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The New-York Packet.
TROS TYRIUSQUE NOBIS NULLO DISCRIMINE AGETUR. Virg.
T U E S D A Y, APRIL 10, 1787.
[No. 687.]
ASSIZE OF BREAD.
A Wheaten Loaf, of fine Flour to weigh 2lb. 4oz. for seven coppers: a loaf of like Flour to weigh 1lb. 4oz. for four coppers.
H I G H - W A T E R.
Monday 26 Min. after 2 Friday 46 Min. after Tuesday 14 Min. after 3 Saturday 28 Min. after Wednesday 2 Min. after 4 Sunday 10 Min. after Thursday 54 Min. after 4
PRICE-CURRENT, in NEW-YORK.
Wheat per bushel, 7s. 6d. at 7s. 10d. West-India Rum, 3s. 9d. Beef, per barrel, 70s. 6d. Indian Corn, 6s. 6d. at 6s. 3d. Muscovado Sugar, 5s. 6d. at 70s. 6d. Pork, 95s. 6d. Flour, common 42s. superf. 46s. per b. Single refined do. 3s. 2d. Vine Salt, 2s. 6d. Brown Bread, 20s. od. Molasses, 3s. 8d. Rock Salt. 4s. to 4s. 6d.
THIS DAY IS PUBLISHED
(PRICE TWO SHILLINGS) And to be Sold by Samuel Loudon, No. 5, Water-Street, by Berry and Rogers, No. 35, Hanover Square, and Robert Hodge in Maiden Lane.
American Museum,
O R Repository of Ancient and Modern Fugitive Pieces, Prose and Poetical, for Feb. 1787.
ALSO, This day Published, and to be Sold by Samuel Loudon, and Berry and Rogers, The Columbian Magazine, for MARCH, 1787. (PRICE 2/.)
Wanted, A GARDENER.
A single man who understands his business, and is willing to engage by the year, to go into the interior parts of this State, may meet with suitable encouragement by applying to the Printers.
N. B. None need apply, but such as can be well recommended. New-York, April 3, 1787. 86 4
Just Published, AND TO BE SOLD BY SAMUEL LOUDON, THE EVERLASTING PUNISHMENT OF THE UNGODLY, Illustrated and evinced to be a SCRIPTURE DOCTRINE;
AND THE Salvation of all Men, As taught in several late Publications, confuted. In a new Arrangement of the Subject in Dispute: IN THREE PARTS. By STEPHEN JOHNSON, M. A. Pastor of the first Church in LYME. (PRICE ONE DOLLAR.) 86
To be Sold at Public Vendue,
At the Coffee-House in this city, on Thursday the 26th instant; THE Spermaceti Works, consisting of the building, presses, cisterns, kettles, candle-moulds, baging and press cloth, complete to carry on the manufactory. The house is somewhat out of repair, its situation is back of the Upper Barracks, near the Old Powder-house, on land belonging to Mrs. Barclay; the lease for the lots being expired: The purchaser of the works can have a new one upon reasonable terms. Any person inclining to have further information respecting the premises, may apply to WILLIAM HEYER or ISAAC STOUT ENBURGH, surviving proprietors. 86 6 April 5th, 1787.
The New-York and Sagg Harbour Packet,
Sloop Rising Sun, WILLIAM PARKER, Master, WILL ply between New-York and Sagg Harbour; and will leave Sagg Harbour Thursday next, (wind and weather permitting) and leave Beckman's slip the Thursday following, and will continue to run between the above places once a fortnight. For freight or passage apply to the master on board, or William Dudley, at the Crane-wharf. New-York, April 2, 1787. 85 4
TO BE SOLD,
And possession given immediately, THAT pleasantly situated House and about 14 acres of excellent Land, on the public road to Fredericksburgh, being ten miles from Peekskill landing, with a good tan-yard, and every convenience necessary for carrying on the tanning and currying business extensively: There are likewise pot-ash works in good repair on the premises—It is one of the best stands in the State for a tavern or country trader, and has long been appropriated to those purposes. The terms may be known by applying to John Field in Crompond, or to Thomas Burling, No. 70, Water-street, near Crane-wharf, or to John Lockwood, No. 74 William-street, who will give an indisputable title. If the above place is not disposed of by the 20th of April, it will then be let. New-York, March 30, 1787. 85 6
TO BE SOLD Cheap,
A Capital LOT of Ground, on the east side of the Broad-way, in a pleasant part of the city, adjoining the new house of Mr. Thomas Ellison, being 51 feet 11 inches in front and rear, and 85 feet deep, then extending its breadth to 61 feet, and continuing the same breadth 41 feet, leaving a spacious place for a garden; also a Lot in the rear, and adjoining this lot, in New-street, 24 feet 7 inches in front, and 21 feet 9 inches in rear, and 73 feet 3 inches deep on one side, and 68 feet 5 inches on the other. For further particulars and a plan of them, apply to John I. Roosevelt, No. 33, Maiden-lane. 85 8
FOR SALE,
By Wm. Backhouse & Co. OLD Madeira, Red Port, White Port, Teneriffe and Malaga } W I N E S. Anchovies and Capers, English Sheetings, Boots and Shoes, Bohea Tea and Crockery Ware. Apply in Water-street, No. 163. March 30, 1787. 85
THE Copartnership of Kip and Duryee being dissolved by mutual consent; all persons having demands against the said Copartnership, are desired to furnish their accounts for settlement; and all persons indebted to them are requested to make immediate payment, as all the accounts that remain unpaid the first of May next, will be put in suit. New-York, March 1st, 1787. 85 1st may
THE Copartnership of Oatbout and Dumont , being dissolved; all persons indebted to that firm; on bond, note or book, are hereby earnestly requested to pay the subscriber, at No. 13, Smith-street. 74 16 JOHN OOTROUT.
To be Sold on Reasonable Terms, A Very valuable Lot of unimproved Land, in the patent of Fort Edward, bounded within 3 miles of the township of Fort Edward, in front by Hudson's river; on the public road leading to Canada, containing four hundred and fifty acres, the greatest part may with ease be converted into meadow land: The said lot is well timbered and watered, a fine spring running through the middle of the premises. For further particulars enquire of the Printers, or at No. 57, Wall-street. March 10, 1787. 2 84 8
TO BE SOLD or LET, THE HOUSE and LAND in the Out-Ward of this city, lately belonging to Mrs. Martha Mortier; deceased, and now in the possession of Philip P. Livingston, Esquire. The House is situated on the bank of the North-River, is large and commodious, commanding an extensive and beautiful prospect, with stables, coach house, convenient offices; an elegant garden, with a complete green house. The whole farm contains about twenty-seven acres, and is in excellent order. Any person inclined to rent or purchase the same, may know the terms by applying to Gabriel W. Ludlow or to Daniel McCormick. New-York, 12th February, 1787. 71
At a Court of Chancery, held at the City-Hall of the city of New-York, the 27th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1787: P R E S E N T, The Hon. Robert R. Livingston, Esq. Chancellor: IN CHANCERY, Joseph Nathan, Complainant, vs. Israel Phillips, Defendant.
FORASMUCH as it appears to this Court, that a bill hath been filed therein by Joseph Nathan, mortgagee, against Israel Phillips, mortgagor, to obtain a decree for the sale of certain premises therein mentioned to have been mortgaged by the said defendant Israel Phillips, to the complainant the said Joseph Nathan: Whereupon process of subpoena to appear and answer hath been duly issued and returned, and the said Israel Phillips hath not caused his appearance to be entered in this suit, as according to the rules of this Court, the same ought to have been entered in case the said process had been duly served and an affidavit having been made to the satisfaction of this Court, that the said defendant Israel Phillips, has withdrawn himself out of this State, and that he could not upon diligent inquiry made by the deponent be found within the same, so as to be served with the said process, which issued on the filing of the said bill of complaint; it is therefore ordered on motion of Mr. Lawrence, on behalf of Mr. Popham, of Counsel for the complainant, that the said defendant, Israel Phillips, appear to the said bill on or before the 27th day of June next ensuing, and in default thereof, that the complainant's said bill be taken pro confesso , to the end, that a decree may be made for a sale of the said premises in the bill aforesaid mentioned, or such part thereof as to this Court shall appear just and right, and it is further ordered, that a copy of this order be inserted, in at least, two of the public news-papers printed in the State of New-York, for the space of eight weeks successively. Extract from the Minutes. 2 85 16 W. COCK, Register.
