The New-York journal, and weekly register (New-York [N.Y.]), 1787-05-03 00:00:00

The New-York Journal, and Weekly Register.
HERE TRUTH UNLICENSED REIGNS; AND DARES ACCOST—EVEN KINGS THEMSELVES, OR RULERS OF THE FREE! Thompson's Liberty.
NUMB. 18, of VOL. XLI.]
THURSDAY, May 3, 1787.
[Total NUMB. 2113.]
NEW-YORK: Printed and Published by THOMAS GREENLEAF, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, WATER-STREET.
[Omitted several Weeks for want of Room.] Heads of the Treaty of Peace concluded between the AMERICANS and the EMPEROR of MOROCCO, July 24, 1786.
IF the Americans are at war with any other nation, their vessels are to be allowed to take refuge in any of the ports belonging to his Imperial Majesty; all Moorish subjects, found on board the enemy's ships, to be made prisoners, and their effects considered as prizes; the same articles hold with regard to the Americans. The ships belonging to the two contracting powers, when they meet at sea, to salute and part, but not to come on board each other; in case of war, it is lawful to board each other, but only two men to do this, and if they commit an excess, the sufferers to be recompensed by them. If any frigates or cruisers, belonging to his Moorish Majesty, take an American vessel, and bring it into one of his ports, his Majesty will immediately release the ship and crew, and restore their effects. When any of his Majesty's ships enter an American port, she is to be hospitably received, and furnished with what she may stand in need of. If an American ship wants repairs, and comes into any of his Majesty's harbours for that purpose, it shall be allowed her to land and put on board again her goods, without paying any duty. If an American vessel is wrecked on any coasts belonging to the empire of Morocco, she is not to be molested in any manner, but provided with necessaries. American vessels in the harbours or on the coasts belonging to his Imperial Majesty, to be secure from other nations, and receive every assistance from the Moorish subjects. This article extends, vice versa , to Moorish ships in the harbours or on the coasts of America. In case of war, if the vessels of the two contending powers happen to be together in any of his Majesty's harbours, they are to depart one by one, at 24 hours interval between the times of each departure: this article extends to the Moorish ships in America. The prisoners of an American, ship arriving at any harbour belonging to his Imperial Majesty, cannot be given up to any power whatever. American vessels, saluting towns belonging to his Imperial Majesty, to have the salute returned by the same number of guns. American Merchants, settling in any of the ports belonging to his Imperial Majesty, to enjoy the same privileges and advantages as other nations, and can trade from one port to another, &c. They are to enjoy the same liberty to trade as other nations, to remove their effects from one ship to another without being detained for quarantine, and to be allowed interpreters. In case of war between the two nations, they are to exchange their prisoners of war man for man. American Merchants not to be obliged to purchase merchandise contrary to their pleasure, nor to be molested in the disposal of their goods. When the goods are landed they are to be examined, by the proper officers, that the usual duties may be imposed; but in case of fraud, or contraband goods, the persons committing the fraud only to be punished, without a confiscation of the ship. Masters of ships not obliged to carry their goods from one port to another, without their will, notwithstanding the price offered and agreed upon. Americans, guilty of crimes, to be subject to the judgement of their own Consul only; if he requires assistance from the Governor of the place, it is to be granted to him; if he cannot determine the case, the criminal is to be sent to America. An American, injuring or assaulting a subject belonging to his Imperial Majesty, may be imprisoned by the Governor, who is to sit in judgement upon him, but in presence of the Consul, who is allowed to plead his cause; if the prisoner makes his escape, the Consul is not answerable. If an American subject dies in his Imperial Majesty's dominions, his effects are to be sent to the Consul, or the trading company, to be surrendered to the heirs claiming the same. The American Consul is to reside in one of the ports belonging to his Imperial Majesty, and considered as other Consuls. In case of a disagreement between the two contracting parties, the peace is to remain until the matter is determined; if war is resolved on, arms are not to be taken up before nine months after the determination, in order to give the subjects of both nations time to depart quietly with their effects. If his Imperial Majesty thinks proper to grant any new privileges to other nations, the same is to be extended to the Americans. The peace between the two nations is to last 50 years, from the present 20th day of the Ramadan, year of the Hegira 1200; July 24, 1786.
A Richmond paper of April 11, says:—It is with peculiar satisfaction we inform the public that our illustrious fellow citizen, GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq. has consented to serve at the ensuing Federal Convention to be held in Philadelphia the second Monday in May next; and that his Excellency EDMUND RANDOLPH, Esq. proposes leaving this city early in that month, on the same business.—Should a delegation attend from each, or a majority of the states—chosen with that circumspection and wisdom, which governed the Legislature of THIS COMMONWEALTH,—what happy consequences may not all the true friends to Federal Government promise themselves, from the united Zeal, Policy, and Ability, of so AUGUST AN ASSEMBLY.
Extract of a letter from Dublin, March 2. “Such an universal calm and tranquillity has taken place in the political hemisphere, as gives us reason to expect that a coalition of interests has taken place, and that the grand national questions will be debated moderately, and with temper. The commercial treaty with France is daily expected to make its appearance here. We expect there will be but one opinion on the business—if the lines of Ireland are received into France the benefits are obvious.”
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 Oswego 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 beautyfulness 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. WATTLES, Proprietor of the Line of Stages. New-York, April 22, 1787. 12—
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 Dennison's, corner of Arch and Second-streets, Philadelphia. New-York, April 25, 1787. 12—
FOR SALE, The BRIGANTINE Little Sally,
About three years old, a well built vessel, a prime sailer, well found, and fit for sea; lying at Farmer's wharf.—For terms apply at No. 32, Water-street. New-York, April 25, 1787. 12—
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 YOUNG.
Dated this 20th day of March, 1787. 7—19
To the Generous Encouragers of LITERATURE In the UNITED STATES.
