The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-04-19 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1788.
[No. 986.]
THE partnership of SALTONSTALL and MUMFORD will be dissolved by mutual consent the first day of May next. Those that are indebted to them, or have demands against them, are requested to call at their store for an adjustment of their accounts.
Business will be transferred as usual at the said store by DAVID GELSTON and GILBERT SALTONSTALL, under the firm of GELSTON and SALTONSTALL, and after the first day of May, by DAVID MUMFORD, No. 29, Front-street, next door to Gelston and Saltonshall. April 3. tm.
Just IMPORTED and for SALE By Gouverneur, Kemble and Co. No. 26, Front-street.
The following Articles, which they will sell on reasonable Terms, viz. OLD Sherry Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks, Teneriffe Wine in do. Malaga Wine in do. Black Pepper, in bales of 100 to 400 lb. Holland Geneva, in pipes and cases, London Porter, in bottles Lime-juice Oil, in casks; and a few casks Lamp Oil, Holland Duck, Russia do.
Also to be LET by them, A convenient DWELLING HOUSE, No. 27, in Front-street, very suitable for a person in business, and at present unoccupied. March 5. tf.
T O B E L E T, From the first of May next, An excellent DRY CELLAR, at present occupied by Mr. Cortland Van Beuren. Enquire of Lefferts and Suydam, No. 40, Water-street. March 11. tf.m
C H E E S E. 10,000 wt. of choice Block-Island and Narragansett Cheese, to be sold by April 10. tf. JOHN BLAGGE.
A Convenient LUMBER-YARD, fronting the wharf at George-slip, to be LET. Enquire of Henry Rutgers. 5t April 15.
C A S H, And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES, PARTICULARLY Banker's, Barber's, Burrall's, Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACILITIES; at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street.
Where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quarter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24.
SADLER and BAILIE, No. 215, Water-street, HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, for SALE, a large assortment of White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas and bed ticken, Diapers of all widths, Sheerings, 9-8 to 10-8 wide, some very fine, Grey and white tickens.
They have also on hand, RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENBRIFFE WINE in pipes and hds. and a few hds. of OLD VIDONIA WINE. N. B. POT ASHES wanted. Jan. 29. tf.
They have---Just Arrived, Per the brig New-York, from Dublin, CAMBRICS, LASTINGS, QUILTS, and an assortment fashionable Buttons. April 12.
VANHORNE & CLARKSON, No. 13, Hanover-Square, Have imported in the ship Grace, John Armour, Master, from Amsterdam, the following articles, which they will dispose of on low terms, viz. BEST Bohemia Tea, Writing Paper & Quills, Black Pepper, Oznaburghs, Geneva in Pipes, Slates, Do. in Cases, Marbles.
They have likewise on hand, Holland Duck, Russia Duck, Lime-juice Oil, Gun-Powder, Flints, Window Glass, Shot, Waffle-Irons, &c. &c. and a Consignment of Jewellery, which will be sold low. April 11. tf.
To be Sold very reasonable at Private Sale, EIGHT LOTS OF GROUND, Near the late Mansion-House of JAMES DELANCY, in the Bowery-Lane.
NUMBER 9 and 10, fronting the Bowery-Lane, being 25 feet each in width, and above 160 feet in length; on one, is a Brick House, containing one room, a cellar and garret.
No. 23 and 24, situated in the rear of the above lots, and fronting Fifth-street, containing 25 feet each in width, and 100 in length.
No. 33, 34, 63, 64, near the above, fronting Fifth-street and Second-street, bounded on the fourth by Delancey-street, containing each, 25 feet in width, and 100 feet in length.
Twenty Lots of ground, situated in different places, near Corlear's Hook point.
Three Lots of ground, near the Powder House, at Fresh Water.
Two lots of land in Jersey-Field, County of Montgomery, No. 60 and 76, containing each about five hundred acres of land and will be sold very cheap.
For further particulars of the above land and conditions, apply to PETER BYVANCK, No. 268, Queen-street, corner of Peck-Slip. March 24. tf.
Murray, Mumford, and Bowen, Have for Sale,
At No. 20, Peck-Slip, A few hds. Richmond Tobacco, A quantity good Soap Leather, Bohea Tea, Best Petersburg clean Hemp, Molasses, Beef, Hog's Lard, 150 quintals dry Codfish, Russia and Raven's duck, Holland Powder, first quality,
FOR SALE By JOHN DEWINT,
No. 36, Maiden-Lane, A Fine parcel Molasses in hds. New-York Rum in do. Coffee in Bags, Pimento in do. A few tons Lignumvitae, Loaf and lump Sugar, by 100 lbs. or more, Bohemia, Souchong and Sequin Tea in boxes, 2 Bhs. Gum Guaiacum, Rice in Tierces, And a few pipes Port Wine. March 20.
The partnership of GEORGE APPLEBY and Co. Brewers, will be dissolved by mutual consent the 1st day of April next. The business will be carried on in future by
APPLEBY and MATLACK, At the new BREWERY, No. 36, the east side of Chatham-street, nearly opposite the Tea-Water Pump.
They return their sincere thanks to the Public for past favors, and hope to merit a continuance of them by their attention to the business. Their Friends and Customers will be supplied on the lowest terms with the best Ale, Table, Ship, and Spruce Beer. Orders left at the Coffee-House, or with White Matlack, No. 11, William-street, or at the Brewery, will be duly attended to; and beer delivered on board vessels, or any part of the city, on the shortest notice. GEORGE APPLEBY. WHITE MATLACK. New-York, March 18. tf.
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co. No. 105, Water-street, have imported in the ship Montgomery from London, and the brigantine Savannah from Dublin;
By the former, a complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8, and 11-8 Checks; and by the latter, 4-4, 7-8 and 3-4 Linens, 9-8 white and brown Sheerings, Dowlas, black Laffings, and Threads: which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, good Notes at a short date, or Pot Ashes. Feb. 14. tf.
The Brewery in Catherine-Street, FORMERLY occupied by Jacob Watson and George Appleby, under the Firm of George Appleby, and Co. The said Co-partnership being by mutual consent dissolved, will, after the first day of April next, be carried on by Jacob Watson and Gilbert Willet, under the Firm of WATSON and WILLET; who will be obliged to their Friends and Customers, of said former Firm, to favor them with their orders for
Ale, Table, Ship and Spruce Beer, Orders left at the Coffee House, Murray and Sansom, No. 184, Queen-street, or at their Brewery, will be carefully attended to and delivered on board vessels, or any part of this city, on the shortest notice by JACOB WATSON, March 24. tf. GILBERT WILLET.
THE SUBSCRIBERS informs their friends and the public in general, that they have taken a concern in a DISTILLERY, and will supply them with NEW-YORK RUM, by applying at their Store, No. 11, Albany-Pier. Where they have a general assortment of GROCERIES, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms for Cash or Country produce. ALSO, a quantity of Superfine and Common Flour, Rye Flour, Pork, Beef, Butter, Hog's Lard, and Salt Petre Hams. REYNIER and JOHN SUYDAM. March 31. tm.
JOHN MURRAY, jun. INTENDING to decline the Hard-Ware business, would dispose of his STOCK on hand, being a pretty general assortment, on eligible terms, worth the attention of any one who wish to pursue the Ironmongery line, and be at once fixed therein.
For SALE, or to be LET, THAT beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BEL-VUE, situated on the banks of the East-River, about 3 miles from the city; and as its properties in point of health and other advantages are well known, it is unnecessary to describe them. For terms, enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, in Queen-street. March 12. tf.
T O B E L E T, THE HOUSE, No. 220, Queen-street, near the Fly-market, with a large convenient Store on the rear of the lot in Gold-street, opposite the Burnt Brew-house. Enquire at the Post-Office, No. 8, Wall-street. tf Feb. 7.
GEORGE LEWIS & CO.
Are now opening for sale, by the Brig Betsey, Capt. Mefnard, just arrived from London, the following articles, which they are determined to sell on exceeding low terms, for cash, or pot and pearl ash, viz. LOW printed linens and cottons, Fine two purple ground fancy and Stormont Calicoes, An elegant assortment of light chintz do. Red, purple, and chintz florentines, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 low priced purple and fashionable chintz shawls, Fine cambies, 11-8 and 6-4 book muslins, 6-4 stripe and check do. 11-8 and 6-4 lawns and handkerchiefs, Cotton and Britannia do. Barcelona and Bandana do. An assortment of table linen and diapers, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, A capital assortment of silk, cotton and thread hose, &c. &c. April 16. tf.
