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The New-York Journal, and Weekly Register.
HERE TRUTH UNLICENS'D REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST—EVEN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE! Thompson's Liberty.
NUMB. 19, of VOL. XLI.]
THURSDAY, May 10, 1787.
[Total NUMB. 2114.]
NEW-YORK: Printed and Published by THOMAS GREENLEAF, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, WATER-STREET.
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IRISH PARLIAMENT.
His Grace CHARLES, Duke of RUTLAND, Lord Lieutenant - General, and General Governor of IRELAND,
His S P E E C H
To both Houses of Parliament, at Dublin, on Thursday the 18th Day of January, 1787.
“My Lords and Gentlemen,”
I HAD hoped that upon the present occasion of meeting you again in parliament, it would have been in my power to have announced to you, the entire suppression of those commotions, which in some parts of the kingdom have disturbed the general tranquility. Under the present circumstances, I am persuaded, by my confidence in the accustomed proofs of your wisdom and zeal, that I shall receive from you, whatever assistance may be necessary for the more effectual vindication of the laws, and the protection of society. Your uniform regard for the rights of all your fellow-subjects, and your zealous attachment to the religious and civil constitutions of your country, will stimulate your attention to their inseparable interests, and will ensure your especial support of the established church and the respectable situation of its ministers.
“Gentlemen of the House of Commons,”
“I have directed the proper officers to lay the national accounts before you; and I trust you will make the necessary provisions for the exigencies of the state, and the honorable support of his Majesty's government.”
“My Lords and Gentlemen,”
“An act was passed in the last session of the British parliament for the further increase of shipping and navigation. You will, I doubt not, take proper measures to confirm to this country a full participation of its advantages.”
“I have the satisfaction to inform you, by the king's command, that his majesty has concluded a treaty of navigation and commerce with the most Christian King. A copy of this treaty will be laid before you, in which you will not fail to observe the attention which is paid to the interest of this kingdom. And I trust that your adoption of it here by such laws as may be requisite to give it effect, will be attended with real benefit to the country, by successfully encouraging the efforts of her industry and emulation.”
“The trade and manufactures, and particularly the linen manufacture of this kingdom; the Protestant charter schools, and other public institutions or charitable purposes, will not fail to engage your constant care and encouragement. And I hope that some liberal and extensive plan for the general improvement of education, will be matured for an early execution.”
“A longer acquaintance with this country strengthens my anxious wishes for its welfare. And I shall experience the most sensible gratification, if in my administration of the King's government, I can with a success in any degree correspondent to those wishes, accomplish his Majesty's earnest desire to promote and secure the happiness and prosperity of Ireland.”
On the return of the commons to their house, a debate took place, on the address; they were left sitting when our letters came away, and were expected to sit late.
The minister has not one friend in the Irish parliament able and willing to defend the commercial treaty, except one or two lawyers.
COUNTERFEITS.
THE citizens are cautioned against the imposition of villains who are passing counterfeit Five Shilling Bills. The paper is of a darker colour than the true bill; the types are old, and not well printed. It is a misfortune that we have two kinds of genuine five shilling bills. The counterfeits are in imitation of those which have a heavy bordering. They may easily be detected, by observing that the eagle on the globe, in the state arms, in the counterfeits, is badly imitated, the wing extending towards the figure of liberty is too large; and the other very short and small; and the globe on which the eagle stands is too large and black. In the body of the true bill, in the words FIVE, the V is smaller than the other letters, and the word appears crooked. In the bordering of the true bills the Five Shillings at the end to the right are irregular, and incline to the left; in the counterfeits, these words are more erect, and the letters closer together, larger and very pale. The signing is not well done, and the bad bills are something larger, and wider than the true ones.
Extract of a letter from Toulon, Jan. 26.
“Two frigates, one of 30 and the other of 40 guns upon one deck, are now building at this port by his most christian majesty. These vessels are on an entire new construction, and are to carry 18 pounders upon one deck, and when compleat are to sail for Philadelphia, being intended as presents from the king to the states of America. They will be completely equipped and furnished with six months provisions and stores. Several military officers and other gentlemen who are engaged in the service of the United States, are to take passage in these vessels, together with several merchants, and other respectable characters in the commercial, the naval and the military lines.”
Dr. CROSBY,
HAS removed to the House of Doctor ARDEN, at the corner of Beckman and William-streets. May 3, 1787.
13—16
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office, in the City of New-York, on the twenty-eighth Day of April, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-seven.
P R E S E N T,
The Honorable THOMAS TREDWELL, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS Zacharias Sickels, administrator of John Roome, late of the Out-Ward of the city of New-York, deceased, with his will annexed, hath by his petition, presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said John Roome, 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 Roome, 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 Zacharias Sickels, 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 Roome, do appear before the judge of the said court of Probates, at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, on the twelfth day of June next, to show cause, if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said John Roome died seized should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts.
13—16 THOMAS TREDWELL.
NOTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of EPHRAIM HART, of the city of New-York, merchant, that they show cause, if any they have, before the honorable Richard Morris, Esq. chief justice of the state of New-York, at his chambers in Nassau-street, in the said city, by Saturday, the twelfth day of May instant (being the day for that purpose appointed, by the said chief justice) why an assignment of the said Ephraim Hart's estate should not be made, and the said debtor discharged, agreeable to a law of this state, entitled, “An act for the relief of insolvent debtors,” passed the 13th of April, 1786. Dated this first day of May, 1787.
EPHRAIM HART.
Petitioning Creditors, ISAAC DA COSTA, BARNABY MOSES, by his Attorney JOSIAH ELLIS.
New-York, May, 1787. 13—14
BROKE GOAL,
IN Goshen, Orange county, on the night of the 23d instant, by the assistance of a number of armed men, one SELAH SATTERLY, who was confined on execution for debt.
He is about five feet seven inches high, well set; had on a light brown broad-cloth coat, brown corduroy breeches, and fustian jacket.
Whoever will take up said SATTERLY, and return him to the goal, shall receive FIVE POUNDS, and all reasonable charges: and whoever will discover said MOB, who broke open the said goal, so that they, or either of them, may be brought to justice, shall have the reward of TEN POUNDS, paid by me
HEZEKIAH HOWELL, Sheriff. Goshen, April 24, 1787. 13—16
Frederick Roorbach,
HAS removed from Number 30, Maiden-Lane, to No. 36, Smith-street, directly fronting Little Queen-street, where he has opened, and ready for SALE,
Broad-Cloths, Callicoes, Shalloons, Mullins, Durants, Cambricks, Tammies, Lawns, &c. Chintzes,
With a variety of other Articles too numerous to mention.
Edward Duncomb,
ATTORNEY at LAW, and NOTARY PUBLIC, &c.
HAS removed his OFFICE from No. 182, Water-Street, to No. 45, Maiden-Lane, three Doors below the House lately occupied by John M'Kesson, Esq.
R. J. Van den Broek,
Notary Public,
And INTERPRETER in the Spanish, French, Dutch, German, and English Languages,
HAS removed his OFFICE from No. 18, Little Queen-street, to No. 48, Dock-street, next to the War-Office.
May 3, 1787. 13—16
John F. Roorbach,
Notary Public,
HAS removed from Number 30, Maiden-Lane, to No. 36, Smith-street; directly opposite to Little Queen-street.
May 3, 1787. 13—16
Furniture Ware-House,
INDIA Paper Hangings,
Striped Sattin Hair Cloth, Plain ditto, ditto, Figured ditto, ditto, Wilton Carpets, Elegant Looking Glasses, Fringes, Tassels, Cord, and Laces.
Some of the above articles are just received, and are for SALE, by
William Mooney,
UPHOLSTERER, At his Furniture Warehouse, Nassau-street, where the Upholstery Business is carried on in the most extensive Manner.
A general Assortment of common Paper Hangings.
*** Paper Hangings put up in the best Manner, as usual.
May 3, 1787. 13—
Archibald Blair,
IS removed from No. 16, Little Dock-street, to No. 29, Golden-Hill-street. May 3, 1787. 13—14
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office, in the City of New-York, on the nineteenth Day of April, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-seven.
