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The New-York Packet.
TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1787.
[Nº 720.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD.
A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 10oz. for six pence: a loaf of like Flour to weigh 1lb. 10oz. for three pence.
H I G H - W A T E R.
Monday 26 Min. after 4 Friday 14 Min. after 7 Tuesday 10 Min. after 5 Saturday 58 Min. after 7 Wednesday 54 Min. after 5 Sunday 42 Min. after 8 Thursday 30 Min. after 6
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
Wheat per bushel, 2s. at 8f. 2d. West-India Rum, 3f. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 60f. 6d. Indian Corn, 2s. at 4f. 3d. Mustovado Sugar, 50f. at 70f. 2d. Pork, 35f. 6d. Flour, common 43f. superf. 46f. per b. Single refined do. 1f. 2d. Fine Salt, 2f. 6d. Brown Bread, 20f. od. Molasses, 1f. 11d. at 2f. Rock Salt, 7f. to 4f. 6d.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, pursuant to an act of the Governor, the Council and the General Assembly of the late colony, now State of New-York, passed the nineteenth day of March, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-four, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates;" that on Thursday the first day of November next, will be sold at the merchants coffee-house in the city of New-York, to the highest bidder, the fee simple of all that certain farm or tract of land, which Joseph Harris, late of Dutchess county, formerly possessed, lying within the said county of Dutchess, in the patent commonly known by the name of the Nine-Partners, being bounded as follows; beginning at a black oak tree, it being the northeast corner of Job Meeks's farm, the northwest corner of Jeremiah Conklen's farm, and the southeast corner of the said Joseph Harris's farm, from thence the line runs north thirteen degrees, west to the farm now or late in the occupation of Richard Gray, being the south line of the Little Nine-Partners, from thence the line runs west on the south line of the said Little Nine-Partners, to the northwest corner of said farm, and the northwest corner of Amenia Precinct, from thence south thirteen degrees east to a walnut sapling, it being the northwest corner of the farm, now or late of Moses Harris, from thence east to the first mentioned bounds; containing eight hundred and sixty-three acres and twenty rods of land, with the buildings, rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders thereof; which sale will be made by virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the twenty-first and twenty-second days of November, which was in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-four, for securing the payment of one thousand pounds (with a power of sale therein contained) from Brinton Paine of Dutchess county, Esq. to Augustus Van Cortlandt. Deeds of conveyance after the sale will be executed to the purchaser pursuant to the said power by  AUGUSTUS VAN CORTLANDT. April the 16th 1787. 2 89 6m
C I N C I N N A T I. THE Members of the New-York State Society of the Cincinnati are requested to meet at the Coffee-House, on Wednesday the 8th of August, at five o'clock precisely, on business of importance. By order of the President, 19 3 ROBERT PEMBERTON, Secretary. THE warm and cold baths on the North-river, the foot of Crown-street; those that want to use the WARM BATH, will be pleased to give one hour's notice to the keeper of the baths. 2 9 3m HENRY LUDLAM.
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 houses 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
Board of Treasury of the United States, May 17th, 1787. The United States in Congress having directed the Commissioners of this Board, to take the most effectual measures, for settling the accounts of the secret and commercial Committees of Congress. Notice is hereby given, THAT the accounts of the said Committees, having been arranged, as far as the materials furnished by the respective parties, will enable them to proceed in that business; it has become necessary, to adopt immediate measures for closing these transactions. All persons therefore, who have received public money from the general Treasury, in pursuance of engagements entered into with the secret and commercial Committees of Congress, and who have not accounted for the same, are hereby required, to render and adjust their respective accounts within three months, computed from the present date; at the expiration of which time, proceedings will be commenced against such as neglect this notice. 2 98 3m  SAMUEL OSGOOD,  WALTER LIVINGSTON, } Commis-  ARTHUR LEE, } sioners.
Jacob Foster, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from Roosevelt-street, No. 21, to Cherry-street, No. 22, where he continues carrying on the NAILING MANUFACTORY , in all its various branches, from a tack to a twelve inch spike; where city and country merchants, shopkeepers, ship and boat builders, joiners and house carpenters can be supplied on short notice with any quantity.  LIKEWISE, Bar iron and nail rods for sale. Wanted, a few Journeyman Nailers. Apply as above. Furthermore, he would inform the merchants, who would wish to contract for any ship work or smith work to send abroad, that he will contract with them on reasonable terms for the same. Please to apply as aforesaid. 19
By the United States in Congress assembled, July 23, 1787. RESOLVED, That all persons having unliquidated claims against the United States, pertaining to the late Commissary's, Quarter-master's, Hospital, Clothier's or Marine Department, shall exhibit particular abstracts of such claims to the proper Commissioners appointed to settle the accounts of those departments within 8 months from the date hereof; & all persons having other unliquidated claims against the United States, shall exhibit a particular abstract thereof to the Comptroller of the Treasury of the United States, within one year from the date hereof; and all accounts not exhibited as aforesaid, shall be precluded from settlement or allowance. 19 1m CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'ty.
JAMES BERRY, Watch and Clock Maker, HAS removed from No. 33, Fly-market, to No. 67, Water-street, near Beekman-slip, at the house occupied by Abraham Anderson, where he will carry on all the various branches of clock and watch work of any kind whatsoever, and compleat the work at the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms. 19 4
For DUBLIN, (To sail 10th August) The BRIG BROWNLOW, Joseph McMeaken, Master, Now ready to take in goods. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Mr. Ten Eyck's wharf, Cruger's dock, or to William Neilson, who hath received by her and the Hector, from Bristol, the following Goods, which will sell on the best terms for money or merchantable produce, viz.—An assortment of 7-8 and 4-4 Linens, from 1-6 to 7-6, 9-8 brown and white sheetings, drocheds, printed linens and chintzes, men and boys Athlone hats, girls and womens shoes in boxes, calfmans and queens cloths, short pipes, Bristol ware in crates, grindstones, quart bottles, 7-8 and 8-10 window glass very low—also, Pig and Bar Iron. N.B. Cash given for Pot and Pearl Ashes. July 27. 19
For St. PETERS, (Touching at Pamaquady) The SLOOP NANCY, Oliver Foster, Master, Now lying at Laurence's wharf, near Peck-slip, will take freight for either, and sail on the 10th of August; she is a good burthen-son vessel, nicely accommodated for passengers, having two convenient state rooms, suitable for a gentleman and family. Such as are disposed for shipping, may further acquaint themselves by an application either to Comfort and Joshua Sands, Water-street, No. 136, or the Master on board. July 31, 1787. 19 3
To be Sold at Private Sale, THAT Valuable House and Lot of Ground, lying in Cherry-street, opposite the New-slip, No. 27; the lot contains in breadth in front twenty-four feet nine inches, and in length about 110 feet: The house is large, two story high, and in good repair, well calculated for the grocery or dry good business, having a large dry cellar under the whole, with a good stable and chair-house in one, and the stand perhaps equal to any in the city. For further particulars enquire on the premises. New-York, July 30, 1787. 19 4
NEW MILLENNERY STORE.  Mis L O G I E, MILLENNERY from LONDON, BEGS leave to inform the Ladies in particular, and the public in general, that she has opened a store at No. 8, Water-street, nearly opposite to Mr. John Shaw's, Wine Merchant, where she intends to carry on the MILLENNERY business in all its different branches, after the newest and most approved fashions in London and on the most reasonable terms.—She will keep a general assortment of every thing in the line of her business of the best qualities, and will dispose of them on moderate terms.—Ladies' DRESSES, of every sort, will be made up after the newest fashion, and with the utmost expedition. As Miss LOGIE has settled correspondents who will send her regularly the fashions both from London and Paris, by every opportunity, she flatters herself, that by her attention to keep a good assortment of the best and most fashionable things in her way, and her endeavours to please those ladies who may employ her, she will meet with the encouragement of a generous Public, to merit whose favours will be her principal care and study.  SHE HAS FOR SALE, Several articles of millinery, ready made up, after the present and most approved of fashions in London. New-York, July 27, 1787. 19 3
Treasury of the United States, MAY 14th, 1787. THE Commissioners of the Board of Treasury of the United States, give notice, That on the 21st day of September next, will be exposed to Sale, at the place where the United States in Congress may hold their sessions—The following Townships and Lots of Lands in the Western Territory, which were surveyed last year, under the direction of the Geographer General of the United States, viz.  FIRST RANGE. No. 3, containing 4,350 acres.  SECOND RANGE. No. 1, containing 1,386. 2, 5,434. 3, 8,598. 5, 21,139. 6, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 22,886. 9, 18,644 1/2.  THIRD RANGE. No. 1, containing 6,596. 2, 11,797. 3, 14,482. 5, 23,040. 6, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 23,040. 9, 23,040. 10, 23,040. 11, 23,040. 12, 23,040.  FOURTH RANGE. No. 1, containing 4,574. 2, 21,350. 3, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 23,040. 10, 23,040. 11, 23,040. 12, 23,040. 13, 23,040.