JOHN DONNAN, At his STORE, corner of the Old-Slip and Crugar's Dock, has for SALE,
80 Bhs. Albany Peas, 90 Kgs excellent Scotch Barley, 10 Hds. London draught Porter, 10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar, A few pipes Teneriffe and Fayal Wines, A few pieces Scotch Oznaburghs, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 13. tf.
Le ROY and BAYARD, No. 194, Water-street,
HAVE imported the following articles, per the brig Nymph, Capt. Palmer, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, viz. Oznaburghs, in bales, Cardwire, Flemish sheetings, Nutmegs, Cambricks, Cloves, Lawns, Gun Powder, in quarter casks, Writing Paper, They have also full on hand, Fayal Wine, in pipes, Linseed Oil, in casks. Feb. 19. tf.
LATELY IMPORTED, A N D now for Sale, by GEORGE SHEA, Greenwich-street, opposite Paulus-Hook Ferry.
IRISH MESS BEEF in Barrels, NEATS TONGUES in Firkins; and a few Boxes Coarse LINENS, 6-8, 7-8 and yd. wide.
ALSO, TO BE SOLD, Two LOTS of remarkable fine LAND, containing 200 acres, situated in the neighborhood of Johnstown, in the County of Montgomery, on which are a GRIST MILL, and POT and PEARL ASH Works, with every utensil for manufacturing those two last articles. Any person inclined to purchase, will be shown the Lands, by Mr. JOHN MCCARTHY, on the premises. New-York, March 18. tf.
FREDERICK COCKLE, No. 193, Queen-street, between Beckman and Building-slip's.
HAS for sale, an assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter Goods, which he will sell very low for Cash, or for NEW-JERSEY EMISSION, upon such terms, as will be deserving the attention of those who are in want of such Goods.
He has also for Sale, Porter in casks, Beef, Spirits of Turpentine, Souchong Tea, Seine Twine, Wool-Cards, Brushes, Common and White Chapel Needles. N. B. A Consignment of Rings, Seals, &c. &c. in gold. March 31. tf.
L I S B O N S A L T.
A Cargo of Lisbon Salt, now discharging from on board the ship Governor Clinton at Moore's wharf, for sale. Apply to CALEB LAWRENCE, EMBREE and SHOTWELL, or JOSIAH SHIPPEY and Co. April 12. tf.
GARRET RAPALJE, No. 2, Fly-Market,
Sells Goods of all kinds on Commission, and has at present for Sale, a quantity of BEAVER, RACCOON, FOX, WILD CAT, and DEER SKINS, as well as sundry DRY GOODS. Where the highest prices are given for all kinds of PUBLIC SECURITIES. And where 200 l. specie is to let on interest; provided satisfactory security shall be given for the same in New-York.
GEORGE POLLOCK,
HAS FOR SALE, A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will sell on very moderate terms, at his STORE, No. 18, Water-street. POT ASHES received in payment. Sept. 13. tf.
FOR SALE BY DAVID GELSTON,
No. 52, Water-street, BOHEA Tea, Coffee, Molasses, Pork, Beef, Tallow, Hog's Lard, Butter, Flour, Whale Oil. Flax, Shot, Powder, Writing Paper, A quantity well Tanned Sole Leather, Pork and Beef Hams, Neat's Tongues, Leaf Sugar, Snuff, &c. &c. March 23, 1788. tf.
L E M O N S.
A Quantity of choice Lisbon Lemons, just arrived in the ship Clinton, for sale by Wm. THOMAS, April 11. tf. No. 243, Queen-street.
WILLIAM BACKHOUSE & Co.
No. 15, Duke-street---have for Sale, R E D P O R T W I N E, SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of whose 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.
JAMES SAIDLER, Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-street, two doors from the corner of King-street,
BUYS and sells on commission, all kinds of Public Securities, Goods and Produce as usual. He has also imported in the Wilson, from Liverpool, the America from London, and last vessels from Europe, a neat assortment of GOODS, consisting of fine brown, mixt, blue, drab, and copper colored Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffels, and Blankets, Flannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 wide cotton Checks, printed Cottons, Chintzes, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Satins and Modes, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks and Twists, fine and coarse Hats, Moireens, Durants, Tammys, Callimancoes and Camblets, Table Cloths and Diapers, Writing Paper, and an assortment of HARD WARE, &c. which he will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Country Produce, or public Securities. Also, six pair of elegant brass mounted Fire Dogs, and a few barrels pickled Mackerel and Cod-Fish, in excellent order. Apply as above. N. B. Purchasers of unappropriated and confiscated lands, can be supplied with certificates on the most reasonable terms.
JUST IMPORTED, By Shedden, Patrick, & Co.
No. 206, Water-Street; In the Brig Commerce, Capt. Darrell, from Gibraltar; unloading at Gouverneur's wharf, a choice cargo of Mediterranean GOODS, to be disposed of on reasonable terms, viz.
OLD Brandy, of very high proof and flavor, Barcelona Handkfs, blk. & white, 4-square. New Raffins of the Sun, in casks. Fine bloom Raffins, in jars. Catalonia, Wines, of the port and claret qualities. Also, lately imported in the Brig Apollo, from Russia.
Clean Petersburg Hemp, Russia Sail Cloth, Raven's Duck, Russia Sheeting, Cordage.
They have also for Sale, Old Jamaica Spirits, crop 1783, Black Pepper, Bohemia Tea, London particular Madeira Wine, 10 Hds. choice new James river Tobacco, Old Mountain Malaga do. vintage 1782 and 1783, 10 Hds. choice old do. do. Old Sirges Malvolia, do. do. 800 Bushels white Wheat.
An Assortment of Iron-mongery, viz. Nails, Brads and Tacks; Carpenters and broad Axes, narrow and grubbing Axes; narrow Hoes and Hawk-Bills. Feb. 19. tf.
FOR SALE, The Hull of the new BRIG JOH N,
BURTHEN about 130 tons, a strong vessel, well built of the best materials, and of an easy draught of water. Apply to NICHOLAS LOW, Esq. No. 216, Water-street, or SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Water-street. Dec. 13. tf.
T O B E L E T, [From the first day of May next,]
THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the fourth side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf.
T O B E S O L D, At PUBLIC AUCTION,
On FRIDAY the 18th day of April next, At XII o'clock, at the Merchants Coffee-House in the City of New-York,
THE MILLS and FARM,
At Paramus, in Bergen County, State of New-Jersey, now in the occupation of Jacob Bampner, and late the residence of Col. James Mauc Prevost. The farm contains about two hundred and ninety acres of land, mostly of superior quality, of which about one hundred acres are wood. There are two orchards of well chosen apples, and an abundance of choice, and rare fruit, of other kinds, a spacious and very convenient dwelling-house, large barn and mill-house. The mills are well situated on a lively and never failing stream, which runs about three quarters of a mile through the farm, affording several mill seats, not to be equalled in that part of the country. The land is otherwise beautifully watered by a variety of springs, and is capable of the most elegant and fanciful, as well as profitable improvements, at a very small expense. The situation is also particularly advantageous for trade, being at the intersection of two great roads. The most unquestionable title will be given. Enquire of the Printer.
The Creditors of Charles Williams, deceased, and all others interested in his estate, are requested to take notice, that the surplus of the money which may arise from this sale, after paying the purchase money due from the said Charles Williams, will be applied to the satisfaction of his other debts. April 2. tf.

BALTIMORE, April 11.
The election for two members to represent the town of Baltimore in the Convention, to meet at Annapolis the 21st inst. to decide on the New Constitution, was closed on Thursday morning, when the poll stood as follows:
  James M c Henry, Esq. 962   John Coulter, Esq. 958   Samuel Sterett, Esq. 385   David M c Mechem, Esq. 380 
There is no instance we remember in which the town discovered more unanimity than on this occasion. Mr. M c Henry and Dr. Coulter were not but in nomination till the second day of the election; but it being well known that they were decidedly of opinion, that the ratification of the Constitution ought to precede any amendments or alterations, and that it must be injurious to our common interests to delay its ratification, in the hope of obtaining them in any other manner than prescribed by the Constitution, procured by these gentlemen the general suffrages of their fellow citizens. — On the same day the ship builders, the tradesmen concerned in navigation, the merchants, the manufacturers and several thousand inhabitants, walked in procession through the different streets of the town, preceded with the flag of the United States, and a decorated ship, supported by sailors. The countenance which this procession received in every quarter of the town, while it marks the spirit and wishes of its citizens, must serve as an additional motive with the members to use their utmost endeavors to hasten the adoption of the Constitution.
NEW-YORK, April 19.
The following paragraph is copied from a late Charleston, South-Carolina, paper.
