The daily advertiser (New York [N.Y.]), 1788-05-29 00:00:00

The Daily Advertiser.
[VOL. IV.]
NEW-YORK THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1788
[No. 1020.]
GEORGE POLLOCK
No. 33, Water-Street. HAS imported by the last ships from Ireland, Linnen of every kind, in various advancements, laid in on the best terms, which he will sell at a moderate advance, by the package or piece. He has also for sale, Russia SALT CLOTH, and some fine unbleached BOWLAS. He gives the highest price, in ready money, for POT-ASHES. tf May 23.
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.
A quantity of excellent Spanish fluted bibles, Muscovado Sugar in hids and bils, West-India Rum, Holland Geneva in pipes and casks, Old Sherry Wine in pipes and quarter-casks, Teneriffe Wine in do., Malaga Wine in do., London Porter, in bottles Black Pepper, in bales of 100 to 400 lbs. A quantity of Calico in cals.
By Gouverneur, Kemble and Co. P I G I R O N, Of the best quality, to be sold at No. 29, Front-Street, by GEORGE JOY. 8th April.
Alexander Robertson and Son,
No. 9, HANOVER-SQUARE. HAVE imported, in the different spring vessels, a general assortment of DRY GOODS, suitable for the season, which they will sell on low terms for cash or per-ashes.
Amongst them are the following, viz. An extensive assortment of cambrics and lawn, Tallicies and Perians, Satins and modes, Gauzes and millinets, A neat selection of red blue, purple and gold copperplate furniture cottons, Light and dark chints, A variety of fancy calicoes, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 chints and purple shawls, Silks, cambric, printed cotton, linen, and check handkerchiefs, Low-priced broad cloths, Yorkshire plains and flannels, Osnaburgs and bed ticks, Russia sheetings, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 cotton and linen checks, Fustians and jeans, Satinets and lasings, Durants and Tammies. They have also 8 by 6, 9 by 7, and 10 by 8 window glass, 10d. 12d. and 20d. nails, and wool-cards, the manufacture of this state, which are of as good a quality as those imported from Britain, and which they will sell 5 per cent. lower. tf May 27.
WILLIAM LEARY,
Has removed his store from No. 132, to No. 29 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.
Spirits, Rum, Brandy, Geneva, Molasses, Loaf, lump and brown sugars, Butter, Hog's lard, Salt-petred hams, Smoked hams, Pickled pork, Smoked tongues, Cheeses. Beef, pork and lard in barrels, Hylas, Souchong 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, for shipping, at the shortest notice. May 2. tf.
A quantity of Russia Duck,
Of a very good quality, to be SOLD by
SOLOMON TOWNSEND,
WHO has removed from corner of Burling-Street, a few doors towards the Fly-market, the opportunity of the way, at No. 122, in Queen-Street, also, pig and bar iron, blistered and Crowley's steel, anchors, pot ash, kettles of superior quality, a few barrels of cinders off and blubber, to be sold low for cash. tf May 16.
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 Sarson, merchants, in Queen-Street, No. 124, or to John Murray, jun. No. 135, in said Street. May 8. tm.
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, Nibbergs, Candles in boxes, Geneva in Casks, Writing Paper, Fine Holland Linen, Russia sheeting, Flemish Linen, Russia Duck, Raven's do., Osnaburgs, Copper Tea Kettles, Fry's Pans, long and short handles, Mill Saws. April 11. tf.
FOR SALE BY GELSTON & SALTONSTALL,
No. 30, Burling-Street.
JAMAICA Spirits, Windward Island Rum, Country ditto, Muscovado Sugar, Refined ditto, Molasses, Bohea tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Smyrna raisins, Pimento, Rice, Indigo, Redwood, Holland powder, Cables and cordage of all kinds, made of the best Peterborough hemp, white rope, ditto, ditto. A large scale beam, and thirty fifty-fives, and some small weights. May 26. tf.
WILLIAM KENYON,
No. 189, Queen-Street.
HAS for Sale, a cargo of OLD BARBADOES Rum, a few thousand bushels of Liverpool Blown Salt, and two pair of the very best BURR MILL STONES. Burr on edge, 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. tf.
Just imported in the ship Tuno, 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 ship, by De Luze de Montmolin and Co.
A general assortment of
DRY GOODS. CONSISTING of the following articles, viz. Chintzes, calicoes, Lincens, cambricks, silk hose, kid gloves, ribbons, hair ribbons, watches, umbrellas, perfumes, farcets and handkerchiefs. April 19. tf.
FREDERICK COCKLE,
No. 219, Queen-Street, nearly opposite to Burling-Street.
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 EMISSION, will be taken on such terms, as will be deserving the attention of those who are in want of such Goods. May 9. tf.
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. 13, on the Albany pier, formerly 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. till 3 1/2 M.
SADLER and BAILEY,
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, of a short credit. White linens, 3-4, 7-8, and 4-4 wide, Brown linens, 3-4 and 4-4 wide, Printed linens, Some neat chintz patterns, Dowlas, 7-8 wide, Diapers of all widths, White sheetings, 9-8 and 10-4 wide, Some very fine, Grey sheetings, 9-8 wide Grey and striped ticken, Bed Port Wine, in pipes and quarter casks, of a most excellent quality; TENERIFFE WINE, in pipes and hids; a few hids. of OLD VIDONIA WINE, and a parcel of GINSENG. tf April 28.
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 Batavola handkfs. Fresh jar raisins, Clean Peterborough-hemp, Russia duck, Russia sheeting, Cordage, A few cons. lignum vitae, 80 fcts mahogany bed-posts. Old Jamaica Spirits, Antigua rum, London Madeira Old Mountain Old Malvado Bohea tea, Black pepper, Carolina indigo, Old James river tobacco 300 bushels wheat.
An assortment of white Manchester goods, dyed fustians, nails, brads and tacks; also axes, hoes and hawk-bills. tf 23d April.
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.
Joshua Waddington, & Co.
Have imported in the Betsy, Capt. McHard, just arrived from London, the following articles, which they meant to sell on very eligible terms for cash, pot, or pearl ashes.
