The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-01-07 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1788.
[No. 896.]
To be Sold at Public Auction,
On the Premises, By FREDERICK JAY, On the 10th day of January next, A FRAME HOUSE, in Chambers-street, now in the possession of Thomas Eagles, being part of the estate of the late Cornelius Swartwout. The above House contains three fire places, is built on a leafed lot, six years of the lease unexpired, with a privilege of removing the house at the expiration of the lease. cf Dec. 25.
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.
Sixty Pipes of MADEIRA,
In pipes, hogsheads and quarter-casks, of superior quality, to be landed this day at Cruger's wharf, and to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. 22d Aug. 1787.
FOR SALE BY
JOHN DEWINT, Maiden-lane, No. 36, A FEW bds. New-York Rum; ditto St. Croix Rum; a few cases gin; a parcel sugar in bds. writing paper, common and post; sundry articles of Dry Goods; a few boxes hylon and tions tea; 4 barrels gum of lignum vitae; and 2 pot-ash kettles, that have been a short time in use. Nov. 17.
GEORGE POLLOCK,
Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Savannah from Liverpool. A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will sell on very moderate terms, at his STORE, No. 28, Water-street. POT ASHES and FLAXSEED received in payment. Sept. 13. cf
JUST IMPORTED,
In the ship MERCURY, Captain Grant, TENERIFFE WINES Of a very superior quality, which will be disposed of by the quantity or single Pipe, by JOHN C. SHAW, at his store opposite Van Zandt's wharf. Oct. 12. cf
To be LET, on reasonable Terms,
A GENTEL furnished ROOM, near the Coffee-House, very suitable for a single gentleman, or a small family. For particulars enquire at No. 29, Water-street. N.B. BOARDING may be had if required, and a front Cellar. Nov. 17. cf
ATTWOOD and TRONSON,
Have for sale, at their store, No. 11, Great Dock-street, A general assortment of
Swedes and American Bar IRON,
CONSISTING of Axle Iron, Cart Tire, Waggon, Chair and Sleigh Tire, mill Irons, and Iron of uncommon square; Steel of all kinds, English Saggot the much esteemed blisteed L.O. American blisteed and Tub Steel, Anvils of all sizes, Back Irons, Vices, &c. &c. A variety of Castings and other articles, which they will sell low for cash, or country produce. All orders for cast Iron, or wrought Iron for mill work, &c. will be duly received, and executed with dispatch. * * * Bar Iron or any other article, received and sold on commission. A quantity of Albany Pease for sale. Oct. 9th, 1787. cf
FOR SALE BY
ROBERT JOHNSTON, No. 14, Water-street, in the house lately occupied by Colonel Samuel Ogden.
A Large and general assortment of IRON CASTINGS,
Among which are the following, viz. Iron hollow ware of all sizes, Pot-ashes kettles, cast with bottom down, Clock and window weights, griddles large and small Tea-kettles large and small, bake-pans do. do. Cast, waggon, coach and chair boxes, 36, 28, 14 and 7lb. weights with rings, Mortar and pestles, lad Irons, Franklin stoves, large and small, Rittenhouse do. do. Ten and six-plate do. do. close stoves with pipes, Sharp's new invented stove grates, Canada stoves for large rooms, Paten's caboolos for ships, with one and two boilers, grates and oven, Fire places with jam be complete, Back plates of every dimension, Hibernia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gudgeons and mill Irons, Rehned and Bloomey bar iron, spike iron, sheetop Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for bds. and bbls. horse shoes, 20d. 12d. 10d. and 8d. nails, 9 inch, 6 inch and 3 inch spikes, Crowley and blisteed steel. The above articles will be sold for cash and country produce, at the lowest prices, and a large allowance made to those who buy to sell again. All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly attended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, at the shortest notice. Oct. 29. cf
To be had at LOT MERKEL'S Store,
No. 33, Hanover-square, nearly opposite the Bank, TOBACCO for SMOAKING; KIT FOOT of the best quality; ditto of an inferior or ditto a large roll tobacco, fit for manufacturers; segars, genuine Macuba snuff, ditto rappee of different qualities; gentlemen's gloves, buck-skin and beaver, of the first quality. As the above Store the highest price is given for SHIPPING FURS. June 11. f
FOR SALE,
GINSENG, LINTSEED OIL, BEEF, PORK, FLOUR, FLAX-SEED, BUTTER, Quintal FISH, MACKAREL, &c. by Storm and Sickles, Dec. 18. cf No. 35, Little-Dock-street.
JACOB REED, junior,
At his OFFICE, No. 20, Queen-street, near the Fly-Market.
BUYS, SELLS and EXCHANGES
SECURITIES of the United States, and of this State, and furnishes on the most reasonable terms, such Certificates as are receivable on the Sales of Public Lands, and for the arrearages of Quit rents within this State.
Also, Certificates that will pay for the Lands lately Sold, as well as those granted to certain companies, by the United States.
In fact, every transaction, both in the Continental and State FUNDS, negotiated with dispatch, and on the most easy terms.
MONEY EXCHANGES.
The Paper Money of this State at all times exchanged for Specie, which is re-exchanged for Paper Money, at only half per cent. advance from the giving rate. Dec. 23. wfin. cf
MANCHESTER GOODS.
Imported in the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, and for Sale on very reasonable terms,
By DANIEL TUCKER, & Co.
No. 202, Water-street, for Cash or Country Produce only. 7-8, 4-4, and 4-4, 3-8, Cotton Checks, Striped Tick, Dyed Pillows, Black and Olive Velveteens, low priced; Checked Handkerchiefs, Malabars; Copperplate Furniture Cottons, Black Silk Handkerchiefs, Cotton Thicksets, A neat assortment of Shawls, Men's and Women's Beaver Gloves, Romall Handkerchiefs, Fancy Printed Do. 1-2 Dozen cases of Hats, low priced, and well assorted. Dec. 1. cf
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. Dec. 25. cf
ANY Person having demands on the estate of
JAMES YOULB, deceased, are requested to call on the subscriber for payment. And all those who are indebted to said estate are hereby requested to call and discharge their accounts before the first day of January next, or may expect their accounts will be put in the hands of an attorney, for recovery of the same, without distinction; as a settlement of that estate must be made at the time above mentioned. JOHN YOULB, Administrator. Nov. 14. cf No. 64, Beckman-Street. Who has just opened a fresh and general assortment of
Hardware, Ironmongery, and Cutlery,
Which he will dispose of very reasonable by whole-sale or retail.
FLAX-SEED,
Stored, cleaned purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD'S FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Jacob Seely, last by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. cf Oct. 22
WILLIAM USTICK, jun.
No. 33, Queen-street;
HAS just received from the SALLY and other late vessels from Bristol, a general assortment of
IRONMONGERY and CUTLERY; Amongst which are—Nails, Glass, Paints, sheet Iron, sheet Lead, blisteed and Crawley Steel, Anvils, Vices and Beck Irons, brass Kettles, iron Pots and Kettles, Frying Pans, Spades and Shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, brass and iron Candlesticks, hard and soft Waffle Irons, men and boys Scates, long handle hair Brooms, Brushes of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack-knives, Shears and Scissors, wire and Spring Moue and Rat Traps, Jacks, Clouts, Brads, and Screws of all sizes, Locks and Hinges of every kind, Carpenters, Coopers and Joiners Tools, &c. &c. He has also for sale Pickled Mackerel, Salmon and Herrings, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for Cash; also Nails of all sizes, manufactured in this city, and equal to any imported. New-York, Nov. 15, 1787. cf
Turk's Island SALT,
Soal Leather and Muscovado Sugar, In Barrels.
A Quantity of each, now landing at Peck-Slip. Attendance for the SALE of which, will be given by
Murray, Mumford, and Bowen,
Who have also for Sale, At No. 20, Peck-Slip,
QUANTITY of best Petersburg clean HEMP,
BOHEA TEA, MOLASSES, BURR FLOUR, BEEF, PORK, HOG'S LARD, YORK RUM, SHEET CORK, CAYENNE COCOA, DRY COD-FISH, RUSSIA and RAVENS DUCK, HO! LANDPOWDER, 100 Boxes SPERMACETI CANDLES, COD SOUNDS and TONGUES, in Barrels. A large ANCHOR, weighing 30 cwt. to be sold Cheap.