“A correspondent informs us that it is whispered, that proposals have very lately been made by Spain to Congress for opening the navigation of the Mississippi, and to render the United States every service and friendship in her power, provided the United States will sell the whole of their produce to the Spanish and French nations for specie; this the friends of those two countries say, will enlarge the number of their seamen, and enable them to defy the navies of other countries. It is also said, that these nations intend to give large orders for merchant ships to America, provided they will build ships only for them and the United States; and provided also, that they will hinder American seamen and shipwrights entering into the service of any other country. They say, if America sides with them, that she will get the subjects of both countries, both in Europe, America, and the East and West-Indies, to an astonishing number, for customers, and that said countries will use their interest with the Emperor of Germany and the Empress of Russia, as well as the Turks, to encourage the consumption of American produce as much as possible. If this should take place, a certain nation lately remarked in Europe, &c. for her selfish navigation laws, may feel severely the truth of old adage, all cover all loose. The partisans of France and Spain please themselves not a little on this occasion; they say that by this capital speculation they will have the supplying the whole world with American produce—We must own if they accomplish all this, it will prove not only a capital but a profitable speculation.”
We are favored with the following extract from a letter, written by a gentleman in Richmond.
“All the returns for delegates to the Convention are now received from every part of the State; and it is with pleasure I inform you, that the list is such as will ensure the adoption of the Constitution in this State, by a decided majority. From the apparent sentiments of the different members, at present, a majority of about 18 or 19 are avowedly Federal. The governor is not reckoned as one of this number, though I have many reasons for believing that the Constitution will have his firm support. When we reflect on the advantages that have resulted to the federal cause, in the Conventions of other States, from free investigation, which has uniformly tended to dispel the mists of ignorance and prejudice, I think we may very reasonably expect, that a similar conviction will take place in the minds of many in our Convention, when they shall have heard the merits of the Constitution and the objections to it candidly examined; and that Virginia will shortly become one of the brightest pillars of the federal edifice.”
As several other letters, lately received from the same quarter, corroborate the truth of the above intelligence, we may venture to pronounce it unquestionable, and founded on the best information.
The English papers inform, that the celebrated astronomer, Herschell, is preparing for the appearance of the great Comet that
is expected in the course of the present year. He has properly qualified himself to make accurate observations and calculations on this eccentric body.
The authors of the Journal de Physique, printed at Paris, speaking of Vesuvius, say, “Dreadful as these phenomena are, they have their uses in being a kind of tunnels, venting fire and vapor that would otherwise make a more dreadful havoc by earthquakes.” The King of France has a fine painting of Vesuvius, as well as of the fourteen volcanos of Peru, all bursting forth from the summits of those vast mountains the Andes!
Anecdote. A Clergyman, who constantly rides to a certain country town every Sunday, to do duty there, preached a long sermon lately against all kind of vices , and being a pious man, he was well attended to. It so happened, that on his return home his horse lost a shoe, and he was obliged to walk a mile to the next house, where it is customary, in cases of necessity, to assist the traveller on the Lord's day. The farrier arrived after the Doctor, and being told what his Reverence wanted, flatly refused to put on the shoe, alledging he could not do it without the assistance of a vice , and as the Doctor had preached against all manner of vices , he could not expect favor from any of them; and the Doctor was actually obliged to proceed home with only one fore shoe on his horse.
Married, last Thursday evening, Mr. MATTHEW DUNCAN, Merchant, of Philadelphia, to Miss HELEN MASON, daughter of the Rev. Dr. John Mason, of this city.
The following is inserted by desire.
Manchester, Dec. 27, 1787.
SOCIETY for the purpose of effecting the Abolition of the SLAVE TRADE.
AT a General Meeting held this day, in order to receive the report of the Committee,
The following Resolutions were unanimously agreed to.
THAT the traffic and slavery of the Human Species, is a direct violation of the precepts of true religion; in opposition to the principles of liberty, justice, and humanity; and disgraceful in the extreme to every country by which it is encouraged, or even tolerated.
That the African Slave Trade is such a traffic; and that this Meeting regards with abhorrence, a commerce productive of oppression, cruelty, and even murder, upon millions of our fellow creatures.
That this Meeting, though fully sensible of the importance of manufactures and commerce to the real interests of this Nation, is yet too jealous of that reputation which all honest men ought to desire, to wish the promotion of any traffic, however lucrative, by means inconsistent with humanity or integrity; and they are convinced moreover, that the traffic in question, is highly impolitic as well as inhuman.
That it is extremely desirable to call the attention of Parliament to this unjustifiable traffic, by petitions from the people at large.
That it is expedient to present a Petition with this view, from the town and neighborhood of Manchester.
That a circular letter be addressed on behalf of this Meeting, to the Mayor, or other chief Magistrate, of every principal town throughout Great-Britain, requesting their concurrence in a similar measure.
That in order to procure the general and final abolition of the African Slave Trade, it will be highly expedient to extend information on this important subject to every part of Europe.
That this Meeting approves of the steps which have been taken in Manchester, by the Borough-reeve, Constables, and other Gentlemen, who have hitherto interested themselves in this business.
That the Society formed in London, for the purpose of effecting the abolition of the Slave Trade, having been the first to come forward as a body in this kingdom, in favor of the oppressed Africans, are entitled to the particular thanks of this Meeting, and of every other friend to the cause of humanity, for a conduct so disinterested and so laudable.
That the further sum of One Hundred Guineas, out of the money subscribed in Manchester, be transmitted to the Committee of that Society, in aid of their truly benevolent exertions.
That these resolutions be immediately published in such a manner, as shall ensure their circulation throughout the Kingdoms of Great-Britain and Ireland.
THOMAS WALKER, Chairman.
To the Printer of the Daily Advertiser.
SIR, IN your paper of the 14th inst. I have observed an answer to my performance in that of the 7th, written by an author, under the signature of Philalethes. He has very unsuccessfully endeavored to dissect and confute a few arguments which I offered against the practice that now prevails, of paying too much attention to the study of the Greek language. I was influenced
in my conduct, by motives for the general good; these were the basis of my publication, and I should be exceedingly happy, if what I advanced has been productive of any advantages to the public: Whether it has, or has not, I am unable to determine. I hope, however, the judicious part of the community will not suffer themselves to be unwarily led astray by the mean, pitiful attempts, either of some tyrannizing master, or insignificant school-boy. His language, his arguments, his sentiments, are such, as we may naturally suppose to proceed from a lad, whose spirits are uncommonly elevated, by having escaped, in the course of his Greek grammar lesson, the severity of the rod, which his imperious, arbitrary tutor, was constantly shaking over his dastard head. Had Philalethes, in his writing, paid more attention to decency and propriety; had his production been divested of that abuse, and scurrility which it contains, it might perhaps have been worthy of some attention; but as this is not the case, I believe every reasonable person will conclude with me, that both the boasting author and his vulgar language, merit the contempt of every liberal mind. As I fear, however, that, by some, my silence might be imputed to improper causes, so I resume my pen, in order to support my former advocacy.
This author, with all the impudence of a wild boar, does not hesitate to pronounce my assertions false, and that too, without any authority but the mere shew of reasoning; for the most superficial view of his work at once convinces us, that we are not to look for argument from him.
Self-interest, sir, is allowed to be the strongest principle that actuates the human mind. It appears evident to me, that from my sentiments, clashing with the author's partial views and designs, dictated by mere self-interest, arose that inveterate malignity, which he vents upon me in such large and undigested heaps. If this be the case, as no doubt it is, we must consider he is born of a woman, and that this circumstance pleads greatly in his favor. I lament having been so unfortunate as to interfere with Philalethes; but general advantage is preferable to particular emolument; I am therefore excusable. His piece bears a very presumptuous aspect; but presumption is peculiar to him in every part of his character. However, as we are not altogether certain that this virulence originates from this pest to society; let us therefore be humane, and make this charitable supposition, that he depends for subsistence, promotion, or some other partial profit, upon his skill in the Greek language: Let us suppose he has armed himself in his own defence, and not in that of the good of society; we shall then, I imagine, view him in his proper, his native colours.
