening and strengthening the hair, it keeps it from falling off immediately, 4 and 8s per pot, with printed directions. Smith's liniment for destroying nits and vermin in the hair, warranted innocent, 2s per box. His white almond wash ball for making the hands and arms delicately soft and white 2s and 3s each. Very good common, 12s do. Fine Windsor soap, 1s do. Gentlemen may have their shaving boxes filled with fine shaving soap, 2s each. Smith's balsamic lip salve of roses, for giving a most beautiful coral red to the lip, cures roughness and chops, leaves them quite smooth and beautiful 2s and 4s per box. His fine cold cream, for taking off all kinds of roughness and leaving the skin smooth and comfortable, 2s and 4s per pot. Smith's essence of pearl and pearl dentifrice, 1 dollar per box and bottle, with printed directions. Violet tooth powder & royal do. 2s per do. Smith's almond paste, & almond powder, for washing and clearing the skin. All kinds of sweet scented waters and essences, with every article necessary for the toilet. He will continue to make the full dress and half dress vergette toupees, upon the same principles that has given the greatest satisfaction, particularly made for ladies to dress their own hair on. To be had only as above. All Store-keepers supplied as usual, wholesale, and retail, with the best articles in all the branches of perfumery, good and cheap. Just imported, a large quantity of LONG HAIR of all colors.
This Day is Published, And to be sold by SAMUEL CAMPBELL, A DISSERTATION ON HERNIA HUMORALIS; By PAUL MICHEAU, Surgeon, and Fellow of the Lyceum Medicum Londinense. August 21.
Mrs. De Lespine's respectful compliments to the ladies in general; is thankful for their encouragement as a Midwife, and hopes they will not be offended at her requesting, that in future such as mean to employ her, will apply prior to the time they wish for her attendance.—Inconveniences may be then put aside what from short notice cannot be avoided.—Her place of bode is at No. 66, William-street. Nov. 4.
Cabinet-Makers, Joiners, &c. THOMAS DODDS, No. 66, QUEEN-STREET, HAS opened a yard, in which he has laid a large and beautiful assortment of MAHOGANY, which he will furnish the trade (for cash only) on very low terms, and in any quantity wanted, or for any purpose. He doubts not the trade will shortly find the utility of such a yard being established.—All orders from the country will be dutifully attended to.

For Belfast,
The ship St. James , MARK COLLINS, Commander; has two-thirds of her cargo ready to be put on board, and will sail the 19th January. For freight and passage apply to the Captain on board, at Mr. Hallett's wharf, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-street. Dec. 24.
For Charter
To the British West Indies , THE brig HOPE , Thomas Brownlow, master. Burthen 1200 barrels. Enquire of the captain on board, at Smith's Lumber yard, or JAMES MACOMBE, Old-ship. Dec. 20.
For HULL,
To sail in 14 days, THE good and commodious, Brig Betsey , Capt. Sinclair, BURTHEN two hundred tons, now lying at Taylor's wharf. This vessel is only 18 months from the stocks, and known to be one of the best built vessels in the port, and a remarkable fast sailer. As Mr. Frost is going home to Leeds, and intends returning in her, those merchants who wish to have their goods out to an early market, may depend she will leave Hull for this place on or before the 20th June—as he will take particular care of the goods ordered by her, and time of sailing. For freight or passage apply to William Rhodes, No. 242, Queen-street. N. B. This vessel is warranted American property. New-York, 20th December.
For Grenada,
The sloop FRIENDSHIP , JOHN MOOR, Master, To sail in eight or ten days; this vessel will take about 200 barrels on freight, if immediate application is made to the subscribers, at No. 5, Front-street. JAMES GRIFFITHS and Co. Dec. 20.
For Dublin,
The Brigantine William , CHARLES HARRISON, Master. WILL sail on Thursday next. For freight and passage apply to the master on board at Van Zandt's wharf, or to JOHN MILLER, No. 16, Wall-street.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY A few Tons Pot-Asb.
FOR SALE 100 bbls. TAR, and 10 hhds. TOBACCO. Apply as above. Dec. 15.