WANTED,
Forty Barrels PEARL ASHES, thirty barrels WHALE OIL, twelve thousand SUGAR HOGSHEAD STAVES, fifty-five inches long. New-York, December 14, 1787. cf
FOR SALE,
PORK, Beef, Lard, Tallow, Butter, and other produce; also, a quantity of white and pitch-pine Boards and Plank, pitch-pine Scantling, Cypress and Cedar Shingles, Oak Lath, and several other articles of Lumber. Enquire at No. 8, Little Dock-street, or at the Lumber Yard, North-river.
B. SWARTWOUT & SON.
N.B. A few barrels Spirits Turpentine, and 20,000 Flax-seed Cask Staves and Heading, to be sold low. Dec. 29. 2W
H. & J. Thompson,
No. 29, Front-street, near Burling-slip, Have for Sale, on low terms for CASH, PRINTED Calicoes, a general assortment, Scarf, silk and hair Twift, coarse Woolens, Irish Linens, low priced, Russia Sheet-ing, printed Handkerchiefs, Bengal Taffeties, Canvas, No. 1 to 7, Seaming Twine, Sugar in barrels, Cocoa in do. Farthen Ware and Delft Ware. Jan. 1, 1788. cf
George Gilford
BEGS leave to acquaint the respectable Public, that he repairs and tunes Organs, Piano-Forces, Harpsichords, Spinnets, &c. &c. as a very moderate rate; he hopes to be able to give the fullest satisfaction to those who will favor him with their employment. Nassau-street, No. 64. Dec. 18. tu. 4W
FRANCIS PANS,
No. 31, Broad-street, Has received by the Montgomery, collected by the other late arrivals, and has remaining on hand of his former stock, the following general assortment in the FANCY, MILLENERY, and DRY GOOD Line.
CHINA and India ribbons, a great variety different widths and colors; plain net, crape, ton-fle, silk spotted and striped, black and white gauzes; fancy colored cane hats, yellow and black Leghorn do. per dozen or quantity; black and white skein and ribbon wires; wire frames for the latest fashion bonnets; mock point laces; black silk ditto, and edgings; white thread laces and edgings; black fatins and modes; lace-trimings, white and colored face-nets; cluets and callicoes; furniture copperplate do. linens and checks; mouselins, callimancoes and shawls; silk thread, cotton, and worsted hose; pink, blue, green, and dove colored silk quilts; mouselin and cotton shawls; silk, linen, and cotton handkerchiefs; corded dimities, mouselin and chintz trimmings; plain and sprigged lawns, plain and striped mouselins; lawn and mouselin handkerchiefs; fine and common cambrics; black patent net lace; nankeens, umbrellas, artificial flowers, feathers, flannels, baizes, and striped wildbores, sewing silks, threads, &c. &c. all which will be sold on the very lowest terms, for immediate payment. He returns his sincere thanks to the public in general for their past custom, and solicits a continuance. The Millinery Business will still continue to be carried on in the most extensive manner, with the utmost exertions to give satisfaction; and to enable him to sell off the large stock of gauzes, ribbons, &c. remaining on hand, every article in that line will be charged at the lowest terms possible. Nov. 23. cf
George and Robert Lewis, & Co.
No. 233, Queen-street,
In addition to the Goods received by the Betsy and Wilton, are now opening for SALE by the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, viz.
3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, Dowlas and Sheerings, 4-4, 5-4 and 6-4 fashionable Shawls, Printed Linens and Cottons, 7-8, 9-8, fancy and China Calicoes, Furniture ditto, A general assortment of cotton and linen Handkerchiefs, Lawn, and Black Silk, ditto. Bandano and Romall ditto, 7-8 and 11-8, plain, corded, striped and checkered Lawns, Rich fashionable Waist-coat shapes, Striped and gold-barred Tullinet Waistcoating, Florentines and Satins, An assortment of Hosiery, Table Cloths, Clouting-Diapers, &c. &c. &c. Which they are determined to dispose of at their usual low prices for Cash, Notes at a short date, and shipping produce. New-York, Nov. 21, 1787. cf
SHALER and SEBOR
No. 27 Queen-street, have for sale,
A QUANTITY of plated ware, consisting of candlesticks, branches, tea caddies, snuffer pans, egg cups, goblets, coffee pots and Muffineers, black table cakes, with knives, forks, and spoons complete, fruit stands, paper bottle stands, japanned bread-trays, caddies and snuffer pans, plate warmers, brass chafing dishes, cork screws, steel snuffers, cutlery, brass rings, cloak pins, sleeve buttons, brass table linens, guns and gun locks, China tea cups chimney tiles, sets of house brushes, neat mahogany razor cases, silver watches, elegant steel and gilt watch chains, trinkets, shirt pins, buckles, rings, paste, shoe, knee, and flock buckles and sleeve buttons, fine Irish sheeting, fine dyed jeans, M-filles quilting, silk shaggs, black crape, white and black gauzes, mouselins, muffs, feerluckers, habalies, fisterfoys, barnegore, romalls, corded dimity, and a box of assorted houling cloths, with a variety of other articles which will be disposed of for cash or shipping produce, at a price much below the sterling cost.
At same place may be had, Madeira, Teneriffe, and Malaga wine, by the pipe or quarter cask, Champagne of an excellent quality, by the case or dozen, striped duffel blankets, a variety of hard ware, a large assortment of Irish linen, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4, received by the Montgomery, are now opening, and will be sold together with the above goods on the low est terms. New-York, November 27, 1787.
PORT WINE,
Of a superior quality to any ever imported to this place,
LANDING this Day at Cruger's wharf, out of the Brig St. Jeanne Villa Nova, from Oporto, for Sale by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. June 15th cf
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co.
No. 205, WATER-STREET, near the Coffee-house, HAVE just imported, in the ship Providence from London, an assortment of IRISH LINENS, SHEETINGS, DOWLAS and THREADS, low and high priced; which they will sell, on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit. They have also on hand, a variety of PAPER HANGINGS, with felloon and other borders; and rod- and other sized NAILS. July 7.
HILL and OGDEN,
No. 43, Great-Dock-street, have just imported by the Grace, from Amsterdam, at a low rate on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-seed, Bar-Iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz.
TICKLENBURGS, ozanburgs, German dowlas, Russia diaper, platillas, Britannias, cotton and linene checks, sheetings of excellent quality, white flannel, Irish linen, German stripes and checks, lawns, calicoes, writing paper, &c. They have likewise for sale, coatings, Yorkshire cloths, calimancoes, duvans, flannels, Irish linens, &c.
Also, IMPROVED FRANKLIN STOVES, cast in the Air-Furnace, at New-York, which, besides being exceedingly neat, are constructed to give more heat into the rooms, a remedy for in-draught chimneys, and more secure from fire than any other. Also, Pot-ash kettles, forge hammers and anvils, refined from bog-ore, pig-metal, and approved by many years experience.
N.B. Orders are received by them for every kind of hollow-ware and iron-castings, made at said Air-Furnace, and will be executed with dispatch and superior neatness. Oct. 31. cf
JAMES SAIDLER
Insurance Broker, No. 33, Water-Street, two doors from the corner of King-street,
BUYS and sells on Commission, all kinds of Public Securities, Goods and Produce, as usual.
He has also imported in the Wilson, from Liverpool, the America, from London, and left vessels from Europe, a neat assortment of GOODS, consisting of fine brown, navy, blue, drab, and copper-coloured Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffles and Blankets, Flannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 wide cotton Checks, printed Cottons, Chintzes, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Satins and Modes, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, Sewing Silks and Twift, fine and coarse Hats, Mouselins, Durants, Tamies, Callimancoes and Camblets, Table Cloths and Diapers, Witting Papers, and an assortment of HARD WARE, &c. which he will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Country Produce, or public Securities. Also, six pair of elegant brass mounted Fire Dogs, and a few barrels pickled Mackerel and Cod-Fish, in excellent order. Apply as above.
N.B. Purchasers of unappropriated and confiscated lands, can be supplied with certificates on the most reasonable terms.
LOT MERKEL,
No. 33, Hanover-Square, nearly opposite the Bank, Manufactures and has for sale a complete and general assortment
MUFFS and TIPPETS, of
MARTIN and Martin Throat, Swan's Down and real Ermine, Russia and Siberia Squirrel, American Ground Squirrel, Russia Hare and red Fox, Real black Jenet, belt furs, Mock Sable and Mock Ermine. Likewise a large and general assortment of Fur Trimming and Edgings, for Ladies Cloaks, Coats and Habits, Ladies Cloak Linings, Gentlemen's Great Coats lined with Furr, Furr Gloves, &c. &c. * * The above articles he is now selling on the most reasonable Terms for Cash only. N.B. Orders from the Country executed in the best manner. October 11, 1787. cf
SALT-PETRE.