IT has for some time past been the anxious 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 those 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,
FERGUSON'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—
Subscriptions are received for the above Work by the printer of this Paper, New-York.
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.
PRESENT,
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.
Four Dollars Reward. Ran-away from the Subscriber,
On the 13th day of April instant, AN apprentice lad, named BILL ADAVERN, about 5 feet 8 inches high; fair complexion; long black hair. Had on a short blue coat, dark blue lining; check flannel shirt; fustian overalls, and jacket; and old Manchester breeches. He is a shop joiner, and knife carpenter, by trade, and went off with one Bathuel Parker, a fellow who pretends to be crazy.
All masters of vessels are forbid to carry off said apprentice, on penalty of the law. Whoever will secure said apprentice in goal, and give notice thereof, or return him to the subscriber, shall have the above reward, and all reasonable charges paid, by JOHN PLATT.
Norwalk, April 14, 1787. 1—13
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, such as Hyacinths, Double Jonquils, Polyanthus, Narcissus, Tulips, Ten sorts of double Tube-roses, A great variety of double Ranunculus, and Anemones, Jessamins & Carnations, Pinks of all colours. And a variety of Rose Bushes, Among which are the double Moss Rose, Double yellow Rose, Frankfort purple Rose, Double red monthly Rose, Ditto white monthly Rose, &c. With a great number of other curious bulbous Plants, Seeds & Shrubs of Flowers too tedious to enumerate.
Also Fresh GARDEN SEEDS,
Just Imported in the last Vessels from LONDON and AMSTERDAM, viz.
EARLY Colliflowers, Late Colliflowers, Early Yorkshire Cabbage, Early Sugar Loaf, and Late Sugar Loaf, Savoy, two sorts, Lettuce, six sorts, Endive, white curled, and green Endive, Solid stalked Celery, Artichokes, Beets, three sorts, Carrots, three sorts, Dutch Asparagus, Ditto large Grave-end Asparagus, Radishes, four sorts, Onions, red, do. white, Early Dutch Turnips, Ditto late, Cucumber, four sorts, Leeks, two sorts, Double Parsley, Chervill, Sorrel, Pepper Grass, Salsify, Scorzonera, and Luzern 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 20, 1787. 11—
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office, in the City of New-York, on the seventh Day of April, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-seven.
PRESENT,
The Honorable THOMAS TREDWELL, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS Ezra I. Hommedieu, administrator of James M'Cluer, late of Southold, in the county of Suffolk, trader, deceased, hath by his petition, presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said James M'Cluer, 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 James M'Cluer, 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 petitioner hath delivered to the said judge the account in the said petition mentioned; hereupon it is ordered by the said judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said James M'Cluer, do appear before the judge of the said court of Probates, at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, on the twenty-third day of May next, to show cause, if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said James M'Cluer died seized, should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 10—13 THOMAS TREDWELL.
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate-Office, in the City of New-York, on the seventh Day of April, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven Hundred and Eighty-seven.
PRESENT,
The Honorable THOMAS TREDWELL, Esq. Judge of the said Court.
WHEREAS Jonas Wicks, administrator of Nathan Hains, late of Southold, in the county of Suffolk, cordwainer, deceased, hath by his petition, presented to the said judge, set forth, that the said Nathan Hains, 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 Nathan Hains, 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 petitioner hath delivered to the said judge the account in the said petition mentioned; hereupon it is ordered by the said judge, that all persons interested in the estate of the said Nathan Hains, do appear before the judge of the said court of Probates, at the Probate-Office, in the city of New-York, on the twenty-third day of May next, to show cause, if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Nathan Hains died seized should not be sold, as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 10—13 THOMAS TREDWELL.

MISCELLANY.
HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.
THURSDAY, April 12, 1787.
THE house met pursuant to adjournment. The bill for vesting an estate in Richard Penn Hicks, the supply bill, and concerning arrears of taxes, &c. in the city of New-York, were respectively read a third time, and passed the house. The bill for declaring the independence of Vermont, on the conditions therein mentioned, was read a third time.
Mr. Harper moved to have a clause added, declaring that the state would defray all expenses which may incur from the prosecution of the rights of the citizens of this state, whose property may be affected thereby.
His motion was negatived, 42 to 7, as follows: For the Negative. Messieurs C. Livingston, Malcom, Hamilton, Bayard, Ray, Bancker, Denning, Doughty, Jones, Wyckoff, E. Clark, Surang, Gordon, Fry, Crane, Savage, Martin, Griffin, Lockwood, Rockwell, James Livingston, Thorn, Frost, C. Smith, Patterson, Armstrong, Sickles, Dongan, D'Witt, Bacheler, Cantine, Snyder, Powers, Tierce, I. Smith, Taylor, Glenn, Osborn, Ludenton, Thomas, Bronck, Tompkins. For the Affirmative. Messieurs Clark, Harper, Schenck, Taulman, Dubois, Cooper Townend.
The bill then passed the house. A message was received from the senate, concurring to the bill for acceding to the requisition of Congress of August 1786, and to the bill concerning the navigation of the river Hudson, near Albany, and that they had also agreed to the militia law. But that they object to the amendment of the house, concerning the bill for suspending the building laws.
A message was received from the council of revision, informing, that they had no objection to the bill for completing the Massachusetts line; and to the bill concerning quit-rents.
A resolution from the senate was read and concurred, in allowing Johannes Lawyer, and Zimmerman, to bring in a bill at the next meeting of the legislature for the purposes to be therein mentioned, they having first advertised the same in the public papers of the state.
The house went into a committee on the bill concerning copper coin.
The said bill having been considered, it was determined not to establish a coinage, but that all coppers after the first of August next, pass twenty for a shilling, and that all coppers of base metal shall be seized, with a penalty of forfeiting five times the quantity offered to be circulated.—This bill was again considered in the afternoon, and ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
A message was received from the council of revision, with objections to the ten pound act, as inconsistent with the public good.