The admirable quality of these Lands, and the favorable climate in which they are situated, are too well known to need description. The conditions of sale are as follows, viz. 1st. The townships or fractional parts of townships throughout the different ranges, will be sold either entire or in lots in alternate order; that is to say, where a township or fractional part of a township is sold entire, the next will be sold in lots, agreeably to the ordinance of the 20th of May, 1785. 2d. The lands are not to be sold under a dollar per acre, payable in gold or silver, or any of the securities of the United States. 3d. The purchasers are to pay the charges of survey, which are to be estimated at thirty-six dollars in specie, or certificates as aforesaid for every township; and in the same proportion for fractional parts of townships or lots; this payment to be made at the sales, and in case of failure, the lands to be again exposed to public auction. 4th. One third of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of purchase; and the remaining two thirds in three months after the date of the sale; on which payment a certificate shall be given by the Treasurer of the United States, which shall entitle the person to whom the same is given to receive from the Commissioners of this Board a proper title; provided, that if the second payment is not made at the time above specified, the first payment is to be forfeited, and the land on which the forfeit accrued be again set up for sale. 5th. The plats of the townships will be marked by subdivisions into lots of one mile square or 640 acres, and numbered from 1 to 36; and out of each township, Lot No. 8, 11, 26 and 29, are to be reserved for future sale; Lot No. 16, for the maintenance of Public Schools within the respective townships, and out of every fractional part of a township, as many lots of the same number as shall be found therein. There will also be reserved to the United States, one third part of all gold and silver, lead and copper mines. Proper maps and descriptions of the lands will be exhibited at the time and place of sale, and the sales will continue from day to day until the whole are sold. 2 99 Samuel Osgood, on, } Commis- Walter Livingst. } sioners. Arthur Lee, }
Gouverneur & Kemble, Have imported and now for Sale at their Store, No 26, Front-street, Muscovado sugar in hds. Geneva in cases, and barrels, An assortment of cord- Windward island rum & age and cables. Jamaica spirits, Holland duck, Old sherry wine in pipes Russia duck, and quarter casks. Ravens duck, Old Brandy in ditto, ditto, Russia sheetings, to, Russia drillings, Lisbon salt, Oznabrigs, Black pepper in bales, Ticklenburghs, from 100 to 400 lbs. Flemish linen, A quantity of Spanish Writing-paper, salted dried hides, Dutch copper tea-kettles, Linseed oil in casks, Rosin in barrels. 13
PASTE-BOARD Sold by the Princes,
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 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1774. That on Tuesday the 4th day of December 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 a Lot of Ground in a certain indenture of mortgage, made between Stephen Sayre, of the city of New-York, in the State of New-York, Esq. of the one part, and Peter Stuyvesant of the same city, Esq. of the other part, described as follows, to wit:—All that certain lot of ground situated in the north ward of the said city of New-York, being distinguished as lot No. 7, in a partition made on the 3d day of January, in the year of Lord, 1718, between Abraham De Peyster and Samuel Bayard, and is bounded as follows, to wit; southeasterly in front by Wall-street, southeasterly by lot No. 6, formerly occupied by Lewis Pintard, northeasterly in the rear by ground formerly occupied by James Nevens, and northwesterly by lot No. 8, formerly the property and in the possession of Nicholas Bayard, and contains in breadth, in front and in the rear 25 feet, and in length on each side 122 feet, being the lot of ground granted to Nicholas W. Stuyvesant, by two deeds, the one executed by John Cruger, Philip Livingston and nine others, on the 4th of February 1773, and the other by Philip V. Cortlandt, on the 15th day of April 1762, together with all and singular the buildings, passages, lights, easements and all other privileges, profits, commodities, emoluments, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said lot of ground and premises, or any part thereof 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 31st day of December, in the year of our Lord, 1783, and 1st day of January, 1784, (with a power to sell therein contained) from the said Stephen Sayre to the said Peter Stuyvesant; and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power, by  P. STUYVESANT. New-York, May 22, 1787. 2 700 6m
Public Securities. CASH and the highest price given for all kinds of PUBLIC SECURITIES.  PARTICULARLY Final Settlement Certificates, Facilities, Neurse's, Pickering's, Banker's and Barber's NOTES. Apply at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street. 2 700 6m  To be SOLD at this Printing-Office,  An ACT To regulate the MILITIA of the State of New-York, To which is annexed, An Amendment to the said Act; passed at the last meeting of the Legislature.

The Unreasonableness of treating Men with Contempt.
A GREAT part of the pleasure of life results from society. The pleasure of society depends much more on a courteous, obliging behaviour, than on any vast and remarkable benefits; for the latter are seldom expected, because the occasions are rare, and the persons capable of them are few; but the former is in every one's power, and may take place daily, and at every transient interview. This indicates an habitual benevolence of temper; the other usually proceeds from the violent impulse of compassion, awakened by some sudden and great calamity. If you treat your neighbour with lofty and scornful airs; if you take pleasure in afflicting him with little, wanton mischiefs to his person or property; if you let him pass you unnoticed, or speak to you unheard; or flatly contradict whatever he says; if you ridicule his poverty, or infirmity; make him your diversion in company, and mark him out as the butt of your jest and laughter, you mortify him ten times more than by solid and substantial injuries, because by the former you discover a contempt of him as a person unworthy of your regard; the latter only indicates your own immoderate selfishness. Against gross injuries it may provide defence or obtain redress, but against the other he has no remedy.
No man, considered simply as a man, can be a just object of contempt. He that was not too mean a creature for God to make and preserve, is not mean enough for us to despise. Man considered as being endowed with reason and intellect by the inspiration of the Almighty, and designed for immortality, is to be regarded with real esteem; with a sort of veneration. Considered as a religious being, conformed to the character, and sharing in the peculiar favor of his Creator, he is to be honored as one of the excellent of the earth. Viewed in circumstances of adversity, in sickness, poverty, bodily deformity, or mental weakness, he is entitled to our compassion.
Nothing makes one really despicable, but that which implies some fault; some contrariety to the design of his creation. Vice is a perversion of the original design of our nature, and therefore renders one vile and contemptible. But contempt even of a vicious man should never exceed the viciousness of his character; it should rather be directed against the vice, than the person.
As open vice, so also an affectation of appearing what we are not, a fondness of distinguishing ourselves by trifles, renders us contemptible. He that prides himself in a fantastic foppery of dress; he that assumes odd and singular airs in his behaviour; he that, in common discourse, labours for a sublimity of stile which his education will not enable him to reach or understand; he that affects a peculiar kind of pronunciation scarcely intelligible, that he may seem to talk prettily, seldom fails to bring on himself the contempt of others, not so much because his affectation is really vicious, as because it betrays a trifling vanity of mind, inconsistent with that manly dignity, which commands respect.
Ridicule may often be more effectual than severe and grave reproof, to put vice and folly out of countenance: And for this purpose it is laudably employed. But that contemptuous treatment of others, which only wounds their feelings, without a tendency to correct their sentiments or manners; which cramps their powers, without directing their conduct, is perfectly base and inhumane. It discovers a wanton cruelty of disposition, an intolerable pride of heart, an unpardonable ignorance of one's self.
The distinctions, which take place among men, and are the ground of one's boasted superiority to another, are but trifling, compared with the grand points in which they are alike. They are all creatures, formed by the same hand, from the same materials, for the same purposes; all dependent, accountable, and mortal. A few days ago we had not an existence; in a few days more we shall be forgotten: These bodies will lie undistinguished in the common mass of senseless matter, and the mind will take its flight to an unknown world, to exist in a new manner, divested of every circumstance of worldly distinction.