A few hundred weight may be had very low of
EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE,
No. 27, Queen-street, facing the Fly-market. Also a large and general assortment of
Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES,
Patent Medicines, Perfumeries, Surgical Instruments, &c. for which Cash, Goldeng, Beeswax, Snake-root, Pot and Pearl-ashes, &c. will be taken in payment. MEDICINE CHESTS complete, with directions. Orange Peas for Illness. N.B. An APPRENTICE wanted. Oct. 13. cf
BOURBON COFFEE,
MUCH esteemed in Europe for its superior flavor, in barrels of 100 lb. each to be sold by LUDLOW and GOOLD. New-York, Dec. 29, 1787.
Lost on Wednesday Evening last,
SOMETHING near, or at the corner of James and Rutgers-street, a SWORD, with a black handle, a brass guard, on one side of the guard is wanting it had on an old black scabbard.
Also lost on the same evening in the Water-lane, a hock CANE, varnished, the handle being turned what worn off, with a copper ferrule and a bone head, the top being broken out, and the rest somewhat cracked. The owner wishing to have it again for antiquity sake; whoever has found the same, or either of them, shall have a reasonable reward. Enquire of the Printer. cf
THE Public are informed, that the Sub-
scriber has removed his OFFICE to No. 66, WALL-STREET, his former place of residence. 24th Dec. 1787. W. COCK.

The FEDERALIST, No. XXXIII.
To the People of the State of New-York.
BEFORE we proceed to examine any other objections to an indefinite power of taxation in the Union, I shall make one general remark; which is, that if the jurisdiction of the National Government, in the article of revenue, should be restricted to particular objects, it will naturally occasion an undue proportion of the public burthens to fall upon those objects. Two evils would spring from this source, the oppression of particular branches of industry, and an unequal distribution of the taxes, as well among the several States, as among the citizens of the same State.
Suppose, as has been contended, for, the Federal power of taxation were to be confined to duties on imports, it is evident that the Government, for want of being able to command other resources, would frequently be tempted to extend these duties to an injurious excess. There are persons who imagine that they can never be carried to too great a length, since the higher they are, the more it is alleged, they will tend to discourage an extravagant consumption, to produce a favorable balance of trade, and to promote domestic manufactures. But all extremes are pernicious in various ways. Exorbitant duties on imported articles, would beget a general spirit of smuggling; which is always prejudicial to the fair trader, and eventually to the revenue itself: They tend to render other classes of the community, tributary in an improper degree, to the manufacturing classes, to whom they give a premature monopoly of the markets: They sometimes force industry out of its more natural channels into others, in which it flows with less advantage. And, in the last place, they oppress the merchant, who is often obliged to pay them himself, without any retribution from the consumer. When the demand is equal to the quantity of goods at market, the consumer generally pays the duty; but when the markets happen to be overstocked, a great proportion falls upon the merchant, and sometimes, not only exhausts his profits, but breaks in upon his capital. I am apt to think, that a division of the duty between the seller and the buyer, more often happens than is commonly imagined. It is not always possible to raise the price of a commodity, in exact proportion to every additional imposition laid upon it. The merchant especially, in a country of small commercial capital, is often under a necessity of keeping prices down, in order to a more expeditious sale.
The maxim, that the consumer is the payer, is so much oftener true, than the reverse of the proposition, that it is far more equitable the duties on imports, should go into a common stock, than that they should redound to the exclusive benefit of the importing States. But it is not so generally true, as to render it equitable, that those duties should form the only national fund. When they are paid by the merchant, they operate as an additional tax upon the importing state; whose citizens pay their proportion of them in the character of consumers. In this view, they are productive of inequality among the States; which inequality would be increased, with the increased extent of the duties. The confinement of the national revenues to this species of imposts, would be attended with inequality, from a different cause, between the manufacturing and the non-manufacturing States. The States which can go furthest towards the supply of their own wants, by their own manufactures, will not, according to their numbers or wealth, consume so great a proportion of imported articles, as those States, which are not in the same favorable situation; they would not, therefore, in this mode alone, contribute to the public treasury, in a ratio to their abilities. To make them do this, it is necessary that recourse be had to excises; the proper objects of which, are particular kinds of manufactures. New-York is more deeply interested in these considerations, than such of her citizens, as contend for limiting the power of the Union to external taxation can be aware of—New-York is an importing State, and is not likely, speedily to be to any great extent a manufacturing State. She would of course suffer in a double light, from restraining the jurisdiction of the Union to commercial imposts.
So far as these observations tend to inculcate a danger of the import duties being extended to an injurious extreme, it may be observed, conformably to a remark made in another part of these papers, that the interest of the revenue itself, would be a sufficient guard against such an extreme. I readily admit, that this would be the case, as long as other resources were open; but if the avenues to them were closed, HOPE, stimulated by necessity, would beget experiments, fortified by rigorous precautions, and additional penalties; which, for
a time would have the intended effect, till there had been leisure to contrive expedients to elude these new precautions. The first success would be apt to inspire false opinions; which it might require a long course of subsequent experience to correct. Necessity, especially in politics, often occasions false hopes, false reasonings, and a system of measures, correspondently erroneous. But even if this supposed excess should not be a consequence of the limitation of the Federal power of taxation, the inequalities spoken of, would still ensue, though not in the same degree, from the other causes that have been noticed. Let us now return to the examination of objections.
One, which, if we may judge from the frequency of its repetition, seems most to be relied on, is, that the House of Representatives is not sufficiently numerous, for the reception of all the different classes of citizens; in order to combine the interests and feelings of every part of the community, and to produce a due sympathy between the Representative body and its constituents.—This argument presents itself under a very specious and seducing form; and, is well calculated to lay hold of the prejudices of those to whom it is addressed. But when we come to dissect it with attention, it will appear to be made up of nothing but fair sounding words. The object it seems to aim at, is, in the first place impracticable, and in the sense, in which it is contended for is unnecessary. I reserve for another place, the discussion of the question, which relates to the sufficiency of the Representative body, in respect to numbers; and shall content myself with examining here, the particular use, which has been made of a contrary supposition, in reference to the immediate subject of our enquiries.
The idea of an actual representation of all classes of the people by persons of each class is altogether visionary. Unless it were expressly provided in the Constitution that each different occupation should send one or more members the thing would never take place in practice. Mechanics and manufacturers will always be inclined with few exceptions to give their votes to merchants in preference to persons of their own professions or trades. Those discerning citizens are well aware that the mechanic and manufacturing arts furnish the materials of mercantile enterprise and industry. Many of them indeed are immediately connected with the operations of commerce. They know that the merchant is their natural patron and friend; and they are aware that however great the confidence they may justly feel in their own good sense, their interests can be more effectually promoted by the merchant than by themselves. They are sensible that their habits in life have not been such as to give them those acquired endowments, without which in a deliberative assembly the greatest natural abilities are for the most part useless; and that the influence and weight and superior acquirements of the merchants render them more equal to a contest with any spirit which might happen to infuse itself into the public councils unfriendly to the manufacturing and trading interests. These considerations and many others that might be mentioned prove, and experience confirms it, that artisans and manufacturers will commonly be disposed to bestow their votes upon merchants and those whom they recommend. We must therefore consider merchants as the natural representatives of all these classes of the community.
With regard to the learned professions, little need be observed; they truly form no distinct interest in society; and according to their situation and talents will be indiscriminately the objects of the confidence and choice of each other, and of other parts of the community.
Nothing remains but the landed interest; and this in a political view, and particularly in relation to taxes I take to be perfectly united from the wealthiest landlord to the poorest tenant. No tax can be laid on land which will not affect the proprietor of millions of acres as well as the proprietor of a single acre. Every land-holder will therefore have a common interest to keep the taxes on land as low as possible; and common interest may always be reckoned upon as the surest bond of sympathy. But if we even could suppose a distinction of interest between the opulent land-holder and the middling farmer, what reason is there to conclude that the first would stand a better chance of being deputed to the national Legislature than the last? If we take fact as our guide, and look into our own Senate and Assembly, we shall find that moderate proprietors of land prevail in both; nor is this less the case in the Senate which consists of a smaller number than the Assembly, which is composed of a greater number. Where the qualifications of the electors are the same, whether they have to chuse a small or a large number, their votes will fall upon those in whom they have most confidence; whether these happen to be men of large fortunes or of moderate property, or of no property at all.
