The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-05-21 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK: WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1788.
[No. 1013.]
GEORGE POLLOCK
No. 28, Water-Street. HAS imported by the last ships from Ireland, LINENS of every kind, in various assortments, laid on the best terms, which he will sell at a moderate advance, by the package or piece. He has also for sale, Russia SAIL CLOTH, and some fine unbleached DOWLAS. He gives the highest price, in ready money, for POT-ASHES. May 3.
Just IMPORTED and for SALE By Gouverneur, Kemble and Co.
No. 26, Front-Street. The following Articles, which they will sell on reasonable Terms, for cash, short credit, and in barter for country produce, viz. Quantity of excellent Spanish Sacked bales, Linseed Oil, in casks; and a few casks currier's Oil, Holland Ducks, Russia do., Raven's do., Ticklenburgh, Writing Paper, A few small bales of excellent Cotton, Copper Tea Kettles, Rosin, in bbs. A quantity of exceeding cheap Irish Linens and Sheerings, which they will sell either by the package or piece. April 30. cf
PIG IRON,
Of the best quality, to be sold at No. 29, Front-Street, by GEORGE JOY. 8th April. cf
WILLIAM LEARY,
Has removed his Store from No. 182, to No. 33 Water-Street, the corner opposite to the house, he lately occupied, where all kinds of Groceries may be had for Jersey Money, at a moderate discount. He exchanges said currency, for York or hard money, and likewise takes all kinds iron for goods. GROCERIES. May 2. cf
Spirits, Rum, Brandy, Geneva, Molasses, Loaf, lump and brown sugars, Butter, Hog's lard, Salt pickled hams, Smoked beef, Pickled pork, Smoked tongues, Cheeses, Beef, pork and shad in barrels, Hops, louchong and bohea teas, Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Chocolate, Rice, Durham mustard, Snuff, Indigo, St. Martin's, St. Ube's, Lisbon, fine blown, and ground salt. Captains of vessels and merchants may be supplied with any quantity of hams, fit for shipping, at the shortest notice.
For Sale, a few bags Bottle Corks, In good order, also cork balls and socks, large barrel bungs, and oyster pot cork, a few tons lignum-vitae, and a small parcel of Winton bark. Enquire of GEORGE WARNER, sail-maker, on Murray's Wharf. April 21. cf
A quantity of Russia Duck,
Of a very good quality, to be SOLD by SOLOMON TOWNSEND; WHO has removed from corner of Burling-ship, a few doors towards the Fly-market, the opposite side of the way, at No. 111, in Queen-Street, Also, pig and bar iron, blistered and Crowley's steel, anchors, pot ash, kettles of superior quality, a few barrels of curriers oil and blubber, to be sold low for cash. May 16. cf
RUM and Sugar. A few hhds. of
each just arrived from Barbadoes, in the sloop Paragon, Capt. Trimingham, lying at Rookevel's Wharf, Old-Slip, will be landed, for sale, this day or to-morrow, if fair. A quantity of Turkey's Island Salt, on board said sloop, for sale. Apply to SHEDDEN, PATRICK, & Co. April 23. cf
BOHEA TEA,
IMPORTED in the ship Hope, Capt. Magee, direct from Canton: LONDON PORTER In hogsheads, by the brig Betsy, Capt. Mesnard, quite mild, well flavored, and full of hop: A L S O, A few pieces of beautiful Holland Linen, remarkably fine; and some all-wide Mullins: To be sold for Cash, State Debt, or Continental Securities, by JOHN DELAFIELD, 1m May 6. No. 29, Water-Street.
WILLIAM BUCKLE,
No. 9, Water-Street. HAS imported per the Betsy, Capt. Mesnard, and Betsy, Capt. Watson, an assortment of the most fashionable ladies paste shoe buckles, ear-rings, lockets, watch strings, tortoise shell braids, knotting shuttles, most elegant paste knee buckles, tea boards, knife cases, ivory handled knives and forks, double barrel gun powder, patent, and common shot, swords and hangers, pistols, fowling pieces, and fuzes, with a variety of other articles too tedious to enumerate. May 7. cf
Streatfield and Levinus Clarkson,
Have removed from No. 47, Water-Street, to No. 181, Queen-Street (two doors above Mr. Samuel Franklin's), where they have for sale the following articles, received per ship Grace, John Armour, from Amsterdam: BOHEA TEA of the first quality, genera in pipes, black pepper in bags of 100 lb. each, nutmegs, ticklenburghs, ozanburghs, dowlas. They have likewise on hand, Holland Linseed oil, do. gunpowder of the best quality, ditto flax hatchels, do. duck, do. waffle lions, ditto writing paper and quills, white and brown sheerings, white lead, bar iron, slates, &c. May 2. cf
IRISH LINENS. A few boxes
FOR SALE cheap, for Cash, at No. 7, Water-Street, by ROBERT STEWART. May 8. mth
WILLIAM KENYON,
No. 189, Queen-Street. HAS for Sale, a cargo of OLD BARBADOES Rum, a few thousand bushels of Liverpool Blow-n-Salt, and two pair of the very best BURR MILL STONES. Burr on edges, dimensions 4 feet 4 inches, and 4 feet 6 inches; which will be sold on reasonable terms, for cash, lumber, or pot ash. WANTED TO CHARTER, For one of the Windward Islands, a British Vessel, from 100 to 150 tons burthen. May 9. cf
Just imported in the ship Juno, from Havre-de-Grace, and ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Amsterdam, and to be sold at the Store, No. 191, Queen-Street, opposite Beckman's-shop, by De Luze de Montmolin and Co. A general assortment of DRY GOODS. Consisting of the following articles, viz. Chintzes, calicoes, Lutestrings, cambricks, silk hose, kid gloves, ribbons, hair ribbons, watches, umbrellas, &c. April 17. cf
De Luze de Montmolin and Co.
DRY GOODS.
Consisting of the following articles, viz. Chintzes, calicoes, Lutestrings, cambricks, silk hose, kid gloves, ribbons, hair ribbons, watches, umbrellas, &c. April 17. cf
FREDERICK COCKLE,
No. 210, Queen-Street, nearly opposite to Burling-ship. HAS for sale, an assortment of Ironmongery, Cutlery and Pewter Goods, which he will sell very low for Cash, or Produce. He has also for Sale, Porter in casks, Beef, Tar, Souchong Tea, Wool-Cards, Russia Duck, Brushes, Needles, Jewellery. N. B. NEW-JERSEY EMUSSION, will be taken in such terms, as will be deserving the attention of those who are in want of such Goods. May 9. cf
Flour & Grocery Store.
JOHN and LEONARD BLECKER hereby inform the public in general, and their friends in particular, that they have formed a partnership, and intend doing business under the firm of J. and L. BLECKER. For this purpose they have taken the large and commodious Store, No. 14, on the Albany pier, from the basin, lately occupied by Mr. William J. Vredenburg, where they propose constantly to keep for sale, West India and New-York rum, loaf and brown sugar, molasses, tea, coffee, chocolate, cotton, pepper, indigo, snuff, wool cards and many other articles in that line. Also superfine and common flour. As their Store is very spacious, they will gladly receive flour and goods of any kind on storage. May 13. cf
SADLER and BAILIE,
No. 215, Water-Street. HAVE received by several vessels from Ireland, England, &c. a large assortment of the following Goods, which they will sell on reasonable terms for Cash, Pot-Ashes, or a short credit: White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, 3-4 and 7-8 wide, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas, 7-8 wide, Diapers of all widths, White Sheerings, 9-8 and 10-4 wide, some very fine, Grey Sheerings, 9-8 wide Grey and white bed ticks. A parcel of hard-ware. RED PORT WINE, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE, in pipes and hhds. a few hhds. of Old VIDONIA WINE, and a parcel of GINSENG. April 28. cf
Shedden, Patrick, & Co.
No. 206, Water-Street. HAVE lately imported, in the Commerce, from Gibraltar, Apollo, from Russia, and other vessels, which they will dispose of on reasonable terms, for cash or short credit, viz. Old high proof brandy, Red Catalonia wines, 4-4 Barcelona handks. Fresh jar raisins, Clean Peterburgh hemp, Russia duck, Russia sheeting, Cordage, A few tons lignum vitae, 80 sets mahogany bed-posts. An assortment of white Manchester goods, dyed fustians, nails, brads and tacks; also axes, hoes and hawk-bills. 23d April. cf
G. VERPLANK
No. 30, Great-Dock-Street. Has for sale, on reasonable terms for cash, BOHEA tea, Pepper in small bales Geneva in pipes, Do. in casks, Do. in jugs, Powder, Ticklenburghs, Oznaburghs, Dowlas, Ivory combs, Mill saws. N. B. Potash and Pearl Ashes wanted. April 24. cf
THAT BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SEAT, called BPL-
THAT beautiful COUNTRY SEAT, called BPL-VUE, situated on the banks of the East-River, about 3 miles from the city; and as its properties in point of health and other advantages are well known, it is unnecessary to describe them. For terms, enquire of JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 18, in Queen-Street. March 12. cf
Joshua Waddington, & Co.