TO BE LET,
A TWO story corner house, at the North River, next to Powles' Hook ferry house, it is as pleasant a situation as any in this city, there is a garden of 50 feet square in the rear of the house. For terms enquire at the premises. 80
TO BE LET, A two story House, No. 42, Broad-Way, with a most excellent front floor, with a bow window, five rooms with fire places, besides bed-rooms, a good kitchen, a large dry cellar, and a cistern in the yard. Enquire of James Ballest, next door to the coachmaker. 81
TO BE SOLD,
And possession given the first of May next, THAT pleasant and agreeably situated place on Long Island formerly the property of Samuel Morrell, deceased, nine miles from Brooklyn-Ferry, on the main road from the English Kills to New Town, and about one mile from the last mentioned place, consisting altogether of about fifty acres. There are on said place a good house, barn &c. an excellent garden with a very good collection of fruit trees, two excellent orchards of upwards of 300 of the best grafted apple trees in full perfection, with nine acres of salt meadow lying within a moderate distance of said place; it is very conveniently situated for a merchant or tavern-keeper, and conveniently situated for marketing. It will be sold cheap and the conditions of payment made easy to the purchaser; for further particulars enquire of Messrs. Nicholas and William Delaplaine, merchants, No. 211 Queen Street, New-York, or to Israel Heldren at Newark. 77 8 Newark, March 5, 1787.
To the PUBLIC,
A Gentleman of the physical profession, regularly educated, offers with great deference his services to the public. As he was many years a surgeon of practice, he hopes his experience will particularly recommend him to those who have the misfortune to be exposed to the ravages of a disorder prevalent enough in all populous cities. As he happens to be a stranger, he can have little more, exclusive of the knowledge of his profession to recommend him; has only the moderation of his charges, and the most assiduous attention to such patients as will honor him with their confidence.
It is his interest and duty to observe the most inviolable secrecy where occasion requires. In all disorders whatsoever, he gives advice gratis, to such poor persons as come recommended by any of the Clergy, or respectable families in this city. All persons are informed, that directions and medicines will be given which may enable them to cure themselves in many disorders incident to their situation, if they observe attention to his rules.
The Doctor may be consulted every day, at the Widow Bull's, No. 58, Fair-street, near Golden-hill. 79
TO BE SOLD,
ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS, Situated in Dutchess County and State of New-York, A very valuable & pleasant Farm, and GRIST-MILL, adjoining the North-River, about two miles above Fish-Kill Landing, late the property of Dirk Brinckerhoff, Esq. deceased. The Dwelling-House is in good repair, and commands an elegant prospect of the river, consisting of six large rooms with four fire places, and a very commodious cellar under the whole. There are on the premises a good garden and orchard, with a number of valuable fruit-trees, a good kitchen and smoke-house, a miller's house and store, barn and stables, with a most valuable well of excellent water, a large building intended for a distillery and brew house. The GRIST-MILL is a large building three stories high, contains one pair of stones; it is in a good neighbourhood for country work, & most advantageously situated for making merchantable flour, and commands one of the best ford fish-eries on the river in the season. The FARM contains about three hundred and eighty acres of upland and meadow, well timbered and watered. The many advantages attending the above premises cannot be inserted in an advertisement; let it suffice to say, that it is in every respect calculated for the pleasant seat of a gentleman, and for the man of business. An indisputable title will be given; for terms enquire of DOCTOR THOMAS B. ATTWOOD , New-York. 2 76 12 February 19th, 1787.
To be Sold at Public Auction, On TUESDAY 24th April, 1787, on the Premises, at X o'clock in the forenoon,— THE FARM whereon Mr. John Gillespie now lives, in Ryneck, West-Chester county, 28 miles from the city of New-York; it has been noted for a number of years past as an exceeding good stand for business, and occupied as such: The quantity of land is fourteen acres, with a good orchard; there are on said farm, a large dwelling-house, store and convenient out-houses; also, a large new store-house on the dock, about four rods from the dwelling-house, at which vessels carrying ten cords of wood can load: The Bolton road goes by the door. There are so many conveniences attending the situation of said farm and stand, that it is well worth the attention of any person who may want to purchase. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid immediately; and the remainder at such times as will be mentioned in the conditions of sale. At the same time and place will be Sold at Vendue for ready money, Lantry Harkes, Cattle, Fanning Utensils and some Dry Goods, &c. &c. For further particulars enquire of said Mr. John Gillespie, or the Subscribers in New-York. Samuel Kerr, No. 215, Queen-street, John Taylor, No. 225, do. Jacob Mott, No. 12, Peck-slip. 83 8
PASTE-BOARD
Sold by the Printers.
FOR SALE,
By Elting and Varick, No. 20, Little Dock-Street, for cash only, and the price equivalent, viz.
BRISTOL cups and dishes in crates, new black bottles in hampers, short pipes in boxes, grind stones; clothiers shears American make, Bristol steel by the ton or smaller quantity, bar iron and shear moulds, Dutch pots and kettles, nails per cask or smaller quantity; mill, cross-cut, pit and other saws; anvils, viles, beak irons, hammers and files; smiths tools, buttons, buckles, and japaned ware, a great variety, and a general assortment of other ironmongery and cutlery; 60 firkins butter, 8 hogheads tobacco, 2 quarter casks Madeira wine. ESOPUS MILL STONES, a few pairs on hand, and more can be procured of any demension at a short notice, as low in price as at the quarry, adding the transportation.
One second hand Chariot; one Negro Boy, 15 years old, brought up to house-work, and is very handy at table; one Negro Woman, about 40 years of age, acquainted with house-work, and a good plain cook.
TO BE LET, A large Dry Cellar in Broad-way, near the burnt Church. Enquire as above. March 10, 1787. 79 12
City of New-York, ff. At a Common Council held at the City-Hall of the said city, on Wednesday the 28th March, 1787. PRESENT, James Duane, Esq. Mayor, &c. &c. WHEREAS this Corporation is greatly embarrassed by the weight of the debts in which they found themselves involved at the close of the war, and by the expenses incurred in repairing the wharves and public buildings; and it is necessary that measures should be taken to answer the just demands of their creditors, and to defray the contingent expenses of this Corporation which unavoidably and daily arises: And whereas many persons are greatly indebted to this Corporation for Quit-Rents, reserved on grants of water lots, for rents on lots demised and otherwise: Resolved, That all persons indebted to this Corporation as aforesaid, be notified by a publication in the news-papers, that unless they respectively pay the debts to due from them into the Treasury of this City, within one month from the date hereof, the demands against them will be put into the hands of the Attorney, to be prosecuted without delay. By order of the Common Council, ROBERT BENSON, Clerk. * * * The several Printers will be pleased to publish the above. 2 84 8
TO BE SOLD,
And possession given immediately, or on the first day of May next, THAT FARM whereon the subscriber now lives, it has been noted for a number of years past as an exceeding good stand for business, and occupied as such. The quantity of land is fourteen acres, with a good orchard; there are on said farm a large Dwelling house, and out-houses accordingly; an excellent well of water close by the house; also, a large new commodious store house on the dock, about four rods from the dwelling house, at which vessels carrying ten cords of wood can load. The Bolton road goes by the door; there are so many conveniences attending the situation of said farm and stand, that it is well worth the attention of any person, who may want to purchase. Said farm lies on Rye Neck, in Westchester county, twenty-eight miles from the city of New-York. For further particulars enquire of the Subscriber, who will give an indisputable title for the same. JOHN GILLESPIE. Rye-Neck, January 22, 1787. 76
Cheap Grocery Store.
JOHN DONNAN acquaints his friends and former customers, and the public in general, that he has removed from No. 216, Queen-street, to that commodious new store on Cragar's dock, corner of the Old slip, where he has for sale, on the usual reasonable terms, the following articles, viz. Jamaica spirits, West-India rum, New-York, ditto, Coniac brandy, Holland geneva, Madeira, Lisbon, Teneriffe, London porter in draft, land bottles, Loaf and Muscovado sugars, Coffee, Chocolate, Hysop, Southong, Green and Bohea } Teas, Cask and jar raisins, Ginger, Pepper and allspice, Barley, English and country Chees. Wheat, flour, corn, rye, Indian-meal, &c taken in barter. 15
TO BE LET,
THE Grist Mill on Rye Neck, with part of the dwelling house and land; the Mill stands on mill creek, where there may be kept a boat to attend market. Any person inclining to hire the same for any term of years, may apply to the subscriber on the premises. JONATHAN BUDD. 84 4

Laws of the State of New-York.
AN ACT to regulate the election of Charter Officers in the city of New-York. Passed 23d Feb. 1787.
