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The New-York Packet.
TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
T U E S D A Y, A P R I L 3, 1787.
[No. 685.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD. A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 4oz. for seven coppers: a loaf of like Flour to weigh 1lb. 4oz. for four coppers.
H I G H - W A T E R. 2 Min. after 9 Friday 2 Min. after 9 Saturday 30 Min. after 10 Sunday 18 Min. after 11
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK. Wheat per bushel, 7s. 6d. at 7s. 6d. per bushel. Indian Corn, 6s. 6d. at 6s. 6d. per bushel. Flour, common 4s. 6d. per b. superf. 4s. 6d. per b. Single refined do. Brown Bread, 20s. per doz. Molasses, 3s. 9d. per barrel. Beef, per barrel, 70s. 6d. Pork, 95s. 6d. Fine Salt, 2s. 6d. Rock Salt, 4s. to 4s. 6d.
City of New-York, ff. At a Common Council held at the City-Hall of the said city, on Wednesday the 28th March, 1787. PRESENT, James Duane, Esq. Mayor, &c. &c. &c. WHEREAS this Corporation is greatly embarrassed by the weight of the debts in which they found themselves involved at the close of the war, and by the expenses incurred in repairing the wharves and public buildings; and it is necessary that measures should be taken to answer the just demands of their creditors, and to defray the contingent expenses of this Corporation which unavoidably and daily arise: And whereas many persons are greatly indebted to this Corporation for Quit-Rents, reserved on grants of water lots, for rents on lots demised and otherwise:
Resolved, That all persons indebted to this Corporation as aforesaid, be notified by a publication in the news-papers, that unless they respectively pay the debts so due from them into the Treasury of this City, within one month from the date hereof, the demands against them will be put into the hands of the Attorney, to be prosecuted without delay.
By order of the Common Council, ROBERT BENSON, Clerk. ** The several Printers will be pleased to publish the above. 24 8
Fifty Pounds Reward.
WHEREAS the house of the subscriber was broken into last Friday night, and taken out of his drawers money to the amount of £736 15s. and likewise two different bonds of consequence; there were £500 or near it in hard money, the most part of it in gold, and the balance in paper money.
Whoever will take up and keep in custody the said offender or offenders, so that the money may be recovered, shall be entitled to the above reward and reasonable charges, paid by the subscriber, and if the offender or offenders will put the money in a place where the subscriber may get it, and take out the above reward, there will be no further trouble or search made in the affair.
STEPHEN BALDWIN. Fort Neck, Long Island, 7 March 26th, 1787. 84 4
TO BE LET, THE Grist Mill on Rye Neck, with part of the dwelling house and land; the Mill stands on mill creek, where there may be kept a boat to attend market. Any person inclining to hire the same for any term of years, may apply to the subscriber on the premises. JONATHAN BUDD. 84 4
JAMES LYNN, BEGS leave to inform the public, that at the solicitation of a number of his acquaintances, he undertakes to keep Merchants Books, by the year or month; also books balanced or posted, every species of accounts adjusted, and all kinds of writing executed with accuracy and neatness, on reasonable terms, at No. 19, Nassau-street. 30th March, 1787. 24
The Public are hereby informed that the SLOOP POLLY, John Guest, Master, CONTINUES to ply between New-York and New-Brunswick; leaves this City every Thursday, from Coenties-Slip, and returns on Mondays. He renders his former customers thanks for all their past favors, and assures the Public it shall be his constant study to merit a continuance of the same. New-York, March 26, 1787. 84 4
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED (PRICE TWO SHILLINGS) And to be Sold by Samuel Loudon, No. 5, Water-Street, by Berry and Rogers, No. 35, Hanover Square, and Robert Hodge in Maiden Lane. T H E
American Museum, O R Repository of Ancient and Modern Fugitive Pieces, Prose and Poetical, for Feb. 1787. ALSO, This day Published, and to be Sold by Samuel Loudon, and Berry and Rogers,
The Columbian Magazine, for February, 1787. (PRICE 2/)
CLAIMS against the UNITED STATES. Office of Accounts, Marine Department, New-York, 1st January, 1787.
ALL persons having claims against the United States, for services performed, or articles supplied, in the Marine Department, are hereby notified, that unless their accounts are speedily sent to this Office, they will be precluded from any settlement, as a day will shortly be fixed, after which no claims will be received. BEN. WALKER, Commissioner.
The several Printers throughout the United States, are requested to insert the above in their papers. 73 t. f.
To the PUBLIC AGENTEELE Stage-Waggon,
As any in the State and easy for Passengers, WITH a good pair of horses, will set out from the subscriber's at Jamaica, on Long Island, on Saturday the 31st of March instant, precisely at half past six in the morning, for Mr. Dawson's at Brooklyn-Ferry; and continue the route on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, till the first day of May, when it will run every day in the week, (Sundays excepted) and start from Mr. Dawson's at half past four in the afternoon, for Jamaica; at the low price of two shillings and six-pence for each passenger. All letters sent by the stage to pay three-pence (the money to be left with them) and bundles according to their value, as they will be all accountable for by the subscriber; who returns thanks for the favours received, and hopes for a continuance of them, as his utmost endeavours will be exerted on every occasion, to render himself, The public's very humble servant, WILLIAM WARNE.
N. B. Gentlemen and Ladies may, by leaving a line at Mr. Patten's in New-York, opposite the Ferry-Stairs, be sure of seats, as the subscriber will call on every stage day; letters, &c. will also be taken in at Mr. Dawson's. 84
To COVER, THE ENSUING SEASON,
At Col. Gilbert Budd's, Maroneck, Westchester County, 27 miles from New-York, at six dollars the season, the money to be paid down; The beautiful bright bay HORSE RECOVERY, IMPORTED from England last summer; He is 15 hands and an half high, elegantly marked, very strong and bony, and as fit for the country as any Horse whatever.
He was got by Tartar, and out of Mr. Foster's grey Mare, the most noted hunter in the north of England: Tartar was got by Old Tartar, out of a Mare bought of Lord Granby; she was got by the Earl of Godolphin's Old Arabian; her Dam by Young Belgrade; her Grandam by the Scarborough Colt; her Grandam by Bartlet's Childers, which was brother to the Devonshire Childers; her great great Grandam by the Duke of Devonshire's Chestnut Turk; her G. G. G. Grandam by Curwen's Bay Barb; her G. G. G. G. Grandam by Curwen's Old Spot; her G. G. G. G. G. Grandam by Granby Woodcock; Mr. Foster's grey Mare was got by Regulus, her Dam Matchim. N. B. The above Horse would have covered last season, but being so poor, owing to a long passage, his owners thought it would not be doing justice to a number of Gentlemen who were desirous to have their Mares covered by him at that time. Good Pasturage for Mares at two Shillings per week, and the greatest attention paid to them. March 21, 1787. 82 tf
To be sold at private sale, A VALUABLE Farm containing about one hundred acres, within three miles of this city; situated on the Greenwich Road, and adjoining the North River; the whole is surrounded with a good new fence and there are on the premises a small stone dwelling house, two good orchards, and a number of other fruit trees. for further particulars enquire of the Printers. N. B. The whole will be sold together or a part of it, as may best suit the purchaser. 78
R. J. VANDEN BROEK, HAS opened a Notary-Public and Interpreter's Office in the Spanish, French, Dutch, German and English Languages, at No. 18, Little-Queen-Street. All business which he shall be instructed with, will be executed with integrity, accuracy and all possible dispatch. 72
Mercantile Academy,
No. 4, PECK-SLIP. MARCUS BURKE would deem himself unpar-donable, did he not embrace every occasion of testifying his most grateful sense of the favors which have been conferred on him, in the line of his profession. In order to render his academy still more worthy of the respectable support it has hitherto been honored with, he is determined to let slip no opportunity of promoting the advantage of those, whose education is committed to his care. He therefore requests the public to observe, that he has taken into partnership a gentleman who was taught at an academy of eminence; and who, having served a regular apprenticeship in one of the first mercantile houses in Ireland, is perfect master of all the business of the compting-house.
Mr. Burke feels satisfied in a conviction that his attention and abilities have met with that approbation which it has ever been his ambition to merit; and, being confident that the interest of his pupils will be materially advanced by the connection he has formed, is in expectation, that the partnership will meet with such further marks of public patronage, as may be found deserving of it.
At No. 4, Peck-slip, are taught Writing, Arithmetic, Navigation, &c. &c. such persons as wish to be instructed in the true Italian method of book-keeping by double entry, will find their advantage in favoring this academy with a preference; and those who are desirous of improvement in navigation, can, in one month, be rendered capable of keeping a journal.
Parents, who would place their children in a situation where every necessary attention is paid to their moral and education, will meet with that desirable opportunity, by applying to those, who are, with utmost respect, Their very obedient servants, MARCUS BURKE, & Co.