He, in the first place, attempts to argue on the following passage of mine, viz. “In private conversation with men of literature, we are constantly told, that the trouble and loss of time in acquiring it, (the Greek) are infinitely greater than the effects which flow from the acquisition.” To this, he answers, “men of real literature, would never express themselves in this manner, tho' finatiteres may.” This is an assertion so notoriously false, so groundless, so void of every appearance of truth, that it argues the greatest want of modesty, the greatest disregard to veracity in the author to make it. I am surprized, that one who even pretends to reason, should so publicly reject all its counsels, and make the most barefaced assumptions, in open defiance of its precepts. I wonder the imprudent author, in this very act, was not apprehensive of detection. For can one, after this, suppose he was urged on to so precipitate a step, by any thing but the blindest and most tenacious veneration for his own private interest? To the truly candid, I make the appeal. But if, contrary to all probability, (for there are few children who have not heard their parents exclaim against being too attentive to Greek) the falsity of his assertions was owing to his ignorance of facts. Let him make the proper enquiries amongst the gentlemen of the learned professions (those of the Pulpit excepted) and indeed every other man of science, I have not the least doubt but the answers he shall receive will fully confirm my affirmation. In such case, the incredulous author would at least meet with one irrefragable argument, and his weak understanding would be as much wounded by this circumstance, as his feelings would be hurt at being disappointed in his expectations of receiving a premium for proudly and pedantically rapping out, at an Examination, a few words and phrases marked with the stamp of antiquity. For on such an occasion he would retain, by the nodding of his head , give what he utters “the sanction of a God.” [To be continued.]
FILETUS.
** STREPHON and NARCISSA, a Lyric Ode, by ABALARDA, is received, and will appear on Monday.
THE Subscriber, who now, in an advanced station of life, flatters himself he has ever been an unimpeachable character, & being wounded by some groundless reports and ungenerous insinuations lately made to prejudice the minds of his fellow citizens against him, is induced thus publicly to invite any person to lay the pretended charges of impropriety or inhumanity before the Grand Jury, on oath, that he (the Subscriber) may then know in what manner to vindicate himself. In the mean time he requests all persons of candor and humanity to disregard ill-natured misrepresentations, or tales invented by malice; declaring, that the causes of the late unhappy tumults in this city, so far from being in any degree imputable to him, are held by him in the utmost detestation and abhorrence.
JOS. YOUNG.
New-York, April 18, 1788.
The SHERIFF's SALES which were advertised for last Friday, are postponed till WEDNESDAY next, XII o'clock, at the Coffee-House. April 19.
MARINE SOCIETY.
THE Quarterly Meeting is adjourned to Monday the 21st inst. of which the Members are requested to take Notice, and be punctual in their attendance.
By order of the President, ANTHONY GRIFFITHS, Sec'y. April 16.
SPANISH HIDES.
A Quantity of very excellent, just arrived in the sloop Curacao Packet, from Curacoa, now landing at Gouverneur's wharf, and will be sold on reasonable terms by April 19. 4c GOVERNUR, KEMBLE & Co.
This day will be landed for sale, at Marston's wharf, from on board the brig Friendship, Capt. M c Mill, EIGHTEEN puncheons Tortola RUM, high proof and well flavored; four hh. s. and thirty bhs. Mulawado SUGAR, of the first quality; and two bales COTTON. For terms apply to THOMAS BUCHANAN & Co. No. 46, Wall-street.
Who have yet remaining for sale, Teneriffe and Madeira Wine, of superior quality, in pipes, bhs. and quarter casks; also, A few bags Jamaica Coffee. 1w April 19.
Wanted, from the first of May,
TWO ROOMS, with or without board, as the advertiser may consider it most agreeable to himself; a generous price will be given. Enquire of the Printer. 3c April 19.
Just imported, by John Youle, 100 pair horsemen's pistols, to be sold cheap for cash.
Likewise, a general assortment of Ironmongery, Hardware and Cutlery, At his Store, No. 55, corner of Bee-m-n-ship and Water-street; where is also carried on the Cutlery and Brass Founder's business, in all their various branches. tm April 19.
Stolen, or went adrift,
FROM Brasher's wharf, a six oad PIÑACE; on the inside of the boat, in her stern is the name of William Mervick, and on the outside Adamant. Whoever brings the boat to Mr. Gatt, at said wharf, shall be handsomely rewarded. April 19.
Twenty Dollars Reward.
RAN-away on the evening of the 8th inst. from the subscribers, the following Negroes, viz. PRIMUS, a country born negro, he has a very black and surly countenance, about 28 years of age, about 5 feet 10 or 11 inches high, a very active, stout well made fellow, has a remarkable crook on two of the fingers of his right hand, had on and took with him a light drab colored cloth jacket with sleeves, patched on both elbows with a piece of black and white stuff; an under jacket and trowls made of black and white homespun woollen stuff, one lead colored coat with white metal buttons, quite new; one light colored fustian coat, about half worn; one blue jacket, one pepln do. with red and yellow stripes, pretty much worn, two white shirts, one of which being quite new had not got buttons on it, two pair woollen stockings, one white, with black and white feet, the other black and white; a cactor hat about half worn.
The other a mulatto fellow named BOB, born in East-Jersey, formerly belonged to John W. Watkins, esq. he is about 25 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches high, strong made, has a surly countenance, with a down look, had on and took with him, two jackets, with sleeves, one blue, the other scarlet, one under jacket, a pair of light brown corduroy breeches, and a pair of green woollen trowls, with two small patches on the fore part, of a different color; light blue stockings, two white shirts, and a cactor hat a good deal worn; they are fond of playing on the fiddle, and supposed to have carried one with them; previous to their going off, they committed a robbery in the neighborhood; it is thought they are gone towards New-York. Whoever apprehends the said mulatto and negro, and secures them in any gaol, so that their masters may have them again, shall have the above reward, or ten dollars for either of them, with reasonable charges, paid by Gloucester County, WILLIAM TOD. State of N. Jersey, JOSEPH BATES. April 12, 1788. 98c tf
N. B. The reward for apprehending and securing both or either of the above described servants will be paid in New-York by enquiring of the Printer.
FOR SALE,
A Well made, strong, active, healthy NEGRO BOY, aged 19, born and bred in the family of his present master, is perfectly acquainted with every species of house work, setting out and attending a table; is an excellent driver, either on the box or as a postillion, and well skilled in the management of horses. Having been bred in the country the earlier part of his life, he has acquired a considerable knowledge of farming; ploughs and harrows well. The reasons for selling him will be communicated to the purchaser. His price is 80l. Enquire of the Printer. tf April 17.

SALES at AUCTION, THIS DAY, XI o'clock, By James Inglis, At his Store, No. 21, Wall-street, A few pipes Faya! Wine, 10 boxes turpentine soap, 2 boxes cordials, &c.
PUBLIC AUCTION, On MONDAY, (If fair weather)
Opposite the Coffee-House Bridge, if not sold at private sale,
By JAMES SMITH, 160 hides of excellent foal leather, A few casks of claret, Some silver handled knives and forks, 30 doz. of porter in bottles as per sample, A few bottles of Ketchup, Some square waiters, 2 barrels of beef, 6 doz. of portmanteaus, A few bladders of excellent snuff, 30 doz. empty bottles, 12 doz. of ale, 20 gross of corks, 250 wt. of stove pans, With a variety of HOUSEHOLD FUR- NITURE.
He begs leave to express his gratitude to all, who have favored him with their custom hitherto, and hopes, from his great care and attention to business, still to merit the favor of his friends and a generous public, whose commands, will be attended to, at No. 23, Wall-street.
N. B. A Large Front Room to let, at the above Number. The highest premiums given, for Johan- nes, Dollars and Crowns.
For CHARTER. The ship PHILADELPHIA, GEORGE TOWER, Master, Lying at Murray's wharf, British built, now under Dutch colors, with a Mediterranean pass. Enquire of NICHOLAS LOW, No. 216, Water-street. April 19. tf
Wanted to Charter, A Vessel, for Cape Fran- cois, burthen from 60 to 100 tons. Leave a note with the Printer. April 19. 3t
PIG IRON, Of the best quality, to be sold at No. 29, Hano- ver-square, by GEORGE JOY. 8th April. tf
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the late partnership of BOURKE and DON- NAN , 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 sub- scriber. JOHN DONNAN. April 16. tf
BOHEA TEA Of the first quality, imported in the ship Hope, from Canton, to be sold by ANTHONY & JOSEPH GRIFFITHS, tf. April 12. No. 20, Front-street.
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 15, Queen-street, now in posses- sion of Messrs. Dubey & Co. Likewise the HOUSE, No. 16, Ferry-street. Enquire at No. 45 Maiden-lane, or at No. 26, Queen-street. Feb. 12. tf
HYSON TEA, Of the first quality, imported in the sloop Experi- ment, from Canton, to be sold by JOHN REMSÉN , No. 60, King-street. March 7. tf
Just imported in the Betsey, Captain Mc- nard, from London, by THOMAS ROBERTS, No. 34, Hanover-square.
The following Articles for sale, on the lowest terms. WAISTCOAT patterns for the summer, newest fashion.
