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The New-York Journal, and Weekly Register.
HERE TRUTH UNLICENSED REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST—EVEN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE! Thompson's Liberty.
NUMB. 37, of VOL. XLI.]
THURSDAY, September 13, 1787.
[Total NUMB. 2132.]
NEW-YORK: Printed and Published by THOMAS GREENLEAF, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, WATER-STREET.
By the Commissioners of Forfeitures, For the WESTERN DISTRICT,
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That by VIRTUE of two certain LAWS of the Legislature of this State, the following Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, FORFEITED to the People of this State, will be Sold at PUBLIC VENDEE, agreeable to the directions of the said Laws, viz.
IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY,
YANKY - BUSH. Fourth Allotment ROYAL GRANT. Situate on the north side of the Mohawk-river, Kingland district; forfeited by the attainder of Sir John Johnson, late of the county of Tryon, knight and baronet.
  Lots No. 121, 34 Acres. Lots No. 1, 100 Acres.   122, do. do. 2, do. do. } now in possession of — Timmerman.   123, 58 do. 3, do. do. }   124, 66 do. 4, do. do. }   125, 92 do. 5, do. do. }   126, do. do. 6, do. do. }   135, 100 do. 7, do. do. }   136, do. do. late in the possession of John Wormwood. 11, do. do. formerly in possession of Jacob Stauring.   137, 77 do. 12, do. do. } Lodewick Reckard.   138, 82 do. late in possession of — Lobdin. 13, do. do. } Adam Garlock.   139, 100 do. 14, do. do. } Wynant Lepper.   140, 100 do. 15, do. do. } Jacob Lepper.   149, 120 do. 16, do. do. } Conradt Stauring.   150, 120 do. late in possession of — — —. 17, do. do. } John Miller.   151, 105 do. late in possession of — Curtis. 18, do. do. } Johannis Hart.   152, 100 do. 19, do. do. }   153, do. do. 20, do. do. }   154, do. do. now in possession of — Johnson. 21, do. do. }   22, do. do. }   23, do. do. }   24, do. do. }   25, do. do. }   26, do. do. }   27, do. do. } 
NOTE. All persons having any claim by lease in fee, lease for lives, lease for years, or by parole lease on any of the above mentioned LOTS OF LAND, are hereby requested and notified, to appear at the house of Michael Rawlins, inn-keeper, at Johnstown, on the twelfth day of October next, and exhibit their claims to the subscribers, who will attend for the purpose, to hear and determine on the same;—and those lots, on which the claims are properly supported, the pre-emption will be given, agreeable to the law in such case made, or the rent and reversion thereof sold.
  Lots No. 101, 200 Acres. No. 115, 200 Acres. No. 129, 200 Acres.   102, do. do. 116, do. do. 130, do. do.   103, do. do. 117, do. do. 131, do. do.   104, do. do. 118, do. do. 132, do. do.   105, do. do. 119, do. do. 133, do. do.   106, do. do. 120, do. do. 134, do. do.   107, do. do. 121, do. do. 135, do. do.   108, do. do. 122, do. do. 136, do. do.   109, do. do. 123, do. do. 137, 340 do.   110, 340 do. 124, do. do. 138, 180 do.   111, 180 do. 125, do. do. 139, 285 do.   112, 215 do. 126, do. do. 140, 200 do.   113, 360 do. 127, 300 do. 141, 200 do.   114, 200 do. 128, 195 do. 142, 230 do.   143, 376 do. 
JOHNSTOWN.
  House Lots No. 86.   96 to 102, fronting New-Sacandago-street.   103 to 107, do. Old Sacandago-street.   17 and 18, meadow lots each 1 6-10 acre.   19, 20, and 21 do. do. each 6 1-2 acres.   A piece of ground, bounded on the north by Cayadutta-creek, and the land sold to R. Adams, south by the burial ground and the road leading to the bridge, estimated at two acres. A piece of meadow land, adjoining the south bounds of Johnstown, estimated at nine acres.   Lot No. 90, in the third allotment Royal Grant, estimated at 210 acres.   Eastern allotment KINGSBOROUGH.   Lots No. 11, 60 Acres. No. 100, 105 Acres.   12, 79 do. 147, 51 do. [M c Laren.   98, 26 do. 120, 100 do. now in the possession of James   99, 106 do. 121, do. do. now in possession of John Christy.   159, do. do.   Western allotment KINGSBOROUGH.   Lots No. 524, 200 Acres. No. 567 100 Acres.   534, do. do. 566 224 do.   566, 100 do.   Rent and reversion of lot No. 76, formerly in the possession of Michael Byrne. 
MAYFIELD.
  Lots No. 96, 250 Acres. No. 101, 200 Acres.   97, 265 do. 111, 350 do.   81, 200 do. 38, 100 do.   XII. Allotment KAYADEROSSRA.   Lots No. 14, 124 Acres.   15, 160 do.   17, 77 do.   18, 130 do. now in possession of — Helmer.   19, 140 do. do. — M c Carty. 
Third allotment ROYAL GRANT.
  Lots No. 133, 315 Acres. No. 135, 350 Acres.   134, 236 do. 136, 200 do.   In the subdivision of lot No. 13, of the XII. allotment, KAYADEROSSRA.   Lots No. 19, 76 Acres. No. 23, 21 Acres.   20, 60 do. 24, 14 do.   21, 50 do. 25, 16 do.   22, 17 do.   Rent and reversion of lot No. 27, late in the possession of John Waters, estimated at 72 acres.   In the Town of CHUCHTINONDY,   23 house lots, from No. 12, to No. 36. 
Lot No. 6, 420 acres, in a patent granted to Philip Livingston, and others, on the south side of the Mohawk-river, and district of Conajohary.
  Southern half of lot No. 23, 500 acres. } JERSEY FIELD.   Westernmost do. 25, do. do.   Do. do. 57, do. do.   Do. do. 65, do. do. 
Forfeited by the attainder of Oliver De Lancey, late a member of the council of the late colony of New-York, Esq.
Eastern half of lot No. 64, Jersey Field, containing 500 acres; forfeited by the conviction of Waldrun Blauw, late of the city of New-York, merchant.
Lots No. 3, 631 acres.
19, do. do. in a patent granted to John Bowen, and others, on the south side of the Mohawk-river; is situated in the Mohawk district, between Fort Hunter and Schoharie; forfeited by the attainder of Daniel Claus, late of the county of Tryon, Esq.
44 acres of land, in the patent of Caghnawaga, near John Fonda's; forfeited by the attainder of John Butler, late of the county of Tryon, Esq.
The undivided one fourth part of 2016 acres of land, in the township of Corralana, on the south side of the Mohawk-river; granted to Daniel Cox, and others, in 1770; forfeited by the attainder of John Tabor Kempe, late attorney-general of the late colony of New-York, Esq.
Lot No. 2, in the first allotment of Kats's patent, containing 41 acres; forfeited by the conviction of John Thompson and George M c Ginnis, late of the county of Tryon, yeoman.
Lot No. 7, in the second allotment of said Kats's patent, containing 41 acres; forfeited by the conviction of Johan Jost Petry, late of the county of Tryon, yeoman.
Lot No. 6, in the subdivision of lot No. 3, Rensselaer's Bush, containing 50 acres; forfeited by the conviction of John Thompson, late of the county of Tryon, yeoman.
Lot No. 4, in the subdivision of lot No. 3, in the XIII. allotment of Kayaderrissa, estimated at 368 acres; forfeited by the attainder of Edward and Ebenezer Jessup, late of the county of Albany, gentlemen.
In KLOCK's and NELLIS's patent, on the north side of the Mohawk-river, Palatine district.
  Lots No. 6, 100 acres. No. 93, 100 acres.   30, do. do. 126, do. do.   57, do. do. 150, do. do.   67, do. do. and the western half of 119, 50 do. forfeited by the attainder of 
Sir John Johnson, late of the county of Tryon, knight and baronet.
A farm, situate at Conajohary, adjoining the patent granted to Conradt Weiser, Peter Waggoner, and others, estimated at 144 acres, formerly in the possession of Frederick Young.
33 1-3 acres of land, near Jacob Mathias's, Conajohary district, in the late possession of the said Frederick Young.