Have imported from the Bay, Capt. Mesnard, just arrived from London, the following articles, which they mean to sell on very eligible terms for cash, pot, or pearl ash: A very elegant assortment of light chintz, Stormont-ground and pompadour ground chintz calicoes, of the newest and most fashionable patterns, Fine two purple ground fancy and Stormont ground calicoes, a great variety, Copper plate furniture calicoes, Low priced printed linens and cottons, Plain, Striped, and checked muslins, Mallin handkerchiefs, Fine cambricks and lawns, Mullins, Fashionable waistcoat patterns, Chintz and purple shawls, Bordered lawn handkerchiefs, Best India Bandanae handkerchiefs, Pulleat and Lungee Royal do., Black India Persians, Black Barcelona handkerchiefs; April 15. cf
Black modes, 3-4, 7-8 and 4-4 wide, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, low priced, Fultians and jeans, Cotton drabs, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 cotton checks, Brown Holland, Oznaburghs, Tamnies, durants and shalloons, Mock Moreens, Black calimancos, Striped do. of different colours, Sattine fallings, and worsted floroutines, Satin floroutines, Men's plain and ribb'd cotton hose, Best China silk hose, Black do., Gauzes and ribbons, Women's white kid gloves, Men's and Women's colored do., Black silk lace, Black and colored sewing silk and twill, Cotton and silk covered wire, Pins, &c. &c. &c.
JOHN SHEPHERD, MERCHANT TAYLOR,
No. 23, Hanover-Square, Has imported in the Betsy, Captain Mesnard, and Betsy, Captain Watson, THE best of superfine cloths, buff and white cassimers, gold and silver barker and Imperial buttons, to match the cloths; fustian and silk floroutines, with a very grand and elegant assortment of yet patterns of the very newest taste; also a good assortment of Orleans cloths, suitable for the summer season. May 9. cf
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons indebted
to the late partnership of BOURK and DONNAN, of the city of New-York, grocers, that unless they make immediate payment to the subscribers, the surviving partner of said firm, their accounts will be put in suit; and all their creditors are desired to bring in their accounts properly attested to the subscriber. JOHN DONNAN. April 16.
JOHN JOHNSTON has
removed his OFFICE from No. 18, Wall-Street, to No. 27, QUEEN-STREET. May 8. cf
Wanted, a smart, active Negro
BOY, about 13 or 14 years of age, or a White Boy, bound as a servant, of the same age. May 8. cf
JOHN DONNAN,
At his STORE, corner of the Old-Slip and Cruger's Dock, has for SALE, 80 Bbls. Albany Peas, 90 Kegs excellent Scotch Barley, 10 Hhds. London draught Porter, 10 Pipes good Wine Vinegar, A few pipes Teneriffe and Payal Wines, A few pieces Scotch Oznaburghs, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 13. cf
Le ROY and BAYARD,
No. 202, Water-Street, HAVE imported the following articles, per the brig Nymph, Capt. Palmer, from Amsterdam, which they will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, viz. Oznaburghs, in bales, Cardwire, Flemish Sheerings, Nutmegs, Cambricks, Cloves, Lawns, Gun Powder, in quarter casks, Writing Paper, They have also still on hand, Payal Wine, in pipes, Linseed Oil, in casks; Feb. 19. cf
LATELY IMPORTED,
AND now for Sale, by GEORGE A. SHEA, Greenwich-Street, opposite Paulus-Hook Ferry. IRISH MESS BEEF in Barrels, NEATS TONGUES in Firkins; and a few Boxes Coarse LINENS, 6-8, 7-8 and yd. wide. ALSO, TO BE SOLD, Two LOTS of remarkable fine LAND, containing 200 acres, situate in the neighborhood of Johnstown, in the County of Montgomery, on which are a GRIST MILL, and POT and PEARL ASH Works, with every utensil for manufacturing those two last articles. Any person inclined to purchase, will be shown the Lanes, by Mr. JOHN M'Carthy, on the premises. New-York, March 28. cf
INDIA GOODS,
By WILLIAM J. ROBINSON, No. 202, Queen-Street. INDIA muslins, Bengal nankenees, Bengal Persians, ditto striped, bandana handkerchiefs, Pulleat and Romalls, cotton and silk do. Bengal ginghams, Madras do. India calicoes, Marcellus quilting, Dutch rope, buff dimity, olive jeans, figured dimity, mouselon tangies, and rangil calicoes, hummums and plain cottons, latin and hair ribbons, also a small quantity of cambric. Together with a capital assortment of plain and embroidered, gold and silver, painted and wrought-mouselon and mouselon handkerchiefs, Bengal and China silks and jeans, &c. 6m May 8. cf
BROTHERS, COSTER & Co.
Have removed from No. 8, Duke-Street, to No. 35 Little Dock-Street, where they have for sale, viz. Holland and Russia duck, Russia sheering, Silesia do., Raven's duck, Ticklenburghs, Oznaburghs, Dowlas, Placillas & Britanillas, Holland bed-tick and Bripet, Brown Holland, Fultians and bombazine, May 6. cf
Chintzes and calicoes, Cambric and Kenning, Laces and fans, Black India raffery, Checks & handkerchiefs, Writing paper and slates, Gin, Holland linseed oil, White lead in tins, Bohea and souchong teas, Dutch iron pots, Brass kettles, &c.
Now landing at No. 18, Wall-Street,
from Sloop Betsy, Capt. Dehon, from St. Thomas, and FOR SALE By JOHN DEWINT, 850 raw Hides, 350 bbls. and 5 bds. Sugar, 50 Bbls. Rum, and 2 bales Cotton. He has also for Sale, Nankenees, by the pack or larger quantity, Souchong Tea, in boxes, Gum Guajacum, in bbls., Coffee, in bags and casks, of first quality, Rice in tierces; And wants to purchase, 400 pieces Dutch Checks No. 25. May 8. cf
Ironmongery and Cutlery.
A general assortment, To be SOLD on LOW TERMS, for cash, produce, or short credit, being the stock of a person declining that business. Those who are inclined to purchase, may apply to Murray and Sansom, merchants, in Queen-Street, No. 184, or to John Murray, jun. No. 18, in said Street. May 8. 1m
To HUGH SMITH,
No. 22, WALL-STREET, A general and complete assortment of Low-priced IRISH LINEN, which he will dispose of on reasonable terms for cash. Sept. 31. cf
JACOB LE ROY & SON,
At No. 52, Queen-Street, opposite Cha-ple-Street, Have for Sale the following articles, just imported in the ships Philadelphia and Grace, from Amsterdam, viz. BOHEA Tea, Black Pepper, Reels Yarn, Nutmegs, Candles in boxes, Geneva in Cales, Writing Paper, Fine Holland Linen, Russia Sheering, Flemish Linen, Russia Duck, Raven's do., Oznaburghs, Copper Tea Kettles, Fryers, Pans, long and short handles, Mill saws, Russia Sheering, April 11. cf
GEORGE DOUGLAS, jun.
No. 236, Queen-Street, HAS imported in the brig Betsy, and ship Betsy, from London, and brig Seahorse, from Glasgow, a very general assortment of Dry Goods, suitable to the present season, which he is now opening for sale. Two bales Scotch Carpets and Carpeting, May 12. cf
JAMES YOULE,
Cutler and Gun-Smith, No. 179, Water-Street, near the Fly-market, At the sign of the Cross-Knives and Gun, BEGS leave to inform his friends and the public in general, that he carries on his business as usual, makes all kinds of Gun Work, Swords, Pistols, Razors, Pleams, Scissors, and all kinds of Edge Tools; cleans, grinds and repairs the same. All kinds of Surgeon's Instruments, made, cleaned, ground and repaired; and all kind of Copper Work, made and repaired on reasonable terms. March 27. 3m.
JAMES M. HUGHES,
Has removed his OFFICE From No. 24, Golden-Hill, to Water-Street, near the Coffee-House, No. 197. May 7. 3m
Samuel Forbes, late Partner of the
House of THOMPSON and FORBES, has opened a Store in Water-Street, No. 174, two doors from where the Store of Thompson and Forbes was formerly kept. Where he has for sale, on the lowest terms a general assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable for the on. May 5. cf
LOST, last Friday, a Moses
boat, belonging to the Schooner Eagle, from along-side. Whoever will lodge an information where she may be found, will be handsomely rewarded. May 13. cf JOHN JACKWAYS.
Wanted, a Young Lad of good
Character, about 14 or 15 years old, to attend in a Gentleman's Family. Enquire of the Printer. May 5. cf
JAMES SAIDLER,
Insurance Broker, No. 31, Water-Street, BUYS and sells on commission, or otherwise all kinds of Public Securities, &c. as usual. He has also imported in the Union, from Liverpool, Jean from Glasgow, and the Betsy from London, the following articles, for sale on reasonable terms, for cash, country produce, or short credit, viz. Broad cloths, shalloons, light and dark ground chintz, purple and stormont gr. and calli-coes, 6-4 lawns, handkerchiefs and aprons, printed and checked handkerchiefs, cotton and Britanilla do. to, Barcelona ditto, shawls, mouselon, 3-4 7-8, 4-4 and 11-8, cotton check, black fat lines, callimancos, durants, moreens, tac-wies and cambricks, twill and sewing silk, felt, calter and beaver hats, lady's riding dits, writing paper, fashionable buckles, blank books, &c. He has also, for sale, a few bales pickled salmon in excellent order. May 24. cf

Mr. CHILDS, BY inferring the following new RIDDLE, you will oblige A CUSTOMER.
