The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1787-11-17 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. III.]
NEW-YORK: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1787.
[No. 853.]
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. 25.
Sixty Pipes of MADEIRA, In pipes, hogsheads and quarter-casks, of superior quality, to be landed this day at Cragar's wharf, and to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. 22d Aug. 1787.
FOR SALE, By JOHN DEWINT, No. 36, MAIDEN-LANE. SUGAR in Hhds. and Barrels, St. Croix and New-York Rum, Gin in Casks, Coffee in Tierces, Raw Hides, Bohea and Hyso Tea in Boxes, Foolscap, Royal, and Imperial Writing Paper, A few Bolts Russia Duck and Osnaburghs, And sundry other articles of DRY GOODS.
CHINA WARE, In great variety, on consignment, Just opened and now selling, under prime cost At WILLIAMS'S CHINA, GLASS, and FARTHEN-WARE STORE, No. 30, Maiden-lane. A single Gentleman may be accommodated with Boardings, or Lodgings only, ready furnished. En- quire as above. tf Oct. 26.
SALT-PETRE. A few hundred weight may be had very low of EFFINGHAM LAWRENCE, No. 227, Queen-street, facing the Fly-market. Also a large and general assortment of Genuine DRUGS & MEDICINES, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Surgical Instru- ments, &c. for which Cash, Gold, or Silver will be taken in payment. MEDICINE CHESTS complete, with directions. Orange: Peas for Illacs. N. B. An APPRENTICE wanted. Oct. 12. tf
GEORGE POLLOCK, Has received by the Hudson from Dublin, and the Anne and Hannah from Liverpool, A general and complete assortment of 4-4, 7-8 & 3-4 Low-priced IRISH LINEN, Which he will sell on very moderate terms, at his STORE, No. 28, Water-street. POT ASHES and FLAXSEED received in payment. Sept. 13. tf
JUST IMPORTED, In the ship MERURY, Captain Grant, TENERIFFE WINES Of a very superior quality, which will be disposed of by the quantity or single Pipe, by JOHN C. SHAW, at his store opposite Van Zandt's wharf. Oct. 12. tf
GEORGE BARNEWALL & Co. No. 205, WATER-STREET, near the Coffee-house. HAVE just imported, in the ship Providence from London, an assortment of IRISH LIN- NENS, SHEETINGS, DOWLAS and THREADS, low and high priced; which they will sell, on rea- sonable terms, for cash or short credit. They have also on hand, a variety of PAPER HANGINGS, with festoon and other borders; and rod and other sized NAILS. July 7.
LINTSEED OIL. A QUANTITY of excellent country made Oil, in good casks, to be sold at No. 35, Little Dock- street, by STORM and SICKELLS. 29th Aug. 1787. tf
TO BE SOLD, A very complete Set of Silver-Smith's TOOLS. For further particulars, enquire of the Printer. 25th Oct. 1787. tf
Sugars, Cottons, Pimento, Coffee in the shell, ruffick, and a few puncheons of Rum, &c. &c. JUST imported in the MARIA, Captain Maxwell, from St. Thomas's, landing at Murray's wharf, and to be sold by LUDLOW and GOULD, Who have also for sale, Cassia, China, Cocoa, Peal Wine, Gin in casks, Russia Duck, Ticklenburgs, Mahogany and Lignum Vitae; A few Trunks of the most fashionable Buttons, and Waistcoat Patterns; one Hhd. Cotton Wick, &c. &c. tf Oct. 30.
LUDLOW and GOULD, Who have also for sale, Cassia, China, Cocoa, Peal Wine, Gin in casks, Russia Duck, Ticklenburgs, Mahogany and Lignum Vitae; A few Trunks of the most fashionable Buttons, and Waistcoat Patterns; one Hhd. Cotton Wick, &c. &c. tf Oct. 30.
PORT WINE, Of a superior quality to any ever imported to this place, LANDING this day at Cragar's wharf, out of the Brig St. Jeluide Villa Nova, from Oporto, for Sale by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. June 15th. tf
LOT MERKEL, No. 33, Hanover-square, nearly opposite the Bank, Manufactures and has for sale a complete and ge- neral assortment MUFFS and TIPPETS, of MARTIN and Martin Throat, Swan's Down and real Ermine, Russia and Siberia Squirrel, American Ground Squirrel, Russia Hare and red Fox, Real Black Squirrel, best sorts, Mock Sable and Mock Ermine. Likewise a large and general assortment of Fur Trimming and Edgings, for Ladies' Cloaks, Coats and Hoods, Ladies' Cloak Linings, Gentlemen's Great Coats lined with Fur, Fur Gloves, &c. &c. *The above articles he is now selling on the most reasonable terms to Cash only. N. B. Orders from the Country executed in the best manner. October 11, 1787. tf
TO be landed this day at Cragar's wharf, from on board the Portuguese Schoo- ner, N. S. da Carmo, Captain Olivera, some pipes of choice PORT WINE, and a parcel of SALT; to be sold by JOZE ROIZ SILVA. Nov. 12, 1787. tf
JERSEY MONEY. THE subscriber respectfully informs the Ladies, in particular, and the Public, that he is preparing to leave this city, and purposes disposing of his STOCK IN TRADE, consisting of a variety of arti- cles in the fancy way, at such reduced prices as he flatters himself, will give general satisfaction; and to render it still more agreeable to the purchasers, he will receive Jersey and Pennsylvania Paper Money, at a moderate discount. JOHN STREETON. N. B. A large assortment of elegant and common FANS, QUICH FEATHERS, FRINGES, TAS- SELS, &c. at about half the usual prices. No. 66, William-street, opposite the North Church. 12th July, tf
BROTHERS, COSTER and Co. Have for sale at their Store No. 8, Duke-street, Just Imported in the COLUMBIA and the GRACE, from Amsterdam; BOHEA TEA, fresh, and of a superior quality, Souchong ditto, Pepper in Bales, best Holland Duck, Russia do. Raven's Duck, Russia Sheeting, Ticklenburgh Linen, Osnaburgh do. Holland Sheeting, Sheeting, Platters and Brandy, Brown Holland, do. Dowlas and Holland Bed-tick, Cambric, black Laces, and silk Hair Ribbons, a neat assortment of Calicoes, black Barcelona, Romall, cotton and linen Handkerchiefs, Checks and Holland Stripes, Hts, Writing Paper and Slates, Looking Glasses, Frying Pans and Dutch Iron Pots, Dutch Tea Kettles and Brass Kettles, best Claret in small cases for family use, Linseed Oil and Paints, Holland Geneva, in pipes, in large and small cases and jugs, Dutch Hatchels or Flax Combs, &c. &c. 23 Oct. 1787. tf
FREDERICK COCKLE, No. 193, Queen-street, PORTER in Casks, Keys, Bracelets, &c. 7-4, 8-4, 9-4 White Wool Cards, ney Rose Blankets, Scine Twine, Brushes of all sorts, Bells, A small consignment of A few Kirts of very excel- Jewellery Goods con- lent pickled Salmon, sisting of Gold Rings, Spirits of Turpentine. Lockets, Seals, Watch He has also for Sale the following seasonable GOODS, in the Ironmongery Branch: Warming Pans, Shot Pouches, Shovels and Tongs, Pewter Plates, Gridirons, Dishes, Basins, Copper Tea-Kettles, Quart and Pint Mugs, Tea and Coffee Urns, Tea Pots, Brass Kettles, Water Plates, Do. Coffee Pots, Spades and Shovels, Bellows, Sheet Iron, Frying Pans, Pound Pins. With an assortment of most other GOODS in the above Branch. N. B. 300 M. NEEDLES, assorted. The above Goods will be sold on very low terms, for Cash, or for the late emission of the State of New- Jersey. New-York, September 19th, 1787. tf
