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The New-York Packet.
TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
T U E S D A Y, J U N E 26, 1787.
[Nº 709.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD.
A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 4oz. for seven coppers: a loaf of Rye Flour to weigh 1lb. 4oz. for four coppers.
H I G H - W A T E R.
Monday 40 Min. after 5 Friday 42 Min. after 8 Tuesday 30 Min. after 6 Saturday 26 Min. after 4 Wednesday 14 Min. after 7 Sunday 14 Min. after 10
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
Wheat per bushel, 7s. 6d. at 7s. 10d. West-India Rum, 3s. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 70s. 6d. Indian Corn, 6s. 6d. at 6s. 3d. Mucovado Sugar, 5s. at 7s. 6d. Pork, 95s. 6d. Flour, common 12s. superf. 46s. per b. Single refined do. 1s. 2d. Fine Salt, 2s. od. Brown Bread, 20s. od. Molasses, 3s. 8d. Rock Salt, 4s. to 4s. 6d.
DRUMS.
THE Subscriber having previous to the late war, carried on the drum-making business in this city; he, by the advice of his friends, again undertakes the same. The gentlemen of the militia, can be supplied with DRUMS, on short notice and reasonable terms, by applying at No. 5, King George-street, nearly opposite the German Reformed Lutheran church. DRUMS repaired with care and expedition.
SAMUEL S. BROUWER.
New-York June 19, 1787.
TO BE SOLD.
A BRIGHT bay Horse fifteen hands high, fit for carriage or the saddle; is eight years old, and may be seen at Mr. Henry Dawson's, Brooklyn.
Imported in the Brigantine Hope, William Thomson, master, from Belfast.
By Robert Waddell:
A FEW Boxes of well assorted yard wide and 7-8 Irish linens, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash or short credit, at No. 61, King-street.
This day will be landed at Leffert's wharf, near the Ferry-stairs, from on board the sloop Cato, Capt. Watts, from Jamaica.
Twenty-two Punchcons, high proof JAMAICA SPIRITS. For terms of sale, apply to Thomas Buchanan and Co. No. 46, Wall-street; who have still to dispose of, a few casks nails, from 6d to 30d.
Oznabrigs and brown sheeting in bales. Bottled London porter in casks of six dozen each. A few punchcons of old high flavored Jamaica spirits, four hogsheads Tortola sugars, three bales cotton.
N. B. Wanted to purchase by them pot and pearl-ashes.
June 19.
TO BE SOLD.
A HOUSE and Lot of Ground, situated at the corner of Broad-way and King-street, containing in front on Broad-way 22 feet 4 inches, and in the rear 22 feet 3 inches, and in depth along King-street, 64 feet: It is now occupied by the Hon. the Board of Treasury, and rents for 120l. a year; the situation is exceedingly pleasant and healthy; and for a private gentleman is inferior to none; and is so well known to be an excellent stand for business, that it needs no further recommendation.
Likewise, 202 acres of Land, lying about 21 miles from this city, and 2 miles above the Mansion-house of the late Col. Phillipse; the situation is pleasant, and affords an agreeable and delightful prospect, and would be an elegant spot for a gentleman retiring from business; the soil is good, bounded by the North-river, on the west by Saw-mill river, on the east by lands belonging to Mr. Robert Johnson, merchant.
2000 acres of Land, in Washington county, in this State, the soil is as good as any in that country; the one half now rents for 7l. per 100 acres; and the rest may be rented at the same rate; it is a good stand for a country store, lying in the heart of a country well settled; it has two public roads running through it; and is well wooded and watered.
An improved Farm, situated at Black Creek, in Washington county, containing 250 acres, watered by a fine stream, on which there is a good seat for a saw mill, and plenty of valuable pine; in a well settled country, near a meeting-house and grist-mill, in a good neighbourhood.
12 Lots of Land of 250 acres each, in the township of Bamp, in the State of Vermont; the soil is naturally strong and good for grain or grass, it is watered by several streams, and clothed with excellent timber. The number of lots are as follows, No. 3, 21, 24, 38, 42, 56, 73, 81, 89, 93, 103, 106.
Likewise, a Lot situated at the corner of New-street and Verletenburgh-street, being 39 feet in front on Verletenburgh-street, and 42 feet 7 inches on New-street.
Likewise, a Lot on the south side of Prince-street, nearly opposite to the sugar-house, containing in front and rear 25 feet, and 100 feet deep on the west side; and 73 feet on the north side.
And one other Lot, situated on the west side of New-street, joining to Brockholl Livingston, Esq. on the north and west on Aaron Devon, and south on Mr. Hill's lot; this lot is 25 feet front and rear, and 84 feet long; Dutch measure. For particulars enquire of Col. Isaac Stoutenburgh, or Mr. Elias Nexen, merchant.
N. B. All persons having any demands against the estate of the late Jane Johnson, widow of John Johnson, house-carpenter, or John Johnson, fadler, late of New York, but now of Charleston, South-Carolina, are requested to produce their accounts to Mr. Elias Nexen, in order that they may be discharged; and those who are indebted to said Johnson, are requested to make speedy payment, as he is about to depart the State.
New-York, June 12, 1787. A PARCEL of large Carolina REEDS are just arrived, and to be sold at No. 89, in William-street; also a new assortment of Bethlehem spun cotton, for weaving and knitting; also, buckskin gloves and breeches, from Bethlehem; a small parcel of the best northern racoon-beaver and racoon-coat, hatters trimmings, copperas, log-wood, and verdigree—sundry dry goods as usual. Ready money and the highest price given for all sorts of shipping furs.
Auction and Commission Store. JOHN RAMSAY very respectfully begs leave to acquaint his friends and the public in general, that he has opened a store at his house No. 221 Queen-street, near the upper end of the Fly market for the purpose of vending every quality of merchandise, both by public and private sale on commission, sales will also be made where else it may on particular occasions be necessary. He is well provided with cellars and stores for the reception of bulky as well as fine goods, and the favor of the commands of the public will be gratefully received and faithfully executed, with every endeavour to render perfect satisfaction. He has on hand an assortment of Irish linens, cambricks, men and womens thread and cotton stockings, calicoes, white and brown Russia sheetings, striped cottons, pound pins, ribbons, nests of trunks, calimancoes, &c. &c. which he will dispose of very reasonable for prompt pay.
All persons having demands to the Subscriber, are requested to send their accounts sealed up, as soon as possible, to the office of Robert Troup, Esq. Counsellor at Law, No. 18, Smith-Street, in order that they may be arranged for settlement.
FORASMUCH
as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Samuel Tuttle, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said defendant to the said complainant; whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant hath not entered his appearance in this suit as according to the rules of this Court the same ought to have been entered in case the same process had been duly served; and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Samuel Tuttle, hath withdrawn himself out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry be found within the same so as to be served with the said process which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause: Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Samuel Tuttle, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term; and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said mortgaged premises, or such part thereof as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively.
Extract from the minutes. W. COCK, Register. May 16, 1787. 2 99 16
FORASMUCH
as it appears unto this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Elijah Hurd, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said Elijah Hurd, to the said Abraham Lott, whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant hath not caused his appearance to be entered in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered in case the said process had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Elijah Hurd, is withdrawn out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry, be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause: Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the defendant, Elijah Hurd, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term; and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said premises, or so much thereof, as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively.
Extract from the minutes. W. COCK, Register. May 16, 1787. 2 99 16
FOR SALE.
The House and Lot of Ground, No. 41, Roosevelt-street, now in the occupation of Captain Peter Wynkoop: The house is commodious, two stories high, four rooms with fire places, and two bed rooms, a cellar and cellar kitchen. The lot is 25 feet in front and rear, and 100 feet in length. Also, a Lot of Ground bounded front on Fair-street, and on the rear on Ann-street, 25 feet wide front and rear, and 116 feet in length, on which is a small dwelling-house and stable. For terms apply to DAVID WOLFE, No. 13, Fair street.
