The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-05-15 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1788.
[No. 1008.]
GEORGE POLLOCK No. 28, Water-street. HAS imported by the last ships from Ireland, LINENS of every kind, in various assortments, laid in on the best terms; which he will sell at a moderate advance, by the package or piece. He has also for sale, Russia SAIL CLOTH, and some fine unbleached DOWLAS. He gives the highest price, in ready money, for POT-ASHE. tf May 2.  Just IMPORTED and for SALE By Gouverneur, Kemble and Co. No. 26, Front-street. The following Articles, which they will sell on reasonable Terms, for cash, short credit, and in barter for country produce, viz.    Quantity of excellent Spanish Saked hides,  Linseed Oil, in casks; and a few casks currer's Oil,    Muscovado Sugar in hhd's and bbls.  Holland Duck, Russia do.    West-India Rum, Holland Geneva, in pipes and casks.  Raven's do. Ticklenburgh, Waiting Paper,    Old Sherry Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks,  A few small bales of excellent Cotton,    Teneriffe Wine in do.  Copper Tea Kettles, Robin, in bbls.    Malaga Wine in do.  A quantity of exceeding cheap Irish Linens and Sheerings, which they will sell either by the package or piece.    London Porter, in bottles     Black Pepper, in bales of 100 to 400 lb.     A quantity of Cassia in cafes,     April 30. tf
PIG IRON, Of the best quality, to be sold at No. 29, Front-street, by GEORGE JOY. 8th April. tf
WILLIAM LEARY, Has removed his store from No. 182, to No. 39 Water-street, the corner opposite to the house, he lately occupied, where all kinds of Groceries may be had for Jersey Money, at a moderate discount. He exchanges said currency, for York or hard money, and likewise takes all kinds iron for goods. GROCERIES.
  Spirits, Rum, Brandy, Geneva, Molasses, Loaf, lump and brown sugars, Butter, Hog's lard, Salt petred hams, Sm. b. cef, Pickled pork, Smook tangues, Cheeses,  Beef, pork and shad in barrels, Hyslop, touchong and bohea teas, Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Chocolate, Rice, Durham mustard, Snuff, Indigo, St. Martin's, St. Ube's, Lisbon, fine blown, and ground salt.    May 2. tf. C prains of vessels and merchants may be supplied with any quantity of hams, for shipping, at the sh. pretino ice.
Joshua Waddington, & Co. Have imported in the Betty, Capt. McInard, just arrived from London, the following articles, which they mean to sell on very eligible terms for cash, pot, or pearl ashes.    A assortment of light chintz, Stomontground and pompour ground chintz calicoes, of the newest and most fashionable patterns, Fine two purple ground fancy and Stomont ground calicoes, a great variety, Copper plate furniture calicoes, Low priced printed linens and cottons, Plain, striped, and checked mullins, Muslin handkerchiefs, Fine cambrics and lawns, Mullins, Fashionable waistcoat patterns, Chintz and purple shawls, Bordered lawn handkerchiefs, Belt India Bandanae handkerchiefs, Pullicat and Lungee Romal do. Black India Persians, Black Barcelona handkerchiefs, April 15. tf.  Black modes, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 wide, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, low priced, Fultians and jeans, Cotton drabs, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 cotton checks, Brown Hollands, Oznaburghs, Tamnies, durants and Shalloons, Mock Moreens, Black callimancoes, Striped do. of different colours, Sattinet lastings, and worsted florentines, Sattinet lastings, Men's plain and ribb'd cotton hose, Belt China silk hose, Black do. Gauzes and ribbons, Women's white kid gloves, Men's and Women's colored do. Black silk lace, Black and colored sewing silk and twilt, Cotton and silk covered wire, Pins, &c. &c. &c.  
For Sale, a few bags Bottle Corks, In good order, also cork foals and socks, large barrel bungs, and oyster pot corks, a few tons lignum-vitae, and a small parcel of Winton bark. Enquire of GEORGE WARNER, sail-maker, on Murray's Wharf. April 21. tf.
C A S H, And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES, PARTICULARLY Bancker's, Barber's, Burrall's, Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACILITATES, at No. 45, 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.  JAMES M. HUGHES, Has removed his OFFICE From No. 24, Golden-Hill, to Water-street, near the Coffee-House, No. 197. May 7. 3w
Samuel Forbes, late Partner of the House of THOMPSON and FORBES, has opened a store in Water-street, No. 174, two doors from where the store of Thompson and Forbes was formerly kept. Where he has for sale, on the lowest terms a general assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable for the on. May 5.
IRISH LINENS. A few boxes FOR SALE cheap, for Cash, at No. 7, Water-street, by ROBERT STEWART. May 8. tf
WILLIAM KENYON, No. 189, Queen-Street, HAS for Sale, a cargo of OLD BARBADOES Rum, a few thousand bushels of Liverpool Blown Salt, and two pair of the very best BURR MILL STONES. Burr on edge, dimensions 4 feet 4 inches, and 4 feet 6 inches; which will be sold on reasonable terms, for cash, lumber, or pot ashes.
WANTED TO CHARTER, For one of the Windward Islands, a British Vessel, from 100 to 150 tons burthen. May 9. tf
Just imported in the ship Juno, from Havre-de-Grace, and ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Amsterdam, and to be sold at the store, No. 191, Queen-street, opposite Beckman's slip, by De Luze de Montmollin and Co. A general assortment of DRY GOODS. CONSISTING of the following articles, viz. Chintzes, calicoes, Luteflings, cambricks, silk hose, kid gloves, ribbons, hair ribbons, watches, umbrellas, &c. April 17. tf
FREDERICK COCKLE, No. 210, Queen-street, nearly opposite to Building-slip, HAS for sale, an assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter Goods, which he will sell very low for Cash, or Produce.
He has also for Sale, Porter in casks, Beef, Tar, Souchong Tea, Wool-Cards, Russia Duck, Brishes, Needles, Jewellery. N. B. NEW-JERSEY EMISSION, will be taken on such terms, as will be deserving the attention of those who are in want of such Goods. May 9. tf
Flour & Grocery Store. JOHN and LEONARD BLECKER hereby inform the public in general, and their friends in particular, that they have formed a partnership, and intend doing business under the firm of J. and L. BLECKER. For this purpose they have taken the large and commodious store, No. 14, on the Albany pier, from the baton, lately occupied by Mr. William J. Vredenburg, where they propose constantly to keep for sale, West India and New-York rum, loaf and brown sugar, molasses, tea, coffee, chocolate, cotton, pepper, indigo, snuff, wool cards and many other articles in that line. Also linperine and common flour. As their store is very spacious, they will gladly receive flour and goods of any kind on storage. till 31st M May 13
SADLER and BAILIE, No. 215, Water-street, HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, England, &c. a large assortment of the following Goods, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, Pot-Ashes, or a short credit:    White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, 3-4 and 7-8 wide, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas, 7-8 wide, Diapers of all widths, White Sheerings, 9-8 and 10-4 wide, Some very fine, Grey Sheerings, 9-8 wide Grey and white bed ticken.  Corduroys, velveteens, jeans and jeansets, Black lastings, Ribbons, Checks, 7-8, 4-4, & 11-8 wide, Pillow fustians and jeans in small packages, Poplins, Men & women's gloves. Fashionable buttons, gilt and plated, Buckram, Indigo.    A parcel of hard-ware. RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE, in pipes and hhd's. A few hhd's. of OLD VIDONIA WINE, and a parcel of GINSENG. tf April 28.
Shedden, Patrick, & Co. No. 206, Water-Street, HAVE lately imported, in the Commerce, from Gibraltar, Apollo, from Russia, and other vessels, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit, viz.    Old high proof brandy, Red Catalonia wines, 4-4 Barcelona handkfs. Fresh jar raisins, Clean Peterburgh hemp, Russia duck, Russia sheeting, Cordage, A few tons lignumvitae, 80 fets mahogany bed-potts,  Old Jamaica spirits, Antigua rum, London Madeira } wines, Old Mountain } Old Malovoh } Bohca duck, Black pepper, Carolina indigo, Old James river tobacco 800 bushels wheat.    An assortment of white Manchester goods, dyed fultians, nails, brads and tacks; also axes, hoes and hawk-bills. tf 23d April.