P R E S E N T,
The Honorable THOMAS TREDWELL, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS Johannes Jacobus Blauvelt, administrator of Jacobus Jacobus Blauvelt, late of Orange-Town, in the county of Orange, carpenter, deceased, hath by his petition presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said Jacobus Jacobus Blauvelt, 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 Jacobus Jacobus Blauvelt, as far as he had been able to discover the same; and that thereby it appeared, that the personal estate of his said intestate 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 Johannes Jacobus Blauvelt, 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 Jacobus Jacobus Blauvelt, do appear before the judge of the said court of Probates, at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, on the twelfth day of June next, to show cause, if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Jacobus Jacobus Blauvelt died seized should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts.
12—15 THOMAS TREDWELL.
HOUSES to LET.
TO BE LET by Moses Gomez,
And entered into immediately,
THAT elegant HOUSE, No. 27, Queen-street, late in the tenure of Messieurs Robert and George Service. The house is well situated, either for a gentleman, or for any kind of business whatever. The said house has nine rooms, with five places in each; three of which are elegantly finished. For further particulars enquire of said Gomez, No. 203, Water-street.
TO LET,
A VACANT LOT, for one or a term of years, in Hage-street; 45 feet in length, and 21 feet six inches in front, and 19 feet in the rear—As also, either the whole of my STORE, No. 31, Front-street or the two upper floors; being very fit for a Sail-Maker. MOSES GOMEZ. New-York, May 3, 1787. 13—
THE Partnership of BROOME and PLATT, is this day dissolved by mutual consent; all persons indebted to them under that firm, or to either of them, or to the late partnership of SAMUEL BROOME and Co. are requested to make immediate payment to the subscribers, or to Daniel Phoenix, Esquire, merchant, No. 32, Water-Street, New-York, who is empowered to receive debts and give discharges. SAMUEL BROOME, JEREMIAH PLATT.
New-Haven, State of Connecticut, Nov. 13, 1786. 91—
To be SOLD at this PRINTING-OFFICE,
M A P S
Of the interior Parts of NORTH-AMERICA, Including the LANDS intended for the NEW STATES,
By THOMAS HUTHINS, Esq.
GEOGRAPHER GENERAL to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Price Five Dollars.)
Albany Stages.
THE proprietors of the Albany line of Stages will commence performing the tour in two days on Monday the 16th of April instant.—A carriage will move from Hall's tavern, near the Osgo Market, New-York, and Lewis's in Albany, every Monday and Thursday mornings, precisely at 4 o'clock, and return on Tuesdays and Fridays following: at the same time the price of a passenger will be reduced from four-pence to three-pence per mile—150 weight of baggage the same as a passenger.
The public will please to take notice, that the proprietors will not be answerable for the loss of any baggage whatever.
April 8th, 1787. 11—
The SUBSCRIBER most respectfully informs the PUBLIC and his particular FRIENDS,
That he has procured
An Elegant Coach,
And four excellent HORSES, With a careful Driver, to run, every Day in the Week, from this City to his House at KING'S-BRIDGE.
THIS COACH will start from Hall's, No. 49, Cortlandt-street, precisely at 5 o'clock, A. M. and return to the city the same evening.—Passengers, by leaving a note at Hall's, purporting their desire, the preceding evening, will be taken up from any part of the city, and set down where they shall please to direct.—Every attention will be paid to render the excursion of the company, whether Ladies or Gentlemen, pleasant and agreeable. The price for each Passenger will be only Four Pence per mile.
The subscriber flatters himself, from the consideration of the pleasantness of the road, salubrity of the air, and beautifulness of his situation, commanding a full view of the bridge and Harlem river (which makes the island) that parties will frequently be induced to make this delightful excursion, and favor him with their commands.
M. WATTLE, Proprietor of the Line of Stages. New-York, April 20, 1787. 10—
The PROPRIETORS of the STAGES,
Which ply between New-York and Philadelphia, Inform the PUBLIC,
THAT on the first day of May next they will start one line of stages, from Powles-Hook, every afternoon at 4 o'clock, and proceed to Elizabeth-Town, from whence they will start every morning (Sundays excepted) at four o'clock—and from Philadelphia, every morning (Sundays excepted) at three o'clock.
The Mail Line will start from Powles-Hook and Philadelphia, every morning (Sundays excepted) precisely at nine o'clock.—No delay, after the hours appointed, can be admitted.
The Stages start from Michael Dennis's, corner of Arch and Second-streets, Philadelphia.
New-York, April 23, 1787. 12—
To the PUBLIC.
MAJOR PENDLETON's business calling him to the Southward, the STAGE-OFFICE is removed to HALL's No. 49, Cortlandt-street, leading from Osgo-Market to Powles-Hook ferry, being the first brick house on the left hand from Broad-Way—where may be had GENERAL BOARDING and LODGING. The Boston and Albany STAGES will start on Monday and Thursday mornings, precisely at five o'clock; those who wish to take seats are requested to apply the evening previous to starting, and leave all extra baggage.
A HACKNEY
will always be ready to convey Ladies and Gentlemen to any part of the town they may please to direct. 4—
N O T I C E.
THE subscriber, administrator, debonon non of the goods, chattels, and credits of Joseph Mico, some time deceased, and formerly of the city of London, merchant, requests the respective debtors to the estate of the said Joseph Mico, to make settlement with the subscriber with all expedition, in order to prevent the commencement of legal prosecutions against them.
W. COCK,
Attorney at Law, No. 66, Wall-street. New-York, Jan. 11, 1787. 98—

MISCELLANY.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
Tuesday, April 17, A. M.
THE house met pursuant to adjournment. The bill concerning the selling of unappropriated lands, was read the third time, and passed. A petition from Garret Rapelje, and a petition from Philip Lott, prisoners confined in goal, were read and ordered to lie on the table.
The bill for establishing the places at which the ordinary sessions of the legislature shall be holden, was read the second time, and ordered to be committed.
A message was received from the senate, informing, that they have passed the ten pound act, notwithstanding the objections of the council.
That the senate have non-concurred to the resolution for adjourning to Poughkeepsie, on Wednesday. Adjourned until the afternoon.
EODEM DIE, 3 o'clock P. M.
The house went into a committee on the bill to repeal all laws, or parts of laws in this state, inconsistent with the treaty of peace.
Mr. Schenck in the chair.
The bill and the papers accompanying the same having been read,
Mr. Denning rose; however willing he was to observe the recommendations of Congress, he was opposed to a bill which left a discretionary power in the judges to repeal any laws. He believed it was the general opinion to repeal all the laws operating against the general treaty of peace; he was also of the same opinion, but he thought they ought to be particularised.
Mr. Jones had brought forward his bill, he would therefore give his reasons for having done so, but he would at present decline going fully into the merits of it; it had been objected to, he remarked, on account of its being general. The United States in Congress, had recommended the repeal of those laws, and that it might be done with as little trouble, and as effectually as possible, this bill had been proposed. There was a respect due to their recommendations, and as the measure was a salutary one, no doubt remained with him of the expediency of passing the bill. He wished that gentlemen would examine the matter, and give themselves a knowledge of the true state of facts. The treaty, he said, by the constitution, is a law of the land, on which the judges are to determine; we only can legislate, but they are to put in force those laws. It is to no purpose that we make them, unless they will execute. No mischief can arise from the passing of this bill; on the contrary it will do much good to this state in particular, if all the states adopt the measure, and as we are particularly interested, let us set a good example. If we will adhere to the treaty of peace, why not say that all laws repugnant to that treaty will be done away. We must say so. But he did not believe there was any law in this state, that operated against the treaty of peace. This was the opinion of our judges. This gentleman (Mr. Denning) said he, seems to be afraid of our judges, as it is giving them too much power; are they, said he, not vested with the power of disposing of our lives and fortunes; why shall we then fear them in the present instance?
We may sit here and legislate for years, but we cannot execute. The treaty, I say, is the law of the land, and who can determine this but our judges, they are to say which shall take effect. Do not the judges determine questions of the very first kind, and why shall we then doubt them: they are a part of the legislature, and they are to determine whether our laws are right, or not; if the judges err, we are not without a remedy. The constitution points;—if they do wrong this house can impeach them, and try them. He was convinced that every principle of justice and good policy dictated the passing of this bill.
Mr. Harper called for the treaty to be read.
This being done,
He asked what was intended by the bill? was it to repeal all the laws of attainder and confiscation. He believed if they did any thing, it must come to that, he therefore was opposed to the bill.