BE it enacted by the People of the State of New-York, represented in Senate and Assembly, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of the city of New-York, in Common Council convened, shall and may on such day in the month of September, in every year hereafter, as to them shall seem meet, at least eight days before the day of election of officers, to be chosen in and for the said city, by virtue of the charter thereof, fix upon a proper place in each respective ward where such election shall be held, and nominate and appoint a fit and discreet person for each respective ward in the said city, being a resident in the ward for which he shall be so appointed, and a freeholder there, or a freeman of the said city, to preside at, and be the Inspector or returning officer, as well of the election of the said officers to be chosen in the month of September, for the year next ensuing, to see that the same respective elections be fairly conducted and had, as for the election of such officers respectively as shall be to be chosen, in the same year, to fill any vacancy or vacancies which from time to time shall or may happen in any of the said offices, by death, removal out of the said city, refusal to serve or otherwise.
And further, That in case any of the said Inspectors shall die, remove out of the said city, refuse to serve, or be rendered incapable of attending any of the said elections, before or on the day on which the same is to be held; that then, and in such case, it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of the city of New-York, in Common Council convened, or the major part of them, to appoint another fit and discreet person, being a resident in the ward in which such election shall be to be held, and a freeholder there, or a freeman of the said city, to be an Inspector of the said election, in the room and stead of the said person so dying, removing, refusing to serve, or being rendered incapable of attending the said election, and so as often as such case shall happen.
And further, That each of the the said persons so to be from time to time nominated and appointed to be Inspectors of the said respective elections, shall appoint a person properly qualified, to act as Clerk at the election to be held in their respective wards, and shall tender and administer to such Clerk (who is hereby directed and required to take the same) the following oath, to wit, "I do solemnly and sincerely swear and declare, in the presence of Almighty God, that I will truly and impartially execute the trust reposed in me, as a Clerk of this election, for the _____ ward of the city of New-York." And shall thereupon, in the presence of the said Inspector, in a poll-book to be provided for the purpose, set down the name of each voter, and for whom he shall vote, and whether he votes as a freeholder or freeman; which said poll-book shall, immediately after the closing of the poll of every of the said elections, be subscribed with the proper name and hand writing of such Inspector, and be by him delivered to the Clerk of the said city, or his deputy, to be by him delivered to the said Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of the city of New-York, in Common Council convened.
And further, That the respective Clerks of the said elections, shall be allowed the sum of sixteen shillings for each election, to be paid by the said Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of the city of New-York.
II. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That in case it shall so happen that any of the Aldermen, Assistants, Collectors or Constables, so chosen, shall die, or remove out of the said city, before the day by the said charter appointed for the annual election of such officers, or, being duly elected, shall refuse to serve in the office to which he or they shall respectively be chosen; then, and in such case, it shall and may be lawful to and for the said Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of the city of New-York, in Common Council convened, to order an election or elections to be held, to fill such vacancy or vacancies, and appoint a place in the respective wards, and the time (not less than five days previous to such intended election) for holding the said election, and to give notice thereof to the Inspector of the ward in which such vacancy shall happen, and so as often as any such vacancy shall happen; and that the said Inspector shall forthwith cause the same to be published, by advertisements put up in at least three of the most public places of the ward.
III. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any person who shall be nominated and appointed as an Inspector as aforesaid, shall neglect or refuse to execute the said office, every such person shall forfeit and pay, for every such neglect or refusal, to the use of the Corporation of the said city, the sum of twenty pounds, to be levied by warrant under the seal of the said city, signed by the Mayor or Recorder for the time being.
IV. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That in case the said Mayor, Aldermen and Commonality of the city of New-York, in Common Council convened, shall neglect to appoint such persons as Inspectors of the election for any of the officers aforesaid, or if the persons so to be nominated and appointed, or any of them, shall not attend or do the duty of their said office, at any election in any ward of the said city, that then the said election of the said officers, or such of them as shall then be to be chosen, in such respective ward, shall be had and made, according to the directions in the charters granted to the said city, any thing in this act contained to the contrary hereof in any wise notwithstanding.
V. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That no person shall vote at any of the said elections, as a freeholder, but such as shall be possessed of a freehold estate in his own right, or in the right of his wife, in lands or tenements to the value of twenty pounds, over and above all debts charged thereon, within such ward of the said city where he shall vote, and shall have possessed the same one month, at the least, before the day of such election, unless he shall hold his estate by descent or devise.
And further, That no person shall vote at any of the said elections, as a freeman of the said city, unless he shall have been admitted to the freedom of the said city three months, at the least, before the day of such election, and shall have actually resided in the ward in which he shall so vote, for one month before the day of such election.
And further, That every Elector, before he shall be admitted to poll at the said election, shall, if required by the Inspector of such election, first take the following oath, which oath, each of such Inspectors is hereby authorised to tender and administer, that is to say, if the said Elector votes as a freeholder, the oath following, to wit: "I _____, do solemnly and sincerely swear and declare in the presence of Almighty God, that I am, and (if he shall not hold his estate by descent or devise) have been for one month next and immediately preceding this election, a freeholder, and possessed of a freehold in my own right (or in my wife's right, as the case may be) of the value of twenty pounds, in the ward in which I now offer to vote; that I do not hold the same in trust for any body politic or corporate, or for any pious or religious use whatsoever; that I have not been before polled at this election, and that I have not procured this freehold under any obligation or promise to re-convey the same to the seller after this election." And if the said Elector shall vote as a freeman, the following oath, to wit, "I _____, do solemnly and sincerely swear and declare, in the presence of Almighty God, that I am, and have been for three months next and immediately preceding this election, a freeman of the city of New-York, and have actually resided in the ward in which I now offer to vote, one month now last past, and that I have not been before polled at this election."
VI. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That if any freeholder or freeman shall refuse or neglect to take the oath by this act appointed to be taken by him or them respectively; or if any Elector shall refuse or neglect to declare whether he votes in the right of a freeholder or freeman (being thereunto respectively required by the Inspector) then, and in such case, the poll or vote of such person or persons so neglecting or refusing, shall be, and the same is hereby declared to be null and void, and as such shall be rejected and disallowed, any charter, law, usage, or custom to the contrary hereof in any wise notwithstanding.
VII. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That every mortgagor, while he continues in the occupation of the premises mortgaged, and every mortgagee of a real estate, to him and his heirs, after he obtains possession of the mortgaged premises, and every person possessed of a freehold in right of his wife, shall be deemed and esteemed a freeholder within the meaning of this act: But that no person or persons holding lands, tenements, or hereditaments, in trust for any body politic or corporate, or for any religious or pious use or purpose, in virtue of such trust, nor any person under the age of twenty one years, shall be qualified to vote for any of the officers aforesaid, which shall hereafter be to be chosen, in and for the said city.
VIII. And be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, That every person seized of a freehold estate, of and in any houses or lots of ground, of value sufficient by this act to entitle him to a vote, lying and being on the east side of, and fronting to the Broad-Way in the said city of New-York, shall vote for the officers aforesaid in the west ward only, and not in the north ward of the said city, although their lots of ground fronting the said Broad-Way, shall extend in the same north ward, any charter, law, usage, or custom to the contrary hereof in any wise notwithstanding.
From the London Advertiser.
MR. EDITOR,
IT is not birth, or rank, or learning, or wealth that can make heroes; for we find the most heroic acts performed by persons of obscure birth, in the lowest stations, struggling with poverty, and whose minds were unenlightened or unimproved by learning or education. Of the truth of this observation the following Anecdote will give a most striking and most admirable proof.
