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TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
T U E S D A Y, J U L Y 10, 1787.
[No 713.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD. A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 4oz. for six pence: a loaf of Rye Flour to weigh 2lb. 2oz. for three pence.
H I G H - W A T E R. Monday 52 Min. after 10 Tuesday 40 Min. after 11 Wednesday 28 Min. after M Thursday 16 Min. after 1
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK. 1 Wheat per bushel, 3s. at 3s. 2d. 2d. India Rum, 3s. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 6s. 6d. 2 Indian Corn, 4s. at 4s. 3d. Mucovado Sugar, 5s. at 7s. 6d. Pork, 2s. 6d. 3 Flour, common 40s. super 46s. per b. Single refined do. 1s. 2d. Fine Salt, 2s. 6d. Brown Bread, 2s. 6d. Molasses, 1s. 11d. at 2s. Rock Salt, 7s. to 8s. 6d.
THE warm and cold baths on the North-river, the foot of Crown-street; those that want to use the WARM BATH, will be pleased to give one hour's notice to the keeper of the baths. 2 9 3m HENRY LUDLAM.
FOR SALE, By DAVID GELSTON, No. 52, Water-street, A Quantity Spermaceti oil and whale bone, Beef and pork, 200 barrels herrings, Linseed oil, Beef hams, Gun powder, Rum, sugar, Indigo, Pipes, Brimstone, Bar iron, &c.
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony (now state) of New-York, entitled "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March 1774, that on Friday the fourteenth day of September next ensuing the date hereof, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL BE SOLD at public auction or vendue, at the merchants Coffee House in the city of New-York, the fee-simple of all that certain dwelling house and lot of ground in a certain indenture of mortgage herein after mentioned particularly, described as follows, to wit: All that certain dwelling house and lot of ground, situate, lying and being within the city of New-York aforesaid, in Montgomery Ward of the same city, on the north side of a certain street commonly called & known by the name of Gold Street; bounded westerly to the house and ground of Robert White, northerly by ground late of Geesie Vander Cliff, deceased, easterly to the houses and ground late of Nicholas Kortright, deceased, and southerly by said Gold Street; containing in breadth, in front to said Gold Street and in the rear at each end twenty-three feet and an half, and in length on each side forty-five feet, all English measure. Together with all and singular the edifices, buildings, fences, waters, water courses, easements, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said dwelling house and lot, piece, or parcel of ground belonging or in any wise appertaining; which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises duly made and executed by Elijah Miller of the city of New-York, Ship-Wright, and Rebecca his wife to Mary Strange of the said city, widow, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth days of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, with a power to sell therein contained, for the better and more effectual securing the payment of the sum of 125 pounds, current money of New-York, with lawful interest for the same, according to the condition of a certain bond or obligation bearing date the said twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and executed by the said Elijah Miller to the said Mary Strange. Deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser or purchasers pursuant to the said power, by MARY STRANGE. New-York, March 9, 1787. 2 78 52
To be Sold at Private Sale, THAT valuable plantation formerly the property of Wilson Hunt, Esq. in the township of Maidenhead, and county of Hunterdon, New-Jersey, lying on the post road between New-York and Philadelphia, eight miles from Trenton, and four from Princeton, containing upwards of four hundred and twenty acres of very excellent land, one hundred and fifty of which is good English meadow, and will produce one hundred and fifty tons of hay annually; the upland is rich and fine for any kind of grain, and very natural to grass; forty-five acres of fine thrifty timber of the best kind, and a large bearing orchard of the best grafted fruit, a dwelling-house, two good barns and a new hovel that will contain upon the upper story, twelve tons of hay, a well of good water near the dwelling-house, and about the middle of the plantation is a delightful eminence that commands at one view the whole farm. For terms apply to Mr. Abm. Hunt, at Trenton, Archd. Mercer at Millstone, Thomas Smith and William Neilson, Esq. in New-York, or the subscriber on the premises. 2 702 12 JOHN C. SCHENK.
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, And to be sold by the Printers hereof, (In a neat bound and lettered pocket volume) (Price 6s.)  THE UNIVERSALIST. In Seven Letters to Amyntor. In adamant chains shall death be bound, And hell's grim tyrant feel th' eternal wound— The seas shall waste, the skies in smoke decay, Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt away, But fix'd his word, his saving power remains, Thy realm forever lasts, thy own Messiah reigns.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, the Council and the General Assembly of the late colony, now State of New-York, passed the nineteenth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates;" that on Thursday the first day of November next, will be sold at the merchants coffee-house in the city of New-York, to the highest bidder, the fee simple of all that certain farm or tract of land, which Joseph Harris, late of Dutchess county, formerly possessed, lying within the said county of Dutchess, in the patent commonly known by the name of the Nine-Partners, being bounded as follows; beginning at a black oak tree, it being the northeast corner of Job Meeks's farm, the northwest corner of Jeremiah Conklin's farm, and the southeast corner of the said Joseph Harris's farm, from thence the line runs north thirteen degrees, west to the farm now or late in the occupation of Richard Gray, being the south line of the Little Nine-Partners, from thence the line runs west on the south line of the said Little Nine-Partners, to the northwest corner of said farm, and the northwest corner of Amenia Precinct, from thence south thirteen degrees east to a walnut sapling, it being the northwest corner of the farm, now or late of Moses Harris, from thence east to the first mentioned bounds; containing eight hundred and sixty-three acres and twenty rods of land, with the buildings, rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders thereof; which sale will be made by virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the twenty-first and twenty-second days of November, which was in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four, for securing the payment of one thousand pounds (with a power of sale therein contained) from Brinton Paine of Dutchess county, Esq. to Augustus Van Cortlandt. Deeds of conveyance after the sale will be executed to the purchaser pursuant to the said power by AUGUSTUS VAN CORTLANDT. April the 16th 1787. 2 89 6m
Public Securities. CASH and the highest price given for all kinds of PUBLIC SECURITIES. PARTICULARLY Final Settlement Certificates, Facilities, Nourse's, Pickering's, Bancker's and Barber's NOTES. Apply at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street. 2 700 6m
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1774. That on Tuesday the 4th day of December next ensuing the date hereof, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be Sold at Public Auction, upon the premises, the fee simple of a Lot of Ground in a certain indenture of mortgage, made between Stephen Sayre, of the city of New-York, in the State of New-York, Esq. of the one part, and Peter Stuyvesant of the same city, Esq. of the other part, described as follows, to wit: All that certain lot of ground situated in the north ward of the said city of New-York, being distinguished as lot No. 7, in a partition made on the 3d day of January, in the year of Lord, 1718, between Abraham De Peyster and Samuel Bayard, and is bounded as follows, to wit: Southwesterly in front by Wall-street, southeasterly by lot No. 6, formerly occupied by Lewis Pintard, northeasterly in the rear by ground formerly occupied by James Nevens, and northwesterly by lot No. 8, formerly the property and in the possession of Nicholas Bayard, and contains in breadth, in front and in the rear 25 feet, and in length on each side 122 feet, being the lot of ground granted to Nicholas W. Stuyvesant, by two deeds, the one executed by John Cruger, Philip Livingston and nine others, on the 6th of February 1773, and the other by Philip V. Cortlandt, on the 15th day of April 1772, together with all and singular the buildings, passages, lights, easements and all other privileges, profits, commodities, emoluments, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said lot of ground and premises, or any part thereof belonging or in any wise appertaining; which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises by indenture of lease and release, bearing date 31st day of December, in the year of our Lord, 1783, and 1st day of January, 1784, (with a power to sell therein contained) from the said Stephen Sayre to the said Peter Stuyvesant; and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power, by P. STUYVESANT. New-York, May 22, 1787. 2 700 6m
FOR SALE, At No 41, Wall-street, LOW priced oxnaburghs, writing paper, Russia sheetings, ravens duck, mill laws, an assortment of tapes, do. of calicoes, Geneva in cases, do. in jugs, best pistol powder. Also, an excellent SADDLE HORSE. May 24, 1787. 700
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 14th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1787.  P R E S E N T, The Hon. Robt. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In Chancery. Abraham Lott, Complainant. vs. Timothy Cattles, Defendant. FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Timothy Cattles, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said defendant, to the said complainant, whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant, Timothy Cattles, hath not entered his appearance in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered, in case the said process had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Timothy Cattles, is withdrawn out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry, be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause. Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the defendant, Timothy Cattles, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term; and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said premises, or such part thereof, as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively. Extract from the minutes. 2 99 16 W. COCK, Register.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 14th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1787.  P R E S E N T, The Hon. Robt. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In Chancery. Abraham Lott, Complainant. vs. Benajah Strong, Defendant. FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Benajah Strong, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said defendant, to the said complainant, whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant, Benajah Strong, hath not entered his appearance in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered in case the said process had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Benajah Strong, is withdrawn out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry, be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause. Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Benajah Strong, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term, and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said mortgaged premises, or such part thereof as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers, printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively. Extract from the minutes. 2 99 16 W. COCK, Register. May 16, 1787.