Mr. Hamilton, in a very animated and powerful speech, expressed great uneasiness that any opposition should be made to this bill, particularly as this state was individually interested therein. He felt greater regret from a conviction in his own mind, on this occasion, that the bill should be objected to, as there was not a single law in existence in this state, in direct contravention of the treaty of peace.—He urged the committee to consent to the passing of the bill, from the consideration, that the state of New-York was the only state to gain any thing by a strict adherence to the treaty.—There was no other state in the union that had so much to expect from it. The restoration of the western posts, was an object of more than 100,000. per annum.—Great-Britain, he said, held those posts on the plea that the United States have not fulfilled the treaty—and which we have strong assurances, she will relinquish, on the fulfilment of our engagements with her. But how far Great-Britain might be sincere in her declaration, was unknown. Indeed, he doubted it himself. But while he doubted the sincerity of Great-Britain, he could not but be of opinion that it was the duty of this state to enact a law for the repeal of all laws which may be against the said treaty, as by doing away all exceptions, she would be reduced to a crisis. She would be obliged to shew to the world, whether she was in earnest or not; and whether she will sacrifice her honor and reputation to her interest. With respect to the bill, as it was drafted in conformity to the recommendation of Congress, he viewed it as a wise and salutary measure; one calculated to meet the approbation of the different states, and most likely to answer the end proposed. Were it possible to examine an intricate maze of laws, and to determine which of them, or what parts of laws were opposed to the treaty, it will be right not have the intended effect, as different parties would have the judging of this matter. What one should say, was a law not inconsistent with the peace, another might say, was so,—and there would be no end, no decision of the business. Even some of the states might view laws in a different manner. The only way to comply with the treaty, is to make a general and unexceptionable repeal. Congress, with an eye to this,
had proposed a general law, from which the one before them was a copy. He thought it must be obvious to every member of the committee, that as there was no law in direct opposition to the treaty, no difficulty could arise from passing the bill.
Some gentlemen, he observed, were apprehensive that this bill would restore the confiscated estates, &c. This he did not admit. However, if they were so disposed, they might add a proviso to prevent it. He had wrote one, which any of the gentlemen might move for if they thought it necessary; in his opinion it was not.
The treaty only provided, that no future confiscations should take place;—and that Congress should earnestly recommend a restoration of property. But there was nothing obligatory in this.
If this state should not come into the measure, would it not be a very good plea for the other states to favor their own citizens, and say, why should we do this, when New-York, the most interested of any of the states, refuses to adopt it; and shall we suffer this imputation when, in fact, we have no laws in existence that militate against the treaty. He stated the great disadvantages that our merchants experienced from the western posts being in the hands of the British, and asked if it was good policy to let them remain so.
It had been said, that the judges would have too much power; this was misapprehended. He stated the powers of the judges with great clearness and precision. He insisted that their powers would be the same, whether this law was passed or not. For, that as all treaties were known by the constitution as the laws of the land, so must the judges act on the same, any law to the contrary notwithstanding.
Cicero, the great Roman orator, lays down as a rule, that when two laws clash, that which relates to the most important matters ought to be preferred. If this rule prevails, who can doubt what would be the conduct of the judges, should any laws exist inconsistent with the treaty of peace? But it would be impolitic to leave them to the dilemma, either of infringing the treaty to enforce the particular laws of the state, or to explain away the laws of the state to give effect to the treaty.
He declared that the full operation of the bill, would be no more than merely to declare the treaty the law of the land. And that the judges viewing it as such, shall do away all laws that may appear in direct contravention of it. Treaties are known, constitutionally, to be the law of the land, and why be afraid to leave the interpretation of those laws, to the judges? the constitution knows them as the interpreters of the law. He asked, if there was any member of the committee that would be willing to see the first treaty of peace ever made by this country violated. This he did not believe; he could not think that any member, on that floor, harboured such sentiments.
He was in hopes the committee would agree with him in sentiment, and give a proof of their attachment to our national engagements by passing the bill, which would do away every exception of the British court.
Mr. Denning rose to reply. He had no doubt of the gentleman's (Mr. Hamilton's) candour; but he was still of opinion that the laws should be mentioned particularly. He had a proper sense of the importance of the western posts, and was as great an advocate for national and constitutional measures as any man; but what he had heard on the occasion, served to convince him he was right in his first observations.
Col. Hamilton replied in a few words, that it was absolutely necessary to pass the bill, and that no disadvantage would arise from it, as he again declared, we had no laws in existence that would be affected by it.
Mr. Denning thought otherwise, and said, that the opinion of a very great lawyer and civilian had been taken to the contrary.
Mr. Hamilton doubted if such an opinion had been given, but if it had, could only have been for partial purposes.
On the question to agree to the first clause, it passed without dissent.
The remainder of the bill was gone through with when the committee rose, and it was ordered to be engrossed.
The house then took into consideration the amendments of the senate to the supply bill: on that amendment which proposes that the pay of the members should be twelve shillings instead of fourteen, a division was called for:
For Twelve Shillings a day, Messieurs R. C. Livingston, Denning, Clark, Jones, Wyckoff, Gordon, Thoen, Schenck, Taulman, C. Smith, Rochwell, Armstrong, D'Witt, Powers, I. Smith, Glenn, and Tomkins.
For Fourteen Shillings a day, Messieurs Bancker, Harper, Parker, E. Clark, Paine, Fry, Crane, Savage, Martin, Griffin, J. Livingston, Frost, Patterson, Dubois, Cooper, Bachelder, N. Smith, Snyder, Tierce, and Ludenton.
Some more of the amendments having been gone through with, the house adjourned until to-morrow morning.
Wednesday, April 18. The house met pursuant to adjournment.
The bill to repeal all laws repugnant to the treaty of peace,
And the bill for the relief of persons who paid money into the treasury by order of the council of safety, and for other purposes therein mentioned, were severally read a third time, and passed the house.
Went into the further consideration of the amendments to the supply bill.
Agreed to the one allowing Samuel Loudon 530l. in full for his account, including his salary for the present year.
Also, agreed to a clause directing that five shillings in the pound, shall be paid on the interest certificates. Adjourned until the afternoon.
EODEM DIE, 3 o'clock P. M.
The house then went into the consideration of the amendments of the senate to the supply bill.
The senate had proposed an amendment allowing 50l. to be paid the corporation, for erecting a monument to the memory of General MONTGOMERY, this was agreed to.
Mr. John Smith, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of Yellis Winner, reported, that his petition to the assembly was unnecessary as the auditor is competent to the settlement of his account.
A committee was appointed to deposit the papers concerning the Pennsylvania line in the secretary's office.
Thursday, April 19. A message was received from the senate, with an amendment to the bill for repealing the citation act—the amendment proposed, that the repeal of this act should not affect suits already commenced.
This was shewn to have been misapprehended by the senate, as a citation was not a suit, and the benefit intended to be given the debtor, would operate to his disadvantage; the amendment therefore was rejected.
Mr. Bacheller, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of David M'Masters, reported, that he have leave to bring in a bill, at the next session, agreeable to his petition; having advertised the same in two or more of the public newspapers. Adjourned until the afternoon.
EODEM DIE, 3 o'clock P. M.
Mr. Hamilton moved for a resolution to direct the delegates of this state in Congress, to move for an alteration in the ordinance for establishing a mint, so far as the same respects copper coin; and that coppers should pass for no more than the actual value of the copper, and the expence of coinage.—This resolution was agreed to.
A message was received from the senate, informing, that they had receded from their objections to the public roads being four rods wide.
Mr. Jones moved for a resolution to allow the judge of the court of admiralty a fixed salary, in lieu of any fees. This resolution was adopted, and a salary of 100l. a year agreed to.
A message was received from the senate, informing, that they had withdrawn their amendment from the citation act.
Adjourned until to-morrow morning. Friday, April 20. The house met pursuant to adjournment.
A message was received from the senate, returning the supply bill, and agreeing to the resolution concerning David M'Masters.
A message was received from the council of revision by Judge Morris, informing, that they had passed the bill for the division of Bradstreet's lands,—the bill concerning roads; the bill to repeal the citation laws; and, the bill for the relief of insolvent debtors.
A message was received from the senate, informing, that they had agreed to Colden's bill.
That they request a conference on the bill concerning the sale of unappropriated lands.
That they did not concur to the resolution for directing the delegates in Congress to move for an alteration in the coinage of coppers.
That they have not agreed to the resolution for giving the judge of the court of admiralty a salary.
That they have passed the bill for vesting an estate in Richard Peen Hicks, with amendments; declaring that he should pay the debts due on the said estate, and that the bill should not affect any claims, other than that which the state had to the same.