It is said to be necessary that all classes of citizens should have some of their own num-
ber in the representative body, in order that their feelings and interests may be the better understood and attended to. But we have seen that this will never happen under any arrangement that leaves the votes of the people free. Where this is the case, the representative body, with too few exceptions to have any influence on the spirit of the government, will be composed of land-holders, merchants, and men of the learned professions. But where is the danger that the interests and feelings of the different classes of citizens will not be understood or attended to by these three descriptions of men? Will not the land-holder know and feel whatever will promote or injure the interests of landed property? and will he not from his own interest in that species of property, be sufficiently prone to resist every attempt to prejudice or encumber it? Will not the merchant understand and be disposed to cultivate as far as may be proper the interests of the mechanic and manufacturing arts to which his commerce is so nearly allied? Will not the man of the learned profession, who will feel a neutrality to the rivalships between the different branches of industry, be likely to prove an impartial arbiter between them, ready to promote either, so far as shall appear to him conducive to the general interests of the society?
If we take into the account the momentary humors or dispositions which may happen to prevail in particular parts of the society, and to which a wise administration will never be inattentive, is the man whose situation leads to extensive enquiry and information less likely to be a competent judge of their nature, extent and foundation, than one whose observation does not travel beyond the circle of his neighbors and acquaintances? Is it not natural that a man who is a candidate for the favor of the people, and who is dependent on the suffrages of his fellow-citizens for the continuance of his public honors, should take care to inform himself of their dispositions and inclinations, and should be willing to allow them their proper degree of influence upon his conduct. This dependence, and the necessity of being bound himself and his posterity by the laws to which he gives his assent are the true, and they are strong chords of sympathy between the Representatives and the Constituent.
There is no part of the administration of Government that requires extensive information and a thorough knowledge of the principles of political economy so much as the business of taxation. The men who understand those principles best, will be least likely to resort to oppressive expedients, or to sacrifice any particular class of citizens to the procurement of revenue. It might be demonstrated that the most productive system of finance will always be the least burthensome. There can be no doubt that in order to a judicious exercise of the power of taxation it is necessary that the person in whose hands it is should be acquainted with the general genius, habits and modes of thinking of the people at large and with the resources of the country. And this is all that can be reasonably meant by a knowledge of the interests and feelings of the people. In any other sense the proposition has either no meaning, or an absurd one. And in that sense let every considerate citizen judge for himself where the requisite qualification is most likely to be found.
PUBLIUS.
To the City Members of Assembly.
THE Militia as it is at present established in this city, can never be useful.—The Infantry, which is to be filled by tyrannical compulsion, tho' sanctioned by law, will disappoint the Legislature. The folly of inconsiderateness and the despotism of authority mark this part of the militia law. The tax of arms, accoutrements, and regiments to merchant's clerks, and mechanic's apprentices, is oppressive. As if the tax of personal service was not sufficient, they are under the obligation to expend nine or ten pounds in their equipments. This measure was adopted by the Legislature of a free State, who had one system of principles when we were resisting tyranny, and now adopt, with a shameful spirit of accommodation, a military system calculated only for Prussia.
Three independent regiments of volunteers, cloathed in shirts, might be raised in this city, which would do honor to the State. It might be called the Independent Brigade, and should be officered by continental officers, and active young men who have military ambition: It would prove the school of discipline, and if any hostilities should commence, officers trained to all the habits of discipline are ready for immediate service. The growing youth will learn the rudiments of military science, and the old soldier will preserve his military knowledge from the rust of oblivion. The youth of America, like those of Rome, should study law and arms, and should divide their time between the Rostrum, and Campus Martius. The very non-commissioned officers of this brigade would be fitter for important commands than those favored officers who have
by luck and spiritless servility obtained important commissions when no military merit as martinets or soldiers during the late war, entitled them to common estimation. They are equal to their commissions in the present state of the militia, and in the motley regiments of ignorant citizens, may be considered by their confident and dogmatical airs as Saxons in the art of war. The real talents of the continental officers are lost in the militia as it is at present, and their temper must be incessantly tried. The men who have never seen the subordination and regularity of regimental discipline, may consider a militia commission as a gift which flatters their pride. The continental officer who accepts the paltry gift, proves his patriotism as a citizen , but not his pride as a soldier . The companies and regiments of the beats may be commanded by those who are fond of title and the name of service, and by those who are warm men and respectable citizens. The success of the brigade would depend upon the commandant. His character as a Martinet should be established, and his temper should not be inclined to little piques, intrigue or cabal.
A MARTINET.
New-York, Jan. 2, 1788.
New-York, Jan. 7.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Salem, to his friend in Boston, December 26.
"The new Constitution meets with general approbation in this town; almost every person of property and honesty, wishes for the adoption of it. There are some few, however, whose characters, as honest men and good citizens, is thoroughly established, who are rather in opposition to it. This, I much wonder at; but candor obliges me to judge favorably of their motives, because they have ever been decided friends to the welfare and happiness of their country. I, however, hope, that time will effect a change of their sentiments; and I think I have some foundation for my hopes:
For truth and reason's bright'ned rays combin'd,
Will force conviction on the candid mind. I think, my friend, that it can be demonstrated to the conception of every rational mind, that the new Constitution is nobly calculated to support and defend those inestimable rights, for which the citizens of America so long toiled and bled. I need not, however, delineate its beauties to you, as you are already fully sensible of them.
There is one thing which gives me not a little pain, and it is this. The Hon. SAMUEL ADAMS, I hear, is in opposition to the plan of Federal Government. Although he may act from motives truly patriotic in this affair, you know the caprice of human nature is such, that mankind never put the most favorable construction upon the conduct of each other; and if a man does ninety-nine good actions, and neglects the hundredth, he often comes under the goading lash of censure. I may perhaps be mistaken, but it is really my opinion, that Mr. Adams's opposition to the Federal Constitution, will, in the eyes of America fully the brightness of those laurels, which have so long encircled the brow of that venerable Statesman.
You ask me, whether I suppose that there will be much opposition made to the new Constitution, in our State Convention. I answer, I hope not. For before the Federalism of a HANCOCK, a B. W. DOIN, a DANA, a KING, and many other illustrious characters, who are members of the Convention, Anti-federalism must droop, and recoil in silent shame. I think we have every thing to hope, and very little to fear."
The brig Josephina, Blay, from Bayonne, Baltimore, Smith, Baltimore, and Schooner Success, Willson, Halifax, are arrived at Boston.
PORTSMOUTH, Dec. 26.
On Friday night last arrived in this port, in three days from Shelburne, the Schooner Charlotte, Capt. Harwood, who informs, that the Governor at Halifax has procured a number of workmen from different parts of Nova-Scotia, and they work with the most unremitting industry on the fortifications—likewise, that they were impressing seamen at Halifax. The day before he sailed, Capt. Atkins, in a Schooner from Philadelphia, arrived at Shelburne, and advised, that off Cape Henslopen he spoke an English letter of marque, carrying 18 six pounders, commanded by Capt. Thomson, from Liverpool for Philadelphia, by whom he was informed, that he expected war was, by that time, proclaimed in England, as it was hourly expected before he failed.
EXETER, December 13.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Congress to his friend in this town, dated 27 November, 1787.
"The account you saw in the news paper respecting the SALE OF THE WES-

TERN LANDS must have been erroneous. There were about one hundred and twenty thousand acres of the first surveys that went off at the average price of about one dollar per acre; and what has been contracted for at two thirds of a dollar per acre, will amount to near seven million dollars, to be paid at different periods. There are still great tracts of land belonging to the United States in the western country; but how long the rage for purchasing will continue, or what proportion of the domestic debt will be absorbed in this way, is very uncertain. The States have a right to look to North Carolina and Virginia for large cessions of territory, and should they comply, there will be land enough, if they can find purchasers, to sink the whole. But as this depends on the nature of our Government and various circumstances, it is difficult to foresee what will take place."