FORASMUCH
as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Timothy Cattles, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said defendant, Timothy Cattles, to the complainant, whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant, Timothy Cattles, hath not entered his appearance in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered, in case the said process had been duly served; and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Timothy Cattles, is withdrawn out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry, be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause: Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the defendant, Timothy Cattles, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term; and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said premises, or such part thereof, as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively.
Extract from the minutes. W. COCK, Register. 2 99 16
FORASMUCH
as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein, by Abraham Lott, complainant, against Benajah Strong, defendant, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned, to have been mortgaged by the said defendant, to the said complainant, whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned; and that the said defendant hath not entered his appearance in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered in case the said process had been duly served, and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant, Benajah Strong, is withdrawn out of this State, or could not upon due enquiry, be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued on the filing of the bill of complaint in this cause: Whereupon it is ordered, on motion of Mr. William S. Livingston, of counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Benajah Strong, appear to the said bill, on or before the first day of next term; and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso, to the end that a decree may be made for a sale of the said mortgaged premises, or such part thereof as to this Court shall appear just and right: And it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted in at least, two of the public news-papers, printed in the city of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively.
Extract from the minutes. W. COCK, Register. May 16, 1787. 2 99 16
THE partnership of J. and L. Bleecker,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent, all persons who have any demands against them, will call at the office of Leonard Bleecker, No. 186, Water-street, for payment, and those indebted to them, are requested speedily to discharge their accounts as they wish to close their books.
N. B. The certificate business is still pursued by them in a separate manner, viz. by John Bleecker at his office No. 198, Queen-street, and by Leonard Bleecker at the late office of J. and L. Bleecker No. 186, Water-street. New-York, May 7, 1787.
JUST PUBLISHED,
and to be Sold at the Printing-Office No. 5, Water-street.
Des Barri's drafts of the following.
MERCATOR CHARTS:
Nova-Scotia, Newbury and Piscataqua, New England, Boston Bay, Rhode-Island and Bay, Buzzard Bay and Vineyard Sound, Harbour of New-York, New-York and Long-Island Sound, Harbour and Bay of Pensacola, River of Mississippi, Port Royal and Charleston, Harbour of Augustine, Gulph of Mexico, Harbour of Halifax;
Being the most accurate and elegant charts which were ever published in any country—sold at moderate prices by
SAMUEL LOUDON.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
For which the highest price in Cash will be given, £7,000 in Bancker's Notes £10,000, or any smaller sums, in Pierce's final settlement certificates.
The highest prices in cash given, as usual, for all other kinds of public securities, at No. 40, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street.
Paper Hanging Manufactory.
A Large and elegant assortment of Paper Hangings, with festoon borders, is now finished for Sale, at Gerardus Duyckinck, junr's. Store, No. 30, Little Dock-street, or at John Colles's, at the Manufactory in the Lower Barracks, where orders and directions for paper are received—The public now can be supplied with any kind of paper hangings, agreeable to their fancy, plain, green & blue, or any other colour to suit their furniture, may be had at a very short notice. One very great advantage will attend the purchasing of paper hangings manufactured here, is that it can be always matched again; many persons have been obliged to new paper their rooms for the want of a few yards of paper hangings that has been imported, being damaged on their walls; and another very great advantage is, they can be sold much cheaper than the imported paper hangings, and warranted to be equally as good.
Cash given for Old Rope, Linen and Cotton Rags.
Bank of New-York.
THE President and Directors give notice, that for the accommodation of the public, they have determined, and are now ready to open accounts for paper money, with those who choose to deposit it in the Bank. And as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made, will discount bills or notes, payable in the paper money lately emitted by this State, as well as specie.
By order of the Direction,
WILLIAM SETON, Cashier.
June 14th, 1787.

M I S C E L L A N Y.
On the Force of Habit.
IT has been the endeavour of all those whom the world has revered for superior wisdom, to persuade man to be acquainted with himself, to observe by what evils he is most dangerously beset, and by what temptations most easily overcome.
This counsel has been often given with serious dignity, and often received with appearance of conviction; but, as very few can search deep into their own minds without meeting what they wish to hide from themselves, scarce any man persists in cultivating such disagreeable acquaintance, but draws the veil again between his eyes and his heart, leaves his passions and appetites as he found them, and advises others to look into themselves.
This is the common result of enquiry, even among those who endeavour to grow wiser and better, but this endeavour is far enough from frequency; the greater part of the multitude that swarm upon the earth, have never been disturbed by such uneasy curiosity, but deliver themselves up to business or to pleasure, plunge into the current of life, whether placid or turbulent, and pass on from one point of prospect to another, attentive rather to anything than the state of their minds; satisfied, at an easy rate, with an opinion that they are no worse than others, that every man must mind his own interest, or that their pleasures hurt only themselves, and are therefore no proper objects of censure.
Some, however, there are, whom the intrusion of scruples, the recollection of better notions, or the latent reprobation of good examples, will not suffer to live entirely contented with their own conduct; they are forced to pacify the mutiny of reason with fair promises, and quiet their thoughts with designs of calling all their actions to review, and planning a new scheme for the time to come.
There is nothing which we estimate so fallaciously as the force of our own resolutions, nor any fallacy which we so unwillingly and tardily detect. He that has resolved a thousand times, and a thousand times deserted his own purpose, yet suffers no abatement of his confidence, but still believes himself his own master, and able, by innate vigor of soul, to press forward to his end, through all the obstructions that inconvenience or delight can put in his way.
That this mistake should prevail for a time is very natural. When conviction is present, and temptation is ought of sight, we do not easily conceive how any reasonable being can deviate from his true interest. What ought to be done while it yet hangs only in speculation, is so plain and certain, that there is no place for doubt; the whole soul yields itself to the predominance of truth, and readily determines to do what, when the time of action comes, will be at last omitted.
I believe most men may review all the lives that have passed within their observation, without remembering one efficacious resolution, or being able to tell a single instance of a course of practice suddenly changed in consequence of a change of opinion, or an establishment of determination. Many indeed alter their conduct, and are not at fifty what they were at thirty, but they commonly varied imperceptibly from themselves, followed the train of external causes, and rather suffered reformation than made it.
It is not uncommon to charge the difference between promise and performance, between profession and reality, upon deep design and studied deceit; but the truth is, that there is very little hypocrisy in the world; we do not so often endeavour or wish to impose on others as on ourselves, we resolve to do right, we hope to keep our resolutions, we declare them to confirm our own hope, and fix our own inconstancy by calling witnesses of our actions, but at last habit prevails, and those whom we have invited to our triumph, laugh at our defeat.
Habit is commonly too strong for the most resolute resolution, though furnished for the assault with all the weapons of philosophy. He that endeavours to free himself from an ill habit, says Bacon, must not change too much at a time, lest he should be discouraged by difficulty; nor too little, for then he will make but slow advances. This is a precept which may be applauded in a book, but will fail in the trial, in which every change will be found too great or too little. Those who have been able to conquer habit, are like those that are fabled to have returned from the realms of Pluto:
Pauci, quos, aequas amavit.
Jupiter, aequo ardens exivit ad aethera virtus.
They are sufficient to give hope, but not security; to animate the contest, but not to promise victory.
Those who are in the power of evil habits, must conquer them as they can, and conquered they must be, or neither wisdom or happiness can be attained; but those who are not yet subject to their influence, may, only by caution, preserve their freedom, they may effectually resolve to escape the tyrant, whom they will very vainly resolve to conquer.
From the [LONDON] PUBLIC LEDGER, March 16, 1787.
To the PRINTER.