These amendment were agreed to. And, that the senate had passed the bill concerning persons who paid money into the treasury by order of the council of safety, with amendments.
A message was received from the council of revision, that they have passed the bill to regulate copper coin.
The clause which had been added to Colden's bill, to permit Frederick Philips to return and reside within this state, was struck out of the same.
Adjourned until to-morrow morning.
NOTICE.
Extract of a Letter from a House in Tortola to a House in Philadelphia, dated April 7, 1787.
A SCHOONER called here two nights ago and got a supply of provisions from us, which they paid for, and by a man they turned on shore on one of the quays, we find she was RAN-AWAY WITH from Dominica—She is called the MARY ANN, and owned by either Alexander M'Kenzie or William Buoy, or both of them, has three blacks and three whites on board. The pretended Captain's name is M'DONALD, marked with the small-pox, a crippled hand, which we think is the left, wears his own hair short, brown complexion, about five feet nine inches high. The Schooner appeared Virginia built. The informer says they had 37 hogheads sugar, and one bale cotton on board at first, which they took in at Martinico for Dominica, they sold the cotton for provisions, and after they got what supplies they stood in need of on shore, they bartered three of their hogheads of sugar on board the shipping for other goods in the night. The Captain promised us to bring his owner on shore next day to barter for his cargo, and said they were going a trading voyage to St. Domingo. It is uncertain whether the vessel may appear under English or French papers, as perhaps they have both. The Captain and Mate are said to be on shore at Dominica, we with this may be the safe. As this is a circumstance which commands every enquiry, we are well convinced from your goodness, your affidavit TO DETECT THE VILLAINS will not be wanting. If you should get any information, pray communicate it to Mr. Alexander M'Kenzie, Dominica, who, we do assure you, is a worthy character.
Printers through the States insert the above.
FOR THE NEW-YORK JOURNAL.
MR. GREENLEAF,
AS the Gin-Seng root, which grows in great plenty in the northern parts of this, and in many of the other states of America, is already an object of importance, considered as an article of export to Europe, and more particular, to the East-Indies—it would be desirable information, if any gentleman, who is acquainted with the proper season of the year for its being gathered, and of the best mode in which it ought to be dried, or cured, in a manner so as to prevent it from receiving damage in long voyages, would please to communicate the same, by the public prints; and I have no doubt you, and other printers in America, would prefer such publications in your papers, to any uninteresting news from Constantinople, from Egypt, or Siberia.
If men of science and of experience, would devote one half hour in every week, to communicate their knowledge and discoveries, in arts, agriculture, and manufactures, or any other beneficial matters, to the citizens, through the channel of the public prints, the same would prove of the most essential service to their country—for it is well known, that many of the most useful and beneficial discoveries and improvements have arisen from hints and facts which have been published in newspapers. R—
New-York, May 10.
CAPT. Smith, in the ship Anna, arrived at Philadelphia, in 26 days from Bristol, has brought European papers to the 31st March, but they contain nothing of a very interesting nature, except—That there has been a dreadful fire in Constantinople, which destroyed 200 houses—That the Maratoues and Tippoo Saib, are again at war—That the French gain strength daily in the East, having lately landed at Pondicherry, near 5000 troops; the Dutch have ceded to them the harbour of Trincomale—That France and Portugal have entered into a Commercial Treaty, which has concerned Old England—That the idea of a commutation for Gibraltar is once more brought forward in England—That, it is reported, another riot has taken place in Holland—That his majesty, by his royal proclamation, is still to regulate the commercial intercourse with the West-Indies and America, for one year longer—That, it is said, that a convention has lately been signed between their most Catholic and Christian Majesties, relative to a mutual guarantee of trade and commerce in the West-Indies, and America—&c.
The ship Congress of Philadelphia, bound from Bourdeaux to Philadelphia, foundered at sea, in lat. 37, 20, north, and long. 39, 30, west from London, on the 7th Nov. last. Also, the ship Prince Frederick, bound from this port to London, foundered in lat. 38, 30, north, 32, 30, lon. west, on the 5th Dec. last, only 9 days out. The crews of both ships saved themselves in their boats.
We are informed from good authority, that PETER OGILVIE, Esq. is appointed Judge of the Court of Probates for this state, in the room of the hon. THOMAS TREDWELL, Esq. who has resigned.
We learn, that the following gentlemen are appointed Justices of the Peace for the city and county of New-York, viz.—Evert Bancker, Henry Remsen, Thomas Hazard, James Miles Hughes, John Keefe, and Jonathan Lawrence, Esquires.
At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, on the 1st. inst. the following gentlemen were elected officers of that important institution, for the ensuing year, viz. James Broome, Esq. President, Paschal N. Smith, William Constable, Vice Presidents, Joshua Sands, Treasurer, and William Laight, Secretary.
The Academy, at Flatbush, to which the trustees have given the name of ERASMUS HALL, was opened on Monday last.
A Boston paper of May 3d. says:—We learn from undoubted authority, that most of the leaders in the rebellion, who fled into Canada, have returned to Vermont, and that on Wednesday last, about forty of those characters had a meeting at Shaftsbury—that the sheriff of the county of Bennington, with judge Robinson, the selectmen of Bennington, Shaftsbury, and some other gentlemen, made a visit to the rebel body, and ordered them to disperse, which they obeyed, after appointing a meeting to be held at Breadport, near Lake Champlain, on the first of May, inst. where Shays was to meet them from Canada.
The general court of Massachusetts, having completed the business for which they were convened, were, on the 30th inst. adjourned to the Tuesday preceding the last Wednesday of this month.
His Excellency Governor Bowdoin, by request of the general court, has been pleased to issue a BRIEF, most earnestly recommending it to the good people throughout that commonwealth, to exercise their christian benevolence, by contributing to the relief of the unfortunate sufferers in the late destructive fire in Boston.
Extract of a letter from Boston May 4.
"The Legislature, on Monday last, passed an act, repealing such acts, or parts of acts, of this commonwealth, as may be repugnant to the treaty of peace between the United States and his Britannick Majesty, agreeably to the recommendation of Congress."
Extract of a letter from Worcester, May 1.
"On Tuesday last week, the supreme judicial court was opened in this town, agreeable to adjournment. This court is now holding—three persons are indicted for treason, viz. Henry Gale, of Princetown—Silas Livermore, of Paxton, and Jacob Chamberlain, of Dudley; their trials are now in hearing.—A large number have applied, and are still applying to the commissioners, who are authorised to pardon persons of certain descriptions, concerned in the late rebellion."
Accounts from Northampton says:—We hear from Northfield, that on last Monday night, about 11 o'clock, a body of the insurgents, to the number of about 25, assembled in arms on the west side of the river, as it is supposed to alarm the town—they fired several guns, and appeared with drums beating, &c.—Soon after the alarm was given, the troops stationed there, together with a number of the inhabitants, proceeded to make what discoveries they could—some of the insurgents, having crossed the river in boats, were discovered and known; among whom was Moses Dickinson, jun. who was tried for high treason, and acquitted before the supreme judicial court lately holden in this town.
On the 20th ult. the honorable the legislature, convened in the representatives chamber, at Boston, appointed Alexander Hodgdon, Esq. treasurer and receiver general of that commonwealth, in the room of Thomas Ivres, Esq. deceased.—Same day an order passed in the honorable house of representatives, expelling therefrom Moses Harvey, representative of Montague, in Hampshire county, who stands convicted upon an indictment for sedition, and is sentenced to an ignominious punishment, by the honorable supreme judicial court.
Extract of a letter from a distinguished personage in France, to his friend in New-Haven, dated Paris, December 24, 1786.
"The commotions which have taken place in America, as far as they are yet known to me, offer nothing threatening. They are a proof that the people have liberty enough, and I could not wish them less than they have. If the happiness of the mass of the people can be secured at the expence of a little tempest now and then, or even of a little blood, it will be a precious purchase. Malo libertatem periculam quam quintam servitutem. Let common sense and common honesty have fair play, and they will soon set things to rights."