Went into a committee on the bill to repeal the citation acts. Mr. Bancker in the chair.
Mr. Harper moved that the bill be rejected.
Gen. Malcom called for his reasons, he did not think it advisable to make any rash motion, without sufficient cause.
Mr. Hamilton advocated the bill with great ability and candor; he mentioned the bad effects of the present laws;—the difficulties that the courts of justice threw in the way of them—and the impossibility ever to amend them in such a manner as to have them acted upon.—He urged the influence the opinion of our courts ought to have on the legislature.—The courts were not interessed, and their decisions were perfectly impartial.—He asked if the southern district of the state, instead of having fared tolerable well, had been ruined, would the legislature have compelled their debtors who were without to have paid additional sums. This he did not believe. And why then, said he, compel the creditors to take a less sum.—He mentioned, that in several instances, the severity of the law fell on gentlemen who were attached to the American cause, and who had acted meritoriously in the revolution.—It was certainly not right to view all the creditors as enemies.—Remarking on the ill effects of the legislature interfering in private contracts, and the violation of public faith which it occasioned, he observed, that it would destroy all credit; and be the means of injuring many whom the legislature had intended to benefit.
On the question to agree to the first enacting clause, it passed unanimously.
It was then determined that all the interest from January 1777, to May 1786, should be done away, and that the debts should be paid in three yearly installments.
The committee rose, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed.
Adjourned until to-morrow.
Friday, April 13. The house met pursuant to adjournment.
The bill concerning copper coin; the bill to repeal the citation laws; and, the bill for the relief of Jesse Hunt, were read a third time, and passed the house.
A bill was received from the senate, for the relief of Henry, M'Clallen, and Henry, of Albany, which was read a first time and ordered a second reading.
Went into a committee on the bill for the relief of the persons therein mentioned.
Mr. Doughty in the chair.
A new clause was proposed, to enable them to loan those certificates, which had been obtained in their own names, from any other loan-office in the United States.
This clause was agreed to by a majority of ten, as follows:
For the Affirmative. Messieurs C. Livingston, Malcom, Speaker, Hamilton, Bayard, Ray, Bancker, Denning, Harper, Wyckoff, Paine, Gordon, Crane, Savage, Martin, Thorn, Schenck, C. Smith, Patterson, Cooper, Bacheler, I. Smith, Osborn, Ludenton.
For the Negative. Messieurs Clark, E. Clark, Strang, Fry, Rockwell, James Livingston, Taulman, Frost, Armstrong, D'Witt, Snyder, Tierce, Glenn, Tompkins.
The committee then rose and reported.
The house went into a committee on the insolvency bill. Mr. Rockwell in the chair.
Mr. Denning moved for leave to add a clause for the relief of certain persons to be therein named, notwithstanding three fourths of their creditors were not willing to release them.
This clause was, on the question, negatived. It was then agreed to relieve all persons confined for a less sum than 15l.
When the committee rose and reported, and the bill was ordered to be engrossed.
Adjourned until the afternoon.
EODEM DIE, 3 o'clock.
The bill for the relief of persons who paid money into the treasury, by order of the council of safety, was committed. Mr. Doughty in the chair.
After some time spent thereon, the committee rose, and reported the progress.
The house went into a committee on the bill for dividing the lands belonging to the estate of the late Gen. Bradstreet. Mr. Patterson in the chair.
The committee went through the bill, and it was ordered to be engrossed.
Adjourned until to-morrow.
Saturday, April 14. The house met pursuant to adjournment.
The bill for the relief of Henry, M'Clallen, and Henry; and the bill to repeal all laws, or parts of laws inconsistent with the treaty of peace, were read the second time, and ordered to be committed.
The bill for vesting the estate of David Colden, deceased, in Cadwallader Colden—the insolvency bill; and the bill concerning roads, in Albany, Montgomery, and Washington counties; were severally read the third time, and passed the house.
A message was received from his Excellency the Governor, covering a letter from his Excellency the president of Congress, and sundry resolutions of that honorable body, recommending the repeal of all laws, or parts of laws, repugnant to the treaty of peace between the United States and the king of Great-Britain.
Mr. Hamilton, from the committee to whom the petition of Henry Ludenton was referred, reported, that the assertions appear true, and considering the circumstances the committee are of opinion, that the generosity of the legislature would be properly extended if the treasurer was ordered to return the certificates which were stolen from him.
This report was negatived.
Mr. Bacheler, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of David M'Masters, and others, reported, that the prayer thereof ought to be granted.
On the question, the committee took back the report.
On motion of Mr. Jones, the house went into a committee on the Governor's message of Saturday, including the letter from the delegates of Rhode-Island. Mr. D'Witt in the chair.
Mr. Jones offered a resolution, which was agreed to without debate, to the following effect, that if the senate concur herein, the said message, with the papers accompanying the same, be referred to the attorney general, who, if the delegates from Rhode-Island shall request it, is directed to proceed on the subject matter of the same, in such manner as the laws of this state shall warrant.
When the committee rose and reported the progress.
The house went into the consideration of the objections of the council of revision to the ten pound act; the said objections having been read and considered, it was resolved by the house unanimously, that notwithstanding the objections of the council, the bill pass into a law.
Adjourned until Monday morning.
Monday, April 16. The house met pursuant to adjournment.
The bill for dividing Bradstreet's estate, was read a third time, and passed the house.
A petition from Richard Lawrence, a prisoner confined in goal, was read:
Mr. Harper moved that the petition lie on the table.
Mr. Denning moved for committing it.
On the question, it was committed to Messrs. Taylor, Tompkins, and Mamilton.
Several other petitions received a first reading.
Mr. Dongan, from the committee to whom was referred the petition of Lawrence Olyvia, reported, that it would be improper for the legislature, at present, to interfere in the premises. This report was objected to, and the committee took it back.