March 22, 1787. 82
FOR SALE, By Nicholas Hoffman and Son,
No. 12, Little Dock-street, A General assortment of superfine and common bolting cloths, 40 barrels pork, 10 barrels beef, A few approved English forge hammers, Refined and bloomery bar iron, Shear moulds, Pot ash kettles, Hollow ware.
FOR CHARTER, to Edenton, Wilmington or Charleston, an excellent new Sloop, well found and fit for sea, upwards of 100 tons burthen. 76 8
To be Sold at Private Sale,
A Very valuable FARM, in the Little-Nine-Partners, containing 520 acres of Land; the said farm is well watered and wooded; on the said farm is a tolerable good barn, dwelling-house, a small orchard of bearing fruit trees—also a young orchard of about two hundred trees, lately set, about two hundred acres of improved lands, about thirty acres of good meadow, which affords great plenty of seed hay, and about eighty or a hundred acres that may be made excellent meadow, and the remaining part in good wood-land: The farm is in very good fence, and boards nearly sufficient for building a house. A good title will be given by the subscriber on the premises. SILAS HUSTED.
As the above will make two good farms, the whole or part will be sold, as may best suit the purchasers. Little Nine Partners, March 14, 1787. 1 82 4
Nicholas Hoffman & Son.
Has for Sale, No. 12, Little Dock-street, BOLTING CLOTHS, well assorted and of superior quality, Linseed Oil, Beef and Pork, Big Iron, Bar Iron, Pot-ash Kettles, Iron Pots and Kettles, Waggon and Cart Boxes, Chimney Backs, Wool Cards by the hogshead of dozen, European Goods as usual; Grist and Saw-Mill Irons, may be had on short notice; as also Iron Castings, almost of any kind and dimension. 82
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-House, on Monday the 16th of April next, at 12 o'clock; by order of the Assignees of the estate of Dirk Jaafsen, a Lease for two lives of the dwelling-house, store-house, and all the other improvements, together with about 36 acres of Land, formerly occupied by Dirk Jaafsen, and now in possession of Mr. Allen, in the manor of Livingston, on the main road from New-York to Albany. Its situation for a trader is equal to any in the State, and has been for many years a noted house of entertainment. Possession will be given the first of May, and the terms made known on the day of sale. J. & L. BLECKER. March 3d, 1787. 27
To be Sold at Private Sale,
And if not disposed of by the 16th of April, then to be sold at Public Vendue, at 12 o'clock on that day, at the Merchants Coffee-House, viz.
TWO Lots of Ground situated in the Out-way, adjoining the late mansion-house of James Delancey, Esq. each lot containing in front & rear, 25 feet in width, and above 160 feet in length; in one is a half of a brick building, which half contains a good room, cellar and garret. Two Lots in the rear of those extending from First-street, 100 feet in length, and 25 feet in width each. Four Lots situated next Delancey and First-street, each 25 by 100 feet. Four Lots situated near the powder-house, at fresh water, 25 feet in width by 100 in length, fronting Janeway-street, and 3 ditto 25 wide, from 80 to 100 feet in length. Six Lots, most pleasantly situated near Abraham Cannon's at Corlear's Hook, between Grand and High-streets, 25 feet wide and different lengths. Eleven Lots on the west side of Byvanck-street, 25 feet wide and 88 feet long. Eleven Lots on the east side of said street, 25 feet wide and 108 feet in length; each of these lays in the center of that beautiful garden, formerly belonging to Evert Byvanck, deceased; on these 22 lots are a fine thrifty bearing orchard and meadow, the other part above and below the orchard improved for garden; on each of these spots may be erected buildings for gentlemen's seats, both sides commanding a beautiful prospect of the East and North-river. Two Lots of 25 feet in width, and extending to the river on the south side of Crown-point-street, fronting the house of Mr. Edward Laight. A number of Lots at Corlear's Hook, which will be sold or rented upon early terms to tradesmen and others. The growing value of the ground at Corlear's Hook, has been so amazing, within two years past, and bids fair to rise still in value, far above the interest of money for years to come, that purchasers will find their interest in realising their money on the above lands. One thousand acres in Jersey-field patent, near the Mohawk-river, divided in two lots of 500 acres each. For conditions of sale, enquire of Peter Byvanck, at Peck-slip, or Evert Byvanck, in Rutgers-street, No. 3, or Frederick Jay, No. 11, Queen-street, where maps of the lands may be seen. 73
NICHOLAS LOW,
At No. 216, Water-street, near the Old-slip,
HAS for SALE, Old Madeira and Sherry, rich Lisbon and Cape } WINES in pipes and quarter casks, of Good Hope Brandy, Cayenne Cocoa, China Bowls, and Cups and Saucers, assorted in cases, Delft Dishes, and Plates in imitation of China, Sewing Twine, Brass Kettles in nests, with wire for handles, Whet Stones, and Toys, a variety assorted in cases. 45 6m
To the PUBLIC.
A Gentleman of the physical profession, regularly educated, offers with great deference his services to the public. As he was many years a surgeon of practice, he hopes his experience will particularly recommend him to those who have the misfortune to be exposed to the ravages of a disorder prevalent enough in all populous cities. As he happens to be a stranger, he can have little more, exclusive of the knowledge of his profession to recommend him, save only the moderation of his charges, and the most assiduous attention to such patients as will honor him with their confidence.
It is his interest and duty to observe the most inviolable secrecy where occasion requires. In all disorders whatsoever, he gives advice gratis, to such poor persons as come recommended by any of the Clergy, or respectable families in this city. All seamen are informed, that directions and medicines will be given which may enable them to cure themselves in many disorders incident to their situation; if they observe attention to his rules. The Doctor may be consulted every day, at the Widow Bull's; No. 58, Fair-street, near Golden-hill. 79
TO BE SOLD,
And possession given the first of May next; THAT pleasant and agreeably situated place on Long Island formerly the property of Samuel Morrell, deceased, nine miles from Brooklyn-Ferry, on the main road from the English Kils to New Town, and about one mile from the last mentioned place, consisting altogether of about fifty acres. There are on said place a good house, barn &c. an excellent garden with a very good collection of fruit trees, two excellent orchards of upwards of 300 of the best grafted apple trees in full perfection, with nine acres of salt meadow lying within a moderate distance of said place; it is very conveniently situated for a merchant or tavern-keeper; and conveniently situated for marketing. It will be sold cheap and the conditions of payment made easy to the purchaser; for further particulars enquire of M. Mss. Nicholas and William Delaplaine, merchants, No. 211 Queen Street, New-York, or to Isaac Hedden at Newark. 77 8 Newark, March 5, 1787.

UNITED STATES.
Laws of the State of New-York.
An ACT for the better securing the liberty of the Citizens of this State, and for prevention of imprisonments. Passed the 21st of February, 1787.
[Concluded from our last.]
AND for prevention of unjust vexation, by reiterated commitments for the same offence. IV. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no person or persons who shall be delivered or set at large, upon any Habeas Corpus , shall at any time thereafter be again imprisoned or committed for the same offence, by any person or persons whatsoever, other than by the legal order and process of such Court, wherein he or they shall be bound by recognizance to appear, or other Court having jurisdiction of the cause; and if any other person or persons shall knowingly contrary to this act, recommit or imprison, or knowingly cause or procure to be recommitted or imprisoned for the same offence, or pretended offence, any person or persons delivered or set at large as aforesaid, or be knowingly aiding or assisting therein, then he or they shall forfeit to the prisoner or party grieved the sum of five hundred pounds; any colourable pretence or variation in the warrant or warrants of commitment notwithstanding to be recovered as aforesaid.
V. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person or persons shall be committed for any treason or felony, plainly and specially expressed in the warrant of commitment; upon his prayer or petition in open Court, the first week of the term, or first day of the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer or Gaol Delivery, to be brought to his trial, shall not be indicted some time in the next term, Sessions of Oyer and Terminer or Gaol Delivery, after such commitment, it shall and may be lawful to and for the Justices of the Supreme Court, and Justices of Oyer and Terminer or Gaol Delivery, and they are hereby required, upon motion to them made in open Court, the last day of the term, Sessions or Gaol Delivery, either by the prisoner, or any one in his behalf, to set at liberty the prisoner, upon bail, unless it appear to the Justices, upon oath made, that the witnesses against the prisoner could not be produced, the same term, Sessions, or Gaol Delivery. And if any person or persons committed as aforesaid, upon his prayer or petition in open Court, the first week of the term, or first day of the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer, or Gaol Delivery, to be brought to his trial, shall not be indicted and tried the second term Sessions of Oyer and Terminer or Gaol Delivery, after his commitment, or upon his trial, shall be acquitted, he shall be discharged from his imprisonment. Provided always, that nothing in this act shall extend to discharge out of prison, any person charged in debt, or other action, or with process in any civil cause, but that after he shall be discharged of his imprisonment for such his criminal offence, he shall be kept in custody according to the law for such other suit.