THE partnership of J. and L. Bleecker, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons who have any demands against them, will call at the office of Leonard Bleecker, No. 186, Water-street, for payment, and those indebted to them, are requested speedily to discharge their accounts as they will to close their books. N. B. The certificate business is still pursued by them in a separate manner, viz. by John Bleecker at his office No. 192, Queen-street, and by Leonard Bleecker at the late office of J. and L. Bleecker No. 186, Water-street. New-York, May 7, 1787. 95
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 14th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1787.  P R E S E N T, The Hon. Robt. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In Chancery. Abraham Lott, Complainant. vs. Samuel Tuttle, Defendant. FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Samuel Tuttle, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said defendant, to the said complainant; whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant, Samuel Tuttle, hath not entered his appearance in this suit as according to the rules of this Court the same ought to have been entered in case the same process had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Samuel Tuttle, hath withdrawn himself out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry be found within the same so as to be served with the said process which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause: Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Samuel Tuttle, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term, and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said mortgaged premises, or such part thereof as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively. Extract from the minutes. 2 99 16 W. COCK, Register. May 16, 1787.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the city of New-York, the 14th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1787.  P R E S E N T, The Hon. Robt. R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor. In Chancery. Abraham Lott, Complainant. vs. Elijah Hurd, Defendant. FORASMUCH as it appears unto this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Elijah Hurd, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said Elijah Hurd, to the said Abraham Lott, whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant, Elijah Hurd, hath not caused his appearance to be entered in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered in case the said process had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Elijah Hurd, is withdrawn out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry, be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause: Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Elijah Hurd, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term, and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said premises, or so much thereof, as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively. Extract from the minutes. 2 99 16 W. COCK, Register. May 16, 1787.
FOR SALE, The House and Lot of Ground, No. 41, Roosevelt-street, now in the occupation of Captain Peter Wynkoop: The house is commodious, two stories high, four rooms with fire places, and two bed rooms. A cellar and cellar kitchen. The lot is 25 feet in front and rear, and 100 feet in length. Also, a Lot of Ground bounded front on Fair-street, and on the rear on Ann-street, 25 feet wide front and rear, and 116 feet in length, on which is a small dwelling-house and stable. For terms apply to DAVID WOLFE, No. 13, Fair-street.

M I S C E L L A N Y. From the Gentleman's Magazine, Vol. xxxv. page 156. Mr. URBAN, BEING a constant reader of your magazine, am desirous, through its channel, to offer to the public (for the benefit of all those who are afflicted with that dreadful disease the stone and gravel) the following remedy, which was communicated to me by a gentleman of America.
My case was so bad that I was scarce able to walk across my room; and when I turned in my bed could find the stone roll in my bladder, which caused exquisite pain: I was so much distressed as to have given up all hopes of cure, (for I had tried the soap, and many other remedies) till I was directed by the aforesaid gentleman to drink a glass of cold spring-water, (about a gill) the moment I rose in the morning; and the same, just thing before I went into bed at night. I followed this advice, and after a little trial found myself better, and, by a continuance, am so entirely free from that disorder, that I can ride over the roughest roads, or use any sort of exercise, without the least pain or inconvenience.
What has become of the stone I so long felt in my bladder, I know not, but suppose it is dissolved, and came away, by the great quantity of sand voided at sundry times; for it is certain I have none there now. As I am often troubled with the gout, I abstain from drinking water while that is upon me, after which I find a return of the gravel; but, upon drinking the water again, am presently relieved; wherefore I am determined to continue the use of it during my life.
Yours &c. S. TURNER. April 24th 1765. P. S. All stale liquors I believe very prejudicial; the beer I drink is seldom older than six weeks.
FOREIGN ADVICES.
L O N D O N, April 24.
Extract of a letter from Dublin, April 17. Tuesday the 3d instant, a lawless and tumultuous mob, consisting of near 100 men, the Parishioners of Ballanaskill and its vicinity assembled at Tynagh in the county of Galway, all armed with guns, swords, and every other offensive weapon they could collect. They attacked the different houses of Messrs. Cox, Maa of said town, and after destroying and demolishing the windows, and doors, and furniture of their dwelling houses, fired several shots, and discharged an incredible number of stones into the windows and doors, which the different families providentially escaped. One of those infamous people was killed on the spot, and several others of them wounded, by some shots discharged from the houses.
April 26. This morning Lord George Gordon is to appear again to move the Bench for certain papers, and to subpoena a witness of high rank.
April 30. Theouting handkerchief for the neck is very much on the decline; a large bouquet of natural or artificial flowers adorns now the bosom of our belles, and indeed they could not have devised an ornament more becoming.
Extract of a letter from Brest, April 16. The Squadron, of which Mons. Tourney has the command, who is going to the West Indies to the station at Martinique, is composed of the following ships: L'Amerique, of 60 guns, the flag ship, La Sagessie, of 48 guns, La Lier, of 36, La Vettale, 32, and La Puce, of 16 guns. The regiments of Neufchâtel, Le Blanche, and Dijon, at least detachments from them, are arrived here to embark on board the men of war for the reinforcement and exchange of the garrisons in that quarter.
Q U E B E C, April 30.
An Act, or ORDINANCE, for the importation of tobacco, pot and pearl ashes, into this province, by the inland communication by lake Champlain and Sorel. Be it enacted by his Excellency the Governor and the Legislative Council, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same.
THAT the trade and intercourse between this province and the neighbouring States, or any of them, by the route aforementioned, for the importation of leaf tobacco, pot and pearl ashes, shall be free, if the same be of the growth and produce of any of the said States, and bona fide for the re-exportation of the same from this province to Great-Britain. And no tobacco shall be so as aforesaid imported, otherwise than in hogsheads, casks, chests or cases, each hogshead, case, chest or case whereof, shall contain four hundred and fifty pounds weight net of tobacco, at the least, not packed in bags, or any other packages within such hogshead, case, chest or case, nor separated or divided within such hogshead, case, chest or case, respectively, by any package or other way howsoever, upon forfeiture of all such tobacco as shall be so imported contrary to this act, together with the hogsheads, casks, chests, cases or packages containing the same.
Provided always, and be it further enacted, That nothing in this act shall extend, or be construed to extend, to forfeit any tobacco imported or brought in loose by the communication aforesaid, by water or by land, for the use of the persons employed in bringing in the same, or any passenger in the boat or carriage, not exceeding two pounds weight for each person or passenger.
And the regulations aforesaid, requiring due entry of such tobacco, pot and pearl ashes, at the custom-house at St. John's, on the said communication; Be it also enacted by the same authority, That all boats, carriages and conveyances, shall be subject to visitation by the officers of the customs, or either of them, at St. John's aforesaid, and bonds given for the re-exportation of such tobacco, pot and pearl ashes, to be void upon proof thereof by certificate or otherwise, and that no higher fee shall be exacted for such entry and bond, and the office expedition, of the lading aforesaid respectively, than the sum of a Spanish milled dollar for the cargo of a boat of the burthen of fifteen tons, and the half of such dollar for any smaller vessel or other conveyance, and in the case of such lading by a raft, the fee of two shillings and six-pence on the entrance of every separate importer.
All which forfeitures shall be recoverable, and divided in the manner directed by the statute regu-
lating the importation of any spirits or other articles by the port of St. John's aforesaid. And to the intent, that if it shall be found by experience that if the provisions of this act work any inconvenience to the public interests, the same shall cease and be void on proclamation to be issued by the Governor or commander in chief, with the advice of the Council, under the great seal of the province declaring the same.
DORCHESTER. Enacted and ordained by the authority aforesaid, and passed in council, under the public seal of the province, at the council chamber in the castle of Saint Lewis, in the city of Quebec, the 30th day of April, in the twenty-seventh year of the reign of our sovereign Lord George the third, by the grace of God, of Great-Britain, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c. and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. By his Excellency's command. J. WILLIAMS, C. L. C.
UNITED STATES.