A VERY elegant assortment of light chintz, Stormont-ground and pompador ground chintz calicoes, of the newest and most fashionable patterns, Fincotwo purple ground fancy and Stormont ground calicoes, a great variety, Copper plate furniture calicoes, Low priced printed linens and cottons, Plain, striped, and checked mullins, Muslin handkerchiefs, Fine cambrics and lawns, Mullinets, Fashionable waistcoat patterns, Chintz and purple shawls, Border lawn handkerchiefs, Best India Bandanoc handkerchiefs, Pullicat and Lungee, Romal do., Black India Persians, Black Barcelona handkerchiefs, April 15. tf. Black modes, 3-4, 7-8 and 2-4 wide, 7-8 and 4-4 Irish linens, Low priced, Fustians and jeans, Cotton drabs, 3-4, 7-8, 4-4, and 11-8 cotton checks, Brown Holland, Osnaburgs, Tammies, durants and shallons, Mock Moorens, Black calimancoes, Striped do. of different colours, Sartinet lasings, and worsted fustians, Sartinet fustians, Men's plain and 4-4 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 McHard, and Betsy, Captain Watson,
THE best of superfine cloths, buff and white cashmers, gold and silver barret and Imperial buttons, to match the cloths; satin and silk fustians, with a very grand and elegant assortment of well patterns of the very newest taste; also a good assortment of Orleans cloths, suitable for the summer season. tf May 9.
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 subscriber, 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. 4w
Wanted, a smart, active Negro BOY, about 12 or 14 years of age, or a White Boy, bound as a servant, of the same age. May 8. tf.
JOHN DONNAN,
At his STORE, corner of the Old-ship and Grugar'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 Oznaburgs, And a variety of Groceries, as usual, wholesale and retail. Feb. 11. tf.
PRIVATE SALE.
THE LEASE (seventy-six years being unexpired) and the fee of those buildings, of that valuable and well constructed Brew, Malt, and Dwelling-house, late in the occupation of Mr. SAMUEL ATLES, situated on the banks of Hudson's River, in Greenwich-Street, together with the brewing apparatus, which is in excellent order. This place is remarkably well situated for the carrying on any business that requires room, in the most extensive manner. If the purchaser is inclined, it is probable the fee of the Twenty-four LOTS OF GROUND, on which the buildings stand may be obtained on reasonable terms. N. B. If not disposed of at Private Sale, by Wednesday the 4th June, they will on that day be sold at Public Auction, at 12 o'clock, on the Premises, to the highest bidder. Enquire at No. 15, Great Dock-Street, or of Frederic Jay.
To be SOLD cheap for Cash,
INDIA GOODS,
By WILLIAM J. ROBINSON,
No. 202, Queen-Street.
INDIA muffs, Bengal nankenees, Bengal Persians, ditto striped, bandana handkerchiefs, Pullicat and Romalls, cotton and silk do., Bengal ginghams, Madras do., India calicoes, Marcelline quilting, Duch rope, buff dimity, olive jeanses, fig ed dimity, malmis tangibis, and ragil calicoes, hummums and plain cottons, fat tin and hair ribbons, also a small quantity of cinnamon. Together with a capital assortment of plain and cross bord'd. gold and silver, painted and wrought mullin and mullin handkerchiefs, Bengal and China silks and fa tins, &c. tf May 8.
TO be sold, a likely young
NEGRO BOY, about 14 years of age, accustomed to all kinds of house work; brought up in the country, sold for no fault, the master going to Europe. Enquire of the Printer. May 15. tf.
JAMES M. HUGHES,
Has removed his
OFFICE
From No. 24, Golden-Hill, to Water-Street, near the Coffee-House, No. 197. May 7. 3w
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 season. tf May 5.
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. tf.
PATENT SHOT.
JUST Imported from the real Patentee, for sale by MICHAEL ROBERTS, fronting the Coffee-house, in Water-Street—Likewise Dent's best double bable Gun-Powder , with a great variety of very elegant fowling pieces and holster pistols. May 28.
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAM BACKHOUSE, & Co.
A few small assorted Packages of the following Articles.
LASTINGS, Sartinets, Denims, Derones, Florentines, Imperial Stuff, Durants, Tammies. Which they will sell for cost and charges, for Cash. May 26. tf.
HIGH PROOF BRANDY,
A CARGO, of choice quality, in pipes hogsheds and quarter casks, just arrived in the sloop Phoenix, from Gibraltar, is now landing at Gouverneur's Wharf, and for sale on reasonable terms. Apply at No. 26, Water-Street. May 21. tf. SHEDDEN, PATRICK & Co.
FOR SALE BY
JAMES HAYDOCK, jun.
At his STORE, No. 23, Great Dock-Street, corner of Smith-Street, facing the Old-Ship,
LASTINGS, Sartinets, Florentines, Derones, Denims, rattinees, Shallons, durants, Tammies, Marcelline quiltings, Men's hats, Youths and childrens drab, beaver and white hats, with brown edges, And some other seasonable articles, imported in the different spring ships, which he will sell on reasonable terms for cash. tf May 23.
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 sheeting, Silesia do., Raven's duck, Ticklenburghs, Oznaburgs, Dowlas, Piccadillies & Britannias, Holland bed-tick and stripes, Brown Holland, Fustians and bombazine, Chintzes and calicoes, Cambric and kenning, Laces and fans, Black India file y., Checks & handkerchiefs, Wiri, paper and plates, Gin, Holland & seed oil, White leaf tin, Boh. and Souchong tea, Iron ch. irons pots, Brass kettles, &c. May 6. tf.
Now landing at Rosevelt's-wharf, Old-ship, from sloop Betsy, Capt. Denton, from St. Thomas, and
FOR SALE
By JOHN DEWINT,
850 raw Hides, 130 bbls. and 5 hhds. Sugar, 20 hhds. Rum, and 2 bales Cotton. He has also for Sale, Nankenees, by the pack or larger quantity, Souchong Tea, in boxes, Gum Quercum, in bbls., Coffee, in bags and casks, of first quality, Rice in trices, And wants purchase, 400 pieces Dutch Checks No. 2. tf May 6.
BOHEA TEA,
IMPORTED in the ship Hope, Capt. Magee, direct from Canton:
LONDON PORTER.
In hogsheds, by the brig Betsy, Capt. McHard, quite mild, well flavored, and full of hops.
A L S O, A few pieces of beautiful Holland Line, remarkably fine, and some til-wide Mullins: To be sold for Cash, State Deb. or Continental Securities, by JOHN DELAFIELD, No. 29, Water-Street. in May 6.
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. flaves, for and pearl ashes, wheat, Indian corn, and beef and pork, May 1. By JOHN MILLER.
Excellent Barcelona Hides,
JUST Imported in the sloop Delight, Rich'd Cock-ten, Maltor, Fort Curacao. For terms apply to N. CRUGER.
Who has also for Sale,
A quantity of 12 by 16 Window GLASS. N. B. His Comping House is removed to No. 3, STONE-STREET. May 20. tf.