And the right, title, share, and interest of the people of the state, of, in, and to lot No. 1, in Waggoner's patent; said lot is estimated at 254 acres, now in the possession of Abraham Van Horn, Esquire; this, with the two last mentioned parcels of land, are forfeited by the conviction of the aforesaid Frederick Young, late of the county of Tryon, Esq.
1,000 acres of land, on the Aduganga, or Charlotte-river; forfeited by the conviction of Christopher Service, late of Charlotte-river, in the county of Tryon, yeoman.
The SALES of the above LANDS and PREMISES, will begin on Thursday the 18th day of October next, at the Court-house in Johnstown, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and will continue from day to day until the sales are completed.
In addition to the monies and public securities, receivable for forfeited lands and tenements, by the 5th section of the act, entitled, "An act for the speedy sale, &c." passed the 12th of May, 1784, and other laws; the following species of certificates, issued to citizens and inhabitants of this state, are made receivable agreeable to the act, entitled, "An act further to amend, &c." passed the 1st of May, 1786, and the act for the relief of persons who paid money into the treasury of this state, &c. passed the 21st of April, 1787, to wit.
Certificates issued by William Denning, Esq. Certificates issued by Joseph Bindon, Esq. Certificates issued by Jonathan Burrell, Esq. Certificates issued by John Pierce, Esq. Certificates issued by Joseph Punnel, Esq. Certificates issued by Edward Fox, Esq. and Certificates issued out of any Continental Loan-Office in the United States for monies lent.
All persons who have any claim by mortgage, pre-emption, or otherwise, on any of the above Lands, Tenements, or Hereditaments, included in this advertisement, are hereby required and notified to exhibit the same, before the day of sale, to the subscribers.
HENRY OOTHOUTD, } Commissioners of Forfeitures, JER. V. RENSSELAER, } for the Western District.
Commissioner's Office, Albany, August 12, 1787. 21-26
Morris-Town and Paules Hook STAGE.
ON the 14th inst. the subscriber began to run his Stage-Waggon every Tuesday and Friday, from his house in Morris-Town, to Paules-Hook, by the way of Newark, starting at five o'clock each morning. The waggon generally arrives at Jacamiah Smith's, Paules-Hook, about one o'clock of the same day, where it remains until the next morning, nine o'clock, when it returns by the same route, and with all expedition.
The FARE for a passenger, with seven pounds of baggage, is ONE DOLLAR, and the same for one hundred and fifty pound weight.
The waggon, on its route to Paules-Hook, stops at Lawrence's tavern, Springfield, where the passengers may breakfast, if they choose; the next stage is at Major Sayre's, Newark, from whence they proceed to Paules-Hook.
N. B. Letters, to be sent by the above stage, may be lodged at Capt. Crane's, a few doors above the Ferry-house, in Rosevelt-street, New-York, from whence they shall always be safely conveyed to the stage. All letters carried free.
GEORGE OHARA. Morris-Town, August 28, 1787. 30
Albany Stages.
THE proprietors of the Albany line of Stages will commence performing the tour in two days on Monday the 16th of April instant. A carriage will move from Osburn's, Water-street, No. 138, near Peck-slip, New-York, and Lewis's in Albany, every Monday and Thursday mornings, precisely at 4 o'clock, and return on Tuesdays and Fridays following: at the same time the price of a passenger will be reduced from four-pence to three-pence per mile—150 weight of baggage the same as a passenger. The public will please to take notice, that the proprietors will not be answerable for the loss of any baggage whatever. April 8th, 1787. 34
By Order of STEPHEN WARD, Esquire, First Judge of the Interior Court of Common Pleas for the County of Westchester.
NOTICE is hereby given to WILLIAM BROWN, now or late of the township of Bedford, in the county of Westchester, and all others whom it may concern; that on application and due proof made, the said justice, pursuant to the directions of one certain act of the legislature of the state of New-York, in such case lately made and provided, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," has issued his warrant to the sheriff of the county of Westchester, commanding him to attach, seize, and safely keep, all the estate, both real and personal, of the said William Brown, an absconding or concealed debtor; and that unless the said William Brown, shall in three months, from the date hereof, return and discharge his debts, all his estate, both real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors.
STEPHEN WARD. Dated this 28th day of July, 1787. 26-38
FOR SALE,
At the STORE of Mr. Barnt Deklyn, No. 39, Maiden-Lane, near the FLY-MARKET,
GOODS,
Which will be SOLD at the most reduced Prices, to wit.
  A VARIETY of Cotton Checks,   Mantuas and other Spotted and plain Vel-   Gown Silks, verets,   Sarcenets, A variety of Gloves and   Peelongs, and Fans,   Modes, Linens,   Chintzes, Sheetings, and   Printed Linens, and Oznabrigs,   Cottons, Marseilles Quilting,   Fancy Shawls and Fancy Jacket Patterns,   Handkerchiefs, A variety of Plumes   Jeans, and Ribbands,   Jeancets, and Fancy Shoe Buckles and   India Dimities, Buttons.   A quantity of Linen and 
With a Variety of other Articles, Which be is determined to SELL low, for Jersey (upon the face of the Bill) New-York , or Penns  Sylvania PAPER MONEY, New-York, July 19, 1787. 34

MISCELLANY.
For the NEW-YORK JOURNAL.
MR. GREENLEAF,
I FIND that the chancellor supposes, that the defect of powers in the confederation, is the cause that our trade languishes, but public credit expires, and that glory, which is not less necessary to the prosperity of a nation, than reputation to individuals, is with it to opprobrium and disgrace.
With respect to trade, the orator exclaims, "who but owns, that we are at this moment colonies for every purpose, but that of internal taxation, to the nation, from which we vainly hoped our sword had freed us! who but sees with indignation, British ministers, daily dictating laws for the destruction of our commerce!"
It appears to me wonderful, how this gentleman, and not less so, how some of the mercantile branch of the community, whose business led them, we should suppose, more immediately to enquire into the true situation of this matter! have been imposed upon! They will find, if they will please to inform themselves, and for their convenience I shall furnish with a state of facts, that Congress, if not already, before this time, might have been fully empowered to regulate commercial affairs.
The history whereof is, that the measures of Britain, soon after the peace, in respect to her commerce, alarmed the merchants and made Congress apprehensive, that their powers were not sufficient to command reciprocal advantages in trade, which was left by the confederation and the constitution, to the discretion of Congress and the several legislatures, to be modified as they might think proper: provided, that the disposition of the monies arising from the duties on trade, was not left in the power of Congress, or the making of foreign treaties in the power of the legislatures. Congress therefore on the 30th of April, 1784, "Resolved, That it be and it is hereby recommended to the legislatures of the several states, to vest the United States in Congress assembled, for the term of fifteen years, with power to prohibit any goods, wares, or merchandise, from being imported into, or exported from any of the states, in vessels belonging to, or navigated by the subjects of any power with whom these states shall not have formed treaties of commerce; and also, with the power of prohibiting the subjects of any foreign state, kingdom, or empire, unless authorised by treaty, from importing into the United States, any goods, wares, or merchandise, which are not the produce or manufacture of the dominions of the sovereign, whose subjects they are." But either from the novelty of the matter, the resolutions not being so explicit as they might, or from both, it appears by the journals of Congress, of the 3d March, 1786; that the committee to whom this matter had been referred, report, that "the states of Massachusetts, New-York, New-Jersey, Virginia, had enacted laws conformable to the recommendations contained in the act, but have restrained their operation until the other states shall have substantially complied."
"That three states, namely, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland, had passed laws, conforming to the same, but have determined the time from which they are to commence; the first, from the time of passing this act, in May, 1785; and the two latter, from the 30th of April, 1784."
"That New-Hampshire, by an act passed, the 23d of June, 1785, have granted full power to regulate their trade, by restrictions or duty, for fifteen years, with a proviso, that the law shall be suspended until the other states have substantially done the same."
"That Rhode-Island, by acts passed in February, and October, 1785, have granted powers for the term of twenty-five years, to regulate trade, between the respective states, and of prohibiting, restraining or regulating the importation, only of all foreign goods in any ships, or vessels, other than those owned by citizens of the United States, and navigated by a certain proportion of citizens; and also with a proviso, restrictive of its operation, until the other states shall have substantially complied."