N E W P O R T, June 28.
A correspondent observes, that it is impolitic for a citizen of this State in his travels abroad to acknowledge his country, unless he can prove a uniform and decided opposition to Know Ye men and measures .—So great disrepute and contempt are we held by our Sister States, that Rhode-Island Faith is become a proverbial term of reproach when one violates his engagements.—If a rebel or pirate escapes from justice, it is suggested that he has fled for refuge here.—If language fails of odious epithets to portray the finished villain, he is compared to a Know Ye Judge . Unhappy State! thy government is distracted, thy trade is ruined, and thy character is sullied by merited reproach.—If an enemy had brought us to the precipice of annihilation, our innocence would have invigorated the efforts to rise, but when we reeled that the calamities we feel are deliberately introduced by those who ostensibly profess to relieve the distressed—when poverty advances with rapid strides, in the prosecution of a system, which was to render our country richer than Eldorado—how can we too strongly execrate the policy of such measures—how can we too bitterly curse the men who have dicta- ted them.
New-York, July 10.
By the latest Halifax news papers, & letters received in this city, we find, that they are replete with acclamations from our quondam friends, on the animating occasion, as they term it, of our being in general anarchy, poverty and direful distress throughout this country, which those sagacious prophets say, "is no more than they thought, and knew would be our fate, as a judgment for ourceeding from the pancratic British government, and the best of sovereigns." Who would not pay their devotions to happy Nova-Scotia's Eden, to have their hearts dilated, and minds expanded with liberality and social benevolence? RISUM TENEATIS AMICI. The Hon. GENERAL SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI, convened in the city of Philadelphia in May last, were pleased to elect an honorary member of said society; His Excellency Marquis DE BOUILLE, Governor in Chief of all the Islands of His Most Christian Majesty in the West-Indies.—This gallant and distinguished Nobleman's patriotism and friendship for America, having been so repeatedly evinced, as to justify and prompt to this grateful and polite consideration of that Band of WORTHIES—whose honor and prosperity is unfeignedly wished by every liberal American, and many European powers.
We are informed, via Boston, that the British have fitted out the ship Maria, of 20 guns, in order to cruise on Lake-Champlain; that she was three miles from the line, within our territories, that she had taken one vessel (said to have been on the smuggling business) belonging to the United States; and that the British were also fitting out a gun-boat, which was to accompany the Maria, in cruising on the Lake. This ship, it is said, was taken from us during the late war.
Whatever measure may be recommended by the Federal Convention, whether an addition to the old constitution, or the adoption of a new one, it will, in effect, if agreed to, of which there can be no reasonable doubt, be a REVOLUTION IN GOVERNMENT, ACCOMPLISHED BY REASONING AND DELIBERATION; an event that has never occurred since the formation of society, and which will be strongly characteristic of the philosophic and tolerant spirit of the age.
"To render men happy and good," says Mr. Turgot, "there indispensably needs a public spirit, upborne by public spectacles, by thews, by instructive ceremonies; without the assistance of some passion pervading every class of society, there can be no patriotism, and that which attaches us to the republic cannot exist without the exhibition of sensible and striking objects. Lovers of the same country must necessarily love one another: it is in these meetings that the heart expands itself to love, to friendship, to benevolence, forgiveness of injuries; and that insensibly we learn to reunite under the same comprehensive idea, inhabitants of the country and the country itself.—O thou sublime magic of the ancient legislators! where art thou? are those simple, though powerful charms never to be put again into action? Our modern philosophy has raised us so far above those original principles, that, in the pretended study of man, we have lost the sublime art of leading him to happiness and patriotism."
A correspondent observes, on the subject of dueling, that amidst the many frictions which have been made on the unwarrantable practice of dueling, there scarcely appears a rational pretext for this barbarous custom. The man of genuine feelings, the real gentleman, the virtuous citizen, the common advocate of humanity, must ever recoil at the bare idea of the display of so odious and detestable a species of false honor and delicacy.
On Sunday afternoon arrived here, from Greenock, the ship Jenny, Captain Smith, after a passage of eight weeks.
In the above vessel came passengers Sir John Nesbitt, Mr. John Baine, senior, and Mr. John Baine, jun. Letter-Founders from Edinburgh, who we hear, intend to settle in this city, and about 40 more passengers.
Copy of two letters from a gentleman at the Falls of the Ohio, to his friend in New-England.
"Louisville, Falls of the Ohio, Decr 4, 1786."
"DEAR SIR. "Politics, which a few months ago were scarcely thought of, are now sounded aloud in this part of the world, and discussed by almost every person. The late commercial treaty with Spain, in shutting up (as it is said) the navigation of the river Mississippi for the term of twenty-five years, has given this western country an universal shock, and struck its inhabitants with amazement. Our foundation is affected—it is therefore, necessary that every individual exert himself to apply a remedy. To sell us and make us vassals to the merciless Spaniards, is a grievance not to be borne. The parliamentary act which occasioned our revolt from Great-Britain, was not so barefaced and intolerable. To give us liberty of transporting our effects down the river to New-Orleans, and then be subject to the Spanish laws and impositions, is an insult upon our understanding. We know, by woeful experience, that it is in their power, when once there, to take our produce at any price they please.—Large quantities of flour, meat, &c. have been taken there the summer past, and mostly confiscated. Those who had permits from their Governor, were obliged to sell at a price he was pleased to state, or subject themselves to lose the whole. Men of large property are already ruined by their policy.—What benefit can you on the Atlantic shores receive from this act? The Spaniards, from the amazing resources of this river, can supply all their own markets, as also foreign markets, at a much lower price than you possibly can.—Though this country has been settling but about six years, and that in the midst of an inveterate enemy, and most of the first adventurers fallen a prey to the merciless savages, and although the emigration to this country is so very rapid, that the internal market is very great, yet the quantities of produce they now have on hand, are immense. Flour and pork are now selling here at twelve shillings per cwt. beef in proportion, and any quantity of Indian corn may be had at 9d per bushel. Three times the quantity of tobacco and corn can be raised on an acre here, that can be within the settlements on the east side of the mountains, and with less cultivation—it is therefore rational to suppose, that, in a very few years, the vast bodies of water in those rivers will labour under the immense weight of the produce of this rich and fertile country, and the Spanish ships be unable to carry it to market. Do you think to prevent the emigration from a barren country, loaded with taxes and impoverishment with debt, to the most luxuriant and fertile soil in the world? Vain is the thought, and presumptuous the supposition! You may as well endeavour to prevent the fishes from gathering on a bank in the sea, which affords them plenty of nourishment! Shall the best and largest part of the United States be uncultivated, a nest of savages and beasts of prey? Certainly not: Providence has designed it for some nobler purposes. This is convincing to every one who beholds the many advantages and pleasing prospects of this country—Here is a soil richer, to appearance, than can be possibly made by art! Large plains and meadows, without the labour of hands, sufficient to support millions of cattle, summer and winter! Cane, which is also good nourishment for stock, without bounds! The spontaneous production of this country surpasses your imagination—consequently I see nothing to prevent our herds being as numerous here, in time, as they are in the kingdom of Mexico. Our lands north of the Ohio, for the produce of wheat, &c. I think will vie with the island of Sicily. Shall this country now be cultivated entirely for the use of the Spaniards? Shall we be their bondmen, as the children of Israel were to the Egyptians? Shall one part of the United States be slaves, while the other is free? Human nature shudders at the thought, and despises those who would be so mean as to even contemplate on so vile a subject. Our situation is as bad as it possibly can be; therefore every exertion to retrieve our circumstances must be manly, eligible and just.—We can raise twenty thousand troops this side of the Allegany and Apalachian mountains, and the annual increase of them, by emigration from other parts, is from two to four thousand."
"We have taken all the goods belonging to the Spanish merchants at Port St. Vincent, and the Illinois, and are determined that they shall not trade up the river provided they will not let us trade down it."
"Preparations are now making here (if necessary) to drive the Spaniards from the settlements at the mouth of the Mississippi."
"In case we are not countenanced and succoured by the United States (if we need it) our allegiance will be thrown off, and some other power applied to. Great-Britain stands ready, with open arms to receive and support us. They have already offered to open their resources for our supplies—When once we re-united with them farewell—along farewell to all your boasted greatness." The province of Canada and the inhabitants of these waters, of themselves, in time, will be able to conquer you.—You are as ignorant of this country as Great-Britain was of America.
"These hints, if rightly improved, may be of some service; if not, blame yourselves for the neglect."
"Dear Sir, "December 6, 1786."
