The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-05-26 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: MONDAY, MAY 26, 1788.
[No. 1017.]
GEORGE POLLOCK
No. 28, Water-street. HAS imported by the last ships from Ireland, LINENS of every kind, in various assortments, laid on the best terms, which he will sell at a moderate advance, by the package or piece. He has also for sale, Russia SAIL CLOTH, and some fine unbleached BOWLAS. He gives the highest price, in ready money, for POT-ASHE. tf May 2.
JUST IMPORTED and for SALE By Gouverneur, Kemble and Co.
No. 26, Front-Street. The following Articles, which they will sell on reasonable Terms, for cash, short credit, and in barter for country produce, viz. A quantity of excel lent Spanish faked hides, Mucorado Sugar in hhd's and bbls. West-India Rum, Holland Geneva, in pipes and cases. Old Sherry Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks. Teneriffe Wine in do. Malaga Wine in do. London Porter, in bottles Black Pepper, in bales of 100 to 400 lb. A quantity of Cassia in calcs. Lintseed Oil, in casks; and a few casks currier's Oil, Holland Duck, Russia do. Raven's do. Ticklenburgh, Writing Paper, A few small bales of excellent Cotton, Copper Tea Kettles, Rosin, in bbls. A quantity of exceeding cheap Irish Linens and Sheerings, which they will sell either by the package or piece. tf April 30.
PIG IRON,
OF the best quality, to be sold at No. 29, Front-Street, by GEORGE JOY. tf 8th April.
JUST ARRIVED To HUGH SMITH,
No. 22, WALL-STREET. A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash. Sept. 15. tf
WILLIAM LEARY,
Has removed his store from No. 122, to No. 39 Water-street, the corner opposite to the house, he lately occupied, where all kinds of Groceries may be had for Jersey Money, at a moderate discount. He exchanges said currency, for York or hard money, and likewise takes all kinds of iron for goods.
GROCERIES.
SPIRITS, Rum, Brandy, Geneva, Molasses, Loaf, lump and brown sugars, Butter, Hog's lard, Salt pickled hams, Smoked beef, Pickled pork, Smoked tongues, Cheeses, Beef, pork and shad in barrels, Hyson, souchong and bohea teas, Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Chocolate, Rice, Durham mustard, Snuff, Indigo, St. Ube's, St. Martin's, St. Ube's, Lisbon, fine blown, and ground salt. tf May 2.
Captains of vessels and merchants may be supplied with any quantity of hams, for shipping, at the shortest notice.
A quantity of Russia Duck,
Of a very good quality, to be SOLD by SOLOMON TOWNSEND; WHO has removed from corner of Burling-ship, a few doors towards the Fly-market, the opposite side of the way, at No. 111, in Queen-street. Also, pig and bar iron, blistered and Crowle's steel, anchors, pot ash, kettles of superior quality, a few barrels of curriers oil and blubber, to be sold low or cash. tf May 16.
Ironmongery and Cutlery.
A general assortment, To be SOLD on LOW TERMS, for cash, produce, or short credit, being the stock of a person declining that business. Those who are inclined to purchase, may apply to Murray and Sanson, merchants, in Queen-street, No. 124, or to John Murray, jun. No. 155, in said street. tf May 8. rm.
BOHEA TEA,
IMPORTED in the ship Hope, Capt. Magee, direct from Canton: LONDON PORTER In hogheads, by the brig Betsey, Capt. Mesnard, quite mild, well flavored, and full of hop: tf
ALSO,
A few pieces of beautiful Holland Linen, remarkably fine, and some ell-wide Mullins: To be sold for Cash, State Debt, or Continental securities, by JOHN DELAFIELD, jun. May 6. No. 29, Water-street.
WILLIAM BUCKLE,
No. 9, Water-street. HAS imported per the Betsey, Capt. Mesnard, and Betsey, Capt. Watson, an assortment of the most fashionable ladies' shoe buckles, ear rings, lockets, watch strings, tortoise shell braids, knotting shuttles, most elegant plate knee buckles, tea boards, knife cases, ivory handled knives and forks, double batten gun powder, patent, and common shot, swords and hangers, pistols, fowling pieces, and fuzees, with a variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate. tf May 7. 6t
5000 Bush. Liverpool Blown Salt,
5000 do. Limington Packing do. 5000 do. St. Ubes and Turk's Island do. WILL be sold very cheap, water measure, for cash, pipe, hhd. and bbl. Staves, pot and pearl ashes, wheat, Indian corn, and beef and pork, May 1. By JOHN MILLER.
VERDIGREASE.
A few Sacks of the best quality, may be had of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-market: Also a large and general assortment of Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES, Patent Medicines, Perfumeries, Surgical Instruments, &c. tf
An invoice of a complete assortment of Drugs & Medicines, Shop Furniture, &c. with every necessary for a person disposed to enter into the Druggist business, will be sold very reasonable. A large quantity of Ointment, Syrup and Pill-Pots very cheap; Orange Peas for Illness; MEDICINE CHESTS, with directions. Oct. 12. tf
IRISH LINENS. A few boxes
FOR SALE cheap, for Cash, at No. 7, Water-street, by ROBERT STEWART. May 8. mth
WILLIAM KENYON,
No. 189, Queen-Street, HAS for Sale, a cargo of OLD BARBADOES Rum, a few thousand bushels of Liverpool Blown Salt, and two pair of the very best BURR MILL STONES. Burr on edge, dimensions 4 feet 4 inches, and 4 feet 6 inches; which will be sold on reasonable terms, for cash, lumber, or pot ashes. tf
WANTED TO CHARTER,
For one of the Windward Islands, a British Vessel, from 1000 to 1500 tons burthen. May 9. tf
Just imported in the ship Juno, from Havre-de-Grace, and ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Amsterdam, and to be sold at the store, No. 191, Queen-street, opposite Beckman's slip, by De Luze de Montmolin and Co.
DRY GOODS.
A general assortment of CONSISTING of the following articles, viz. Chintzes, calicoes, Lucestrings, cambricks, silk hose, kid gloves, ribbons, hair ribbons, watch-strings, umbrellas, persians, saracens and handkerchiefs. tf April 17.
FREDERICK COCKLE,
No. 210, Queen-street, nearly opposite to Burling-ship, HAS for sale, an assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter Goods, which he will sell very low for Cash, or Produce. tf
He has also for Sale,
Porter in casks, Beef, Tar, Souchong Tea, Wool-Cards, Russia Duck, Brushes, Needles, Jewellery. N. B. NEW-JERSEY EMISSION, will be taken on such terms, as will be deserving the attention of those who are in want of such Goods. May 9. tf
Flour & Grocery Store.
JOHN and LEONARD BLECKER hereby inform the public in general, and their friends in particular, that they have formed a partnership, and intend doing business under the firm of J. and L. BLECKER. For this purpose they have taken the large and commodious store, No. 14, on the Albany pier, from the late Mr. Vredenburg, where they propose constantly to keep for sale. West India and New-York rum, loaf and brown sugar, molasses, tea, coffee, chocolate, cotton, pepper, indigo, snuff, wool cards and many other articles in that line. Also superfine and common flour. As their store is very spacious, they will gladly receive flour and goods of any kind on storage. tf May 13.
SADLER and BAILIE,
No. 215, Water-street, HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, England, &c. a large assortment of the following Goods, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, Pot-Ashes, or a short credit: White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, 3-4 and 7-8 wide, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas, 7-8 wide, Diapers of all widths, White Sheerings, 9-8 and 10-4 wide, Some very fine, Grey Sheerings, 9-8 wide Grey and striped ticken, RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE, in pipes and bds. A few hds. of OLD VIDONIA WINE, and a parcel of GINSENG. tf April 28.