VI. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person or persons, citizens of this State, shall be committed to any prison, or in custody of any officer or officers whatsoever, for any criminal or supposed criminal matter, that the said person shall not be removed from the said prison and custody into the custody of any other officer or officers, unless it be by habeas corpus , or some other legal writ or process, or where the prisoner is delivered to the Constable or other inferior officer, to carry such prisoner to some common gaol; or where any person is sent by order of any Court or Judge or Justice of the Peace, to any common work house, or house of correction, or where the prisoner is removed from one prison or place, to another, within the same county, in order to his or her trial, or discharge in due course of law, or in case of sudden fire or infection, or other necessity; and if any person or persons shall, after such commitment aforesaid, make out and sign, or countersign, any warrant or warrants, for such removal aforesaid, contrary to this act, as well he who makes or signs, or countersigns such warrant or warrants, as the officer or officers who obey or execute the same, shall for every offence forfeit to the prisoner or party grieved two hundred pounds to be recovered in manner aforesaid, by the party grieved.
VII. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That it shall and may be lawful to and for any prisoner and prisoners as aforesaid, to move for and obtain his or their habeas corpus , as well out of the Court of Chancery, as out of the Supreme Court; and if the Chancellor, or any Justices of the Supreme Court, for the time being, in the vacation time, upon view of the copy or copies of the warrant or warrants of commitment or detainer, or upon oath made that such copy or copies were denied as aforesaid, shall deny any writ of habeas corpus , by this act required to be granted, being moved for as aforesaid, they shall severally forfeit to the prisoner or party grieved, the sum of five hundred pounds, to be recovered in manner aforesaid.
VIII. And for preventing illegal imprisonments of the citizens of this State, in prisons out of this State;
Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no citizen of this State, who now is or hereafter shall be an inhabitant or resident within this State, shall or may be sent prisoner, to any place whatsoever, out of this State, for any crime or offence committed within this State, and that every such imprisonment is hereby enacted and adjudged to be illegal; and that if any of the said citizens
now is, or hereafter shall be so imprisoned, every such person and persons, so imprisoned, shall and may for every such imprisonment, maintain, by virtue of this act, an action or actions of false imprisonment, in any Court of Record, against the person or persons by whom he or she shall be so committed, detained, imprisoned, sent prisoner, or transported, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, and against all or any person or persons, who shall frame, contrive, write, seal, sign or countersign, any warrant or writing for such commitment, detainer, imprisonment, or transportation, or shall be advising, aiding or assisting in the same, or any of them; and the plaintiff in every such action shall have judgment to recover treble costs, besides damages; which damages so to be given, shall not be less than five hundred pounds, in which action no delay, stay or stop of proceeding, by rule order or command, nor no injunction or privilege whatsoever, nor any more than one imparlance shall be allowed, excepting such rule of the Court wherein the action shall depend, made in open Court, as shall be thought in justice necessary for special cause to be expressed in the said rule: And the person or persons who shall knowingly frame, contrive, write, seal, sign or countersign, any warrant for such commitment, detainer or transportation, or shall so commit, detain, imprison or transport, any person or persons contrary to this act, or be any wise advising, aiding or assisting therein, being lawfully convicted thereof, shall be disabled from thenceforth to bear any office of trust or profit within this State, and shall forfeit to the People of this State, all his goods and chattels, and the issues and profits of his lands and tenements, during his natural life.
Provided always, That nothing in this act shall extend to give benefit to any person who shall by contract in writing agree with any merchant or owner of any plantation, or other person whatsoever to be transported to any place out of this State, or to any part beyond the seas, and receive earnest upon such agreement, although that afterwards such person shall renounce such contract.
Provided also, That if any person or persons lawfully convicted of any felony, shall in open Court pray to be transported beyond the seas, and the Court shall think fit to leave him or them in prison for that purpose, such person or persons may be transported into any parts beyond the seas, this act or any thing therein contained to the contrary notwithstanding.
Provided also, That if any person or persons at any time resident in this State, shall have committed or be charged with having committed any treason, felony or other high misdemeanor, in any other of the United States of America, where he or she ought to be tried for such offence, such person or persons may be sent, to such place, there to receive such trial, in such manner as the same might have been used, before the making of this act; any thing herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding. Provided also,
IX. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no person or persons shall be sued, impleaded, molested or troubled, for any offence against this act, unless the party offending be sued or impleaded for the same, within two years at most, after such time wherein the offence shall be committed, in case the party grieved shall not then be in prison; and if he or she shall be in prison then within the space of two years after the decease of the person imprisoned, or his or her delivery out of prison, which shall first happen.
X. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any information, suit or action, shall be brought or exhibited against any person or persons for any offence committed, or to be committed against the form of this law, it shall be lawful for such defendants, to plead the general issue, that they are not guilty, or that they owe nothing, and to give such special matter in evidence to the Jury that shall try the same, which matter being pleaded, had been good and sufficient matter in law, to have discharged the said defendant or defendants against the said information, suit or action; and the said matter shall be then as available, to him or them, to all intents and purposes, as if he or they had sufficiently pleaded, set forth or alleged the same matter, in bar or discharge of such information suit or action.
And to the intent, That no person may avoid his trial, at the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer or Gaol Delivery, by procuring his removal before the sitting of the same Court, at such time as he cannot be brought back to receive his trial there;
XI. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That after the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer, or Gaol Delivery, proclaimed for that county where the prisoner is detained, no person shall be removed from the common gaol upon any habeas corpus granted in pursuance of this act; but upon any such habeas corpus , shall be brought before the Justice or Justices of the Circuit Court, in open Court, who is or are thereupon to do what to justice shall appertain.
Provided, That after the Sessions of Oyer and Terminer or Gaol Delivery are ended, any person or persons detained, may have his or their habeas corpus according to the direction and intention of this act.
And because often times persons charged with felony or as accessories thereto, are committed, upon suspicion only, whereupon they are bail-able, or not, according as the circumstances making out that suspicion, are more or less weighty, which are best known to the Justices of the Peace who committed the persons, and have the examinations before them, or to other Justices of the Peace in the county. Therefore,
XII. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That where any person shall appear to be committed by any Judge or Justice of the Peace, and charged as accessory before the fact, to any felony, or upon suspicion thereof or with suspicion of any felony, which felony shall be plainly and specially charged in the warrant of commitment, that such persons shall not be removed or bailed by virtue of this act or in any other manner than they might have been, before the making of this act.
An act for the relief of Persons holding or possessing State Agents Certificates. Passed the 13th of March, 1787.
BE it enacted by the People of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That it shall and may be lawful for the Treasurer of this State, to receive on loan until the first day of May next, certificates issued by Udney Hay, Esq. late Agent of this State, or any of his assistant Agents, any thing in the twenty-fifth section of the act entitled, "An act for the payment of certain sums of money, and for other purposes therein mentioned;" passed the 5th of May, 1786, to the contrary notwithstanding. Provided always, That the person offering any such Certificates to the Treasurer, shall upon oath or otherwise, prove to the satisfaction of the said Treasurer, that the same certificates were in the hands of a bona fide proprietor, on the first day of September, 1786.
CHARLESTON, March, 12.
In consequence of the Spaniards taking possession of the Musquito-shore, many of the inhabitants of that place are obliged specifically to remove their property—many under a particular predicament, cannot return to their native shore—others more happy, are determined to retire to Carolina or Georgia. A gentleman from thence arrived here last week with his whole property to settle in this State—Many families intend to follow him shortly—we are happy to find the Legislature encourage so great an augmentation—there are about twenty families and about 500 negroes.
The following gentlemen are elected delegates to meet in federal Convention, at Philadelphia, in May next, viz. Chancellor Rutledge, Hon. Major Butler, General Pinckney, Col. Henry Laurens, and Charles Pinckney, Esq.
NEW-YORK, APRIL 3.
By the United States in Congress assembled,
March 23. 1787.
ON the report of a Committee appointed to consider the reductions necessary to be made in the civil list department.
Whereas the present deranged condition of the national revenues, and the numerous demands on the federal treasury, are not only considerations of the most serious weight and importance, but justly operate as powerful motives in favor of every economical reform, which can with safety be adopted in the public expenditures;
Resolved, That the sum to be allotted to the support of the household of the President of Congress, including the salaries of the Steward and Private Secretary, house rent and all other expenses, shall not exceed a sum at the rate of eight thousand dollars annually.
Resolved, That the salaries of the following officers be reduced, and that from and after the present quarter.
The annual salary of the Secretary of Congress be at the rate of two thousand six hundred dollars.
That of the Secretary to the United States for the department of foreign affairs, at the rate of three thousand five hundred dollars.
That of each of the Commissioners of the Board of Treasury, at the rate of two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars.
That of the Secretary of the Board of Treasury, at the rate of fifteen hundred dollars.
That of the Treasurer, at the rate of twelve hundred and fifty dollars.
That of the Comptroller of the Treasury at the rate of fifteen hundred dollars.