"I cannot but remind you of the danger into which the United States are plunging themselves. Spain has placed the rock upon which they are like to split. It is very surprising to every rational person, that the Legislatures of those States, which have been so applauded for their affection and defence of their just rights and privileges, should so soon endeavour to subjugate a great part of their dominions even to worse slavery than ever Great-Britain presumed to subjugate any part of hers.—Ireland is a free country to what this will be when its navigation is given into the hands of the Spaniards. There now seems a greater call for the people here to appeal to justice and to arms, for the defence of their just rights, than ever was known in America. The fine western counties of Pennsylvania are sensibly affected. The French at the Illinois and Post St. Vincent have two thousand militia, and by forming a new alliance, the numerous tribes of Indians will join us. The State of Franklin are ready to fly to arms—in Kentucky, liberty or death are in every one's mouth! all is in confusion—and God only knows where it will end. Except Congress immediately rescind their resolution, and do
something to make this country have a better opinion of them, America is ruined, inevitably ruined! "Blow ye the trumpet, sound it aloud, spare not, for woe is come upon Israel!"
Copy of a Circular Letter, directed to the different Courts in the Western Country. "Kentucky, Danville, March 29, 1787."
"Gentlemen,
"A respectable number of the inhabitants of this district having met at this place, being greatly alarmed at the late procedure of Congress, in proposing to cede to the Spanish Court, the navigation of the Mississippi river, for 25 or 30 years, have directed us to address the inhabitants on the western waters, and inform them of the measures which it is proposed for this district to adopt.
"The inhabitants of the several counties in this district, will be requested to elect five members in each county, to meet at Danville, on the first Monday in May, to take up the consideration of this project of Congress, to prepare a spirited, but decent, remonstrance against the cession, to appoint a committee of correspondence, to communicate with one already established on the Monongahalia, or any other that may be constituted, to appoint delegates to meet representatives from the several districts on the western waters in convention, should a convention be deemed necessary, and to adopt such other measures as shall be most conducive to our happiness. As we conceive that all the inhabitants residing on the western waters, are equally affected by this partial conduct of Congress, we doubt not but they will readily approve of our conduct, and cheerfully adopt a similar system, to prevent a measure which tends to almost a total destruction of the western country. This is a subject that requires no comment—the injustice of the measure is glaring; and as the inhabitants of this district wish to unite their efforts to oppose the cession of the navigation of the Mississippi, with that of their brethren residing on the western waters, we hope to see such an exertion made, upon this important occasion, as may convince Congress that the inhabitants of the western country are united in the opposition, and consider themselves entitled to all the privileges of freemen, and those blessings procured by the revolution; and will not tamely submit to an act of oppression, which would tend to a deprivation of our just rights and privileges.
"We are, gentlemen, with respect, your most obedient servants, George Muter, Harry Innes, T. Brown, Benj. Sebastian.
Extra of a letter from Kentucky, Fayette-County, May 3, 1787.
"Although we are not unfrequently visited by the savages, and although our separation is become a serious subject, as it is drawing nigh, yet the public mind seems most attracted by our commercial prospects, of which the navigation of the Mississippi is our main hope.—I agree with you, that the treaty with Spain might have a happy tendency to render useless attempts to cultivate tobacco, of course banish slavery, and, in their room, introduce European manufactures, which, in some degree, would compensate for the loss of trade.—But then, have you attentively considered that our country is, and will be for a long time, in want of hands sufficient to carry on manufactures to any good purpose.—That bulky articles must be our first exports, and that if those articles cannot be vendted, it will greatly injure the landed interest. We would a thousand times rather agree that Congress would reverse the proposition, that is, for the Spanish court to agree to the free navigation of the Mississippi for 25 or 30 years, and after that period, to shut it for 25 years or more; by that time we will have made such advances in manufactures, particularly that of wool-lens, that we may find a vent for them up the Mississippi, and in Canada.—Flax and hemp, the best in the world grows here; these can be made into still lighter fabrication, of course exported to a greater distance.
"I think I may affirm, by far the greater part of the people of this country join with you in disapproving of the sentiments of our letter-writer from the falls of the Ohio, of December 4th and 6th last. I rather conclude it is the language of an individual who has received injury from the rapacious commandant at the Nachez, than the voice of the people of Kentucky. They have too high a veneration for federal government to betray such disrespect; and it must be a repetition of injuries that will drive them to seek connexion with a people lately hostile to their liberties.—Whilst I touch upon federal matters, give me leave, to remind you to transmit, by the earliest conveyance, what you may learn has been done at the Grand Convention at Philadelphia.
"I am far from the opinion of some, that nothing else should be attempted, but to give the federal council a power to regulate foreign commerce. I think it would be of advantage to new-model and modernize the whole instrument, no matter whether in thirteen or twenty articles, and, perhaps, it will be found, that not the least of the defects of the present instrument is the having some States too large, others more or less, and the want of fixing, by precise limits, all the States; also providing a certain and regular mode for the erection of new States in the Western Country.—At a venture, however, this much might be attempted, to annex Rhode-Island to Connecticut, and Delaware to Maryland. All these you will say are Utopian schemes: It may be so—but may not I say, if an essay is not made for a thorough reform, it will argue a want of wisdom and virtue somewhere?"
ARRIVALS SINCE OUR LAST
Ship Jenny, Smith, Greenock. Brig Betley and Amy, Watt, St. Croix. Sandwich, Hammond, do. Royal Britain, Keaquick, St. Johns.
Gouverneur & Kemble, Have imported and now for Sale at their Store, No 26, Front-street,
  Muscovado sugar in hds. Geneva in cases,   and barrels, An assortment of cord-   Windward island rum & age and cables.   Jamaica spirits, Holland duck,   Old sherry wine in pipes Russia duck,   and quarter casks. Ravens duck,   Old Brandy in ditto, dit- Russia sheetings,   to, Russia drilling,   Libon salt, Oznabrigs,   Black pepper in bales, Ticklenburghs,   from 100 to 400 lbs. Flemish linen,   A quantity of Spanish Writing-paper,   salted dried hides, Dutch copper tea-kettles,   Linseed oil in casks, Roan in barrels. 15 

JUNE MAGAZINE.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED (PRICE TWO SHILLINGS)
And to be Sold by Samuel Loudon, No. 5, Wa- ter-Street, by Berry and Rogers, No. 35, Hanover- Square,
The Columbian Magazine, OR Monthly Miscellany.
FOR JUNE, 1787.
EMBELISHED WITH
I. A plan of a new machine for raising water by wind.
II. The armorial bearings of the States of Penn- sylvania and New-Jersey.
CONTAINING,
THE Foresters: an historical Romance— Thoughts on generation—Treatise on religion (continued)—The Trifler, No. 2.—The complaints of a faithful servant—The mystery of creation, evi- dence of a Deity.—Account of a new machine for raising water by wind—Useful articles selected from Mr. Cutler's account of vegetable productions in A- merica—Directions for preserving threshed wheat from the weevils, and other insects when lodged in granaries.—Benedict's letter upon matrimonial hap- piness—The history of an interesting law case—The analogy between the respective forms of government and the origins of the several States of North-Ame- rica—The state of slavery in Virginia and other parts of this continent—A remarkable instance of sympa- thy between the mind and the body—Conjunctia; or, unexampled magnanimity: A novel—Merlin's pro- phecy of the American revolution—A Latin letter written by a private soldier—The armorial bearings of the State of Pennsylvania—The armorial bearings of the State of New-Jersey—The marriage-ceremo- nies of different countries compared, in order to shew the superiority of our own—The history of Savonarola the celebrated Impostor—A curious in- stance of bribery amongst the Romans, and the se- verity of its punishment—Private anecdote of James I. and two Bishops—An account of the celebrated Chevalier de Bayard—Curious instances of the sale of royal favor in England—Female heroism exem- plified in the conduct of Maria Pacheco, the widow of the brave John de Padilla—A remarkable memo- randum respecting the legislative independence of the State of Massachusetts, while a British colony— The effects of Chivalry upon the manners of Soci- ety—Character of Governor Trumbull—Do. of General Heath—Do. of Mr. Samuel Adams—Do. of Anthony Benezet.
The Columbian Miscellany.