Shedden, Patrick, & Co.
No. 206, Water-Street, HAVE lately imported, in the Commerce, from Gibraltar, Apollo, from Russia, and other vessels, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit, viz. Old high proof brandy, Red Catalonia wines, 4-4 Barcelona handkfs. Fresh jar raisins, Clean Peterborough hemp, Russia sheeting, Cordage, A few tons lignumvitae, 80 sets mahogany bed-posts, Old Jamaica spirit, Antigua rum, London Madeira Old Mountain Old Malvoisie } wines, Bohea tea, Black pepper, Carolina indigo, Old James river tobacco 800 bushels wheat. tf
G. VERPLANCK
No. 30, Great-Dock-street, Has for sale, on reasonable terms for cash, BOHEA tea, Pepper in small bales Geneva in pipes, Do. in casks, Do. in jugs, Powder, Ticklenburghs, Oznaburghs, Dowlas, Ivory combs, Mill faws. tf April 24. N. B. Pot and Pearl Ashes wanted.
FOR SALE, or to be LET,
THAT beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BEL-VUE, situated on the banks of the East-River, about 3 miles from the city; and as its properties in point of health and other advantages are well known, it is unnecessary to describe them. For terms, enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, in Queen-street. March 12. tf
TO BE LET,
THE HOUSE, No. 220, Queen-street, near the Fly-market, with a large convenient Store on the rear of the lot in Gold-street, opposite the Burnt Brew-house. Enquire at the Post-Office, No. 8, Wall-street. tf Feb. 7.
Joshua Waddington, & Co.
Have imported in the Betsey, Capt. Mesnard, just arrived from London, the following articles, which they mean to sell on very eligible terms for cash, pot, or pearl ashes: A very elegant assortment of light chintz, Stormontground and pompadour ground chintz calicoes, of the newest and most fashionable patterns, Fine two purple ground fancy and Stormont ground calicoes, a great variety, Copper plate furniture calicoes, Low priced printed linens and cottons, Plain, striped, and checked mullins, Madras handkerchiefs, Fine cambricks and lawns, Mullinees, Fashionable waistcoat patterns, Chintz and purple shawls, Border lawn handkerchiefs, Best India Bandanae handkerchiefs, Pullicat and Lungee Romal do. Black India Persians, Black Barcelona handkerchiefs, April 15. tf. Black mds, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 wide, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, low priced, Petticoats and jeans, Cotton drabs, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 cotton checks, Brown Hollands, Oznaburghs, Tammies, durants and shalloons, Check Moreens, Black callimancoes, Striped do. of different colours, Sattinet lastings, and worsted florentines, Sattin florentines, Men's plain and ribb'd cotton hose, Best China silk hose, Black do. Gauzes and ribbons, Women's white kid gloves, Men's and Women's colored ditto. Black silk lace, Black and colored fewing silk and twift, Cotton and silk covered wire, Pins, &c. &c. &c.
JOHN SHEPHERD,
MERCHANT TAYLOR, No. 23, Hanover-Square, Has imported in the Betsey, Captain Mesnard, and Betsey, Captain Watson, THE best of superfine cloths, buff and white cassimers, gold and silver basket and imperial buttons, to match the cloths; fatin and silk florentines, with a very grand and elegant assortment of vest patterns of the very newest taste; also a good assortment of Orleans cloths, suitable for the summer season. tf May 9.
THE best of superfine cloths,
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the late partnership of BOURK and DONNAN, of the city of New-York, grocers, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscriber, the surviving partner of said firm, their accounts will be put in suit; and all their creditors are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested to the subscriber. JOHN DONNAN. April 16.
JOHN JOHNSTON has
removed his OFFICE from No. 18, Wall-street, to No. 27, QUEEN-STREET. May 8. 4w
Wanted, a smart, active Negro
BOY, about 12 or 14 years of age, or a White Boy, bound as a servant, of the same age. May 8. tf
JOHN DONNAN,
At his STORE, corner of the Old-slip and Crugar's Dock, has for SALE: 80 Bbls. Albany Peas, 90 Kegs excellent Scotch Barley, 10 Hds. London draught Porter, 10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar, A few pipes Teneriffe and Fayal Wines, A few pieces Scotch Oznaburghs, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 11. tf
LATELY IMPORTED,
AND now for Sale, by GEORGE SHEA, Greenwich-street, opposite Paulus-Hook Ferry. IRISH MESS BEEF in Barrels, NEATS TONGUES in Firkins; and a few Boxes Coarse LINENS, 6-8, 7-8 and yd. wide. ALSO, TO BE SOLD, Two LOTS of remarkable fine LAND, containing 200 acres, situate in the neighborhood of Johnstown, in the County of Montgomery, on which are a GRIST MILL, and POT and PEARL ASH WORKS, with every utensil for manufacturing those two last articles. Any person inclined to purchase, will be shown the Lands, by Mr. JOHN MCCARTHY, on the premises. New-York, March 28. tf
TO BE SOLD cheap for Cash,
INDIA GOODS, By WILLIAM J. ROBINSON, No. 202, Queen-street. INDIA mullins, Bengal nankeens, Bengal Persians, ditto striped, bandana handkerchiefs, Pullicat and Romalls, cotton and silk do. Bengal gingham, Madras do. India calicoes, Marceilles quilting, Dutch rope, buff dimity, olive jeans, figured dimity, mullins tangils, and tangel calicoes, hummims and plain cottons, fatin and hair ribbons, also a final assortment of cinnamon. Together with a capital assortment of plain and cross-borr'd, gold and silver, painted and wrought mullin and mullin handkerchiefs, Bengal and China silks and fa tins, &c. tf May 8.
TO be sold, a likely young
NEGRO BOY, about 14 years of age, accustomed to all kinds of house work; brought up in the country, sold for no fault, the master going to Europe. Enquire of the Printer. May 15. tf
JAMES SAIDLER,
Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-street, Buys and sells on commission, or otherwise all kinds of Public Securities, &c. as usual. He has also imported in the Union, from Liverpool, Jeane from Glasgow, and the Betsey from London, the following articles, for sale on reasonable terms, for cash, country produce, or short credit, viz. Broad cloths, shalloons, light and dark ground chintzes, purple and stormont ground calicoes, 6-4 lawns, handkerchiefs and aprons, printed and checked handkerchiefs, cotton and Britannia ditto, Baeciona ditto, shawls, millinees, 3, 4, 7, 8, 4-4 and 11-8, cotton checks, black fatinets, callimancoes, durants, moreens, tammies and cambricks, twift and fewing silk, felt, calfor and beaver hats, lady's riding ditto, writing paper, fashionable buckles, blank books, &c. He has also for sale, a few barrels pickled salmon in excellent order. May 14. tf
Just imported, and for SALE by
SAMUEL DUNLAP, No. 13, QUEEN-STREET, An elegant assortment of LOOKING-GLASSES, burnished gold frames for pictures neatly carved, the newest fashion, tea-urns, gold leaf, and tin foil. A single gentleman can be accommodated with a ROOM. May 23. 3m.
Excellent Barcelona Hides,
JUST imported in the sloop Delight, Richard Cockran, Master, from Curacoa. For terms apply to N. CRUGER. Who has also for sale, A quantity of 12 by 16 Window GLASS. N. B. His Compting House is removed to No. 5, STONE-STREET. May 20. tf
BOHEA TEA.