If we have advantages which others have not, we are proportionably more indebted. We despise our neighbour; but perhaps he has filled his narrower circle better than we. The man who bears poverty and adversity with cheerful contentment, who promotes the happiness of those around him according to his ability, and serves his Creator in humble hopes of a future recompence; such a man, in the lowest condition of life, is far more worthy and excellent, than the richest and proudest of the human race, who confines his views within himself, and shuts his hands against the calls of poverty. The poor widow, with her two mites, stands higher in the esteem of Heaven and earth, than the rich nobleman who suffered a beggar to starve at his gate.
Let us raise our thoughts to that immense Being, whose presence, power and goodness, sustain all worlds, and these little differences between worm and worm, on which pride is built, will instantly disappear. There is a small difference between a candle and a glow worm, but hold them both to the sun, and both are extinguished.
Let us learn to think greatly of God, justly of men, wistly of virtue, humbly of ourselves, and we shall treat no man with scorn and derision; we shall think nothing contemptible but vice, and that will appear most contemptible.
FOREIGN ADVICES.
DUBLIN, May 21.
Within these few days past, the bay and the river below the bridge, swarmed with salmon, of which several hundreds have been taken.
The complete triumph which Mr. Burke has gained over his defamers, forms (every circumstance considered) a more flattering and brilliant event in this virtuous man's life, than any orator of antiquity could boast.
From motives of the purest philanthropy, he undertook a prosecution the most arduous, painful, and unpromising, that any age or country furnishes an
instance of. The conduct of that prosecution was attended by every circumstance that could tend to embarrass and deter him from his purpose. Every engine of power, and every act of malice was employed to oppress and turn him into shame and ridicule, yet under all these disadvantages he has attained his object; his virtue and his talents are crowned with victory, and to day he stands the applauded champion of despotic loyalty and suffering millions.
May 28. We hear that an English Baronet of a large fortune, has lately disposed of his lady to a commander in the service of the East India Company, for 3,000l. a coach and six horses, six hunters, and a pack of Yorkshire harriers, by virtue of a deed of assignment and release, drawn by an eminent attorney. Which of the gentlemen has made the best bargain, time and experience must evince.
A correspondent says, that on Sunday the 30th of April, he was struck with a very singular appearance and at Ballyjamesduff, in the county of Cavan. About 200 persons of all sexes and ages were kneeling and earnest in devotion in an open field, hearing the mass of a venerable priest, whose only altar was a table, and who with his flock, seemed insensible to the storm of sleet and hailstones which poured down that day. It is true the fight was awful, as human gratitude was offered up to the Almighty, under his own magnificent canopy—the heavens! but it reflects no great credit on the men of property in that part of the country to suffer so many useful individuals to risk their health, and consequent advantage to society, for the paltry contribution of a few pounds to erect a chapel; at least to keep up the lately boasted liberality of Northern toleration.
LONDON, May 17.
It was too wise a point in the jury who tried Lord George Gordon, that they did not rid their country of so troublesome a nuisance to its internal peace. This maniac hatches Popish plots in every public occurrence. Even the ill-grounded accounts about Mrs. Fitzherbert contained a Popish plot against the crown and constitution; but it is to be hoped that the lady's brother will continue in his resolution to make an effectual application with his cane, and beat future Popish plots out of his mad brain.
All thoughts of Lord North's recovery are at an end. He is, it is feared, irrecoverably blind.
May 22. After all the struggles which the Dutch have had to gain their liberty, and to maintain it, they seem to be now in danger of losing it by their own intestine quarrels. No war is so hostile to liberty as a civil war, and no constitution so liable to be changed by it as a republic. Nor are there in any wars, since mankind have become civilized, such cruelties exercised as in civil wars. They are in general carried on with such savage ferocity, and barbarity, as disgrace human nature. If France or Prussia interfere in this war, and it is more than probable that one of them will, it must wear a serious aspect in a very short time. And if either power does, the other will not be long behind hand; nor can England be an indifferent spectator. He argues weakly who contends, that England has no interest in the preservation of the present constitution which has preserved her independency. What the war, if it goes on, will produce, time only can shew; but it is a war that must engage our most serious attention.
Extract of a letter from Cadiz, March 30. Seven ships of war, with a fleet of twelve sail of large transports, failed on the 27th from this port, under the command of Don Joseph Solano, and are bound to the island of Cuba first, where part of the stores are to be landed, and the remainder are destined for different ports on the Spanish Main, particularly to strengthen the works of Omoa, which was taken the last war by the English with a small force, although the works had been before deemed impregnable. These preparations, together with others which are now making in different ports of the Spanish West-Indies, afford much reason to believe that the Court of Madrid suspects a sudden attack in that part of the world.
June 7. Yesterday morning came on before Mr. Justice Buller, and a Special Jury, the cause of the King against Lord George Gordon, for having published a pamphlet, tending to create sedition; when, after a short hearing he was found guilty.
Mr. Wilkins, printer of the above pamphlet, was then put on his trial and found guilty.
Lord George Gordon was then tried on another indictment, for publishing a libel against the Queen of France, of which he was also convicted. The sentence will not be given till next term.
An insurrection has lately taken place among the peasants of Norway, which has given no small uneasiness to the Court of Denmark:—The chief of the revolting peasants is named Christian Lashaus, he is a coast pilot, and possesses all the necessary qualifications to guide the multitude. He pleaded the cause of the peasants before the Commissioners appointed by his Danish Majesty, with great boldness, and insisted on their rights with energy. They ordered him to be arrested; but he was so well guarded by the people, they could not do it. However, after the Commissioners came away, a Captain Hammer found means to take him by surprise, and sent him prisoner to the citadel of Fredericks Worms, from whence he is transferred to that of Christiana. On the first alarm of the imprisonment, some hundreds of the peasants seized the under Bailiff, Dahl, and swore they would not deliver him up alive, unless their chief was liberated. But Major-General Dederickson, commandant of Christiana, hearing of this, claimed the said Dahl; and finding they persisted in detaining him, he ordered 80 of the regulars and 300 militia to march with some pieces of artillery, towards Arndal, where they were obliged to fire; but on the first gun going off, and knocking down a tree, the populace ran off and left their prisoner, who was carried to Christiana by the troops.
Extract of a letter from Marseilles, May 13. A countryman of St. Zanhary came hither last week to sell the productions of his garden, as he does every market day. After having sold all he had brought, he counted his money (fourteen crowns) and put it in his pocket. A sharper took notice of the jingling purse, and soon after had address enough to filch it from him. Just as he was rang-ing his baskets, he perceived he was robbed of his money (perhaps the whole support of his family), and in a fit of despair, after the most lamentable cries, drew his knife with an intent to stab himself. The women who were about him, took hold of his hand, and throwing themselves round his neck, had power enough to disarm him. Jane Paschal,
a gardener's wife, without speaking a word to the other women, or asking him a single question, put into his hands a little bag with 14 crowns in it. The man was as thankful as if he had received new life; and the other market women, seeing and admiring the generous action, contributed so much a head, and having made up the above sum, insisted on Jane Paschal's receiving it. When we consider how vast a sum 14 crowns make in this part of the country, we cannot help contemplating with pleasure the noble heart of the gardener's wife."
ROSEAU, (Dominica) May 30.
On Sunday last, pursuant to the sentence pronounced by a bench of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace, was inflicted the first part of the punishment, viz. 39 lashes, in the public market place of this town, on the negro Cato, commonly known in the quarter of Coulihaunt, by the name of Daddy, the property of, or formerly belonging to Dr. Clifton, of the island of St. Christopher's. His crime was that of pretending to divination, or, as it is termed by the negroes, to be an Obeah Man; under which character, he committed many enormities. He is, by his sentence, to receive the same punishment for three successive Sundays: the first part of which was inflicted last Sunday, above-mentioned.
This notorious rascal had the art to persuade numbers of people of his actually being gifted with the power which he asserted he was possessed of:—(Even several whites were weak enough to give way to the imposture.) He, however, unfortunately for himself, could not see that the time was come, when he was to be made a striking example, to deter similar rascals from practising like impostions, or he would have withdrawn himself from the hand of justice in time.
UNITED STATES.
BALTIMORE, July 24.
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in New-York, to his friend in this town.