G. VERPLANK No. 30, Great-Dock-street, Has for sale, on reasonable terms for cash, BOHEA tea, Pepper in small bales Ticklenburghs, Geneva in pipes, Oznaburghs, Do. in cafes, Dowlas, Do. in jugs, Ivory combs, Powder, Mill saws. April 24. N. B. Pot and Pearl Ashes wanted.
For SALE, or to be LET, THAT beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BELLEVUE, 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.
BOHEA TEA. A FEW chests of the first quality, just imported in the brig POLLY, Capt. Greene, from Lisbon, and for sale at No. 20, Peck Slip, by MURRAY, MUMFORD, & BOWEN. A L S O Best Russia hemp, one case men's glazed leather hats, to be sold cheap, two hogsheads of tobacco, a quantity of coal leather, molasses, German steel, beef, pork, hog's lard, 150 quintals dry cod-fish, gun powder, first quality, 50 boxes of spermaceti candles, whalebone, ginseng, 60 barrels manbadden, liver or currier's oil in barrels, a large anchor 30 cwt. pickled mackerel and codfish, four pair French burr mill stones, Russia and raven's duck. tf May 13.
For Sale, at No. 89, William-street, A Quantity of Carolina reeds, of a large size, well seasoned, fit for immediate use; hemp seed, waxtapers, candle-wick, beaver, hatters trimmings, &c. &c. tf May 6.
Samuel Ward and Brothers HAVE removed to No. 33, Crane-wharf, where they have for sale, 40 hhd's. molasses, West-India and York rum, brown sugars, bohea tea, 40 boxes spermaceti candles, hog's lard and butter, German steel, Carolina indigo, a quantity press and bonnet paper, writing and lapping do. Rhode-Island stone lime, 30 cwt. excellent scale fish. tf May 6.
5000 Bush. Liverpool Blown Salt, 5000 do. Limington Packing do. 5000 do. St. Ubes and Turk's Island do. WILL be sold very cheap, water measure, for cash, pipe, hhd. and bbl. staves, pot and pearl ashes, wheat, Indian corn, and beef and pork, May 1. By JOHN MILLER.
JOHN SHEPHERD, MERCHANT TAYLOR, No. 23, Hanover-Square, Has imported in the Betty, Captain McInard, and Betty, Captain Watson, THE best of superfine cloths, buff and white cashmers, gold and silver basket and Imperial buttons, to match the cloths; satin and silk florentines, with a very grand and elegant assortment of velt patterns of the very newest taste; also a good assortment of Orleans cloths, suitable for the summer season. tf May 9.
JOHN JOHNSTON has removed his OFFICE from No 18, Wall-street, to No. 27, QUEEN STREET. May 8. 4w
Wanted, a smart, active Negro BOY, about 12 or 14 years of age, or a White boy, bound as a servant, of the same age. May 8. tf
JOHN DONNAN, At his STORE, corner of the Old-slip and Crugar's Dock, has for SALE, 80 Bbls. Albany Peas, 90 Kgs excellent Scotch Barley, 10 Hhd's. London draught Porter, 10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar, A few pipes Teneriffe and Payal Wines, A few pieces Scotch Oznaburghs, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 13. tf
Le ROY and BAYARD, No. 202, Water-street, HAVE imported the following articles, perth brig Nymph, Capt. Palmer, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, viz.    Oznaburghs, in bales, Flemish sheetings, Cambricks, Lawns, Writing Paper,  Cardwire, Nutmegs, Cloves, Gun Powder, in quarter casks,    They have also fill on hand, Payal Wine, in pipes, Linseed Oil, in casks, Feb. 19. tf
LATELY IMPORTED, A N D now for Sale, by GEORGE A 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, situate 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 28. tf
To be SOLD cheap for Cash, INDIA GOODS, By WILLIAM J. ROBINSON, No. 202, Queen-street. INDIA mullins, Bengal nankens, Bengal Persians, ditto striped, bandanae handkerchiefs, Pullicat and Romalls, cotton and silk do. Bengal ginghams, Madras do. India calicoes, Marceilles quilting, Dutch rope, buff dimity, olive jeans, figured dimity, mulmuls tangies, and tangil calicoes, hummums and plain cottons, fustan and hair ribbons, also a small quantity of cinnamon. Together with a capital assortment of plain and cross-born'd, gold and silver, painted and wrought mullin and mullin handkerchiefs, Bengal and China silks and fustans, &c. 6m May 8.
LISBON SALT. 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 SHIPLEY and Co. April 12. tf
L E M O N S. THIS day is landing, from the Swedish ship Graaf Van Gotland, Capt. Hanfberg, direct from Lisbon, and to be sold by WILLIAM THOMAS, No. 243, Queen-street, a quantity of Lemons in fine order. tf April 28.
BROTHERS, COSTER & Co. Have removed from No. 8, Duke-street, to No. 35, Little Dock-street; where they have for sale, viz.    HOLLAND and Russia Duck, Russia sheeting, Silesia do. Raven's duck, Ticklenburghs, Oznaburghs, Dowlas, Plutillas & Britanias, Holland bed-tick and stripes, Brown Hollands, Fultians and bombazine,  Chintzes and calicoes, Cambic and kentings, Laces and fans, Black India sateety, Checks & handkerchiefs, Writing paper and flutes, Gin, Holland linseed oil, White lead in oil, Bohca and fouchong tea, Dutch iron pots, Brats kettles, &c.    May 6. tf
Now landing at Roosevelt's-wharf, Old-slip, from Sloop Betty, Capt. Denton, from St. Thomas, and FOR SALE By JOHN DEWINT, 850 raw Hides, 130 bbls. and 5 hhd's. Sugar, 20 hhd's. Rum, and 2 bales Cotton. He has also for Sale, Nankens, by the pack or larger quantity, Souchong Tea, in boxes, Gum Guaiacum, in bbls., Coffee, in bag and casks, of first quality, Rice in tierces, And wants to purchase, 400 pieces Dutch Checks No. 22 tf May 6.
Ironmongery and Cutlery. A general assortment, TO be SOLD on LOW TERMS, for cash, produce, or short credit, being the stock of a person declining that business. Those who are inclined to purchase, may apply to Murray and Sansom, merchants, in Queen-street, No. 184, or to John Murray, jun. No. 155, in said street. May 8. 1m
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
Streatfield and Levinus Clarkson, Have removed from No. 47, Water-street, to No. 181, Queen-street (two doors above Mr. Samuel Franklin's), where they have for sale the following articles, received per ship Grace, John Armour, from Amsterdam;
BOHEA TEA of the first quality, Geneva in pipes, Black pepper in bags of 100 lb. each, nutmegs, Ticklenburghs, Oznaburghs, Dowlas. They have likewise on hand, Holland Linseed oil, do. gunpowder of the best quality, ditto flax barhels, do. duck, do. waffle irons, ditto writing paper and quilts, white and brown sheetings, white lead, bar iron, flutes, ape, &c. May 2. tf
Marinus and Henry Oudenaarde, No. 18, Hanover-Square. Have imported by the ship Philadelphia, from Amsterdam, and other vessels from Europe, which, as they receive mostly from the manufacturers, they are enabled to sell on the lowest terms, viz. CALLICOES and Chintzes, Dutch Linens, Tapes and Babbins, Checks, Harlem Stripes, Sheetings, Plutillas, Diapers, Dimities, Marceilles Quilting, Russia Duck, Drillings, Oznaburghs, Ticklenburghs, Cloths, Corduroys, Lulings, Stuffs, Mill saws, Frying Pans, Nails, Buttons, and other articles in the Hardware Line. Also, a few Hogsheads excellent Cherry and Raspberry Brandy in Bottles, and St. Croix Rum. April 21. tf
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co. No. 203, Water-street, have imported in the ship Montgomery from London, and the brigantine Susannah 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 Sheetings, Dowlas, black Lastings, and Threads; which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, good Notes at a short date, or Pot Ashes. Feb. 14. tf N. B. They have on hand a quantity Nails, of different sizes, and a good assortment of Paper Hangings, with festoon and common borders, which will be sold unusually low.