A FEW chests of the first quality, just imported in the brig POLLY, Capt. Greene, from Lisbon, and for sale at No. 20, Peck Slip, by MURRAY, MUMFORD, & BOWEN. tf
ALSO
Best Russia hemp, 50-boxes of spermaceti candles, One case men's glazed leather hats, to be sold cheap, 60 barrels manhadden, Two hogheads of tobacco, Liver or currier's oil, in barrels, A quantity of coal leather, A large anchor 30 cwt. Beef, pork, molasses, Pickled mackerel and cod-fish, German steel, Four pair French burr mill-stones, Hug's-lard, Russia and raven's duck, 150 quintals dry cod-fish, Gun powder, first quality. tf May 13.
WILLIAM 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, WINES, in pipes, hogheads and quarter casks. And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf
WILLIAM HENSON, Taylor
and Habit-maker, from LONDON, informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 9, Smith-street, opposite Slocum-Lane, to No. 53, Smith-street, nearly opposite the house from which he has removed, and next door to Mr. Alexander Robertson, merchant. tf May 1.
BROTHERS, COSTER & Co.
Have removed from No. 8, Duke-street, to No. 35, Little Dock-street, where they have for sale, viz. HOLLAND and Russia Chintzes and calicoes, duck, Cambric and kirting, Russia sheeting, Laces and fans, Silesia do. Black India taffey, Raven's duck, Checks & handkerchiefs, Ticklenburghs, Writing paper and slates, Oznaburghs, Oil, Dowlas, Holland linseed oil, Plarillas & Britannias, White lead in oil, Holland bed-tick and Bohca and souchong tea, stripes, Dutch iron pots, Brown Hollands, Brass kettles, &c. Fustians and bombazine, tf May 6.
By JOHN DEWINT,
850 raw Hides, 130 bbls. and 5 hds. Sugar, 20 bds. Rum, and 2 bales Cotton. He has also for Sale, Nankeens, by the pack or larger quantity, Souchong Tea, in boxes, Gum Guaiacum, in bbls. Coffee, in bags and casks, of first quality, Rice in tiers, And wants to purchase, 400 pieces Dutch Checks No. 12. tf May 6.
JACOB LE ROY & SON,
At No. 52, Queen-street, opposite Cha-ple-street, Have for Sale the following articles, just imported in the Ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Amsterdam, viz. BOHEA Tea, Flemish Linen, Black Pepper, Russia Duck, Reels Yarn, Raven's do. Nutmegs, Oznaburghs, Candles in boxes, Copper Tea Kettles, Geneva in Cases, Frying Pans, long and Writing Paper, short Handles, Fine Holland Linen, Mill Saws, Russia Sheetings, tf April 11.
JAMES YOULE,
Cutler and Gun-Smith, No. 179, Water-street, near the Fly-market, At the sign of the Cross-Knives and Gun, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on his business as usual; makes all kinds of Gun Work, Swords, Pistols, Razors, Fleams, Scissors, and all kinds of Edge Tools; cleans, grinds and repairs the same. All kinds of Surgeon's Instruments, made, cleaned, ground and repaired; and all kind of Copper Work, made and repaired on reasonable terms. tf March 27. 3m.
JAMES M. HUGHES,
Has removed his OFFICE From No. 24, Golden-Hill, to Water-street, near the Coffee-House, No. 197. May 7. 3w
Samuel Forbes, late Partner of the
House of THOMPSON and FORBES, has opened a store in Water-street, No. 174, two doors from where the store of Thompson and Forbes was formerly kept. Where he has for sale, on the lowest terms, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season. tf May 5.
Wanted, a Young Lad of good
Character, about 14 or 15 years old, to attend in a Gentleman's Family. Enquire of the Printer. May 5. tf

LONDON, March 31.
On Wednesday last, Col. Smith set off for Falmouth, to take his passage for New-York, in the next Packet. He has resided three years in this country, as Secretary of Legation, and Minister from the United States of America. During the late unfortunate contest with America, he was Aid-de-Camp to General Washington, and an officer of great reputation in that service. The friends that he acquired during his residence in this country, will lament his departure. The British officers who were committed to his care and charge, after the capture of the British army at York-Town (whose adversary he had been, but not their enemy), will ever remember with gratitude and affection, his humanity and politeness to them, and his generosity to every private man then prisoner. He is nearly allied to Mr. Adams, the American Minister Plenipotentiary, who is likewise upon the point of his departure for America. Our own Ministers know best why their residence in this country is no longer continued.
The treaty with Prussia is concluded. It was signed between Holland and Prussia the 16th instant, and announced to the Minister by the Dutch Envoy in form on Friday, at his house in Downing-Street. That which impeded the treaty between Great-Britain and the States, was the very important, but very complicated business of the India commerce and settlements. And it is, we understand, at length agreed, that a Convention shall be signed, agreeing to arrange and finally agree on the India system, within six months of the conclusion of the Treaty of Alliance.
A correspondent confidently assures us, that the Treaty of Alliance between England and Holland, is expected by the first messenger, and will make its appearance most probably in tomorrow's Gazette; the Baron de Nagel had declared to the Minister on Friday, it had already passed thro' the forms of the different States, and was ready for the ratification.
Extract of a letter from Tranquebar, a Danish Settlement on the coast of Coromandel, June 13, 1787.
"All the Coromandel coast, particularly the Northern, felt, on the 25th of last month, a most dreadful hurricane." On the 17th of May, the wind began to blow from the North East with great violence. On the 18th it increased, and the sky was enveloped in very thick clouds. The 19th announced a perfect tempest, with constant hail, and a horizon entirely obscured. At length, on the 20th, the hurricane broke out in all its violence. Scarcely is there a place on the coast as well those inhabited by the Danes and Hollander, as those bordering upon the English settlements, which was not entirely ruined. A district called Uppora, was swallowed up by the sea (with all its unfortunate inhabitants) which on this occasion arose more than 14 feet above the ordinary level, and overflowed the country for some leagues distant. It is impossible to judge what number of people may have perished in consequence of this calamity, though in our neighborhood alone they compute them at 12 or 13,000 souls. It is thought, that nine-tenths of the population of the country have been destroyed. Jagornaperam, a place belonging to the Dutch, is entirely ruined. The town of Coringa is no longer in existence; it was wholly swept away by the waves, and only about four or five men saved themselves by clinging to palm trees. The sudden rise of the sea to so extraordinary an elevation prevented the miserable inhabitants from saving themselves by flight: besides, the inundation was general, and in all quarters the level of the water was higher than the tops of the houses. These last could not resist the impulse of the waves; very few of them remained on their foundations. The largest trees were torn up by the roots, and carried away; ships were cast upon the shore, and wrecked in the fields. The sky recovered its serene aspect but slowly. The hurricane lasted, in a greater or a less degree, to the 28th of May; then the waters, which had encroached upon the land for more than ten leagues, retired gently, and left the whole country a confused scene of the wrecks of ships, houses, trees, furniture, and human bodies. The last are so numerous, that an infection is generally apprehended. In short, a more ruinous and dismal scene cannot be imagined."
The detail of the late devastation occasioned by a hurricane on the Northern coast of Coromandel, is truly deplorable. The Danish and Dutch settlements have been the chief sufferers among the foreign establishments. A district called Uppora, inhabited by weavers, was totally swallowed up by the sea, which rose 14 feet above its level, and covered the country for several leagues. In the neighborhood of Tranquebar, above 12,000 souls have been lost; Jagornaperam, belonging to the Dutch, is ruined, and the town of Coringa has left no trace behind to shew where it once stood. The country, upon the retiring of the sea, presented a scene of horror beyond all description.
The Earl of Harrington, we understand, is appointed ambassador to the court of Austria.
The report of Lunardi's being taken by the Barbary pirates is entirely without foundation. He is at Lucca, his native place, where he intends to mount in the air previously to his going to Naples.