An ode addressed to Felix Brumot, Verses pre- sented to a lady on the morning of her marriage, with the wedding ring. Pleasure and pain, a fable. Epitaph written in a church-yard. Verses written while a lady's picture was drawing at Mr. Peale's. Epitaph on a young lady who died at the age of 15 years. Epigram on a debauchee. Italian sonnet on General Washington. Verses addressed to a young lady of Philadelphia. Kirri, the toast: a new song. Lines written at Bethlehem, June 1787. The re- volution. Stop thief! or the stolen heart. Intelli- gence. Bankrupts. Marriages and deaths.—To which is prefixed a Meteorological Table for the month of May, 1787. Philadelphia: Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist and Trenchard.
And Sold by the principal Booksellers in the United States.
The proprietors, in order to promote the utility of the Columbian Magazine, and to accommodate their literary friends, respectfully inform the public, that for the future, letters addressed to the editor, will be received and punctually forwarded by the different publishers of the magazine throughout the United States. This regulation, it is hoped, will induce the learned and ingenious, however remotely situated, to contribute to the support of a work which is so well calculated for the communication and the advancement of human knowledge, and which may be happily employed to improve the manners, and encrease the enjoyments of social life. In the conduct of this undertaking, every commu- nication will be received with respect, and consider- ed with impartiality; and, though nothing will be admitted which can in the least degree be offensive to morality and delicacy, nothing will be rejected, which, by the care and industry of the Editor, can be rendered worthy of the public attention.
The Proprietors think it proper, thus early, to communicate to the public, their intention of annex- ing an accurate map of the State of Pennsylvania to the magazine for September next. The expense at- tending the survey and engraving, will render it necessary, however to encrease the price of that va- luable number to non-subscribers; but the perma- nent patrons of this work, will receive it upon the usual terms. 13 3
FOR SALE, By Nicholas Hoffman and Son,
No. 12, Little Dock-Street; Parcel of excellent dryed Hides, A few cases Linseed Oil, 30 pieces Russia Duck, blue mark, 6 by 8 and 7 by 9 Window Glass. 13
TO BE SOLD,
A healthy smart young NEGRO WOMAN, twenty years old; she is qualified for doing any kind of work in a family, washing, ironing and cooking. She is exceedingly attentive to children. Enquire of the Printers. July 9, 1787. 13 3
TO BE SOLD AT Private Sale,
THAT valuable lot of ground, situated in Queen- Street, adjoining the estate of Isaac Roosevelt Esq. facing Cherry-Street nearly opposite the bank; the lot contains in breadth in Queen-Street 23 feet 3 inches, in the rear 18 feet, and in length on each side 143 feet, in the front is a very convenient shop, a store admirable calculated for groceries or dry goods, which opens in the rear into a convenient dwelling house with a yard and garden, with some fruit trees, all in good order; in point of situation no place in the city can excel for a Merchant or a Gentleman of fortune. Enquire of Donald Mac- key the proprietor, on the premises, No. 157 Queen- Street, New-York.
N. B. As no preference is to be given, it is to be sold to the highest bidder. April 16, 1787. 89
Enquiry for GEORGE SMITHER, an Englishman.
WHEREAS the said George Smither, about 20 or 22 years ago, being then a young man, in a declining state of health, left England to seek for employment in some part of North-America, & has never been heard of since. This is to give no- tice, that if the said George Smither is living, and will apply to Timothy Hurst, merchant, in New- York, or to Stephen Lowdell, Esq. in Queen-Street, in Southwark, or Mr. Belfour, attorney at Surgeon's Hall, in England, he will hear of something to his advantage; and if he is dead, and any person will give information and furnish proof of his death, to either of those persons, they shall be properly re- warded for their trouble. Dated this 18th of April, 1787. 13 3
TO BE SOLD,
THE Stage Tavern at Clermont, Manor of Li- vingston, situated on the post road leading from New-York to Albany is excellently adap- ted for carrying on the business of the stage and ra- vern, and is at present universally frequented by tra- vellers. Any quantity of land will be annexed, the terms of payment made easy and the time of entry convenient to the purchaser. For further particu- lars apply at Clermont to
DOA. WILSON.
N. B. The above tavern is at present carried on by Samuel Alling, who informs the public, that he is amply supplied with every necessary for the accommodation of travellers.
July 1, 1787.
1 13 3
Embree and Shotwell,
At the above Sign, No. 24, Queen-Street, be- tween the Fly-Market and Burling-Slip, have lately received by the brig Hector, from Bristol, and seve- ral other vessels from Europe, a very extensive assortment of articles in the Trowmery and Sad- dery line, amongst which are,
FOUR to 300 nails, all kinds of tacks, brads, clous, trunk and scupper nails, copper and iron rivets, 4 to 16 in HL hinges—A general assortment of chest, strap, garnet, table, closet, clock, case, card, table and H hinges &c. &c.—A great variety of wood-screws, from 1-2 to 3 1-2 inches, locks, bolts, and latches, of common and superior quality, Smiths anvils, vices, bick-irons, sledges, &c. mill, crois-cut, hand, tenant, fash, webb, dovetail, key- hole and fret saws—An assortment of carpenters tools, among which is the new invented American polished screw-anger, superior to any hitherto at this market—Pen, cuttean, oyster, pocket, prunings, butchers knives, table-nives and forks; guttling, turning, framing and diaper webb, fashionable tuft, flapes and nails, ladders tools, &c. &c.
They likewise have on hand a large quantity of LISBON, ST. UBES, LIVERPOOL, and DIVERS O- THER KINDS OF SALT, by wholesale only—Refined and bloomery bar-iron, calings, &c. Salem, Tren- ton and New-England GRASS-SCYTHES, a few reams of writing-paper, GERMAN, BLISTERED and CROWLEY'S STEEL. All which they will sell on the lowest terms. June 22, 8 tf
Auction and Commission Store.
JOHN RAMSAY very respectfully begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public in gene- ral, that he has opened a store at his house No. 221 Queen-Street, near the upper end of the Fly market for the purpose of vending every quality of mer- chandise, both by public and private sale on com- mission, sales will also be made where else it may on particular occasions be necessary. He is well pro- vided with cellars and stores for the reception of bulky as well as fine goods, and the favor of the com- mands of the public will be gratefully received and faithfully executed, with every endeavour to render perfect satisfaction. He has on hand an assortment of Irish linens, cambricks, men and womens thread and cotton stockings, calicoes, white and brown Russia sheetings, striped cottons, pound pins, rib- bons, nests of trunks, calimancos, &c. &c. which he will dispose of very reasonable for prompt pay. 99
LE ROY and BAYARD,
No. 194, Water-Street,
HAVE imported the following articles by the Ship Hope, Capt. H. Doertson, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on rea- sonable terms for cash, viz.
Linseed oil, Cambricks, a neat assortment; Gun powder, Seine twine, three Russia duck, threads, Russia sheetings, Cardwire, Oznabrigs, Writing paper, Flemish sheetings, Black pepper, Linens, Narmegs & cloves.
They have likewise still on hand a few pun- cheons of excellent Demarara rum. 700
TO BE LET,
AND now in good repair, the cor- ner house No. 1, Smith-street and Duke-street. Enquire at No. 33, Smith-street. 704
City of New-York, is.
Extract from an act of the Legislature, entitled 'an act for the better extinguishing of Fires in the city of New-York;' passed the 19th March, 1787.
AND be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That it shall and may be law- ful to and for the Mayor, Aldermen and Common- alty of the said city, in Common Council convened, by a bye-law or bye-laws, ordinance or ordinances, by them for that purpose to be made and ordained, to direct and require the inhabitants or owners of houses, and other buildings in the said city, to fur- nish and provide themselves with such and so many fire-buckets, to be ready in their respective houses and other buildings, for the purpose of extinguish- ing fires which may happen in the said city, and to impose and establish such reasonable fines, penalties and forfeitures for every neglect, default or disobe- dience thereof, as the said Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of the said city, in Common Council convened, shall think proper."
Extract from an ordinance of the Mayor, Alder- men and Commonality of the said city, entitled, 'a law for the better preventing of Fire:'
And be it further ordained by the authority a- foresaid, That the inhabitant or owner of every house within this city, having three fire places, and under six, shall provide two leather buckets, and having six fire-places, and under nine, four, and having nine fire-places and upwards, six; and of every brew-house, distillery and sugar-house, nine buckets, and of every bake-house, four buckets rea- dy in their respective houses and buildings aforesaid, and that the same be found and provided by the persons inhabiting the said houses, and the price thereof allowed by the landlord out of their rent; and that the said buckets be marked with, at least, the initial letters of the landlord's name; and if any housekeeper or other person aforesaid, shall neglect to procure and have ready in their respective dwell- ing-houses and other buildings before mentioned, the number of leather buckets in manner herein be- fore directed, such housekeeper, shall, for every month he shall so neglect, forfeit the sum of six shillings for each bucket. And if any person or per- sons shall detain from the owner, any bucket or buckets, which shall be used at fire as aforesaid, a- bove forty-eight hours after such fire is extinguish- ed, the person so detaining such buckets, shall for- feit and pay to the owner for each bucket so detain- ed, the sum of twenty shillings; and if the owners of any buckets are not known, such buckets shall be sent to the City-Hall of this city, and delivered to the Marshal or Keeper thereof, in order that they may be reserved for the owner."