THOMAS BURLING, Cabinet and chair-maker, next the Chapel, In Beckman-street, New-York, GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many favors of his friends and the public, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand ready for the spring, an assortment of most elegant Mahogany furniture, such as he has no doubt will do himself credit, and give his customers satisfaction. He served his time with the noted Samuel Prince, and has now employed a number of his best hands, and means to use his endeavors to retrieve the credit of the business in this city, that has been greatly hurt by the sale of so much flight work at these venues. N. B. Bed chairs for the tick to let. 3d mo. 12th, 1788 tf

Hague, March 10. The Parnassim Rulers, and other officers of the Portuguese and German Jews Synagogues in Holland, went in state to the Stadholder, at Amster- dam, on the 4th inst. where they were received by the Burgomasters, and took the oath of allegiance, prescribed by a late resolution of their High Mightinesses, to be taken by all persons in office, and bodies corporate: from whence they returned greatly satisfied, with the strongest assur- ances from the Burgomasters of their kind- ness and protection, for their steadfast, loy- al, and upright behaviour during the late troublsome times; and on Friday the 7th, being the eve preceding the anniversary of his Royal Highness the Prince Stadholder, their Synagogues were most superbly illuminat- ed: the arches and altars, where they keep the parchment-roll of the Pentateuch, were laid open, and decorated with the mantles and ornaments used upon their highest festi- vals, and embellished with orange-trees, and the natural fruit of good growth, the best that could be procured from the hot-houses. The choicest of their fingers sung hymns, taken from the proper texts in the Psalmist, in honor to his Highness the Hereditary Prince, her Royal Highness, and family. The form of prayer for the state, his Roy- al Highness the Prince, and family, was read with the greatest solemnity. The re- joicing and singing continued the Saturday following, that being his Royal Highness's birth-day, and the whole was conducted with the greatest decorum. They were honored with the presence of two Regent Burgomasters, the Magistrate President, Lord Dykgraaf Vrak Schieland, their families with many other persons of distinction, who expressed themselves highly satisfied with the zealous loyalty shown on this oc- casion.
Vienna, March 1. According to advi- ces from the commander in chief in Hungary dated Peterwaradin Feb. 22, arrangements were made for seizing or destroying the Turkish vessels upon the Danube. In con- sequence Colonel Cleral ordered Major Le- grad to proceed to the attack of the nine large vessels lying at anchor at Bereska, and to endeavour to remove them to the op- posite shore. Notwithstanding a resolute opposition from the Turks, they were com- pelled to abandon their ships, six of which were taken to the other side of the river. The other three vessels, which were sur- rounded with ice, were rendered unfit for service. We had four men killed and six wounded. The loss of the enemy is not known.
Frontiers of Turkey, Feb. 17. The Grand Signior's body guards are augmented from 500 to 1000 men. The Sultan has increased their pay, and changed their arms and uniforms: instead of the bow and ar- rows, th. ir ordinary weapon, they are now provided each with a musket, a sabre and two pistols. We continue to be assured that his highness with his whole court will remove to Adrianople, immediately upon the departure of the Grand Vizir for the army, in order that himself and the women of his Seraglio may not be exposed to the insults of the populace, who generally abandon themselves to all kinds of excels- ses, even towards their sovereign, when un- favourable news from the army arrives at Constantinople.
CHARLESTON, April 28. Delegates to the State Convention. St. Bartholemew's parish. Benjamin Pos- sell, Esq. William Clay Snipes, Esq. Obrian Smith, Esq. Paul Walter, Esq. Rawlins Lowndes, Esq. Hon. John Lloyd, Esq. John Croskeys, Esq. District of Saxe Gotha. Hon. Richard Hampton, Esq. Joseph Culpepper, Esq. William Fitzpatrick, Esq. Lewellyn Three- wits, Esq. John Threewits, Esq. Wade Hampton, Esq. Hon. Henry Pendleton, Esq. Lower District, between Broad and Sa- luda Rivers. Hon. Edanus Burke, Esq. John Lindsay, Esq. Philemon Waters, Esq. Robert Rutherford, Esq. Hon. John Hamp- ton, Esq. St. James, Goose-Creek. Hon. Ralph Iz- ard, Esquire, Peter Smith, Esq. Hon. Ben- jamin Smith, Esq. Gabriel Manigault, Esq. William Smith, Esq. John Parker, jun. Esq. John Deas, jun. Esq. St. John's Parish, Colleton County. Tho- mas Legare, Esq. Richard Muncreef, jun. the Hon. Daniel Jenkins, Esq. Isaac Jen- kins, Ephraim Mitchell, Hugh Willson, Wm. Smilie, Esq.
NEW-YORK, May 15. The Members of the Society for pro- moting the manumission of Slaves, and pro- tecting such of them as have been or may be liberated, are desired to take notice, that a Quarterly Meeting of the Society will be held at the Coffee-House this evening. This Evening the public will be enter- tained with the performance of that much admired piece "The SCHOOL for SCANDAL," written by the celebrated
Sheri- dan, and the comedy of the "LYAR" replete with wit and humour, by the faceti- ous Poete, for the benefit of Mrs. SEWELL. When we advert to the situation of the lady for whose benefit the public are this evening to contribute, and consider, that the education of two amiable children (a son and a daughter) depends solely on her exertions, we have every reason to expect a proof of that liberality, which has ever been the characteristic of the inhabitants of this city—Parents, particularly, who know how,
"Delightful the task! to rear the tender thought, To teach the young how to shoot, To pour the fresh inst. adion o'er the mind, To breathe the enlivening spirit, and to fix The generous purpose in the glowing breast;" will, no doubt, with the greatest pleasure attend.
The youth has already so far distinguish- ed himself in oratory, as to have received at the late examination at Flatbush, the pre- mium designed for those who excel in that branch. The prologue to be spoken by him, be preceding the entertainment, we flat- ter ourselves will afford satisfaction.
The gratification we shall likewise expe- rience by Mrs. Sewell's performance on the guitar, accompanied with her pleasing voice, together with the other musical per- formances, will be no small means of pro- ving that the lady has made it her parti- cular study to please the public.
Yesterday arrived the brig Lord Hawke- bury, Newbold, from Bermuda and Char- leston;
Brig Christiana Benedicta, Gacino Vac- charo, in 8 weeks from Leghorn;
Brig Elspus, in 13 days from St. Croix;
Schooner Jane, Slow, in 10 days, from Charleston; and
Sloop Delight, Cockran, in 22 days from Curacoa.
Extract of a letter from Springfield, April 30.
"On Saturday last passed through this town, under escort, on his way from Bos- ton to Northampton, Capt. Luke Day, who, it is expected will this week be tried before the Honorable Supreme Judicial Court, for Rebellion against this Commonwealth."
On Sunday morning, the 4th inst. about seven o'clock, a flash of lightning struck the South-West end of the building on Capt. Harris's wharf, at Charlestown, near Bos- ton. By the appearance of its effects, it first attacked the rails on the top of the house, then forcing a hole near the roof, entered the chamber, and burst off a large piece of board at the side, near the ridge- pole; it then made its exit at the N. W. eave, opening it two or three inches; and passing down the side, split a large post which supported the corner of the house; then entering the ground, threw out an i- ron wedge and some spikes, which lay bur- ried about nine inches, near the post. In its course through the chamber, it passed into a large stone jug, which it burst, and a musket contiguous to the jug, had part of its brass guard melted.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand fe- ven hundred and eighty-eight.