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, Peck Slip, by
MURRAY, MUMFORD, & BOWEN
A L S O
Best Russia hemp, One case men's glazed leather hats, to be sold cheap, Two hogsheds of tobacco, A quantity of coal leather, Beef, pork, molasses, German steel, Hog's lard, 150 quintals dry cod-fish, Gunpowder, first quality, 50 boxes of spermaceti candles, White bone, ginseng, 60 barrels manhadlen, Liver or currier's oil, in barrels, A large anchor 30 cwt., Pickled mackerel and cod fish, Four pair French barrel stones, Russia and raven's duck, tf. May 14.
WILLIAM BACKHOUSE & Co.
No. 15, Duke-Street—have for Sale,
RED PORT WINE.
SHIPPED by the Royal Port Company, the quality of whose Wines experience has shown to be superior to any imported into America. ALSO,
OLD MADEIRA, SHERRY, TENERIFFE, FAYAL, and LISBON
WINES, in pipes, hogsheds and quarter casks.
And Liverpool CROCKERY WARE, by the Crate. Jan. 7. tf.

NEW-YORK, May 29.
Yesterday arrived, the sloop Charles, White, from Norfolk, Virginia; and sloop Philadelphia and New-York Packet, Bird, from Charleston, in five days.
From the Charleston City Gazette, of May 22.
Yesterday Gen. Sumter made a motion in the Convention, that the house postpone the further consideration of the new constitution until the 20th day of October next.
A most animated debate ensued on the motion, which was opposed by General Gadsden, Col. Laurens, Chancellor Mathews, Judge Heyward, Mr. Pringle, Mr. E. Rutledge, Mr. C. Pinckney, Mr. Bee, Col. Reed, Mr. Kalteisen, and Mr. Hunter.
For the motion, General Sumter, Judge Pendleton, Judge Burke, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Lowry, Mr. Cadworth, Col. Taylor, Col. Lacey, Col. Waters, Mr. Bowman.
On the question being put on the motion, the yeas and nays were called for, when there appeared to be,
Ayes, 89—Nays—135—Majority 46.
General Gadsden moved an adjournment until tomorrow nine o'clock, then to take up the question for ratifying the new constitution.
Mr. E. Rutledge proposed that a committee should be appointed to consider what recommendations for alterations were necessary to be proposed. He was supported by Mr. Pringle, who declared that he thought a few points were liable to objections.
When the numbers were declared, the spectators in the gallery and behind the bar, testified their satisfaction by loud marks of applause, which occasioned an order for the house being cleared.
Judge Pendleton made a handsome excuse for the intemperate conduct of the spectators, which he considered as arising from a patriotic fervor in those persons who considered a point to be carried, was for the benefit of their country. The honorable praised the conduct of Massachusetts State, where also the constitution passed by a small majority, yet after the decision, both parties united, an example which he hoped we should follow, and join in the bonds of brotherly friendship.
A gentleman, who came passenger with Capt. Bird, informs, that the final question was to be taken on the Constitution the day he left Charleston (May 22.) The next arrival from that place will, no doubt, bring us a confirmation of the federalism of South-Carolina.
Extract of a letter from a Gentleman in Charleston, S. C. dated May 22.
"Altho' the final vote is not taken on the Federal Constitution, by our Convention; the matter was yesterday fixed in its favor, by the previous question of adjournment, which was lost by a majority of forty against it. Many in favor of the Constitution voted in the minority, and not an Antifederalist in the majority on this question; not a doubt remains on the great question. In a day or two the Constitution will go down by a very great majority."
At the late election for Members of Assembly for the City and County of New-York, it appears that 1650 votes were taken at the different Polls; and that the nine following Gentlemen, who are Federalists, are elected to represent this City and County for the ensuing year, viz.
 RICHARD HARRISON, 1555  ALEX. MACOMB, 1485  WILLIAM W. GILBERT, 1474  NICHOLAS HOFFMAN, 1473  BROCKHOLST LIVINGSTON, 1461  JOHN WATTS, jun. 1416  NICHOLAS L. W. 1438  GULIAN VERPLANK, 1434  COMFORT SANDS, 1050 
The canvass of the votes for Senators, for the Southern District was completed yesterday. It appears, that EZRA L'HOMME DIEU, ISAAC ROSEVELT and PAUL MICHAU, Esqrs. the Gentlemen who composed the Federal Ticket, have been elected by a great majority.
PETER LEFFERTS and PETER VANDERVOORT, Esqrs. are elected Members of CONVENTION for King's County.
Extract of a letter from Philadelphia.
"Our marine poet, Mr. Freneau, has lately presented the public with an additional volume of miscellaneous entertainment. Humour is sometimes jst, and sometimes milled, in several of the pieces of this collection: it, however, contains, upon the whole, a tolerable repast for that class of sentimentalists, who read more for entertainment than instruction."
Extract of a letter from Winchester (Virginia) May 7.
"On Friday the 2d of May, agreeable to public notice, the students of the Winchester academy, under the tuition of Mr. Maxwell Armstrong, underwent a public examination in the market-house present the trustees, and other respectable characters. The young gentlemen acquitted themselves in such a manner, that it is but doing them justice thus to announce the public approbation of their progress and accuracy, agreeable to their respective advances and standing in the classes. In the afternoon they pronounced orations to a respectable and numerous audience, with universal applause. Their exercises were concluded in the evening with the tragedy of Alonzo. The characters were supported with a propriety much greater than could have been expected from such juvenile performers. The succeeding evening, at their own special request (exclusive of the tasks imposed by their tutor) they acted a comedy, in which they displayed equal powers."
As the slave trade is at present a subject of public enquiry in Great-Britain, we think it proper to state the number of slaves in the several West-India Islands now in possession of that nation:
 In Jamaica 174,000  Barbadoes 83,000  Antigua 36,000  Grenada and Grenadines 30,000  St. Christopher's 27,000  St. Vincent's 15,000  Dominica 15,000  Anguilla, Tortola, &c. 14,000  Nevis 10,000  Montserrat 9,000  Total, 419,000 
The Negroes in the French West-India Islands were, in the year 1777, computed at 389,500. The Abbe Raynal states the whole number of African slaves in America and the West-India Islands, at 1,439,000.
What an alteration have two centuries made in the power of the European Princes! When the remains of the Grecian Empire were entirely destroyed, by the taking of Constantinople by Mahomet the Second, a general consternation ensued, while the Turkish arms advanced still further into Europe, and the large provinces of Romania, Wallachia, Moldavia, Bulgaria, Greece, a great part of Hungary, &c. were subdued without almost any resistance.
Alarming inroads were afterwards made into Germany, and in the last century Vienna itself must have inevitably fallen into the hands of the Turks,
with a large accession of provinces to their extended empire, had not John Sobieski, afterwards King of Poland, raised an army, and entirely defeated the Ottoman forces.