The 25th of last month the general court of Massachusetts met at Boston, pursuant to the governor's proclamation, but there was not a house. On the 26th a sufficient number were assembled to form a quorum, when his excellency met the two branches in the senate chamber, and addressed them in a solemn manner. In this address he recapitulated the urgent purpose for which they were expressly convened, mentioned in his proclamation, viz. to appoint a treasurer. He urged, that since they were convened, several other matters might take up a proportion of their serious consideration—respecting the state of the certificates receivable by Congress in discharge of the requisition of 1785, the time for receiving them at the treasury having expired—respecting the jurisdiction line between that state and New-York, wishing that this important matter might be expeditiously completed—respecting the federal and state troops stationed at Springfield, &c.—respecting the proceedings of the supreme court, and the commissioners empowered to promise indemnity, &c. to certain classes, now sitting in the rebel colonies—congratulating the commonwealth on the success of the plans of government in quelling the late rebellion thus far. He mentioned the satisfaction with which he could rake a review of the several grades of his political life, in the solitary hour of reflection—the share of the honors of his country with which he had been favoured—his wish to retire, and the pleasure it gave him to find, that the voices of the people coincided with this desire. He thanked them for that general confidence and approbation he and his conduct had been honored with, and requested they would accept of his sincere and ardent wishes for their welfare and happiness—that the people may always entertain just ideas of liberty, and not lose it in licentiousness, and its natural consequent, despotism—that they may revere the constitution of their own framing—that the delegates to the powers of government may never be the violators, but the guardians of our liberty and prosperity, pay a sacred regard to public faith, &c. &c.
To his excellency's address, the two branches of the legislature concurred in a reply, on the 1st inst. coinciding with the ideas and sentiments therein expressed in every particular, excepting his wish to resign.
In the house of commons of Ireland, on the 27th of February, leave was given to the chancellor of the Exchequer to bring in a bill for facilitating the trade and intercourse between that kingdom and the United States of America.
ARRIVED in this port—Brig Happy, Downing, St. Croix; Jane, Young, Montego-Bay; Esopus, Wynkoop, Esopus.—Sloop William, Coggeshall, St. Croix; Industry, Chapman, St. Thomas.—Schooner Patty, Vandeurfen, Point-Petre.
On Saturday last arrived the ship Empress of China, Captain Green, after a passage of four months and eighteen days from Canton in China. On the 30th ult. arrived at Boston, Capt. Foster Williams, in a ship, in 65 days from Liverpool, with the loss of her head and main-top mast, in a gale of wind, in the Irish channel.
The ship Dublin Packet, Captain Alcorn, from Dublin, with a number of passengers, is arrived at New-Castle, upon Delaware.
DIED.—At Boston, on the 26th ult. JOSEPH WEBB, Esq. Grand Master of the Ancient Masons for that commonwealth.
At Poundridge, Mrs. HANNAH LOCKWOOD, consort to Ebenezer Lockwood, Esq.
In this city, in an advanced age, Doctor FARQUHAR, a gentleman distinguished for his knowledge and abilities in the practice of physic.
In the last New-York Journal the Public were informed, that a Subscription Paper would be issued at this Office on Monday last, for an American Edition of that new, political Publication, entitled, "A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America," by his Excellency John Adams, Esq. L. L. D. &c. Since last Thursday the Printer has been informed, that Mr. Hugh Gaine, Printer, in this City, had put an Edition of said Book to Press before the Advertisement referred to was made Public. [Mr. Gaine's Edition will be ready for Sale in 30 Days.] He therefore, wishing not to prejudice the Interest of any one of the Fraternity of Printers, has Suppressed his Subscription.
By the Commissioners of Forfeitures, For the WESTERN DISTRICT, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That by VIRTUE of two certain LAWS of the Legislature of this State, the following Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, FORFEITED to the people of this state, will be Sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, agreeable to the directions of the said laws, to wit.
In ALBANY COUNTY.
LOT, No. 71.
The rent and reversion of Lot No. 133, formerly in possession of — Gifford.
The undivided half of — 17.
do. — — 43.
do. — — 161.
do. Rent and Reversion, 144, formerly in possession of Nathaniel Lucas.
Forfeited by the attainder of Robert Leake, late of the county of Albany, gentleman.
The equity of redemption of Lot No. 38, and part of Lot No. 37, estimated at 157 acres, formerly in possession of Charity French; forfeited by the conviction of the said Charity French, late of the district of Scaghticoke, county of Albany, merchant.
The equity of redemption of Lot No. 31, together with such lands, parcel of Sahankaneffick, between the northerly and southerly line of the said lot, continuing to the most easterly bounds of Pitts-Town patent; forfeited by the conviction of Henry Ruyter, late of the district of Hofick, county of Albany, yeoman.
The equity of redemption of Lot No. 176, and all that tract adjacent to the north east of the said lot, estimated 111 acres; forfeited by the conviction of William Rodges, late of the district of Scaghticoke, county of Albany, farmer.
All the aforesaid lands are situate on the east side of Hudson's-River, in Pitts-Town, and county of Albany.
LOT, No. 4, in the subdivision of Lot No. 1, in the XIXth general allotment of Kayaderosra patent, estimated at 176 acres; forfeited by the conviction of Richard Wragg, late of the district of Saratoga, county of Albany, blacksmith.
LOTS, No. 1, 2, 3, 4, in a division of Lot No. 11, each containing 170 acres, in the second allotment of Clifton Park.
LOTS, No. 1, 2, 3, 4, in a division of Lot No. 13, each containing 220 acres, in the second allotment of Clifton Park.
LOTS, No. 37, and 39, in the 5th allotment of Clifton Park, each Lot estimated at 7 acres; forfeited by the attainder of Oliver De Lancy, a member of the council of the late colony of New-York, Esquire.
The undivided fourth part of 2690 acres of Land, situate in the county of Albany, and being such part of the patent commonly called Northampton, lying to the east of the line dividing the counties of Albany and Montgomery; deemed to have become forfeited by the attainder of Guy Johnson, late of the county of Tryon, Esq.
The term of the natural life of John Watts, of, in and to Lot No. 9, of the ninth allotment of Clifton Park, estimated at 1007 acres; forfeited by the attainder of the said John Watts, a member of the council of the late colony of New-York, Esq.
T H E A T R E.
For the Benefit of Mr. BIDDLE,
To-Morrow Evening, MAY 11th, Will be performed, a COMEDY, called The JEALOUS WIFE;
To which will be added, A whimsical, satirical pantomimical Olio, On the model of the Italian Comedy, (Written by the late D. Garrick, Esq.) called HARLEQUIN'S INVASION
OF THE REALMS of SHAKESPEARE.
For CHARTER,
That remarkable fast sailing SLOOP Delight, RICHARD CORKRAN, MASTER,
BURTHEN 60 tons or thereabouts, now lying at Ryker's wharf.—For terms apply to the master on board, or at No. 38, Maiden-Lane. May 10, 1787. 14
Archibald Stewart,
Is removed from No. 68, to No. 14,
William-street, the STORE lately occupied by Messieurs J. Grier, Brooks and Co. where he has laid in a FRESH SUPPLY of Seasonable GOODS,
which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash. May 10, 1787. 14
STOLEN GOODS.
ONE pair silver spring tea tongs, one silver table spoon, and one new homespun petticoat, stolen. The persons who have lost the above articles, proving their property, may have them again by applying to Alderman HAZARD, No. 183, Water-street. New-York, May 10, 1787. 14 17
Wanted to hire, immediately,
Two sober Steady MEN,
To superintend a Linseed Oil Manufactory.
TWO persons, perfect masters of that business, and of good characters, may meet with encouragement by applying to the subscriber, at No. 23, corner of Wall and Water-Streets.
Who has for SALE,
Excellent Linseed Oil, in casks of 30 gallons each. American Sweet-Oil, extracted from Kalkatoma-Nuts, in bottles.
Excellent Cyder, in barrels, &c. &c. GEORGE MILLER. New-York, May 10, 1787. 14
Mr. RUSPINI,
SURGEON DENTIST to his Royal Highness The PRINCE of WALES,
BEGS leave to inform his friends, and the public in general, that he may be consulted as usual, at his rooms, No. 42, Hanover-Square, from 7 o'clock in the morning till 12 o'clock at noon, where he may be consulted upon all complaints incident to the Teeth and Gums, and the most effectual method of preserving them in a healthy and beautiful state to extreme old age, and the remainder of the day he will attend his patients abroad.
N. B. Ruspini's Dentifrice, Powder, and Tincture to be had at his rooms, No. 42, Hanover-Square, and of Messieurs Berry and Roger, No. 35, Hanover-Square.