An ACT to prevent the Slave Trade, and for granting relief to the families of such unhappy persons as may be kidnapped or decoyed away from this Commonwealth.
WHEREAS by the African trade, for slaves, the lives and liberties of many innocent persons have been, from time to time, sacrificed to the lust of gain:
And whereas some persons residing in this Commonwealth, may be so regardless of the rights of human kind, as to be concerned in that unrighteous commerce:
Be it therefore enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That no citizen of this Commonwealth, or other person residing within the same, shall for himself, or any other person whatsoe- ver, either as master, factor, supercargo, owner or hirer, in whole or in part, of any vessel, directly or indirectly, import or trans- port, or buy or sell, or receive on board his or their vessel, with intent to cause to be imported or transported, any of the in- habitants of any state or kingdom, in that part of the world called Africa, as slaves, or as servants for term of years; and that every citizen, inhabitant or resident as afore- said, who shall, directly or indirectly, re- ceive on board his or their vessel, with in- tent to import or transport, or cause to be imported or transported, any of the said inhabitants of Africa, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, and be thereof lawfully convicted, shall forfeit and pay the sum of fifty pounds, for every per- son by him or them so received on board, with intent to be imported or transported; and the sum of two hundred pounds for every vessel fitted out with intent to, and that actually shall be employed in the im- portation or transportation aforesaid, to be recovered by action of debt, in any Court within this Commonwealth, proper to try the same; the one moiety thereof to the use of this Commonwealth, and the other moiety to the person who shall prosecute for and recover the same.
And it is further enacted by the authori- ty aforesaid, That all insurance which shall be made within this State, on any ves- sel fitted out with intention as aforesaid, and having on board slaves in order to be transported from Africa as aforesaid, or up- on any slaves so shipped on board of any vessel for transportation, shall be void and of no effect; and this act may be given in evidence under the general issue in any suit or action commenced for the recovery of in- surance so made.
And whereas divers peaceable inhabitants of this Commonwealth, or residents there- in, have been privately carried off by force, or decoyed away under various pretences, by evil-minded persons, and with a proba- ble intention of being sold as slaves, with- out the same; and although sufficient pro- vision is made for public justice, in such case, by the common law, and an act enti- tled, "an act for establishing the right to and the form of the writ de homine reple- giando," yet no provision is made for bring- ing actions for damages by the friends or fa- milies of any inhabitants who may be so carried off, or decoyed away during his or her life time:
Be it therefore further enacted by the au- thority aforesaid, That when any inhabi- tant or resident of this Commonwealth shall be so carried off or decoyed away, it shall be lawful for any friends of such injured inhabitant or resident, to bring forward and prosecute to final judgment and execution, before any Court of law proper to try the same, any action for damages against any person concerned in decoying or carrying off such inhabitant or resident, in the name of such inhabitant or resident, and in the same manner, and to the same effect, as if thereunto fully authorised by letter of at- torney from such inhabitant or resident for that purpose. Provided nevertheless, such friend prosecuting as aforesaid, shall first give to the Judge of Probate for the county wherein such injured party last dwelt, good and sufficient bond with sureties to the sat- isfaction of such Judge of Probate, condi- tioned that such person or persons shall pay the monies that he may recover in damages as afore- said to the said injured party, on his or her return to this Commonwealth, if that shall happen by the time when such execution is satisfied, and if not, shall apply such mon- ies to the use and maintenance of the wife, children or family of the injured party, in proportion, at such periods, and in such way and manner as the said Judge shall de- cree best for the interest of such wife, children or family, in the absence of such injured party:
Provided also, and be it further enacted, That in case the defendant who shall be pro- secuted as is provided in and by this act, shall be acquitted by the Court before whom the trial may be, the said Court shall not only render up judgment for legal costs, but for such reasonable damages as the said de- fendant hath sustained by such prosecution: Provided also, that this act do not extend to vessels which have already failed, their owners, factors or commanders for and dur- ing their present voyage, or to any insu- rance that shall have been made, previous to the passing of the same.
In the House of Representatives, March 25, 1788.
This bill having had three several read- ings, passed to be enacted.
JAMES WARREN, Speaker.
In Senate, March 26, 1788.
This bill having had two several readings, passed to be enacted.
SAMUEL ADAMS, President.
Approved. JOHN HANCOCK.
A true copy. Attest. JOHN AVERY, jun. Sec'ty.
On American Newspapers.
From Mr. St. JOHN's American Farmer's Letters, lately published in France. THE Gazettes originally established to propagate the news, have answered here, for a long time, a most extensive and useful object—They are become circu- lating staples, in which one reads not only the discussions of their assemblies—the laws recently promulged—the sentences of their different courts of judicature—the instruc- tions contained in the speeches that their governors pronounce at the sitting of the legislative bodies—the news extracted from the papers of Europe, and the States of the Union; but also historical facts, inte- resting details upon agriculture, phy- sic, commerce, the mechanics, &c. One sees there always, a place consecrated to the muses, called the Poet's Corner. They are become diurnal and voluminous, where e- very one can have his ideas inserted. Has some new or instructive method been dis- covered in Georgia or Carolina, for in- stance? Do the European papers announce the invention of some machines, medicines, &c.? The printers, emulous to have their gazettes read, replenish them with accounts of these, and with every thing that may think may excite curiosity, and be useful. Since the peace, many printers have appro- priated the first pages of their papers to the coherent and regular publication of interest-
ing books, such as the Voyage of Capt. Cook, the History of America, by Robertson, &c. I do not know, whether I mis- take, in assuring you, that these papers, may be considered as one of the great cau- ses which diffuse throughout, a great de- gree of light and knowledge. There are, however, many other causes, such as the establishment of schools, in all the cantons, colleges in every State, post-offices, stage- coaches, which run from one end of the continent to the other; a great number of packet boats, which unite all the maritime towns of these thirteen States, &c. On the other hand, the equality of condition; the consideration obtained by talents; especial- ly those of eloquence; the useful education that the youth receive; the energy conti- nually preserved, by their taste for politi- cal discussions, commercial speculations and travelling; the general example, in short, contributes more than I can tell you, to spread knowledge, and give these growing societies a peculiar efficacy, anew and par- ticular nuance.
These are the reasons, why so great a number of men of genius suddenly appeared upon the theatre of the late revolution; these are the reasons, that among the late cultivators, have been found a Washington, a Putnam, &c.—among the printers, a Franklin; among the merchants, a Greene, a Laurens, a Middleton, a Hancock, &c. among the Stationers, a Knox; among the lawyers, an Adams, a Jay, a Drayton, a Rutledge, a Gadsden, &c.
The English industry, and the inventive patience of the Germans, grafted upon this new stock, seem to promise the most excel- lent fruit; and who can foresee to what point the powers of man can be extended, in some future day, when those govern- ments, clear of their debts, and actual diffi- culties, shall become rich enough, to excite emulation, by recompensing useful discove- ries!
An extraordinary Meeting of the MARINE SOCIETY will be held at the Coffee-House on Friday evening the 16th inst. at 7 o'clock, for the purpose of chusing a Secretary, in the room of Mr. Anthony Griffith, deceased. The Mem- bers are particularly requested to take no- tice and attend.
JAMES FARQUHAR, President. May 14.
The Resident and Honorary Members of the St. ANDREW's Society of the State of New-York, are requested to take notice, that a Quarterly Meeting will be held at the City Tavern, on THIS EVENING, the 15th inst. when punctual attendance is expected at 7 o'clock.
By order of the President, ROBERT LENOX, Sec'ty.
A NEW ACADEMY, For teaching young ladies the art of PAINTING on SILK, as also the FRENCH LANGUAGE, is opened at the house of Mr. Dixon, the corner of Wil- liam-Street and Maiden-Lane.