For Liverpool,
THE BRIGANTINE AURORA , JAMES TWEED, MASTER, A Strong British built vessel, almost new, burthen 260 tons, fast sail, and has excellent accommodations for passengers—is intended to sail in fourteen days. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board the vessel, at Lupton's wharf, or to WILLIAM KENYON. For sale on board said vessel, about 25 chaldron of LIVERPOOL COALS. Dec. 19.
For Newry,
THE BRIGANTINE PEARL , WM. PELL, MASTER. Will be dispatched in a few days. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at Bowne's wharf, or to WILLIAM KENYON. Who has for sale on very reasonable terms, A quantity of SUN RAISINS, in very fine order. Dec. 13.
For Sale or Charter,
The sloop SALLY , BURTHEN about 300 barrels. She is a staunch sound vessel, fast sail, and is completely fitted in every respect.—Her accommodations are neat and convenient; and will be ready to take in a cargo in a few days. For terms apply to
Le Roy and Bayard,
No. 202, Water-street, Who have still for Sale, CLOVES & CINNAMON, Geneva in pipes, Writing paper, Rum, Card wire, Mulcavado sugars, Gun powder, Cotton in bales, Platters, Teneriffe wines in pipes, Britannias, bds. and qr. casks. Skates, Dec. 6.
For Charleston,
(South-Carolina) THE Sloop MARIA , New-York and Charleston Packet, William Elliott, Master, will sail the 20th instant; has elegant accommodations for passengers.—For freight or passage apply to the Capt. on board, at Schermerhorn's wharf, or at John Jackson's store, on Bowne's wharf.—Who has for sale, 20 tierces of fresh Rice, 10 hhds. Tobacco, 4 bales Demerara Cotton, and a few casks of Carolina Indigo. Dec. 11.
For Londonderry,
THE BRIG CONINGHAM , A British bottom, two-thirds of her cargo ready to be put on board.—For freight or passage apply to ROBERT GAULT, No. 2, Hanover-Square, or the Capt. on board, at Brownjohn's wharf. Will positively sail the 20th instant. Dec. 8.
Wanted to Charter immediately
For Jamaica, SEVERAL VESSELS, British bottoms, from the burthen of seventy-five to two hundred and fifty tons. The cargoes for all which are in readiness, and the vessels can be dispatched from hence in ten days, or sooner. For terms apply to RICHARD YATES, No. 9, Princess-street, Who has for sale, a parcel of excellent Jamaica Pints, now landing at Van Zandt's wharf.
A CAUTION,
WHEREAS a certain CHARLES BERRY, formerly of New-Utrecht, in King's county, has fraudulently forged several orders on the subscriber, and negotiated the same in this city. This is therefore to caution the public against giving credit to any orders whatever, which may be said to be drawn on me. The said Charles Berry having been detected in his villainy, was seized and confined in the gaol of this city, from whence he has lately made his escape. He is of a middle size, swarthy complexion and down look; sometimes calls himself William Berry, and at other times William Vanpelt. ISAAC CORTELYOU. New-Utrecht, King's County, Nov. 25, 1788.
Charles M'Evers, jun.
INSURANCE BROKER, No. 194, Water-street—Has for Sale, Few boxes low priced assorted IRISH LINEN. Also, a few coarse Coatings, Plains, and Broad Cloths. Oct. 25.
STARCH & HAIR POWDER.
THE Subscriber again respectfully informs his friends and the public, that he still carries on his manufactory of Starch and Hair Powder on an extensive manner, at No. 7, Garden-street, nearly opposite the Old Dutch Church; where Merchants, Traders and Masters of Vessels can be supplied for exportation, with any quantity, and at the lowest rate for Cash, or a reasonable time for payment. He returns thanks to his Customers for their past favours and hopes to merit their continuance. Sept. 4. JOHN NITCHIE. N. B. A smart Negro Boy to be sold, 14 years of age Enquire as above, or of the Printer.
COAL TAR.
A Quantity of this Tar, and of black and clear Varnish extracted from Coal, is just arrived, to be sold for ready money only, by Charles Wilkes, No. 12, Hanover-square. The Sole Agent in America for the British Tar Company.
THE superior excellence of this Tar in preserving the bottoms of vessels from the worms, and in keeping them clean, has been proved by repeated experiments. It has been also found to be an effectual preservative of cast and wrought iron from rust. A description of the different kinds of Coal Tar and Varnish made by the British Tar Company, and of the various uses they may be applied to with the greatest advantage, with directions for using them, may be had as above. 29th Sept. 1788.