"I have lately taken a tour to Susquehannah, to view the canal the Marylanders are making round the falls of that river, which, contrary to my expectation, I found in a fair way to be compleated, as far as Maryland extends. No doubt the heretofore narrow partial views of Pennsylvania will be soon at an end, as the counties contiguous to the river are increasing fast, who will all find it to be their advantage to direct their trade down the Susquehannah, which might be made navigable, at a small expence, as far as Pennsylvania extends. When this is done, there will be a clear navigation of 900 miles from the ocean to the source of Susquehannah, from thence to the lakes that form the great river St. Lawrence, to the ocean again, a distance of at least 2500 Miles;—besides, there is a near communication from the lakes to the waters that empty into the Ohio, and from some of the waters that empty into the Susquehannah. There is a near communication with those that lead into the great Ohio, from thence to the river Mississippi, and then into the gulf or bay of Mexico, a distance of at least 2000 miles; and if we go up the Mississippi, that empties into Mississippi, to its source, there is a near communication with the River of the West, which empties into the Western Ocean. Baltimore, when this navigation is completed, (if not too much rivalled by a future town near the head of the tide-water, on Susquehannah) will one day become the greatest trading city in America, if not in the universe, commanding the greater part of the trade of a rich, fertile country, equal to the extent of near 2000 miles square; and by the communications with the Western Ocean, will also command the wealth of the Indies, to supply the greater part of Europe, as well as America; and if Maryland would permit a canal to be cut from Chesapeake-Bay to the Delaware, Philadelphia might greatly increase her trade, without being materially injurious to Baltimore."
New-York, August 3.
The Federal Convention having resolved upon the measures necessary to discharge their important trust, adjourned until Monday next, in order to give a Committee, appointed for the purpose, time to arrange and systemize the materials which that Honorable Body have collected. The public curiosity will soon be gratified; and it is hoped, from the universal confidence reposed in this delegation, that the minds of the people throughout the United States are prepared to receive with respect, and to try with a fortitude and perseverance, the plan which will be offered to them by men distinguished for their wisdom and patriotism.
We are informed that the Federal Convention will continue their deliberations about a month longer; and that there will then be presented to the public a scheme of Continental government adapted to the circumstances and habits of the people, without regard to the fine-spun systems of elementary writers.
The following are the gentlemen appointed to act as a Committee during the recess of the Honorable the Convention, viz.—Mr. Gorham, Massachusetts; Mr. Ellsworth, Connecticut; Mr. Wilson, Pennsylvania; and Mr. Rutledge, South-Carolina.
Extract of a letter from Paris, May 31.
"Substance of the King's speech at the breaking up of the Assembly of Notables, on Friday morning, May 25, 1787.—His Majesty went in state, accompanied by all the Princes, &c. &c. and addressed the Notables in the following words: 'When I chose you, gentlemen, to be members of the worthy Assembly, it was with a view that you should assist me with your counsel, and deliver your sentiments with that freedom and truth I have ever been willing to hear. I am thoroughly satisfied with your indefatigable zeal and attention in examining the objects I have communicated to you. The abuses I have acquainted you with, you have not only properly enquired into, but suggested the means to reform them. It was necessary to bring the expenses of the state on a level with the royal revenues. After having very attentively informed yourselves of the deficiencies, you have pointed out to me the different economical savings that may be effected, allowing me at the same time to retrieve those temporary losses by provisional taxes on my subjects. I have this great comfort, to think that the form and method of the new imposts that will take place after your departure, will not be so burthensome as those
of former times, the only wish of my heart being that of rendering my people as happy and contented as possible.'
"M. de la Moigoon, keeper of the seals spoke next, and in a short, but very sensible speech, made a partial comparison between the ancient and present manner of national assemblies—said his Majesty had not been mistaken in chusing from among the rest such worthy Notables, who had answered in their vigilant investigations his most sanguine hopes; who had furnished to the world a most affecting scene of generous emulation between the subjects and their beloved monarch. They had manifested in short that strong and honorable attachment to the crown, which is a characteristic so inherent to the French, that it may be really called the patriotism of the nation. He concluded, by expressing his majesty's wish and desire, that the same zeal, spirit and unanimity may prevail in all provincial assemblies, as in that lately held in Versailles."
"M. de Briente (the Archbishop of Toulouse) complimented the Notables for having generously renounced all personal and hereditary privileges, that is to say, for having consented that all taxes whatever for the future should be equitably distributed among individuals, and no longer expose the men whose revenue is but small, to pay more than those who possess larger incomes. He explained afterwards the nature of the ensuing provincial assemblies, and endeavoured to prove the necessity of the clergy's and nobility's enjoying the precedence in them.—This prerogative, says the Archbishop, is only dear to them in as much as it contributes to the people's advantage. It is not a vain equality the people should claim, for every day shows it cannot subsist on account of the necessary wants they are constantly exposed to, it is protection and support the people's weakness requires; and it is from the clergy and the nobility alone they should expect to find them. Those dread times when the nobles were the over-ruling tyrants of the fields, exist no longer. Their presence now, on the contrary, banishes oppression & misery from the cottage, & gladdens the family of the industrious husbandman. Besides when once it is agreed that the contributions shall be equitably levied, the rich and the powerful will become the means of protecting the poor and the feeble." M. de Brienne, after having mentioned the reforms that have taken place in the department of the customs, such as the abolishing the Corvees , the removing the inland duties at the frontier towns, the suppression of the Gables , &c. entered on the grand object of economy. He rated the deficiency in the finances at 140 millions, and intimated the ways and means he proposed to adopt. The first, says he, 'will be a saving of 40 millions in his Majesty's household only. The Queen herself has given orders to retrench some superfluous expenses. His Majesty's royal brothers have agreed to refund the overplus of their annual establishments, that the treasury may regain by degrees its former credit. His Majesty's table, his chace, the post houses expenses, the pensions he generously grants, his studs, and in short every article susceptible of the least economy, shall undergo the necessary reform. Every year our gracious monarch will submit an account of his receipts and expenditures to the examination of a Council of Finances, formed on a different plan than that now existing; his Majesty perceiving that the present one is rather imperfect and insufficient.' The Archbishop concluded with many flattering compliments to the Assembly.
"Monsieur (the King's eldest brother) addresses his Majesty, in the following words:—The honor, Sir, of being one of the first gentlemen your Majesty has assembled on this grand occasion, is extremely precious to me, as it affords me the noble advantage of being the organ of their voice to you. Being consulted by your Majesty on subjects of the greatest importance, we have freely given our opinion, and acted with that zeal and loyalty that have at all times distinguished the French nobility. The kind approbation your Majesty has been pleased to bestow on our feeble efforts, is the greatest reward we could hope for or receive. Nothing remains now but to entreat your Majesty to accept our sincere thanks for the trust reposed in us, and to receive with your wonted goodness the cordial effusions of our unbounded love and respectful attachment to your sacred person."
"The persons who rose after Monsieur were M. Dillon, Archbishop of Narbonne, who spoke for the clergy; M. d'Aligre, President of the Parliament of Paris; M. Nicolai, First President of la Chambre des Comptes ; M. Barentin, First President of la Cour des Aides ; M. l'Abbe de la Fare, who spoke for the Netherlands; and M. Peletier, the Prevo des Marchands (like the Lord Mayor)."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Baltimore, to his friend in Philadelphia, July 20.
"How are the times with you? Here they are bad enough.—No money in circulation, and consequently no trade. The expectation of the people seems to be fixed on the GRAND CONVENTION now in your metropolis; but nothing has transpired. It is said by some observers of nature, that it is often darkest before break of day—The political horizon of America is at present dark indeed; But I hope it will soon break forth into a glorious dawn of light and liberty; otherwise the friends of the Revolution will have laboured and bled in vain!"
The following address to the Ladies, is extracted from a new novel lately published, called Louisa, or the Cottage on the Moor.—"As I make no doubt," says the author, "but every one of my fair readers have experienced the heart felt satisfaction of seeing eyes beam gratitude through tears, I shall not attempt to describe what can only be felt; but if any of those to whom I appeal should be unacquainted with the raptures of gratitude from a feeling mind, I conjure them to hasten to do a benevolent action. The leniation it leaves, will spread a brighter glow on the complexion than Milk of Roses, or Bloom of Circassia."
From Bennington, Vermont, we learn, that on Friday the 20th ult. a gentleman belonging to that town, had the HONOR, (if such it may be called) of being introduced to Mr. Daniel Shays, with the additional title of general, by a gentleman in Arlington; at whose house he saw and conversed with the general openly some time: He also saw the general and his two aids, at a public court at Landlord Merwin's, in that town, and supposes that they were well known by the people. They were well armed with swords and pistols when they rode off.