The plan of this Academy is as follows: 1. The young ladies entitled for tuition by their parents or guardians, may rest assured of having every attention paid to their education. 2. The Mistress will make it her particular care to preserve good order and decorum, during the hours of instruction. 3. The Master will make it his study to fulfil the object of his engagements. 4. Terms of tuition in both branches, forty shil- lings per quarter, and twenty shillings entrance. Such ladies who chuse to encourage this under- taking, will be properly instructed in painting on silk of every kind. The undertakers hope for the countenance of the public, and it will be their un- remitted study to deserve the patronage of those who may please to honor them with their commands. N. B. Those who would wish to be further in- formed of this plan, may be satisfied by enquiring of Mrs. Vandervort, No. 28, Maiden-Lane.
French and Drawing School FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN, No 32, Smith-Street.
PARENTS and Guardians who desire to have their children instructed in the polite accomplish- ments of French and Drawing, may rest assured that no pains shall be spared to instruct them in the proper principles, with exactness.
Young gentlemen are admitted till the age of 14; and as the Master intends to make the improvement of his scholars his sole study, the price of tuition will be as above. The young gentlemen will be taught three times a week; the Master also proposes every Saturday to read passages from some celebrated French author, in order to accustom his scholars to the pronuncia- tion of the language; and as soon as they have made some progress in the language, no English will be spoke during school hours. May 15. th.m. 1 m
FOR LIVERPOOL, The SHIP COMMERCE, Captain JOHN TURNER, Burthen 300 tons, has good ac- commodation for passengers, and will sail about the first of June, wind and weather permitting. For freight or passage, apply on board at Leffers-Wharf, or to WILLIAM BACKHOUSE and Co. May 15. tf No. 25, Duke-Street.
To be sold, a likely young NEGRO BOY, about 14 years of age, accu- stomed to all kinds of house work; brought up in the country, sold for no fault, the master going to Eu- rope. Enquire of the Printer. May 25. tf

ISAAC MOSES HAS removed his Auction and Commission Store to No. 21, Wall-street, next door to Mr. Robert Hunter's, where he has good accommodations for the reception of all kinds of Merchandise.
PUBLIC SALE, THIS DAY, Opposite the Auction Room, 4 Reels Yarn, 1 Coil Cordage.
ISAAC MOSES.
WANTS a child to nurse, a young woman with a good breast of milk. Enquire at No. 13, Banker's-street. May 15. tf.
FOR SALE, A Young Negro Wench (and Child) about 18 years of age, and in perfect health; she has been brought up in the country, in a respectable family, and is esteemed a good house servant. Apply at No. 29, Water-street. May 15. tf.
WANTED a woman of an unexceptionable character to wait on a family to London; none need apply unless properly recommended. For particulars apply to the Printer. May 15. tf.
For TRINIDAD, The Sloop M. B. R. C. Y. Oswald P. Harris, master. SHE has a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Clark's-wharf. May 15. tf.
 FOUND , on Monday last, a POCKET BOOK, containing some money. The owner may hear of it, by applying to the Printer. May 15. tf.
This day will be landed, At Bowne's-wharf, from the Schooner New-York Packet, Thomas Barnard master. A cargo of French Brandy and Frontignac Wine. Attendance for sale will be given by GEO. SCRIBA, May 15. 3x. No. 17, Queen-street.
For Freight or Charter, To any BRITISH ISLAND in the West-Indies, except Jamaica. The Sloop J O H N, John Willis, Master, Burthen about ninety-five tons. Apply to D. TUCKER & Co. No. 202, Water-street. April 28.
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 newest fashion. 5-4 yard chamber gause, Yard-wide ditto, Crape and net gause, Black and white spotted gause, Lawn and chintz gause, 3-4 yard white plain tiffany, 5-4 lawn gauze handkerchiefs, New fashioned goffree gauze, Goffree 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 Dun. able hats, Black and white bonnet frames, newest fashion, Ladies' Spanish leather shoes, Fine plain lawn, Patent-net, very handsome, Ladies' and gentlemen's silk hose, Ladies' and gentlemen's cotton hose, Gentlemen's colored twisted silk and cotton hose, Kid gloves, white and colored of the best kind, Finemullins, Black silk barcelona handkerchiefs, Bandana silk handkerchiefs, Satinets, Moles, persians and sarinets, Fans gold and silver mounted, of the newest fashion, 4-1-2 pound pins, Thread edgings, Steel clasps for ladies gizzles studded and plain, Military feathers, black with red tops, Plain black do. Ditto white do. Ditto red and green do. Leather and half portmanteau travelling trunks, Dimity and muslinnet, Lace edged hat pins. With a variety of other articles. m w f April 16.
WILLIAM DEAN, COAL-MAKER, No. 52, Broad-Street. Makes and repairs all kinds of Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, Chairs, Sulkeys, &c &c in the newest and most approved style, likewise all kinds of harness work, made or mended in the iron, sit and belt manner. He has now ready for sale, a great variety of handsome single horse chairs, four elegant new Phaetons, and two Chariots, with harness all complete. Likewise, coach glass of all sizes, and coach and harness furniture, brushes, bits, stirrups, whips, &c. &c. All which, he will sell on the most reasonable terms for cash. He returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general, for past favors, and assures them, that as he has a number of excellent workmen now engaged, it shall be his particular study, to give the utmost satisfaction. April 29. 3m.
ALL persons having any demands against JACOB BAMPER , of Bergen County, in the State of New-Jersey, are desired to exhibit the same to the subscriber for settlement. JOSEPH WINTER, No. 64, Nassau-street. May 12. m w f.
SALES at AUCTION, THIS MORNING, XI o'clock, At my Auction-Room, No. 14, Hanover-Square, A large and General assortment of JEWELERY. Consisting of gold scales, rings, bracelets, lockets, ear-rings, breast-pins, sleeve-buttons, shoe, knee and hock-buckles, brooches, watch-chains and silver watches, &c.
On MONDAY the 26th inst. at 11 o'clock, At the Coffee-House, A certain DWELLING HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, situated, lying and being in the West ward of the city of New-York, on the South side of Thames-street, near the North River, bounded northerly by said street; Southerly by ground belonging to Trinity church; Westerly by the house and ground of Munson Ward, containing in breadth, front and rear, sixteen feet six inches, in length, on the East side, fifty-two feet six inches, and on the West side, fifty-four feet. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale, and an indisputable title will be given. May 9. tf.
At XII o'clock, at the Coffee-House, For the benefit of all the Creditors of Peter Nelstel and George Knox, Two thousand and ninety-five acres of land, situate and lying in Montgomery County, being part of a certain tract of land, known and distinguished by Fyndas's Purchase. By order of the Trustees. JAMES BARCLAY.
SALES at AUCTION, By JOHN RAMSAY, 221, Queen-street, TO-MORROW, at X o'clock, An assortment of Hardware, Ironmongery, and Cutlery, &c.
For CHARLESTON, (S.C.) The Schooner COLUMBA, Philip Freneau, Master. SHE is a fine fast sailing vessel, has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail in the course of ten days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board at Kortright's wharf, or to Robert Gilchrist, No. 20, Smith-street. Just received for sale by the above vessel, a quantity of excellent New Rice, I digos, Candle Wick, Tallow, and Myrtle Wax, to be disposed of as above. May 15th to t.
For Charleston, South-Carolina. The Schooner BEAUFORT, Solomon Salus, master, WILL positively sail, wind and weather permitting, the 22d inst. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Moore's-wharf, or at No. 26, Beckman-street. N. B. Said Salus returns his sincere thanks to his friends in particular, and the public in general, to their former favors; and as he is now determined to continue in that trade, and has excellent accommodations for passengers, he will use his best endeavors to give satisfaction. May 13. tf.
WILLIAM BUCKLE, No. 3, Water-street, HAS imported per the Brig Betsey, Capt. Mesnard, and Betsey, Capt. Watson, an assortment of the most fashionable ladies' paste shoe buckles, ear rings, lockets, watch-chains, tortoise shell braids, knotting shuttles, most elegant paste knee buckles, tea boards, knife cases, ivory handled knives and forks, double barrel gun powder, patents, and common shot, swords and hangers, pistols, fowling pieces, and fuzees, with a variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate. May 7. 6t.