BOSTON, December 31. By the brig Hope, Capt. Page, arrived at Cape Cod, in 48 days from L'Orient, in France, we have received advices which enable us to inform our readers, that all differences between the Courts of France and England are happily accommodated. By the Weekly Accounts of Burials and Baptisms, it appears there have been buried in this town, from January 1, 1787, to December 31, 1787 — Whites, 338 — Blacks 25 — in all, 363 Baptized in the several Churches, 287.
A N E C D O T E. A Cheshire waggoner, who had got together a little estate, found himself very ill, sent for a clergyman and an attorney, who both came in at the same time, and found all his family weeping round his bed. The man of law having prepared his pen and ink, desired to know how he would chuse to leave his property? The sick man having mustered up sufficient strength for his last effort, spoke as follows: — "The house, and all the sticks in it, to Mary (his wife) as long as she lives, and then divided among the rest on 'em. The waggon and horses to Tom. The plows and cows to Dick, with half o' the farm. The other half and a hundred pound to Will. Three hundred pound to Mull; the same to Bett. And now write lawyer, pray parson, cry wife, and bellow children, for by the L---d I'm dying."
FORTY TIERCES OF NEW RICE, JUST landed, to be SOLD LOW, at No. 17, John-street. Jan. 7. tf.
Wm. Backhouse, & Co. No. 15, Duke-street — have for Sale, RED PORT WINE, SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of whose Wines experience has shown to be superior to any imported into America. ALSO, OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY, TENNERIFFE, FAYAL, and LISBON WINES, in pipes, hogsheads and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crat. Jan. 7. tf.
By order of the Hon. ELIHU MARVIN, Esq. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Orange, Notice is hereby given to all the Creditors of DAVID REYNOLDS, an insolvent debtor, that they appear at the house of David Reynolds, at New Cornwall Landing, in Orange County, on Thursday the tenth of January next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment or the said insolvent's estate should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, according to the form of an act, entitled, "An Act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th of April, 1786. Dated, Orange County, the 23th day of December, 1787. DAVID REYNOLDS.
For Londonderry and Glasgow, To Sail on the 15th inst. The SHIP GEORGE, JOHN HUNTER, Master. FOR Freight or Passage, apply to the Master on board, at Mr. Haller's wharf, or to Thos. Buchanan & Co. No. 46, Wall-street.
Who have for Sale, A few bales Oznaburghs, One trunk Check Handkerchiefs, Two boxes assorted Mullins, A few casks Nails, from 14 oz. Tacks, to 5 inch Spikes, British Sail Cloth, from No. 1, to 8, Teneriffe and Vidonia Wine, in pipes, A few chaldron Luge Coal. N.B. White Oak Lhd. Staves and Heading, Red Oak Lhd. Hoops. White Pine Boards, or Pot-Ashes will be received in payment for the above goods. January 5, 1788. 2w.
HAYMAN LEVY, Has for Sale at his Store, No. 7, Duke-street, A Choice parcel of Northern FURRS, viz. GREEN and OLD COAT BEAVER, GREEN & OLD COAT RACCOON, BEAVER TRIMMINGS, And MUSK-RATS. Jan. 5. 1m.
SALES at AUCTION, TO-MORROW, At the Auction-Room, No. 37, Great Dock-street, A seasonable variety of DRY GOODS, Amongst which are—Superfine Broad-Cloths, Velverets, fine Irish Sheetings, Irish Linens, Calicoes, Chintzes, Hair Ribbons, Threads, &c. &c.
And at PRIVATE SALE, A choice parcel well assorted Indigo, low priced Irish Linens, Blue Broad-Cloths, Ticklenburghs, Oznaburghs, Russia Duck, Green Tea, Sherry and Faya Wines, Castile Soap, Toys in Chests, Painters Brushes, Writing Paper assorted, 20 Barrels choice Beef. ISAAC MOSES.
SALES at AUCTION, On TUESDAY, the 15th instant, XII o'clock, on the Premises, will be sold, All that LOT of GROUND, situate, lying and being in Broadway, in the West ward of the city of New-York, being part of the lands commonly called and known by the name of the Church Farm, and distinguished in a map or chart thereof, by No. 146, and bounded Easterly in front by the Broad-way, Southerly by Barclay-street, Westerly in the rear by part of the lot No. 176, and Northerly by lot 147; containing in length on the South side 115 feet nine inches, on the North side 117 feet three inches, and in breadth in front and rear 25 feet. A L S O, All that certain lot of ground, situate, lying and being in Barclay-street, in the West ward of the city of New-York, being part of lands commonly called and known by the name of the Church Farm, and distinguished in a map or chart thereof, by No. 176, bounded Southerly in front by Barclay-street, Easterly by the rears of lots No. 146, No. 147, and No. 148, Northerly in the rear by lot No. 153, and Westerly by lot No. 175; containing in length on each side 75 feet, and in breadth in front and rear 25 feet; the conditions will be made known at the time of sale. ROBERT HUNTER.
FOR SALE, A Quantity of Inch Boards, Ditto Scantling, Ditto Short Shingles, Pitch-pine sheathing Boards. Apply at the Lumber Yard on the wharf above the New-Ship, or at No. 49, Cherry-street. JAMES SMITH. Jan. 1, 1788. 2 m eod
To the People of America. AMONGST the numerous publications that have issued from the press, on the subject of Federal Government, none have attracted the public attention more than that entitled the FEDERALIST , under the signature of PUBLIUS . The justness of the reasoning, the force of the arguments and the beauty of the language which distinguish this performance, have justly recommended it to general applause. To attain a competent knowledge of the advantages to be derived from adopting the proposed FEDERAL CONSTITUTION , is no doubt the sincere wish of every true friend to his country: This performance being entirely free from party spirit and personal inuendo, is therefore well calculated to accomplish so desirable an end. The avidity with which this writer's pieces have been sought after by politicians and persons of every description, and the particular attention the different printers throughout the United States have shown them by regular insertions in their papers, are conclusive proofs of the superior excellence of this elegant political production. The manner in which the author treats and discusses the controverted parts of the Constitution, displays much information, patriotism and candor, and can hardly fail of meeting with a favorable reception from the opposites as well as the advocates of the new system of Government. Under this persuasion, the publishers flatter themselves with the countenance and support of the citizens of America, to a publication evidently written to promote their welfare, happiness and prosperity.
In the Press, and speedily will be published, The FEDERALIST; A collection of ESSAYS, written in favor of the NEW CONSTITUTION. By a CITIZEN of NEW-YORK: Corrected by the author, with additions and alterations. CONDITIONS. This work will be printed on a fine paper and good type, in one handsome volume duodecimo. The number of pages the volume will contain, cannot rightly be ascertained, as the author has not yet done publishing, but the printers engage to deliver them to subscribers at the very reasonable rate of Five Shillings for 200 pages, Six Shillings if 250, and all above gratis.—The numbers already published will make more than 200 pages, and the author does not seem to be nigh a close. To render this work more complete, will be added, without any additional expence, Philo-Publius, and the Articles of the Convention, As agreed upon at Philadelphia, Sept. 17, 1787. * * * A few copies will be printed on superfine royal writing paper, price Ten Shillings. † † † No money required till delivery. Subscriptions are taken in by J. McLEAN, and Co. No. 41, Hanover-square, by the Printer hereof, by the several Booksellers of the city, and by all others entrusted with proposals. New-York, January 1, 1788.
THE Public are respectfully informed that the Partnership of John Molony and Elizabeth Robinson, of this city, in-keeping, was this day dissolved by mutual consent. John Molony. Elizabeth Robinson. New-York, Jan. 3, 1788. 3t.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, TO-MORROW, X o'clock, at No. 244, Queen-street, A variety of seasonable DRY GOODS. On WEDNESDAY, Opposite the Coffee-House. 2 Pipes Wine, 1 Hhd. Sugar, 40 Doz. London Porter, 6 Barrels Fish, 6 Boxes Soap, &c. &c.
AT PRIVATE SALE, A NEGRO WENCH, aged 17 years, a good cook, can do all kinds of house work, and is sober and strictly honest.
SALES by AUCTION, THIS DAY, X o'clock, By JAMES INGLIS, Athis Commission-Store, No. 21, Wall-street, A great variety of Ironmongery and common Hardware. Some Furniture. &c.