Also, Ruspini's most extraordinary Styptic Solution, which has been found so efficacious in all kinds of Hæmorrhages to be had at the above places. May 10, 1787. 14
LOTS, No. 1, 2, 3, 4, each containing 202 acres, in division of Lot No. 21, of the fourth allotment of Clifton Park; forfeited by the attainder of James De Lancy, late of the city of New-York, Esquire.
All the estate, right, title, and interest of the people of the state, of, in and to all that certain House and Lot of Ground, situate in Barrack-street, in the city of Albany, and now in the possession of Ann M'Gregor; forfeited by the conviction of Robert Hoaxley, late of the district of the west manor of Rensselaerwyck, county of Albany, distiller.
The SALES of the above PREMISES will begin on WEDNESDAY the 27th day of June next, at the house of William Kain, in the west district of the manor of Rensselaerwyck, near the city of Albany, innkeeper, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and will continue from day to day until the sales are completed.
In MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
In the ROYAL GRANT , situate in the county of Montgomery, on the north side of the Mohawk-river, Kingland district,
  First Allotment. Lots No. 1, 150 Acres.   161, 270 do.   162, 320 do.   163, 370 do.   164, 320 do.   165, 270 do.   166, 300 do.   RENT and REVERSION.   Lots No. 28, 100 Acres, formerly Nicholas Keller.   29, do. do. Jacob Myer.   2d. Allotment. 32, do. do. Matthias Lements.   33, do. do. Jo. Maldaner.   49, do. do. Law. Growneger.   55, do. do. Jacob Laments.   56, do. do. Jonathan Benfon.   22, do. do. John Wormwood.   23, do. do. George Waffel.   25, do. do. Martin Hayweifen.   47, do. do. Charles Kern.   69, do. do.   Third Allotment. Lots No. 87, 200 Acres. Lots No. 96, 200 Acres.   88, do. do. 97, do. do.   89, do. do. 98, do. do.   90, do. do. 99, do. do.   91, do. do. 100, do. do.   92, do. do. 101, do. do.   93, do. do. 102, do. do.   Lots No. 12, 200 Acres. Lots No. 44, 200 Acres. Lots No. 123, 200 Acres.   14, 350 do. 79, 150 do. 124, do. do.   15, 250 do. 80, 100 do. 127, do. do.   16, 200 do. 81, 410 do. 129, do. do.   17, do. do. 82, 200 do. 130, do. do.   18, do. do. 83, do. do. 131, 110 do.   19, do. do. 85, do. do. 132, do. do.   20, do. do. 86, do. do.   21, do. do. 90, 250 do.   22, do. do. 93, 200 do.   23, do. do. 94, do. do.   24, do. do. 99, do. do.   25, do. do. 100, do. do.   26, 300 do. 107, do. do.   27, 90 do. 108, do. do.   28, 310 do. 111, do. do.   29, 400 do. 112, do. do.   35, 150 do. 120, 500 do.   36, do. do.         
M A Y F I E L D.
Lots No. 84, 200 Acres. Lots No. 88, 400 Acres.
85, 380, do. 89, do. do.
86, 425, do. 107, 200 do.
87, 400, do. 110, 440 do.
Western Allotment of KINGSBOROUGH.
532, 200 Acres. 546, 200 Acr.
533, do. do. 547, do. do.
542, do. do.
In a Patent granted to Alexander M'Kee, and others, near Cherry-Valley, and county aforesaid.
Lots No. 30, 1000 Acres. Lots No. 35, 1000 Acres.
31, do. do. 36, do. do.
32, do. do. 37, do. do.
33, do. do. 38, do. do.
34, do. do. 39, do. do.
In two certain tracts, by patent granted the 14th of June 1755, near the German-Flatts, in the county aforesaid, to Rudolph Stayley, John Jost Herkemer, jun. and others, to wit.
Lots No. 12, 180 Acres, and No. 24, 90 Acres, in North Tract.
Lots No. 11, 140 Acres. Lots No. 69, 140 Acres. } In South Tract.
40, do. do. 89, 200 do. }
Forfeited by the attainder of the said John Jost Herkemer, late of the county of Tryon, yeoman.
O R I S K A R Y P A T E N T , in the county of Montgomery,
Lot No. 9, in 5th allotment, estimated at 460 acres;
Forfeited by the attainder of James De Lancy, late of the city of New-York, Esq.
Ten House Lots in Johnstown, on the north side of New-Sacandaga-street.
Twelve Lots, each 100 feet in breadth and 250 feet in length, in the town of Chichinonda, on the north side of the Mohawk-river, situate and laid out between Albert Veeder's and Guy Park.
R E N T and R E V E R S I O N of
Lot No. 62, in the western allotment of Kingsborough, containing 100 acres, formerly in possession of Simon Shreeder.
151, 100 acres, formerly in possession of James Croflet.
86, in the eastern allotment, containing 50 acres, formerly in possession of Dr. Adams.
The one undivided thirtieth part of a certain tract of Land of thirty thousand acres, situate, lying and being between the Cookquaga-branch of the Delaware and Susquehannah-rivers, in patent granted to John Rapelje, and others, in the county of Montgomery; forfeited by the attainder of the said John Rapelje, late of Kings county, Esq.
Lots No. 24, estimated at 475, Acres. } On the south side of the Mohawk-river, in Conajo-
27, 445, do. } bary district, and in a patent granted the 10th of Febru-
43, 208, do. } ary, 1762, to Philip Livingston, and others; forfeited
46, 208, do. } by the attainder of Oliver De Lancy, a member of the
council of the late colony of New-York, Esq.
Lot No. 20, in the patent commonly called Northampton, estimated at 310 acres; forfeited by the attainder of John Watts, a member of the council of the late colony of New-York, Esq.
The undivided fourth part of 1420 acres of land, situate in the county of Montgomery, being part of the patent commonly called Northampton, lying on the west side of the line dividing the county of Albany and Montgomery; deemed to have become forfeited by the attainder of Guy Johnson, late of the county of Tryon, Esq.
The equity of redemption of part of Lot No. 4, in the 3d allotment, estimated at 150 acres; also, the equity of redemption of part of Lot No. 8, in the said 3d allotment, estimated at 190 acres; in the patent of Kayaderosra; deemed to have become forfeited by the conviction of Daniel M'Alpin, late of the district of Saratoga, in the county of Albany, Esq.
J E R S E Y F I E L D , on the north side of the Mohawk-river
The eastern half of Lot No. 7, 500 acres; forfeited by the conviction of Waldron Blauw, late of the city of New-York, merchant.
The western half of Lot No. 59, 500 acres; forfeited by the attainder of Isaac Low, late of the city of New-York, merchant.
The eastern half of Lot No. 20, 500 Acres. } Forfeited by the attainder of Oliver De Lancy,
do. 29, do. do. } a member of the council of the late colony of
do. 79, do. do. } New-York, Esq.
do. 90, do. do. }
The SALES of the above LANDS and PREMISES , which are situate in Montgomery county, will begin on Wednesday the 11th day of July next, at the Court-House in Johnstown, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, and will continue from day to day until the sales are completed.
In addition to the monies and public securities, receivable in payment for forfeited lands and tenements, by the 5th section of the act, entitled, "An act for the speedy sale, &c." passed the 12th of May, 1784, and other laws, the following species of certificates are receivable, agreeable to the act, entitled, "An act further to amend, &c." passed the 1st of May, 1786, and the act for the relief of persons who paid money into the treasury of this state, &c. passed 21st April, 1787, to wit.
Certificates issued by William Denning, Esq. Certificates issued by Joseph Bindon, Esq. Certifi-
cates issued by Jonathan Burrel, Esq. Certificates issued by John Pierce, Esq. Certificates issued by
Joseph Pannel, Esq. Certificates issued by Edward Fox, Esq. and Certificates issued out of any Con-
tinent Loan-Office in the United States for monies lent.
All persons that have any claim by mortgage, pre-emption, or otherwise, on any of the above LANDS,
TENEMENTS, or HEREDITAMENTS , included in this Advertisement, are hereby required and
notified to exhibit the same before the day of SALE to the subscribers.
HENRY OOTHOUTD, } Commissioners of Forfeitures JER. V. RENSSELAER, } for the Western District.
Commissioner's-Office, Albany, May 1, 1787.

POET'S CORNER.
Description of a May Morning.
[Written by a Young Lady.]
