The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-06-24 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK, TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 1788
[No. 1042.]
George Barnewall & Co.
No. 205, WATER-STREET. HAVE just imported in the brigantine BETSY, from Dublin, a complete assortment of LINENS, 4-4 wide brown SHEETING; 3-4 wide and 4-4 wide brown LINEN; which they will sell at a moderate advance, by the package or piece, for Cash or good Notes at a short date. They have also on hand, NAILS of various sizes; PAPER HANGINGS, with common and fescue borders, and a case of BOOTS, and BOOT LEGS. June 21.
To be landed this day,
From on board the brig Bon Jufus da Villa Nova, Capt. Joze d'Almeda, from Oporto, Choice cargo of White Port Wine, twelve years old, of a superior quality to any ever imported to this country.
Ditto Red Port Wine, of the vintage 81, 82 and 83, of the best quality; old Madeira Wine, Teneriffe ditto; some very good sweet oil in quarter-casks; and some figs in frails.
To be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. tf June 3.
PIG IRON,
Of the best quality, to be sold at No. 29, Front-street, by GEORGE JOY. tf 8th April.
GEORGE POLLOCK,
No. 28, Water-street. HAS imported by the last ships from Ireland, LINEN of every kind, in various assortments, laid in on the best terms; which he will sell at a moderate advance, by the package or piece. He has also for sale, Russia SAIL CLOTH, and some fine unbleached DOWLAS. He gives the highest price, in ready money, for POT ASHE. May 2. tf.
Alexander Robertson and Son,
No. 9, HANOVER-SQUARE. HAVE imported, in the different spring vessels, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season; which they will sell on low terms for cash or pot-ashes.
Amongst them are the following, viz. An extensive assortment of cambrics and lawns, Tatties and Perians, Satins and modes, Gauzes and millinets, A neat selection of red blue, purple and gold copperplate furniture cottons, Light and dark chints, A variety of fancy calicoes, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 chints and purple shawls, Silk, cambric, printed cotton, linen, and check handkerchiefs, Low priced broad cloths, Yorkshire plains and flannels, Oznabrings and bed ticks, Russia sheetings, 7-8 and 4-4 linens, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 cotton and linen checks, Fustians and jeans, Satin and lasings, Durants and Tamunies. They have also 8 by 6, 9 by 7, and 10 by 8 window glass, 10d. 12d. and 20d. nails, and wool-cards, the manufacture of this state, which are of as good a quality as those imported from Britain, and which they will sell 5 per cent. lower. tf May 27.
WILLIAM LEARY,
Has removed his store from No. 182, to No. 39 Water-street, the corner opposite to the house, he lately occupied, where all kinds of Groceries may be had for Jersey Money, at a moderate discount.
He exchanges said currency, for York or hard money, and likewise takes all kinds iron for goods.
GROCERIES.
Spirits, Rum, Brandy, Geneva, Molasses, Loaf, lump and brown sugars, Butter, Hog's lard, Salt petred hams, Smoked beef, Pickled pork, Smoked tongues, Cheeses, Beef, pork and shad in barrels, Hyson,ouchong and bohea teas, Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Chocolate, Rice, Durham mustard, Snuff, Indigo, St. Martin's, St. Ube's, Lisbon, fine blown, and ground salt. May 2. tf.
Captains of vessels and merchants may be supplied with any quantity of hams, fit for shipping, at the shortest notice.
TO BE SOLD BY GEORGE DOUGLASS,
At No. 14, FLY-MARKET, FIFTY bbls. Philadelphia Superfine Flour, and 2 ton of superfine refined Bar Iron, on board Capt. Brooks at Old-slip. 10 Tierces New Rice, Carolina Indigo, Quebeck patent Essence of Spruce, Menhaden in bbls. Hops, Burlington saltpetred Hams, Madeira Wine by the pipe or quarter casks. June 12. tf.
JAMES SAIDLER, Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-street, Buys and sells on commission, or otherwise all kinds of Public Securities, &c. as usual.
He has also imported in the Union, from Liverpool, Jeans from Glasgow, and the Betsey from London, the following articles, for sale on reasonable terms, for cash, country produce, or short credit, viz. Broad cloths, shalloons, light and dark ground chintzes, purple and stonemont ground calicoes, 6-4 lawns, handkerchiefs and aprons, printed and check'd handkerchiefs, cotton and britannia ditto, Barcelona ditto, shawls, millinets, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8, cotton check, black fatinees, callimancoes, durants, moreens, tamunies and camblets, twilt and fescue silk, felt, calico and beaver hats, lady's riding ditto, writing paper, fashionable buckles, blank books, &c.
He has also for sale, a few barrels pickled salmon in excellent order. May 14. tf.
FOR SALE BY GELSTON & SALTONSTALL,
No. 30, Burling-Slip. JAMAICA spirits, Windward island rum, Country ditto, Muscovado sugar, Refined ditto, Molasses, Bohca tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Smyrna raisins, Pimento, Rice, Indigo, Redwood, Holland powder, Cables and cordage of all kinds, made of the best Peterburgh hemp, white rope, ditto, ditto. A large scale beam, and thirty fifty-fives, and some small weights. Also, TWO SLOOPS, The one about 65 tons, three years old; the other about 55 tons, two years old. tf. May 26.
WILLIAM KENYON,
No. 189, Queen-Street, HAS for Sale, a cargo of OLD BARBADOES Rum, a few thousand bushels of Liverpool blown Salt, and two pair of the very best BURR MILL STONES, Burr on edge, dimensions 4 feet 4 inches, and 4 feet 6 inches; which will be sold on reasonable terms, for cash, lumber, or pot ashes. May 9.
Just imported in the ship Juno, from Hayre-de-Grace, and ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Amsterdam, and to be sold at the store, No. 191, Queen-street, opposite Beckman's-slip, by De Luze de Montmolin and Co.
DRY GOODS.
CONSISTING of the following articles, viz. Chintzes, calicoes, Lurelings, cambricks, silk hose, kid gloves, ribbons, hair ribbons, watches, umbrellas, perfans, farseucs and handkerchiefs. April 17. tf.
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, Beef, Tar, Souchong Tea, Wool-Car's, Russia Duck, Brushes, Needles, Jewellery. N. B. NEW-JERSEY EMISSION, will be taken on such terms, as will be deserving the attention of those who are in want of such Goods. May 9. tf.
To be Sold,
EIGHTEEN years lease of that excellent STORE on Lefferts's-wharf. For terms apply at No. 13, Cherry-street. tf. June 4.
WILLIAM BUCKLE,
No. 9, Water-street, HAS imported per the Betsey, Capt. McInard, and Betsey, Capt. Watson, an assortment of the most fashionable ladies' shoe buckles ear rings, lockers, watch strings, tortoise shell bracelets, knotting shuttles, most elegant pale knee buckles, tea boards, knife cases, ivory handled knives and forks, double barrel gun powder, pat. mts. and common shot, swords and hangers, pistols, fowling pieces, and fuzees, with a variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate. May 7. tf.
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 10-4 wide, some very fine, Grey sheetings, 9-8 wide, Grey and strip'd bed ticks, A parcel of hard-ware. RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENNENIFFE WINE, in pipes and bbls. a few bbls. of OLD VIDONJA WINE, and a parcel of GINSENG. tf. April 28.
Shedden, Patrick, & Co.
No. 206, Water-Street, HAVE lately imported, in the Commerce, from Gibraltar, Apollo, from Russia, and other vessels, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit, viz. Old high proof Brandy, Red Catalonia wines, 4-4 Barcelona handks. Fresh jar raisins, Clean Peterburgh hemp, Russia duck, Russia sheeting, Cordage, A few tons lignum-vitae, 80 sets mahogany bed-pelts, Old Jamaica spirits, Antigua rum, London Madeira Old Mountain Old Malvoisie Bohca tea, Black pepper, Carolina indigo, Old James river tobacco 800 bushels wheat. An assortment of white Manchester goods, dyed fustians, nails, brads and tacks; also axes, hoes and hawk-bills. tf. 23d. April.
WILLIAM HENSON, Taylor
and Habit-maker, from LONDON, informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 9, Smith-street, opposite Store-Lane, to No. 53, Smith-street, nearly opposite the house from which he has removed, and next door to Mr. Alexander Robertson, merchant. tf. May 2.
Murray, Mumford & Bowen
HAVE FOR SALE, at No. 22, Peck-Slip, 200 bbls. Baltimore fine flour, 200 bbls. Philadelphia common do. Molasses, Russia hemp, Men's glazed leather hats, 3 blds. tobacco, to be sold cheap, Beef, pork, hog's lard, German steel, Dry and pickled codfish, Mackerel, Holland gunpowder, first quality, 40 boxes spermaceti candles, 60 bbls. menhaden, White whale oil, Raven's duck, Four pair French burr mill-stones, A large anchor, 30 cwt. A quantity of oars. tf. June 16.
Van Horne & Clarkson,
No. 13, HANOVER-SQUARE, Have imported in the ships GRACE and COLUMBIA, from AMSTERDAM, the following ARTICLES, which they will dispose of, on reasonable terms; BOHEA TEA, Geneva in pipes, Do. in large casks, Do. in small do. Holland Powder of a superior quality, Nutmegs, Mace, Cinnamon and Cloves, Holland Duck, Russia do. Oznabrings, Diapers, Warendorp Linen, Dowlas, Writing Paper, Quills and Wax, Ivory Combs, Tapes, Wafer Irons, Slates, &c. &c. N. B. POT ASHES WANTED. June 17. 12t.
Ignatius Shnydore
Respectfully informs the public, that he has declined the business he has lately been employed in, as Scene-Painter to the Old American Company of Comedians. Having his family in this city, he is desirous of becoming a Citizen, and to carry on the Painting business in all its branches. Coach and Sign Painting, Ship and House Painting, Gilding and Glazing, Rooms painted in the Italian mode, on canvas. Transparent Paintings, &c. &c. N. B. Mr. Shnydore flatters himself he will give general satisfaction to all those, who may honor him with their commands. 18 t. June 6. No. 65, Maiden-lane, next to the corner of Nassau-street.