Mr. Hamilton moved for leave to bring in a bill to establish the places at which the ordinary sessions of the legislature should be holden.
This bill, he said, he would bring in, in consequence of a resolution which had passed the house a few days since.
Leave was given, and he brought in the said bill, which was read the first time, and ordered a second reading. This bill declares that the legislature shall meet alternately at New-York and Albany.
Mr. Hamilton moved for a resolution to appoint two additional delegates, to represent this state in convention.
I think it proper, says he, to apprise the house of the gentlemen on some of whom I will bring their choice to fall, and with a view to which I bring forward the present motion. Their abilities and experience, in the general affairs of this country, cannot but be useful upon such an occasion. I mean, Mr. Chancellor Livingston, Mr. Duane, Mr. Benson, and Mr. Jay. The particular situation of the latter may require an observation or two. His being a servant of Congress might seem an objection to his appointment, but surely this objection, if it had any weight, would have applied with equal force to the appointment of a member of that body. In the case of Mr. Lansing, the two houses appear to have thought there was no force in it; and I am persuaded there can be no reason to apply a different rule to Mr. Jay. His acknowledgment abilities, tried integrity, and abundant experience in the affairs of this country, foreign and domestic, will not permit us to allow any weight to any objection which would imply a want of confidence in a character that has every title to the fullest confidence.
On the question, this resolution was agreed to, and sent up to the senate for concurrence, when, if it meets their opinion, two additional delegates will be chosen.
The house went into a committee on the bill for the relief of Henry, M'Clallen, and Henry of Albany. Mr. Bacheler in the chair.
Mr. Taylor rose to state some circumstances to the committee, which he thought it his duty to
do. He informed the committee, that these gentlemen, previous to the war, were merchants, respectable and opulent. That their zeal for the common cause had induced them to go into Canada, and make purchases of articles that were much wanted for the service; and for which they received continental paper money from him, as the continental store-keeper. That they had purchased these goods with hard money; in particular a quantity of nails, which were materially useful in the construction of bateaux on the Lakes. He thought much credit was due to their exertions; and that their present situation was truly unfortunate. However, he would only state those facts for the information of the committee, and reserve his opinion, voting according to the dictates of his conscience.
Mr. Hamilton expressed great regret that he was obliged to oppose this bill; he knew the gentlemen; he knew their peculiarly unfortunate situation, and felt as much for their distresses as any member of the committee. But his objection to the bill, arose from his aversion to any discrimination; there were others, and he was sorry for it, in equally unfortunate circumstances. But he would oppose the bill from another consideration, it held out a provision entirely ideal; the bill stated, that the interest should be paid out of any unappropriated monies in the treasury, but would this ever be the case; he doubted that there ever would be any money in the treasury unappropriated.
Mr. Jones then moved for the committee to rise. The committee then rose and reported the progress.
Mr. Hamilton proposed a resolution, which would set aside the order of the day, and answer the purposes, in his opinion, much better; it was to direct the attorney general to enquire into the claim of the corporation to the Fort St. James, and its dependencies, now called Fort George; and that the commissioners of the land-office have a survey made of the property of the state therein; and that a report be made to the legislature at their next meeting, of the said claim of the corporation, and the best manner of disposing of the same.
A resolution drawn on the principles aforesaid was agreed to.
A message was received from the senate, concurring with the house, in repealing the building laws. And transmitting a message from the council of revision, that the council have agreed to the bill for the relief of Jesse Hunt; and the bill concerning the streets, wharves, &c. of New-York. Adjourned until the afternoon.
Three o'Clock, P. M.
A memorial from Thomas Hicks, was read, stating, that he had procured supplies for the army, and for which suits were now commenced against him; referred to Messrs. Sickles, Cantine, and Jones.
The house then went into a committee on the bill for the relief of Henry Remsen, and others, merchants of New-York.
Mr. Schenck in the chair.
The first clause of the bill having been agreed to, when in a committee on the bill before; the second clause of the same was now read and agreed to.
When the committee rose and reported the progress.
Went into a committee on the bill concerning the manufacture of panicles. Mr. Schenck in the chair.
Mr. Paine declared he would oppose this bill in every stage of it, as it was intended to lay additional taxes on the poor, by taxing of dogs.
Mr. Speaker was also opposed to this bill, he did not believe the tax could be collected.
Mr. Harper thought, if a poor man would keep a dog, he ought to pay for it. They were an unnecessary expence.
A division was called for, and the clause obliterated 19 to 18.
When the committee rose, and the house adjourned until to-morrow.
Titles of the Acts, passed at the last Session of the Honorable the Legislature.
[Concluded from our last.]