HOW gay the fair creation smiles, Just rising out of night? The beauteous scene my gaze beguiles, And charms my ravish'd sight. Green flow'ry fields, with blooming trees, Their various hues display; The wings of each soft whisp'ring breeze, Ambrosial scents convey. The lovely chanters of the air, Begin their morning song; With strains melodious greet the ear, And hail the rising sun. The rising sun's refulgent beams (As from the eastern sky, They glance along the silver streams) Delight the admiring eye. A thousand charms the prospect yields, To each attentive mind; Odours exhaling from the fields,— The flowers,—the birds,—comb'n'd; Regale the senses,—cheer the heart,— Excite the grateful tongue, In natures gay, to bear a part, And tune a morning song. To HIM who bids the radiant sun, In cloudless glory rise, Prepar'd with strength, his race to run, With light to adorn the skies. With heat intense, the earth to warm, And draw her treasures forth; Secure her fruits, in each cold storm, Blown from the inclement north. Mark! how he darts his favours down; Expands the fragrant flowers; Exhales their sweets, and in return, Pours down refreshing showers. Fair emblem of that sun divine , Which lights the realms above, Round Heaven's high arch his glories thine, And kindle flaming love. In every pure immortal breast, Their powers expanding wide, Reveal his image deep impress'd, The saints, the angels pride. Fraught, exhal'd from ev'ry tongue, Rise to his lofty throne, Immortal joys in showers descend, And make his favour known. When shall he rise on worlds below, And shed his beams abroad; Make the whole earth his name to know, All nations own their God. When shall he rise (transporting view) With lustre all divine, O'er earth and heaven, created new, Eternally to thine.
A N E C D O T E.
A SHORT time since, the duke of N— going on horse-back upon a visit to a worthy clergyman at Naffon, near Landgrave fort, to take the diversion of shooting, desired a simple rustic, about 19, who was a servant in the family, to "take care and rub down his horse, and not give him any water." When the lad replied, "Yes, master," "no master." On which the groom, who stood by, severely rebuked him for his rudeness, telling him the person who alighted was one of the greatest men in the kingdom, "and whenever he bids you to do any thing, you should always remember to say your grace ." Young Hob treasured up his fellow servant's advice in his memory, and a few days after, when the Duke mounted his horse, and bid him to take the stirrup a hole lower, the boy with great solemnity answered— For what we are going to receive the Lord make us thankful!
PRICE CURRENT
AT NEW-YORK.
  By the B U S H E L,   WHEAT, - - - - - 7/6.   Rye, - - - - - 4/6.   Oats, - - - - - 2/6.   Indian Corn, - - - - - 4/.   Albany Peas, - - - - - 6/.   Fine Salt, - - - - - 1/6.   Packing ditto, - - - - - 3/.   Rock ditto, - - - - - 3/4.   By the B A R R E L,   Fine Flour, - - - - - 48/.   Common ditto, - - - - - 38/.   Bur. Middlings, - - - - - 40/.   Beef, - - - - - 60/ 80/.   Pork, - - - - - 85/.   By the H U N D R E D,   Indian Meal, - - - - - 19/.   Rye ditto, - - - - - 15/ 17/.   Rice, - - - - - 30/ 32/.   Ship Bread, - - - - - 18/ 20/.   Muscovado Sugar, - - - - - 56/ 66/.   By the P O U N D,   Loaf Sugar, - - - - - 1/2 1/3.   Havanna ditto, - - - - - 12d.   Hyslop Tea, - - - - - 9/6 10/.   Souhong ditto, - - - - - 6/ 8/.   Bohea ditto, - - - - - 2/11.   Hams, - - - - - 7d 8d.   Butter, - - - - - 9d.   Tallow, - - - - - 10d.   Coffee, - - - - - 16d.   By the G A L L O N,   West-India Rum, - - - - - 3/10 4/2.   Spirits, - - - - - 4/6.   Molasses, - - - - - 1/10 2/. 
H I G H W A T E R.
  Thursday, May 10. 3 24. Morning.   Friday, - - - - - 11. 4 12.   Saturday, - - - - - 12. 5 4.   Sunday, - - - - - 13. 5 56.   Monday, - - - - - 14. 6 48.   Tuesday, - - - - - 15. 7 4.   Wednesday, - - - - - 16. 8 32. 
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, agreeable to the act of the legislature of the late colony, now state, of New-York, passed the 19th day of March, 1774, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registering of mortgages and securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," that on the 16th day of October next, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon, will be sold, at public vendue, at the house of Johannes Tack, inn-keeper, at Marbletown, in the county of Ulster, the fee simple of all that certain tract or parcel of land and premises, situate and lying on the west side of the Rondout or Coxenkill, in the township of Marbletown and county aforesaid, and now or late in the possession of Frederick Schoonmaker, and sundry other persons tenants under him: beginning at a certain fall on the said kill or creek, where a small brook empties into the same, being the place of beginning of a certain lot of eight acres of land, which the said Frederick Schoonmaker purchased of the trustees, of the township of Marbletown; thence along the said last mentioned lot north easterly to the lands of Hendrick Kosaa, thence along the north westerly bounds of the last mentioned lands, north easterly to the lands of Jacob Snyder, thence along the last mentioned lands westerly to the lands of Isaac Smith, thence along the last mentioned land southerly to the lands of the widow Peter Nelly Sammons; thence along the last mentioned lands to the said Rondout or Coxenkill, thence down the said kill to the place of beginning; containing by estimation four hundred and forty acres of land, be the same more or less; which tracts or parcel of lands with the appurtenances were by indenture of lease and release, dated the 8th and 9th days of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-two, mortgaged by Frederick Schoonmaker, of the township of Marbletown, in the county of Ulster, to Richard Oliver and Stephen Nottingham, both of the township and county aforesaid, for the payment of five hundred and fifty-five pounds, current money of New-York, in silver and gold, at the rate of eight shillings for a Spanish milled dollar, with lawful interest for the same, on or before the eighth day of March next ensuing the date of the said indenture or release of mortgage.
The conditions of sale will be made public on the day of the vendue, and good and sufficient deeds executed to the purchaser of the same, by RICHARD OLIVER, and STEPHEN NOTTINGHAM.
Marbletown, March 29, 1787. 9—34
THE SUBSCRIBER , having been duly appointed assignee, in trust for all the creditors of Jonas Rogers , at present of Huntington, Suffolk county, and state of New-York, an insolvent debtor, Doth hereby, pursuant to the direction of an act of the legislature of the state of New-York, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors within this state," passed the 17th day of April, 1784, require all the creditors aforesaid, to produce to him their several securities, or accounts, against the said insolvent, by the 3d day of July next, that a dividend may be made of the monies and effects which may come to his hands, in the manner directed in and by the act aforesaid.
ISAAC YOUNGS.
Dated this 20th day of March, 1787. 7—19
FOR SALE,  That Valuable Plantation,
Situate near the Great Plains, on Nassau Island, late the Seat of Judge LUDLOW.
THIS place contains near four hundred acres of land, on which there is an elegant two story dwelling-house, and every other building necessary and useful either for a farmer or gentleman; a great variety of fruit-trees in their maturity, &c. &c.
The place is so well known, and so highly recommended itself to those who know it, that a detail of its excellencies is needless; neither can it add to the salubrity and beauty of its situation. Its capital improvements, and its contiguity to the city of New-York, and town of Jamaica, greatly augment its real value, and, at the same time, render it one of the most delightful and valuable places in the state.
The terms of sale may be known by applying to URIAH MITCHELL, Esq. near the premises, or to the subscriber, at Goshen, Orange county, by whom an indispensable title will be given.
ISRAEL WELLS.
PUBLIC notice is hereby given, that on application made to me, Richard Varick , Esq. recorder of the city of New-York, by a creditor of John Magoffin , of Hunterdon county in the state of New-Jersey, a debtor residing without this state, I have in pursuance of the act, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th of April, 1786, directed all the estate real and personal of the said John Magoffin , within this state, to be seized, and that unless the said John Magoffin does discharge his debts within one year from the date hereof, all his estates real and personal so seized will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Given under my hand this 11th day of September, 1786. 81—
RICHARD VARICK.
Just received from PHILADELPHIA, Price 3 Do. Lurs, and sold at this Office,  The Lyric Works of Horace,
Translated into English Verse: To which are added, A Number of Original Poems.
THIS Translation of the Odes, Epodes, and secular Poems of Horace, is the first Work of that Nature ever attempted in America.—The five Books, together with every particular Ode and Epode, are addressed to many distinguished, civil and military Characters among us.