The Spaniards are making most active preparations in equipping a fleet. The Cattle man of war and the Le Saint Florentine transports, are ordered immediately from Cadiz to the Havannah with provisions, troops, and some officers to bring home the two new first rate ships St. Charles, St. Pierre Alcantara, and Le Glorieux frigate. It is evident from these measures, the Spaniards will visit the Turks.
That as great a variety of fortunes often attends upon obscure characters as are attributed to some of the heroes of romance, the following sketch of the life of one of the few remaining leamen that attended Lord Anson's voyage, will partly evince. Born in a sea port in the north, he went from home in a coasting vessel at ten years of age, to which he never returned. At twenty years of age, he became master of a small vessel, but being taken by the French, was, after remaining in prison some months, obliged to enter on board of a man of war; is retaken by the English; makes a voyage with Anson; upon his return takes a public house near Tooley-Street, is plundered by his wife, who elopes with a common beggar; gives up his house and goes to Ireland; from thence as a servant to America; is sold to a planter in the back settlements of Virginia; elopes, and travels on foot to Charleston; after fording several rivers, &c. works his passage in a vessel to New-York, from thence to England; enters into the East-India company's service, in which he continues ten years, where, in assisting a cook to one of the general officers, as he was going to sing a fowl with some old letters given him for that purpose, he discovered that an uncle was dead in England, leaving him a house and legacy of a thousand pounds. Returns to England, expands his legacy, &c. and afterwards meets with his wife at a lodging house in St. Giles's. His last stage was becoming a waterer of horses at a coach stand near Barbican, where, a few weeks since, in assisting a gentleman at a public house to pull off his boots, he accidentally heard of another legacy, bequeathed him by a distant relation, supposed dead; and he is now
at the age of 65, in possession of forty pounds per annum.
The Clergy have lately had a sort of general change; Rectors have become Prebendaries, Prebendaries have become Bishops, and Bishops for the sake of changing the air, have been translated from one See to another, in so rapid a progress, that the gaping Laity scarcely know who has the care of their wandering flocks!
In the Lower Street, Islington, a place has lately been opened, as a Methodist Meeting-house, over the door of which is inscribed,
THE CHAPLE.
MANGLING DONE HERE.
One could scarce have expected so honest and public a declaration at a place of that sort.
NEW-YORK, May 26.
We are authorized to assure the public, that a gentleman of distinction in this city has received a letter, by the last British packet, from that illustrious politician and friend to the rights of human nature, Doctor PRICE, expressing his approbation of the proposed Constitution for the United States, and his wishes that it may be adopted.
Yesterday sailed for Havre de Grace, His Most Christian Majesty's Packet, La Fortune. JOEL BARLOW, Esq; of Connecticut, and a Son of the late Gen. Greene, are passengers on board the Packet.
On Friday arrived the Schooner Betsey, Dodge, in seven days from Richmond, Virginia.
The sloop —, Alberston, arrived here from Philadelphia on Saturday.
Yesterday arrived the sloop Fanny, Concklin, in 21 days from Demarara.
The sloop Polly, Robinson, in 9 days from Bermuda.
The ship Robinson, Hoag, in 21 days from Dominica.
And, His Most Christian Majesty's Packet, Aligator, Rougement, in 42 days from Havre de Grace.
The ship Anne, Bourden, from Cork, is arrived at Wilmington, Delaware.
The ship Active, Crickway, from Yarmouth; brig Trader, Warner, Marcellus; schooners Nassau, McCann, New-Providence; Endeavor, Sikes, North-Carolina; Peggy, Padrick, ditto; sloops Little Betsey, Minor, Virginia; Harriet, Coulton, Charleston; Trual, Hand, Guadalupe; Newport, Mills, N. Carolina; United States, McNeil, New-York; Providence, Arthur, New-Providence; and Charlemont, Robertson, from St. Kitt's, are arrived at Philadelphia.
The ship Polly, Waters, from Port-au-Prince; brigs Commerce, Tinton, West-Indies; Kitty, Matthe, Barbadoes; Schooners John, Gilbert, ditto; Polly, Dunham, Boston; and sloop Susan, Packard, from Surinam, are arrived at Alexandria.
STANWOOD'S (Portsmouth, N. H.) Marine List. Tuesday, May 6. Arrived, brig Mary Ann, Capt. Gerrith, from Tobago. — 24 days passage.
Sunday, May 11. Arrived, brig Hero, Capt. Edwards, from Cork, after a passage of 40 days.
At a Court of appeals, held at the Court-House in Richmond, (Virginia) on Monday, the 12th of May, 1788.
ON consideration of a late Act of Assembly, instituted "An Act establishing District Courts," after several conferences and upon mature deliberation, the Court do adjudge that clerks of the said Courts ought not now to be appointed, for reasons contained in a remonstrance to the General Assembly in the words following, to wit:
To the Hon. the SPEAKERS and other MEMBERS of the SENATE and HOUSE OF DELEGATES of the COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA, in GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
The respectful REMONSTRANCE of the COURT of APPEALS.
THE remonstrants finding themselves called upon by a late act of the General Assembly, intitled "An act establishing District Courts," to proceed at this session to the appointment of clerks to the said courts, that whole act was necessarily brought into their view; in considering which they encountered many difficulties, of an ordinary nature, such as, whether their power of appointing now, though directed by the second section, was not controlled by the 16th, declaring that the act should take effect and be in force from and after the first day of July, in the year 1788, and not before; whether the District Courts have jurisdiction of any suits now depending in the General Court, of above £30 value; whether any, and what provision was made for the trial of criminals, who might remain in the public jail after the session of the General Court in June next, or who might be examined and committed prior to the said first day of July; and whether, for want of provision in several other parts of the law, it was, in the respective cases, to operate from the time of passing, or from the first day of July. (In other instances, particularly in the construction of the late execution law, regularly brought before the court this term, they have to lament the last difficulty, which they found so great, that nothing but the repose of the community, and the necessity of having one uniform system in that respect could have induced the court to decide upon it, at least without further consideration.)
But in the progress of their discussion, they found it unavoidable to consider more important questions, viz. Whether the principles of this act do not violate those of the Constitution or form of Government, which the people in 1776, when the former bands of their society were dissolved, established as the foundation of that government which they judged necessary for the preservation of their persons and property; and if such violation were apparent, whether they had power, and it was their duty to declare that the act must yield to the Constitution.
And here they have again to lament, that there should be occasion to decide those important questions in any case, especially at a time when the minds of the citizens are agitated upon other questions of great and national concern, more so, that the necessity should occur in a case wherein their individual interests are involved, and still more, that a decision one way might suspend, though for a short time, the beneficial effects of a law, tending to promote the speedy and easy administration of justice.
On this view of the subject, the following alternatives presented themselves to the court, either to decide those questions or resign their offices. The latter would have been their choice, if they could have considered the questions as affecting their individual interests only; but viewing them as relating to their office, and finding themselves called by their country to sustain an important post, as one of the three pillars on which the great fabric of Government was erected, they judged that a resignation would subject them to the reproach of deserting their station, and betraying the sacred interests of society entrusted with them, and on that ground found themselves obliged to decide, however their delicacy might be wounded, or whatever temporary inconveniences might ensue, and in that decision to declare, that the Constitution and the act are in opposition and cannot exist together, and that the former must control
the operation of the latter. If this opinion, declaring the supremacy of the Constitution, needed any support, it may be found on the opinion of the Legislature themselves, who have in several instances considered the Constitution as prescribing limits to their powers, as well as to those of the other departments of government.