THIS DAY, Is PUBLISHED in this City, The American Magazine, A MONTHLY Publication. CONTENTS. INTRODUCTION. Gen. Lincoln's letter, on the ingrafting of trees, Anecdote of the Duke of Gordon. Advice to masters, and to husbands that have scolding wives, and wives that have peevish husbands. Principles of government and commerce, On bills of rights. Letter to Dr. Stiles, accounting for the fortifications west of the Allegany. Abridgement of Smith's history of Virginia, On education. Letter from Jemima Loveleap, Floretta, or the fountains. Life of Sir Wm. Jones, Kt. Titus Blunt, on fashion. Anecdote of a sailor. Letter from Philander, on marriage. Dr. Dwight's valedictory address, &c. Mr. Pope's letter to the Bishop of Rochester. Letter from Guy Gumbleton, Curiosity. London review of Dr. Adams's defence. P O E T R Y. Verses on the New Year, Lydia. The Virgin's first love, The seasons moralized, On a lady's striking a fly with her fan, The rare adventures of Tom Brainless; shewing what his father said of him; how he went to college, and what he learned there; how he took his degrees and went to keeping school; how after wards he became a great man and wore a wig, and how any body else may do the same, Invocation to the Nightingale, Foreign intelligence, American intelligence, Marriages and deaths. Subscriptions 20s. a year, 10s. for six months advanced. Subscriptions are taken by Mr. LOUDON, Messrs. BERRY and ROGERS, Mr. R. HODGE, Mr. S. CAMPBELL, and Mr. T. ALLEN, Booksellers. New-York, January 1, 1788.
To be Sold at Private Sale, THE Farm, Grist and Saw-Mills, whereon the Subscriber now lives, known by the name of Squires-Point, about 37 miles from New-Brunswick, 40 miles from Trenton, 14 from Easttown, in a fine wheat country. The Farm contains 164 acres of good land, on which there is a very genteel house, with four rooms on a floor, a large barn with several small dwelling-houses; the Grist-Mill has two run of stones, in excellent order, and the Saw-Mill almost new, on a never-failing stream of water; also a Negro Man, a complete miller; likewise three Farms, containing 100 acres each, about two miles from the Mills. For further particulars, enquire of Mr. John Ramsay, Mr. Alexander Stewart, Mr. Hay Stevenson, in New-York, or to the owner on the premises. JOHN RAPALJE. Squire's-Point, Sept. 24th, 1787. tf.
NOTICE is hereby given by the petitioning creditors of ABRAHAM KNECKERBEKER, an insolvent debtor, to all the Creditors of said insolvent debtor, that they do appear before Benjamin Blagge, Esq. one of the Judges of the Mayor's Court of the city of New-York, at his office in Beckman-street, on Monday the 7th instant, at 10 o'clock in the morning, to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the estate of the said Abraham Kneckerbecker should not be made for the benefit of all his creditors, and the said Abraham Kneckerbecker discharged, pursuant to the directions of an act of the legislature of the state of New-York, entitled, An act for the relief of insolvent debtors, passed the 13th day of April, 1786. Dated the 3d of January 1788. ABRAHAM KNECKERBEKER.
HUGH GAINE, At his Book-Store and Printing-Office, at the Bible in Hanover-Square, has for sale, ALL lots of Writing Paper, Dutch and English, in any quantity, Ledgers, Day-Books and Journals, of every size, and best paper, Parchment of the best sort, by the roll or single skin, Sealing-Wax, Wafers, and the best Quills and Pens, with Pounce, Shining-sand, and almost every thing in the Stationary line. Likewise Bibles of almost every size, Testaments, Spelling-Books and Primers, young Man's Companion, School-Master's Assistant, young Clerk's Vade Mecum, Watts's Psalms, &c. with a very great variety of Books for country stores; Guthrie's and Salmon's Grammars, Sheridan's, Johnson's, Bailey's and Fenning's Dictionaries, Fisher's and Cocker's Arithmetics, a great variety of Novels, and school Books in Greek and Latin, with and without the translations, racoon's Abridgement, in 5 vols. with a number of Receipts and Entries by five eminent hands, Playing Cards by the dozen or single Pack, Tunbridge's Ballads of Life, Anderson's and Hooper's Pills, British Oil, Ryan's Sugar Plumbs, and a few pounds of excellent Gun-Powder. Nov. 5. m w & f
SALES AT AUCTION, TO-MORROW, At the Coffee-House, at XII o'clock, 4 Hhds. and 40 smaller Casks Malaga Wine, 5 Casks Hyson Tea. On WEDNESDAY, At the Auction-Room, No. 208 Water-street, A large and general assortment of DRY GOODS.
To be had at PRIVATE SALE, Genuine Madeira Wine, in pipes, hds. and quarter casks, of superior quality, and fit for immediate use—Hyson and Soucong Tea, and a few casks bottled Porter, 6 doz. each, Kenton's best. A. L. BLIECKER.
PUBLIC AUCTION, TO-MORROW, A very great variety of Elegant plated Ware, Consisting of—Waiters of all sizes, Tea Pots, Tea and Coffee Urns, Candlesticks, Snuffer-stands, Caster Frames, quart and pint Mugs, Tea Canisters, &c.
At private Sale, cheap for cash, A variety of Linens, Silks, Calicoes, Mullins, Cambricks, Lawns, Point Blankets, white silk Stockings, and Carolina Indigo, London Mould Candles, Claret, in hogshead, and bottles, men's white silk Stockings, and a few boxes best Hyson Tea, a few bbls. of Indigo, &c. JOHN RAMSAY.
TO BE SOLD. THE Convenient DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 3, Partition street. Enquire of JACOB MORTON, Esq. Attorney at Law, No. 58, Broadway. Jan. 4. tf.
Coffee for Sale. A few casks of excellent Coffee, just arrived from Jamaica, and to be sold cheap for cash, or at a short credit, by RICHARD YATES, No. 18, Princess street, Jan. 7. 6 t.
NOTICE is hereby given by SOLOMON GOODALE of the city of New-York, an Insolvent Debtor, and by all the petitioning Creditors of the said Solomon Goodale, to all the Creditors of the said Solomon Goodale, to show cause, if any they have, before John Wyley, Esquire, one of the Aldermen of the city and county of New-York, and one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the city and county of New-York, commonly called the Mayor's Court, by Friday the eleventh day of January instant, why an assignment of the estate of the said Solomon Goodale should not be made, and the said Solomon Goodale discharged pursuant to the directions of a certain act of the people of the State of New-York, represented in senate and assembly, entitled "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors." Passed the 13th April, 1786. Jan. 7.
JAMES WALKER Has removed from No. 10 to No. 19, William-street, where he continues to keep a general assortment of DRY GOODS, which he is determined to sell at the very lowest prices, and the smallest favors most gratefully acknowledged. N.B. He thinks it necessary to observe, that the partnership of Vander Beek and Walker was dissolved in November, 1786; should any person have demands against them, they are desired to call on said Walker for settlement.
TO BE SOLD, A New Store-House on Lumber wharf, 16 by 36 feet, three stories high. It is built on a leased lot, nine years of which are unexpired. The proprietor has the privilege of adding forty feet front to the building,—which, at a small expence, might be converted into a genteel and commodious dwelling-house. ALSO, TO BE SOLD, A NEGRO LAD, about 17 years of age. For further information enquire of FREDERICK GIRAUD, No. 1, corner of Anne-street. Dec. 26. 3t. eod.
Just Published By M. CAREY, in Philadelphia, And now to be Sold By THOMAS ALLEN, Book-Seller, in Queen-street, New-York, (By whom Subscriptions are received) The AMERICAN MUSEUM, For NOVEMBER, 1787.
To be Sold at private Sale, (And immediate possession given to the purchaser.) SIX LOTS of GROUND, each of 25 feet front and rear, and 120 feet deep, in the on-ward of the city of New-York, contiguous to the East river, viz. Three LOTS on the fourth side of Lombard-street, on which is a good Dwelling House, containing six rooms and a kitchen; likewise a workshop and stable, a pump with good water, and a cistern near the door; and three Lots on the north side of Cherry-street. Likewise adjoining the above-mentioned six Lots is a good wharf, and a slip in it, for the convenience of hauling up timber; which wharf has been long made use of as a ship-yard, and is probably, from its situation and depth of water, as well adapted for the ship building business, as any on the river; and from its local advantages, must be a very improving interest to the purchaser. It is not sold by the 1st of March next, it will then be to rent. For terms apply to JOHN ARTHUR, No. 160, Queen-street. Nov. 26, 1787. 2aw. am.

For SAVANNAH.