WITH a badge on my back, Of red, orange, or black, I travel the nation all over; And however absurd, Without violence is my Will never my business discover.  I'm of service to State To the poor and the great. To the tradesman, mechanic and bean; Some of whom I attend, Every day as a friend, But to others bring sorrow and wo.  All kindly receive me, And you may believe me, Scarcely ever refuse me my pay; For whoever does this, Make it well on arms, With him not a moment I stay.  Broadway, May 19, 1788.
WILMINGTON, (N. C.) May 7. Thursday last, the first day of May being St. Raphael's day, the tutelary Saint of America, the FEDERAL CLUB met at Mr. Patrick Brannan's, a- greable to rule, where an elegant and sumptuous dinner was provided for the occasion.
They enjoyed the day in the greatest good hu- mor and cheerfulness, and unity crowned the fe- stive evening.
The following Toasts were given by their wor- thy and respectable President, A. MacLaine, Esq. which were drunk with sincere energy by these Sons of St. Raphael.  1. United States.  2. St. Raphael, and the Friends of America.  3. General WASHINGTON.  4. Doctor FRANKLIN.  5. Unanimity and Readiness to the Councils of the United States.  6. The Friends of Liberty.  7. North-Carolina.  8. Governor JOHNSON.  9. May industry and integrity characterize the inhabitants of North-Carolina.  10. Wilmington, and the trade of Cape Fear.  11. Our great men good, and good men great.  12. Injuries in dust, Friendships in marble.  13. The Federal Club. 
An itinerant gentleman, who participated of the above agreeable entertainment, observes, that it was with the most pleasing satisfaction he saw so numerous a company, composed of men from all nations (the majority of whom were adopted sons of our tutelary Saint) unite to celebrate the first of May, in this Land of Liberty; and after truly en- joying the day, separating with spirits highly ex- hilarated, in the greatest unanimity and good hu- mor, not the least symptom of discord appearing through the whole.
PHILADELPHIA, May 17. Saturday night the 2d inst. two fine bullocks were killed on State-Island, by a flash of lightning. Two other cattle were also struck dead at Point- no-Point, during the storm of rain, thunder, and lightning, which prevailed for several hours that night.
BEANNINGTON, April 14. We hear from Amherst (New-Hampshire) that on the evening of the 15th inst. the court-house in that town was set on fire by some incendiary, and was entirely consumed.
LANSINGBURGH, May 5. Who will represent this County in Convention is a secret which time must develop - yet it is sup- posed, by even the antideserulists, that, in this dis- trict, there is a majority of near 300 federal vo- ters. We are happy to add, that four fifths of the people in Lansingburgh are federal.
NEW-YORK, May 21.
On Monday arrived the sloop Phoenix, Lictiman, in ten days from Wilmington, N.C. and the sloop Lady Hayley, Tillinghast, from Rhode-Island, in nine days.
Yesterday arrived the schooner Lilly, Herd, from St. Eustatia, in thirteen days; sloop Polly, Whee- ler, from Charleston, in ten days; sloop Alert, Taylor, from Bermuda, in nine days; and sloop Industry, Collins, in nine days from Edenton.
The ship Peggy, Wallace, for Lisbon, cleared out at the Custom-house on Monday last.
The brig Helena, Duhlap, from Port Glasgow, and the brig Jeffe, Heartwell, from New-Provi- dence, are arrived at Wilmington.
The ship Felix, Baudin, from New Orleans; brigs Henrietta, Gilbert, Jamaica; Annickoun Deo, Johansen, Lisbon; sloops Elizabeth, Dewitt, Curacoa; Delaware, Knox, St. Croix; Betsey, Brooks, New-York; Unity, Watson, ditto; Han- nah, Vernon, Baltimore; and Harry, Vanse, from St. Thomas's, are arrived at Philadelphia.
Extract of a letter from Lexington, (Kentucky)
March 27. On Saturday evening, the 21st inst. some time after night, a party of about seven Indians knocked at the door of the widow Shanks, (living on Townsend, a branch of Licking) and demanded entrance, which was denied them; they then set fire to the house, and by that means forced the fa- mily out; four of which fell a sacrifice to their sa- vage fury, one taken prisoner, the rest escaped. The snow falling that night enabled the inhabitants to follow them; they came up with them the next day, killed one and wounded another, the rest es- caped, leaving all their baggage. The prisoners they had taken they tomahawked, just before the white people came up with them - one other In- dian was found dead near where they committed the murder, supposed to have been killed by a young man, whom they killed, the evening before.
March 28. Yesterday evening the Indians caught hold of a young man's bridle, as he was ri- ding along a small path on Elkorn, near where they had taken a negro a few days ago; it being dark, he slipped of his horse, and made his escape. Extract of a letter from a gentleman at Buck Pond, (Kentucky) to another in Winchester (Pennsyl- vania) dated April 3, 1788.
Our country begins to wear a serious face; the cursed Indians have been very troublesome this spring. A few days ago a party of them had the resolution to board three boats on the Ohio, op-
pose the mouth of the Miami, and only two men have escaped of the whole, and they badly wound- ed; several gentlemen of considerable consequence were killed in them, among, the rest a merchant from Baltimore. It is supposed, the Indians got near 3000. sterling worth of plunder in goods and money; there has never been a week, for near two months, but what they have been in this neighbor- hood doing mischief. The people that have been settled peaceably for several years, are now obliged either to build stockades and fort themselves, or leave their settlements. Our men are much harra- ssed pursuing the devils; who immediately fly to Eagle Creek Hills, where they are sheltered from pur- suit, and fall upon us as soon as they begin to get a little over the height, do the worst they can, and then run away again before we can collect men.
A letter from a gentleman in Calcutta to his friend in London, contains the following remarka- ble passage:
"I have lately been an eye-witness of a most me- lancholy transaction, the sad consequence of the ig- norance and superstition that reigns in Indostan. I saw an aged man throw himself into a pit ten feet deep, and half full of combustibles, which had been set on fire. This man had made himself a volun- tary victim to preserve, as he thought, the lives of his children, who were at the same time attack- ed by a dangerous and epidemical distemper.
"When this distemper breaks out among the Hindoo, they believe most religiously that one of them must die to save the rest. The poor old man was thoroughly persuaded, that the lives of his children could not be preserved, if he did not offer himself up as a sacrifice for them. I tried every argument with himself, his wife, his brothers, and his sisters, to convince him and them of the absurd- ity of such an opinion, and the guilt of suicide; but in vain: they were deaf to my reasons; and thinking at last that I intended to prevent by force this horrible sacrifice, they threw themselves at my feet, and begged with tears in their eyes, that I would not oppose the resolution of the old man.
"The self devoted victim being seated on the brink of the pit, raised his hands to heaven, and prayed with great fervor. After he had remained half an hour in that posture four of his nearest re- lations helped him on his legs, and walked with him five times round the pit, all of them calling upon Mam and Setaram, two of their saints. Dur- ing this ceremony the women were tearing their hair, beating their breasts, and roaring in a most horrible manner. The four relations at last let go their hold of the old man, who immediately threw himself into the pit, and not a groan was heard from him. The by-standers had each a spade in his hands, and immediately began to fill the pit with earth; so that the old man might be said to be burnt and buried alive. Two of the children were present, one seven, the other eight years old; and they alone of all the spectators appeared to be affected. As to the women, they returned home with the greatest sang froid. Such an event being an object of glory to the relations, the day on which a wretched victim to superstition is thus self-devoted, is a day of triumph to his whole fa- mily."
The body of a drowned man was picked up on Saturday last in Delaware river, near League Island. It must have been in the water some time, being much decayed.
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LETTER from M. LAMBERT, Counsellor of State and of the Council Royal of Finance, and Commerce, Comptroller General of Finance to M. Jefferson, Minister Plenipotentiary for the United States of America at the Court of Ver- sailles.
VERSAILLES, December 29, 1787.
I HAVE the honor, Sir, to send you a copy of an Arret passed in Council, for encouraging the commerce of the United States of America in France. I shall furnish you with a number of others as soon as they shall be printed.
You will therein see that several considerable favors, not before promised to the American com- merce, have been added to those which the King announced to you, in the letter addressed to you on the 22d of October of the last year.
If in the mean time any duties have been levied, contrary to the intentions of that letter, they shall be repaid on sight of the vouchers.
I have also ordered a verification of the facts whereon it was represented to you, that the deci- sion of the 24th of May, 1786, relative to the com- merce of tobacco, had not been fully executed. Be assured that if it shall appear that engagements have been evaded, which were taken under the sanction of the King, effectual provision shall be made for their scrupulous fulfilment.