The Grenadier and Light-Infantry companies of the first and third regiments of city militia, paraded yesterday afternoon, at the Race-Ground, and were reviewed by His Excellency GOVERNOR CLINTON, and several other officers and gentlemen of distinction.
The Hon. Society of the Cincinnati of the State of New-Jersey, held their anniversary meeting at Trenton, on the 4th ult. when the following gentlemen were elected officers for the ensuing year, viz. The Hon. General Elias Dayton, President; the Hon. Col. David Brearly, Vice-President; the Rev. Andrew Hunter, Secretary; Major Richard Cox, Treasurer.
And the Hon. Col. David Brearly, General David Foreman, Captain Jonathan Dayton, General Matthias Ogden, and Major Joseph Bloomfield, were chosen to represent the Society, at the general meeting in May next. The Society adjourned to the 4th day of July next, then to meet in Elizabeth-Town.
On Monday last an handsome edifice was reared in Elizabeth-Town, to be devoted to the cultivation of science; which, it is hoped, will shine with meridian lustre, and dispel the clouds of dulness. It is to be denominated the Elizabeth-Town Academy .
A writer in an English paper, gives the following advice to gentlemen who have passed the age of 50, and are alarmed by the many instances, which occur of apoplexies:
"Sudden death is the worst of all deaths. So the compilers of our Liturgy thought; From battle, murder, and from sudden death , &c. and so the surviving friends and relations always think.
"To such gentlemen who, from connections or inclination, may be much in convivial parties, I would say words like the following:
"Eat only when appetite prompts, and eat no more than satisfies nature. You must know what agrees with you; adhere to that alone and it will adhere to you, but do not viciate your appetites by variety. Variety in eating is highly poisonous, for it is a friend to nothing but disease.
"Avoid late suppers—suppers altogether, if possible, and meat suppers most of all.
"After dinner sit a while," the first which is the principal stage of digestion, requires rest.
"After supper walk a mile," says the proverb, but that proverb was made when suppers were used at seven or eight o'clock. I say again, the less supper the better. Reflect how you feel in the morning after having eat a hearty supper, and after having gone to bed without any supper.
"As to drinking—every excels is a poison, the effects of which your constitution does not recover, although your head may, for many days. Drink moderately at all times—wine in preference to any other liquor; but no diluted spirituous liquors. Consider that, if you drink diluted liquors in large quantities, you may keep sober, but that is a trifle, you are filling your body and veins with a quantity of superfluous liquor, which you have no powers, and it may be, no exercise to carry off.
"Always remember—for it is a solemn truth, that you or your friends, will one day repent, when it is too late, that when the powers of nature are decayed by age, when the digesting faculties should be tenderly nursed, instead of being forced, and when the secreting vessels have lost their sensibility to mild foods and common medicines, then is the time to study nature only, to live temperately, and always proportion your meat and drink to the means which you can use to promote digestion, by exercise, air, &c.
Married, at Elizabeth-Town, on Saturday last, Mr. FRANCIS CHILDS, editor of the Daily Advertiser printed in this city, to Miss SARAH BLANCHARD, daughter of Mr. John Blanchard, merchant, of Elizabeth-Town.
On the 30th ult. departed this life, Mr. HENRY WYNKOOP, late of the city of Philadelphia, merchant. His remains were yesterday attended by a very respectable number of citizens, and interred in a vault of the German Lutheran Church in this city.—In justice to his merits we cannot help adding, that he was a valuable citizen, a kind husband an indulgent father, a sincere friend; possessed of extensive benevolence; and therefore a real loss to the community.
Arrivals since our Last. Brig Menerva, Darrel, Turk's-Island. Brig William, —, Newfoundland. Schooner Eagle, —, Halifax. Sloop Harlot, Barlow, St. Johns, near Tartola, Sloop —, Pound, St. Croix.
COLLECTOR'S OFFICE. HIS Excellency the Governor having furnished the Collector of the Customs with the Signals agreed upon, between the United States and the Emperor of Morocco, by which their respective vessels may be known to each other at sea; masters of vessels, who wish to be supplied with copies of them, will make application at the Custom-House, for that purpose.
New-York, 1st August, 1787. * * The Printers in this State are requested to publish the above in their respective papers.
William Guest, C U R R I E R, No. 13, Ferry-street, HAS now on hand, Boot Legs, an assortment of Upper Leather, and a quantity of good Sole Leather—Also, takes in leather to curry, from the country, and is determined to use his utmost endeavours to give satisfaction to his employers; taking his pay in bals Jersey, and bals York currency . 20 3m
NOTICE is hereby given, that William M. Betts, of Kinderhook, in the county of Columbia, merchant, did in pursuance of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled "an act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 15th day of April 1786," assign all his estate, real and personal, both in law and equity, for the use of all the creditors of the said William M. Betts. All persons therefore, who are indebted to the said William M. Betts, are hereby requested to make immediate payment; and all those who have any demands against the said William M. Betts are desired to bring in their accounts properly authenticated to
JONATHAN STILES, Jun. Affignee. Kinderhook, July 18, 1787. 17 4
PROCLAMATION is hereby made, That there will be a Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery, held at the City-Hall of this city, on Thursday the sixteenth day of August next, at 10 o'clock A. M. of which all Justices of the Peace, Coroners, Escheators and Constables, are to take notice, that they be then and there in their own proper persons, with their rolls, records, indictments and other memorandums, to do those things which to their office in that behalf appertain to be done.
MARINUS WILLETT, Sheriff. New-York, July 31st, 1787. 20
To be Sold at Private Sale, A BRICK DWELLING-HOUSE, No. 4, with a convenient Lot and Gang-way, situated in Peck-slip, near the market, now in the occupation of Mr. Cooper; being in breadth in front, 23 1/2 feet, and in length, 72 1/2 feet—Also, to be Sold, a Lot in St. James's-street, near the New-slip. For further particulars enquire of
John De Peyster, No. 125, Water-street. 20
Taken up a-drift, at the Narrows, on Monday the 30th July, a SHIP'S BOAT.—Whoever proves property and pays costs, may have her by applying to the Printers. 20
IRON WORKS. THE subscriber, who owns a Forge in Rutland County, in the State of Vermont, about 90 miles northeast of Albany, is now erecting a Slitting-Mill on the premises, and wishes to employ a few good hands, capable of working at the nailing-business, as well as at that of a cutter. MATTHEW LYON. July 31, 1787. 20
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on the second day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven:
PRESENT, The Honorable Peter Ogilvie, Esquire, Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS John M'Kenney, executor of the last will and testament of John M'Kenney, late of the city of New-York, taylor, deceased, hath by his petition presented to the said Judge, set forth, that the said John M'Kenney, was at the time of his death seized of a real estate within this State, that the petitioner had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said John M'Kenney, as far as he had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of his said testator was insufficient to pay his debts, and therefore requested the aid of the said Judge in the premises according to the directions of the act entitled, "An act for the relief of creditors against heirs, devisees, executors and administrators, and for proving wills respecting real estates;" and the said petitioner hath delivered to the said Judge the account in the said petition mentioned: Hereupon it is ordered by the said Judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said John M'Kenney, do appear before the Judge of the said Court of Probates, at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, on the 17th day of September next, to shew cause if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said John M'Kenney died seized, should not be sold as will be sufficient to pay his debts. I 20 4 PETER OGILVIE.
By the Commissioners of Forfeitures for the Southern District.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that on Thursday the 16th of August at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Coffee-house in the city of New-York, will be sold, a number of lots situate in the out ward of the said city, and on the estate late the property of James De Lancey; many of them fronting the Bowery-lane—map to be seen at the Commissioners-office.
Also a lot of ground situate on the westerly side of New-street, late the property of Oliver Delancey, Esq.
Also a lot situated on the northerly side of Bridge-street, late the property of William Bayard, Esq.
All the above lands will be sold only for certificates issued or to be issued by the Treasurer of this State.
ISAAC STOUTENBURGH, } Commissioners. 1 91 PH. V. CORTLANDT, } Forfeitures.