The Sloop Friendship , JOSEPH BURNHAM, Master, HANDSOME vessel, in perfect repair, with excellent accommodations for Passengers, will take Freight and sail in ten days. For Freight or Passage apply to the Master on board, or to JAMES WATSON, No. 6, Crane Wharf. Jan. 3. rot.
For Norfolk and York River,
(Virginia.) The Schooner MARIA , Captain MARSH, LYING at Roosevelt's wharf, Old-Ship, a fast sailing vessel, well found, and will sail in a few days. For Freight or Passage apply to SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Water-street, or the Captain on board. Jan. 4. 3t
For TRINIDAD,
The Sloop MERCY , 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. Jan. 4. tf
For St. Martin's and St. Eustatia.
The Sloop RAMBLER , Tredwell Jackson, Master, Will sail the 15th inst. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, at Stevens and Connolly's lumber-yard, or at No. 78, Water-street. Jan. 1, 1788.
FREIGHT
WANTED for a BRIG, upwards 100 Tons Measurement, with an undeniable British Register, and Mediterranean Pafs. For either Spain, Portugal, the Straights, Western, Canary, or any of the West-India Islands. For particulars, enquire at No. 74 Water-street. Dec. 31. tf
For KINGSTON, Jamaica,
To stop at PORT MORANT. The BRIG HECTOR , JOHN TUCKER, Master, WILL be ready to take in the last of this month, and sail with all convenient speed. For Freight or Passage apply to D. TUCKER, & Co. No. 202, Water-street. Dec. 28. tf
For CHARLESTON.
The Sloop MARIA , William Elliot, Master, LYING at Bowne's Wharf. For freight or passage, apply to JOHN JACKSON, No. 78, Water-street, or to the Master on board. She will sail on the 6th January — Has good accommodations for Passengers. New-York, Dec. 27, 1787. ed.
For LONDON.
The Ship Montgomery , James Bunyan, Master, Has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Hallett's wharf, or to William Seton and Co. No. 12, Hanover-square. Nov. 27.
For SALE,
The Hull of the new BRIG JOHN BURTEN 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 SWEDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Water-street. Dec. 13. tf
For CHARLESTON,
South-Carolina, The Ship BETSEY , Solomon Saltus, commander, WILL sail by the 10th of January. For Freight or Passage, (having elegant accommodations) apply to the commander on board, at the new long wharf, below the Fly-Market, or to GEO. DOUGLASS, No. 14, Fly-Market.
Who has for Sale, 100 tiers New Rice, 100 boxes Castile Soap, 500 lb. Bees Wax, A quantity of superfine and common Flour in barrels and halfbarrels, A quantity of Ship Bread, 50 barrels Rye Meal, Cayenne and Jamaica Cotton, Hops in bags, Quebec patent Essence of Spruce, Bar Iron, 50 bbls. Middlings, 50 bbls. Ship Stuff, 20 bbls. Alewives, &c Dec. 24.
* * A few MAPS of the WESTERN TERRITORY of the UNITED STATES, may be had of the Printer hereof.
Farms of LAND to be Sold.
THE first is situate in the borough town of Westchester, at Frogs Neck, joining the East River, and contains 150 acres of Land. This farm was formerly the property of Enoch Hunt. The land is excellent, and the situation delightful, only 18 miles from New-York.
The second is situate in the Manor of Cortlandt, about 2 & 1-2 miles south of the Presbyterian church at Crumpond, and is about the same distance from the Friends Meeting House; it contains 205 & 1-2 acres of good land, under excellent improvement, and now in possession of Joseph Smith, the elder.
Also, a farm situate at Sing Sing, in the Manor of Philipsburgh, 2 miles from the landing, contains 100 acres of the best land, both for grain and grass; at present occupied by John Orser.
For particulars apply to the subscriber, living at Croton, near the ferry, who will furnish indisputable titles for either or all of the above farms.
PH. V. CORTLANDT. Manor of Cortlandt, Dec. 19. m.t.f.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, Council and General Assembly of the late Colony of New-York, passed the 19th day of March, 1774, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of Mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates." That on the thirtieth day of April next, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold at the Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, at public auction or vendue, to the highest bidder, all that certain Mesuage or Dwelling-House, and Lot of Ground, situate in the Dock-ward of the said city, being bounded in front on the west by Broad-street, northerly by Mill-street, southerly and easterly by a lot now or late of the heirs and devisees of the late John Livingston, deceased, containing in the front on Broad-street aforesaid, 41 feet 6 inches, on the north side 44 feet 10 inches, and on the southerly side 35 feet 4 inches, be the same more or less. — And also, all that certain Mesuage and Lot of Ground, lying on Nassau-street, in the North-ward of the said city, opposite the new Brick Presbyterian Church, containing in front and rear 30 feet, and in depth on each side 21 feet. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale, and an indisputable title given to the purchaser. Dated the 29th day of October, 1787. m
HOGS' BRISTLES.
WANTED, by the Subscribers, a quantity of Hogs' Bristles, for which Two Shillings per pound will be given, provided they are dressed clean; those in the rust, One Shilling and Three-pence per ditto. — The Subscribers having erected a BRUSH MANUFACTORY, at No. 4, Peck's-Slip, where they propose carrying on the Bush-Making business in all its branches, — Store-Keepers and others may be furnished with all sorts on as low terms as any imported, to which they hope the preference will be given them, as the work is equally good if not better; and as they will warrant their work not to fail till worn out by use, they flatter themselves with expectation of getting a sufficient supply of this country Bristles, that they may not be under the necessity of importing their stock from England; — the Farmers, by being careful in the season of killing, may save sufficient to supply them in this business. — Country Store-keepers would be the most proper persons to collect them.
Those who will please to undertake the collecting them, will meet with a ready sale, and be the means of promoting a very useful branch of business, which may be carried on in this state, and put a stop to the importing that commodity. The least favor will be gratefully acknowledged, by ANANIAS COOPER and Company. New-York, Nov. 5, 1787. m tm
TO BE SOLD,
THE remainder of the lease yet to come and unexpired, of that valuable BREW-HOUSE, MALT-HOUSE, DWELLING-HOUSE, &c. lately in the possession of Samuel Atlee, on the Bank of Hudson River, in Greenwicht-street, together with the apparatus necessary to carry on the Brewing business very extensively; or if the purchaser is inclined, the fee of these buildings, with 24 lots of GROUND on which they stand, will be sold, and the terms made easy. The advantageous situation in which these buildings stand, is too well known to need any encomium. For terms apply at No. 39, Hanover-square. Jan. 3. tf
THOMAS BURLING,
CABINET and CHAIR-MAKER, At the Sign of the Chair, near the Chapel, in Beckman-street, formerly Chapel-street.
ACKNOWLEDGES the many favors received from his friends and the public, and would wish to inform them that he has opened a Ware-Room of MAHOGANY and other FURNITURE, on a more extensive plan than heretofore; and for the convenience of strangers and others, who may resort to, or settle in this city, he means to keep an assortment where they may be supplied on the shortest notice; for it must hurt the feelings of every citizen to observe the daily importations strangers are liable to, in purchasing new furniture at these public vendues. He served his time with Samuel Prince, a conspicuous character in his way, and esteemed one of the best workmen in this city; and as he has laid in a stock of the best Mahogany and other Wood, and means to employ the best hands, and sell his work at the lowest rate good work falls at, he flatters himself with being able to give satisfaction to his customers. Bed Chairs for the sick having been much wanted in this city, said Burling has provided some to let. Nov. 10. 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 FACILITIES, at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street; Where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quarter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24.
To the Curious.
To be seen at Mr. Stevens's Livery Stables, Wall-street, near Pitt's Statue,
Two CAMELS,
MALE and female; lately imported from Arabia. These stupendous animals are most deserving the attention of the curious, being the greatest natural curiosities ever exhibited to the public on this continent. They are 18 hands high, have necks three feet eight inches long, a large hump upon their back, and another under their breast, in the form of a pedestal, on which they support themselves when lying down; they have four joints in their hind legs, and they will travel twelve or fourteen days without drinking, and carry a burthen of fifteen hundred weight; they are remarkably harmless and docile, and will lie down and rise at command. Price of admittance one shilling for gentlemen and ladies, and six-pence for children. Dec. 3. tf
Fifty Pounds Reward.
A BURGLARY and ROBBERY.