You will learn also with pleasure that the mea- sures I have taken to prevent the interruption of the commerce of tobacco, have had full success.
This commodity shall not be excepted from among those to which the right of entrepot is given. The farmers general shall have no prefer- ence in the purchases; the proprietors shall be per- fectly masters of their speculations, and free to export their tobaccos by sea to foreign countries.
Measures only must be taken to prevent those frauds to which the entrepot might serve as a pre- text; and the chambers of commerce for the ports shall be consulted, in order that the precautions necessary for this purpose, may not be in a form incompatible with that liberty which commerce ought to enjoy in its operations.
Although the present stock of the farmers gene- ral amounts to about three years consumption, I have engaged that company to continue to pur- chase yearly from the 1st day of January, 1788, to the end of their lease fourteen thousand hogheads of tobacco, brought directly into the ports of France in French or American bottoms, and to show at the end of every four months, that their purchases amount to four thousand six hundred and sixty six hogheads.
As to the prices, you have been sensible yourself of the necessity of leaving them free; and this free- dom of price was the principal object of the appli- cations of the American and French merchants when they complained of the contract of M. Morris.
The determination then taken to force the pur- chases of tobacco, though at high prices, inasmuch that the farmers general now find themselves pos- sessed of three years provision, shews that the in- terests of the planters and merchants of the United States of America have ever been precious to the King.
The arret of Council herein inclosed, and the other regulations which I have the honor of com- municating to you, are a further confirmation of a truth leading to much to strengthen the bands which unite the two nations.
I have the honor to be, with a very sincere and invincible attachment, Sir, your most humble and most obedient servant.
Signed LAMBERT.
An ACT of the King's Council of State, for the encouragement of the Commerce of France with the United States of America.
December 29, 1787.
Extract from the records of the Council of State. THE KING, desirous of encouraging the com- merce of his subjects with the United States of America, and of facilitating between the two nations connections, reciprocally useful; having heard the report of theieur Lambert, Counsellor of State, and of the Royal Council of Finance and Commerce, Comptroller General of Finance, His Majesty being in his Council has ordained and does ordain as follows:
I. Whale-oils and spermaceti, the produce of the fisheries of the citizens and inhabitants of the United States of America, which shall be brought into France directly in French vessels or in those of the United States shall continue to be subjected to a duty only of seven livres ten sols the barrel of five hundred and twenty pounds weight, and whale fins shall be subjected to a duty of only six livres thirteen sols four deniers the quintal with the ten sols per livre on each of the said duties; which ten sols per livre shall cease on the last day of December one thousand seven hundred and nine- ty, His Majesty reserving to himself to grant fur- ther favors to the produce of the whale fisheries carried on by the fishermen of the United States of America which shall be brought into France in French vessels or in those of the United States, if, on the information, which His Majesty shall cause to be taken thereon, he shall judge it expedient for the interest of the two nations.
II. The other fish-oils and dry or salted fish, the produce in like manner of the fisheries of the ci- tizens and inhabitants of the United States, and brought also directly into France, in theirs or in French vessels, shall not pay any other nor greater duties than those to which the oils and fish of the same kind, the produce of the fisheries of the Han- seatic towns, or of other the most favored nations, are or shall be subject in the same case.
III. The manufacture of candles and tapers of sper- maceti, shall be permitted in France, as that of o- ther candles and tapers.
IV. Corn, wheat, rye, rice, peas, beans, lentils, flax-seed and other seeds, flour, treas and syrups, pot-ash and pearl-ash, skins, and fur or beaver, raw hides, furs and peltry, and timber brought from the United States directly into France, in French vessels or in those of the United States, shall not be subject but to a duty of one eighth per cent, on their value.
V. Vessels built in the United States and sold in France, or purchased by Frenchmen, shall be ex- empt from all duties, on proof that they were built in the United States.
VI. Turpentine, tar, and pitch, the produce of the United States of America, and brought directly in- to France in French vessels, or in those of the U- nited States, shall pay only a duty of two and a half per cent, on their value, and as well the duties mentioned in this as in the fourth article, shall be exempt from all addition of fours per livre.
VII. The exportation of arms of all sorts, and of gun- powder, for the United States of America, shall be always permitted in French vessels, or in those of the United States, paying for the arms, a duty of one eighth per cent, on their value; and gun- powder in that case, shall be exempt from all duty on giving a cautionary bond.
VIII. Papers of all sorts, even paper hangings and co- loired papers, paste-board and books, shall be ex- empt from all duties, on their embarkation for the United States of America, in French vessels, or in those of the United States; and shall be entitled in that case, to a restitution of the fabrication duties on paper and paste-board.
IX. The Admiralty duties on the vessels of the U- nited States entering into, or going out of the ports of France, shall not be levied but conformably with the Edict of the month of June last, in the ca- ses therein provided for, and with the letters pa- tent of the tenth of January, 1775, for the objects for which no provision shall have been made by the said Edict: His Majesty reserving to himself more- over, to make known his intentions as to the man- ner in which the said duties shall be levied, whe- ther in proportion to the tonnage of the vessels or otherwise, as also to simplify the said duties of the Admiralty, and to regulate them as far as shall be possible on the principle of reciprocity, as soon as the orders shall be completed, which were given by His Majesty according to the twenty-sixth article of the said Edict of the month of June last.
X. The entrepot (or storing) of all the productions and merchandise of the United States, shall be per- mitted for six months in all the ports of France o- pen to the commerce of her colonies; and the said entrepot shall be subject only to a duty of one eighth per cent.
XI. To favor the exportation of arms, hardware, jewellery, bonnetry, of wool and of cotton; coarse woollens, small draperies and stuffs of cot- ton of all sorts, and other merchandizes of French fabric, which shall be sent to the United States of America, in French vessels or in those of the U- nited States, His Majesty reserves to himself to grant encouragements which shall be immediately regulated in his Council, according to the nature of each of the said merchandizes.
XII. As to other merchandizes not mentioned in this act, brought directly into France from the United States, in their or in French vessels, or carried from France to the said United States in French vessels, or in those of the United States, and with respect to all commercial conventions whatever, His Majesty wills and ordains, that the citizens of the United States enjoy in France, the same rights, privileges, and exemptions with the subjects of his Majesty; saving the execution of what is provi- ded in the ninth article hereof.
XIII. His Majesty grants to the citizens and inha- bitants of the United States all the advantages which are enjoyed, or which may be hereafter en- joyed, by the most favored nations in his colonies of America: and moreover his Majesty allows to the said citizens and inhabitants of the United States all the privileges and advantages which his own subjects of France enjoy or shall enjoy in Asia, and in the seas leading thereto: provided always, that their vessels shall have been fitted out and dispatched in some port of the United States.
* This term includes bonnets, stockings, socks, under waistcoats, drawers, girdles and mittens, as sold by the manufacturers.
His Majesty commands and orders M. le due de Penthièvre, Admiral of France, the intendants and commissaires de parti in the provinces, the commissaires de parti for the observation of the ordinances in the admiralties, the officers of the admiralties, masters of the ports, judges de traites, and all others to whom it shall belong, to be aid- ing in the execution of the present regulation, which shall be registered in the offices of the said admiralties, read, published, and posted wherever shall be necessary.
DONE in the King's Council of State, His Ma- jesty present, held at Versailles the 29th of December, 1787.
Signed Le Compte de la LUZERNE.
Published by order of Congress, JOHN JAY.
All persons having any demands against the estate of ANDREW BREASTED, merchant, deceased, are requested to bring in their accounts before the first day of August next; and all, who are indebted to said estate, are desired to make im- mediate payment to WILLIAM REYER, Admini- strator, No. 46, Smith-street. edow May 21.
HIGH PROOF BRANDY, A CARGO, of choice quality, in pipes hogheads and quarter casks, just arrived in the sloop Phoenix, from Gibraltar, is now landing at Governor's Wharf, and for sale on reasonable terms. Apply at No. 226, Water-street.
SHEDDEN, PATRICK & Co. Who have also, just arrived in the sloop GOOD INTENT.
A few barrels Mulcavado Sugar, bales Trinidad Cotton, Spanish Hides. May 21. tf
Excellent Barcelona Hides, JUST imported in the sloop Delight, Richard Cook- ran, Master, from Curacoa. For terms apply to N. CRUGER.
Who has also for sale, A quantity of 12 by 16 Window GLASS. N. B. His Compting House is removed to No. 5, STONE-STREET. May 20. tf
To be Sold or rented, A Complete GRIST MILL, in an eligible situ- ation for conducting the manufacture of Flour, on an extensive plan. The Mill is in complete repair, and calculated for four pair of Bur stones, three pair of which are now running. Possession can be given when required. The payments to a purchaser will be made perfectly convenient. Should a person in- clined to rent, wish to have an increase of capital, he may be accommodated on proper terms. There is al- so an excellent Saw Mill, on the same stream, capable of cutting from four to five hundred thousand feet of boards yearly, which, with the Flour, can be readi- ly transported to market by water. Goods may be vended to much advantage for lumber, which, with the flour manufactory, a grist-mill, would furnish suc- table cargoes for the West-Indies or other places. For further information apply to JOSEPH BALL, Esq. at Philadelphia, or to CHARLES SMITH, New-York, May 20. 2m.