Some time since the Adige, which runs through the city of Verona, was swelled to such a degree by rains and torrents from the neighbouring hills, that it overflowed its banks and carried away, arch by arch, a bridge that had been built over it in Verona. The bridge was lined with houses, as London bridge was formerly. The torrent had carried all away but the centre arch, on which stood a house, the inhabitants of which had not had time to escape, before the other arches broke down: The communication with both banks being thus cut off, the forlorn inhabitants of this solitary house resigned themselves to their fate, expecting every moment that the arch and with it the house and themselves, would be washed away, in the sight of their fellow citizens, who were crowded on both sides of the river, deploring their fate, and unable to assist them except with their prayers. Count Spolvetini, a nobleman of great humanity, though not very wealthy, seeing that the piers on which the arch rested were beginning to totter, publicly cried out, that he would give (a sum equal to) one hundred guineas, to one who would venture in a boat to the relief of the poor people who were in this imminent danger, and bring them off. But he could not, in an immense crowd of citizens, find one who would run the hazard; as those whom the money might otherwise have tempted, were deterred by the double danger of being carried away by the torrent, or crushed to death by the ruins of the arch, while they might be lying under it with their boat to receive the inhabitants of the house. At length a poor countryman happened to pass that way, and hearing from the people the danger of his fellow creatures on the remaining arch, and the generous offer of the Count, he hurried into a boat, and by dint of rowing, stemmed the torrent, and reached the arch; there he moored his boat, till he had got on board the father, mother, children, grand-father and grand-mother, who had let themselves down into it by a rope. "Be of good cheer, my friends (said he to them) the greatest of the danger is past." He then betook himself to his oars, and by the most powerful exertions, reached the shore amidst the shouts of the multitude, who applauded the success of this very hazardous undertaking. What think the readers? If it were added that he took the reward, and went away satisfied, they would allow that he was a courageous man and a good subject, who had saved the lives of several worthy people; and that he very richly deserved the hundred guineas. But when Count Spolvetini, rejoiced to find that the lives of these people had been saved, ran up to the countryman, and bestowing upon him the blessings of the citizens, who were enraptured at his intrepidity, presented to him a purse containing the
promised reward. "My Lord (said the villager) I don't sell my life or expose it for money; the produce of my industry, suffices for the support of my wife, my children, and myself; if you will part with your money, give it those people whom I saved, and who having lost every thing but their lives, stand more in need than I do." The Count and those who were witnesses of this heroic conduct, were lost in amazement: The countrymen availing himself of their surprize, mixed with the crowd, and was soon lost in it, so that he got home unnoticed. The remaining arch fell in less than an hour after.
FOREIGN ADVICES.
Received by his Britannic Majesty's packet Prince William Henry, Scoufe, Esq. Commander.
L O N D O N, Feb. 10.
Yesterday the Bishop of New-York and the Bishop of Philadelphia, were consecrated at Lambeth palace.
Extract of a letter from Paris, Jan. 28.
"I have just time to tell you, that Monsieur le Comte de Vergennes is at this instant on the point of death. Such a place as his cannot long remain vacant, and a successor is already mentioned. The Duke de la Vauguyon's sudden return from Madrid, points him out to many, to all indeed who pretend to a little knowledge in politics, as the person on whom the King has fixed his choice. The most surprising part of my information is the report now current, and generally credited, that the Dutchess de Polignac, that woman, who has so long enjoyed the eclat and honor of favoritism, has been chaste, literally expelled from Court. If this, as I do assure you there is little doubt of it, is confirmed, there is more in the event than readily meets comprehension, especially in the present circumstances."
The following are the 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 article holds with regard to the Americans—The ships belonging to the two contracting powers, when they meet at sea, to salute and parley, but not to come on board of each other—In case of war, it is lawful to board each other, but only two men to do this, and if they commit any 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, he is to be hospitably received, and furnished with what they 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 any American vessel is wrecked on any coast belonging to the Emperor 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 Moorish subjects.
This article extends, vice versa, to Moorish ships in the harbours or 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 time 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 a 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, that the usual duties may be imposed; but in case of fraud, or contraband goods, the person 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 judgment of their own Consul only.—If he require assistance from the Governor of the place it is to be granted 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 judgment upon him, but in the 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 are to be extended to the Americans—the peace between the two nations is to last fifty years, from the present twentieth day of the Ramadan, year of the Hegira, 1200; that is, July 24, 1786.
UNITED STATES.
NEW-YORK, APRIL 10.
There will be a Commencement for Columbia College this day. The procession will move from the College Hall, at eleven o'clock, to St. Paul's Chapel, where the exercises, usual on such occasions, will be performed.
His Most Christian Majesty's Packet _____, Capt. D'Abbeville, arrived at this port, on Sunday evening, after a passage of six weeks from L'Orient.—By this packet we learn, that five Portuguese ships of war, were to sail the latter end of March, on a cruise against the Algerines, to be stationed at the entrance of the Straights, and to remain out about nine months; viz. Commodore D. Joze Millo, in a ship of 74 guns, and four other ships from twenty-four to forty guns.
Sunday last arrived here the British Packet, Prince William Henry, Capt. Scoufe, in 50 days from Falmouth, in whom came passengers,
The Rev. Samuel Prevoost, D. D. Bishop of the Episcopal Church of this State.
The Rev. William White, D. D. Bishop of the Episcopal Church of Pennsylvania.
Baron Poellnitz,
Lady Poellnitz,
Master Poellnitz,
Mr. Southerland.
The Portland Packet, Capt. James, arrived from this port at Falmouth, in 25 days.
The Betsey, Capt. Watson, is arrived at London.
We learn from Gnas, a town in the Lower Styria, in the jurisdiction of Gleichenberg, that the following very extraordinary circumstance lately took place there: One Charron, a widower, had a daughter arrived to the years of maturity; and the young woman, transported to the most extravagant degree of superstition and fanaticism, imagined that she could have no hopes of salvation, unless she purified herself by fire. She communicated her intention to her father, who being equally superstitious, approved of her design, and even promised to assist her in carrying it into execution. All Saint's day was the time appointed for carrying the abominable project into effect. On the preceding evening the girl herself placed several faggots in the oven. When divine service began next day, the miserable self devoted victim set fire to the faggots, and when the oven was red hot, with the assistance of her father, she entered the fiery apartment, the door of which the father closed and having stopped up the vacancies with clay tempered with water, placed a crucifix before the oven, and then went out of the house with every appearance of tranquillity and satisfaction. Having told some persons whom he met, that his daughter was doing penance in the heated oven, they hastened to her assistance; but, before their arrival, the body was entirely consumed. The father was apprehended and conducted to Gleichenberg, where he has undergone an examination.
All Europe is now attentive to the issue of a deadly contest between a Polish Count and the Prince of Nassau. The cause of this quarrel, which must have been determined by this time, though too late for us to be in possession of the particulars, is thus related in private letters from Poland. In virtue of his Denization, the Prince demanded admission into one of the Diétines, the President of which, the Count alluded to, observed to the Postulator, that his right of Denizen not being twelve months standing, his pretension was ill-founded, as he was entitled to a seat in the general diet only. His Highness insisted, the President firmly stood his ground, and ordered the attending guards to fire on the Prince if he did not instantly retire, which he at last consented to do, but not until he had cast on the President some very severe reflections.
This contest being thus over, the Count, after having observed to the Assembly, that it was in support of their rights that he had opposed the intruder, added, that he had been personally insulted, and that public duels in such case being permitted by the laws of Poland, he would claim the privilege. In consequence a formal challenge was sent to the Prince, who readily accepted of it. This is the same Nobleman who was before Gibraltar, and behaved with such intrepidity when the floating batteries were destroyed. He is highly spoken of for his personal bravery, which he manifested at so early a period as his sixteenth year, when being with Monsieur de Bougainville in his expedition round the world, he flew a lion in Africa in the presence of all his companions. On the other hand, his antagonist is not less renowned by the multiplicity of the duels he has fought, and always with the greatest success. It is said that the two adversaries are each to be armed with a dagger and twelve pistols, for the death of either of the combatants can alone put an end to the dreadful encounter.
A writer in a late Virginia paper, under the signature of ARISTIDES, proposes the following test to be put to every candidate before election, or given in instructions to every member of the Assembly, viz.
Have you always in public and private done your utmost to procure a speedy and equal administration of justice? And do you promise to support a law for establishing the Circuit Courts, and for lengthening the terms of all courts, so as they may regularly go through their dockets at least twice a year?
Have you opposed, and will you continue to oppose the emission of paper money, and every other unjust means of defrauding your honest creditors?
Have you and will you continue to support the fidelity and punctuality of all public and private engagements?
Oliver Evans of the county of New-Castle in the State of Delaware, miller, hath invented, discovered, and introduced into exercise, two machines for the use of merchant mills, one of which is denominated by the said Oliver Evans, an Elevator, is calculated by its own motion to hoist the wheat or grain from the lower floor, and the meal or flour from the stones of any mill to the upper floor or loft of such mill; the other denominated an Hopper-Boy, so constituted as to spread the meal over the floor of a mill to cool, gather it up again to the Boulting hopper, and attend the same regularly without the assistance of manual labor.
A clergyman conversing the other day at the tea-table, on the subject of taxes, expressing his opinion, that ruffles were a proper object of taxation. "You might as well propose a duty on horns," said his wife—"Why so, my dear?" replied the doctor, "because, my love," answered she, "with a gentle pat on the cheek, "you wear neither the one nor the other." The divine laughed heartily, and tho' it an excellent joke; but the story got wind, for the

lady's acquaintance a thinking, and now it is—who would have tho't it?