An act to enable the mayor, recorder, and aldermen of the city of New-York, to order the raising money by tax, for the maintenance of the poor, and for defraying the other contingent expenses arising in the same.—An act directing a mode of trial, and allowing of divorces in cases of adultery.—For collecting the arrears of taxes in Newtown, in Queen's county, and for discharging the late collector from imprisonment.—To repeal part of an act, entitled, an act for granting a more effectual relief in cases of certain trespasses.—For preventing suits being brought in the supreme court for any debt or sum not exceeding one hundred pounds.—To remove doubts respecting judgment bonds given to the commissioners of forfeitures, &c.—For the more effectual recovery of the arrears of county tax, &c.—To amend an act, entitled, an act supplementary to an act to appoint commissioners to settle and adjust any differences which may arise between the proprietors of certain lots in the city of New-York, the buildings whereof were burnt in the year 1776, and for altering the streets which heretofore were laid out adjoining to such lots.—To amend an act, entitled, an act for the collection and commutation of quit-rents.—An act for raising monies by tax.—For the more easy partition of a tract of land called the Oneida Purchase.—To revive and amend the acts therein mentioned, relative to a jurisdiction line between this state and the commonwealth of Massachusetts.—To erect the settlements of Woodstock, and Great and Little Shandaken, in Ulster county, into a separate township.—An act imposing duties on goods and merchandise imported into this state.—To institute an university within this state.—An act adding to the acts of Congress of the second day of August, 1786.—An act to remove certain obstructions in the navigation of Hudson's river.—An act to vest the estate of Richard Maitland, deceased, in trustees for the payment of his debts.—For the more effectual collection of the arrears of tax therein mentioned, and for the relief of persons improperly taxed in the city and county of New-York, &c.—For the relief of Jesse Hunt.—For regulating the buildings, streets, wharves, and slips, in the city of New-York.—For the more speedy recovery of debts to the value of ten pounds.—An act to naturalize the persons therein mentioned.—An act to repeal the laws relative to build-
ings, in the city of New-York.—An act to amend an act, entitled, an act to regulate the militia.—For the relief of Theodorus Fowler, and others.—An act to amend an act, entitled, an act relative to debts due to persons within the enemies lines; and another act, entitled, an act relative to debts due to persons within the enemies lines, passed the 12th July, 1782.—An act to amend an act, entitled, an act for the better laying out and regulating and keeping in repair, all common and public highways and private roads, in the counties of Ulster, Orange, Dutchess, Washington, Westchester, Albany, and Montgomery.—An act for partition of the lands therein mentioned, among the devisees of John Bradstreet and Maria Bradstreet.—For regulating the circulation of copper coin, in this state.—For the relief of insolvent debtors, with respect to the imprisonment of their persons.—For the payment of the salaries of the officers of government, &c.—To vest all the rights and claims of the people of this state, to the lands and tenements whereof Thomas Hicks died seized, in the persons therein named.—For vesting the estate of David Colden, deceased, not already sold, in Cadwallader Colden.—For the relief of persons who paid money into the treasury of this state, in consequence of a resolution of the committee of society, &c.—An act supplementary to an act, entitled, an act for running out and marking the jurisdiction line between this state and the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, &c.
MR. GREENLEAF, 1787. Plate to insert the enclosed in your next News-Paper. Dr. The City of N—Y—k, in Account with S—C—, Cr. 1787. TO five hundred fish, flad, delivered at the Almshouse, for the poor thereof, at 35 Shillings per hundred, £8.15.0. BY the good office of the inhabitants of the City of N—Y—k (whom suppose to be about 9000 taxabes) in having, by the thanks of the board of commissioners of the 16th of April, as well as my own ransom , in making a present to the C—y, rather than the satisfaction which might have arisen by charitably giving the said to poor widows and distressed families, who receive no public assistance , £8.15.0. £8.15.0. £8.15.0.
MR. PRINTER, HAVING some days since exhibited to the hon. the Council of Appointment, the most indubitable proofs, that, Garret Roorbach, one of the Gaugers to the Customers, had made false returns to me, of liquors gauged by him, and he having acknowledged the facts, the Council immediately ordered him to be struck off the list of public gaugers. Being thus, by his mal-practices, placed in an odious point of view to the world, he, to palliate his crimes, urged that I had set him the example by remitting the duties, in certain instances, when, by law, I had no right to remit the same. And, in addition to this, his step-son, James Giles, Attorney at Law, actuated by a spirit of malice and revenge, for the situation in which I had placed the said Garret Roorbach, by a strict attention to the duties of my office, in detecting him in his villainy, exhibited to the hon. the Council of Appointment, certain charges against me for mal-practices as Collector of the Customs. That the public may be enabled to judge, how far the charges preferred against me, by those men, were true, I have to request your publishing the enclosure in your next paper; and you will oblige Your humble servant, JOHN LAMB. April 27.
At a Council of Appointment, held at the Assembly Chamber in the City of New-York, on Monday the 23d April, 1787:
PRESENT, His Excellency George Clinton, Esq. President. Mr. Ruffel, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Hathorn, Mr. Schuyler, Members.
Pursuant to a resolution of Saturday last, John Lamb, Esq. Collector of the Customs, of the port of New-York, and Garret Roorbach, and James Giles, who had exhibited several charges against the said John Lamb, for mal-practices in his office, attended with their witnesses.
The Council, having heard the proofs and allegations, in support of the several charges exhibited as aforesaid, against John Lamb, Esq. and having also examined the books of the custom-house, and the several manifests, and vouchers, as to the duties in the several cases, in which such mal-practices were charged, and having duly considered the same,
Resolved, that in the opinion of this Council, the charges exhibited against the said John Lamb, Esq. are wholly unsupported and groundless, and that from the investigation of the said charges, and the evidence produced in support of them, nothing hath appeared to alter, in the least degree, the good opinion this Council entertain of the fidelity and integrity of the said Collector, in the execution of his office.
Extract from the Minutes, ROBERT HARPUR, Deputy Secretary, and Clerk of the Council.

New-York, May 3.
The number of arrivals from Europe, this week, has been very considerable. [See Marine List.] By these vessels we have European intelligence to the 15th of March, the most interesting purport of which (en abregé) here follows:
MR. GRENVILLE has brought forward a motion in parliament, for the continuance of the old laws relative to the American trade; and a clause is to be inserted for the melioration of any acts which appeared defective. Mr. Hastings had not then been impeached, though it was daily expected. The republic of Venice has taken a large number of German troops into service, on contract. A treaty of national amity has been concluded between the Grand Duke and the French court. A papal mandate has been issued at Rome, for the suppression of convents for females in the immediate circle of that city. General Elliot, after putting the Rock of Gibraltar in complete repair, retires from service. The king of Spain has laid a heavy duty on the exportation of cochineal from that kingdom. The States General have invited the return of the Prince of Orange to the Hague, by a grand deputation. The 8th of March, being the birth day of the Prince of Orange, the states of Holland and West Friesland, issued a placard, forbidding the sale of any cockade, ribband, or other insignia of the Orange party; also the usual acclamations, &c. His Catholic Majesty is so much indisposed, as gives us little hopes of his recovery; and the Prince of Asturias presides in all the executive councils. Earl Cornwallis had arrived in India, and taken the chief command there. The British packet Severne, Cap. Kidd, from Bengal, for England, was lost in that river, by which accident, near seventy persons perished, including the Captain, his principal officers, and several gentlemen and ladies, passengers. One officer and fourteen others were saved. And, a large fleet of American ships from South-Carolina, with cotton, indigo, rice, and other valuable articles, were arrived at Marseilles.