To be Sold at Private Sale, THAT valuable lot of ground, situated in Queen-Street, adjoining the estate of Isaac Roosevelt Esq. facing Cherry-Street nearly opposite the bank; the lot contains in breadth in Queen-Street 23 feet 3 inches, in the rear 18 feet, and in length on each side 143 feet, in the front is a very convenient shop, a store admirable calculated for groceries or dry goods, which opens in the rear into a convenient dwelling house with a yard and garden, with some fruit trees, all in good order; in point of situation no place in the city can excel for a Merchant or a Gentleman of fortune. Enquire of Donald Mackey the proprietor, on the premises, No. 157 Queen-Street, New-York.
N. B. As no preference is to be given, it is to be sold to the highest bidder. April 16, 1787. 89
THE partnership of J. and L. Bleeker, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons who have any demands against them, will call at the office of Leonard Bleeker, No. 186, Water-street, for payment, and those indebted to them, are requested speedily to discharge their accounts as they wish to close their books.
N. B. The certificate business is still pursued by them in a separate manner, viz. by John Bleeker at his office No. 198, Queen-street, and by Leonard Bleeker at the late office of J. and L. Bleeker No. 186, Water-street. New-York, May 7, 1787. 95
JOHN BLEEKER gives ready money for all kinds of Continental and State Certificates, at his Auction-Room and Commission Store, No. 198, Queen-street, where all kinds of Merchandise will be thankfully received, and sold on commission. 96
JOHN GLOVER, Is removed from No. 71, William-street, to No. 49, Broad-way, near the Ofwego market, and hath for sale, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, wholesale and retail, which he will sell low for cash; consisting of BROADCLOTHS, ratinets and shalloons with trimmings, Moreens, durants and tammies, Chintzes and calicoes, Printed linens and chintz ditto, a variety, Fustians, jeans, corduroys and velverets, Irish linens and sheetings, Wide and narrow checks, Ruffles and calimancoes, Satinettes and lastings, Silk and other handkerchiefs, Mades, fattins and peelongs, Brocades and lutehrinings, Persians and farcenets, Gauzes, cambricks and lawns, Musslins, shawls, corded dimities and dutch cord, Hosiery of all kinds, Mens, boys and childrens hats, Ladies black and brown ditto, Black and white ostrich feathers, Coloured and black ribbons, Mens and womens shoes Bedticks, diapers and tablecloths Mens and womens gloves, Sewing-filks, pins, threads, tapes, &c. With a variety of other articles. 94
Thomas Burling, CABINET and CHAIR-MAKER, At the sign of the CHAIR, near the Chapel, in Beekman-street, formerly Chapel-street, ACKNOWLEDGES the many favors received from his friends and the public, and would wish to inform them that he has opened a Warehouse of Mahogany and other Furniture, on a more extensive plan than heretofore; and for the convenience of strangers and others, who may resort to, or settle in this city, he means to keep an assortment where they may be supplied on the shortest notice; for it must hurt the feelings of every citizen to observe the daily importations strangers are liable to, in purchasing new furniture at these public vendues.
He served his time with Samuel Prince, a conspicuous character in his way, and esteemed one of the best workmen in this city, and as he has laid in a stock of the best Mahogany and other Wood, and means to employ the best hands, and sell his work at the lowest rate good work falls at, he flatters himself with being able to give satisfaction to his customers.
Bed-Chairs for the sick having been much wanted in this city, said Burling has provided some to let. 89
BESLY and GOODWIN, DRUGGISTS, No 228, Queen-street, near the Fly-market, the third door west of the corner of Maiden-lane, have imported by the last ships from Europe, A very large assortment of DRUGS and MEDICINES, Warranted of the first quality, which they will sell very low for cash, all kinds of public securities, or upon short credit; Druggists in the country may be supplied very low for cash by the quantity; they return their sincere thanks to their customers and with a continuance of their favours, as they have imported largely will be able to supply them lower than usual. 95
The following ACTS of the Hon. the Legislature, passed at their last session, may be had singly, at the Book-Store of S. LOUDON, viz.
An Act for regulating elections: together with An act for regulating town-meetings. An Act imposing duties on goods and merchandise imported into this State.
An Act for the more speedy recovery of debts to the value of ten pounds.
An Act to institute an University within this State. An Act to amend an act entitled "An Act to regulate the Militia."
Also, an Act to regulate the Militia. Passed the 4th of April, 1786.
FOR SALE, The House and Lot of Ground, No. 41, Roosevelt-street, now in the occupation of Captain Peter Wynkoop: The house is commodious, two stories high, four rooms with fire places, and two bed rooms. a cellar and cellar kitchen. The lot is 25 feet in front and rear, and 100 feet in length.—Also, a Lot of Ground bounded front on Fair-street, and on the rear on Ann-street, 25 feet wide front and rear, and 116 feet in length, on which is a small dwelling-house and stable. For terms apply to DAVID WOLFE, No. 13, Fair street. 3
THIS DAY is published, and for SALE at this Printing-Office, O B S E R V A T I O N ON THE A R T I C L E S OF C O N F E D E R A T I O N OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES OF A M E R I C A.
JACOB ASTOR, No. 81, Queen-street, two doors from the Friends Meeting-house; HAS just received from London, an elegant assortment of MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, such as Piano-Portes of the best kind, Violins of all sorts, Bassoons, Clarinets, Haut-Boys, German Flutes, &c. which are to be sold on very reasonable terms. 18
TO BE LET, A House in New-street, No. 13, with 7 fire places, a new cistern, newly repaired and painted inside and outside; the house is cleaned fit for any family to go in directly. Apply at No. 37, Broad-way, or next door to said house. 18 5
JAMES W. De PEYSTER, & Co. No. 173, Queen-Street, Have for Sale on reasonable terms, the following articles;
NICARAGUA wood, Lignum Vitae, Holland gin in cases, A quantity of white and brown sheetings, Chintzes, Copperplate muslins, Fine Holland linens, Lenaws, Table linen in sets, Oznabrigs, &c. &c. 17 4
Auction and Commission Store. JOHN RAMSAY very respectfully begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a store at his house No. 221 Queen-street, near the upper end of the Fly market for the purpose of vending every quality of merchandise, both by public and private sale on commission, sales will also be made where else it may on particular occasions be necessary. He is well provided with cellars and stores for the reception of bulky as well as fine goods, and the favor of the commands of the public will be gratefully received and faithfully executed, with every endeavour to render perfect satisfaction. He has on hand an assortment of Irish linens, cambricks, men and womens thread and cotton flockings, calicoes, white and brown Russia sheetings, striped cottons, pound pins, ribbons, nests of trunks, calimancoes, &c. &c. which he will dispose of very reasonable for prompt pay. 99
TO BE LET, AND now in good repair, the corner house No. 1, Smith-street and Duke-street. Enquire at No. 33, Smith-street. 704
WILLIAM BUCKLE, No. 9, Water-Street, Has Imported in the late arrived vessels from London, an elegant assortment of all articles in Silver and Plated Goods:
LADIES elegant paste and gilt shoe buckles, bracelets, lockets, ear rings, &c. paste knee buckles very elegant, pen knives, cuttees, table, desert and carving knives and forks. Reeves colours for drawing, plated spurs, bits and stirrups, iron and steel spurs, plated, white metal and tin buckles, thread and cotton hose, marking instruments, ladies and gentlemen's jean and leather gloves, silk purses, silk cane and watch strings, beaver and common hats, bathing caps, ebony ink-stands, razor straps, lancets in cases, steel and gilt watch chains, powder flasks and shot belts, ivory tortoise-shell and horn combs, tortoise-shell snuff boxes tooth pick cases, and instrument cases, Poland leather and paper ink-stands, fiddle strings, foil for jewellers, ivory and tortoise-shell memorandum books, morocco and black leather pocket books, shoe, tooth and cloth brushes; linen, woollen and straining webb for saddlers; swan skin and turkey stripe for do. all kinds of ironmongery, all kinds saddlers do. and brass furniture for harness & coach makers, German flutes, japanned goods, prints and looking glasses in oval gilt frames, blacking ball, whips, thongs for whips, mahogany tea caddys, do. knife cases, ladies japanned dressing cases, sealing wax and wafers, quills and writing paper, ebony crewitt frames silver tops, canes and flicks, copper tea kettles, fauce pans, coffee pots, &c. brass and princes metal candlesticks, brass furniture for cabinet makers, silver watches, steel cock spurs in cases compleat, gold cyphers for sleeve buttons, and ear rings, and stones proper for do. silver and metal pocket compasses, fishing hooks and lines, shoe and knee chapes, scissors and razors, fowling pieces, brown tea and coffee urns, brass and copper scales and scale beams, spectacles, spying glasses and telescopes, box rules, playing cards, garnets & crystals different sorts, violins and guitars, window glass different sizes, needles and pins, hog skins for covering saddles, coat and breast buttons, hair powder and pomatum, 4d. 6d. 8d. 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. nails, tin in boxes, patent yellow and other colours for coach painters, varnish, leaf gold, white lead Spanish brown and yellow oaker ground in oil, redand white lead dry. 96
THIS DAY PUBLISHED, And to be sold by the Printers hereof, (In a neat bound and lettered pocket volume) (Price 6s.)