SIR, MR. Adams has entitled his book, "A vindication of the constitutions of government of the United States of America." This title excited my curiosity, as I could not well conceive how he could, in the unqualified sense which he holds out to our view, vindicate all these constitutions, being so dissimilar in themselves. But, after I read his performance, I found that he had not vindicated any of them; but, on the contrary, has repeatedly condemned them, by embracing every opportunity of launching out into the wildest enthusiastic eulogiums upon the English constitution, as the model of perfection to all the nations of the earth. To this purpose, he has envied against Mr. Turgot, as a fool and a madman, for presuming that he knew any thing about America, or that a government could center in one assembly. He even seems to treat Dr. Price with as little ceremony, had he not recollected, that there were two balancing powers against him; the popularity of Dr. Price, in America, and the friendship and assistance, which he wishes to receive from him, during his residence in this country. The title of his book was manifestly intended to prejudice the Americans in favour of it, and after drawing them in to read it, to lead them to adopt the sentiments which it contains, and, in opposition to that superabounding wisdom which he ascribes to them, to establish a kingly government among them. But, he will probably find himself totally mistaken in
his expectation. The Americans appear to be too much attached to their popular constitutions, to be easily persuaded to change them for those that are less so, notwithstanding the flattering compliments he pays them, as the most enlightened of the sons of men. They will not believe him, that there should be any check upon the voice of the people, nor that they cannot govern themselves, without two additional checks to keep them in a steady course. They will be angry with him, not only for abusing, but for misrepresenting Mr. Turgot, who, it is evident, from his high admiration of the constitution of Pennsylvania, did not mean to say, that all government should center in a single assembly, but in an assembly, with a Governor and Council, and a body of Censors, who all together cannot pass any law, without having previously notified their design in the public papers, and without, after such notification, having clearly the general approbation of the people in its favor. They will, moreover, remark, that Pennsylvania is the most stable of all the American governments, and almost the only one which uniformly discharges all its obligations with a punctilious exactitude; whilst Massachusetts, the idol of Mr. Adams, excepting that a Governor, annually chosen by the people there, supplies the place of a King with an absolute negative, is now torn with alarming convulsions, against which his three balancing powers are but a weak remedy.
Many other considerations will occur to every one who gives himself the trouble of reading Mr. Adams's book. But it is peculiarly diverting to hear him declaim upon the necessity of one of his balancing powers, consisting of the well born, or of those who are distinguished by their descent from a race of illustrious ancestors. In what part of America are those well born to be found? or, if there are any, did they come into the world with cornets upon their heads, or with any other marks of pre-eminence above the poorest of our species? I, for my own part, would reverence Mr. Adams as much, had he been the son of a slave, as if he had been the son of a King, well knowing that worth makes the man; that neither virtue or vice are hereditary; and that a despised cottager may possess more excellencies than are to be found in a long catalogue of princes. But I remember that Mr. Adams himself is an Ambassador, and that, therefore, according to his ludicrous story concerning the Parisian girl, he may mean to argue thus, when he introduces this well-born: "I am an Ambassador, and therefore all my descendants should necessarily become Ambassadors, or obtain the same rank with them;" or, "at least, none but Attorneys should be elevated to this distinction; and, as thirty guineas a day to an American Ambassador are no more than the proportion of a shilling a day to a Biscayan Ambassador, my masters, therefore should always assign to me, & my descendants, this salary, & continually increase it with their increasing abilities." In short, were it excusable in any man to declaim upon the distinction of ranks, to speak of the awful distance which should be maintained between some and others, to value himself upon his wealth or pedigrees, and, on these accounts, to demand a controlling and inherent power over the rest of his species, the Americans are the last people upon earth who should introduce such language; for, when they do this, they act the same absurd and ridiculous part with English Diffusers, if there were any such, who should voluntarily renounce their own common and undeniable rights, vindicate a divine Priestly's claim to titles and other church revenues, and attempt to prove, that the corporation and test acts, instead of being monstrous impositions, are justifiable upon principles of reason and nature. I cheerfully acknowledge, however, that, notwithstanding the inconsequencies which I have pointed out, Mr. Adams's book is, upon the whole, ingenious and entertaining, and discover him to be possessed of a large share of ancient and modern learning. But he has not always distinguished as he ought, his own observations from those of others, nor enabled us to ascertain whether he be speaking himself, or only quoting one of his favourite authors.
BISCAYANUS.
UNITED STATES.
BOSTON, June 18.
On Wednesday last, the Republican Volunteer Company, commanded by Captain Joseph Bartle, made their public appearance in complete uniform, (red faced with black).—Eugene Homer, with a detached party, proceeded from Faneuil-Hall to the house of His Excellency the Governor, who presented them with a standard. After the detachment joined the company, the whole proceeded to the common, where they were reviewed by his Excellency, and the Hon. Council. At three o'clock, they marched into State-street, where they performed their manœuvres and evolutions with exactness. Their conduct through the day, did them honor, and gained the applause of a numerous body of spectators.
Since our last arrived here, the ship Fair Slave, Capt. Dumora, from Cadiz, in Spain—The Captain on his arrival entered at the Naval-office, twelve thousand dollars.
WORCESTER, June 16.
A gentleman from the county of Hampshire informs us, that the two prisoners under sentence of death, for treason, who were confined in prison at Great Barrington, in the county of Berkshire, on Friday night last weak effected their escape, having previously found means to intoxicate the guard.
We have received intelligence from the county of Berkshire, that a few days since, a number of those men who still remain in arms against this Commonwealth, and hover on the confines of Vermont, made an incursion in the town of New Ashford, and entered the house of Mr. Stackweather, at New-Ashford & robbed him of about 150 dollars in cash, a quantity of beef & pork, & a number of other articles.
It is said, Luke Day was seen a few days since riding, with a cutlass drawn, through a bye road in the town of Williamstown, county of Berkshire; he was pursued, and came near being taken, but finally escaped in a wood.
On Tuesday last two companies of the federal train of Artillery, in new and complete uniform, passed through this town. They are from the castle, and bound to the federal arsenal at Springfield.
MIDDLETON, June 18.
The following is a copy of a letter from the Agent of the French navy, residing in New-London, to his Excellency Governor Huntington.
SIR,
REPEATED complaints being made to me, by several owners and masters of vessels trading to our French Islands, respecting the charges, duties, and various gratuities demanded by the inferior officers of the customs; and having nothing more at heart than to aid and assist our allied friends the Americans in their navigation and trade, I have laid before M. de la Forest, our Honorable Vice Consul General, residing in New-York, the said complaints, who desires me to inform the merchants, owners and masters of vessels, in the State of Connecticut, that as soon as those concerned in the West-India trade, shall give in to the Agent of the French navy, residing in New-London, an account attested before his Excellency the Governor, of the various charges paid to our Custom-house, with the names of the places where paid; and those made triplicate ; he will immediately lay them before his Majesty, who will, no doubt, give orders for a strict enquiry, his intention being to promote and encourage, as much as possible, the commerce of both nations.
If your Excellency pleases to have the above inserted in the public news-papers of this State, for the perusal of all concerned, it will be an additional favor to him who has the honor to be with the greatest respect, Sir, your most obedient and most humble servant,
PHILIP DEJEAN.
His Excellency Governor Huntington.
PHILADELPHIA, June 20.
James Thomson, George Heathcote and John Morgan, three of the persons charged with having practically robbed the Spanish brig La Santissima Trinidad, Josef Zacharias de Urgote, master, were on Monday last, examined before the Judge of Admiralty, and committed to prison. Morgan made a full confession of the whole transaction, and gave testimony against Thompson and Heathcote. The quadrant, spy glass and some of the wearing apparel described in the advertisement were found in possession of Thompson and Heathcote, who had changed their names, Thompson calling himself James M'culpin, and Heathcote going by the name of Robert Shaw. There is some reason to believe that John Portefeuille, another of the pirates, is lurking in this city—he is described to be six feet high, 30 years of age, raw boned, round shouldered, was born in Wales, chews tobacco, is very talkative, and has black hair.
Same day arrived in this city a Choctaw King, his lady, and a Chickasaw Captain, in company with Captain John Woods, appointed to see the articles of the treaty made at Hopewell, Seneca, in the State of South-Carolina, by the representatives of their nations and the commissioners of the United States, ratified and made good.
Extract of a letter from Carlisle, June 20.
"We have lately had an accession of pupils to our College, from Virginia and North-Carolina, and are taught to expect many more from those parts of our country. Dr. Nesbitt is satisfied and happy, and by his agreeable manner of teaching and behaviour to the students, has won all their hearts. The commencement is put off till the third Wednesday in September, when we expect to turn out twenty young men, regularly qualified for degrees. The commencement was deferred at the request of Dr. Nesbitt, who says "he does not wish to export raw materials."