BOHEA TEA, IMPORTED in the ship Hope, Capt. Magee, direct from Canton: LONDON PORTER In hogsheads, by the brig Betsey, Capt. Mesnard, quite mild, well flavored, and full of hop: A L S O, A few pieces of beautiful Holland Linen, remarkably fine; and some oil-wide Mullins: To be sold for Cash, State Debt, or Continental Securities, by JOHN DELAFIELD, No. 29, Water-street. tm May 6.
WANTED, A quantity of SHIPPING FURS, for which a generous price will be given. The House, No. 33, situate in the upper end of Smith-street, having a spacious yard, with a pump and cistern, and a gate-way for a carriage, is to be let. As also, a commodious HOUSE, in William-street, fitted with shelves, &c. fit for either the wholesale or retail business; having a good dry cellar, a spacious yard, with a pump and cement cistern, grass-plot, and gateway for a carriage. Enquire as above. tf 8th May.
TO THE PUBLIC. THE Subscriber having taken that noted House and beautiful Gardens, lately occupied by Mr. Edward Bardin, in Jamaica, which he intends keeping in the best manner for the Accommodation of those Ladies and Gentlemen who may please to favor him with their custom; hopes, by his steady attention to please, to merit the custom of a generous public. WILLIAM WARNE.
The Subscriber intends keeping a GENERAL STAGE WAGON, to run from his house in Jamaica to Mr. Baldwin's, at Brooklyn Ferry; to commence on Thursday the 15th inst. and continue each day, Sundays excepted; to start from Jamaica at half past six in the morning, and to return from Mr. Baldwin's, at Brooklyn Ferry, at a quarter past four in the afternoon, at the moderate price of 25. ad. for each passenger. Letters and baggage, &c. will be carefully attended to, by leaving them at Mr. Williams's, New-York Ferry Station; or Mr. Baldwin's, Brooklyn Ferry, and at the subscriber's, at the Sign of the Stage Wagon, Jamaica. W. WARNE.
N. B. Three-pence for each letter forwarded by the wagon, and 1. in proportion for other baggage. Jamaica, Long-Island, May 9. 32 w. t h.
PUBLIC AUCTION, By Hugh Smith. THIS DAY, XII o'clock, At the Coffee-House Bridge. 3 Hhds. Barbadoes Rum, 3 pipes Port, 3 do. Teneriffe Wine, 40 bags Cocoa, some snuff, &c. &c. 12 barrels pickled salmon in prime order. 2 hds. old Rum.
TO-MORROW XII o'clock, At the Coffee-House Bridge, A very large sale of IRONMONGERY, Consisting of deck nails and spikes, cart tire, nails and boxes, iron axle-trees, an assortment of coopers tools, horse shoes, &c.
Wants a place, a person who is capable of attending as bar-keeper in a large tavern, or serving in a grocery store; he would have no objection to superintend or oversee a farm, either in the country or near the city, as he was bred to that business. Enquire of the Printer. May 7. wfm tf.
The proprietors of Pews in Trinity Church are requested to meet a Committee of the Vestry, at the Charity School-house in John-street, THIS DAY at seven in the evening. May 6.
Doctor Le Mayeur, Dentist, has took Lodgings at Mr. Francis's, in Great Dock-street, No. 33, and will leave this town in fourteen days.
JOHN FROST, HAVING removed his Store from No. 7, Great Dock-street, to No. 6, Queen-street, is now opening for sale the following goods, which he has received by the last vessels from Liverpool, viz. Superfine and second broad cloths, blue cloths from 12/6 to 16/ per yard, 7-8 cotton checks, printed cottons and chintz patches, fustians and thicksets, corduroys and royal ribs, 7-8 Irish linens, florentines and luttings, 4-4-5-4, 6-4, and 7-4 shawls, with a variety of other goods not here enumerated, all which he is determined to sell on the very lowest terms for cash. May 13. tm
THOMAS DURIE, No. 15, Little-Dock-Street, Has just imported, the following articles, which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, pot ash, or bar iron.
COARSE dowlas, printed cottons, imperial velvet, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 purple and chintz shawls, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 plain, striped, spotted and checked muslin, 4-4 and 6-4 book do. 4-4 and 5-8 muslin handkerchiefs, needle worked twido, barcelona, romali, and check do. 7-8 and 6-4 plain lawn, plain and figured leno, muslin and lawn aprons, cambric, brown Holland, bed ticks, broad and narrow quality binding, colored thread, ivory combs, &c. &c. ALSO, One box Nun's thread, assorted, from No. 6 to 36. May 12. tf.
GEORGE DOUGLAS, jun. No. 236, Queen-street, HAS imported in the brig Betsey, and ship Betsey, from London, and brig Jeanie, from Glasgow, a very general assortment of Dry Goods, suitable to the present season, which he is now opening for sale. Two bales Scotch Carpets and Carpeting. May 12. tf.
Columbia College, May 12, 1788. THE vacation will end on Wednesday the 21st instant, of which the Students are desired to take notice. All Candidates for admission into the different classes, are likewise requested to attend for examination on that day. May 13 to t.
GLASS WARE, WELL assorted, in casks of five to fifteen pounds sterling each, just arrived, and will be sold exceeding low for Cash, by JAMES RENWICK, No. 92, William-street. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for Pot and Pearl Ashes. May 12. tf.
Choice Muicovado Sugar, Just imported in the brig Hero, Uriah Coffin, Master, from St. Croix, and will be landed THIS MORNING at Gouverneur's wharf. For terms apply to N. CRUGER. Who has also for sale, A few boxes GLASS, 16 by 12. N. B. His Comping House is removed to No. 5, STONE-STREET. May 12. tf.
John Banks, Merchant Taylor, No. 13, Water-street, HAS received per the brig Betsey, Capt. Mesnard, from London, a few pieces first quality Spanish wool superfine Cloths, viz. Dark navy blue Bottle green, London smoke, Raven's grey, Parson's do. Black, Dutchy, &c. Garnet, White, Buff, Dark drabs, Light do. White Cashmere, Buff do.
Newest fashion imperial twill buttons, gold and silver basker and spangled do. with all other trimmings necessary for the above cloths; belt rich silk florentines. Likewise white serge duoy, a variety of neat vest patterns, and a few pieces first quality India nankeens, with a number of other articles too tedious to mention. Ladies and gentlemen, desirous of favoring him with their commands, may rely on their being executed with dispatch, and in the newest and most approved style. 22d April.
SAMUEL FRAUNCIS Respectfully informs the public, that he has removed to this city, and does me the honor to resume his former occupation. He has rented the house, No. 16, NASSAU-STREET, corner of John-street, lately occupied by William Marren. He earnestly offers the patronage and favor of the respectable public, and assures them that he will exert himself in endeavoring to please them. He has laid in liquors of the best kind, and will make his prices for the same as low as possible. Captains of vessels, and gentlemen going to sea, may be supplied with a variety of provisions carefully put up. They may also be supplied with OYSTERS (when in season) PICKLED and FRIED, and put up in pot, which he will warrant to the purchaser. May 8.
WANTED, an active LAD as a Waiter.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, TO-MORROW, X o'clock, At No. 244, Queen-street, A large assortment of DRY GOODS. On WEDNESDAY , the 21st inst. At No. 39, Maiden Lane, Being the House lately occupied by Mrs. Kline, A large Variety of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Being the property of a person leaving the State.
For the benefit of Mrs. SEWELL, this Evening, will be presented, a Comedy, called The SCHOOL for SCANDAL, With an occasional Prologue by Master Sewell. End of the Play, a lesson on the guitar, by Mrs. Sewell, with a violin accompaniment, and a favorite Duet by Mrs. Harper and Mrs. Sewell. An Epilogue by Somebody, in the character of Nobody, intended as a Satire upon Every Body, without offence to Any Body. After which, the Act upon the Spanish Poet, &c. To which will be added, a Comedy, called The L Y A R. Preceding the Farce, an occasional Prologue will be spoken by Master Sewell.