Tuesday last, being St. TAMMANY'S DAY (the Tutelar Saint of America) the St. Tammany Society of this City held their Anniversary Meeting, at the Wiegwam at Halls.
At eight o'clock, P. M. the Society sat down to an elegant supper, provided by Mr. Hall, after which the following toasts were drank, viz.
 1st. The Day, and all who honor it.  2d. The land of Liberty.  3d. Congress, and their Allies.  4th. The State of New-York, and all who with its prosperity.  5th. His Excellency, the truly great and virtuous George Washington, Esq.  6th. Lewis XVI, King of France, his amiable Queen, and Royal Family.  7th. Perpetual Unanimity and prosperity to the sons of St. Tammany, throughout the World.  8th. The noble Patriots who fell in the cause of American Liberty.  9th. May the war hatchet be buried, and the pipe of peace be smoked, till time shall be no more.  10th. May the industry of the Beaver, the frugality of the Ant, and the constancy of the Dove be the perpetual characteristics of the sons of St. Tammany.  11th. The daughters of St. Tammany and their Paupers.  12th. May the American chain never be tarnished by the rust of discord.  13th. May honor, virtue, a true sense of liberty, and a detestation of slavery, be the characteristics of Americans, and all their adopted brethren. 
The evening being spent with that cordiality, good humour and love, that always prevails when the sons of St. Tammany meet, after drinking the above toasts, and singing some excellent songs in honor of their Tutelar Saint, and smoking the pipe of peace, every man departed to his own wigwam and hunting ground.
In hopes the ensuing year to spend, In peace, and love, with every friend. A correspondent observes, that the establishing the St. Tammany Society, does honor to the promoters, and makes not the least doubt but it will be the most respectable Society in this city, in the course of a little time.
It must be pleasing to every independent citizen, observes a correspondent, to recognize that laudable military ardor which, in a time of actual peace, pervades a number of these states. That virtuous example of economy, given by Colonel Miles's Company of Light-Horse, in Pennsylvania, in the articles of waistcoats and breeches of American Buckskin, deserves the attention, and thanks of the community, as well as their zeal to acquire the noble art-military, to which we owe our independence, and by which we may be called to defend it.
New-York is not behind in the spirit of the latter—but possesses not the necessary VIRTUE of economy in the habilement of her troops. In Massachusetts, necessity, together with her natural independence of disposition, has led her both to military fame, and economy. New-Hampshire, under the civil and military administration of a Sullivan, is in full possession of these two important republican excellencies. Remember, ye other states, continues our correspondent, that a well disciplined militia is the grand bulwark of every FREE community.
Yesterday, in the forenoon, the remaining part of a brick building, in Great-Dock-street, adjoining the house occupied by Mr. Andrew Otterton, taylor, suddenly gave way: by this unhappy accident three of the children of Mr. Otterton were badly wounded, the life of one of whom, being the eldest child, a female of seven years, is despaired of, a jury of the faculty having already extracted fourteen pieces of bone from its tender skull. An accident so excruciatingly distressing to the parents of the little innocents, it is hoped, will prove a sufficient warning, in future, to owners of houses, not to suffer such dangerous piles to remain unrelieved.
We learn, that John Wheeler, Shay's aid-de-camp, Henry McCulloch, Daniel Luddington, James White, Alpheus Colton, and Jason Parmenter, have been convicted, and sentenced to DEATH, for the crime of TREASON, at the Supreme Judicial Court at North-Hampton, Massachusetts. Also, Capt. Moses Harvey was convicted, for seditious behavior, and sentenced to set upon the gallows one hour, with a rope about his neck, to pay a fine of 50l. and be bound to the peace and good behavior for five years.
His Excellency JOHN ADAMS, Esq; Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States at the Court of Great-Britain, has lately published a very valuable book, entitled "A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America." In the preface is the following paragraph—well worthy the attention of every American at this important crisis of our public affairs: "The people in America have now the best opportunity, and the greatest trust, in their hands, that Providence ever committed to so small a number since the transgression of the first pair:—if they betray their trust, their guilt will merit even greater punishment than other nations have suffered, and the indignation of Heaven.—If there is one certain truth to be collected from the history of all ages, it is this—that the people's rights and liberties, and the democratical mixture in a constitution, can never be preserved without a strong executive, or, in other words, without separating the executive power from the legislative. If the executive power, or any considerable part of it, is left in the hands either of an aristocratical or a democratical assembly, it will corrupt the legislature as necessarily as rust corrupts iron, or as arsenic poisons the human body; and when the legislature is corrupted, the people are undone."
This Book, composed by one of the most distinguished citizens of America, ALTOGETHER UPON THE SUBJECT OF REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENTS—a subject of the utmost importance to the inhabitants of every republican of these United States—will doubtless be purchased by every American who wishes thoroughly to acquaint himself with the principles of the government he lives under. Actuated by these weighty considerations, added to the respect Americans owe to his Excellency JOHN ADAMS, Esq. the Author, the EDITOR of this paper is determined to give the WORK an AMERICAN EDITION, on American paper of a good quality, and upon the same sized type as the London; for which purpose a SUBSCRIPTION PAPER will be issued on Monday next, and forwarded to the different states in the Union. Confident in the belief, that every well-wisher to his country will prefer an American Edition to an European, the editor hopes to have an expeditious subscription, which he earnestly solicits, that the book may go to press IMMEDIATELY. ** The work shall be, in every respect, as well executed as the London, and the price less.