Joshua Waddington & Co.
Have imported in the Betsey, Capt. McInard, just arrived from London, the following articles, which they mean to sell on very eligible terms for cash, pot, or pearl-ashes.
A VERY elegant assortment of light chintz, Stormont-ground and pompadour ground chintz calicoes, of the newest and most fashionable patterns. Fine two purple ground fancy and Stormont ground calicoes, a great variety. Copper plate furniture calicoes. Low priced printed linens and cottons. Plain, striped, and checked mullins. Mullin handkerchiefs. Fine cambrics and lawns. Mulliners. Fashionable waistcoat patterns. Chintz and purple shawls. Borderled lawn handkerchiefs. East India Bandanae handkerchiefs. Pulicat and Lungee Romal do. Black India Perians, Black Barcelona handkerchiefs, April 15. tf. Black modes, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 wide, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, low priced, Fustians and jeans, Cotton drabs, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 cotton checks, Brown Hollands, Oznabrings, Tamunies, durants and shalloons. Mock Moreens, Black callimancoes, Striped do. of different colours. Satin talings, and worsted floraines, Satin floraines, Men's plain and ribb'd cotton hose, Belt China silk hose, Black do. Gauzes and ribbons, Women's white kid gloves, Men's and Women's colored do. Black silk lace, Black and colored sewing silk and twilt. Cotton and silk covered wire, Pins, &c. &c. &c.
JUST ARRIVED TO HUGH SMITH,
No. 22, WALL-STREET, A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash. Sept. 15. tf.
JOHN SHEPHERD, MERCHANT TAYLOR,
No. 23, Hanover-Square, Has imported in the Betsey, Captain McInard, and Betsey, Captain Watson,
THE best of superfine cloths, buff and white cashmires, gold and silver basket and Imperial buttons, to match the cloths; fustian and silk floraines, with a very grand and elegant assortment of vest patterns of the very newest taste; also a good assortment of Orleans cloths, suitable for the summer season. tf. May 9.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the late partnership of BOURK and DONNAN, of the city of New-York, grocers, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscriber, the surviving partner of said firm, their accounts will be put in suit; and all their creditors are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested to the subscriber. JOHN DONNAN. April 16.
JOHN DONNAN,
At his STORE, corner of the Old-slip and Crugar's Dock, has for SALE, 80 Bbls. Albany Peas, 90 Kegs excellent Scotch Barley, 10 Hhds. London draught Porter, 10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar, A few pipes Teneriffe and Fayal Wines, A few pieces Scotch Oznabrings, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 13. tf.
WAX WORK.
To be seen at No. 100, the upper end of Queen-street, THE Portraits of Gen. Washington, the King, Queen, Prince of Wales, and Lord North, of Great-Britain; an Indian Chief; a Nun at Confessions; and a number of other curious Figures, as large as life. —Price 3s. Those who are desirous of seeing them, are requested to come soon, as the Exhibition will shortly be discontinued. May 16. xm.
For Sale by JOHN DEWINT,
No. 35, Maiden-lane, WEST-INDIA and New-York rum, in bbls. 1 cask very old rum, Sugar, in bbls. and hds. Loaf and lump sugar, per cwt. or more, Nails, in barrels, Coffee, in bbls. bbls. and bags, Port wine, in pipes, Wool cards, in packs of 12 doz. each, Russia duck, blue and black mark, Souckong tea, in boxes, A few reams of post paper, 2 casks gum guacum, A quantity Spanish dried hides, Nankeens, in packages or larger quantity. May 31. tf.
SWEET OIL,
May be had low, of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-Market. Also, a large and general assortment of genuine DRUGS and MEDICINES.
Patent medicines, perfumeries, surgical instruments, &c. &c.
TWO thousand wt. of salt petre very cheap; also a large quantity of ointment syrup and pill pots, Orange peas for issues, medicine chests with directions; amputating, trepanning, lithotomist cupping instruments, &c. flexible catheters, &c. &c. tf. June 5.
Samuel Ward and Brothers
HAVE removed to No. 3, Crane-wharf, where they have for sale, 200 bbls. Baltimore fine flour, fresh from the mills, 40 bbls. molasses, West-India and York rum, Brown sugars, bohea tea, 40 boxes spermaceti candles, Hog's lard and butter, German steel, Carolina indigo, A quantitypreis and bonnet paper, Writing and lapping do. Rhode-Island floraines, 30 cwt. excellent scale fish. tf. May 9.
For SALE by JAMES HAYDOCK, jun.
At his STORE, No. 155, Water-street, between Crane-wharf and Beckman's-slip, Linings, Satinets, Florentines, derones, Denims, rattinees, Shalloons, durants, Tamunies, Men's hats, Youths and childrens drab, beaver and white hats, with brown edges, And some other seasonable articles, imported in the different spring ships, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash. tf. May 23.
BROTHERS, COSTER & Co.
Have removed from No. 8, Duke-street, to No. 35, Little Dock-street, where they have for sale, viz. HOLLAND and Russia duck, Russia sheeting, Silesia do. Raven's duck, Ticklenburghs, Oznabrings, Dowlas, Platiilas & Britannias, Holland bed-tick and stripes, Brown Hollands, Fustians and bombazine, Chintzes and calicoes, Cambric and Kenings, Laces and fans, Black India talenty, Chees & handkerchiefs, Writing paper and laces, Gin, Holland linseed oil, White lead in oil, Bohca and Souckong tea, Dutch iron pots, Brass kettles, &c. May 6. tf.
To be SOLD cheap for Cash, INDIA GOODS,
By WILLIAM J. ROBINSON, No. 202, Queen-street. INDIA mullins, Bengal nankeens, Bengal Perians, ditto striped, bandanae handkerchiefs, Pulicat and Romalis, cotton and silk do. Bengal ginghams, Madras do. India calicoes, Manfeilles quilting, Dutch rope, buff dimity, olive jeans, figured dimity, mulmuls tangilis, and tangil calicoes, hummims and plain cottons, fustian and hair ribbons, also a small quantity of cinnamon. Together with a capital assortment of plain and cross-bed'd, gold and silver, painted and wrought mullin and mullin handkerchiefs, Bengal and China silks and sa tins, &c. 6m. May 8.
Rice, Indigo, Tobacco & Coal Leather,
A PARCEL of each, received by the Friend; ship, Capt. Burnham, from Savannah, for sale by JAMES WATSON, & Co. No. 6, Crane-Wharf. 17. tf.
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. —A single gentleman can be accommodated with a ROOM. May 23. 3m.
THOMAS BURLING,
Cabinet and chair-maker, next the Chapel, In Beekman-street, New-York, GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many favors of his friends and the public, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand ready for the spring, 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 venues. N. B. Bed chairs for the lick to let. 3d mo. 12th, 1788. tf.

NEW-YORK, June 24.
Our latest accounts from Poughkeepsie are dated the 21st inst. The Convention was then discussing the 2d section of the Constitution, relative to the House of Representatives.
By a gentleman who arrived from Philadelphia on Saturday evening, we are informed, that the Antifederal party in the Convention of Virginia had moved for an adjournment, suggesting as a reason, that it would be impracticable to discuss the Constitution sufficiently, previous to the time appointed for the meeting of the Legislature. This was opposed by the Federalists, who moved, as an amendment, that the final question should be taken on Saturday the 21st inst. which was carried.
The last mail from the Eastward brings the intelligence, that there remains not a single doubt but that the Convention of New-Hampshire will ratify the New Constitution, by a majority of two-thirds.
TO-MORROW, at 10 o'clock, A. M. the young gentlemen at Mr. CAMPBELL'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL will be examined, at his school-room, No. 85, Broadway. Their friends are requested to attend.
On Sunday arrived the sloop Rambler, Longshong, in ten days from Edenton, N. C.; and the Marquis, Bird, in four days from Philadelphia.
Yesterday arrived the Schooner Rebecca, Ryan, from Wilmington, in five days; sloop Washington, Webster, from Rhode-Island, in three days; and sloop Hancock, Brown, from do. in three days.
CONVENTION of NEW-YORK.
THURSDAY, June 19, 1788.
Convention met pursuant to adjournment. The order of the day being read, the Convention went into Committee on the Constitution, and papers accompanying the same.
Mr. OOTHOUT was called to the Chair.
The Constitution was then again read; when Mr. Chancellor LIVINGSTON rose, and addressed the Chair as follows:—
Mr. CHAIRMAN,
AS the preamble to the plan under consideration comprises the great objects of the Union, it will be proper at this place to introduce such general observations as may with less propriety be noticed when particular articles are under consideration, and which may serve at the same time to shew the necessity of adopting some more efficacious plan of Union, than that by which we are now bound. In the course of the observations I shall make with this view, many things will be urged that will be of little use to those gentlemen who have heard all that has been said, who have read all that has been written on this subject, and who have formed their judgments after mature consideration; with such all debate is unnecessary:—but I trust, Sir, there are many gentlemen present, who have yet formed no decided opinion on the important questions before us, and who (like myself) bring with them dispositions to examine whatever shall be offered, and not to determine till after the matured deliberate action: to such I address myself. Ever since a pure and perfect religion has lent her mild lights to philosophy, and extended her influence over the sentiments of men, it has been a received opinion, that the happiness of nations, as well of individuals, depends on peace, and that intimate connection which mutual wants occasion. To establish this on the basis of a general union of nations, has, at various times, employed the thoughts and attention of wise and virtuous men; it is said to have been the last great plan of the illustrious Henry the IVth of France, who was justly esteemed one of the wisest and best of Princes. But, alas, Sir, in the old world every attempt of this nature will prove abortive. There governments are the children of force or fraud, and carry with them strong features of their parent's character. Disputes will not be referred to a common umpire, unless that umpire has power to enforce his decrees; and how can it be expected that Princes, jealous of power, will consent to sacrifice any portion of it to the happiness of their people, who are of little account in their estimation. Difference among them, therefore, will continue to be decided by the sword, and the blood of thousands will be shed, before the most trifling controversy can be determined. Even peace can hardly be said to bestow her usual blessings on them; their mutual jealousies convert peace into an armed truce; the husbandman feels the oppression of standing armies, by whom the fruits of his labor are devoured; and the flower of youth is sacrificed to the rigors of military discipline. It has pleased Heaven to afford the United States means for the attainment of this great object, which it has withheld from other nations. They speak the same language, they profess the same religion; and, what is of infinitely more importance, they acknowledge the same great principle of government—a principle, if not unknown, at least little understood in the old world—that all power is derived from the people. They consider this State, and their general governments, as different deposits of that power. In this view, it is of little moment from them whether that portion of it, which they must for their own happiness lodge in their rulers, be invested in the State Government only, or shared between them and the councils of the Union. The rights they relieve are not diminished, and perhaps their liberty acquires an additional security from the division.