The following Certificate of an Experiment made in New-York, is added for the information of the Public. New-York, April 26, 1788. WE the subscribers do hereby certify that on or about the 18th June last, we attended at Van Tuijl's wharf, on the East river, in this city, where we examined three pieces of timber, all of the same dimensions, one payed over with Lord Dundonald's late invented Coal Tar, the other, two pieces with a stout thick coat of common ship stuff (pitch, tar, oil, and sulphur); that we afterwards saw them all chained to and sunk along side said wharf.
That nearly six months after, to wit, on the 5th of December following, we again attended at said wharf, when in our presence they were all taken up, and on examining them, the piece done over with the Coal Tar appeared clean and entirely free from grass and barnacles, the other pieces were both very foul, one of them was almost covered with barnacles; that on cutting them in several places we found the worms in full possession of the two pieces payed with the ship stuff, scarcely an inch having escaped them. The piece done over with the Coal Tar was perfectly free from them, and as sound and fresh as when put down. From the above experiment we are fully of opinion that the Coal Tar will preserve the bottom of ships from barnacles and the worms, and is worthy of the greatest encouragement, Signed) John Murray, Thomas Sanders, Andrew Van Tuijl, Stephen Grosfield, John Thompson, Wm. Rhinelander.
This Day is Published,
And to be sold by Samuel Campbell, No. 44, Hanover-Square corner of Old Slip, Neat American Editions of the following Books: 1st. Nicholson's Introduction to Natural Philosophy, illustrated with 25 copperplates. 2d. Paley's Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy. 3d. Percival's Father's Instructions, consisting of Moral Tales, Fables and Reflections. 4th. Emma Corbett, or the miseries of Civil War, 2 vols. 5th. Advice from a Lady of Quality to her Children, in the last stage of a lingering illness. 6th. The Night Cap, by Mr. Mercier, 2 vols. 7th. The Beauties of Dr. Johnson, to which is added his Life. 8th. The Shipwreck, a Poem, by W. Falconer. 9th. A few first volumes of the Columbian Magazine.
In the press, and speedily will be published, the LOUNGER, a periodical paper published at Edinburgh, in the years 1785 and 1786. 2 vols. Many of the papers in this work, will be found replete with good sense and elegant writing; and several of them enriched with pathetic touches of nature, or genuine strokes of humour. We have perused with particular pleasure those papers which have the signature of Z for which the public is indebted to Mr. Mackenzie, the ingenious author of the Man of Feeling. We could with great pleasure enrich our Journal with extracts from this entertaining miscellany; but as few readers of taste will deny themselves the pleasure of perusing these volumes, we shall only transcribe the just and interesting account which is here given of a man, &c. Monthly Review, Nov. 1787.
Any other encomium than the above, given by the Monthly Reviewers, will be unnecessary, farther than to inform the public, that this book has passed through four large editions in less time than two years. N. B. A few copies will be printed on fine paper to supply gentlemen who choose to subscribe previous to publication.
S. Campbell has just imported, in the brig Brownlow, from Dublin, a large assortment of Books, among which are,— Bacon's Abridgement, 5 vols. Comyn's Digest, 5 vols. Blackstone's Commentaries, the improved edition, 4 pocket vols. Reports, by Aitken, Barrow, Cowper, Hawkins, and Douglas. Volney's Travels, Baron Trenck's Memoirs, Johnson's Letters, with several other new publications. A very large assortment of American manufacture Writing Paper and Blank Books, to be sold on reasonable terms. Oct. 27.
THOMAS BURLING,
Cabinet and chair-maker, next the Chappel in Beekman-street, New-York, GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many favours of his friends and the public, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand, an assortment of most elegant Mahogany Furniture, such as he has no doubt will do himself credit, and give his customers satisfaction.
He served his time with the noted Samuel Prince and has now employed a number of his best hands, and means to use his endeavors to retrieve the credit of the business in this city, that has been greatly hurt by the sale of so much slight work at these vendues. 13 Bed Chairs for the sick, to let. 9th mo. 20th.