WILLIAM THOMAS, No. 242, Queen-street, Has for sale the following Articles, fresh, and of the latest importation, viz. OLD Coniac Brandy A few tierces Rice, and Jamaica Sp. Gin in cases, Rirts, 7 years old, Cattle and London Tur- Shone's London bottled pentine. Porter in casks and Soap 4 years old, hampers, in prime or- Spermaceti Candles and der, Oil, Glasgow and Bristol Por- Smyrna Raisins in round ter in casks of 6, 8, boxes, and 10 dozen each, Zanz Currants in hogs- A few choice Cheshire heads, and Double Gloucester Citron in boxes, Cheese, Barcelona Filberts, Fresh Dutch Mustard, Spanish door Mats, half & quarter pounds Genuine Segars made in in boxes of 6 and 12 the Havana, dozen each, A quantity of the very Black Pepper in barrels, best bottling Corks, A few bags and barrels Poland blue Starches & green Coffee, fig Blue, Quin's Sauce, A quantity of Cocoas, India Soy, Ketchup, All sorts of long and Anchovies, Olives, Ca- short Pipes in handy pers, Syrup of Vine- boxes, gar, Fruits in brandy, Mogul, Henry, and Mer- Arrack, Tamarinds, ry Andrew Playing Sronghton's Bitters, Cards per gross or doz. Cayenne Pepper, Ver- Belt Provence Oil, in ca- macelli, Barley, fresh ses of 6 and 12 bottles, split peas, Spices of White Wine Vinegar for all sort, with most o- pickling, very cheap, ther articles of Groce- Do. of a superior quality, ries in common. The above Goods being purchased on the best terms with ready money, will be sold in the same way, or short credit at a moderate profit. New-York, Sept. 20. 1787. tf
RUSSIA HEMP. A Quantity just imported in the ship WILLIAM, Capt. Whippy, from Hamburg, and for sale on reasonable terms, at No. 20, Peck-Slip, by Murray, Mumford and Bowen, Who have also for SALE, 250 quintals excellent DRY COD-FISH, one half of which is scoured in hogsheads; a few barrels BEE in good order; Redwood, a quantity of Molasses 20 boxes Spermaceti Candles, Raisins in casks strained Sperm Oil, ground Ginger in barrels, S Croix Rum and Sugar, York Rum, Hyson Te- Russia Duck, rod. Nails, Zants Currants, Hollar Powder, a quantity of Sheer Cork, pickled Cod-Fis and Herrings, 50 pieces Ravens Duck, 20 bare Pearl Ashes, Salt Petre, Boston Mackerel, 300 Dollars in New-York Final Settlement Notes. Wanted immediately one hundred thousand barr Staves. 15th Sept. 1787. tf
Geo. Robt. and David Lewis, & Co. No. 233, Queen-street, and opposite the Mansion- House, in London; Have just imported in the Brig Betsey, Capt. McName, and the Wilson, Captain Thompson, from Liverpool. The following ARTICLES, Which they are determined to dispose of at their ut- ual low prices for Cash, Notes at a short sight, and Pec and Pearl Ashes; no other terms will be ac- cepted. FINE Stormont & Chintz Calicoes, printed Linens and Cottons, a choice assortment of Furniture ditto, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish Linens, 7-8 and 11-8 Wigan and Manchester checks, low priced and fine Sheer- ings, 4-4, 5-4 and 6-4 fashionable Chintz Shawls, 9-8 India cotton Handkerchiefs, 6-4 striped check- ed and corded Mullins, Book Mullin Handkerchiefs and Aprons, a general assortment of Table Cloths, Huckabacks and Diapers.
A few bales of WOOLLENS, well assort- ed, consisting of Broad Cloths, Duffles and Bear Skins, Beaver and twilled Coatings, Colchester and drapery Baize, Flannels, long Eils, &c. &c. Sept. 18.
For SALE by WALTER NICHOLS, No. 4, Beckman-rip, London particular Madeira in pipes and hds. Lisbon in quarter casks, Choice Corfica in pipes & hds. } WINES. Cayenne Cotton by bale, 50 Barrels kiln dried Indian Meal, A quantity excellent Bend Soar-Leather, &c. &c. Nov. 5, 1787. tf
SADLER and BAILIE, No. 215, Water-street, Are now landing at the Old-Slip, from on board the Minerva, from Ireland and Tenerife, which they will sell for Cash, Notes at a short date, Pot and Pearl Ashes, Barrel Staves or Flax-seed; TENERIFFE WINE, in Black Everlasting, pipes, hogsheads, Corduroys and Thickets, and quarter casks, Velvets, Jeans and Jean- netts. Irish Linens, 4-4, 7-8 & Ribbons, 3-4 wide, Ratterns and Coatings, Dowlas 7-8 & 3-4 wide, Cambicks, Sheeting 9-8 & 5-4 wide, Leather Shoes and Boots, Brown Linens of different widths and qualities, Stuff Shoes, Printed Linens, Blankets and Rugs, Chintz Patterns for gowns Mullin Weymouth Gowns Bed Ticken 7-8, 3-4 and for ladies, in patterns, 13-15 width, Silk and linen Handker- Towelling and Diaper, chiefs, from 3 to 10 quarters Men and women's Gloves, wide, Manchester Cotton Checks * The best Linens have 7-8, 4-4 & 11-8 wide, been laid in from the A variety of Hard Ware, last July market. Red Port Wine in pipes Indigo, &c. October 8, 1787. tf
JAMES SAIDLER, Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-street, two doors from the corner of King-street. BUYS and sells on Commission, all kinds of Pub- lic Securities, Goods and Produce, as usual. He has also imported in the Wilson, from Liver- pool, the America, from London, and last vessels from Europe, a neat assortment of GOODS, consist- ing of fine brown, mixt, blue drab, and copper- coloured Broad Cloths, Coatings, Duffles and Blan- kets, Flannels and Baizes, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8 wide cotton Checks, printed Cottons, Chintzes, Ribbons, Lawns, Lawn Handkerchiefs and Aprons, Sattins and Modes, cotton and silk Handkerchiefs, sewing Silks and Twiss, fine and coarse Hats, Mo- reens Durants, Tamies, Callimancoes and Cam- bicks, Table Cloths and Diapers, Writing Paper, and an assortment of HARD WARE, &c. which he will sell on reasonable terms, for Cash, Country Produce, or public Securities. Also, six pair of ele- gant brass mounted Fire Dogs, and a few barrels pickled Mackerel and Cod-Fish, in excellent order. Apply as above. N. B. Purchasers of unappropriated and confiscated lands, can be supplied with certificates on the most reasonable terms.
HILL and OGDEN, No. 47, Great-Dock-street, have just imported by the Grace, from Amsterdam, and for sale on very reasonable terms, for Cash, Notes at short Payments, Pot-ashes, Flax-seed, Bar-Iron, Wheat or Flour, an assortment of the following articles, viz. TICKLENBURGS, osnaburghs, German dowlas, Russia diaper, platillas, Brian tas, cotton and linen checks, sheetings of excellent quality, which Fle- mish linen, German stripes and checks, lawns, Cal- icoes, writing paper, &c. They have likewise for sale, coat ngs, Yorkshire cloths, calimancoes, du- rants, flannels, Irish linens, &c. Also, IMPROVED FRANKLIN STOVES, cast in the Air-Furnace, at Newark, which, besides be- ing exceedingly neat, are contrived to give more heat into the room, a remedy for smoky chimneys, and more secure from fire than any other. Also, Pot- ash Kettles, forge hammers and anvils refined from bog-ore, pig-metal, and approved by many years experience. N. B. Orders are received by them for every kind of hollow-ware and iron-ware, made at said Air-Furnace, and will be executed with dispatch and superior neatness. Oct. 31. tf
ATTWOOD and TRONSON, Have for sale, at their Store, No. 11, Great Dock- street. A general assortment of Swedes and American Bar IRON, CONSISTING of Axe Iron, Cast Tire, Waggon, Chair and Sleigh Tire, mill Irons, and Iron of uncommon square; Steel of all kinds, English faggot the much esteemed blistered J.O. Ameri- blistered and tub steel, Anvils of all sizes, Back Irons, Vices, &c. &c. A variety of Castings and other articles, which they will sell low for cash, or country produce. All orders for cast Iron, or wrought Iron for mill work, &c. will be duly received, and executed with dispatch. * Bar Iron or any other article, received and sold on commission. A quantity of Albany Pease for sale. Oct. 9th, 1787. tf
20 Hhds. of St. Croix SUGAR For SALE, by JOZE ROIZ SILVA, at the Old-Slip. New-York, Nov. 5, 1787. tf
To be had at LOT MERKEL's Store, No. 33, Hanover-square, nearly opposite the Bank, TOBACCO for SMOAKING; KITEFOOT of the first quality; ditto of an interi- or ditto; large roll tobacco, fit for manufac- turers; segars, genuine Macuba snuff; ditto rapped of different qualities; gentlemen's gloves, buck skin and beaver, of the first quality. At the above Store the highest price is given for SHIPPING FURS. June 11. tf
CERTIFICATES. THE HIGHEST PRICE is given for CONTINEN- TAL and STATE CERTIFICATES of every kind, at No. 198, Queen-street, by July 13. tf JOHN BLECKER.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY, 8000 Dollars in Final Settlements, FOR which a generous price will be given, by JOHN BLECKER, No. 198, Queen-street.