An assortment of chintz and calicoes, of the new- est fashions. 5-4 yard chambray gauze, Yard-wide ditto, Crape and net gauze, Black and white spotted gauze, Lawn and tiffany gauze, 3-4 yard white plain tiffany, 3-4 lawn gauze handkerchiefs, New fashioned coffee gauze, Coffee and crimped ribbon, Fine and coarse leno, New fashioned Venetian or patent hats for ladies, An assortment of the newest fashioned millinery, White cane hats, Covering chips, with high crowns, Large and small Dunstable hats, Black and white bonnet frames, newest fashion, Ladies' Spanish leather shoes, Fine plain lawn, Patten-ner, very handsome, Ladies' and gentlemen's silk hose, Ladies' and gentlemen's cotton hose, Gentlemen's colored, wilted silk and cotton hose, Kid gloves, white and colored of the best kind, Fine muslins, Black silk barcelona handkerchiefs, Bandana silk handkerchiefs, Satins, Modes, persians and sarfets, Fans gold and silver mounted, of the newest fa- shion, 4-12 pound pins, Thread edgings, Steel clasps for ladies girdles fluted and plain, Military feathers, black with red tops, Plain black do. Ditto white do. Ditto red and green do. Leather and hair portmanteau travelling trunks, Dinner and midlinee, Large steel hat pins. With a variety of other articles. tf April 16.
SALES at AUCTION, On the premises, TUESDAY , the 29th inst. And possession given the 1st May. THE Dwelling House, with the LOT OF GROUND, No. 36, William-street, now in the occupation of Gardiner Baker, belong- ing to the estate of Mary Walton, deceased. The lot contains in front, on William-street, 23 feet 7 inches, and on the rear 24 feet 4 inches; in depth, on the West, 93 feet, and on the East 90 feet. The same may be viewed at any time before the sale, and an indisputable title will be given by ABRAHAM WAL- TON and GERARD WALTON , Executors. 976 JAMES BARCLAY.
A COPY OF THE Encyclopædia Britannica; or, Edinburgh Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, 10 large vols in 4to, may be had of S. and R. CAMPBELL, 41 No. 44, Hanover-square. April 17.
Just imported in the ship Juno, from Havre-de-Grace, and ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Amster- dam, and to be sold at the Store, No. 191, Queen- street, opposite Beckman's slip, by De Luze de Montmolin and Co.
A general assortment of DRY GOODS. Consisting of the following articles, viz. Chintzes, calicoes, Luteftrings, cambricks, silk hose, kid gloves, ribbons, hair ribbons, watch- es, umbrellas, &c. April 17. tf
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
TO BE LET, (From the first of May next,) A VERY convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, in Partition-street, adjoining the red store, where Mr. Sheaff formerly lived. Enquire of JOHN MY- ER , at said House. Feb. 8. tf
THOMAS BARROW, No. 58, Broad-street, HAS imported by the Betsey, Capt. Mcnard, some elegant patterns of Paper-Hangings; also plain verditer blue and plain green, with feltown borders, common papers, neat patterns and low priced; has received from the manufactory some of the most elegant patterns ever brought into this city; any orders, by the next packet, will be completed in August or September.
Has received a quantity of fresh ground white lead, of the best quality, in casks of 1 and 2 cwt. ditto yel- low and Spanish brown, with every color used in house painting; also fine colors for limners, camel's hair pencils and brushes, fine quill bound brushes and common do. b dgeth's hair brushes for portrait paint- ers; paper of a superior quality and very large, for drawings; belt white, black and red chalks and pen- cils, pencil crayons, Mawer's colors; drawing books of every kind; flowers and landscapes beautifully colored. For drawing, Indian ink, Indian rubber, miniature pencils, ivory pallets, small oval frames and glasses.
LINSEED OIL by the barrel, or less quantity. Window glass of all sizes, glazier's diamonds, large glass for pictures and clock faces. Spanish white, purple brown, lampblack, and dry white lead. Continues to carry on the coach painting business, and assures his employers he will execute their com- mands in the best manner, and on the most reasona- ble terms. Has for Sale, an elegant new PHAETON, finished in the highest taste, with harness complete, which will be sold cheap for cash. He has also some fine prints framed, first impressi- ons; frames, pictures and prints in the best manner. tf April 17.
This day will be landed for sale at Mr. Hallett's wharf, from on board the brig Polly James Townsend master, A quantity of excellent Teneriffe wine, in pipes hhds. and quarter casks, a few pipes London particular, and New- York market Madeira wine. From on board the sloop Betsey, Capt. Briggs, at the same wharf, 40 puncheons and 40 small casks Antigua rum of the first quality. For par- ticulars of sale apply to THOMAS BUCHANNAN & Co.
Who will receive in payment for the a- bove articles, flour, indian corn, staves, pot and pearl ashes, and Albany pine boards. April 14. tf
FRANCIS PANS, No. 51, Broad-street, Has received by the Montgomery, collected by the other late arrivals, and has remaining on hand of his former stock, the following general as- sortment in the FANCY, MILLENNERY, and DRY GOOD Line.
CHINA and satin ribbons, a great variety differ- ent widths and colors; plain net, crape, foun- taine, silk spotted and striped, black and white gauzes; fancy colored cane hats, yellow and black Leghorn do. per dozen or quantity; black and white skein and ribbon wires; wire frames for the latest fashion bonnets; mock point laces; black silk ditto, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black fat- ins and modes; luteftrings, white and colored face- nets; chintzes and calicoes; furniture copperplate do. linens and checks; moreens, callimancoes and ruffs; silk, thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; mullin and cotton shawls; silk, linen, and cotton handkerchiefs; corded dimities, mullinet and chinz trimmings; plain and sprig'd lawns; plain and striped mul- lins; lawn and mullin handkerchiefs; fine and com- mon cambrics; black patent net lace; nankeens, umbrellas, artificial flowers, feathers, flannels, baizes, and striped wildbores, sewing silks, threads, &c. &c. all which will be sold on the very lowest terms, for immediate payment.
He returns his sincere thanks to the public in gene- ral for their past custom, and offers a continuance. The Millinery business will still continue to be carried on in the most extensive manner, with the utmost exertions to give satisfaction and to enable him to sell off the large stock of gauzes, ribbons, &c. remaining on hand, every article in that line will be charged at the lowest terms possible. Nov. 24. tf
SALES, on MONDAY next, X o'clock, No. 20, Wall-street, 100 pieces 4-4 and 7-8 Irish linen, An invoice of leno gauzes and millinet, amounting to 2871. sterling. Muslins and lawns, lawn handkerchiefs, A few doz. shawls, Silk and cotton hose, 2 purple and fancy calicoes, with a variety of other articles not enumerated, which will be struck off with- out reserve. ROBERT HUNTER.
To be sold on the lowest terms for Cash by ROBERT HUNTER, No. 20, Wall-street, CHINTZES , 2 purple calicoes, furni- ture do. black Barcelona, lawn and mullin handkerchiefs, muslinets, plain, crof- bar'd and strip'd muslins, 6-4 wide, vari- ous qualities, fancy cloths, moreens, Irish poplins, 1 trunk ladies best Bristol shoes, 11-8, 4-4, and 7-8 cotton checks, Souchong and Sequin teas, turpentine, soap, Irish li- nens, from 18d. to 6s. currency, per yard.
TO BE LET, From the first day of May, THREE genteel ROOMS in Broadway, very suit- able for a single Gentleman, who may have with them the exclusive use of a Cellar and Garret. Enquire of the Printer. tf April 4.
Just imported in the ship Favorite, Captain Taylor, and to be SOLD by ALEXANDER OGSBURY, At the Corner of Crown and Smith-streets, A fresh assortment of last year's growth GARDEN- SEEDS, viz.
Early Charlton, Small ditto. Long Horn, Dwarf, Marrowfat and Sugar Dwarf, large Windsor Beans. P E A S. Orange Carrot, Cress, Parsnip, Thyme, Early Dutch Turnip, Sweet Marjoram, Cabbage Lettuce, Rape, Prickly Spinage, Canary, and Round ditto, Hemp. White Mustard, And likewise some excellent SPLIT PEAS , with a neat assortment of PAPER HANGINGS . April 14. 2 w.
Bohea Tea, and Nankeens. BOHEA Tea, by the chest, and a few bales of Nankeens, imported per ship Hope, from Canton, for sale by J. SHIPPEY and Co. 77 tf No. 43, Little Dock-street.