In forming their judgment upon both questions they had recourse to that article in the declaration of rights, that no free government, or the blessing of liberty can be preserved to any people but (among other things) by frequent recurrence to fundamental principles: an article worthy to be written in letters of gold. The propriety and necessity of the independence of the Judges is evident in reason and the nature of their office, since they are to decide between government and the people as well as between contending citizens, and if they be dependent on either, corrupt influence may be apprehended, sacrificing the innocent to popular prejudice: and subjecting the poor to oppression and persecution by the rich. And this applies more forcibly to exclude a dependence on the Legislature, a branch of whom, in cases of impeachment is itself a party. This principle supposed, the Court are led to consider, whether the people have secured, or departed from it, in their Constitution or form of government. In that solemn act they discover the people distributing the governmental powers into three great branches, Legislative, Executive, and Judiciary, in order to preserve that equipoise, which they judged necessary to secure their liberty, declaring that those powers be kept separate, and distinct from each other, and that no person shall exercise at the same time an office in more than one of them. The independence of the two former could not be admitted, because in them a long continuance in office might be dangerous to liberty, and therefore they provided for a change, by frequent elections at stated periods; but in the last, from the influence of the principle before observed upon, they declared, that the Judges should hold their offices during good behavior. Their independence would have been rendered complete, by fixing the quantum of their salaries; which perhaps would have been done, if the duties of their office had been at that time ascertained. But although it was not then done, yet in respect to this, the Constitution gives a principle, not to be departed from, declaring that no salaries shall be adequate and fixed, leaving it to the Legislature to judge what would be adequate when they should appoint the duties. And when they had so done, they exercised their whole power over the subject, and the salary was thenceforth to be considered as fixed, while the duties should continue the same, and when public utility should require an increase or diminution of duty, there should be an analogous alteration of salary, with this restriction, however, that such regulation should not blend the duties of the Judges of the General Court, Court of Chancery, and Court of Admiralty, which the Constitution seems to require to be exercised by distinct persons; and the Legislature appear to have considered it in the arrangement of those Courts.
The Court of Appeals, of whomsoever constituted, must necessarily act upon the subjects referred to all the others, and therefore the forming it so as to consist of all the Judges is no violation of the Constitution; and that mode, assimilated to adjournments, of cases before all the Judges of England in the Exchequer Chamber, may have been dictated by necessity.
The Court then proceeded to consider what had been done by the Legislature, in consequence of the Constitution. In the October session of 1777 they passed two acts, organizing the General Court and Court of Chancery, giving to the former jurisdiction at common law, in civil cases as well as criminal, and to the latter, jurisdiction in all cases in equity. The duties of each were distinctly pointed out, and a salary of £500 to each Judge was thought by the Legislature to be an adequate reward for those duties, and this previous to the appointment of any Judges. The election of the Judges followed, when four of those at present in office were of the number elected; who thinking, as they still think, the salary was adequate to the services, declined other perquisites, and accepted their appointments, under a confidence that the Constitution would entitle them to that salary so long as they should perform the duty, in an upright manner. The nominal sum then conceived was to be paid them in specie, or in something equivalent thereto, and they have reason to believe the Legislature so understood it, from laws in force at that period, making it penal to demand an allowance for the difference between Specie and paper money. And though the other Judges have been called into duty by subsequent appointments they may be supposed to stand upon the same ground of original compact. The Court of Admiralty, indeed, was not permanently constituted until the year 1779, and the Judges then appointed, yet by being made Judges of the Court of Appeals, they have ever since been put upon the same footing with their brethren in point of salary. The various substitutions of paper money and tobacco for specie, which was not to be had, the Judges considered as temporary expedients, which, though operating greatly to the diminution of their salaries, were not designed to affect their independence, and therefore they acquiesced, content to share in the public calamities, in hopes of a recurrence to the constitutional principle in better times. And they considered in the same light the act of 1781, fixing the salary at £300, as dictated by necessity, and not proceeding from design, and therefore did not conceive it to be their official duty to interpose.
But the act now under consideration, presenting a system, which alludes to the Judges of the Chancery and Admiralty, jurisdiction in common law cases, which, so far, may be considered as a new office, the labor of which would greatly exceed that of the former, without a correspondent reward, and to the Judges of the General Court duties, which though not changed as to their subjects, are yet more than doubled, without any increase of salary, appeared to evident an attack upon the independence of the Judges, that they thought it inconsistent with a conscientious discharge of their duty to pass it over. For vain would be the precautions of the founders of our government to secure liberty, if the Legislature, though restrained from changing the tenure of judicial offices, are at liberty to compel a resignation by reducing salaries to a copper, or by making it a part of the official duty to become hewers of wood and drawers of water; or if, in case of a contrary disposition, they can make salaries exorbitant, or by lessening the duties, render offices almost sinecures; the independence of the judiciary is in either case, equally annihilated. The court, however, willing to hope, that in the present instance the Legislature had no such design, but that inattention or some other circumstances might occasion the deviation, and that upon a revision of the subject, this law will be placed upon one unexceptionable ground, had only to consider what ought to be their conduct in the mean time. The result of which was, that they ought not to do any thing officially in execution of an act which appeared to be contrary to the spirit of the Constitution, and therefore they declined to appoint the clerks of the District Courts under the said act.
To obviate a possible objection, that the court, while they are maintaining the independence of the
judiciary, are countenancing encroachments of that branch upon the departments of others, and assuming a right to control the Legislature, it may be observed, that when they decide between an act of the people and an act of the Legislature, they are within the line of their duty, declaring what the law is, and not making a new law. And ever disposed to maintain harmony with the other members of government, to necessary to promote the happiness of society, the Court most sincerely wish, that the present infraction of the Constitution may be remedied by the Legislature themselves, and thereby all further measures on the occasion be prevented. But should their wishes be disappointed by the event, they see no other alternative for a decision between the Legislature and Judiciary, than an appeal to the people, whose servants both are, and for whose sakes both were created, and who may exercise their original and supreme power, whenever they think proper. To that tribunal, therefore, the Court, in that case, commit themselves, conscious of perfect integrity, in their intentions, however they may have been mistaken in their judgment.
It is ordered, that the President of the Court do deliver the said remonstrance to his Excellency the Governor, with a request that he will be pleased to lay the same before the General Assembly, at their first session.
(A Copy) Teste, J. BROWN, C. C.
To be sold at Public Auction,
On TUESDAY, the 3d day of June next, at 11 o'clock, at the Coffee-House,
For the term of three years, from 1st June, 1788,
The new Powder Magazine,
Near Inclanbergh. — For particulars apply at No. 32, Water-street.
DANIEL PHOENIX, City Treasurer. New-York, May 26, 1788.
PUBLIC notices hereby given to all those who have any demands against the estate of THOMAS CRABB, of this city, merchant, an insolvent debtor, to bring in their accounts attested upon oath to the subscriber, at No. 9, Hanover-Square, before the first day of July next, as a dividend will then be made and paid to the creditors of said Thomas Crabb of all the effects of said estate, which has come into my hands. ALEX. ROBERTSON, acting Assignee for the estate of Thomas Crabb.
N. B. As there are a number of debts due the above estate by the inhabitants of this city, without they are paid off immediately, they will be put into the hands of one of the justices to collect, having already been called upon. New-York, May 24th. fw.
For SALE by JAMES HAYDOCK, jun.
At his STORE, No. 23, Great Dock-street, corner of Smith-street, facing the Old-Slip.
LASTINGS, Marcellus quillings, Satinets, Men's hats, Florentine, derones, Youths and childrens, Denims, ratinets, drab, beaver and, Shalloons, durants, white hats, with brown edges, Tamnies,
And some other seasonable articles, imported in the different spring ships, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash. May 23.