That of the Auditor, at the rate of eight hundred dollars.
That of the Deputy Secretary of Congress, at the rate of eight hundred dollars.
That of the Deputy Secretary of foreign affairs, at the rate of eight hundred dollars.
That of the Steward of the President's household, at the rate of three hundred dollars.
That of the Private Secretary of the President, at the rate of three hundred dollars.
And that of the Geographer at the rate of fifteen hundred dollars for such time as he may be actually employed in the public service.
Resolved, That the services and duties of the Paymaster-General be, and hereby are united with those of the Commissioner of army accounts, and that the said Commissioner, after the expiration of present quarter, be allowed in full for his services as Commissioner and Paymaster-General, a salary at the rate of twelve hundred and fifty dollars annually.
Resolved, That in no case after the expiration of the present quarter, there be allowed to any person employed as an assistant or clerk in any of the departments under Congress, a salary exceeding the rate of four hundred and fifty dollars annually: and that no door-keeper or messenger, except those of Congress, be allowed more than one hundred and fifty dollars annually.
Resolved, That from and after the present quarter there be annually allowed to each of the Commissioners of the continental loan office, in full for all services and duties which are or may be annexed to their respective offices, and also in full for office rent, clerks and every other charge except that of stationery, at the rate of the following sums;
  For New-Hampshire 550 dollars.   Massachusetts 1500   Rhode-Island 600   Connecticut 1000   New-York 1000   New-Jersey 700   Pennsylvania 1500   Delaware 600   Maryland 1000 
  Virginia 1500   North-Carolina 1000   South-Carolina 800   Georgia 600 
Provided that in those cases where, in the judgment of the Board of Treasury, the public interest may require the employment of one or more clerks in any of the loan offices at the public expence, the said Board be and hereby are authorised to continue to employ such clerk or clerks, not exceeding the term of three months after the expiration of the present quarter.
On Saturday morning last a melancholy catastrophe happened near Brooklyn ferry.—Mr. Waggener, baker, of Ferry-street, having purchased a quantity of bricks, with which he intended to erect an oven on Long-Island, hired a boat to carry them over; in which went himself, the boatman and another. They had nearly gained the opposite ferry, when the boat was observed suddenly to go down, and notwithstanding several boats immediately pushed off, and used every effort to succour them, Mr. Waggener and the boatman perished; the other was taken up. It appears that the boat filled (being deeply laden) as the wind was fresh, and the waves ran high.—It has often been a matter of surprise to many to see those boats, in particular, which carry bricks, so heavily burdened, that nothing but the calmest weather, and smoothest surface, could give them a chance of escaping a fate equally dreadful with that just mentioned:—but, while we regret the untimely end of these unfortunate victims of their own folly and temerity, we hope that this example will impress on the minds of all others who may have occasion for the transportation of a similar cargo.
There is a Mr. St. George, a Creole, son to the French Governor of St. Domingo, now at Paris, who realizes all the accomplishments attributed, by Bayle and others, to the admirable Creighton of the Scotch. He is so superior at the sword, that there is an edict of the Parliament of Paris, to make his engagement in any duel actual death. He is the first dancer (even beyond the Irish Slingby) in the world. He plays upon seven instruments of music, beyond any other individual. He speaks twenty-six languages, and maintains public theses in each. He walks round the various circles of human science like the master of each; and strange to be mentioned to white men, this Mr. St. George is a mulatto, the son of an African mother.
The Hon. General Assembly of Pennsylvania, have appointed JOHN ARMSTRONG, jun. Esq. to represent that Commonwealth in Congress for the ensuing year, in the room of CHARLES PETTIT, Esquire, whose time is expired.
The following account of the artificial incubation of eggs, as practiced in Egypt, is extracted from Savary's letters:—"The building appointed for the purpose consists of two stories, the first of which is under ground, and the second very little elevated. A narrow corridor, which divides each story into two equal parts, runs thro' the whole length of it. To the right and left are little cells, where the eggs are deposited. The upper story is vaulted with an ox eye at the top. There is a similar aperture in the floor, by which the heat is communicated below; both have a small window, which is carefully blocked up. The door of entrance is very low, and serves for a communication with the whole building. The eggs are first ranged in heaps in the lower story, the fire is then lighted in the upper story, for an hour in the morning, and an hour in the evening. Cows dung, dried in the sun, serves for fuel. This operation lasts eight days. When the building has received the proper degree of heat, the fire is extinguished; all the apertures are shut, and part of the eggs heaped up below, are carried into the upper story. The man who looks after this operation, enters from time to time to examine it, if it be necessary to preserve the same heat, or to diminish it. The nineteenth day of incubation, the chickens begin to stir in their shells; the twentieth they make use of their beak, and try to get out of prison. They usually hatch the one and twentieth day. Then it is that one sees these heaps of eggs, hitherto immovable, in agitation, and rolling on the floor, and that thousands of little flutterers, of various colours, are to be seen hopping about the apartment. This sight is really amusing. The next day they are carried round the town in baskets, and cried in the streets. Each family purchases their provision of them at a halfpenny a piece. Several authors have asserted, that these chickens never become such good poultry as those hatched under the hen.—This is a mistake. A French cook I saw at Grand Cairo, bought them every year, and by feeding them well, made excellent pullets of them. It is said, that the inhabitants of the village of Bernie alone, have the secret of this incubation. This is a fact however, I have not yet ascertained."
Extract of a letter from an eminent character residing in Europe, to his friend in America.
"Different nations have different modes of raising money for the public expenditure, which is usually done according to the genius of the people, and the form of their government. Most of those in Europe have occasionally been driven to the use of paper money, or making public securities serve the purposes of a medium in trade; and the English have gone more extensively into this expedient than other nations; but I believe none have ever made use of it with less inconvenience or giving their creditors less cause of complaint than the States of America have done heretofore. But when almost every public department among you is filled, as I am informed with men of rapacious principles, who sacrifice the Commonwealth to the private emolument, who encourage gambling, voluptuousness, and every vice, what good can be expected from the wilful institutions! I with these good gentlemen, whom you mention, would exert themselves in their several professions to stop their growing enormities which are the source of all the calamities of the country, and which sooner or later, if not stopped, must end in its destruction."
On Saturday afternoon departed this life, after a short illness, Mr. JOHN SICE, of this City, baker, in the twenty-third year of his age.—Altho' the deceased did not move in the more exalted spheres of life, yet a tribute to the memory of honest worth , is never displeasing to the true philanthropist.—The poor, in the death of this young man, must lament the loss of a generous benefactor; who possessed a soul susceptible, in an admirable degree, of the impressions of human woe—he had a feeling heart, and a liberal hand;—to his friends he was a true friend—to his relatives, loving, kind, and indulgent;—And, while virtues like these continue to be held in estimation, his memory will long be preserved from oblivion.

On Friday last was held the quarterly examination of Columbia College Grammar School. The young gentlemen acquitted themselves in the languages much to the satisfaction of the learned pedagogues present. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon the College-Hall was so crowded, that it was difficult to obtain admission. We do not remember to have seen a more elegant assemblage of ladies and gentlemen. Several dialogues and other oratorial performances were presented, and the parts supported with astonishing spirit by the little speakers. The whole was received with the most unbounded applause.
The premiums were adjudged to Messrs. Isaac Knivels, James Wood, Peter Anderson, and James Stringham.
The premium of eloquence, to John Mulligan. Master John Fisher, who delivered a most elegant and pathetic piece, was very highly applauded, as were Samuel Smith and Lancaster Lupton, in the dialogues.
Last Thursday the examination of Mr. Baldwin's Grammar School in Maiden-lane, was attended by some gentlemen who wish to encourage merit—and the performance of the lads did honor to themselves and their master.
Extract of a letter from Alexandria, March 16. "With respect to the navigation of Powtomac river, there is every appearance of its being opened as low as the Great Falls, in the course of the next summer. If this is completed, which can hardly admit of a doubt, the land carriage between Fort Cumberland and this place, will not be more than eighteen miles—this circumstance will certainly very much encrease the value of lands near the head waters of this river. It will yet require the work of some years to make the locks in the Falls."
Extract of a letter from Kentucky, dated Danville, January 16, 1787. "I am informed that the Indians have routed one Mr. Longstreth, a Surveyor, and his party, on Little Sandy, and killed one Richard Burke, a chain carrier: they lost all their instruments, &c. I am in pain for another party who are out in that quarter."
"They have killed another man near Littlestone, wounded others, and last Thursday took a girl prisoner near Stroud's. I am exceedingly fearful we shall be considerably harassed in the spring."
"Our convention has just met in order to decide on the great question—Whether we shall separate from the government of Virginia or not. The members seem divided, and no certain conclusion can be made."
Extract of a letter, dated Paris, Jan. 20, 1787. "Tis reported, in consequence of the advantages the English suppose they have gained, in the late commercial treaty, that about the time Congress complimented Count de Vergennes, with "the service of plate" a most elegant portrait of his Britannic Majesty, set in diamonds, (out of the bull's lately received through Mr. Hastings from an Indian Nabob) was presented to the King of France, and received with the greatest politeness."