G. VERPLANCK HAS FOR SALE, at No. 41, WALL-STREET, on very reasonable terms for CASH, CAMBRICKS, white Plate-las, Ivory Combs, Pis- tol Powder, Pepper, Geneva in Casks, Holland Duck, Raven's do. Russia Sheeting, Calicoes and Tapes, Dutch Mill Saws, &c. &c. Also, about fifteen tons of Andover PIG-IRON, very cheap. 9th Aug. 1787. tf
Joshua and Henry Waddington, No. 30, Water Street, HAVE imported in the AMERICA and LARK from LONDON, the DILIGENCE from HULL, and the HUDSON from DUBLIN, the following articles, which they will sell on the most reasona- ble terms for CASH, NOTES at a short date, or POT and PEARL ASHES.
A GENERAL assortment of Calicoes. of fashionable new patterns, Elegant furniture Cali- coes. 4-4's, 5-4's and 6-4's Shawls, Printed linen and cotton Handkerchiefs, Bandannos and Romals, Black India Persians, 7-8's, 4-4's, and 11-8's Checks, 3-4's, 7-8's, and 4-4's Irish Linens, Black Laffings and Flu- rentines, Superfine Satinet do. Tamies, Durants, and mock Moreens, Men's ribb'd cotton and worsted Hose. Cambicks, Black Callimancoes, Flannels and Baizes, Half Thickets and Serges, New-York, September 11, 1787. tf
FOR SALE BY ROBERT JOHNSTON, No. 14, Water-street, in the house lately occupied by Colonel Samuel Ogden.
A Large and general assortment of IRON CAST- INGS, among which are the following, viz. Iron hollow ware of all sizes, Pot-ashes Kettles, cast with bottom down, Clock and window weights, griddles large and small Tea-kettles large and small, bake-pans do. do. Cart, waggon, coach and chair boxes, 36, 28, 14 and 9 lb. weights with rings, Mortars and pestles, bed irons, Franklin stoves, large and small, Rittenhouse do. do. Ten and six-plate do. do. clove stoves with pipes, Sharp's new invented stove grates, Canada stoves for large rooms, Patent cabootes for ships, with one and two boilers, grate and oven, Fire places with jambs complete, Back plate of every dimension, Hibernia, Mount Hope, New Mine and Andover pig metal, Gudgeons and mill irons, Refined and Bloomery bar iron, spike iron, sheetop Nail rods of all sizes, Iron hoops for Hhds. and bbls. horse shoes, 20d. 12d. 10d. and 8d. nails, 7 inch, 6 inch and 5 inch spikes, Crowley and blistered steel.
The above articles will be sold for cash and coun- try produce, at the lowest prices, and a large allow- ance made to those who buy to sell again. All orders for wrought or cast iron will be duly at- tended to, and forwarded, agreeable to pattern, as the shortest notice. Oct. 29. tf
TOBACCO and SNUFF, Of the best quality and flavor, to be had by Peter and George Lorillard, At their Tobacco and Snuff Manufactory, No. 49 Chatham-street, above the New Goal.
PIGTAIL, plug, and cut Tobacco, kitefoot and common smoking; also leaf Tobacco, by the hogshead or smaller quantity. Macuba Snuff at 8/ per bottle, Macaboy Snuff at 4/ per bottle, Strasburgh, Brazil and scented Rapper Snuff at 2/ per bottle, scented Rapper in leads, at 1/9 lb. Rapper not scented, at 1/5 lb. Manufactured Tobacco and Snuff will be exchanged for leaf Tobacco in hogsheads or casks, or To- bacco taken and manufactured on the most reasona- ble terms. Whoever may want any of the above Tobacco or Snuff, shall receive them good as any on the cut. N. B. Proper allowance will be made to those that want a quantity. 3m Sept. 23.
500 or 1000 Pounds Wanted to be to three years for which in- A dispartable security will be given. Enquire of the Printer. Oct. 25. tf

CHARGES and PROOFS respecting the Conduct of PETER LANDAIS.
[Continued--from Tuesday's paper.]
No. VI.
I, THE under-signed, certify, that I was extremely surprised in the evening of the 23d of September, when I did not hear the Alliance begin the engagement, either with the Serapis or the Countess of Scarborough; having remarked, just before I went to the main-top (where I commanded a detachment during the action), that she appeared to me to be very near them.
After taking my station in the main-top, I thought no more of the Alliance, because the main-top-sail hid her from me. A little while after the Serapis hailed us, and I then perceived the Serapis and the Countess of Scarborough pretty nigh each other.
The Alliance then came athwart our bow, and began afresh to cannonade us very smartly; I then had not the least doubt of his intention to sink us, and should have fired on the Alliance, in preference to the Serapis, but that the main-top-sail and other sails concealed her from us.
The First Lieutenant of the Countess of Scarborough told me, some days since, that he had remarked, during the action with the Pallas, that the Alliance was for some time athwart and to windward of them; that as soon as the Scarborough had struck, the Alliance came and hailed them, and asked them, what vessel that was, which was engaged?
Done on board the Serapis, in the Texel, this 27th Oct. 1779.
EDWARD STACK, Lieut. du Regt. de Walsh.
[Mr. Stack had the distinguished advantage of commanding in the main-top, and that post was essentially useful in the engagement. His merit obtained such a certificate from his Commodore, as, being presented to the Minister of War, at Versailles, procured him promotion from Sub-Lieutenant to the rank of Captain, with a pecuniary gratification for the loss of his effects, when the Bon Homme Richard sunk; and, since the war, his Most Christian Majesty has, for his behaviour in the Bon Homme Richard, granted him an annuity of four hundred livres for life.]
No. VII.
WHEREAS since the campaign of 1779, there have been various and partial reports secretly spread against the private
and social character of Commodore Paul Jones, formerly commanding the squadron of the Bon Homme Richard; and as, among other hearsays and groundless stories, I have sometimes heard that the above-mentioned Officer had formally given the Lie to M. Landais, formerly Captain of the Alliance, relating to the loss of a boat in sight of the coast of Ireland:
Philadelphia, 28th Nov. 1781.
Lieut. Col. WUIBERT, * of the Corps of American Engineers, and formerly Commandant of the Volunteers on board the Bon Homme Richard.
* Marines. His conduct in the action was cool and brave.
[To be continued.]
PORTSMOUTH, November 3.
We hear that his Excellency, President Sullivan, has proposed to his Council, to convene the General Assembly of this State at an earlier period than that to which they stand adjourned, in order to take into consideration the expediency of appointing a State Convention to deliberate upon the new Constitution, as reported by the Federal Convention.
"Mr. PRINTER,
"I passed through several principal towns in this State the present week—the general questions were, not whether the great Constitution was good, but why there was not a session of the Legislature called to prepare the way for its adoption, as the people grow anxious to have it done; as the official papers had probably arrived a fortnight since: The only reply I could hear was—'tis strange indeed—but time
Ex paucis verbis plurima intendere possis.
New-York, Nov. 17.
On Tuesday last the Hon. General Assembly of Pennsylvania elected the following Gentlemen Delegates to Congress, for the ensuing year, viz. William Irvine, Samuel Meredith, John Armstrong, William Bingham, and James R. Reed.
His Excellency Edmund Randolph, Esq; is re-elected Governor of the State of Virginia for the ensuing year.
The Hon. James Madison, jun. Edward Carrington, Henry Lee, John Brown and Cyrus Griffin, Esquires, are elected Delegates to Congress, from that State for the ensuing year.
We hear from Clinch, in Virginia, that a number of settlers belonging to that place, who were out gathering pinang, discovered a body of 800 or more Indians, marching towards French-Broad, on their way to the frontiers of that settlement—That the inhabitants were in continual alarm—That orders, in consequence, have been issued for the militia to hold themselves in readiness to turn out on the shortest notice.—That there was no account of any mischief being done by them when the account came—and that the report, some time past, of 40 families being cut off in the lower settlements, was without foundation; four men only were killed, and few wounded.
On the 31st of October, arrived at Charleston from Philadelphia, the ship Charleston, Captain Allibone. The Hon. Pierce But-
ler, with his lady and family, Hon. Charles Pinckney, Esquire, and a number of others, were passengers on board this ship.
Extract of a letter from Amsterdam, September 17.
"I had a great deal to write you, but at present every thing here is in the utmost ferment and confusion, on account of 30,000 Prussian troops having entered Gueldria, and being in full march towards Holland; which will be a capital stroke against us. This news has thrown us into the greatest consternation, and in particular has cast such a damp on my mind, that I am entirely unfit for my business.
"Thus far I had written this morning—and this afternoon, my dear —, all the gates are shut, the bridges drawn up, all communication stopped between the city and country. This is, indeed, a melancholy sight.