Let us not then, Sir, neglect to improve the advantages we possess; let us avail ourselves of the present moment, to fix lasting peace upon the broad basis of national union; let us, while it is still in our power, lay the foundation of our own happiness and that of our posterity. Jealousies may spring up; the seeds of them are already sown; the present moment may be the only one afforded for eradicating them.
I am too well satisfied, Sir, of the virtue and patriotism of those to whom I address myself, to suppose that their determination will be influenced by any unworthy motive:—But, Sir, I dread the effect which a hasty or partial view of the subject may have on their minds; and, above all things, I dread lest the chimerical ideas of perfection in government, which gentlemen may have formed, should induce them to reject this, as falling short of their standard. Perfection, Sir, is not the lot of humanity; and perhaps, were the gentlemen on this floor to compare their sentiments on this subject, no two of them would be found to agree. Nay, such is the weakness of our judgment, that it is more than probable that if a perfect plan was offered to our choice, we should conceive it defective, and condemn it. The only people whose government was visibly directed by God himself, rejected his administration, and induced him in his wrath to give them a King. Let us be cautious, Sir, lest by our negligence or eager pursuit after chimerical perfection, we should forfeit the blessing we enjoy, and lose this precious opportunity of completing what other nations have been unable to effect.
As on the one hand, Sir, our situation admits of an Union, so on the other our distresses point out its necessity. I will not at this time touch on the
declining state of our commerce; nor will I remind you of our national bankruptcy, of the effect it has upon our public measures, and the private misery that it causes; nor will I wound your feelings by a recapitulation of the insults we daily receive from nations, whose injuries we are compelled to repay by the advantage of our commerce. These topics have been frequently touched; they are in every man's mind; they lie heavy at every patriot's heart; they have induced States the most independent in their situation to unite their endeavors to remove them; they operate with peculiar force on us. Permit me, however, to make some observations, drawn from our particular situation, and which will shew in the clearest light, that our existence as a State depends on a strong and effective Federal Government.
He then went into minute consideration of the natural advantages of this State drawn from its valuable and abundant staples; the situation of its principal sea port; the command of the commerce of New-Jersey by their rivers discharging themselves in our bay;—the facility that the Sound afforded for an intercourse with the Eastern States. He observed upon the advantages resulting from the Hudson, which he described as bearing upon its before the wealth of the remotest part of the State. He touched upon the prospects that a lasting peace afforded of commanding the treasures of the Western World by the improvement of our internal navigation. He said that to these natural advantages, we might add many other adventitious circumstances. He observed, that a considerable proportion of our domestic debt was already in the Treasury, and that tho' we were indebted for a part of this to our citizens, yet that that debt was comparatively small and could easily be extinguished by an honest exertion on the part of the government. He observed, that our back lands were competent to the discharge of our foreign debt if a vigorous government should be adopted, which would enable us to avail ourselves of this resource, so that we might look forward to a day when no other taxes would be required from us, than such as would be necessary to import our internal government; the amount of the import being more than adequate to the other expenses of the Union. He feared that a prospect of these advantages had excited an improper confidence in ourselves; that it has produced an inflexibility which had rendered us regards less of the wishes and expectations of the other States, and lessened that respect which was due as well from nations to each other, as from individuals. We have insisted, says he, that every knee shall bow to the golden image we have set up. But let us remember that how valuable soever the material of which its nobler parts are composed, its feet (like those of the image in the vision) are composed of iron and clay, of materials that will not adhere together, and the slightest shock will tumble it to the earth.
He observed, that wealth excited envy, stimulated avarice and invited invasions;—that if the Union was dissolved, we could only be protected by our domestic force. He then urged the incapacity of the State to defend itself, from the detached situations of its ports, remarking particularly upon that of Staten-Island and Long-Island, their vicinity to States which in case of a disunion, must be considered as independent, and perhaps unfriendly powers. He turned the attention of the Committee to the North-East, where he shewed Vermont ready to avail themselves of their weakness; speaking of the people of that State, as a brave and hardy body of men, that we had neither the spirit to subdue, or what he most strongly recommended, the magnanimity to yield to. On the North-West he pointed to the British posts and hostile tribes of savages. He shewed that in case of domestic war, Hudson River, that great source of our wealth, would also be that of our weakness, by the interposition of the State, and the difficulty we should find in bringing one part to support the other.
He then run over the alliances that would be formed in case of a disunion; pointed out the connection between the Eastern States, and urged various reasons to shew that it was neither the interest nor with the States on the East or West to form a league offensive and defensive with us. Having dwelt largely on this subject, he deduced as a consequence from it, that our wealth and our weakness equally required the support of a Federal Union. He observed that this could only be found in the existing confederation or in that under consideration: urging that an union could only be founded on the consent of the States, it should be sought wherever had reason to expect that consent; that to depart from this would be to investigate as many ideal systems as there were persons who had thought on the subject of government. He observed that in the then state of things, it was problematical at least, whether we could recur to the old confederation, but as many gentlemen thought it possible we would proceed to investigate it. He then went thro' the confederation and shewed that the powers intended to be vested in Congress, were very similar to those given by the new government, to wit—to raise troops—possess a common treasure—borrow money—make treaties—appoint civil officers, &c. He observed that as on the one hand the want of these powers would not be objected to the confederation; so on the other, the possession of them could not be urged as a fault in the new plan.
He asked whether with these powers, it had been able to effect the purposes designed by the Union—whether it had repelled invaders—maintained domestic peace—supported our credit, or extended our commerce? He proved that not one of these objects had been effected by it. He pointed to the British possessions in the limits of this State, held in defiance of the most solemn treaties, and contempt of our government, as proof of its incompetency to defend our rights against foreign powers. How has it happened, says he, that Vermont is at this moment an independent State? How has it happened that new States have been rent from those on the west, that were entitled to the protection of the Union? He asked if any gentleman would assert, that our national credit was fixed upon a proper basis—that our commerce enjoyed the advantages we had a right to expect? If then, says he, experience has shown that the existing confederation (if I may use the term) has not answered the great ends of the Union, it must either have arisen from an insufficiency in its powers, or from some defect in the execution of them: If insufficient, more should be added; if not executed, the cause should be enquired into. He shewed that with the addition of a few powers, those it possessed were competent to the purposes of the Union. But that the defect of the system rested in the impossibility of carrying into effect the rights vested in them by the States. He then run through every power intended to be vested in Congress, and shewed that the exercise of them, by the intervention of the State governments, and subject to their pleasure or their different views of the matters recommended to them, would be attended with insuperable difficulties, inconveniences, and delays, even if they were disposed to carry them into effect. But that, if (which experience had shewn, would often be the case) they should either neglect or refuse to comply with the requisition, no means was pointed out by the confederation to coerce them, but that it was left as all leagues among nations, to military force. He shewed in a strong point of view, the danger of applying this; and deduced
from all those observations that the old confederation was defective in its principle, and impeachable in its execution, as it operated upon States in their political capacity, and not upon individuals; and that it carried with it the seeds of domestic violence, and tended ultimately to its own dissolution. He then appealed to our experience in the last war, to shew the operation of this system, and demonstrated that it must from its construction leave every State to struggle with its own difficulties, and proved that none would be roused to action but them that were near the seat of war. He alleged that this idea of a Federal Republic, in the ground of a league among independent States, had, in every instance, disappointed the expectations of its advocates—He mentioned its effects in the ancient Republics, and took a view of the Union of the Netherlands, and shewed that even when they were struggling for every thing that was dear to them in the contest with Spain, they permitted the burden of the war to be borne in a great measure by the province of Holland, which was at one time compelled to attempt to force a neighboring province by arms, to a compliance with their Federal engagements. He cited the Germanic league as a proof, that no government formed on the basis of the total independency of its parts, could produce the effects of union. He shewed that notwithstanding the power of their Federal head from his hereditary dominions, the decrees of their general diet were little regarded, and different members of the Confederacy were perpetually rushing upon each others swords.
He then observed upon the necessity of adding to the powers of Congress, that of regulating the militia—referring to the article in the proposed plan, which he said he would not anticipate. He urged the common consent of America as a proof of the necessity of adding the power of regulating commerce to those Congress already possessed, which he said not only included those of forming laws, but of deciding upon those laws and carrying them into effect: That this power could never be trusted to the individual States, whose interest might in many instances clash with that of the Union. From hence he inferred the necessity of a Federal judicatory, to which he reserved not only the laws for regulating commerce, but the construction of treaties and other great national objects, shewing that without this it would be in the power of any State to commit the honor of the Union, defeat their most beneficial treaties, and involve them in a war. He next adverted to the form of the Federal government—He said that though justified when considered as a mere diplomatic body, making engagements for its respective States which they were to carry into effect, yet that if it was to enjoy legislative, judicial, and executive powers, an attention as well to the facility of doing business as to the principles of freedom, called for a division of those powers—after commenting on each of them, and shewing the mischief that would flow from their union in one house of representatives, and those too chosen only by the legislature, and neither representing the people or the government, which he said consisted of legislative, executive, and judicial, he proposed the constitution of this state as the model for the state government.