"That North-Carolina, by an act passed the 2d of June, 1784, have granted powers similar to those granted by Rhode-Island, relative to foreign commerce, but unrestrained in duration, and clogged with a clause, that when all the states shall have substantially complied therewith, it shall become an article of the confederation and perpetual union."
"That they cannot find, that the three other states, namely, Delaware, South-Carolina, and Georgia, have passed any laws, in consequence of the recommendation."
Congress, therefore, on the 3d of March, 1786, passed resolutions explanatory of those of the 30th of April, 1784, and urged the several states to a speedy compliance: this gave lead to observations, that it would be difficult to get the several legislatures, to pass a uniform act, so as when passed, they might be considered, as an additional article in the confederation; that therefore it would be advisable, to appoint commissioners from the several states to meet, and agree upon, and report, an act for that purpose. But when the legislature of the state of New-York, on the 4th of May, 1786, Resolved, to appoint the commissioners, their powers were made more general; namely, "to form in a convention, to meet at such time, and place, as should be agreed upon, to take into consideration the trade and commerce of the United States; to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial intercourse, and regulations, might be necessary, to their common intercourse, and permanent harmony; and to report to the several states such an act, relative to the great object, as when unanimously ratified by them, would enable the United States in Congress assembled, effectually to provide for the same."
In consequence whereof, a meeting was attempted in September, 1785, at Annapolis, in Maryland; but no more than five states appearing, "the commissioners did not conceive it advisable to proceed on to the business of their mission;" but to proceed to what was not in their mission, viz. to recommend another meeting, at Philadelphia, on the 2d Monday in May next; "to take into consideration, the situation of the United States, to devise such other provisions, as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the federal government adequate to the exigencies of the union." Had they ventured to report to the several states,
"such an act, relative to this great object, as when unanimously ratified by them, would enable the United States, in Congress assembled, effectually to provide for the same." It is presumed, from the readiness that appeared in all the states, that they would have, without hesitation, complied: for even now, with this conventioneering tide against it, we find that when this business had been a second time referred, the committee on the 23d of October, 1786, after a review of all the acts, in their report, observe, "that from the above review of the acts passed by the several states, in consequence of the said recommendation, it appears that, though in order to make the duration of the powers equal, it will be necessary for the states of Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and South-Carolina, so far to amend their acts, as to permit the authorities therein granted, to commence their operation at the time Congress shall begin to exercise them, yet still the powers granted by them, and by the states of Massachusetts, Rhode-Island, New-York, New-Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and Georgia, are otherwise in such compliance with the recommendation, that if the states of New-Hampshire, and North-Carolina, had confirmed their acts to the said resolution, agreeable to the urgent recommendation of Congress of the 3d of March last, the powers therein requested, might immediately begin to operate; the committee however, are of opinion, that the acts of the state of New-Hampshire, and North-Carolina, manifest so liberal a disposition to grant the necessary powers upon this subject, that their not having complied with the recommendation of March last, must be attributed to other reasons than a disinclination in them, to adapt measures similar to those of their sister states: the committee, therefore, conceive it necessary, to detail to them, the situation of our commerce, languishing under the most ruinous restrictions in foreign ports, or the benefits which must arise from the due, and equal use of powers, competent to its protection and support, by that body, which can alone beneficially, solely, and effectually exercise the same;" whereupon,
"Resolved, That it be again earnestly recommended to the legislatures of the states of New-Hampshire, and North-Carolina, at their next sessions, to reconsider their acts, and pass them in such conformity with the resolutions of the 30th of April, 1784, as to enable, on their part, the United States in Congress assembled, to exercise the powers thereby invested, as soon as possible."
"Resolved, That as the extent and duration of the powers to be exercised by the United States in Congress assembled, under the recommendation above mentioned, ought to be equal, it be recommended to the legislatures of Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and South-Carolina, so far to amend their acts, as to vest the powers therein contained, for the term of fifteen years, from the day on which Congress shall begin to exercise the same."
SIDNEY.
* 9 Journals of Congress, 186. 187.
† 12 Journals, 42.
‡ See the report.
MR. GREENLEAF,
I HAVE read with some pleasure, in the Daily Advertiser of the 6th instant, an essay on the means of promoting federal sentiments in the United States, which are said to be written by a foreign spectator. The author's reasoning is in some respects just, in others not quite so; but when he places the present distressed state of the country to the want of frugality, or rather, to the luxury, and expense of the ladies of America, he has certainly mistaken his point, to call it no worse; and although I feel my own incapacity to defend the ladies as they deserve, and at the same time feel the vast superiority which the foreign spectator possesses; yet I will, with great humility, endeavor to defend those, who, in situations of this sort, are in general considered, as not always ready to defend themselves; if, sir, we take a review of our late situation, consider our emancipation from the yoke of Great-Britain, the expenditure of blood and treasure which that cruel war was attended with, and the desolation which it consequently produced, we should rather have cause to wonder at our present state of tranquility, and prospect of happiness as a nation, than to repine at our present temporary distresses; but as I do not mean to go into the wide field of national politics, but confine myself to the defence of the American fair, I shall endeavour to point out some of the real causes of our present distresses; and if they appear not to arise from the luxury, the extravagance, or the dress of the ladies, I shall feel the satisfaction of having freed them from so heavy an imputation. The number of foreigners of distinction, from most of the polished nations in Europe, who have visited us since the peace, have of course, introduced improvements in the arts and sciences, and also in manners and dress; and the intercourse which we now enjoy with those nations, may have produced some of the sources upon which the foreign spectator would endeavour to establish his arguments; but I apprehend that the calamities which he wishes to point out, proceed from the following causes: the want of energy in the government, and of wisdom in the legislatures of the different states; the pernicious (I had almost said the hereditary) disposition of our people for litigation; the fatal consequences which such dispositions must produce to every member of the community, except lawyers; the enormous expenses of government; the increase of taxes, for the support of public officers, which are unnecessary; the waste of public money; the want of proper, and authenticated accounts of the appropriation of that money, which is forced from the people, by merciless and oppressive tax-gatherers: these, sir, are, I apprehend, some of the real sources of our national imbecility. The distresses of individuals, may arise from other causes; expensive and frequent entertainments given by men in trade, is a thing not known in Europe. Merchants purchasing goods which they are not able to pay for; selling them at public auction, for less than half their value; keeping expensive mistresses in the purlieus of every city in America, may very properly be considered as the causes of the ruin of many individuals among us.
How the foreign spectator, could possibly have placed our distresses to the account of the fair, and virtuous part of the community, I am at a loss to know; for I have frequently observed that foreigners, in general, are polite to the sex; all ages have agreed, that virtuous women have been the greatest blessings, as well as the greatest ornaments to society: the daughter of Scipio Africanus, and
mother of the Gracchi, was at once allowed to be the most sensible woman of her time, and also the criterion of female elegance. Where fashion is accompanied with economy (which is the distinguished characteristic of the ladies of New-York) and as dress is certainly a relief to beauty, the delicacy of female ornaments can never be viewed with distaste, but through the focus of a misanthropic eye.
I would therefore presume to suggest to the foreign spectator, the propriety of his recommending the redress of the real evils which exist, and not to insinuate that husbands are ruined by their wives extravagance, or fathers by their daughters; let the young men attend to agriculture, and the establishment of useful manufactures; endeavour to check the propensity which persons in narrow circumstances have for becoming merchants, without capitals; and shopkeepers, without either money or credit: such recommendation, from so able a pen, may be attended with the most beneficial consequences.
Railing against the most beautiful, the most virtuous, the most heavenly part of the creation, shall never come from me; to adore them as the best, and the choicest of all gods gifts, becomes the man of honour, of philosophy, and of religion.
I am, sir, yours, &c. AN ADMIRER OF FEMALE VIRTUE.
MR. GREENLEAF,
I CANNOT but express my indignation at the many illiberal publications, which constantly crowd our newspapers, on the subject of politics.
It seems, by these publications, to be highly criminal, especially at this particular period, for any man to differ in opinion from a certain Aristocratic junto, who appear determined, by their writings, to silence, and traduce every person who will not subscribe to every part of their political creed.
In a free country, as this is, every man has an indubitable right to think for himself, and to express his approbation or disapprobation of public measures, when ever he supposes them consistent or inconsistent with the interest and happiness of the people. If this is not the case, then have we been fighting for a shadow, and lavishing our blood and treasure to very little purpose.