THE NEW INVENTED Friction Cogg, for Blocks,
CAST and sold by JOHN YOULE, at No. 5, corner of Beekman-street; being a new and easy method for hoisting a great weight, and necessary to be had in stores and for the use of vessels.—Likewise, fulling-mill and other screws, branding irons of all sorts, cast in the neatest manner, and on the shortest notice. N. B. All kinds of brass and copper work done in the neatest manner. Wanted an apprentice to said business. Nov. 4.
LANDS FOR SALE,
SIX FARMS in the Precinct of New Burgh, in Ulster county, about six miles from New Burgh landing, being part of a patent formerly granted to Jacobus Kip and others, distinguished on a Map of the General Partition, by lot No. 2. For terms apply to NICHOLAS CRUGER, No. 5, Stone-street. Nov. 7.
ALL Persons who have demands against the estate of PETER VANDERVOORT, late of the City of New-York, merchant, deceased, are desired to leave a state of the same at the office of John Cozine, Esq. No. 55, Beekman-street, and those who are indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment, otherwise will be commenced against them. Peter Vandervoort, Executors of the said P. Vandervoort deceased. New-York, Dec. 4.
To be Sold at Private Sale.
A NEW DWELLING HOUSE, 25 feet by 30 two story high, situate at the Landing in Tarrey Town, the first stand on the river for the Mercantile business, from its nearness to New-York Market; and from having a very extensive command of an inland trade; it is also very convenient for a mechanic; and will be sold on reasonable terms, and the payment made easy to the purchaser. For terms apply to the Printer. Poughkeepsie, Sept. 3.
Looking Glasses.
Just imported, and now opening for SALE by SAMUEL DUNLAP, No. 13, QUEEN-STREET, An elegant assortment of LOOKING-GLASSES, burnished gold frames for pictures neatly carved, the newest fashion, tea-urns, gold leaf, and tin foil. Aug. 20.
FOR SALE A healthy and industrious
Young Negro Wench, Who understands house work. Enquire of the printer. Nov. 17.
TO BE LET, Two genteel Rooms.
Apply at No. 8, Fly-Market. Oct. 27.
RITTENHOUSE'S
Surveying Instruments, To be Sold:—Enquire the Printer.
Wanted as an Apprentice,
a young lad tolerably well educated. Enquire of the Printer.
Be it known,
TO all Chewers, Smokers, Snuffers, Country Merchants, Shop-keepers, Ship Masters, Tavern-keepers and others—That CHARLES WHITE, has opened a Tobacco Manufactory, No. 54, Chatham-street, near the Fresh Water, where the Public are assured they may be supplied with any quantity of the best manufactured Virginia Broadleaf. He returns sincere thanks to the public for many favors conferred on him in times past, he has no doubt from their former confidence of his integrity in business, they will favor him by sending to try the extraordinary quality of this very pleasant and wholesome plant. Oct. 1.
Starch and Hair Powder,
OF the first quality, manufactured and sold by GEO. HARSIN, at his manufactory, No. 10, Princess-street. N. B. He still continues his former business as usual. June 30.
Specific Solution.
PROVED fully (even in this city) to be the easiest and most effectual remedy ever yet discovered for the cure of the Venereal Disease, to be had only at No. 70, opposite No. 9, Cherry-street.
The terms of (no cure no pay) on which this valuable medicine was first offered, afforded an opportunity, by fair trials, of proving its efficacy numbers have experienced its virtues within a very short space of time, and many could vouch for its quick effects were it admissible; but the nature of the complaint forbids the idea. The discovery is entirely new, and asserted to be free from any Mercurial preparation whatever. Persons travelling either by land or water, may have it put up for them with printed directions, on notice of half an hour. Sept. 25.
Mutual Assurance Company of the City of New-York,
For the purpose of insuring Houses and other Buildings in the said city from loss by FIRE.
THE Directors again recommend this institution to the particular attention of their fellow-citizens, and are happy to inform them that from the encouragement it has met with there is no doubt but that it will effectually answer the end proposed—to wit, A certain relief for a very trifling consideration to the parties who shall sustain a loss by fire.
Those persons, and particularly widows, whose support is derived from the rents of houses, are earnestly requested to consider how precarious their situation is, and how soon they may be reduced from a comfortable income to absolute indigence, notwithstanding their utmost care. This institution affords a sure asylum to them in case of distress, and by availing themselves of it, they will relieve their minds from great anxiety.