MONTMORIN. THIS TOWN, laid out at the solicitation of seve- ral Gentlemen, is delightfully situated on the north bank of the Ohio river, on a beautiful plain that is not liable to be overflowed, in a healthy and fertile country, about 18 miles below Fort Pitt, on the road to Fort McIntosh, in Westmoreland county, in the State of Pennsylvania, and at the ancient settle- ment formerly called Logstown, which was abandon- ed previous to the peace of 1763, where an extensive trade was carried on many years.
MONTMORIN commands an extensive view of the river; the soil is equal to any on the Ohio, and a- bounds in coal; the navigation from thence down the river is superior to that of Fort Pitt, as the wa- ter is at all seasons much deeper at this place, and where provisions, boats, &c. may in a little time be as well furnished. It is on the great communi- cation or route from the Eastern and middle States to the Muskingum, Miami and Kentucky settle- ments; as well as the Illinois, Mississippi, &c. and will probably become the new country seat: the great emigrations to the Western country render it a very desirable spot, and afford a flattering prospect of its speedy establishment. The streets are spacious, be- ing all 66 feet wide; except Great George, Wash- ington, Hancock and Clinton-streets, which are 90 feet; the squares are divided into 20 lots, from 44 to 47 feet front, and 220 feet in depth, and all the lots are accommodated with lanes. Five squares, or 100 lots, are distinguished in the plan, will be vested in trustees for public use, and to accommodate schools and religious societies of every denomination. The town lots will be numbered, and arranged by draught to prevent any kind of preference; and to facilitate the settlement, they will be sold at the moderate price of TEN DOLLARS each, to be paid on the deli- very of certificates of purchase. Those who buy ten town lots, will be entitled to a five acre outlot, gratis.
The appropriation of the lots will be made under the superintendence or direction of the Honorable Thomas McKean, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, Gen. Muhlenberg and Heister, Matthew Clarkson and Richard Bache, Esqrs. on or before the first of June next; after which, on application, indisputa- ble titles in fee simple, agreeably to the said approp- riation, will be delivered gratis to the purchasers, their agents or attorneys. Certificates for lots sold, and the plan of the town to be seen at the house of Mr. Levi Hollingsworth, Mr. Mark Wilcox, Mr. Tho- mas Bradford, and at the Coffee House, Philadel- phia; Mr. John Delafield, New-York; General Heister, Reading; John Hubley, Esq. Lancaster; Mr. Heckenvelder, Bethlehem; Major Isaac Craig, Fort Pitt; and Colonel Stephen Bayard, Elizabeth-Town, Westmoreland County. ISAAC MELCHER. Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1789.
EXTRACT. Page 10, Colonel Bouquet's Expedi- tion, 1764, Friday, Oct. 5. "In this day's march the army passed through Logstown, situated seveneen and a half miles sixty-seven perches, by the path, from Fort Pitt. This place was noted before the last war, for the great trade carried on there by the Eng- lish and French; but its inhabitants, the Shawanese and Delaware, abandoned it in the year 1750. The lower town extended about 60 perches over a rich bottom to the foot of a low steep ridge on the summit of which, near the declivity, stood the up- per town, commanding a most agreeable prospect over the lower, and quite across the Ohio, which is about 500 yards wide here, and by its majestic cag- current adds much to the beauty of the place. Pro- ceeding beyond Logstown we passed through a fine country, &c."
Those who are desirous of further information respecting the soil and situation of Montmorin, are referred to Governor St. Clair, General Irvine, Geo. Morgan and Matthew Clarkson, Esqrs., or any o- ther gentleman acquainted in the Western Country. Truth. April 5.
PUBLIC AUCTION; By Hugh Smith, On MONDAY, X o'clock, at No. 22, Wall-street, A very valuable assortment of SPRING GOODS, The property of a person unfortunate in business, worthy the attention of import- ing Merchants, and dealers in the Dry Good line,
Consisting of 30 pieces Irish linen, 35 do. calico, 40 do. India taffeties, 20 do. striped muslin, 11 do. very fine jaconet do. A few pieces of book do. Broad cloths, umbrellas, mitts and gloves, tapes, ladies stays, an assortment of fash- ionable buttons, with a great variety of ar- ticles in the hardware line.
On TUESDAY, XII o'clock, At the Coffee-House-Bridge, 16 Hhds. red and white wines, 1 do. genuine Madeira do., 4 pipes Teneriffe do.
On THURSDAY , the 24th inst., At No. 163, Water-street, The remaining Stock in Trade Belonging to the estate of the late GIBBON BOURKE, deceased---consisting of A variety of articles; also, the HOUSEHOLD GOODS in the said dwelling house, by order of WM. BACKHOUSE, J. SULLIVAN, } Executors. CHARLES NAYLOR,
On FRIDAY the 25th inst., At the House of Mr. Joseph Corre, No. 18, Broad-Way, A quantity of Household Furniture, Consisting of, feather beds, bedsteads and curtains, tables, chairs, an excellent billi- ard table in good order, glasses, decanters, bowls, &c. &c. Also, a complete set of kitchen copper furniture, a smoke jack and a perpetual oven. With a variety of other things, necessary for people in the public line.
Joshua Waddington, & Co. Have imported in the Betsey, Capt. Mcnard, 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 as- sortment of light chintz, Stormont-ground and pompadour ground chintz calicoes, of the newest and most fash- ionable patterns. Fine two purple ground fancy and Solomon ground calicoes, a great variety. Copper plate furniture calicoes. Low priced printed li- nens and cottons. Plain, striped, and checked muslins. Muslin handkerchiefs. Fine cambrics and lawns. Muslinets. Fashionable waistcoat patterns. Chintz and purple shawls. Bordered lawn hand- kerchiefs. Best India Bandanae handkerchiefs. Pullicat and Lungee Romal do. Black India Persians, Black Barcelona hand- kerchiefs, April 15. tf. Black modes, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 wide, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish li- nens, low priced, Puffians and jeans, Cotton dials, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 cotton checks, Brown Hollands, Ozabughes, Tammies, durants and Shalloons, Mock Moreens, Black callimancoes, Striped do. or different colour Satin lastings, and worsted florentines, Satin florentines, Men's plain and ribb'd cotton hose, Best China silk hose, Black do. Gauzes and ribbons, Women's white kid gloves, Men's and Women's colored do. Black silk ace, Black and colored sewing silk and cwt. Cotton and silk covered wire, Pins, &c. &c. &c.
TENERIFFE WINE. THIS DAY will be landed at Bache's wharf, 27 pipes, for sale, by WILLIAM SETON & Co. tf. April 12.
Prime TOBACCO. NINE hhds. prime Tobacco, just landed out of the Schooner Columbia, to be sold cheap for cash or a short credit, by GIBBON BOURKE , No. 163, Water-street. March 26. tf.
New-York Rum and Molasses, to Be sold by ALEXANDER I. HAMILTON & Co. No. 101, Water-street, opposite Brasher's Wharf. Who have also for sale, on the lowest terms, Ge- neva, Brandy, Cherry Brandy, Shrub, and all sorts of Cordials. April 17. tttu. 1 m.
To Let, near Burling-slip, A Very convenient CELLAR and front STORE , for any kind of business. Enquire at No. 52, Wa- ter-street. April 5. tf.
Just received by the ship Philadelphia, Capt. Tower, from Amsterdam, and for sale by JACOB & PHILIP MARK, No. 16, Great-Dock-street, Ticklenburghs, oz. aburghs, dowlas, Si- lesia linens, sheetings, brown Hollands, creas, fatinets and chintzes, Flander bed ticks, towelings & diapers, black & white millinet, and crape, a large assortment of red and blue, cotton and linen handkerchiefs, from ten to fifty, black barcelona do. black and white laces, edging, blond edging and friar- ges, oil cloths, black green red and yellow morocco slippers, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and apron checks, cotton stripes, hat linings, cap and apron tape, cambricks, looking-glasses dif- ferent sizes, old hock of the first quality, pyrmont water. Also, twenty barrels of Connecticut Fork. April 14. tf.

For LONDON.
The Brigantine BETSEY,
THOMAS MESNARD, Master, Will sail on Thursday the 24th inst. For freight or passage, having good accommodations for passen- gers, apply to the Master on board, at Lupton's wharf, or to PETER SCHERMERHORN, No. 73. Water-street. 8c April 16.
For Charleston, South-Carolina.
The Sloop MARIA, New-York and Charleston Packet, William Elliott, Master,
Lying at Kortwright's-wharf, will sail the 22d inst. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, or to John Jack- son, No. 78, Water-street. April 15.
For AMSTERDAM,
The SHIP GRACE, John Armour, Master,
WILL be despatched with all possible expedition, two thirds of her freight already provided. For passage or freight, apply to the Captain on board, at Bownjohn's Wharf, or to April 11. tf. WILLIAM LAIGHT & Co.