From these observations he deduced, first, that the powers which were by common consent intended to be vested in the federal head, had either been found deficient, or rendered useless by the impossibility of carrying them into execution, on the principle of a league of states totally separate and independent. Second, that if the principle was changed, a change would also become necessary in the form of the government: But if we could no longer retain the old principle of the confederacy, and were compelled to change its form, we were driven to the necessity of creating a new constitution, and could find no place to rest upon in the old confederation—That he had urged these considerations to six gentlemen's attention to the only true ground of enquiry, to keep them from reverting to plans which had no single feature that could now be serviceable, and to lead the way to a minute discussion of every article, with candor and deliberation; and in order that this might be the better secured, and no gentleman pledged before he had fully considered the subject, he intended before he sat down, to move the resolution he had in his hand: He considered the question as one that not only affected the happiness and perhaps the existence of this state, but as one that involved the great interests of humanity—Many of us, said he, are officers of government, many of us have seats in the Senate and Assembly: let us on this solemn occasion forget the pride of office—let us consider ourselves as simple citizens assembled to consult on measures that are to promote the happiness of our fellow citizens. As magistrates we may be unwilling to sacrifice any portion of the power of the state—as citizens, we have no interest in advancing the powers of the state at the expense of the union: We are only bound to see that so much power as we find it necessary to entrust to our rulers, is so placed as to ensure our liberties and the blessings of a well ordered government.
He then offered a resolution, the purport of which was, That no question, general or particular, shall be propounded in this Convention, upon the proposed Constitution of Government for the United States, or upon any clause or any article thereof, until the said Constitution shall have been discussed, clause by clause, through all its parts; and that any amendments which may be proposed shall be submitted to the consideration of the Committee without a question being taken thereon.
The said resolution being taken into consideration, was agreed to by the Convention. The Committee then rose, and the Convention adjourned till next day, at 10 o'clock, A. M.
FRIDAY, June 20, 1788.
Convention met pursuant to adjournment. Went into Committee of the whole,
Mr. OOTHOUT was called to the Chair.
The Hon. Mr. LANSING then rose, and addressed the Chair as follows:—
Mr. CHAIRMAN,
I AM equally disposed with the honorable gentleman from New-York, who favored the Committee with his sentiments yesterday, to a candid and dispassionate investigation of the important business now under consideration, and to receive every possible information on the occasion.
I do not mean to state any objections to the clause now read; but with the indulgence of the Committee, while I make some observations in answer to those which were given to the Committee by the honorable gentleman from New-York.
Sir, The project devised by Henry IV. in his closet, to form a confederated republic of the European states, may perhaps be considered as visionary in its object, but originating in motives which were in some measure peculiar to himself, as from the power and importance he possessed, he may have flattered himself that he would have been at the head of it: But a difference in language, manners, religion and interests of their sovereigns, would have defeated it if it had been attempted. Here a confederated republic is only more attainable from the circumstances of all the powers existing in or originating from the people, and a similarity of language and manners: We ought therefore to be extremely cautious how we
establish a Government which may give distinct interests to the rulers and governed, so as to induce the former to pursue adverte to the happiness of the United States.
It has been observed, that as the people must of necessity delegate essential powers either to the individual or general sovereigns, it is perfectly immaterial where they are lodged; but as the state Governments will always possess a better representation of the feelings and interests of the people at large, it is obvious that those powers can be deposited with much greater safety with the state, than general Governments.
I am equally averse to cherishing on this occasion, the idea of attaining a perfection which never existed, and to despairing of making important amendments to the system now offered for consideration; for, Sir, however much I may be disposed to perpetuate Union; however sensible of the defects of the existing Confederation; I cannot help differing from those gentlemen who are of opinion it is incapable of melioration.
I would ask, what are the objections which have been so ably urged against it? They are comprised under two heads:
1. It affords no defence against foreign insult. 2. No security to domestic tranquility.
Both these objects might be compassed if Congress could be vested with a power to raise men and money.
Requisitions made under the existing Confederation by Congress, it is allowed are inefficient; but this defect might in a great measure have been remedied by permitting the United States to legislate on individuals after the requisitions had been made, and not been complied with. If the requisitions could be thus enforced, loans of money might be negotiated when necessary, and Congress be authorised to raise money to replace them.
The languishing situation of our commerce has also been attributed to the impotence of Congress; but I think their journals will justify me in the assertion that all the states, excepting two, had passed laws to enable Congress to regulate commerce, and that those two were not indisposed to vest that power.
The conduct of the King of Great Britain with respect to the Western Posts, has also been urged as the result of the inefficiency of our Government: But however organized our government might be, I should doubt whether it was either prudent or expedient to risk a war, which would expose our coasts to depredations by an enemy, against whose attacks in that point we must remain defenceless, until we can create a fleet to repel their invasions. Will any government enable us to do this in a few years? I am convinced it will not.
That we have to encounter embarrassments; that we are distressed for want of money is undoubted: But causes which could not be controlled by any system of Government, have principally contributed to embarrass and distress us. On the termination of a war which operated to exhaust our resources, we launched into every species of extravagance, and imported European goods to an amount far beyond our ability to pay. The difficulties which arose from this and several other causes, equally uninfluenced by the system of Government, were without hesitation attributed to its want of energy.
Sir, the instance adduced from the history of the Jewish theocracy, evinces that there are certain situations in communities which will unavoidably lead to results similar to those we experience. The Israelites were unsuccessful in war; they were sometimes defeated by their enemies; instead of reflecting that these calamities were occasioned by their sins, they sought relief in the appointment of a King, in imitation of their neighbors.
The United Dutch Provinces have been instance as possessing a Government somewhat parallel to the existing Confederation; but I believe it will be discovered that they were never organized as a general government on principles so well calculated to promote the attainment of national objects, as that of the United States. They were obliged to resort to subordinate societies to collect the sense of the state before the deputies were authorised to assent to any public measure binding on their states. Sir William Temple relates, that an important measure was prevented from taking place by the dissent of a single town, till one of its citizens was accommodated with a commission.
The Germanic Confederacy consists of a heterogeneous mass of powerful Princes, petty despots and republics, differently organized; divided by religious jealousies, and existing only in its forms by the pressure of the great controlling power of the Emperor. I know not that history furnishes an example of a confederated republic covering the states composing it by the mild influence of its laws operating on the individuals of those states. This therefore I suppose to be a new experiment in politics, and as we cannot always accurately ascertain the results of political measures, and as reasonings on them have been frequently found fallacious, we should not too confidently predict those to be produced by the new System.
The dangers to which we will be exposed by a dissolution of the Union, have been represented; but however much I may wish to preserve the Union, apprehensions of its dissolution ought not to induce us to submit to any measure which may involve in its consequences the loss of civil liberty. Conquest can do no more in the present state of civilization than to subject us to be ruled by persons, in whose appointment we have no agency. This, Sir, is the worst we can apprehend at all events; and as I suppose a Government so organized, and possessing the powers mentioned in the proposed Constitution, will unavoidably terminate in the depriving us of that invaluable privilege, I am content to risk a probable, but on this occasion a mere possible evil, to avoid a certain one. But if a dissolution of the Union should unfortunately ensue, what have we to apprehend? We are connected both by interest and affection with the New-England states: We harbor no animosities against each other—we have no interfering territorial claim—Our manners are nearly similar, and they are daily assimilating, and mutual advantages will probably prompt to mutual concessions, to enable us to form an Union with them. However contemplate the idea of a possible dissolution with pain, and I make these remarks with the most sincere reluctance, only in answer to those which were offered by the honorable gentleman from New-York.
Sir, I have formerly had occasion to declare to the public my apprehensions, that a consolidated Government, partial in a great degree of republican principles, and which had in object the control of the inhabitants of the extensive territory of the United States, by its sole operations could not preserve the essential rights and liberties of the people. I have not as yet discovered any reason to change that sentiment; on the contrary, reflection has given it additional force. But I stand here the representative of others, and as far as I can ascertain the views of my constituents, it is my duty to promote them with the utmost fidelity; and in no one pursuit can I be better supported by the almost unanimous opinion of my fellow citizens in the County I have the honor to represent, than in proposing amendments to the Constitution which is now the subject of our deliberation, as the mode of introducing amendments was the only point of difference. Influenced by these considerations, every amendment which I

am convinced will have a tendency to lessen the dangers of invasion of civil liberty by the general Government, will receive my sincere approbation. But none which can in the remotest degree originate in local views will meet my concurrence; and I trust an intention will not be attributed to me to preserve the consequence of official state establishments.
Sir, When motives of this kind are supposed to actuate men in office by persons who have imbibed prejudices from a want of information--when they originate from an illiberality of sentiment which would disgrace the worst cause, every man who feels the injustice of the imputation, while he laments the misguided zeal which arises by the sacrifice of private feeling to obtain a favorite object, will disregard the attempt, and consign it to merited oblivion: But when an honorable gentleman is distinguished for his liberal turn of thinking, who is possessed of one of the most lucrative offices of the state, deliberately gives his name to the public as implicitly sanctioning the sentiment, silence must unavoidably be construed into a tacit confession of its justice. The committee will therefore indulge me in remarking that if the operations of the general government will subvert those of the individual states, the interests of the state officers may be affected in some measure, otherwise their emoluments will remain undiminished--their consequence not so much impaired as not to compensate men of interested pursuits by the prospect of sharing the offices of the general government.--Does this imputation only apply to the officers of this state? Are they more discerning in distinguishing their interests, or are they only capable of being warped by apprehensions of loss? In the neighboring states the officers of government are amongst the warmest advocates of the new system, and even in this state they are perhaps more divided in sentiment than any other class of men whatever.
But, Sir, I trust we shall divest ourselves on this occasion of every consideration of a private nature, and determine the constitution with caution and moderation.
** Col. MORGAN'S Remarks on the HESSIAN FLY, &c. and several articles of Intelligence are omitted in this day's Paper, to make room for the Speeches of the Chancellor and Mr. Lansing.