By late accounts from the counties of Hampshire and Berkshire, Massachusetts, we find, that there is yet remaining a number of snaking rebels, whose chief glory consists in assassinating, or destroying their neighbours property, themselves concealed behind the fable vale of insurrection. A considerable number of anonymous letters, wrote with a pen that had been immersed in the gall of the infernal pit,—menacing life, and threatening the destruction of property,—have been lodged at the dwellings of several of the government officers of the late rebellion. Several houses, stores, &c. have been actually burnt, and a number of others set fire to, but saved by a timely discovery.
The Maryland legislature have again convened at Annapolis. It is said the assembly have relinquished their favorite plan of emitting paper money, having found their constituents totally averse to the measure.
The nineteenth of April, Lexington Battle Anniversary, has been commemorated in the several towns of Boston, Salem, and Portsmouth, in New-England, by military parade, &c.
Gen. Sullivan, of New-Hampshire, has issued his orders, for a General Review of the militia of that state.
We are informed, that Dr. Williams, professor of mathematics and philosophy, at Cambridge, is chosen a fellow of the Electoral Academy of Sciences at Mannheim.
We learn, that in consequence of an order of Congress, for disbunding the troops that were ordered to be raised, and added to the Federal Legion, in October last, the secretary at war has communicated his orders to Col. Humphreys, at Springfield, Massachusetts, purporting—that his thanks be presented to the officers for their industry and attention in the recruiting service. Col. Humphreys, in conformity thereunto, issued his general orders on the 1st ultimo, in which he not only complied with his Excellency General Knox's requisition, but added his own thanks both to the officers and soldiers of his regiment, complimenting the soldiers for having conducted themselves with zeal and activity, and with a decorum almost unprecedented in any camp. These orders were couched in a style that could not fail of deeply impressing the mind of each individual with exalted ideas of their Colonel, both in the character of a soldier and a citizen.
MARINE LIST. Arrived since our last.—The ship Betsey, Watson, London; ship Sarah, Townsend, Bristol; brig Betsey, McName, London; brig Sion, Smith, Yarmouth; brig Neptune, Perkins, Aux Cayes; schooner Hope, Weeks, St. Croix; sloop Charming Betsey, Berry, Montego Bay.
On Friday last, the ship Harmony, Capt. Willet, arrived at Philadelphia, in 6 weeks from London.
The Ketch Liberty, and sloops Henry, and Wild Daniel, with their cargoes, seized at the Grand Caicos, by the Vigilant custom-house tender, in October last, are condemned in the court of Vice-Admiralty, for breach of the laws of trade.
Several other American (and other) vessels have lately been seized, for having been, also, guilty of the breach of these laws.
DIED.—On Tuesday last, after a short illness, Mr. JOHN R. GAINE, in the 26th year of his age; he was son to Mr. Hugh Gaine, printer, of this city. His remains were yesterday deposited in the family vault at Trinity Church-yard.
The 23d of last month died at St. Vincents, Edmund Lincoln, Esq. commander in chief of that island and its dependencies.
THE Generous PATRONS and SUBSCRIBERS to this PAPER, who have removed from their usual Places of Residence this MAY—are requested to lodge Information thereof, at the Office, No. 25, Water-street, that there may be no Errors committed in the Delivery of their several Papers.
** Several Articles of Intelligence, Pieces, &c. omitted for want of Room.
CONFLAGRATION at BOSTON.
By yesterday's mail we have received a very particular account of the devastations made by a fire that happened in Boston, on the 21st ultimo, which want of room obliges us to omit. We cannot, however, omit observing—that the present situation of the unfortunate sufferers is truly deplorable, and themselves objects of universal benevolent commiseration. The fire began at Beach-Street, and ran southward, reducing to a melancholy heap of ashes ONE HUNDRED houses, including Rev. Mr. Wight's meeting-house. Fortunately, that master-piece of philosophic and mechanic ingenuity, that curious specimen of art and industry, which does honor to our country, Mr. JOSEPH POPE'S ORRERY, was safely deposited at the house of his Excellency the Governor.
From the MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE.
"Let those give NOW, who never gave before: "Let those who always gave, NOW give the more." CHARITY is the offspring of the skies! and wherever she fixes her abode, Heaven is there. The existence of this divine principle is alone sufficient to evince the existence of DEITY—for nothing less than Divinity can give birth to those sublime pleasurable sensations, which fill the benevolent soul, in the performance of Heaven's own work—the work of CHARITY.
What a harvest of ecstatic delight does the truly benevolent mind enjoy, when it wipes the tear from the wan cheek of sorrow, and lights up the smile of serenity in the frown eye of wretchedness!—This pleasure the good man seeks, and never seeks in vain, "for the poor we always have with us, and whensoever we will we may do them good." But how does his soul expand with compassion, when, by the stroke of Providence, the objects of misery thicken upon his sight!—"Wide, and more wide, th' overflowing of his mind." His sympathy, his exertions, his liberality are bounded only by the UTMOST LIMITS of his power and ability.—Come forth, ye highly-favoured children of humanity, whom heaven hath blessed with wealth, without cursing with an obdurate heart:—Come, ye less happy, but not less worthy—whose abilities are stinted, but whose benevolent wishes are boundless: Come, and add to those treasures ye have already lodged in Heaven—by relieving a set of as worthy and unfortunate fellow-citizens as Boston has known for many years. The universal sympathy, expressed on every countenance, discovers the feelings of your hearts, and that the story of their woe has sunk into your souls! O may you now support the truly honourable character which has always distinguished this metropolis—I trust that what you can, and will do, shall go near to annihilating the voice of mourning, lamentation, and woe, now so loudly heard among the wretchedly destitute, stripped naked, houseless sufferers, by the late fire. SYMPATHETICUS.