At the beginning of this century, the Turks were also making inroads into Hungary and Germany, and with a large army were again marching to besiege that capital, till Prince Eugene gave them a total overthrow, and afterwards took several of their fortified cities and towns; from that period, they have sensibly felt their inferiority, and their empire has likewise been torn by intestine commotions, and rebellions, and their armies every where routed last war with the Russians.
Extract of a letter from L'Orient, by Capt. Chafe, arrived at Boston.
"Capt. Campbell, in the brig Mary, belonging to this port, to the Eastward of the Grand Bank, saw an American sloop abandoned, and after going on board, by the log-book found her to be the Betsey, Capt. ——, belonging to Philadelphia, on her passage from St. John's to New-York, laden with sugar and cotton; supposed, by appearance, the crew were washed overboard."
On Tuesday last, cleared out at the Custom-House, the ship Jumbo, Jenkins, for Port-au-Prince; Schooners Sally, Marshall, St. Croix; Lark, Humphries, New-Haven; Columba, Freneau, Charleston; and Beaufort, Saltan, do.
Arrivals at Boston. Ship Betsey, Chafe, from L'Orient; Briggs Active, Chute, St. Bartholemew; Phoenix, Wallace, Oleron; Marquis La Fayette, Smith, Trinidad; Felicity, Patterson, Hispaniola; Tryal, Sargent, Baltimore; Lion, Stephenson, Guadalupe; Schooner Peace and Plenty, Pilsberry, Virginia; Sloops Success, Jennings, Norwicz; Industry, Hickbourn, South-Carolina; and Favorite, Laisell, from Hispaniola.
From a London paper.
A Correspondent, who has seen some reflections in the public prints on the brutality of boxing, is happy in having it in his power to produce a remarkable instance of its utility. A young clergyman, in the West-Riding of the co. York, who has distinguished himself much in promoting the godly work of reformation, finding that his frequent visits to the tavern, in his neighborhood, did not effectually restrain tipling in those seminaries of vice, very ingeniously spread a report, that he was an accomplished boxer; and that if ever he was insulted in the execution of his office, he would drub the offender into penitence and amendment. The intimation had its due effect; and what neither the eloquence of his admonitions nor the piety of his example could effect, has happily been accomplished by the terror of his arm. Beau and petit-maitres, who paid no regard to the meek follower of Jesus, obey, without hesitation, the more arbitrary commands of this disciple of Menelaus. It is to be hoped, that the rest of the clergy, observing its good effects, will adopt this ingenious method of reforming mankind, and that we shall see those happy times return,
When pulpit drum ecclesiastick Was beat with fist instead of a stick.
STONE EATER.—Father Paulin, in his Dictionnaire Physique , gives the following account of an extraordinary Lithophagus, or stone-eater:
"This man swallowed flints of an inch and a half long, a full inch broad, and half an inch thick; but such stones as he could reduce to powder, such as marbles, pebbles, &c. he made up into cakes, which was to him a most agreeable and wholesome food. I examined him with all the attention I could: I found his gullet very large, his teeth extremely strong, his saliva very corrosive, and his stomach lower than ordinary, which I imputed to the vast number of flints he had swallowed, being about five and twenty one day with another."
"Upon interrogating his keeper, he said this stone-eater "was found three years ago in a North-ern uninhabited island, by the crew of a Dutch ship; since I have had him, I make him eat raw flesh with the stones; I could never get him to swallow bread. He will drink water, wine and brandy; which last gives him infinite pleasure. He sleeps at least twelve hours in a day, sitting on the ground with one knee over the other, and his chin resting on the right knee. He smokes almost all the time he is asleep, or is not eating."
"The keeper likewise tells me, "that on his being blooded, the blood had but little serum, "and in a few hours became as fragile as coral."
View of the Highlands of Hindostan.
IT is, perhaps, a singular appearance, in the natural history of the world, that the vast ridge of mountains, which, extending from Cape Comorin to the East India Company's Northern Circars, separate the Coromandel coast from that of Malabar, do not gradually culminate, as they recede from the level of the ocean, but rise on either coast abruptly to their greatest height, and form a stupendous basis to a vast plain stretching along their top. They do not, like most other ranges of hills, resemble the roof of one of our houses, but rather that of an Eastern palace; and form a natural terrace, undoubtedly the noblest in the world. It is not here intended to speak with geometrical exactness. In that immense plain, supported by the chain of mountains, which divide Hindostan, beautiful eminences every where arise, covered with Mango and other trees; which are green all the year round; but still these bear no proportion to the level space which they diversify. On this plain, the Marattas, the Mysoreans, and other nations, that may be, not improperly, termed the Highlanders of Hindostan, breed and train up their horses. In the Northern countries of Europe, the soils commonly the more fertile the lower its situation; because in elevated situations, the air becomes too cold for vegetation. But in this climate, elevated situation is rather favorable to vegetation, at least to most vegetable productions: and the plains here described are, for the most part, as fruitful and verdant as any in the kingdom of Bengal. It is in those highlands, that we meet with the most warlike tribes in India. Here, as in other countries, if we confine our observations to the native powers, the gods of the hills have generally prevailed, in all contests, over the gods of the plains.
MR. PRINTER,
IN opposition to the old adage, "What's every body's business is nobody's," I think it my business to acquaint the public, through the medium of your paper, that an attack has lately been made against our paper money by a set of pedagogues, whom we ourselves have raised from penury to a more comfortable station, than they appear now to have deserved. The late attempt of some of the Tutors to extort an advance on their tuition money from their pupils, is a matter worthy the attention of every worthy citizen. If those who were guilty have not had some base purpose to answer, some speculating plunderer to prompt them, or some other impertinent and iniquitous foundation, they have at least committed an insult which calls for an immediate apology, or dismission from their posts.
AN ENEMY TO COLLEGE COXCOMBS. New-York, May 27.
OBSERVATIONS on GAMBLING.
THERE are some species of vice the practice of which, some peculiar circumstances being considered, may not be deemed unpardonable; gambling, however, cannot be considered in the light aforesaid, it is a vice of so odious and dangerous a nature, that it demands the reprobation of every honest principled man, every lover of peace and good order, and every well-wisher to the happiness of society. Gambling is indeed so detrimental to morals, so destructive to regularity and sobriety, that the hand of government ought to be stretched forth to check in its progress so alarming an evil. Proper persons ought to be appointed whose business it should be strictly to inspect the houses of all such as were noted for keeping billiard tables, or who countenanced gambling in their dwellings; and all who should be found of such a stamp, ought to have severe penalties inflicted on them for their conduct, as well as those who should be found in the practice of gambling under their roofs. Such a measure as this, would be attended with consequences the most salutary, as it would not only tend in a very considerable degree to cramp the growth of that encroaching and pernicious vice, but perhaps be the means of wresting many from the devouring jaws of temporary, if not of endless perdition.