THE UNIVERSALIST. In Seven Letters to Amyntor. In adamant chains shall death be bound, And hell's grim tyrant feel th' eternal wound— The fea shall waste, the skies in smoke decay, Rocks fall to dust, and mountains melt away, But fix'd his word, his saving power remains, Thy realm forever lasts, thy own Messiah reigns.
THE partnership of Fell and Graham, being this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons having any demands against them, will please to call at their Store, No. 2, Crugar's-wharf, for payment; and all those indebted to them, are requested speedily to discharge their accounts.—The business in future, will be carried on by John Graham, who has for Sale, a quantity of West-India Goods, Teas, Brandy, Wine, &c. &c.—Also, a quantity of fresh Flour, Beef and Pork in barrels, Butter in firkins, a few salt peter Hams, &c. July 2, 1787. 11

POET'S CORNER.
ON INTemperance.
METHOUGHT I wander'd in the Stygian gloom, Myriads of spirits, late arriv'd I saw, While others pres'd, as thick as drops at thaw, Till grisly Charon was perplex'd for room.
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 Philipsburgh, county of West-Chester and State of New-York, known and distinguished heretofore as the place of residence of the late Frederick Philips, 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 Archer, 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 Honnes Sherwood the Gardner lives, 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 Bostwick, 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 Wm. CONSTABLE. New-York 23d April, 1787. 1 85 6m.
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 on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1774; that on the 24th day of November 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 99 6m
Conveyancer & Scrivener's Office, No. 5, Wall Street. THE Subscriber influenced by his friends, has determined to open the above Office; where every species of writing, coming under its denomination, will be executed with accuracy and dispatch. The patronage of the public is earnestly requested. Gentlemen of the law, as well as every other, will find their account in applying as above, as all writings done at this office, will be upon very moderate terms, by the public's very humble servant, CHRISTOPHER BANCKER. July 16. 15 1m
Extract from the Journals of the Senate and Assembly of the State of New-York.
IN ASSEMBLY, April 19, 1787. THE petition of David McMasters and others, presented to this House on the 10th ult. was again read, setting forth, that Oliver Delancey, James Jauncey, Goldsborough Banyar, and Peter Remsen, in the year 1770, executed conveyances for sundry lots of land in an undivided tract of two thousand acres, lying on the south side of the Mohawk River, granted to Henry Cosby; that several of the conveyances so executed, have never been in the possession of the grantees, who have, nevertheless, sold the lands they possessed; and that the present possessors have paid into the treasury of this State, the proportions of the consideration money which remained due and had become forfeited; that other parts of the said tract of land is possessed by persons who have not purchased, but are solicitous to purchase the title of the people of this State to the same, and praying the interposition of the Legislature in the premises.
Mr. Batcheller, from the Committee to whom the said petition was referred, brought in the report of the said Committee, which was read and concurred in: Thereupon,
Resolved, (if the Honorable Senate concur herein) That Goldsborough Banyar, or the legal representatives of the said Peter Remsen, or the present possessors of the said lots, or any of them, have leave to bring in a bill, at the next session of the Legislature, vesting the title to the said lots herein before mentioned, in the present possessors thereof, upon paying one half of the purchase money of the said lots and parts of lots respectively, into the treasury of this State, and satisfying the said Goldsborough Banyar and the representatives of the said Peter Remsen, for their interest and claim therein, and indemnifying them against the said several persons herein before named, their heirs and assigns; and also for conveying to the present possessors of any other lots or parts of lots in the said tract of land, wherein the people of this State have become interested, by the attainer of the said James Jauncey and Oliver Delancey, such lots and parts of lots upon the like terms.
Provided that a copy of this resolution be printed within six weeks from the passing thereof, in two of the news-papers printed within this State, one in the city of Albany, and the other in the city of New-York, for the space of three months.
Ordered, That Mr. Batcheller deliver a copy of the preceding resolution to the Honorable the Senate.
FRIDAY MORNING, April 20, 1787. The Senate met pursuant to adjournment. Resolved, That the Senate do concur with the Honorable the Assembly in their said resolution. Ordered, That Mr. Williams deliver a copy of the said preceding concurrent resolution to the House of Assembly. 1 4 3m
TO BE SOLD.
THE LANDS belonging to the estate of the Hon. Cadwallader Colden, Esq. deceased, late Lieutenant-Governor of the then Province, now State of New-York, viz.
FIVE several tracts or parcels of land, on the north side of the Mohawk river, about 48 miles above Schoharie, granted by letters patent in the year 1738, to Patrick M'Clanahan and Andrew M'Dowell, and distinguished in the map annexed to the land letters patent by the names of lots No. 10, 16, 17, 26 and 27, containing in the whole, 3710 acres of land, and the usual allowance for highways.
SIX THOUSAND acres being six undivided thirtieth parts of a tract of 30,000 acres, situated between the Cookquago branch of Delaware river, and the Susquehanna river, in the county of Montgomery, formerly of the county of Albany.
TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND acres in one tract, being part of a tract of 40,000 acres, granted to Stephen Skinner and others, situated in the said county of Montgomery, to the westward and southward of Turluck and Cobus Kill settlements.
ALSO, fifteen Lots containing each 234 acres of a tract of land situated on the north side of the Sachendago, or west branch of Hudson's river, and erected by the letter patent, by which the same was granted into a township by the name of Dartmouth, and which fifteen lots are distinguished in the division of the said tract by lots No. 13, in the first range of lots No. 1, No. 2, No. 11, No. 12 and No. 13; in the second range of lots No. 1, No. 11, No. 12 and No. 13; in the third range of lots No. 1, 2 and No. 3; in the fourth range of lots, and No. 10 and No. 11; in the tenth range of lots.
N. B. These 15 lots were not a part of Gov. Colden's estate at the time of his decease.
For terms apply to the Subscriber, living at Coldengham, in the county of Ulster, or to Richard Harrison & John Lawrence, Esquires, Attorneys at law, New-York. NOTICE is hereby given, that all the above described lands, or any part thereof that is not sold before the 17th day of October next, will on that day, at one o'clock in the afternoon, be exposed to Sale at Public Auction, at the Merchants Coffee-House, in the city of New-York and peremptory struck off to the highest bidder. 98 CADWALLADER COLDEN, Executor.
Benjamin Halsted,
GOLD and SILVER-SMITH, RESPECTFULLY acknowledges the favours of his friends and customers, and hereby informs them and the public in general, that he carries on his business as usual, at No. 18, Maiden-lane, where all orders will be duly acknowledged and faithfully executed on the shortest notice.
N. B. He sells silver tea spoons for one shilling per doz. 4 11 1/2
ALL persons having any demands against the late Doctor WILLIAM FARQUHAR's estate, are desired to send their accounts; and those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JAMES FARQUHAR, Executor. June 12, 1787. 8 8
WILLIAM HILL, At J. M'Vickar and W. Hill's, No. 210, Water-street,
REQUESTS those persons who are still indebted to Mr. Smith Ramadge, formerly of this city, merchant, to call and pay their accounts, on or before the first of September next, as he has positive orders to hand over to a Lawyer, any that may remain unsettled at that time, of which they will please to take notice. June 21, 1787. 8
FOR SALE.
THE following Lots or Parcels of Land, pleasantly situated at New-Windsor, on Hudson's River, in the county of Ulster, being about sixty miles from New-York, viz.—Lot No. 15, being a water lot, containing 83 feet in breadth, and runs thence in length from a certain street called Water-street, south 57 degrees east to the channel of Hudson's River aforesaid; there is on said lot, a commodious dwelling-house, being the best stand for public business in New-Windsor, with a convenient cellar kitchen and four rooms on a floor, with a dock and store-house, stables and other out-houses—Lot No. 78, containing ten acres, mostly meadow, and in good fence; there are on said lot, a considerable number of bearing apple trees—the northerly half of lot 76, containing five acres, chiefly meadow-land, in good fence—And lot No. 101, containing nine acres of wood-land, being about one mile from New-Windsor.