LISBON SALT.
A Cargo, just arrived in the brig Harmony, Capt. Robert Palmer, of the first quality, to be sold by BROTHERS, COSTER and Co. No. 8, Duke-street.
Said BRIG will sail in a few days for Amsterdam. For passage only, ap- ply as above, or to the Capt. on board. April 5. tf.
For AMSTERDAM,
The SHIP HOPE, Capt. Doetzen,
A PRIME fast sailing vessel, under Dutch colours, with a Mediterranean Pass, will be ready to take in the 15th inst. and sail by the 10th of next month, or sooner if possible, having two thirds of her cargo en- gaged; for freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Van Zandt's Wharf, or LUDLOW & GOOLD,
Who have for Sale,
CABLES, from 6, to 10 inches, cordage, different sizes, geneva in pipes and cases, Spanish hides, claret in boxes, 4 dozen each, Bourbon and West-India coffee, lignum vi- træ and fustick. April 7. tf.
For Charleston (South-Carolina) and Georgia.
The Sloop PHILADELPHIA & NEW- YORK PACKET, Enoch Bayley, Master,
WILL sail with all possible dispatch, part of her freight already engaged, has good ac- commodations for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at the Old-Slip, or to GEORGE DOUGLASS, April 4. for No. 14, Fly-Market.
Who has for Sale,
BURLINGTON salt petre hams, Philadelphia superfine and common flour in bbls. and half bbls. tale flour and middlings, rye flour, ship bread, new rice, 3000. good cotton, toolb. hops, Castile soap, green coffee in bags, Quebec parent essence of spruce, molasses, coarse salt, manhaden. 964. tf.
For Charter to any port in Europe.
The British ship HARRIET, Alexander M'Dougal, Commander, Burthen about 250 tons, with a Mediterranean pass. For terms ap- ply to the Captain on board, at Murray's wharf, or to March 28. tf. CHARLES SMITH.
SALES AT AUCTION,
On the first of May next, At the Coffee-House, 150 LOTS of GROUND, ON the West side of Great George-street: the sit- uation of which is eligible, and the title indis- putable. Further particulars will be inserted in a few days. April 1. tm.
Wants a place, as CLERK,
A Middle-aged Man, who understands ac- counts, and is handy either in a dry or wet store, or warehouse: he has the best recommenda- tions. Enquire of the Printer. tf March 31.
W
HEREAS the Co-Partnership of the House of JOHN READE and JACOB BOGARDUS, of this city, under the firm of Reade and Bogardus, was, on the 27th day of November last, dissolved by mutual consent; All Persons having any demands against said House, are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, and those who are indebted to them will be pleased to make payment to JAMES HILL, jun. at Great-Dock-street, No. 46, on or before the 1st day of April next, or their accounts will, without distinction, be put into the hands of an Attorney. New-York, Feb. 1. 28. tf.
TO BE LET,
THE House No. 40, in Hanover-Square, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Maule. For terms apply to JOSHUA SANDS, No. 136, Water-street. Feb. 25. tf.
A good DANCING MASTER
WILL meet with extraordinary encouragement, in one of the Sea-Port Towns of this Conti- nent, if properly recommended. Apply to the Prin- ter March 15. tf.
TO BE LET, from the first of May next,
A HOUSE, No. 32, Crown-street, in a central part of the City, on reasonable terms. For further particulars, apply to CHARLES STEWART, No. 27, Murray-street, near the College. March 28. tf.
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
TWO NEGRO FELLOWS, between the age of fifteen and thirty. Enquire at No 3. Burling-ship. Feb. 26. tf.
TO BE LET,
THAT large convenient three story HOUSE, No. 211, Queen-street, between Burling-ship and the Fly-market, with a stable and commodious new store in the rear. For terms apply to EDMUND PRIOR, No. 195, Queen-street, Who has for Sale, A quantity of low-priced 7-8 half-bleached Irish Linens, which will be disposed of on very low terms for cash. tf 2d. April.
TO BE LET,
For one year, or on lease, and possession given the first of May next, THE HOUSE, GARDEN, and out Houses, now occupied by John Marston, Esq. The Farm contains 46 acres of ground, its situation is plea- sant and healthy, and about 6 miles from the city. It is well stocked with fruit trees of all kinds.--- Enquire of JAMES M'EVERS, No. 13, Water-street. Feb. 14. tf.
TO BE SOLD,
A Number of improved FARMS, in the counties of Dutchess, Ulster and Orange; likewise a quantity of unimproved Land in either of the said counties. Apply to J. JOHNSTON, No. 18, Wall- street. Also to be Sold, a LOT in Broad-way, next to Mr. Seaman's, 54 feet in front, extending in the rearto New-street. Enquire as above. Dec. 25. tf.
TO BE LET,
(From the first of May next,) THE HOUSE, No. 3, Hanover-Square, AT present occupied by his Excellency the MINISTER OF FRANCE. This House is large, convenient, and in excellent order: On the rear of the Lot is a Coach-House and Stables, &c. For terms, please to apply at No. 23, Great-Dock- street. New-York, March 25. tf.
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HEREAS the Partnership of JACOB BOGAR- DUS & Co. is by mutual consent dissolved; All Persons having any demands against said House, are requested to present their accounts at their Store at Red-Hook, for payment; and all Persons in- debted to said House, will be pleased to make im- mediate payment on or before the 1st day of April next, or their accounts will, without distinction, be put into the hands of an attorney. Red-Hook, Feb. 1. 28. tf.
TO BE SOLD,
Or exchanged for property in the city of New-York, and immediate possession given, A FARM, whereon the subscriber lived during the late war, situated in a very pleasant village called Preakness, in Bergen County, State of New- Jersey, about 25 miles from New-York; contain- ing 305 acres, of which a considerable part is mead- ow and woodland. The meadow already impro- ved, will produce between 25 and 30 tons of hay. It is well situated for grazing, having the advantage of early pasture, and in dry seasons it has the ad- vantage of water in every lot. Also, on the premi- ses, are a good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Cellar, Barn and out-houses, with an excellent well of water near the Kitchen; a beautiful young bearing orchard, with a variety of other fruit trees in the highest per- fection. For further particulars enquire of the sub- scriber, at Brooklyn Ferry, who will give an indis- putable title for the same. ADOLPH WALDRON. March 18. 3m.
TO BE SOLD,
SEVENTEEN years' lease of that pleasant Coun- try Seat called BELMONT, containing 20 acres of Land, about three and a half miles from this city, with all the improvements thereon; at present in good condition. It's situation in point of extensive and variegated Prospect being so well known, need not be described. For terms apply to JOHN MUR- RAY, jun. No. 38, Queen-street, or to the Person now on the premises: Feb. 13.
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LL Persons indebted to the estate of SMITH RICHARDS, an insolvent debtor, are request- ed to make immediate payment to the subscribers, assignees, appointed according to law. All accounts or obligations not discharged by the first day of May, will be put in suit without distinction. MELANCTON SMITH. JAMES SHUTER. March 11. tf.
J. GREENWOOD,
Approv'd DENTIST,
ENCOURAGED by the success of five years' practice in this city, begs leave to acquaint the public in general, that he continues to perform all operations inci- dent to the TEETH and GUMS; draws Teeth and Stumps with care and dexterity; transplants natural Teeth; substitutes arti- ficial Teeth; takes care of Children's Teeth by the year; makes them regular, clean and white.
The irregularity and defect of teeth, in
grown persons, is chiefly owing to the ne- glect of them when young.
Said Greenwood has a tincture for the preservation of the teeth and gums, with directions, &c. from two to four shillings per phial.
His prices are low, to give every person
an opportunity to be benefited by him. Attends abroad, on sending directions to No. 199, Water-street, opposite the Coffee- House. March 18. m. th. &cf. tf.
THE
SUBSCRIBER hereby notifies all his creditors, that he shall prepare his petition to the General Assembly to be holden at Hartford, in the State of Connecticut, on the second Thursday of May next, praying for exemption from all arrests for any debt he now owes, by his giving up all his estate for the benefit of his creditors. WALTER HUBBELL. Fairfield County Gaol, March 23, 1788. 3 w. t. cu. th. 978.
WARRANTED SOAP.
EIGHTEEN shillings per barrel (and 1/4 in proportion) delivered and deposited in the cellar of the purchaser, free of ex- pence, save the barrel, by WILLIAM FROBISHER, No. 8, Fletcher-street. N. B. Ashes and Kitchen-stuff received in payment. tu th f tm April 15.
BROOKLYNE STAGES.