Administrators and guardians of property in houses will seriously reflect whether they do not expose themselves to heavy censure in case of accidents, if they neglect to secure the property entrusted to their care by every prudent means in their power. This office presents relief to the helpless orphans, who might otherwise be totally deprived of every means of education and support. The benefits of the institution, in short, apply to every class of citizens in general, who will do well to consider that if they neglect partaking of the till an accident happens, the barefaced improvidence there would be in seeking relief from the bounty of their fellow citizens, when their own prudence ought to have secured it to them.
It is almost needless to add what is evident to every person, that the greater certainty of success depends upon the extensive number of the company, and those who are parties to it will for their own sakes use their influence to convince others of its utility.
The chief difficulties that inevitably attend the first stages of every undertaking, are now overcome, and every additional member is a sensible diminution of the risk.
SKETCH of the Rates and Conditions of Insurance.
FIRST RATE. THAT for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings built of brick or stone, with party-walls carried twelve inches or upwards above the roof, and covered with tiles, slate, copper, or other safe materials, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium 3s. deposit, 12s. total, 15s.
SECOND RATE. That for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings, built of brick or stone, covered with tile, slate, copper, or other safe materials, but without such party-walls as above described, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 4s. deposit, 10s. total, 14s.
THIRD RATE. That for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings built of brick or stone up to the roof, but covered partly with tile, slate, copper, or other safe materials, and partly with shingles, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 5s. deposit, 11s. total, 16s.
FOURTH RATE. That for and upon insuring all houses and other buildings, the outside walls of which are built of brick or stone up to the roof, and which are covered wholly with shingles, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 6s. deposit, 11s. total, 17s.
FIFTH RATE. That for and upon insuring all framed houses, and other buildings, with brick or stone fronts, and the sides filled in with brick, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 7s. deposit, 11s. total, 18s.
SIXTH RATE. That for and upon insuring all framed buildings filled in with brick, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 8s. deposit, 11s. total, 19s.
SEVENTH RATE. That for and upon insuring all wooden buildings, the premium and deposit on every hundred pounds shall be, for seven years—premium, 10s. deposit, 21s. total, 31s.
The expence therefore of insuring five hundred pounds for seven years, on a building as described in the fifth rate, which comprehends the greatest proportion of houses in this city, will appear as follows:— Premium on £. 500 at 7s. per cent. £. 1 15 0 Deposit, at 28s. per cent. 7 0 0 Policy and badge, 0 10 0 £. 9 5 0
If the amount of the premiums is found sufficient to pay the losses by fire, and the incident expences of the office, the whole of the deposit will be returned at the expiration of seven years, is 7 0 0
Which shews the expence of insuring £. 500 for seven years may not, in all probability, exceed two pounds five shillings; a small cost for securing a sum for such length of time.
No sugar-house, brew-house, bake-house, fill-house, cooper's or joiner's shop, or other house or shop wherein any of the hazardous trades or businesses following are carried on, viz. chymists, ship chandlers, tallow chandlers, stable-keepers, tavern-keepers, printers, malt-driers, oil or coalmens; or which are used as stores for hazardous goods, viz. hemp, flax, tallow, pitch, tar, turpentine, spirits of turpentine, rosin, gunpowder, shingles, hay, straw, fodder of all kinds, and corn unthreshed, will be insured, but on such terms only as the directors shall specially agree.
Any person applying to the secretary of this office for insurance, must deposit twenty shillings for each policy, to defray expences of survey, &c. which will be allowed in part of such insurance when made, but on default, will be forfeited to the company.
As the Mutual Assurance Company is established on principles of reciprocal advantage, without attending to the interest of any individual, it is necessary that all persons, before their insurance commences in this society, pay their premiums and deposits on receiving their policies, signed by three of the directors, and subscribing the deed of settlement.
Any person insured by this society becomes a member thereof, and is eligible to be chosen a director.
All losses or damages by fire are to be paid or repaired within ninety days from their settlement in the office.
By Order of the Directors, JOHN PINTARD, Secretary. No. 57, King-street. December 2, 1788.
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS, No 190, Water-street, corner of King-street.