We are frequently informed by this junto, or their adherents, that the present Convention, in Philadelphia, is composed of the wilful and best characters in the United States, and that it is next to high treason to list a suspicion, that such a band of patriots can possibly recommend any system, or measure, inconsistent with the liberty, interest, and happiness, of those whom they represent. I am very sensible that there are many such characters in that honorable assembly as these writers have mentioned; but at the same time, it is well known, that there are too many of a very different character; perfect Bashaws! (saving a want of power) who would trample on the most sacred rights of the people, without the least reluctance or remorse; men who are possessed of the highest opinion of their own superlative excellence, and importance; and who have worked themselves into a belief, that Heaven hath formed the bulk of mankind, to be mere slaves and vassals, to men of their superior genius, birth, and fortune.
The greatest part of the publications alluded to, are artfully calculated to prepare the minds of the people, implicitly to receive any form of government that may be offered them. If this is not the design, why anticipate? If the Convention recommend such measures as are not inconsistent with the union, but those that will promote the general interest of the confederation, and secure the essential rights of the people, every good and virtuous citizen will not only subscribe to them, but use all his influence; nay, strain every nerve to carry them into effect.
A paragraph has been introduced, as an article of intelligence, into the Daily Advertiser, and the papers published in this city, which was said to have been received from one of the counties in Pennsylvania, asserting, that the good people of that state are ready to receive, and implicitly acquiesce, in any kind of government that may be offered them by the Convention. This is paying but a poor compliment indeed, either to their understanding, or patriotism; and although it is asserted with so much confidence, I have too good an opinion of them, and the rest of my fellow-citizens, on the continent, to suppose, that such an enlightened people, who made so many strenuous exertions during the late war, to free themselves from the tyranny of Britain, can possibly be sunk into such a state of supineness, and so regardless of the essential interests of themselves, and their posterity, as to receive any form of government, that will not effectually secure their just rights and privileges, let it be recommended by any man, or body of men, however wise, learned, or dignified.
RUSTICUS.
Queens-County, September 10, 1787.
MR. GREENLEAF,
THE election of aldermen, for the city and county of New-York, approaching, it would not be improper to remind the citizens of the advice given by Cato, that great republican, to the Roman counsellors on the approaching of the election of censors. "Manlius and Calidius were proposed, by the senate, as candidates, but Cato answered, that neither of them could have his approbation; Manlius was too rich, and Calidius too poor; and experience has proved (at that time) that rich magistrates abused their power on account of the influence of their money, and poor magistrates were covetous and avaricious; in consequence he advised, that a magistrate ought not to be so rich, that his wealth would introduce him to mischief; or so poor that his want would make him an oppressor by scraping money."
In both alternatives a community is in danger! May the future choice be fixed on men, who will do honor to their station; who fear God, and who have no other ambition than the good of the public.
LUCIUS.
New-York, Sept. 13.
FROM European papers, brought by Capt. Folger, from Dublin, and Captain Allen, from London, to the 21st of July, the following interesting particulars are ABSTRACTED, viz.
Carrying the Orange flag, and distributing papers in favor of that party, are instituted capital crimes by the states of Holland; who have also
issued a declaration, dated the 3d instant, whereby they pledge themselves to guard and maintain for ever the wives, children, and heirs of all Burgesses, who may be killed or wounded in defence of that province. They have likewise issued orders, that no persons whatever shall sing songs in their streets, or do any act naming the House of Orange, on pain of being severely punished.—On the 7th of July the town of Wyck was taken by a body of 1000 of the Orange party, without any resistance, and licence given to pillage and murder: there were but 100 Burgesses in garrison.—It is suspected, that the Stadholder intends to invade Holland, as his army has been seen in motion; but many obstacles are raised effectually to render the success of such an intention unfruitful.—The states of Holland have finally agreed to request the mediation of the court of France, and consequent orders are given to the Grand Pensionary.—The capture of Wyck is likely to be followed by that of Harderwick and Guelderland, says a British paragraph.—Zealand, hitherto, has wavered between the two parties, but that island has now joined the states of Holland, which has occasioned a considerable fracas in Middleburgh, the capital of that island, by the Orange party, who declared, that fire and sword should carry every thing before them: here they murdered and pillaged many. The Patriots accuse the prince of having encouraged this practice.—At Flushing, on Zealand, the magistrates have been obliged to subscribe to the four following premises, viz. 1st. To vote in the assembly of the states of the provinces, agreeable to the Aristocratic principles of Middleburgh and Goes. 2d. To annihilate the patriotic national fund. 3d. To destroy the batteries which had been erected to protect them from the mob; and, 4th. To recall the promise of reward placed upon his head who had occasioned the first of the disturbances, by substituting the Orange flag for that of the states.—The British accounts figure to us in general, that the Stadholder has greatly the advantage, premising, that did he possess a spirit of enterprise, military knowledge, and perseverance (to all of which, however, the negative seems to be given) he might soon restore his constitutional authority and prerogative; on the contrary, indeterminate conduct will lose these jewels of power and domination for ever, and that shortly.
France, Russia, Prussia, Spain, England, and Denmark, are involved in the disputes of Holland. It is positively asserted, that a large squadron is fitting out with an expedition, at Brest; 29 line of battle ships, and 13 frigates, are talked of, and every marine officer ordered to attend his duty. The country of France is all in motion, and none speak but the language of war. Soldiers recruiting at Paris; all the northern garrisons re-inforced; the Duc de Rochambeau at Valenciennes (the last fortified city in French Flanders) with 12,000 men. The least appearance of hostilities by England or Prussia, in favor of the Stadholder, will set the fleets and armies of France upon a powerful expedition in favor of the states of Holland. It has been rumoured, that England intends to make reprisals in the East-Indies, upon the Dutch; to this, it is likewise added, that the French fleet will be ready to defeat these premature intentions.—The English fleet is in good order; cruising frigates and some ships are constantly out, observing. Little is said of land forces. On the 14th and 15th of July, from the Duke of Dorset, at Paris, from Berlin, and from Stockholm, dispatches were received at Lord Carmarthen's office, and immediately sent to the king, at Windsor.—Accounts from Copenhagen mention military and naval preparations, and the general idea is, that the court of Denmark intends to be active in favor of the Prince of Orange.
The movements of the Turks and Russians be speak war; the Russians have no less than 130,000 men on the frontiers of the Turkish empire. The affairs in Egypt remain unsettled.
We learn from Portland, Massachusetts, that the three counties of York, Cumberland, and Lincoln, are again striving for a separate government. This is their annual phrenzy.
We also learn from Massachusetts, that the insurgents, almost universally, discover a strong disposition to enjoy the blessing of the free and happy government by which they are protected.
Accounts from Georgia, and from several other quarters among the savages, evince, that war is inevitable.
Monday evening last, the coroners inquest sat upon the body of a Mr. Ward, who was knocked over board, and lost his life, on Thursday last, by a blow from one Levi, a Jew, when wilful murder was brought in as their verdict. Levi, and his accomplices, are safely lodged in the goal of this city.
In consequence of the several alarms of the city, by nefarious culprits who have attempted to set it on fire in different places, the magistrates have held a council, and recommended a city patrol in addition to the ordinary watch; and it is with pleasure we assure the public, that this recommendation has been rigidly adhered to, each ward having regulated a watch of citizens in rotation, at which they appear to be zealous and cheerful. Since this new regulation, a great number of vagabonds have been confined in Bridewell and goal, and the city has become more peaceable.
His Excellency Governor Clinton has been pleased to issue his proclamation, offering a reward of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS, for apprehending and bringing to justice certain incendiaries, who have lately attempted to set fire to the city; also the like reward, and a full pardon to any accomplice in this nefarious business, who will discover the principal or principals.
By letters from Dominica, we are informed, that the king of Great-Britain has purchased the proprietary right to the Bahamas, and has given instructions to the Governor to grant it out, in proportion to the numbers that families consist of.
We learn from Wyoming, that a dangerous combination of villains, composed of runaway debtors, criminals, adherents of Shays, &c. is now actually forming on the river Susquehannah; Tioga-Point seems to be their general rendezvous. They extend some distance down, as well as up the river, including also Tioga-Branch. They carry every thing with a high hand in open defiance of all government, except their own: last week they were to try a man for his life, who refused to comply with their injunctions; but the issue is not yet known. Their avowed design is to institute a new state.