GEORGE BOND, ATTORNEY, AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Has removed his Office, from No. 5, to 38, William-street. May 14. tf.
TO BE LET, on very low terms, The convenient dwelling house, Next door to Capt. A. Pott's, near the coal bath, Crown-street. May 14. tf.
A ROOM In Water-street, near the Coffee-House, to be let to a single gentleman. Enquire of the Printer. May 14. tf.
JOHN DELAFIELD, No. 29, Water-street, BUYS and sells all sorts of Continental and State SECURITIES. WANTED, a quantity of Banker's New Loan and Pierce's Final Settlement Notes. tm May 6.
GEORGE LEWIS & CO. Have just imported in the Brig Betsey, Capt. Mesnard, and the Ship Betsey, Capt. Watson, the following articles, which, as they are to be sold for cash, they are satisfied the PRICE must be a low one: Low priced printed linens and cottons, Fine two purple ground fancy and Stormont Calicoes, Light and dark chintz calicoes and mullins, Red, purple, and chintz furniture, 11-8 and 6-4 book and jaconet mullins, curiously fine, 11-8 and 6-4 stripe and check do. A large assortment of clear lawns and handkerchiefs, 11-8 and 6-4 stripe and check do. Cotton and Britannia handkerchiefs, Barcelona and bandana do. Florentines and lattins, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish linens, An assortment of table linen and diapers, Best China silk hose, Black do. With a variety of other articles. May 10. tf.
TO BE SOLD BY GEORGE DOUGLASS, At No. 14, Fly-Market, THREE ton of well drawn refined bar iron, iron cast for ballast for vessels, Burlington sale-pe-d ham, Quebec patche effence of spruce, hops, West India rum by the hhd. molasses, do. Madeira wine by the pipe or quarter cask, 20 barrels menhaden, cotton in bales, ship bread, rye flour. May 12. tf. N. B. JERSEY MONEY exchanged at the current exchange, for York Paper or specie.
JACOB LE ROY & SON, At No. 52, Queen-street, opposite Chapple-street, Have for Sale the following articles, just imported in the Ships Philadelphia, and Grace, from Amsterdam, viz. BOHEA Tea, Black Pepper, Reels Yarn, Nutmegs, Candles in boxes, Geneva in Cakes, Writing Paper, Fine Holland Linen, Russia Sheeting, Flemish Linen, Russia Neck, Raven's do. Oznaburgs, Copper Tea Kettles, Fry 1/2 Pans, long and short Handles, Mill Saws. Ap 11. tf.
TO be Let, and possession given immediately, a snug HOUSE, pleasantly situated, with about three acres of land and good garden, a little below the Narrows, on Long-Island, having four good rooms on the lower floor, a kitchen and a number of other conveniences for a family. Also pasturing for a horse and cow, it being a very agreeable retreat during the summer. For further particulars, apply to Mr. ISAAC CORTELYOU, near the premises, or STEWART and JONES, in New-York. April 25. Fm w. tf.
Just arrived, by the ship Betsey, Watson, from London, and now opening for sale, at No. 208, Water-street, on very low terms,
An elegant assortment of chintzes, calicoes, and furniture cottons, of the newest patterns; light and dark ground printed linen handkerchiefs, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, rich silk florentines, modes, Persians, lute strings, amozeens, sewing silks, black fringes, 7-8, 4-4, and yard 3-8 cotton checks, dyed pillows, fatinets, worsted florentines, and a variety of other fashionable articles. 10 t. A. L. BLEECKER.

For NEW-PROVIDENCE.
The SCHOONER Fair Abeconian , William Thurston, Master, WILL sail in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Clarke's Wharf, or to ROBERT BOWNE, & Co.
Who have for Sale,
A few bds. Mulcovado Sugar, 10 bds. of Surinam Molasses, 20 barrels of Yams, 4 bales Trinidad Cotton, and a quantity of Spanish Dry Hides. May 9. 1w.
For Norfolk, in Virginia,
The Sloop NANCY
Is ready to take in and will sail in eight days. About 60 tons burthen; for freight or passage apply on board, at the New-Slip, or at No. 50, Chery-street. May 8. tf
For GLASGOW.
The brigantine
JEANINE , DANIEL MARTIN, Master, Will sail about the 22d instant, a strong British vessel, burthen about one hundred and sixty tons. For freight or passage apply to WILLIAM WILSON, No. 215, Queen-street, or the Master on board, at Leffert's-wharf.
Just landing, from on board said brig, A few casks bottled porter, barley in kegs, herrings in firkins, a few chaldron of coal, with a variety of DRY GOODS. Apply as above. tf May 7.
Wants a FREIGHT to Europe.
The SHIP
COMMERCE , Captain JOHN TURNER, BURTHEN 300 tons, British built, with a Mediterranean pass, now unloading at Leffert's-wharf, above the Fly-market.
For SALE, on board said Ship, Liverpool best COAL and GRIND-STONES, PIPES in boxes, and a few crates of EARTHEN-WARE, well assorted. Apply to WILLIAM BACKHOUSE and Co. New-York, 5th May, 1788. tf
For Liverpool.
The brigantine WILLIAM , CHARLES HARRISON, master, WILL sail about the 10th inst. For freight and passage apply to JOHN MILLER. May 2.
THE Creditors of Gerardus
DUYCKINCK, jun are hereby requested to send in their respective demands, to No. 30, Little-Dock-street, on or before the 28th day of May instant, that the debts he owes may be properly ascertained, and such measures adopted, as to do equal justice to all to whom he is indebted. tf May 9. fm&th
MONTMORIN.
THIS TOWN, laid out at the solicitation of several 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 settlement formerly called Logstown, which was abandoned 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 abounds in coal; the navigation from thence down the river is superior to that of Fort Pitt, as the water 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 communication or route from the Eastern and middle States to the Muskingum, Miami and Kentucky settlements; 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, being all 66 feet wide; except Great George, Washington, Hancock and Clinton-streets, which are 90 feet; the squares are divided into 20 lots, from 44 1/2 feet front, and 220 feet in depth, and all the lots are accommodated with lanes. Five squares, or 100 lots, as 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 delivery 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, indisputable titles in fee simple, agreeably to the said appropriation, 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. Thomas Bradford, and at the Coffee-House, Philadelphia; Mr. John Delafeld, New-York; General Heister, Reading; John Hubley, Esq. Lancaster; Mr. Heckenveider, Bethlehem; Major Isaac Craig, Fort Pitt; and Colonel Stephen Bayard, Elizabeth-Town, Westmoreland County. ISAAC MELCHER. Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1787.
EXTRACT. Page to, Colonel Bouquet's Expedition, 1764, Friday, Oct. 5. "In this day's march the army passed through Logstown, situated seventeen and a half miles forty-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 English and French; but its inhabitants, the Shawanese and Delawares, 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 upper 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 easy currents adds much to the beauty of the place. Proceeding 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, Esquires, or any other gentleman acquainted in the Western Country. tf June. April 5.
BOHEA TEA
OF the best quality, imported in the ship Hope, from Canton, to be sold by ANTHONY & JOSEPH GRIFFITHS, tf. April 12. No. 20, Front-street.
H. & J. THOMPSON,
Have removed from No. 29, Front-street, to No. 164, in Water-street, between Burling and Beekman-slip; they have remaining on hand, the following GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms for cash, pot ashes, or hhd. and bbl. Baves, viz.
EARTHENWARE in crates, well assorted, Gilded Earthen ware, Canvas, No. 1 to No. 8, Sewing Twine, Turtle Do. Fishing Lines, Bengal Taffeties, Irish Linens, Sheerings, Printed Handkerchiefs, and Woollens. May 5. tf
For LIVERPOOL,
The BRIG
HECTOR , TO sail in three weeks. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. & J. THOMPSON. No. 164, Water-street.