"The various reports arriving here every minute are often of so contradictory a nature, that they only serve to encrease our perplexity. This afternoon it was asserted the Prussian troops were already in the Province of Holland, even as near as Weesp, which is but two miles from us.
"This moment we hear that Naarden and Weesp are already taken, which is but a few hours distance between us and the enemy, so that by to-morrow they may with the greatest ease be before our gates. It is not difficult to foresee that they will be admitted, as no resistance can be made.
"Good night dear —, I could burst out a crying when I think of it. God knows whether we shall not be totally plundered, for the mob will be outrageous against the patriots."
On Thursday the 25th October the House of Delegates of the State of Virginia, took under consideration the resolution of Congress, by which the appointment of a State Convention, was recommended to the different Legislatures in the Union.
Mr. Corbin opened the debate; and after having mentioned the critical situation of public affairs, and the necessity of establishing our union on a firm and unalterable basis, spoke with approbation of the new plan of Federal Government. He closed an elegant and judicious speech with proposing several resolutions, the principal of which was to this effect:—That a Convention should be called, according to the recommendation of Congress.
Mr. Henry rose to oppose the resolution as it then stood. He did not question the propriety or necessity of calling a Convention. No man, he said, was more truly Federal than himself: But he conceived that if this resolution was adopted, the Convention would only have it in their power to say, that the new plan should be adopted, or rejected; and that, however defective it might appear to them, they would not be authorised to propose amendments.
Mr. Corbin defended the resolution which he had proposed.
Mr. George Nicholas seconded his defence. He warmly re-probated Mr. Henry's amendment; because, he said, it would convey an idea to the people of this State, and to the whole continent, that the Legislature of Virginia thought that amendments might be made to the new Government; whereas he believed the truth to be, that there was a decided majority in its favor.
At the same time neither he nor Mr. Corbin denied the right of the Convention to propose amendments.
Mr. Mason, who had just taken his seat in the House, rose to second Mr. Henry's motion. He told the committee that he felt somewhat embarrassed at the situation in which he then stood. He had been honored with a seat in the Federal Convention, and all knew that he had refused to subscribe to their proceedings.
Mr. Marshall, with his usual perspicuity, stated the matter in controversy. He thought Mr. Corbin's resolution improper, for the reasons stated by Mr. Nicholas. He wished, he said, that the future Convention should have the full latitude in their deliberations—that they should exercise the privilege which belonged to the free representatives of a free country, or considering fully and in every point of view, the nature of the government under which we are to live:
The Committee came into Mr. Marshall's opinion, and the following resolution passed accordingly:
Resolved unanimously. That the proceedings of the Federal Convention, as transmitted to the General Assembly, through the medium of Congress, be submitted to a Convention of the people, for their full and free investigation and discussion.
Resolved, That every citizen, being a freeholder in this commonwealth, be eligible to a seat in the Convention, and that the people therefore be not restrained in their choice of Delegates by any of those legal or constitutional restrictions, which confine them in their choice of Members to the Legislature.
Resolved, That it be recommended to each county to elect two delegates, and to each city, town, or corporation entitled, or who may be entitled by law, to representation in the Legislature, to elect one delegate to said Convention.
Resolved, That the qualifications of electors be the same as those established by law.
Resolved, That the elections for delegates as aforesaid be held at the usual places appointed by law for holding the general elections for delegates to the general assembly, and that the same be conducted by the officers, who conduct the elections of delegates, and conformably to the rules and regulations thereof.
Resolved, That the election of delegates be held in the month of March next, on the first day of the court to be held for each county, city or corporation respectively; and that the persons so chosen assemble in the State-house, in the city of Richmond, on the fourth Monday in May.
Resolved, That two thousand copies of these resolutions be forthwith printed and distributed by the members of the General Assembly, among their constituents, and that the Executive transmit a copy of them to Congress, and to the Legislature and Executive of the respective States.
Test. JOHN BECKLEY, CLK. H. D.
Mr. CHILDS, Please to insert in your paper the following extract from a pamphlet lately published, entitled, OBSERVATIONS ON GOVERNMENT, &c. and oblige
A Constant Reader.
"BUT after all, every thing that has hitherto been done will signify nothing without an effectual Federal Government. The plan that has been submitted to our consideration by the late Convention, surpasses my most sanguine expectation. When we consider the multiplicity of jarring interests, which mutual concession alone could recon-

cile, it really becomes matter of astonishment that a system of legislation could have been effected in which so few imperfections are to be found. The man who can deliberately go about to oppose the adoption of this plan, must evidently be actuated by sinister motives; for admitting it to be much more faulty than it really is, can we form any reasonable hope of obtaining a better?
"What a glorious spectacle would the adoption of this Constitution exhibit! an event so totally contradictory to the habits and sentiments which prevail every where but in America, would scarcely be credited. Elevated infinitely beyond even the conceptions of the wisest men of the East, our situation would excite the envy and admiration of all the world; and we should probably have the honor of teaching mankind this important, this interesting lesson, that MAN is actually capable of governing himself, and not (through the imbecility of his nature) "unavoidably" necessitated to resign himself to the guidance of one or more masters."
"It might be deemed arrogant in me should I presume to suggest amendments to a Constitution, in the formation of which the ablest political artists of the nation have been employed. To vindicate myself from this charge, I think it will be sufficient for me to say that the Constitution, though excellent, is acknowledged on all hands to have its defects: how indeed could it be otherwise? The wonder is, that so few are to be found. The following are the amendments I would propose:
"That the executive be divided into THREE GRAND DEPARTMENTS."
"I. The President vested with all the powers given him by the Constitution, except such as are hereafter proposed to be lodged in other hands. To make appointments without the advice and consent of the Senate."
"II. The Chief Justice to have the appointment of the Judges, and every other officer necessary to the administration of justice;—to hold his office during good behavior."
"III. The Superintendent of Finance to have the management of all matters relative to the collection and expenditure of the federal revenues; to have the appointment of all officers of the revenue; the Treasurer or Receiver General, Treasurers and Receivers in each State, Custom House Officers, Excise Officers, &c.—to hold his office during good behavior."
"These three great Executive Officers, to constitute a Council to revise all Bills which have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, in the same manner as by the Constitution it is directed to be done by the President. A majority to determine the sense of the Council on all questions that may come before them."
"An Auditor General to be chosen by a majority of the House of Representatives;—to continue in office during their pleasure. He must have the appointment of as many Deputies as he may deem necessary."
"I must beg leave to make a few observations on the above distribution."
"1. The powers that must necessarily be intrusted in the hands of the President, are amply sufficient to preserve his respectability and independence; were they greater, he might become dangerous: for which reason the revision of the laws is not left solely to him; and the appointments under the Chief Justice and Superintendent of Finance, are given to each respectively. But there is another reason in favor of this last arrangement; as each in his department must know, better than any other person can, whether those who may offer themselves as candidates for office are properly qualified, we may presume that they will of course be more competent to this business, and at the same time more responsible."
"By giving the revision altogether to a President, the judicial is left unprotected; and for want of a technical legal knowledge, the laws may be destitute of uniformity and consistency. Again, as a thorough knowledge of the best modes of raising and collecting a revenue is not easily acquired, we may reasonably apprehend that Congress, who cannot be supposed scientifically acquainted with this business, might, without the assistance, and in some measure control of a Superintendent of Finance, proceed upon mistaken principles, and run themselves into most fatal mistakes."
"III. It is manifest there would be danger in entrusting the powers of a President in the same hands for more than three or four years without a new election. This necessary dependence of the President on the voice of the people for his continuance in office, renders him, far forth an unfit person to place in opposition to a bad measure, if it should happen to be popular."
"IV. From the nature of the offices of Chief Justice and Superintendent of Finance, a greater degree of permanency may be given to them without danger to liberty; it is therefore proposed that these offices should be held during good behavior, and be in the appointment of the President. These circumstances will render the possessors so totally independent of all popular
influence, that they may be safely relied on, should an opposition to Congress be at any time necessary."
"V. The President should have the choosing of his own advisers, as he will of consequence be the more responsible. But at any rate, the Senate are very improper for this office, as they are to sit as judges in case of an impeachment of the President."
"VI. To guard against any danger there may be, of collusion between the Superintendent or any of his officers, and the Auditor or his deputies, it is necessary the Auditor be wholly under the power of Congress, and removable at any time."
SHIP-NEWS. The Ketch Boon, Orange, failed from Teneriffe the 28th Sept. last.
The Sloop Kitty, Howe, from this port, was lost on Cape Hatteras the 8th Oct. The crew, most of the cargo, and the sails and rigging saved.
Yesterday arrived the brig Jenny, Wane, from Turk's-Island.