In the variety of remarks which have been published upon the effects of lightning, no observations have been offered on the difference of its effects in an open and in a close room; few or no instances have occurred where person have received any injury from lightning while continuing in a room with the doors, windows, and chimney closed. Every instance of death or injury to persons from lightning, has been at an open door or window, or by an open fire place.
A valuable vein of copper ore has been lately discovered on a gentleman's plantation in South-Carolina; a piece of which has been assayed, and found to contain a fortieth part of pure gold, which is a great deal richer than many mines now working in South-America.
On Tuesday last a vessel arrived at Philadelphia, after a passage of 45 days from London.
Captains of vessels (British property) arriving at Philadelphia, are desired to report the same to his Britannic Majesty's Consul, residing at Philadelphia.
On Thursday evening the 6th about ten o'clock, a slight shock of an earthquake was felt by a number of inhabitants in and about N. Brunswick, N. J.
On Thursday evening died, in consequence of the unfortunate accident which befel him on Tuesday, at the review, Mr. John Webbers. His remains were accompanied to the grave by the Uniform Companies of this city, in procession, and interred with the honors of war.
Frederick O'Brien, Henry Heyleyman, and Richard Roach, who were to have been executed last Friday pursuant to their sentence, for burglary, are respited for four weeks.
ANTIDEFAMATIONIS could not possibly be inserted this week, but shall not be omitted in our next.
ARRIVALS since our last, Ship Hudson, Folger, Dublin. — Ann, and Susan, Quill, Liverpool. — America, Allen, London. — Brig Neptune, Perkins, Hispaniola. — Edward, Braine, Madeira. — Sloop Betsey, Gregor, Savannah. — Ranger, Benison, St. John (N. B.). — Experiment, Wheaton, Madeira.
The proprietor of the AMERICAN MUSEUM, requests that such gentlemen as intend to become subscribers for that work, will favour him with their addresses and orders this day, or to-morrow, at No. 4. Great Dock-Street, as he will be under the necessity of returning to Philadelphia, on Friday or Saturday next. — Those gentlemen who have received the two first numbers of Volume II. and who do not intend to encourage the work, are respectfully requested to return them, which will much oblige their obedient, humble servant, M. CAREY.
New-York, September 13, 1787.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of CATHERINE MORE, an insolvent debtor, that they shew cause, if any they have, before Abraham P. Lott, Esq. one of the judges of the mayor's court of this city, by the fifteenth day of September inst. at his office in Maiden-Lane, why an assignment of the estate of the said Catherine More should not be made, and she discharged, pursuant to a law of this state, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786.
CATHERINE MORE. Dated this 22d of August, 1787. 32
NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of GILBERT BRYAN, an insolvent debtor, that they shew cause, if any they have, before Benjamin Blagge, Esq. alderman of the city of New-York, and one of the judges of the mayor's court of said city, by the twenty-fifth day of September inst. at his office in Beckman-Street, why an assignment of the estate of the said Gilbert Bryan should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to a law of this state, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786.
BENJAMIN BLAGGE, Aldm. Dated this 7th day of Sept. 1787. 32 3
NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of John Leonard Wetz, an insolvent debtor, that they shew cause, if any they have, before Abraham P. Lott, Esq. one of the judges of the mayor's court of the city of New-York, at his office in Maiden-Lane, in the said city, by the twenty-fourth day of September, inst. why an assignment of the estate of the said insolvent should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to an act, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786.
ABRAHAM P. LOTT, Alderman. Dated this 5th day of Sept. 1787. 32-33
NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of PETER WEBBERS, an insolvent debtor, that they shew cause, if any they have, before Abraham P. Lott, Esq. one of the judges of the mayor's court of the city of New-York, at his office in Maiden-Lane, in the said city, by the twenty-fifth day of September next, why an assignment of the estate of the said insolvent should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to an act, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786.
ABRAHAM P. LOTT, Alderman. Dated the 4th day of Sept. 1787. 32-33
NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of AARON DOW, an insolvent debtor, that they shew cause, if any they have, before Abraham P. Lott, Esq. one of the judges of the mayor's court of this city, by the twenty-eighth day of September inst. why an assignment of the estate of the said Aaron Dow should not be made, and he discharged, pursuant to a law of this state, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786.
ABRAHAM P. LOTT, Alderman. Dated this 8th day of Sept. 1787. 32-4
To the Afflicted with WORMS. LATELY received from the western country, and may be had at No. 21, Beckman-Street, an extraordinary and never-failing WORM POWDER. — From long experience it has been found, that three doses of these Powders will effectually destroy the Worms, either in children or grown persons.
New-York, Sept. 13, 1787. 32
Just PUBLISHED, and to be Sold at this OFFICE, No. 25, Water-Street.
The American Calculator, or Counting-House COMPANION; CONTAINING,
A TABLE, ascertaining the value of sundry coins in gold, as regulated by the Chamber of Commerce in this city, and shewing, at one view, their value in the several currencies of New-York, North-Carolina, and Great-Britain. A Collection of Tables, shewing, at one view, the amount of any number (under 10,000) of Dollars, French and English Crowns, Half Joes, French and English Guineas, &c. as they pass through the United-States. A Table of Guineas, as they pass in England and Ireland. Rules for the ready reducing the currencies of the United-States, from the currency of one state into the currency of any other of the United-States; and for reducing the currencies of the United-States into sterling, and sterling into the currencies of the said states. Rules for reducing English Money into Irish, and Irish Money into English, according to the par of exchange between both kingdoms. Five different tables of the coins of the United-States of America, agreeable to a resolve of Congress of the 8th August, 1786, viz. a Table of Half Dollars, a Table of Dimes, a Table of Cents, and a Table of Mills; calculated to render familiar the proper mode of counting said Money.
This Book is intended for the convenience of Merchants, &c. in the United-States, by Francis Healy, Accomptant.
Price 1s. 6d. single. The usual discount to Booksellers, and others, who may purchase by the Hundred, Dozen, &c.
** Also may be had of Messieurs Campbell, Reid, Allen, Macgill, and Mills, Booksellers. 31
Sebring & Vanwyck,
At the Corner of Albany Pier, continue keeping a supply of
West-India GOODS, Wines, Teas, Spices, &c.
As usual; They have also FOR SALE, NAILS of different sizes, Window-Glass, Barr-Lead, Powder, and Shot, English Steel, Shovels, Woll-Cards, Writing and Wrapping-Paper, Long and short Pipes, &c. &c. LIKEWISE, Common and Superfine Flour, Indian-Meal, Albany Pease, and Butter in Firkins.
They beg leave to inform their friends, in the country, that they have very commodious stores, for the reception of flour and other produce, which they sell on a very moderate commission. And by their assiduity in obtaining the highest prices and making no bad debts, they doubt not of giving such satisfaction as will insure a continuance of their favors. New-York, Sept. 5, 1787. 31-36
PURSUANT to an order, made by the honorable RICHARD MORRIS, Esq. chief justice of the state of New-York, upon the petition of RICHARD LAWRANCE, of the county of West-Chester, an insolvent debtor, and a number of his creditors:
NOTICE is hereby given, by the said petitioners, to all the creditors of the said Richard Lawrance, to appear before the said judge, at his chambers, situate in the north ward of the city of New-York, on the twentieth day of September next, to shew cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the estate of the said debtor should not be made, for the benefit of all the creditors of the said Richard Lawrance, agreeable to the prayer of the petition, and the said debtor thereupon discharged, according to the directions of a certain act of the legislature of the state of New-York, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. RICHARD LAWRANCE. Dated this thirtieth day of August, 1787. 31-3
PETITIONING CREDITORS, Joshua Merfereau, David Edger, Terine Rully, Gozen Ryerfs, Brockhollst Livingston.
Evening Academy.
MESSEURS HARDIE AND CAMPBELL, sensible of the inconvenience which would arise to one teacher from attending to a multiplicity of branches, at the same time, have resolved to join in opening an Evening Academy, on Monday the 17th of September, at No. 3, Little Queen-Street, in two rooms convenient for the purpose.