ALL persons having any demands against the estate of ANDREW BREASTED, merchant, deceased, are requested to bring in their accounts before the first day of August next; and all who are indebted to said estate, are desired to make immediate payment to WILLIAM HEYDEN, Administrator, No. 46, Smith-street. edw. May 21.
ALL Persons who have any demands against the estate of Mrs. MARIA FARMER, late of this city, deceased, are desired to bring them in for settlement; and all those indebted to said estate, on bond or otherwise, are requested to pay the same to THOMAS FARMER, Executor, No. 18, Wall-street.
Who has for Sale, cheap for Cash, Jamaica spirits, West-India rum, French brandy, lump, loaf, and maffo-cado sugars, hyson, fouchong and bohea teas, coffee, chocolate, Madeira, Lisbon, and Teneriffe wines, rauns, Florence oil, tobacco in hogshead, firkin or tier, hog's lard, a few barrels pork, and a general assortment of grocery, by retail. May 24. fw.
WANTS a place, a young man, a native of England, of a creditable appearance, would be glad to wait on a single gentleman, or as a waiter in a genteel family. He is a perfect hair-dresser, having been bred up to that business; writes and keeps accounts, and understands the management of travelling horses perfectly well. He can produce an unexceptionable character from a gentleman of credit. Enquire of the printer. May 24. 31
PRIVATE SALE.
THE LEASE (seventy-five years, being unexpired) and the fee of those buildings, of that valuable and well constructed Brew, Malt, and Dwelling-house, late in the occupation of Mr. SAMUEL ATLEE, situated on the banks of Hudson's River, in Greenwich-street, together with the brewing apparatus, which is in excellent order. This place is remarkably well situated for the carrying on any business that requires room, in the most extensive manner. If the purchaser is inclined, it is probable the fee of the Twenty-four LOTS of GROUND, on which the buildings stand may be obtained on reasonable terms. N. B. If not disposed of at Private Sale, by Thursday, the 5th June, they will on that day be sold at Public Auction, at 12 o'clock on the premises, to the highest bidder.
To be Sold at Public Auction,
At the Coffee-House, on Monday, the second day of June next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day,
All that certain valuable
Tract of WOOD LAND,
LYING and being on FROGS NECK, in the County of Westchester, late the property of Thomas Barnes, deceased, containing about 39 acres. A title will be given by the Executors of the said Thomas Barnes, by virtue of a power in his will. MARY KERLY, Acting Executrix. May 22. tdc.
TO BE LET,
For one year, or on lease, and possession given the first of May next,
THE HOUSE, GARDEN, and out Houses, now occupied by John Maltby, Esq. The Farm contains 40 acres of ground, its situation is pleasant and healthy, and about 6 miles from the city. It is well stocked with fruit trees of all kinds. Enquire of JAMES M'EVERS, No. 13, Water-street. Feb. 15.

For Kingston, Jamaica,
The Sloop JOHN,
John Willis, Master,
NOW ready to take in, and will be dispatched with all convenient speed.—For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Ten Eyck's wharf, or DANIEL TUCKER, & Co. No. 22, Water-street. May 24. tf
For Savannah,
The Sloop Friendship,
Joseph Burnham, Master,
HER Superior accommodations, and successful passages are generally known, she will sail in ten days.—For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or to JAMES WATSON, No. 6, Crane-wharf. May 24. 10t
FOR SALE,
THE Schooner WILLIAM TELL, of about 90 tons burthen, built at Dominica. Enquire of PASCHAL N. SMITH, No. 62, Water-street.—Who has for sale, Turk's-Island SALT, and a few puncheons of high proof RUM, imported in said Schooner. May 23. tf
For Falmouth,
The SHIP FLORA,
THOMAS CARBERRY, Master,
WILL sail about the 1st of June, has excellent accommodations for Passengers.—Apply to the Captain on board, at Messrs. Constable and Rucker's Wharf, or to J. M'VICAR & W. HILL, No. 210, Water-street. May 22. tf
To be Sold at Public Auction,
On the 20th instant, if not sold before at private sale,
THE Schooner
HUDSON,
A GOOD vessel, and almost new, now lying at Kowright's wharf, burthen about 60 tons, with a main sail, fore sail, and gib, one anchor and cable, &c. as per inventory. Apply to ROBERT BOWNE & Co. May 16.
FOR LIVERPOOL,
The SHIP
COMMERCE,
Captain JOHN TURNER,
Burthen 300 tons, has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail about the first of June, wind and weather permitting. For freight or passage, apply on board at Lefferts-wharf, or to WILLIAM BACKHOUSE and Co. No. 15, Duke-street. May 15. tf
For TRINIDAD,
The SLOOP
MERCY,
Oswald F. Harris, master.
SHE has a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Clark's-wharf. May 15. tf
For Charleston, South-Carolina.
The Schooner
BEAUFORT,
Solomon Saltus, master,
WILL positively sail, wind and weather permitting, the 22d inst. For freight or passage, apply to the master on board, at Moore's-wharf, or at No. 26, Beckman-street.
N. B. Said Saltus returns his sincere thanks to his friends in particular, and the public in general, for their former favors; and as he is now determined to continue in that trade, and has excellent accommodations for passengers, he will use his best endeavors to give satisfaction. May 12. tf
For Norfolk, in Virginia,
The Sloop NANCY
Is ready to take in and will sail in eight days. About 60 tons burthen. For freight or passage apply on board, at the New-Slip, or at No. 50, Cherry-street. May 8. tf
For Liverpool.
The Brigantine
WILLIAM,
CHARLES HARRISON, master,
WILL sail about the 20th inst. For freight and passage apply to JOHN MILLER. May 1.
For AMSTERDAM,
The SHIP
HOPE,
Capt. Doetzen,
A PRIME fast sailing vessel, under Dutch Colours, with a Mediterranean Pass, will be ready to take in the 15th inst. and sail by the 10th of next month, or sooner if possible, having two thirds of her cargo engaged; for freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Van Zandt's Wharf, or LUDLOW & GOOLD,
Who have for Sale,
CABLES, from 6 to 10 inches, cordage, different sizes, geneva in pipes and cales, Spanish hides, claret in boxes, 4 dozen each, Bourbon and West-India coffee, lignum vitae and fustick. April 7. tf
TO BE LET,
The HOUSE, No. 3,
Hanover-Square,
AT present occupied by his Excellency the MINISTER OF FRANCE. This House is large, convenient, and in excellent order on the rear of the lot is a Coach-House and Stables, &c. For terms, please to apply at No. 13, Great-Dock-street. New-York, March 25. tf
A MINIATURE PAINTER,
Lately arrived from FRANCE, PRESENTS his respects to his friends, and the public in general, and informs them that he draws LIKENESSES of Ladies and Gentlemen at the lowest price, and engages the painting to be equal to any in Europe. Should the Likenesses not be approved of after drawing, they will be taken back. Those Ladies and Gentlemen who will please to honor him with their commands, will be so kind as to enquire at Mrs. Davis's, No. 42, Hanover-Square, opposite Mr. Peter Goelert's. PETER HENRI. May 2. tf
H. & J. THOMPSON,
Have removed from No. 29, Front-street, to No. 164, in Water-street, between Burling and Beekman-ship; they have remaining on hand, the following GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms for cash, pot ashes, or hhd. and b l. Taves, viz.
EARTHENWARE in crates, well assorted, Gilded Earthen ware, Canvass, No. 1 to No. 8, Sewing Twine, Turtle Do. Fishing Lines, Bengal Taffeties, Irish Linens, Sheetings, Printed Handkerchiefs, and Woollens. May 5. tf
For LIVERPOOL,
The BRIG HECTOR, TO sail in three weeks. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. & J. THOMPSON. No. 164, Water-street.