SALES at AUCTION, ON TUESDAY,
At the Auction-Room, No. 37, Great Dock-street,
A variety of DRY GOODS. Amongst which are, Broad Cloths, Irish Linens, Callicoes, Chintzes, Sattins, Muslin Handkerchiefs, and a parcel of Oil Cloth Umbrellas, &c. &c. ALSO, A quantity of Hard Ware and Ironmongery.
At PRIVATE SALE, A choice parcel well assorted Indigo, low priced Irish Linens, Blue Broad-Cloths, Ticklenburghs, Osnaburghs, Russia Duck, Green Tea, Sherry and Fayal Wines, Cattle Soap, Toys in Chests, Painters' Brushes, Writing Paper assorted, 20 Barrels choice Beef.
ISAAC MOSES.
PUBLIC AUCTION, By Hugh Smith,
At the Coffee-House, on Tuesday the 20th instant, At 12 o'clock,
A very neat DWELLING-HOUSE, brick front, painted yellow, two story high, in a pleasant situation in Crown-street, opposite the Sugar-house; the lot contains in front, in bread h and rear 25 feet, and in length on the south side, 40 feet, and on the north side, 40 feet 4 inches; the purchaser will be entitled to the rent from the execution of the deeds, and an indisputable title will be given to the purchaser. HUGH SMITH. Nov. 12, 1787.
For Bassetterre, (Guadaloupe). The Sloop WILL sail in six days. For Freight or Passage apply at Mr. David Osborn's Boarding-house, No. 138, Water-street, or to the master on board. WANTED TO BUY, four Good Pacing HORSES; for which cash will be paid. Nov. 17, 1787.
FOR SALE, By JOHN DEWINT, Maiden-ave, No. 36. A FEW bds. N. W. York Rum; ditto St. Croix Rum; a few cases gin; a parcel sugar in bds. writing paper, common and post; sundry articles of Dry Goods; a few boxes hyson and tiong tea; 4 barrels gun of lignum vitae; and 2 pot-ash kettles, that have been a short time in use. Nov. 17.
The Public are respectfully informed, THAT the subscriber has lately removed from Princeton, New-Jersey, to this city, and now keeps the house lately kept by Talmadge Hall, No. 49, Cortlandt-street (commonly known by the Bolton, Albany, and Philadelphia General Stage-Office) and has agreed with the proprietors of the Albany and Bolton Stages, to make his house the public Stage-house. Those Ladies and Gentlemen, who wish to take passages in either of those Stages, will please to leave their names with the Sub-criber the evening before the Stage's departure; gentlemen passengers and others, are informed that the Sub-criber keeps a house of entertainment, and accommodates gentlemen with boarding and lodging. Every attention will be paid to those who please to favor him with their custom. The Stages commence running from my house on Thursday morning next. CHRISTOPHER BEEKMAN. New-York, Nov. 13, 1787.
N. B. The gentlemen of the city are informed, that the subscriber has a large convenient Assembly Room, which he proposes to let during the winter season, or longer if required.
The Public are respectfully informed, that the NORTHERN and EASTERN LINE of STAGES,
FROM the date hereof, and during the winter season, will set out from the home lately kept by Talmadge Hall, now by Christopher Beekman, No. 49, Cortlandt-street, near the O-wego-market, on Mondays and Thursdays, precisely at four o'clock in the morning; the Northern Stage from Mr. Lewis's Tavern in Albany, on same days and hour, in the morning;—and in order to render the journey to those who please to favor the proprietors of the Northern Line with their custom, as agreeable as possible, the Stages will be three days in performing their tour during the fall and winter seasons. The price for each line of Stages, will be four-pence per mile each passenger, who will be allowed fourteen pounds of baggage. New-York, Nov. 13, 1787.
TO BE SOLD, By GEORGE DOUGLASS, At No. 14, Fly Market,
FIFTY boxes Castile Soap, kiln dried Indian meal, toobob, new hops, Quebec patent essence of spruce, Goshen and Jersey butter, in flasks, salt-petred hams, molasse, in bds. sugar in barrels, brandy in pipes, geneva in cases, refined bar iron, nearly drawn, Franklin stoves, eight plate co. Philadelphia make. N. B. Two Dutch Pans for cleaning Indian corn, wheat, &c. to be sold or hired. N. 10. tf.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, On TUESDAY, the 20th inst. XI o'clock, at the Coffee-House, 4800 Acres of Land,
In the township of Steuven , in the county of Montgomery, about eight miles north of that old settlement the German Flats, five miles West of the Royal Grant, sixteen miles East of Fort Schuyler, and about twenty miles South West of lands lately granted to Arthur Noble. The lands are excellent in quality, and not inferior to any in the State.
One half Specie or New-York Currency, and the other half in the Currency of New-Jersey, will be taken in payment.
A map of the above lands may be seen at No. 244, Queen-street.
At PRIVATE SALE.
Russia Duck blue mark, a variety of Dry Goods, Claret, Loaf Sugar, by the hundred, or less quantity, an elegant Eight Day Clock, a few pipes choice Madeira Wine, Lisbon Wine, in pipes and quarter-casks, a few pipes and quarter-casks of excellent Sherry Wine, 7 by 9 and 6 by 8 Window Glass, a parcel of Bunnings, a few jars of Raisins, fresh imported, Olives of superior quality, a parcel of choice coffee in bags, 20 pipes Fayal Wine, 10d. 12d. 20d. and 24d. Nails, a few pieces of India Hanging Paper, Parchment, a quantity of Pimento.
To be LET, on reasonable Terms,
A GENTLE furnished ROOM, near the Coffee-House, very suitable for a single gentleman, or a small family. For particulars enquire at No. 19, Water-street.
N. B. BOARDING may be had if required, and a front Cellar. Nov. 17. tf.
FENCING SCHOOL.
M. VILLETTE has the honor to inform the gentlemen of this city, that he has opened his School on Golden-hill, No. 37, where that noble art will be taught, every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from ten o'clock A. M. until two.
** An EVENING SCHOOL is opened for the accommodation of such gentlemen, as cannot make it convenient to attend in the day.
M. VILLETTE has likewise opened a FRENCH Evening School, from six to eight, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Gentlemen desiring to be taught at their lodgings, will be waited upon in those hours that will not interfere with his school hours.
LIVE TEETH WANTED,
For which a Guinea each will be given, by J. GREEN-WOOD, Surgeon Dentist, No. 199, Water-street, opposite the Coffee-House.
PERSONS at any distance may be supplied with ARTIFICIAL TEETH, by sending an impression, taken in wax, of the vacant place where wanted. They render pronunciation agreeable and distinct; in a word, as there is nothing more beautiful, and of such real service as a good set of teeth, both natural and artificial are worthy the attention of every one. He draws teeth and stumps, and attends abroad on sending directions. Nov. 14. tm.
ANY Person having demands on the estate of JAMES YOUNG, deceased, are requested to call on the subscriber for payment. And all those who are indebted to said estate are hereby requested to call and discharge their accounts before the first day of January next, or may expect their accounts will be put in the hands of an attorney, for recovery of the same, without distinction; as a settlement of that estate must be made at the time above mentioned. JOHN YOUNG, Administrator. Nov. 14. 3w cod No. 64, Beekman-ship.
WINDOW GLASS, SHOT assorted, BAR LEAD, MUSKET BALLS in Tcwt. Boxes, GUN-POWDER, PIPES, NAILS, &c. Are now Selling, by
SEBRING & VAN WYCK, Albany Pier; WHO continue as usual, a supply of WET GOODS. They have also for sale, common and superfine Flour, kiln dried Indian Meal, Albany Peas, Butter in firkins, and 4000 wt. of very excellent Eastern made Cheese. Nov. 15. cod tf
To be SOLD at PUBLIC AUCTION, On Thursday the 22d instant, at 12 o'clock, on the premises.
THE LEASE of a new HOUSE, in White-street on lot No. 3, nineteen years of which is unexpired, the conditions will be made known at the time of sale. ALSO at the same time and place, a variety of Household Furniture, such as Bedding, Bedsteads, Tables, &c. &c. Taken by execution for ground rent, and to be sold by me. Nov. 12. PETER HULICK.
FAYAL WINES, OF A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY, JUST imported from Fayal in the Sloop Cripple, Giles Hollister, master, and for sale on reasonable terms by
LE ROY & BAYARD, No. 194, WATER-STREET; Who have likewise still on hand, LINTBED OIL, in Casks, Dutch; OSNABURGH; FLEMISH SHEETINGS; CARDWIRE; PEPPER in bales. 29th July. tf
WILLIAM USTICK, jun.