BOHEA TEA. A FEW chests of the first quality, just imported in the brig POLLY, Capt. Greene, from Lisbon, and for sale at No. 20, Dock Slip, by MURRAY, BUCKFORD, & BOWEN.
ALSO Best Ruffi hemp, 50 boxes of primmacy One case men's glazed ca-dies. Leather hats, to be sold Wh le-bone, Heinichen, cheap, 65 barrels manhaden, Two hogsheads of tobacco. Liven or currier's oil, in bottels, A quantity of coal lea- A large anchor & cwt. ther, Pickled mackerel and Beef, pork, molasses, cod fish German steel, Four pair French burr Hog's-lar, millstones. 150 quintals dry cod-fish, Russia and raven's duck. Gun powder, first quality. May 13.
BOHEA TEA OF the first quality, imported in the ship Hope, from Canton, to be sold by JOSEPH GRIFFITHS, No. 20, Front-street. tf. April 12.
For Sale, at No. 89, William-street, A Quantity of Carolina reeds, of a large size, well seasoned, fit for immediate use; hemp seed, waxapers, candle-wick, beaver, hatters trimmings, &c. &c. May 6.
To be Sold Cheap at private Sale, THE place which William Provost formerly occupied, which for elegance of situation is perhaps equal to any in the State of New-Jersey, it lies three quarters of a mile from the church of Hackinack, and extends from the river up the road towards Paramus, being intersected by the road leading to the New Bridge: On the Lot near the river is a Stone DWELLING-HOUSE, two sto- ry high in front, and three in rear, having a fine dry Cellar and a Dwelling-Room underneath on the ground floor, (being built on the declivity of a hill) with a large Kitchen adjoining: Also a Poultry- House and a new Barn in the rear of the Dwelling-House is a beautiful Green, ornamented with Fruit-Trees; between which and the river, lies a valuable piece of Meadow, yielding about twenty-four loads of English hay yearly: to the rear of the meadow is a spacious and substantial Dock, newly made, on which is a Store with a large quantity of ashes, an extraordinary Spring, and Well at the Dwelling-House, from which the Meadow may be watered: There is also a Garden with a variety of the best Fruit-Trees: On the Lot on the opposite side of the road stands a commodious Store, commanding the trade of the back country; also a young Orchard of good Fruit-Trees. The whole of the place contains about thirty-four or five acres, twelve of which are Wood-Land: the Land has been well manured with ashes: the whole of the Land inclosed with a new substantial fence.
The beauty of this situation, and its advantages for trade, make it eligible either as a Country Seat or a place of business. To be sold in three dif- ferent Lots, or the whole together, as may best suit the purchaser. For terms, apply to DICKERT LEE- FERTS, in Maiden-Lane, No. 21, New-York, who will give a good title for the same.
The conditions of payment will be made easy to the Purchaser. If any person wants to view the place, apply to D. LEEFERTS, he will read a Period with him. 12w all May.

ISAAC MOSES HAS removed his Auction and Commission Store to No. 21, Wall-street, next door to Mr. Robert Hunter's, where he has good accommodations for the reception of all kinds of Merchandise.
PUBLIC SALE, TO-MORROW. At the Auction-Room, No. 21, Wall-street, Precisely at XI o'clock.
A large and fashionable parcel of plate, consisting of knives and forks, soup, table, tea, desert, gravy and mallow spoons, tray for tea spoons and tea tongs, sauce tureens with covers, ladles and stands, sauce boats and dishes, goblets, salts with glasses and spoons, candle sticks, snuffers and stand, coffee, tea and milk pots, salvers, sugar bowls and covers, fish trowel, cruel stand with glass castors, pint and half pint cans and cups, a large basin, a table ring, wine funnel and a stand for do.
ISAAC MOSES. French Language. ANY person wishing to be taught the French LANGUAGE, on application to the Printer, may be informed of a Tutor well qualified, and whose terms are reasonable. May 21.
For CURACOA, in a few days. The remarkable fast sailing SLOOP DELIGHT, Richard Cookman, Master, THE New-York and Curacoa Packet, now lying at Ludlow's wharf, near the Fly Market. For freight or passage, apply to said master on board, or at No. 40, Crown street. 31t May 21.
WILLIAM HENSON, Taylor and Habit-maker, from LONDON, informs his friends and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 9, Smith-street, opposite Slate-Lane, to No. 53, Smith-street, nearly opposite the house from which he has removed, and next door to Mr. Alexander Robertson, merchant. tf May 1.
The Inhabitants of the City of NEW-YORK.
ARE respectfully informed, that the Subscriber intends opening a NEW CHIMNEY OFFICE, at No. 31, Wall-street, two doors from Mr. James Bivington's.
He trusts he will be able to give general satisfaction to those who may please to employ him, (designated by their becoming subscribers) as he is determined to join unremitted assiduity to the plan laid down in the following proposals, which he flatters himself will meet the approbation and encouragement of the inhabitants of this city.
1st. To provide a set of Sweepers, as many as may be found necessary, under the distinguishing mark of a cap, on the front of which, will be the words, New Chimney Office. No. 31, Wall-street, to see the business performed.
2d. To allot each a proper district, in such manner, as that every subscriber's chimneys shall be regularly swept once every month, (or oftener if required) at the rate of one shilling and three pence, for every chimney.
3d. To oblige himself to pay the fine laid by law, if the chimney takes fire within one month after it has been swept, by the people belonging to this office, unless the chimney be cracked, or the fire begin in some other part of the house.
4th. To render the establishment of general public utility, in case of fire, the Sweepers shall be made to attend, and perform such services as may be required of them.
The undertaking merits the greatest attention, as it will contribute in a particular manner, to render lives secure, and prevent the destruction of property, by conflagration, which too frequently originates in foul chimneys, occasioned, in some instances, by neglect of Sweepers attending at regular periods, and in others, not knowing where to apply.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received at the aforesaid place, and the plan will be begun upon the second June next. May 9. tf STEPHEN PATERSON.
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 220, Queen-street, near the Fly-market, with a large convenient Store on the rear of the lot in Gold-street, opposite the Burnt Brew-house. Enquire at the Post-Office, No. 8, Wall-street. tf Feb. 7.
Bohea Tea, and Nankeens. BOHEA Tea, by the chest, and a few Bales of Nankeens, imported per ship Hope, from Canton, for sale by J. SHIPPEY and Co. 77 tf No. 43, Little Dock-street.
C A S H, And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES. PARTICULARLY Bankers', Barbers', Burrall's, Pierces and Walker's NOTES and FACILITIES, at No. 45, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street.
SALES at AUCTION, THIS DAY. At my Auction-Room, No. 21, Hanover-Square.
A large and general assortment of Household and Kitchen Furniture. A few pieces of plate, and a quantity of books, amongst which is a large Family Bible.
TO-MORROW, XII o'clock, At the Coffee-House, if not disposed of before at private sale. An excellent SADDLE HORSE.
On MONDAY the 26th inst. at 11 o'clock, At the Coffee-House.
A certain DWELLING HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, lease, lying and being in the West ward of the city of New-York, on the south side of Thames-street, near the North River, bounded northerly by said street, southerly by ground belonging to Trinity church, westerly by the house and ground of Munton Ward, containing in breadth, front and rear, sixteen feet six inches, in length, on the east side, fifty-two feet six inches, and on the west side, fifty-four feet. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale, and an indisputable title will be given. May 9. tf
At XII o'clock, at the Coffee-House, For the benefit of all the Creditors of Peter Nettel and George Knox.
Two thousand and ninety-five acres of land, situated and lying in Montgomery County, being part of a patent in said land, known and distinguished by Runt's Purchase. By order of the Trustees.
On TUESDAY, the 3d of June next, On the Premises.
In pursuance of an order of the Mayor's Court of the City of New-York, made by virtue of an act entitled "An act for the Partition of Lands," passed the 26th of March, 1785, all that certain lot, or piece or parcel of ground, situate, lying and being in the Dock Ward of the said city, and is in breadth, fronting the street, commonly called and known, by the name of Broad-street, 24 feet 9 inches and an half inch, and in length, from the corner of Broad-street, along the street, called and known by the name of Princess-Street, 72 feet 6 inches, to the ground of Abraham Ten Eyck, thence along the ground of the said Abraham Ten Eyck, Northwesterly, as his ground goes, 29 feet and two inches, to ground of John Brower's, thence along the house and ground of the said John Brower, 69 feet and 3 inches, to Broad-street aforesaid, together with all and singular the buildings and appurtenances, being the real estate of the late Andrew Breault, deceased.
PETER KETTLETAS, GAB. W. LUDEOW, GULIAN VERPLANCK, } Commissioners. At the Coffee-House, on Monday the 9th day of June next, at twelve o'clock.
A Certain FARM situate in the County of Ulster, about 12 miles from Newburgh, containing 271 acres, formerly belonging to the estate of Samuel Deuton, deceased, being part of the Lands known by the name of the Ten-Bone Meadow.