Gambling is the cause of many other evils; as the most vile transactions which take place in a community, often owe their origin to it; drunkenness, blasphemy, robbery, a deprivation of the sense, and suicide, are often the horrid result of pursuing the practice of gambling; add to this, the loss of property, the loss of reputation, and sometimes the entailment of misery and wretchedness on a family and tender offspring. Where is the heart that does not shudder at the view of such scenes, and recoil at the idea of engaging in a pursuit that so obviously leads to infamy and ruin? If any can be found (and that there can, ocular demonstration frequently evinces) so lost to all the nobler feelings of human nature, as to divert themselves of all reflection, and run on headlong to their own destruction, then them, ye that revere honesty, and walk in the paths of steadiness and virtue; view them as the outcasts of society, the very spawn of vice and infamy; let them hard by themselves, till misery brings them to a sense of their guilt, and turns them from the road of error to the tract of sincere reformation.
There are many, who undoubtedly think there can be no harm in playing a game of cards for a bowl of punch or a few coppers: if the matter went no farther, perhaps the fault would not be considered very great; but when a person gets an itch for gambling, though for a sum very trifling at first, he soon engages for higher sums, and goes on in the pursuit till an empty purse, and loss of credit, puts a stop to his career. The gambler is a stranger both to rest of body and mind; he is obliged to drive sleep from his eye, and slumber from his eye-lids.
It is to be feared, that too many of the youth of the metropolis devote a greater part of the time which should be employed to better purposes, to the detestable practice of gaming; thus quitting the soft couch of ease, neglecting the refreshment of sleep, they fly with hasty and unthinking steps to those dreadful haunts,
"Where midnight vices their fell orgies keep; And guilty revels scare the phantom sleep; Where dissipation wears the name of bliss; And virtue's banish'd with ignoble his; Where honour's hooted, merit is despis'd; And truth and glory's rudely sacrific'd."
The support of a republican government, like ours, depends materially on the virtue of the people; morality ought therefore to be strictly attended to, and vice of every kind receive the countenance of individuals and the government.
European customs are gradually gaining ground in America; imported vices are almost as numerous as imported gewgaws, and our youth seem as eager to stain their internals with the coloring of foreign follies, as they do their externals with foreign frippery; and if some check is not put to the progress of vice, especially the vice of gambling, riots, tumults, robberies, &c. &c. will soon become as frequent in this country as in Europe; soon will it be no surprising thing to hear that a man, who, just before night, was possessed of a competency to support himself and family, the next morning is reduced to beggary and wretchedness, by gambling—and the youth, who but a day or two before, was engaged in a successful line of business, blow out his brains in consequence of ill luck at the gaming table. These dire are melancholy subjects to reflect upon, but it is not more than what may be expected at the prevalence of gambling and other vices are not put a stop to by the interposition of government.
The appellation of a gambler, is only a polite name for a pick-pocket, for gambling is but seldom practiced without cheating. An honest gambler is a phenomenon rarely to be met with.
I shall close these observations by addressing myself in a few words to those who make it their business to follow the practice of gambling.
Ye tools of depravity, corruption and lust, what happiness can you promise yourselves from offering up the most precious moments of your lives at the shrine of vice, and wasting the hours in attending to the calls of lust and infamy, even if success should sometimes crown your endeavors to fleece an unfortunate wretch of all his property?
"Can gold calm passion, or make reason shine?" Obtain'd, like yours at vice's detested shrine: Wretched from those misfortune mark'd her own And, worse—from those from whom reflection's frown;
Whom vicious thoughts one moment led astray, And who to arts have fell a wretched prey.
Can you enjoy real satisfaction from taking that cup which, though at first to your palate may be sweet, is filled by the misfortune of others? Can you take delight in applying that property which was the hope of a family, or the foundation of the future prospects of a youth, and which by base arts you may have fleeced from them to the gratification of your lustful appetites and desires? Can you behold, even if surrounded with the glitter of your ill-gotten wealth, a whole family plunged into the extremes of poverty and misery, and know yourselves to be the cause, and your souls not shrink with inward horror at the thought? Or how can you support the reflection of a youth's rushing into the borders of an eternal world, by an act of suicide; and feel yourselves to be the occasion of it? Are not your own crimes of a hue sufficiently black, without having the guilt of others heaped on your heads? Besides, the property acquired by gambling rests on a very precarious basis; it will not do for a gambler to quit the field after he has filled his pockets with the spoils of others, he must continue the practice, honor (a gambler's honor!—Good! God!) obliges him to do it, and perhaps in a few evenings instead of being in affluence, he is penniless. An empty purse is the devil; and an empty purse and a guilty conscience must surely be hell with a witness. Woe be to him to whose lot it shall fall to be in such a situation.
Reflect on your conduct, ye gamblers, ye base harpies and nuisances of society! The hour of reflection must come, sooner or later, and happy will it be for you if it comes not too late, if it comes in season to warn you of your danger, and has sufficient influence to induce you to quit the tyrannical
charms of guilty and momentary pleasures, and to withstand the alluring baits of vice, to listen to the benign dictates of virtue, whose precepts if followed, are calculated to give us that happiness which shall be lasting, those pleasures which shall never fade those joys which each revolving day shall brighten, and which will not terminate with the moments of time. But should the hour of reflection come too late, what a train of misery will it bring with it! When health has withdrawn from your borders, and baleful disease has touched you with her wand, it will not be the season for repentance; guilt of conscience and unceasing misery must be your portion here, and when the curtain shall be drawn, which shall hide from your view those pleasures which have been the cause of your wretchedness here, if you should open your eyes in a future state to happiness, it will be more than you can possibly expect, and a blessing far superior to your merits.—Maff. Gaz.
A few Copies of the BRITISH ACT of PARLIAMENT
"For regulating the Trade between the subjects of his Majesty's Colonies and Plantations in North America, and in the West-India Islands, and the Countries belonging to the United States of America; and between his Majesty's said Subjects and the Foreign Islands in the West-Indies;" which took place on the first day of April last, may be had of the Printer.
WANTED, a sober YOUNG MAN, to attend a STORE. He must have a knowledge of Dry Goods.—None need apply but such as can bring an unexceptionable character. Enquire of the Printer. May 28. 3t
Italian and French Language.
THOSE gentlemen who would wish to be taught either of the above languages grammatically, at their lodgings, may hear of a tutor, by applying to the printer hereof.