Died at Richmond, on the 8th instant, after a short indisposition, Mr. JOHN HUNTER HOLT, of that city, Printer; he was universally respected in the late army as an officer, and in private life as a companion; his death is much lamented by all his friends and acquaintance.
POUGHKEEPSIE, June 20.
Sunday arrived in town his Excellency Governor Clinton and his Lady, from New-York, and this day will set out for the Springs in Columbia county.
New-York, June 26.
Notwithstanding the general charge of its being hard to live in America, there is not at this time a civilized country on the face of the earth, in which a poor man may live with so much ease as in the United States. Every traveller knows with what diligence farmers and mechanics, in foreign countries, are obliged to labor through the year: In the winter, the work begins before day, and in summer it continues thro' the day; they have little respite, or time for spending money: If one of them is accosted, he seldom stops to answer—his work must go on. This is not the case with us, nor have we any example of what Europeans call industry: The citizens of America may live with half the labor which would support them in France, England or Germany. Is the man candid, or honest—is he not ungrateful to Heaven—who complains of such a country, or says, that his troubles are occasioned by the necessary difficulty of living, by the difficulty of paying taxes, or of providing food and raiment, or by any other cause than his vices, his idleness and dissipation?
By a gentleman from the northward we learn that Major-General Shays has returned from Canada, and on Tuesday last made his appearance in Washington county, in this State; that on the day following, a number of the inhabitants of that county assembled and drove him into the State of Vermont, where he now secures himself from the hands of justice.
The principal difficulty, says a correspondent, in the way of necessary alterations in our government, will arise from the officers of Government. Their interest, it is imagined, will be affected by the alterations. Hence we must expect to hear them cry out, as the crown officers did in the beginning of the war, "this is not the time for making alterations—alterations are dangerous, and we shall be enslaved by our rulers, &c." But it is to be hoped, the people will neither be influenced by such men, nor their connections, in the adoption of a Federal Government.
By a gentleman from Port-au-Prince we learn, that a great number of American vessels are at that place taking in molasses and taffia, but are so narrowly watched by the French officer of the customs, as to render the smuggling of sugar and coffee wholly impracticable. Added to this, a French man of
war, purposely stationed there, is obliged to see them clear of the port, the commander of which, never fails to search them.
The early recovery of Egypt by the Turks has made considerable noise in Europe; but, if we consider the general disposition of the inhabitants of that country, the event will not appear in a very extraordinary light. From the period that history succeeded fiction, the Egyptians have been uniformly a people as dally as they were superstitious. Cambyses made a conquest of their country in a single battle. Alexander gave them law without striking a single stroke, or without one of their cities daring to wait a siege. The Ptolomies subdued them with as little trouble; nor did Julius and Octavius find more difficulty in bringing them under obedience. Omar over-ran all that country in a single campaign. The Mamalukes, who inhabited Cholos and the regions of Mount Caucasus, became their masters afterwards. It was that people, and not the Egyptians, who defeated the armies of St. Louis and took that king prisoner. These also, in process of time, like the original natives, became effeminate, cowardly, lazy and dissipated, and in three months time were brought under the yoke of Selidan I. who caused their Sultan to be hanged, and their kingdom a province of the Turkish empire.
A curious French Ornithologist assures the public, in the journal, that he saw with a telescope, of 16 inches, a large bird of prey, soaring over Paris at the height of 2000 fathoms, and flying at the rate of 60 or 70 leagues an hour. He supposes it to have quitted the rocks of Iceland, Scotland, or Ireland, in search of a warmer climate; and asserts, that the Laemer-Gehier takes alternately a flight from the highest mountains of our hemisphere to the Andes or Cordilleras of the new world. Some, who have studied and watched the emigrations of birds, may, perhaps, publish their opinions concerning these wonderful airy voyages: for the French observer scruples not to say, that from the British isles many carnivorous creatures take their flight as far as the Alps, the Pyrenees, or Mount Atlas.
The following elegant and very learned advertisement was taken from a watchmaker's show-board in the city of Oxford, which no doubt was not only very edifying to the students of that renowned University; but also served as a guide to the common citizens where they might purchase or get repaired, their horary machines.
"Here are fabricated, and renovated all sorts of trochilus horologes, either portable or permanent, linguaculous or taciturn; whose circumgirations are performed by internal spiral elastics, or external pendulous plumbeages. Also diminutives, both simple and compound, whose integuments are invested with aurum or argentum."
At a time when democratic principles have laid the foundation of some of the weakest and most inefficient governments in the American States, that ever nations were effected with, and when Mr. Adams, a firm friend to liberty and the rights of mankind, has combated these prejudices with acknowledged success, it may perhaps be pleasing to discover how such sentiments have affected the great and good Dr. Price, who had been formerly led away by the airy phantom of a pure democracy, and who candidly confesses the error of his opinions in a letter of a late date, to Mr. Bingham, from which the following are extracts:
"I am sorry the Constitution of your government in Pennsylvania is so imperfect as it is: Mr. Adams has just published a book, which contains much reading & information—he has entitled it, "A Defence of the American Constitutions," but the chief design of it is to shew that the powers of legislation ought to be lodged in more than one Assembly, and he has convinced me so entirely of this, that I wish I had inserted a note on the passage in Mons. Turgot's letter to me, which has occasioned Mr. Adams's book, to express my disapprobation of it.
"Having taken the liberty to address to the United States, my sentiments of the importance of the revolution in their favor, and, during the late war, interested myself warmly in their cause, I cannot but anxiously wish to hear they are prosperous and happy: And notwithstanding many appearances which are very discouraging, I must believe they will prove at last, such an example and benefit to mankind, as I have expected.
"But, before this can happen, they have much to do—the Federal Government, in particular, is unsettled, and, I suppose, will continue so, till insignificance and discredit amongst foreign powers, and internal distresses of war, oblige them to give it due strength and energy.
"Some of the States have been led to a very improper emission of paper—this, in the best circumstances of States is a dangerous expedient, but when the paper is not well secured on productive funds, and there is no sufficient basis of coin for circulating it, and it is at the same time made a legal tender, the emission of it becomes much worse than dangerous. I have, indeed, been shocked to hear, what has been done in this way by one or two of the American Legislatures; such facts throw a cloud over our American prospects.
"I doubt not, however, but that what you say of the body of the people is true—there is an ardor for improvement amongst them, an industry and an acquaintance with the true principles of civil government, which, united to the great advantages of their situation, must produce great effects."
Letters from Oland inform us, that the Emperor has laid a considerable impost upon rice and tobacco, the produce of the United States, not immediately imported from America. While the other European powers seem disposed to throw every obstacle in the way of our trade, it must be highly agreeable as well as advantageous, to receive this mark of favor and consideration from so illustrious a Monarch.
Extract of a letter from Turks-Island, dated May 12.
"A fraud of the most atrocious sort, was lately committed on the house of Messrs. Jennings and Co. of St. Eustatius; viz. the purchasing a number of slaves, and paying for them in counterfeit half-johannes! To apprehend the perpetrators of this villainy, both the British and French squadrons have exerted every effort.
"The villains stopped here with their booty, but upon the arrival of a merchant vessel from St. Eustatius, they immediately pushed off. Since then the French Corvette la Blonde, commanded by the Chevalier De Chevragnac, and the Madelofor frigate, commanded by Capt. Newcombe, the latter having Mr. H. Jennings on board, have called in here in pursuit."

A gentleman who has lately arrived at Portsmouth, New-Hampshire, in nine days from Quebec, informs, that Lord Dorchester is using every effort to have the militia of Canada well regulated, and under proper discipline. All the male inhabitants, from 16 to 60 years are enrolled as militia men, out of whom are to be selected all the able bodied unmarried men, from 18 years to 45, who are to be embodied as occasion may require, for the security of the frontiers, and to be in readiness to march in four days from the time of notice being given; that the frontier posts have been strengthened by an additional regiment—that five regiments were daily expected to arrive at Quebec, three from Ireland, and two from Portsmouth, in England—that the British were preparing to equip and fit out their shipping upon the Lakes, one of which (a ship of considerable force) was actually fitted out—that the administration of Lord Dorchester was very pleasing to all ranks and orders of the citizens of that province; the inhabitants of which have been lately favoured with that inestimable privilege the right of trial by jury; a blessing which they have been deprived of ever since they became a province to Great-Britain.