No. 33, Queen-street; HAS just received by the SALLY and other late vessels from Bristol, a general assortment of IRONMONGERY and CUTLERY; Amongst which are—Nails, Glass, Paints, Sheet Iron, Sheet Lead, blistered and Crawley Steel, Anvils, Vices and Beck Irons, brass Kettles, iron Pots and Kettles, Frying Pans, Spades, and shovels, Shovel and Tongs, Bellows, Warming Pans, brads and iron Candlesticks, hard and soft Waffle Irons, men and Boys Scars, long handle hair Brooms, Brushes of all kinds, Knives and Forks, Pen and Jack-knives, Shears and Scissors, wire and spring Moule and Rat Traps, Jacks, Closets, B ad, and Screws of all sizes, Locks and Hinges of every kind, Carpenters, Coopers and Joiners Tools, &c. &c. He has also for sale Pickled Mackerel, Salmon and Herrings, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms; for Cash; also Nails of all sizes, manufactured in this city, and equal to any imported. New-York, Nov. 15, 1787. tf
SALES at AUCTION, On MONDAY, the 10th of December,
At the Merchants' Coffee House, In pursuance of an order of the Court of Common Pleas, called the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, according to the Act, entitled, "An Act for the partition of lands," passed the 16th March, 1785, a DWELLING-HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, situate and being at the South-East corner of Pearl-street and White-hall-street, and also a DWELLING-HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, situate and being in Whitehall-street aforesaid, adjoining the lot of Thomas Randall, Esq. Oct. 26. tf
JOHN READE, JAMES A. STEWART, } Commissioners JOSEPH HALLETT, }
To be had at PRIVATE SALE, Genuine Madeira Wine, in pipes, hhds. and quarter casks, of superior quality, and fit for immediate use—Hyson and Souchong Tea, and a few casks bottled Porter, 6 dozs each, Kenton's best. A. L. BLEECKER.
SALES AT AUCTION, On TUESDAY, the 28th inst.
At the Merchants Coffee-House, Between XI and I o'clock, peremptorily;
A considerable number of Lots and Parcels of Land,
Situate in different Parts of the City, particularly in Montgomery and the West wards. The conditions will be made known at the time and place of Sale, and sufficient conveyances given by the executors of the late doctor Barclay. Persons desirous to purchase at private Sale may enquire of JAMES BARCLAY.
At PRIVATE SALE.
A handsome STALLION, warranted found, and a HORSE, being the property of a Gentleman leaving this State. Enquire at my office, No. 14, Hanover-Square. JAMES BARCLAY.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
On TUESDAY, the 20th day of November, at 12 o'clock, on the premises,
The LEASE of A Two Story Dwelling-House,
No. 10, in William-street, Now in possession of James Walker, subject to a ground rent of twenty-nine pounds 1/4 per annum; seventeen years and six months of the lease unexpired. The lot is 25 feet 3, in front by 57 feet deep. Being one of the best stands in that street for business. Sold for the benefit of all the creditors of Bisset Weeks. By order of his Assignees, THOMAS FRANKLIN, jun. Oct. 15, 1787. ed
To be Let until the first of May, THAT pleasantly situated HOUSE, No. 13, corner of Beekman and William-street; For particulars, apply at the premises. tf Oct. 27.
To be Sold at Public Auction, At the Merchants' Coffe-House, on Thursday the 22d day of November instant,
Eighty-one Lots of LAND,
BEING part of the estate of Pierre Van Cortlandt, Esquire, situate between Stanton-street and the land of Nicholas Remysse; several of the lots are fronting on the Bowery-lane.
The vendee to be in at 11 o'clock, when certificates, issued by Gerard Bleecker, will be received in payment, and further conditions of sale made known by P. V. CORTLANDT. Nov. 16, 1787. tf
TO BE SOLD,
A Likely NEGRO WENCH, about 32 years of age, under stands cooking, house and country work, and can be well recommended for honesty. For further particulars, enquire of the Printer. Nov. 15. 4t cod
Just Published, (Neatly Printed in one Volume, and handsomely bound)
And to be SOLD by
ROBERT HODGE, No. 237, Queen-street, the corner of King-street
Likewise by the other Booksellers,
A TREATISE
CONCERNING
Religious Affections.
In Three Parts.
Part I. Concerning the Nature of the Affections, and their Importance in Religion. Part II. Shewing what are no certain Signs that Religious Affections are gracious, or that they are not. Part III. Shewing what are distinguishing Signs of truly gracious and holy affections. By the late Rev. JONATHAN EDWARDS, President of the College of New-Jersey.
To which is prefixed, the Life of the Author, his Religious Experiences, &c. which makes it a large and interesting Volume to the Lovers of Religion of every Denomination. ** The Subscribers are requested to send for their BOOKS.
Also, may be had at the above Store, a great variety of BOOKS. Consisting of HISTORY, Divinity, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Agriculture, Nautical books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c. Family, Pocket and common Bibles, And small entertaining Books for Children.
LIKEWISE,
Just imported by the ship America, Captain Allen, An excellent Assortment of
STATIONARY,
PARTICULARLY Genuine Writing Paper, and Blank Books of different sizes and prices; also Maps and Charts of the Coast of North America, &c.

For LONDON. The new British Ship CONCORD, JAMES SMITH, Commander, Burthen 350 tons, men answere a- ble, will sail the 20th inst For freight or passage, apply to Captain Smith on board, at Franklin's wharf, New-Ship, or to William Neilson, Esq. No. 40, Great Dock-Street. A Box, marked C. R. in a diamond, is left on board the ship. The owner is requested to take it away. Nov. 5, 1787. tf
For CHARLESTON, South-Carolina. The Sloop PEGGY, WILLIAM ELLIOTT, Master, Lying at Rutledge's wharf, having good accommodations for passengers, and will sail in a few days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or to JOHN JACKSON, 78, Water-Street. Nov. 6. tf
For NEW-YORK. The ship ATLAS, WILLIAM DYKES, Master, A British ship, with a Mediter- ranean pass, will sail in all this month. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Cruger's wharf, or William Neilson, No. 40, Great Dock-Street. tf Nov. 1.
For LONDONDERRY. The Ship HUDSON, ROBERT FOLGER, Master, Now lying at Lupton's wharf, has the greatest part of her cargo en- gaged, and will sail in 15 days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, or Messrs. MURRAY, MUMFORDS and BOWEN. Nov. 6, 1787. tf
For SAVANNAH, in GEORGIA. The remarkable swift-sailing Sloop FRINDSHIP, Joseph Burnham, master, has excellent accommo- dations for Passengers, will take Freight of any kind on easy terms. For particulars apply to the master on board, or to JAMES WATSON, No. 6, Crane-Wharf. Oct. 30. tf
For ST. CROIX, to touch at St. Eustatia. The Brig DIAMOND, Joseph Chevers, Master, Lying at Lupton's wharf, HAS excellent accomodati- ons for passengers, and will sail the 16th Nov. For freight or pas- sage apply to the Master on board or Thomas Sanders, ship-chand- ler, Burling-Ship. 2- Oct. 30.
For DUBLIN. The Snow JOHN & BELLA, John Green, Master, British built, with a Mediterranean Pass, will sail by the next post, having one-half of her cargo engaged, she is ready to take in. For freight or passage apply to the ma- ster on board, at Well's wharf, or Wm. NELSON. Who has a few tierces and barrels of choice Irish Mels BEEF for sale. Oct. 17. tm
FOR SALE, A likely, smart, active and honest  NEGRO BOY, About 13 years old. He is sold for no fault. Oct. 17. Enquire of the Printer. tf
A CAUTION TO OWNERS AND MASTERS of VESSELS, THAT they be ware of rigging which is made of Holland yarn; for it is made in great quanti- ties and exposed to sale, to the hurt of the buyer. It is of such a base quality, that it is not sufficient for cables or rigging of any kind: it is spun and dressed off in such a manner, as makes it difficult for the buyer to know it from the best rope. In order to try its evil quality, let the buyer take a few yards of the fig end of the rope, and open them into hemp, and if it prove to be short tow, you may take it for granted to be Holland yarn; which is spun so short tow and refuse of the hemp, that is manufactured in- to sail-cloth in Holland. N.B. If it should be enquired who are the pro- moters of this caution, be it known that we are a com- pany of rope-makers, who think it too tedious to insert our names here. tf New-York, Nov. 8.