Those who may be pleased to favor them with their attendance, may have an opportunity of learning one or more of the following branches, viz. Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping, Geography, Navigation, and the English, French, Latin, and Greek Languages grammatically. For terms and hours of attendance apply to Mr. Campbell, at No. 12, Golden-Hill, or to Mr. Hardie, at No. 3, Broad-Street. New-York, Sept. 5, 1787. 31-
THE Public are respectfully informed, that the subscriber has agreed with the proprietors of the Boston and Albany stages, to make his house, No. 138, near Peck-slip in Water-Street, the Public Stage House. Those gentlemen who wish to take passages in either of the stages, will please to leave their names with the subscriber the evening before the stages depart. The gentlemen passengers are informed, that the subscriber keeps a Boarding and Lodging-House, and that every attention will be paid to those who favor him with their custom. — The stages commence running from my house this day. DAVID OSBORN. New-York, September 5, 1787. 31-
THE CO-PARTNERSHIP of BREBNER and BROWN, New-York, and JAMES BREBNER and Comp. Kinderhook, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. — All those who have any demands against either of the co-partners are requested to send in their accounts for settlement, and those who are indebted to the above company will please to call and settle the same, otherwise they will be put into the hands of an attorney for collection. JAMES BREBNER, ANDREW BROWN. New-York, 4th Sept. 1787. 31-
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office, in the City of New-York, on the sixth Day of September, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-seven.
P R E S E N T, The Honorable PETER OGILVIE, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS Philip Rockefeller, Peter Philip, and Peter Sharp, executors of the last will and testament of Christian Philip, late of East Camp, county of Albany, and state of New-York, deceased, have by their petition, presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said Christian Philip, was at the time of his death seized of a real estate within this state, that the petitioners have made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Christian Philip, as far as they had been able to discover the same; and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of their said testator was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors, and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said petitioners have delivered to the said judge the account in the said petition mentioned; hereupon it is ordered by the said judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Christian Philip, do appear before the judge of the said court of Probates, at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, on the thirtieth day of October next, to shew cause, if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Christian Philip died seized should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 31-34 PETER OGILVIE.
State of New-York, ss.
WHEREAS all the real estate of which John Roomer, late of the out ward of the city of New-York, deceased, died seized, has been sold by an order of Peter Ogilvie, Esq. judge of the court of probates of this state, for the payment of his debts; all persons who have any demands against the estate of the said John Roomer, are hereby notified and desired to produce the same to the said judge of the said court of probates, at the probate-office in the city of New-York, on the seventh day of December next, when and where a final settlement and distribution of the said estate will be made. — Given under my hand, at the probate-office in the city of New-York, the sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. 31-36 PETER OGILVIE.
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate Office, in the City of New-York, on the twenty-ninth Day of August, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-seven.
P R E S E N T, The Honorable PETER OGILVIE, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS John Gardiner, junior, administrator of John Cate, late of South-hold, in the county of Suffolk, joiner, deceased, hath by his petition, presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said John Cate was, at the time of his death, seized of a real estate within this state, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said John Cate, as far as he had been able to discover the same; and that thereby it appeared, that the personal estate of his said intestate was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said judge in the premises, according to the directions of the act, entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors, and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said petitioner hath delivered to the said judge the account in the said petition mentioned; hereupon it is ordered by the said judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said John Cate, do appear before the judge of the said court of Probates, at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, on the seventeenth day of October next, to shew cause, if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said John Cate died seized, should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 30-3 PETER OGILVIE.
By the Honorable John Sloss Hobart, Esq. one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of JOSEPH LATHAM, of the city of New-York, shipwright, to appear (if they or any of them think proper) before the said judge at his chambers, situate in Crown-Street, in the city of New-York aforesaid, on Monday the 17th day of September next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon of the same day, to shew cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the estate of the said Joseph Latham should not be made, and he be thereupon discharged, pursuant to the mode prescribed, and directed in and by an act of the legislature of the state of New-York, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th of April, 1786. JOSEPH LATHAM. Dated this 26th day of August, 1787. 30-2
Petitioning Creditors, Messrs. Benjamin Hildreth, Thomas Burling, Frederick Roerbach, Enoch Carter, Peter Demilt, Willet Seaman, executor of Obadiah Seaman, Donald McKay, Joseph Towers, Thomas Lawrance, John Alner, White Matlack, Lawrence and Birdfall, William Poff, Robert Johnson, William Poff, William Burling, executor of John Burling, deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of ROBERT GILMORE and WILLIAM SHOULDERS, two insolvent debtors, that they shew cause, if any they have, before Benjamin Blagge, Esq. one of the aldermen of the city of New-York, by the thirteenth day of September next, at his office in Beckman-Street, why an assignment of the estate of the said Robert Gilmore and William Shoulders should not be made, and they severally discharged, pursuant to a law of this state, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th day of April, 1786. ROBERT GILMORE, WILLIAM SHOULDERS. Dated this 29th day of Aug. 1787. 30-2
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the City of New-York, the tenth day of March, one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-six.
P R E S E N T, The Hon. ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON, Esq. CHANCELLOR.
IN CHANCERY. FORASMUCH as it appeared to this court that a suit hath been commenced herein, by Augustus Van Cortlandt, mortgagor, against Jacob Milligan, Defendant. Milligan, heir at law of John Milligan, mortgagor, whereupon process of subpoena to answer, hath been duly issued and returned, and the said mortgagor hath not caused his appearance to be entered, as according to the rules of this court the same ought to have been entered in case the said process had been duly served, and an affidavit hath been made to the satisfaction of this court, that the said mortgagor is withdrawn out of this state, or could not upon due enquiry be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process; it is thereupon ordered, on motion of Mr. Hamilton, of counsel for the complainant, that the said Jacob Milligan do appear to the said fair, on or before the tenth day of September next ensuing; and that in default thereof, the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end, that a decree be made for a sale of the mortgaged premises, or so much thereof as to this court shall seem just and right; and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in, at least, two of the public newspapers printed in this state, for the term of eight weeks. Extract from the minutes, W. COCK, Register.
At a Court of Chancery, held at the Chancellor's Chambers, in the City of New-York, the sixteenth Day of August, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-seven.
P R E S E N T, The Hon. ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON, Esq. CHANCELLOR.
IN CHANCERY. IT appearing to this court, that the order made in this cause on the tenth day of March last, had not been published in two of the public newspapers printed in the state of New-York, for eight weeks successively, according to the terms of the said order; whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. Hamilton, of counsel for the complainant, that the said order be republished in two of the public newspapers, printed in the state of New-York, for eight weeks successively, giving time to the said defendant, Jacob Milligan, to enter his appearance on or before the nineteenth day of October next; or (in default thereof) that the said bill be taken pro confesso, according to the order of the tenth day of March herein before mentioned. Extract from the minutes, W. COCK, Register. 30-8
WHEREAS Nicholas Bayard, Esq. of the city of New-York, by his certain indenture of lease, under his hand and seal, duly executed, bearing date the sixteenth day of September, in the ninth year of the independence of the United States of America, and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four, for the consideration therein mentioned, did demise and to farm let unto John Casing, all those three LOTS OF GROUND, No. 279, 280, and 281, situate in the outward, at the corner of Moll-Street, and Bayard-Street, to have and to hold the said three Lots unto the said John Casing, for and during and until the end and term of twenty-one years, from thence next ensuing: and whereas the said John Casing had erected on said three Lots of Ground a dwelling house; and whereas the said John Casing, on the twenty-eighth day of February, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, by indenture of mortgage, did convey unto John Egberts, of the said city of New-York, house-carpenter, all the beforementioned Lots, No. 279, 280, and 281, with the buildings thereon erected, to hold for and during the residue and remainder of the said term of twenty-one years then to come, and, unexpired, to secure the payment of fifty pounds, with the lawful interest: — NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of an act of the governor, council, and general assembly of the late colony of New-York, passed the nineteenth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registering of mortgages, and for securing the purchase of mortgaged estates," — the residue and remainder of the term of years yet to come, and unexpired, of, and in the said three Lots of Ground, with the buildings thereon erected, will be SOLD at PUBLIC VENDUE, to the highest bidder, on the premises, on the twenty-fifth day of February next. — The sale to begin at twelve o'clock. The condition of sale will be made known at the time of the vendue, and a deed executed to the purchaser or purchasers, subject to the proviso, in the said act, in favor of other mortgages, judgments at law, and decrees in equity, prior to the said sale. JOHN EGBERTS. New-York, August 23, 1787. 00-54
Mr. John Baine & Grandson, LETTER-FOUNDERS, Lately from Edinburgh.