The honorable General Lincoln, and the honorable Samuel A. Oris, Esq. two of the commissioners appointed by the legislature to receive applications for pardons from persons concerned in the late rebellion, are arrived in Boston from the western counties.
THE Subscriber intends leaving this City the beginning of next Week, the therefore requests all Persons indebted to her to make immediate Payment, which will prevent their Accounts being put into the Hands of an Attorney for Collection.
ELIZABETH HOLT. May 3, 1787. 13
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. May 3, 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, Calicoes, Shalloons, Mullins, Durants, Cambricks, Tammies, Lawns, &c. Chintzes, 
With a variety of other Articles too numerous to mention. May 3, 1787. 13—15
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
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
Dr. CROSBY, HAS removed to the House of Doctor ARDEN, at the corner of Beckman and William-streets. May 3, 1787. 13—16
Archibald Blair, IS removed from No. 16, Little Dock-street, to No. 29, Golden-Hill-street. May 3, 1787. 13—14
THEATRE.
To-Morrow Evening, MAY 4th, Will be performed, A TRAGEDY, called Romeo and Juliet;
In Act the 4th, a solemn Dirge, with the Funeral Procession of JULIET, to the Monument of the Capulets.
To which will be added, a COMIC OPERA, CALLED, The Agreeable Surprise. BOX 8/—PITT 6/—GALLERY 4/.
VIN AT RESPUBLICA. 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 Roemer, 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 Roemer, 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 Roemer, 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 Roemer, 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 Roemer 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, BARNAT MOSES, by his Attorney JOSIAH ELLIS. New-York, May, 1787. 13—14
Furniture Ware-house. INDIA Paper Hangings, Striped Satin 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
TO BE LET, by Moses Gomez, And entered into immediately. THAT elegant HOUSE, No. 27, Queen-street, now in the tenure of Mr. Isaac 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. New-York, May 3, 1787. 13
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
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POET'S CORNER.
AMERICAN POETRY. AN INDIAN ECLOGUE.
SCARCE had the morn her orient course begun, When Mingo on Ohio's margin stood...
ANECDOTES.
IT was remarked, by a friend of the O***** of the L*w, what a useful man he was in the H*** of A*****.
IT was a beautiful turn given by a great lady, who being asked, where her husband was, when he lay concealed for having been deeply concerned in a conspiracy...
A Potter presented himself to Schahroch, one of the sons of the famous Tamerlane, who had amassed immense treasures, and asked him if he did not believe in that article of the Mahometan faith...
PRICE CURRENT AT NEW-YORK.
Table with 3 columns: Item, Price. Items include Wheat, Oats, Indian Corn, Albany Peas, Fine Salt, etc.
HIGH WATER.
Table with 3 columns: Day, Time, Tide. Days include Thursday, Friday, Saturday, etc.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 indispensible title will be given. ISRAEL WELLS.
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. 41, Hanover-square. Who has for SALE, Excellent Linseed Oil, in casks of 30 gallon each.
Excellent Cyder, in barrels, &c. &c. GEORGE MILLER. HOUSES to LET. MOSES GOMEZ, No. 203, WATER-STREET, has the following Houses to LET.
Belonging to the Estate of MATTHIAS GOMEZ, deceased, viz. THAT elegant HOUSE No. 27, Queen-street, in which Messieurs Roberts and George Service now reside.
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.
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.)
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 O'Wago Market to Powles-Hook ferry...
A HACKNEY will always be ready to convey Ladies and Gentlemen to any part of the town they may please to direct.
Mr. RUSPINI, SURGEON DENTIST, FINDING his engagements abroad in the morning are attended with very great inconvenience, begs leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that for the future he means to attend at his rooms, No. 42, 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. Jan. 25, 1787.
To be Sold, at Private Sale, THE House No. 21, Greenwich Street, opposite the Air Furnace, near the North-River, with the lease of the two Lots whereon said house is built, of which forty-six years are unexpired.
NOTICE. THE subscriber, administrator, debonis non of the goods, chattels, and credits of Joseph Mico, some time deceased, and formerly of the city of London, merchant, requests the respective creditors to the estate of the said Joseph Mico, to make settlement with the subscriber with all expedition...
W. COCK, Attorney at Law, No. 66, Wall-street. New-York, Jan. 11, 1787.
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...
81- RICHARD VARICK.
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...
SAMUEL BROOME, JEREMIAH PLATT. New-Haven, State of Connecticut, Nov. 18, 1786.
NEW-YORK State Certificates, Pierce's Final Settlements, Loan-Office Certificates, and every kind of Public Paper, BOUGHT and SOLD, by ISAAC GUION, At GUION, CARTHY, and Co's Store, No 164, WATER-STREET.
FOR SALE, A considerable Sum in FINAL SETTLEMENTS, and some NEW-EMISSION of this STATE.—Apply as above.
WRAPPING PAPER. A LARGE quantity of excellent WRAPPING PAPER, to be SOLD by the Printer hereof; superior in quality to, and cheaper than the common brown sort.
WHEREAS PAUL LENZS, of Harlem Township, in the County of New-York, gardner, and Elisabeth 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...
8- 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: 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 8f. 0 9 0; Womens fattenet, or callimanco shoes, 0 11 0; Ditto, leather ditto, 0 8 0.
Writing Paper, BY the Quire, Ream, or larger Quantity, to be SOLD, at the PRINTING-OFFICE, No. 25, Water-street.
LETTERS of INTELLIGENCE—occasional PARAGRAPHS—speculative PIECES—ESSAYS, &c.—are gratefully received at this OFFICE—For the greater CONVENIENCE and SAFETY of which COMMUNICATIONS, a LETTER-BOX is placed in the Window. SUBSCRIPTIONS for this PAPER (printed but ONCE a WEEK, at only TWO DOLLARS per Annum) are also received here—and ADVERTISEMENTS, REASONABLY INSERTED.