Published by order of the Common Council. 12 2 ROBT. BENSON, Clk.
By virtue of an act of the Legislature, entitled an "Act for the speedy sale of the unappro- priated Lands within this State, and for other purposes therein mentioned;" passed the 5th May, 1786; and pursuant to a resolution of the Honorable the Commissioners of the Land Office, ten townships of UNAPPROPRIATED LANDS, on the fourth east side of the River St. Laurence, will be sold at public vendue at the Coffee-House in the city of New-York. The sale to commence on Tuesday the 10th of July next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Maps are filed for inspection, in the offices of the Secretary of the State and Surveyor-Gen- eral. The fourth and eighth townships will be sold by single lot, and the rest by quarters of townships, such securities as are made receivable on the sales of forfeited lands, will be received in payment; the one quarter of the purchase money on the day of sale, and the remainder within sixty days after.
These lands extend along the river St. Lawrence for 50 miles, have the advantages of the navigation of that river, and are deemed in point of fertility, equal to any within the State. Some very valuable Settlements have already been made on the lands on the north west side of the river under the British jurisdiction.
SIMEON DEWIT, Surveyor-General. June 4, 1787. 3
By order of the Hon. Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme court of judicature of the State of New-York: Notice is hereby given to Benjamin Eyre, of the city of London in the kingdom of Great Britain, merchant, an absent deb- tor, and to all others whom it may concern, that up- on application and due proof made to the said Chief Justice, pursuant to an act of the legislature, entitled "an act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th day of April 1786, by a creditor of the said Benjamin Eyre; he the said Chief Justice, has directed all his the said Benjamin Eyre's estate, real and person, within this State to be seized, and that unless he shall discharge his debts within one year after the publication of this notice, all his estate, real and personal will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors.
Dated at the city of New-York, this 4th day of May in the the year of our Lord 1787. 97 2m
The LAWS of the tenth Session of the Legislature of this State, are now printed. Gen- tlemen entitled to them by law, and others, can have their respective copies compleat- ed by applying at this Printing-Office.—A few SETS on bana for sale.
Cheap Grocery Store.
JOHN DONNAN acquaints his friends and for- mer customers, and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 216, Queen-Street, to that commodious new store on Cruger's dock, cor- ner of the Old Slip, where he has for sale, on the usual reasonable terms, the following articles, viz.
Jamaica spirits, Coffee, West-India rum, Chocolate, New-York, ditto, Hyson, Coniac brandy, Soufong, Holland geneva, Green and Madeira, Bohea Lisbon } Wines, Cafta and jar raisins, Teneriffe Ginger, London porter in draft Pepper and allspice, and bottles, Barley, Loaf and Muscovado English and country sugars, Chees. Wheat, flour, corn, rye, Indian-meal, &c taken in barter. 25
Treasury of the United States,
MAY 14th, 1787.
THE Commissioners of the Board of Treasury of the United States, give notice, That on the 21st day of September next, will be exposed to Sale, at the place where the United States in Con- gress may hold their sessions—The following Town- ships and Lots of Lands in the Western Territory, which were surveyed last year, under the direction of the Geographer General of the United States, viz.
FIRST RANGE.
No. 3, containing 4350 acres.
SECOND RANGE.
No. 1, containing 1,386.
2, 5,434.
3, 8,598.
5, 21,139.
6, 23,040.
7, 23,040.
8, 23,886.
9, 18,644 1/2.
THIRD RANGE.
No. 1, containing 6,596.
2, 11,797.
3, 14,482.
5, 23,040.
6, 23,040.
7, 23,040.
8, 23,040.
9, 23,040.
10, 23,040.
11, 23,040.
12, 23,040.
FOURTH RANGE.
No. 1, containing 4,574.
2, 21,350.
3, 23,040.
7, 23,040.
8, 23,040.
10, 23,040.
11, 23,040.
12, 23,040.
13, 23,040.
The admirable quality of these Lands, and the favorable climate in which they are situated, are too well known to need description. The conditions of sale are as follows, viz.
1st. The townships or fractional parts of town- ships throughout the different ranges, will be sold either entire or in lots in alternate order; that is to say, where a township or fractional part of a town- ship is sold entire, the next will be sold in lots, a- greably to the ordinance of the 20th of May, 1785.
2d. The lands are not to be sold under a dollar per acre, payable in gold or silver, or any of the securities of the United States
3d. The purchasers are to pay the charges of sur- vey, which are to be estimated at thirty-six dollars in specie, or certificates as aforesaid for every town- ship; and in the same proportion for fractional parts of townships or lots; this payment to be made at the sales, and in case of failure, the lands to be again exposed to public auction.
4th. One third of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of purchase; and the remaining two thirds in three months after the date of the sale; on which payment a certificate shall be given by the Treasurer of the United States, which shall en- title the person to whom the same is given to receive from the Commissioners of this Board a proper ti- tle; provided, that if the second payment is not made at the time above specified, the first payment is to be forfeited, and the land on which the forfeit accrued be again set up for sale.
5th. The plats of the townships will be marked by subdivisions into lots of one mile square or 640 acres, and numbered from 1 to 36; and out of each township, Lot No. 8, 11, 26 and 29, are to be reserved for future sale; Lot No. 16, for the maintenance of Public Schools within the respective townships, and out of every fractional part of a township, as many lots of the same number as shall be found therein. There will also be reserved to the United States, one third part of all gold and silver, lead and copper mines.
Proper maps and descriptions of the lands will be exhibited at the time and place of sale, and the sales will continue from day to day until the whole are sold.
Samuel Osgood, Walter Livingston, Arthur Lee, } Commis- sioners. 2 97
FIFTEEN POUNDS REWARD,
LAST night was broke even, the house of the subscriber, in Sassafras-street, Philadelphia, and the following articles of plate were stolen from thence, viz.
One tankard marked S. S. One porringer do. One old fashioned do. with a coat of arms,
Four table spoons D. S. E. 2 do. E. P. or S. S. 12 tea spoons E. P. 1 tea tongs S. S. and 1 pepper-box.
The thieves broke open and took out of a desk, three small pieces of gold, one of which is half a caroline, that has two holes in it.
Whoever stops the articles, so that the owner may have them again, shall be paid fifteen pounds reward, by applying to Robert Bowne in New- York, or to me in Philadelphia.
EDWARD PENINGTON. Philadelphia, June 19, 1787. 10
WILLIAM HILL, At J. M c Vickar and W. Hill's,
No. 210, Water-street,
REQUESTS those persons who are still indebted to Mr. Smith Ramadge, formerly of this city, merchant, to call and pay their accounts, on or be- fore the first of September next, as he has positive orders to hand over to a Lawyer, any that may re- main unsettled at that time, of which they will please to take notice. June 21, 1787. 8
Benjamin Halsted,
GOLD and SILVER-SMITH,
RESPECTFULLY acknowledges the favours of his friends and customers, and hereby in- forms them and the public in general, that he car- ries on his business as usual, at No. 18. Maiden- lane, where all orders will be duly acknowledged and faithfully executed on the shortest notice.
N. B. He sells silver tea spoons for one shilling per doz. 4 1/2

POET'S CORNER.
ORDERS to my PORTER.
(From the French.)
THOU faithful guardian of these happy walls, Whose honest seal protects thy master's gate, If any stranger at this mansion calls, I'll tell thee who shall enter, who shall wait.
If Fortune, blindfold dame, should chance to knock, Or proud ambition court me to her arms, "Shut, shut the door, good John," and turn the lock, And hide thy master from their tyran charms.
For in their dismal train, as black as night, Come hideous care, and sullen melancholy, And song, and joy, and laughter take their flight, Nor leave one precious moment to dear folly.
If at my door a beauteous boy be seen, (His little feet have oft my threshold trod,) You'll know the offspring of the Cyprian Queen, His air, without his bow, betrays the God.
His magick smiles admission always win, Tho' oft deceiv'd, I love the dear deluder; Morn, noon, or night, be sure to let him in, For welcome love is never an intruder.