Also, a certain other FARM or Plantation, situate at Foster-Town, in the County of Ulster, about two miles from Newburgh Landing, containing two hundred and sixty-eight acres, lately in the occupation of John H. Schenck. The conditions will be made known at the time of sale. May 12. tf JAMES BARCLAY.
PUBLIC SALE, THIS DAY, XI o'clock, At the Coffee-house Bridge, 6 casks Wine, A quantity of Sugar-baker's Pots, &c. THOMAS FRANKLIN, jun.
Samuel Ward and Brothers HAVE removed to No. 3, Crane-wharf, where they have for sale, 40 hds. molasses, West-India and York rum, brown sugars, bohea tea, 40 boxes spermaceti candles, hog's lard and butter, German steel, Carolina indigo, a quantity press and bonnet paper, writing and lapping do. Rhode-Island stone line, 30 cwt. excellent scale fish. tf May 6.
A house in William-street, To be let cheap, in a good stand for business. Enquire at No. 18, of NATHAN M'VICKAR. May 17. tf
ALL persons having any demands against JACOB BAMPER, of Bergen County, in the State of New-Jersey, are desired to exhibit the same to the subscriber for settlement. JOSEPH WINTER, No. 64, Nassau-street. May 12. m w f.
SALES at AUCTION, THIS MORNING, At the Auction Room, No. 208, Water-street, A general assortment of seasonable DRY GOODS.
TO-MORROW, at the same place, A large assortment of China Ware, Consisting of blue and white, enamelled and pencil'd tea table sets, long and round dishes of different sizes and good patterns, octagon and round plates, burnt china mugs, blue and white custard cups, bowls, basons, &c. &c.
SALES THIS DAY, By J. RAMSAY, 221, Queen-street, Precisely at X o'clock, An assortment of DRY GOODS, Particularly a quantity of 7-8 and yard wide Irish linens, from 12d. to 3s. Sterling a yard.
Mullinets, Marseilles quilting, Rich strip'd gauzes, Gauze aprons, and handkerchiefs, Kenting handkerchiefs and aprons, Men's hats of best quality, Fustians, Plain and figured dimities, Silk and cotton stripes for summer waistcoats, &c. &c. Also, a large Bow Window, with all the apparatus thereof.
GEORGE BOND, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Has removed his Office, from No. 5, to 58, William-street. May 14. tf
5000 Bush. Liverpool Blown Salt, 5000 do. Limington Packing do. 5000 do. St. Ubes and Turk's Island do. WILL be sold very cheap, water measure, for cash, pipe, hhd and bbl, flayed, pot and pearl ashes, wheat, Indian corn, and beef and pork, May 1. By JOHN MILLER.
Columbia College, May 12, 1788. THE vacation will end on Wednesday the 21st instant, of which the Students are desired to take notice. All Candidates for admission into the different classes, are likewise requested to attend for examination on that day. May 13. 10 t.
JOHN FROST, Having removed his store from No. 7, Great Dock-street, to No. 6, Queen-street, is now opening for sale the following goods, which he has received by the last vessels from Liverpool, viz. Superfine and second broad cloths, blue cloths from 12/6 to 16/ per yard, 7-8 cotton checks, printed cottons and chintz pa ches, fustians and thicksets, corduroys and royal tibs, 7-8 Irish linens, florentines and lutrings, 4-4, 5-4, 6-4, and 7-4 shawls, with a variety of other goods not here enumerated, all which he is determined to sell at the very lowest terms for cash. May 13. tf
JOHN DELAFIELD, No. 29, Water-street, BUYS and sells all sorts of Continental and State SECURITIES. WANTED, a quantity of Banker's New Loan and Pierce's Final Settlement Notes. tf May 6.
TO BE SOLD BY GEORGE DOUGLASS, At No. 14, Fly-Market, THREE ton of well drawn refined bar iron, iron cast, for ballast for vessels, Birmingham lead-pierced hams, Quebec patent essence of spruce, hops, West-India rum by the hhd, molasses, do. Madeira wine by the pipe or quarter cask, 20 barrels menhadden, cotton in bales, ship bread, rye flour. May 10. tf
N. B. JERSEY MONEY exchanged at the current exchange, for York Paper or specie.
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN away on the evening of the 8th inst. from the subscriber.
A MULATTO FELLOW named BOB, born in Balt-Jersey, formerly belonged to John W. Watkins, who is about 24 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches high, strong made, has a full countenance, with a down look, had on and took with him, two jackets, with sleeves, one blue, the other scarlet, one under jacket, a pair of light brown corduroy breeches, and a pair of green woolen towells, with two small patches on the fore part, of a different color, light blue stockings, two white shirts, and a castor hat a good deal worn; he is fond of playing on the fiddle, and supposed to have carried one with him, previous to his going off, he committed a robbery in the neighborhood; it is thought he is gone towards New-York. Whoever apprehends the said mulatto, and secures him in any gaol, to that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, with reasonable charges, paid by Gloucester County. WILLIAM TOD, State of N. Jersey. April 12, 1788. 388 tf
N. B. The reward for apprehending and securing the above described servant, will be paid in New-York by enquiring of the Printer. FOR SALE. A well made, strong, active, healthy NEGRO BOY, aged 19, born and bred in the family of his present master, is perfectly acquainted with every species of house work, fencing, &c. and attending a table; is an excellent driver, either of the box or a gig, and well skilled in the management of horses. Having been bred in the country to some extent of his life, he has acquired a considerable knowledge of farming, ploughs and harrows well. The reasons for selling him will be communicated to the purchaser. His price is $80. Enquire of the Printer. April 17.
SALES at AUCTION, By Frederick Jay, THIS MORNING, XI o'clock, Opposite the Coffee-House, 12 boxes Souchong Tea, 6 do. Bohea do. 3 casks Shrub, 12 boxes Turpentine Soap, 12 do. best Florence Oil, 6 hampers Porter, 12 boxes Holland Geneva, 12 barrels of Beef, 4 casks choice indigo, 4 hds. assorted glass ware.
And between XII and I o'clock, at the Coffee-House, That pleasant situated HOUSE and LOT of GROUND, the corner of Broadway and King-street, nearly opposite Trinity Church Yard, being front and rear 22 feet 4 inches, and in depth on each side 60 feet.
A L S O Two LOTS of GROUND, the corner of Velaterbergh Hill and New-street. Conditions will be made known on the day of sale.
On FRIDAY, At No. 244, Queen-street, A large and elegant assortment of seasonable DRY GOODS.
PUBLIC AUCTION, By Hugh Smith, THIS DAY, XII o'clock, At No. 22, Wall-street, A general and complete assortment of DRY GOODS, Also, a quantity of HARDWARE.
TO-MORROW, At the Coffee-House Bridge, 8 casks red and white Wines, 5 quarter casks red Port, 20 bags Cocoa, 3 chests Souchong Tea, 6 casks Nails, 1 box China, containing cups and saucers, coffee pots, bowls, sugar dishes, tea and milk pots, 8 pieces Sail Cloth, &c.
TO BE SOLD. A Middle aged Negro Wench, who is an excellent cook, and pidedly understands all kinds of house work. For further particulars enquire of the Printer. May 16. tf
TO BE SOLD, a likely young NEGRO BOY, about 14 years of age, accustomed to all kinds of house work, bough-up in the country, sold for no fault, the master going to Europe. Enquire of the Printer. May 15. tf
WANTED, a woman of an unexceptionable character to wait on a family in London; none need apply unless properly recommended. For particulars apply to the Printer. May 15. tf
BOHEA TEA, Of the first quality, a few boxes Souchong tea, dining sets of blue and white china, tea set, none keen do. blue and white plates, dishes, &c. to be sold at store No. 64, Water-street, by PASCHAL N. SMITH. May 19. m w f.
WAX WORK. To be seen at No. 100, the upper end of Queen-street, THE Portraits of Gen. Washington, King of the King, Queen, Prince of Wales, and Lord North, of Great-Britain; an Indian Chief; a Nun at Convent, and a number of other curious figures, as large as life. Price 35. Those who are desirous of seeing them, are requested to come soon, as the Exhibition will shortly be discontinued. May 16. tf
GEORGE LEWIS & CO. Have just imported in the Brig Berley, Capt. Mearns, and the Ship Berley, Capt. Watson, the following articles, which, as they are to be sold for cash, they are satisfied the PRICE must be a low one. LOW priced printed linens and cottons, Finesse purple ground fancy and stormont Calicoes, Light and dark chintz calicoes and mullins, Red, purple, and chintz mullins, cut foully fine, 11-8 and 6-4 stripe and check d. A large assortment of clear linens and handkerchiefs, 11-8 and 6-4 stripe and check do. Cotton and brianna handkerchiefs, Barcelona and bandana do. Florentines and tartans, 13-4, 7-8, and 4-4 Irish linens, An assortment of table linen and diapers, Pelt China silk hose, Black do. with a variety of other articles. May 10. tf
SAMUEL FRAUNCIS Respectfully informs the public, that he has removed his business, and office to No. 16, Water-street, corner of John-street, where he occupied by William Marren. He still sells all the patronage and factor of the above stable and carriage, and all the furniture of the house, and all the carriages, &c. He has laid in a quantity of the best kind, and will make his prices for the same as low as possible. Copies of vessels, an inventory of goods to be sold, may be supplied upon application to the office, on carefully putting they are all fitted with OYSTERS (when in season) PICKLES and FRIED and put up in pots, which he will warrant to the customer. May 8. tf
WANTED, an active LAD as a Watch. Enquire of the Printer. May 15. tf

To be Sold at Public Auction, On the 20th instant, if not sold before at private sale,  THE SCHOONER HUDSON, A GOOD vessel, and almost new, now lying at Kortright's wharf, burthen about 60 tons, with a main sail, foresail, and gib, one anchor and cable, &c. as per inventory. Apply to May 16. ROBERT BOWNE & Co.