ARRIVALS SINCE OUR LAST. Brig Amelia, Schovell, Port au Prince. Mercury, Tinker, Charlestown. Lucy, Watson, Liverpool, 10 weeks. Mary, Howland, Bourdeaux, 7 w. Sloop Nancy Wilson, Savannah. Betsey, Ferguson, Edenton, N. C. Packet Prince William Henry, Scoufe Falmouth 7 w. Packet —, D' Abbeville, L'Orient, 6 w. Snow Jacob and Charlotte, Wright, Lisbon, 6 w.
AT the request of the Standing Committee of the Society for promoting the manumission of Slaves, and protecting such of them as have been or may be liberated; the President has appointed a special meeting of the Society, to be held at Simon's Tavern this evening at 7 o'clock, when all the members are desired to be punctual in their attendance.
By order, Jn. KEESE, Secretary. New-York, April 10, 1787. 87 1
SALES at AUCTION, TOMORROW 10 o'clock, at the Auction Room, No. 23 Queen Street—60 pieces gold and silver lace; 3 pieces gold brocade; gold and silver hat bands; epaulets and knee garters; with a large parcel of ironmongery and cutlery ware—to continue from day to day until all are sold—On Friday 12 o'clock—14 crates best Bristol earthen ware—On Saturday a general assortment of dry goods, and one trunk of mens shoes. 87
STOLEN or taken by mistake out of the shop of the subscriber, some time since, a PLAIN GILT WATCH , fashionable shape, remarkably plain dial plate, the hours being marked by figures instead of the usual way; the said watch when missing, had a black ribbon fastened to it, with a common brass key and seal. Whoever will return the above watch to the Printers, or to the subscriber, shall receive a reward of SIX POUNDS , if stolen, and no questions asked. BRIAN B. BARKER, Corner of Queen and King-streets. New-York, April 9, 1787.
THE partnership of Taylor and Wall (by mutual consent) dissolved the 11th April 1787. All persons having any demands on the said partnership, are requested to send in their accounts to John Taylor; and all indebted to said partnership are requested to make immediate payment to the subscriber. JOHN TAYLOR. Middletown, Monmouth } county and State of New- } 87 3 Jersey, April 10, 1787. }
THOMAS WILLEY takes this method to acquaint the public, and particularly his friends, that he intends to open his School, the first Thursday in May next, in No. 92 Fair Street, where the utmost attention will be paid, and care taken, in teaching those intrusted to him in READING, WRITING, ARITHMETIC, and MERCHANTS-ACCOUNTS. He would esteem it a favor, if those who may be disposed to encourage his undertaking, would give in the names of their children to him as soon as possible. 87 1
SPRUCE BEER, To be Sold at my Brewery, on Golden-Hill. Merchants, Captains of vessels and others, can be supplied at the shortest notice. On the following reasonable terms, viz. One barrel, 8 shillings, Half barrel, 4 shillings, Ten gallons, 2 shillings and 6d. Five gallons, 1 shilling and 6d. 87 8 MEDCEP EDEN.
ACADEMY, Little-Queen-street, No. 19, between Nassau and Smith-streets. MR. GRAHAM finding that most of his employers wish to have their children taught English along with their writing, accounts, &c. and being conscious that he cannot do justice to his scholars while his mind is distracted by teaching at once, a multiplicity of branches of education; proposes, in compliance with the wishes of his friends, on the first of May next, to open an Academy, for teaching English, Writing, Arithmetic, Book-Keeping and Geography, in a large well aired house, built for the purpose.
The English language will be taught grammatically, and the strictest attention paid to proper elocution, by Mr. Johnson, a young gentleman lately from England, who has been for some years in the practice of teaching. Mr. Johnson has been examined by several gentlemen of learning and taste in this city, and is warmly recommended by them as well qualified for the charge: And it is hoped, that, by devoting his whole time to the English scholars, he will soon render them expert, not only in reading, speaking, spelling, parsing and construing, but also in composing letters and other pieces.
Mr. Graham will continue as usual, to teach writing in all its various hands, arithmetic, book-keeping and geography; and he flatters himself, that, by bestowing all his attention on these branches, his pupils will make more proficiency than they have hitherto done.
It is proposed to take a few young ladies betwixt the hours of eleven and one, for writing, accounts, English grammar and geography.
N. B. A pair of globes and a general atlas will be provided for the use of the academy as soon as possible. Mr. Graham returns his most sincere thanks to those gentlemen, who have already honored him with their employment, and humbly begs the continuance of their friendship and patronage.
*** Any card or message sent to the academy, will be carefully attended to; where the terms of teaching may be known. 87
To be SOLD or exchanged for a House in town, A DWELLING HOUSE and a small Lot of Land, lying on the banks of Hudson's River, sixty miles from New-York, in Newburgh precinct; the house is in a good situation for wood and water, and fit for people that follow boating or fishing. For further particulars enquire of the Printers, or Wm. Ferguson, First Street, No. 22 New-York. 82 6
T H E A T R E.
TO-MORROW EVENING, Will be PRESENTED (By particular desire) A C O M E D Y, CALLED the Clandestine Marriage, To which will be added, A F A R C E, (Performed but once in America) CALLED
The True Born Irishman, OR THE IRISH FINE LADY. The doors will be opened at half after five, and the curtain drawn up at a quarter after six o'clock. VIVAT RES PUBLICA.
At a Court of Probates of the State of New-York, held at the Probate Office in the city of New-York, on the 7th day of April, in the year of our Lord 1787.
P R E S E N T, The Hon. Thomas Tredwell, Esq. Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS Ezra L'Hommiedieu, 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 23d 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. 187 4 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:
P R E S E N T, The Honorable Thomas Tredwell, Esquire, 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, & 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. 187 4 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 sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord, 1787:
P R E S E N T, The Hon. Thomas Tredwell, Esq. Judge of the said Court:
WHEREAS Philip Rockefeller, Peter Sharp, and Peter Philip, executors of Christian Philip, late of the East Camp, in the county of Albany, deceased, have by their petition presented to the said Judge set forth, that the said Christian Philip, was at the time of his death, seized of a real estate; that the petitioners had made a just and true account of the personal estate and debts of the said Christian Philip, as far as they had been able to discover the same, and that thereby it appeared that the personal estate of their 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 petitioners have 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 Christian Philip, do appear before the Judge of the said Court of Probates, at the Probate Office in the city of New-York, on the first day of June next, to show cause if any they have, why so much of the real estate whereof the said Christian Philip died seized, should not be sold as will be sufficient to pay his debts. 187 4 THOMAS TREDWELL.
T O B E L E T.
From the first May next, THAT large and elegant HOUSE , at the corner of Duke-Street and Hanover-Square, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Lawrence and Morris. The House has been re-built since the peace, and is particularly calculated for the accommodation of a merchant. It is a capital stand for trade; a floor has been kept there many years. For terms enquire at No. 58, in the Broadway. 80 8
THE SUBSCRIBERS take
this method to inform their friends and the public in general, that they have provided themselves with an elegant STAGE COACH , hung upon steel springs, with a capital pair of horses and a careful driver, which will set off from Mr. Waldron's, at Brooklyn-ferry, on Monday the 9th inst. precisely at half past 8 o'clock in the morning for Mr. Bardin's in Jamaica, and will start from there precisely at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, for Mr. Waldron's, at Brooklyn-ferry, for the trifling sum of two shillings and six pence for each passenger, (those who may have letters to send by the stage will be pleased to leave them at the stage house, and they will be attended to if two pence for each letter is left with them). Gentlemen and ladies who will be pleased to favor them with their custom, may depend that their utmost endeavors will be exerted to render their situation agreeable.
They likewise beg leave to inform the public, that they continue their shop at the upper end of Brooklyn ferry, where they carry on the coach and chair making business in all its various branches; they flatter themselves that their work, in point of elegance and firmness, is equal to any in this country, and will engage to serve those gentlemen who may favour them with their commands, in the most expeditious manner and on the most favorable terms. 87 SEALY and FURMAN.
Paper Hanging Manufactory.