"But His Most Christian Majesty, with a generosity peculiar to himself, ordered it to be sold at the same auction with the plate, and the amount (knowing the English nation to be free from debt) appropriated towards the payment of the debts of His Royal Highness George Augustus Frederick, Prince of Wales, and enabling him to maintain the dignity of heir apparent to the renowned British Empire."
The following curious circumstance is related by Dr. Foster. "A vessel on its voyage from Jamaica to England had suffered so much from the storms by which it was overtaken, that it was at last on the point of sinking. The crew had recourse in all haste to the boat. The great hurry they were in, having occasioned them to take with them but a small quantity of provisions and liquor, they soon began to hunger as well as thirst, in a high degree, when the Captain advised them by no means to drink the sea water, as the effects of it would be extremely noxious; but rather to follow his example, and thinly clad, to dip in the sea. He himself practised this constantly, and not only he, but all those who followed his example, found that when they came out of the water, both their hunger and thirst were appeased for a long time. Many of the crew laughed at him, and at those who followed his instructions, but at length they grew weak, exhausted, and died of hunger and thirst; nay, some of them, urged by despair, threw themselves into the sea; but the Captain and such as several times a day dipped into the sea, preserved their lives for the space of 19 days, and at the end of that period were taken up by a vessel which was sailing that way. It should seem that they absorbed, by the pores of their bodies, as much pure water as was sufficient for their nourishment, all the salt being at the same time left behind. In fact, the salt was deposited on the exterior surface of their bodies in the form of a thin pellicle, which they were obliged repeatedly to rub off."
ARRIVALS SINCE OUR LAST. Ship Wilson, Thompson, Liverpool. Sloop Sally, Clare, Charleston. Sally, Clark, Hispaniola. Dolphin, Bird, Philadelphia. Ann, Darrel, Bermuda.
New-York Marine Society. ON Monday the 6th instant, at 7 o'clock in the evening, at the Coffee-House, will be held a quarterly meeting of the Marine Society, of which the members are requested to take notice and attend. By order of the President ANTHONY GRIFFITHS, Sec'y: April 2, 1787. 85 2
TO BE SOLD, A SMALL FARM at Red-Hook, lately occupied by Mr. Dezenz, situated about one mile from Colonel Hoffman's Landing-place, near a mill formerly belonging to Mr. Zachariah Hoffman, now in the possession of Mr. Baker: containing 28 acres, with a new Brick Dwelling-House and large Barn thereon. The road to and from Messrs. Reed & Bogardus, and Colonel Hoffman's landing places, leading close by the House, renders it an eligible situation for a country store. For terms of sale enquire of George Scriba, No. 17, Queen-street, who will give an indisputable title for the same. New-York, February 20, 1787. 73 112
The New-York and Sagg Harbour Packet, Sloop Rising Sun, WILLIAM PARKER, Master, WILL ply between New-York and Sagg Harbour; and will leave Sagg Harbour Thursday next, (wind and weather permitting) and leave Beckman's-slip the Thursday following, and will continue to run between the above places once a fortnight. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or William Dudy, at the Crane-wharf. New-York, April 2, 1787. 85 4
TO BE SOLD, And possession given immediately, THAT pleasantly situated House and about 14 acres of excellent Land, on the public road to Frederickburgh, being ten miles from Peekskill landings, with a good tan-yard, and every convenience necessary for carrying on the tanning and currying business extensively: There are likewise pot-ash works in good repair on the premises—It is one of the best stands in the State for a tavern or country trader, and has long been appropriated to those purposes. The terms may be known by applying to John Field in Crompond, or to Thomas Burling, No. 70, Water-street, near Crane-wharf, or to John Lockwood, No. 74 William-street, who will give an indisputable title. If the above place is not disposed of by the 20th of April, it will then be let. New-York, March 30, 1787. 85 6
TO BE SOLD Cheap, A Capital LOT of Ground, on the east side of the Broad-way, in a pleasant part of the city, adjoining the new house of Mr. Thomas Ellison, being 31 feet 11 inches in front, and rear, and 85 feet deep, then extending its breadth to 61 feet, and continuing the same breadth 41 feet, leaving a spacious place for a garden; also a Lot in the rear, and adjoining this lot, in New-street, 24 feet 7 inches in front, and 21 feet 6 inches in rear, and 73 feet 3 inches deep on one side, and 68 feet 5 inches on the other. For further particulars and a plan of them, apply to John I. Roosevelt, No. 33, Maiden-lane. 85 8
NOTICE is hereby given (according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late Colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the nineteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four) That on Thursday the fourth day of December next ensuing the date hereof, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be sold at public auction upon the premises, the fee simple of a certain mansion house, mills, stables and farm in a certain indenture of mortgage made between Cornelius P. Low of the City of New-York, merchant, of the one part, and William Constable of the same place merchant, of the other part, described as follows, to wit, all that certain mansion house, mills, stables and farm or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in the manor of Philipburgh, county of West-Chester and State of New-York, known and distinguished heretofore as the place of residence of the late Frederick Phillipe, Esquire; bounded westerly by Hudson's River, southerly by land in the possession of the widow Rich, easterly by land sold to David Hunt, the run of water called saw-mill river and a lot of land in the possession of Archibald, and northerly by land sold to Robert Johnson; containing, within said bounds, three hundred and twenty acres, reserving and excepting out of the same two acres, whereon the church stands, two acres whereon Hommes Silverwood the Gristmill lies, and about two acres of meadow adjoining to saw-mill river and the road; it being part of the glebe land. Also two lots of woodland No. 12 and No. 13, containing each thirty-three acres; bounded southerly by land sold to Andrew Boffwick, Esquire, easterly by lots No. 16 and No. 17, northerly by lot No. 11, and westerly by the post road, together with all and singular the houses, buildings, ways, waters, water-courses, privileges and appurtenances to the said premises belonging, or in any wise appertaining, which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indentures of lease and release, bearing date the eleventh and twelfth days of May, in the year of our Lord 1786, (with a proviso therein contained) from the said Cornelius P. Low to the said William Constable, and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser pursuant to the said power by 1 85 6m. Wm. CONSTABLE.
FOR SALE, By Wm. Backhouse & Co. OLD Madeira, Red Port, White Port, Teneriffe and Malaga } WINES. Anchovies and Capers, English Sheetings, Boots and Shoes, Bohea Tea and Crockery Ware. Apply in Water-street, No. 163. March 30, 1787. 85
TO BE LET, A two story House, No. 42, Broad-Way, with a most excellent front store, with a bow window, five rooms with fire places, besides bed-rooms, a good kitchen, a large dry cellar, and a cistern in the yard. Enquire of James Hallett, next door to the coachmaker. 81
TO BE LET, That Large and COMMODIOUS HOUSE, No. 1, the corner of Smith and Duke Street. It is now repairing. Enquire at No. 33, Smith-Street. 71
THE Copartnership of Kip and Duryee being dissolved by mutual consent; all persons having demands against the said Copartnership, are desired to furnish their accounts for settlement; and all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment, as all the accounts that remain unpaid the first of May next, will be put in suit. New-York, March 1st, 1787. 85 112 my
At a Court of Chancery, held at the City-Hall of the city of New-York, the 27th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1787: P R E S E N T, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor: In C H A N C E R Y, Joseph Nathan, Complainant, vs. Israel Phillips, Defendant.
FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein by Joseph Nathan, mortgagee, against Israel Phillips, mortgagee, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned to have been mortgaged by the said defendant Israel Phillips, to the complainant the said Joseph Nathan: Whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned, and the said Israel Phillips hath not caused his appearance to be entered in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered in case the said process had been duly served and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant Israel Phillips, has withdrawn himself out of this State, and that he could not upon diligent inquiry be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued on the filing of the said bill of complaint; it is therefore ordered on motion of Mr. Lawrence, on behalf of Mr. Popham, of Counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Israel Phillips, appear to the said bill on or before the 27th day of June next ensuing, and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end, that a decree may be made for a sale of the said premises in the bill aforesaid mentioned, or such part thereof as to this Court shall appear just and right, and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted, in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the State of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively. Extract from the Minutes. 2 85 16 W. COCK, Register.