TO BE LET,
THREE genteel ROOMS in Broadway, very suitable for a single Gentleman, who may have with them the exclusive use of a Cellar and Garret. Enquire of the Printer. tf April 4.
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
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.
A MINIATURE PAINTER,
Lately arrived from FRANCE, PRESENTS his respects to his friends, and the public in general, and informs them that he draws LIKENESSES of Ladies and Gentlemen at the lowest price, and engages the painting to be equal to any in Europe. Should the Likenesses not be approved of after drawing, they will be taken back. Those ladies and gentlemen who will please to honor him with their commands, will be so kind as to enquire at Mrs. Davis's, No. 42, Hanover-square, opposite Mr. Peter Goelet's. PETER HENRI. tf. May 2.
For SALE,
The Hull of the new BRIG JOHN , 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
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 engaged; 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 vitae and stuffick. April 7. tf
TO BE Let, and immediate pos-
session given, a large yard, suitable for storing lumber. For further particulars enquire at No. 32, Broad-street. April 30. tf
VERDIGREASE.
A few Sacks of the best quality, may be had of ENGLINGHAM LAWRENCE , No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-market. Also a large and general assortment of
Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Patent Medicines, Perfumeries, Surgical Instruments, &c.
An invoice of a complete assortment of Drugs & Medicines, Shop Furniture, &c. with every necessary for a person disposed to enter into the Druggist business, will be sold very reasonable.
A large quantity of Ointment, Syrup and Pill-Pots very cheap; Orange Peas for Illuses; MEDICINE CHESTS, with directions. Oct. 12. 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 rear to New-street. Enquire as above. Dec. 2. tf
TO BE LET,
THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the fourth side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf
TO BE LET,
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.
Wants a place, as CLERK,
A Middle-aged Man, who understands accounts, and is handy either in a dry or wet store, or warehouse: he has the best recommendations. Enquire of the Printer. tf March 31.
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 pleasant 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. 16. tf
To be Sold or rented,
A Complete GRIST MILL, in an eligible situation for conducting the manufacture of Flour, on an extensive plan. The Mill is in complete repair, and calculated for four pair of Bur stones, three pair of which are now running. Possession can be given when required. The payments to a purchaser will be made perfectly convenient, should a person inclined to rent, wish to have an increase of capital, he may be accommodated on proper terms. There is also an excellent Saw Mill on the same stream, capable of cutting from four to five hundred thousand feet of boards yearly, which, with the flour, can be readily transported to market by water. Goods may be vented to much advantage for lumber, which, with the flour manufactured at the mill, would furnish suitable cargoes for the West-Indies or other places. For further information apply to JOSEPH BALL, Esq. at Philadelphia, or to CHARLES SMITH, New-York, March 10. 2m.
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 First-street, containing 25 feet each in width, and 100 in length. No. 33, 34, 63, 64, near the above, fronting First-street and Second-street, bounded on the south 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. 168, Queen-street, corner of Peck-Slip. March 24, 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 Pickens, in Bergen County, State of New-Jersey, about 25 miles from New-York; containing 305 acres, of which a considerable part is meadow and woodland. The meadow already improved, 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 advantage of water in every lot. Also, on the premises, 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 perfection. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, at Brooklyn Ferry, who will give an indisputable title for the same. ADOLPH WALDRON. March 18. 3m.
TO BE LET, 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. 13, Great-Dock-Street. New-York, March 25. tf
DANIEL CAMPION,
No. 22, Water-street, opposite the Police-house, Informs his Friends and the Public, that he carries on the
TAYLORING BUSINESS,
And by his assiduity and care, he warrants to give general satisfaction to his Employers. He has for SALE, NANKEENS, and elegant fashionable WAISTCOAT PATTERNS, lately imported. Also, BLACK SATIN, of superior quality, and fashionable BUTTONS. im ed May 6.
WILLIAM HENSON, Taylor
and Habit-maker, from LONDON, informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 9, Smith-street, opposite Slope-Lane, to No. 53, Smith-street, nearly opposite the house from which he has removed, and next door to Mr. Alexander Robertson, merchant. tf May 1.
THE Subscriber finds himself
reduced to the disagreeable necessity of disclaiming any co-partnership in America.
If any has existed in which he had a concern, it is hereby dissolved. He cautions the public against trusting any person, either upon his account, or upon the account of any pretended co-partnership with him; and he declares, that he does not consider himself as a co-partner with Edward Rice, of Norfolk, in Virginia, nor will he be held himself responsible for any contracts or engagements which the said Edward Rice may enter into, under the firm of Edward Rice, and Co. or in any other manner. May 5. tf HENRY CUNIFFE.
By order of the Hon. Richard Morris, Esq. Chief
Justice of the State of New-York, NOTICE is hereby given to Abraham Lawrence, of Flushing, in Queen's County, in the State of New-York, a concealed debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that upon application and due proof made to the said Chief Justice, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the fourth day of April, 1786, by three creditors of the said Abraham Lawrence; he, the said Chief Justice, has directed all his, the said Abraham Lawrence's estate, real and personal, within this State, to be seized. And that unless he, shall discharge his debt, within three months after the publication of this notice, all his estate, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated the 5th day of May, 1788. 1002 tf
Fifteen Dollars Reward.
RAN away on the evening of the 8th inst. from the subscriber,
A MULATTIC 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 underjacket, a pair of light brown corduroy breeches, and a pair of green woolen towlers, with two small patches on the fore part, of a different color; light blue stockings, two white shirts, and a calico hat a good deal worn; he is fond of playing on the fiddle, and supposed to have carried one with him; previous to his going off, he committed a robbery in the neighborhood; it is thought he is gone towards New-York. Whoever apprehends the said mulatto, and secures him in any gaol, so that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, with reasonable charges, paid by Gloucester County. WILLIAM TOD. State of N. Jersey. April 12, 1788. 286 tf
N. B. The reward for apprehending and securing the above described servant, will be paid in New-York by enquiring of the Printer.
To be Let, and entered upon
the first day of May next, the HOUSE now occupied by Mr. Patrick M'Davitt, opposite Mr. Hugh Gaine's, in Hanover-square. Enquire of the subscriber. CARY LUDLOW, No. 184, Water-street. April 28, tf
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.
Joseph King and Co.
RESPECTFULLY inform their customers and the public in general, that their SHOE WAREHOUSE is removed to No. 1, Golden-hill-street, next door to Mr. Henry Tenbroek, where they have for sale, a large and general assortment of BOOTS and SHOES; Ladies' silk and Morocco, all-manco and fatine, from 5s. to 10s. men's, women's, boys' and girls', children's of all kinds, much cheaper than any where in New-York. Bootlegs, boot soles, seal skins and country leather, on low terms for cash. BOOTS made in the nearest manner. N. B. Two handsome ROOMS to LET at the same place. tf May 3.
FRANCIS DURAND,
No. 15, Queen-street, Has for sale, imported in the French Packets, the following articles, viz.
CAMBRICS & Lawns, Superfine French broad Umbrellas different sizes, cloths, scarlet, blue, &c. Lyons quilted sattins, Thread laces & edgings, Men's black and white; Belt assorted ribbons, silk hose, Black silk laces, Women's white do. White and colored wo- Black modes, yard wide, men's kid gloves, April 25. im. chintzes, &c.
TO BE SOLD,
SEVENTEEN years' lease of that pleasant Country 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 MURRAY, jun: No. 38, Queen-street, or to the Person now on the premises. Feb. 13.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the late partnership of BOURK and DONNAN, of the city of New-York, grocers, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscriber, the surviving partner of said firm, their accounts will be put in suit and all their creditors are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested to the subscriber. JOHN DONNAN. tf April 16.
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS, No. 190, Water-street, corner of King street.