On Friday evening the 8th instant departed this life in Portsmouth, in New-Hampshire, DANIEL FOWLE, Esq., in the 72d year of his age, and on the Monday following the funeral obsequies were paid to his remains by a very respectable attendance of his late friends and fellow citizens.—This gentleman was the first Printer in New-Hampshire, and supported the New-Hampshire Gazette from its first institution to his death. He was ever attentive and assiduous in his vocation, and was a warm advocate for the liberties of the PRESS and the rights of mankind; and in their support, against the iron bands of tyranny in a neighbouring government (where, by a recent statute, the liberty of the press is again infringed) he once suffered even imprisonment, until his virtues became so conspicuous that his political enemies were afraid to continue their prosecutions, and the Legislature liberated him with honor, and remunerated his sufferings. He ever supported the character of a worthy member of society, was of a benevolent and humane disposition, courteous, affable and agreeable in conversation. He confined himself to his own private walk in life, wisely avoided the dangerous quicksands of politics, and never unnecessarily interested himself in polemic subjects. He died with a composure of mind truly characteristic of his whole life, in the full and perfect enjoyment of his senses.—In him society lost the loss of a useful member, and his acquaintance a steady friend.—As in his life he was greatly respected, so in his death he is greatly lamented.
"An honest man's the noblest work of God."
Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Bennington to his friend in Providence, dated May 12.  "You will expect to hear something from me relative to this State, and as the common phrase is, 'how we are going on.' Why Sir, we live in a state of perfect security, totally abstracted from public debts—so peculiarly located, that we neither with nor care for the support of, or a connexion with, any community or powers. Situated in a fertile land, extending upwards of 170 miles north and south, and from 50 to 70 miles east and west, with the water communications of Lake-Champlain and Connecticut river, and various other advantages, that admit a commerce with Canada and the United States, together with a rapid population of upwards of 60,000 inhabitants, since its late a period as the year 1764, cannot but mark this as a country of great growing wealth. Our government, in its various branches (although not the most energetic) is eventually as effective as those of any in the United States. Our militia has lately been organized, and the rage for discipline is great. Companies are daily parading for exercise, and well equipped. Three companies to each regiment (two of infantry and one of horse) are all in uniform, besides an artillery company, of the command of a Captain-Lieutenant. It is in agitation to build a college. The original grants of land under New-Hampshire (which are held valid) have made a pecuniary provision for literature; certain lands in many townships having been located for this purpose. We have already an academy, capable of accommodating 50 or 60 scholars, and a fund of 1000l. is established, which will enable the trustees to provide able tutors. So early as June, 1781, a philosophical society was established in this town, which is growing into repute. A medical and other societies are also established here, and we are advancing rapidly to a considerable degree of refinement."
In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 190 towns have made returns of representatives, and have sent 221 members to the General Assembly, 164 of whom were not of the House last year.
ARRIVALS SINCE OUR LAST. Ship George, Hunter, Greenock. " " St. Domingo. Schooner " " Lilley, Norfolk. " Two Brothers, " Baltimore. Sloop Ranger, Bennison, St. Johns. Lady Hayley, Tillingham, Rhode-Island. " " Barnet, Port-au-Prince.
LOAN-OFFICE. THE Loan-Officers of the city and county of New-York, do hereby give notice to whom it doth concern, that they will attend at the house of Evert Bancker, No. 5, Wall-street, on Tuesday the 19th day of June inst. and thereafter on Tuesday in each week, for the term of three weeks, to receive the interest monies due by mortgage, agreeably to an act, entitled, 'an act for emitting the sum of two hundred thousand pounds in bills of credit for the purposes therein mentioned,' passed the 18th April, 1786. June 1, 1787. 92
Stopped on suspicion of being stolen, a Bladder of SNUFF. Whoever has lost it, giving the marks, and paying the charge of advertising, may have it again, by applying to James Leonard, Little Queen-street, near Leake's dock. 93
THE warm and cold baths on the North-river, the foot of Crown-street; those that want to use the WARM BATH, will be pleased to give one hour's notice to the keeper of the baths. 29 3m HENRY LUDLAM.
FOR SALE, By DAVID GELSTON, No. 52, Water-street, Quantity Spermaceti oil and whale bone, Beef and pork, 200 barrels herrings, Linseed oil, Beef hams, Gun powder, Rum, sugar, Indigo, Pipes, Brimstone, Bar iron, &c.
BOOKS. Just opening from on board the Nancy from Glasgow, and the Alexander, from London a very extensive assortment of valuable BOOKS, and to be SOLD, at Samuel Campbell's New Book and STATIONARY Store, No. 44, Hanover-square, corner of the Old-slip; Among which are the following:
DR. Spence's new system of midwifery with obstetrical plates, A new edition of Buchanan's domestic medicine, to which is added, a chapter on cold bathing and drinking the mineral waters, Medical communications vol. I. for 1784, Dr. Bell's system of surgery, vol. V. Swediaur on the venereal disease, Cullen's synopsis, and practice, Watson's history of Philadelphia the second, Russell's modern Europe, 5 vols. new edition, Smollett's history of England, 7 vols. Hume's essay, 2 vols. Voltaire's universal history, 4 vols. Blackstone's commentaries a neat pocket edition, 4 vols. A large assortment of Law Books and Classics. With a great variety of STATIONARY, in particular pocket-books, ink-holders, paper, blank-books, quills, wax, wafers, &c. The European, Political, Edinburgh and Scotch MAGAZINES.
Also, just received from Philadelphia, Adam's Defence of the Constitutions of the United States, a new American edition.—Family Worship, and Religious and kind Affections, explained and recommended by Dr. Hunter and Dr. McFarlane; sewed, price one shilling. S. Campbell returns his sincere thanks to his customers, and those who have purchased BOOKS or STATIONARY at his Store, and hopes by his assiduity and attention in keeping an universal assortment of books, and the reasonable prices he sells at, will insure the continuance of their favours.
Thomas Burling, CABINET and CHAIR-MAKER, At the sign of the CHAIR, near the Chapel, in Beckman-street, formerly Chapel-street. ACKNOWLEDGES the many favors received from his friends and the public, and would wish to inform them that he has opened a Warehouse of Mahogany and other Furniture, on a more extensive plan than heretofore; and for the convenience of strangers and others, who may resort to, or settle in this city, he means to keep an assortment where they may be supplied on the shortest notice; for it must hurt the feelings of every citizen to observe the daily impositions strangers are liable to, in purchasing new furniture at these public vendues.
He served his time with Samuel Prince, a conspicuous character in his way, and esteemed one of the best workmen in this city, and as he has laid in a stock of the best Mahogany and other Wood, and means to employ the best hands, and sell his work at the lowest rate good work 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. 89
WILLIAM HILL, At J. M'Vickar and W. Hill's, No. 210, Water-street. REQUESTS those persons who are still indebted to Mr. Smith Ramadge, formerly of this city, merchant, to call and pay their accounts, on or before the first of September next, as he has positive orders to hand over to a Lawyer, any that may remain unsettled at that time, of which they will please to take notice. June 21, 1787. 8
The LAWS of the tenth session of the Legislature of this State, are now printed. Gentlemen entitled to them by law, and others, can have their respective copies completed by applying at this Printing-Office.—A few SETS on hand for sale.
Public Auction. THIS DAY, at 11 o'clock, By JAMES INGLIS. At his Commission-store, No. 21, Wall-street, will be SOLD, A FEW casks of bottled London porter, fresh currants, a quantity of plug tobacco, rappee snuff in kegs and bottles, window-glass, a cask of earthen-ware, &c. a few tubs fresh butter, a barrel of English cheese, a few jars of sugar plums, barley in kegs, excellent shrub in barrels and kegs, bottled claret in small cases. Some articles of valuable house furniture, &c. A variety of goods cheap at private sale.