To be Sold at Private Sale, And possession given the first of May, and if not disposed of by the 10th day of April next, then to be Sold at Public Auction, at 12 o'clock on that day, at the Merchants Coffee-House: THAT spacious Lot of Ground and the House and Buildings thereon, belonging to the estate of Ann Mary Schuyler, deceased, situated at the corner of Maiden-lane and William-street; the lot is 25 feet 11 inches on Maiden-lane, and extends in rear the same width, on that side joining Robert Benon, Esq. 70 feet, and on William-street 75 feet, or thereabouts. The situation of the premises for any kind of business, or a gentleman, is so well known, that any recommendation of them is unnecessary.—Also, two Lots of Ground No. 889 and 914, belonging to the said estate, situated in Elizabeth-street, in the Bowry, and formerly were the property of Nicholas Bayard, Esq. lot No. 889 is bounded in front by Elizabeth-street, in rear by lot No. 881, on the north by the rear of lot No. 885, 886, 887 and 888, and on the south by lot No. 890, and is in breadth in front and rear 25 feet, and is in length on each side 100 feet; lot No. 914 is bounded in front by Elizabeth-street, in rear by lot No. 920, northerly by lot No. 915, and southerly by lot No. 913, and is in breadth in front and rear 94 feet. For conditions of sale apply to the subscriber: And all persons who have demands against the estate of Dirck Schuyler, deceased, or the aforesaid Ann Mary Schuyler, deceased, are requested to make them known to Peter Mackie, surviving executor to the testament and last will of Ann Mary Schuyler, deceased. March 1st, 1787. 76
To be Sold at Public Auction, On TUESDAY 24th April, 1787, on the Premises, at X o'clock in the forenoon,— THE FARM whereon Mr. John Gillespie now lives, in Ryneck, West-Chester county, 28 miles from the city of New-York: it has been noted for a number of years past as an exceeding good stand for business, and occupied as such: The quantity of land is fourteen acres, with a good orchard; there are on said farm, a large dwelling-house, store and convenient out-houses; also, a large new store-house on the dock, about four rods from the dwelling-house, at which vessels carrying ten cords of wood can load: The Bolton road goes by the door: There are so many conveniences attending the situation of said farm and stand, that it is well worth the attention of any person who may want to purchase.—One fourth of the purchase money to be paid immediately, and the remainder at such times as will be mentioned in the conditions of sale. At the same time and place will be Sold at Vendue for ready money, Sundry Horses, Cattle, Farming Utensils and some Dry Goods, &c. &c.—For further particulars enquire of said Mr. John Gillespie, or the Subscribers in New-York. Samuel Kerr, No. 215, Queen-street, John Taylor, No. 225, do. Jacob Mott, No. 12, Peck-slip. 83 8
TO BE LET, FROM the first of May next—The HOUSE, No. 47, adjoining Mr. John Vredenburg, in Great Dock-Street; containing four rooms, with an excellent kitchen of two stories, well calculated for a merchant or baker, having a roomy cellar, with a large baker's oven. Enquire at No. 11, Crown-Street. JACOB VAN WAGENEN. February 13. 71
TO BE LET, For one or more years, A Very pleasant COUNTRY SEAT, situated on the East-river (lately occupied by Col Lewis Morris) with or without the out-houses, barn, garden, orchards, meadows and pastures, as will best suit the tenant. In the large house, are four very good well finished rooms on the first floor, and three good bed rooms on the second floor, and a good cellar kitchen, with several apartments for mills, figurs, roots, and apartments for servants. The orchards and garden abound with all kinds of the very best fruit. For further particulars enquire of P. Stuyvesant. Bowry, Feb. 16, 1787. Also, a small House, with about four acres of ground, that has been many years occupied by a gardener. There is a variety of excellent fruit in the said garden. 72
To be Sold on Reasonable Terms, A Very valuable Lot of unimproved Land, in the patent of Fort Edward, bounded within 3 miles of the township of Fort Edward, in front by Hudson's river, on the public road leading to Canada, containing four hundred and fifty acres, the greatest part may with ease be converted into meadow land: The said lot is well timbered, and watered, a fine spring running through the middle of the premises. For further particulars enquire of the Printers, or at No. 57, Wall-street. March 19, 1717. 2 81 8
TO BE SOLD or LET, THE HOUSE and LAND in the Out-Ward of this city, lately belonging to Mrs. Martha Mortier, deceased, and now in the possession of Philip P. Livingston, Esquire. The House is situated on the bank of the North-River, is large and commodious, commanding an extensive and beautiful prospect, with stables, coach house, convenient offices; an elegant garden, with a complete green house. The whole farm contains about twenty-seven acres, and is in excellent order. Any person inclined to rent or purchase the same, may know the terms by applying to Gabriel W. Ludlow or to Daniel M'Corrick. New-York, 12th February, 1787. 71
THOMAS SMITH, BOOT, Shoe-Maker, and Leather Cutter, No. 179, Queen Street, corner of Beckman, or Chapel Street, sells all sorts of boots and shoes at the following prices: £. s. d. Mens best boots, town made, warranted, 2 8 0 Common ditto, ditto, ditto 2 4 0 Mens shoes, best sort, ditto, ditto 0 12 0 Ditto shoes, strong ditto, from 8/ 0 9 0 Womens fatinet or callimanco shoes, 0 11 0 Ditto, leather ditto 0 8 0 Boys, girls, and childrens shoes of all sorts. English boot legs, bend soles, and country leather of all sorts, cheap for cash. Black-ball of excellent quality for cleaning boots and shoes, wholesale and retail. N. B. A quantity of mens strong shoes, fit for country store-keepers, or the Southern trade, and will be exchanged for tanned leather or raw hides. 41
TO BE LET, A TWO story corner house, at the North River, next to Powles' Hook ferry house, it is as pleasant a situation as any in this city, there is a garden of 50 feet square in the rear of the house. For terms enquire at the premises. 80
TO BE SOLD, ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS, Situated in Dutchess County and State of New-York, A very valuable & pleasant Farm, and GRIST-MILL, adjoining the North-River, about two miles above Fish-Kill Landing, late the property of Dirck Brinckerhoff, Esq. deceased. The Dwelling-House is in good repair, and commands an elegant prospect of the river, consisting of six large rooms with four fire places, and a very commodious cellar under the whole. There are on the premises a good garden and orchard, with a number of valuable fruit-trees, a good kitchen and smoke-house, a miller's house and store, barn and stables, with a most valuable well of excellent water, a large building intended for a distillery and brew house.—The GRIST-MILL is a large building three stories high, contains one pair of stones; it is in a good neighbourhood for country work, & most advantageously situated for making merchantable flour, and commands one of the best flad fisheries on the river in the season.—The FARM contains about three hundred and eighty acres of upland and meadow, well timbered and watered. The many advantages attending the above premises cannot be inserted in an advertisement; let it suffice to say, that it is in every respect calculated for the pleasant seat of a gentleman, and for the man of business. An indisputable title will be given; for terms enquire of Doctor THOMAS B. ATTWOOD, New-York. February 19th, 1787. 2 76 12
FOR SALE, By Elting and Varick, No. 20, Little Dock-Street, for cash only, and the price equivalent, viz.
BRISTOL cups and dishes in crates, new black bottles in hampers, short pipes in boxes, grind stones; clothiers shears American make, Bristol steel by the ton or smaller quantity, bar iron and shear moulds, Dutch pots and kettles, nails per cask or smaller quantity; mill, cross-out, pit and other faws; anvils, vifes, beak irons, hammers and files; smiths tools, buttons, buckles, and japanned ware, a great variety, and a general assortment of other ironmongery and cutlery; 60 firkins butter, 8 hogheads tobacco; 3 quarter casks Madeira wine. ESOPUS MILL STONES, a few pairs on hand, and more can be procured of any dimension at a short notice, at low in price as at the quarry, adding the transportation. One second hand Chariot; one Negro Boy, 15 years old, brought up to house-work, and is very handy at table; one Negro Woman, about 40 years of age, acquainted with house-work, and a good plain cook.