A ROOM
IN Water-street, near the Coffee-House, to be let to a single gentleman. Enquire of the Printer. May 14. tf
To be Let, and immediate pos-
session given, a large yard, suitable for storing lumber. For further particulars enquire at No. 32, Broad-street. April 30. tf
A NEW ACADEMY,
For teaching young ladies the art of PAINTING on SILK, as also the FRENCH LANGUAGE, is opened at the house of Mr. Dixon, the corner of William-street and Maiden-Lane.
The plan of this Academy is as follows: 1. The young ladies entrusted for tuition by their parents or guardians, may rest assured of having every attention paid to their education. 2. The Mistress will make it her particular care to preserve good order and decorum, during the hours of instruction. 3. The Master will make it his study to fulfil the object of his engagements. 4. Terms of tuition in both branches, forty shillings per quarter, and twenty shillings entrance. Such ladies who choose to encourage this undertaking, will be properly instructed in painting on silk of every kind. The undertakers hope for the countenance of the public, and it will be their unremitted study to deserve the patronage of those who may please to honor them with their commands. N. B. Those who would wish to be further informed of this plan, may be satisfied by enquiring of Mrs. Vandervort, No. 28, Maiden-Lane.
French and Drawing School
FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN, No. 39, Smith-street.
PARENTS and Guardians who desire to have their children instructed in the polite accomplishments of French and Drawing, may rest assured that no pains shall be spared to instruct them in the proper principles, with exactness.
Young gentlemen are admitted till the age of 14; and as the Master intends to make the improvement of his scholars his sole study, the price of tuition will be as above.
The young gentlemen will be taught three times a week; the Master also proposes every Saturday to read passages from some celebrated French author, in order to accustom his scholars to the pronunciation of the language; and as soon as they have made some progress in the language, no English will be spoke during school hours.
FRENCH translated into English, and English into French, with accuracy and dispatch; Gentlemen of either nation confiding their most private concerns in this line, as above, may depend on the most inviolable secrecy and honor, and on the most reasonable terms. May 15. th m. 1 m
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, That we, the subscribers are, pursuant to the act, entitled, "an act for relief against absent and absconding debtors," duly appointed Trustees for all the Creditors of James M'Kinzie, an absent debtor; and we do, agreeable to the directions of the said act, hereby request a general Meeting of all such Creditors of the said Debtor as chose to attend, on the 18th day of June next, at the dwelling house of Archibald McNeil, Esq., in Saratoga, county of Albany, to examine and ascertain the debts due to each person. Dated this 12th April, 1788. JOHN LOVETT, GARRIT G. LANSING, } Trustees. HUGH PEEBLES, m th 98 5
Cedar and Chestnut Rail,
OF the best quality, cut this winter of sound timber, 12 feet in length, and equal if not superior to any in America. They will be sold either at the Landing at Hackinack river, opposite the Island Secaucus, or should any person contract for any parcel they will be delivered at their farms. Also a parcel of prime cedar Gutter Poles, from 25 to 36 feet in length, and upwards. Enquire of WILLIAM KIRBY, Pewterer, No. 23, corner of Great-Dock-street who has for sale all sorts of PEWTER WARES, wholesale and retail, for which Jersey Money will be taken without discount. N. B. Said Kirby has several Lots of Ground to dispose of, lying in Crown-street, near the North River. Feb 14. th & m
TEAS FOR SALE,
A FEW chests of Bohea, Souchong, and Gongho. Also, BLISTERED STEEL, just imported, warranted good, on very reasonable terms, per ton or half ton. Apply to NATHANIEL HAZARD, No. 51, Water-street, near Burling-Slip. April 17. th & m. tf
PROPOSALS
FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION, THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. BY DAVID RAMSAY, M. D. CONDITION S.
I. THE work shall be printed with all convenient speed, on a good paper and type.—It will be comprized in either one large quarto volume, or a proportionable number of octavo's; which shall be neatly bound and lettered. II. The price to subscribers shall be six Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in any kind of Paper Currency, to be paid as soon as the books are ready for delivery. III. Subscribers for ten copies shall have an eleventh gratis. IV. Booksellers and others who buy to sell again, may rest assured that no copies shall be offered for sale in the United States to non-subscribers, with the consent of the author, under EIGHT DOLLARS. * * Subscriptions are taken in by Thomas Allen, Bookseller and Stationer, No. 26, Queen-street, corner of the Fly-Market, and by all others entrusted with proposals. March 31. m w ff. tf
DANIEL CAMPION,
No. 22, Water-street, opposite the Coffee-house, informs his Friends and the Public, that he carries on the
TAYLORING BUSINESS,
And by his assiduity and care, he warrants to give general satisfaction to his Employers.
He has for SALB, NANKENS, and elegant fashionable WAISTCOAT PATTERNS, lately imported. Also, BLACK SATIN, of superior quality, and fashionable BUTTONS. im ed May 6.
THOMAS DURIE,
No. 15, Little-Dock-Street, Has just imported, the following articles, which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, potash, or bar iron.
COARSE dowlas, printed cottons, imperial velvet, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 purple and chintz shawls, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 plain, striped, spotted and checked mullin, 4-4 and 6-4 bookdo. 4-4 and 5-8 mullin handkerchiefs, needle worked lawn do. Barcelona, romall, and check do. 7-8 and 6-4 plain lawn, plain and figured Lenox, mullin and lawn aprons, cambric, brown Holland, bed ticks, broad and narrow quality binding, colored thread, ivory combs, &c. &c. ALSO, One box Nun's thread, assorted, from No. 6 to 56. May 12. tf
TO BE LET,
THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the south side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf
Wants a place, as CLERK,
A Middle-aged Man, who understands accounts, and is handy either in a dry or wet store, or warehouse: he has the best recommendations. Enquire of the Printer. March 31.
By order of the Hon. John Sloss Hobart, Esquire, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York:
NOTICE is hereby given to Joseph Grefwold, jun. late of the city of New-York, distiller, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that on application to the said Judge, made by a certain creditor of the said Joseph Grefwold, jun. an absent debtor as aforesaid, he the said Judge, by virtue and in pursuance of the act of the people of the State of New-York represented in Senate and Assembly, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th April, 1786, hath directed all the estate, real and personal, of the said Joseph Grefwold, jun. an absent debtor, within this State, to be seized; and that unless the said Joseph Grefwold, jun. an absent debtor as aforesaid, shall return and discharge his debts within one year after the date hereof, all his estates, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his debts. Dated this 28th day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight. m th tf 29th March.
WANTED, A quantity of SHIPPING PURS, for which a generous price will be given.
The House, No. 33, situate in the upper end of Smith-street, having a spacious yard, with a pump and cistern, and a gate-way for a carriage, is to be let.
As also, a commodious HOUSE, in William-street, fitted with shelves, &c. fit for either the wholesale or retail business; having a good dry cellar, a spacious yard, with a pump and cement cistern, grass-plot, and gateway for a carriage. Enquire as above. tf 6th May:
To be Let, and entered upon
immediately, the HOUSE now occupied by Mr. Patrick M'Davitt, opposite Mr. Hugh Gaine's, in Hanover-square. Enquire of the fisherman, CARY LUDLOW, No. 184, Water-street. April 28, tf
FRANCIS DURAND,
No. 15, Queen-street, Has for sale, imported in the French Packets, the following articles, viz.
  CAMBRICS & lawns,  Superfine French broad cloths, scarlet, blue, &c.    Umbrellas different sizes,  Thread laces & edgings, Belt assorted ribbons, Black silk laces, White and colored women's kid gloves, chintzes, &c.    Lyons quilted satins, Men's black and white silk hose, Women's white do. Black modes, yard wide,     April 25. im
Joseph King and Co.