N. B. The above person can produce an unexceptionable character from gentlemen in this city, as he has been a resident near these four years. May 28. 3t
Ten Dollars Reward.
THE subscriber's fence, strongly and newly made with palings, guarded with iron biter hooks, at the two mile stone, having been broke open in the night of the 26th inst. The above reward is offered to any one, who can detect or give witness of this violent action, so as to bring the offender to be deservedly punished by law. May 28. 3t. POELLNITZ.
FOUND,
THIS morning betwixt the hours of eight and nine o'clock, a small parcel of Banker's Certificates. The owner, by applying to John Bailey, No. 22, Little-Dock street, and describing the quantity and amount of the same, may there receive his own again. May 27. 3t
To be Let and possession given
Immediately, the House at Bloomingdale, lately occupied by John Marston, Esq. together with a garden, stable room and coach house. Enquire of James McEvers, No. 194, Water-street. May 28. 4t
Lodgings to be Let,
During the summer season, or by the year, if more agreeable, at the NEW GARDEN, at CORLAK'S—HOOK, near the East-River.
THE situation is pleasant and healthy; near the house is fine spring water, excellent for washing; vegetables in the garden, and milk may be had at an early price: the house is new, and clear from bugs.—Application to be made to William Sheriff, on the premises, or Capt. James Dues, No. 216, Queen-street. 3t May 27.
A stray COW
HAS been about four weeks among the cattle of Mr. Stephen N. Bayard, on the West side of Great George-street; has now a calf about a fortnight old: the cow is red, marked with a white face, a short tail, and slit in the left ear.—The owner, by applying as above, proving property, and paying charges, may have her again. May 27. HENRY HANSHE.
To be sold at Public Auction,
On TUESDAY, the 3d day of June next, XI o'clock, at the Coffee-House, For the term of three years from 1st June, 1788,
The new Powder Magazine,
Near Inclanbergh.—For particulars apply at No. 32, Water-street. DANIEL PHOENIX, City Treasurer. New-York, May 26, 1788.
AMERICAN PRINTED BOOKS.
This Day is Published, and to be sold
By ROBERT HODGE,
No. 237, the corn rot King and Queen-Street,
The Miscellaneous Works of
PHILIP FRENEAU.
Containing his Essays, and additional Poems.
THIS second volume of our American Author, is replete with the highest entertainment. Humour, wit, and satire, flow in copious strains. It requires only to be read to be admired.
Such gentlemen, in this city and state, as honored this volume with their subscriptions, will be pleased to send for it as soon as convenient.
The MESSIAH, attempted from the GERMAN of Mr. Klopstock. SERMONS, by the celebrated Richard P. D. D. L. D. B. R. S. The TRIUMPHS OF TEMPER, a Poem in six Cantos, by William Hayley, Esq. Dr. Gray's Legacy to his Daughter. Dr. Doddridge's Life and progress of Religion. Sheridan's Rhetorical Grammar. The Chorus of Mankind. A new song book. Galt's Travels through the interior parts of America. Select essays of Human Life. Webster's American Selection of Lessons, in reading and speaking. Wolcott's Institute, first and second Part. Pike's excellent system of Arithmetic. A few sets of Newenson's Prophecies. Edwards on the Affections. Do. History of Redemption, &c. &c. &c.
Just imported, A number of very valuable
BOOKS,
Consisting of—History, Divinity, Law, Philosophy, Mathematics, Biography, Geography, Poetry, Physic, Surgery, Agriculture, Nautical Books, Dictionaries, Architecture, Novels, Miscellanies, Plays, &c.
Also, an excellent assortment of
STATIONERY.
Senate Writing Papers of different sizes and prices. Ledgers, Journals, Waste, Letters, and blank books of all sizes. Receipt books, bouncer and Wrapping Paper, Sealing wax, Wafers, Quills, Slates, Lead and Slate Pencils. Penknives, elegant Shoe buckles, Measuring Cards, &c. &c.
Commissions from the country are thankfully received, and carefully executed. May 28. 4t

For Kingston, Jamaica, The Sloop JOHN, John Willis, Master, NOW ready to take in, and will be dispatched with all convenient speed. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, at Ten Eyck's wharf, or DANIEL TUCKER, Jr. Co. No. 202, Water-street. May 24. tf
For Savannah, The Sloop Friendship, Joseph Burnham, Master, HER superior accommodations, and successful passages are generally known, she will sail in ten days. For freight or passage apply to the Master on board, or JAMES WATSON, No. 6, Crane-wharf. May 24. 104
FOR SALE, The Schooner WILLIAM TELL, of about 90 tons burthen, built at Dominica. Enquire of PASCHAL N. SMITH, No. 62, Water-street. Who has for sale, Turkey-Island Salt, and a few puncheons of high-proof Rum, imported in said Schooner. May 23. tf
For Falmouth, The Sloop FLORA, Thomas Carberry, Master, WILL sail about the 1st of June, with excellent accommodations for passengers. Apply to the Captain on board, at Messrs. Constable and Rickett's Wharf, or to J. M'VICAR & W. HILL, No. 210, Water-street. May 22. 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 Knowright's wharf, burthen about 60 tons, with a main sail, fore sail, and gib, one anchor and cable, &c. as per inventory. Apply to ROBERT BOWNE & Co. May 16.
FOR LIVERPOOL, The Sloop 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 Lefferts-wharf, or to WILLIAM BACKHOUSE and Co. No. 13, Duke-street. May 15. tf
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 Clark's-wharf. May 15. tf
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, Beckman-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. tf
For Liverpool. The Brigantine WILLIAM, Charles Harrison, Master, WILL sail about the 10th inst. For freight and passage apply to JOHN MILLER. May 1.
For AMSTERDAM, The Sloop 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 stuffick. April 7. tf
To be Let, and entered upon immediately, the HOUSE now occupied by Mr. Patrick M'Davitt, opposite Mr. Hugh Gaine's, in Hanover-square. Enquire of the subscriber, CARY LUDLOW, No. 184, Water-street. April 28. tf
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. tf
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. 42, Hanover-square, opposite Mr. Peter Goek's. PETER HENRI. May 2. tf
H. & J. THOMPSON, Have removed from No. 19, Front-street, to No. 164, in Water-street, between Burling and Beckman-street; they have remaining on hand, the following GOODS, which they will sell on reasonable terms for cash, pot ash, or hhd. and bol. Taves, viz. EARTHENWARE in crates, well assorted, Gilded Earthen ware, Canvass, No. 1 to No. 8, Sewing Twine, Turtle Do. Fishing Lines, Bengal Taffeties, Irish Linens, Sheetings, Printed Handkerchiefs, and Woollens. May 5. tf
For LIVERPOOL, The BRIG HECTOR, TO sail in three weeks. For Freight or Passage, apply to H. & J. THOMPSON, No. 164, Water-street.