Also, the following Three Lots of Land, Being the property James Jackson, jun. viz.—Lot No. 67, adjoining the meeting-house at New-Windsor aforesaid, being in length four chains and fifty-two links, and in breadth two chains and forty-three links; there are on said lot, a small dwelling-house, orchard and a good barn, the whole being in good repair—Lot No. 105, containing nearly three acres of wood-land, and joins the aforesaid lot No. 101—And lot No. 96, containing five acres and six tenths of an acre, being partly meadow and partly wood-land, and adjoining the lands formerly owned by His Excellency Gov. Clinton.—Any person wishing to purchase the whole or any part of the above described premises or lots of land, can have a view of the same, by applying to Mr. James Jackson, jun. living on the premises, or to the subscribers in Neely-Town, who will give an indisputable title for the same.
WILLIAM JACKSON, JAMES JACKSON, jun. April 26, 1787. 93
ALL Persons that are indebted to the estate of Elias Desbrosses, late of the city of New-York, merchant, deceased, by bond, note or book debt, are requested to make payment to the subscriber, by the first day of September next, as all accounts without distinction, unsettled by that time, will be put into the hands of an attorney.
JAMES DESBROSSES, Executor. New-York, Queen-street, No. 9, May 30, 1787.
ALL Persons that are indebted to the estate of William Butler, late of the city of New-York, merchant, deceased, by bond, note or book debt, are requested to make payment to the subscriber, by the first day of September next, as all accounts without distinction, unsettled by that time, will be put into the hands of an attorney.
JAMES DESBROSSES, Executor. New-York, Queen-street, No. 9, May 30, 1787. 702
Wm. Backhouse & Co.
Removed to No. 15, Duke-street, have FOR SALE, RED Port, } WINES. Lisbon, Malaga, Teneriffe, & Fyal. Anchovies and Capers, Crockery Ware, Boots and Shoes. Also, a few boxes Lisbon Lemons. New-York, June 21, 1787. 8
JUST PUBLISHED,
and to be Sold at the Printing-Office No. 5, Water-street, Des Barris' drafts of the following, MERCATOR CHARTS: Nova-Scotia, Newbury and Piscataqua, New England, Boston Bay, Rhode-Island and Bay, Buzzard Bay and Vineyard Sound, Harbour of New-York, New-York and Long-Island Sound, Harbour and Bay of Pensacola, River of Mississippi, Port Royal and Charleston, Harbour of Augusta, Gulph of Mexico, Harbour of Halifax; Being the most accurate and elegant charts which was ever published in any country—sold at moderate prices by
SAMUEL LOUDON.
Mutual Assurance Company.
For insuring HOUSES from LOSS by FIRE in New-York.
WHEREAS the insuring of houses and other buildings from loss by fire, has been found of great and public utility wherever it has been practiced; and although societies, have been instituted in different places, yet none have hitherto been formed in this city for that laudable and beneficent purpose.
A number of respectable citizens, as well for their own mutual security as for the common security and advantage of their neighbours and fellow-citizens, with the view of promoting the insurance of houses and other buildings from loss by fire, upon the most equal terms, and without any views of private or separate gain or interest, have established a company by the name of
The Mutual Assurance Company, For Insuring Houses from Loss by Fire in New-York.
The utility of an institution in its purpose so laudable, cannot fail to attract the notice of every citizen being of so great importance to the security of property and the happiness of families, that it is presumed that no person of prudence will be found to neglect it.
The office is now opened at No. 57, King-street, where such persons as incline to insure their houses and other buildings, may, on application, receive every necessary information.
JOHN PINTARD, Secretary. June 15, 1787. 8
To be Sold at Public Auction,
At the Coffee-house, on Monday the 3d September next, for the benefit of the creditors of Joshua Isaacs.
All that Tract of Land lately granted to the said Joshua Isaacs, situated in the county of Albany, on the west side of Hudson's river, on the east of Schoharie Kill, and west of the manor of Rensselaerwyck, beginning at a hemlock tree, standing in the southeast bounds of a tract of land granted to Captain Edward Clark; and in the northeast bounds of a tract granted to Henry Heeger and others, and running thence along the said Clark's land to a tract granted to William Bauch, then along the same to a tract granted to William Wood, then along the same to a tract granted to John Morin Scott and others, then along the same to a tract granted to Davis Buffington and others, then along the same to the said tract granted to Walter Butler, then along the same to the said tract granted to Henry Heeger, then along the same to the place of beginning, containing 4549 acres, with 5 per cent allowance for highways.
To be sold in allotments according to a map thereof, which will be exhibited at the time of sale, and in the interim may be seen at No. 14, Hanover-square. The terms of sale will be made known, and conveyances granted by the assignees of Joshua Isaacs.
By order of the assignees, JAMES BARCLAY. New-York, July 3, 1787. 1 12
A FARM and GRIST-MILL.
To be sold at private sale, and possession given on the first of May next, or sooner if required;
A FARM situated in the township and county of Orange, in this State, containing seventy acres, of which a great part is meadow, some wood land, the rest a fertile tillable soil. There are on the premises a good large and very convenient stone house, with a kitchen adjoining, a large Dutch barn and other conveniencies for cattle and horses.
The mill which is of the overshot kind, is in good order, having lately been rebuilt, stands upon the edge of the river, and has one pair of stones, which are supplied from never failing springs in the dryest seasons. A good orchard of so bearing apple trees, besides a variety of other fruit; several valuable quarries of stone, which from the easy conveyance to New-York by water for building and other purposes, are worked to great advantage.
Beside these real and solid advantages, the health and beautiful situation of the place renders it at least equal to any upon the Hudson, and suitable either as a country seat or place of business. The distance 30 miles from New-York, on the western banks of the Hudson river, and fronting the Tappan bay, commanding a beautiful prospect of upwards of 20 miles of the river, and the numerous vessels which pass to and from New-York; plenty of various kinds of fish and crabs in their seasons, which are taken with little trouble. A good sure and indisputable title will be given by the subscriber, who has also to dispose of, a negro man, that understands farming, is a good miller, of an excellent character and disposition, with his wife and three male children. For further particulars apply to RALPH THURMAN, Nialk, Orange township. July 11, 1787. 1 14 6
J. and F. ATKINSON,
Removed from 223, Queen-street, to No. 10, Hanover-square,
HAVE imported in the last vessels from London and Liverpool, a large assortment of DRY GOODS, viz.
Superfine broad cloths, Midling and low priced do. Corduroys, Plain and figured velverets, Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and yard wide, Tickings, checks, fustians and jeans, Modes, pelongs and fattins, Black and coloured silk handkerchiefs, Ribbons, gauzes, cambricks and lawns, Calicoes, printed linens and cottons, Metal and fashionable buttons, Sewing silk, twist and laces, Wildbores and cambletens, Womens cotton flockings, Mens thread ditto, Womens black and coloured silk mitts & gloves, Mens felt and fashionable beaver hats, Boys, and coloured do. Gun powder, &c. &c. Jamaica Spirits and Hyson Tea. 69 75
By order of the Hon. Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York:
NOTICE is hereby given to Seth Williams, now or late of Rhode-Island, and to all others whom it may concern; that on application and due proof made to the said Chief Justice, pursuant to an act of the Legislature of this State of New-York entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors, passed the fourth day of April, 1786:" He hath issued his warrant to the Sheriff of the city and county of New-York, commanding him to attach, seize, take and safely keep all the estate as well real as personal, of the said Seth Williams, an absent debtor, of what kind or nature soever, and every or any part or parcel thereof, in whatever part of his bailiwick the same can be found, with all evidences, books of account, vouchers and papers relating thereto: And that unless he, the said Seth Williams shall return and discharge his debts within twelve months after the publication of this notice, all his estate real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated at the city of New-York, this 24th day of February, in the year of our Lord, 1787. 75
Theodosius Fowler & Co.
At their Office, No. 164, Water-Street, Buy, sell and negotiate all kinds of Continental, Connecticut and New-York Securities. 97