A Large and elegant assortment of Paper Hangings, with felloon borders, is now finished for Sale, at Gerardus Duyckinck, junr's. Store, No. 30, Little Dock-street, or at John Colles's, at the Manufactory in the Lower Barracks, where orders and directions for paper are received—The public now can be supplied with any kind of paper hangings, agreeable to their fancy, plain, green & blue, or any other colour to suit their furniture, may be had at a very short notice. One very great advantage will attend the purchasing of paper hangings manufactured here, is that it can be always matched again; many persons have been obliged to new paper their rooms for the want of a few yards of paper hangings that has been imported, being damaged on their walls; and another very great advantage is, they can be sold much cheaper than the imported paper hangings, and warranted to be equally as good. Cash given for Old Rope, Linen and Cotton Rags. 87
T O B E S O L D,
A FARM , on which stands Fort-Lee, containing about two hundred and fifty acres; of which are about fifty acres of wood-land, and 25 acres of good meadow. The farm is well watered, and adjoining the North-river; & on which is a good new dwelling-house, a new barn and waggon-house, and two other houses on the back of the farm, joining the main road; also, an apple and peach orchard, and many other fruit-trees. As the situation is only ten miles from New-York, renders it exceedingly convenient for market, being a good place for business, and very fit to raise a large flock.—For further particulars apply to the Subscriber on the premises, who will give an indisputable title for the same. 187 3 PETER BOURDETT.
Fifty Pounds Reward.
WHEREAS the house of the subscriber was broken into last Friday night, and taken out of his drawers money to the amount of £736 15s. and likewise two different bonds of consequence; there were £500 or near it in hard money, the most part of it in gold, and the balance in paper money.
Whoever will take up and keep in custody the said offender or offenders, so that the money may be recovered, shall be entitled to the above reward and reasonable charges, paid by the subscriber, and if the offender or offenders will put the money in a place where the subscriber may get it, and take out the above reward, there will be no further trouble or search made in the affair. STEPHEN BALDWIN. Fort Neck, Long Island, } March 26th, 1787. } 84 4
To be sold at private sale,
A VALUABLE FARM containing about one hundred acres, within three miles of this city; situated on the Greenwich Road, and adjoining the North River; the whole is surrounded with a good new fence and there are on the premises a small stone dwelling house, two good orchards, and a number of other fruit trees. For further particulars enquire of the Printers. N. B. The whole will be sold together or a part of it, as may best suit the purchaser. 78
R. J. VAN DEN BROEK,
HAS opened a Notary-Public and Interpreter's Office in the Spanish, French, Dutch, German and English Languages, at No. 18, Little-Queen-Street. All business which he shall be intrusted with, will be executed with integrity, accuracy and all possible dispatch. 72
THE partnership of Stevens and Hubbell,
is by mutual consent this day dissolved—All those that have demands against said partnership, are requested to send in their accounts for settlement; and all those that are indebted to said partnership are requested to make immediate payment to Ebenezer Stevens, to enable him to settle the accounts of the said partnership.—The lumber business will be carried on in future, by Ebenezer Stevens and Michl. Connolly, under the firm of Stevens & Connolly , at the old Lumber-yard, 145, Water-street, where they are ready to receive lumber on commissions, &c. &c. as usual. The indisposition of Mr. Hubbell, being the cause of his retiring from that business—he cannot take leave of a public who have shown him such marks of friendship in the course of that business, without returning them his sincere thanks, and hopes for their continuance in favor of his friends, Stevens and Connolly. March 1st, 1787. 76 8
To be Sold at Private Sale,
And if not disposed of by the 16th of April, then to be sold at Public Vendue , at 12 o'clock on that day, at the Merchants Coffee-House, viz. TWO Lots of Ground situated in the Out-ward, adjoining the late mansion-house of James Delancey, Esq. each lot containing in front & rear, 25 feet in width, and above 166 feet in length; in one is a half of a brick building, which half contains a good room, cellar and garret.—Two Lots in the rear of those extending from First-street, 100 feet in length, and 25 feet in width each.—Four Lots situated next Delancey and First-street, each 25 by 100 feet.—Four Lots situated near the powder-house, at fresh water, 25 feet in width by 100 in length, fronting Janeway-street, and 3 ditto 25 wide, from 80 to 100 feet in length.—Six Lots most pleasantly situated near Abraham Cannon's at Corlear's Hook, between Grand and High-streets, 25 feet wide and different lengths.—Eleven Lots on the west side of Byvanck-street, 25 feet wide and 88 feet long.—Eleven Lots on the east side of said street, 25 feet wide and 108 feet in length; each of these lays in the center of that beautiful garden, formerly belonging to Evert Byvanck, deceased; on these 22 lots are a fine thrifty bearing orchard and meadow, the other part above and below the orchard improved for garden; on each of these spots may be erected buildings for gentlemen's seats, both sides commanding a beautiful prospect of the East and North-river.—Two Lots of 25 feet in width, and extending to the river on the south side of Crown-point-street, fronting the house of Mr. Edward Laught. A number of Lots at Corlear's-Hook, which will be sold or rented upon easy terms to tradesmen and others. The growing value of the ground at Corlear's-Hook, has been so amazing within two years past, and bids fair to rise still in value, far above the interest of money for years to come, that purchasers will find their interest in realising their money on the above lands.—One thousand acres in Jersey-field patent, near the Mohawk-river, divided in two lots of 500 acres each. For conditions of sale, enquire of Peter Byvanck, at Peck-slip, or Evert Byvanck, in Rutgers-street, No. 3, or Frederick Jay, No. 11, Queen-street, where maps of the lands may be seen. 73
NOTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony (now state) of New-York, entitled "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March 1774, that on Friday the fourteenth day of September next ensuing the date hereof, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL BE SOLD at public auction or vendue, at the merchants Coffee-House in the city of New-York, the fee-simple of all that certain dwelling house and lot of ground in a certain indenture of mortgage herein after mentioned particularly, described as follows, to wit. All that certain dwelling house and lot of ground, situate, lying and being within the city of New-York aforesaid, in Montgomery Ward of the same city, on the north side of a certain street commonly called & known by the name of Gold Street; bounded westerly to the house and ground of Robert White, northerly by ground late of Geesie Vander Cliff, deceased, easterly to the houses and ground late of Nicholas Kortright, deceased, and southerly by said Gold Street; containing in breadth, in front to said Gold Street and in the rear at each end twenty-three feet and an half, and in length on each side forty-five feet, all english measure. Together with all and singular the edifices, buildings, fences, waters, water courses, easements, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said dwelling house and lot, piece, or parcel of ground belonging or in any wise appertaining; which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises duly made and executed by Elijah Miller of the city of New-York, Ship-Wright, and Rebecca his wife to Mary Strange of the said city, widow, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth days of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, with a power to sell therein contained, for the better and more effectual securing the payment of the sum of 125 pounds, current money of New-York, with lawful interest for the same, according to the condition of a certain bond or obligation bearing date the said twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty-two, and executed by the said Elijah Miller to the said Mary Strange. Deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser or purchasers pursuant to the said power, by MARY STRANGE. New-York, March 9, 1787. 2 78 52
For Sale at Public Vendue,
L A N D S, BELONGING to the estate of John de No-yelles, deceased, in the patent of Kakeat, to wit, 100 of lot No. 8, 50 acres in No. 7, and 13 3/4 acres of No. 12 in the west range, 67 1/2 acres in No. 1, in Concklin's range, 30 acres in No. 8, in the west lots in Lows' survey, 100 acres in No. 6, west range, 54 acres in the 90 acre lot on Mines Fall, 200 acres in No. 2, Concklin's range, 60 acres in the east tier of lots No. 1 & 2, of Lows' survey, 200 acres in No. 3, in Seamans' range, 32 1/2 in No. 3, in Mines Fall, 75 acres in No. 1, in Seamans' range, 666 2-3, being 2-3 of 1000 acres bounded by the pond patent, Welches' island, and other parts of Kakeat patent; also, 31 acres of a lot late of Elias Seacurs, in Haverstraw, and several other tracts—of all which a more particular description may be had of the subscriber, John Robert, at Haverstraw, or of Aaron Burr, at the corner of Nassau and Little-Queen-streets, in the city of New-York. One fourth of the purchase money to be paid on the delivery of the deeds, and the remaining three fourths in three payments, at six months between each payment. The vendue will be held on the 15th day of April next, at the house of the said John Robert, at Haverstraw.
G. BANYER, } Executor. THOMAS DUNCAN, } RACHEL ROBERT, Executrix. JOHN ROBERT. 2 73 15th 27
Houses to be Let, viz.
NO. 32 and No. 31, in Queen-street; also, No. 1 and No. 2, in Burling-slip. Enquire of the Printers, or Mr. Barnet Newkirk, No. 22, Crown-street, near Maiden-lane. 68

POET'S CORNER.  The BUTTERFLY and BEE. A FABLE. Addressed to Miss H****.