A ROOM IN Water-street, near the Coffee-House, to be let to a single gentleman. Enquire of the Printer. May 14. tf
To be Let, and immediate possession given, a large yard, suitable for flooring lumber. For further particulars enquire at No. 32, Broad-street. April 30. tf
FOR SALE, A Young Negro Wench (and Child) about 18 years of age, and in perfect health; she has been brought up in the country, in a respectable family, and is esteemed a good house servant. Apply at No. 129, Water-street. May 5. tf
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, Pumps, Carpenters' Tools, and Saddlers' Tools, &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. eod
TO THE PUBLIC. THE Subscriber having taken that noted House and beautiful Gardens, lately occupied by Mr. Edward Ward, in Jamaica, which he intends keeping in the best manner for the Accommodation of those Ladies and Gentlemen who may please to favor him with their custom; hopes, by his steady attention to please, to merit the custom of a generous public. WILLIAM WARNE.
The Subscriber intends keeping a GENTLE STAGE WAGON, to run from his house in Jamaica to Mr. Baldwin's, in Brooklyn Ferry; to commence on Thursday the 15th inst. and continue each day, Sundays excepted; to start from Jamaica at half past six in the morning, and to return from Mr. Baldwin's, at Brooklyn, at half past four in the afternoon, at the moderate price of 25 cts. for each passenger. Letters and baggage, &c. will be carefully attended to, by leaving them at Mr. Wilkins's, New-York Ferry Stairs, at Mr. Baldwin's, Brooklyn, and at the Subscriber's, at the Sign of the Stage Wagon, Jamaica. W. WARNE. N. B. Three-pence for each letter forward d by the wagon, and 10 in proportion for other baggage. Jamaica, Long Island, May 9. 3aw. 1.
John Keating, sen. HAS opened a Broker's Office and Commission Store, No. 9, Great-Dock-street, opposite to Coenties-Slip, and next to the State Treasurer's. His floor is open for the reception of every species of dry goods; and convenient warehouses provided for rum, sugar, molasses, and all sorts of wet goods entrusted for sale. Houses, lands, vessels, &c. bought and sold, also all kinds of money securities negotiated; gentlemen in this, or any of the other states, may depend on having their orders executed with fidelity, secrecy and dispatch. Contracts or purchases on the shortest notice every species of country produce, and on very moderate terms. From his general knowledge of the country, he flatters himself it is in his power to transact the business of supercargoes, captains of vessels, &c. upon such pleasing terms, as will be a sufficient inducement for them to apply at his office immediately on their arrival. Cash, and the highest prices given, for all kinds of continental and state securities, particularly Bankers' Barters, Burra's, Pierce's, and Walker's notes and facilities: apply as above, with 3m 988.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, That we, the subscribers are, pursuant to the act, entitled, "an act for relief against absent and absconding debtors," duly appointed Trustees for all the Creditors of James M'Kinzie, an absent debtor; and we do, agreeable to the directions of the said act, hereby request a general Meeting of all such Creditors of the said Debtor as chuse to attend, on the 18th day of June next, at the dwelling house of Archibald McNeil, Esq. in Saratoga, county of Albany, to examine and ascertain the debts due to each person. Dated this 12th April, 1788. JOHN LOVETT. GARRET G. LANSING, } Trustees. HUGH PEEBLES, mth 985
By order of the Hon. John Sloss Hobart, Esquire, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New-York: NOTICE is hereby given to Joseph Grefwold, jun. late of the city of New-York, distiller, an absent debtor, and to all others whom it may concern, that on application to the said Judge, made by a certain creditor of the said Joseph Grefwold, jun. an absent debtor as aforesaid, he the said Judge, by virtue and in pursuance of the act of the people of the State of New-York represented in Senate and Assembly, entitled, "An act for relief against absconding and absent debtors," passed the 4th April, 1786, hath directed all the estate, real and personal, of the said Joseph Grefwold, jun. an absent debtor, within this State, to be seized; and that unless the said Joseph Grefwold, jun. an absent debtor as aforesaid, shall return and discharge his debts within one year after the date hereof, all his estates, real and personal, will be sold for the payment and satisfaction of his debts. Dated this 25th day of March, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight. mth 985 29th March.
DANIEL CAMPION, No. 22, 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, NANKINEES, and elegant fashionable WAISTCOAT PATTERNS, lately imported. Also, BLACK SATIN, of superior quality, and fashionable BUTTONS. im ed May 6.
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons who are indebted to the late partnership of R. G. Wall, and Co. that as Mr. Gibbon Bourke, one of the said Partnership is now dead, it is expected by the subscriber who is the surviving partner, that all debts will be paid to him as the portion duly authorized to receive the same) and for which sufficient acquaintances will be given. RICHARD GILBERT WALL.
THOMAS DURIE, No. 15, Little-Dock-Street, Has just imported, the following article, which he will dispose of on moderate terms for cash, pot ash, or bar iron: COARSE dowlas, printed cottons, imperial velvete, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 purple and chintz shawls, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 plain, striped, spotted and checked mullin, 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 book do. 4-4, 5-4, and 6-4 mullin handkerchiefs, needle-worked lawn do. Barcelona, roman, and check do. 7-8, and 6-4 plain lawn, plain and figured lawn, mullin and lawn aprons, cambric, brown Holland, bed ticks, broad and narrow quality binding, colored thread, ivory combs, &c. &c. ALSO, One box Nun's thread, assorted, from No. 6 to 56. May 12. tf
TO BE LET, THE HOUSE, No. 12, on the south side of Queen-street, near the Fly-Market. Enquire at No. 39, Maiden-Lane. Jan. 29. tf
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. tf
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, feeding out and attending a table; is an excellent driver, either on the box or as a postillion, and well skilled in the management of horses. Having been bred in the country the earlier part 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 $200. Enquire of the Printer. April 17. tf
WANT B 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. for either the wholesale or retail business; having a good dry cellar, a spacious yard, with a pump and cement cistern, grass-plot, and gateway for a carriage. Enquire as above. 6th May. tf
Joseph King and Co. RESPECTFULLY inform their customers and the public in general, that their SHOE WAREHOUSE is removed to No. 1, Golden-hill-street, next door to Mr. Henry Tenbroeck, where they have for sale, a large and general assortment of BOOTS and SHOES; Ladies' silk and Morocco, calimanco and satin, from 55 cts. to 100 cts. men's, women's, boys' and girls', children's of all kinds, much cheaper than in any where in New-York. Bootlegs, boot soles, seal skins and country leather, on low terms for cash. BOOTS made in the neat tail manner. N. B. Two handsome ROOMS to LET at the same place. tf May 3.