Just Published,
And to be SOLD by the Printer hereof, (sewed in one Volume)
 I. A SERMON from MICAH, vi. 8. He hath shewed thee, O Man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly; and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.  II. A SERMON from ROMANS, vii. 9. For I was alive without the Law once; but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.  III. A SERMON from II COR. v. 7. We walk by Faith, not by Sight.  IV. A SERMON on the Sacred Rite of Confirmation.  V. A SERMON on the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.  Delivered in Saint George's and Saint Paul's Chapels, in New-York. By the Reverend Mr. OGDEN. June 24. 6t.
FOR SALE, A likely Negro Wench, ABOUT 23 years old; brought up in the City. She understands cooking and washing, and can be well recommended for her sobriety and honesty. Enquire at No. 68, Water-street. June 24. tf.
Hoback Ferry.
To be SOLD at PUBLIC AUCTION, at the House of William Williams, at the North-River, fronting the Basin, on TUESDAY the first day of July next, for the term of three years, THE FERRY from this City to Hoback. Possession to be given the 31st day of August next. The sale to be at XI o'Clock in the forenoon. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale. June 24. tf. DANIEL PHOENIX, City Treasurer.
WANTS a Place, a YOUNG MAN, who wishes to live with a Merchant; can be well recommended. Enquire of the Printer, or at No. 185, Water-street. June 24. 5t.
To be landed this day,
From on board the Schooner REGULATOR, at Murray's wharf, ONE hundred and twenty hogheads French BRANDY; seventy-five hogheads and twelve quarter casks Corsica and sweet French WINES, for sale on reasonable terms, by WILLIAM SETON & Co. June 21. 1788.
Jacob & Philip Mark,
No. 241, QUEEN-STREET, HAVE received per the ship Columbia, from Amsterdam, the following articles, which they will sell low for cash or short credit:-- 8-4, 9-4, and 10-4 Flanders Flannels royals, bed ticks, Cap and apron tapes, Osnaburghs & ticklenburghs, Rowles and tendams, Checks, Harlem stripes, Coxcomb stripes, Handkerchiefs, Brown Hollands, Silesia linens, They have on hand, Sattinet and chintzes, Oil cloths, Morocco slippers, Laces and edgings, Old Rock, Pyramont Water, &c. &c. June 20. 6t.
One or two neat Rooms
TO be let a single Gentleman or two in a central part of the city, who could be accommodated with their board in a small family. Enquire at No. 35, Queen-street. 3t. June 21.
Jacob Le Roy & Son,
At No. 52, Queen-street, opposite Chapel-street, HAVE for sale the following articles, just imported in the ship Columbia, from Amsterdam, viz. Bohea tea, of the first quality, Reels yarn, Geneva in cases, Writing paper, Candles in boxes, Fine Holland linen, Flemish do. Russia Sheeting, Do. duck, Raven's duck, Osnaburghs, Copper tea kettles. tf. June 17.
Sheriff's Sales.
NOTICE is hereby given, that on Saturday the 28th day of June inst. at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, A LOT OF GROUND situate in Roosevelt street, in Montgomery ward, with the houses thereon, late the property of Jacob Parrell, jun. will be sold at public vendue, the same being taken by virtue of a fieri facias to me directed. The said lot is 25 feet in breadth, in front and rear, and in length 125 feet, extending thro' to Fletcher street. The sale to be on the premises. And at three o'clock in the afternoon of the same day, a certain LOT situate in Partition street, in the west ward, late the property of Henry Bogaert, also taken by virtue of a fieri facias to me directed, will be sold at public vendue on the premises. The said lot contains in breadth, in front and rear 25 feet, and in length about 80, more or less. June 21. ROBERT BOYD, Sheriff.
SALES at AUCTION,
THIS DAY, XII o'clock, At the Coffee-House, A few cases bottled claret, of superior quality, 5 casks fouchong tea. And for account of the underwriters on the Schooner Delight, stranded some time since at Rockaway Beach, Long-Island, 1 pipe and 1 quarter cask Madeira wine.
TO MORROW, At the Auction-Room, No. 238, Water-street, A quantity of PAPER HANGINGS, And a large assortment of seasonable DRY GOODS, In the usual way. A. L. BLECKER.
PUBLIC SALE, THIS DAY, At the Auction-Room, No. 21, Wall-street, A seasonable assortment of, DRY GOODS, Amongst which are, a capital parcel of Irish linens, calicoes and chintzes, lawns and lawn handkerchiefs, gingham, linen stripes, fans, hats, &c. Also, a quantity of Dutch quills, sealing wax, and wafers. ISAAC MOSES.
SALES at AUCTION,
THIS DAY, On the premises, A LOT OF GROUND, In the Out Ward of this city, situate at the corner of Chatham-street, and Mulberry-street, containing 25 feet front and rear, and in length on each side, seventy feet. On said lot is a store and bake-house. Terms and conditions will be made known on the day of sale.
On THURSDAY, the 26th inst. 12 o'clock on the premises, THAT valuable Lot of Ground, situated in the Broad-Way with the materials thereon, being the property of David Johnson, Esq. Any person inclining to purchase it at private sale, previous to the day of sale, may know the terms by applying at No. 14, Hanover-Square.
On THURSDAY, 10th July, at 12 o'clock, At the Coffee-House, Fifty Lots of Ground, On the West side of Great George-street: the situations and numbers of which may be known by referring to the map, which will be exhibited at the Coffee-house on the day of sale, and in the interim at my office, No. 14, Hanover-Square. For the accommodation of purchasers, the terms of payment are, 1/3 on delivery of the deeds within ten days after the sale, 1/3 on the 1st day of May, 1789, and 1/3 on the 1st of May, 1790, with interest at 5 per cent. per annum, from the day of sale, secured by mortgage on the purchase. The title is indisputable, and warrantee deeds will be given: these are part of the lots advertised for sale on the first of May last. JAMES BARCLAY.
To be Sold at Public Auction, On SATURDAY next, XII o'clock, At the Merchant's Coffee-House, THE BRIG MERCURY, formerly the Charleston Packet;--with all her tackle and apparel, as the now lies at Moore's Wharf. The inventory to be seen on the day of sale.
To be landed this day, FROM on board the sloop Marquis, lying at Roosevelt's-wharf, Old-ship, Thirty butts Sherry Wine, Warranted genuine and four years old. To be sold on reasonable terms, by 23rd June. tf. WILLIAM SETON & Co.
Forty Shillings Reward. RAN AWAY, last Monday, a NEGRO WENCH named HANNAH; had on a linen woolsey jacket and petticoat, about 15 years of age, short, thick and well set; speaks good English, and very sensible. Whoever will give information to the printer where she may be found, to that her master may get her again, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges allowed. June 23. tf.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, A very good Chaise Horse. Enquire at No. 2, Great Dock-street. June 20.
FOR SALE, At Lyde and Rogers', No. 23, Queen-street, near the Fly-Market, BEST Connecticut Pork, Beef, and Rye Flour. N. B. A few bbls. of Beef, of a superior quality for ships' use, to be had at the above store. June 19. tf.
WANTED, in a decent family, a SERVANT who understands cooking well, and can bring a good recommendation of their character. Such a one will receive good wages. Enquire of the Printer. A man servant will have the preference. 4t. June 20.
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 excellent Spanish salted hides, Muscovado sugar in hds. and bbls. West-India rum, Holland Geneva in pipes and cases, Old Sherry wine in pipes and quarter-casks, Teneriffe wine in do. Malaga wine in do. London porter in bottles, Bohea tea of excellent quality, Holland duck, Russia do. Raven's do. Ticklenburgh, Writing paper, A few small bales of excellent cotton, Irish linens and sheeting, A few casks currier's oil. They have also for Sale, A neat POST-CHAISE, with harness compleat, that will be sold very cheap. tf. June 19.
High Proof Brandy, OF superior quality, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, now landing from on board the sloop Elizabeth and Mary, Capt. Cobb, from Barcelona, at Roosevelt's-wharf, Old-Ship, where attendance will be given.--Apply to SHEDDEN, PATRICK & Co. June 20. No. 206, Water-Street.
SALES THIS DAY,
XII o'clock, on the premises, Four Lots of Ground, With 3 small Dwelling Houses, situated and lying in the South ward of the city of New-York, together with a water lot, the estate of the late Francis Silverter, deceased. Lot No. 1, fronting the street formerly called Bridge-street, now Great-Dock-street, and bounded on the westerly side by ground now or late of Jane Durham, and easterly by ground now or late of Col. John Moore, dec. being in front and rear 24 feet 9 inches, and in length on each side 52 feet. Lot No. 2, being in the rear of lot No. 1, fronting Little Dock-street, bounded on the westerly side by ground now or late of Thomas and Elizabeth Hunt, and on the easterly side by ground now or late of Col. John Moore, being in front and rear 24 feet 9 inches and in length 52 feet. Lot No. 3, fronting lot No. 2, being in Little Dock-street, bounded on the westerly side by ground now or late of Thomas and Elizabeth Hunt, and on the easterly side by the ground now or late of Samuel Bayard, being in front 23 feet 11 inches, and in rear 21 feet 11 inches, and in length 70 feet, with two small dwelling-houses. Lot No. 4, in rear of lot No. 3, fronting Little Water-street, is bounded on the westerly side by ground now or late of Thomas and Elizabeth Hunt, and on the easterly side by ground now or late of Samuel Bayard, being in front 21 feet, and in rear 25 feet odd inches, and in length on each side 70 feet, with a small frame dwelling-house. A water lot, opposite to lot No. 4, being bounded on the westerly side by ground now or late of Thomas and Elizabeth Hunt, and easterly by a water lot now or late of Samuel Bayard, being in front 20 feet 1 inch, and in rear 15 feet 9 inches, and in length 258 feet, subject to a quit-rent of 3l. 18s. 9d. per year. The conditions will be made known on the day of sale, and a good title given.