RESPECTFULLY inform their customers and the public in general, that their SHOE WAREHOUSE is removed to No. 1, Golden-hill-street, next door to Mr. Henry Tenbrook, where they have for sale, a large and general assortment of BOOTS and SHOES; Ladies' silk and Morocco, calimanco and satin, from 5s. to 10s., men's, women's, boys' and girls', children's of all kinds, much cheaper than any where in New-York. Bootlegs, boot soles, seal skins and country leather, on low terms for cash. BOOTS made in the nearest manner. N. B. Two handsome ROOMS to LET at the same place. tf May 3. e
TO BE SOLD,
A Number of improved FARMS, in the counties of Dutchess, Ulster and Orange; like wise a quantity of unimproved Land in either of the said counties. Apply to J. JOHNSTON, No. 18, Wall-street.
Also to be Sold, a LOT in Broad-way, next to Mr. Seaman's, 54 feet in front, extending in the rear to New-street. Enquire as above. Dec. 2 tf
BOHEA TEA,
Of the first quality, a few boxes Souchong tea, dining sets of blue and white china, tea sets, nankeen do. blue and white plates, dishes, &c. to be sold at store No. 62, Water-street, by PASCHAL N. SMITH. May 19. mwf tf
THE Creditors of Gerardus DUYCKINK,
jun are her by requested to send in their respective demands, to No. 30, Little-Dock-street, on or before the 28th day of May instant, that the debts he owes may be properly ascertained, and such measures adopted, as to do equal justice to all to whom he is indebted. tf May 9. fm & th
TO BE LET,
THREE genteel ROOMS in Broadway, very suitable for a single Gentleman, who may have with them the exclusive use of a Cellar and Garret. Enquire of the Printer. tf April 4.
TO BE SOLD,
SEVENTEEN years' lease of that pleasant Country Seat called BELMONT, containing 20 acres of Land, about three and a half miles from this city, with all the improvements thereon; at present in good condition. It's situation in point of extensive and varied Prospect being so well known, need not be described. For terms apply to JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, Queen-street, or to the Person now on the premises! Feb. 13.
THE partnership of GEORGE APPLEBY and Co., Brewers, will be dissolved by mutual consent the 1st day of April next. The Business will be carried on in future by
APPLEBY and MATLACK, At the new BREWERY, No. 36, the east side of Chatham-street, nearly opposite the Tea-Water Pump.
They return their sincere thanks to the Public for past favors, and hope to merit a continuance of them by their attention to the business.
Their Friends and Customers will be supplied on the lowest terms with the best Ale, Table, Ship, and Spruce Beer.
Orders left at the Coffee-House, or with White Matlack, No. 11, William-street, or at the Brewery, will be duly attended to; and beer delivered on board vessels, or any part of the city, on the shortest notice.
GEORGE APPLEBY. WHITE MATLACK. New-York, March 18. tf
The Brewery in Catherine-Street, FORMERLY occupied by Jacob Watson and George Appleby, under the Firm of George Appleby, and Co. The said Co-partnership being by mutual consent dissolved, will, after the first day of April next, be carried on by Jacob Watson and Gilbert Willet, under the Firm of WATSON and WILLET; who will be obliged to their Friends and Customers, of said former Firm, to favor them with their orders for
Ale, Table, Ship and Spruce Beer,
Orders left at the Coffee-House, Murray and Sansom, No. 184, Queen-street, or at their Brewery, will be carefully attended to and delivered on board vessels, or any part of this city, on the shortest notice by JACOB WATSON, GILBERT WILLET. March 24. tf
MONTMORIN.
THIS TOWN, laid out at the solicitation of several Gentlemen, is delightfully situated on the north bank of the Ohio river, on a beautiful plain that is not liable to be overflowed, in a healthy and fertile country, about 18 miles below Fort Pitt, on the road to Fort McIntosh, in Wellmoreland county, in the State of Pennsylvania, and at the ancient settlement formerly called Logstown, which was abandoned previous to the peace of 1763, where an extensive trade was carried on many years.
MONTMORIN commands an extensive view of the river; the soil is equal to any on the Ohio, and abounds in coal; the navigation from thence down the river is superior to that of Fort Pitt, as the water is at all seasons much deeper at this place, and where provisions, boats, &c. may in a little time be as well furnished. It is on the great communication or route from the Eastern and middle States to the Maskingum, Miami and Kentucky settlements; as well as the Illinois, Mississippi, &c. and will probably become the new country seat: the great emigrations to the Western country render it a very desirable spot, and afford a flattering prospect of its speedy establishment. The streets are spacious, being all 66 feet wide; except Great George, Washington, Hancock and Clinton-streets, which are 90 feet; the squares are divided into 20 lots, from 44 to 47 feet front, and 220 feet in depth, and all the lots are accommodated with lanes. Five squares, or 100 lots, as distinguished in the plan, will be vested in trustees for public use, and to accommodate schools and religious societies of every denomination. The town lots will be numbered, and arranged by draught to prevent any kind of preference; and to facilitate the settlement, they will be sold at the moderate price of TEN DOLLARS each, to be paid on the delivery of certificates of purchase. Those who buy ten town lots, will be entitled to a five acre outlot, gratis.
The appropriation of the lots will be made under the superintendence or direction of the Honorable Thomas M'Kean, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, Gen. Muhlenburgh and Heister, Matthew Clarkson and Richard Bache, Esqrs. on or before the first of June next; after which, on application, indisputable titles in fee simple, agreeably to the said appropriation, will be delivered gratis to the purchasers, their agents or attorneys. Certificates for lots sold, and the plan of the town to be seen at the house of Mr. Levi Hollingsworth, Mr. Mark Wilcox, Mr. Thomas Bradford, and at the Coffee-House, Philadelphia; Mr. John Detmold, New-York; General Heister, Reading; John Hubley, Esq. Lancaster; Mr. Heckenveneder, Bethlehem; Major Isaac Craig, Fort Pitt; and Colonel Stephen Bayard, Elizabeth-Town, Westmoreland County. ISAAC MELCHER. Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 1787.
EXTRACT. Page 10, Colonel Bonquet's Expedition, 1764, Friday, Oct. 5. "In this day's march the army passed through Logstown, situated seventeen and a half miles fifty-seven perches, by the path, from Fort Pitt. This place was noted before the last war, for the great trade carried on there by the English and French; but its inhabitants, the Shawanese and Delawares, abandoned it in the year 1750. The lower town extended about 60 perches over a rich bottom to the foot of a low steep ridge; on the summit of which, near the declivity, stood the upper town, commanding a most agreeable prospect over the lower, and quite across the Ohio, which is about 500 yards wide here, and by its majestic easy current adds much to the beauty of the place. Proceeding beyond Logstown we passed through a fine country, &c."
* * * Those who are desirous of further information respecting the soil and situation of Montmorin, are referred to Governor St. Clair, General Irvine, Geo. Morgan and Matthew Clarkson, Esqurs, or any other gentleman acquainted in the Western Country. m w f April 5.
FOR SALE,
A Well made, strong, active, healthy NEGRO BOY, aged 19, born and bred in the family of his present master, is perfectly acquainted with every species of house work, fencing out and attending a table; is an excellent driver, either on the box or a puffillion, and well skilled in the management of horses. Having been bred in the country the earlier part of his life, he has acquired a considerable knowledge of farming; ploughs and harrows well. The reasons for selling him will be communicated to the purchaser. His price is $801. Enquire of the Printer. April 17.
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS, No. 190, Water-street, corner of King-street.