Treasury of the United States, MAY 14th, 1787. THE Commissioners of the Board of Treasury of the United States, give notice, That on the 21st day of September next, will be exposed to Sale, at the place where the United States in Congress may hold their sessions—The following Townships and Lots of Lands in the Western Territory, which were surveyed last year, under the direction of the Geographer General of the United States, viz. FIRST RANGE. No. 3, containing 4,350 acres. SECOND RANGE. No. 1, containing 1,386. 2, 5,434. 3, 8,598. 5, 21,139. 6, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 22,886. 9, 18,644. THIRD RANGE. No. 1, containing 6,596. 2, 11,797. 3, 14,482. 5, 23,040. 6, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 23,040. 9, 23,040. 10, 23,040. 11, 23,040. 12, 23,040. FOURTH RANGE. No 1, containing 4,574. 2, 21,350. 3, 23,040. 7, 23,040. 8, 23,040. 10, 23,040. 11, 23,040. 12, 23,040. 13, 23,040.
The admirable quality of these Lands, and the favorable climate in which they are situated, are too well known to need description. The conditions of sale are as follows, viz.
 1st. The townships or fractional parts of townships throughout the different ranges, will be sold either entire or in lots in alternate order; that is to say, where a township or fractional part of a township is sold entire, the next will be sold in lots, agreeably to the ordinance of the 20th of May, 1785.  2d. The lands are not to be sold under a dollar per acre, payable in gold or silver, or any of the securities of the United States.  3d. The purchasers are to pay the charges of survey, which are to be estimated at thirty-six dollars in specie, or certificates as aforesaid for every township; and in the same proportion for fractional parts of townships or lots; this payment to be made at the sales, and in case of failure, the lands to be again exposed to public auction.  4th. One third of the purchase money is to be paid at the time of purchase; and the remaining two thirds in three months after the date of the sale; on which payment a certificate shall be given by the Treasurer of the United States, which shall entitle the person to whom the same is given to receive from the Commissioners of this Board a proper title; provided, that if the second payment is not made at the time above specified, the first payment is to be forfeited, and the land on which the forfeit accrued be again set up for sale.  5th. The plats of the townships will be marked by subdivisions into lots of one mile square or 640 acres, and numbered from 1 to 36; and out of each township, Lot No. 8, 11, 26 and 29, are to be reserved for future sale; Lot No. 16, for the maintenance of Public Schools within the respective townships, and out of every fractional part of a township, as many lots of the same number as shall be found therein. There will also be reserved to the United States, one third part of all gold and silver, lead and copper mines.  Proper maps and descriptions of the lands will be exhibited at the time and place of sale, and the sales will continue from day to day until the whole are sold.
Samuel Osgood, } Commis- Walter Livingston, } sioners. Arthur Lee, }
JAMES INGLIS, Licensed Auctioneer and Commission-Merchant, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the public in general, that he has now opened his business, at No. 21, Wall-street, and opposite the Coffee-House Bridge; where he is ready to receive, and has every kind of roomy convenience for storing all sorts of wet and dry goods, and for selling them by public auction or private sale.—Having let aside every other pursuit, he means constantly to devote his whole attention to the Commission Business, and hopes, at all times, to shew himself fully sensible of his duty and his interest, by steady exertions for the benefit of his employers, and in every respect so to conduct his business, as to make himself useful to the public in the line of his profession.
N. B. Cash will always, when necessary, be advanced to the owners, upon unlimited goods being deposited for sale. 702
Wm. Backhouse & Co. Removed to No. 15, Duke-street, have FOR SALE, RED Port, } Lisbon, } Malaga, } Teneriffe, & Fyal } WINES. Anchovies and Capers; Crockery Ware, Boots and Shoes. Also, a few boxes Lisbon Lemons, New-York, June 21, 1787. 8
Wanted for the supply of the mills near Boston, A LARGE quantity of merchantable WHEAT, weighing at least 58lb. per bushel; for which gold or silver will be paid on delivery by William Payne at his store, No. 42, Long wharf. N. B. Preference will be given to very heavy wheat of a bright colour. Boston, May 10, 1787. 99 8
JOHN BANKS, MERCHANT-TAYLOR, HAS Imported in the last vessels from London, a few European Goods in his way; a few pieces of superfine cloths first quality, Dark blue, Gold and silver basket and spangled buttons, Black, Neweast fashionable plain and gilt coat and vest buttons, Raven's grey, Cotton and worsted fat-tinets, Bottle green, A few summer vest patterns, Garnet, Gold and silver epaulets, London brown, White chappel needles, and drabs, With sundry other articles too tedious to mention, Buff and white cashmeres, Ladies and Gentlemen who please to favor him with their custom may depend on being served in the neatest manner, and with the greatest punctuality. 3
LE ROY and BAYARD, No. 194, Water-street, HAVE Imported the following articles by the Ship Hope, Capt. H. D. Cention, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash, viz. Linseed oil, Cambricks, a neat assortment; Gun powder, Seine twine, three threads, Russia duck, Cardwire, Russia sheetings, Writing paper, Oznabrigs, Black pepper, Flemish sheetings, Nutmegs & cloves. Linens, They have likewise still on hand a few puncheons of excellent Demerara rum. 700
By virtue of an act of the Legislature, entitled an "Act for the speedy sale of the unappropriated Lands within this State, and for other purposes therein mentioned," passed the 5th May, 1786; and pursuant to a resolution of the Honorable the Commissioners of the Land Office, ten townships of UNAPPROPRIATED LANDS, on the south east side of the River St. Laurence, will be sold at public vendue at the Coffee-House in the city of New-York. The sale to commence on Tuesday the 10th of July next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Maps are filed for inspection, in the offices of the Secretary of the State and Surveyor General. The fourth and eighth townships will be sold by single lot, and the rest by quarters of townships, such securities as are made receivable on the sales of forfeited lands, will be received in payment; the one quarter of the purchase money on the day of sale, and the remainder within sixty days after. These lands extend along the river St. Laurence for 50 miles, have the advantages of the navigation of that river, and are deemed in point of fertility, equal to any within the State. Some very valuable Settlements have already been made on the lands on the north west side of the river under the British jurisdiction. SIMEON DEWIT, Surveyor-General. 3
June 4, 1787. 3
J. and F. ATKINSON, Removed from 223, Queen-street, to No. 10, Hanover-square, HAVE Imported in the last vessels from London and Liverpool, a large assortment of DRY GOODS, viz.
Superfine broad cloths, Midling and low priced do. Corduroys, Plain and figured velverets, Irish linens, 3-4, 7-8 and yard wide, Tickings, checks, fustians and jeans, Modes, pelongs and fustins, Black and coloured silk handkerchiefs, Ribbons, gauzes, cambricks and lawns, Calicoes, printed linens and cottons, Metal and fashionable buttons, Sewing silk, twist and laces, Wildbores and cambleteens, Womens cotton stockings, Mens thread ditto, Womens black and coloured silk mits & gloves, Mens felt and fashionable beaver hats, Boys, and coloured do. Gun powder, &c. &c. Jamaica Spirits and Hyson Tea. 99
By order of the Hon. Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the supreme court of judicature of the State of New-York: Notice is hereby given to Benjamin Eyre, of the city of London in the kingdom of Great Britain, merchant, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that upon application and due proof made to the said Chief Justice, pursuant to an act of the legislature, entitled "an act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th day of April 1786, by a creditor of the said Benjamin Eyre; he the said Chief Justice, has directed all his the said Benjamin Eyre's estate, real and person, within this State to be seized, and that unless he shall discharge his debts within one year after the publication of this notice, all his estate, real and personal will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated at the city of New-York, this 4th day of May in the the year of our Lord 1787. 97 2m
BLANKS, Sold at this Office.

POET'S CORNER.
SONNET.—Written by moon-light. O haste, thou harmless Syren of the Grove, Sweet Philomel! to tune thy melting song...