On THURSDAY next, X o'clock, No. 20, Wall-street, A large and general assortment of fresh imported DRY GOODS, Which will be peremptorily struck off without reserve. N. B. The articles will be particularized in to-morrow's paper.
At PRIVATE SALE. Scotch thread, from No. 7 to 100; book muffs, check, corded and plain, 6-4, 5-4 and 4-4 wide; likewise, cambrics, leneaus, milliners, &c. ROBERT HUNTER.
Starch and Hair Powder, Manufactured and sold by ISAAC and JOHN M. STOUTENBURGH, at the corner of Green-wich and Dey-streets, North River. tf. June 3.
ALL persons having any demands on the SUBSCRIBERS are hereby desired to render in their accounts of the same without loss of time, in order that they may be adjusted and discharged. Those who are indebted to us by bond, note or otherwise, are requested to make some immediate and satisfactory settlement. DANIEL TUCKER having returned to New-York, for the particular purpose of closing the accounts of our concern, and resigning our business in favor of Messrs. PAUL TUCKER, at present in Europe, and GILCHRIST DICKINSON, of this city, to take place on the first day of August next, under the firm of TUCKER and DICKINSON. June 18. tf. DANIEL TUCKER and Co.
WHEREAS James Abeel, of the city of New-York, merchant, and Gertrude his wife, for securing the payment of one thousand pounds current money of New-York, with the interest to become due thereon, did, upon the 17th day of May, 1787, mortgage to Evert Byvanck, also of the said city, merchant, one full third part or share of a certain undivided tract or parcel of land, containing three thousand one hundred and fifty acres of land, heretofore granted to the said James Abeel, situated, lying and being in the county of Washington and state of New-York, and to the northward of lands granted to Ebenezer Jessop and others, and on the north-east side of the north-east branch of Hudson's River, and betwixt the said branch of Hudson's River and Lake George, beginning at the most northerly corner of Hill Mitchell's patent, at a birch tree marked I. WAITTS 1770, H. M. 1770, C. P. 1786, and runs thence along the said branch of Hudson's River as it winds and turns to the south-west corner of a patent granted to John Campbell the 30th day of May, 1771, to an elm stump standing on the east bank of the river, marked T. W. 1770, H. H. 1770, C. P. 1786; thence south fifty-one degrees, forty-five minutes, east thirty-one chains to a hemlock tree marked C. P. 1786; thence east one hundred and eighteen chains and twenty links; thence south two hundred and forty-eight chains, and one hundred and forty-six chains to a creek bears east; thence west twelve chains and twenty links to the south-east corner of Hill Mitchell's patent; thence north fifty-one degrees, forty-five minutes west two hundred chains, sixty chains to a creek bears west, and thence two hundred chains to the place of beginning; containing, with the usual allowance for highways, as in the grant for the said lands is mentioned, three thousand one hundred and fifty acres, as by the said mortgage, which is duly recorded in the Clerk's office for the county of Washington, reference being there to had, may more fully appear. PUBLIC NOTICE is therefore hereby given, by virtue of the said mortgage, and pursuant to an act of the Governor, Council and General Assembly of the late colony now state of New-York, passed the 19th day of May, 1774, that default being made in the payment of the money due by the said mortgage, the mortgaged premises will be exposed to sale at public auction upon the twenty-fourth day of December next, within the Merchants' Coffee-House in the said city of New-York, at twelve o'clock at noon of the said day, and sufficient deeds of conveyance thereupon given to the purchaser, in conformity to the powers in the said act contained. Dated the 24th day of June, 1780. tufom
Hayden & Freeman, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS, No. 47, Water-street, near the Fly-market, and adjoining Mr. Andrew Van Tuijl's Store, BEG leave to inform their Friends and the Public in general, that they carry on the business of Watch and Clock making; Gold and Silver work, GILDING and ENGRAVING done in the neatest manner, and on the lowest terms. Cash will be given for old Gold and Silver. June 23. tf.
PUBLIC AUCTION;
By Hugh Smith, TO-MORROW, X o'clock, At No. 22, Wall-street, A general assortment of DRY GOODS, Amongst which are a considerable quantity of women's London Shoes.
On TUESDAY next, I o'clock, At the Coffee-House, An elegant forset saddle horse, 5 years old, neat 15 hands high.
On WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of July next, The following quantities of ITALIAN MARBLE, viz. 52 sets of chimney-pieces and jambs, 80 slabs from 3 to 5 feet in length, 2000 flags of 22, 23 and 24 inches square, 160 mortars, from 10 to 24 inches diameter, with wooden pestles, And a quantity of broken pieces of different kinds.
The marbles are white, veined, blue and dove color, highly polished and very elegant. They will be put up in lots to suit the purchasers, and peremptorily sold to the highest bidder. The same may be viewed any time before the day of sale, applying to HUGH SMITH, No. 22, Wall-street.
SALES at AUCTION,
By Frederick Jay, TO-MORROW, XI o'clock, Opposite the Coffee-House, 2 pipes London Market wine per amplex, 7 cases claret of very excellent quality, 6 do. sweet oil, 4 boxes Souchong tea, 3 casks shrub, 12 boxes turpentine soap, 100 grinding stones, 10 kegs of Indigo, &c. &c.
On THURSDAY the 26th instant, At 1 o'clock at the Coffee-House, ALL those certain LOTS of Ground (as advertised for Monday next, but unavoidably postponed) lying at the west end of Cortlandt street, on the north side of the slip, containing in breadth, in front towards the said slip, as well as in the rear, eighty four feet, and in length on the west side towards the North river sixty six feet three inches, and on the east side about the same length, as the same are now in the tenure and occupation of Messrs Nevin, Hunter, and Trembly. Also a LOT lying to the eastward of the above premises fronting the said slip, and containing in front and in rear twenty one feet, and in length on each side sixty seven feet.
ALSO two other LOTS adjoining the last, being each in front and rear twenty one feet, and in length on each side fifty four feet. The last three lots will be sold separately, and immediate possession will be given to the purchaser.
A plan of the whole premises, and the terms under which the above grounds are leased, may at any time be seen by applying to June 11, 1788. FREDERICK JAY.
On FRIDAY, X o'clock, At No. 244, Queen-street, A large and very valuable variety of DRY GOODS.
PUBLIC SALE, By JOHN RAMSAY, No. 221, Queen-street, TO-MORROW, X o'clock, An assortment of seasonable DRY GOODS, Particularly an excellent parcel of 7-8 and yard wide Irish linen, Kenting handkerchiefs, striped cottons, muslins, gauzes, blond lace, toys, men's hats of an excellent quality, &c. &c.
On THURSDAY the 26th inst. at XI o'clock at the Coffee-House,
The Brig Tom, ALEXANDER LIN SAY, Master, AS she arrived from Molaise, Burthen 170 tons. Inventory to be seen at JOHN RAMSAY's.
To be sold at private Sale,
A Variety of GOODS suitable for the INDIAN TRADE, viz. Point blankets, frous, Indian furs, rifles, gun-fins, powder, vermilion, beads, scalping knives, calicoes, garters, ostrich feathers, camp kettles, japanned mugs, and an ribbons, striped cottons, Irish linens, faddles and bridles, and a great variety of other articles; also beavers, and a variety of other peltries.
Mr. McPherson having been disappointed in his expectations on Saturday evening last, is induced to make another attempt.
And TO-MORROW EVENING, At the City Tavern, He will have the honor to deliver the Lecture on Heals, With additions, Occasional Prologue and Epilogues, &c. &c. TICKETS, at Four Shillings each, may be had at the Printing Office at the Bible in Hanover-Square, at Mr. T. Greenleaf's Printing Office, and of Mr. Barab in the City Tavern. Children will be admitted at half price. To begin precisely at half past seven o'clock.
Raspberry & Cherry Brandy,
In Pint Bottles, LATELY imported from London, of an excellent quality, by the hoghead or smaller quantity; also best LONDON PORTER in hampers; for SALE by MARINUS & HENRY OUBENAARDE, June 20. tf. No. 18, Hanover-square.
WANTED TO PURCHASE, A black Boy, aged about sixteen, WHO can be well recommended, and who has been used to attend upon a single Gentleman. tf. June 3.
JUST IMPORTED in the Ship GEORGE, Captain HUNTER, from Glasgow, and to be SOLD on the lowest terms, by
Thos. Buchanan & Co. No. 46, WALL STREET, FEW bales low priced Osnaburghs, Sail Cloth from No 7 to 8, Two Boxes assorted Mullins, A few chaldrons large Scotch Coal; if applied for soon. They have also remaining for Sale, A few Pipes Madeira Wine, three years old, Teneriffe Wine in Pipes and Hds. A few Punches high proof Jamaica Spirits, Seveneen Bags Coffee. N. B. They want to purchase Pot and Pearl Aslies, for which the cash will be paid on delivery. June 18th. 108

For Dublin,
The SHIP
ANN and SUSAN,
ARTHUR SEEDS, Master,
WILL sail about the 10th proximo (having two thirds of her cargo ready to go on board) and will return directly to this port; she is a prime sailer, and has the best accommodations for passengers, for which or freight, apply to the master on board at the ferry stairs, or to William Neilson, No. 40, Great Dock-street, who has received by the last ships from Dublin and London, a large assortment of 3 and 4-4 linens, 9-8 sheetings, printed linens, chintzes, handkerchiefs, poplins, felt hats, 7-9 window glass, 10d. 12d. and 20d. nails, short pipes, a few tiers of the very best Cork mess beef. He gives the highest prices for pot and pearl ashes, and Albany peas. 2w June 23.
To be Sold,
The SHIP
Fayal Packet,
Burthen 200 tons.
Enquire of the Printer.
For Madeira,
And to return directly back.
The Brigantine BOON,
THOMAS ORANGE, Master,
WILL sail in a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to the Captain on board, at Van Zandt's wharf, or to RICHARD YATES, No. 9, Princess street: Who has for Sale, Excellent old Madeira, and a few Pipes of Vidonia Wine, of the first quality, Vintage, 1774. June 19. tf
For Charter.