For NEW-PROVIDENCE,  THE SCHOONER Fair Abenethy, William Thurston, Master, WILL sail in ten days. For freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board at Clarke's Wharf, or to May 9. ROBERT BOWNE & Co.
FOR LIVERPOOL,  THE SHIP COMMERCE, Captain JOHN TURNER, Burthen 300 tons, has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail about the first of June, wind and weather permitting. For freight or passage, apply on board at Leffers-wharf, or to May 15. WILLIAM BACKHOUSE and Co. No. 15, Duke-street.
For Freight or Charter, To any BRITISH ISLAND in the West-Indies, except Jamaica. The Sloop JOHN, John Willis, Master, Burthen about ninety-five tons. Apply to D. TUCKER & Co. No. 202, Water-street. April 28.
For TRINIDAD,  THE SLOOP MERCY, Oswald F. Harris, master. SHE has a considerable part of her cargo engaged. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Clarke's-wharf. May 15.
For Charleston, South-Carolina. The Schooner BEAUFORT, Solomon Salus, master, WILL positively sail, wind and weather permitting, the 22d inst. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board, at Moore's-wharf, or at No. 26, Beekman-street. N. B. Said Salus returns his sincere thanks to his friends in particular, and the public in general, for their former favors; and as he is now determined to continue in that trade, and has excellent accommodations for passengers, he will use his best endeavors to give satisfaction. May 13.
For CHARLESTON, (S. C.)  THE SCHOONER COLUMBA, Philip Freneau, Master. SHE is a fine fast sailing vessel, has good accommodations for passengers, and will sail in the course of ten days. For freight or passage, apply to the Master on board at Kortright's wharf, or to Robert Gilchrist, No. 20, Smith-street. Just received for sale by the above vessel, a quantity of excellent New Rice, Indigo, Candle Wick, Tallow, and Myrtle Wax, to be disposed of as above. May 31st.
For Norfolk, in Virginia,  The Sloop NANCY Is ready to take in and will sail in eight days. About 65 tons burthen. For freight or passage apply on board, at the New-Slip, or at No. 50, Chery-street. May 8.
For Liverpool. The brigantine WILLIAM, CHARLES HARRISON, master, WILL sail about the 10th inst. For freight and passage apply to May 8. JOHN MILLER.
For AMSTERDAM,  THE SHIP HOPE, Capt. Doetzen, A PRIME fast sailing vessel, under Dutch colours, with a Mediterranean Pass, will be ready to take in the 15th inst. and sail by the 10th of next month, or sooner if possible, having two thirds of her cargo engaged; for freight or passage, apply to the Captain on board, at Van Zandt's Wharf, or  LUDLOW & GOOLD, Who have for Sale, CABLES, from 6 to 10 inches, cordage, different sizes, geneva in pipes and cases, Spanish hides, claret in boxes, 4 dozen each, Bourbon and West-India coffee, lignum vitae and fustick. April 7.
For SALE, The Hull of the new BRIG JOHN, Burthen about 330 tons, a strong vessel, well built of the best materials, and of an easy draught of water. Apply to NICHOLAS LOW, Esq. No. 216, Water-street, or SHEDDEN, PATRICK, and Co. No. 206, Water-street. Dec. 13.
TO BE LET, For one year, or on lease, and possession given the first of May next. THE HOUSE, GARDEN, and out Houses, now occupied by John Maston, Esq. The Farm contains 46 acres of ground, its situation is pleasant and healthy, and about 6 miles from the city. It is well stocked with fruit trees of all kinds. Enquire of JAMES M'EVERS, No. 23, Water-street. Feb. 15.
H. & J. THOMPSON, Have removed from No. 29, Front-street, to No. 163, in Water-street, between Burling and Beekman-street; they have remaining on hand, the following GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms for cash, pot ashles, or hhd. and b. l. bales, viz.  EARTHENWARE in crates, well assorted, Gilded Earthen ware, Canvas, No. 1 to No. 8, Sewing Twine, Turtle Do. Fishing Lines, Bengal Taffeties, Irish Linens, Sheetings, Printed Handkerchiefs, and Woollens. May 5.
For LIVERPOOL,  THE BRIG HECTOR, To sail in three weeks. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. & J. THOMPSON. No. 164, Water-street.
TO BE LET,  The HOUSE, No. 3, Hanover-Square, AT present occupied by his Excellency the MINISTER OF FRANCE. This House is large, convenient, and in excellent order. On the rear of the Lot is a Coach-House and Stables, &c. For terms, please to apply at No. 13, Great-Dock-Street. New-York, March 25.
EMBREE and SHOTWELL, No. 24, Queen-street, SELL on very low and easy terms,  All kinds of HARD WARE; Among which are, LOCKS, Hinges, Bolts, Nails, Screws, Vices, Anvils, Bick-Irons, Bellows Pipes, Carpen-ter's, Shoe-maker's and Saddler's Tools, &c. &c. Also, the new invented American Screw Auger, upon an improved construction. Superfine and common Flour, Hams. Now landing, a quantity of excellent Lisbon Salt, from on board the Governor Clinton, lying at Moore's wharf. They receive and dispose of on commission, Bar Iron, Castings, Nail Rods, Pig Metal, Flour, &c. &c. having convenient stores for that purpose. Feb. 28.
GLASS WARE, WELL assorted, in casks of five to fifteen pounds sterling each, just arrived, and will be sold exceeding low for Cash, by JAMES RENWICK, No. 92, William-street. N. B. Cash and the highest price given for Pot and Pearl Ashes. May 12.
THOMAS BURLING, Cabinet and chair-maker, next the Chapel, In Beekman-street, New-York, GRATEFULLY acknowledges the many favors of his friends and the public, and takes this method to inform them, that he has now on hand ready for the spring, an assortment of most elegant Mahogany furniture, such as he has no doubt will do himself credit, and give his customers satisfaction. He served his time with the noted Samuel Prince, and has now employed a number of his best hands, and means to use his endeavors to retrieve the credit of the business in this city, that has been greatly hurt by the sale of so much slight work at these vendues. N. B. Bed chairs for the sick to let. 3d mo. 12th, 1788.
To be Sold very reasonable at Private Sale,  EIGHT LOTS OF GROUND, Near the late Mansion-House of JAMES DELANCY, in the Bowry-Lane. NUMBER 9 and 10, fronting the Bowry-Lane, being 25 feet each in width, and above 160 feet in length; one is a Brick House, containing one room, a cellar and garret. No. 23 and 24, situated in the rear of the above lots, and fronting First-street, containing 25 feet each in width, and 100 in length. No. 33, 34, 63, 64, near the above, fronting First-street and Second-street, bounded on the south by Delancey-street, containing each, 25 feet in width, and 100 feet in length. Twenty Lots of ground, situated in different places, near Corlear's Hook point. Three Lots of ground, near the Powder House, at Fresh Water. Two lots of land in Jersey-Field, County of Montgomery, No. 60 and 76, containing each about five hundred acres of land and will be sold very cheap. For further particulars of the above land and conditions, apply to PETER BYVANCK, No. 168, Queen-street, corner of Peck-Slip. March 24.
TO BE SOLD, Or exchanged for property in the city of New-York, and immediate possession given, A FARM, whereon the subscriber lived during the late war, situated in a very pleasant village called Peekskill, in Bergen County, State of New-Jersey, about 25 miles from New-York; containing 305 acres, of which a considerable part is meadow and woodland. The meadow already improved, will produce between 25 and 30 tons of hay. It is well situated for grazing, having the advantage of early pasture, and in dry seasons it has the advantage of water in every lot. Also, on the premises, are a good Dwelling-House, Kitchen, Cellar, Barn and out-houses, with an excellent well of water near the kitchen; a beautiful young bearing orchard, with a variety of other fruit trees in the highest perfection. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber, at Brooklyn Ferry, who will give an indispensable title for the same. ADOLPH WALDRON. March 28.
Doctor Le Mayeur, Dentist, has took Lodgings at Mr. Francis's, in Great-Dock-street, No. 35, and will leave this town in fourteen days.
TO BE LET, and immediate possession given, a large yard, suitable for storing lumber. For further particulars enquire at No. 32, Broad-street. April 30.