B EAUTY, as 'tis by most allow'd, Serves but to make the owner proud. A butterfly of haughty race, Upon a rose-bud took its place, That way a stream, its course directed, Which all her various hues reflected; These view'd the foolish thing grew vain, And thus he sung in haughty strain. How charming am I to behold, My wings adorned with shining gold; See here the emerald's green is spread, And here appears a ruby red: All colours that can charm the sight, Upon my varied wings unite; Beauties like mine, must have their charms, For beauty every breast alarms. That I have charms who can dispute, E'en Envy's self must then be mute. All nature seems on me to smile; For pleasure made, and not for toil: I other insects view with scorn, That are for menial purpose born; As thus for instance, yonder bee, What is he, when compar'd to me. My life is always debonair, His, only labour, mixed with care. Hold, prating fool, the bee replies, Attend to me, for once be wise; The lab'ring bees, your pride disdains, Bring from their labours noble gains; And when the summer-seasons die, Their labour, winter's wants supply. They live upon their toil-bought store, When your vain race are known no more; And when your boasted beauty dies, Their prudence every want supplies. Then learn from this, think what you will, Prudence surpasses beauty still.
N OTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1774; that on the 22nd day of March next, ensuing the date hereof, at 12 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be sold at Public Auction, upon the premises, the fee simple of ALL that certain House and Lot of Ground, situated, lying and being in the city of New-York, bounded southerly to Crown-street, westerly to the ground of Stephen Tippet, northerly to the house and lot of ground belonging to Samuel Johnson, and easterly to the house and lot of ground of the Widow Davis, containing in breadth, in front and rear, 25 feet, and in length 110 feet, be the same more or less, together with all and singular edifices, buildings and improvements thereon, erected and being, and all other the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said messuage and lot of ground belonging—which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the 20th and 21st days of November, in the year of our Lord, 1769, (with a power to sell therein contained) from Henry Dufour, of the city of New-York aforesaid, merchant, and Mary his wife, to Margaret Todd, late of said city, widow, deceased, and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser; pursuant to the said power, by Walter Rutherford and Francis Lewis, executors to the last will and testament of Mrs. Margaret Todd.
W HEREAS JOSEPH HARRIS of Rumbout precinct, Dutchess county, for the securing the payment of the sum of thirteen hundred pounds with lawful interest for the same, did by indenture of mortgage, bearing date the 9th day of May, 1785, mortgage to Dirck Brinckerhoff of the county aforesaid, a certain messuage of land, situated in Rumbout precinct, in Dutchess county aforesaid, on the main road from Dover to Pihilkill Landing, about 10 miles from said landing; containing about 200 acres with several improvements thereon: As the same is particularly described in the said mortgage, and in the records thereof in the Clerk's office of the county of Dutchess, reference being thereunto had, will more fully appear: And whereas by virtue of a covenant in the said mortgage in case the said sum of thirteen hundred pounds with the interest due thereon, was not paid by the time limited to the said Dirck Brinckerhoff, that then it should, and might be lawful for the said Dirck Brinckerhoff to sell and dispose of the same, pursuant to the directions of an act entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages and for securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates." Public notice is hereby given, that the mortgaged premises aforesaid, will be sold by the subscriber, at Public Vendue, on the premises, on the second Tuesday in April next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, agreeable to the covenant in the said indenture of mortgage, and the directions of the above mentioned act.
DIRCK BRINCKERHOFF. September 25, 1786. 1 33 6m  Just published, and to be Sold By the PRINTERS,  An Act for regulating Elections. Together with an  Act for regulating Town-Meetings. Passed by the Representatives of the People of the State of New-York, at their present Session.
For Sale at this Printing-Office, an INSTRUMENT agreed upon between Commissioners appointed by the States of New-York and Massachusetts, respecting the jurisdiction of a late disputed territory, therein described, &c.
N OTICE is hereby given according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony, now State of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March 1774; That on Monday the 8th day of October next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, will be Sold at Public Auction, the Lands described in a certain indenture of mortgage, executed by Jonathan Fish and Elizabeth his wife, now both deceased, to Thomas Candell, deceased, dated the 3d day of September 1770, as follows, to wit: ALL and singular the Lands, meadows and premises devised to him by his father Samuel Fish, jun. lately deceased, to wit: ALL the cleared land and meadow which he formerly and latterly bought of John Renne, with all the buildings, erections, fences and improvements thereon; also, the north-easterly half part of wood-land which he bought of John Renne, deeming and esteeming all on the south side of the fence there standing on the north side of the said wood-land, as wood-land; notwithstanding a small parcel thereof between the fence and the woods is cleared, with the liberty to pass and repass through the other part of his land thereto, and from the easterly or north-easterly half so devised to him, his heirs and assigns to cart his wood or otherwise—he also gave and devised to his son Jonathan Fish, his heirs and assigns for ever, all the homestead lands, buildings and improvements which he formerly bought of Capt. Nathaniel Lawrence, since deceased, as the same was then included within fence, be the same in quantity more or less; and also, four acres of salt-meadow, which he lately purchased of the Widow Langdon, lying near Flushing creek, in New-Town aforesaid; also, about forty acres of upland which he lately bought of John White, adjoining to the land of Jonathan Furman and Samuel Waldron, jun.—and also, one equal third part of his right in Juniper-swamp, and the land he bought of Nathaniel Lawrence, is bounded northerly on the road that leads from New-Town to Jamaica, westerly by land belonging to Samuel and Richard Fish, & southerly by wood-land belonging to Samuel Fish, and easterly by Samuel Renne, and the said land or meadow he bought of John Renne as aforesaid, is bounded northerly by the road that leads from New-Town to Fish's mill, westerly by the common burying place, and a piece of fresh meadow belonging to Richard Fish, southerly by a creek and easterly by meadow belonging to William Betts; and the land he bought of John White is bounded as follows, to wit: ALL that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situated, lying and being in the limits of New-Town, containing by estimation forty acres, be the same more or less, and is butted and bounded as follows;—north-easterly by a high-way leading from New-Town to South, north-easterly by a high way that leads to Fresh-Pond to called, south-easterly by the same road which extends to the Hills so called, and south-westerly by land of Jonathan Morrell (the third) & Thomas Morrell, jun. which sale will be made on the premises, part of which is now in the occupation of Jonathan Underhill and Cornelius Hyatt, and proper deeds of conveyances will be executed by the Subscriber, to which the heir at law will be a party.
MARY CANDELL, Executrix of the last Will and Testament of THOMAS CANDELL, deceased. March 29, 1787.
N OTICE is hereby given, according to the form of an act of the Legislature of the late colony of New-York, entitled, "An act for the more effectual registry of mortgages, and for the securing the purchasers of mortgaged estates," passed on the 19th day of March, in the year of our Lord, 1777;—that on Friday the 21st day of June next, ensuing the date hereof, at ten o'clock in the forenoon of the same day, WILL be SOLD at public auction, at the merchants Coffee-House, in the city of New-York, the fee simple of all that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, in a certain indenture of mortgage, made between James Abel, of the city, county and State of New-York, merchant, and Gertrude, his wife, of the one part, and Francis Lewis, of the same place, merchant, of the other part, described as follows, to wit:—All that certain messuage and Lot of Ground, situated, lying and being in the dock ward of the aforesaid city of New-York, bounded as follows, to wit:—Northerly on a street commonly called and known by the name of Great Dock-street, easterly by a lot of ground formerly belonging to Garret Van Horne, deceased, southerly by a lot of ground belonging to Peter Mesier, and westerly by a house and lot, the property of Isaac Moses, being in breadth, in front, 25 feet and 6 inches, and in the rear 23 feet, one inch, and in length on the east side 70 feet, and on the west 69 feet, and 6 inches, with a gang-way three and an half feet wide, to Little Dock-street, and all buildings, ways, paths, profits, commodities, advantages, emoluments and hereditaments whatsoever to the said messuage or tenement and lot of ground belonging, or in any wise appertaining.—Which sale will be made in virtue of a mortgage of the said premises, by indenture of lease and release, bearing date the 29th day of July, in the year of our Lord, 1785, with a power to sell therein contained, from the said James Abel and Gertrude his wife, to the said Francis Lewis; and deeds of conveyance will be thereupon executed to the purchaser, pursuant to the said power, by FRANCIS LEWIS.
New-York, Dec. 18, 1786. 2 51 18c.