The SHIP
COLUMBIA,
Capt. C. G. VULPHUS,
A prime, fast-sailing vessel, under Dutch colors, with a Mediterranean pass.—For terms apply to BROTHERS, COSTER & CO. No. 35, Little Dock-street: Who have just imported in said ship, from Amsterdam, Best Russia duck | Best Geneva in cases Raven's duck | Do. in jugs Bohea tea, and A general assortment of DRY GOODS, as usual. tf June 19.
For Charleston, S.C.
The Brig N Y M P H,
Capt. JOHN FREAR,
WILL positively sail on the 25th inst. and will take in Freight on very moderate Terms, if applied for immediately. Her accommodations are neat and convenient for Passengers. For either, apply to the Captain, or to LE ROY & BAYARD, No. 202, Water-street. June 17, 1788.
For Charleston,
The CHARLESTON and NEW-YORK PACKET,
WILLIAM ELLIOT, Master,
HAVING good accommodations for Passengers. For Freight or Passage apply to JOHN JACKSON'S Store, on Bowne's Wharf, or to the Master on board, lying at Bowne's Wharf—will sail 22d inst. New-York, June 13. tf.
For HALIFAX,
(To sail in all this week)
The BRIG
SALLY,
Captain M'KENNEY,
BURTHEN 120 tons, has excellent accommodations for passengers.—For passengers only, apply to the master on board, lying at Ludlow's-wharf. June 12.
At PRIVATE SALE,
THE Sloop FANNY, burthen 70 tons, two years old, completely found in sails, running and standing rigging. Anchors and cables, with elegant accommodations. For particulars enquire of HUGH SMITH, No. 22, Wall-street.
Three Dollars Reward.
RAN AWAY from the Subscriber, in the evening of the 16th. instant, a MULLATTO BOY about 18 years of age, 5 feet 2 inches high, well set, had on a round hat bound, with a black ribbon round the crown, round silver buckles. He took with him several changes of dress, among which were a blue coat, a black waistcoat, and corduroy breeches, and nankeen trowsers. All masters of vessels and others are forbidden to carry off or harbour said fellow. JAMES HETFIELD. Decker's Ferry, Staten Island, June 17. 1w
All persons having any de-
mands against the estate of PHOEBE BARNES, dec. are requested to call upon the subscriber for payment; and all persons indebted to the said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JOHN STAGG, acting Exec'r. New-York, June 17, 1788. 6w
To be Let, and immediate pos-
session given, a large yard, suitable for storing lumber. For further particulars enquire at No. 32, Broad-street. April 30. tf Also, 4 rooms with a kitchen, lumber-room and pantry, furnished if required, with or without board, as may best suit.
JOSEPH CORRE,
RETURNS his most humble thanks to his friends and the public in general for past favors, while he lived at the city tavern, and wishes their countenance at No. 28, Wall-street, at the State arms, opposite the Coffee-House.—Where gentlemen will be accommodated with dinners or suppers at the shortest notice, and reasonable terms—gentlemen may be boarded by the month or by the quarter, an ordinary will be opened as soon as the subscriber finds some gentlemen will apply for it, and at such an hour as will be most convenient.—To be had at the same place, portable soup, fresh made, syrup of capillare, ditto orgeat, preferred cream, all of his own making, warranted good, jellies, bleau-monge cakes, or any other things in the confectionary line, will be made on the shortest notice. N.B. ICE and ICE CREAM to be had every day. tf June 10.
NOTICE is hereby given, to all persons indebted to the late co-partnership of HAZARD and BREWSTER, to make immediate payment to the subscriber, at his office, No. 52, Water-street, who is legally authorized to give acquittances for the same; otherwise their accounts will be put in suit without discrimination. June 3. 6w PETER MASTERTON.
New-York Rum & Molasses
TO be sold by ALEXANDER I. HAMILTON and CO. at their distillery, No. 101, Water-street, opposite Brasher's-wharf. Who have also for sale, on the lowest terms, Geneva, Brandy, Cherry Brandy, Shrub, and all sorts of Cordials. tf u. m. May 27.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of ANDREW BREASTED, merchant, deceased, are requested to bring in their accounts before the first day of August next; and all, who are indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to WILLIAM HEYER, Administrator, No. 56, Smith-street. codoby May 21.
John Keating, sen.
HAS opened a Broker's Office and Commission Store, No. 9, Great Dock-street, opposite to Coenties-slip, and next to the State Treasurer's. His store is open for the reception of every species of dry goods; and convenient warehouses provided for rum, sugar, molasses, and all sorts of wet goods entrusted for sale.
Houses, lands, vessels, &c. bought and sold, also all kinds of money securities negotiated; gentlemen in this, or any of the sister states, may depend on having their orders executed with fidelity, secrecy and dispatch.
Contracts or purchases on the shortest notice every species of country produce, and on very moderate terms. From his general knowledge of the country, he flatters himself in his power to transact the business of supercargoes, captains of vessels, &c. upon such pleasing terms, as will be a sufficient inducement for them to apply at his office immediately on their arrival.
Cash, and the highest prices given, for all kinds of continental and state securities, particularly Banker's, Barber's, Barral's, Pierce's, and Walker's notes and facilities: apply as above. tuth 13m 988.
WILLIAM BACKHOUSE & Co.
No. 15, Duke-street—have for Sale,
RED PORT WINE,
SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of which Wines experience has shown to be superior to any imported into America. ALSO, OLD MADEIRA,
SHERRY, TENERIFFE, FAYAL, and LISBON WINES, in pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks.
And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE,
by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf.
To the honorable the Legislature of the State of New-York.
The Petition of the subscribers, Freeholders and Inhabitants of the Town of Lansingburgh, in the Patent of Stoneyarabia, in the county of Albany. Most humbly sheweth,
THAT the freeholders and inhabitants of the said town, or the major part of them, have, at great expence, purchased lots of ground in the said town, and made settlements and improvements thereon, for the purpose of carrying on an extensive trade and commerce, and promoting the population of that part of the country.
That experience has taught your petitioners, that the regulation of the internal police of the said town, by the votes of the freeholders and inhabitants, or by a committee by them annually chosen for the purpose, is attended with great difficulties and embarrassments, which daily increase and multiply.
That the said freeholders and inhabitants, for want of being incorporated, cannot obtain a grant of a considerable tract of land, which has been generously promised to them, as commons for fuel and pasture, for the use and benefit of the said freeholders and inhabitants, by means whereof their prosperity and mercantile prospects may be greatly diminished.
For remedy whereof, and in order to answer the beneficial purposes intended by your petitioners, they are desirous that the freeholders and inhabitants, residing within the following boundaries and limits, may be incorporated, viz. Beginning at a certain pitch-pine stump, standing on the east bank of Hudson's river, opposite the fourth end of Whale Island, and running from thence S. 69, E. 18 chains, agreeable as the same was run and settled between Stephen Van Ranselaer, Esq. and Abraham Jacob Lansing. Thence N. 19, 45, E. 286 chains and 50 links, as the same was also run and settled between Stephen Van Ranselaer, Esq. and Abraham Jacob Lansing. Thence W. to the mouth of the Hoberg Kill, at Hudson's river, to low water mark, as the magne needle pointed in the year 1760; and from thence down along the river, until opposite the said stump, and from thence to the said stump.
Your petitioners therefore pray, that an act may be passed, to incorporate the freeholders and inhabitants residing within the limits aforesaid, by the name of the Trustees of the Freeholders and Inhabitants of the Town of Lansingburgh.
That the trustees to be named in the said act may be seven, to wit: Abraham Jacob Lansing, John Van Ranselaer, Jotomimus Hoogland, Flores Banker, Elijah James, Aaron Ward, and John G. Yates.
That the freeholders and inhabitants aforesaid may be enabled annually to choose seven trustees, to keep up a regular succession: That the name of Aaron Lane may be inserted in the said act, as clerk of the said town; Christopher Tillman, Esq. as treasurer; and David Henry, as marshal; and that their successors in office may likewise be annually chosen as aforesaid: And that the Legislature will be pleased to grant such powers, jurisdictions, and privileges to the trustees of the said town, and for the regulation of its internal police, as the legislature in their wisdom shall deem meet and expedient. And your petitioners will ever pray.
Signed by A. B. JACOB LANSING, And above 100 others, freeholders and inhabitants residing within the limits aforesaid. Lansingburgh, March 8, 1788.
In ASSEMBLY, March 11th, 1788.
Resolved, if the Honorable the Senate concur herein, that Abraham Jacob Lansing and other Freeholders and Inhabitants of Lansingburgh, in the town of Rensselaerwyck in the County of Albany, have leave to present to either House of the Legislature on the second Monday after a quorum of both houses shall be convened at their next meeting, after the first Monday in July next, a Bill to incorporate the Freeholders and Inhabitants of Lansingburgh, provided, that the petitioners do cause a copy of their said petition, and a copy of this resolution, to be published six weeks successively in one of the public newspapers printed in the city of New-York, and in one of the public newspapers printed in the city of Albany, to the end, that any person who may conceive his interest affected thereby, may appear at the Bar of either house, and shew cause against the passing such bill. A Copy. (Signed) MCKESON, Clerk. In SENATE, March 12th, 1788. Resolved, That the Senate do concur with the Honorable the Assembly in their preceding Resolution. By Order, (Signed by) ABRAHAM B. BANKER, Clerk. 6w. u.
Ran away,
FROM the subscriber, an indented Servant, name GEORGE FLEFER, by birth a German, about 18 years of age, is a short, thick, set fellow, with short bushy hair, and speaks tolerable English;—it is supposed he is lurking about the Bowry, where his parents live. Whoever will return him to the subscriber, No. 55, King-street, shall receive Twenty Shillings reward. June 17. tf B. WALKER.