Should sober Wisdom hither deign to roam, Nor let her in, nor drive her quite away; Tell her at present, "I am not at home," But hope she'll visit me another day."
NOTICE is hereby given according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony, now State of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March 1774; That on Monday the 8th day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be Sold at Public Auction, the Lands described in a certain indenture of mortgage, executed by Jonathan Fish and Elizabeth his wife, now both deceased, to Thomas Candell, deceased, dated the 3d day of September 1770, as follows, to wit: ALL and singular the Lands, meadows and premises devised to him by his father Samuel Fish, jun. lately deceased, to wit: ALL the cleared land and meadow which he formerly and latterly bought of John Renne, with all her buildings, erections, fences and improvements thereon; also, the north-eastwardly half part of wood-land which he bought of John Renne, deeming and estimating all on the south side of the fence there standing on the north side of the said wood-land, as wood-land; notwithstanding a small parcel thereof between the fence and the woods is cleared, with the liberty to pass and repass through the other part of his land thereto, and from the easterly or north-eastwardly half so devised to him, his heirs and assigns to carry his wood or otherwise; he also gave and devised to his son Jonathan Fish, his heirs and assigns for ever, all the homestead lands, buildings and improvements which he formerly bought of Capt. Nathaniel Lawrence, since deceased, as the same was then included within fence, be the same in quantity more or less; and also, four acres of salt-meadow, which he lately purchased of the Widow Langdon, lying near Flushing creek, in New-Town aforesaid; also, about forty acres of upland which he lately bought of John White, adjoining to the land of Jonathan Furman and Samuel Waldron, jun.; and also, one equal third part of his right in Juniper Swamp, and the land he bought of Nathaniel Lawrence, is bounded northerly on the road that leads from New-Town to Jamaica, westerly by land belonging to Samuel and Richard Fish, & southerly by wood-land belonging to Samuel Fish, and easterly by Samuel Renne, and the said land or meadow he bought of John Renne as aforesaid, is bounded northerly by the road that leads from New-Town to Fish's Mill, westerly by the common burying place, and a piece of fresh meadow belonging to Richard Fish, southerly by a creek and easterly by meadow belonging to William Betts; and the land he bought of John White is bounded as follows, to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the limits of New-Town, containing by estimation forty acres, be the same more or less, and is butted and bounded as follows: north-eastwardly by a highway leading from New-Town to South, north-eastwardly by a high way that leads to Fresh Pond so called, south-eastwardly by the same road which extends to the Hills so called, and south-westwardly by land of Jonathan Morrell (the third) & Thomas Morrell, jun. which sale will be made on the premises, part of which is now in the occupation of Jonathan Underhill and Cornelius Hyatt, and proper deeds of conveyances will be executed by the Subscriber, to which the heir at law will be a party.
MARY CANDELL, Executrix of the last Will and Testament of THOMAS CANDELL, deceased. March 29, 1787.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD,
RUN away from the subscriber, the 4th instant, an indent German man servant, named John Nicholas Mathers; is about 30 years of age, five feet seven inches high or thereabouts; has short brown hair, speaks bad English, walks stiff & straddles as he walks; had on when he went away, a short blue coat and waistcoat, leather breeches and oznabrigs trowsers, round black hat and a new pair shoes; he was seen to cross White Stone ferry the morning he went off, and is supposed to be gone towards Albany. Whoever will take up said servant, and deliver him to his master at Flushing on Long Island, or to Wm. Ustick, jun. No. 33, Queen-street, New-York, shall receive the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid
Wm. USTICK. Flushing, July, 5, 1787.
TO BE SOLD. A VALUABLE FARM, lying in the White-Plains, two miles from the Court-House, in the county of Westchester, about 23 miles from the city of New-York, and within four miles of a landing at Mamaroneck, containing about 260 acres of excellent land, and a large proportion of timber; about 80 acres of the farm very fine meadow, and will produce annually about 100 tons of hay of the best quality. On said farm is a large commodious dwelling-house, with four rooms on a floor, a large passage through the house, and a very large and convenient cellar under it; also a good barn, two orchards, one of which is very large and produces the best kind of fruit the country affords, and a well of excellent water by the door.
The farm is in a beautiful part of the country, and is esteemed one of the finest farms in America in point of situation, quality and good order. Indeed the farm is so good, in such excellent order, and so beautifully situated that any person, on a view of it, will be inclined to purchase, especially as it will be sold for a reasonable consideration.
Whoever inclines to purchase may apply to the subscriber on the premises, who will give an indisputable title for the same.
JOSHUA HATFIELD, White-Plains, February 19, 1787. 1 74 28
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
On the Premises, ON Thursday the twenty-sixth day of July next, in pursuance of a decree of the Honorable Court of Chancery, in the cause of Gerard G. Beckman against Enoch Hunt; all those certain tracts, pieces and parcels of land, situated on Frogs neck and island in the borough of Westchester, one of which is known by Dumond's island, and begins at a certain rock adjoining the bay, from thence running westerly along Joseph Palmer's and Philip Palmer's land about half a mile, to land of James Ferris; thence running northerly about one hundred rods to a white oak tree, standing by the highway that leads from Westchester to the head of Frogs neck; thence easterly along the same road to a butternut-tree, standing near the gate; thence from the said gate northerly along the same road to another piece of land, belonging to the said James Ferris, to a heap of stones; thence running easterly along the said James Ferris's lands to a white oak tree; from thence northerly about one hundred and ten rods, to a rock standing in the salt water; thence running along East-Chester creek, and so round the said island called Dumond's island and the salt meadow, keeping the water as a boundary all round till it comes to the place of beginning. And the other tract begins at the south east corner of land now or late of Moses Mullineaux, adjoining to the road, and from thence running northerly along the land of the said Moses Mullineaux, to a certain white oak tree with stones about it, being the north-eastmost part of the said lot as laid out; thence running easterly along the land of the said Moses Mullineaux, to a swamp white oak tree, being the marked tree of the said lot and Moses Mullineaux's meadow, and Horseman Mullineaux's meadow; thence along the land and meadow of Horseman Mullineaux's lot (which said road is to contain two rods in breadth westerly of the land of James Ferris) and from thence southerly along the said road in a direct line, until it comes to a heap of stones bounded on the said road to Dumond's island, and from thence along the said road to the place of beginning. The said first described tract of land and island containing about one hundred and twenty-five acres, and the said last described tract of land containing about twenty-four acres, be the same more or less.
1 5 6 JOHN THOMAS, Sheriff.
Notice is hereby given to all the creditors of Abraham Schenck, an insolvent debtor, that they show cause, if any they have, before the Honorable James Duane, Esq. Mayor of the city of New-York, at his office, situated in Nassau-street, by Monday the ninth day of July next, ensuring the date hereof at noon, why an assignment of the said debtor's estate should not be made, and the said debtor discharged pursuant to a statute of this State, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th April, 1786. Dated the 21st day of June, 1787.
ABRAHAM SCHENCK. Petitioning Subscribers. Henry Schenck, James Sailer for James Stokes, Tho. McEarran, Peter A. Schenck, James Farquhar, Brockholf Livingston, John I. Roofvelt, Solomon Simson—Ad. to Samson Mears, Abm. Polhemus, Daniel Ebbets, Henry Ten Brook. June 22, 1787. 3 3
Paper Hanging Manufactory.
A Large and elegant assortment of Paper Hangings, with festoon borders, is now finished for Sale, at Gerardus Duyckinck, junr's. Store, No. 30, Little Dock-street, or at John Colles's, at the Manufactory in the Lower Barracks, where orders and directions for paper are received—The public now can be supplied with any kind of paper hangings, agreeable to their fancy, plain, green & blue, or any other colour to suit their furniture, may be had at a very short notice. One very great advantage will attend the purchasing of paper hangings manufactured here, is that it can be always matched again; many persons have been obliged to new paper their rooms for the want of a few yards of paper hangings that has been imported, being damaged on their walls; and another very great advantage is, they can be sold much cheaper than the imported paper hangings, and warranted to be equally as good.
Cash given for Old Rope, Linen and Cotton Rags. 87
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
For which the highest price in CASH will be given, £7,000 in Bancker's Notes £10,000, or any smaller sums, in Pierce's final settlement certificates.
The highest prices in cash given, as usual, for all other kinds of public securities, at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street.