STATE of NEW-YORK, ss. Whereas all the real estate of which Ann Gireaud, late of the city of New-York, widow, deceased, died seized, has been sold by an order of the Judge of Probates of this State, for the payment of her debts. All persons who have any demands against the estate of the said Ann Gireaud, are hereby notified and desired to produce the same to the said Judge at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, on or before the first day of June next, when and where a final settlement and distribution of the said estate will be made. Given under my hand at the Probate-Office in the city of New-York, the 28th day of February, in the year of our Lord 1787.
THOMAS TREDWELL. 1 76 6
TO BE SOLD, ON reasonable terms, in the whole or in parcels, three thousand one hundred and fifty acres of extraordinary rich and fertile Intercalle and Upland , situated on Pollatt-river, and that part of Wood-creek, called Indian or Green-river, in the township of Granville, in the county of Washington and State of New-York, formerly granted to Captain Robert Campbell—Also two thousand one hundred acres of excellent good Land , to the south westward thereof, in the same township and county, heretofore granted to Captain William Farquhar—And also, two thousand one hundred acres of very good Land , in the same neighbourhood, granted in the year 1764, to Lieutenant David Borry, to all which an indisputable title will be given. Apply to James Farquhar in New-York. 57
THOMAS SMITH, BOOT, Shoe-Maker, and Leather Cutter, No. 179, Queen Street, corner of Beckman, or Chapel Street, sells all sorts of boots and shoes at the following prices: £. s. d. Mens best boots, town made, warranted, 2 8 0 Common ditto, ditto, ditto 2 4 0 Mens shoes, best sort, ditto, ditto 0 12 0 Ditto shoes, strong ditto, from 8/ 0 9 0 Womens satin or callimanco shoes, 0 11 0 Ditto, leather ditto 0 8 0 Boys, girls, and childrens shoes of all sorts. English boot legs, bend foals, and country leather of all sorts, cheap for cash. Black-ball of excellent quality for cleaning boots and shoes, wholesale and retail. N. B. A quantity of mens strong shoes, fit for country store-keepers, or the Southern trade, and will be exchanged for tanned leather or raw hides. 41
To the PUBLIC. AGENT for  Stage-Waggon, As any in the State and easy for Passengers, WITH a good pair of horses, will set out from the subscriber's at Jamaica, on Long Island, on Saturday the 31st of March instant, precisely at half past six in the morning, for Mr. Dawson's, at Brooklyn-Ferry; and continue the route on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, till the first day of May, when it will run every day in the week, (Sundays excepted) and start from Mr. Dawson's at half past four in the afternoon, for Jamaica; at the low price of two shillings and six-pence for each passenger. All letters sent by the stage to pay three-pence (the money to be left with them) and bundles according to their value, as they will be all accountable for by the subscriber; who returns thanks for the favours received, and hopes for a continuance of them, as his utmost endeavours will be exerted on every occasion, to render himself, The public's very humble servant, WILLIAM WARNE. N. B. Gentlemen and Ladies may, by leaving a line at Mr. Patten's in New-York, opposite the Ferry-Stairs, be sure of seats, as the subscriber will call there on every stage day; letters, &c. will also be taken in at Mr. Dawson's. 84
TO be SOLD at Private Sale on Reasonable Terms, AN excellent FARM, situate in Washington precinct, about a mile distant from the seat of David Johnston Esq. now in the tenure of John Carpenter, containing 439 acres including about 200 acres of good timber land, remarkably well watered and in good fence, on which has been cut 70 tons of hay per annum; there is on the premises a plenty of marle (being an excellent manure) lying near the surface, a good bearing orchard containing 300 apple trees, a good dwelling house and a very good barn; said farm is capable of the highest improvements as every acre of it is tillable.
ALSO. A farm situate in Amenia precinct, now in the tenure of John Farr; containing 283 acres of remarkably good land, including a very large proportion of the best and most beautiful meadows, with 60 or 70 acres of good timber land, in which is a plenty of good lime stone, the whole in good fence and well watered; the situation is beautiful and is an excellent stand for public business; there is on the premises a good orchard with a large dwelling house and barn. The above farms being very noted are well known to equal if not excel the best farms of their size in the several precincts where they belong. ALSO. A small farm situate in Washington precinct within half a mile of Nehemiah Merritt's mill, now in the tenure of John Mills, the situation is beautiful and is a very good stand for public business; on the premises there is a very good orchard, and about 4 acres of good meadow with a small dwelling house. For further particulars enquire of the subscriber living near the premises, who will give indisputable titles for the same. 78 1m JOSEPH S. MABBETT. Dutchess County, Nine-Partners, 28th Feb. 1787.
WANTED, Two or three hundred cords of Hemlock and Rock-Oak, otherwise called Chesnut-Oak BARK. Any person having any to dispose of, will meet with a purchaser, who will give a generous price for the same. Enquire of Nicholas N. Anthony, No. 10, the corner of Frankfort and Prince-streets. New-York, March 8th. 78 1/2
To COVER, THE ENSUING SEASON, At Col. Gilbert Budd's, Maroncke, Westchester County, 27 miles from New-York, at six dollars the season, the money to be paid down; The beautiful bright bay HORSE  RECOVERY, IMPORTED from England last summer; He is 15 hands and an half high, elegantly marked, very strong and bony, and as fit for the country as any Horse whatever. He was got by Tartar, and out of Mr. Foster's grey Mare, the most noted hunter in the north of England: Tartar was got by Old Tartar, out of a Mare bought of Lord Granby; she was got by the Earl of Godolphin's Old Arabian; her Dam by Young Belgrade; her Grandam by the Scarborough Colt; her G. Grandam by Bartlet's Childers, which was brother to the Devonshire Childers; her great great Grandam by the Duke of Devonshire's Chesnut Turk; her G. G. G. Grandam by Curwen's Bay Barb; her G. G. G. G. Grandam by Curwen's Old Spot; her G. G. G. G. G. Grandam by Granby Woodcock; Mr. Foster's grey Mare was got by Regulus, her Dam Matchim. N. B. The above Horse would have covered last season, but being so poor, owing to a long passage, his owners thought it would not be doing justice to a number of Gentlemen who were desirous to have their Mares covered by him at that time. Good Pasturage for Mares at two Shillings per week, and the greatest attention paid to them. March 21, 1787. 82 tf
NICHOLAS LOW, At No. 216, Water-street, near the Old-Slip,  HAS for SALE, Old Madeira and Sherry, } WINES in pipes rich Lisbon and Cape } and quarter casks, of Good Hope Brandy, Cayenne Cocoa, China Bowls, and Cups and Saucers, assorted in cases, Delft Dishes, and Plates in imitation of China, Sewing Twine, Brass Kettles in nests, with wire for handles, Whet Stones, and Toys, a variety assorted in cases. 45 6m
FRAMING TIMBER.  F. and P. Rhinelander, HAVE removed from Burling-Slip, to the corner of Barclay and Greenwich-streets, North-river, where they intend entering extensively in the LUMBER BUSINESS, having the direction of one of the best saw-mills in the State, and a quantity of northern White Oak Square Timber—They have it in their power to furnish HOUSE FRAMES of the best quality, and of any dimensions, on the shortest notice, and at very moderate prices. They have for Sale, a general assortment of Ironmongery and Cutlery, earthen ware well assorted in crates, old Madeira wine in pipes and quarter casks, Jamaica spirits, &c. Also for Sale, two valuable Lots of Ground, and he buildings thereon, situated in Cherry-street, and corner of Catherine-street. 1 79
N OTICE is hereby given to all the creditors of Jacob Tappen, Francis Phillips, Joseph Beach, Vincent Benham, David Bonnell, John Estile, Patrick M c Elvany, Henry Godfrey, and Thomas Mitchell, insolvent debtors, now confined in the gaol of the county of Morris, that they be and appear before two or more of the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, for said county of Morris, at the court house in Morristown, on Monday the thirtieth day of April next, at nine o'clock in the forenoon of said day; to show cause, if any they have, why an assignment of the said insolvent estates for the benefit of the creditors should not be made, and they be discharged from their confinement pursuant to the statutes of New-Jersey in such case made and provided. Jacob Tappen, John Estile, Francis Phillips, Patrick M c Elvany, Joseph Beach, Henry Godfrey, Vincent Benham, Thomas Mitchell, David Bonnell, Dated, the 23d day of March, 1787. 1 84 5
JAMES LYNN, BEGS leave to inform the public, that at the solicitation of a number of his acquaintances, he undertakes to keep Merchants Books, by the year or month; also books balanced or posted, every species of accounts adjusted, and all kinds of writing executed with accuracy. neatness, on reasonable terms, at No. 19, Nassau-street. 30th March, 1787. 84