WILLIAM DEAN, COACH-MAKER,
No. 52, Broad-Street, Makes and repairs all kinds of Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, Chairs, Sulkeys, &c. &c. in the newest and most approved style, likewise all kinds of harness work, made or mended in the strongest and best manner.
He has now ready for sale, a great variety of handsome single horse chairs, four elegant new Phaetons, and two Chariots, with harness all complete. Likewise, coach glass of all sizes, and coach and harness furniture, bridles, bits, stirrups, whips, &c. &c. All which, he will sell on the most reasonable terms for cash.
He returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general, for past favors, and assures them that as he has a number of excellent workmen now engaged, it shall be his particular study, to give the utmost satisfaction. April 29. 3m.
TO BE SOLD CHEAP,
A handsome CHARIOT,
BUILT last fall, and little used.—Enquire of V. Elsworth, in Maiden-lane, where it may be seen. tf June 3.
JOHN DELAFIELD,
No. 29, Water-street, BUYS and sells all sorts of Continental and State SECURITIES. WANTED, a quantity of Banker's New Loan and Pierce's Final Settlement Notes. tm May 6.
To be Let, and entered upon
immediately, the HOUSE now occupied by Mr. Patrick M'Davitt, opposite Mr. Hugh Gaine's, in Hanover-square. Enquire of the subscriber. CARY LUDLOW, No. 184, Water-street. April 28. tf
New-York Marine Society.
At a Quarterly Meeting of the Marine Society, held by adjournment at the Coffee-house, 21st April, 1788,
ORDERED, That the 23d bye-law of this Society, passed and unanimously agreed to this evening, be published in one of the public newspapers in this city, for the space of one month, for the information of all whom it may concern.
23d bye-law. "That no widow shall be entitled to any support from this society, whose deceased husband's quarterages have not been so regularly paid as they might have been, and which shall be adjudged of by the standing committee."
"And that no widow or orphan of a member, who is four quarters in arrears, shall be entitled to any support or assistance from this society, unless the standing committee are fully satisfied with the reasons assigned therefor."
By order of the society, June 11. tm WM. NEWTON, Sec'y.
Sherry Wine in butts, old & good,
Irish Linen, low-priced, in small packages, Liverpool Salt, } about 8000 bushels. Turk's Island ditto, }
THE above articles will be sold cheap for cash, pot and pearl ashes, white oak pipe, hoghead and barrel staves, at No. 16, Wall-street, by June 14. tf JOHN MILLER.
G. VERPLANK
No. 30, Great-Dock-street, Has for sale, on reasonable terms for cash, BOHEA tea, Ticklenburghs, Pepper in small bales, Olburghs, Geneva in pipes, Dowlas, Do. in casks, Ivory combs, Do. in jugs, Mill laws. Powder.
An assortment of tapes, platillas, and a few pieces cambrics. N. B. Pot and Pearl Ashes wanted, tf April 24.
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office to the first day of August next inclusive, to furnish by contract, on a credit of nine months, the following articles of CLOATHING, on or before the first day of October next, viz.
  940 Soldiers Coats, 940 Stocks,   940 vests, 940 Stock Clasps,   1880 prs. Woollen Overalls 940 Hats,   1880 prs. Linen ditto, 940 prs. Shoe Buckles,   3760 prs. Shoes, 3760 prs. Socks,   3760 Shirts, 940 Blankets. 
The Cloathing must be delivered either at the City of New-York, or at Philadelphia, and be agreeable to such samples as shall be directed by the Secretary at War, at whose Office a pattern Suit will be exhibited.
SAMUEL OSGOOD, } Commis- WALTER LIVINGSTON, } sioners. ARTHUR LEE, } BOARD OF TREASURY, June 10, 1788. 2awtf.
EMBREE and SHOTWELL,
No. 24, Queen-street, SELL on very low and easy terms, All kinds of HARD WARE; Among which are,
LOCKS, Hinges, Bolts, Nails, Screws, Vices, Anvils, Bick-Irons, Bellows Pipes, Carpenter's, Shoe-maker's and Saddler's Tools, &c. &c. Also, the new invented American Screw Augur, upon an improved construction.
Superfine and common Flour, Hams. Now landing, a quantity of excellent Lisbon Salt, from on board the Governor Clinton, lying at Moore's wharf.
They receive and dispose of on commission, Bar Iron, Castings, Nail Rods, Pig Metal, Flour, &c. &c. having convenient stores for that purpose. tf Feb. 28. cod
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of ANDREW BREASTED, senior, deceased, are requested to bring in their accounts properly attested, before the first day of July next; and all, who are indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to ANDREW TEN EYCK, one of the heirs of the estate, No. 5, Princess-street. 8t u tf May 27.
WARRANTED SOAP,
AT eighteen shillings per barrel (and less in proportion) delivered and deposited in the cellar of the purchaser, free of expence, save the barrel, by WILLIAM FROBISHER, No. 8, Fletcher-street. N. B. Ashes and Kitchen-stuff received in payment. tuth f 2m April 15.
The Inhabitants of the City of NEW-YORK
ARE respectfully informed, that the public therein opens a NEW CHIMNEY OFFICE, at No. 21, Wall-street, two doors from Mr. James Rivington's.
He trusts he will be able to give general satisfaction to those who may please to employ him, (signified by their becoming subscribers) as he is determined to join unreservedly to the palm laid down in the following proposals, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation and encouragement of the inhabitants of this city.
1st. To provide a set of Sweepers, as many as may be found necessary, under the distinguishing mark of a cap, on the front of which, will be the words, New Chimney Office, No. 21. Wall-street, to see the business performed.
2d. To allot each a proper district, in such manner, as that every subscriber's chimney shall be regularly swept once every month, (or oftener if required) at the rate of one shilling and three pence, for every chimney.
3d. To oblige himself to pay the fine laid by law, if the chimney takes fire within one month after it has been swept, by the people belonging to this office, unless the chimney be cracked, or the fire begin in some other part of the house.
4th. To render the establishment of general public utility, in case of fire, the Sweepers shall be made to attend, and perform such services as may be required of them.
The undertaking merits the greater attention, as it will contribute in a particular manner, to render lives secure, and prevent the destruction of property, by conflagration, which too frequently originates in foul chimneys, occasioned, in some instances, by neglect of Sweepers attending at regular periods, and in others, not knowing where to apply.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received at the aforesaid place, and the plan will be begun upon the second June next. May 9. tf STEPHEN PATERSON.
LEMONS.
ONE hundred and fifty boxes of choice Lisbon LEMONS to be sold reasonable by WILLIAM THOMAS, June 9. tf No. 243, Queen-street.
French Language.
ANY person wishing to be taught the French LANGUAGE, on application to the Printer, may be informed of a Tutor well qualified, and whose terms are reasonable. May 21.
For Sale, at No. 89, William-street,
A Quantity of Carolina reeds, of a large size, well seasoned, fit for immediate use; hemp seed, waxtapers, candle-wick, beaver, hatters trimmings, &c. &c.
WANTED, A quantity of SHIPPING FURS, for which a generous price will be given.
The House, No. 33, situate
in the upper end of Smith-street, having a spacious yard, with a pump and cistern, and a gate-way for a carriage, is to be let. As also, a commodious HOUSE, in William-street, fitted with shelves, &c. fit for either the wholesale or retail business; having a good dry cellar, a spacious yard, with a pump and cement cistern, grass-plot, and gate-way for a carriage. Enquire as above. tf 6th May.
H. & J. THOMPSON,
Have removed from No. 29, Front-street, to No. 164, in Water-street, between Burling and Beekman-slip; they have remaining on hand, the following GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms for cash, pot ashes, or hhd. and bo. Taves, viz.
EARTHENWARE in crates, well assorted, Gilded Earthen ware, Canvas, No. 1 to No. 8, Sewing Twine, Turtle Do. Fishing Lines, Bengal Taffeties, Irish Linens, Sheetings, Printed Handkerchiefs, and Woollens. May 5. tf.
To be Let and possession given
immediately, the House at Bloomingdale, lately occupied by John Marston, Esq. together with a garden, stable room and coach house. Enquire of James M'Evers, No. 194, Water-street. May 28. tf.
JAMES YOULE,
Cutler and Gun-Smith, No. 179, Water-street, near the Fly-market,
At the sign of the Cross-Knives and Gun, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on his business as usual, makes all kinds of Gun Work, Swords, Pistols, Razors, Fleams, Scissors, and all kinds of Edge Tools; cleans, grinds and repairs the same. All kinds of Surgeon's Instruments, made, cleaned, ground and repaired; and all kind of Copper Work, made and repaired on reasonable terms. March 27. 3m.
Joseph King and Co.
RESPECTFULLY inform their customers and the public in general, that their SHOP WAREHOUSE is removed to No. 1, Golden-hill-street, next door to Mr. Henry Tenbrook, where they have for sale, a large and general assortment of BOOTS and SHOES; Ladies' silk and Morocco, calimanco and satin, from 55. to 10s. men's, women's, boys' and girls', children's of all kinds, much cheaper than any where in New-York. Bootlegs, boot Dals, seal skins and country leather, on low terms for cash. BOOTS made in the newest manner. N. B. Two handsome ROOMS to LET at the same place. tf May 3.
To be Sold or rented,
A Complete GRIST MILL, in an eligible situation for conducting the manufacture of Flour, on an extensive plan. The Mill is in complete repair, and calculated for four pair of Bur stones, three pair of which are now running. Possession can be given when required. The payment to a purchaser will be made perfectly convenient. Should a person inclined to rent, wish to have an increase of capital, he may be accommodated on proper terms. There is also an excellent Saw Mill on the same stream, capable of cutting from four to five hundred thousand feet of boards yearly, which, with the flour, can be readily transported to market by water. Goods may be vented to much advantage for lumber, which, with the flour manufactured at the mill, would furnish suitable cargoes for the West-Indies or other places. For further information apply to JOSEPH BAIL, Esq. at Philadelphia, or to CHARLES SMITH, New-York, May 21. 2m.
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS, No. 190, Water-street, corner of King-street.