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. tf April 4.
TO BE SOLD, SEVENTEEN years' lease of that pleasant Country Seat called BELMONT, containing 20 acres of Land, about three and a half miles from this city, with all the improvements thereon; at present in good condition. Its situation in point of extensive and varied Prospect being so well known, need not be described. For terms apply to JOHN MURRAY, jun. No. 38, Queen-street, or to the Person now on the premises. Feb. 13.
John Banks, Merchant Taylor, No. 23, Water-street, HAS received per the brig Berley, Capt. McInard, from London, a few pieces first quality Spanish wool superfine Cloths, viz. Dark navy blue, Garnet, White, Buff, Dark drabs, Light do., White Cashmere, Buff do. Bottle green, London snook, Raven's grey, Parton's do., Black, Dweh dye.
Newest fashion imperial twill buttons, gold and silver basket and spangled do. with all other trimmings necessary for the above cloths; best rich silk florentines. Likewise white serge dandy, a variety of neat vest patterns, and a few pieces first quality India nankinees, with a number of other articles too tedious to mention. Ladies and gentlemen, desirous of favoring him with their commands, may rely on their being executed with dispatch, and in the newest and most approved style. mth 985 22d April.
WARRANTED SOAP, AT eighteen shillings per barrel (and less in proportion) delivered and deposited in the cellar of the purchaser, free of expense, save the barrel, by WILLIAM FROBISHER, No. 8, Fletcher-street. N. B. Ashes and Kitchen-stuff received in payment. tu th f 2m April 15.
TEAS FOR SALE, A FEW chests of Bohea, Souchong, and Congou. Also, BLISTERED STEEL, just imported, warranted good, on very reasonable terms, per cwt or half ton. Apply to NATHANIEL HAZARD, No. 51, Water-street, near Burling-Slip. April 17. th & m. tf
G. VERPLANK, No. 39, 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, Osnaburghs, Dowlas, Ivory combs, Mill faws. April 24. M. P. Pot and Pearl Ashes wanted.
White and black Leghorn Hats TO be sold on reasonable terms, by the dozen or larger quantity, at No. 6, DUKE-STREET, th fru 22d May.
Cedar and Chestnut Rail, Of the best quality, cut this winter of found timber, 22 feet in length, and equal if not superior to any in America. They will be sold either at the Landing at Hackinsack river, opposite the Ida & Securus, or should any person contract for any parcel they will be delivered at their wharf. Also a parcel of prime cedar Gutter Poles, from 25 to 36 feet in length, and upwards. Enquire of WILLIAM KIRBY, Pewterer, No. 23, corner of Great-Dock-street who has for sale all sorts of PEWTER WARES, wholesale and retail, for which Jersey Money will be taken without discount. N. B. Said Kirby has a few Lots of Ground to dispose of, lying in Crown-street, near the North River. Feb. 24. th & m
A NEW ACADEMY, For teaching young Ladies the art of PAINTING in SILK, as also the FRENCH LANGUAGE, is opened at the house of Mrs. Dixon, the corner of William-street and Maiden-Lane. The plan of this Academy is as follows: 1. The young ladies enrolled for tuition by their parents or guardians, may rest assured of having every attention paid to their education. 2. The Mistress will make it her particular care to preserve good order and decorum, during the hours of instruction. 3. The Master will make it his study to fulfil the object of his engagements. 4. Terms of tuition in both branches, for thirty shillings per quarter, and twenty shillings entrance. Such ladies who chuse to encourage this undertaking, will be properly instructed in painting on silk of every kind. The undertakers hope for the countenance of the public, and it will be their unremitted study to deserve the patronage of those who may please to honor them with their commands. N. B. Those who would wish to be further informed of this plan, may be satisfied by enquiring of Mrs. Vandervort, No. 28, Maiden-Lane.
French and Drawing School FOR YOUNG GENTLEMEN, No. 39, Smith-street. PARENTS and Guardians who desire to have their children instructed in the polite accomplishments of French and Drawing, may rest assured that no pains shall be spared to instruct them in the proper principles, with exactness. Young gentlemen are admitted till the age of 15; and as the Master intends to make the improvement of his scholars his sole study, the price of tuition will be as above. The young gentlemen will be taught three times a week; the Master also, propounds every Saturday to read passages from some celebrated French author, in order to accustom his scholars to the pronunciation of the language; and as soon as they have made some progress in the language, no English will be spoken during school hours. FRENCH translated into English, and English into French, with accuracy and dispatch. Gentlemen of the nation confiding their most private concerns in the school, as above, may depend on the most inviolable secrecy and honor, and the most reasonable terms. May 15. thm. 1m
To be Sold very reasonable at Private Sale, EIGHT LOTS of GROUND, Near the late Mansion-House of JAMES DELANCY, in the Bowery-Lane. NUMBER 9 and 10, fronting the Bowery-Lane, being 25 feet each in width, and above 160 feet in length; on 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 Full-street, containing 25 feet each in width, and 100 in length. No. 33, 34, 63, 64, near the above, fronting Fifth-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 Coenties 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, apply to PETR BYVANCK, No. 168, Queen-street, corner of Peck-Slip. March 24. tf
Fifteen Dollars Reward. RAN away on the evening of the 5th inst. from the subscriber, A MULATTO FELLOW named BOB, born in East-Jersey, formerly belonged to John W. Watkins, Esq. he is about 25 years of age, about 5 feet 7 inches high, strong made, has a curly countenance, with a down look, had on and took with him, two jackets, with sleeves, one blue, the other scarlet, two under shirts, a pair of light brown corduroy breeches, and a pair of green woolen trousers, with two small patches on the fore part, of a different color; light blue stockings, two white shirts, and a salt of good deal worth; 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 delivers him in any gaol, so that his master may have him again, shall have the above reward, with reasonable charges, paid by G. M'Intosh, Esq. State of N. Jersey. April 12. 1788. tf N. B. The reward for apprehending and delivering the above described servant, will be paid in New-York by enquiring of the Printer.
C A S H, And the HIGHEST PRICES given, for all kinds of CONTINENTAL and STATE SECURITIES, PARTICULARLY Bankers', Barbers', Burrall's, Pierce's and Walker's NOTES and FACILITIES, at No. 45, Wall-street, four doors from the corner of Queen-street. Where are for sale, Excellent old MADEIRA WINE, in pipes or quarter casks, BEEF, PORK, and BAR IRON. July 24.
Printed by FRANCIS CHILDS, No. 190, Water-street, corner of King-street.