HENRY STANTON returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general, for their past favors. He begs leave to inform them, that for convenience of parties of pleasure, he has pro- vided for the ensuing season, TWO private Stage Coaches, the one containing four and the other six passengers, with good gentle horses, and careful dri- vers; which will ply at any place, or at any time, at a reasonable rate. Those who would wish to ap- ply, will please to direct a line to the subscriber, one day before wanted, to be left with Mr. JACOB WIL- KINS, at the Ferry Stairs, which will carefully come to hand. He has to let, good, neat horses and chairs, and genteel saddle horses. N. B. He also begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on the Coach and Chair-making Business, in all its various branches, at the place where Mr. DAVID TITUS formerly lived. He flatters himself that his work, for strength and neatness, is equal to any in the State, as he has provided his shop with the best of materi- als and workmen. Favors for either of the above, will be gratefully received by HENRY STANTON. Brooklyne Ferry, April 3. 2m. th f tu
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A NEGRO MAN who understands ploughing, &c. If he has a family, no objections will be made to purchasing the whole. Enquire of the Printer. March 31. w & f. tm.
To the Admirers of Natural History.
The Proprietor of the Collection OF BIRDS, which was shown lately at the City Ta- vern, begs leave to acquaint the public, that he ex- hibits his Collection, in an elegant light room, at No. 247, Nassau-street, opposite the New Gaol, where it has already been seen with applause. He flatters himself to shew them with satisfaction, to the curious, they are of almost every species of Birds, natu- ral to this Continent, arranged to imitate life; and to be seen next week, every day, from ten o'clock, till four in the afternoon; also in the evening, on Fri- day and Saturday. Price of admittance 25. and for children 12. 18 & w 3w April 5.
English and American
GARDEN-SEEDS, Sold by JOHN ARTHUR, No. 160, Queen-street, near Peck-ship, New-York,
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ARLY charlton peas, dwarf marrow do. Sandwich beans, Lisboa do. early white dwarf kidney do. large do. do. yel- low do. do. speckled do. do. large white Dutch running do. do. scarlet do. early York cabbage seed, early sugar loaf do. early Battersea do. long head do. large Scotch do. Scotch kail, red Dutch cabbage, green curl'd borcole, green savoy, yellow do. asparagus, large head lettuce, green co's do, white do. cut do. red onion, white Spanish do. Lon- don leek, red beet, orange carrot, swell- ing parsnip, early Dutch turnip, salmon radish, endive or siccory, solid stalk celery, broad leaf parsley, curl'd do. spinnage, white mustard, broad leaf cress, or pepper- grass; curl'd do. early green prickly cu- cumbers, long do. do. cantalope melon, thyme seed, summer-favory. w&f. tf. 95.
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Y order of the Honorable John Sloss Ho- bart, Esquire, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature, for the State of New-York, NOTICE is hereby given to Andrew Grier, of North-Carolina, mer- chant, an absent and non-resident debtor, and to all others whom it may concern: That, upon application and due proof made to the said Judge, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "An Act for relief against ab- sconding and absent Debtors," passed the fourth day of April, 1786, by Robert Hunter, of the city of New-York, Vendue Master, a creditor of the said Andrew Grier: He, the said Judge, hath directed all his, the said Andrew Grier's estate, real and personal, within this State, to be seized. And that, unless he, the said An- drew Grier, shall discharge his debts with- in one year after the publication of this no- tice, all his estate, real and personal, will be sold, for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated this 29th day of Feb. in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-eight. w&f 12m. 943
One, Two or Three single Gentlemen
CAN be accommodated with Board, Lodging, and Servants to attend them, from the first of May. Enquire of the Printer. tf March 31.
TO BE LET,
FOUR miles from New-York, three Rooms in a genteel new house. For particulars apply to Mr. JAMES BILES, near Mr. John Leake, Greenwich road. April 10. tf.
JACOB LE ROY & SON,
At No. 52, Queen-street, opposite Cha- ple-street,
Have for Sale the following articles, just imported in the Ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Am- sterdam, viz.
  Black Pepper,  Flemish Linen,    Re. Is Yar,  Russia Duck,    Nutmegs,  Raven's do.    Canvases in boxes,  Oznaburghs,    Geneva in Cales,  Copper Tea Kettles,    Writing Paper,  Frying Pans, long and    Fine Holland Linen,  short Handles,    Russia sheeting,  Mill Saws.     April 11. tf.  
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
By DAVID RAMSAY, M. D.
CONDITIONS.
 I. THE work shall be printed with all convenient speed, on a good paper and type.---It will be comprized in either one large quarto volume, or a proportionable number of octavo's which shall be neatly bound and lettered.  II. The price to subscribers shall be six Spanish mil- led dollars, or the value thereof in any kind of Paper Currency, to be paid as soon as the books are ready for delivery.  III. Subscribers for ten copies shall have an ele- venth gratis.  IV. Booksellers and others who buy to sell again, may rest assured that no copies shall be offered for sale in the United States to non-subscribers, with the consent of the author, under EIGHT DOLLARS.  ** Subscriptions are taken in by Thomas Allen, Bookseller and Stationer, No. 16, Queen-street, cor- ner of the Fly-Market, and by all others entrusted with proposals. March 31. m w f f. tf. 
This day is published,
By S. and R. CAMPBELL, No. 44, Hanover-Square, and T. ALLEN, No. 16, Queen-street,
The American Songster:
Being a select Collection of the most celebrated Ame- rican, English, Scotch and Irish Songs. "Music has charms to sooth the savage breast, To soften rocks, and bend the knotted oak." Virg. Price, neatly bound and lettered, Five Shillings.
To the Lovers of Music in the United
States of America.
Ladies and Gentlemen, IT has been a subject of considerable regret, that a Collection of the best Modern Songs, not only the production of America, but likewise those of Bri- tain has never before appeared on this continent. To remedy which, the Editors have been at con- siderable labor in collecting from the most esteemed Song Books, published in Europe, a compilation, suitable in some degree to this country. To this collection the Fair Americans may safely have recourse, without the fear of a blu upon their cheeks, or offending the most rigid virtue; nor can the gentlemen be more pleased by the particular at- tention shown to the Ladies than by the compliment we pay to their good sense, in avoiding all manner of indecent songs and double entendres. Here will be found a number of original songs, the production of the American Muse: we are only sorry it has not been in our power to collect a greater number of these at the present time.---But provid- ing the present volume meets with encouragement from the Public, the Editors have it in contempla- tion to publish a second, when they flatter themselves they will be able to exhibit most of the principal songs wrote in the United States. However, it in this collection we have put a cheerful and enter- taining companion into the hands of the ladies and gentlemen of America, we trust, on their part, they will encourage the rising arts of their native country, which will particularly oblige their very humble ser- vants, THE PUBLISHERS.
MICHAEL ROBERTS
HAS just imported in the Betsey, Capt. Melnard, from London, and is now op- ening for sale at his store fronting the Cof- fee-House in Water-street, the following articles.
Town and country, ladies, gentlemen's and European Magazines, from January 1787, to 1788, the new annual register, En- glish review for Jan. 87 and 88, with a number of new publications, one complete set of prints from the sorrows of Werter, blank books, post, foolscap and pot paper, blank bills of exchange and bills of la- ding, best Irish wafers, Dutch sealing-wax and quills, ladies and gentlemen's new fashion watch strings, steel clasps for la- dies girdles, frames and glasses for mi- niature pictures, best camel hair pencils.
A L S O, 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. nails, newest fashioned vest patterns for the approaching season, patent silk stockings, ditto gloves, plain dress ditto, elegant tea trays, with fine paintings, tea urns, with plated furni- ture, ladies japanned dressing boxes com- plete, superfine kirby hooks, and a variety of fishing tackle, fencing foils, sword canes and walking sticks, Dent's best double bat- tle strong gun powder, shot of all sizes, best gun flints, a quantity of English bend soles. And as usual, a complete assortment of cut- lery, jewellery and ironmongery, &c. &c. April 15. tu th & f.
AT PRIVATE SALE,
A quantity of choice and well assorted indigo, Cassia in cases, Madeira, Sherry, and Faya! Wines, Russia and Raven's Duck, Russia Sheetings, Broad Cloths, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish Linens. An assortment of Su- perfine Cambricks, Hair Ribbons, Writing Paper, &c. &c. ISAAC MOSES.
To be Sold or rented,
A Complete GRIST MILL, in an eligible situa- on 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 payments to a purchaser will be made perfectly convenient to a person in- clined 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 suit- able cargoes for the West-Indies or other places. For further information apply to JOSEPH BAIL, Esq. at Philadelphia, or to CHARLES SMITH, New-York, March 19. tm.
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS,
No. 22, Hanover-Square.