TO BE LET, A large Dry Cellar in Broad-way, near the burnt Church. Enquire as above. March 10, 1787. 79 12
Houses to be Let, viz. No. 32 and No. 31, in Queen-street; also, No. 1 and No. 2, in Burling-slip. Enquire of the Printers, or Mr. Barnet Newkirk, No. 22, Crown-street, near Maiden-lane. 68

NOTICE is hereby given according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony, now State of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 29th day of March 1774; That on Monday the 8th day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be Sold at Public Auction, the Lands described in a certain indenture of mortgage, executed by Jonathan Fish and Elizabeth his wife, now both deceased, to Thomas Candell, deceased, dated the 3d day of September 1770, as follows, to wit: ALL and singular the Lands, meadows and premises devised to him by his father Samuel Fish, jun. lately deceased, to wit: ALL the cleared land and meadow, which he formerly and latterly bought of John Renne, with all the buildings, erections, fences and improvements thereon; also, the north-eastwardly half part of wood-land which he bought of John Renne, deeming and estimating all on the south side of the fence there standing on the north side of the said wood-land, as wood-land; notwithstanding a small parcel thereof between the fence and the woods is cleared, with the liberty to pass and repass through the other part of his land thereto, and from the easterly or north-eastwardly half so devised to him, his heirs and assigns to carry his wood or otherwise—he also gave and devised to his son Jonathan Fish, his heirs and assigns for ever, all the homestead lands, buildings and improvements which he formerly bought of Capt. Nathaniel Lawrence, since deceased, as the same was then included within fence, be the same in quantity more or less;—and also, four acres of salt-meadow, which he lately purchased of the Widow Langdon, lying near Flushing creek, in New-Town aforesaid;—also, about forty acres of upland which he lately bought of John White, adjoining to the land of Jonathan Furman and Samuel Waldron, jun.—and also, one equal third part of his right in Juniper-swamp, and the land he bought of Nathaniel Lawrence, is bounded northerly on the road that leads from New-Town to Jamaica, westerly by land belonging to Samuel and Richard Fish, & southerly by wood-land belonging to Samuel Fish, and easterly by Samuel Renne, and the laid land or meadow he bought of John Renne as aforesaid, is bounded northerly by the road that leads from New-Town to Fish's mill, westerly by the common burying place, and a piece of fresh meadow belonging to Richard Fish, southerly by a creek and easterly by meadow belonging to William Betts; and the land he bought of John White is bounded as follows, to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and being in the limits of New-Town, containing by estimation forty acres, be the same more or less, and is butted and bounded as follows;—north-eastwardly by a highway leading from New-Town to south, north-eastwardly by a high way that leads to Fresh Pond to called, south-eastwardly by the same road which extends to the Hills so called, and south-westwardly by land of Jonathan Morrell (the third) & Thomas Morrell, jun. which sale will be made on the premises, part of which is now in the occupation of Jonathan Underhill and Cornelius Hyatt, and proper deeds of conveyances will be executed by the Subscriber, to which the heir at law will be a party.
MARY CANDELL, Executrix of the last Will and Testament of THOMAS CANDELL, deceased. 1 84 6m March 29, 1787.
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates;" passed on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1777,—that on Friday the 1st day of June next, ensuing the date hereof, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL BE SOLD at public auction, at the merchants Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, the fee simple of all that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, in a certain indenture of mortgage, made between James Abeel, of the city, county and State of New-York, merchant, and Gertrude, his wife, of the one part, and Francis Lewis, of the same place, merchant, of the other part, described as follows, to wit:—All that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, situated, lying and being in the dock ward of the aforesaid city of New-York, bounded as follows, to wit:—Northerly on a street commonly called and known by the name of Great Dock-street, easterly by a lot of ground formerly belonging to Garrett Van Horne, deceased, southerly by a lot of ground belonging to Peter Mesier, and westerly by a house and lot, the property of Isaac Moses, being in breadth, in front, 25 feet and 6 inches, and in the rear 25 feet, one inch, and in length on the east side 70 feet, and on the west 69 feet, and 6 inches, with a gang-way three and an half feet wide, to Little Dock-street, and all buildings, ways, paths, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said messuage or tenement and lot of ground belonging, or in any wise appertaining.—Which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the 29th day of July, in the year of our Lord, 1785, with a power to sell therein contained, from the said James Abeel and Gertrude his wife, to the said Francis Lewis; and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power, by FRANCIS LEWIS. New-York, Dec. 1st, 1786. 2 51 1stJe.
STATE of NEW-YORK, ss. Whereas all the real estate of which Ann Gireaud, late of the city of New-York, widow, deceased, died seized, has been sold by an order of the Judge of Probates of this State, for the payment of her debts. All persons who have any demands against the estate of the said Ann Gireaud, are hereby notified and desired to produce the same to the said Judge at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on or before the first day of June 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 28th day of February, in the year of our Lord 1787. 1 76 6 THOMAS TREDWELL.
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1774; that on the 22d day of March next, ensuing the date hereof, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be sold at Public Auction, upon the premises, the fee simple of ALL that certain House and Lot of Ground, situated, lying and being in the city of New-York, bounded southerly to Crown-street, westerly to the ground of Stephen Tippet, northerly to the house and lot of ground belonging to Samuel Johnson, and easterly to the house and lot of ground of the Widow Davis, containing in breadth, in front and rear, 25 feet, and in length 110 feet, be the same more or less, together with all and singular edifices, buildings and improvements thereon, erected and being, and all other the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said messuage and lot of ground belonging—which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indentures of lease and release, bearing date the 20th and 21st days of November, in the year of our Lord, 1769, (with a power to sell therein contained) from Henry Dufour, of the city of New-York aforesaid, merchant, and Mary his wife, to Margaret Todd, late of said city, widow, deceased, and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser; pursuant to the said power, by Walter Rutherford and Francis Lewis, executors to the last will and testament of Mrs. Margaret Todd. 1 47 8m
THIS is to give notice, that I purpose to make application to the Commissioners of the Land-Office, for a grant of Land under water, one thousand feet from high water mark, at the Singling fishing place, Philipburgh, in the county of Westchester, and State of New-York, agreeable to an act for the speedy sale of unappropriated lands within this State, and for other purposes therein mentioned; passed the 5th of May, 1786. JOHN BISHOP. Feb. 24, 1787. 1 75 6
WHEREAS JOSEPH HARRIS of Rumbout precinct, Dutchess county, for the securing the payment of the sum of thirteen hundred pounds with lawful interest for the same, did by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the 9th day of May, 1785, mortgage to Dirk Brinckerhoff of the county aforesaid, a certain messuage of land, situated in Rumbout precinct, in Dutchess county aforesaid, on the main road from Dover to Fishkill Landing, about 10 miles from said landing; containing about 200 acres with several improvements thereon: As the same is particularly described in the said mortgage, and in the records thereof in the Clerk's office of the county of Dutchess, reference being thereunto had, will more fully appear: And whereas by virtue of a covenant in the said mortgage in case the said sum of thirteen hundred pounds with the interest due thereon, was not paid by the time limited to the said Dirk Brinckerhoff, that then it should, and might be lawful for the said Dirk Brinckerhoff to sell and dispose of the same, pursuant to the directions of an act entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates." Public notice is hereby given, that the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the subscriber, at Public Vendue, on the premises, on the second Tuesday in April next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, agreeable to the covenant in the said indenture of mortgage, and the directions of the above mentioned act. DIRK BRINCKERHOFF. September 25, 1786. 1 33 6m
To be SOLD at Private Sale on Reasonable Terms, AN excellent FARM, situate in Washington precinct, about a mile distant from the seat of David Johnston Esq. now in the tenure of John Carpenter, containing 419 acres including about 100 acres of good timber land, remarkably well watered and in good fence, on which has been cut 70 tons of hay per annum; there is on the premises a plenty of marle (being an excellent manure) lying near the surface, a good bearing orchard containing 300 apple trees, a good dwelling house and a very good barn; said farm is capable of the highest improvements as every acre of it is tillable. ALSO. A farm situate in Amenia precinct, now in the tenure of John Farr; containing 283 acres of remarkably good land, including a very large proportion of the best and most beautiful meadow, with 60 or 70 acres of good timber land, in which is a plenty of good lime stone, the whole in good fence and well watered; the situation is beautiful and is an excellent stand for public business; there is on the premises a good orchard with a large dwelling house and barn. The above farms being very noted are well known to equal if not excel the best farms of their size in the several precincts where they belong.
ALSO. A small farm situate in Washington precinct within half a mile of Nehemiah Merritt's mill, now in the tenure of John Mills, the situation is beautiful and is a very good stand for public business; on the premises there is a very good orchard, and about 4 acres of good meadow with a small dwelling house. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber living near the premises, who will give indisputable titles for the same. JOSEPH S. MABBETT. 78 1m Dutchess County, Nine-Partners, 28th Feb. 1787.