TO all honest and well disposed people; This is to give notice, that the subscriber being in public office, as collector of the township of Aughtnack-neck, in the county of Essex, and State of New-Jersey; — his dwelling-house was beset and violently broke open on the night of the 30th of November, 1787, by a set of armed ruffians, who put the subscriber and his family in great terror and danger of their lives; and after treating him with much violence, robbed him of a large sum of money, in gold, silver and paper currency, belonging to the public and the subscriber, as also one silver tea-pot marked PH, one silver sugar dish unmarked, one silver milk-pot unmarked, twelve silver table-spoons marked HP, four silver tea-spoons unmarked, one silver watch, a small piece of the face broke out, with a silver chain and silver seal engraved with the letters R.M.W. one silver snuff-box marked on the fore part of it M.B. one pair silver knee-buckles, and one silver flock-buckle; as also four gold rings, and one gold locket, used for women's beads; together with sundry other articles belonging to the subscriber. It is earnestly hoped, that all honest and well disposed people will use their best endeavors to apprehend the said robbers, so that they may be brought to justice: And the subscriber hereby engages to pay the above reward to any person or persons, who will apprehend all or either of the said robbers, so that they be convicted of the said robbery, and he recover his lost property, or twenty-five pounds for the said robbers, or either of them, on conviction, together with all reasonable charges attending the apprehending and bringing to justice, all or either of the said robbers. HESSEL PETERSE. Wetzell, Essex County, Dec. 4, 1787. tf
JUST IMPORTED,
In the Montgomery, Capt. Bunyan, from London, and other late vessels from Great-Britain, and to be SOLD on very reasonable terms, by
ROBERT HODGE,
No. 237, the corner of King and Queen-streets, A large and choice
Collection of BOOKS;
Among which are, ELEGANT folio family bibles, with near 200 cuts in each; Burkit on the new testament, Brown's self-interpreting bible, 2 vols; Cruden's concordance, Wardlaw's system of divinity, Whitby's commentary, Blair's, Carr's, Fiskin's, Bolton's, Williston's, Atterbury's, &c. Sermon's; Nelson's festivals, Cullen's, Duncan's, and Hoffman's practice of physic; Van Swieten's commentaries, 18 vols. Boerhaave's aphorisms, 6 vols. Smellie, and Hamilton's midwifery; Leake on the diseases of women, 2 vols. Quincy's medical lexicon, Fourcroy's chemistry, &c. Ainsworth's, Young's, Cole's, and Entick's latin dictionaries; Davidson's Virgil and Horace; Duncan's Cicero, Kent's Lucian-Clark's Cæsar, Homer, Nepos, Eutropius, Erasmus, and introduction; Simpson's functions, and Euclid; Hammond's algebra, Stone's Euclid; Love's surveying, Guthrie's and Salmon's geographical grammars; Johnson's, Sheridan's, Ashe's, Dycke's, Bailey's, Scott's, Perry's, and Entick's dictionaries; Bennet's christian oratory, Scott on elocution, elegant extracts in verse, do. in prose, Lord Littleton's letters, Klopstock's Messiah, Hutton's mensuration, Hawney's measure.
Besides the above, a great variety, consisting of History, Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. Also, an excellent Assortment of
STATIONARY, viz.
Genuine Writing Paper, of different sizes and prices; Ledgers, Journals, Waste, Letter, and Blank Books of all sizes; Receipt Books, Bonnet and Wrapping Paper, Sealing Wax, Wafers, Quills, Slates, lead and slate Pencils, Penknives, elegant Shoe Buckles, Message Cards, &c. &c. ** Commission from the Country thankfully received, and carefully executed. Nov. 24. tf
Just Published,
And to be SOLD by
SAMUEL CAMPBELL,
(Price FIVE SHILLINGS)
Sixteen SERMONS, on important subjects, By JAMES MUIR, A.M.
Minister of the Presbyterian Church in Bermuda. THESE Sermons have been published under the inspection of the Rev. Dr. Witherspoon, of Princeton; who warmly recommends them to the perusal of all serious christians.
Like-wise, (Price TWO SHILLINGS)
Dr. Witherspoon's ADDRESS
On the day of Commencement, to the Senior Class, who were to receive the Degree of Bachelor of Arts: Containing the best system of Directions to Young Men, for the Government of their Lives, perhaps ever published in the English language. 59.
TO BE SOLD
By GEORGE DOUGLASS,
No. 14, Fly-Market; ONE hundred barrels Philadelphia superfine Flour, 150 do. do. common do. 50 half barrels do. do. 3000 lb. Cayenne and Hispaniola Cotten, 8 cwt. Hops, 100 barrels Ship-bread, Pork in barrels, Bar Iron, Old Jamaica Spirits in hds. Dec. 4. tf
JUST PUBLISHED,
The Columbian Magazine,
For NOVEMBER, 1787. To be SOLD by BERRY & ROGERS, 3. LOUDON and R. HODGE. Dec. 28
For SALE by AUCTION,
By Viner Van Zandt,
At the Coffee-House,
On Tuesday the 15th day of January, 1788, THAT very capital modern built DWELLING HOUSE three stories high, situated in Princess-street, late in the possession of Dominic Lynch, Esq.; and now occupied by Mr. Simeon Nathan, containing nine fire places, and a spacious hall there is on the same, a spacious store house two stories, coach house and stables for four horses, &c. a well of excellent water and pump. Also, a cistern, together with a large plot of ground now laid out as a garden, with an elegant summer house in the rear.
The situation is undeniably a good one the premises in good repair; were erected on a judicious plan, well calculated for the ease and comfort of the inhabitants; and when it is recollected that the House and designed as the residence of the builder, it may be fairly presumed that it is substantially and well built; the Compting House and rooms are fitted with peculiar neatness; and on the whole, few houses are better adapted for a town residence. The premises may be viewed preceding the day of sale, with the leave of the tenant; a plan of the ground may be seen, and further particulars known of VINER VAN ZANDT, No. 202, Water-street.
CABLES of any length, and CORDAGE
of all sizes, made at Petersburg Hemp, first quality, To be had at the Subscriber's Rope-walk, or at his Store, between Fly-market Stairs and Building slip, on the very lowest terms. Cables spliced with the addition of any length required; Cables or Cordage of any size reduced into yarn, and made into Rope to any dimensions, at a very small expence, by REZEKAH IVERS, Rope-Maker. July 25th, 1787. tf
Gentel ROOMS
TO be had, furnished or unfurnished, in a pleasant part of the city, with or without board; also a good front Room for a Store or an office. Enquire of the Printer. tm Dec. 8.
A GENTLEMAN
LATELY arrived from Ireland, bred in Trinity College, Dublin, experienced some years in the education of youth, and in the course of his practice, has fitted many young gentlemen for the university, in the Greek, Latin and English Languages, Logic, Rhetoric, Natural Philosophy, History, Geography, &c. can bear the strictest scrutiny as to his character and his abilities in his profession. Any gentleman who may favor him with his commands, by addressing a few lines to G. H. S. at the Printer's of the Daily Advertiser, or at Mr. McCormick's, No. 11, Cuyler's wharf, shall be particularly attended to. N. B. He will engage to fit any boy of approved abilities for any college in less than four years, and can have many to certify he has already done it. Dec. 8, 1787.
THIS DAY is Published & to be Sold,
The Universalist,
IN SEVEN LETTERS to AMYNTOR, By WM. FITT SMITH. The Subscribers will be supplied with their Copies only by the Printer hereof. The book will likewise be sold at the Stores of Messrs. Loudon, Hodge, Allen and Campbell.
This Day is Published,
And to be SOLD by WILLIAM ROSS, in Broad-street No. 33, and by the PRINTER hereof, OBSERVATIONS on GOVERNMENT, Including some observations on Mr. ADAM'S DEFENCE of the CONSTITUTIONS of GOVERNMENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA! And on Mr. DE LOLME's CONSTITUTION of ENGLAND. By a FARMER of NEW-JERSEY.
Wm. Cornell & Co.
At their MILLS opposite the City of New-York, have for sale on the lowest terms, FRESH superfine and common burr Flour, which they will warrant to be as good as Philadelphia Flour; likewise SHIP BREAD. The shippers that may favor them with their orders will be pleased to give them notice by leaving a line at No. 44, Little Dock-street, corner of Coventry-ship. They will be delivered in the best manner along side of their vessels, which will save the expence of cartage, and prevent them from being exposed to dirt. Dec. 18. m&th. tf
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS,
No. 22, Hanover-Square.