TO BE SOLD. A HOUSE and Lot of Ground, situated at the corner of Broad-way and King-street, containing in front on Broad-way 22 feet 4 inches, and in the rear 22 feet 3 inches, and in depth along King-street, 64 feet. It is now occupied by the Hon. the Board of Treasury, and rents for 120l. a year; the situation is exceedingly pleasant and healthy, and for a private gentleman is inferior to none, and is so well known to be an excellent stand for business, that it needs no further recommendation.
Likewise, 202 acres of Land, lying about 21 miles from this city, and 2 miles above the Mansion-house of the late Col. Phillipse; the situation is pleasant, and affords an agreeable and delightful prospect, and would be an elegant spot for a gentleman retiring from business; the soil is good, bounded by the North-river, on the west by Saw-mill river, on the east by lands belonging to Mr. Robert Johnson, merchant.
2000 acres of Land, in Washington county, in this State, the soil is as good as any in that country; the one half now rents for 7l. per 100 acres, and the rest may be rented at the same rate; it is a good stand for a country store, lying in the heart of a country well settled; it has two public roads running through it, and is well wooded and watered.
An improved Farm, situated at Black Creek, in Washington county, containing 250 acres, watered by a fine stream, on which there is a good seat for a saw mill, and plenty of valuable pine; in a well settled country, near a meeting-house and grist-mill, in a good neighbourhood.
12 Lots of Land of 250 acres each, in the township of Bamp, in the State of Vermont; the soil is naturally strong and good for grain or grass, it is watered by several streams, and clothed with excellent timber. The number of lots are as follows, No. 3, 21, 24, 38, 42, 56, 73, 81, 89, 95, 103, 106.
Likewise, a Lot situated at the corner of New-street and Verletenburgh-street, being 39 feet in front on Verletenburgh-street, and 42 feet 7 inches on New-street.
Likewise, a Lot on the south side of Princess-street, nearly opposite to the sugar-house, containing in front and rear 25 feet, and 100 feet deep on the west side, and 73 feet on the north side.
And one other Lot, situated on the west side of New-street, joining to Brockholf Livingston, Esq. on the north and west on Aaron Devon, and south on Mr. Hill's lot; this lot is 25 feet front and rear, and 84 feet long, Dutch measure. For particulars enquire of Col. Isaac Stoutenburgh, or Mr. Elias Nexen, merchant.
N. B. All persons having any demands against the estate of the late Jane Johnson, widow of John Johnson, house-carpenter, or John Johnson, fadler, late of New-York, but now of Charleston, South-Carolina, are requested to produce their accounts to Mr. Elias Nexen, in order that they may be discharged; and those who are indebted to said Johnson, are requested to make speedy payment, as he is about to depart the State. New-York, June 12, 1787. 5
BESLY and GOODWIN,
DRUGGISTS, No 228, Queen-street, near the Fly-market, the third door west of the corner of Maiden-lane, have imported by the last ships from Europe, A very large assortment of
DRUGS and MEDICINES, Warranted of the first quality, which they will sell very low for cash, all kinds of public securities, or upon short credit; Druggists in the country may be supplied very low for cash by the quantity; they return their sincere thanks to their customers and with a continuance of their favours, as they have imported largely will be able to supply them lower than usual. 95
J. and F. ATKINSON,
Removed from 223, Queen-street, to No. 10, Hanover-square,
HAVE imported in the last vessels from London and Liverpool, a large assortment of DRY GOODS, viz.
Superfine broad cloths, Midling and low priced do. Corduroys, Plain and figured velverets, Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and yard wide, Tickings, checks, fustians and jeans, Modes, pelongs and fattins, Black and coloured silk handkerchiefs, Ribbons, gauzes, cambricks and lawns, Calicoes, printed linens and cottons, Metal and fashionable buttons, Sewing silk, twift and laces, Wildbores and cambleteens, Womens cotton stockings, Mens thread ditto, Womens black and coloured silk mitts & gloves, Mens felt and fashionable beaver hats, Boys, and colored do. Gun powder, &c. &c. Jamaica Spirits and Hyson Tea. 99
TO BE SOLD,
ON advantageous terms, a good new, two story HOUSE, in Cherry-street, No. 25; it has a cellar under the whole, on a 21 years lease, a good stand for business, and suited for two families. For terms apply on the premises, or to the Printers hereof. Part of the money to be paid down, and a convenient time given for the remainder. 12 6
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, the Council and the General Assembly of the late colony, now State of New-York, passed the nineteenth day of March, 1774, entitled, "An Act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates; that on Friday the fourth day of January next, will be sold on the premises to the highest bidder, the fee simple of all the three Tracts of Land, now in the possession of Andrew Miller, lying in the township of Brook-Haven, in Suffolk county, on Nassau-Island, and bounded as follows: One tract, on the north by lands belonging to John Woodhull, Esq. on the west by lands belonging to Timothy and Ebenezer Miller, on the east by the south road, and on the south by the sheep pasture lots. Also, one other tract, bounded, on the north by the wading river road, on the west by lands lately belonging to the late Solomon Davis, and on the east by lands belonging to Philip Rod, and southwardly by the country road, containing about a hundred and fifty acres more or less. Also, one other piece or parcel of land, already mortgaged to Phillip Rod, bounded, southerly by the road, and eastwardly by lands belonging to John Woodhull, westerly by lands belonging to Ebenezer Miller, northwardly by the bank on the found, containing about forty acres be the same more or less, with the buildings thereon, which sale will be made by virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the twenty-ninth and thirtieth days of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-six, for securing the payment of two hundred and thirteen pounds, twelve shillings (with a power of sale therein contained) from the said Andrew Miller, to William Floyd. Deeds of conveyance after sale will be executed to the purchaser pursuant to the said power, by Wm. FLOYD. June 30, 1787. 1 11 6m
THE Subscribers hereby give notice that they are appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probates, for the district of Westminster, in the State of Vermont, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors of Samuel Wells, Esq. late of Brattleborough, in Windham county, deceased, whose estate is represented insolvent; that fourteen months from the date hereof are allowed for the creditors to bring in, and prove their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling-house of Mica Townsend, Esq. in Brattleborough, on the first Mondays of each month in said term, except the months of June and November, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon.
BENJ. BUTTERFIELD, JOHN SERGEANT, SAM. KNIGHT, Commissioners. May 27, 1787. 2 8 8
Glove Manufactory.
WILLIAM C. THOMPSON, begs leave to inform his friends and the public, that he has opened a Glove Manufactory, at No. 28, Dye-street, North-river, where they may be supplied with mens buck, beaver and shammy Gloves, womens habit Gloves and Mitts, wholesale and retail, at a low rate. He returns his sincere thanks to those who have heretofore favored him with their custom—a continuance of which will ever be thankfully acknowledged. Jersey money will be received in payment without discount. 11
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
THAT Benjamin Hildreth, jun. of the city of New-York, distiller, did, in pursuance of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "An Act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April 1786, assign all his estate, real and personal, both in law and equity, for the use of the creditors of the said Benjamin Hildreth, junior. All persons therefore, who are indebted to the said Benjamin Hildreth, jun. are hereby requested to make immediate payment; and all those who have any demands against the said Benjamin Hildreth, jun. are desired to bring in their accounts properly authenticated to
THOMAS GRESWOLD, JACOBUS KIP, Assignees. June 23, 1 10 4
THE partnership of Fell and Graham, being this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons having any demands against them, will please to call at their Store, No. 2, Cruger's-wharf, for payment; and all those indebted to them, are requested speedily to discharge their accounts. The business in future, will be carried on by John Graham, who has for Sale, a quantity of West-Indiz Goods, Teas, Brandy, Wine, &c. &c. Also, a quantity of fresh Flour, Beef and Pork in barrels, Butter in firkins, a few salt peter Hams, &c. July 2, 1787. 11
Board of Treasury of the United States,
May 17th, 1787. The United States in Congress having directed the Commissioners of this Board, to take the most effectual measures, for settling the accounts of the secret and commercial Committees of Congress.
Notice is hereby given, THAT the accounts of the said Committees, having been arranged, as far as the materials furnished by the respective parties, will enable them to proceed in that business; it has become necessary, to adopt immediate measures for closing these transactions. All persons therefore, who have received public money from the general Treasury, in pursuance of engagements entered into with the secret and commercial Committees of Congress, and who have not accounted for the same, are hereby required, to render and adjust their respective accounts within three months, computed from the present date; at the expiration of which time, proceedings will be commenced against such as neglect this notice. 2 98 3m
SAMUEL OSGOOD, WALTER LIVINGSTON, ARTHUR LEE, Commissioners.