NOTICE is hereby given according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony, now State of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates,"...
MARY CANDELL, Executrix of the last Will and Testament of THOMAS CANDELL, deceased. March 29, 1787.
TO BE SOLD.
A VALUABLE FARM, lying in the White-Plains, two miles from the Court-House, in the county of Westchester, about 28 miles from the city of New-York, and within four miles of a landing at Mamaroneck...
The farm is in a beautiful part of the country, and is esteemed one of the finest farms in America in point of situation, quality and good order. Indeed the farm is so good, in such excellent order, and so beautifully situated that any person, on a view of it, will be inclined to purchase, especially as it will be sold for a reasonable consideration.
Whoever inclines to purchase may apply to the subscriber on the premises, who will give an indisputable title for the same. JOSHUA HATFIELD, White-Plains, February 19, 1787.
The following ACTS of the Hon. the Legislature, passed at their last session, may be had singly, at the Book-store of S. LOUDON, viz. An Act for regulating elections: together with An Act for regulating town-meetings. An Act imposing duties on goods and merchandise imported into this State. An Act for the more speedy recovery of debts to the value of ten pounds. An Act to institute an University within this State. An Act to amend an act entitled "An Act to regulate the Militia." Also, an Act to regulate the Militia. Passed the 4th of April, 1786.
To be Sold at Public Vendue, On the Premises.
ON Thursday the twenty-sixth day of July next, in pursuance of a decree of the Honorable Court of Chancery, in the cause of Gerard G. Beckman against Enoch Hunt; all those certain tracts, pieces and parcels of land, situated on Frogs neck and island in the borough of Westchester, one of which is known by Dumond's island, and begins at a certain rock adjoining the bay, from thence running westerly along Joseph Palmer's and Philip Palmer's land about half a mile, to land of James Ferris; thence running northerly about one hundred rods to a white oak tree, standing by the highway that leads from Westchester to the head of Frogs neck; thence easterly along the same road to a butternut-tree, standing near the gate; thence from the said gate northerly along the same road to another piece of land, belonging to the said James Ferris, to a heap of stones; thence running easterly along the said James Ferris's lands to a white oak tree; from thence northerly about one hundred and ten rods, to a rock standing in the salt water; thence running along East-Chester creek, and so round the said island called Dumond's island and the salt meadow, keeping the water as a boundary all round till it comes to the place of beginning. And the other tract begins at the south east corner of land now or late of Moses Mullineaux, adjoining to the road, and from thence running northerly along the land of the said Moses Mullineaux, to a certain white oak tree with stones about it, being the north-eastern part of the said lot as laid out; thence running easterly along the land of the said Moses Mullineaux, to a swamp white oak tree, being the marked tree of the said lot and Moses Mullineaux's meadow, and Horseman Mullineaux's meadow; thence along the land and meadow of Horseman Mullineaux's lot (which said road is to contain two rods in breadth westerly of the land of James Ferris) and from thence southerly along the said road in a direct line, until it comes to a heap of stones bounded on the said road to Dumond's island, and from thence along the said road to the place of beginning. The said first described tract of land and island containing about one hundred and twenty-five acres, and the said last described tract of land containing about twenty-four acres, be the same more or less. I 5 6 JOHN THOMAS, Sheriff.
To the Proprietors of lands in the patent of Cheescocks, in the county of Orange and State of New-York.
WHEREAS, Ezra L'Hommedieu, Samuel Jones, Stephen Ward & Goldsborough Banyar, Esqrs. being the major part of the commissioners elected and appointed in virtue of an act of the Legislature of the State of New-York, entitled, "An act to settle and finally establish the line or lines of division between the patents of Wawayanda and Cheescocks, in the county of Orange," have (by virtue of another act of the said Legislature) passed 17th April, 1786, entitled "An act to explain and amend an act, entitled an act to settle and finally establish the line or lines of division between the patents of Wawayanda and Cheescocks, in the county of Orange," passed the 17th March, 1786, by a certain instrument under their hands and seals, dated 20th April, 1787, audited and settled all the accounts exhibited to them, of the costs, charges and expenses accrued or arisen, in the management of the said controversy, on the part of the said patent of Cheescocks, and determined the amount thereof to be £2,030, and have divided the whole amount thereof into seven equal parts, each of which amounts to the sum of £290, and did thereby certify, that each of the original rights of the said patent of Cheescocks, which did formerly belong to Anne Bridges, Hendrick Ten Eyck, Dirck Vanderburgh, John Cholwell, Christopher Dem Lancaer, Symes and John Merritt, is chargeable with one seventh part of the said whole sum of £2,030, and did thereby appoint the same to be paid on the 27th day of June, then next ensuing, according to the directions of the said act, entitled, an act to explain and amend an act, to settle and finally establish the line or lines of division between the patents of Wawayanda and Cheescocks, in the county of Orange, passed the 17th March, 1783, and in case the present proprietors of the said seven original rights, or any of them should neglect or refuse to pay their respective proportions of the money chargeable on the same as aforesaid, at the time thereby appointed for the payment thereof, the said Commissioners above named, did thereby appoint and fix the third day of July then next ensuing for the sale of so much of the lands, tenements and hereditaments of such proprietor or proprietors, whose proportion of the said audited accounts should remain unpaid as should be necessary to pay his, her or their respective proportions of the sum of money chargeable on the original right under which his, her or their title is derived, together with the charges of such sale. NOW THEREFORE, we the subscribers being the major part of the Committee appointed to manage the claims on the part of the proprietors of Cheescocks, pursuant to the directions of the said act, do hereby give notice to the said proprietors, to pay to the said Committee of Cheescocks, or one of them, their respective proportions of the said sum of £2,030 0/ 0d. so charged on the said original rights as aforesaid, on or before the said 27th day of June, now next ensuing; otherwise so much of the lands belonging to such of the said proprietors who shall neglect to pay their respective proportions, will be sold at PUBLIC VENDUE, on the said third day of July next, as will be necessary to discharge the said respective proportions of such defaulters as with all the charges attending the sale—which vendue will be held at the house of Joseph Drake, at Chester, in the county of Orange, on the said 3d day of July next, ensuing the date hereof, at eleven of the clock in the forenoon of the same day.
THOMAS SMITH, ANDREW BOSTWICK, THOMAS JONES, Being the major part of the Committee, on the part of Cheescocks. New-York, 21st April, 1787. I 91 3d Jy
Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of an unanimous resolution of the corporation of Trinity Church, passed on the twenty-second instant, the following lots of ground, belonging to the said corporation, will be sold at public auction on Thursday the twenty-eighth day of June next, at the Coffee-House in this city, viz.
ALL those Lots of Ground situated on the South side of Veley-street, between Church-street and the lot next to the corner of Greenwich-street, and which are distinguished by the numbers 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, and 49, being twenty-five feet each in breadth, and eighty-two in length.
Also, Lot No. 93, 94, 133, 137, 138 and 139, on the North side of Veley-street, being twenty-five feet by one hundred each.
Also, Lots No. 60 and 61, on the north side of Partition-street, between Mr. Sheaff's and Mr. Stag's Lots, twenty-five feet by eighty-two each.
Also, Lot No. 89, in Church-street, adjoining the Roman Catholic Church, twenty-five feet by one hundred.
Also, Lot No. 128, in Greenwich-street, adjoining Joseph Kingsland's, twenty-five feet by one hundred and twenty.
Also, Lot No. 78, on the south side of Barclay-street, next to the lots purchased by Philip Livingston, Esq. twenty-five feet by one hundred.
Also, Lots No. 172 and 176, on the north side of Barclay-street, between the Broadway and Church-street, twenty-five by seventy-five each.
Also, Lots No. 253 and 254, on the north side of Robinson-street, next to the lots granted to the Presbyterian churches, twenty-five by seventy-five each.
Also, Lot No. 233, on the south side of Murray-street, next to the corner of the Broadway, twenty-five feet by seventy-five.
Also, Lots No. 320 and 321, in the Broadway, between Murray and Warren-Streets, twenty-five feet by one hundred and eight each.