A valuable Lot of Ground for Sale. THE Lot of Ground now in possession of Mrs. Van Dyck, widow of the late Abraham Van Dyck, is to be Sold at Private Sale—It is situated the corner of John-street and Broad-way; 50 feet in front and rear, and in depth 160 feet. The stand being so well known, recommends itself to the purchaser. If not sold by the first of April ensuing, said lot will then be leased for a term of years. Apply to William Hardenbrook, John Stagg, George Janeway, John de Peyster, Feb. 16, 1787. 1 80 4
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony (now State) of New-York, entitled "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March 1774, that on Friday the fourteenth day of September next ensuing the date hereof, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL BE SOLD at public auction or vendue, at the merchants Coffee-House in the city of New-York, the fee-simple of all that certain dwelling house and lot of ground in a certain indenture of mortgage herein after mentioned particularly, described as follows, to wit. All that certain dwelling house and lot of ground, situate, lying and being within the city of New-York aforesaid, in Montgomery Ward of the same city, on the north side of a certain street commonly called & known by the name of Gold Street; bounded westerly to the house and ground of Robert White, northerly by ground late of Geesie Vander Clif, deceased, easterly to the house and ground late of Nicholas Kortright, deceased, and southerly by said Gold Street; containing in breadth, in front to said Gold Street and in the rear at each end twenty-three feet and an half, and in length on each side forty-five feet, all english measure. Together with all and singular the edifices, buildings, fences, waters, water-courses, easements, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said dwelling house and lot, piece, or parcel of ground belonging or in any wise appertaining; which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises duly made and executed by Elijah Miller of the city of New-York, Ship-Wright, and Rebecca his wife to Mary Strange of the said city, widow, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth days of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty two, with a power to sell therein contained, for the better and more effectual securing the payment of the sum of 125 pounds, current money of New-York, with lawful interest for the same, according to the condition of a certain bond or obligation bearing date the said twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty two, and executed by the said Elijah Miller to the said Mary Strange. Deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser or purchasers pursuant to the said power, by MARY STRANGE. New-York, March 9, 1787. 2 78 52
For Sale at Public Vendue, BELONGING to the estate of John de No-yelles, deceased, in the patent of Kakeat, to wit, 100 of lot No. 8, 50 acres in No. 7, and 134 acres of No. 12 in the well range, 67 1/2 acres in No. 1, in Concklin's range, 30 acres in No. 8, in the west lots in Lows' survey, 100 acres in No. 6, west range, 34 acres in the 90 acre lot on Mines Fall, 200 acres in No. 2, Concklin's range, 60 acres in the east tier of lots No. 1 & 2, of Lows' survey, 200 acres in No. 3, in Seamans' range, 32 1/2 in No. 3, in Mines Fall, 75 acres in No. 1, in Seamans' range, 666 2-3, being 2-3 of 1000 acres bounded by the pond patent, Welches' island, and other parts of Kakeat patent; also, 31 acres of a lot late of Elias Seamus, in Klavertraw, and several other tracts—of all which a more particular description may be had of the subscriber, John Robert, at Haverstraw, or of Aaron Burr, at the corner of Nassau and Little Queen-streets, in the city of New-York. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid on the delivery of the deeds, and the remaining three fourths in three payments, at six months between each payment. The vendue will be held on the 15th day of April next, at the house of the said John Robert, at Haverstraw. G. BANYER, } Executrix. THOMAS DUNCAN, } Cutors. RACHEL ROBERT, Executrix. JOHN ROBERT. 2 73 15th ap.
TO BE LET. From the first May next, THAT large and elegant HOUSE, at the corner of Dyke-Street and Hanover-Square, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Lawrence and Morris. The House has been re-built since the peace, and is particularly calculated for the accommodation of a merchant. It is a capital stand for trade; a store has been kept there many years. For terms enquire at No. 58, in the Broad way. 2 80 8
To be Sold at Private Sale, THAT excellent and beautiful stand for Water Works, situated on Watnung Plains on the main road to Suffex, and about two miles and an half from Morrisown. There are on the premises, two never failing streams of water; on one of them is a grist-mill, with two runs of stones (one of them the best stands for custom in the State) and may grind 13000 bushels of grain in a year, on the other a good saw-mill, that will saw a thousand feet of boards in a day, also a two story house, within a few rods of each mill, with a large kitchen, mill house, barn and other out houses, about 25 acres of good land, with an excellent young orchard, a proportion of meadow, plow and pasture land. ALSO, Another farm containing about 125 acres of land, about half a mile from said mills, with a good house and barn and a proportion of plow, meadow, timber and pasture land; an excellent orchard, with a variety of fruit trees. ALSO, About 96 acres of wood land about two miles from said mills. A house and five acres of land on the corner of Watnung Plains, with a good orchard; an excellent stand for a merchant adjoining said mills, where may be taken in any quantity of wheat as it comes from Suffex. The above places are very suitable for a person who has two or three sons, who would wish to settle them near him; the several farms, &c. are free from all encumbrances, and will be sold either separate or together as may best suit the purchaser. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber on the premises. JONAS PHILLIPS. 1 80 4 Watnung Plains, Morris county, March 2d, 1787.
RAN away from the subscriber last evening, a Negro Man, named Jack, about 22 years old, short and thick, large white teeth, is apt to laugh whenever he speaks, had on and took with him an old castor hat, one dark brown new flannel coat, made short press'd and shear'd, and overhauls of the same patched on the left knee with butternut flannel, one white buff vest, one red callimanco vest, one purple and red striped stuff vest, 2 striped blue and white woolen shirts, striped in the filling 2 threads of blue and 4 of white, one fine home-spun shirt, one pair of double soled shoes nailed all round, a new Holland fiddle with a brown camblet fiddle bag, he has a remarkable cut across the middle of his right foot which has left a large scar. Whoever will return the said Negro to me at Redding in Connecticut, shall receive six pounds lawful money reward, and all necessary charges, paid by me ZALMUN HULL. March 19, 1787. 82 3
Lots of Ground for Sale at the North-River. At Public Auction, on the PREMISES, on Tuesday the 30th of April.—The following Lots of Ground, situated at the North-river, being part of the real estate of Peter Mesier, deceased: THREE Lots of Ground adjoining each other, situated at the North-river, on the south side of Cortlandt-street, on the dock, near the Ferry-Stairs, containing in front along said street 24 feet, and in rear 24 feet, and in length 60 feet, 9 inches, each.—Also, four Lots of Ground, situated on the north side of Warren's dock: Lot No. 1, on the west side of Greenwich-street, in front along said street 26 feet and 1-6, and in rear 25 feet, and in length 80 feet: Lot No. 2, in front along Greenwich-street 26 and 1-4 feet, and in rear 50 feet and 1-2, with an ell of 12 feet fronting Dey's-slip, and in length 73 feet and 2-3: Lot No. 6, fronting Dey's-slip, containing in front and rear 23 feet, and in length 50 feet and an half: Lot No. 8, fronting the North-river, containing in front and rear 25 feet, and in length 51 feet and three quarters. Any person inclining to purchase either of the above lots at private sale, may know the terms, by applying to A. MESIER, in Greenwich-street, near Col. Stoughtonburgh's. 78
D O D D S's Musical Instrument Manufactory, from LONDON. ORGANS, harpsichords and forte-pianos; spinnets, forte-pianos and common guitars, finished in the newest taste. After trial of any of those instruments, if they should not be approved of, they may be exchanged by paying the usual hire for the time. Violins, clarionets and haut-bois; flutes, and a good assortment of fifes; fiddledado-pastorals, pitchpipes, tuning forks, hammers and ruling pens; books of instruction, blank books and ruled paper. Also, a few of the newest and most favorite songs, set to music—These and other articles may be had as good and as cheap as in London—Instruments taken in exchange; and any gentleman or lady may be supplied with any quantity of strings for the above instruments, by describing the note or number, without being at the expence of whole sets; likewise every other article pertaining to the above instruments. Instruments repaired and kept in tune; also, instruments let out upon moderate terms. 74
TO BE LET, A Very convenient three story House, in Water-street, near the Crane, now occupied by Mr. Judson. Enquire of Daniel C. Verplanck, Esq. in Wall-street. 78
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD, BROKE out of the gaol of the county of Dutchess, on the night of the 23d. inst. the following persons, viz. James Lowe, formerly residing in Salisbury, in the State of Connecticut, about five feet nine inches high, wore a short brown coat, a white handkerchief round his neck, black shoe and knee buckles—James Hughs, five feet ten inches high—David Juley, formerly residing in Litchfield, in the State aforesaid, had on a short blue coat, red vest, Indian stockings, about six feet high—William Wilse, about five feet ten inches high, had on a light broad cloth coat and overalls, fore eyes.—Whoever takes up the said persons and deliver them to the Gaoler of the county of Dutchess, shall be entitled to the above reward and all reasonable charges, and in that proportion for either of them. 77 6 HERMAN HOFFMAN, Sheriff. Poughkeepsie, Dutchess county, Feb. 25, 1787.
WANTED TO HIRE, AN active young man, to go to Savannah in Georgia, who understands breaking oxen to go in the team and plough, and that can plough, mow and work on a farm occasionally himself; if he knows anything of cutting and squaring timber it will be so much the better: Such a young man will meet with very great encouragement, in respect to wages, accommodation, &c. &c. by applying to the Printers hereof. New-York, March 12, 1787. 99
STOLEN out of a Gentleman's House, A fashionable pair of large Silver Shoe Buckles, of an oblong pattern; with two rings wreat and plain. Whoever can discover, or will bring said Buckles to the PRINTERS hereof, shall receive Eight hard Dollars Reward. N. B. They may have been stolen more than a month ago, but were not missed until yesterday. March 22, 1787. 82 4
Fresh Garden Seeds of all Sorts, For Sale, No. 18, Water-Street, JUST imported from London and Amsterdam, a great variety of choice Flowers Bulbous, Roots and Seeds of Flowers, and several Shrubs and Seeds, the natural growth of South-Carolina; also, a small consignment of very elegant Austrian Feathers, and Italian Flowers, with a few boxes Pomatum. If these seeds and flowers are not disposed of before the 15th of April, they will be sent to Philadelphia.—All these seeds and flowers are warranted for the best sorts that are imported. March 23, 1787. 82 8