TO BE SOLD, A Number of improved FARMS, in the counties of Dutchess, Ulster and Orange; likewise a quantity of unimproved Land in either of the said counties. Apply to J. JOHNSTON, No. 18, Wall-street. Also to be Sold, a LOT in Broad-way, next to Mr. Seaman's, 54 feet in front, extending in the rear to New-street. Enquire as above. Dec. 2.
TO BE LET,  THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the south side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 59, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29.
Wants a place, as CLERK, A Middle-aged Man, who understands accounts, and is handy either in a dry or wet store, or warehouse: he has the best recommendations. Enquire of the Printer. March 31.
A ROOM IN Water-street, near the Coffee-House, to be let to a single gentleman. Enquire of the Printer. May 14.
JACOB and PHILIP MARK, Removed from No. 16, Great-Dock-street, to No. 242, Queen, near the corner of Wall-street, where they have for sale, as usual, an assortment of DRY GOODS, viz.
Dowlas, brown Hollands, Ozna-burghs, ticklenburghs, shirting and apron checks, chintzes, with neat patterns, black and white laces, and edgings, fatinets, an assortment of handkerchiefs, &c. &c. Also, old hock, and Pymont water. May 2.
PROPOSALS FOR PUBLISHING BY SUBSCRIPTION,  THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. BY DAVID RAMSAY, M. D. CONDITION. I. THE work shall be printed with all convenient speed, on a good paper and type. It will be comprised in either one large quarto volume, or a proportionable number of octavo's, which shall be neatly bound and lettered. II. The price to subscribers shall be six Spanish milled dollars, or the value thereof in any kind of Paper Currency, to be paid as soon as the books are ready for delivery. III. Subscribers for ten copies shall have an eleventh gratis. IV. Booksellers and others who buy to sell again, may rest assured that no copies shall be offered for sale in the United States to non-subscribers, with the consent of the author, under EIGHT DOLLARS. ** Subscriptions are taken in by Thomas Allen, Bookseller and Stationer, No. 16, Queen-street, corner of the Fly-Market, and by all others entrusted with proposals. March 31.
A MINIATURE PAINTER, Lately arrived from FRANCE, PRESENTS his respects to his friends, and the public in general, and informs them that he draws LIKENESSES of Ladies and Gentlemen at the lowest price, and engages the painting to be equal to any in Europe. Should the Likenesses not be approved of after drawing, they will be taken back. Those ladies and gentlemen who will please to honor him with their commands, will be so kind as to enquire at Mrs. Davis's, No. 43, Hanover-square, opposite Mr. Peter Goel's. PETER HENRI. May 2.
THE partnership of GEORGE APPLEBY and Co., Brewers, will be dissolved by mutual consent the 1st day of April next. The Business will be carried on in future by  APPLEBY and MATLACK, At the new BREWERY, No. 36, the east side of Chatham-street, nearly opposite the Tea-Water Pump. They return their sincere thanks to the Public for past favors, and hope to merit a continuance of them by their attention to the business. Their Friends and Customers will be supplied on the lowest terms with the best Ale, Table, Ship, and Spruce Beer. Orders left at the Coffee-House, or with White Matlack, No. 11, William-street, or at the Brewery, will be duly attended to; and beer delivered on board vessels, or any part of the city, on the shortest notice. GEORGE APPLEBY. WHITE MATLACK. New-York, March 18.
The Brewery in Catherine-Street, FORMERLY occupied by Jacob Watson and George Appleby, under the Firm of George Appleby, and Co. The said Co-partnership being by mutual consent dissolved, will, after the first day of April next, be carried on by Jacob Watson and Gilbert Willet, under the Firm of WATSON and WILLET; who will be obliged to their Friends and Customers, of said former Firm, to favor them with their orders for Ale, Table, Ship and Spruce Beer. Orders left at the Coffee-House, Murray and Sanfom, No. 184, Queen-street, or at their Brewery, will be carefully attended to and delivered on board vessels, or any part of this city, on the shortest notice by JACOB WATSON, GILBERT WILLET. March 24.
DANIEL CAMPION, No. 14, Water-street, opposite the Coffee-house, informs his Friends and the Public, that he carries on the
TAYLORING BUSINESS, And by his assiduity and care, he warrants to give general satisfaction to his Employers. He has for SALE, NANKENS, and elegant fashionable WAISTCOAT PATTERNS, lately imported. Also, BLACK SATIN, of superior quality, and fashionable CUTTIONS. imed May 6.
WILLIAM DEAN, COACH-MAKER, No. 52, Broad-Street.
Makes and repairs all kinds of Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, Chairs, Sulkeys, &c. &c. in the newest and most approved taste, likewise all kinds of harness work, made or mended in the strongest and best manner. He has now ready for sale, a great variety of handsome single horse chairs, four elegant new Phaetons, and two Chariots, with harness all complete. Likewise, coach glass of all sizes, and coach and harness furniture, bridles, bits, stirrups, whips, &c. &c. All which, he will sell on the most reasonable terms for cash.
He returns his sincere thanks to his friends and the public in general, for past favors, and assures them, that as he has a number of excellent workmen now engaged, it shall be his particular study, to give the utmost satisfaction. April 29.
WANNTE D. A quantity of SHIPPING FURS, for which a generous price will be given.
The House, No. 33, situate in the upper end of Smith-street, having a spacious yard, with a pump and cistern, and a gate-way for a carriage, is to be let. As also, a commodious HOUSE, in William-street, fitted with shelves, &c. fit for either the wholesale or retail business; having a good dry cellar, a spacious yard, with a pump and cement cistern, grass-pla, and gateway for a carriage. Enquire as above. 6th May.
THOMAS BARROW, No. 58, Broad-street, HAS imported by the Betsey, Capt. McInard, some elegant patterns of Paper-Hangings; also plain verditer blue and plain green, with festoon borders, common papers, neat patterns and low priced; has received from the manufacturer some of the most elegant patterns ever brought into this city; any orders, by the next packet, will be completed in August or September. Has received a quantity of fresh ground white lead, of the best quality, in casks of 1 and 2 cwt. also yellow and Spanish brown, with every color used in house painting; also fine colors for limners, camel's hair pencils and brushes, fine quill bound brushes and common do. budge's hair-flasks for portrait painters; paper of a superior quality and very large, for drawings; best white, black and red chalks and pencils, pencil crayons, Mewer's colors; drawing books of every kind; flowers and landscapes beautifully colored. For drawing, Indian ink, Indian rubber, miniature pencils, ivory pallets, small oval frames and glasses. INTISED OIL by the barrel, or less quantity. Window glass of all sizes, glazier's diamon ds, large glass for pictures and clock faces. Spanish whites, pp. ple brown, lampblack, and dry white lead. Continues to carry on the coach painting business, and assures his employers he will execute their commands in the best manner, and on the most reasonable terms. Has for Sale, an elegant new PHAETON, finished in the highest taste, with harness complete, which will be sold cheap for cash. He has also some fine prints framed, first impressions; frames, pictures and prints in the best manner. April 17.
By order of the Hon. Richard Morris, Esq. Chief Justice of the State of New-York. NOTICE is hereby given to Abraham Lawrence, of Flushing, in Queen's County, in the State of New-York, a concealed 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 of the State of New-York, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the fourth day of April, 1786, by three creditors of the said Abraham Lawrence; he, the said Chief Justice, has directed all his, the said Abraham Lawrence's estate, real and personal, within this State, to be seized. And that unless he, shall discharge his debt, within three months after the publication of this notice, all his estate, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his creditors. Dated the 5th day of May, 1788. 1002
TO be Let, and entered upon immediately, the HOUSE now occupied by Mr. Patrick McDavitt, opposite Mr. Hugh Gaine's, in Hanover-square. Enquire of the subscriber. CARY LUDLOW, No. 184, Water-street. April 28.
TO BE LET, THREE genteel ROOMS in Broadway, very suitable for a single Gentleman, who may have with them the exclusive use of a Cellar and Garret. Enquire of the Printer. April 4.
Joseph King and Co. RESPECTFULLY inform their customers and the public in general, that their SHOE WAREHOUSE is removed to No. 2, Golden-hill-street, next door to Mr. Henry Tenbrook, where they have for sale, a large and general assortment of BOOTS and SHOES; Ladies' silk and Morocco, callimanco and farnet, from 5s. to 10s. men's, women's, boys' and girls', children's of all kinds, much cheaper than at any where in New-York. Bootlegs, boot soles, seal skins and country leather, on low terms for cash. BOOTS made in the nearest manner. N. B. Two handsome ROOMS to LET at the same place. May 3.
FRANCIS DURAND, No. 15, Queen-street, Has for sale, imported in the French Packets, the following articles, viz. CAMBRICS & lawns, Superfine French broad cloths, scarlet, blue, &c. Umbrellas different sizes, Men's black and white silk hats, Lyons quilted facings, Men's black and white silk hats, Women's white do. Black mousel, yard wide, April 25.
Printed by FRANCIS CHILD, No. 190, Water-street, corner of King-street.