Also, Lots No. 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339 and 340, being all the lots on the East side of Church-street, between Murray and Warren-streets.—Most of these Lots are intended to front in Murray and Warren-streets; they are twenty-five feet each in front, and from fifty to one hundred each in length.
Also, Lots No. 354, 355, 356 and 357, on the West side of Church-street, between Murray and Warren-streets.—These lots are to front in Warren-street, and are twenty-five feet by seventy-five each.
Also, Lots No. 362, 363, 364 and 365, on the south side of Warren-street, between Church and Chapel-streets, twenty-five feet by seventy-five each.
Also, Lots No. 366, 367, 368, 369, 370, 371, 372 and 373, on the east side of Chapel-street, between Murray and Warren-streets.—Most of these Lots are intended to front in Murray and Warren-streets; they are twenty-five feet each in front, and from fifty to one hundred each in length.
Also, Lots No. 386, 387, 388 & 389, on the west side of Chapel-street, between Murray and Warren-streets; these Lots are intended to front in Warren-street, and are twenty-five feet by seventy-five each.
Also, Lot No. 398, at the south east corner of Greenwich and Warren-streets, twenty-five feet by one hundred and twenty.
Those persons who will discharge the Arrears of ground-rent on their respective lots, before the day of sale, will be permitted to remove the buildings erected on them, otherwise they will be sold with the lots.
The streets in which most of the above Lots are situated, are the widest and most regular of any in the city; being, according to the late regulations, from 58 to 90 feet each in width, perfectly straight, and nearly at right angles with the Broadway and Hudson's River. The ascent from the River to the Broadway is more easy and gradual than in any other part of the town, and from the improvements making on the Water Lots, that part of the city will soon be a very eligible situation for every kind of business.
The terms of payment will be made easy to the purchasers:—one fourth part of the purchase money to be paid within ten days after the sale, when deeds will be given and mortgages taken for the security of the remainder;—one fourth on the 1st of July, 1788;—one fourth on the 1st of July, 1789, and the remaining fourth on the 1st of July, 1790; together with interest on each of the payments, at the rate of five per cent. per annum, from the day of sale.
The title is as good as any in the State, and a good warrantee Deed will be given to the purchaser.
A plan of the lots will be lodged with Mr. ANTHONY L. BLECKER, No. 208, Water-street, who will give any other information which may be required.
New-York, May 23, 1787.
To be RENTED, on a Lease for 99 years, the Ground and Water Lots on the west side of Greenwich-street, between Warren and Chambers-streets.—Enquire as above. 702
By His Excellency GEORGE CLINTON Esq. Governor of the State of New-York, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the same.
THE Regents of the University of this State, to wit, the Lieutenant Governor, John Rogers, Egbert Benson, Philip Schuyler, Ezra L'Hommedieu, Nathan Carr, Peter Sylvester, John Jay, Dirck Romeyn, James Livingston Ebenezer Russell, Lewis Morris, Matthew Clarkson, Benjamin Moore, Eilardus Westerlo, Andrew King, William Lynn, Jonathan G. Tompkins, John McDonald, and Frederick William De Steuben, are to convene at the Exchange in the city of New-York, on the third Tuesday in July next, at ten of the clock in the forenoon, being the time and place appointed for their first meeting.
Given under my hand, at the City of New-York, this 7th day of June, 1787. I 5 4 GEO. CLINTON.
PASTE-BOARD Sold by the Printers.
Mutual Assurance Company. For insuring HOUSES from LOSS by FIRE in New-York.
WHEREAS the insuring of houses and other buildings from loss by fire, has been found of great and public utility wherever it has been practised; and although societies, have been instituted in different places, yet none have hitherto been formed in this city for that laudable and beneficent purpose.
A number of respectable citizens, as well for their own mutual security as for the common security and advantage of their neighbours and fellow-citizens, with the view of promoting the insurance of houses and other buildings from loss by fire, upon the most equal terms, and without any views of private or separate gain or interest, have established a company by the name of
The Mutual Assurance Company, For insuring Houses from Loss by Fire in New-York.
The utility of an institution in its purpose so laudable, cannot fail to attract the notice of every citizen being of so great importance to the security of property and the happiness of families, that it is presumed that no person of prudence will be found to neglect it.
The office is now opened at No. 57, King-street, where such persons as incline to insure their houses and other buildings, may, on application, receive every necessary information.
JOHN PINTARD, Secretary. The Directors will be pleased to take notice, that their next meeting is to be at this office, the 10th of July, at 6 o'clock in the afternoon. June 15, 1787. 8
ALL persons having any demands against the late Doctor WILLIAM FARQUHAR's estate, are desired to send their accounts; and those indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to JAMES FARQUHAR, Executor. June 12, 1787. 8 8
THE Subscribers hereby give notice that they are appointed by the Hon. Judge of Probates, for the district of Westminster, in the State of Vermont, Commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the several creditors of Samuel Wells, Esq. late of Brattleborough, in Windham county, deceased, whose estate is represented insolvent; that fourteen months from the date hereof are allowed for the creditors to bring in and prove their claims, and that we shall attend that service at the dwelling-house of Miss Townshend, Esq. in Brattleborough, on the first Mondays of each month in said term, except the months of June and November, from two to six o'clock in the afternoon.
BENJ. BUTTERFIELD, JOHN SERGEANT, SAM. KNIGHT, Commissioners. May 27, 1787. 2 3 8
Embree and Shotwell,
At the above Sign, No. 2A, Queen-Street, between the Fly-Market and Burling-Slip, have lately received by the brig Hector, from Bristol, and several other vessels from Europe, a very extensive assortment of articles in the Ironmongery and Saddlery line, amongst which are,
FOUR to 30d nails, all kinds of tacks, brads, clouts, trunk and copper nails, copper and iron rivets, 4 to 16 in HL hinges.—A general assortment of chisel, frap, garnet, table, closet, clock, safe, card, table and H hinges &c. &c.—A great variety of wood-screws, from 1-2 to 3-1-2 inches, locks, bolts, and latches, of common and superior quality, Smiths anvils, vices, bick-irons, sledges, &c. mill, cross-cut, hand, tenant, saw, webb, dovetail, key-hole and fret saws.—An assortment of carpenters tools, among which is the new invented American polished screw-auger, superior to any hitherto at this market.—Pen, cuttee, oyster, pocket, prunings, butchers knives, table knives and forks; girthings, fursing, framing and diaper webb, fashionable tuft, staples and nails, ladders tools, &c. &c.
They likewise have on hand a large quantity of LISBON, ST. UBE'S, LIVERPOOL, and DIVERS OTHER KINDS OF SALT, by wholesale only.—Refined and blooming bar-iron, castings, &c. Salem, Trenton and New-England GRASS-SCYTHES, a few reams of writing-paper, GERMAN, BLISTERED and CROWLEY'S STEEL. All which they will sell on the lowest terms. June 22. 8 ff
Notice is hereby given to all the creditors of Abraham Schenck, an insolvent debtor, that they show cause, if any they have, before the Honorable James Duane, Esq. Mayor of the city of New-York, at his office, situated in Nassau-street, by Monday the ninth day of July next, ensuing the date hereof at noon, why an assignment of the said debtor's estate should not be made, and the said debtor discharged pursuant to a statute of this State, entitled, "An act for the relief of insolvent debtors," passed the 13th April, 1786. Dated the 21st day of June, 1787. ABRAHAM SCHENCK. Petitioning Subscribers.
Henry Schenck, James Sailer for James Stokes, Tho. M'Farren, Peter A. Schenck, James Farquhar, Brockhoff Livingston, John I. Roosevelt, Solomon Simson—Ad. to Samson Mears, Abm. Polhemus, Daniel Ebbets, Henry Ten Brook. June 22, 1787. 8 3
STOLEN or drifted from the Old-slip, on Friday last, a boat with the name JOHN NICHOLSON, carried on her stern, newly-painted, whoever will return her to Michael Roche, at the sign of General Washington, near said slip, shall be handsomely rewarded and all reasonable charges paid. June 23, 8 3