** The above Work is the Production of a young Gentleman, a Native of America, and late an Officer of Rank in the American Army. 3—
WHEREAS PAUL LENZS , of Haerlem Township, in the County of New-York, gardner, and Elizabeth his wife (for the securing the payment of one hundred pounds, in Spanish milled dollars, at four shillings and six-pence sterling each dollar, or the value thereof in gold or silver, with lawful interest for the same, according to the condition of a certain bond bearing date the sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, and executed by the said Paul Lenzs, to John Smith, of the city New-York, baker) did, by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the said sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five, mortgage to the said John Smith, all that certain messuage, dwelling-house, and three several house lots, tract or parcel of land, contiguous to, and adjoining each other; situate, lying and being in the town of Haerlem aforesaid, and heretofore purchased by the said Paul Lenzs, from John Livingston; bounded as follows, easterly and northerly by the land late of Abraham Myer, deceased; southerly by the high-way, and westerly by the land of Peter Waldron, deceased; containing by estimation five acres and a quarters be it more or less; together with all and singular the houses, out-houses, kitchens, stables, buildings, fences, waters, water courses, trees, woods, underwoods, easements, profits, emoluments, privileges, advantages, and appurtenances whatsoever to the said messuage or dwelling-house, and three house lots, tract or parcel of land and premises belonging, or in any wise appertaining; and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues, and profits thereof, and of every part and parcel thereof; and also all the estate, right, title, interest, property, possession, claim and demand whatsoever, both in law and equity of them the said Paul Lenzs, and Elizabeth his wife, of, in and to all and singular the said messuage or dwelling-house and three house lots, tract or parcel of land and premises, or any part or parcel thereof with the appurtenances; and whereas in and by the said indenture of mortgage it was covenanted and agreed, that in case it should so happen, that the said sum of one hundred pounds, with the lawful interest for the same, or any part thereof, should remain due and unpaid at the time above mentioned, that then and from thenceforth it should and may be lawful to and for the said John Smith, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, to expose the said messuage or dwelling-house, three house lots, tract, piece or parcel of ground and premises to sale at public auction, vendue, or outcry, and to dispose the same to the best advantage, and to give good and sufficient conveyances, in the law to the purchaser, or purchasers thereof, their heirs and assigns for ever; and out of the monies arising from the sale thereof, to retain and keep in their hands the said sum of one hundred pounds, or so much thereof as shall remain due and unpaid, with the lawful interest thereof; and also the costs of such sale, rendering the overplus, if any be, unto the said Paul Lenzs, his executors, administrators, or assigns, which sale or sales so to be made, should be and were thereby declared to be a full bar and preclusion to any estate or interest which the said Paul Lenzs, or Elizabeth his wife, their heirs or assigns may have or claim to the said premises, or any part thereof; as in and by the said indenture of mortgage, reference thereunto being had, may more fully and at large appear; and whereas part of the said principal and interest is now due and owing to the said John Smith; these are therefore to give notice to all persons interested in the premises, that unless the whole of the said one hundred pounds, together with all the interest due, and to grow due thereon, is paid off and discharged on or before Tuesday the third day of October, next ensuing the date of this notification; all and singular the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the said John Smith, on Tuesday the said third day of October, next ensuing the date hereof, as aforesaid, at eleven of the clock, in the forenoon of the same day, at the merchants Coffee-house in the city of New-York, pursuant to the directions contained in 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 securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed the nineteenth of March, 1774.
Dated this 29th day of March, 1787.
JOHN SMITH.
THOMAS SMITH,  BOOT and SHOE MAKER,
AND  LEATHER CUTTER, Queen-Street, No. 179, Corner of Beekman or Chapel Street,
SELLS all sorts of Boots and Shoes
  at the following prices: £. s. d.   Mens best boots, town-made, warranted, 2 8 0   Common ditto, ditto, ditto, 2 4 0   Mens shoes, best sort, ditto, ditto, 0 12 0   Ditto shoes, strong ditto, from 8/. 0 9 0   Womens fatineet, or callimanco shoes, 0 11 0   Ditto, leather ditto, 0 8 0   Boys, girls, and childrens shoes of all sorts.   English boot-legs, head toots, and country leather of all sorts, cheap for cash. 
Black-ball of excellent quality for cleaning of boots and shoes, wholesale and retail.
A quantity of mens strong shoes, fit for country store-keepers, or the southern trade, and will be exchanged for tanned leather, or raw hides. ** Wanted, North-American BANK-BILLS.
Writing Paper,
By the Quire, Ream, or larger Quantity, to be SOLD, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, Water-street. 12—
Curious Flowers,  Bulbous Roots, and Seeds.
For SALE, in WATER-STREET, No. 18, Opposite the COFFEE-HOUSE,
An extensive variety and large assortment of choice FLOWERS,
  ROOTS and Seeds, Bulbous,   such as Hyacinths, Among which are the   Double Jonquils, double Moss Rose,   Polyanthos, Double yellow Rose,   Narcissus, Frankfort purple Rose,   Tulips, Double red monthly   Ten sorts of double Rose,   Tube-roses, Ditto white monthly   A great variety of dou- Rose, &c.   ble Ranunculas, and With a great number of   Anemones, other curious bulbous   Jessamins & Carnations, Plants, Seeds & Seeds   Pinks of all colours, of Flowers too numerous   And a variety of Rose to enumerate. 
Also Fresh GARDEN SEEDS,
Just Imported in the last Vessels from LONDON and AMSTERDAM, viz.
  EARLY Colliflowers Ditto large Gravesend   Late Colliflowers, Aparages,   Early Yorkshire Cab- Radishes, four sorts,   bage, Onions, red, do. white,   Early Sugar Loaf, and Early Dutch Turnips,   Late Sugar Loaf, Ditto late,   Savoy, two sorts, Cucumber, four sorts,   Lettuce, six sorts, Leeks, two sorts,   Endive, white curled, Double Parsley,   and green Endive, Chervil,   Solid stalked Celery, Sorrel,   Artichooks, Pepper Grass,   Beets, three sorts, Salsify,   Carrots, three sorts, Scorzonera, and Luzern   Dutch Asparagus, Grass. 
As Mr. GROWELL and Co. Florists, intend going back to their store in Philadelphia, they will now sell the remains of the Flowers, Roots, and Seeds, very cheap, also a small consignment of Ostrich Feathers and Flowers, which they will exchange for some other goods; all those bulbous Roots of Flowers will be sent to Philadelphia, if not sold in a few days. Catalogues to be had gratis. March 29, 1787. 11—
To the Generous Encouragers of  L I T E R A T U R E
In the UNITED STATES. IT has for some time past been the anxious wish of the most distinguished and patriotic characters, in the United States, to promote the printing and publishing, in this country, useful books in the different branches of literature.—Genius would not only be hereby encouraged, but our country would be honored by its literary productions, and great sums of money saved in it, which are now annually sent to Great-Britain to purchase books, which we know not how to do without—Hence it was that the honorable the Congress of the United States recommended to the several legislatures to pass laws securing to authors the profits and advantages of their productions to which they should prefix their names,—with which recommendation most of the states have complied.—It will, however, for many years be necessary to use English books, which must either be imported or re-printed here—And as re-printing, the most useful books, on American paper, will be productive of the public good, and be a saving to the country of large sums of money, which may be applied to other uses, we are induced to hope for the patronage and encouragement of the public, when we offer the following
PROPOSALS,
For Re-printing (Page for Page with the last London Edition, which contains 464 Pages)
By SUBSCRIPTION,  F E R G U S O N'S
ESSAY on the HISTORY of CIVIL SOCIETY. The BOOKS will be handsomely printed, on a good type and paper, neatly bound and gilt, at the low price of One Dollar and One Third, which is less than the London edition ever sold for in this country; and we pledge ourselves to the subscribers that they shall be, at least, as well executed.
No money will be required until the books are delivered—but any gentleman who wishes to pay a part on giving his name may do it, and a proper allowance shall be made for the advance.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received by BENNET WHEELER, the publisher, and by all the principal Book-Sellers in the United States.
** This elegant performance, has run through several large editions in London, although but of modern date, and is at present to be found in the libraries of but a favored few—a re-publication of it will give every person who wishes it an opportunity of being acquainted with the sentiments of a man, whom Sir John Dalrymple is pleased to file the greatest of modern philosophers—The historian, the philosopher, and the moralist will in this publication find a rich repast.
Providence, March, 1787. 9—
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