HAVING concluded to establish their TYPE-FOUNDRY at Philadelphia, removed to that city, on the 18th inst. with their founding machinery, leaving, at Mr. DAVID MITCHELSON'S, corner of Fly-Market and Water-Street, the following
FOUNTS OF TYPES, FOR SALE. At the annexed prices, sterling money, viz. 1 Fount of Small Pica, 273 lb. at 1s. 6d. 1 Ditto Long Primer, 363 lb. at 1s. 6d. 1 Ditto Brevier, 276 lb. at 2s. 6d. Ready Cash or no Purchase. New-York, August 23, 1787. 29-32
WANTED, by the Printer hereof, an APPRENTICE — a Lad of 14 Years, who is Smart, and well brought up, and has been through the School Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Grammar Classes. — None other need apply.

POET'S CORNER.
A SCRAP.
H OW much do they mistake, how little know, Of kings, of kingdoms, and the pains which flow From royalty; who fancy that a crown, Because it glistens must be lin'd with down. With out-side show and vain appearance caught, They look no further, and by folly taught, Prize high the toys of thrones, but never find One of the many cares that lurk behind The gem they worship, which a crown adorns, Nor once suspect that crown is lin'd with thorns. O might reflection folly's place supply; Would we one moment use her piercing eye, Then should we learn what woe from grandeur springs, And learn to pity, not to envy, kings. The villager, born humbly and bred hard, Content his wealth, and poverty his guard, In action simply just, in conscience clear, By guilt untainted, undisurb'd by fear, His means but scanty and his wants but few, Labour his business and his pleasure too; Enjoys more comforts in a single hour, Than ages give the wretch condemn'd to power. Not so the king—with anxious cares oppress'd, His bosom labours, and admits not rest; A glorious wretch, he sweats beneath the weight Of majesty, and gives up ease for state." "Weak is that throne, and in itself unsound Which takes not solid virtue for its ground."
Afixe of BREAD,
Established August 1st, 1787.—Flour at 43/ per Barrel.
A Wheaten Loaf of fine Flour, to weigh Two Pounds One Ounce, for SIX-PENCE.—A Loaf of like Flour to weigh One Pound and Half an Ounce, for Three-Pence.
THOMAS SMITH, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, LEATHER CUTTER, AND CURRIER,
Queen-Street, No. 179, Corner of Beckman or Chapel Street,
BEGS leave to inform his friends, and the public in general, that he carries on the above branches in an extensive manner. He makes and sells the following articles, wholesale and retail, viz.
 Gentlemen's best boots and shoes,  Ditto Morocco slippers,  Ladies silk shoes,  Ditto Calimanco, or satinnet,  Men's strong shoes and pumps,  Boys, girls, and childrens shoes of all kinds;  As also, all kinds of leather, whether for shoemakers, saddlers, or harness-makers use.—English boot-legs, bend soles as usual. 
He wishes to inform the public, that, as he is determined to sell on the most reasonable terms, no credit on any account will be given, except to those of his former customers.
And likewise, that no shoes will be sent to any one for trial, except they be very well known, a he has already suffered too much loss on that account.
Country store-keepers, and others, will find it to their advantage to deal at the above store, as they can be supplied with upper leathers, soles, half soles, &c. by the dozen, on the most reasonable terms.
Black-ball of excellent quality for cleaning boots or shoes, wholesale and retail.
N. B. Rough leather taken in and curried on the most reasonable terms. New-York, August 30, 1787.
THE PROPRIETORS of the STAGES,
Which ply between New-York and Philadelphia, Inform the PUBLIC,
THAT on the first day of May next they will start one line of stages, from Powles-Hook, every afternoon at 4 o'clock, and proceed to Elizabeth-Town, from whence they will start every morning (Sundays excepted) at four o'clock—and from Philadelphia, every morning (Sundays excepted) at three o'clock.
The Mail Line will start from Powles-Hook and Philadelphia, every morning (Sundays excepted) precisely at nine o'clock.—No delay, after the hours appointed, can be admitted.
The Stages start from Michael Dennison's, corner of Arch and Second-streets, Philadelphia.
No Mail Stage starts on Saturday. The Stage that leaves Powles-Hook at four o'clock, P. M. in future will start at five o'clock, until the first of November.
New-York, April 25, 1787.
TO BE LET by Moses Gomez,
And entered into immediately, THAT elegant HOUSE, No. 27, Queen-street, late in the tenure of Messieurs Robert and George Service. The house is well situated, either for a gentleman, or for any kind of business whatever.—The said house has nine rooms, with five places in each; three of which are elegantly finished. For further particulars enquire of said Gomez, No. 203, Water-street.
TO LET,
A VACANT LOT, for one or a term of years, in Hage-street; 45 feet in length, and 21 feet six inches in front, and 19 feet in the rear.
Also, TO LET,
For one or a Term of YEARS, A VACANT LOT, in Ferry-street, seventy-five feet wide, and one hundred feet long. It faces Cliff and Chaple-streets. The said Lot will be let, either whole or in three separate Lots, as best suits the applicant.
MOSES GOMEZ. New-York, May 3, 1787.
Furniture Ware-House,
INDIA Paper Hangings,
 Striped Sattin Hair Cloth,  Plain ditto, ditto,  Figured ditto, ditto,  Wilton Carpets,  Elegant Looking Glasses,  Fringes, Tassels, Cord, and Laces. 
Some of the above articles are just received, and are for SALE, by
William Mooney,
UPHOLSTERER, At his Furniture Warehouse, Nassau-street, where the Upholstery Business is carried on in the most extensive Manner.
A general Assortment of common Paper Hangings.
** Paper Hangings put up in the best Manner, as usual.
Just Published,
(Neatly PRINTED in two Volumes, and handsomely BOUND)
And to be SOLD, By Robert Hodge,
Who has removed from Maiden-Lane, to No. 237, Queen-street, the corner of King-street; likewise by the other Booksellers,
Dissertations on the Prophecies,
Which have remarkably been fulfilled, and at this time are fulfilling in the world.
By THOMAS NEWTON, D. D. Late Lord Bishop of BRISTOL.
** The publisher, with the deepest impressions of gratitude, returns thanks to the subscribers for their liberal encouragement towards printing this excellent work, which has gone through seven large impressions in London, in a few years, and entreats them to send for their books.
ROBERT HODGE, begs leave
to inform the public, that a considerable number of gentlemen, having given in their names, as subscribers, for the late President Edward's TREATISE concerning RELIGIOUS AFFECTIONS, has put it to the press, and intends to prefix to that Treatise, the life of the author, his religious experiences, &c. which will make a large and interesting volume to the lovers of religion of every denomination—at the low price of Ten Shillings New-York currency, to the subscribers, neatly bound and lettered.
Those who are pleased to encourage this valuable work, will please to send their names to the publisher, within five weeks, that they may be printed in the book.
ALSO,
May be had at the above STORE, a great variety of
BOOKS,
 Consisting of  HISTORY, Divinity, Physic, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Agriculture, Nautical Books,  Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c.—Family, Pocket and common Bibles, And small entertaining Books for Children. 
ALSO,
An excellent Assortment of
STATIONARY,
Particularly Writing Paper, and Blank Books of different sizes and prices; Moor's Charts of the Coast of North-America, &c. &c.
N. B. Good American manufactured Spelling-Books, cheaper than any can be imported.
Commissions from the country are thankfully received, and carefully executed.
RAGS.
FOR the Encouragement of the PAPER MANUFACTURES in America, the Printer hereof pays CASH, and the highest Price, for LINEN, and COTTON and LINEN, RAGS.