PARCHMENT MANUFACTORY. WILLIAM THOMPSON, at the sign of the breech- es and flat, No. 18, Dye-Street, near the North-River, manufactures and sells at a moderate price, the very best of Parchment, allowed by good judges to be equal in quality to any imported, and will be sold cheap. It is hoped that the gentlemen of the Law, and others using that article, will en- courage so useful a Manufacture, made from the ma- terials of our own country produce. He also makes vellum for book-binders, such as is fit for drum heads. N.P. He continues the GLOBE Manufactory as usual. October 18, 1787. 3 w xix
IF WILLIAM BRADY, WHO, some years ago, resided in Pennsylvania or New-Jersey, as a travelling merchant or pedlar, and was in this city in the year 1775, and is supposed to have resided in the above states, or the state of New-York, be now living, the administra- tors of Jacob Cooper, deceased, late of the city of Philadelphia, would be glad to hear from him. O 73 v i JAMES HARTLEY, one of the Philadelphia, Pa. Administrators.
HUGH GAINE, At his Book-Store and Printing-Office, at the Bible in Hanover-Square, has for sale ALL lots of Writing Paper, Dutch and English, in any quantity, Ledgers, Day-Books and Jour- nals, of every size, and belt paper, Parchment of the best sort, by the roll or single skin, Scaling- Wax, Wafers, and the best Quills and Pens, with Pounce, Shining-Sand, and almost every thing in the Stationary line. Likewise Bibles of all sorts every size, Testaments, Spel- ling Books and Primers, young Man's Companion, School-Master's Assistant, Young Clerk's Vade Me- cum, Watts's Psalms, &c. with a very great varie- ty of Books for Country stores; Guthrie's and Sal- mon's Grammars, She idan's, Jounston's, Bailey's and Fenning's Dictionaries, Fisher's and Cocke's Arithmetics; a great variety of Novels, and school Books in Greek and Latin, with and without the translations, Acon's Abridgment, in 5 vols. with a number of Reports and Entries by several eminent hands, Playing Cards by the dozen or single Pack, Turlington's Balm of Life, Anderson's and Hoop- er's Pills, British Oil, Ryan's Sugar Plumbs, and a few pounds of excellent Gun-Powder. Nov. 5. 2w m w & f
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the estate of Benjamin Ledyard, late of the city of New-York, merchant, an insolvent debtor, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscribers, assignees of the estate of the a- forementioned Benjamin Ledyard, the accounts will be put into the hands of an attorney, and all persons having claims against said Benjamin Ledyard's estate, pre- vious to his discharge, under the act of insolvency, are requested immediately to present their accounts properly attested, to A. HAMMOND, } Assignees. ANDREW VAN TUYL, } 20th Sept. 1787. 2m
This Day is Published, And to be SOLD by WILLIAM ROSS, in Broad-Street, No. 33, and by the PRINTER hereof,  OBSERVATIONS ON GOVERNMENT, Including some animadversions on Mr. A D A M S's D E F E N C E Of the CONSTITUTIONS of GOVERNMENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA: And on Mr. DE LOUME's CONSTITUTION of ENGLAND. By A FARMER of NEW-JERSEY.
CABLES of any length, and CORDAGE of all sizes, made of Peterborough Hemp, first quality. To be had at the Subscriber's Rope-walk, or at his Store, between Fly-market Stairs and Burling- ship, on the very lowest terms. Cables spliced with the addition of any length required; Cables or Cordage of any size reduced into yarn, and made into Rope to any dimensions, at a very small expence, by MEZEKIAH IVERS, Rope-Maker. July 25th, 1787. tf
NATHANIEL SMITH, Perfumer, from London, At the New-York Hair-Powder and Perfume Manu- factory, the Rose, No. 187, Queen-Street, RETURNS his sincere thanks to his numerous cus- tomers who have so liberally encouraged him, and he assures them he is determined to persevere in selling every article as usual in the Perfumery line of the first quality, and on as low terms as it is possible to afford them.
SMITH begs leave to recommend to ladies, his highly improved Milk of Roses, for beautifying the skin, it is by far the best Cosmetic in the world, be- ing the proprietor of it, he can vouch for its inno- cence, for cleansing and clearing the skin from hard pimples, scurf or tan, rendering it quite soft, deli- cate and fair; half dollar and one dollar per bottle or three dollars per quart. He cannot be answerable for any Milk of Roses but what he prepares himself, with his label upon the bottle; therefore, Ladies can- not be too particular in asking for N. SMITH's Milk of Roses; for that as well as many more articles are imported under titles they are not deserving of. LIKEWISE may be had as above, SMITH's Super- fine English white Hair Powders, Pomatums, Wash- Balls, Shaving Soaps and Boxes, Lavender Waters, Essence of Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender; Con- cave Razors, warranted Razor Straps, Powder Bags and Puffs, Rollers, Horn and Tortoise-shell Combs, Black Pins of all kinds. Also, just imported, A beautiful assortment of LONG HAIRS, for Braids, with a variety of Ringlets, for Ladies Curls; Half Drets and Full Drets Fashions; with every o- ther article in the Perfumery business, wholesale and Retail, and for Exportation. A great allowance to those that buy to sell again. All Orders, from Town and Country, carefully and punctually executed. New-York, September 1, 1787. tf
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to Thomas Crabb, of the city of New-York, an Insolvent Debtor, that unless they make immedi- ate payment to the subscribers, Assignees of the estate of the aforesaid Thomas Crabb, the accounts will be put in the hands of an Attorney. And all per- sons having claims against the said Thomas Crabb, previous to his discharge, under the act of Insolv- ency, are required immediately to present their ac- counts, properly attested, to ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, GEORGE POLLOCK. Oct. 30, 1787. 3w
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 by all the Petitioning Creditors of Cornelius Halsey, an Insolvent Debtor, to all his creditors, to show cause to the said Chief Justice, at his chamber sit- uate in Nassau-Street, in the city of New-York, on Thursday the twenty-second of November next, why an assignment of said debtor's estate should not be made, and the said debtor discharged, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the state of New-York, entitled, "An act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors," passed 13th April, 1786. Dated October 24, 1787. 3w f N.B. Capt. Peter Nelson, Assignees.
AT THE TANNERY, Near the Fresh-Water Pond, MAY be had of the Subscriber, a quantity of ex- cellent SOAL and UPPER-LEATHER, tanned in the English mode, equal to any manufactured in America. He purposed, for country dealers, to supply on terms that will enable them to make large profits; for city consumption, such as will establish the Shoe-Manufactories, and procure them a run of custom--for ships use, as good in quality, as that imported from England, and at a much less price. Cash, Bark, raw Hides or Calve Skins taken in exchange. ISAAC CAULHARD. N.B. A Currier, master of his business, is want- ed immediately---Apply as above. tf Nov. 8
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to the estate of William Everitt, of the city of New-York, an Insolvent Debtor, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscribers, Assignees of the estate of the aforesaid William Everitt, the accounts will be put into the hands of an Attorney, and all persons having claims against said William Everitt's estate, previous to his dis- charge, under the act of Insolvency, are requested to present their accounts properly attested, on Friday the 6th of January, at the house of Robert Nesbitt, in Beckman-Street. JAMES ARPENTER, } Assignees. ASHER COOK, } New-York, Nov. 12, 1787. 3w
OAKUM, For Sale, Of the first quality, by the ton or single hundred, at 25 shillings per hundred, gross. Also a par- cel of Points, Mats and Gaskets, and a quantity of good rigging of different dimensions. Enquire of Francis Basset, Lawrence Embree, Elijah Cocke, Obadiah Seaman, and Elias Nexen.
FLAX-SEED, Stored, cleaned purchased and sold, at HARTELL and WOODWARD's FLAX-SEED STORE, lately occupied by Mr. Ja- cob Sarly, last by Mr. Nash, between Van Zandt's and Murray's Wharves. tf Oct. 22
IMPORTED in the JANIE, Capt. Martin, from Glasgow, By SAMUEL CAMPBELL, No. 44, Hanover-Square, corner of the Old-Slip, A large Assortment of  BOOKS.
Amongst which are, THE present state of Nova-Scotia, with an ac- count of Canada; Whitaker's Vindication of Mary, Queen of Scots, 3 vol. Miss Greville, a new novel, 3 vol. Arpasia, or the Wanderer, 2 vol. Maria, or the Generous Ruffian; Millar on Insuran- ces; Alexander's history of Women; Bolingbroke's Miscellanies; Blair's Lectures, 3 vol. Sully's Me- moirs, 5 vol. Cullen's Practice, 4 vol. New Edin- burgh Dispensatory; Smith's Cookery; Martin's Young Gentlemen and Ladies Philosophy, 3 vol. A variety of the best Classics now in use. S. Campbell has this day published SWEDIAUR's TREATISE, on the VENEREAL DISEASE, 3d edition, price 85. neat y bound, or 55. sewed. And, An INTRODUCTION to the History of America, in which is included the Constitution of the United States as proposed by the Convention, price 45. 6d. sewed.