WHEREAS PAUL LENZS,
of Haerlem Township, in the County of New-York, gardner, and Elizabeth his wife (for the securing the payment of one hundred pounds, in Spanish milled dollars, at four shillings and six-pence sterling each dollar, or the value thereof in gold or silver, with lawful interest for the same, according to the condition of a certain bond bearing date the sixteenth day of April, in the year of our LORD one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, and executed by the said Paul Lenzs, to John Smith, of the city New-York, baker) did, by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the said sixteenth day of April, in the year of our LORD one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, mortgage to the said John Smith, all that certain messuage, dwelling-house, and three several house lots, tract or parcel of land, contiguous to, and adjoining each other; situate, lying and being in the town of Haerlem aforesaid, and heretofore purchased by the said Paul Lenzs, from John Livingston; bounded as follows, easterly and northerly by the land late of Abraham Myer, deceased; southerly by the high-way, and westerly by the land of Peter Waldron, deceased; containing by estimation five acres and a quarters be it more or less; together with all and singular the houses, out-houses, kitchens, stables, buildings, fences, waters, water courses, trees, woods, under-woods, easements, profits, emoluments, privileges, advantages, and appurtenances whatsoever to the said messuage or dwelling-house, and three house lots, tract or parcel of land and premises belonging, or in any wise appertaining; and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof, and of every part and parcel thereof; and also all the estate, right, title, interest, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both in law and equity of them the said Paul Lenzs, and Elizabeth his wife, of, in and to all and singular the said messuage or dwelling-house and three house lots, tract or parcel of land and premises, or any part or parcel thereof with the appurtenances; and whereas in and by the said indenture of mortgage it was covenanted and agreed, that in case it should so happen, that the said sum of one hundred pounds, with the lawful interest for the same, or any part thereof, should remain due and unpaid at the time above mentioned, that then and from thenceforth it should and may be lawful to and for the said John Smith, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, to expose the said messuage or dwelling-house, three house lots, tract, piece or parcel of ground and premises to sale at public auction, vendue, or outcry, and to dispose the same to the best advantage, and to give good and sufficient conveyances in the law to the purchaser, or purchasers thereof, their heirs and assigns for ever; and out of the monies arising from the sale thereof, to retain and keep in their hands the said sum of one hundred pounds, or so much thereof as shall remain due and unpaid, with the lawful interest thereof; and also the costs of such sale, rendering the overplus, if any be, unto the said Paul Lenzs, his executors, administrators, or assigns, which sale or sales so to be made, should be and were thereby declared to be a full bar and preclusion to any estate or interest which the said Paul Lenzs, or Elizabeth his wife, their heirs or assigns may have or claim to the said premises, or any part thereof; as in and by the said indenture of mortgage, reference thereunto being had, may more fully and at large appear; and whereas part of the said principal and interest is now due and owing to the said John Smith; these are therefore to give notice to all persons interested in the premises, that unless the whole of the said one hundred pounds, together with all the interest due, and to grow due thereon, is paid off and discharged on or before the third day of October, next ensuing the date of this notification; all and singular the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the said John Smith, on the said third day of October, next ensuing the date hereof, as aforesaid, at eleven of the clock, in the forenoon of the same day, at the merchants Coffee-house in the city of New-York, pursuant to the directions contained in an act of the legislature of the late colony, now state of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the nineteenth of March, 1774.
Dated this 29th day of March, 1787. JOHN SMITH.
WHITE TEETH!
I. Greenwood,
SURGEON DENTIST,
No. 199, Water-street, opposite the Coffee-house,
ENCOURAGED by the success
of his practice, begs leave to acquaint the public, that he preserves the TEETH and GUMS, by removing an infectious tartar that corrupts them, and renders the natural purity of the breath offensive, this tartar acquires a solidity equal to stone, the corrosive particles destroy the enamel of the teeth, the body of it causes an inflammation in the gums, and by degrees will strip them from the roots of the teeth, and if not removed, force them out of their sockets.—He cures the scurvy in the gums, fastens the teeth, extracts, replaces, transplants, and regulates, cleans the teeth and makes them white, substitutes artificial teeth in so neat a manner as not to be perceived from the natural, without drawing the slumps, or causing the least pain; they help mastication, give a youthful air to the countenance, render pronunciation more agreeable and distinct; in a word, as there is nothing more beautiful, and of such real service as a good set of teeth, both natural and artificial are worthy the attention of every one.—His charges are low, to give every person an opportunity of being benefited by him.
Said GREENWOOD will with pleasure attend those ladies or gentlemen, who cannot conveniently wait on him, upon their sending directions. New-York, July 12, 1787.
WRAPPING PAPER
To be Sold at this PRINTING-OFFICE.
PUBLIC NOTICE
is hereby given, agreeable to the act of the legislature of the late colony, now state, of New-York, passed the 19th day of March, 1774, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registering of mortgages and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," that on the 16th day of October next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold, at public vendue, at the house of Johannes Tack, inn-keeper, at Marbletown, in the county of Ulster, the fee simple of all that certain tract or parcel of land and premises, situate and lying on the west side of the Rondout or Coxenkill, in the township of Marbletown and county aforesaid, and now or late in the possession of Frederick Schoonmaker, and sundry other persons tenants under him: beginning at a certain fall on the said kill or creek, where a small Brook empties into the same, being the place of beginning of a certain lot of eight acres of land, which the said Frederick Schoonmaker purchased of the trustees, of the township of Marbletown; thence along the said last mentioned lot north easterly to the lands of Hendrick Kofas, thence along the north westerly bounds of the last mentioned lands, north easterly to the lands of Jacob Snyder, thence along the last mentioned lands westerly to the lands of Isaac Smith, thence along the last mentioned land southerly to the lands of the widow Peter Nelly Sammons, thence along the last mentioned lands to the said Rondout or Coxenkill, thence down the said kill to the place of beginning; containing by estimation four hundred and forty acres of land, be the same more or less; which tracts or parcel of lands with the appurtenances were by indenture of lease and release, dated the 8th and 9th days of March, in the year of our LORD one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two, mortgaged by Frederick Schoonmaker, of the township of Marbletown, in the county of Ulster, to Richard Oliver and Stephen Nottingham, both of the township and county aforesaid, for the payment of five hundred and fifty-five pounds, current money of New-York, in silver and gold, at the rate of eight shillings for a Spanish milled dollar, with lawful interest for the same, on or before the eighth day of March next ensuing the date of the said indenture or release of mortgage.
The conditions of sale will be made public on the day of the vendue, and good and sufficient deeds executed to the purchaser of the same, by RICHARD OLIVER, and STEPHEN NOTTINGHAM. Marbletown, March 29, 1787.
BOOKS.
Just opening, from Board the NANCY, from Glasgow, and the ALEXANDER, from London, a very extensive Assortment of Valuable BOOKS, To be SOLD at
Samuel Campbell's
New BOOK and STATIONARY STORE,
No. 44, Hanover-square, corner of the Old- Slip.
Among which are the following:
 DR. SPENCE'S new system of midwifery, with obstetrical plates, 3 vols.  A new edition of Buchanan's domestic medicine, to which is added a chapter on cold bathing and drinking the mineral waters, 3 vols.  Medical communications, vol. 1st. for 1784, Dr. Bell's system of surgery, vol. 5th.  Swediaur on the venereal disease, Cullen's synopsis, and practice, Watson's history of Philip the 2d.  Russell's modern Europe, 5 vols. new edition, Hawkesworth's collection of voyages, 4 vols.  Smollett's history of England, 7 vols.  Hume essays, 2 vols.  Voltaire's universal history, 4 vols.  De Lome on the English constitution, With a great variety of STATIONARY , in particular, pocket-books, ink-holders, paper, blank books, quills, wax, wafers, &c. 
N. B. SAMUEL CAMPBELL returns his sincere thanks to his customers, and those who have purchased Books or Stationary at his store, and hopes, by his assiduity and attention in keeping an universal assortment of books, and the reasonable prices he sells at, will insure a further continuance of their favors. The European, Political, Edinburgh, and Scotch
MAGAZINES.
Just published, and to be sold by S. CAMPBELL, BEATTIE'S Evidences of the Christian Religion , briefly and plainly stated; an American edition; neatly bound, price three shillings and six-pence. Family worship, and religious and kind affections, explained and recommended by Dr. Hunter, and Dr. M c Farlane; sewed, price one shilling.
Just PUBLISHED, and to be SOLD, at
T. GREENLEAF'S
PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, Water-street.
A new, complete, and correct Edition of
Baron Steuben's Regulations
FOR THE
Order and Discipline
OF THE
Troops of the United States.
LETTERS of INTELLIGENCE—occasional PARAGRAPHS—speculative PIECES—ESSAYS, &c.—are gratefully received at this OFFICE—
For the greater CONVENIENCE and SAFETY of which COMMUNICATIONS, a LETTER-BOX is placed in the Window.
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