At the above store may be had a general assort- ment of STATIONARY, in particular Writing Pa- per, Blank Books, Quills, Wafers, Bonnet Paper, &c. &c. A few empty Hair Trunks for sale. ** Wanted, a YOUNG LAD, of gentle parents and tolerable education, as an apprentice to the BOOKSELLING. Apply at No. 44, HANOVER- SQUARE. Nov. 8, 1787.
WHEREAS the Co-Partnership of the House of Henry Arnold Colter, Bohl Bohlens, Haro Joac im Colter and Herman Gerard Hammacher, established in this City, under the Firm of BRO- THERS, COSTER and Co. was, on the 20th day of October last, dissolved by mutual consent: all per- sons having any demands against the said House, are requested to furnish their accounts immediately, and those who are indebted to them, will be pleased to make payment to Henry Arnold Colter, one of the said House, on or before the 1st. day of December, or their accounts will, without distinction, be put in the hands of an Attorney; he being fully authori- sed to settle the same. N.B. The Business, under the Firm of Brothers, Colter and Co. will in future, be carried on by Henry Arnold Colter and G. L. Caumann. New-York, Sept. 28, 1787. tf
To be Sold at Private Sale, THE Farm, Grist and Saw-Mills, whereon the Subscriber now lives, known by the name of Squires-Point, about 37 miles from New-Brunswick 40 miles from Trenton, 14 from Easttown, in a fine wheat country. The Farm contains 164 acres of good land, on which there is a very genteel house, with four rooms on a floor, a large barn with several small dwelling-houses; the Grist-Mill has two run of stones, in excellent order, and the Saw-Mill almost new, on a never-failing stream of water; also a Negro Man, a compleat miller; likewise three Farms, containing 100 acres each, about two miles from the Mills. For further particulars, enquire of Mr. John Ranstay, Mr. Alexander Stewart, Mr. Hay Stevenson, in New-York, or to the owner on the pre- mises. JOHN RAPALJE. Squires-Point, Sept. 24th, 1787. tf
New-York AIR FURNACE. PETER T. CURTENIUS and CO. have repaired the New-York Air Furnace, and have procured the best workmen, together with the ne- cessary apparatus to carry on the Manufacture of Cast Iron in the completest and best manner.
Casings made in an Air Furnace, are al- lowed by all who are acquainted with the nature of Foundries, to be better than what is made in a Blast Furnace; because, in an Air Furnace, the ware is made out of the softest and best Pig Metal, and, by its being melted a second time, the scoria, or dross, is expelled, and nothing but the pure Metal remains. In a Blast Furnace, the Casings are made out of the first smelting of the crude Ore, and are more or less mixed with dross, which subjects the ware to be rough and spongy, and often full of cold shuts: the diffe- rence, in short, is nearly the same as there is be- tween refined and Bloomery Iron. The ware they have made is allowed, by good judges, to be as light, as smooth, and a good as any imported from Europe. This consideration alone, of the ware be- ing as good as the foreign, is a sufficient inducement, for an American, to give the preference to the manu- factures of his own country; but a more powerful ar- gument for the purchaser to give it a preference is, that it can be afforded cheaper than the imported ware, chiefly owing to a duty of six pounds per ton being laid on foreign castings. The ware manufactured at this Furnace, consists of the following articles, viz.
Pots and kettles of various sizes, from one to fifteen gallons, tea-kettles, pye-pans, skil- lets, griddles, potato kettles and coolers, whaling- kettles, boilers for tallow-chandlers and sugar-works, stoves for sugar-bakers, mill-cases, cast bars for su- gar-works and distilleries, rollers and shears for slit- ting-mills, chimney-backs, hearth and jamb plates, cast agreeable to any pattern that may be sent; close stoves for work-shops, Franklin stoves neatly deco- rated with carved work, Bath stove-grates elegantly ornamented with carvings, ship's cabouces of the new construction, with lake ovens in them, in which the same fire that roasts and boils the meat, bakes the bread; mill-rounds and gudgeons, law-mill cranks, calcining plates for making pearlashes, cast iron screws for fulling and paper-mills, fullers plates cast to any size that may be wanted, fashion-weighs, forge- hammers and anvils, plow-paths, half-hundred, quarters, fourteen and seven pound weights; cart, waggon, coach, phaeton, chair and fulkey boxes, &c. &c. &c.
N.B. Persons who want any backs, or other ware, cast agreeable to particular patterns, will please to send their patterns and orders to the FURNACE, near Mr. Alice's Brewery, or leave them at the house of PETER T. CURTENIUS, No. 48, Great Dock-Street, near the Exchange. Oct. 15, 6w
L A N D. To be Sold, several LOTS of LAND, lately for- veyed and laid out by Thomas Palmer, lying and adjoining to the Great Pond, about four miles back of Newburgh, in the county of Ulster. For particulars, enquire of JOHN R. MYER, in King- Street. ed 1D Nov. 8.
C A S H, And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES, PARTICULARLY Banker's, Barber's, Barrall's, Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACILI- TIES, at No. 40, Wall-Street, four doors from the corner of Queen-Street. Where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quar- ter-casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24.
D A N C I N G. MR. PIGKEN begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of New-York, that he has opened his SCHOOL at the City Assembly-Room, Broad-ways; where he will exert his utmost abilities to merit the approbation of his employers. 14th Sept. 1787. tf
F O R S A L E, A very valuable LOT of GROUND, situated upon the East River, near the Ship-Yards, bounded by the river upon the South, and by Water-Street upon the North, containing 93 feet 4 inches, front and rear, 139 feet upon the West, and 129 feet upon the East sides. A small Plan of the ground is left with the printer, who will direct where to apply. tf Aug. 24.
A Gentleman of fair character, living in Sunbu- ry, a healthy and very pleasantly situated place, in the state of Georgia, wants to hire for six, twelve or eighteen months, a Carpenter, a Bricklayer, and a farmer, to each of whom he will give liberal wages, and pay either annually or quar- terly. Any persons of the above crafts, disposed to try their fortunes in that young and flourishing state, are requested to apply, for particulars and a passage, to JAMES WATSON, No. 6, Crane-Wharf, ---who has an excellent Sloop to sail for that place tf Nov. 7.
S T O L E N, FROM the subscriber, living at North-Castle, on the 26th of Sept. ult. a BLACK HORSE, even years old last spring, pretty well set, fourteen hands and an half high, a natural trotter, has a fear on his buttock partly on the near side, some white hairs in his forehead, a kind of mark round his nose, where it has been galled with the halter when he was a colt. Whoever secures said Horse, so that the owner may have him, shall receive Five Dollars Reward, and Ten Dollars for the Thief, from 4th Oct. 1787. tf DAVID LANE.
NOTICE to the Creditors of JOHN KEATING, ten B a former advertisement, the Creditors of John Keating, sen, of the city of New-York, Shop- keeper, an Insolvent Debtor, were notified to meet at the Coffee-House, on the 1st day of October last, to ascertain the amount of their respective debts, in order to a dividend being made this day---no At- tention having been paid thereto---The Assignees do hereby give Notice, that unless those who have de- mands against the said John Keating, sen. (previous to his application for the benefit of the act of Insolv- ency) bring in their accounts properly attested, to the his Worship the Mayor, before the 1st of De- cember next, they will be excluded from a propor- tion of the said estate, agreeable to law. H. HENDERSON. R. BENOX. } Assignees. JOHN ELIAS. JOHN TAYLOR. } New-York, Nov. 1, 1787. tw tf
THOMAS BURLING, CABINET and CHAIR-MAKER, At the Sign of the Chair, near the Chapel, in Beck- man-Street, formerly Chapel-Street. ACKNOWLEDGES the many favors received from his friends and the public, and would wish to inform them that he has opened a Ware Room of MAHOGANY and other FURNITURE, on a more ex- tensive plan than heretofore; and for the conveni- ence 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 ob- serve the daily impositions strangers are liable to, in purchasing new furniture at these public vendues. He served his time with Samuel Prince, a conspi- cuous 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 sells at, he flatters himself with being able to give satisfaction to his customers. Bed Chairs for the sick having been much wanted in this city, said Burling has provided some to let. Nov. 10. tf
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted to G A R R I T R A P A L J E, late of New-Jersey, but now of the city of New-York, an insolvent debtor, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscribers, assignees of the estate of the aforesaid Garrit Rapalje, the accounts will be put in the hands of an attorney. And all persons having claims against the said Garrit Ra- palje, previous to his discharge under the act of insolvency, are required immediately to pre- sent their accounts properly attested, to Garrit Ra- palje, or to ANDREW VAN TUYL, } Assignees. NICHOLAS H. BOGART, } 18th Sept. 1787.
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